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A Selmer residence on S. Oakwood Drive burned last Tuesday. Details of the fire were not available at press time, but Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr said the fire is still under investigation.

Finger needs three good men

Mayor seeking candidates for open aldermen seats By Christen Coulon Editor

The City of Finger got down to business last Monday night after months of computer problems delayed the passing of several financial reports and the board addressed the need for citizens to step up to fill open seats on its board for the coming election. The unexpected resignation of Alderman Blake Gilbert, who left the board after moving out of the city, means the city will have three open seats in the coming elec-

tion. Mayor Robert Heathcock said that as of yet no one had filed to run for the city's board in the upcoming election and he was worried that the seats could go unfilled. The ballot deadline for candidates to qualify for the election was Aug. 16, however the McNairy County Election commission has extended that deadline until Sept. 12. Heathcock encouraged anyone who was interested to petition for a place in the next election quickly in order to meet the new deadline. The board opened their meeting by

passing financial reports for May, June, and July as well as two reconciliation reports for expenditures for their ballpark. In new business, Heathcock said that the city was nearly ready to begin the bidding process for a long awaited new city sign to welcome travelers. He said that if all goes well the city will have the sign up by early next year. In other news, the board unveiled plans for the city's new fire station which will sit next to the community center in downtown Finger. Ground breaking for the station is planned for May 2013.

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Selmer Elementary named to list of Focus Schools By Christen Coulon Editor

The Tennessee State Board of Education recently named Selmer Elementary as a Focus School due to a performance gap among the school’s African American students. Focus Schools are the 10 percent of schools in the state with the largest achievement gaps between groups of students, such as racial and ethnic groups, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and students with disabilities and English-language learners. The department has named 167 schools as Focus Schools. In the last two years of testing at Selmer Elementary, a significant performance gap was evident among African American students. These students were less than half as likely to score proficient or advanced in their math and reading scores as other students. In 2010, African American students at Selmer Elementary scored significantly below their white counterparts (no other racial or ethnic group exists at a statistically significant level within the school for measurement purposes) in both math and reading with only 21 percent testing at the proficient or advanced level for both math and reading. In the same test, 48 percent of white students tested at the P/A level in math and 52 percent tested at the P/A level in reading.

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The gap actually increased in 2011 with African American students testing at 21 and 18 percent respectively at the P/A level in math and reading, with 52 percent of white students testing at the P/A level in math and 53 percent reading. According to the state board of education, schools on the Focus list are not necessarily there because of low achievement. In fact, many showed excellent growth last year. This is the case with Selmer Elementary, students as a whole tested slightly above the state average in math and slightly below in reading both years. The school also scored above the state average in Academic Achievement Grades in every subject for 2011. “We are going to new core standards and implementing them this year,” said Pam Killingsworth Selmer Elementary principal. Because of this, there is very little testing data to go on, Killingsworth said that as they go on they will have a much better measure to assist in improvement in these areas, in addition she said there was also a state grant that the school is looking at that is designed to help. In the short term, she said that the school was developing centers to help address these issues.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The McNairy County Commission met in joint session with the Board of Education in a question and answer s e s sion on the school referendum last Monday. Members of the commission offered two alternatives to the proposal made by the school board. The board had proposed placing a referendum on the ballot raising the sales tax by one-half cents and imposing a new wheel tax. These taxes would be imposed in perpetuity. The board had originally proposed extending the existing wheel tax until County Attorney Craig Kennedy pointed out at the Aug. 13 county commission meeting that the current tax was imposed by the state legislature and could not be reimposed and dedicated to the school building program by the voters. In addition to the board’s original proposal, as amended at the county commission’s previous meeting, Budget Com-

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County commission approves airport improvements in monthly meeting By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The county commission voted $88,750 for airport improvements at the request of Chris Tull, Airport Manager at Robert Sibley Airport. This money will be used for matching funds for runway repair and to replace fuel tanks that have been in the ground for 25 years. They are not yet leaking, Tull said, but he implied that they could at some time in the future due to their age. “There’s not any leaks right now. I don’t want there to be,” Tull said. If there is a leak, the state would cover none of the cleanup costs, Tull said.

The airport has received a $1.3 million grant for the runways. Tull said that the fuel tanks could be replaced for $400,000. Both grants only require a 5 percent match by the airport. There was some confusion over the figures as the match for the airport grant should mathematically be $65,300, but Tull said the way the state figured it, the match would be $68,000. Tull said he has also applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture but will not find out if his application is successful until October. The airport received USDA funding, which was used for a helicopter support facility last year. Tull vowed to return any excess funds to

the county if the USDA application was successful. “That should solve the airport’s problems for quite a while,” Tull told the commission. The commission decided not to appoint anyone to serve as Circuit/General Sessions/Juvenile Court Clerk from Aug. 31, when current clerk Ronnie Brooks resigns to become County Mayor, until someone is elected Nov. 6. Deputy Clerk Jackie Cox is next in line to assume these duties. Since all legal requirements were met, the McNairy County Beer Board approved

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mittee Chairman Jim Rickman offered the view that a new wheel tax was unneccessary to fund the building program. Rickman said he thought the bonds would need to pay only 3.75 percent annual interest, rather than the 5 percent assumed by the original proposal. C. L. Overman, the financial advisor for the project, responded that by estimating a 5 percent interest rate, they were trying to be conservative. A third idea offered was to put only the sales tax on the ballot and have the county commission impose the wheel tax for the first four years, in which a deficit in the financing plan, is pro-

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jected. There was some leftover unhappiness among some commissioners in the way the board proceeded. Both Director of Schools Charlie Miskelly and School Board Chairman Frank Lacey apologized to the commission. Commissioner David McCullar was unhappy that the proposal was not first sent to the building, budget and education committees, rather than directly to the commission.

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A recreational vehicle was stolen from a residence on Highway 57 on Aug. 13, according to an incident report by the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department. When Deputy Amy Ballard responded to the call, the owner told her the RV had a flat tire. Ballard observed skid marks where it appeared the RV had been dragged out of the driveway. The theft is under investigation. If you see this RV, call the Sheriff’s Department.

v WHAT’S NEXT WHAT’S NEXT: There will be a meeting of the County Commission to consider the schools referendum on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Justice Center.

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Selmer’s Focus designation provides the opportunity to look closely at a particular subgroup of students who are underperforming and provides specific support and intervention. Focus Schools will be eligible to apply for grants aimed at dramatically closing the achievement gap. Schools not awarded a competitive grant will be provided state resources to close their achievement gaps. According to the board of education, Tennessee strives for all students to improve every year, with students who are furthest behind improving at a faster rate. By naming Focus Schools, the department of education enables districts to assist these schools and create improvement plans tailored to the areas they need to grow. Districts may also work with the state’s Centers for Regional Excellence to share effective strategies for raising achievement levels and closing gaps. “We want all schools to be intentional about improving student achievement, especially for students who are the furthest behind, and this year, we have been able to offer more nuanced measures of school accountability,” said Kevin Huffman, education commissioner. “We believe these measures will lead many schools to create effective intervention programs and ultimately address their needs for improvement.” The Priority and Focus Schools lists, as well as an information sheet explaining the state’s new accountability system, can be found at www.tn.gov/education. Schools identified as Priority and Focus will retain the designation and varied support for three years, from the 2012-13 school year through 2014-15 school year.

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a license for Bobby Evans, Chairman Troy Moore told the meeting. Certain budget transfers, such as a 3 percent raise for full-time library employees that was inadvertently omitted from the original budget, were approved. The commission accepted a recommendation from Road Committee Chairman David McCullar that a truck be declared surplus and auctioned at a later date and that a settlement offer of $6,250 be accepted for damage by log trucks of Connie Smith Road. American Land & Timber had rejected a settlement offer of $7,500 by the county. This was the Mayor’s last meeting in his current position. He will resume his position on the commission Sept. 1. He left that position in 2011 when he was elected by the commission to fill the vacancy created when then Mayor Jai Templeton was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. “I want to say to you that I appreciate the support you have given me,” Ashe said.

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Two selmer men robbed in Jackson By Christen Coulon Editor

Two Selmer men were robbed at gunpoint at Gander Mountain on Vann Drive on Aug. 2 in Jackson, Tenn. The robbery occurred as the two Selmer men (names omitted due to a specific threat from the suspects) turned into the Gander Mountain parking lot at about 3:45 p.m. They were approached by two black males with red hats and white shirts who asked for a ride to Rushmeade Road in Jackson. The victims refused, and one of the suspects entered the victims’ vehicle, lifted his shirt and produced a hand gun. The suspect then pointed the gun at the men and said, “Give me all you got.” Once the victims gave the suspect their cell phones and wal-

lets, he said that the men had 10 seconds to leave the scene and that, if they called the cops, “they would be dead.” The victims then fled the scene and contacted police. The suspects were seen leaving the area walking behind Gander Mountain toward Rushmeade Road. The first suspect was identified as a black male with a black older model handgun. He was about 6 feet in height and weighed about 160 pounds. He was said to be of light complexion with acne or freckles on his face and a light goatee. He was wearing a black and red baseball cap with a white t-shirt and khaki pants. The second suspect was a black male with a dark complexion, a clean face, and hair with waves. He appeared to be about 15-16 years of age and stood about 5 feet 7 inches in height and weighed about 145 pounds. He was wearing a red and blue hat, a white tshirt and black or blue pants.

Selmer to get new water meters By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Selmer Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a brief eight-minute meeting on Aug 14. In old business, they approved rezoning old Highway 5 to allow solar farms on second reading. This ordinance now becomes law, upon signature of the Mayor. In new business the board approved an ordinance amending the city zoning ordinance to reduce the minimum lot size for single family dwellings from 6,000 to 5,000 in R-2D (medium-density residential duplex) zones and rezoned a parcel located between Pharr Avenue and Warren Avenue along North Seventh Street from R-2 (me-

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dium density residential) to R-2D. The board also approved a contract for uniform services with Paramount Uniforms for the Utility, and Streets and Sanitation Departments. Selmer Utility Director Richard Ashe told the board that this contract would save the department $0.75 per week per man. “We will end up with new uniforms...It’s not a bad deal. We done real well on this, I think,” Ashe said. They authorized Ashe to replace water meters at a cost of $1.5 million. Ashe said the department was looking for a 15-year agreement and the move would pay for itself in nine or ten years. Mayor David Robinson said the city would look for funding from the U.S. De-

partment of Agriculture and the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund. “We’re going to get some bids to see what’s the best situation for the city,” Robinson said. Alderman Chris Tull thanked Road Superintendent Harvey Neal Smith for helping to clean up ditch banks around the walking trail at the park. Mayor David Robinson thanked Tull spraying by airport equipment and personnel. The Park and Recreation report stated that cameras have recently been placed at the city pool to address the problem of break-ins and that cameras will be recording the tennis and basketball courts to address the problem of vandalism.

armer’s Market report

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In an effort to spur the sale of local produce, The Independent Appeal has begun posting a daily list of availability and prices for the local Farmer’s Market in Selmer. The list will be posted to the paper’s Facebook page between 9-9:30 a.m. each morning. All the sellers at the Farmer’s Market are registered with the UT Ag. Extension Office. The certificate is free, and only the people who have fresh, locally-grown produce are allowed to sell. There are nearly 40 farmers registered to sell this season, and there are some under the pavilion downtown nearly every morning, selling varieties of tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, okra, squash, zucchini, peas, hot peppers, watermelons, pears, corn, onions, broccoli, and more for less than $2 per pound or tray. Our Facebook page will list what is being sold that day and the lowest prices for each item. According to UT Ag. Extension Agent and County Director, Ricky Mathenia, some farmers will even make deliveries if you wish to buy in bulk. Just inquire at the Farmers’ Market. “It’s been a rough year, with the heat, unseasonable and unpredictable weather,” said Mathenia. “It’s been challenging, but the producers have done a good job.” The best time to shop at the market is between 8-9 a.m. if you want the greatest variety of items, but many vendors will come in late so you never know, said Charles Reed, a local farmer out of Bethel Springs. Reed said that with the roadside produce sold in other places in the county, there is no guarantee that you are getting local produce. He said that the Farmer’s Market is your best bet for the freshest produce. Many of the items for sale are picked just hours before they are sold. In the coming weeks, visitors can expect to see fall produce coming into the Farmer’s Market including various types of pumpkins and gourds.

