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64-year-old lady hits pastor with bible BREAKING NEWS Three burglaries reported south of Selmer near Hwy. 45

By Amanda Lowrance Staff Writer

After allegedly hitting Pastor Leon Taylor with a bible, the 64-year-old lifelong church member Ina Garrett was arrested for assault at Mt. Zion Baptist Church during Sunday service on May 20. Deputies Dustin Jaco and JP Kellum of the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department responded to “an unwanted person” call early that morning at the Purdy Road church. “We spoke with Ms. Garrett, and she advised there were problems with the preacher, and she wasn’t going to take it. Mr. Taylor came to the door and advised her that she wasn’t welcome back, and they voted her out of the church,” said Jaco in the report. The two witnessed Garrett’s accurate Bible throw, which hit the pastor in the face. It can be described as regular-sized soft leather bible. It was reported that Taylor responded by swinging at Garrett but it was uncertain whether he made contact. Garrett was charged and transported to the McNairy County Jail. Both parties reported that they went to the hospital for medical assistance after the altercation. Last Thursday, the charges filed against the pastor were continued, according to the circuit court. Following the incident it was reported that some members were locked outside the church last Sunday claiming that the pastor did not tell all the members that church would not be held. While the stories by both Garrett and Taylor differ, they will both make their arguments on Sept. 6 as the decision will carry from the

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The McNairy County Sheriff’s Department has reported that three burglaries were reported last Monday night south of Selmer near Hwy 45. Burglars struck Elam Mattress, Joe Reaves Construction and Littlejohn Monuments making off with a laptop computer and guns. If you have any information on these crimes please contact law enforcement. Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Pastor Leon Taylor proudly displays his one year anniversary on the Mt. Zion Baptist Church sign, but not before being hit by the Word. church into the courtroom. Following the incident, both Garrett and Taylor spoke with the Independent Appeal to assure that their point of view was covered accurately and fairly.

Member and pastor offer both sides of the story Ina Garrett Born and raised in McNairy County, Garrett grew up in the church and has raised her family and her grandchildren at Mt. Zion Baptist. She was there when the new building was built in 1976 and has played piano there for many years. In May of 2011, the members voted on a new pastor after the previous pastor retired. With a 10-9 vote, Taylor won by one additional vote to get the majority rule. He became pastor that June and has changed many things within the church GARRETT

Pastor Leon Taylor The previous television and internet news reports about the altercation are an embarrassment to all church communities according to Taylor. “It’s the devil trying to make the church look bad and trying to make Christianity look bad,” said Taylor. “I’m in a situation where I can’t let a few run over an entire church.” Now that the altercation is over, Taylor believes there are good people attending the church. He considers Garrett to be the ringleader of the trouble. “The only two words to deTAYLOR scribe it is bullying and terrorism.

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Victims still recovering following brutal attack By Christen Coulon Editor

The Independent Appeal has an update to the late breaking story in last week’s paper involving the assault of two women in Selmer. The story contains a somewhat graphic description of the attack and may not be suitable for all readers. As reported, the Selmer Police Department arrested Christopher R. Scott, a 33-year-old Milledgeville man, for the assault of his grandmother Earline Kirby, 74 and his aunt Pamela Pitts, 51 at 235 State

St. in Selmer last Monday. As of last Monday, Scott was charged with especially aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and theft of property in the attack. “Mrs. Kirby, who is the grandmother, she is becoming more alert and later this week I will meet with her at the MED and get a full statement,” said Lt. Tony Miller, Selmer Police Department. “What we know right now is that he broke into the house using the shovel that he ended up beating his grandmother with. Then with a variety of other items, he ended up beating his aunt and grandmother both with those

items.” Because of their injuries, Miller said that he still has not got a complete account of the attack from the Kirby or Pitts; however, both victims have identified Scott as their attacker. Miller said that so far both the police and victims have no reason why Scott would attack his family members and said that he is currently being evaluated at Western State Mental Hospital in Bolivar.

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Selmer cops use camera to catch speeders By Christen Coulon Editor

Selmer’s Police Department is adding a tool to their arsenal to combat speeders. The new gadget will allow police to catch speeders in the act and ticket them without having to pull the car over. Selmer has recently gone live with their manned handheld photo enforcement system. The Velocity Snap System is a device which is a combination of a laser speed detector or LIDAR Unit and an HD Photo Camera. The device is officer operated and officer witnessed (the lack of which is a major complaint with the red light cameras). Selmer became the first community in Tennessee to use such a device for speeders said Lt. Tony Miller of the Selmer Po-

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Officer Tony Westbrooks demonstrates the Selmer Police department’s newest tool to capture speeders. The gadget allows police to catch speeders in the act and ticket them without having to pull the car over. Violators will be notified of their tickets through the mail and will have to cough up $50 for every offense.

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Pee-Wee is back Bethel ends police drama, restores order to meetings By Christen Coulon Editor

After nearly three months without a functioning police department, the City of Bethel Springs had an officer on duty last Tuesday when officer T.E. “Pee-Wee” Sowell returned to his post following a suspension, months of legal wrangling, and a disagreement between Sowell and Mayor Kay Cox over his schedule. It seemed that Sowell was poised to return to his post following last month’s meeting of the Bethel Springs Board when a vote was passed to rehire the officer. However, a working schedule for Sowell never materialized, and the issue was not resolved until last Monday’s meeting. Following a motion by Bob Graham, the board voted to offer Sowell a weekly shift from Tuesdays File Photo through Saturdays from 3-11 p.m. The board said T.E. “Pee-Wee” Sowell address the that this schedule would board during a previous meeting likely change slightly when of the Bethel Springs board. Sowschool and the city’s court ell returned to his post following a three-month absence last Tuesresume. Much of the meet- day. ing was spent focused on solving the city’s police problems, with the only other business discussion centering around paying bills and reading the water reports. This month’s meeting was unique in the fact that it was tame compared to previous month’s meetings. There was an almost complete absence of audience outbursts and side discussions that have plagued the city’s recent meetings. The quiet, productive meeting was thanks to a clarification of the rules of conduct at public meetings by Lou Perrigo as the meeting opened. Perrigo made it clear that the meeting was public and the audience was welcome to watch the city conduct business, but it was not a place of public discussion. He said the public was welcome to speak at scheduled hearings or request to be placed on the agenda 72 working hours prior to the meeting, but audience members were not able to speak during the meetings otherwise. Perrigo used an allegorical story from his childhood about a visit to a meeting of the U.S. Congress. Perrigo said that he was welcome to watch the proceeding but was not allowed to speak during the proceedings. When questioned by audience members about the change of rules regarding audience participation, Perrigo answered, “It used to be allowed when it should not have been.” Editor’s note: I despise it when journalists blatantly editorialize throughout their stories, but I can’t help myself here. Our paper will likely have much less to write about in the coming months; however, I would like to applaud the Bethel Springs Mayor and Aldermen for standing up and taking back their monthly meetings. The city still has many problems to solve before it achieves the financial stability it deserves, but having a forum for its leaders to work productively and conduct their business is a brilliant first step to a better Bethel Springs. Continue reading the Independent Appeal for complete coverage of Bethel and every other municipality within McNairy County.

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Tough battle ahead for McNairy County Assessor of Property Incumbent Betty Ashe takes her 21 years of experience to polls By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Incumbent Assessor of Property Betty Ashe is running for reelection as the Republican nominee. Ashe was born and raised in McNairy County and graduated from Adamsville High School. She and Danny Ashe have been married for over 43 years. They have three children: Scotty Ashe, who is married to Heather Ashe, April Smith, who is married to Brad Smith and Josh Ashe. The Ashes have three grandchildren: Anna Grace Ashe, Abigail Ashe and April Smith. They belong to the Living Stone Church in Adamsville. Ashe has worked in the property assessor’s office for 21 years. She worked for 13 years as a field appraiser and the last eight in her current office. She has had classes and training in all aspects of the assessor’s office. “The most important responsibility of the assessor is to make sure everyone has a fair and equitable appraisal and only pay their share of the taxes,” Ashe said. “In the last eight years, we have implemented the GIS system, which means Geographic Information System...and we also have a map viewer, so we can go in there and view properties. It’s allowed us to correct some of our mapping. We can do our maps straight on the computer, they go straight to Nashville. We don’t have paper maps unless we want to print them. If someone wants them, we can always print them off. We used to have to pay to have those drafted and sent in, so now we just do it digital, computerized, and it’s been a great asset, not just to help our office, but 911 and emergency offices, but it allows people to go online on the Tennessee property data home page and get your tax cards, records, and you can also click on the map (for) aerial photos— you can see those now that we have the GIS, so it helps people, they can access that information without coming to the office,” Ashe said. The latest addition to the assessor’s office is the new computer system, which allows them to go almost paperless. “It stores the history, and we can run reports that can help us to analyze sales when doing our reappraisals. We still are in the process of training. We have a good staff. Everything to make it smooth, the transaction, they can still learn and wait on customers, too,” Ashe said. “If elected, I will continue to serve the people of McNairy County in the same fair and honest way that I’ve always done, and I will always be available to talk to anyone that has a question about their appraisal.” The last reappraisal has been a difficult thing to explain, Ashe said. “It was a small increase, but it wasn’t as large an increase as it would have been if the market had been good,” Ashe said. Ashe has been involved in four reappraisals since she has worked in the assessor’s office. Previous reappraisals were between 25 and 30 percent increases. During the last reappraisal, residences only increased from 10 to 15 percent, though farms increased 30 percent. “That’s what has been selling,” Ashe said. They arrive at the reappraisals by looking at pric-

es that properties have been selling at. The state examines the sales and establishes a base rate determined by the square footage of the house. Sales were climbing from the last reappraisal in 2004 and had begun to drop by the next one in 2008, but didn’t drop below 2004 levels. “It had never dropped below that. That was the reason it was a smaller increase,” Ashe said. The county cannot generate more tax dollars during a reappraisal. After looking at the sales, the state recommends a tax rate that will generate the same amount of revenue as the previous year. “Our tax rate was $2.40 (per $100 assessed value) and went to $2.09,” Ashe explained. The County Commission can accept this rate, unless they need more money. If they do, they can raise it. The state requires a reappraisal every four, five or six years. McNairy County reappraises every six years. The state checks values every three years and updates appraisals. The value of personal property is subtracted from the value of residences and farms, but businesses must pay property tax on fixed personal property. Property taxes are based upon only the value of the land in the case of residences and farms. “We have guidelines that we have to go by when appraising houses,” Ashe said. “Reappraisals are mandated by the state,” she added. Appraisals are conducted by the staff of the assessor’s office, with help from the state sometimes. “I hope that I’ve done a good enough job that people will reelect me,” Ashe said. The office sends out assessment change notices in May. “That is just showing you what your assessment is. It is not a tax bill. We want them to feel free to call us if they have any questions about it,” Ashe said. Anyone unhappy with their assessment can appeal to the Equalization Board that meets the first week in June. They should call in and make an appointment, Ashe said. “Feel free to call me first and talk with me. If I can’t satisfy you, you can go to the Equalization Board. Then if they don’t lower it or please you, you’re not satisfied with their decision, then you have the opportunity to ...go to the State Equalization Board and meet with the judge, usually in Jackson,” Ashe said. Property owners that are still unhappy with their assessment can meet with Assessment Appeals, which consists of five people from different areas of appraisals. One assessor is on it, Ashe explained. “Once you go to the Equalization Board, you pretty much take it out of my hands,” Ashe said. The appraisal is the market value of a piece of property. The assessment is 25 percent of residential property, 40 percent of commercial, 30 percent of personal property. Taxes owed are calculated by multiplying the tax rate by the assessment. “I’ve always just tried to be fair with everybody,” Ashe said. “We just appraise the property at a fair market value...Right now, the market is bad. When we have another reappraisal in 2016...things may not change any or the prices may go down, but anytime it does the tax rate may go up,” Ashe said.

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Jernigan turns community’s kindness into desire to serve By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Keith Jernigan is the Democratic candidate for Assessor of Property, which will be elected on Aug. 2. Jernigan is the 38 year-old son of Austin and Coy King Jernigan. He was born in McNairy County and has lived here all of his life. His brother, Chris, was killed in an automobile accident in 1986. Jernigan has worked in residential construction. He joined International Paper (now Duro Bag) in 1992 and has worked for them ever since. He has held numerous positions at the plant. He became black belt certified from Clemson University in Six Sigma, a business strategy designed to improve business effectiveness. He has two daughters, Brooke, 18, and Brittany, 15, and one son, Hunter, 11, whom he is raising. Jernigan was divorced in 2007. His wife had twin boys born at 27 weeks. One only lived for three days. During this period, neither he nor his wife was able to work, so the community got together and did a benefit for them. This is the reason he got into politics. “During this time, the community got together and did a benefit for us and just the response of the people, the graciousness of their heart, them doing what they did for us. It was a very humbling experience to see the outpouring of support that came in and help to put this benefit...on for us. I told myself then and everybody there then...‘One of these days, whatever it takes, I’m going to help you out, give back, give back to the people,’ and I want to hold true to my word. I’ve actually got a sincere heart to really help people. I’ve got a real pulling to help the county...try to see the county grow and expand, all of our citizens do well, live a good lifestyle. I really care about the county because I grew up here, went to school here. This is home. I believe in the saying, ‘always leave something better than you found it,’ and I try to live by that,” Jernigan said. “Just seeing everybody that turned out really makes you stop and think, and I’m sure anybody that has had a benefit done for them...It’s just the support behind that. It really makes you stop and think: ‘Man, all this stuff you hear on the news, on TV, 99 percent of it is bad. You never hear about the good stuff. When you do hear about it, it’s still not seeing it and feeling it. You get a real passion in your heart to give back and that’s the reason I started in politics in the first place is to try to give back to the community,” Jernigan said. Jernigan was elected to the County Commission Fourth District in 2006 and was reelected in 2010. “I’ve had people in the community and district come up to me and thank me for representing them well and trying to do what’s best—to listen to them. I’m on the County Commission right now not to represent my own interests but for the interests of the people I represent. I try to vote the way my people, my constituents, think or they call and tell me what their opinion is, and I try to vote that way. I’m not in it for myself—I’m

in it for them. I want give back, and I saw an opportunity to do that and to help the county, the vast majority of the county, with property taxes in the assessor’s job. I love people, I love being around people,” Jernigan said. Customer service would be top priority with Jernigan if he were elected Assessor of Property. “Within customer service, you got a lot of different things that may include, whether it’s somebody coming in saying, ‘Why is my property taxes so high?’ or ‘How did they get this appraisal this much?’...It may be somebody coming in, wanting a map of their property. A lot of people don’t know about the greenbelt program. If you own 15 acres or more, it’s a good tax reduction...There’s a lot of different ways we can improve customer service, getting along with everybody, friendly smile and a handshake, ‘Hey, let’s sit down and talk about it.’ You may not agree or like the outcome, but I can promise you, I will do all I can do to help the citizens of this county. When they leave there, one thing will be for sure: they will understand it. They will understand where the numbers come from. They will understand what happens and what the regulations are,” Jernigan said. “The number one rule is common sense. Use common sense approaches to run the office, to help people...Maybe push back against the state and say, ‘This is what is happening in McNairy County,’” he added. “Whatever the will of the voters is, I’ll accept it and go on. If it’s for me, I will promise to do the best job that I’m capable of doing. I’ll work with all county offices, all county governments. I’ll attend County Commission meetings, if there’s any questions for me. Honest to God, I just really want to help the people,” Jernigan said. In addition to his business experience, Jernigan cites his experience in the construction industry as helpful if he were elected. “If you’re involved with any type of construction, you understand a little of the basics of square footage, the types of structures and being able to assess and appraise the values,” Jernigan said. “I’d like to go around to the businesses periodically and ask ‘Hey, is there anything I can help you with,’” he added. “It’s been a pleasure going around and meeting the people I’ve met. It’s hot, but it’s very enjoyable, and I’m trying my best to make it to every house in McNairy County,” Jernigan said. “I would like to ask McNairy County to give me that chance to serve them and try to make that difference to improve McNairy County,” Jernigan said. “I want to do fair assessments. As I’m going around the county, I’m hearing one of their major issues is they don’t think their appraisal is fair in today’s economy...We’ll try to take a look at every property in the county and see if it’s still fair in today’s market,” Jernigan said. “The taxpayers have been good to their current Assessor in allowing her 21 years in that office. I think it’s time for a fresh, new start,” Jernigan concluded.

