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Broomcorn and River Run bring thousands to area PAGE 2A A one-car accident on Highway 57 in Ramer took the life of a Ramer man last Sunday.

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Due to the overwhelming response to our last contest, the Independent Appeal will be sponsoring another art contest. This exclusive offer will be bigger and better than ever with 10 runners-up taking home 4 tickets each to the Lewis and Clark Circus coming to Selmer, for three shows at Dixie Park on Oct. 6 and 7. In addition, one lucky Grand Prize Winner will take home a Complete Circus Experience which includes Four Tickets, Four Hotdogs, Four Soft Drinks, Four Cotton Candies, Four Pony Rides, and Four Camel Rides. The Grand Prize Winner can also choose a family member to open the circus by saying “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls of all ages, it’s time to start the Lewis and Clark Circus.”

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A Ramer man was killed in a one-car accident last Sunday, according to a Tennessee Motor Vehicle Fatality Report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

At the time of the accident Bobby Bennett, 50, was driving his 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix westbound on Highway 57 in Ramer.

Bennett then ran off the roadway, hit a culvert and was ejected from the vehicle, according to the report by Trooper Greg Hopper, who responded to the accident.

Selmer woman attends Democratic convention

By Jeff Whitten

“Yes ma’am...We four women, we made a road trip,” Lewis said.

The trip lasted for ten days.

“We just made a vacation out of it,” LewPat Lewis, of Selmer, recently attended the Democratic National Convention, in is explained.

“Ever since then, I thought, Charlotte N.C., as a delegate. She ‘I want to go again, I want to go has been involved in local Demoagain,’” Lewis said. cratic politics since she retired in She was approached by sev2006 and attended the 2008 DNC eral people, who urged her to run as a guest when a friend of hers, for a position as a delegate, last who was a delegate from Madison March as the district caucuses apCounty, invited her. proached.

Lewis spoke to the Indepen“I kept saying, ‘No, no’ for a litdent Appeal about her experiences tle bit, for a day or two, but finally, at the DNC last Tuesday. She was I just thought, ‘Well, why not,’ she selected as a delegate at a district LEWIS said. party caucus in Parsons, Tenn. ear“I didn’t feel I was the candidate lier this year.

“I enjoyed that and I wanted to go again,” type,” Lewis added.

The fact that she was a county chair Lewis said her 2008 trek to the Democratic helped her gain the backing of McNairy Convention in Denver.

Her friend told her she wanted to go with See LEWIS, 3A three other women on a road trip.

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The Freddie ‘Boy’ Burns story: Part 2

‘We’re not looking for stardom, we’re looking for bacon and eggs’

By Jeff Whitten

Upon his return to Memphis, Burns said goodbye to his Western Union career and decided to go into radio full-time in 1938.

“We organized what we called a hillbilly band, we liked hillbilly music played by a real hillbilly band,” Burns said.

In last week’s story on Freddie Burns, who is 98 years old and Burns explained that his career in show business was a gradual who has spent a half-century in show business, Burns talked about his early life and how he got his start. When we left our story progression.

“It wasn’t an overnight sensalast week, Burns was living in Jacktion. That’s what Elvis did, an son, Miss., working as a telegraph overnight sensation,” he said. delivery boy, and playing his guitar At that time, he was quite young and Burns was recognized as one of and singing on the radio. rather timid, and you wouldn’t think the best guitarists in Memphis at Burns was then given an opportunity to work for Western that Elvis would have ever been timid. that“Itime. can’t do that now because Union in Memphis, Tenn. His sister I’m 98 and I quit playing for a long also lived there and wanted him to He was very shy and while we were time. I get my guitar out sometimes move there, also. He moved there playing, he would come in and kind of and just play, like this morning,” in Nov. 1933. he said.

Due to its size, getting around ease in like he didn’t want anybody to A woman had visited him earliin Memphis can be overwhelming, er in the day and asked him to play especially for people used to small know he was there. towns and rural areas. It is com— Burns recalled and sing for her. It is ironic that the first song he played was “Take that mon for people who have lived in Night Train to Memphis.”

Memphis all their lives not to know The woman had relatives at some parts of town. However, this Lynwood Place, where Burns now lives, and somewas not true for Burns. one told her that he sang and played guitar.

“I didn’t know one street from another, but He then sang, “Hey, hey good-lookin’, what you eventually I learned every street and even at night, got cookin.” without a light, I could go anywhere I wanted to go Elvis Presley used to sing with Burns’ band. on a bicycle,” Burns said.

He was once scheduled to appear on Burns radio He sometimes rode nearly 10 miles on his show. bicycle to deliver telegrams.

“At that time, he was quite young and rather Western Union was so pleased with Burns’ timid, and you wouldn’t think that Elvis would work that they promoted him from his bicycle to have ever been timid. He was very shy and while an inside job and offered to send him to business we were playing, he would come in and kind of school. ease in like he didn’t want anybody to know he “‘That will qualify you to hold any office job was there,” Burns recalled. we might want you to have,’ they told him and so “He would stand around a while, sit around a that’s the way I finished my academics. I made while. Then he would come up to the bandstand better grades there than I ever have,” he said. and say, ‘When you get tired, I’ll sing a song or Burns then attended business school, while two.’ I said, ‘Elvis, I’m ready right now,’” Burns continuing to work for Western Union in Florida said. for two years, during the tourist season. He also At this time, Elvis had just recorded, “Blue worked as a service manager there.

“They tried to get me to stay and work fullNew York City Public Library Moon of Kentucky” and “That’s All Right, Mama,” Freddie “Boy” Burns while on time, but it was time to go back to Memphis,” See BURNS, 5A tour in the 1940s.

Burns said.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Weekend festivals offer something for everyone Something old, Something new: Broomcorn Festival draws hundreds to Selmer

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By Christen Coulon Editor

Constance Beck shows her grandson Carson Niukkanen how to use a 1924 circular knitting machine.

Pixel Coulon of Selmer enjoys some cotton candy courtesy of the McNairy Regional Alliance.

The 17th annual Broomcorn festival sponsored by Hockaday Handmade Brooms and Arts in McNairy was held last Saturday at the Selmer City park. Hundreds of visitors came to the festival to see the various artisans showing their wares.

Dozens of booths lined the grass of the park, each filled with handmaid creations. Many of the booths featured live demonstrations of artists at work making baskets and brooms, knitting, blacksmithing making stained glass, spinning pottery and more.

In addition to the artists, the event featured live entertainment, wonderful food, live animals and rides for the kids.

“We have had a good steady day, lots of kids, lots of adults,” said event organizer Jack Martin of Hockaday Handmade Brooms. “It turned out to be another great year for us. The weather could not have been better. We have some great folk artists performing this year. We are very pleased this year.”

Martin said that he was able to get some local artists for this year’s festival that have not been out before, and said that he is

always looking for more local folks who have a unique talent to come out and participate in future events.

Martin said that more than 30 demonstrators at the event.

“What we try to focus on is real folk art and real quality,” Martin said. “The way things were done years ago. The main purpose of the demonstrating is to educate the young kids and even some of the older folks as to the way our ancestors have done them.”

The eclectic mix of new and old at the festival was surreal as one could witness visitors filming with their mobile phones as artists were hard at work making crafts on their19th century equipment. This was immediately evident as visitors walked into the event from the parking lot in full view of the soccer field behind the park, as an ox cart pulled visitors in a circular path around a parked helicopter in the center of the field.

Martin said that in the last few years this region is becoming more well know for its folk art and not just because of the Hockaday family. He said that the festival has picked up a lot of great artists that simply didn’t get the notoriety before.

“We are trying to keep the folk art alive,” Martin said.

Festival organizer, Jack Martin, works on one of his unique handmade brooms for a customer.

Sandy Barton of 2B Pottery throws a pot during the Broomcorn Festival last Saturday.

Hershel Miller making a wooden top.

Bob Hester, formerly of Selmer, displays his stained glass.

Thousands descend on Savannah to party for a cause

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Music from the Tennessee River Run filled the streets of downtown Savannah last Saturday.

Opening act, Dead Horse, showed why they won the battle of the bands with their mix of original compositions and covers such as Gregg Allman’s “Midnight Rider” and “Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s “Turn the Page.”

The volume and energy level then took a quantum leap as Southern rockers Black Oak Arkansas took the stage next. They opened with “Wired for Sound,” which I had never heard before, but is now one of my favorite songs of theirs. Interspersed in their set were their two most famous songs, “Lord, Have Mercy on My Soul” and their signature song, “Jim Dandy to the Rescue,” a humorous account of the adventures of their lead singer, “Jim Dandy” Mangrum.