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The State Department of Economic and Community Development will inspect the four recently installed tornado sirens on August 28. “The state is coming to inspect the sirens and review all paperwork involved to include fair housing, environmental, acquisitions and equipment to complete the grant to the city and assure all sirens operate properly,” said Mayor Keith Rinehart. The mayor discussed receipt of a letter from the Internal Revenue Service offering training to the city employees on preparation of 1099’s, 941 and W-2 Forms. “I think it would be a good idea to do this training,” said Mayor Rinehart. The mayor will call the IRS to schedule a time for the training. Fire Chief Perry Stricklin reported that three volunteer firemen recently completed pump operation classes required for the recent grant. “According to SIC Project Manager Shannon Cotter, the fire truck grant also requires someone to take a technical assistance course. The course is offered on Sept. 6 in Selmer at the Latta Building so we need to send someone to attend,” said the Mayor. The board will solicit prices on the paving of N. Farmville Road and resurfacing of S. Gin Road. “The county will pull ditches and put crush run in bad places and get N. Farmville Road ready to pave,” said Mayor Rinehart. The board discussed resurfacing from the Creek Bridge to George Alexander’s property on S. Gin Road. Alderman Chris Howard will report on bids in the next scheduled meeting. Kayle Nash 2711 S. Gin Road requested a culvert for a new home. “We purchase the rock and install the culvert, but the owners must provide the culvert for the city,” said Alderman Rinehart. The city will contact the citizen on the request and policy. The city received a bid from Jerry Matlock to repair over a dozen holes in the community center from woodpeckers and painting totaling $8,900. The board will solicit more bids prior to any action on the repairs. Alderman Wayne Henry will solicit bids for the building repair and report next month. The city received a bill for legal fees from last months meeting attended by City Attorney Ryan Feeney’s partner totaling $660 in addition to a second bill from Feeney’s firm for $150. The board made a motion to table payment until they could contact their attorney for clarification. In old business, the board passed the July 16 meeting minutes with two amendments as well as the July 16 Beer Board meeting minutes. A finance report was approved with a closing total balance of $224,705.62. The board also passed the second reading of the 2012-13 budget. The comptroller sent a letter to the city after review of their 2011 audit stating no issues needing attention.

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McNairy leaders go to school Michie resident spreading Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love By Jeff Whitten

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The McNairy Regional Alliance has begun a new personal and professional development program, Leadership University. The program originated as an offshoot of the MRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership McNairy program, which includes the leadership classes, according to Russell Ingle, Director of Chamber Programs for the MRA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to create opportunities for personal and professional development,â&#x20AC;? Ingle said. The program will also facilitate networking. It will, by and large, be a monthly event on the first Friday of each month, Ingle said. However, due to the heavy schedule of events in October, there will not be a session in that month. These sessions will help McNairyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders develop their brand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we should continue. It will be an ongoing permanent staple,â&#x20AC;? Ingle said about the future of the program. The first session was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Media: Doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tsâ&#x20AC;? on Aug. 3. This session addressed the benefits and pitfalls of social media. It also covered hiring, practices, employment and marketing as it relates to social media. Laura Prestwich pointed out that people should think carefully about the information about themselves they put online since it goes out to the entire world and will stay there forever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If in doubt, rule it out.â&#x20AC;? was the rule she advocated. She said it is usually best to avoid politics, religion, controversy and inappropriate language and photos online. She cautioned against believing everything you read on the internet. Check your facts. As far as status updates, she favors quality over quantity. The next session will be held Sept. 7 and the theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Engaged: Risk vs. Initiative.â&#x20AC;? The theme for Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s session is Five Levels of Leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great thing done in a casual way on Fridays. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity for people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good across the board,â&#x20AC;? Ingle said.

The desire to spread Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love is part of the motivation for one area college student to spend three months in Zambia, Africa as a missionary. River Campbell is a 19-year-old sophomore premed major at Harding Univ. in Searcy, Ark. She left with a group of 30 from her university to help the citizens of Zambia. They departed Memphis on Aug. 20 to begin their journey. She is a member of Stantonville Church of Christ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family has always taught me to do whatever I do with all my heart and soul,â&#x20AC;? said Campbell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to do something to show Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love to people in another country.â&#x20AC;? Hardingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missionaries will help in a medical clinic, in the local church, orphanages and a haven for babies that need developmental care. She and her fellow stu-

dents prepared for the trip by living in the woods for two weeks this summer. The group is living in rustic mission homes in Zambia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sometimes nervous about the trip, but I have always wanted to do this to help others,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to learn a lot about myself because I will be cut off from communications with my family.â&#x20AC;? The missionary group is unable to call or text from Zambia. They hope to have some access to e-mail while away from home. River told her parents Sheryl and Tim Campbell in January that she wanted to go on this trip. Her momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial response was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh no, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is going to be pulling my heart strings for her to be gone for three months without being able to talk to her,â&#x20AC;? Sheryl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tim said we needed to get out of the way and let God use her. I admire Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication to mission work.â&#x20AC;?

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River Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missionary work brings a smile to the faces of those she is there to help. The younger Campbell thing we did for them.â&#x20AC;? spent 10 days last year on a Zambia is in Southern Afmissionary trip in Honduras. rica and is slightly larger than â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very joyful time Texas in land size. The tropifor me in Honduras and en- cal climate is hottest from couraging because the people September to November. were such a blessing,â&#x20AC;? said While River is a beautiful River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was eye-opening for name and she is proud of her me because we have so much family name Campbell, it is more than them and they clear she is most happy when were appreciative of every- called a Christian.

McNairy County sees rise in percentage of college graduates By Bill Bishop and Roberto Gallardo Center for Rural Strategies

McNairy County has experienced a brain gain in the last 40 years, joining the rest of the country in what has been a massive increase in the number of adults who have earned college degrees. In 1970, 3.2 percent of those over 25 years of age had college degrees in McNairy County. By 2010, that figure had increased to 10.9 percent of adults that have completed college. The percentage of adults with college degrees in McNairy County was less than the national average of 27.9 percent in 2010. The college-educated rate here was also less than the Tennessee average of 22.7 percent. The number of adults in the United States with college degrees has nearly tripled since 1970, when only 10.7 percent of adults had graduated from college. But the percentage of adults with degrees in rural counties, such as McNairy County, while increasing, has generally fallen behind the proportion of college-educated residents in urban counties. The loss of young, well-educated residents has posed a long-standing difficulty for rural communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the problems that rural areas face is that in order to get a college education, young people often have to leave,â&#x20AC;? says Judith Stallmann, an economist at the University of Missouri. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you leave, that introduces you to

other opportunities that you might not have seen had you not left.â&#x20AC;? The good news for rural America is that it has caught up in every other measure of education. In 1970, 7.8 percent of adults in rural counties had some education after high school, but less than a college degree. By 2010, 27.4 percent of rural adults had attained some post high school education without earning a college diploma. That level of education was close to the national average of 28.1 percent. In McNairy County, 4.7 percent of adults had some college in 1970, rising to 20.8 percent in 2010. The Tennessee average in 2010 was 26.4 percent. McNairy County had 10,822 adults (those over 25 years of age) in 1970 and 17,784 adults in 2010. Overall, Stallmann says, the trends show that â&#x20AC;&#x153;rural people have responded to the demand for increased job skills by the increasing their post secondary education.â&#x20AC;? In 2010, 24.9 percent of the adult population in McNairy County had failed to graduate from high school. Nationally 15 percent of adults had not completed high school; in Tennessee, the rate was 17.5 percent. Mark Partridge, a rural economist at Ohio State University, says that regional differences in college graduation rates have increased in recent years. Partridge said his studies have found that rural counties and counties with small cities in the South and West didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fare as well as those in

the Midwest and Northeast in attracting college graduates. Even though the Sunbelt has seen tremendous growth over the past few decades, the Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural counties havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kept up in terms of attracting adults with college degrees. But the problem of keeping college graduates in rural America is a national issue and one that is also enduring. Missouri economist Stallmann said this is a reflection of the kinds of jobs that are generally available in rural communities. If there are fewer jobs demanding college degrees in a community, there are likely to be fewer college graduates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big deal in a lot of rural counties because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a lot of jobs that require a college education,â&#x20AC;? Stallmann said. Young people graduating from high school donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see many jobs that demand a college diploma, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about coming home once they leave for the university. There can be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;self-reinforcing cycleâ&#x20AC;? in rural communities, Stallmann said. Young people leave to gain higher education, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back after college because there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t jobs that demand such education, and their absence diminishes the chances that more of these kinds of jobs will be created. Nationally, rural counties and counties with small cities have caught up with urban counties in the percentage of adults who have some post high school education. Stallmann sees this as a sign that â&#x20AC;&#x153;there are perhaps more jobs in rural

areas that require post secondary education but not college.â&#x20AC;? Both Stallmann and Partridge said the data on college education rates told them that rural communities should consider the kind of jobs being created locally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rural communities may need to think about the types of jobsâ&#x20AC;? being created, Stallmann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some communities that are doing things like getting local businesses to put an emphasis on hiring local kids who got a college education.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really suggests that rural communities that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thinking about making themselves attractive to educated people are really going to suffer,â&#x20AC;? Partridge said. Bill Bishop is co-editor of the Daily Yonder (www.dailyyonder.com), an online news publication covering rural America that is published by the Center for Rural Strategies. The Center for Rural Strategies (www.ruralstrategies.org) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote healthy civic discourse about rural issues. Roberto Gallardo is an assistant extension professor at the Southern Rural Development Center at Mississippi State University, (srdc.msstate.edu) For the raw information included in this story and charts, graphs and a map, visit this site: http://www.dailyyonder.com/education-andrural-america-data-page/2012/07/06/4165.

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(Submitted Report) -- All Tennesseans are reminded that Saturday, is Free Hunting Day in Tennessee when state residents may hunt without a license. The annual event coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and most favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for persons to experience the enjoyment of the sport. Regular hunters are encouraged to introduce friends and family members (young and old) to the outdoors sport. It is also an excellent opportunity for those folks who have not tried hunting for some time. On Free Hunting Day, state resident hunters are exempt from hunting licenses and WMA permits requirements. Many of the WMAs are open to hunters seeking public access this Saturday. Hunters are asked to check the information for particular WMAs in the newly-published 2012 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide which is available online athttp://www.tnwildlife.org/ or copies are available at any TWRA regional office or at most outlets where licenses are sold. Hunter education requirements have not been waived for Free Hunting Day. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 is required to have successfully completed a hunter education course. A one-time, oneyear apprentice license is required for those born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 if the hunter education course has not been completed. Hunters are allowed to harvest up to 10 squirrels a day from the opening day of squirrel season through Feb. 28, with each hunting day beginning a half-hour before sunrise and ending a half-hour after sunset. In addition to squirrels, those species that have a year-round season will be open as well. The year-round species include armadillo, beaver, coyote, groundhog, and striped skunk.

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FCE summer celebration By Schancey Chapman UT Extension – Family and Consumer Science Agent On August 8, Stantonville Family and Community Education (FCE) Club hosted the annual McNairy County FCE Summer Celebration with a Luau theme. This event is held every year to get the three FCE clubs together for food, fun, and fellowship.Along with Stantonville the other local FCE clubs are Selmer and Leapwood.

Pictured with all the nonperishable items donated to Loaves and Fishes food pantry are Glenda Barron, Selmer President, Pam Carroll, Stantonville Interim President, Diane Uher, County Council President, Barbara Isbell, Leapwood President, and Schancey Chapman, UT Extension Agent.

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Pam Carroll presenting Kristi Armstrong with her certificate of appreciation, for speaking about her journey and recovery with breast cancer.