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without following the normal procedure, according to Garret, including taking Garrett’s position at the piano. “This started in September of last year,” said Garrett. “He took the secretary away from my daughter. He took the treasury away and placed it into other members’ hands. Then, he tried to oust the deacons...and sent us a letter saying we were put out of the church.” Local attorney Pamela Drewry-Rodgers represented the cast-out members and explained to Pastor Taylor that he could not put these members out. “I got them as far as I could to resolve the issues referring to the church’s bylaws/guidebook,” said Drewry-Rodgers. “After he moved here, he got behind the pulpit and said he wasn’t leaving until he retired,” said Garrett. “No pastor can decide that, because it’s up to the members.” Taylor changed the locks on the church and did not give the deacons a key. He started locking them during service, but the local fire chief told him that was a violation. “He kept calling the sheriff, but the sheriff said he couldn’t do anything unless there was an altercation and to not be calling him.” Garrett said the winter and spring were long and dreadful with the new pastor and the lasting members, but they endured the unfairness to remain with the church. In May, she said the pastor began to make demands of the members. “He told us we were going to stand up and worship or we were going to walk out that door,” said Garrett. “I stood up that Sunday and told him he needed to get out the door. Then, he started screaming ‘call the sheriff.’” The pastor told everyone to stand up because he was dismissing church and he waited until the deputies arrived. The deputies informed him once again to not call unless there was an altercation. “He came up behind me with the two deputies stand-

ing there and yelled, ‘Get on outta here!’” The pastor made Garrett even more irate; she claims he yelled hurtful words and that is when she threw the Bible at him. “I have a scratch on my arm, where he grabbed me,” said Garrett. “Then, he took his fist and hit me in the head.” There was confusion as to whether or not Taylor hit the 64-year-old in the head, but she insisted on being examined. “I went to the hospital and they didn’t do anything, because the deputy told them he was carrying me on to jail. They just took my blood pressure and temperature and had me to lie back. The doctor came in and told me if I had a headache or anything to just come back. She did not examine me or anything.” After being released from the hospital, Kellum continued to transport Garrett to the jail. The sheriff was not reached until later. “They didn’t put me in the jail,” said Garrett. “They released me, and I went straight to Jackson General, because that is usually where I go to the doctor. They took a CAT scan that same Sunday afternoon. Wednesday, I went back, and they said I could have a contusion that was bleeding inside.” Since the altercation, the accused, Ms. Garrett, has not attended church. The other cast-out members, including Garrett’s family and two deacons, have continued to attend. “That preacher is something. He is trying to acquire him a church,” Garrett said. “He has come here and split the church in half. He’s nothing but a demon. My parents, my family, and myself helped pay for that new church.” Shortly after the pastor was elected into the church, Garrett said she heard rumors that the man had caused trouble at all of the previous churches he belonged to. They also warned her “not to let him get his hands on any money,” but according to Garrett that was one of the first changes he made. She will be represented by Attorney Paul Simpson of Selmer.

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Several families have been driven away from that church because of the same folks.” Taylor believes their behavior is unchristian-like and the members should show more respect for the sanctuary. People should come to church to worship God and not cause trouble. “They did the same thing to the last pastor,” said Taylor. “They tried to stab him. I have documents to show. It’s a serious issue, and it has been going on for years, even before I came along. I wasn’t here then, but I have a copy of it from the church minutes.” Trying to come up with a solution, he changed to different types of service, but that did not prove to be helpful. The pastor has put the problem in the hands of God, hoping that He will show him the way. “You can’t talk to them people,” said Taylor. “It’s either their way or no way. There are disciplinarians in all churches. The only thing a church can do when people are not behaving the way Christians are supposed to do is to withdraw them from fellowship.” After sending the letters to select members, Taylor had hoped these members would realize what they had done and make an effort to ask for forgiveness and be

accepted back into the church. “Even though the church lifted the fellowship from them and asked them not to return, they kept up a disruptive, rebellious atmosphere. We allowed them back in and tried to tolerate this as long as we could.” Several threats and instances of cursing were reported to and witnessed by the pastor. He feels disrespected by the group and ashamed they have disgraced the house of God. “I have been in ministry for 33 years,” said Taylor. “I have online ministries and websites. It’s not the money I am getting, believe me. The God in me will not stand by and let four or five people run over an entire church. In a Baptist church it is the will of the majority that should prevail.” Door locks have been changed for security purposes, and the pastor believes these members are trying to destroy him with false statements. “No, I did not hit her, but she tried to turn it on me with a lie. I didn’t swing at her. It was human instinct that I lodged at her, but I did not touch her at all. That was a lie from the start. It’s not normal, and I honestly believe they need some mental evaluations.” He will be represented by Nathan Pride of Jackson. Sheriff Guy Buck was unable to be reached for comments before press time.

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Miller said that police had recently questioned the mental stability of Scott and the weekend before the attack that SPD officers transported Scott to Quinco Mental Health where he underwent an evaluation. He said that following the evaluation, Scott was cleared and released. Kirby has undergone several surgeries to treat her broken bones and Miller said that she was in stable condition as of last Monday. Pitts’ injuries were more severe, and according to family members she is currently listed in critical condition and is unable to speak due to a ventilator that is assisting her breathing. Speaking on Pitts’ injuries, Miller said that she sustained puncture marks, but it was unknown what weapon was used in that part of the attack. So far, Miller said that they have not found a knife and there is no evidence suggesting a knife was used. Following the attack, Scott is reported to have stolen his grandmother’s 2003 Chevy Impala and fled the area. Scott was next seen hours later at a hospital in Collierville, Tenn. where he was reported to have told hospital employees that he had killed his aunt and grandmother. Based on his statement and as the investigation continues, Miller said there is a possibility that Scott’s charges could escalate to attempted murder. “Before we charge it we are going to have to have enough proof...that he intended to kill, not just that the end result was that he almost killed them,” Miller said. “If there is any point during the investigation that it looks like his intent was from the beginning to kill them then, yes, the charges will escalate to attempted murder.”

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A number of readers contacted the Independent Appeal following the fireworks display at Pickwick Landing to inquire about a possible explosion at the end of the show. According to Hardin County officials the fireball was a planned pyrotechnics display and a scheduled part of the grand finale.

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lice Department. The Town of Selmer Police Department, partnered with Applied Technology Partners, Inc., a Tennessee based company, to use the enforcement system and will split the profits with them 50-50. This arrangement benefits the local government better compared to the traffic light cameras where the city receives only a small fraction of the proceeds. The only difference between this new ticketing method and a traditional officer written ticket during a traffic stop is how the ticket is issued and how the ticket affects the drivers record, Miller said. Now violators will get a notice in the mail that they were caught speeding and owe a $50 fine; however this will be considered a non-moving violation and will not count against your license or your insurance. “It is better for the officers and citizens; this allows them to be outside their vehicle, and they don’t have to chase them down,” Miller said. “The citizens get a break because it doesn’t go against their driving record, and it’s a reduced fine.” Miller said that they will be targeting school areas around the high school and Selmer Elementary. There have been many reports of speeding in these areas, and officers will be able to get all of the speeders in those areas and hopefully increase safety in these areas. There is a margin for error here as well: Miller said that drivers won’t be getting tickets for going 1 m.p.h over the limit. He said that 11 m.p.h. over was the usual threshold where officers would decide to issue a ticket but warned that it would be at the officer’s discretion to decide when to issue a ticket to someone who was speeding. And that the threshold would likely be lower in the school zone areas where the limit is set at 15 m.p.h. According to Miller, once the system finds a speeder it will take a picture of the violating vehicle and license plate. The unit will then record the posted speed limit, the speed of the violator vehicle, direction of travel, officer observing the violation and the violation location. In addition to school zones, the device will be deployed in high crash areas, and registered citizen complaint locations that include major roadways and subdivisions.

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Two injured in wreck on Selmer bypass McNairy County loses upstanding citizen By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

A car accident occurred last Thursday afternoon at 1:08 p.m. in Selmer near the McNairy County Justice Center. Erica Pitts, 31, of Clifton, was traveling south on Highway 45/64 bypass when she began to run over the ridges that alert drivers when they are off the roadway and started running off the road. “She overcorrected and lost control of the vehicle, causing her to cross the median and flip end over end and land on a guard rail upside down on the other side of the bypass, northbound lane,” said Officer Bradley Huckabee of the Selmer Police Department. According to the accident report, Pitts had been drinking and was apparently fatigued. According to the Selmer Police Department, no charges related to the drinking were filed, but Pitts was ticketed for no insurance. She

was driving a white Saturn Vue and carrying one passenger, Hali Dicus, 18, of Savannah. Pitts was trapped inside the vehicle, but both the driver and passenger were extricated and transported to McNairy Regional Hospital. It is the practice of McNairy Regional Hospital not to release information on patients in their care, so their conditions are unknown.

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Paramedics and firemen work to extricate the overturned vehicle’s trapped driver.

Tooters Scooters rides to Selmer By Amanda Lowrance Staff Writer

Each day over 260 children are provided with complete and total medical care at St. Jude Children’s Hospital, according to Vice President Wilfred Busby. “Over the years, our researchers have developed many successful treatments that are being used by hospitals and institutions worldwide to save the lives of children everywhere,” said Busby. “This is all made possible because of the volunteers throughout this country who have joined St. Jude in the battle against childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Together we can help preserve the world’s greatest asset – our children.” St. Jude began finding cures and saving children in 1962 and this year commemorates their 50th year. Last year on April 2, Traci Lynn (Tooter) Steely of Savannah battled cancer, but passed away with a viral infection less than five days from her third birthday. Tooters Scooters is an event that celebrates the life of Steely, while raising cancer awareness. Event Coordinators Dan and Tammy Michael will introduce Tooters Scooters – St. Jude Benefit & Motorcycle Ride in McNairy County on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. at Selmer City Park. Proceeds from the event will go to St. Jude. “My wife and I like to help people and St. Jude likes to help people,” said Mr. Michael. “They will not turn a cancer patient away. It doesn’t matter about sex, religion, race, or what country you are from. They will do everything in their power for a child with cancer.” The 12-hour event will feature a flag ceremony and opening prayer, LIVE karaoke by Tommy Young, morning Gospel/Bluegrass, and cookies and coffee. Free doo rags will be given to those that donate for the 65 mile motorcycle ride, which will begin at noon. Classic cruisers and friends are welcome and will be present. Air Evac Helicopter will also make an appearance. That evening there will be various musical guests, including Southern Rock/Country performed by Stormgate and After Hours.

The event will be a full day of fun and games and food and drinks, including various vendors, rockwall climbing, and a silent auction. Event t-shirts will also be available for $10. The Michael’s would like to thank sponsors: A & A Express, Bumpus Harley Davidson, Hi Way Recovery, Fannies Florist, and Moore Brothers Recovery and would like to make McNairy County’s first year a success.

Fairene Sewell, former Extension Agent, dies at 84 By Jeff York

sity. She established the Fairene Sewell Nutrition Fund at UTK in 1991 and the Fairene Sewell Scholarship Endowment for students at the UT Martin McNairy CounA lady that loved her university, her church, her ty Center/Selmer in 2001. “We were both thrilled when they got the UTM camadopted hometown, her family and her many friends passed away last week and McNairy County will miss pus in Selmer,” said Scott. “It was great to know that we could help young people get an education.” her. She was honored in 2002 when CongressFairene Sewell, 84, worked a record 50 years man Ed Bryant read a tribute to her on the floor for UT in the Extension Service. She began of the U.S. Congress. work for UT in the county in 1951 and retired Sewell received the National Association on Dec. 31, 2001. She was the Extension Agent of Extension Home Economists Distinguished from Oct. 1983 to May ’98 and continued workService Award. She was a member of the Ameriing with the County Home Demonstration can Home Economics Association, the TennesClubs (now Extension Homemakers Club) unsee Home Education Association, Tennessee til her retirement. Association of Extension Home Economists She died on July 3 of congestive heart failand “Dean’s Circle,” College of Human Ecology ure. Sewell had a private graveside service on at the University of Tennessee. July 4 at Center Hill Cemetery in Henderson SEWELL “I always valued the professionalism disCounty. UTM honored Sewell and her close friend Kath- played by Fairene every day and her love and concern erine Scott last year by being named co-recipients of for her co-workers and people in McNairy County,” said the Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service. The Jim McKee, County Agent-Western Region Supervisor. award was given in recognition of outstanding service “If there ever was a ‘class act’ then she was it.” Sewell has received the Jaycees and Rotary Outto UTM. “Fairene and I were friends for many, many years,” standing Citizen Award, a Certificate of Recognition for said Scott. “I used to work for the Extension Service, and Continuous and Dedicated Community Service by the Modern Woodmen of America, and Mrs. Sewell was a I got to know her through her work.” Ricky Mathenia was Sewell’s successor as McNairy member of the Pilot Club, Kiwanis, Chamber of ComCounty’s Extension Agent when she gave up the posi- merce and First Baptist Church. Rita Casey, who succeeded Sewell as leader of the tion in 1998. “Fairene was a mentor of mine and I loved her,” said Home Demonstration Clubs, was like a family memMathenia. “She created a family atmosphere in this of- ber to Sewell. She and her husband Nicky, along with fice and was very nice to me since I moved here in 1985.” daughters Sarah Harrison and Stephanie Casey were An unselfish person, Sewell gave back to the univer- treated like family. Staff Writer

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Unemployment falls By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Unemployment in McNairy County fell 0.4 percentage points, to 8.7 percent in April, according preliminary non-seasonally adjusted figures released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The labor force and the number of unemployed decreased from the previous month. There were 20 fewer people in the labor force and 50 fewer people unemployed, compared to March. There were 20 more people employed in April than in March. Over the past year, the unemployment rate has fallen by 1.9 percentage points. Of surrounding counties, Chester County had the lowest unemployment rate at 6.9 percent, followed by Alcorn County at 8.4 percent, Hardin County at 8.8 and Hardeman at 10.2 percent. Unemployment figures for Alcorn County are from the Mississippi Department of Labor. Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage points, to 7.8 percent from March and the national rate fell by the same amount points to 8.1 percent. The unemployment rate de-

creased in 84 Tennessee counties, increased in five counties and remained the same in six counties. Williamson County (suburban Nashville) had the lowest rate at 5.3 percent and Scott County had the state’s highest unemployment rate, at 15.4 percent. Scott County is in East Tennessee along the Kentucky state line. Of metropolitan areas, Knox County had the lowest rate at 5.8 percent, followed by Davidson (Nashville) at 6.5 percent, Hamilton County (Chattanooga) at 7.0 percent and Shelby County (Memphis) at 8.3 percent. At a 0.8 percentage points, Shelby County had the largest decrease of the metropolitan counties. Unemployment in Hamilton County decreased by 0.3 percentage points and by 0.1 percentage points in Davidson County, and it increased by 0.2 percentage points in Knox County. The average length of unemployment in the nation was 39.1 weeks, barely down from 39.4 weeks from the previous month. Counting discouraged workers and those working part-time who want full-time work, the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 14.5 percent, unchanged from March.

