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Ronnie Brooks was elected County Mayor and Betty Ashe was reelected Property Assessor in last Thursday’s election. Both won by a comfortable margin with Brooks winning by

nearly 600 votes and Ashe by nearly 900 votes. Brooks, the Democratic nominee, defeated the Republican nominee Tom Cauley, while Ashe, a Republican, defeated Democrat Keith Jernigan. The voters will elect a new Circuit/ General Sessions/Juvenile Court Clerk in November, according to County Mayor Wilburn

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The McNairy County School Board has proposed an extension to the $20 Wheel tax to help pay for the construction of new schools in Selmer and Adamsville. The McNairy County Commission will decide if a referendum continuing the tax will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. If the referendum passes the Wheel Tax will remain the same. Below is a list of current Wheel Tax rates in surrounding counties. (*Signifies proposal to raise Wheel Tax in county.)

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Gene Ashe. Under the law, the County Commission has 120 days to appoint a new clerk but since the election comes before this deadline, the commission may, but is not required to appoint a new clerk before the election. If they do not, Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Cox would be next in line to assume the duties of the office. “I’m excited,” Brooks told the Independent Appeal last Tuesday.

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The tide has turned: Masco Bath adds Adamsville shift By Jeff Whitten

tations for the second half of the year so we are adding capacity, resources and staff to our Adamsville plant,” said Andy Polanco, Vice-President of Operations. Masco Bath replaced the gelcoat material for bath products it has been using since 1969 with Innovex technology in June, as reported earlier in the Independent Appeal. Innovex is lighter but more durable than gelcoat and easier to clean. This material was developed in consultation with customers, wholesaler, plumbers, remodelers and builders. Chris Yankovich, vice president of marketing for Masco, said that their long-range plan is to double their business nationwide over the next three to five years. Most of their wholesale business is in the Southeast and they want it to grow pretty rapidly in this area. The Adamsville plant had greatly reduced its workforce since the housing downturn and recession, with several rounds of layoffs.

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The Masco Bath plant in Adamsville is hiring again. The plant is in the process of hiring for a new shift, according to Marketing Specialist Carlene Moloney. Moloney said the Adamsville plant is hiring immediately but declined to say whether they are calling laid-off workers back or hiring new people. She also declined to provide specific numbers but said at least a full shift would be hired. “Demand has gone higher than forecast,” Moloney said. “Our customer partners have really gotten behind the new Aqua Glass Innovex Technology material that is being manufactured in our Adamsville facility. We are seeing a demand beyond our expec-

Worst drought since Dust Bowl grips US

McNairy County stands to lose 40% of corn crop By Christen Coulon Editor

The nation is currently wrapped in the worst drought since the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. As of July 31, the U.S. Drought Monitor listed more than 52 percent of the nation’s total land mass as drought stricken areas. The drought which began this spring has already wiped out entire harvests and sent the price of cattle feed through the roof. Locally, the drought damage is expected to destroy nearly half of the county’s corn harvest. All of McNairy County is experiencing drought conditions, with about 60 percent of the county experiencing a D2, or severe drought, with the remaining 40 percent of the county experiencing a D1, or moderate drought. While local conditions are dire, many farmers in the nation’s bread basket are far worse off than McNairy County, with large swaths of Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, Oklahoma

and Nebraska having gone months without significant rainfall. The majority of the counties in these states are experiencing D3, or extreme drought conditions, with some areas of these states registering in the most severe category a D4, or exceptional drought. Forecasters say that a brewing El Nino pattern (a period of unusually high sea and surface temperatures) in the Pacific Ocean, could force the drought to worsen in the Tennessee and Ohio Valley areas. Due to the drought situation, the USDA has made some changes to policy to ease the burden on local farmers. Haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acreage has been authorized under certain conditions to provide emergency relief to livestock producers due to certain natural disasters. The two types of haying and grazing authorized on CRP land are Managed Haying and Grazing or Emergency Haying and Grazing.

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Drought Impact Types: Delineates dominant impacts S = Short-Term, typically <6 months (e.g. agriculture, grasslands) L = Long-Term, typically >6 months (e.g. hydrology, ecology)

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

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McNairy County State Drought Monitor

Released Thursday, August 2, 2012

Author: Mark Svoboda, National Drought Mitigation Center

of Tennessee Drought Monitor

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

The two sets of locally grown corn from the same field show healthy pollinated corn on the left and unpollinated corn on the right. Due to drought conditions, up to 40 percent of the local corn crop went unpollinated and will be useless to farmers.

The U.S. Drought Monitor is a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Map courtesy of NDMC-UNL.

Up Close with Chris Williams: McNairy native debuts on PBS By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Selmer native Chris Williams is another local boy who has succeeded. He has a new show, Up Close with Chris Williams, which will debut on PBS in September. He spoke to the Independent Appeal last Friday, while he was in Selmer shooting promos for the show. Chris is a graduate of McNairy Central High School and Union University. He received his

bachelor’s master’s and Ph. D in communications there. He then joined Gov. Ned McWherter’s staff, working in the communications office. Williams then joined a division of BellSouth located in Nashville and was transferred to Knoxville. Then he was promoted to regional sales manager. Williams then did his first talk show, All Around Knoxville, on a cable channel there. He then caught the eye of PBS. “They came to me and said, ‘You’re really good at what you’re doing. We really like what

you are doing. We would like for you to come and work for us,” Williams recounted. He then went to work for WSJK/WKOP, Channel 2 in Knoxville, in 1993. “I started my new show there, called ET Horizons with Chris Williams. It did very well,” Williams said. It was on Sunday nights after local news. “I went all over the world interviewing celebrities. I did my Christmas show live from Disney. I went to New York and did the Broadway season, but for the premiere of the show, I called my old

friend Alex Haley, who wrote Roots...I loved him. He was a great mentor. I still rely on his wisdom because he was so smart,” Williams said. Williams met Haley in Knoxville. “He was very supportive of a lot of charities that I was involved with,” Williams said. Williams also did an interview with James Earl Ray’s wife, while they were going through their divorce. She said for the first time, that Ray admitted

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Mary Lou Johnson Foundation awards academic excellence

Staff Photos by Christen Coulon

Brianne Knight (left), Jessica Polk (right), and Christian West (not pictured) were awarded Mary Lou Johnson Foundation scholarships for academic excellence at the foundation’s banquet last Saturday. Since 2007, the foundation has awarded more than $13,000 to deserving students.

Guys church member surrenders in California Hang in there... By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Lucan Chartier, 26, an assistant pastor for the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church surrendered to Redlands, Calif. police on July 31, according to the Redlands-Loma Linda Patch. He is being held at the Central Detention Center in San Bernadino, Calif. on a fugitive arrest warrant and is ineligible for bail, according to the booking report obtained from the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Department web site. Rev. Walter McGill is being held in the same facility. Two weeks ago, McGill was ordered to serve 30 days for violation of a similar contempt order. Chartier said he expected to serve about ten days. Chartier is alleged to have violated a court order enforcing the finding by the federal court in Jackson, Tenn. that the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church violated trademark rights of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, also known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church of North America. U.S. District Court Judge J. Daniel Breen issued a warrant for McGill’s and Chartier’s arrest for violation of the earlier order for the church not to use its current name.

Chartier met with a group of reporters and cameramen at a pre-arranged time at the Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists. “Our religion requires the use of this name to describe our faith. We can’t change the name without disobeying a pointed instruction of God. So this isn’t a matter of just changing our name on a whim. This is a matter of either obeying God or obeying man. And in that circumstance, we can’t choose to obey man over God,” he said. Chartier stood on the sidewalk next to the church and spoke to the press for 20 minutes, the Patch reported. He then conferred with campus security and decided to turn himself in to the Redlands Police Department. Since the department was closed for the night, Chartier used an after-hours telephone to tell police that there was an arrest warrant for him. Chartier then waited outside for 30 minutes for officers to take him into custody. “We believe that Pastor McGill has the right to exercise his religious beliefs and operate a ministry, however, to falsely identify himself with an organization of which he is not a part, is not acceptable. This false association confuses the public, media, and at times, our own

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Lucan Chartier, 26, an assistant pastor for the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church surrenders to Redlands, Calif. police on July 31. members. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has defined processes and procedures for establishing maintaining congregations,” said a statement issued by George Johnson, Jr., communications director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America after McGill’s arrest. Chartier denied there was any confusion before he surrendered to Redlands police. McGill founded the church in 1991 after breaking from the Seventh-day Adventist Church of North America.

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Adamsville native wins seat in state house

DROUGHT FROM PAGE 1A

Jeremy Durham takes election for 65th district By Christen Coulon and Jeff Whitten Independent Appeal Staff

Adamsville native and 2002 AHS graduate, Jeremy Durham, was elected as the State Representative for the newly created 65th Tennessee House District last Thursday. Durham is the son of Harvey and Charlotte Durham of Adamsville. He is also the brother of famous Adamsville native, Ashley Durham, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2006, Miss Tennessee USA 2011, and 1st runner-up of the Miss USA 2011 competition. “I’ve never seen anybody want something so bad and work so hard for so long, and I’m very proud of him,” said Harvey Durham. Jeremy Durham left Adamsville following graduation to attend the University of Tennessee and then attended the University of Memphis to study law. After graduation, Durham began a solo law practice, then merged with local attorney Travis Hawkins to become a partner in Hawkins, Durham & Associates in Franklin, Tenn. where he represents clients in a variety of

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In the other contested race in the county, Board of Education member Larry Smith was reelected over Jessica (Perrigo) D’Orio.

SCHOOL BOARD

Smith D’Orio

335 237

58.6% 41.4%

Fred Garland Carroll and Wilburn Gene Ashe ran unopposed for the County Commission, while Ricky Whitaker and Lynn Baker faced no opposition for the school board. Only 4,345 votes were cast in the county election, with 2,371 in the Republican primary, 1,176 in the Democratic primary and 956 voters voted in neither. All county vote totals are from the McNairy County Election Commission and state totals are from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s web site. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and Democratic challenger Credo Amouzouvik ran unopposed in their primaries and will face off in the November General Election as will Republican State Senate incumbent Dolores Gresham and Democratic challenger Meryl Rice. Republican Barrett Rich ran unopposed in the Republican primary for the Tennessee House of Representatives and will face no Democratic opposition in the fall. He is an incumbent, but because of redistricting he will replace Vance Dennis as McNairy County’s state representative. During the re-

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killing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “We knew that wasn’t true, because all of the calls in the prison are monitored, “ Williams said. Williams has been a student of the King murder case for many years. He is friends with Jerry Ray, James Earl Ray’s brother and with King’s family. They have now gone on record saying that Ray could not have been King’s murderer. “The King family filed a civil suit against Lloyd Jowers, who was seen running from the scene of the crime with a smoking gun after Dr. King was shot,” Williams said. He is going to delve into this issue more on his show, Williams said. “There’s no way James Earl Ray could have done it. He was a petty thief, smuggler. He was a robber, but to be able to pull that off, I just don’t think he was smart enough to do it,” Williams said. “Motion picture to come,” he joked. Williams really does have a movie coming out. He is one of the producers of a movie on pay-per-view, called the 40-Point Plan. “It’s a true plan about how we can save our world. It talks about providing food, water, natural resources, housing and there’s going to be a part two and part three,” Williams said. “I don’t take anything for granted. I have been very blessed in my life. I give credit where credit is due. That is just who I am and part of my belief system,” Williams said. While he was working for PBS, Williams did a project with Sesame Street and they hired him to be the national sales and marketing director. “I was over all the tours, all the promos, anything with Elmo’s face on it. I moved to chilly Minneapolis,” Williams said. Planet Hollywood then hired Williams away from Sesame Street. “I was at Planet Hollywood in the heyday,” Williams said. He stayed there through the first bankruptcy, then got a call from a headhunter, who said that Times Square was looking for a Vice-President. It was his duty to produce the largest event in the world—the New Year’s Eve show. “It’s a big, lofty job,” Willliams said. Williams trimmed $1 million off the budget the first year. “I took some criticism, but it turned out to be

“Due to the drought, we are releasing some of this land,” said Rhodes Platt, county director for the USDA Farm Service Agency. “We only do this during a disaster situation.” In order to apply for either type Emergency or Managed Haying and Grazing, farmers will need to come by the McNairy/Chester Farm Service Agency office and obtain a modified conservation plan to include the haying and/ or grazing requirements prior to cutting any hay or grazing any CRP land. Platt said that even if the rainfall returns to normal some of the damage to local crops has already been done due to lack of pollination. “We are going to see a reduction in our corn crop here,” Platt said. “I feel like we will have a 40 percent reduction in our corn harvest.” For more information about CRP usage contact the McNairy/Chester County Farm Service Agency office at 512 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer, Tenn. or call (731) 645-5466.

areas with small business law making up a majority of his practice. In 2009, Durham was unanimously elected chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans, and then founded the Tennessee Young Republicans political action committee, a political action committee that raised nearly $25,000 for Republican candidates across Tennessee. The TYRF has also added seven new chapters during Durham’s tenure. Durham currently resides in Franklin, Tenn. with his wife, Jessica, an optometric physician. Durham quickly learned the importance of hard work and innovation in our economy. Durham also maintains a key role in his family’s healthcare company which serves the Middle and West Tennessee areas. “I am humbled and honored,” Durham told the Independent Appeal last Monday. Durham also expressed his appreciation to local representatives Vance Dennis, Barrett Rich and Dolores Gresham, who were early supporters of his campaign.

districting process, the county was removed from Dennis’ district and placed in Rich’s. Two Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals judges, Jeffrey S. Bivins and Roger A. Page, were retained by voters. The only two statewide races that were contested were the Democratic and Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate. Incumbent Bob Corker won the Republican nomination by a wide margin in both the state and the county. Challenger Mark Clayton won the Democratic nomination by a wide margin though with a relatively low percentage of the vote in both the state and county. Controversy over the Democratic Senate primary erupted following the election as the state Democratic Party disavowed Clayton as their candidate. “A tea-party conservative who has some deep connections to a right wing lobbying group infiltrated the election and won the democratic primary without campaigning,” said Brandon Puttbrese, director of communications for the Tennessee Democratic Party. “The democratic party is not supporting him.” Puttbrese said that Clayton would likely appear on the ballot as the Democratic Candidate for Senate, but he would not receive any support from the party for his campaign. He said the party would likely ask its supporters to cast write-in ballots.