Even though this is a fun day, the clubs always want to help others. Club members brought nonperishable items to be donated to the local food pantry. Over $400 worth of items was donated. The day started with Pam Carroll, Interim Stantonville President, welcoming everyone. After a prayer and a wonderful lunch, Pam introduced the speaker, Kristi Armstrong. Kristi is a Breast Cancer Survivor who knows how to make everyone laugh about such a serious issue. Kristi told about her journey and sang a beautiful song in closing. Stantonville FCE then presented Kristi with a certification of appreciation and some wonderful goodies for coming to speak. Since Kristi refused to take any money for speaking, they let Kristi know that Stantonville FCE would use that money to decorate a table at the Imagination Library Tea in honor of Kristi and Breast Cancer Awareness. After a great celebration, door prizes were given out and the 2013 FCE County Council was voted in. If you would like to join FCE or have any questions, please contact McNairy County UT Extension at 731645-3598. McNairy County Extension offers programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and McNairy County governments are cooperating to bring the people of the county various programs and services. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in all programs and employment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7:00 Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Terry Presson Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 7 p.m. 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.

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.

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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Volume 110, Number 14, Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Mcnairy voices How often do you go to high school football games?

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The series on school consolidation and the school building programs of the 1960s and 1980s certainly provoked discussion. This week, we add a couple more voices to the mix. O. H. “Shorty” Freeland, who served on the school board and as an assistant to Gov. Ray Blanton during this period, contacted the Independent Appeal, wishing to give a different viewpoint from former Superintendent of Schools Estel Mills. He had a bit of a different viewpoint than Mills on the roles of Julius Hurst, also a former Superintendent of Schools and County Commissioner and of the Blanton Administration in school consolidation and the school building program. “Sam Ingram went overboard trying to help Selmer and Adamsville,” Freeland said about the Commissioner of Education in the Blanton Administration. He was appointed for one reason—to help Adamsville, because he was the former principal of Adamsville High School, Freeland said. Freeland was elected to the school board in 1966 and served four years. “I’ve walked into a hothouse now,” he recalled. Hurst had a change of heart on Adamsville after 1966 and stopped trying to fund-starve Adamsville, Freeland said. Hurst was defeated by Blanton in a race for the U.S. House of Representatives in that year. School Board Chairman Bill Smith told him that Julius Hurst said he wanted to talk to Freeland about the schools. He remembers that one summer $70,000 was appropriated for maintenance, and Adamsville got nearly 70 percent of that money. Once when both were at AHS graduation, Freeland suggested to Hurst that it was too hot for students and spectators and they should put fans in the gym and Hurst agreed. “He and I became real close,” Freeland said. “He did a wonderful job after he lost the Congressional election (in 1966),” Freeland said. On another topic, Freeland said he sold out the first printing of his book, Ray Blanton and Me, leading to a second printing of 200 copies. He started signing books at Irving Meek Jr. Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m and didn’t finish until 3:30 p.m, Freeland cited as evidence for the popularity of the book. He has $4,000 in the bank for a Ray Blanton memorial. He estimates that the total cost of the memorial will be $10,000$15,000. Mills, upon reinterview, said he disagreed that Hurst had a change of heart after 1966, based on his conversations with Adamsville principal T.E. Chisholm. Chisholm supervised CETA worker for free while other CETA supervisors were paid. Mills said he did not want to leave the impression that he was anti-Hurst. “I never met a man that loved McNairy County more than Julius Hurst,” Mills said. “Julius Hurst thought that (only having one high school at Selmer) was best for McNairy County,” he added. While the first round of school consolidation was going on, desegregation of McNairy County schools was also beginning. Gloria Damron, who along with William Stackens, were the first black students to attend Adamsville High School, also contacted the Independent Appeal, wishing to tell her story. She started there in 1969, the year they integrated. People talked to her and her parents about coming to Adamsville to keep the school open. Damron said she didn’t remember exactly who talked to her and her parents. She went to Selmer Elementary before that. Damron, who lived near Gilchrist at the time, graduated from AHS in 1973. Attempts to locate Stackens were unsuccessful.

50 years ago today Travis McNatt rounds out 35 years with South Bell Mr. McNatt is the present Group Manager for Southern Bell, with office in Selmer. He has charge of the business offices in the Counties of Chester, Henderson, Fayette, Hardin, Hardeman and McNairy. Travis started working as a Lineman with the Southern Bell Company on Aug. 15th, 1927, at Savannah, with his brother, the late R.L. (Buster) McNatt, who was foreman. From this time until Aug. 1, 1931, he worked in various cities in the Jackson, Tenn. District, doing construction and maintenance work. He then transferred to Brownsville, Tenn., as a Combination Man. McNatt left Brownsville in 1949, going to Union City, Tenn. on April 1 of that year as Plant Foreman. He lived there for 11 months and took an assignment in Jackson, Tenn as District Rural Development Supervisor. He recalls a lot of the pleasant as-

Havert Geary (Bethel Springs):

Bob Coy (Selmer):

Thomas Powell (Selmer):

“I don’t go very often, but I go to a lot of the baseball games because I’ve got a nephew that plays on the high school team.”

“I’ve never been to one.”

“I go quite often. I’ve got grandchildren that play.”

John J. “Rockabilly Jack” Bruner (Purdy): “I used to love to go to sports but right now me and my wife are singing in a band and we just don’t have the time anymore to go, but I wish them all the best.”

Robert Frye (Selmer):

Tim Hopper (Selmer):

“I don’t care that much about football. Basketball is okay.”

“These days I don’t ever go. I used to go years ago. It’s probably been about 15 years.”

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

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sociation of these days – meeting and talking with thousands of fine rural people in all communities. During his 8-year stay in Jackson, Mrs. McNatt, known to her friends as “Gertie”, also worked for Southern Bell. Their son, John D. McNatt, finished high school and two years of college in this time. Mr. and Mrs. McNatt live at No. 1 Mollie Drive, near the East Selmer School. Gas reductions by supplier to local gas system expected A natural gas rate refund check for $26,335.39 was delivered Aug. 17th by Alabama-Tennessee Natural Gas Company to the Town of Selmer. This payment covers rate reductions applicable to natural gas sold to the Town of Selmer for resale in the area during the period from December 15, 1954, to June 30, 1962, with the interest to August 27, 1962. Company officials expressed the hope that lower gas rates will encourage greater use of natural gas by consumers and will also help to stimulate industrial development in the local area. New Manager at Wilkerson’s Food Market Mr. Kenneth North comes from Memphis to as-

sume the position of manager at Wilkerson Food Market on September 1st. He was born and raised in the New Hope community, and attended Lorraine and Acton School. He is married to the former Miss Lillian Yarbrough, of Guys. They have a son, Norman, 20, and a daughter, Linda, 12, who are still in Memphis. They are member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Wilkerson will now be able to devote more time to “The Dixie” Restaurant, which he and Mrs. Wilkerson operate. His office for the restaurant as well as the grocery store, will be at The Dixie. McNairy in first place on savings bond purchases McNairy Countians invested $53,164 in United States Savings Bonds during the first six months of the year, County Savings Bonds Chairman Wm. E. Smith announced recently. June sales amounted to $4,338. This places the county in first place among the eleven counties of the Ninth District, according to J.C. Lancaster, of Memphis, District Chairman Treasury officials reveal that $20,570,725 in these securities have been bought by Tennessee families

during the first half of 1962, a slight decrease as compared with the same period of 1961. For the nation as a whole, January-June sales show a fractional drop below those for the similar period in 1961. Local singers invited to sing over WREC-TV Miss Cherryl Gooch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buel Gooch, has been invited to sing over WREC television station, Saturday, Sept. 1, 1962, from 11 to 12 noon. Miss Gooch was the winner of the McNairy County Mid-South Talent show last April, which was sponsored locally by the Junior Civic League of Selmer. The Harmonettes composed of Charlotte Wilkerson, Brenda Smith and Susan Roberts have been invited to appear on WREC TV the following Saturday. This singing group won third place in the Mid-South Talent Show in Selmer. Charlotte Wilkerson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Farris Wilkerson; Brenda Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vester Smith; Suzanne Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Smith; and Susan Roberts is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts.

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 • 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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Annie Marie Baldwin Annie Marie Baldwin was born July 10, 1940 in Shiloh, Tenn., the daughter of the late Ethel William Martin and Lucy Killingsworth Martin. Annie loved to sew and work in the flower garden. She was a member and cooked for the Volunteer Fire Department at Wolf Pen. She also cooked for many other organizations and benefits. Annie departed this life on August 13, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 72 years, 1 month, 3 days. She is survived by a sister, Louise Jernigan (Martin) Murrell of Selmer, TN; two brothers, Eddie “Junior” Martin of Selmer, TN and Ricky Paul Martin of Pickwick, TN; six nephews and five nieces. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by two sisters, Jewel Tanner and Lillie Mae Richard. Services were held on August 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Shady Grove Cemetery at Shiloh, Tennessee.

obituaries

Everett J. “Buck” Casey

Jaylan and Ja’Nese Phinnessee

Mr. Everett J. (Buck) Casey, age 87, passed away peacefully August 9, 2012 at his home in Alamo, TN from heart failure. Funeral services for Mr. Casey were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Alamo Church of Christ. Visitation was held at Ronk Funeral Home on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. Burial was at the Alamo Cemetery. Mr. Casey was born on February 2, 1925. He was a WWII Veteran. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a retired employee of JC Penney. He also enjoyed woodworking, and spending time in his shop and with his family. He was an active member of the Alamo Church of Christ. He was the son of the late John Everett Casey and Annie Morris Casey. He was preceded in death by his son, Jackie Farrow Casey; two brothers, A.J. Casey and Robert Casey; three sisters, Mae Belle Hughes, Faye Cervon and Ann Laura Chapman. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosmond Farrow Casey; one son, Nicky (Rita) Casey of Stantonville, Tenn.; one daughter, Sara (Danny) Agee of Alamo, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Martha Lax Casey of Bolivar, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Brandy (Steve) McKinnie of Jackson, Tenn. Jessica Casey French of Alamo, Tenn., Sarah ( Wes) Harrison of Selmer, Tenn., Jada (Allen) Hilliard of Bells, Tenn., Stephanie Anne Casey of Stantonville, Tenn., and Everett Wade Agee of Alamo, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Vernon of Alamo, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the Crockett County Veterans Memorial, 228 East Church St., Alamo, Tenn. 38001.

Jaylan and Ja’Nese Phinnessee were born on July 30, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. They were preceded in death by a grandfather, Mel Talley; and three great-grandmothers, Louise McKinnie, Sadie Talley and Ida Mae Miller; and three great-grandfathers, George Preston William, Lee Brown and Joe Miller. Jaylan and Ja’Nese leave to mourn their passing: their parents, Johnnie Lee Phinnessee of Grand Junction, TN and Brittany Brown of Bethel Springs, TN; a brother, Johnnie Lee Phinnessee, Jr. of Whiteville, TN; two grandmothers, Teresia A. Brown of Bethel Springs, TN and Mae Ola Phinnessee of Grand Junction, TN; three grandfathers, Robert E. Brown, Eddie L. Miller, Floyd Brown; two great-grandmothers, Virginia E. Williams and Mary Nell Brown; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Bobby Ray Brigman Bobby Ray Brigman was born September 23, 1957 in Brownsville, TN, the son of Annie Bell Gaddis Brigman and the late Oscar Leroy Brigman. He was united in marriage to Judy King on October 31, 1978. Mr. Brigman was a car mechanic. He loved the outdoors, working on cars and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Brigman departed this life on August 15, 2012 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 54 years, 10 months, 23 days. He is survived by his wife Judy (King) Brigman of Bethel Springs, TN; mother, Annie Bell Brigman of Bethel Springs, TN; a daughter, Tina Crum and husband Tommy of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Michael Ray Brigman of Bethel Springs, TN; brother, John Brigman of Bethel Springs, TN; four sisters, Mary Ann Anderson of McKenzie, TN, Pauline Hill of Selmer, TN, Patricia Nevis and husband Eddie of Michie, TN, Melinda Hays of Selmer, TN; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Jonathan, and Anna Marie Crum; brother-in-law, Junior King of Selmer, TN; host of extended family and friends. In addition to his father, Mr. Brigman was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Ann Brigman. Services were held on August 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Mike Hollaway officiating. Burial followed in the McCalips Chapel Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Joseph P. McCrone Mr. Joseph P. McCrone, age 45 of Grand Junction, departed this life Monday evening, August 13, 2012 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was born in Jackson, Tenn. March 23, 1967 and lived most of his life in Grand Junction. For the past 12 years, he lived in Selmer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction and also attended the 2nd Baptist Church in Selmer. Among his interests, he particularly enjoyed trucks, trains, the circus, traveling, tractors, singing in the choir at church and riding on the mail route with his stepfather, Marty. Funeral services for Mr. McCrone were held Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction with Rev. Virginia Finzel and Tony Polk officiating. Burial took place at Grand Junction City Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar provided the professional arrangements. In addition to his mother, Lynn Vaught and stepfather, Marty, he is survived by two brothers, Norman “Bubba” McCrone and wife Leslie of Bartlett and Robert McCrone and wife, Tammy of Grand Junction; a nephew, Corey McCrone of Grand Junction; a niece, Devin McCrone of Bartlett; a stepbrother, Mike Vaught and wife Gina of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; an uncle, David Parham and wife Jean of Edmond, Oklahoma; two first cousins, Andrew and Zack Parham; a special caretaker, Julie Sanford; and numerous cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Parham. Honorary pallbearers were the staff of McNairy County Developmental Center: Janice Grantham, Janiece Rowland, Faydean Chambers, Loretta Goodrum, Nelda King, Donna Coleman, and Julie Sanford. Donations made in memory of Mr. McCrone may be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction or to the 2nd Baptist Church of Selmer,