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Foreclosures fall slightly in county, state By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

There were nine foreclosures in McNairy County in May, according to RealtyTrac. This was down from 12 in April and 21 in May 2011. This represented a rate of 1 foreclosure in 1,326 homes. This was down from April’s rate of 1 in 1,032 and the May 2011 rate of 1 in 1,170. Selmer had four foreclosures, Bethel Springs had three, and Adamsville and Ramer each had one. Numbers for Michie, Finger, Stantonville and Guys were unavailable. The number of foreclosures was down two in Selmer and Adamsville. They were up two in Bethel Springs over the previous month. Comparisons could not be made for Michie, Finger, Stantonville and Guys because numbers were not available for May. Comparisons could not be made for Ra-

mer because numbers were not available for April. The Selmer foreclosure rate of 1 in 1,053 homes was down from 1 in 720 in April. Adamsville’s rate decreased from 1 in 921 to 1 in 2,763 over the last month. Bethel Springs’ foreclosure rate increased from 1 in 1,750 to 1 in 583 from the previous month. There were 109 homes listed for sale in McNairy County, down from 111 in April but up from 9 in July 2011. There were 30 bank-owned properties, down from 32 in March and 85 in May 2011. The average sales price was a little over $86,000 in May. With five foreclosures, Chester County had the lowest of surrounding counties. Hardin County had seven foreclosures and Hardeman County had 11. At 1 foreclosure in 1,992 homes, Hardin had the lowest rate, followed by Chester at 1 in 1,396 and Hardeman with a foreclo-

sure rate of 1 in 986. Tennessee had 2,570 foreclosures down from 2,724 in April but up from 2,376 in May 2011. The foreclosure rate in Tennessee was 1 in 1,094 down from 1 in 1,032 in April but up from 1 in 1,170 in May 2011. Nationally, housing starts for single family homes in May were at an annual rate of 516,000, up 3.2 percent from the revised April figure of 500,000, according to a joint news release from the U. S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Existing home sales fell 1.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.55 million in May from 4.62 million in April but are 9.6 percent above the 4.15 million unit level of May 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors. The national median existing-home price was $182,600, up from 7.9 percent from May 2011.

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Tom Cauley August 2 McNairy County Mayor Jobs Plan

Let me introduce my 10 point jobs plan for McNairy County. It is designed to set the stage for economic growth. 1. Education & Workforce Development - The economy is more global and technology has come to the fore-front. Today’s workforce must be more educated to meet the demands of industry. It’s an economic issue when the unemployment rate for those who have never gone to college is almost double what it is for those who have. Nearly 80% of new jobs will require workforce training, or a higher education, by the end of this decade. Countries that out-educate us today will out-compete us tomorrow. The United States is 25th in the world and Tennessee is 46th in the United States in education. As you can see we have a long way to go. I will work closely with the local school system, Tennessee Technology Center and UT Martin/McNairy to address these issues. 2. Ease of Permitting & Recruitment Package - Ease of permitting is one of the items that is very important to industries looking to relocate. The process needs to be simple and timely. Today we are in a global economy. We need to have a basic recruitment package that can be changed depending on the targeted industry. 3. Match Making - I would determine who our business and industry buys from and sales to and inquire, of those entities, who would be interested in locating in McNairy County. I would also inform our business and industry what they should do to prepare for the matchmaking experience. I would utilize the existing data bases to connect those companies with suppliers/buyers. Our existing companies are our best salespeople. 4. Visit existing Industries - I would stress a regular and recurring visitation program and become familiar with their operation, needs and desires. Assuring them I was just a phone call away. 81.6% of new jobs in the United States come from expansion of existing business and industry. Often there are small things that a community could do to retain an industry. 5. Industry Appreciation Luncheon - I will have a luncheon and invite two from each industry in the county, along with TNECD, UT Martin/McNairy, USDA and workforce development. I will thank the industries for being in McNairy County telling them that we want to be partners with them. We would also do a needs analysis. This would show us what these companies really need and how the available resources can help them. 6. Entrepreneurial Program - There are a lot of people who have great ideas or that might already be actively involved in implementing their ideas. I would like to invite these people and have them pitch their ideas to a panel of professionals. The panel could choose the two that they thought had the best, most thought out and prepared ideas. The county could provide them a small place to begin their company, free of charge the first year, and guidance as well as entrepreneurial training sessions. After one year the company would start paying part of the rent. By the third year they would be responsible for all their expenses or they could move to their own facility. Each year the county could choose up to two entrepreneurs. Companies that are home-grown are more likely to stay in the county and not outsource their work. 7. Create “McNairy Tomorrow” - Select 30-35 people from across the county, do a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). Decide what kind of county we would like to be; industrial hub, tourism mecca, bedroom community, retirement community or a combination. For example, if it is determined that the group thinks that we would best be an industrial hub and tourism mecca, then the people would decide which one they would like to work on. Each team would establish benchmarks of what they would like to see done in that area in that in the next 10 years, breaking it down to what would have to be done each year to make that vision a reality. 8. Taskforce - Emphasize the need for a coordinated effort to spur growth in McNairy County, noting the importance of putting citizens at the helm of these efforts. This task force, aimed at economic vitality, highlights the need for bold action to overcome current economic challenges and build off plans relating to small business development, education and workforce development. 9. Explore Non Traditional Industries and Alternative Fuel Sources - I would explore the possibly of non traditional industries; data centers, insurance claims centers, food processing, life sciences, etc. and alternative fuel sources, which now have several facilities in Middle and East Tennessee. 10. Community Development - Pursue those entites that prospective industries would want in the communities where they are looking to locate, for example: entertainment, unique shops, dining, green and safe communities, etc. www.cauley4mcnairy/com

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Milledgeville holds monthly meeting By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

The Milledgeville Mayor and Board of Aldermen held its monthly meeting last Monday night. The minutes and financial reports were both approved to start the meeting. The night’s discussion centered around various city improvements. A motion was made to have the streets mowed, buy more rock and have it spread for between $3,500 and $5,000, and have fence row behind the ball park and saddle club cleared, and all motions carried. The board also decided to put a coat of tar

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and gravel on culverts on North Road and Perry Street and repair a hole on Hill Crest. It was decided that the sign in front of the Ross building, Milledgeville’s new community center, will be wrought iron with bricks on each side. There will also be a plaque for the Ross building. Motions were also made to have the First Responder bags refurbished and get radios and gloves for the fire department; both motions carried. The board also agreed to buy “children at play” signs and a “do not enter” sign. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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SMITH SCHOOL BOARD 1st District August 2, 2012

“Conservative Leadership for OUR Schools”

Early Voting July 13th - 28th QUALIFICATIONS • Twelve years experience on Board of Education • Served four years as Chairman of Board • Never missed a regular or called meeting • Completed 276 credit hours TSBA Board Training ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Planned and renovated every school in the county to meet the classroom size mandated by the state. This included 3 gymnasiums, approximately 80 classrooms, computer labs, and science labs with NO NEW TAXES. • Planned preventative maintenance for all our buildings with the development of a maintenance staff and shop with NO NEW TAXES. • Implemented the use of committees to research and study issues. • Recently completed 6 classrooms, office storage space at BSES with NO NEW TAXES. • New lights for football field at BSES. GOALS • Continue to improve facilities and maintain quality in academics. • Put more emphasis on vocational education. • Continue to listen to concerns from students and parents and do everything I can to help in any way.

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“I will continue to work hard for the children of McNairy County School System to offer them the best possible education available. I have always and will continue to have an open door policy with a publicly listed phone number and gladly welcome any comments or concerns.”

“Your vote will be greatly appreciated” PAID FOR BY LARRY SMITH

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obituaries

Wednesday, july 11, 2012

Olen Albert (Sonny) Davis Jr.

Fairene Beecham Sewell

Olen Albert (Sonny) Davis Jr. was born July 23, 1939 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Olen Albert Davis, Sr. and Helen Davis Malone. He was united in marriage to Linda Faye Davis on July 29, 1983. Mrs. Davis preceded him in death on December 3, 2008. Mr. Davis graduated from Ramer High School in 1960, he then enlisted in the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. When he returned to McNairy County, he began to work as a police officer for the City of Adamsville and later for the City of Selmer. He was a member of Sinner’s Hope Church in Milledgeville, TN. In his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, watching wrestling, loved farm animals, and spending time with his family. Mr. Davis departed this life on July 3, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 72 years, 11 months, 10 days. He is survived by two daughters, Shelly Davis Palomino and husband Juan Luis Palomino Ruiz of Ramer, TN, Lisa Blankenship and husband Ricky of Milledgeville, TN; a sister, Janie Susan Russell and husband A.C. Easlick of Selmer, TN; a brother, Danny Joe Davis of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Melinda Blankenship, Ashley Blankenship; three great grandchildren, Ashton, Ashlyn and, Abel Blankenship; host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Hollis Davis. Graveside services with full military honors were held on July 6, 2012 11 a.m. at the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, Tennessee with Lloyd Blankenship officiating.

Fairene Beecham Sewell was born May 14, 1928 in Henderson County, TN, the daughter of the late Walter Velton and Beulah Brittian Beecham. She was united in marriage to Harold D. Sewell on December 2, 1956. Mr. Sewell preceded her in death on October 12, 1989. Mrs. Sewell was a graduate of Lexington High School. After graduation, she attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in home economics. She worked as the Home Extension Agent in McNairy County for 51 years. Mrs. Sewell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, TN. Mrs. Sewell departed this life on July 3, 2012 in Stantonville, Tennessee at the age of 84 years, 1 month, 19 days. She is survived by special friends and caregivers Nicky and Rita Casey of Stantonville, TN; Wes, Sarah, Mason, and Marion Harrison of Selmer, TN; Stephanie Casey of Stantonville, TN; her aunt, Ida Rogers of Luray, TN; and a host of cousins and friends. A private graveside service was held as Mrs. Sewell requested. Memorials may be made to Center Hill Cemetery Fund, C/O Roger Beecham, 860 Center Hill Loop, Lexington TN 38351, or to the First Baptist Church, Selmer, TN.

Grace Lee Thomas Grace Lee Thomas of Selmer, Tennessee was born December 9, 1916 in McNairy County, the daughter of the late Charlie S. and Ethel Wood Lee. She was united in marriage to Fred Thomas on April 19, 1936. Mr. Thomas preceded her in death on October 28, 1998, following 62 years of marriage. Together, they owned and operated Thomas Oil Company in Selmer for many years. Mrs. Thomas was the oldest living member of Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer. Her faith was steadfast; as her health declined and she could no longer attend church, you could go to her house daily and hear her listening to tape recordings of the Bible. Mrs. Thomas never spoke an unkind word, and was known for her kind and selfless nature. She was an encouraging person to all who knew her, and she was loved by many for her sweet, positive spirit. Mrs. Thomas made everyone feel welcome when they visited her home, whether family or friends of family. You couldn’t help but be happy when you were with her. She had such an unusual bond with her grandchildren (who called her “Mamaw”) and great-grandchildren (to whom she was “Granny”); she was their best friend in many instances. She always believed in them and their ambitions. Even though her family was large, she knew what was going on with each one and encouraged them daily. If everyone could be like Mrs. Thomas, the world would be a better place. Mrs. Thomas departed this life on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her home in Selmer at the age of 95 years, 6 months, 28 days. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Robinson and husband L. T. of Iuka, Mississippi and Ruth Buckner and husband John of Gainesville, Florida; a son, Freddie Thomas, Jr. and wife Elaine of Selmer; nine grandchildren: Mitzi R. Southland, Dr. Mike Robinson, Kerri Bizzell, Tracy Thomas, Michelle R. Davis, Jennifer B. Gyr, Jill B. Wells, Christy R. Perkins, and John Buckner, IV; nineteen great- grandchildren: Kirby Davis, Joseph Waffird, Hunter Robinson, Kooper Davis, Jacob Waffird, Noah Thomas, William Wells, Joshua Waffird, Konnor Davis, Garrett Wells, Christian Wells, Laine Southward, Lindsey Southward, Jade Robinson Martin, Hannah Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Jordan Waffird, Briana Robinson, and Katie Davis; a sister, Mary Carroll Bassett of Lagrange, Georgia; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Thomas was also preceded in death by four siblings: Ernestine Hyneman, Pearl Anderson, Lloyd Lee, and Charles W. Lee. Services were held on July 9, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Fourth Street Church Of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jeremy Weekley and Malcom George officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren served as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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In Loving Memory

of Beverly G. Moore July 11, 1955 ~

Sometimes it’s hard to truly believe, That you’re not here on earth with me; Why God had to let you go, I guess I’ll never really know. Sometimes the road has been hard to bear, Still we’ve made it through on a wing and prayer; An inspiration to all, we’ll forget you never -For our memories of you will live on forever. Happy Birthday Mama, We love you & miss you dearly.

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Duke Family The family of William J. (Skip) Duke would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the prayers, visits, calls, flowers, food and the love and kindness shown to our family during the loss of our loved one. Thanks to Shackelford Funeral Home and Jeremy for your help, care and consideration. A special thanks to Charlotte McAmos for her personal eulogy and to Phillip Moore for his beautiful service and comforting words. Thank you to the pallbearers and to Falcon Baptist Church and the thoughtful and caring people who prepared the dinner. Skip was loved and will be missed by many. Johnnie Kay Witt Kim & Jerry Morris Bo & Tanner McGee Carisa & David Morris

thank you Special Thanks from Mrs. Dudgeon This is a sincere and grateful thank you to my friends at Stantonville Methodist Church for hosting the beautiful celebration of my 90th birthday on June 24. Thank you also, to those of you who took the time to come and share this important milestone in my life. You helped make it such a joyous occasion! Thank you again and may God bless each of you! Sincerely, Hazel Dudgeon

SUNRISE By David Coy

Say What Years ago there was a comedic character that would use the phrase, “know what I mean…” Of course we are not now talking about something humorous. Yet we can probably identify with something a friend or family member has tried to say, meant to be comforting or consoling, yet may have missed their mark. They may have at the moment they realize they did not quite achieve their intended goal, attempted to soften the sting by saying something like, ‘You know what I mean.’ Lauren Briggs in her book, “What You Can Say…” tells of her own heartache at losing a child. After leaving the hospital she relates things people have said to her that only made her feel worse. Phrases like, “just be thankful you have…” “At least you can always try again.” “Don’t you think it was all for the best?” With these statements, however well intentioned I’m sure, she realized “No one, not even my family, understood how deeply I was hurting.” She learned as so many have, unless you have walked in her shoes, and had experienced the same type of loss she was grieving with, you really had no idea what she was living. Being sensitive to others usually is identified with experiencing something similar to what others have lived. Yet it is possible to be consoling to others having not experienced what they have. Be willing to listen. More than ever people need people who are willing to listen to their heartache. Be genuine if you do say something. It does not have to be profound, lengthy or complex, it does need to be kind, considerate, and sympathetic to their current experience. It does require a resilient, compassionate person willing to get involved in another’s life. This is Sunrise.

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• Adamsville FWB VBS Adamsville FWB Church invites your whole family to experience a new VBS. Peace, Loveand Jesus! July 11th – 14th! Lessons from the BIBLE about Friendship, Bulleying, & Family! Dress in your favorite attire throughout the week –50s(Wednesday Night)-60s/70s(Thursday)--- 80s (Friday)! We also will be collecting school supplies for local children! For more information or to register visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/109669672745/ or call: (731) 632-0013 or (931) 332-5545.

July 14

• Lebanon UMC VBS Construction Zone VBS Sponsored by Kids For Christ Lebanon UMC - Michie, TN July 14, 2012 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mission Project: 80 page, Wide Ruled, Spiral Notebooks for donation to McNairy Co. Schools • Meeks Grove Baptist Vacation Bible School Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church will have their Vacation Bible School Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch will be served and a good time will be had. Church located on Tommy Sander Road near Stantonville, TN. Youth leader: Janie Stutts. Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford.

July 15

• Singing Maggie Jones United Methodist Church, located on Finger/Leapwood Rd, will have a gospel singing on Sun. July 15.Church services start at 11, potluck lunch at 12 and singing afterward. Everyone is welcome to come and hear some good gospel singing . • Selmer First Baptist Church showing “Courageous” movie First Baptist Church, Selmer, will be showing the Courageous Movie with popcorn and coke this Sunday in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 310 Court Ave., Selmer. Everyone is invited.

July 18

• New Bethel UMC Vacation Bible School will be held at New Bethel United Methodist Church, (73Wright St., Bethel Springs) July 18, 19, and 20 at 6 til 8. There will be games, crafts, and Bible study each night. All children are welcome!!!

July 21

• Little Zion Mount Baptist VBS Little Zion Mount Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 9am-3pm. Registration will begin at 8:15am. Pastor is Rev. Chris Traylor.