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one of the best shows ever,” Williams said. Williams was there on 9/11. “I lost a lot of my friends and neighbors. I spent the next two or three weeks talking to CNN and every reporter in the world. We knew we were in the top ten hit list for terrorists because 1.2 million people walked by my office every day in Times Square. It was really tough. I hope that our country never sees a time like that again,” Williams said. He then took a sabbatical in Florida for the next two or three years, doing some consulting. Williams then moved back to Knoxville and PBS again offered him job over development, fund-raising and again doing his talk show. Williams describes the new show, Up Close with Chris Williams, as a look at interesting people, places and events. He wants to do an interview with Peyton Manning. “I don’t want to talk about football. I want to talk about how being a father has changed him and what he is like as person, a family man,” Williams said. “I learned at a very young age just to pretend that the cameras are eavesdropping and they can be your best friend if you do that,” Williams said. “I guess I got the bug when I was very young, I was on Romper Room,” Williams said. Up Close with Chris Williams premieres on local PBS stations on Sept. 13. A couple of the guests on the show will be Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart. “It’s amazing. You never know who you’re going to get. I try to go at it very kind, nice. I do ask the tough questions and I don’t apologize for those. I usually give the person a heads up about what I’m going to ask,” is how Williams describes his interview method. “I probably have met and worked with every star you can imagine, except for Tina Turner. She’s one of my favorites. That’s still on the bucket list,” Williams said. “Fortunately, I had parents that said, ‘You can do anything that you want to do,’” Williams said. “I think with hard work you really can do that, but I think that recognition comes from a job well done. I’ve never been afraid of hard work,” Williams said. Williams said that Southerners do well in New York. “We come with kindness and the personality and the things that I am proud to call my

389,483 85.1% 28,299 6.2% 16,242 3.6%

Mark Twain Clemens Brenda S. Lenard

11,788 11,378

2.6% 2.5%

County Bob Corker Zach Poskevich Fred R. Anderson Mark Twain Clemens Brenda S. Lenard

2,008 69 72 50 37

89.8% 3.1% 3.6% 2.4% 1.6%

Democratic Primary

Statewide Mark E. Clayton Gary Gene Davis Park Overall Larry Crim Benjamin Roberts Dave Hancock T. K. Owens

48,126 24,789 24,263 17,393 16,369 16,167 13,366

30% 15.4% 15.1% 10.8% 10.2% 10.1% 8.3%

County Mark E. Clayton Gary Gene Davis Park Overall Larry Crim Benjamin Roberts Dave Hancock T. K. Owens

274 76 89 96 64 84 43

37.6% 10.4% 12.2% 13.2% 8.8% 11.5% 5.9%

Southern heritage. If you do that and you have a work ethic, Southerners move up quickly because New York City is about 65 percent transplants,” he said. “I don’t take it for granted. A lot of my friends tease me because in my cell phone I have about 150 of the cell phone and home numbers of the biggest stars in the world. I think we stay friends because they know I’m never going to sell them out. I don’t talk to the tabloids. I don’t dish on my friends and I usually don’t talk about them a lot. I’m very protective of them. If you ask me what my pet peeve is, I guess it’s autograph requests. I could spend 24 hours a day getting autographs from my friends because if you’re my friend and I’m having lunch with you, I want to visit with you. I don’t want to have you signing stuff and so I just really don’t enjoy doing that,” Williams said, though he does for charities every once and a while. “You could spend all day doing that, so I just learned to say no,” Williams said. “You really do chart your own course,” was Williams’ advice to young people. “You really can do whatever you want to do if you’re willing to work hard enough.” Williams also has a couple of books in the works. One is called First Impressions. “I am going to talk about my celebrity pals and how we met and their first impression on me. There will be another book that Alex Haley really pushed me to write about how to get to the top and working hard to achieve with really stepping on other people to do that because that’s one thing I’m really proud of: I don’t think I’ve

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really hurt many people along the way and I’ve always been conscious of other people’s feelings. I try not to be the kind of person who does that,” Williams said. One of the books is about 80 percent done and the other is about half finished,Williams said. “I’m just doing it when I want to do it. It’s more of a hobby,” Williams said. Two major publishers are very interested, Williams said. As you can imagine, Chris’s parents are very proud of him. Johnny and Sue Williams now spend half of their time in Selmer and half in Florida. “We’re just so proud that he’s accomplished all this. We’ve been behind him all these years. Whatever he tries to do, we support him,” Sue Williams, who is Chris Williams’ mother, said. “We’re just real proud that he’s been able to do what he has done. We were hoping he would stay with PBS before he left the first time. He came back to them because he was doing so well. They’ve been great to him because he came back and they’ve been real nice to him. Of course, he tries to do them a good job. We’ve always been with him and anything he wanted to do, he’s been lucky enough to be the first one in our family to have a good education, which he does have a good education now. It was rough, but we made it. We just hope that PBS continues to be as good as it is. We’re hoping that when he does get his program on, we’ll be able to view it here in West Tennessee. He says we will be,” said father Johnny Williams.

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Dear Friends, Voters and Family, I was overwhelmed by the trust and confi dence that you ads the voters of McNairy County have placed in me. It has been a long “Hot Summer”, but I have really enjoyed seeing and talking to everyone. We have a wonderful county filled with a lot of very nice people.

Thank You Dear Friends, Thank you for the overwhelming vote of confidence shown to me in the recent election. I am humbled beyond measure and deeply grateful. I cannot begin to thank all those who gave me confidence and encouragement throughout my campaign. The graciousness and kindness bestowed upon me as I traveled the county makes me proud to be a member of this great community. I pledge to you, the citizens of McNairy County, my dedication as County Mayor in order to be worthy of your confidence and faith in me. With Warmest Regards, Ronnie L. Brooks

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012

How Adamsville saved its high school By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

As the McNairy County school system embarks on a new building program, it is appropriate to take a look back at the past building programs in order to see what the problems were and how they were overcome. Estel Mills was there, both as an observer and a participant. He served as a teacher, principal and Superintendent of Schools (now called Director of Schools) in McNairy County from the 1950s until the 1980s and in the Tennessee Department of Education in the late 1980s until the early 1990s. Mills spoke to the Independent Appeal last Friday. In the first installment of this interview, Mills talked about school consolidation and how Adamsville saved its high school. It might be hard to believe, but in the 1920s there were about 100 schools in the county. Mills went to a one-teacher school. When he started teaching in 1955, there were six high schools in the county. There were high schools in Selmer, Adamsville, Bethel Springs, Ramer, Michie and McNairy County High, the segregation-era black high school. Julius Hurst, a descendant of Col. Fielding Hurst, became the Superintendent of Schools in 1959. He served in that position for the next 13 years. “During his tenure, he just felt like we had too many schools,” Mills said. When Hurst became Superintendent, there were still 49 schools in the county. When he left office, there were only eight. “When you reduce them from 49 to eight, you pay a political price,” Mills observed. “He was just closing schools left and right,” Mills added. In the two years before Hurst was appointed, there were two other superintendents. One of these, Carlie Hughes, of Adamsville, had a heart problem, went to the Mayo Clinic, but dropped dead at a school function in 1957. Hurst sought the office then, but the county commission appointed the principal of Adamsville Elementary School. This superintendent resigned one year later, in order to take a job with the state department of education. Hurst again sought the office and was appointed this time. Hurst and his supporters became convinced that the county should have only one high school, in Selmer. “The citizens said, ‘no way,’” Mills recounted. “There was a lot of opposition, of course, because Adamsville had a lot of pride—the Biggest Little Town in Tennessee. You know why they had that title, because they were the smallest town that had two banks,” Mills joked. “You had strong politics. You had the Blantons for Adamsville,” Mills said. Ray Blanton was a state representative at the time and his father, Leonard, was Mayor of Adamsville. “They were strong Democrats and Mr. Hurst was strong in the other party,” Mills added. Adamsville threatened to have Ray Blanton to introduce a bill in the state legislature allowing Adamsville to secede from McNairy County and join Hardin County. However, this bill was never introduced. Hurst was the chairman of the state Republican Party. “They let politics get ahead of education, I thought,” Mills said. Faced with fierce opposition to a one-highschool plan, a compromise was reached. Under this plan, a school was to be built at Selmer, one at Adamsville and one between Michie and Ramer. The board approved this plan, on the condition that the voters approved the funding. The voters approved the sales tax by a narrow margin in the early- to mid-1960s. Even after the tax to fund three schools passed, Hurst still didn’t give up on his oneschool plan. Hurst wasn’t satisfied that there would be three schools instead of one and others weren’t satisfied that three of the high schools would be closed. Michie and Ramer were unable to agree on

the location of their school. Since Ramer was about equally distant from the Hardeman and Hardin County line, it wanted the school built near Ramer. Michie wanted the school built at an equal distance from the two towns, which would put it near Eastview. Earl Brown represented Michie on the Board of Education and Lester Hamm represented Ramer. The Ramer seat on the school board had been in the Hamm family for a long time. Being unable to agree on a site for the Michie/Ramer school, Brown allied himself with Hurst and the one-school plan. With Brown’s vote, Hurst then had the votes for his plan and was able to get it passed by the board. “Mr. Brown was the deciding vote. Then, all hell broke loose. The citizens had already voted to fund three schools, reluctantly, but know if you are going to go back to the one, ‘hell, no’” Mills said. “That was the strong attitude,” Mills added. As was the case in Hardin County school consolidation four decades later, a lawsuit was filed in McNairy County. The lawsuit alleged that a fraud had been perpetrated on the voters since they voted to fund three schools, but were only going to get one. However, since technically the voters only voted to raise the sales tax, not on the number of schools, this lawsuit was also unsuccessful. “That created a lot of problems—that just made the politics worse. There was a lot of hatred, especially between Adamsville and Selmer, especially between the Blantons and Mr. Hurst,” Mills said. Exacerbating these tensions, Blanton ran against Hurst for U.S. Representative. Blanton had earlier achieved an upset victory against long-time incumbent Tom Murray in the Democratic primary, then narrowly defeated Hurst in the general election. “They had another bitter fight. Blanton won the election, but that created more friction and that happened during this fight over the schools. So, Mr. Hurst was getting his way on the schools, but the Blantons defeated him politically,” Mills said. Mills said that Sheriff Buford Pusser, an Adamsville Republican was not involved in this fight. The board never actually voted to close Adamsville High, but they did vote to build McNairy Central in Selmer and to let students from all over the county, including Adamsville, attend MCHS, if they wished. They also failed to vote to close the Bethel Springs, Michie or Ramer high schools, but so few of their students were left after the rest decided to attend MCHS, they were closed. “Of course, Michie, Bethel Springs and Ramer, they didn’t put up a lot of fight. It wasn’t as big a deal with them as it was with Adamsville. They didn’t like it, but it was okay. They would go along with it, they weren’t going to hold out. So technically, the board did not close the schools. They just said, ‘We welcome all students to McNairy Central,’ and they went to those schools and signed them up,” Mills said. So many students signed up for MCHS from Bethel Springs, Michie and Ramer that it was not feasible to have school there, but in Adamsville it was a different story Mills said. “Because of the furor in Adamsville and the political leaders, the Mayor and the representative and all were sticking together, determined to have a school, something unusual (happened) here, the principal (T. E. Chisholm) bucked the Superintendent,” Mills revealed. According to Mills, Hurst sent guidance counselors to Adamsville to sign students up for MCHS, but Chisholm announced to the students that they were going to have school there and they did not have to go to McNairy Central. “They didn’t get a one,” Mills said. “So Adamsville continued its school, but Mr. Hurst was pretty strong in his beliefs. He was, one way or another, going to choke them out,” Mills added. McNairy Central opened in 1969 and Adamsville High School remained open. Mills was working in Middleton from 1964

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Estel Mills, teacher, principal and Superintendent of Schools (now called Director of Schools) in McNairy County from the 1950s until the 1980s and in the Tennessee Department of Education in the late 1980s until the early 1990s. until 1968, when he became principal of Hardin County High School. “Mr. Hurst just made it tough on Mr. Chisholm and the school and the community. He wouldn’t support them,” Mills said. For instance, if the school needed gravel for the driveway or a culvert, Chisholm would pay for it out of his existing budget. “He (Hurst) was just going to see that they closed one way or another,” Mills said. Chisholm was trying to walk the fine line of running the school and obeying the Superintendent, his boss, Mills said. Hurst didn’t try to fire Chisholm because he knew the rest of the school board wouldn’t go along with it, Mills observed. “It was just a bad situation for the school system to be in. So, they went like that for a few years until Mr. Hurst lost his election,” Mills said. Elgin Howard defeated Hurst in 1972. Howard’s brother, “Doc,” who was the principal of Michie school ran against Hurst in the county commission in 1959, when Hurst was first elected superintendent. “They were bitter over losing the election to Julius. Therefore, they would not cooperate with him. If they had teachers’ meetings or something, they wouldn’t come. He could have fired them for insubordination or neglect of duty, but the politics being what they were, it would have been too much turmoil, so you had a bad situation there with Michie, the Howard brothers and Mr. Hurst, so Mr. Hurst had a hard time with that and he was still having a hard time with Adamsville,” Mills said. “So Mr. Elgin Howard, who was the guidance counselor, got so mad about it, he just left the school and went to Hardin County and hired in at Savannah as guidance counselor,” Mills said. This was after Hurst defeated Doc but before Elgin defeated Hurst. A short time after that, Doc became principal at Pickwick Southside. “It was too much politics for the benefit of the schools during those tumultuous years,” Mills observed. Hurst was then elected to the county com-

mission. Elgin Howard was a friend of Adamsville, but from his position on the county commission, Hurst made it as hard on both as possible, Mills said. “He did everything he could to make it tough on the Superintendent and finally drove him out of office,” Mills said. Mills said this was done through things like ethics investigations. One charge made was that Howard misused a driver’s education car by allowing his daughter to drive it to college. Mills attributes the political divisions to the Civil War. “We didn’t get over the Civil War. We couldn’t handle the Second Commandment of God. It says, ‘Love thy neighbor.’ We could love God but we couldn’t love each other because that war was so bad,” Mills said. “Albert Sidney Johnson, early in that battle (Shiloh), when a young lieutenant was hightailing it with some of his troops, stopped him and said to him, ‘Today you conquer or perish,’ but once the war was over, we’ve still got that problem: we conquer or we perish, unfortunately. Albert Sidney Johnson perished that day,” Mills said. Mills said that Hurst would not let a reasonable budget for the schools get through the county commission. One example Mills gave is that utilities required about $150,000 at that time, but in the budget process, the county commission would trim that down to $75,000. “That’s one item in a budget and there were others,” Mills said. Four years later, Hurst again ran against Howard and again lost. For Howard, the victory proved to be shortlived. Hurst and his supporters on the county commission continued to make it as hard as possible for Howard to do his job, causing Howard resign in the middle of his second term. This is the first part of a two-part series. See next week’s Independent Appeal in order to find out how Adamsville got its new school.

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Generation 1K in the park By Amanda Lowrance Generation 1000 swarmed Selmer City Park last Saturday, and over the past four years, the Selmer event has evolved into a community union. Businesses, churches, residents, and visitors set aside their agendas for one day to make a selfless effort in blessing the community, while asking nothing in return. “What if we make a difference in someone’s life that affects his family and it is paid forward for generations to come – or even a thousand years later?” asked event coordinator Jennifer Bishop. “It can be completely turned around for the good in a moment.” Throughout the day about 500 individuals joined G1K and many attended and registered from surrounding counties, Mississippi, and Alabama. “There was much more participation from people,” said Barry Bishop, G1K Director. “There were new activities, games, a drawing contest from Legacy Hospice, and balloon animals and a wider variety of bands, dance, and sign teams.” Twelve years ago, Barry and Jennifer introduced Generation 1000 as a one day mission trip to Lexington. The Bishops met in church and began the event as youth pastors for Good News Worship Center.

The couple was sent to Selmer as pastors to start an area church that is now known as Life Wind Covenant Church. “The people at Life Wind are our very life,” said Ms. Bishop. “Life Wind’s motto is ‘A breath of fresh life.’ We believe that churches are in communities to make a positive influence.” In Lexington, Generation 1000 has continued the event at Beech Lake every year. With their sights set on Selmer, the Bishops begin working on upcoming plans immediately after the current event has ended. “We review what was good and what needs to be improved,” said Ms. Bishop. “In January we start reserving bands, venue, and attractions. Donations, mail outs, and scouting for volunteers start in April and May and it is held in Selmer the last Saturday of July.” Working also outside the church and G1K, Mr. Bishop is employed by Owl Creek Lumber in Selmer and Ms. Bishop is a teacher at McNairy Central High School and has been teaching math for 17 years. “We never really know the impact we may have on an individual and how it will shape an entire family or community for the good unless we go out and do what we know to do is right,” said Ms. Bishop. Promoting common unity, the duo plans to build an advisory team made up of several people to make next year’s event even greater.