Roger Hodge Roger Hodge, age 68, died Thursday afternoon, August 16, 2012 at his home in Bethel Springs. Mr. Hodge was born and reared in the Woodville Community of Chester County, the son of the late James Brian and Othela Hodge. He attended schools at Woodville and served in the U.S. Army as an MP. He married Linda Nell Fry in 1968 and they made their home at Woodville. Roger worked as a foreman at Harman Manufacturing for 30 years and at Anvil for 10 years. He had also owned and operated Hodge’s Grocery at Woodville. He was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter Casey Dancy and husband Brad and two grandchildren Darrian and Kasha Dancy all of Bethel Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda in 2001 and two sisters Glenda Hodge and Vernell Horton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Rev. Mike Holloway officiating and burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Casey Chapel beginning at noon on Sunday. Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel, Henderson, Tennessee, 731-989-2421.

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card of thanks

Cox Family To all relatives and friends of R.P. Cox Thank you all for your prayers, support and visits during R.P.’s illness and passing. Thank you also for the many beautiful flowers, gifts, and food. You have been a great blessing to R.P. and to me. I love you all. Jean Cox

Gary Rex Smith Gary Rex Smith was born September 18, 1956 in Alcorn County, MS, the son of Shirley Rand Smith and the late Emmett Smith. He joined the Moose Lodge of Selmer, Tenn. on July 23, 1992 and was a member for over 20 years. He served as Governor from 2005 until 2006. He joined an apprentice program at the age of 18 to become a carpenter which he made a living with for over 40 years. Although not certified, he was considered by most to be a master carpenter. Mr. Smith departed this life on August 18, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 55 years, 11 months. He is survived by a daughter, April Michelle Kendrick of Hartselle, Al; two sons, Rex Allen Smith of Hartselle, AL and Justin Adam Smith of Bethel Springs, TN; two grandchildren, Olivia Brook Smith and Michael Thomas Kendrick, and a grandchild on the way; three sisters, Neva Diane Morris and husband Jeff of Corinth, MS, Pam McGowan and husband Steve of Corinth, MS, Cindy Mae Good and husband Ron of Bartlett, TN; two brothers, David Smith and wife Wanda of Selmer, TN, Doug Smith and wife Debbie of Corinth, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless number of friends who loved and adored him. In addition to his father, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by granddaughter, Madilynn Grace Smith; his maternal grandparents, Alvah and Verbal Rand; and paternal grandparents, Lee Roy and Mattie Mae Smith. He will be missed by many. Services were held on August 21, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Bro. Jeff DeWees officiated. Burial followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Susan Jean Evans Susan Jean Evans departed this earth at the age of 57 on Sunday, August 12, 2012, with her family by her side following a long battle with cancer. She was a resident of Selmer, Tennessee at the time of her death. Susan was born on Saturday, June 18, 1955 in Bakersfield, California, where she lived over half of her life. During this time, she was a devout member of First Free Will Baptist Church. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1973. She received a dental assistant degree from Bakersfield College in 1975. In 1985, she moved with her husband and children to West Tennessee, where she remained until her death. Throughout her adult life she held various jobs to include dental assistant, bookkeeper, truck driver, school bus driver, and personal care giver for multiple elderly individuals. Susan was preceded in death by grandparents Fanny Perry, Mack Perry, Cora Weese, and Lloyd Weese. Susan was survived by her parents Shirley and James Vernon Weese of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; three children Beth Sisco of Selmer, TN; Machelle (Curtis) Brush of Bolivar, TN; and Sarena (William) Downs of Selmer, TN; three siblings Della (Cecil) Harrower of Charleston, Arkansas, James (Rhonda) Weese Jr of Greenville, North Carolina; and Wanda (Paul) James of Charleston, Arkansas; and four grandchildren Jesse Sisco, Cassie Sisco, Kelly Brush, and Triston Downs. Susan was also survived by three nieces, three nephews, and several cousins.

Church Events August 26

• Calvary Baptist Homecoming Calvary Baptist Church (Hwy 22 N., Adamsville, TN) invites you to Homecoming Sunday, August 26. Sunday School at 11 a.m., Bro. Ronnie Geary will be preaching at 11 a.m. Potluck meal immediately following preaching at the Mud Creek Gathering Place. The day will end with a Deacon Ordination service at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.

September 1

• BBQ Chicken Plates Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church will be selling BBQ chicken lunch plates on September 1 at the Music Festival in Adamsville. The plates will include half a BBQ chicken, a serving of potato salad, beans, roll, drink & dessert for $10.00 each. Plates can be ordered by calling (931) 332-5545 or you may purchase tickets at the following locations: Burt’s Furniture (Samantha Pinson), Beautilicious Hair Salon (Lisa Hamm), Central Bank (Stephanie Wicker), and Farmers & Merchants Bank (Marilyn Carter). All proceeds go towards the church building fund.

community Events August 23

• Food Give-Away There will be a food giveaway for the needy in McNairy County Sponsored by MidSouth Food Bank and McNairy County Loaves and Fishes on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until all food has been given away at 445 Farber St., Adamsville, (corner of Farber and Walnut St., across from the Tri-County Nursing Home and Adamsvlle Community Center.) To Qualify for food: 1. Monthly income below $2,700 for a family of four. (Bring pay stub or Food Stamp Card.) 2. Need picture ID or Social Security Card 3. Bring utility bill stub (showing you live in McNairy County) 4. Only one box of food per household or address First come, first served until all food is given away. We plan to have this program available every month. Watch paper for date. Next give-away will be September 27 at 445 Farber St., Adamsville. • San Antonio, Texas deadline There is limited space left on the wonderful 7 day/6 night trip October 20-26, 2012 to San Antonio, TX, sponsored by Selmer Senior Center. Tour highlights include transportation, lodging

including one night in New Orleans, LA,10 meals,San Antonio touring, Riverwalk, Boat cruise, touring at the Alamo, Lyndon Johnson National Park, Pacific War Museum, and dinner a Guest Ranch with a twilight hayride. Cost of the trip is $989 per double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due ASAP with final payment by August 23rd. For more information, contact Hollie Knight at 645-7843. • UT REDI REDI kick off event for high school seniors and parents. Come to the UT-Martin Selmer Campus Aug. 23 from 6-8 p.m. to meet with financial aid experts and representatives from a four year university, a community college, and the Tennessee Technical Center.

August 24

• Deadline for Senior Trip Celebrate the Holiday Season with McNairy County Senior Center as we travel to North Carolina for a 5-day/4 night Olde Southern Holiday Trip November 26-30th. Included in the trip is a Candlelight Tour of the Biltmore House decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, hundereds of wreaths, bows, poinsettias and more! A Holiday dinner at the Biltmore Estate and visit to the Winery, guided tour of Charlotte, and a

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wedding

Wednesday, august 22, 2012

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birth

Nathan James-Ray Rubio

Maggie Leigh Moore & Kevin Scott Inman

Welcome Nathan

Moore - Inman Darryl and Shelva Moore of Bethel Springs, Tennessee announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Maggie Leigh Moore, to Kevin Scott Inman, the son of Larry and Jan Inman of Selmer, Tennessee. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Lynn and Mary Katherine McCain of Brentwood, Tenn. and of the late Gordon Moore, Horice and Joyce McMahan of Bethel Springs, Tenn. She is the great-granddaughter of Johnnie Henson of Bethel Springs, Tenn. She is a graduate of McNairy Central High School. She is currently attending nursing school at Jackson State and will graduate in May. The groom-elect is the grandson of the late Alvin and Laverne Follin of Corinth, Mississippi and the late C.S. and Nelia Inman of Corinth, Mississippi. He is a graduate of McNairy Central High School He is currently employed at SMC Recycling. The wedding is planned for September 8, 2012 at 5 p.m. at J.P. Coleman State Park in Iuka, Mississippi.

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visit to the Billy Graham Library. Step back in time with a visit to Old Salem during the Holiday Season, visit the NASCAR Hll of Fame, a dinner and Holiday Show, “The Real Christmas Story”, and much more. Deposits of $50 per person are due August 24 to hold your seat. For further information, call (731) 632-0302.

August 24

• Back to School Dance The date has changed to Sept. 7th for the Back to School Dance at the Selmer Jaycee building after the football game. Cost will be $5 per person.

August 25

• Special Education Workshop STEP, Inc., will be holding a workshop Titled BASIC Rights: A Parent’s Introduction to Special Education that includes information on the law in Jackson/Madison County. The workshop is directed by STEP, Inc. (Support and Training for Exceptional Parents) which helps parents learn about their child’s educational needs and their rights provided under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). It will be on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, from noon to 3 p.m. at the STAR Center Inc., 1119 Old Humboldt Road, Jackson, TN. 38305 Cost is free. Seating limited to 30. To register, call Patricia Absher at (731) 668-3888, Ext. 139. • ATV Mud Bog Saturday August 25th the Selmer Jaycees will be having an ATV MUD BOG! Gates will open at 4 p.m., cost will be $10 for those wanting to enter the event, $5 for those wanting to watch. The Jaycees will not be responsible for any damage done to your ATV. This event is open to the public for those wanting to watch or actually participate in this event.

• MRA: So Long Summer The MRA So Long Summer Pool Party & Industry Appreciation Volleyball Tournament will take place Saturday, August 25, at the Selmer City Pool and Volleyball Court. This will be a day of family fun and friendly competitions that will feature music, fun and games, food, and of course fun in the pool! The event will also pit local businesses, industries, and civic organizations in a friendly but competitive 10-team volleyball tournament. There will also be a drive-in movie shown just after dark. You can help us decide what summer-themed movie can be shown, so please send us your suggestions. 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. $3 per person to attend the day-long event. RSVP required. Armbands will be made available to those that RSVP. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. Of course, families can pack a picnic themselves. • Benefit for Susie and Kenneth Neal There will be a benefit for Susie and Kenneth Neal on August 25, 2012 at the Crump Community Center from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. featuring a silent auction, cake walk and bake sale, kids games, face paint, and an all day menu of hamburgers, hotdogs or spaghetti plate, entertainment by the Dusty Roads Band, magician Nick Swift, and karaoke with Marty. There will also be a live auction at 6 p.m. for anything left over. (Activities and events may change.) Any donations and volunteers are welcome and needed. Please contact Teresa Jerrolds 731610-1279, Casey Jerrolds 731607-8616, or Susie Neal 731438-7964 • Benefit for Deputy Dale Wyman There will be a benefit for Deputy Dale Wyman on August

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Jessica and Jose Rubio are pleased to announce the birth of our son Nathan James-Ray Rubio. He was born May 15, 2012 at 7:55 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. His uncles are Jimmy Lee “Bobo” and William West and one aunt Lori. His grandparents are Jimmy and Colleen West and Kelly Nash, and Jose and Franscia Rubio. His great-grandparents are Nancy West, Max and MaryAnn Nash. He has a special “Tia” Stacey and Great-grandparents Barbara and Wally Klotz. He has one brother named Hugo Ivan Rubio. We are so blessed to have him.