50 Years ago today By Esther Pavao Staff Writer

Dr. John H. Eason Joins Vinson Clinic in Adamsville John H. Eason M.D. Returns to Adamsville to practice medicine. Dr. Eason, a local boy, finished High school at Adamsville High and received his B.A. Degree from David Lipscomb at Nashville, Tenn., his doctor of Medicine at U.T. In Memphis, and has just completed a year as resident in General Surgery at Kennedy Veterans Hospital in Memphis. Dr. Eason is associate with Dr. Harold W. Vinson in the Vinson Clinic in Adamsville. Dr. Eason and his wife, Pat and two sons, John and James, are making their home on Shelby Drive in Adamsville, Tenn. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gibson, a boy, born July 6, 1962. To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harris, a girl, born July 8, 1962.

Selmer Library News Thirty-five boys and girls registered for the Railroad Reading program at the Selmer Public library. Janet Jimerson and Judy West registered since the report last week. Joy Hunter, Terrie Beemer and Trudy Crabtree have each read an reported on 10 books since June 19. This entitles them to 20 Railroad Stamps, so their charts are now complete. Vickie and Karen Hosfeld, Bonnie Maxedon, Patricia Moore, Rebecca Coats, Charles Flatt, and Mary Shelton have 10 or more stamps on their charts which means that they have read, returned and reported on at least 5 books since the program started. In all, twenty-five children have mad 113 reports: 34 fiction and 49 non-fiction. Thirty-four of the 39 non-fiction reports are on biographies of famous people.

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Mcnairy voices What are you doing to stay cool this summer?

By Molly Moore

at its finest. Tolkien takes the reader into the mossy, creepy, mountains and hills of Middle Earth. Mr. Baggins In my past life, I was a is uncertain and quite frightteacher. I taught children ened about leaving his cozy who are now driving, grad- hobbit hole, but eventually, he and 13 dwarves uating and starting set out on an unfortheir own lives. These gettable quest. Their children will always paths are laden with be a memory for me; trouble and mystery, they were my first and yes, a ferocious children before I had dragon. This dragon my own. I am not cerguards their ancestain how I will be remembered, but hope- Molly Moore tors’ gold, and the curious little troop fully they have happy will stop at nothmemories of fourth ing to take it back. A certain grade. After lunch, I always read ring is also found by Bilbo to them. I loved it, and they that leads to many more adloved it too, but for different ventures in The Lord of the reasons. I believed it calmed Rings trilogy. Sometimes The Hobthem down and helped them focus on the afternoon bit is overlooked because it is seen in the ahead. They shadows of the believed it was more popular whittling down Rings trilogy, their social but don’t be studies time. fooled, there is My choices no comparison. in novels were The Hobbit is rarely the same special- it is a from year to masterpiece year...except for your children one. I always and grandchilread The Hobdren will not bit. Boys and soon forget. girls alike were (A former captivated by student gave this dark, and this edition to sometimes me, and in my comical, thrillopinion, it is ride (or they reJ.R.R. Tolkien the best. My ally hated social Ages 9 and up boys thank you, studies). The Family Edition Dustin.) The Hob478 pages bit is fantasy Columnist

It’s time for the Annual Mary Lou Johnson Scholarship Banquet. The Mary Lou Johnson Foundation will be hosting its 6th Annual Charity Scholarship Banquet on August 4, 2012, at McNairy Central High School at 6:00 p.m. We are requesting your support of this event through various sponsorship opportunities. By becoming a sponsor, you can promote your organization to at least 100 supporters that will be attending our event as well as touching the lives of the young men and women who will receive our scholarship. The MLJF is a 501(c) 3, not-for-profit, organization founded in 2007 as a vehicle to perpetuate and honor the legacy of community service efforts that Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson began many, many years ago through education. Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson dedicated her life to providing education within the McNairy County school system for over 23 years. Too many young men and women have the dream but not the re-

sources to make their dream a reality. Since 2007, through its scholarship fund, the MLJF has awarded 12 scholarships totaling over $13,000. The scholarship program has also expanded to include an Education scholarship that is awarded to any high school senior seeking to major in the field of education; thus, making a total of three scholarships given away this year alone. It is our hope and prayer that with your assistance we can help this group of young people achieve their aspirations to becoming future leaders of not only our community but America. You can help us with this endeavor by becoming a sponsor. If you have any questions, please contact us at (731) 610-1881. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you. LaShell Moore, President Mary Lou Johnson Foundation

Patrick Rivero (Adamsville):

Billy Wilson (Selmer):

Victoria Key (Selmer):

Brian Allen (Selmer):

Thomas Beavers (Selmer):

Nathan Harrison (Pebble Hill):

“I’m trying to stay at home under the air conditioner, drinking a lot of fluids, and that’s it.”

“Staying in the house.”

“Stay in the air, drink water.”

“I’m not. I work, so it’s hot.”

“Swim in the pool.”

“Drink a lot of fluids.”

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editorial McNairy Mayoral Candidates Debate Thursday & Every Vote Counts Two candidates for County Mayor will debate this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Latta Visitor’s and Cultural Center Theatre. This event is sponsored by the Independent Appeal and hosted by the McNairy Regional Alliance. Democratic candidate Ronnie Brooks who currently serves as McNairy County Circuit/ General Sessions/Juvenile Court Clerk and Republican Candidate Tom Cauley who served the last five years as Executive Director of Economic and Community Development in Wayne County will debate this Thursday. Each candidate will have the opportunity to share with the community which would be the best leader and advocate of McNairy County. The debate will be moderated by the Independent Appeal’s Staff Writer Jeff Whitten and will consist of three portions with questions from the moderator, candidates questions to each other, ending with questions from the audience. Many people misunderstand the role of the county mayor,

but I stumbled upon one of the best explanations I have seen in a while when reviewing the Macon County website from Mayor Shelvy Linville. As Chief Executive Officer of the county, the County Mayor exercises a role of leadership in McNairy County government. The primary duties focus on county financial management. With the exception of the department of education and highway department, the mayor compiles a budget for all county departments, offices, and agencies which is presented to the county commission. They may examine accounts for all county officers, oversee county’s payroll and accounting functions as well as the human resource function for county employees recommending salary ranges, pay scales and administering benefits. They oversee the county purchasing functions including the purchase of supplies and services and work closely with the County Attorney on all legal matters affecting the county. The mayor oversees the county’s insurance needs and liability issues and sets the standards for ethics for the county. The mayor oversees solid waste management and sits on the Economic Development Board with other mayors in the com-

munity, thereby working closely with the McNairy Regional Alliance trying to find and attract new businesses and industries to McNairy County. To be concise, the power that this CEO has is very limited. Successful County Mayors are consensus builders in all aspects. They lead not by authority given by law, but rather by the authority given through respect of the County Commission and the various offices representing McNairy County government. This position is key to the future of the county and the successful candidate must be a leader with the ability to build relationships, be an effective listener and have great communication skills, team playing and negotiating. The County Mayor is not in charge of the entire county as he/she must work in tandem with all ten incorporated municipalities within the county in order to assure the right things happen in a fair and consistent manner to assure continued growth and prosperity for McNairy County and its citizens. We have major challenges, and this office can influence positive change to overcome these challenges. In order to attract industry, we must tackle the lack of education among

our adults. Currently 31.5 percent of adults 25-64 do not have a high school education, or the necessary technical skills to secure good paying jobs. In addition to that we have a growing drug problem as many area industries report potential job applicants failing their drug and alcohol tests, therefore denying any eligibility for employment. The education deficit and drug issues play a major role in attracting industry to our community and this must be addressed and solutions developed to remedy these problems. In addition, we are in need of new schools or a technology school that will help some not interested in a college degree secure gainful employment and attract industry as partners with education. A great leader could secure the support from the county commission and get this to a vote so citizens could decide our fate. If you are interested in the fate of McNairy County and hearing the voices of the two candidates who can lead and build consensus to move us in the right direction we encourage you to attend Thursday. As we all know, every vote counts and that means YOU. Early voting starts July 13-28

Letter to the editor “Jesus Cares”: In the serving business

Approximately seven years ago, God gave 50 churches in McNairy County an opportunity. God had a plan and these churches were part of His plan. The doors were opened and God invited each church to join together as a “community of servants” with a purpose of serving others. Each church made a commitment of service to things dear to the heart of God. As a result, “Jesus Cares” became a vital ministry in McNairy County. “Jesus Cares” and the churches involved in this ministry are in the serving business....serving others in need. As Pam Stack-

house stated, “We don’t do good things for others in order to be blessed by God. WE do good things because God commands his people to be servants of one another....but a side benefit is His blessing on our lives.” Many of the volunteers at Jesus cares feel they have been called to give of themselves to help meet the needs of people in McNairy County. Darryl Melton stated, “It feels good to serve, to be generous with my time. It’s a way I can give back to others and help people in my community.” When asking Jim Gray and Jimmy Whittington why they became involved with the Jesus Cares Ministry, they stated, “We are all called by Jesus to give of

ourselves and to be generous. It feels good to serve and to be generous, whether it is with our time or our money. God created us that way. We are created in God’s image and so that means that when we step beside God and get involved in His plan, it feels good to share in the things dear to the heart of God...help others. “Jesus Cares” is in the service business. Jim Gray said, “Jesus Cares believes in servanthood.... service given in love is an attitude exemplified by Christ...the greatest servant of all time. “Jesus Cares” was established on the belief that serving others in the very essence of God’s ministry.” “The bible tells us that all believers are called to be servants

of God. Our love for God here at Jesus Cares is expressed in our love for others. Giving ourselves and our time to serve others is spiritual act of worship. Living is giving,” stated Pam Stackhouse. If you would like to give your time and energy to helping others, “Jesus Cares” invites you to share in this ministry and the incredible joy it will bring to your heart. Please call 645-4388 or 646-2600. You may also come by the office or talk with your ministry about how you can serve. The doors are open and all servers are welcome. Pam Stackhouse Volunteer Selmer, Tenn.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • Specialist Allen Alexander • SGT Joseph W. Baggett • SGT Andrew W. Bayless USMC • A1C Dustin Blakney, USAF 331TRS/FLT073 • PFC Andy Bryant • Sgt. Kyle A. Brown, USMC • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • PVT Matlock Caffrey, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • CPL Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • SPC Mark A. Cooper, US Army • SGT James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • SGT Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Aaron J. Cull Senior Airman U.S. Airforce • SGT Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • SGT Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Captain Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Corporal Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force

• Kip Ellison • LCPL Dwight A. Emily Jr. • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Lydia Gillis, US Navy E3 • Malcolm Gillis E6, US Army National Guard • SSGT Stephen R. Graham • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • SGT Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • SSGT Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • A1C James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Lieutenant Colonel (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • SPC Matthew Hemby, Army • SGT Brian W. Hendrix • SGT Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Wes Huffman, Air Force • Private Alex Johnson, US Army • SGT Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer 1st Lt. James Lax

• Sergeant Joseph Lilly • Captain Troy E. Mathis • 1st LT Jessica Mayfield, US Army • SPC Ritchie A. McCrary • SPC Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • CPL Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSGT Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • SGT Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • SPC Jeffery A. Pickett, US Army • SPC William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • SPC Robert H. Pittman, II • CPL James Scott Powell • CPL John M. Powell • Ernest Purez, Air Force • E4 Sophia Reinke • SGT. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • S/ST Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy

• SPC Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Veronica Sebree Petty Officer 3rd Class • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • CPL Gene Smith, USMC • SPC Hector Soto, Jr., Army • CPL Sam Speck, USMC • SGT Shaun Spicher, USMC • SPC Daniel Sullivan, Army • Jeremy Thompson • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • PVT Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sergeant Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • SPC Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer James Matthew Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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Marlee Grace Huggins

Marlee Grace Huggins turns 1 Many thanks to all who helped to celebrate my 100th birthday. I had a wonderful day, and am very humbled that each of you gave of your time from your busy lives to make my day so special! A special thank you to Sammy and Sherry Kiser for the use of their beautiful facility. Also thank you to my church family for party and gifts. You are all a blessing to me! I love you all! Ruth Moore

We would like to say a big happy birthday to our sweet baby girl, Marlee Grace Huggins, who turned one year old on June 18th, 2012. She is the daughter of Tim and Aleetra Huggins of Selmer. She has one big sister Lydia, a big brother Jay, and her one and only favorite Aunt Wendi. Grandparents are Brenda and Barry Pivinski of Selmer and Auddie and Redith Huggins of Iuka, Miss. We love you Marlee Grace, our precious gift from God.

community events • Finger BBQ date changed The Finger Fire Department’s BBQ and Picnic’s date will be changed to the 19th and 20th of October. Any questions, please call Oren at (731) 439-5516. • Sulphur Springs Fish Fry cancelled Sulphur Springs Fish Fry will be cancelled for the month of July.

July 12

• Singing at Rockabilly There will be singing on the 2nd Thursday in July at 5 p.m. at the Rockabilly Café. The Joe Rickman band, Tommy Turner as Elvis, Bo Jack and Rockabilly Jack. Bring your lawn chairs. • Sons of Confederate Veterans The Sons of Confederate Veterans will be having their meeting and dinner Thursday, July 12 2012 at 6 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m. Cost of $5. The program will be by Lisa Coleman, titled “Hardeman County and Shiloh’s 150th”. She will share a little about the research for the book and present a slideshow of photos from the events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh.

July 14

• Neal Benefit Benefit for Kenneth and Susie Neal will be July 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. at the Selmer city park. Silent auction from 10:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. (winners announced at 2 p.m.) DJ MarkyMark (Mark Best) from 10:20 a.m. until 2 p.m. Picnic basket auction at 10:25 a.m. (Ladies pack a picnic basket lunch for two. The basket is auctioned off to the men who don’t know what is in the basket or who packed it. Then eat lunch together! Ladies, contact Karen Jerrolds (731) 608-5295 if you are interested.) Bake sale, face painitng and kids games (wa-

ter balloon hoops and picka-duck), and lunch which is hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Live country and classic rock music from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cake walk from 2 to 3 p.m. Second silent auction from 3 to 5:30 p.m. (winners announced at 6 p.m.) Face painting and games for kids, Karaoke and fish fry (fish, fries, slaw, hush puppies, white beans and drinks) from 4 to 6 p.m. Second cake walk and bake sale from 4 to 5 p.m. Rock music from 7 to 10 p.m. Remember to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Any donations and volunteers are welcome and needed. Please contact Teresa Jerrolds (731) 610-1279, Casey Jerrolds (731) 607-8616 or Susie Neal (731) 607-5577. • Kirk Family Reunion The Kirk Family Reunion will be held at the Eastview Civic Center on July 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. until ? Meal at 12 noon. Come and bring a dish and a friend.

July 16

• Antique Car Cruise-in There will be an antique car cruise-in at McDonalds on July 16, the third Monday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. Call Vernon Hickman with

any questions. 434-9280.

July 19

• GED Testing at McNairy County Adult Education Center What better time than NOW…..to begin earning your GED®? Changes will take place in 2014 that will make earning a GED® much more challenging. The entire test will be taken on the computer, the test will be more difficult, and the cost of taking the GED® test will be much higher. Take the first step in beginning the process of earning your GED® by calling Patsy or Tammy at the McNairy County Adult Education Center at 731-645-5386. In the month of July the entrance assessment will be given on Thursday, July 19, 2012 beginning at 8:00 a.m. For more information, call or come by the Adult Education Center located at 701 Industrial Park Rd, Selmer, TN. • Retired Teacher meeting The McNairy County Retire teachers will meet July 19, 2012 at the McConnico Library at 2 p.m. Members are asked to bring finger foods. It is also a time to pay annual dues. We hope to see everyone there.