Looking like proper English gents in their suits, 1970s pop-rockers Badfinger were next on the bill. Familiar from classic rock radio were the bone-jarring guitars and drums, but I have to admit I missed the lead vocals of original member Peter Ham, who is no longer with us. They opened with one of my favorites of theirs, “Baby Blue” and closed with the other, “No Matter What.” In the middle were such old favorites as “Day after Day,” and the Paul McCartney penned tune, “Come and Get It.” They also played “Without You,” which few people know was written by the band, though it was a hit for Harry Nillson and decades later for Mariah Carey.

I was only able to stay for the rock show, but this year the country acts were combined on the same bill. Last year, the country show was on a different night at Pickwick, rather than downtown.

Darryl Worley, who headlined the concert, is as known in these parts for his philanthropy as his music. Worley has had nearly 20 hit singles, including three No. 1 hits, chart-topping albums and sales in the millions. Worley has been a mainstay of modern country over the past decade with such chart-topping singles such as “I Miss My Friend,” “Have You Forgotten?”

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and “Awful, Beautiful Life.”

His new album is entitled One Time Around, and the first single is “You Still Got it.”

TRR benefits the Darryl Worley Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization, which supports various organizations, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center and the Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center.

David Lee Murphy, John Anderson and special guest Zoe Z. were also on the bill.

Murphy’s “Dust On The Bottle” and “Party Crowd” have become staples on country radio. “Party Crowd” was the most played song on country radio in 1995, and “Dust on the Bottle” spent two weeks at No. 1. Both songs were on Murphy’s debut MCA album, Out With A Bang, which went platinum and became the best-selling debut album by a male country artist in 1995.

That same year, The Academy of Country Music nominated Murphy for Top New Male Vocalist. Murphy quickly became one of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters, whose compositions have been recorded by many of today’s country music superstars. Kenny Chesney’s “Living In Fast Forward” and “Live A Little,” as well as Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor” all landed at the top of the charts.

Anderson is best-known for such songs as “Wild and Blue,” “I’m Just An Old Chunk Of Coal,” “1959,” “I Just Came Home To Count The Memories,” “Black Sheep” and “Swingin.” “Swingin” was not only the Country Music Association’s 1983 Song of the year; more recently it was cited by the Amusement and Music Operators Association as one of its all-time top-forty jukebox hits — right up there with “Hey Jude” and other perennial favorites by The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, George Jones and The Rolling Stones.

The TRR Golf Tournament was held last Friday at Shiloh Golf Course in Adamsville.

The bass tournament was last Saturday and Sunday. Also held on Saturday were a 5K run, a motorcycle poker run, a youth fishing tournament, and an arts and crafts fair.

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GOP nominates Maxedon for Court Clerk Dems nominate Lipford for Court Clerk

By Jeff Whitten

year career in Law Enforcement, I have had the opportunity to work with several Circuit Court Clerks throughout West Tennessee, including McNairy The McNairy County Republican Party nomi- County. I have a very thorough working knowlnated Byron Maxedon to run for Circuit/General edge of the Circuit Court Clerks responsibilities, Sessions/Juvenile Court Clerk last Saturday. His and feel that I am the most qualified candidate to manage the office. I feel that my experience gives name will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Maxedon is 30 years old and a life-long resi- me the knowledge and understanding to run the dent of the county. He lives near Stantonville and office in the most efficient way possible, without is married to Stephanie Maxedon. They have three burdening the taxpayers of McNairy County in a time when taxpayers are already overburdened. I children, Dylan, Hayle and Caden.

The Maxedon family are members of the First will work continuously to make sure that the office is efficient and coordinated. I will maintain a United Methodist Church in Selmer.

He is the son of Don Maxedon and Sue Cole- very good working relationship with our General Sessions Judge and Circuit Court Judges, along man Maxedon, and the grandson with the District Attorney General’s of the late B.A. and Lillian Reeder office. I will work hand in hand with Maxedon of Selmer, and the late our Judges, Sheriff, County Mayor’s Linnie and Amy Coleman of the office, and the County Commission.

Byrd Locke Community.

I will always maintain an open door Maxedon seeks to fill the vacanpolicy, and will attend to each citicy created when former Court Clerk zen’s needs at their request,” MaxeRonnie Brooks resigned to become don said.

County Mayor.

“It is the duty of the Circuit Court Maxedon graduated from McClerk to provide leadership, acNairy Central High School in 2000. countability, loyalty, and trust. It is Maxedon is an 11-year veteran my pledge that I will do all of these Law Enforcement officer, and curthings if elected as the next Circuit rently is employed by the Jackson BYRON MAXEDON Court Clerk. I will renew and update Police Department as an Investipolices and procedures, that will ingator conducting health care fraud investigations related to narcotic medications. clude internal audits that will hold the office acHe is also assigned as a Task Force Officer to the countable to the taxpayers of McNairy County.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Agency Jackson, The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is a large source of Tenn. office. He serves as the Coordinator of the revenue to McNairy County, and its importance to West Tennessee Methamphetamine and Pharma- the General Fund is significant. It is important that ceutical Diversion Task Force, Board Member of these funds be collected, managed, and secured in Henderson, Chester, and Madison County Divi- a proper and efficient way. I have the knowledge sion II Circuit Court Drug Court, and a Committee and ability to develop government budgets, and Member of the Jackson-Madison County Alcohol to seek grants when available to alleviate local taxpayer funding. Lastly, but the (most) imporand Drug Coalition.

“The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is one of the tant of all, I will make the office user-friendly and most important offices in our county, as it is the customer-service based. I will always remember backbone of the General Sessions and Circuit that we are the employees of the taxpayers of McCourt of our county. The Circuit Court Clerk has Nairy County, and I will assure that each and every a vast amount of duties as the record keeper of person who conducts business in the office will be the courts. These records must be kept in an ef- treated in a fair and respectable manner. Thank ficient and coordinated manner; the records must you for (your) support and your vote will be apbe processed in a reasonable time. During my 11- preciated,” Maxedon concluded.

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County Democrats. Her position in the party also helped her meet people in surrounding counties.

“We’ll help you if you help us,” was the stance of Democrats in surrounding counties, according to Lewis. Also, some counties had no one running for delegate positions. Lewis was able to garner support from these counties.

Lewis was elected unanimously as one of the three women delegates. Three men delegates and one alternate were also elected at the caucus. There are 17 counties in the district.

While at the convention, Lewis met former Speaker of the House and current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in the hall.

“I didn’t get to say anything to her,” Lewis said.

Fox News commentator Greta Van Susteren was behind Pelosi and actress Eva Longoria was nearby, according to Lewis.

A lot of newscasters were staying at Lewis’ hotel. She met CNN commentator and former presidential advisor David Gergen while at the convention.

Actress Ashley Judd spoke to the Tennessee delegation at one of their breakfasts, Lewis said.

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According to Lipford, the basic functions of the office are to keep an accurate record of court proceedings, collect fines and judgements, The McNairy County Democratic Party held schedule court proceedings and work closely a Caucus last Saturday to select a nominee to with law enforcement and judges to ensure run for Circuit/General Sessions/Juvenile Court judgements are administered and collected efficiently. The Circuit Court Clerk must also inClerk in the Nov. 6 election.

Their nominee to replace Ronnie Brooks as teract with the Mayor’s office as well as the local Circuit Court Clerk for a two-year term is Kevin county commission regarding the Clerk’s BudLipford. According to Lipford, he has contem- get.

“I am capable and willing to carry out the plated becoming a candidate for county office duties of Circuit Court Clerk,” Lipford said. in McNairy County for some time.

Lipford says he will serve all of McNairy “After praying and talking with my wife, children, and friends, I have decided to pursue the County in a trustful, responsible, efficient, and morally upstanding way. office of McNairy County Circuit Lipford believes his government Court Clerk,” said Lipford. and business experience uniquely His father, Allen Lipford who qualifies him for the Office of Cirserved as Circuit Court Clerk for cuit Court Clerk. His business ex26 years was also a contributing perience includes seventeen years factor in making the decision to at Averitt Express as a delivery seek this office. clerk. Lipford also served as the Lipford was born and raised Administrator of Elections for less in McNairy County and currently than two years. He has worked for resides in the Leapwood ComSouthwest Human Resource Agenmunity with his wife, Jennifer cy as Supervisor of Transportation Mitchell Lipford and three chilDispatch for the last three years. dren, Stone, Carlee, and Paisley Kevin feels like his strong work Lipford. Kevin says he enjoys KEVIN LIPFORD ethics and the skills he has develsupporting his children’s activioped through his government and ties in the community, school and in sports. Kevin and his family attend Faith- business related work experiences will serve the public well. His skills in providing effective Pointe Church in Adamsville.