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Maxie Rae Scroggins turned three years old on July 29th. She celebrated with a party at her mamaws in Purdy with family. Maxie is the daughter of Sam and Dana Scroggins of Purdy. Her grandparents are Pete and Shelia Kidd of Purdy, Thomas and Sharon Vance of Memphis, and Ray and Debra Scroggins of Illinois. Maxie has an older brother Dylan, ten years old.

25 at Middleton City Park featuring a 5k run, Dunk-A-Cop, food and fun! It wil be from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, contact Debbie Doolen at 609-4812 or Mark Bailey at (901) 489-6634. • Enville Fun Day Enville Fire Dept and Enville Community Club are sponsoring a fun day on August 25 featuring children’s games, a parade (lineup at 1:30 p.m.), horseshoes, hog calling and tobacco spitting, talent/lip syncing ($5 entry), cake walk, street dance with Bo Jack, drawing for a 50/50 pot, dunking booth, antique car and tractor display, silent auction and BBQ pork, chicken & bologna, hamburgers, nachos and cheese, popcorn, ice cream. Come join us in the fun! • Tyrone/Dana Reunion All former employees of Tyrone/Dana are encouraged to attend a reunion that will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Ryans in Corinth, MS. For more information, please contact James Holder, (662) 287-8381. • Pickin’ at Pat’s Pickin’ at Pat’s Café this Saturday night, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. We will have bluegrass music. Bring lawn chairs. Free to the community.

August 26

• McAfee Family Reunion The McAfee Family Reunion will be Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Eastview Civic Center. Lunch will be about 12 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. Ya’ll come and enjoy family and food.

August 27

• 1st District Republican There will be a 1st district republican meeting for the delegates and alternates on the county voting committee. This will take place Monday, August 27, 2012 at 7 p.m. at McNairy Fire Statoin. This meetig is to discuss the upcoming vacancy of the McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. 1st district includes Bethel Springs, McNairy, and Finger area. All republicans are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Smith at (731) 934-7329 or Gail McCullar at (731) 932-4382.

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Look who’s turning 68 on September 3rd and still looking great. Stop by Wheel and wish him a happy birthday Monday, September 3rd. “Leon” We Love You

• Rose Creek School Reunion Rose Creek School Reunion will be Saturday, September 1st at the Rose Creek Fire Department from 10 a.m. until ? with a potluck lunch at 12 noon. Come bring your family a covered dish and old pictures and enjoy a day of visitation and fun. • 75th Anniversary Big Hill Pond State Park will be celebrating the Tennessee State Park 75th Anniversary on Saturday, September 1, hosting a 5k walk/run beginning at 9 a.m. Immediately following the run, we will be serving cake and homemade ice cream for all participants and park visitors. Cost is free for everyone. The top three runners for men,

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Finley celebrates 10 year anniversary at Barnes Family Chiropractic Center

Independent Appeal v Page 9A over the USA , will be performing as Elvis, for the wonderful gathering! All former and current students/teachers are encouraged to attend. The graduating class, 1969 from Bethel High School, is especially encouraged to attend! If each one reaches one, then this will be the biggest year ever. Remember you need not have graduated from Bethel School. You don’t want to miss this year’s reunion! For more info, call: Wm. El Cupples (731) 645 -6365, Brenda Watkins 934-7668, 6101716.

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women, and youth will receive trophies. So come on out to Big Hill Pond State Park and celebrate Tennessee State Parks 75th anniversary with us this Labor Day weekend. Souvenirs will be on sale in the Park Visitor’s Center. Please register by calling the Big Hill Pond State Park at (731) 645-7967 or (731) 645-8433 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Register by Tuesday, August 28.

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Beverly Finley recently celebrated her 10 year anniversary of employment at Barnes Family Chiropractic Center in Adamsville. Beverly has been the receptionist and assistant to the doctors since 2002. Originally from Water Valley, MS, Beverly moved to the area after marrying her husband, Bryce. They have four children and eight grandchildren. From left to right is Dr. Robin Barnes, Beverly Finley, and Dr. Matthew Barnes.

Sheriff’s log Monday, August 13 Domestic in progress, verbal Buena Vista 6:03 a.m. Suspicious vehicle Dancer Rd 9:00 a.m. Theft of property Melvin Qualls R 9:29 a.m. Traffic stop Mayflower 10:42 a.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 S/Autumn Ln 10:534 a.m. Escort Mt. Gilead - 11:14 a.m. Theft of property Carroll Rd 11:26 a.m. Public service 12:15 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 S/Coln Hill 12:35 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 S/Muddy Bridge 1:20 p.m.

Traffic stop Hwy 45 S./Muddy Bridge 1:20 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 S./Mayflower 2:11 p.m. Speak with an officer Mt. Gilead Rd 2:15 p.m. Serving warrant 2:54 p.m. Public service Limon Gage Rd 3:22 p.m. Theft of property Hwy 57 W 3:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle Tranham Rd 5:45 p.m. Traffic stop New Delight 6:25 p.m. Gun shot victim E. Poplar 9:05 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 S 10:18 p.m. Welfare check Sparks Ln 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, August 14 Domestic in progress, physical Nichols Rd 12:55 p.m.

Medical DOA Meeks Rd 4:33 a.m. Suspicious person Hwy 57 E 6:02 a.m. Traffic stop Hwy 142 8:52 a.m. Traffic stop Hwy 22 N 10:14 a.m. Traffic stop Hwy 22 N 10:50 a.m. Animal control Quail Run Rd 11;15 a.m. Public service Hwy 64 E 11:25 a.m. Harass threats Steward Ln 12;23 p.m. Reckless driver Hwy 22 S 12:27 p.m. Speak with an officer Industrial Park Dr 2:28 p.m. Speak with an officer Hwy 64 E 3:30 p.m. Theft of property Carol Rd 4:20 p.m. Counterfeit money Complex 4:21 p.m. Vandalism Ramer Selmer Rd 4:45 p.. Theft of property Hwy 45 S 4:59 p.m.

• Fairest of the Fair Pageant Hardin Co Fairest of the Fair pageants will be held the week of Sept. 3 at the Hardin Co fairgrounds in Savannah. Monday, Sept. 3 age groups 13-15 yr. & 16-20 yr. girls, Tues Sept 4 age groups 0-12 months boys & girls, 13-23 months boys & girls & 9-12 yr girls, Thurs., Sept 6 age groups 2-3 yr. boys & girls, 4-5 yr. boys & girls & 6-8 yr girls. All groups are open to all areas except 16-20, which must be from Wayne, Decatur, Henderson, Chester, McNairy or Hardin county. Deadline for registration is Sunday, Sept 2. Entry forms available at Hawk & Co. in Selmer. For more information, call (731) 607-0541.

• Bethel Springs School Reunion/Alumni Sunday, Sept. 2th, the Bethel Springs Reunion/Alumni will assemble at 11:00 a.m., BSES Cafeteria, to share memories, food, fun, fellowship and great music. The graduating class of 1962, “The Golden Bethel Rebels”, will be honored this year, which marks their 50th year. Bobbie Burgess Randolph will be the guest speaker this year. Bring a covered dish! Since Bethel Springs School likes to lay claim to some of Elvis Presleys’ fame, the School wishes to honor him for the 35-year anniversary of his death. Elvis and his friends did a show at Bethel school in 1954! Tommy Turner, who has portrayed the King of Rock & Roll Public service 5:00 p.m. Verbal threats Post Office 5:22 p.m. Public service 4:55 p.m. Theft of property Pentecostal Ave 6:40 p.m. Theft of property Hwy 64 W 7:12 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 8:35 p.m. Serving warrant Industrial Park Dr 10:05 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 64 E 11;13 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 64 E 11:37 p.m. Disturbance unknown Sewell Rd 11:54 p.m. Wednesday, August 15 Traffic stop Walnut St 12:39 a.m. Welfare check Unity Church Rd 9:51 a.m. Alarm residence/business Stateline Rd. 9:51 a.m. Harass phone calls Robertson Ln

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10:48 a.m. Civil matter Gilchrist Stantonville Rd 10:54 a.m. Public service Industrial Park Dr 11:09 a.m. Fighting Lacefield Park 11:34 a.m. Assault, already occurred William L 1:28 p.m. Escort Mulberry Ave 12:30 p.m. Retrieve property Russom Rd 12:39 p.m. Alarm residence/business Hwy 57 E 1:42 p.m. Alarm residence/business Hwy 64 E 2:40 p.m. Speak with an officer Finger Leapwood Rd 4:01 p.m. 4 Wheelers on Road way Main St 4:51 p.m. Traffic stop Hwy 45 6:19 p.m.

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 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. All proceeds will go to purchase much needed equipment such as AEDs for each department. Come by and show your support for your local dept. There will be lots of fun for the whole Family! Schedule of Events: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Food and fun, Emergency Vehicle Show and Tell, & Meet your Local Vols. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Motorcycle Poker Run. 11 a.m. Party Jumpers 12 p.m. Helicopter Expo 2 p.m. Extrication Demonstration by Finger Fire/Rescue. There will also be lots of Door prizes. Come out for your chance to win a $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card, $50 Lowes gift card as well as lots of other great prizes. The National Guard Armory will be on hand with their rock climbing wall. The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be present as well, and there will be much, much more. 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.

Suspicious vehicle Hamburg Rd 6:21 p.m. Traffic stop Dollar General Hwy 6:3 .m. Extra patrol Hwy 45 S 6:45 p.m. Traffic stop McDonald's Parking Lot 7:16 p.m. Traffic stop Old Hwy 45 7:36 p.m. Traffic stop Peach St 11;01 p.m. Suspicious vehicle Main St 11:20 p.m. Public service Leapwood Enville Rd 11:40 p.m. Traffic stop Virginia St 11:52 p.m. Speak with an officer Leapwood Enville Rd 11:59 p.m.

Aug. 16th - 19th continued in next week’s edition

court briefs Ashton M. Jones – Driving while license suspended – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised probation. Cory M. Chambers – Possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia, attempt – Fined$750 and costs. Sentenced to time served. Supervised probation. No supervision if paid today. Cory M. Chambers – Driving while license suspended, 2nd or sub – Fined $100 and costs. Sentenced to time served. Supervised probation. No supervised if paid today. Jeremy C. Newman – Driving while license revoked – Fiend $50 and costs. Sentenced to 12 hours. Supervised probation. Not drive in Tn for 6 months. Michael D. Lemilliere – DUI: first offense – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving preliminary hearing. Defendant shall continue on current bond of $2,500. Timothy E. Blakney – Driving while license suspended - Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to time served. Supervised probation. Not drive in TN for 6 months. Elisha N. Amos – Criminal trespass – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 24 hours. Supervised probation. Denzel Robinson – Contributing to the delinquency of a child – Dismiss on payment of costs Christopher M. Grier – Domestic assault – Dismiss on payment of costs and good behavior for 6 months. Victim wished to dismiss case and not prosecute. Sharon S. Jones – Public intoxication – Fined $25 and costs. Sentenced to 12 hours. Supervised probation. Rusty Jarrett – Disorderly conduct – Fined $25 and costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised probation. – Public intoxication – Fined $25, no costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised probation. Anthony Vigliette – Interference with another's duties or rights

– Dismiss on payment of costs upon request of state and officer. Anthony Hudson – Interference with another's duties or rights – Dismiss on payment of costs upon request of state and officer. Brian C. Dickey – Resist stop, arrest, search (no weapon) – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 12 hours. Supervised probation. Humberto Perez – DUI: first offense – Fined $250 and costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised prob. Not drive in TN for 1 year – Underage consumption – Fined $50, no costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised probation. Not drive in TN for 1 year. Kelvin Robinson – Habitual traffic off – driving while restriction in effect – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving preliminary hearing. Defendant shall continue on current bond. Kevin H. Mills – Public intoxication – Fined $25 and costs. Sentenced to 12 hours. Supervised probation. Melissa A. Buckley – Driving while license revoked – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 10 days. Supervised probation. Not drive in TN for 6 months. Austin Edwards – Theft (up to $500) – Fined costs. Sentenced to time served. Restitution is $629.74. Supervised probation. Robert G. Heath II – Failure to appear – Fined costs. Sentenced to 10 days. Supervised probation. Defendant is allowed to serve remaining time on weekends. Terry D. Price – Probation violation – reinstate probation upon payment of $250 by 8/17/12. Patrick D. Kendall – Probation violation – reinstate probation upon payment of $250 by today and then $150 per month thereafter. Lynn Hill – Probation violation – reinstate probation upon payment of $35 per week. Defended has served 7 days in jail. Payment to start September 7, 2012.