July 21

• CAB “Back to School Fest” McNairy County Community Advisory Board will sponsor their “Back To School Fest” at the Selmer Community Center on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. – I:00 p.m. This event will have FREE school supplies for all ages and FREE food. The school supply giveaway will be basic supplies for all school aged children, but a parent must accompany child to receive these FREE items. If you have any question or concerns you can contact Pam Carroll at 731-610-0509. • Pocahontas Day Picnic The Pocahontas Day picnic will be on July 21, 2012. Music will start around 10 a.m. and continue until the day ends. There will be free food and music. Food table will start serving at 12 noon. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day visiting with old friends and you might make new ones. The past picnics have been a big success. You’re invited to come out and make this one just as big or bigger.

by Mrs. T.C. Williams Hello Everyone, Hope you survived this past week; it was a scorcher! This coming week promises to give us a little relief. We certainly can use some cooler air. Please pray for rain so that we may have a few tomatoes to eat. The business meeting for the West Tennessee Singing Convention will be held July 14, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Cool Springs Baptist Church Henderson TN. All officers and other interested people are asked to be present. Clifton, Tamela and Chasity Sain spent their vacation in Lavernge, Tenn. with their daughter, Erica and granddaughter Jayla. On Wednesday, they came together for a picnic. Several family members were present: Caroline, Candice and Charles Martin, the Jones family and many other friends and family. They had a good time and returned home on Friday. Pauline Smith from De-

troit, Mich. is visiting her sister Sherry Smith. She will spend several weeks here visiting relatives and friends. Joann Bankhead from Milwaukee Wis. is visiting Mable King and family and spending time at the nursing home with her aunt Pearlee Beckwith who is doing fairly well, is able to sit up and have her meals. Keep her in your prayers. Robert Wiley (Boze) was able to attend worship services at his church New Bethel UM Church on Sunday. He is feeling much better. Thank God for his goodness and mercy. Continue to pray for Robert. Each day you live be grateful you are alive another day, take time to gather flowers in abundance to give away. Give flowers to the living! God sees how we treat others; He knows when we pass them by. Greet each one with a smile, each day will grow brighter, each day more worthwhile. So until next time, be good to yourself and others!

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hrs. Supervised prob. Not drive in Tenn. for 1 yr. John W. Mitchell – Assault, attempt – Fined $25 and cst. Sent to 12 hours. Supervised prob. Domestic abuse counseling. 24 hours comm. service. Counseling at Quinco .Victim appeared and did not want a no contact. Micheal Chandler – Failure to appear – Fined cst. sent to 10 days. Supervised prob. Joseph G. Berry – Probation violation – Prob reinstated and pmt of $700 by July 10. And having a negative drug screen today. Brandy Williams – Theft of services, $500-$1,000 – Fined cst. rest of $504.90 to PEC. Su-

Theresa Vaughn – Probation Violation – Prob reinstated and begin anew upon pmt of $500. Weekly pmt of $50 thereafter. Ricky D. Surratt – Resist stop, arrest, search, (no weap) – Fined $10 and cst. sent to 14 days. Supervised prob. Brandon L. Campbell – Driving while license suspended – Fined $50 and cst. DL sus for 6 months. Supervised prob until paid. Shane E. Deshazier – Driving while license revoked, 2nd or sub – Dismiss on pmt of cst. Supervised prob. Sheldon D. Spencer – Driving while license revoked – Fined $15 and cst. Sent to 48

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A Legend to Remember by Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

Travis Oneal Fullwood was born November 5, 1924, the youngest of five children. His parents were Tom and Carrie Moore Fullwood. He joined the Navy while in the 11th grade where he served until May 1946. He then returned to civilian life in Stantonville, Tenn. and worked at a local factory and helped on his father’s farm. In 1950 he married the love of his life, Mary Ruth Burks whom he had dated for ten years. Mr. Travis decided he wanted to do more with his life, so he started college to obtain his Electrical Engineering degree. After graduation, he and his wife moved to Manchester, Tenn. where he worked for Arnold Engineering and Developmental center, a job he held for two years. He then had the opportunity to work for Brown Engineering and worked there from 1957 to 1960. NASA was created in 1958 and Mr. Fullwood began working there in 1960. He was

sheriff’s log Monday, July 2 911 Hang up – Hwy 22 N – 12:13 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hurst Ln – 12:30 a.m. Public service – Hurst Ln – 1:10 a.m. Traffic stop – Poplar and Kirkpatrick – 3:12 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 Near Ammons – 4:25 a.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – New Hope Rd – 10:35 a.m. Traffic stop – High School Rd and Lynfield – 11:20 a.m. Theft of property – Hwy 22 S – 11;53 a.m. Medical overdose – Hwy 45 S – 12:26 p.m. Theft of property – Ward Rd – 2:49 p.m. Theft of property – Puron Rd – 4:24 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 5:34 p.m. Assault – E Poplar – 5:34 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 69/Hwy 22 – 6:49 p.m. 4-Wheelers on roadway – Milledgeville Park – 7:46 p.m. Trespassing – Twin View Circle – 8:39 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, with injuries – Cheshier Rd – 9:25 p.m. Disturbance fireworks – Erin Ln – 9:43 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 10:13 p.m. Transport start – Faith Pointe – 10:56 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 N – 11:10 p.m.

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pervised prob. William J. Stanford – Criminal impersonation – Fined $25 and cst. sent to 10 hours. Supervised prob. Curtis A. Gray – Assault, attempt – Dismiss on pmt of cst. Victim appeared and wished to drop charges. Def’s 1st offense Dorothy M. D’Andelet – Assault, attempt – Dismiss on pmt of cst. Victim appeared and did not wish to prosecute. Def. had no prior crim. History. Def. must have good behavior for 6 months. Supervised prob.

an Engineer for NASA until his retirement in 1987. The space program was advancing during the 60’s under the direction of Werner Von Braun; this German Scientist had many accomplishments during his time with NASA. Mr. Fullwood worked for NASA during the time of the Moon Landing and was privileged to work on electrical systems on the Redstone, Jupiter, Saturn and others. His job required him to travel to Florida to Cape Canaveral, now Cape Kennedy, a job he loved and excelled in. Mr. Travis has many awards. One is a flag that was flown aboard Space Shuttle “Columbia”. It was presented to him for recognition to the significant contribution he made to the success of the mission. He also received the Apollo Achievement Award for being part of the team which advanced the nation’s capabilities in aeronautics and space. He also received the Skylab achievement award for his dedicated service to the nation

as a member of the Skylab team which extended Man’s knowledge and capabilities in Space. Mr. Travis has so many awards there is not room to list them all. When you see all of his awards, you know you are looking at a great piece of history. To us he is a kind and gentle man with a quick smile and a kind work for all he meets. Mr. Travis Fullwood was voted “Who’s Who” in our building for this year and right before he was to receive his award, the trip of his life was planned for him. Mr. Fullwood had been baptized earlier in the month and his Lord decided it was time for him to come home. So he was honored, not by us, but a more special award was given by the maker and master of us all. We miss him and thank his family for the time we were able to share in his life. Life is short and we have many struggles, but I am sure today Mr. Fullwood would say this trip is out of this world and the benefits are awesome. Until next time.

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Medical Psychiatric behavior – Sewell Bottom Rd – 9:08 p.m. Suspicious activity – Center Hill Rd – 9:10 p.m. Suspicious person – Hwy 45 S – 9:38 p.m. Disturbance, fireworks – Hwy 142 – 9:52 p.m. Animal control – Higginbottom Rd – 11:07 p.m. Suspicious activity – Hwy 22 S – 11:43 p.m.

Tuesday, July 3 Theft of property – Young Rd – 9:06 a.m. Suspicious activity – Young Rd – 10:01 a.m. Alarm residence/business – High School Rd – 11:24 a.m. Public service – Guys area – 1:11 p.m. Theft of property – Sandy Flatt – 1:31 p.m. Reckless driver – Hwy 142 – 4:37 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 142 – 4:48 p.m. Theft of property – Johnston St – 10:09 p.m. Assault, already occurred – Leapwood Enville Rd – 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 Suspicious activity – Sewell Rd – 12:41 a.m. Suspicious activity – Purdy Rd – 12:55 a.m. Extra patrol – Michie Area – 3:12 a.m. Domestic in progress physical – rather – 6:20 a.m. Vandalism – Lakefield Rd – 9:02 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Grandview Lp – 9:12 a.m. Serving warrant – Complex – 1:28 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Mt. Vernon Rd – 2:12 p.m. Public service – 4:58 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Center Hill Rd – 5:30 p.m. 911 Hang up – Hamburg Rd – 8:10 p.m. Traffic stop – Hamburg Rd – 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, July 5 Assault – Hannah Dr – 1:08 a.m. Traffic stop – Pappy John's – 1:38 a.m. Disturbance fireworks – Sulphur Springs – 1:53 .am. Vandalism – Hendricks – 8:01 a.m. Speak with an officer – Sulphur Springs – 9:12 a.m. Animal control welfare/cruelty – Case Ln – 9:51 a.m. Medical overdose – Beauty Hill Rd – 3:14 p.m. Animal control – Hwy 142 – 5:17 a.m. Suspicuos person – Buena Vista – 5:28 p.m. Public service – Rocky Knob Rd – 6:54 p.m Alarm residence/business – Hwy 142 – 8:32 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Mt. Vinson and Hwy 142 – 8:39 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 54 and Orchard – 9:22 p.m. Busy – Eastview Park – 10:34 p.m.

Harold D. Williams – Schedule III Drugs – Fined $750 and cst. sent to 10 days. Supervised prob for 1 yr alc/drug eval – Simple poss/casual exchange – Fined $750 and cst. sent to 10 days. Supervised prob for 1 yr alc/drug eval. Corey B. Davidson – Assault, attempt – Fined $25 and cst. Victim failed to appear. Sent to 12 hrs. No contact with victim. Supervised prob. Brenda R. Ford – Public intoxication – Fined cst. Sent to 48 hrs. Supervised prob. Sammy D. Brown – Joyriding, unauthorized use auto/ other vehicles – Fined cst. sent to 23 days concurrent with theft charge. Supervised prob.

Daniel N. Conley – Violation of order of protection, possession of a firearm – Fined cst. Sent to 30 days. No contact with victim for 1 yr. supervised prob. Counseling at Quinco. Craig L. Finchum – Driving without license – Fined $25 and cst. Quinton S. Hollins – Driving while license suspended, 2nd or sub – Fined $25 and cst. DL sus for 6 months. Supervised prob. Bobby R. Milam – Financial Responsibility law – Dismiss on pmt of cst. supervised prob. Jacob D. Hendon – Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on pmt of cst. supervised prob.

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Friday, July 6 Speak with an officer – Industrial Park Dr – 12:25 a.m. Traffic stop – Glenn Abernathy Rd – 12:51 a.m. Theft of property – Wright St – 6:25 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 and Complex – 6:46 a.m. Public service – 12:01 p.m. Traffic stop – 12:25 p.m. Speak with an officer – 12:56 p.m. Public service – 1:41 p.m. Traffic assist – Hwy 45 N – 2:09 p.m. Public service – 4:03 p.m. Assist motorist – Hwy 45 N – 4:52 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Hwy 45 N – 5:00 p.m. Prowler – Baker Rd – 9:11 p.m. Officer assistance – Massey N Magnolia – 9:44 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 10:01 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 10:35 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 10:39 p.m. Reckless driver – Mt. Vinson – 10:51 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 – 11:23 p.m. Traffic stop – Wil Coln Rd – 11:38 p.m. Saturday, July 7 911 Hang up – Sharon Dr – 8:01 a.m. Public service – Mt. Vinson – 8:18 a.m. Welfare check – Forty Forks Rd – 8:23 a.m. Traffic stop – Citgo – 9:21 a.m. Busy – 9:46 a.m. Serving warrant – Hwy 64 W – 11:13 a.m. Welfare check – Main St – 11:1 a.m. Speak with an officer – Main St – 11:45

Bobby E. Oliver – Driving while license suspended – Fined $25 and cst. Dl Sus for 6 months. Supervised prob. Laghari R. Naveed – Improper passing – Fined $10 and cst. Cameron C. Radabaugh – Driving without license – Traf ticket paid in full Jamie L. Wiley – Allowing dog to run at large – Dismiss on pmt of cst. on cond upon def keeping dogs chained or fenced. Dogs will be removed if further violation occurs. Supervised prob. Trevor Millmeyer – Window tinted – Traf ticket paid in full. Regristration expired – Traf ticket paid in full.

a.m. Welfare check – Crabtree Rd – 2:05 a.m. Speak with an officer – Industrial Park Rd – 3:17 p.m. Public service – Industrial Park Rd – 4:30 p.m. Speak with an officer – Bob Williams Rd – 4:41 p.m. Theft of property – Charlie Pounds Rd – 4:41 p.m. Animal control welfare/cruelty – Falcon New Bethel Rd – 7:28 p.m. Public service – 8:51 p.m. Unruly person – Industrial Park Dr – 10:53 p.m. Domestic in progress verbal – Murry School Rd – 11:26 p.m. Theft of property – New Hope Rd – 11:53 p.m. Sunday, July 8 Alarm residence/business – Hwy 64 E – 1:05 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 7:55 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 S – 8:09 a.m. Theft of property – Post Office Rd – 10:36 a.m.

Theft of property – Centerhill Rd – 10:51 a.m. Traffic stop – Leapwood Enville Rd – 11;47 a.m. Speak with an officer – Michie City Park – 12:21 p.m. Busy – 1:42 p.m. Traffic stop – Main St – 2:06 p.m. Speak with an officer – Post Office Rd2:16 p.m. Serving warrant – Industrial Park Dr – 3:55 p.m. Serving warrant – Industrial Park Dr – 3:54 p.m. Public service – Bethel Springs – 4:57 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Capooth Rd – 5:30 p.m. Welfare check – Rowsey School Rd – 7:00 p.m. 911 Hang up – Sharon Dr – 7:36 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 9:05 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Kirby Rd – 9:15 p.m. Public service – Leapwood Enville Rd – 9:39 p.m. Traffic stop – First Baptist Church – 11:26 p.m.

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Total Chaos breaks out Local 18U softball team wins 2012 USSSA State Championship

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The only All-Star Game worth watching By Andrew Alexander

By Andrew Alexander Total Chaos reigned supreme at the USSSA Tennessee State Fast-Pitch Tournament in Franklin, Tenn. last weekend. The team, comprised of local youths from Hardin and McNairy County, including Lady Cardinals Anna and Olivia Johnson, Parker Davis, and Taylor Hutton, was crowned champion of the state after finishing the tournament with a 6-0 record, earning a berth to the Class C USSSA 18 and Under Fast-Pitch Softball World Series later in July. The girls defeated the Ridge Runners, an 18 and Under team from Ridgetop, Tenn., by coming from behind in the championship game of the tournament to win 7-6 last Sunday. The Ridge Runners would have had to defeat Total Chaos twice in the finals to claim the title, but timely hitting and

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USSSA Tennessee State Fast-Pitch Champions, Total Chaos poses with their championship trophies after knocking off the Ridgetop Ridge Runners 7-6 in dramatic fashion. Pictured: (Front) Nicole Reed, Jackie McGee, Morgan Robertson, Anna Johnson, (Back) Shelby Martin, Olivia Johnson, Parker Davis, Kelsey McAfee, Kara Boyd, Taylor Hutton, and coaches Randy Martin, Chuck Davis, Tony Boyd, and Rex McGee.

McNairy County 9-10 All-Stars begin postseason Selmer marches on

Adamsville meets stiff competition

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

Selmer’s 9-10 year-old All-Stars came away with the win Monday night that sent the team to state. Selmer defeated Lexington in an elimination game last Monday night after falling to Savannah last Saturday and defeating Adamsville Friday night. The team took on Savannah last Tuesday after deadline, and needed do down them twice to claim the District 7 Dixie Youth Tournament Championship.

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Adamsville 9-10 year-old All-Stars played their hearts out, but could not piece together the hits to keep up with the hot bats they faced in the District 7 Dixie Youth Tournament in Selmer last weekend.

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Adamsville’s 9-10 year-old All-Stars started their district play this week against rival Selmer. Adamsville played well, but fell short in game one. Adamsville’s offense struggled, leaving the game on the pitching staff who tried to hold off Selmer’s hot bats. The young Cardinals failed to score on the Selmer’s Preston Steward, although the offense stranded four runners. Peyton Robinson, for the Cardinals, came through in the bottom of the fourth, leading off the rally as the Adamsville team pushed two runs across. Two is all the young team would get as the Selmer relief pitcher Peyton Kiddy settled in to hold the Cardinals scoreless the rest of the contest. Adamsville’s starting pitching, although brilliant at times, just could not hold down the hot Selmer team. Despite recording five strikeouts in the first two innings, starting pitcher Taylor Oldham also saw his team fall behind by six runs on key hits and tough breaks on defense. Jordan Morris took to the mound in the fourth inning and was given the task of slowing down the Selmer hitters. Morris pitched well, but gave up a run

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Ramer’s 9-10 year-old All-Stars struggle through postseason with just nine players.