People gather, join hands, and raise their hands to the sky as they are lead in a corporate prayer for city officials, police, firefighters, teachers, etc.

Local youth members from Cypress Creek First Baptist Church perform dance numbers for the park population.

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Bethel clamps down on disorder, discusses sewer again By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A rare thing happened at a Bethel Springs meeting last Monday. It was short and peaceful. Mayor Kay Cox opened the meeting by saying, on the advice of Municipal Technical Advisory Service consultant Ronnie Neill, that the public would be allowed to have their say for the first 15 minutes of the meeting only. She said that if anyone was disorderly, she would ask them once to calm down. If they still did not calm down, a Deputy would remove them. During the public comment portion of the meeting, former Alderman Shirley Williams expressed concern about the fire department. Cox said there would be a special called meeting on Aug. 23 at 5:30 on this topic. Several citizens expressed unhappiness with their water bills, saying they were higher than usual. Cox responded acknowledging that water bills were unusually high but the new meters are more accurate. She said city officials would look into it and see if the bills were higher than they should be. “What we’re doing is we’re going back out to each one of y’all We’re going to test them. We’re going to test them with buckets and then we’re going to call the people that put the meters in, the new meters. Now, remember, the new meters are more accurate than the old ones, but we’re going to call the man back with the meter company and have him come down and check and see what’s going on,” Cox said. The sewer had scarcely been mentioned over the past few meetings where debate and discussion of the police department dominated the meetings, but the reverse was true on this night. Former Mayor Jackie Miller spoke about this issue. “I think the most important issue facing the town is the sewer. In my opinion, there

should never be a meeting conducted in this room that doesn’t mention the sewer. It’s the most important thing in this town. Sooner or later, somebody might come up with a solution. You know a blind hog will find an acorn every once in a while,” he said. In response to a question from Miller, City Recorder Erin Pickle said that the city owes around $4 million on the sewer. “I think we need a financial statement on the sewer for every person in this office every month to know how we stand,” he said. Pickle said she would obtain the financial statements. Miller said that the original debt for the sewer was $2.8 million and that the interest was $250 per day. In response to a question by Miller, City Clerk Deborah Sullivan said that there were 285 sewer customer out of 376 water customers. “Out of the 280, I guarantee you, 80 of the houses are vacant, been burned or the people ain’t paying the bills. You’ve got about 200 broke people trying to pay $3 million and that’s scary. That should have put up a red flag,” Miller said. Miller said the sewer had not even been brought up in the meeting for the last six months. “According to Washington, that’s kicking the can down the road. This has got to be done, because it’s going to sink Bethel Springs,” Miller said. Miller once again criticized Alderman Bobby Gray for not paying a water or sewer bill. “Alderman Bobby Gray has operated a business in Bethel Springs for the last seven or eight years and never paid a water bill, garbage or sewer for two and one-half years. He’s never even been sent a bill,” Miller said. “Our ordinance talks about residences, not about businesses,” Cox replied.

Jordan comes home and recollects lost time By Amanda Lowrance Staff Writer

More than six weeks had passed before 19-yearold Jordan Lambert was able to return home last Friday afternoon from Regional Medical Center in Memphis. The Lambert Family shed many tears and prayed many prayers during her long stay. A Homecoming Party was held in her honor at the Senior Citizens Building in Adamsville last Sunday, where Jordan was greeted by her family, friends, and loved ones. But an unfamiliar guest was present. Jamie Travis of Shiloh’s Jones Heavy Salvage happened to be traveling the pitch dark highway the night of Jordan’s car accident. This stranger was the very stranger that saved her life. On June 25, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Travis was traveling on Hwy 142 toward Shiloh when he found Jordan lying in the road near her wrecked 2004 Chevy Cavalier. “I was on my way to Birmingham, heading up the hill between Shiloh and Three-Way, and I saw the car on my side of the road in the ditch,” said Travis. “I looked up and started dodging car parts, and then I looked up out of the corner of my eye, and I saw her lying face down on the road. I got stopped and called 911.” Jordan was unconscious and airlifted to The Med in critical condition. The accident ejected Jordan from her car due to no seat belt and caused a number of severe injuries including a broken jaw and pelvis, crushed vertebrae, base skull fracture, collapsed lung, and brain injury. “Because of my brain injury from the accident,” said Jordan, “I do not remember anything about the day or night of my wreck or even the wreck itself. And all I can remember from after it happened is waking up and finally acting like myself and being in rehab and asking a lot of questions.” Medical personnel shaved her hair to prevent in-

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fection and repaired the head wound. Travis recalled seeing a swollen, lifeless body, and a small gash on the side of her head. “I had to get another vehicle stopped from running over her,” said Travis, “I’m just glad to see her up walking. When I left from there, the ambulance driver told me, ‘It don’t look good.’ The good Lord just put me there at the right time.” Jordan did not remember Travis from that night, but his memories had him terrified and concerned. “I met him for the first time at my welcome home party, and I couldn’t thank him enough,” said Jordan. “I am beyond blessed to still be here. I am blessed more than I ever knew possible. God definitely sent me an angel that night.” Two days after the accident, she spent her birthday in The Med and many people gathered at the hometown park to pray. Jordan opened her eyes that night and ever since the progression increased. Slowly, she gained movement in her toes and hands. Then, she responded to a nurse by giving a ‘thumbs up’ and started to breathe on her own. Day by day the young lady worked hard and never gave up. “I finally remembered who my parents were,” said Jordan. “I had someone at the hospital with me at all times. I got all my comfort and strength from knowing they were right there with me. They helped me get around and did things for me that I couldn’t do myself.” Jordan still has more work to do before she is 100 percent again. She has not gained all of her memory and she must wear back braces. “I have to go to physical, occupational, and speech therapy twice a week,” she explained. “I can’t go back to work or school yet, because of my injuries, and I have to keep going to therapy. Once I get my braces off and released from my doctors, I’ll get to start back to work, and I’ll go back to school next semester.”

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Jordan Lambert smiles as she is welcomed home by family, friends, and loved ones, but she met a stranger–Jamie Travis, the man standing behind her and the man that saved her life. It amazed Jordan and other members of the Lambert Family how much everyone did to support them during this time. Many prayers went to the family and chores were done while they were away, such as lawn mowing and cleaning. Even hospital visitors would bring outside food. “I wouldn’t be here today without the love and support from God, my family, and all my friends,” said Jordan. “I am blessed beyond belief because of what they have done for me. It’s just amazing, and I feel so loved.” The accident has only made Jordan stronger and

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made in the meeting was uncalled for. The comment made in the meeting by Jennifer Doles was as follows: “You all got your heads so far up Pee Wee’s (expletive deleted) that you can’t think straight.” This is the only statement that I will make regarding this incident. I am writing this rebuttal to clear my name.

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Carl Wm. Lipford arrested and charged by the FBI Karl W. Dissley, special agent in charge of the Memphis office of the FBI as announced the arrest of Carl William Lipford, by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and McNairy County Deputy Sheriff Herman Dickey. Lipford was charged with fleeing the State of Alabama to avoid prosecution for the crime of false pretense. Lipford had been charged by Lauderdale County (Ala.) Grand Jury with False Pretenses in connection with checks issued for the purchase of cattle. Lipford is a 49-year-old farmer, who resides with his wife, Louise, and family , on a farm near Adamsville. Mrs. Nora Plunk Celebrated 81st Birthday Sunday Mrs. Nora Plunk, of the Maple Hill Nursing Home, Selmer, celebrated her 81st birthday Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Viola Sanders. The dinner was enjoyed by all. Will Tom Abernathy died here Tuesday, was civic leader Attorney Will Tom Abernathy, age 51, died at his home in Selmer on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1962, after a relatively short illness. Though not feeling good, he was able to look after some of his cases in the May term of Circuit Court. Funeral services were conducted in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 8, being conducted by Rev. Robert D. Bryant, minister of First Methodist Church, where Mr. Abernathy held lifelong membership. Burial was in Selmer's Oak Hill Cemetery. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grady Abernathy, and nephew of the late W. K. Abernathy, who was one-time editor of this newspaper. Mr. Abernathy was a graduate of Selmer High School and the University of Tennessee College of Law. While attending U-T at Knoxville, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After being admitted to the bar, he practiced law continuously in Selmer except for a period of service

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Mcnairy voices The Ramer Dixie Youth All Stars have won the state championship and competed in the Dixie Youth World Series. What words of congratulations, encouragement and support do you have for them?

Sherry Smith Bethel Springs Aug. 5, 2012

fifty years ago this week By Esther Pavao

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Letter to the editor This is a rebuttal of the article printed Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 of the Independent Appeal titled “Take It Outside.” Jennifer Doles stated, and I quote, “After the meeting, Sherry Smith got in her face and called her an obscene name.” I, Sherry Smith, deny this statement. I, Sherry Smith, did speak to Jennifer Doles in the parking lot. My statement to her was that the comment she

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in the Army during World War II. He was a Mason and Shriner, a member of the American Legion, the local State Bar Associations, past president of the Selmer Lions Club, and had served as chairman of many humanitarian drives for funds. Where there was job to be done for the benefit of the people of his town and county, he was ready to do that job in an unselfish way. Mrs. Abernathy's leadership was not confined to civic affairs. He was chairman of the Official Board of First Methodist Church and taught a class in the Church School for several years. He served his town as Mayor for 14 years and retired from this service in 1961. Mr. Abernathy was the attorney for the Pickwick Electric Cooperative and had served this cooperative through several years of great progress in giving service to this area. He had served his county as Direct Representative to the Tennessee General Assembly. Th many friends of Mr. Abernathy join with his family in mourning his untimely passing. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Abernathy of Selmer and a son, Bill Abernathy, freshman in Selmer High School. Senator Kefauver Sends Telegram; Friend's Loss a Shock Senator Estes Kefauver, in a telegram to the Independent said: “Shocked and grieved to learn of the death of my good friend Will Tom Abernathy. The community and state has lost one of our leading citizens, who was a strong and influential force for progress. I share with his family and host of friends, a feeling of personal loss” Signed, Estes Kefauver, U.S. Senate. Fox Hunt and Bench Show Fri., Hardens Beauty The East McNairy and West Hardin County Fox Hunters Association will hold its annual Bench Show and Hunt on Friday night, August 10 at the Hardin's Beauty Community, located 3 miles northeast of Adamsville. The Bench Show judging will be at 7:30 p.m. Sponsors of the Hunt and Show have announced that “There will be plenty of barbecue and cold drinks.”

Peggy Daniels, (Selmer): “We want you to know how proud we were that you were representing us, not only for your ability, but for your sportsmanship.

Bridget Fowler (Selmer): “ Well, if they make it, and I hope they do, I’m 100 percent with them.”

Sandy Bates (Henderson, works at Quinco): “I think that is awesome and they need to continue to work together and keep that team spirit alive.”

Barbara Foote (Selmer): “Do the best you can and we’re all rooting for you and we hope that you come back with the World Series trophy. We’re very proud of you.”

Vonda Cummins (Selmer): “I think that they should just go out and have a good time and try their best and have faith in God and they’ll do all right.”

Terrell George (Selmer): “Congratulations, guys. Go get ‘em.”

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TBI studies crimes against elderly NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released the first-ever study of crimes against the elderly as reported by Tennessee law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) from 2009 through 2011. The report is an analysis of Group A offenses classified as crimes against persons and crimes against property where the victim of the crime was age 65 or older. The report showed a slight increase in the number of elderly victims each year over the three year period even though the total number of victims of crime decreased over the same period. Elderly victims increased 7 percent between 2009 and 2011 where the

total number of victims decreased by 5 percent. Four Group A categories were analyzed: robbery, burglary, assault and fraud. The 2010 census documented that the elderly population represents 13.4 percent of the United States population. Elderly abuse can present itself in multiple forms including fraud, assault and neglect and is broadly defined as the mistreatment or abusive behavior toward older adults. The elderly are vulnerable targets of crime due to the commonly found characteristics of the age group such as diminished physical capacity and mobility. They are also targeted in fraud and identity theft cases. The Tennessee Adult Protection Act under Tennessee law requires the

reporting of adult abuse, neglect or exploitation by individuals suspecting adult abuse. Highlights of the “Crimes Against the Elderly Report” Just over 6 percent of all victims reported in incidents between 2009 and 2011 were elderly. Burglary is the most often reported offense committed against the elderly followed by vandalism and theft (all other larceny). One in 10 burglary victims were 65 years or older accounting for more than 20 percent of all crimes committed against the elderly each year from 2009 through 2011. More than 46 percent of robbery offenses against the elderly occur at home. Between 2009 and 2011, 6,275

fraud offenses were reported as having an elderly victim which accounts for nearly 13 percent of all fraud victims. Offenders of assault offenses are overwhelmingly known to elderly victims. Of the 2,896 assault offenses, 41 percent were committed by family members. A total of 65,220 offenders committed crimes against the elderly between 2009 and 2011. Males were two times more likely to offend against this population than females. The intention of this study is to give perspective to the ongoing issue of elderly victims of crime and to be informative and useful. Click here to view the “Crimes Against the Elderly Report 20092011” in its entirety.

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

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

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

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

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Rudolph “Rudy” Adams

Hurley Humphrey

Mr. Rudolph “Rudy” Adams, 73, of Walnut, Mississippi, departed this life Friday afternoon, July 27, 2012 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born April 24, 1939 in Portland, Michigan, to Rudolph Martin and Marguerite Wells Adams. He married Patricia Mathews on September 4, 1992 and was a truck driver for Western Auto. He lived in Kansas for 30 years and then in Tennessee and Mississippi since 1999. Funeral services were held Monday, July 30 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Middleton with Jesse Cutrer officiating. Burial took place at Rogers Springs Cemetery. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Maggie M. Vuncannon and husband James, of Corinth, MS; 2 stepdaughters Katina Mardis and husband Willis and Christy Cook and husband Calvin all of Selmer; 7 grandchildren, Adrianna Betancourth, Jonathan Willis, Daniel Bryant, Jackie Yearwood, Amanda Schielke, Sarah Cook, and Jordan Bryant; and 1 great granddaughter, Iseabella Betancourth.

Hurley Humphrey was born December 1, 1937 in Hardin County, TN, the son of the late Baxter and Jewel Hurley Humphrey. He was united in marriage to Marie Moffett Stevens on May 12, 1983. Mr. Humphrey retired from Pickwick Landing State Park after 30 years of service. He was a member of Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist church, an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, had an extensive knife collection and a collector of Ralph McDonald wildlife prints. Mr. Humphrey departed this life on July 31, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 30 days. He is survived by his wife Marie Humphrey of Stantonville, TN; four stepsons, Walter Stevens and wife Zelda, Kerry Stevens and Malea, Dennis Stevens and friend Glenda Cromwell, Charles Stevens and wife Deann; three stepdaughters, Mary Gray and husband Tommy, Tammy Thacker and husband Jimmy, Penny Bullock and husband Terry; a brother, Jimmy (Bo) Humphrey of Ramer, TN; a sister, Beverly Susan Layton of Bartlett, TN; 16 Grandchildren, host of great and great great grandchildren; many friends and neighbors whom he cherished very much. In addition to his parents, Mr. Humphrey was preceded in death by a stepson, James Andy Stevens. Services were held on August 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Charles Linam, Terrell Tedford officiating. Burial followed in the Stantonville Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.