Sammy R. Webster – Theft of merchandise, shoplifting – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 14 hours. No restitution. No contact with Wal-Mart. Defendant may serve time on weekend. George S. Andrews – Assault, attempt – Dismiss on payment of costs and complete anger management through Pathways and good behavior for 6 months. Victim appeared and did not wish to prosecute. Supervised probation. Faith D. Young – Assault, attempt – Fined costs. Sentenced to 11 days. Supervised probation. - Disorderly conduct – Sentenced to 11 days. Supervised probation. Timothy E. Blakney – Driving while license suspended – Fined $50 and costs. DL sus or 6 months. Supervised probation. Raven B. Gudino – Simple possession/casual exchange – Defendant shall test negative on all drug screens on probation. Pay fine of $250 and costs. Submit to drug evaluation through JACOA. Brandon W. Haywood – Driving without license – Traffic ticket paid in full. Corneal Thrill, Jr. - Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on payment of costs. Supervised probation. Jacob Morrison – Underage consumption – Fined $25 and costs. 16 ours community service. Defendant to submit to alcohol evaluation with JACOA. Supervised probation. Sheena L. Morrison – Contribution to delinquency of a child – Dismiss on payment of costs. Supervised probation. Shannon M. Black – Cruelty to animals – Dismiss on payment of costs. Defendant to not leave dogs unattended in vehicle. Supervised probation. Jay E. Wright – Underage possession/transport of beer – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 16 hours community service. Supervised probation.

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Cards not singing redemption song By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The Chester County High School Eagles appear to have the Adamsville Cardinals’ number.

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Eagle and Cardinal fans, alike, packed the stands of Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium last Friday night to see Chester County down Adamsville 21-14 in what the Cards hoped would be a redemption game after falling to CCHS by a touchdown in 2011; one of only two losses they suffered all season. That was not the case. The Cardinals were working with good field position on their second possession of the second half when Chester County defensive back _ “Tootie” Cobb came up with an interception return for a touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter, breaking a 14-14 tie and stifling the Red Rage in the season opener. Cardinal head coach Brandon Gray said the team did not have its best week of practice going into the first game of the season, and at times, it showed. The Cardinals came into the season with high expectations placed on their shoulders, being ranked No. 8 in the 2A Tennessee High School Power Ratings, and No. 3 in the Jackson Sun’s Dirty Dozen. They were even projected as a state championship finalist by The Tennessean on Aug. 7. “Most of our players probably didn’t know about (the preseason ratings). I didn’t even know it,” said Gray. “All we can worry about is Adamsville High School, and that’s enough to worry about right now.” Despite giving up big plays and four turnovers, three by way of interception and one on downs, Adamsville was just one big play away from taking over throughout the whole game. Zak Neary got the Cards on the scoreboard late in the first quarter on a three-yard run, capping off an impressive 65-yard season-opening drive after CCHS marched down the field to score on their first drive of the season. After Dustin Plunk’s extra point was true, the game was tied 7-7. Communication issues in the Cardinal secondary on a third-and-long during Chester County’s second possession of the second quarter yielded a 74-yard touchdown

pass for the Eagles and put them up 14-7 after the PAT. A long field goal attempt by Dustin Plunk as the clock expired on the first half was only a foot shy of clearing the goal post and cutting the Cardinal deficit to four going into the locker room. The Cardinals prided themselves on putting points on the board on their first drive of the second half in every game last season. They continued to do so in 2012 as they picked up four first-downs after the break to get them into the red zone. The drive appeared to stall when a thirddown pass slipped through the hands of wide receiver Ross Burcham in the end zone, but Gray sent the offense back out on fourth-down. Dalton Plunk targeted Burcham once again on a fiveyard out route, and this time Burcham’s hands were vacuums as he sucked in the pass, giving his team six more points to cut the CCHS lead to one. Dustin Plunk converted his second extra point opportunity and knotted the game 14-14. The Cards appeared wounded after Cobb’s backbreaking “pick six” in the third as Adamsville produced a three-and-out and a turnover on their following two drives to go along with a penalty-laden final drive as time ran out late in the fourth quarter. “We had some guys go down (earlier in the game). We had a few injuries Friday night, and that hurt us,” said Gray. “We just had some young guys in there. As for the interceptions, Chester County just made two good plays. That’s all you can say.” Neary led the Cardinals offensively with 98 yards rushing on 22 carries. Dalton Plunk converted on 12 of his 19 passes for 89 yards, and hooked up with Burcham four times for 31 yards. Seth Killingsworth led the defense with eight tackles and one for a loss, and Josh Chappell came up big on the defensive line with one tackle for loss and five total tackles. Adamsville will, again, try to rebound from a seasonopening loss by taking down the Tigers this Friday. This time, the Cardinals will have to do it at Bolivar Central High School where they have never won. In their game last year against BCHS, AHS won a 34-24 thriller at home, but Adamsville’s last game at Bolivar was in 1997 where they lost by 40. Gray said the injuries sustained against Chester Coun-

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County teams impress at annual jamboree By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Several county teams really showed up to play at this year’s annual junior high football jamboree at McNairy Central High School last Thursday. The sky turned from blue and bright to dark and ominous as thunder threatened with rumbles in the distance, but the rain held off long enough for all five county teams to treat the fans filling

Don Whitaker Memorial Stadium to a night of football, ushering in the new season. With no clear favorite to win the county championship in 2012, the teams got a chance to make an early impression on family, friends, fans, and opposing coaches, and impressing is exactly what some of the teams did.

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Last year’s Jackson Sun Sophomore of the Year, Zak Neary, makes a Chester County defender miss during the Cardinals’ first possession of the season.

Bobcats clash with the Eagles in season opener By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Bobcats were on the road Week Zero as they traveled to Cordova, Tenn. to face the Eagles of St. Benedict at Auburndale.

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The young Bobcat team played well at times and hung around for most of the game, but unfortunately did not have enough to top the Eagles and fell by three scores in the season-opener. The Bobcats started the game on defense. With the Eagles starting on their own 40-yard-line, the young team, led by senior defensive linemen Kooper Davis, held strong, forcing St. Benedict into an early fourth down situation. The Eagles got a second life, the defensive off-sides penalty gave them and new set of downs. The defense held strong. After a offensive holding penalty and a St. Benedict time out on third-andlong, the Bobcats forced a punt and got the ball into the offense’s hands. The McNairy Central offense, led by quarterback Peyton McMahan, began their first drive at their own 15-yard-line. The Bobcats had a hard

time finding rhythm in their first possession and were forced to bring on the punting unit after a three-and-out. Fortunately for the Bobcats, the Eagles were stuck with a roughing the kicker penalty, giving the McNairy offense one more chance, hard running from Jarrett Mood was not enough, and the Bobcats were again forced to punt the football. McNairy’s defense took the field with their opponent on their own 35-yard-line. The Bobcats, however, would give up a few big plays in the drive as the Eagles quickly moved down to the Bobcat five-yard-line. Although, an offensive holding penalty took away a touchdown, the Eagles were able to score on the next play, and took a 7-0 lead with just over three minutes left to play in the first quarter. After the touchback on the following kickoff, the Bobcats offense took over on their own 20-yard-line. Unfortunately, the offense again had trouble moving the ball against the Eagle defense. McMahan, still in at quarterback, scrambled out of the pocket on third down looking to make a play but was sacked for a loss. The Bobcats were again forced to punt. The Eagles would take over on the McNairy 25-yard-line, giving them a

short field to start the drive. St. Benedict wasted little time scoring, running the ball into the end zone to take a 14-0 lead with 11 minutes left in the half. The McNairy offense was only on the field a short time in their next possession, losing a fumble and giving the ball back to the Eagles at mid-field. The Bobcat defense held strong. After forcing the Eagles into a third-and-long situation, the defense held on and gave the ball back to the offense still at midfield. This time the Bobcat offense was ready to go. Clicking on all cylinders, McMahan led the Bobcats down the field, capping off the drive with a long touchdown run from Mood. After tacking on the extra point, the Bobcats made it 14-7 with five minutes left in the half. The Bobcats defense came out fired up as they took the field with the Eagles on their own 30-yard-line. The great play of middle linebacker Revosea’ Richardson, along with the rest of the Bobcat defense, held the driving Eagles and forced a punt. The Eagles made a spectacular play downing the ball on the McNairy one-yard-line, where the

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Michie’s Dylan Whirley powers through Adamsville’s defensive line, carrying Cardinals on his back into the end zone.

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The Bobcats take the field in their first game of the 2012 regular season against St. Benedict at Auburndale in Cordova, Tenn.

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The Adamsville Junior High Cardinals have reigned supreme over the county for the last four years, but the Michie Blue Devils emerged from last Thursday’s jamboree as a team to be reckoned with in 2012. The first game of the jamboree saw Michie score in both halves of their and hold the young Adamsville team scoreless. The Cardinals had their best opportunity to get on the board with good field position late in the second half after Grady Britt recovered a fumble around the 50-yard-line, but they could not make the Blue Devils defense budge. Franklin Jarnigan broke a big touchdown run with under three minutes in the first half, skirting around Cardinal defenders to give the

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Ramer’s Kylin Wynn streaks up the field in a flash, leaving Hardin County defenders dazed after scoring his second touchdown of the night.

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Bobcat offense was forced to take over. Unfortunately, the Bobcats offense saw the same troubles it saw earlier in the game. An early fumble in the drive gave the ball right back to St. Benedict with only seven yards to go for the score. The Eagles ran the ball into the end zone on the following play, making the score 20-7 after missing the extra point attempt. The Bobcats offense would get the ball after kickoff on their own eight-yardline and held the ball until the half time. McNairy opened up the second half showing a lot of life as Mood took the kickoff down to the Bobcat 29-yard-line. Unfortunately, it could not be carried over into the offense as the Bobcats were forced into a quick three-and-out. After the punt, the Eagles took the ball on their own 35-yard-line. The Bobcat defense needed to slow down the St. Benedict running game and get into the backfield. That is exactly what they did. The defense got the ball back after Davis came away with a huge sack on third down. McNairy would take the ball on their own 29-yard-line, and the Bobcat offense wasted no time as Mood broke into the

Blue Devils an 8-0 lead after converting the two-point conversion. Dylan Whirley scored Michie’s second touchdown of the evening, dragging the Cardinal defense into the end zone with him. Of the four jamboree games, the matchup between Adamsville and Michie was the only county-on-county action, but all the teams will see their county foes soon enough. The Blue Devils open their regular season Thursday when they host the Rebels of Bethel Springs, and the Cardinals will open with the Ramer Eagles at home.