Short-handed Ramer squad competes hard By Andrew Alexander

Being an elimination game, it was a must win for Selmer to keep the postseason alive. The contest began with starting pitcher Preston Steward on the mound for. Steward started strong allowing one run in the first, but also recorded a strikeout in the inning. The young pitcher went on to record a total of four strikeouts before handing the ball off to Peyton Kiddy in relief. Walks, a few defensive mistakes, and other distractions proved tough to overcome in the early innings. However, the Selmer offense, anchored by Christian Loving, was patient and determined. Loving was 3-for-4 with two triples, a walk, and five runs batted in. Every hitter in the Selmer line-up contributed tremendously to the decisive victory. Hunter Jernigan was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and two RBIs, Justin Smith finished 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, and drove in a run, and Tucker Gray was 1-for-2 with a double, walk, and two RBIs.

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Selmer needed the big win after their heartbreaking loss last Saturday to the Savannah All-Stars. Selmer was given a strong start on the mound by

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Mitchell Bridges stands ready to swing for the Adamsville 9-10 All-Stars.

The District 2 Dixie Youth Tournament ended too soon for the Ramer 9-10 year-old All-Star team last weekend. The team fielded nine players total, but by Dixie Youth regulations, a team with less than 12 players must forfeit an out for every missing player, meaning the Ramer squad gave up three outs each game. “We only had 12 kids that played all year,” said Coach Jason Brown about his team. “Two were on vacation, and one decided he didn’t want to play, so we were left with nine, which made it tough. When you have to give up three outs, it’ll hurt ya.” After last Friday afternoon’s downpour, the team’s first game was pushed to Saturday morning. Ramer took the field at their 10 a.m. game but fell to Chester County 17-0. The team then turned around for a 9 p.m. game in which they fell to Middleton 13-2 and were eliminated from the tournament. “It was a good experience for the kids, and they had fun,” Brown said. “We had five nine-year-olds, and we have a lot of eight-year-olds moving up, so we’ll have a good team going into next year.”

Major League Baseball’s AllStar Game has some flaws, but one thing is for sure – it’s more entertaining than the NFL Pro Bowl and the NBA All-Star Weekend. Last Tuesday’s 83rd All-Star Game was exciting for some to watch, and the week’s events, including the Home Run Derby last Monday and the All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game last Sunday, were worth a few hours of every baseball fan’s time. The same cannot be said for the NFL’s annual trip to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl, which has been losing interest from fans and players for the better part of a decade. Nothing great can be said about the NBA All-Star festivities either. Bud Selig, MLB Commissioner, took a lot of heat when it was decided that the winning side of the All-Star Game would have homefield advantage in the World Series. That decision came after the heat he took for allowing the 2002 All-Star Game to end in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings. There was an obvious flaw in the system, and it was followed by an uproar. Kudos to Selig for addressing it. A move was made to give the game “meaning,” to make it worth watching, and to give the players some incentive to go out and compete as if everything were on the line; just like a normal game. If the game is pointless and can end in a tie, who’s going to show up to watch it? Furthermore, who’s going to play hard to entertain the fans that do show up? The move, though it still isn’t discussed without dissension from fans and experts, was a good one for the most part. It’s not everyday that fans get to see their fantasies played out in the flesh as they watch American and National League juggernauts collide to annihilate the other league in hopes of clinching the much-desired prize of home-field advantage in the World Series. I’m not entirely sold on the idea, but it certainly gave the game meaning and fans a reason to watch. As far as the prize of home-field advantage in the World Series goes, it’s hard to say if that’s the right prize or not. The National League, if victorious in the All-Star Game, gets a huge advantage when it’s time for the fall classic. When the NL hosts its games, the AL teams must abide by the NL rules, meaning they’re not permitted to use the designated hitter. Show me someone who doesn’t think that’s an issue, and I’ll show you a naive individual. Last year as a designated hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals in Games 3, 4, and 5 of the World Series, Lance Berkman went 4-for-10 and scored three runs. Conversely, in Games 1, 2, 6, and 7, Texas Rangers pitchers were 0-for-9 with no runs scored. See the problem? While that problem stems from Major League Baseball’s inability to refine the “DH rule,” it still gives too much of an advantage to the National League if it’s victorious in the All-Star Game. Their pitchers are accustomed to swinging the sticks. I’m not even sure that AL pitchers take batting practice. I can’t imagine why they would. Although flaws can be found in the system designed to make things more interesting, one has to commend baseball for at least trying to make things better. The NFL Pro Bowl might as well be a flag football game. I really wish they would stop marching players out in pads and helmets. They aren’t hitting each other. They aren’t playing defense. They aren’t blocking. They’re just there to soak in the lovely Hawaii sun. Can’t blame them for that, but come on...think of the fans. Apart from the deficiencies in the game play, the setup is all wrong as well. Who in the world

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Preston Steward winds up before delivering a pitch last weekend.

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Runners battle heat to aid fight against cancer By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

In nearly 100 degree temperatures, approximately 65 runners and walkers attended the 2nd Annual Pink Ribbon Run last Saturday at Selmer City Park. Breast cancer survivors Tonya Brown and Marsha Jester told of their personal trials and participated in the event. Brown helped with organizing the event and Jester walked the course. The course began at the park, went around Selmer Elementary School, crossed over Popular Avenue to Molly Drive, left onto Popular, circled Home Banking Company, up Horner Drive to return to Popular, and then down by the school once again to end back at the park. There were three water stations provided along the way, volunteers handing out wet towels, and spotters to help keep traffic slim on the course. Terry Taylor finished first in the 5K with a time of 21 minutes

and 58 seconds and was awarded three pink medallions for first overall, first male, and first in the over-40 age group. Grant McMahan finished second overall and as the first teen runner with a time of 24:42. Michael Barnes trailed with a time of 24:53 and was awarded first in the over-30 age group. Second place teen runner went to Will Wallace, and Cindy Hawkins placed second in the over-40 age group. Meribeth Boehler received two medallions for first female runner and first in her age group, and Boehler’s sister, Mallory Bradley placed second in the over-20 age group. Second place in the over-30 age group went to Hannah Robinson. Shelva Moore won first place in the over-50 age group and Lisa Horton placed second. More runners participated in this year’s race than in last year’s introductory 5K. Donations are still being accepted, and anyone who makes a $15 or more donation to the Avon Walk will receive a free Pink Ribbon Run t-shirt while supplies last.

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in his first inning of work. Morris went on to finish the game but failed to slow Selmer down as they scored eight more runs in the game. Selmer’s high powered offense was led strongly in part by Christen Loving. Loving came through with multiple hits and a run scored as the rest of his teammates followed his lead. Peyton Kiddy, Hunter Jernigan, and Sloan Atkinson also handled the bat well for Selmer in the contest as the team scored a total of 12 runs.

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Adamsville saw the Tigers from Lexington Tenn. in their second game and faced an early elimination. The Cardinals showed tremendous determination swinging the bats and scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning. It turned out to be not enough as Lexington showed a strong offense, prov-

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After pink balloons were released into the sky, the excited, refreshed runners push off fighting for a big lead in the 5K run/walk.

A survivor’s story: Brown stays strong By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Every 13 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer in the United States, and every three minutes a woman is diagnosed, according to the American Cancer Society. Many have heartbreaking stories, but survivors bring stories of hope. For Christy McMahan, event coordinator for the Pink Ribbon Walk, her inspiration comes from long-time friend and two-time cancer survivor Tonya Brown. Brown was first diagnosed at 31 years old after the birth of her two young children. At age 36, she was diagnosed a second time with breast cancer and has been through treatment, chemo, and surgery. “It has been a real trying time for her,” said McMahan. “It makes you think about the things they went through.” The levels of pain and sickness from breast cancer and treatment can vary from mild to severe and from short to longer-

lasting episodes. “It meant a lot to me when Tonya asked me to do the Susan G. Komen walk last year,” said McMahan. I felt honored because I know it’s something that means a lot to her. At first, I thought, ‘How am I going to walk 60 miles in three days?’ Then, it made me think, ‘How does someone survive cancer?’” Brown’s grandmother and mother are also breast cancer survivors. Her mother has been cancer free for over 25 years. “I really want to do these walks to show that I have charge over the cancer and it does not have charge over me,” said Brown. “People line up the streets, there are cheerleaders, and it’s just a great way to make people aware of breast cancer and the issues people face with it.” At the end of October, locals Cindy Cain, McMahan, and McMahan’s mother, Clara McCullar will join survivors Brown and Angela Burgett in the team, Pinked Out for Life in Charolette, NC for the Avon Walk for

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Pink Ribbon Run coordinator, Christy McMahan (right) and her mother, Clara McCullar (left) pose with two-time breast cancer survivor, Tonya Brown (middle). Breast Cancer. The team found inspiration through their personal and family trials, and the group plans to continue their deep commitment to fighting breast cancer and providing inspiration to others.

pitcher Preston Steward, who sat down Savannah in order in the opening inning. Steward went on to pitch well the duration of the game, giving up only three runs to the hot-hitting Savannah team. Fortunately for Savannah, three runs would be all it would take to come away with the victory. Selmer’s offense was held scoreless until the fifth inning even though they left three runners stranded on base. The hitters found patience at the plate as the Savannah starter began to struggle in the fifth. Two runs were put on the board on good at-bats, getting key hits and timely walks. The momentum carried over into the final inning of play as Selmer was able to retire Savannah in order, but failed to score in the inning and came up just short of the victory in a thrilling game. The atmosphere was completely different from the decisive 12-2 win against Adamsville Friday night.

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The Selmer team came into the opening round of the tour-

ing to be too much for the Cardinals. The offense started strong in the bottom of the first with three runners coming across to score on good at-bats and patient hitting. Adam Surratt, and Mitchell Bridges had a big part in getting the Cardinal offense going, and both continued on to play a strong game. Other Adamsville hitters had good approaches at the plate, but the Cardinals came up just short, only scoring four runs in the game. Cardinals’ pitching was again anchored by a great start from pitcher Taylor Oldham. Oldham gave up three runs in the top of the first, but came on strong in the second by striking out the side. Adamsville’s bullpen proved to be tough in the late innings, but failed to hold down Lexington’s offense. Unfortunately, the loss in round two eliminated the Adamsville team. The team looks to build on the strong showing and focus on the positives for when they come back to this tournament next year.

nament fired up and ready to hit. They also proved to be on their game defensively and on the mound as well. Selmer’s offense started the game hot scoring three runs in the top of the first inning. The second inning would prove to be the only hiccup; Selmer would go on to score in every inning as the Adamsville pitching staff could not slow the team down. Big RBIs from Christien Loving and Preston Steward, to go along with runs scored by Cole Kirk, Sloan Atkinson, and Jake Morris, was just a small part of a total team effort, but it was Selmer’s pitching staff that slammed the door on Adamsville. The combination of starting pitcher Preston Steward, and relief pitcher Peyton Kiddy proved to be too much for the Adamsville hitters. Steward, in only three innings of work, recorded eight strikeouts and only allowed three Adamsville hitters to reach base. Kiddy would come on in relief during the fourth inning and promptly allowed Adamsville to get on the board with two runs. He then went on to settle in, sitting the Adamsville All-Stars down in order in the fifth and then denying them again in the sixth as Selmer went on to claim the victory.

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sports briefs McNairy Central Volleyball Tryout The McNairy Central Volleyball Team will conduct tryouts and practice on July 30-31 from 9-1l a.m. in MCHS Gym. If anyone has any questions please contact Melody Price at (662) 415-6110. Cardinal Alumni Soccer Game The Adamsville soccer field behind Adamsville Elementary School will host its first-ever night game on July 27 when AHS alumni take on current AHS soccer players in the first game since the field received new lights. There will also be soccer games for junior teams. Any AHS alumni interested in competing in the contest should contact Coach Dick White at (731) 439-6521, Bubba Martin at (731) 610-2093, or Wayne Mast at (731) 439-0652. Lady Bobcat 3-on-3 Soccer Camp The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats will host a 3-on-3 soccer camp featuring girls’ teams from Adamsville, Chester County, Scotts Hill, and Sacred Heart on July 14 and July 16. The camp will be held at Selmer Middle School and will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Basketball ‘Never Stops’ Camp Four former Bobcat basketball players that have played on the collegiate level – Jermael and Ken Bingham, Logan Chappell, and Chris Witten – will host the Basketball “Never Stops” Camp July 16-20 at the Selmer Community Center. The camp is designed to help players understand the fundamentals of the game of basketball, and they are calling this camp Basketball “Never Stops” Camp because if you are a true player, your passion for the game never stops. No matter if it’s the offseason, vacation, holiday, or summertime, you as a player should always find a way to get in the gym and get better. The camp is for boys from second through eighth grade, and the cost is $35 for registration. There will also be an awards presentation on the last day of camp. For more information, contact Jermael Bingham at (731) 4397713, Sybil Dancer at (731) 645-3866, or by email at basketballneverstopscamp@ hotmail.com Adamsville Junior High Football Meeting For those interested in playing on the Adamsville Junior High Football team, there will be a meeting at the Fieldhouse on July 19th at 5:30 p.m. For more infor-

mation call Michael Harvill at (731) 2392434. Cardinal Football Twilight Golf Tournament The Adamsville Cardinal Football Team will put on its annual Twilight Golf Tournament on July 27 at Shiloh Golf Course in Adamsville. There will be a shotgun start at 5 p.m. for fourman teams, following dinner that will be provided by the golf course. There will also be a putting contest, and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of the tournament and the putting contest. Cost for registration is $250 per team, or $62.50 for individuals. For businesses or individuals wanting to sponsor a hole, the cost is $25. All proceeds go to the Cardinal Football Team. For more information, contact the Cardinal Football Coaching Staff. MRA Pool Party & Volleyball Tournament The MRA So Long Summer Pool Party & Industry Appreciation Volleyball Tournament will take place Saturday, August 25 at the Selmer City Pool and Volleyball Court. This will be a day of family fun and friendly competitions that will feature music, fun and games, food,

and of course fun in the pool! The event will also pit local businesses, industries and civic organizations in a friendly but competitive 10-team volleyball tournament. There will also be a dive-in movie shown just after dark. You can help us decide what summer themed movie can be shown. This is the perfect way to close out a very hot summer season. Make plans now to attend this first of a kind, but very fun MRA event. Cost will be $3 per person to attend the day-long event. RSVP required. Arm bands will be made available to those that RSVP. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. Families can pack a picnic themselves. NASCAR Tony Stewart picked up his third win of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season last Saturday at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The win pushed Stewart up to fifth place in the NSCS points standings, and he is now just 84 points behind the leader, Matt Kenseth, who began last week’s race as the pole-sitter but finished third after leading for 89 laps. Jeff Burton failed to take the checkered flag by just two-hundredths of a second and finished second after starting 20th. Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost some ground in the

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point standings after his 15th place finish, and is now 25 points behind Kenseth. He will try to make that ground up next week at the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Wimbledon At Wimbledon in London, England, the world’s oldest tennis tournament, Roger Federer defeated Great Britain’s own Andy Murray in in four sets (4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4) last Sunday afternoon, giving him seven Wimbledon titles and tying him with tennis legends Pete Sampras and William Renshaw for the most all-time. Federer’s victory also boosted him back to the top of the world tennis rankings and gave him his 17th Grand Slam title, the most by any player in history. Despite his valiant effort, Murray’s loss extended the British Grand Slam drought to 76 years. American Serena Williams brought home her fifth Wimbledon championship last Saturday, defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in three sets (6-1, 5-7, 6-2). The title at the historic event tied Williams with her sister, Venus, for fifth place in all-time Wimbledon championships and also gave her 14 career Grand Slam victories, putting her in sixth place all-time in the category.