Wilson C. Cash Wilson C. Cash was born in Chester County, Tennessee on July 23, 1921, the son of the late William Albert Cash and Cora Abigail Snider Cash. Mr. Cash received the Purple Heart while serving America during WW2, as well as the Korean Conflict. He moved to Crump, TN after his retirement from General Motors as a tool & die maker. He and his wife, Marguerite, were instrumental in helping to form the Crump Senior Center. He also served as Crump alderman and Vice-Mayor. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all of his friends, many of whom gather daily at The Toll House in Savannah. He was a member of the Administrative Board of the Milledgeville Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Marguerite Todd Reeves Cash. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Wilson Don Cash and wife Donna of Bloomingdale, MI; daughter, Jennifer Cash of Savannah; grandchildren, James Albert Cash, Wilson Don Cash, Jr., Dawn Marie Giammona, and Deona Walsh; 10 great-grandchildren, Gregory Cash, Jeffery Cash, Timothy Cash, Angela Cash, Julia Rose Cash, Maxwell John Giammona, Alexander Michael Giammona, Jena Ann Giammona, Luke Walsh, Selah Joy Walsh, Chael William Walsh; sister, Marie Bingham Willis; special daughter-in-law, Lori Labbi Cash Chancey; many nieces, nephews, friends and family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Wayne Cash; his first wife, Elva Floraine Reddell Cash; his second wife, LaVerne Gatz Holub Cash; brother, William Cash; two sisters, Dee ( Jack) Hollin and Wilma (Russ) Sharp. Services will be held on August 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Chester County, Tennessee Memorial donations may be made to Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center, Wayne Road, Savannah, TN or to Milledgeville United Methodist Church, Milledgeville, TN.

Billy Lee (Bill) DeShazier Billy Lee (Bill) DeShazier departed this life on Friday, August 3, 2012, at the age of 76 years, 8 months, 25 days. Bill was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 9, 1935, the son of the late John and Bessie Highland DeShazier. He had worked for Wolf Sales, Jones Exhaust, and Hassell Lumber Company for 28 years. Bill loved fishing, his grandkids and helping other people. He is survived by a son, Johnny Lee DeShazier and wife Lucy of Childers Hill, Tennessee; daughters, Norma Jean Wood and husband Clarence of Savannah, Tennessee, Rachel Diane DeShazier, and Penny Pipkin both of Selmer, Tennessee; step son, Stevie Smith of Selmer, Tennessee; step daughter, Darlene Hottiman of Savannah, Tennessee; sisters, Clara Davis and Matlock Orlee Harville both of Savannah, Tennessee; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Louis DeShazier; step son, Tony Smith; brother, Albert Bud DeShazier; sisters, Irene Johnson and Eunice Myrick Wise. Services will be held on August 7, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with Bobby Pickens officiating. Burial will follow in the Graham Cemetery at Hardin County, Tennessee.

SUNRISE By David Coy

Heartache It is easier to lose a child to death, than this way. This was said by a grieving mother, about her child. She described her heart as hurting, aching as if she were having a heart attack. She further described her impending grief she saw herself experiencing as she looked forward to the months ahead. As she spoke she told of how she believed the future would develop. Her perception was that she understood clearly how each month would occur with the specific outcome. The end result she said would break her heart, and then she knew not how she would endure beyond that end time. Much like one who has lost a loved one through death, there is a line of separation. In death it is the point when the spirit leaves the body. We do not look forward to it, nor did we ask for it in most cases, but the day has arrived. On a positive note, at least this date brings some resolution. One period ends, their physical life. A parent’s grief for their loss begins. Yet, if the loss involves the living, there is no closure, is there? There is no resolution that death brings. How does a parent cope? How does a parent move forward with their life, when their loss is among the living, they have just chosen to continue their life elsewhere? Perhaps what makes this loss so painful is the anxiety of anticipation. Knowing what is going to happen on the horizon, or at least a feeling of assurance that one knows. With every passing day the reminder is there. Every day brings the day of separation nearer, increasing the anxiety and grief and with it the weight of your heavy heart. It all seems more than one can bear. We may tell ourselves that very thought that this is more than we can bear. It is just as powerful a hypnotic to tell ourselves we can and will cope and endure this. Our loved one chose to leave; we did not push them out. This is Sunrise.

Easton Alden Martin Easton Alden Martin was born April 20, 1998 in Selmer, TN. Easton had finished 7th grade at Adamsville Jr. and Sr. High School. He loved swimming, playing the drums, anything outdoors, playing PlayStation, spending time with family and friends, and riding the wagons with his Papaw’s. He is survived by his mother, Amy Wagoner Martin; his father, Dath Lee Martin; a sister, Jordan Leah Martin, all of Stantonville, TN; maternal grandparents, Billy Joe and Joyce Wagoner of Bethel Springs, TN; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Alice Martin of Stantonville, TN; great grandmother, Blondell Walker of Adamsville, TN; a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by a brother, Payton Dath Martin; and two great grandmothers, Esthelee Slaughter and Marie Rankins. Services were held on August 4, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Bro. Ben Martin officiated. Burial followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

James Varnell Taylor James Varnell Taylor was born July 2, 1934 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Nora Robertson Taylor. He was united in marriage to Joan Marie Johnson on January 16, 1959. Mrs. Taylor preceded him in death on July 9, 2004. Mr. Taylor worked for over 28 years at Bemis Cotton Mill and later at Connector Castings. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptitst Church in Selmer, TN. Mr. Taylor lived life to the fullest. He knew that fulfillment could only be found in the most ordinary moments of life whether it was an early morning ride or quiet moment at at favorite fishing hole. He was able to endure hardship with a smile and take pleasure in every small blessing. He relished time with his family but especially enjoyed his grandchildren, who were his joy and most prized accomplishment. He radiated peace, contentment and affection which made him a beloved father. His constancy, reliability, and common sense made him a treasured friend. Mr. Taylor departed this life on July 29, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 78 years, 27 days. He is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Plunk and husband Mike of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Greg Taylor of Selmer, TN; beloved companion, Doris Roberts of Selmer, TN; a sister, Helen King and husband Estel of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Clint Pierce and wife Heather of Selmer, TN, Layne Norris and husband Johnny of Selmer, TN; five great grandchildren; host of extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by five sisters; one brother. Services were held on August 1, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with J.D. Matlock, Luke DeLavergne officiating. Burial followed in the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

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Thomas Family The family of Grace Thomas wishes to express our gratitude and thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during the death of our mother. A special thank you to Jeremy Weekly, Malcolm George, and her great-grandsons for speaking at her funeral and to Shackelford Funeral Home for the wonderful service they provided. The family of Grace Thomas

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Rankin Family The Pat Rankin family wants to extend deep gratitude to everyone who expressed love and support during our moment of sorrow. Special thanks to Shackelford Funeral Home, and to Bro. Bobby Bray for the beautiful service. Also, we are grateful for the nurisng and physical therapy departments of McNairy County Health Care for their compassionate care. We love our community of friends. Welton Shannon Darrell David

church events August 11 • Palestine Baptist Singing & Revival Gospel singing at Palestine Baptist Church of Henderson will be Saturday, August 11 featuring the Barnett Family from Stanton, Tenn. Revival will begin Monday night the 13th with Bro. Skippy Rowland, Bro. Clint Burkhead Tuesday night, Bro. Jimmy Donaldson Wednesday night, and Bro. James Young Thursday night. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night. August 12 • Piney Grove Revival Piney Grove Church of God (888 Rose Creek Rd, Selmer, TN) will begin revival with Rev. Rick Cottrell, August 12-15, 2012. Sunday Services 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon. – Wed 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. • Revival at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Revival at Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Aug 12 - Aug 15. Sunday night, potluck at 4:30 p.m. and services at 6:00 p.m. Weeknights services at 7

p.m. Special musical entertainment each night. Anyone welcome. August 13 • 6-Church Revival A 6-Church Revival hosted by Solitude Free Will Baptist Church (414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville) will be from August 13-17 featuring Phil Mitchell of First Baptist on Monday, Marcus Marrow of First Free Will Baptist on Tuesday, Church Castle of Clearcreek Baptist on Wednesday, Tim Elrod of Good Hope Baptist on Thursday and Ricky Sisk of Pine Hill Assembly on Friday. Each church is encouraged to perform special singing on the night their pastor speaks. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone is invited. August 14 • 1st United Methodist Preschool Open House Adamsville First United Methodist Preschool (on Main Street) will be having their Open House on August 14, 2012 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 3-5 Call (731) 632-3870 for more information.

community events • Sulphur Springs Fish Fry The Sulphur Springs Fish Fry has been canceled for the month of August. • New Materials at McConnico Library Please visit McConnico Library to view all the new books, audio books, and DVD’s. Some authors are Janet Evanovich, Robert Ludlum, Beverly Lewis, and Nora Roberts. Also, remember children’s story time every Friday at 10:30. Invite a friend and plan a visit to the library. For more information, call library director Norma Humphries at 645-5571.

• Zumba® Classes School is back in session and the moms can come out to play! We have several Zumba® classes and formats to get you motivated. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Selmer Community Center, Zumba® Fitness/Gold® 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Monday is also Zumba® toning. Tuesday and Thursday Aqua Zumba® 11 a.m. With the addition of afternoon classes, we have some stress relief for the end of the workday and an opportunity for school workers and teachers too. Need more

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Happy 80th birthday

Peggy Locke Please join us to celebrate Peggy Locke’s 80th birthday! Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 1 to 3 o’clock in the afternoon at the Ramer Civic Center. Food will be provided, but no gifts please.

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Happy Birthday Jerry Thomas Doles and William Thomas Doles

Jerry Thomas Doles and William Thomas Doles Jerry Thomas Doles of Bethel Springs, Tenn. will turn 64 on August 22. He is the son of the late Thomas and Geraldine Doles of Bolivar, Tenn. Also William Thomas Doles will turn 5 years old on August 7. He is the son of Jerry and Jenny Doles of Bethel Springs, Tenn.

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Look who’s turning 20 on August 11 From our little girls, to young ladies. Happy 20th Birthday, Cassy and Courtney! Love mom, dad and family

Happy birthday, we love you guys! Jenny, Big sister Cindy, Edie and Danny

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information? Call Teresa at 6460346. Ditch the workout and join the party! August 9 • Cardinal ASSIST Club Basketball Meeting The Cardinal ASSIST Club Basketball Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria. This meeting is open to parents and families of the girls and boys jr./sr. high school basketball teams, alumni and anyone in the area that would like to get involved. • Rockabilly Drive In There will be live music and a cruise-in at Rockabilly Café the second Thursday of the month, August 9, 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring the Joe Rickman band, Tommy Elvis Turner, Lloyd Watkins and Rockabilly Jack. • “Moms to Be” Celebration There will be a “Moms to Be” celebration at the McNairy County Health Department (729 E Poplar Ave, Selmer, TN) on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, call Ruth Teague, WIC Nutritionist, 731-645-3474 Ext. 105; Beth Hamilton, Health Educator, 731-645-3474 Ext. 109, Free Gifts and a Child Safety Seat will be a door prize!

anniversary • Shiloh Battlefield Reptile Program Shiloh Battlefield will host a reptile program inside the visitor center auditorium on Thursday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin with a presentation on the biology and description of the various types of reptiles that can be found in the southeast. Visitors will also be introduced to a live corn snake, which will be presented by guest speaker Ranger Tim Dudley, who is a park ranger at Pickwick Landing State Park in Counce, Tennessee. Participants are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. Those interested in participating are invited to contact the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center at 731-689-5696, or e-mail Shiloh Resource Management Specialist Marcus Johnson at Marcus_Johnson@nps.gov, to register for the program. Registration is preferred, but not required, to attend this program. You may visit us on our website at http://www.nps.gov/shil, and follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ShilohNMP and Twitter at http:// twitter.com/#!/shilohnps. August 11 • 2012 Tennessee Angus Field Day The 2012 Tennessee Angus Field Day will be August 11, 2012 at Crazy K Ranch (833 N Prather, Michie, TN 38357).

Registration is 10:30 till 11 a.m. From 11 until noon you can enjoy the vendors and the judging contest. Lunch is at noon and Speaker Buck Chastain will be speaking on Nutrition at 1 p.m. Auction prime pages of 2013 TAA Directory. Contac Charlie Adkins (731) 439-7350 or Kris Lynn (573) 721-6663 or Loretta Davis (931) 205-7230 or tnangus@gmail.com. Come check out our events center and cabins! August 12 • Family Reunion The Rev. Robert Greenberry and Katie McElyea Childers family reunion will be held on August 12, 2012 at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church on CR 400 in Alcorn County MS. Meet at noon in the fellowship hall to meet and greet a new cousin. Please bring a covered dish for the meal. For more information, call (731) 645-4100. August 14 • Scout Sign-up Cup Scouts, 1st-5th grade, Boy Scouts, 6th-high school. Sign-ups will be August 14, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Selmer. For more information, call Alan (731) 610-0065. August 18 • Hunter Safety Course The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is offering a

Hunter Education Course on Friday night August the 17, starting and 6:30 p.m. and on August the 18 starting at 8:30a. The course will be held at The First United Methodist Church in Selmer. The FUMC is located on highway 64 west. Students must attend both classes to graduate. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1969 must complete this course before hunting. The course is free and anyone 9 years of age or older can attend. The course covers hunter ethics and responsibilities, home firearms safety, field safety, modern firearms and wildlife management. Students will need to bring their social security numbers with them to class. For more information, call 1-800-372-3928 or go to www.tnwildlife.org. September 8 • First Responders PreSelling Boston Butts The McNairy County First Responders will be having a BBQ fundraiser and Emergency Awareness Day on Saturday, September 8th at the Selmer City Park. Beginning August 1st they will be preselling Boston Butts which will be available for pick up on Sept. 8th at the park beginning at 10 a.m. Butts are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. If you are interested in purchasing a Boston Butt, you can contact Jamie Robertson at (731) 610-2839, or ask your local Fire/First Responder Dept.

bethel springs news By T.C. Williams Contributor

Those who attended the Singing Convention on Sunday were Mozella Baldridge, T.C. Williams, Robert Wiley (Bozie), Marilyn Wade, Tamela Sain and Chasity Sain, Nathaniel Williams, Ina Garrett and Ann Prather, from Selmer,. Bro. Jerry Campbell from Lexington joined the group for support. We had a wonderful time. Jennie Moore left Monday on her vacation to Milwaukee to visit her family. Theresa Horton will stay and visit with Gladys

Butler. The Floyds homecoming on Saturday was a great time. Games were played, a movie from the past ancestors was shown. There was a motorcade to the cemetery to remember the ones who were with us and had gone on. Several new members of the family came to enjoy the Homecoming. A delicious meal were served,and enjoyable fellowship was had by family from Chicago, Illinois, Jackson, Nashville, Memphis, Tenn., Mounds, Ill, Indianapolis Ind., Selmer, Lexington, Detroit, MI, Milan & Clarksville, Tenn. After a

long day, they gathered together in song and prayer for a safe trip home to return next year. Robert P. Ervin stayed over for a few days on business. Michael Waters & friend from Nashville came to visit Eugene and Shirley Williams on Sunday afternoon . Sylvia Davis, Mildred Floyd and children from Kansas & Nashville came by for a few minutes to say hello. They were here for the Moore's & Kendall Homecoming this weekend, also Reggie Floyd visited the cemetery. Eugene & Shirley attended

the funeral of Denise Joyner. A member of the U.M.W. of the Jackson District last week at Oak Grove Middle Burg U.M.C. We extend to the Welch Family of Henderson, Tenn., our deepest sympathy in the loss of their loved one, the relative of Mozella Baldridge. The U.M.W. will meet for their monthly meeting August 1, 2012 at 12. We are asking all members to please be present. “God's love is eternal. We have nothing to fear, no matter the problem, He'll always be near." Until next time, be good to yourself and others.