Lipford is 40 years old and has been em- leadership, fiscal responsibility, organizing ofployed at Southwest Human Resource Agency fice tasks efficiently, communicating with emin Henderson, Tenn. as the Supervisor of Trans- ployees and customers effectively, preparing a budget, generating computer driven reports, portation Dispatch for the last three years.

Lipford says he loves McNairy County and and organizing human resource effectively will would consider it a privilege to serve in the ca- help him improve the Circuit Court Clerk office, Lipford said. pacity of Circuit Court Clerk.

“I earnestly ask you for your support in seek“I am currently in my first term as a county commissioner from the third district and have ing the office of Circuit Court Clerk. It would be thoroughly enjoyed serving McNairy County. an honor to represent all citizens of McNairy The Office of Circuit Court Clerk is a very impor- County in this position,” Lipford said.

Lipford said he looks forward to talking with tant position. The taxpayers of McNairy County deserve a public servant who will always have the citizens of McNairy County in the coming their needs in mind and will follow the laws of weeks and would appreciate your consideration and support.

Tennessee,” Lipford said.

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“She spent a lot of time with us,” said Lewis.

Lewis’ favorite speaker was Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.

This was a such a common impression among Democrats that he is being mentioned as a possible future presidential candidate.

“He will stand out forever in my mind, and I think that young man has got a future ahead of him,” Lewis said. “He made a bigger impression on me than any of the others.”

However, the biggest impression on Lewis and other Democrats was former Pres. Bill Clinton.

Like many other Democrats, Lewis gave First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech to the convention positive reviews.

“To me, she’s always been a great speaker. She talks from her heart. She and Barack complement each other. They go together. I really enjoyed her speech,” Lewis said.

She gave Clinton even more glowing reviews.

“He nailed it. He said it all. He talks like a conversation more than a speech, like he talks to the crowd. I like his arithmetic and his breaking everything into details...When he talks, it’s like he’s talking to you,” Lewis said about Clinton’s speech.

“It was impressive, but it wasn’t a whole lot more than some of his other speeches,” Lewis said about Obama’s acceptance speech.

“I’m still optimistic that he’ll pull it out. During the time I was there—going in and coming out—I never heard one time anybody

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say, ‘he won’t get it.’ I heard a lot of people say we’ve got a lot of work to do, but I just don’t feel like we will lose,” was Lewis assessment of Obama’s chances to be reelected.

On a humorous note, Lewis said all of the delegates were warned about the North Carolina rains.

“On Tuesday, I got caught with no umbrella going in to the convention center and got pretty wet...After I got wet Tuesday, I didn’t go anywhere without my umbrella no matter how bright the sun was shining,” she laughed.

“I just enjoyed it all,” Lewis said about the convention.

“As the sign said at the convention, ‘I’m fired up and ready to go’ to help all our candidates,” Lewis said.

She would definitely like to be a delegate again, Lewis said.

“I would definitely go again as a delegate. I would be glad to. I felt it (was) an honor to represent our county,” Lewis said.

Lewis is a self-confessed political junkie.

“People that know me know that I like my political events.

Some people watch ball games, they watch NASCAR or they go to the river every weekend during the summer. Some women are sitting around knitting or watching soap operas, but me, my sports and my hobby is going to political events. At night, if I can’t find a good movie, I watch those shows where they are conversing back and forth,” she said.

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• Sponsored SB874 diverting our taxpayer $$$ from public schools to out-of-state for-profit corporation charter and virtual schools

• Supports keeping public school funds in our public schools where ALL of our children have an opportunity to be successful

• Sponsored SB326 to end Medicare’s guaranteed benefit for TN Seniors

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Third improvement for Selmer’s bond rating

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

It was revealed that the City of Selmer’s bond rating has been upgraded to A1 at the meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Sept. 11.

Selmer resident Dennis Jackson made this announcement during the audience participation portion of the meeting.

“It has come to my attention that the City’s bond rating has been improved to A1, which I think is quite an achievement during these tough economic times, when some of these cities are declaring bankruptcy, we have a Mayor and Board of Alderman with that have a very strong fiscal responsibility and I just wanted to register my appreciation and thank you guys for a job well done,” Jackson said.

This is the third upgrade since Aug. 2009 when Moody’s upgraded Selmer’s bonds from Baa2 to Baa1, according the Moody’s website. In Jan. 2011, Robinson announced that S & P rated Selmer’s bonds as A+ with a stable outlook. The S & P rating scale runs from a low of D to AAA, which is the highest.

Moody’s scale runs from C to Aaa, the highest rating.

The city had been planning to inaugurate live internet streaming of its meeting, but it was not to be.

“Apparently, we’re having some technical difficulties, but hopefully by next month, we will have that corrected,” Mayor David Robinson explained.

In old business, the board approved, on second reading, reducing the minimum lot size for single-family dwellings from 6,000 square feet to 5,000 square feet 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 (medium density residential) to R-2D. These amendments to the zoning ordinance now become law, upon the Mayor’s signature.

In new business, the board approved issuing a $1.5 million capital outlay note for 7,000 new

water meters for the city’s water customers. These new meters can be automatically read by just driving by. About 800 meters had been replaced previously. The maximum interest rate on this note will be 2.7 percent and it will mature in 12 years.

The board also voted to declare certain vehicles and other equipment belonging to the Street and Sanitation, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire Departments surplus.

Both of these actions will become final on passage upon second reading and the Mayor’s signature.

In response to a question by Vice-Mayor Paul Simpson relayed from Norman “Bulldog” Sheffield, who was absent from the meeting, Robinson explained how the Selmer Wi-Fi system worked.

He said it is a limited system that either ties on to a businesses internet service provider or the town’s. It is currently available at the City Park, the Civic Center and City Hall.

The Mayor added that the city was working to expand the network to several businesses downtown that have expressed interest. Businesses interested in connecting to the Selmer system should contact him.

He explained that the ISP connects to repeaters that throw the signal out 400-500 feet. There is a firewall that protects the businesses from hacking into their system. The only expense to a business connecting to the system is repeaters that cost about $75-$100.The only cost to the city has been the repeaters for the city’s system.

The advantage of the system is that it gives people with laptops, cell phones or other mobile devices internet access.

“It’s just a nice convenience to have if we can get it spread throughout the city,” Robinson said.

Alderman Chris Tull asked the board to consider over the next month what they could do to memorialize former Alderman Maurice F. Hamm, who passed away recently.

“He was a dear friend of mine and I’m sure and he’s done a lot for our city...He made a marked impression on this community and I think that needs to be recognized,” Tull said.

“We lost a good friend,” Robinson added.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

No debate in State Senate race as candidates trade barbs

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

St. Sen. Dolores Gresham has decided not to debate her opponent Merryl Rice following a invitation to do so by the Hardeman County Journal and the Hardeman County Business and Professional Women.

A statement released on Aug. 27 by her campaign said, “Senator Gresham’s record is one of reducing taxes for all Tennesseans, cutting government spending and fighting Obamacare and federal mandates on Tennessee. It stands in stark contrast to her opponent’s support of Obamacare, expansion of the farmer-hating Environmental Protection Agency and resident’s failed stimulus plan. Since entering the race, her opponent, as well as her pro-Obama surrogates have done nothing except misrepresent Senator Gresham’s conservative record and launch personal attacks. Senator Gresham will not dignify this behavior by sharing the stage with her. Senator Gresham looks forward to taking her positive message of smaller government and traditional Tennessee values directly to the voters in West Tennessee.”

Rice, however, told the Independent Appeal last Monday that she had accepted invitations to

debate and urged her incumbent challenger to reconsider.

She said in a letter to the Independent Appeal, “In August, I immediately accepted an invitation from the Hardeman County Journal for a debate. We heard from Senator Gresham just before Labor Day through a press release in the county weeklies, declining the debate and any others in the future. Using empty rhetoric and false attacks, she boasted about her ‘conservative record.’ Was that about trying to cut the Hope Scholarships that help Tennessee students and their parents make those difficult choices? Or was it concerning how she lied about trying to kill them? How ‘conservative’ is that? It appears that Sen. Gresham wants to debate in the newspapers, many of which are run by conservative Republicans who will not publish my responses (I have tried). I know that I can provide facts where she spreads rumor and empty rhetoric. I know this as well as I know that I will work to defend and expand higher education opportunities for Tennessee high school graduates. That’s a promise, and the voters of District 26 can hold me to it.”