Sullivan, Dizzy Dean All-Stars head to World Series

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A Southaven, Miss. youth with roots in McNairy County has had a great summer playing baseball for his hometown. Tyler Sullivan is the lead-off hitter and second baseman for the Southaven American 6-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Stars. The team went 5-0 to claim the Mississippi State championship held in Batesville June 28-July 1. Sullivan and his teammates will represent the state of Mississippi at the Dizzy Dean World Series in Southaven July 13-19. His proud parents are Greg and Nichole Sullivan of Southaven, and his grandparents are Richard and Vicki Sullivan and Keith and Kristie Younger of Selmer. Staff Photo by Emily Pitts

(Back) Volunteer Samantha Moore, Volunteer Dannie Taylor, Volunteer Holly Moore, Duran Pickett, Tyler Akin, Jordan Brooks, SNASelmer Coordinator Linda Taylor, Volunteer Carolyn Simmons, (Middle) Lisa Hamm, Devion Beavers, Gemma Crotts, Shawn Collins, Terry Patterson, (Front) Kaden Barnes, Aden Rebstock, Drake Rebstock, Darren “Boomer” Taylor, Branden Ross, and Ty Russom get ready for their final night of Special Needs Athletics - Selmer’s Baseball Season. Members of the Selmer Police Department, County Mayor hopeful Ronnie Brooks, Selmer and Adamsville 13-year-old All-Stars, Selmer 9-10 year-old Softball All-Stars, and members of the Selmer Parks and Recreation Department volunteered for the group’s season finale and helped pass out trophies to the youngsters after their game. The group also enjoyed hotdogs, snow cones, and sodas before and after the game. Taylor was appreciative of all the local sponsors and donations from local business, without which the season would not have been possible. Up next for SNA-Selmer is a fall soccer league that is set to begin in mid-August. If you would like to be a SNA-Selmer volunteer, contact Linda Taylor at (731) 610-7557.

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avoiding the time limit late in the game gave Chaos the championship. Trailing 2-0 after the first, Total Chaos stormed back and took a 3-2 lead, but the Ridge Runners answered with four runs and took a 6-3 advantage. In the bottom of the fourth, Chaos plated a run as time was dwindling, making the score 6-4. With only five minutes remaining before the limit was reached, Total Chaos sacrificed their final out, and the defense sprinted out to take the field. Davis, who pitched well over the weekend, finished her warm-ups and got the first pitch of the inning off just as the buzzer sounded to end regulation. By rule, the inning had begun, therefore Chaos still had time to come back. They held the Ridge Runners scoreless in the top of the fifth, and produced two more runs in the bottom of the inning to force extras. In the top of the sixth, the Ridge Runners were, once again, held scoreless with the game knotted 6-6. USSSA regulations state that in the event of extra innings, each team is automatically awarded a runner at second base. Olivia Johnson was placed at second for

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Chaos when the bottom of the sixth began. Kara Boyd dropped a bunt that advanced Johnson to third, and she made it safely to first, leaving the team with two on and no outs. With the championship run only feet away, Davis came through with a clutch, game-winning single to left-center field that scored Johnson and made the girls state champions. Total Chaos defeated the Ridge Runners earlier in the day with a 10-7 comeback victory. During pool play last Saturday, the team defeated the West Tennessee Heat of Martin twice, 12-2 and 2-0, and defeated the Middle Tennessee Storm twice, 9-2 and 3-0. Total Chaos is coached by Tony Boyd, Chuck Davis, Randy Martin, and Rex McGee. Team members include, Davis, the Johnson twins, Hutton, of Adamsville, and Kara Boyd, Shelby Martin, Kelsey McAfee, Jackie McGee, Nicole Reed, and Morgan Robertson, of Savannah, Tenn. Total Chaos will travel to Gulf Shores, Ala. for the World Series that begins Tuesday, July 24 and runs through Sunday, July 29. Submitted Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

Mount Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Roman Catholic:

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.

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

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:

Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com

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.

Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd, Stantonville Dick Humphrey, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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.

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.

Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.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.

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

Church of God:

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

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: 6:00 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.

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.

Pentecostal:

First United Pentecostal Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S., Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Monday: 7 p.m. Highway 57 West Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Ramer, TN

Methodist:

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. Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Dick Humphrey, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship - 10:15 a.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.

Other/Non-Denominational: A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

World of Truth Church Hwy. 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 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.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Cumberland Presbyterian:

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.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m. 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.

God’s Way Church 1121 Peach Street, Selmer Kerry Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Thursday night: 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.

Moores School House Full Gospel Fellowship Church 115 Tull Road, Selmer 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Intl. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 45 S, Guys Roger Reece, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Petra Ministries Church 393 S. 6th Street Selmer, TN 38375 Phone 731-434-1002 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Night: 6:00 P.M. Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young

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Ramer 11-12 All-Stars eliminated by pesky Middleton bunch By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The postseason was kind to the Ramer 11-12 year-old AllStars in the first round of the District 2 Dixie Youth All-Star Tournament in Bolivar, Tenn., but the team was eliminated from state tournament contention after meeting their match in the second and third rounds.

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Having beaten Middleton in the opening round of the tournament last Saturday, Ramer was confident going into their elimination game last Monday. Unfortunately for the

team, their opponents were confident as well. Ramer competed with two players absent, making things more difficult and forcing them to give up two outs, due to the Dixie Youth regulation that states all teams must have a 12-man roster. Middleton’s Clay Jackson, who gave up six runs and two dingers to Ramer previously in the tournament, had his best stuff the second go-around, striking out five, giving up four hits, and allowing only one run. Stone Teague got the start for Ramer and pitched well. He struck out three, gave up just five hits, and only two of

Middleton’s three runs were earned. After stranding two in the top of the first, Ramer watched Middleton take a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the inning after their lead off hitter, who reached on a single to left, found his way to the plate as his teammates worked him around the base paths. A lead off walk followed by a double off the wall put two on for Middleton in the bottom of the third. Both eventually scored, giving them a 3-0 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, Ramer built some momentum with a terrific double-play by doubling up a Middleton runner at first base that fell asleep

when a fly ball was caught in left field. They took that momentum into the fifth inning and scored their only run of the contest, but it would be their last as they missed an opportunity to put more runs on the board after being doubled-up trying to tag and score on a fly ball to the back of the infield.

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In their second game of the tournament, Ramer ran into a roadblock. The hosting Bolivar AllStars took the Ramer boys down 9-2, forcing them into the loser’s bracket to battle their way back to the championship. Peyton Lee took the loss for Ramer after throwing all six innings. “Lee pitched well,” said Coach Shane Teague. “Casey Coleson had two RBIs and Stone Teague made two good catches in center field.” Despite the quality play from Ramer, Bolivar was just too much.

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Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Casey Coleson glances up to see his two-run home run sail over the right field wall at Lions Club Field in Bolivar, Tenn. last Saturday night during Ramer’s 6-3 victory over Middleton.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Ramer’s Parker Childers strides toward the plate, focused and ready to send his opponents back to the dugout during the District 2 Dixie Youth Tournament in Bolivar, Tenn. Childers shook off the early Middleton runs and struck out the side in the top of the second before a bunt single and a throwing error tied the game at 2-2 for Ramer in the bottom of the inning. Middleton’s lead off hitter singled off the wall to begin the third, and eventually came around to score, but that was the last damage the team would do as Childers continued to mow through their line-

up. He struck out nine in the game over five innings of work. After a walk was issued by the Middleton starting pitcher in the bottom of the third, Casey Coleson stepped to the plate and sent a shot over the right field wall, giving Ramer a 4-3 lead. They held the lead until the bottom of the fifth when Peyton Burrow blasted a two-run homer over the left field wall, giving Ramer all it needed to put Middleton away.

On the strength of a solid performance on the mound from Parker Childers and two long balls from the offense, the Ramer 11-12 year-old All-Stars defeated Middleton in the first round of the District 2 Dixie Youth Tournament in Bolivar, Tenn. last Saturday. The game was originally scheduled for last Friday, but an afternoon thunderstorm pushed the game back to Saturday. That was no problem for the Ramer boys. Middleton came ready to play and took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but Ramer answered right back and plated a run in the bottom of the inning to keep it close.

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Car for sale: ‘92 Toyota Corolla. Runs good. Great gas mileage. $2,000 (731) 439-7437. (8)

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‘97 Goldwing for Sale, loaded satellite radio. New tires and brakes. Great shape. Must see. Call (731) 632-3424. (8, 9)

Storage buildings. Rental returns, factory closeouts. Cash or rent to own. Call 662-415-8180 or go to www.secureportablebuildings.com (7, 8)

House for Rent: 4659 Hwy 45 S, Selmer, Tenn. 3 Bd, 1 Ba. Remodeled. $450/mo. $200 deposit. 4396314. (8)

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed December 21, 2007 by Charlotte E. Mosby, a single person to Jerry Spore, Attor‑ ney at Law, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the of‑ fice of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed of Trust 390, Page 1934, and the undersigned having been ap‑ pointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth Bank, having

requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give no‑ tice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 com‑ mencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, McNairy County, Ten‑ nessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to‑wit:

to be good, but the under‑ signed will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

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BEGINNING at a steel fence post in the southern right of way of Twelve Oaks Drive, the northwest corner of Lot 18 and the northeast corner of Lot 19 of Twelve Oaks Subdivision, a plat of which appears of re‑ cord in Plat Cabinet “B” at slide 23, in the Registers Office of McNairy County, Tennes‑ see; thence south 00 degrees 03 minutes 32 seconds east for a distance of 465.45 feet with the western boundary of Lot 18 to a steel fence post,

the northeast corner of Avery, see Deed Book 122, page 183; thence, north 88 degrees 37 minutes 23 seconds west for a distance of 253.98 feet with the northern boundary of Av‑ ery; thence north 03 degrees 12 minutes 12 seconds west for a distance of 449.87 feet passing through two power poles to the southern right of way of Twelve Oaks Drive, thence with the southern right of way of Twelve Oaks Drive as follows: Thence south 88 de‑ grees 46 minutes 04 seconds east for a distance of 61.77 feet; thence north 86 degrees 57 minutes 38 seconds east for a distance of 217.12 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. Said property contains 2.784 acres, more or less. Be‑ ing Lot 19A as shown on the surveyor Plat dated Septem‑ ber 21, 2001, James A. Martin, R.L.S. No. 1469. Notice of the Right to Fore‑ close has been given in compli‑ ance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 074-008.17

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Page 8B v Independent Appeal 503 - public notices YORK MELLON fka THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS,INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2006-18 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Side Entrance of the McNairy County Courthouse , located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN SET IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF CAPOOTH ROAD, WHICH POINT IS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 OF GRISWELL DIVISION AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LOT; THENCE, FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF CAPOOTH ROAD, NORTH 77 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 242.83 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9; THENCE, WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, NORTH 19 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 439.09 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LOT; THENCE, SOUTH 66 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 130.40 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE, WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 11, SOUTH 03 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST 413.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEINNING, CONTAINING 1.8 ACRES LOT 10 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RICHARD WILLIAMS AND WIFE; JEANETTE WILLIAMS, BY DEED FROM JOE REAVES, DATED NOVEMBER 22,2005, OF RECORD IN BOOK 197, PAGE 665, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR MCNAIRY COUNTY, TN. (THIS DEED WAS PREPARED BY INFORMATION FURNISHED TO PREPARER WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A TITLE EXAM, TITLE SEARCH OR ABSTRACT.) BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOE REAVES BY DEED FROM BILLY GRISWELL, DATED AUGUST 5, 2005, OF RECORD IN BOOK 195, PAGE 81 7, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR MCNAIRY COUNTY, TN. FURTHER BEING CONVEYED TO CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AND ANITA HOPKINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED DATED 08/31/2006 OF RECORD IN BOOK 201, PAGE 337 REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. 1528 CAPOOTH RD, RAMER, TN 38367 Parcel ID: 140-022.11 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1528 Capooth Road, Ramer, TN 38367. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Anita Hopkins, Christopher Hopkins OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: McNairy County, Tennessee The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness

503 - public notices for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #31240: 2012-06-27 201207-04, 2012-07-11 10478 6, 7, 8 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, on February 14, 2008, AMANDA B. GRAY AND CURTIS A. GRAY, husband and wife, by Deed of Trust of record in Deed of Trust 391, at Page 736, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, conveyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($25,500.00), payable to Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA; and WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF MID-AMERICA, FLCA, the legal owner and holder of the said Note, by appointment executed on May 29, 2012, and recorded in Deed of Trust 406, at Page 906, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF MIDAMERICA, FLCA, the lawful owner and holder of the said indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereof, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose. NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand paid, at the east door of the Courthouse at Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder. Lying, and being situate in the 5th Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, bounded and described as follows; towit: BEGINNING on an iron rod set in the north right-of-way of State Highway 57 (based on a total width of 100 feet), said point being located North 04 degrees 04 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 50.28 feet, from a P/K nail found on a bridge at the centerline intersection of said highway and a canal, the southeast corner of a tract conveyed to James Robert Patrick and wife, Ann Patrick by deed recorded in Deed Book 16, Page 578, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, the southwest corner of the herein described tract; RUNS THENCE North 04 degrees 04 minutes 20 seconds East, a distance of 692.22 feet, along and with the common boundary of said J. Patrick tract and the centerline of said canal to a point, the northeast corner of said J. Patrick tract, a point in the South boundary of a trct conveyed to William A. Patrick and wife, Myrle B. Patrick by deed recorded in Deed Book 126, Page 354, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, the northwest corner of the herein described tract; RUNS THENCE North 89 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East, a distance of 30.00 feet, along and with the common boundary of said W. Patrick tract, passing an iron rod set on the east bank of said canal, and continuing a distance of 675.85 feet, along and with said W. Patrick tract, passing the southeast corner of said W. Patrick tract, and continuing along and with the common boundary of a tract conveyed to James F. Murphey, III, and wife, Patricia C. Murphey by deed recorded in Deed Book 115, Page 486, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, as generally fenced, passing a fence corner on the west bank of a branch, and continuing a distance of 83.16 feet, along and with the common boundary of a tract conveyed to Mercia Marie Thomas by deed recorded in Deed Book 110, Page 100, Register’s Office of

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NcNairy County, Tennessee, in all 789.01 feet, to an iron rod set, a point in the South boundary of said Thomas tract, the northwest corner of a tract conveyed to Barry Allen Locke and wife, Anita Ruth Locke by deeds recorded in Deed Book 91, Page 218, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and Deed Book 92, Page 426, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, the northeast corner of the herein described tract; RUNS THENCE South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 35.88 feet, along and with the common boundary of said Locke tract to a point in the centerline of a branch, said point being an interior corner in the East boundary of the herein described tract; RUNS THENCE along and with the centerline of said branch as follows: South 61 degrees 45 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 69.61 feet, South 29 degrees 08 minutes 33 seconds East, a distance of 64.38 feet, South 09 degrees 19 minutes 07 seconds West, a distance of 214.37 feet, South 36 degrees 24 minutes 52 seconds West, a distance of 94.65 feet, South 36 degrees 03 minutes 09 seconds West, a distance of 210.06 feet, South 51 degrees 10 minutes 19 seconds West, a distance of 98.70 feet, to a point in the centerline of said branch, said point being an interior corner in the East boundary of the herein described tract; RUNS THENCE South 24 degrees 30 minutes 17 seconds East, a distance of 29.13 feet, leaving said branch, along and with the common boundary of said Locke tract, as fenced, to an iron rod set in the aforementioned right-ofway, the southwest corner of said Locke tract, the southeast corner of the herein described tract; RUNS THENCE South 87 degrees 59 minute 59 seconds West, a distance of 651.90 feet, along and with said rightof-way to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 12.619 acres of land, more or less.

Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-1001, et seq. Title to said property is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. WITNESS my signature, this the 27th day of June, 2012. KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES & BOWEN, LLC BY: STEPHEN L. HUGHES Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 320 Milan, Tennessee 38358 (731) 686-1198

see: None Map 26, Parcel 6.04, McNairy County Tax Assessors Office Other parties interested in this property: Capital One Bank, (USA), N. A. c/o Buffaloe & Associates, PLC, 201 4th Ave. N, Ste. 1300, Nashville, TN 37219. Said sale shall be made subject to any outstanding indebtedness, taxes, or other encumbrances which may constitute a valid prior lien against said property, if any. Said property shall be sold and conveyed by the undersigned as Trustee only, and not further or otherwise, and the buyer shall rely upon his own good judgment and investigation as to the status of title. The Trustee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by announcing the postponement at the time and place set forth above. Dated at Henderson, Tennessee, this June 22, 2012.