Twins come in twos at Murry Farm By Emma Harper Contributor

Joe Murry of Bethel Springs has witnessed many things in his over 60 years of farming. Since his retirement from driving heavy duty equipment several years ago, he has focused mainly on raising hay and cattle. Many calves have been born on the Murry Farm, but they always came in singles. However, on Friday, July 13th, twin calves, Friday and Thirteenth, were delivered at the break of a new day. This was a once in a lifetime experience for Murry, or at least that is what he thought. A few days later, he found a newborn calf hanging out with what he thought was a cow that had already birthed about a

month ago. He had assumed that one of two calves born about the same time belonged to two different cows (one being the new mother). He had noted that they were almost identical in size and coloring, and had seen them both nursing the same cow. However, his calves come from fairly consistent stock and often look very similar, and he knew it is not unusual for two calves to nurse one cow occasionally. Murry never thought about these two being twins until one of the assumed mothers dropped her new calf this past Tuesday. Now, the Murry farm has two sets of twins to raise. And yes, according to reports, the new cow mother is laughing at Murry, and so is the siring bull that he sold a few months ago.

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You Can Be Confident

McNairy County Health Care

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

That is a great word. Confident: to me it means to trust, rely on, or to put faith in. This past week, we had the Senior Citizens Group from our county come in for lunch and visit our therapy department. Several years ago, it was felt if you were older or went to a Nursing Home, that was it for you. Things have changed in the last several years, and I would like to tell you about those changes. Yes, we still have long-term residents who live in our home, but things are different now for them. We always strive to make them feel like this is their home and we work here. When you work for someone, your job is to please them. We also have a rehab department where we have residents who are here for rehab. They are ready to leave the hospital but need some care so they can return to their normal life. We offer physical therapy where our therapist works with them to increase their function ability. After surgery, they sometimes need to learn to walk in

sheriff’s log Monday, July 30 911 Hang up – Bud Long Rd – 1:50 a.m. Suspicious person – Hwy 64 – 5:05 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Guys Chewalla – 6:14 a.m. Littering – Hwy 64 E – 10:29 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 N – 11:47 a.m. Retrieve property – Payne Rd – 12:14 p.m. Theft of property – Pickins Dr – 3:15 p.m. Animal control, welfare/cruelty – Sandy Flatt Rd – 5:07 p.m. Welfare check – Rushing Rd – 5:10 p.m. Theft of property – Arthur Byrd – 5:57 p.. Traffic stop – Poplar Ave – 5:59 p.m. Public service – 6:35 p.m. 4-Wheelers on roadway – Sol Coston Rd – 8:18 p.m. Reckless driver – Hwy 57 E – 8:56 p.m. Suspicious person – Airport Rd – 11:11 p.m. Public service – 11:29 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 Suspicious activity – Litt Wilson Rd – 12:05 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 S – 1:51 a.m. Suspicious activity – Charlie Pounds Rd – 3:54 a.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 6:29 a.m. Serving warrant – Buena Vista Rd 8:22 a.m. Harass threats – Buena Vista Rd – 8:36 a.m. Public service – Hwy 45 N – 10:46 a.m. Serving warrant – Hubert Manuel – 11:08 a.m. Speak with an officer – Hwy 22 S – 11:57 a.m. Animal control – Clayhill Dr – 12:42 p.m. Traffic stop – Moore School Rd – 2:10 p.m. Retrieve property – Hwy 22 S – 3:36 p.m. Traffic stop – 4:10 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 4:18 p.m. Verbal threats – Rose Creek Rd – 5:17 p.m. speak with an oicer – 7:18 p.m. speak with an officer – 9:06 p.m. traffic stop – Hwy 142 – 9:21 p.m. serving warrant – graveyard Rd – 10:01 p.m.

traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 10:39 p.m. assist motorist – Hwy 142 – 10:42 p.m. Wednesday, August 1 Traffic stop – Price Rd – 12:00 a.m. Trespassing – Buena Vista – 8:00 a.m. Alarm residence/business – Phelps Ln – 8:31 a.m. Public service – 9:30 a.m. Public service – Industrial Dr – 11:49 a.m. Public service – 2:56 p.m. Burglary – Hwy 45 S – 5:00 p.m. 911 Hang up – Fergerson Store – 6:25 p.m. Public service – Hayden Dr – 6:44 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 8:13 p.m. Public service – Bendall Ln – 9:40 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Melvin Qualls Rd – 10:07 p.m. Public service – 10:29 p.m. Public service – Buena Vista – 10:54 p.m. Traffic stop – Old 45 – 10:57 p.m. Thursday, August 2 Traffic stop – Mulberry – 2:35 a.m. Public service – Clarence Barham Rd 7:32 a.m. Traffic stop – Adamsville High – 10:17 a.m. Harass phone calls – Complex – 11:40 a.m. Suspicious person – Old Hwy 45 – 3:33 p.m. Unruly person – Industrial Park Dr – 3:40 p.m. Alarm residence/business – Moore Rd – 4:09 p.m. Unwanted subject – Flowers Ln – 7:25 p.m. Public service – Ode Moore Rd – 8:11 p.m. Speak with an officer – Jail – 9:11 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 11:41 p.m. Traffic stop – BP – 11:53 p.m. Friday, August 3 Suspicious vehicle – Tull Garner – 1:09 a.m. Public service – 8:40 a.m. Theft of property – Hwy 45 N – 9:41 a.m. 911 Hang up – Hwy 45 S – 10:00 a.m. 911 Hang up – Davis Yancy Rd – 11:11 a.m. Traffic stop – Old Dixie Cafe – 11:48 a.m. Alarm residence/business –

Hwy 22 N – 11:48 a.m. Theft of property – Industrial Park Dr. - 12:29 p.m. Theft of property – Hwy 45 N – 2:20 p.m. Public service – 2:18 p.m. Animal control – Leapwood Enville – 4:15 p.m. Public service – Stafford Bottom Rd – 4:45 p.m. Public service – 5:01 p.m. Assault, in progress – Hwy 64 E – 5:32 p.m. Order of protection – Stafford Bottom Rd – 6:33 p.m. Theft of property – Hubert Manuel Rd – 7:04 p.m. Suspicious activity – Bethel Purdy Rd – 9:06 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Houston Cemetery – 9:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Murry Loop – 9:47 p.m. Breaking into home/business – Hwy 22 N – 10:26 p.m. Saturday, August 4 Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Leapwood Enville Rd – 1:31 a.m. Public service – 11:27 a.m. Theft of property – Matrose Rd – 12:45 p.m. Public esrvice – 4:27 p.m. Theft of property – Buena Vista – 4:29 p.m. Shots fired – Hardin Graveyard Rd – 6:30 p.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Hwy 45 S – 7:06 p.m. Drunk driver – Hwy 57 – 7:14 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 7 E – 7:24 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 22 S – 9:42 p.m. Assault, already occurred – Sweet Lips – 9:35 p.m. Fighting – Capooth Rd – 11:47 p.m. Sunday, August 5 Suspicious open door – South Prather – 2:06 a.m. Domestic in progress, physical – Ray Ln – 5:52 a.m. Theft of property – Warrant Floyd – 2:27 p.m. Public service – Rowsey School Rd – 3:01 p.m. Theft of property – Airport Rd – 3:24 p.m. Traffic stop – Higginbottom Rd – 4:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64E – 8:21 p.m. Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 8:33 p.m. Public service – 10:06 p.m. Unwanted subject – Sewell Rd – 10:47 p.m.

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a different way. We help them to learn to be safe in the things they need to do every day. We also have occupational therapy where our therapist again helps them to learn to do things in a safer manner. Cooking, cleaning, showering: so many things we take for granted have to be looked at differently after an illness. We also offer speech therapy. Now, this department can sometimes help you with your memory and help you learn how to adjust your diet to fit your needs at the time. Our nurses and CNA’s are here to make sure that while you are in our therapy department all your other needs are met. I know I might be a little biased in my opinion, but we do strive, here at McNairy County Health Care Center, to ensure you have the best care possible. I have always agreed with something our Administrator Justin Broadway often quotes: “We offer a service no one wants.” I agree with that statement, but want to assure you, when you do need our services, you can be confident that your needs will be met. If you would like to come

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WORLD SERIES

CHAMPIONS By Jeff York Contributor ORANGE BEACH, ALA. –

The Sundolls rallied out of the loser’s bracket to win the USSSA Class C 10U FastPitch World Series in the early morning hours of July 29. The field was comprised of 17 teams from eight different states. The Sundolls defeated the Honey Badgers (Okla.) twice to bring home the championship. This World Series champion has three McNairy County players, Anabelle Whitaker, Jacy Fisher and Tori York. They have four players from Alcorn County. They are Brylee Kate Duncan, Megan Hodum, Paige Mask and Presley Tice. The other players are Ainsley Hale from Ponotoc County, Miss., Hope Robbins from Lee County, Miss., and Bailey Phillips from Hardin County.

The Sundolls began their title journey with a 2-1 record in pool play and then finished 6-1 in the doubleelimination bracket. Whitaker was 5-1 from the pitching circle during the bracket games while recording 33 strikeouts in 29 innings of work. In bracket play, the Sundolls defeated Royal Force (Ala.) 8-1, beat the Lawrenceburg Lightning (Tenn.) 9-4 and then clipped the Texas Longhorns 4-2 to get to the finals of the winner’s bracket. The Honey Badgers ’01 edged the Sundolls 4-3 to reach the finals of the tournament in a game that had a four hour intermission due to rain. The Sundolls eliminated the ZT Storm (Ark.) 4-2 to move into the title round. In game one of the finals, the Sundolls won 4-3. York drove in Fisher for the winning run

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in the first game of the finals with a walk-off double. This really gave the local team the momentum that carried over to the winner take all final. In game two, a four-run inning in the bottom of the first sparked the Sundolls’ championship win. Whitaker singled and went on to score in both the first and fifth innings. The coaches of the team are Darrell Duncan, Billy and Leigh Hodum. The Sundolls finished their 2012 season with a record of 46-23-2. Coach Billy said, “We are very proud of this group of girls. They worked extremely hard to achieve the goals they set as a team early this season. Because of their yearlong commitment, determination, and heart – they were rewarded with the finish they deserved, a World

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Waving the state flag, the Ramer 11 & 12-year-old All-Stars take part in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Dixie Youth Majors World Series in Bartow, Fla. last weekend.

Coleson throws no-no in tournament opener By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Ramer’s run to the World Series Championship was cut short last Monday, but the all-stars have nothing to hang their heads about after their performance against the South’s best teams at the Dixie Youth Majors World Series in Bartow, Fla. The Tennessee state champions hailed from a town with a population of a little more than 300 people, and they arrived at the World Series, more than 750 miles away, to do battle with all-star teams from 10 different states, with towns averaging around 60,000. No matter the size of their opponent, or their hometown, Ramer competed hard and never gave up. Their tournament run was highlighted by Casey Coleson’s incredible World Series no-hitter in Ramer’s opening game against North Carolina, but the team could not get their bats going against Florida and Virginia to save their tournament lives.

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2012 USSSA Class C 10U Fast-Pitch World Series Champion Sundolls: (Front) Jacy Fisher, Megan Hodum, Brylee Kate Duncan, Ainsley Hale, Hope Robbins, (Middle) Paige Mask, Tori York, Presley Tice, Anabelle Whitaker, Bailey Phillips Kneeling, (Back) Coach Darrell Duncan, Coach Leigh Hodum, and Coach Billy Hodum

Riley relieves Maxedon at SMS By Jeff York Contributor

The taste of winning as a firstyear assistant coach will fuel the enthusiasm of a first-year head basketball coach at Selmer Middle School. Stacy Riley has been named the new boys basketball coach at SMS. He will succeed the retired Wayne Maxedon as the head coach of the Lions. Riley served as Maxedon’s assistant last year and he also served as an assistant baseball coach at McNairy Central. Riley said it was fun last year for him to see the Lions make

it to the county championship game and the Bobcats to have their record-setting season end in the state tournament for the first time ever. He hopes to continue winning as a head coach and has a goal of winning the county championship in his first season. “I’m excited about getting the chance to be a head coach,” said Riley. “I’m thankful for the opportunity given me by Dr. Brenda Armstrong and Mr. (Charlie) Miskelly. I am going to work hard to be a successful coach.” Riley, 25, played three var-

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For the second consecutive night, Ramer’s offensive woes got the best of them; this time in an elimination game. In the first inning of their game against the all-

stars from Virginia, Grant McMahan recorded the team’s only hit, spelling trouble for Ramer. They did manage to get two runners on base via the walk, but Goochland’s Payton Harrigal and Tyler Ott combined to strike out 10 on their way to a one-hit shutout. Peyton Lee appeared to be much more relaxed in his second start in as many days. He worked a scoreless first inning, and a long fly ball in the second turned into a home run ball as the wind pushed it over the center field wall, leaving Ramer with a manageable 2-0 deficit. Virginia plated two more runs in the bottom of the third before Ramer brought on Coleson to relieve Lee in the fourth. Lee finished the game allowing six hits while recording four strikeouts. After holding Virginia scoreless in the fourth, Coleson gave up his first and second hit of the tournament in the bottom of the fifth, giving him 7 1/3 hit-less innings of work in the tournament, but he got through the inning without surrendering a run. He struck out two in the contest which gave him 13 strikeouts in eight World Series innings pitched. Ramer had one last gasping chance to tie it up in the top of the sixth, but they just could not bring the bats to life to rally for the win.