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The Hardin County Junior High Tigers might have thought they were going to roll into McNairy County and pick up a win like they so often do, but Kylin Wynn and the Ramer Eagles had different ideas. The Eagle defense was flying sideline to sideline, but so were the Tigers as the first half ended in a scoreless tie. Ramer’s offense came to life in the second half with Wynn, a seventhgrader, breaking a 10-yard touchdown run on the Tiger defense to take an 8-0 lead after converting to two-point conversion. Hardin County recovered a fumble and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown before tacking on a two-point conversion to tie it 8-8. With a little over four minutes to play, Ramer handed the ball of to Wynn once again. He then bolted down the field for a 53-yard touchdown run. Ramer pounded in another two-point conversion for the 16-8 lead, and the Tigers had no answer. Thursday, the Eagles will try to build on their success at the jamboree when they begin their regular season on the road against the Adamsville Cardinals.

open and out ran the Eagle defense to the end zone, bringing the score to 20-14 with just over seven minutes left in the third quarter. The third quarter went on to see both offenses go three-and-out, and a huge interception on a fake punt from Bobcat Elijah Sanders. The Bobcats again were forced to punt after the turnover. The defense was still not ready to give up. Big play from the Bobcat linebackers held the Eagles for another three-andout, giving the ball back to the offense. However, the Bobcats would turn out to be their biggest enemy once again after an interception thwarted their next drive. The Eagles came down with the pass and was brought down immediately giving the ball back to their offense on the McNairy 37-yard-line. The Eagles were able to run the ball into the end zone with 15 seconds left in the third quarter making the score 27-14. The Bobcats went into the fourth quarter down but were still alive in the game. The young McNairy team just had too many things going against them. After fighting cramps and another offensive turnover that led to an Eagle touchdown, the Bobcats fought but were not able to put any more points on the board. “Little things matter,” said first-year head coach Charlie Dampeer. “We have

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The jamboree games are only 24 minutes long, but that did not stop the Bethel Springs Rebels from putting up lots of points against Henderson North. Not only did the Rebel offense appear to be in mid-season form during the third jamboree game of the night, the defense was a smothering force as well, holding Henderson to just 73 yards of total offense and nothing on the scoreboard. A successful two-point conversion gave Bethel an 8-0 lead after Rebel quarterback Dylan Crabb hit Jeremiah Sanders for a 92-yard touchdown reception. Sanders struck again after halftime with 40yard touchdown run, and Mykeal Hudson got in on the action with a 27-yard touchdown run of his own. Bethel, and their fast-paced offense, will look to make another run at the county championship beginning this Thursday when they

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Rebel head coach Brian Franks pumps up his team before blanking Henderson North 22-0 in last Thursday jamboree.

got to get good at all the little things. We did not throw the ball well. We are not a throwing team, but you still have to be able to throw the ball when needed, and we did not do that tonight.” Dampeer said the team needs to focus on its strengths. “We are a running team. Running the football is something that we have

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Lion defensive linemen push past the Corinth blockers, trying to sniff out the quarterback for a sack. travel to Michie to do battle with the Blue Devils.

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The Lions may not be the winner, according to the scoreboard, but Selmer put up a good fight against the bigger, faster Corinth Middle School Warriors in the last game of the jamboree. Defensively, the Lions were sound. Had it not been for one big, 30-yard touchdown run by the Corinth offense, which put the Warriors up 6-0 only minutes into the first half, the game would have ended in a draw. Logan Roberts and the rest of the Lions swarmed to every ball carrier like a pride chasing down a gazelle on the open plains, but the offense could never get anything going against the warrior-sized Corinthians. Selmer will open the 2012 regular season at home against Henderson South on Thursday. “The defense ran to the ball well. There was always a lot of guys around the play, but we kept them out there too long,” said Dampeer. “This was a very long game, one of the longest I have been apart of, but they still ran well...We have to take care of the football, let our injuries heal, and focus on our next opponent.” The defense held St. Benedict to only 140 yards of total offense and came up with two sacks and an interception. Mood was the team’s leader on offense, running for 108 yards on 22 carries and scoring two touchdowns. The Bobcats will enjoy a bye week in Week One while they prepare to do battle with the Liberty Crusaders on Aug. 31.

to do well,” he said. “At times tonight, we ran the ball well...at other times, we had problems holding onto the football, and all that just gets back to getting good at the little things. Overall, the coach seemed satisfied with his defense’s performance, but thinks the offense can help them out by having more control of the game clock.

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(MCHS) Passing: Peyton McMahan: 4-9, 12 YDS, INT Rushing: Jarrett Mood: 108 YDS, 22 CAR, 2 TD; Revosea Richardson: 36 YDS, 6 CAR Receiving: Jarrett Mood: 12 YDS, 2 REC Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Under center, Peyton McMahan reads the St. Benedict defense last Friday night.

Defense: Revosea Richardson: 8 TK, 1 SACK; John Graham: 8 TK; Tyler Wells: 7 TK; Kooper Davis: 6 TK

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sports briefs 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. AHS Softball Steak Supper The Adamsville High School Softball team is having a steak supper Aug. 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the AHS cafeteria before the Riverside football game. Tickets will be $12, and the meal includes steak, baked potato, salad and a drink. Kids have the option to get a hamburger meal for $5, which includes a burger, chips, cookie, and a drink. All proceeds go to the Lady Cardinal Softball Team. To purchase your ticket, contact any AHS softball player. 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.

Soccer signups will be Aug. 25 from 11-2 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.

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ty were football related injuries, and they are just something the team will have to overcome going into their game against the Tigers. “We’ll approach it just like any other game. We know they’re physical and fast, and they’re really athletic,” said Gray. “We have to get back to doing what we do to win games and be clean and crisp and execute. It’s early.”

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Bobcat Golf Results Tuesday, Aug. 7 Hardin Co./Lexington @ Selmer CC (Boys) 1) Hardin Co. – 152 2) MCHS – 158 3) Lexington – 184 (Girls) 1) MCHS – 96 2) Hardin Co. – 98 3) Lexington – 105 (Individuals) Matt Chandler (38), Jason Kirk (39), Hunter Foote (40), Dilan Miller (41), John Hunter Powers (44), Stuart Littlejohn (44), Valerie Jones (47), Kelly Beth Ernest (49), Briley Taylor (54), Clay Rankin (54), Cross Smith (52), Sarah Stanfield (57), Kristen Rowsey (58), Bailey Teague (61) Monday, Aug. 6 FCA Tournament @ Jackson CC (Boys) 1) Milan – 318 2) Hardin Co. – 319 3) USJ – 326 4) MCHS – 340 5) JCS – 341 6) TCA – 355 7) Gibson Co. – 361 8) South Fulton – 367 9) Dyersburg – 389 10) Dyer Co. – 392

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(Individuals) Jason Kirk (76), Matt Chandler (79), Dilan Miller (87), Hunter Foote (94), John Hunter Powers (92), Stuart Littlejohn (100), Valerie Jones (121)

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(AHS) Passing: Dalton Plunk: 12-19, 89 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT

*All MCHS Golf scores submitted as of Aug. 21.

Rushing: Zak Neary: 98 YDS, 22 CAR, 1 TD; John Reed Odom: 76 YDS, 6 CAR, Hayden Reece: 34 YDS, 7 CAR; Dustin Neill: 12 YDS, 2 CAR; Bradley Herrin: 8 YDS, 1 CAR;

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Receiving: Ross Burcham: 31 YDS, 4 REC, 1 TD; Jonah Lusk: 15 YDS, 1 REC; Jacob Terry: 15 YDS, 1 REC; Hayden Reece: 13 YDS, 2 REC; Jacob Wallis: 11 YDS, 2 REC; Lane Burcham: 4 YDS, 1 REC Defense: Seth Killingsworth: 8 TK, 1 TFL; Josh Chappell: 5 TK, 1 TFL; Bradley Hornbuckle: 5 TK; Jacob Dengler: 4 TK; Josh Lunsford: 3 TK, 1TFL; Dustin Neill: 3 TKL; Ross Burcham: 2 TK, 1 TFL; Taylor Henry: 2 TK; Chris Bernier, Blake Elrod, Zach Whitney, Bailey Sweat: 1 TK

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McNairy Central Bobcat Revosea Richardson is awarded the Edward Jones Player of the Week honors by Sam Vise for Week Zero after finishing the game against St. Benedict with eight tackles, one sack, and 36 yards rushing on six carries.

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Junior Hayden Reece drags a Chester County defender down the field in the first half of Adamsville’s 21-14 loss to the Eagles. The senior running back had seven carries for 34 yards and caught two passes for 13 in the game.

Adamsville Cardinals Ross Burcham (Left) and Seth Killingsworth (Right) are awarded the Edward Jones Players of the Week honors by Sam Vise for Week Zero. Burcham was selected for his offensive performance against Chester County, catching four passes for 31 yards and a touchdown. Killingsworth was selected for his defensive performance, wrapping up Eagle ball carries for eight tackles and one for a loss.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Selmer, Bethel win in season-openers By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

County junior high softball initiated their season on Aug. 14 with games held at Michie and Selmer. The Selmer Lady Lions squared off with the Ramer Eagles at Patriot Park and the Michie Lady Blue Devils hosted the Bethel Lady Rebels. After the completion of the first round of games, Selmer and Bethel held an overall record of 1-0 and competed last Tuesday at Patriot Park after deadline while the Lady Blue Devils played the Lady Eagles in Ramer. For updates, join us on Facebook or grab a copy of next week’s Independent Appeal.

Selmer 12 Ramer 05

After leading the first three innings at Patriot Park, Ramer fell a few runs short of topping Selmer as the Lady Lions came away with a 12-5 win. “We played a good game and kept the lead for three innings,” said Ramer coach Vonda Jobe. “We struggled in the fourth inning and lost control of the game.”

Box Score Ramer Selmer

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Selmer’s winning pitcher, Hailey Dawson steps towards the circle’s perimeter and releases a fastball to a Ramer batter.

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Bethel Springs 15 Michie 01

With Lauren Foster as the only eighth-grader, Michie has is working with a young team. Leading off, Bethel scored four runs and followed it up with two in the top of the second. The Lady Rebels finished out the game with nine runs in the fourth inning to defeat the Lady Blue Devils 15-1. “Bethel played a very good game,” said Michie coach Alicia Day. “We have a very young team. I was proud of the effort that each girl gave.” After throwing all four innings of two-hit softball in the pitching circle for Bethel, Katie Turner picked up the win. She was also 4-for-4 at the plate. Box Score Bethel Michie

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Addison King blocks a Lady Lion’s spike in McNairy Central’s loss to Trinity Christian Academy last Saturday.

In the bottom of the fourth, Selmer came out strong at the plate, bringing in four runs to take the lead 6-3. “I was very proud of the girls for continuing to play hard after we got down at the start of the game,” said Selmer coach Mellanie Surratt. Six more runs were brought in by the Lady Lions, giving the Lady Eagles a nine run deficit, but after the upsetting loss Ramer has not lost confidence just yet. “We played a good defensive game and hit the ball well,” said Jobe. “This is a great group of girls and they will continue to improve throughout the season.”

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(Bethel) Katie Turner: 4-4; Emily Phillips-Harmon: 3-4; Kailie Lott: 3-4

Cards tee off against Lexington, Riverside By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Cardinal Golf Team took on tough opponents last week when they battled Lexington High School and Riverside High School at Shiloh Golf Course and Country Club in Adamsville. The Cardinals fell just short in the team scores. The team shot 196 while Riverside shot 186, and Lexington turned in a low score of 178 that won the match. The Cardinals did, however, have the lowest individual score in the match, a 40 turned in by Trevor Griffin. The low score made Griffin the medalist of the match but was not enough to get the Cardinals a team win. Dylan Gattis shot 48 for Adamsville, Drew Pearson shot 52, and Stone Lipford carded a 56. The lone lady Cardinal on the course, Taylor Hutton, had her work cut out for her as she went heads-up against Lexington’s Lorrie Akins. After a few good shots and a little luck, Hutton was able to defeat Akins turning in a score of 43 and earning her second medal of the year. She also medaled in Adamsville’s match against Hardin County on Aug. 14. The Cardinals will be traveling again this week when they go to the Tennessee River Golf Course in Parsons, Tenn. to take on Riverside and Scotts Hill. The match begins at 4 p.m.

Volleycats enjoy Faehr, Graham birdie for win play day at FHU By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

New head volleyball coach, Melody Price, admitted she was nervous before McNairy Central High School’s first match at the volleyball play day put on by Freed-Hardeman University last Satuday afternoon in Henderson, Tenn. Price, who played one year of volleyball during her time as a student at MCHS, took over for Crystal Slaughter, who coached the team to a 10-23 record last season. She said, despite her nerves, she was excited to get the season started, but Price thought her team had room to improve after Saturday’s matches concluded. “I don’t think we played as well as we are capable of playing,” she said. The Lady Bobcats took on the Trinity Christian Academy Lady Lions and the Lady Trojans of Dyersburg at the play day. The roster of 16 players, some seasoned veterans, some babyfaced freshmen, saw playing time while Price figured out who and where her players could produce the best for the Volleycats. Seniors like Tiffany Winebrenner, Zipporah Woods, and Macee Taylor saw significant playing time last season, and along with the rest of the Class of 2013, will need to step up for the Lady Bobcats to contend in a tough district. Price said that she is more than confident in the ability of her seniors to lead this team where it needs to go. MCHS got their first taste of action at the play day against TCA. The Lady Lions defeated the Lady Cats in all three sets (25-10, 25-18, 16-12), although McNairy battled hard in the second two. In their second match of the afternoon, the Lady Bobcats fell to the hard-hitting Lady Trojans.