The 26th District in the State Senate includes McNairy and other West Tennessee counties.

Gresham is the incumbent Republican nominee for the seat and Rice is the Democratic nominee.

State, County celebrate DSP week

Guys sets goal to lower ISO rating for community Janet Rail Publisher

Guys Fire Department Chief Perry Stricklin reported to the board their desire to lower the community’s ISO rating in the future.

Guys will receive a 1,250 gallon pumper truck and a 3,000 gallon tanker as a result of Community Block Development Grants. “By the first of the year, we should have bids on the new fire trucks.

I will share with Shannon Cotter, of Southwest, our specks and desire for two door trucks,” said Mayor Keith Rinehart.

“When we get these two new trucks we are going to strive to lower our ISO rating from 7-8 to 6-7,” said Stricklin. The fire department answered two structure fires this month. The department will have to convert all narrow bands for their radios by the first of the year. Stricklin will get pricing and assure they are in compliance by the first of the year.

The mayor shared a letter from the Department of Economic and Community Development closing the tornado siren project. “Everything on

the four sirens is complete,” said Rinehart.

The board is in contact with the Internal Revenue Service to assure they are in compliance with employee designations on tax forms and reports, according to the mayor.

The board passed a motion to pay attorney Christopher Donavan $435 for covering city attorney Ryan Feeney. Action was tabled at the last meeting. Feeney was in attendance and relayed that a bill for $150 received from his office would not require payment.

Alderman Chris Howard asked for a raise for two city employees Mary Simmons, city recorder, from $150 a month to $200 and David Sides, utility manager from $10 to $12 per hour which was passed unanimously.

The county did some work on the road shoulders this month, however, Redmon Asphalt will be giving the city estimates to complete work on N. Farmville Road and S. Gin Road.

The board passed the minutes from the Aug 20 meeting and the finanacial report with a balance in the general fund of $232,857.14. A motion for all bills to be paid prior to adjournment.

Ford takes American Miss Tennessee Teen Title Contributor

prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women nationwide. National American Miss has added the ultimate door prizes to Miss Sarah Leigh Ann Ford, daughter of Jodie Nationals 2012. Each girl that qualifies for the and Melissa French of Selmer, Tenn., has earned national pageant has a chance to win a new 2012 Ford Mustang Convertible. the prestigious title of the For more details visit www.

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Staff Photos by Christen Coulon

During a luncheon last Thursday held at the McNairy County Developmental Center community members recognize the work of direct support professionals and those they work with. Ronnie Brooks was on hand to read a proclamation from Governor Bill Haslam which declared last week, Sept. 9-15, as Direct Support Professionals week. (Inset) Brooks signs a proclamation showing the county’s support to DSP week.

Imagination Library Tea Party time

By Martha Glover Contributor

The Imagination Library Tea Party will be held Oct. 6 in the McNairy Central High School Commons from 2-4 p.m. The party raises funds for the “books from birth” program. Children up to age 12 will not be charged an admission fee. Everyone else will pay $5. The event will feature lots of entertainment with Liza Smith singing and Dr. Brian Jackson, Assistant Director of Schools f performing his magic show. We will have storybook characters for pictures, and all who attend may come dressed as their favorite storybook character if they wish.

The 2013 Imagination Library Calendar will be on sale for $10. This year, the calendar features art work from kindergarten and first graders across the county. More than 80 children submitted a drawing of their favorite book, and 12 of them are

featured in the calendar. All the drawings will be exhibited at the tea party.

As always, a silent auction will be held during the tea party. Come early and bid on some of these fantastic items; Beaded Jewelry by Linda Craig, a book case built by David Crowe, Eco-Art from Tim Pace, an autographed guitar by Eric Church which may be personalized, Pottery from Vicky Cowan, many specialty cakes baked by our best cooks, a Littlejohn turkey call.

These businesses have already donated items for bidding: Hawk & Co, West Court Choices, Styles & Profiles, and Vine & Branches. There will be many others by Oct. 6.

If you wish to sponsor a table at the tea party for $35, please call Martha Glover at (731) 6455575.

There will be lots of fun and food at the tea party. Please come and support our youngest readers.

BURNT CHURCH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 21 & 22, 2012 • SAVANNAH,TN (EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE BURNT CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER)

FRIDAY,SEPT 21 6PM-UNTIL SATURDAY, SEPT 22 12 NOON-UNTIL ADMISSION IS FREE ON FRIDAY $5.00 ADMISSION ON SATURDAY RAIN OR SHINE

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS

CHECK OUT THE LINE UP OF PERFORMERS ERFORMERS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/burntchurchbluegrassfestival ssfestival FOR MORE INFO ON THE EVENT, T, PLEASE CALL 731-925-8082

Performers include:

The Bluegrass Pals Breaking Grass The Creekers Gospel Road Bluegrass The Holt Family James Alfred Neill Joshua Jerrolds The Kevin Scott Band Bud Huddleston and the Shady Valley Boys The Murphy Brothers Planting Time Scottie Baugus & Boone Creek Wayne Jerrolds & Savannah Grass SPECIAL GUEST, LEROY TROY FROM FRO “THE MARTY STUART SHOW’ ON RFD-TV, WILL BE APPEARING ON SATURDAY

Jack and Dee, Owners of Hockaday Brooms, would like to thank the following folks for making the 17th Annual Broomcorn Festival a great success.

Arts in McNairy Shackelford Funeral Directors Pat’s Cafe Blockbuster Home Banking Co. Community South (Selmer, Finger, & Savannah) (Selmer & Adamsville) Walmart Edward Jones Investments BancorpSouth Henco True Savers Hardware Store Bank of McNairy County Farm Bureau Central Bank

Republican Candidate for McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk

And of course our partner in crime, The McNairy County Alliance, who has been doing such a good job helping us keep folk art alive.

Tuesday, September 25th

Thanks to the Selmer Parks and Recreation Department for getting everything looking so good, and also thanks TDOT for the cones.

to come out and meet BYRON MAXEDON,

from 4:30 - 8:30 at the Eastview Civic Center

FREE Chili Supper will be provided.

Special thanks for 17 years of faithful service to “Friends of Hockaday Brooms”

BRINGING FOLK ART TO WEST TENNESSEE

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Don’t live in fear...Prepare for the worst Selmer Senior Center wins award

(NASHVILLE) – Numerous Tennessee agencies are asking Tennesseans to participate in National Preparedness Month, the annual month-long campaign designed to make emergency preparedness a priority.

The theme of the ninth nationwide effort is “Pledge to Prepare”.

“National Preparedness Month is an important reminder for us all to prepare and take an active role in the event of an accidental emergency, natural disaster or an act of terrorism,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “Disasters are typically sudden and unpredictable. Families, businesses and communities should have a minimum level of preparedness to sustain themselves until help arrives.”

“People need to be prepared today for what could happen tomorrow,” Bassham said. “If you don’t know what you need for a basic kit, you can download TEMA’s ReadyTN smartphone application or go online and find plenty of resources about the essentials for a kit.”

Commissioner Gibbons also noted that the 9/11 terrorists attacks on the United States should prompt citizens to prepare for potential man-made disasters.

Tennesseans should be vigilant and report any unusual behavior, packages or devices to local law enforcement or the state’s Homeland Security Office.

“Unfortunately, terrorism is a very real part of our lives today. However, everyone can make a difference by actively participating in homeland security. Preparing for a terrorist attack is much the same as it is for other emergencies…be alert, remain informed and be

prepared; most importantly, ‘If you see something, say something,’” Assistant Commissioner and Homeland Security Advisor David W. Purkey said.

Tennesseans can report suspicious activities online at http://www.tn.gov/homelandsecurity/report_susp_ act.shtml or by calling 1(877) 250-2333, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Department of Health also participates in emergency response and preparation, and urges all Tennesseans to have a family plan for disasters and an emergency supply kit prepared at home.

“Don’t wait until an emergency occurs to start thinking about how you’ll feed your family, where you’ll take shelter, how to take care of those with special needs or how you’ll locate loved ones,” said Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “Take time to make or update a plan now so you’ll be ready before a disaster strikes.”