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Coach Julie Bracknell unites with Selmer Unified By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

Four-year Freed Hardeman University women’s soccer veteran, Julie Bracknell has been introduced as the new Selmer Unified soccer coach. Making headlines and setting records, the 22-year-old senior athlete was named to the TranSouth Women’s Soccer All-Conference team for the past two years. Bracknell was also the team captain in her final season and named to the conference’s second-team at the midfield position in her junior and senior year. In late July, the knowledgeable, determined athlete met with Charlie Miskelly, Director of Schools on an open coaching position. After receiving her first coaching job in the county, she met with her team and parents nearly two weeks ago. Since then, the team has spent much needed time on the field preparing for their fall season. “My biggest goal this year is to make it to the districts,” said Bracknell. “I’ve heard we’ve never made it to districts. We are going to make it.” The districts are in the last week of September. In the south district, Selmer Unified will compete against Lexington, Beaver, and Chester County, and in the north there is St. Mary’s, Jackson Central-Merry, Medina, and Trinity Christian Academy. Selmer Unified is combination of all McNairy County 6th-8th-graders, and the team is going into their fifth season. Bracknell plans to visit the five

area junior high schools to recruit girls that may not know about the program and want to learn how to play. “My team is great,” she said. “They are learning so quickly. You can tell that they have a heart for it, and they really want someone there to teach them. They are more than willing to listen and learn and change what they are doing, and they able to become better players.” Pulling together a season schedule has been difficult due to the late start, but she is determined to play at least nine games before the teams begin postseason play. The team goalkeeper position has been fixed and Bracknell hopes to have her training once a week with Brandon Mann, who has experience and knowledge with goalie form and technical work. Bracknell is concentrating on teaching the remaining dozen simple fundamentals, and then she plans to move on into shooting and crossing. “I am focusing on movement of the ball as far as the position of the field, knowing the game and knowing where they should be and where their teammate should be. Hopefully we can communicate effectively.” Primarily, the idea is to get them familiar with the sport. Bracknell caught an interest with soccer at the age of eight, and it’s her favorite soccer story. “The first time I saw a soccer ball was when I saw my stepdad outside juggling,” she said. “I thought it was a magic trick and I wanted him to

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Sporting her McNairy Soccer t-shirt, new Selmer Unified coach Julie Bracknell observes her team during footwork drills. teach me how to do it. I have been stuck ever since he was keeping it up in the air, and I thought my stepdad was magical.” Originally from Milan, Tenn., she later found her inspiration through her first coach, Scott Bloodworth of the YMCA, who later became her youth minister and is now her pastor. “He kept me moving forward, encouraged me, and always made me believe that I could do better. He is just a great man – good attitude and always pushed through when things got tough.” Locally Bracknell is known to compete with coed players

on Tuesday nights at Selmer Middle School. She played with guys through most of her adolescence at Milan. “Milan still doesn’t have a girls program and they are still coed,” she said. “I played on the guys’ high school team up until my senior year of high school.” During her senior year, she joined the Jackson Wolves Futbol Club before venturing into Freed Hardeman. Bracknell has set many scoring records at FHU including individual career, single season, and single game. From 2008-2011 the former

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Bobcat Baseball hands out awards

Craig Mullins: 2012 Bobcat Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-District 14-AA, District 14-AA All-Tournament Team, Bobcat Senior Award

Dakota Roden: 2012 Bobcat Co-Most Valuable Player, District 14-AA Most Valuable Player, First Team All-West Tennessee, First Team All-District 14-AA, District 14-AA All-Tournament Team, TBCA All-Region Team, All-Tennessee Baseball Report Two-Way Position Player, Bobcat Senior Award

Austin Gafford: 2012 Bobcat Offensive Player of the Year, First Marcus Nash: All-West Tennessee Honorable Mention, All- Team All-District 14-AA, Second Team All-West Tennessee, Bobcat Tennessee Baseball Report Two-Way Position Player Senior Award

Jonathan Nixon: All-West Tennessee Honorable Mention, TBCA Award Super Sophomore Squad

Blake Chandler: 2012 Bobcat Co-Most Valuable Player, First Team All-West Tennessee, First Team All-District 14-AA, District 14-AA All-Tournament Team, All-Tennessee Baseball Report Two-Way Position Player, Bobcat Senior Award

Tyler Wells: All-West Tennessee Honorable Mention, All-Tennessee Baseball Report Two-Way Position Player

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Brady Dancer: 2012 Bobcat Award, Bobcat Senior Award

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Meet the Bobcats McNairy Central’s Meet the Bobcats will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 at the MCHS Commons. Meet the new coach, team and cheerleaders. Come out and support your team. Go Bobcats! STAR Physical Therapy Jamboree The annual football jamboree put on by STAR Physical Therapy at Chester County High School is this Friday night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Henderson, Tenn. Tickets are available for purchase at Adamsville and McNairy Central High Schools. Purchase your tickets from the schools before Friday to ensure funds stay with the school you’re rooting for. All funds collected at the gate Friday night will be evenly distributed between the eight schools that participate in the jamboree. Free Softball Camp Last year’s free softball camp, put on by Adamsville’s Bubba Martin, was so popular that he decided to bring it back. This year’s camp will run for two nights, Sept. 10-11 from 6-9 p.m. at Adamsville City Park. Last year, the camp had nearly 100 participants, and Martin is ready for even more this year. The camp is free to any 6-12-year-old girls, and each camper will receive a free t-shirt, along with lots of useful instruction on the fundamentals of softball. For more information, contact Martin at (731) 610-2093. Back To School Fun Day There will be a back to school fun day at the Selmer City Pool all day on Aug. 11. All school-age children will be admitted for free with adults paying only $1. At 8:30 p.m. there will be a movie in the park with free popcorn and water. Mark your calendar now and don’t miss out on all the fun. New Hours For Selmer City Pool The Selmer City Pool is excited to announce their new hours: Tuesday – Friday from 2–6 p.m., and Saturday from 12–5 p.m. There are still a few dates open for parties, so call and book yours now. There will also be Aqua Zumba offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Cost is $4. Selmer Fall Sports Signups Signups are going on now at the Selmer Community Center for the upcoming fall sports season. Softball and soccer for all ages, and fall baseball for 7 & 8 and 9 & 10-year-olds are taking place now, so head up to the community center and get your child signed up. Adamsville Fall Sports Signups Sign up now for Adamsville Youth Soccer, PeeWee Football, and cheerleading. Registration forms can be picked up at Adamsville Parks and Recreation or Adamsville City Hall. All forms must be turned into Adamsville City Hall. Adamsville PeeWee Football Meeting & Tryouts There will be a meeting on Aug. 9 at the Adamsville Community Center (The Marty) for anyone interested in playing PeeWee Football this fall. The

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One night after no-hitting the North Carolina All-Stars, the boys from Ramer were also dealt a goose egg in the hit column by a talented squad from Bushnell, Fla. Florida’s Austin Legg pitched a perfect game against Ramer last Sunday

meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Adamsville will also hold PeeWee Football tryouts on Aug. 13. If you do not want to pre-register for football, you can sign up at the tryout. The tryout for 7-9-year-olds begins at 6 p.m., and the tryout for 10-12-year-olds begins at 7:30 p.m. Adamsville Youth Soccer Tryouts The Adamsville Parks and Recreation Department will host youth soccer tryouts at the Adamsville Soccer Field behind the elementary school on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Ramer Fall Soccer Signups Its that time of the year again. Ramer Community Soccer signups will be August 11th, 18th, and 25th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Ramer Dixie Park. Cost for registration is $40 for ages 3-14. If you have any questions, contact Tom Court at (731) 610-5750 or Elizabeth Cooper at (731) 610-6063. Ramer Fall Baseball Signups Ramer Dixie Fall Baseball signups will take place on Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 at Ramer Dixie Park from 11 a.m – 2 p.m. The cost for registration is $25 for ages 5-12 years old. For more information, contact Tom Court at (731) 610-5750, Paige Teague at (731) 6101910, or Elizabeth Cooper at (731) 610-6063.

Phelps Finishes On Top American Swimming legend Michael Phelps swam what was more than likely his last Olympic race last weekend, and he, along with the rest of the 4x100 Meter Team, took home the gold medal, sending Phelps off with his 13th career Olympic gold medal and his 22nd career medal overall. Both are feats never before accomplished by any man or woman. He also has double the medal count of any previous American swimmer. Phelps wrapped up the 2012 London Olympic Games with four gold and two silver medals. Olympic Medal Count

Hunter Safety Course The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is offering a Hunter Education Course on Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and again on Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. The course will be held at The First United Methodist Church in Selmer. The church is located on Hwy. 64 West. Students must attend both classes to graduate. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 must complete this course before hunting. The course is free, and anyone 9 years of age or older can attend. The course covers hunter ethics and responsibilities, home firearms safety, field safety, and modern firearms and wildlife management. Students will need to bring their social security numbers with them to class. For more information, call 1(800) 372-3928 or visit the website: www.tnwildlife.org. MRA Pool Party & Volleyball Tournament The MRA So Long Summer Pool Party & Industry Appreciation Volleyball Tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 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 drive-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.

night, striking out 11 of 12 batters over four innings of no-hit, no-walk baseball, but the Bushnell boys could do more than just pitch. The Ramer All-Stars found themselves down 3-0 after giving up two home runs in the first two innings. In the third inning, Florida piled it on. They scored 11 runs on eight hits, two of which were home runs, one being a grand slam. Lee took the loss for Ramer after getting the start against the powerful Floridians, and Parker Childers pitched one inning in relief. Ramer dropped to the loser’s bracket to face Virginia in their elimination game. TN FL

NASCAR Jeff Gordon was victorious in a rain-shortened Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway last Sunday. He led only eight of the 98 total laps, but it was enough for his first victory of the year. Gordon, a four-time champion, is now in 13th place in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings with just one NSCS race left before the chase for the Cup begins. Kasey Kahne finished second behind Gordon and is currently 11th in the point standings. Martin Truex Jr. placed third, and Brad Keselowski and Tony Stewart rounded out the top five. Despite a disappointing 32nd place finish, Dale Earnhardt Jr. still leads the point standings. He’s currently five points ahead of Matt Kenseth with 744 points.

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(Countries with five or more medals) China USA Great Britain Russia Japan France Germany South Korea Australia Italy Netherlands Canada Ukraine Hungary Belarus New Zealand Denmark Romania Brazil Poland Kazakhstan Cuba Spain Sweden North Korea Czech Republic Kenya Mexico

69 (33G, 20S, 16B) 64 (29G, 15S, 20B) 43 (19G, 12S, 12B) 43 (08G, 17S, 18B) 28 (02G, 12S, 14B) 27 (08G, 09S, 10B) 24 (05G, 12S, 07B) 22 (11G, 05S, 06B) 22 (02G, 12S, 08B) 17 (07G, 06S, 04B) 12 (05G, 03S, 04B) 10 (01G, 03S, 06B) 09 (03G, 00S, 06B) 08 (04G, 01S, 03B) 08 (03G, 02S, 03B) 08 (03G, 01S, 04B) 08 (02G, 04S, 02B) 08 (02G, 04S, 02B) 08 (02G, 01S, 05B) 08 (02G, 01S, 05B) 07 (06G, 00S, 01B) 07 (03G, 03S, 01B) 06 (01G, 04S, 01B) 06 (01G, 03S, 02B) 05 (04G, 00S, 01B) 05 (01G, 03S, 01B) 05 (01G, 02S, 02B) 05 (00G, 03S, 02B)

*Official medal count as of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. For up-to-date Olympic standings and medal count, visit: www.nbcolympics.com/medals

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Throwing a no-hitter in the World Series is something of which many kids dream. That dream became a reality for Coleson last Saturday. Coleson’s six innings of hit-less baseball led Ramer to a victory in the team’s opening game against the 11 & 12-yearold All-Stars from South Park, N.C.He struck out 10 batters in his no-hit bid, and was one walk and three hit batters away from throwing a perfect game. The Ramer All-Stars plated their only two runs in the first inning, but with their pitching and defense clicking on all cylinders, the lack of offense was not an issue. McMahan scored the game’s first run on a Coleson RBI-double after reaching

first on a walk and advancing to second on a wild pitch. A two-out single from Bradley Suggs later in the bottom of the first scored Coleson to give Ramer a 2-0 lead, which was all they needed. NC TN

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(Ramer) Casey Coleson 1-2, 2B, RBI, R; Bradley Suggs: 1-2, RBI; Stone Teague: 1-2; Grant McMahan: R, BB; Peyton Burrow: 2BB; Peyton Lee: BB

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The 2012 Tennessee State Champion Ramer AllStars competed at the Dixie Youth Majors World Series. Pictured: (Front) Grant McMahan, Parker Childers, Ben Worthey, Stone Teague, Trevor Wilson, Peyton Childers, (Middle) Peyton Lee, Nick Heath, Bradley Suggs, Casey Coleson, Peyton Burrow, Anthony White, (Back) Coaches Darwin Coleson, Shane Teague, and Gregg Worthey

Series championship.” Coach Leigh added, “From the first tournament of the season to the last game of the year, I knew these girls were champions. The word ‘defeat’ was not in their vocabulary. They proved it every time they would step on the field. It did not matter if it was for one game or 23 innings straight, they would not quit until the job was done. Their hearts are why we are the World Series champions.” Coach Darrell summarized his thoughts by saying, “We have a remarkable team who has proven that practice, perseverance, and teamwork pays off. It is very gratifying to know that this team of local girls have played with class and dignity. They have achieved tremendous success all season which ended with the impressive World Series championship title. I am beyond proud of these outstanding girls who have brought great pride to our area.” The team would like to say thank you to the coaches, parents, grandparents, and others who have supported them this year. “Sundolls... You Know!”

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sity seasons at MCHS under coach Blaine Mahaffey to give him a great foundation in learning basketball. He also played baseball for the Bobcats. “I want our players to learn fundamentals and to learn how to play the game the right way,” said Riley. The new head coach will remind his players they are students first and athletes second. He said he will be tough on academics because he feels the players need to succeed in the classroom to be given the privilege to play sports. “We are going to work hard and be aggressive on defense,” commented Riley. “Defense wins championships and that is what we will focus on this season.” Riley was known for his hard work as a player, and he hopes that same work ethic will pay off for him now that he is a head coach. “I hope to be a good example for my players and to help them succeed in other areas besides sports,” said Riley.

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Lady Lion fixed career records with 41 individual points, 0.69 individual points per game, 18 individual goals, 0.30 individual goals per game, 84 individual shots on goal, and 1.42 shots on goal per game. She is also documented in the single season records for 2011 with 19 individual most points, 1.27 individual most points per game, 8 individual most goals, and 0.53 individual most goals per game. In the Lady Lion Soccer Single Game Records, Bracknell is noted for scoring three individual goals versus, both, Midway College and University of Benedictine-Springfield. Set to graduate in May as an English major, she wants to join the Navy. If all goes as planned, Bracknell hopes to be sent off next summer, but she will be back to coach in the fall. “I have always wanted to coach. If I could live off coaching I would. I really want to, but you can never tell with the military where you’re going to end up.” Coach Bracknell has an incredible soccer history after growing up in a coed program, and as of right now, Selmer Unified has a bright future.

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Attempting to break free from the Trojan defender, McNairy Central’s Jarrett Mood safeguards the ball with his forearm during the Bobcats’ scrimmage at Collinwood High School last Friday.

Bobcats pounce on three-way scrimmage By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Bobcats hit the road Friday for a three-way scrimmage at Pat Brewer Stadium in Collinwood, Tenn., home of the Trojans. Three teams, including the Riverside Panthers, competed in high temperatures and full padding, rotating offense and defense onto the field. Classified as a 4A football team, McNairy Central dominated the scrimmage over the

2A Panther and 1A Trojan teams, reaching the red zone territory five times while tallying a total of three touchdowns. “With anybody that we play, as long as we get more points than they do, it’s a good thing,” said Bobcat head coach Charlie Dampeer. “This is kind of the first step in learning what to do. It’s just like you would expect a scrimmage to go – some good things and some good things not.” Several new faces have taken the field this season, including

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Sporting a fresh look, the Bobcats break in their new Riddell football helmets in last Friday’s scrimmage.