Dyersburg downed Central in three sets (25-13, 25-19, 21-12). Using the play day as a building block, Price and the Volleycats will make a run at bringing a District 14-AA Championship to MCHS. They began their regular season with two varsity road matches against Middleton last Tuesday after deadline. The Volleycats will host Hardin County on Monday in their first home match of the year.

Golfers gathered to pair off and compete in Selmer Golf and County Club’s Two-man Tournament last weekend. Beginning last Saturday and ending Sunday evening, the 2012 tournament title went to Tony Faehr and Mike Graham. After 36 holes, Chris Baldwin and Barton Hamilton tied at 17-under-par with Faehr and Graham. After a penalty on the last hole, Hamilton holed the fourth shot from off the

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green, which gave the pair par on the hole and tied the contest. Tied at 127, Faehr and Graham won the first playoff hole with a birdie, beating Baldwin and Hamilton’s par on the hole. Upcoming tournaments at the SGCC include a Kimberly Clark Tournament for United Way, a night tournament, and a Lions Club Tournament. Check out the Selmer Country Club Facebook page for more updates.

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Champions of the two-man Selmer Golf Tournament, Tony Faehr and Mike Graham smile after a long day and a close-scoring victory.

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Taylor Hutton tees off on the 10th hole at Shiloh Golf Course and Country Club last Thursday.

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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)

miscellaneous 401 - for sale Dell laptop $200 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) One bedroom suite, bookcase, headboard, coffee table, end table to match. Dining table, four chairs. Call 434-0214. (13, 14) For Sale: Couch, love seat, and 2 matching recliners. Less than 2 years old. Soft suede leather, excellent condition. 610-1290. (14) For sale: side by side refrigerator in good working condition. $200. Call 632-1299. (14) Trampoline, $25; Range (smooth top); 2 TV's, one with stand; couch; 2 250-gal. propane tanks; gas wall heater. 645-4986. (14)

For Rent: 3 Bd., 2 Ba., CH&A, double wide, inside Bethel Springs city limits. Close to school and city hall. No inside pets. Deposit required. PC Rentals. (731) 6072978. (14) House for Rent: 3 bd., 1 1/2 ba., carport, storage bldg. in Selmer. $450/mo + deposit. No pets. 6102877. (TF)

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DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 239-8945, cell (662) 284-6146. Free estimates. (TF)

Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731610-8827. (TF)

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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)610-4813. (TF) AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF)

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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 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 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,

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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 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

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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 on the 30th day of July, 2012 commencing at 10:00 o’clock a.m. CST at the East door of the McNairy County Court House in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property (“Property”) situated and being in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin located in the northeast corner of the T.K. Page tract of record in Deed Book 71, page 5754, Register’s Office of McNairy country, Tennessee, in the West line of Huggins, the East line of the parent tract; thence North with the East line of the parent tract, the West line of Huggins, 260 feet to an iron pin; thence in a western direction 340 feet to an iron pin located in the East margin of a recently constructed (1990) gravel road; thence in a southern direction with the margin of said gravel road, 320 feet to an iron pin; thence in an eastern direction 140 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing in an eastern direction 143 feet to an iron pin located in the northeast corner of the Page tract An interior corner of the parent tract; thence continuing in an eastern direction, with the North line of Page, 103 feet to the point of beginning, and being Lot # 10 of an unrecorded plat. 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. 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 (plus penalty and interest, if any), and all liens, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims and other matters which take priority over the Deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is had; also subject to any right to redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, State or Federal, which have not been waived by such governmental agency. Said sale also subject to matters which an accurate survey of the property might disclose. The property is to be sold AS IS WHERE AS, without representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether expressed or implied. Without limiting the foregoing, THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-

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ULAR USE OR PURPOSE. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS 2nd day of August 2012.

August 22 and August 29, 2012. 10936 13, 14, 15

W. JAY REYNOLDS, Trustee Reynolds & Reynolds 55 Court Street, Suite A Savannah, TN 38372 (731)925-7000 10904 12, 13, 14 FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated June 22, 2000, executed by Calvin Morgan, recorded in Book 294, Page 75, Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Calvin Morgan conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 12:00 Noon at the Front door of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in McNairy County, Tennessee: Beginning at a PK nail in the centerline of Chambers Brook road the same being a fence line extended; also on a common corner with Moore for the point of beginning; thence run South 83 degrees 58’ East along said fence line and Moore’s South boundary line 210 feet; thence run South 1 degree 00’ West 105 feet; thence run North 83 degrees 58’ West 210 feet to the centerline of aforementioned Chambers Brook Road; thence run North 1 degrees 00’ East along said centerline 105 feet to the point of beginning, containing .50 acres, more or less. Subject to the right-of-way of a public road. Less and except any road right of ways of record. Being the same property conveyed to Calvin Morgan by Quitclaim Deed from Wilford Morgan and wife, Barbara Morgan, dated May 31, 2000 and recorded in Deed Book 172, Page 652, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 2000 Chandeleur mobile home, Serial #CH3AL05465A/B. This is improved property known as 519 Joe Dillon Road, Michie, Tennessee 38351. Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions. 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. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. THE NOTICE OF RIGHT TO FORECLOSE HAS BEEN SENT AS REQUIRED BY T.C.A. §35-5-117. JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates:

August 15,

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed January 31, 2003 by Audie Patterson and Felicia Patterson, husband and wife to the said Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed of Trust 346, Page 128 and Modified in Deed of Trust 352, Page 490 and further Modified in Deed of Trust Book 395, Page 89, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Deed of Trust 402, Page 2423, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 commencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, Mcnairy County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of Mcnairy, State of Tennessee. Beginning at a fence corner, located on the East 25 foot margin of Houston Cemetery Road, being the southwest corner of described lot and parent tract, and the northwest corner of Willard Summers (Deed Book 165, Page 229). Thence along said road margin, North 04 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds East for 163.54 feet North 01 degrees 42 minutes 28 seconds West for 46.49 feet to a half inch iron pin set, being the northeast corner of described lot. Thence leaving said road margin, along a new severance line, North 76 degrees 18 minutes 18 seconds East for 216.5 feet to a half inch iron pin set, being the northeast corner of described lot. Thence South 03 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds West for 216.50 feet to a half inch iron pin set in a fence, being the southeast corner of described lot, lying on the North line of aforementioned Willard Summers. Thence along the North line of Summers, South 77 degrees 48 minutes 02 seconds West for 211.85 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 1.000 acres. Subject to existing Utility Easements. The above survey was performed by Dale E. Sagely TN. R.L.S. #1888, on November 1, 2002, using a T1000 total station, with a Category I closure, and a Record North Bearing. THIS CONVEYANCE ALSO INCLUDES the manufactured home described below located at the below referenced address is permenantly affixed to a foundation and will assume characteristics of site built housing: Year: 2002; Manufacturer: River Birch; Model No.: 6001-1; Serial Number: RB0AL5316AB; Length & Width: 80x28; located at 2705 Houston Cemetery Road, Ramer, Tn 38367. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 130-070.02 Property Address: 2705 Houston Cemetery Road, Ramer, TN. Other Interested Parties: Beneficial Tennessee, Inc. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 (90l)526-8296 File # 1882-095227-FC Published: August 15 August 22 August 29 MidFirst Bank/Audie Patterson

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10937 13, 14, 15 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 Bobbie D. Smith, Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on 7th of August, 2012, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Bobbie D. Smith, 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); of (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 7th day of August, 2012. Cindy S. Guthrie, Executrix Estate of Bobbie D. Smith By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master Terry Abernathy, Attorney 10935 13, 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janet Carol Crouse Reinke, Late of McNairy County, Tenn. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of August, 2012, Letters of Testamentary in respect of the estate of Janet Carol Crouse Reinke, deceased, who died March 12, 2012 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master court of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 9th day of August, 2012. Carol Crouse, Executor Estate of Janet Carol Crouse Reinke Deusner & Kennedy, Attorney Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master

10934 13, 14

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 9, 2008, executed by CHRIS ROBERTS, UNMARRIED, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON, JR. WILSON & ASSOC PLLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, on May 16, 2008, as Instrument No. 63303, in Book 392, at Page 1267; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST

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COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Mcnairy County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 5, 2012, 2:00 PM at the Mcnairy County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Mcnairy County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF CHARNELL DRIVE, AT THE SEC OF HADLEY, SEE D.B. 116, P. 324, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION WITH HADLEY’S SOUTH LINE 210 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST LINE OF THE PROPERTY FORMERLY OWNED BY FRED PLUNK, THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION WITH THE OLD FRED PLUNK LINE 200 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION 210 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF CHARNELL DRIVE 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Manufacturer’s Name: Fleetwood Year: 1992 Make: Fleetwood Model Name: Expression Model No.: Expression Length: 76’ Width: 15.5’ Serial No. MSFLM25A28542 PARCEL# 060G A 00105 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 183 CHARNELL ST, BETHEL SPRINGS, TN 38315. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRIS ROBERTS AKA CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 12-0052751 FEI # 1006.165136 08/15/2012, 08/22/2012, 08/29/2012. 10965 13, 14, 15

2239 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Benjamin P. Sinclair and Phyllis J. Sinclair, conveying certain property therein described to Matt B. Murfree as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guaranty Trust Company, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Benjamin P. Sinclair; Phyllis J. Sinclair

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 22, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 6, 2009, at Book 396, Page

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NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on September 17, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot #6 of Country View Estates Subdivision, a plat or plan of said subdivision being of record In Plat Cabinet A, Slide 93 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. ALSO KNOWN AS: 230 Edgewood Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens

DATED August 14, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee August 22, 2012 August 29, 2012 September 5, 2012 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_msherrod_120814_1332 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM 10998 14, 15, 16 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions and payment of the debts and obligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust dated 25 June 2008 executed by DONALD C. SOWELL and VICKI SOWELL to Trace Robbins, as trustee for Beneficial Tennessee, Inc. of record in the Office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Book 393, Page 62; and Richard J. Myers having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the aforesaid Register’s office in Book 406, Page 1336, and the owner of the debt and obligations secured by said Deed of

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Property Address: 4082 Highway 142, Selmer, TN 38375 At the time of this publication, 1) the § 35-5-117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded and 2) a search of the public records reveals no other lien filed by the United States or the State of Tennessee which affects the above described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above. Richard J. Myers, Substitute Trustee Date: 16 August 2012 APPERSON CRUMP PLC 6070 Poplar Avenue, Sixth Floor Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 756-6300 Publish: 22, 29 August and 5 September 2012 10999 14, 15, 16

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THE FOLLOWING TRACT OR PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TOWIT: BEGINNING AT A 3-INCH DIAMETER TREATED WOOD POST IN THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TENNESSEE STATE ROUTE #142, SAID POST BEING LOCATED ONE TENTH MILE WEST OF RACEPATH ROAD INTERSECTION AND BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF J.D. MCCLAIN LOT, SEE DEED BOOK 78, PAGE 178; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 498.64 FEET WITH THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF MCCLAIN TO A STEEL FENCE POST; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 174.88 FEET WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF WHITLOW TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 498.72 FEET WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF WHITLOW TO AN IRON PIN THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OFWAY OF STATE ROUTE #1421, THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 174.72 FEET THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF STATE ROUTE #142 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

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Trust, Beneficial Tennessee, Inc., having required the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described therein conveyed, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned, RICHARD J. MYERS, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in him as Substitute Trustee, on Wednesday, 12 September 2012, commencing at 12:00 noon, at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse, at 170 W. Court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit:

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Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale Thursday, Aug. 23 Friday, Aug. 24 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. 294 Ervin Hester Rd., Selmer

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700‑200943

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