Additionally, basic disaster response skills can be met through the Tennessee Citizen Corps program’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, which teaches fundamental emergency response measures to include fire prevention and suppression, head to toe medical assessments, and light search and rescue.

For additional information please contact, Tennessee Citizens Corps State Coordinator, Anna Smith (615) 741-1085 or visit www.citizencorps.gov Get involved and “Pledge to Prepare” by visiting http://www.ready.gov/

BURNS

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but was not yet famous.

On the night he was scheduled to appear on Burns’ radio show, Presley called and said, “I can’t come tonight. It’s raining and my Mama’s afraid I’ll get a cold.”

“His Mama, Gladys, really took care of Elvis,” Burns said.

Burns believes that Elvis would have never become famous had it not been for the management of Col. Tom Parker.

Burns knew Parker when he managed country music star, Eddie Arnold. He said that RCA records said that if Parker bought Elvis contract, they would record him.

“Parker had a way with the recording company and so that’s how Elvis got on records, and also, that’s how he got on the Ed Sullivan Show, which made him an overnight sensation,” Burns said.

Parker hired Burns’ band to play with Arnold.

“Speedy” McNatt, who played the fiddle in the Tennessee Plowboys, Arnold’s band at the Grand Ole Opry, left to join Burns’ band after the Plowboys disbanded.

Someone once asked Arnold if he knew McNatt and he replied, “Why, we starved together.”

McNatt taught Arnold to play guitar while they were in Jackson, Tenn.. They then went to St. Louis to play on the radio, “but he said they like to have starved. He said the only place they could play was a beer joint,” Burns said.

Burns’ band played as a guest on the Opry.

“I got acquainted with a lot of the Opry people,” Burns said.

George “Judge” Hagy, who was the boss of the Opry, tried to get Burns and his band to play there permanently.

“The Grand Ole Opry was alright, but it was too much traveling,” Burns said in explaining why he turned the Opry down.

“We were not really looking for stardom. We were looking for bacon and eggs,” Burns said.

They also turned down Hollywood. Republic Pictures wanted them to do some movies with Gene Autry.

“They pay you $1,300. Why, we make $1,300 in less than a week here,” Burns told them.

Burns attributes his ability to attract good musicians to the fact that they were well-paid. Though Burns received a little extra money for being the leader of the band, the rest of the money was split evenly.

“They called us a country-western band, but the people that called themselves legitimate musicians, that had readers in the symphony said, ‘We sure do wish we could play music like you do,’ and I said, ‘Well, you can if you would,’” Burns said.

“We were recognized as one of the top musical groups in Memphis, but we had a lot of fun. Have you ever noticed on television how people are looking like they are hurting so bad when they are playing...We didn’t do that. We sang like we were happy.

We played like we were happy. If somebody made a mistake, we made fun of him. ‘All right, go back and show them what you can really do. ‘We wanted them to know that we were just straight, ordinary human beings, and for that reason, I think we attracted people’s attention,” Burns said.

They had an early morning program from 6 until 7 a.m. to reach the farm people.

“It was not scripted. It was just off-the-cuff. We didn’t even know what we were going to play when we got there,” Burns said.

Burns didn’t write his own songs.

“We just sang the songs that the people were already singing,” he said.

One song Freddie did sing was “Lovesick Blues” by Hank Williams, Sr.

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ELDERLY VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES Any elderly voter or voter with a disability whose polling place is inaccessible may vote by absentee ballot or at the Election Commission Office on Election Day. If the voter chooses to vote at the Election Commission Office on Election Day, they must complete an affidavit at the Election Commission Office not later than October 27, 2012 stating that their designated voting location does not comply with the provisions of Public Law 98-435 of the 98th Congress.

As an alternative to voting at the election commission office on Election Day, the voter may vote by absentee ballot or during the early voting period. (*Note - If the voter registered by mail, they must vote in person in the first election they vote in after registering). To vote an absentee ballot by-mail, the voter must make the request in writing and include their name (as registered), social security number, residence address (911 address), mailing address (if different from residence address), the election(s) they wish to vote in, the reason they are requesting to vote an absentee ballot and their signature. The written request must be received by mail not later than October 30, 2012. Requests must be mailed to the McNairy County Election Commission, P. O. Box 764, Selmer, TN 38375.

If you vote at the Election Commission Office on Election Day or during early voting, you must present a government issued photo ID. McNAIRY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Joanie Collins, Administrator of Elections Dwight Garner, Member Paul Estes, Chairman Janice Maness, Member Mary Ruth Mills, Secretary Wayne Elam, Member Office location - 170 W Court Ave., Room B-3, McNairy County Courthouse Selmer, TN Phone - 731-645-6432 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Selmer Senior Center was given the West Tennessee Senior Center of the Year award on Aug. 30 by the South West Tennessee Development District.

Director Hollie Knight spoke with the Independent Appeal last Friday about the award and the center.

She said the award was given based on the innovativeness of the center’s programs and how well it has done.

“I’m excited because we work very hard to make every program successful. I’ve worked here for 19 years and loved every minute of it,” Knight said.

Knight served as the chair for the Survivor Walk in the Relay for Life. She also organized and planned a diabetes class, “Living Healthy with Diabetes.”

“Everybody ended up with a nice cookbook from this class,” Knight said.

There is also a cancer support group that meets on location, and the center also sponsors a free Zumba Gold class, a form of chair exercise.

In addition to Knight, Shelia Milford works as Nutrition Coordinator.

The center began in 1975 and has been at its present location in the Selmer Civic Center

“I’ve got a feelin’ called the blu-u-u-ues,” Burns sang to illustrate.

“They told Hank when he recorded that, says Hank, ‘That will never sell. You can’t make any money off that.’ He says, ‘I’m going to record it anyway,’” Burns said.

“We got more requests to do that song on the radio than any other,” Burns said.

This was also his wife’s favorite song.

“We didn’t have to tell anybody what key we played the songs in. We already knew,” Burns said.

Burns played by ear for a long time, but eventually learned to read music.

While he was playing the Jack Frost show, Frost asked him to play a song, and Burns said he couldn’t read music.

“You play guitar the way you do and you can’t read music?”

Frost said.

Frost then referred Burns to a friend who taught him to read.

“I took three lessons and I learned how to associate the notes on a scale with what I was playing on the guitar,” Burns said.

Burns band played in three-part harmony. They fixed a song the way they wanted to play it and played it the way they wanted to.

A trumpet player in his band, Pee Wee was legally blind by virtue of having only 40 percent eyesight and learned how to play at the Tennessee School for the Blind.

Burns’ sister, who they called “the Sunshine Girl” sometimes sang harmony with his band.

One of Burns’ radio programs was carried on 448 stations coastto-coast on the Mutual Broadcast System and Armed Forces Radio in Europe and Radio Tokyo.

Burns band had no salesmen to sell the ads for their show, they sold the ads themselves.

One of their sponsors for a show from noon until 1 p.m. was the Burnett-Carter Livestock Commission. The program was aimed at farmers during their lunch hour. Burnett-Carter gave their livestock prices during this show. The band was called the BurnettCarter Ranch Boys. Later the name was changed to Freddie Burns and his Ranch Boys.

At various times, Burns played on WNBR, WREC and WMC radio in Memphis.

After television began broadcasting, the band also played there.

Burns then became Motion Picture Film Director for Channel 13. At this time, everything was recorded on film, there was no videotape. Advertising agencies didn’t know how to make television commercials and Burns, in this position, helped them do so.

Burns and his band then played a variety show.

“Now, a lot of people that like music, that liked country music, didn’t want to hear what they called popular music, but when we played it, they did,” Burns said.

Live shows by Burns and his band were at first almost entirely in school buildings within a 150-mile radius of Memphis.

“I doubt if there’s a school in that area, that we didn’t put on a show at some time,” Burns said.

The band would get 75 percent of the gate and the school or other organization would get the remainder.

They later began to play for dances.

“We made excellent money playing for dances,” Burns said.

Burns band even played Selmer twice during the late 1940s or early 1950s, once at the Courthouse and once at the high school.

He said that there was a Y at the Courthouse at that time and Main Street was twice as wide as the main street in Memphis.

“Selmer has changed so much. I can go down there to the Courthouse and nothing looks like it used to,” Burns said.

Change was a constant in Burns life but many of the changes

since 1994.

The center’s funding comes from federal, state and local governments, the United Way, and donations and fundraisers.