Dampeer, who is known for rebuilding football teams and succeeding in previous programs. Sporting a new look as well, MCHS wore new, white Riddell football helmets, featuring an outlined blue and gold ‘M’ and a two-tone racing stripe. Playing on the Trojan’s crowned field, the Bobcats first offensive break sprang from junior running back Jarrett Mood, who dipped and dodged for a touchdown within the first three snaps against Riverside. “We just have to beat them out from the get-go,” said Dampeer. “We don’t have much offensively yet, but I thought the kids played really hard, and I thought we played okay early. We did some good things.” Taking on the Trojans with the next rotation, junior Sean Johnson squeaked past the defense, but was tackled just inside the 10-yard-line. On fourth down, Collinwood built a wall at the goal line, which prevented MCHS from diving in for the score. At a second turn against the Trojan defenders, freshman Darwin Kelly zigzagged from midfield to score the second touchdown for the Bobcats. Standing still at a scoreless scrimmage for Panthers and

Trojans, MCHS junior Isaac Cagle intercepted a pass from Collinwood and darted back virtually the length of a football field, but was tackled along the sideline just before crossing into the end zone. As nighttime approached, rookie Bobcat Elijah Sanders did eventually score a second team touchdown against Riverside, giving MCHS three overall. Many outside factors came into play at the first competitive outing. The heat and crowned field began to take a toll on the young Bobcats’ performance. “A ballgame is 48 minutes and it takes a long time to play it,” said Dampeer. “We started getting tired and when you get tired, sometimes you don’t care. That is something we’ll have to overcome and get better at, but I think we will.” Winding up the three-way scrimmage, the Trojan hosts effectively seized a single touchdown before shaking hands with the other participants. Football season has only just begun, but the coaches and players have a better idea of their level of competitiveness and what areas they need to work on for improvement. This Friday, MCHS will play the Humboldt Vikings as they

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Many other area-wide teams will compete in Chester County’s jamboree as well, including the Adamsville Cardinals, Dyersburg Trojans, Hardin County Tigers, Riverside Panthers, Fayette-Ware Wildcats, and the hosting Eagles.

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Coach Rennard Woodmore points out an open receiver for Adamsville senior quarterback Dalton Plunk to connect with while the Cardinal sideline awaits the third passing touchdown of their scrimmage against the Waverly Central Tigers.

Adamsville offense runs smoothly in Waverly scrimmage By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

Adamsville’s football team got its first taste of live action last week when they hosted the Tigers from Waverly Central High School. The Cardinals and the Tigers have met the past few years and see each other as a good test going into their respective seasons. The scrimmage is set up in a different format than normal, regular season games. Each offense rotates possession after 10 plays while the defenses follow suit. Waverly began the contest with the ball first. The Tigers were able to move the ball, but only a few yards at a time. Adamsville’s linebackers did a great job filling holes and being in the proper position thanks to the surging push from the big guys on the line. The Cardinals ran to the football and looked excited to be going against someone in a different colored jersey. After the defense held strong on Waverly’s first offensive possesion, it was time for the Cardinal offense to take the field. The o-line came out in full force, creating holes and getting into the second level of the Tiger defense. This allowed the Cardinals to run the ball successfully, leading them down the field to score on a five-yard pass from Dalton Plunk to Ross Burcham. It was much of the same on the Tiger’s second possession. Adamsville’s defense made few mistakes and only allowed a handful of plays to go more than five yards. Waverly was again held out of the end zone. Adamsville’s offense came out firing on the first play of its second possession when Dalton Plunk hooked up with Jacob Terry for a 70-yard touchdown pass. The Cardinals were able to turn around with their remaining plays and score for a second time later in the possession on another touchdown pass from Plunk; this time to Cardinal Football junior newcomer Jacob Wallis. The third possession for both sides saw more of the younger underclassmen getting the much needed on-field experience. The

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Cardinals’ defense held up to their end of the bargain. The young guys seemed to know the system and made only a few minor mistakes. With the experience of live play, and the confidence of holding the opposition out of the end zone, the Cardinals look ready to take on the regular season. Adamsville’s underclassmen did not slow down on offense either. The Cardinals were again able to score twice in their 10 plays against the Tiger defense. This time the Cardinals did it with the ground game. Sophomores Chris Bernier and Jacob Dengler both broke off 20-plus-yard touchdown runs. Bernier’s began around his opponent’s 30-yard-line. The fourth and final possession of the 10-play format got most of the rest of the younger players in the game, while the starters began to stretch and get lose for the down and distance portion of the contest. Although the Cardinals did finally give up a touchdown on a long running play, the defense played a good game. The Cardinals’ starters then again took the field. Adamsville started on defense but in a game-like first-and-ten situation. The defense had to stop the Tigers to get the offense the ball and that is exactly what they did, forcing Waverly to a three-and-out. The offense took over on their own 30-yard-line and wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. The Cardinals scored on their first play on a 70 yard run. The two teams elected to go one more offensive possession. Both the Cardinals and the Tigers were able to make it down the field and score, and both teams look ready for the regular season. “We played well tonight, we got to get a lot of young guys in the game,” said Cardinal head coach Brandon Gray. “We played with emotion, which I like, but we have to be able to keep our emotions in check and take care of things on the field. We have a good group of guys and a good group of seniors who are going to play as hard as they can for us this season.” As always Cardinals fans are ready to see their team take the field on Friday nights. They will get to do so in just a matter of days

when the Cardinals take part in the STAR Physical Therapy Chester County Jamboree in Henderson, Tenn. Eight teams will meet to play two-quarter, 20-minute games. The games begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, and AHS will take on the Fayette-Ware Wildcats in the third contest of the night.

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Cardinal defenders swarm the Tiger ball carrier in Adamsville’s scrimmage victory over Waverly Central last Friday night at Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium.

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

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

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Tim Elrod, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Nate Penland, Pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 p.m.

Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Luke DeLavergne, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Bro. Harold King Sunday 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Second Worship Service 10 a.m. No Sunday P.M. Service Wednesday: 6:00 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.

Church of God of Prophecy:

Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs James Lawson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy. 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Cumberland Presbyterian: Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Rev. Richard Reid 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.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: 9 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.

Pentecostal:

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.

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Methodist:

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 Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 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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STEM schools open across state NASHVILLE – Amid a national movement in education to better prepare students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Tennessee Department of Education announces the opening of three new STEM-focused schools this year. The new programs are part of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, a collaboration between the department and the Battelle Memorial Institute. “STEM is an important part of our statewide effort to increase the rigor and relevance of our students’ education,” said Kathleen Airhart, Tennessee’s deputy commissioner of education. “Additionally, these schools will help to fill STEM jobs across the state, while improving the growth and sustainability of our local communities.” Classes recently began at Innovation Academy of Northeast Tennessee, with 80 students in each sixth and seventh grades. The academy operates as a joint venture between Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools, with the support of Eastern Tennessee State University. The school plans to expand to eighth grade in 2013-14. “The Kingsport City Schools are proud to be a partner in the creation of the region’s first STEM middle school,” said Superintendent Dr. Lyle Ailshie. “It is an exciting time for Kingsport and Sullivan County.” The Southeast Tennessee STEM School, located on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College in Hamilton County, will open to students the following week, with 75 ninth-grade students. The high school will add an additional 75 students for its first three years. The first class of students will get to name the school, design the logo and choose the mascot, a process that began in a summer STEM camp convened to introduce the students to each other and to the STEM style of learning. “The Southeast Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub has helped us create strong partnerships with our regional businesses,” said Rick Smith, superintendent of Hamilton County Schools. “Business leaders are working with our teachers to create curriculum projects that reflect real-world business situations. This collaboration will not only enhance the students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills, but it will also expose them to STEM career opportunities.” The Upper Cumberland Rural STEM Initiative kicked off the school year in July at Prescott South Elementary School and Prescott South Middle School in Putnam County. As they transition to become the region’s first STEM program, teachers will be collaborating with the hub at the Millard Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech University. They will lead students on virtual field trips through the schools’ distance learning lab, and all students will receive iPads to access course materials and take notes. “Our purpose is to provide our students with the opportunity to invent, discover, and develop themselves so they can move into the 21stcentury workforce with the skills they need to be successful,” said Jerry Boyd, director of schools in Putnam County. “The Upper Cumberland Rural STEM Initiative is more than science, technology, engineering, and math. It is the integration of those skills and the development of critical thinking, both of which are required for students to achieve. We are excited to be working with the TSIN and all of our regional partners in this endeavor.” Institutes such as these could find their way to the West Tennessee area soon. The initial TSIN funding for these schools was announced by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman in March. The TSIN, created by an Executive Order of the Governor and funded through First to the Top, comprises five Regional STEM Innovation Hubs and five STEM Platform Schools. A sixth hub and school are slated to open in West Tennessee in 2013. Two TSIN hubs and schools have been operational for one year already: In Knoxville, the Karst STEM Innovation Hub and L&N STEM Academy; in Nashville, the Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub and Stratford STEM Magnet High School. The hubs are the nucleus of regional STEM activity, representing a formal partnership among school districts, post-secondary institutions, STEM businesses and community organizations, all committed to amplifying and accelerating the impact of STEM programs in their region. Battelle is a research and development organization and one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts, focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting STEM education.

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SELMER ELEMENTARY Monday, August 13 Breakfast: French toast sticks/syrup, variety of cereals, juice, milk Lunch: Chicken rings/roll or tuna salad plate with crackers, potatoes au gratin, California vegetable blend, garden salad, watermelon, juice, milk Tuesday, August 14 Breakfast: Mini Cinnis, variety of cereals, juice, milk Lunch: Steak and gravy/roll corn dog, fluffy whipped potaotes, green beans, garden salad, mixed fruit cup, juice, milk Wednesday, August 15 Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza or yogurt parfait, variety of cereals, juice, milk Lunch: Mini burgers , glazed ham, rolls, sweet potato fries with dipping sauce, white beans, garden salad, pineapple chunks, juice, milk Thursday, August 16 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, buttered toast with jelly, variety of cereals, juice, milk Lunch: Pizza or Dixie crunch fish with hushpuppies, French fries, creamy cole slaw, garden salad, cantaloupe, juice, milk Friday, August 17 Breakfast: Chicken and biscuit, variety of cereals, juice, milk Lunch: Breaded chicken sandwich or spaghetti with breadstick, fluffy whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, garden salad, baked apples, juice, milk MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, August 13 Pizza or chicken nuggets, rolls, crispitos, french fries, potatoes au gratin, black eye peas, garden salad, blushing pears, fresh fruit choices, juice, milk Tuesday, August 14 Pizza, meat loaf, cornbread, spicy chicken sandwich, french fries, stewed potatoes, pinto beans, turnip greens, garden salad, mixed fruit cup, fresh fruit choices, juice, milk Wednesday, August 15 Pizza or spaghetti and meat sauce, roll, tangerine chicken and rice, french fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, glazed carrots, garden salad, baked apples, fresh fruit choices, juice, milk Thursday, August 16 Pizza or Dixie crunch fish, hushpuppies, deli sandwich, french fries, white beans, creamy cole slaw, garden salad, chilled peaches, fresh fruit choices, juice, milk Friday, August 17 Pizza or hamburger, soft shell taco, french fries, wk corn, baked beans, garden salad, mixed fruit cup, fresh fruit choices, juice, milk

Selmer City Pool The Selmer City Pool is excited to announce their new hours: Tuesday - Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. There are still a few dates open for parties so call and book yours now. Also we are offering Aqua Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Cost is $4.

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There will be a Back-To-School fun day at the Selmer City Pool August 11 all day! All school age kids will be admitted free with adults paying only $1.00. Then at 8:30 there will be a movie in the park with free popcorn and water. Mark your calendar now and don’t miss out on all the fun!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012

Local young man earns prestigious scouting award By Contributor Submitted Report

An Eagle Court of Honor was held for Ezra James McKenzie in July to award him with the prestigious Boy Scouts of America Eagle Award from Selmer Troop 32. “I’ve always had a love for learning and applied that to scouting,” McKenzie said. “I was a Tiger Cub in 1st grade and have loved gathering all of my badges, pins, and belt loops ever since.” In addition to scouting, McKenzie has a love of reading and computers. He also loves the theatre and has acted in several plays for local community troupes: Arts in McNairy and Corinth Theatre Arts. McKenzie is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Corinth, Miss. The LDS church formally affiliated with Scouting in the United States in 1913 and today sponsors more Scouts and Scouting units in the U.S. than any other organization. “Ezra has an easy-going nature and sense of humor that serve him well,” said his mother, Debi McKenzie, who also serves on a committee for Troop 32 and as a Unit Commissioner for the Shiloh District. McKenzie’s scouting achievements include the following: Arrow of Light and crossover into Boy Scouts: 2008. Elected into Order of Arrow: 2011, At-

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Robert Shackleford, Scoutmaster for Troop 32, and Alan Youngerman, District Executive for the Shiloh District of the West Tennessee Area Council F Boy Scouts of America congratulate Ezra McKenzie. tained Brotherhood level: 2012. Attended National Youth Leadership Training: 2011. Currently serves with the Ceremonies Team. Earned Religious Emblems: Faith in God (Cub Scouts) and On My Honor (Boy

Henson receives scholarship

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Holly Henson was the 2012 recipient of the Jimmy Daniel Memorial Scholarship. Henson is the daughter of Dianne Henson and the late Sammy Henson. She plans to attend Martin Methodist and major in nursing oncology and to work at St. Jude. Henson was the saludatorian of 2012 graduating class.

Scouts). Worked as a Staff member for Spookoree: 2009. Volunteer for Webelos Resident Camp: 2011 & 2012. Counselor in Training for Summer Camp: 2012.

Tennessee schools show growth on assessments NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education is pleased to announce today that student performance on the 2012 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program improved significantly in school districts across the state. Nearly all of the state’s 136 districts saw proficiently levels increase, and two-thirds improved in every subject of the 3-8 TCAP Achievement tests. The district-by-district results follow unprecedented gains on the statewide level, where student scores saw the largest growth in TCAP history as Tennessee continued to implement its First to the Top Education reforms. “The widespread improvement shows that efforts to raise student outcomes are working in many districts,” said Education Commission-

er Kevin Huffman. “Our students, teachers and administrators worked incredibly hard, and we are gratified that so many districts were able to significantly grow results.” District proficiency levels reveal major improvements in math skills. More than 50 districts saw double-digit growth over last year in Algebra I, with some reporting gains greater than 30 percentage points. Additionally, 23 districts saw double-digit growth in grades 3-8 math. District-by-district TCAP results can be accessed on the education department website, where they are posted in sortable spreadsheets. Statewide TCAP results, released last month, are also on the site. For more information, contact Kelli Gauthier at (615) 532-7817 or email her at Kelli. Gauthier@tn.gov.

Pharmacy Technician Program offered through UTM Martin, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies will offer a comprehensive, 50-hour training course for those interested in becoming pharmacy technicians. The course will meet from 6 –9:30 p.m., Thursdays, August 30 - December 13, at the UT Martin McNairy County/Selmer Center. This course will prepare students to take the PharmacyTechnician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam and obtain a position in the pharmacy field. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names.