49 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 192.98 feet to an iron pin in the northen boundary of Lonnie Oaks, thence North 86 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West for a distance of 256.50 feet with the northern boundary of Lonnie Oaks, to an iron pin, thence North 19 degrees 53 minutes 41 seconds West for a distance of 240.51 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements, restrictions of record. Said Property contains 1.567 acres more or less. The foregoing legal description is based upon a plat of survey of James A Martin, registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Certificate No. 1469, which plat of survey is dated October 5, 1998. Being the same property conveyed to Adam Wallace and wife, Lee Ann Wallace by Deed from Billy Griswell, of record in Deed Book 165, Page 590, Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 503 Wayne Elam Rd, Ramer, TN 38367 CURRENT OWNER(S): Adam Wallace and Lee Ann Wallace The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/ she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c) (1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The 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. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1128612 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 07/04 /2012,07/11/2012,07/18/2012 10541 7, 8, 9

INCLUDED in the above description but excluded from this conveyance is that certain tract previously conveyed to the State of Tennessee, by that certain Consent Judgment and Final Decree, same being found of record in Deed Book 161, Page 82, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: BEGINNING at a point on the proposed North ROW line of SR 57, 100 feet left of Survey Centerline Station 15+02.74; thence along said proposed ROW as follows: South 89 degrees 40 minutes 59 seconds East, 397.26 feet to a point 100 feet left of Survey Centerline Station 19+00; thence South 56 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds East, 119.79 feet to a point on the present ROW line, 35 feet left of Survey Centerline Station 20+00.62; thence along said present ROW North 89 degrees 40 minutes 59 seconds West, 504 feet to a point on the subject’s West property line; thence along said property line North 05 degrees 41 minutes 35 seconds East, 65.29 feet to the point of beginning. (Description taken from prior deed of record) It being the same property as that described in a Warranty Deed from Stacey Teague and wife, Rhonda Teague, to Amanda B. Gray and wife, Curtis A. Gray, dated February 14, 2008, and of record in Deed Book 207, page 363, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Map 129, Parcel 042.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2284 Hwy 57, Ramer, Tennessee, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. 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. Interested parties: None. The property is classified and assessed as agricultural, forest or open space land pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-1001, et seq. The owner of said property may be subject to liability for roll-back property taxes should such property be converted to a use other than that stipulated in

INSERTION DATES: June 27, 2012, July 4, 2012, July 11, 2012 10474 6,7,8 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT, WHEREAS, by deed of trust dated March 20, 2009, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 395, page 2769, et seq., Brandon D. Hurst did convey in trust to Travis Edmondson, Trustee, the real estate hereinafter described to secure the payment of the principal sum of $15,540.44, payable to the order of Clayton Bank & Trust of Henderson, Tennessee, evidenced by a certain promissory note described in said deed of trust and being incorporated by reference; and, WHEREAS, said deed of trust provided that in the event of a default in the payment of the indebtedness required to be paid under said note, when the same are due and payable, the entire indebtedness shall, at the option of the owner and holder thereof, become due and payable forthwith; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, now due, and the owner and holder of said note has declared the entire unpaid balance now due and payable, and has appointed Jack R. Bulliner, as Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the abovementioned deed of trust and has called upon him to foreclose the lien of said deed of trust according to the terms and provisions thereof. The appointment of the Substitute Trustee by the owner and holder of said note is now recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 397, page 915. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as such Substitute Trustee under said deed of trust, I will, on Friday, July 20, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., offer for sale and sell, at the front door of the Courthouse in Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee, to the last, highest and best bidder, for cash in hand and in bar of the equity of redemption, the following described real estate located in the SECOND CIVIL DISTRICT, MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, more particularly bounded and described as follows, towit: BEGINNING at an iron pin set in the east right of way of Smith Road, which point is located south 14° 07’ 02” west 105.00 feet from an iron pin found at the southwest corner of Benny Todd as recorded in Deed Book 205, page 913, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence, from the point of beginning, and on new lines through Hurst, the following calls; south 75° 59’ 15” east 415.00 feet to an iron pin set; south 14° 07’ 02” west 105.00 feet to an iron pin set; north 75° 59’ 15” west 415.00 feet to an iron pin set in the est right of way of Smith Road; thence, with the east right of way of Smith Road, north 14° 07’ 02” east 105.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.0 acre, as surveyed by Advanced Land Surveying, Inc. R.L.S. #1999. This is the identical real estate conveyed to Brandon D. Hurst from Shirley Hurst by QuitClaim Deed dated February 17, 2009, of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 211, page 139. Street Address: 1406 Smith Road, Bethel Springs, Tennessee 38340 Liens in favor of the United State or the State of Tennes-

Jack R. Bulliner

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on July 28, 2004, by Adam Wallace and Lee Ann Wallace to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, for the benefit of Ameriquest Mortgage Company and appearing of record in Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Book 370, Page 2517; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-BAcked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R10 and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., AssetBAcked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R10, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be 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; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, July 26, 2012, commencing at 12:00 pm at the East Door of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in the Fifth Civil District of McNairy County, TN: Commencing at P/K nail at the intersection of the centerlines of Selmer-Ramer Road and Elam Road, thence with the center of Elam Road as follows: thence South 85 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds East for a distance of 635.63 feet, thence South 85 degrees 25 minutes 12 seconds East for a distance of 1081.16 feet, thence South 79 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds East for a distance of 131.47 feet, thence South 86 degrees 24 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 271.79 feet, thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 114.69 feet, thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance of 129.44 feet. Thence South 86 degrees 59 minutes 19 seconds East for a distance of 138.36 feet, thence South 18 degrees 19 minutes 24 seconds West for a distance of 25.81 feet leaving said road to an iron pin in the southern right of way of said road for a TRUE POINT OF BEGINNNING OF THE SUBJECT TRACT, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 138.57 feet with the southern right of way of Elam Road and continuing with said right of way as follows, thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 22 seconds East for a distance of 57.27 feet, Easet of r a distance of 80.94 feet, thenc South 76 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds East of 91.79 feet to an iron pin, thence, South 06 degrees

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Donnie Tears, Rhonda Tears and Barbara Baxter to Craig R. Allen, Trustee, on September 1, 1997 and recorded on September 26, 1997, in Book 251, Page 307 of the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with a Corrective Deed that was executed on September 26, 1997, and recorded on October 31, 1997, in Book 252, Pages 847, and assigned to Mid-State Homes, Inc., on January 23, 1998, recorded in Note Book 15, Page 102, and further assigned to MidState Trust V on January 23, 1998, recorded in Note Book 15, Page 102, and further assigned to First Union National Bank on January 23, 2998, recorded in Note Book 15, Page 102, and further assigned to Mid-State Homes, Inc. on January 13, 1999, recorded in Book 275, Page 66, and further assigned to Mid-State Trust VII, on January 13, 1999, recorded in Book 275, Page 69, and further assigned to First Union National Bank on January 13, 1999, recorded in Book 275, Page 71, and further assigned to Wachovia Bank National Association, formerly known as First Union National Bank, on March 9, 2009, recorded in Book 395, Page 2568, the holder of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Trustee, will 1:15 p.m. C.D.T. on Friday, July 27, 2012, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Property described in the above-referenced Deed of Trust with Tax ID. 73-41.04 Property address:

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Wednesday, july 11, 2012 503 - public notices 300 Gilchrist Stantonville Road Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 This conveyance is made subject to all visible and/or recorded rights-of-way and easements and subject to any and all easements and rights-ofway acquired by use and possession, whether visible and/or recorded or not. Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemption as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the above-described property, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness and demand having been made upon me to foreclose this obligation. Other Monetary Liens of Record: Deed of Trust from Rhonda Tears and Donald M. Tears, married to C. Bernard, Trustee for CitiFinancial, Inc., dated 02/28/2007, recorded on 03/01/2007 in Book 386, Page 573 of the Office of the Register of Deeds, McNairy County, Tennessee Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions. The Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement. CRAIG R. ALLEN, Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423) 265-0214 Ad Run Dates: 07/04/2012, 07/11/2012, 07/18/2012 10558 7, 8, 9 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 4, 2009, executed by Margaret Hasset , Oliver W. Hasset , conveying certain real property therein described to Larry A. Weissman, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee recorded March 6, 2009, in Deed Book 395, Page 1440; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Side Entrance of the McNairy County Court-

503 - public notices house , located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: TIMBER CREEK SUBDIVISION - LOT 8 BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF TIMBER CREEK COVE WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ARROWHEAD TRAIL; THENCE RUNNING WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ARROWHEAD TRAIL, NORTH 01 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, PASSING AN IRON PIN AT 180.00 FEET, CONTINUING 190.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, PASSING SAME AND CONTINUING 43.36 FEET, RUNNING IN ALL, 413.36 FEET TO AN IRON PIN MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AND TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, BEING THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE RUNNING IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION WITH AN ARC OF SAID CURVE 135.40 FEET TO AN IRON PIN MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 IN TIMBER CREEK SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 20, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY (ROMC); THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND RUNNING WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, NORTH 43 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST, 321.32 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF BOYD ROAD; THENCE RUNNING WITH SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, SOUTH 06 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 225.82 FEET; AND THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 115.70 FEET TO AN IRON PIN MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 OF SAID TIMBER CREEK SUBDIVISION; THENCE LEAVING BOYD ROAD AND RUNNING WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 7, SOUTH 84 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, 221.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1.289 ACRES, BEING LOT 8 IN TIMBER CREEK SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 2, ROMC, AND A REVISED PLAT IS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 20, ROMC. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO OLIVER W. HASSETT AND WIFE, MARGARET A. HASSET BY DEED OF JOHN LIDDY AND WIFE, CAROLYN LIDDY A/K/A CAROLYN ANN LIDDY, DATED MARCH 4, 2009 AND RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 211, PAGE 263 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 56K-A3.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 75 Arrowhead Trail, Adamsville, TN 38310. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Margaret Hasset , Oliver W. Hasset OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reserva-

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tion that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #32458: 2012-07-04 201207-11, 2012-07-18 10561 7, 8, 9

Sandra F. Williams to Wanda M. Harness, Trustee, for Sandra Fay Williams, Trustee of the Matthew D. Wilkinson Testamentary Trust under the Will of Gertrude Nussbaum Yeattes, Dated 09/05/2009, In Book 337, Page 45. Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions. The Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement. CRAIG R. ALLEN, Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423) 265-0214

wright and Eddie C. Boatwright, Jr., has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and in accordance with the terms thereto, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the East door of the Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, on the 6th day of August, 2012, at 1:00 P.M., said property to be sold free from the equity of redemption, statutory redemption, homestead, and all other exemptions of every kind, said property being located in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being bounded and described as follows: Parcel No. 1: LYING and being in the City of Stantonville, Seventh Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, commencing at an iron pin found in the Eastern right of way of Tennessee State Route 224, the SWC of the Dean Hurley home lot, and the SEC of parent tract; thence along the curve to the left having a radius of 627.99 feet and an arc length of 305.57, being subtended by a chord of North 71 degrees 56 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 304.51 feet with the Eastern right of way of said highway; thence North 84 degrees 23 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 37.43 feet with the Eastern right of way of said highway to a steel fence post for a TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE SUBJECT TRACT: thence North 84 degrees 23 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 117.12 feet with the Eastern right of way of said highway to a concrete right of way monument; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 556.29 feet and an arc length of 22.88 feet, being subtended by a cord of North 87 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds West for a distance 22.87 feet with the Eastern right of way of said highway to a steel fence post, the SEC of Lot 3, Stantonville Estates Subdivision; thence North 09 degrees 17 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 226.27 feet with the Eastern boundary of Lot 3 to a steel fence post; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 657.32 feet with the Eastern boundary of Lots 3,4, 5, 6 and 7 to a steel fence post; thence North 57 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East for a distance of 100.00 feet with the Eastern boundary of Lot 8 to a steel fence post in the Southern boundary of Dalton Smith, thence with a fence and the Southern boundary of Dalton Smith as follows: thence South 39 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 179.33 feet; thence South 33 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds East for a distance of 40.41 feet; thence South 41 degrees 21 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 208.59 feet to a steel fence post, the NWC of Lot 2; thence South 19 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds West for a distance of 384.61 feet with the Western boundary of Lot 2 to a steel fence post; thence South 10 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds West for a distance of 260.56 feet with the Western boundary of Lot 2 to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements of restrictions of record. Said property contains 5.040 acres, more or less.

Parcel No. 2: Lying and being in the Seventh Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Thomas T. Williams and Sandra F. Williams to Craig R. Allen, Trustee, on February 14, 2001 and recorded on March 5, 2001, in Book 304, Page 186 of the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, a Corrective Deed was executed on July 19, 2001, and recorded on August 6, 2001, in Book 312, Pages 302, and assigned to Mid-State Trust X, on December 30, 2008, recorded in Book 394, Page 2915, the holder of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Trustee, will at 1:00 p.m. C.D.T. on Friday, July 27, 2012, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Property described in the above-referenced Deed of Trust with Tax ID. 22-5-02 Property address: 2831 Hardin Graveyard Road Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 This conveyance is made subject to all visible and/or recorded rights-of-way and easements and subject to any and all easements and rights-ofway acquired by use and possession, whether visible and/or recorded or not. Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemption as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the above-described property, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness and demand having been made upon me to foreclose this obligation. Other Monetary Liens of Record: Deed of Trust from Thomas T. Williams and Wife,

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Syble Anniece Rickman, Late of McNairy County, Tenn. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of June, 2012, Letters Testamentary in respect of the estate of Syble Anniece Rickman, deceased, who died November 23, 2011 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master court of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 5th day of July, 2012. (Signed) Jody Ann Seale, Executor Estate of Syble Anniece Rickman By Deusner & Kennedy, Attorney By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master 10614 8, 9 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Whereas, on the 14th day of June, 2004, by Deed of Trust of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee, in Trust Deed Book 379 page 536, Marion Earl Ellis, conveyed to John Talbot, Trustee, the hereinafter described real estate, to secure the payment of a promissory note as described therein, and Whereas, said Deed of Trust was assigned to Phillip G. Boatwright and Eddie C. Boatwright Jr. by instrument of record in TDB 380 Page 1949,and Whereas, the said John Talbot, Trustee, was unable to act as such Trustee; and Whereas, Ken Seaton was appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument of record in said Register’s Office in Trust Deed Book 406 page 1607; and Whereas, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, and the holder of said Note, Phillip G. Boat-

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BEGINNING at an iron pin in a fence corner at the SWC of Dean Hurley and SEC of parent tract and being in the Northern right of way of Tennessee State Road 224 in the City of Stantonville; thence along the curve to the left having a radius of 627.99 feet and an arc length of 307.57 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 71 degrees 56 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 304.51 feet with the Northern right of way of State Road 224 to the end of curve; thence North 84 degrees 23 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 37.43 feet to a steel post at the SEC of 5.04 acres tract; thence North 10 degrees 10 minute 04 seconds East for a distance of 260.56 feet to a steel post; thence North 19 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of 384.61 feet to an iron pin in the Southern boundary of Smith; thence South 41 degrees 21 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 225.91 feet with fence and the Southern boundary of Smith; thence South 59 degrees 39 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 154.69 feet with fence and the Southern boundary of Smith to an iron pin in a fence corner and the Western boundary of Dean Hurley; thence South 23 degrees 53 minutes 29 seconds West for a distance of 204.78 feet with fence and the Western boundary of Dean Hurley; thence South 07 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds West for a distance of 150.85 feet with fence and the Western boundary of Dean Hurley; thence South 11 degrees 40 minutes 04 seconds West for a distance of 135.28 feet with fence and the Western boundary of Dean Hurley to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. Said property contains 4.210 acres more or less. Subject to any unpaid taxes. Liens in favor of the United States of America or the State of Tennessee: None Other person or entities interested in this sale: None SOURCE OF TITLE: Deed Book 197 page 808, Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3954 Gilchrist Stantonville Road, Stantonville, TN, designated as Map 93 Parcel 28.03 on Tax Assessor’s Maps. THIS the 27th day of June, 2011. KEN SEATON, ATTORNEY. 190 West Houston Avenue P.O. Box 366 Selmer, Tennessee. 38375 Substitute Trustee, Ken Seaton 10657 8, 9, 10

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