The Selmer Senior Center is located at 230 N. 5th St. in Selmer and its telephone number is (731) 645-7843.

Submitted Photo

County Mayor Ronnie Brooks poses with Shelia Milford, who proudly displays the West Tennessee Senior Center of the Year Award that the Selmer Senior Center won on Aug. 30. Milford, who is the Nutrition Coordinator at the center, was filling in for center Director Hollie Knight, who was unable to attend the ceremony.

brought opportunity.

Burns bought a guitar for $100 in 1940, as time passed the guitar became a classic and was valued at $60,000 or $70,000. He said he sold it six or seven months ago.

Burns also discussed the changing attitudes toward the music that he played. He said that he was once asked to play at the Brooks Museum in Memphis at a display of western culture.

“They called it art form. Until then, it was hillbilly. Then it became art form,” Burns said.

Burns once recorded at the Stax recording studio, where many Memphis rhythm and blues artists would later record.

Burns and Dewey “Daddy-O” Phillips were friends and Phillips’ radio program was on the same station just before Burns.

Phillips once asked Burns to teach him to play guitar.

“The Grand Ole Opry people are coming to the Ellis Auditorium (in Memphis) and I want to play guitar and sing,” Phillips told Burns.

“When?” asked Burns.

“Friday,” Phillips replied.

“That was on Tuesday (when Phillips asked),” Burns chuckled.

“Dewey, I can’t even teach you to hold a guitar in that length of time,” Burns said.

“I guess I’ll have to do something else then,” Phillips replied.

Phillips favorite catch phrase was “Let ‘er go, Elvis,” Burns said.

Phillips, a native McNairy Countian, was the first disc jockey to play Elvis’ records on the radio. However, Elvis bought former classmate and disc jockey, George Klein a Cadillac but didn’t buy Phillips one.

“Dewey went out to Hollywood after Elvis went there and Elvis told them not to let him in. Dewey climbed over the fence,” Burns laughed.

Later in life, Burns worked as film director for Channel 13 where he stayed until he retired in 1979.

Within three weeks of his retirement, they called him and asked him to come back to work.

“The people who have replaced you don’t know what they are doing,” they told Burns.

“One of the directors, he didn’t know I was back. One day he came to my office and said, ‘I knew you were back’ and I said ‘Why?’ He said, ‘Because things are natural now,’” Burns said.

They called Burns back twice to do that.

“They paid me more money to do that than they did for my regular work,” Burns said.

He once had a show where he was the host and they played Roy Rogers and Gene Autry movies called Freddie Burns Western Theatre. Burns would ride onto the set on horseback and then ride out.

“That horse was rather wild,” Burns said.

The first time he rode the horse, it reared up on its back legs in an attempt to throw Burns off, but he stayed with it.

“That horse never did that again,” Burns said.

Prior to his 98th birthday earlier this year, Burns lived by himself, cooked his own food and drove himself. Shortly after that, he became very ill and lost 20 pounds in three weeks. He then went into hospice care, but is now out of it and feeling much more like his old self. He is now under assisted care.

“I do everything just about on my own,” he said.

To read Burns story in its entirety visit www.independentappeal.com. For a sample of Freddie’s music go to http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=mOgqLQZOA7s.

The correct title of the song mentioned in part one of the Freddie Burns article is “T for Texas, T for Tennessee” rather than “Tea for Texas, Tea for Tennessee” as it appeared in the article.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

It takes a village...Everyone contributes to make health care facility a true community

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

I have often heard people talk about the high cost of health care, and I agree it is not by any means cheap, but do you have any idea how many people take care of one patient? I could give you a list of the number of people involved in one patient's care from the business office, to the therapy department, dietary and on and on without even getting to the nurses and their assistants, and to head all of this up, we have to have a doctor to direct their care.

As I was walking down our transition care unit, I went in to visit a patient on that hall and stopped to talk to Mr. Mike Brown. In his room was his nurse Sarah Hill who has a story to tell all of her own. Sarah has been an LPN for several years but decided that was not enough for her, so she went back to school and obtained her RN degree. She done all of this while working, raising a family and having her mother come and live with her.

Mr. Brown is very proud to have Sarah as his nurse. Sarah, my thanks to you for all you do.

Vickie Parvin was also in Mr. Brown's room talking and laughing. Vickie is our Restorative

Aide and is a single mother who works really hard to make sure all of the patients’ needs are met. Lindsey Guida is the Certified Nursing Assistant, so I am sure you see all the work that goes into caring for one resident.

I am not here to blow our horn, but we try really hard to provide the needs of the people you place in our care. Without your family, we would not have anyone to care for. So again, thank you for trusting us with your family. I have a surprise in store for you in the next couple of weeks. I plan to write about a nurse who worked at the hospital the same time I did and she is now a patient in our skilled unit. She has a great story to tell, so make sure you get your paper the next few weeks.

On a more personal note, I was in my office the other day when two ladies came to the desk and asked for directions to our skilled unit. Their mother was to be admitted the next day and they wanted a tour of the facility. I walked out to ask if I could help them with this, and realized one of them was a great friend of mine. Robbie Majors and I worked together in surgery for a few years.

Robbie taught me so much in the time I worked with her. When we were not busy in surgery, we would go out to the floor and help

the nurses with their patients. We had a lot of fun offering care and providing the needs of whoever needed us that day. A personal joke between Robbie and me was she would always ask, “Why do you pick the hard ones for us to take care of?” I always told her, “Anybody can care for the easy ones. I like a challenge.”

Robbie’s mother, Ms. Mary Nichols, has agreed to let me write about her so I hope to do so next week. She gave me a great compliment when she said, “I always read your article in the paper along with Brenda Watkins’s stories.” Wow, to rate me up there with Brenda was really special to me. Brenda also worked with Robbie and me. As a matter of fact, she was our boss, and one of the best I ever worked with.

So, it has been a good week for me to look back and thank God for all of the people I have worked with and who showed me there is more to nursing than book knowledge. It takes a lot of heart knowledge.

Be sure and look for these coming

Unemployment rises slightly in county

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Unemployment in McNairy County rose 0.3 percentage points, to 10.1 percent in July, according preliminary non-seasonally adjusted figures released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The labor force and the number of employed decreased from the previous month.

There were 50 fewer people in the labor force and 80 fewer people working, compared to June. There were 40 more people unemployed than in June.

Over the past year, the unemployment rate has fallen by only 0.6 percentage points.

Of surrounding counties, Alcorn County had the lowest unemployment rate at 10 percent, followed by Hardin County at 10.1 percent, Chester County at 10.3 and Hardeman County at 12.5 percent.

Unemployment figures for Alcorn County are from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Tennessee’s unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points, to 8.4 percent from June and the national rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 8.1 percent. However, the number of people in the labor force fell 368,000, the ranks of the employed people fell 119,000 and the number

of people unemployed fell 250,000, as people left the labor force.

The unemployment rate rose in 59 counties, fell in 20 counties and stayed the same in 16 counties.

Williamson (suburban Nashville) and Lincoln (located in Middle Tennessee along the Alabama state line) were tied for the lowest rate at 5.9 percent and Scott County had the state’s highest unemployment rate at 21.7 percent. Scott County is in East Tennessee along the Kentucky state line.

Of metropolitan areas, Knox County had the lowest rate at 6.7 percent, followed by Davidson (Nashville) at 7.4 percent, Hamilton County (Chattanooga) at 8.4 percent and Shelby County (Memphis) at 9.7 percent.

At a 0.1 percentage points, Hamilton and Davidson Counties had the largest increase of the metropolitan counties.

Unemployment in Knox and Shelby Counties were unchanged.

The average length of unemployment in the nation was 39.2 weeks, up from 38.8 weeks from the previous month.

Counting discouraged workers and those working part-time who want full-time work, the seasonally-adjusted national unemployment rate was 14.7 percent, down 0.3 percentage points from July.

Tennessee Health Inspections - McNairy County

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Common Sense: U.S. Space program takes giant leap...backwards?

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

One of the greatest explorers in history, Neil Armstrong, died recently. What distinguishes him, his co-pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and the rest of the astronauts who walked on the Moon, from other great explorers is that the turf they explored was not of this world.

The Moon landing in July 1969 united a world divided by the cold war, the Vietnam War, by generation and by political ideology.

It created a wave of optimism that if humans could send men to the Moon and return them safely, there was no problem we couldn’t solve.

There was an expression back then, “If we can to to the Moon, we can (fill in the blank with just about any achievement imaginable).”