Students will learn dosage calculations and conversions, I.V. flow rates, dispensing of prescriptions, drug compounding, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies, home infusion pharmacies and many other health care settings. The course fee is $999, which includes textbooks and supplies. To register for the course, contact ECOS at (731) 881-7082 or register online at http://www.utm.edu/departments/ecce/ nondegree/home.php

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GIRLS SOFTBALL (ONLY) Ages: 4-12 Cost: $40.00 Deadline: Aug. 27th SOCCER Ages: 3-14 Cost: $40.00 Deadline: Aug. 27th BASKETBALL Ages: 3-12 Cost: $40.00 Deadline: Oct. 29th

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102 - for rent

Real estate

101 - for sale ANNIVERSARY SALE - Who said you couldn’t buy new homes in the 20’s anymore? New 2 bedroom homes starting at $25,950. New 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes starting at $29,950. VOTED BEST OF SHOW - Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath $44,500. All homes delivered and set up on your lot with central air. Hurry! Limited number at these prices. CLAYTON HOMES SUPERCENTER OF CORINTH Hwy 72 W, 1/4 mile west of hospital. (TF) 3 Bd, 1 Ba newly remodeled brick home in Selmer. Owner financing available for only $495/mo and $2,500k down. Located in city limits and move-in ready. Fore more information and to gain entry, call (931) 622-3942. (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)

102 - for rent KENNETH SWEAT Rental: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/ Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 645-3130. (TF) ALEXANDER APTS. in Adamsville: 2 bedrooms & Townhouses. Washer/ Dryer hook-ups included. Call Earl @ (731) 926-0507 or Joanne @ (731) 727-4823. (TF)

ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155. (TF) Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-6455288. (TF) For Rent: Large 1 bedroom apartment in Bethel Springs. Fully furnished, including all utilities, washer and drier, TV and satellite dish, wireless internet. $625/mo (731) 6102367 or 439-6515. (11, 12) 1 bd., 1 ba., large rooms. Handicap accessible. Large carport, porch. $350/mo and $300 deposit. Includes water and lawn. Adamsville/Leapwood area. 645-0429. (12) For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba. house, 222 Jones St., Selmer. Behind Wal-Mart $400 per month plus $200 deposit. No pets. Call (731) 645-8909. (12) For rent: 3 bd, 1 ba house. CH&A, range & refrigerator, $400/mo + deposit. No pets, please. (731) 6455288. (12) 3 bd., 1 ba. house in town. (731) 610-5667. (12) 3 bd., 1 ba. home for rent on Circle Hill Dr. CH&A. All major appliances furnished. $400/mo + deposit. Referrals. 645-6574 or 610-4527. (12)

102 - for rent 2 bd, 1 ba for rent on Flowers Ln. $300/month.; 2 bd, 1 ba apartment. $140/week. (731) 439-6314. (12)

automobiles 201 - autos 2008 Ford F250 XL, Super Duty, Reg. cab, long bed. Auto w/ air. 120,000 miles. $7,850.00, (731) 632-1808, (901) 371-7712 (cell). (12)

202 - motorcycles Honda VTX-R 1300, 2004, Red, Mustang seat, $3,000 of chrome accessories. Saddle bags. Red LED accent lights. $6,500. Call (731) 6103973. (12)

203 - equipment Golf cart tires and wheels. Mounted. 1325 Peach St, Selmer, Tenn. 38375. (731) 645-8906. (11, 12)

employment 301 - job opportunities Tree trimmers needed to work in surrounding area. Experience in tree trimming preferred. We are a drug free company & EOE. Call (800) 3676141. (12, 13)

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miscellaneous 401 - for sale Dell laptop $400 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) Storage buildings, rental returns. Factory closeouts. Cash or rent to own. (662) 415-8180. (11, 12, 13) Queen sleeper sofa, loveseat $400; Depression-era dish cabinet, $100; Rare antique curved footstool with medallions, $50; (731) 610-1222. (12, 13) Queen mattress set, $180, brand new. Discount Mattress Center. (731) 613-5211. Henderson, TN (12, 13)

402 - wanted We Buy Scrap Metal, Specializing in Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUV’s. WE PAY CASH!! Will pay top dollar for buses, combines, big trucks and heavy scrap. Free pick-up. Will pay over $500 for some vehicles!! NO TITLE NEEDED!! (731) 610-8666. (TF) Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731610-8827. (TF)

404 - pets/livestock Boxer/Pit mix, female, 4-mo. old, 3 sets of shots, brown & white with bright green eyes. Very smart. To a loving home only. Small fee for shots. (731) 632-1330. (12, 13)

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Bushhogging. Call (731) 934-9777 or (731) 434-9591. (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)

services 501 - professional services Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs. Call (731)609-8794 or (731)6104813. (TF) AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF)

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Nice 3 Bdrm. House, 10 acres, barn, Hwy 64 Hornsby. New roof, paint, countertops, hot water heater, dishwasher, gutters, hardwood floors. Hornsby school district. $119,000 or house or house and 5 acres $105,000. Call (731) 693-2135 (Cell) or (731) 376-0091 (home).

HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT in Eastview Call 645-0101.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m. 5105 Hwy 57 West - Ramer, TN 38367 From the intersection of Hwy 45 and 57, go West approx. 5 miles to auction site. Watch for Signs!

Preview Friday, August 10, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Selling the estate of the late Mr. Arthur Ray Anderson and his late wife, Mrs. Martha Anderson

Real Estate of the couple is being offered by Public Auction through Taggert Brothers Auction and Real Estate, Inc. Approx. 1000 ft. 1/2 brick, 1/2 vinyl, 2 br., 1 ba. and 23 acres (plus or minus) of land. Real Estate Terms: 10% down the day of the sale. Balance due with the deed. 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to adjust the final selling price.

PERSONAL CONTENTS OF THE ESTATE WILL BE SOLD ABSOLUTE. THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING:

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Page 8B v Independent Appeal 503 - public notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 6, 2012 at 2:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Dwayne Litzinger, an unmarried person, to Terry Abernathy, Trustee, on October 21, 2005 at Book 378, Page 707; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin set in the north margin of Ramer and Guys Road, which point is located South 68 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds West 861.41 feet from the southeast corner of Griswell; thence, from the point of beginning and on new lines through Griswell, the following calls: North 24 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 420.00 feet to an iron pin set; South 65 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 112.76 feet to an iron pin set; South 42 degrees 04 minutes 59 seconds West 273.86 feet to an iron pin set; South 47 degrees 55 minutes 01 second East 389.46 feet to an iron pin set in the north margin of Ramer and Guys Road; thence, with the north margin of Ramer and Guys Road, North 53 degrees 03 minutes 20 seconds East 213.91 feet to the point of beginning. Street Address: 2900 Capooth Road, Ramer, Tennessee 38367 Parcel Number: 149- -149032.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Dwayne Litzinger The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2900 Capooth Road, Ramer, Tennessee 38367, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next

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503 - public notices highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 08-009420 10813 11, 12, 13 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust from Anita Stevens, (“Borrower”) to Southeastern Title & Escrow d/b/a Park Place Title & Escrow, Trustee for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as a nominee for AEGIS Lending Corporation , dated March 6, 2007 and recorded on April 5, 2007 in Book 386, Page 2144, Instrument No. 56678, and further assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-HE1 Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, securing the indebtedness therein described, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid, and has been declared in default by the lawful owner and holder thereof; and The undersigned, Trustee Management Company, Successor Trustee, having been appointed Successor Trustee in instrument dated September 27, 2011 of record in Instrument No. 79212, Book 404, Page 194, said Register’s Office, to serve in the place and instead of Southeastern Title & Escrow d/b/a Park Place Title & Escrow, Trustee; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Trustee Management Company, Successor Trustee, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-HE1 Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Volunteer Bridge Construction, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 55033-3413-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNJ027 COUNTY: McNairy The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 09/14/12.

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Deed of Trust will, on August 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM, at the County Courthouse, in McNairy County, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), free from the equity of redemption, the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, elective share, and all other exemptions of Borrower of every kind, all of which have been expressly waived by Borrower, the property described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, being the same property described in a Warranty Deed dated March 29, 2000, recorded on March 30, 2000 in Book 171 Page 780 in McNairy

County, Tennessee: Parcel No.: 090G C 01800.000 More commonly known as: 154 Bramblewood Drive, Selmer, TN 38375 The property is encumbered by no liens or claims of lien filed by the United States Internal Revenue Service in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. This property is encumbered by no liens or claims of lien filed by the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement Division, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to

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Wednesday, august 8, 2012 comply. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above. This sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property taxes, rights of redemption of taxing entities and other matters, which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Notice has been provided under T.C.A. § 35-5-117. KNOWN INTERESTED PARTIES: McNairy County Trustee Trustee Management Company Successor Trustee 10975 El Monte, Suite 225 Overland Park, KS 66211 NOTICE This is an attempt to collect a debt by a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Practices Collections Act no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. Ad #34697: 2012-08-06 2012-08-13, 2012-08-20 10884 12, 13, 14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT, WHEREAS, by deed of trust dated April 15, 2008, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Trust Deed Book 392, page 153, et seq., Tim Mooney and wife, Tonya Michelle Mooney did convey in trust to John Townsend, Trustee, the real estate hereinafter described to secure the payment of the principal sum of $27,115.49, payable to the order of Community South Bank of Scotts Hill, 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 John Alexander, 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 Trust Deed Book 406, page 2119. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as such Substitute Trustee under said deed of trust, I will, on Friday, August 31, 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 MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, more particularly bounded and described as follows, towit: BEGINNING at a stake the southwest corner of the Bearden lot now owned by Evans, runs thence south 84° 30’ west 280 feet to a stake in the east boundary line of the Ward land; thence north with Ward’s east line, 171 feet to the south margin of right of way of the

Old Section of U.S. Highway #64; thence east with said right of way lines 182 feet to a stake, the northwest corner of the Bearden lot now owned by Evans; thence south 28° east 188 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1 acres, more or less. Said legal description is the same description as contained in the previous deed of record. This is the identical real estate conveyed to Tim Mooney and wife, Tonya Mooney from Tamatha G. Byrd, formerly known as Tamatha Grammar by Warranty Deed dated April 15, 2008 of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 208, page 64 Street Address: 1481 Lawton Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Liens in favor of the United State or the State of Tennessee: None Map 72, Parcel 46.00, McNairy County Tax Assessors Office Other parties interested in this property: None 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 August 3rd, 2012. John Alexander Larry F. McKenzie Attorney At Law P.O. Box 97 105 Crook Avenue Henderson, TN 38340 731-989-2608 731-989-2634 fax 10901 12, 13, 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of Grace L. Thomas, Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on July 31st, 2012, Letters of Administration CTA in respect to the Estate of Grace L. Thomas deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, TN. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise, their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this noticed to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 31st day of July, 2012. (Signed) Sandra E. Robinson Administratrix CTA Estate of Grace L. Thomas By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master By Terry Abernathy, Attorney 10882 12, 13 In the Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate No. P-1111 Estate of Charles Maurice Shea, late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 2nd day of August, 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect of the Estate of Charles Maurice Shea, deceased, who died February 9, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required law to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date, that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date, that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 2nd day of August, 2012. Gregory Michael Shea Executor Joye Lee Shea Executor Stephen Craig Kennedy Attorney Kim Harrison Clerk & Master 10883 12, 13 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTY OF JEFF DEAN August 28, 2012 AT 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. CST WHEREAS, Default having been made in the payments of the debts and obligations to be paid in that certain Deed of Trust acknowledged November 13, 2003 and executed by Jeff Dean, conveyed to W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 364, Page 580; and the holder of said indebtedness and obligations having demanded that the property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness, plus the costs of foreclosure, in accordance with terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust; and Whereas all of said indebtedness and obligations having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, Now Therefore, Notice is given that I, W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee of that certain Deed of Trust recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 364, Page 580, having been appointed by the holder of said indebtedness and obligations as Trustee on said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will TREE SERVICE

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A review of the McNairy County public records reveal that the property may be encumbered by the following: (1) Deed of Trust from Jeff Dean for the benefit of Home Banking Company, Inc. of record in Record Book 364, Page 580 in said Register’s Office. (2) Any rights of the Trustee in the Deed of Trust described in No.1 above. (3) Rights of parties in actual possession of all or any portion of the property. (4) Being sold subject to all unpaid taxes, if any. All rights and equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption, all other rights and exemptions of every kind, including, but not limited to, a statutory right to an elective share in the property and otherwise, are expressly waived by the Debtor in said Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but W. Jay Reynolds will sell and convey only as Trustee, subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, all unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes

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This being the same property conveyed to Jeff Dean by deed recorded in Deed Book 130, Page 316 and Deed Book 180, Page 881, in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee.

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*$23,999

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**$269 PER MO 39 MO 39000 TOTAL MI

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RATED 38 MPG HIGHWAY!*

2012 NISSAN MURANO

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2012 NISSAN ROGUE SPECIAL EDITION *#$4500 TOTAL SAVINGS ON 2012 ROGUE SPECIAL EDITION

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2012 NISSAN FRONTIER CREWCAB SV • AUTOMATIC • 261 HORSEPOWER V6 ENGINE • POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS-MIRRORS • TILT & CRUISE • CD PLAYER • 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS • AIR COND • TOO MUCH TO LIST!

*#$6500 OFF

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*#$22,441

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INCLUDES FACTORY BEDLINER & CLASS 4 RECEIVER HITCH *ALL DEALS SHOWN ARE PLUS TAX, TITLE. PRICE INCLUDES 255. DEALER DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS & ALL MANUFACTURES’ STANDARD REBATES ALREADY APPLIED UNLESS NOTED. PRICES GOOD FOR IN-STOCK VEHICLES ONLY; NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. SPECIAL APR FINANCING THRU NMAC, W.A.C.T. ONLY, & IS IN LIEU OF REBATES. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY VARY FROM PICTURE. MPG VARIES BASED ON DRVING HABITS, DRIVING CONDITIONS, ETC. PAYMENTS FIGURED AT 75MO, 5.5 APR, W.A.C.T. ONLY. SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS # INCLUDES NMAC FINANCE BONUS. IN ORDER TO RECIEVE THE PRICE & PAYMENT LISTED THE PURCHASE MUST BE FINANCED & APPROVED THRU NMAC. SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. **39 MONTH CLOSED END LEASE. TOTAL DUE AT DRIVE OUT INCLUDES: 1ST MONTH PAYMENT $255.00 DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. SECURITY DEPOSIT: WAIVED. MILE OVERAGE:15 CENTS PER MILE OVER AT END OF LEASE: PAY $395. DISPOSITION FEE TO NMAC OR PURCHASE VEHICLE AT PRE-DETERMINED RESIDUAL AMOUNT OF $14281. PLUS TAXES. OTHER: NMAC MUST APPROVE LEASE & W.A.C.T. DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX, INSURANCE, TAG, MAINTENANCE . SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS.

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NEW!

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BRAND

OVER ^^$7700 TOTAL SAVINGS!!!

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STK# 2447R DEAL# 27483

SPECIAL **$24,999

TOTAL SAVINGS OVER $5900.00 ON THIS DEAL!

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STK# 1043D

STK# 2419R

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*:ALL DEALS & PAYMENTS INCLUDE 255. DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. DEALER DISCOUNTS & MANUFACTURES’ REBATES ALREADY APPLIED TO PURCHASE PRICE, UNLESS SPECIFIED. REBATES MAY HAVE RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, & MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR STATE. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. FROM DEALER STOCK ONLY. NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. SPECIAL A.P.R. FINANCE OFFERS IN LIEU OF REBATE OFFER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED & APPLICANT MUST BE APPROVED THRU LENDER WITH APPROVED TIER RATING TO QUALIFY. PAYMENT TERMS: 75 MO, 5.5 APR, W.A.C&T. UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN. ALL DEALS PLUS TAX, TITLE, INSPECTION STICKER (IF APPLICABLE). ^^ TOTAL SAVINGS INCLUDES PKG SAVINGS DISCOUNT, DEALER DISCOUNTS, & MFG REBATES. SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE TERMS & CONDITIONS. ** INCLUDES CHRYSLER TRADE-IN ASSISTANCE REBATE WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO TRADE IN A VEHICLE. PRICE OR PAYMENT WILL BE HIGHER THAN SHOWN IN AD WITHOUT A TRADE-IN. #:INCLUDES ALLY-CHASE FINANCE BONUS. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE PRICE & PAYMENT LISTED THE PURCHASE MUST BE FINANCED & APPROVED THRU ALLY OR CHASE BANK. SECONDARY FINANCE DEALS EXCLUDED. SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS. GOOD THRU 8.13.12

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