This elation soon turned to boredom and doubts about whether space exploration was the best use of scarce dollars. Estimates of the cost of the Apollo Moon landing program from 1959 to 1973 range from about $100 billion to nearly $200 billion in today’s dollars.

The Apollo program has been called the greatest technological achievement in human history. Some of the advancements it created were in computers, computed aided-design, integrated circuits and fuel cells.

The Space Shuttle program began in the 1980s after Apollo.

The Space Shuttle was originally conceived as a “space truck”-- the cheapest way to continue the manned space program. The original plan was for weekly launches, but this schedule proved to be wildly optimistic as the average time between launches was about three months. The cost of the entire program was estimated at nearly $200 billion in current dollars.

However, instead of the advance in space exploration that Apollo was, the Space Shuttle was a retreat. This craft never got out of earth orbit. However, one lasting legacy of the Space Shuttle pro-

gram was the Hubble Space Telescope.

This spacecraft also proved to be very unsafe. The Challenger disaster in 1986 and the Columbia disaster in 2003 killed 14 of our bravest Americans.

The Space Shuttle was retired in July 2011, 15 years later than originally planned. The only way for Americans to get to space now is on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft at cost of $50 million per seat.

Armstrong’s final comment on our space program was that we were “on a long downhill slide to mediocrity” and it is hard to disagree with him.

“For the United States...to be without carriage to low earth orbit and with no human exploration capability to go beyond Earth orbit destines our nation to become one of a second or even a third rate stature,” he continued.

There will likely be a gap of five to ten years during which the U.S. is unable to send astronauts into space on its own vehicles.

Even then, there will be no capability beyond low earth orbit.

After having won the space race decisively over 40 years ago, we find ourselves in a new space race with much worse prospects than

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we had then. The Russians are seriously talking about building a permanent base on the Moon and various Asian nations are working on heavy-lift rockets that can go beyond Earth orbit.

Due to the lack of spacecraft to do it, the goal of returning to the Moon by 2020 has been called pie in the sky.

Even if it were not, we would only then be back where we were nearly a half-century before.

Though unmanned exploration of the solar system and beyond is occuring, such as the Curiosity Rover’s mission to Mars, in manned space exploration and other matters, we have become a nation with small rather than large dreams.

In the 1960s while the scientists were saying it was impossible send a man to the Moon and return him safely, the engineers were figuring out how to do it. Today we don’t train nearly enough nativeborn engineers.

The can-do attitude of Armstrong, his fellow astronauts and the countless other men and women who worked on the Apollo project, is too often being replaced with the can’t do mentality of standingin-place or even falling backwards.

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The foreman in this county is presently: Jai Templeton 8642 Highway 142 Stantonville, TN 38379 You may be prosecuted for perjury of any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you show that statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point of questions.

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Volume 110, Number 18, Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Free speech costly

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mcnairy voices Are you better off than you were four years ago?

By Christen Coulon Editor

The attacks on two American embassies in Libya and Egypt, last Tuesday by mobs of Islamist extremists reportedly upset over a video which portrays their prophet, Muhammad, in a negative light, have reignited a debate over freedom of speech.

Once again our sacred right of free speech is pitted against one of the sacred Pillars of Islam which prohibits recreating the image of Muhammad.

Following the attacks and the fallout throughout the Muslim world, government officials and media outlets have chastised the producer of the film, Sam Bassiel (a.k.a. Abanob Basseley Nakoula), and have apologized for the film’s content in an attempt to appease the lunatics who attacked us. Federal authorities have tracked down Bassiel at his California home to question him regarding the film. The Obama Administration has flagged the video on Youtube, one of the websites featuring the preview of the “Innocence of Muslims” movie, requesting that the website review the content of the video to see if it violates their terms of service (it does not). In addition, the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the U.S .government rejects the content and message of the video and Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, went so far as to call Florida Pastor Terry Jones (the guy who was going to burn the Quran a few years ago) to ask him to withdraw his support for the film.

Instead of publicly defending the rights of the filmmaker and the free speech rights of all Americans, our government is siding with the terrorists by taking the approach of bullying our own people to help these terrorists meet their goals.

As a former soldier, I feel bad saying this but I feel compelled by the actions of our government to exercise my right of free speech. Dempsey, our nation’s highest ranking soldier, acted like a coward by discouraging free speech instead of doing his job of defending it.

Could you imagine General Dwight D. Eisenhower calling private citizens during World War II to ask them not to make any offensive comments about the Nazis?

The head of our military has no business telling anyone what to say or when to say it. His job, which he is paid very well to do, is to defend the Constitution of the United States.

In fact, he has taken an oath to do this and, if required, I expect him to lay down his life to protect the rights contained within this document.

The First Amendment of the Constitution was not written to protect popular speech, it was written to protect unpopular speech. To put it simply, the First Amendment was written to protect my right to call the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs a coward and it was written so Bassiel could blaspheme Islam.

For those of you unfamiliar with the First Amendment it says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Ironically, this very amendment, which allows Bassiel to blaspheme Islam also guarantees the right of American Muslims to practice their religion freely.

To backtrack for just a moment, I would like to say that I personally do not support this video. It is certainly offensive to Islam and as a cinephile the production quality, writing and acting personally offend me. But all of this is beside the point, I do not care what the movie says. My only concern is that people in our nation have the right to say these things.

Tragically, because of what was said in this video, people have died. It is possible that more will die in the coming weeks because of it. Many of those who will die will be Americans.

But we have to ask ourselves why they are attacking any and all Americans and not just trying to attack those who made this movie. These extremists blame us, as a nation, not for making the film, but for giving our people the right to make such films. We have to realize that our right of free speech is in direct opposition to the beliefs of Muslim extremists, and it always will be. Short of sacrificing our rights, there is really nothing we can do to prevent this.

My question to those in Washington, who are willing to sacrifice our rights to protect our foreign interests is this; What is the use of protecting our interests in the Middle East if doing so prevents us from protecting our domestic interests? If we allow lunatics to change the definition of free speech, there will be no free speech.

I would like to end this message with a warning to those who wish to meddle with our most precious freedom.

The First Amendment is a fragile right written on a fragile piece of paper. It can not be twisted or bent, or it will break.

Of all of our basic rights, it is the most costly. It constantly requires the infusion of blood from American patriots. But this fragile, costly right is the very foundation of our society.

Without it, all of our other rights, and our way of life would be in danger.

Gene Graham (Selmer):

Gloria Freeman (Stantonville):

Mary Bennett (Selmer):

“I don’t think so.

We’ve still got a long way to go, for one thing.”

“Yes. I just feel better. That’s about all I can tell you.”

“Not really, because everything goes up but income.”

Burl Sutton (Eastview): “I think so.”

Judy Hammond (Stantonville):

Marie Atkins (Selmer):

“Yes, maybe not financially, but I’ve retired a year ago, so I feel like I’m better off. Financially, probably about the same.”

“Yes, I’m better off than I was four years ago because in 2007, I lost my job and now I have another job and things are going smoothly. I thank God for that.”

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.

ON THE WEB: Go to independentappeal.com and express your opinion on our related online poll.

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Citizen questions local gas station prices In the article dated Sept. 5, 2012, entitled “Who’s to blame for higher gas prices?” by Christen Coulon (editor), the following statement was made: “Gas station owners often take the brunt for public frustrations over price hikes, but what many people do not realize is they have less control over the price than consumers themselves.”

In response to this statement, I would like to say that in surround-

ing areas such as Madison and Hardin counties, gas prices average 15 to 20 cents per gallon less than in McNairy County. Therefore, in my opinion, it would appear that service station owners do have an input in the amount they charge for gas.

Guin Foust Selmer, Tenn.

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• 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

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William Robert Taylor

Herbert Howell

Gladys Ruth Wardlow

William Robert Taylor was born October 15, 1935 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late William Jackie and Lonie Arlene King Taylor.

He was united in marriage to Martha Jane Moore on June 28, 1958.

Mr. Taylor was a self-employed Deputy Electrical Wiring Inspector for the State of Tennessee with 42 years service. He was a 40 year member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. He was on the Electrical Advisory Board at the Tennessee Technology Center at Crump and was the Attendance Chairman for the Pickwick Electric League.

Mr. Taylor was a longtime member and former Elder at Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

He started playing music at a very young age and was a longtime member of the Boone Creek Bluegrass Band. He played the upright bass, the banjo, and guitar.

Robert liked his music and enjoyed gardening. He loved his family very much and expressed his love in many, many ways. He will be truly missed by all.

He departed this life on Monday, September 11, 2012 at his home at the age of 76 years, 10 months, 27 days.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Jane Taylor of Selmer, TN; his son, Robert Keith Taylor of Selmer, TN; two granddaughters, Marlee Coughran Taylor and Macee Kale Taylor; a brother, Grady Taylor of Ramer, TN. A host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edward (Sonny) Taylor.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Jetta Forsythe, Bro. Johnny Burns, Bro. Tony Polk officiating. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Serving as pallbearers are Scotty Baugus, Scotty Ashe, Dale Shannon, Danny Roberts, Marlin Taylor, Robert McCasland, Troy Moore, Mike Morris, Zachary Thomas.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church in memory of Mr. Taylor.

Herbert H. Howell was born January 22, 1938 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late William Velmer Howell and Dessie Matlock Howell. He was united in marriage to Peggy Lou Coke on May 15, 1961.

Mr. Howell retired from H and M Construction as a superintendent, he also worked at MCDR construction. He loved working with wood and built many walking sticks.

Mr. Howell departed this life on September 12, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 21 days. He is survived by his wife Peggy Lou Howell of Selmer, TN; three sons, Tim Howell and wife Teri of Memphis, TN, Kerry Howell and wife Margie of Selmer, TN, Jason Howell and wife Cindi of Michie, TN; three sisters, Juanita Quartero and husband Virgil of Colorado Springs, CO, Doris Mullen and husband Joe Billy of Selmer, TN, Wanda K. Smith and husband David of Selmer, TN; sister-in-law, Charlotte Howell of Jackson, TN; three brothers, Billy Joe Howell and wife Brenda of Stanford, KY, John D. Howell and wife Carolyn of Adamsville, TN, Junior Howell and wife Linda of Selmer, TN; six grandchildren, Nick Howell, Brandi Howell, Kelly Weeks and husband Eric, Riley Howell, Alex Howell, Katie Howell; four great grandchildren, Ava Howell, Sarah Windham, Brian Windham Jr., Lily Windham; host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Howell was preceded in death by a son, Zachery K. Howell; a brother, Willard Howell.

A graveside service was held on September 14, 2012 at the Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer, Tennessee with Jason Martindale officiating.

Funeral services for Gladys Ruth Sutton Wardlow, 91, were Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. The family received friends from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2012.

Mrs. Wardlow was the widow of Leonard Phillips Wardlow.

She was born in McNairy County, TN on July 6, 1921, a daughter of Willie Washington Sutton and Lester Morris Sutton.

Mrs. Wardlow was a lifelong member of Mt. Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian church. For many years she played Senior Olympics basketball through the Selmer Civic Center.

Surviving are her daughters, Becky Parker (Daniel) of Lexington, SC; Rose Gage (Larry) of Selmer, TN; a son, John Wardlow (Donna Forsythe) of Ramer, TN; grandchildren, Karla Gage-Harville (Phillip Harville) of Carbondale, IL, Sarah Gage Allison (Andy) of Bethel Springs, TN, Kellie Wardlow Millmeyer (Timmy) of Bethel Springs, TN, and Daniel Parker Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-granddaughters, Mayah Gage-Harville and Norah Gage-Harville of Carbondale, Il and Marcy Allison of Bethel Springs, TN. She is also survived by a sister, Betty Kirk (Orval) of Pigeon Forge, TN; and a brother, Burl Sutton (Doris) of Ramer, TN. She was predeceased by her parents and husband and an infant daughter, Connie Ruth Wardlow; a granddaughter, Jessica Wardlow; a sister, Fannie Jane Knight; and a brother, Willie Terl Sutton.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian church, 3101 Mount Vernon Road, Ramer, TN.

Palmer Rust Palmer O. Rust 77, of Bolivar, died Saturday morning at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

A native of New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oran Ray and Dora Merdith Rust. He lived 25 years in the city of Chicago before moving to Hardeman County in 1994 and also had lived in Indiana. Mr. Rust was a truck driver for Raffe Trucking for 25 years, after which he bought his own truck and was self-employed until retirement. On March 17, 1979 he married Lucy Mary Rust and they were married 23 years until her death on July 23, 2002. He was a Catholic in belief.

Graveside services were held Monday, September 17, 2012 at Oak Grove Independent Methodist Church with Jim Gray officiating.

Mr. Rust is survived by daughters, Reinita L. Lax of Nashville, Roxanna L. Boyette of Pocahontas and Sherry Rust; a step-son, Bob L. House of Nashville and two brothers in Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy; son, Wesley Danny House and brother George Rust.

Patsy Ruth Hill Patsy Ruth Hill was born November 29, 1954 in Selmer, TN, the daughter of the late Velmer and Ruth Teague Hill.

Ms. Hill was a member of Christian Assembly Pentecostal Church in Adamsville, Tennessee.

She attended Crump Pentecostal Church for many years and was a past member and Secretary at the Eastview Pentecostal Church.

Patsy had worked for both ITT and Regency Sportswear in Selmer. She last worked at Selmer Apparel before becoming disabled.

She departed this life on September 11, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 57 years, 9 months, 13 days.

She is survived by her son, Paul Kirk and wife Gail of Ramer, TN; two grandchildren, Trey Kirk and Emily Kirk; a sister, Patricia Griswell and husband Robert of Adamsville, TN; three brothers, Neal Hill and wife Leona of Lewisburg, TN, Rickey Hill and wife Marie of Chapel Hill, TN, Roy Hill and wife Lisa of Selmer, TN. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Hill was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Plunk.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. W. D. McCollum officiating. Burial followed in the Beauty Hill Cemetery near Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Frank Evans Graveside services for Frank Evans, 72, are set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Indian Creek Cemetery with Bro. Rubin Damron officiating.

Mr. Evans died September 16, 2012 at his residence in Ramer, Tenn. He was born January 20, 1940 in Charleston, MO. He was a retired sheet metal worker, assisted the U.S. Marshall fugitive squad and was a former wrestler, of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by his three children, father Goldie Evans, sister Ella Mae Cobb, brother Howard Evans.

Survived by his mother, Ruby Byrd of Ramer, Tenn., son Goldie Dewayne Evans; daughters, Anita Faye Evans of Nashville, Tenn., Sara Evans of Franklin, Tenn., Deborah Newcomb of Shiloh, Tenn.; brothers, Eddie (Angela) Byrd of Selmer, Tenn., Chris McCain of Savannah, Tenn., Shane Singleton of Ramer, Tenn.; sisters, Joyce James of Selmer, Tenn., Charlene (Ray) Butler of Eastview, Tenn., Cindy (Steve) Streight of Guys, Tenn, Ellen Patterson of Shiloh, Tenn., Angel Chandler of Selmer, Tenn. Several grandchildren.

Visitation was Tuesday from 5 to 8 at the funeral home.

Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rickey Glidewell Rickey Glidewell was born August 9, 1960 in Berwyn, IL, the son of Doris Austin Glidewell and the late Luther Glidewell.

He was united in marriage to Cynthia Comte on September 22, 2000.

Prior to becoming disabled, Mr. Glidewell served his country in the United States Army for four years during Operation Desert Storm and the Army National Guard for seven years, and later worked for Capro manufacturing in Selmer, Tenn.

Some of his favorite pastimes were watching football, basketball, playing video games, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Mr. Glidewell departed this life on September 5, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 52 years, 27 days. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Comte) Glidewell of Finger, TN; a daughter, Heather Ray and husband Brad of Jackson, TN; a son, Gary Ervin of Starkville, MS; mother, Doris Glidewell of Adamsville, TN; three grandchildren, Garrett Ervin of Starkville, MS, Hunter and Kendra Ray of Jackson , TN; niece, Ashley Kiddy and husband Michael of Corinth MS; nephew, Chris Hughes and wife Angel of Baldwin MS. In addition to his father, Mr. Glidewell was preceded in death by a sister, Phillis Gray.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Susan Lynn Townsend Susan Lynn Townsend was born July 8, 1966 in Glendale, CA, the daughter of Florence Ophelia Phelps Stublaski and the late Richard Wayne Vaughn. She was united in marriage to Bart Townsend on September 13, 1991.

Susan enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo.

Mrs. Townsend departed this life on September 13, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 46 years, 2 months, 5 days. She is survived by her husband Bart Townsend of Selmer, TN; mother, Florence Stublaski of Enville, TN; two sons, Andrew Bayless of Murrieta, CA, and Nick Hardin of Selmer, TN, daughter, Laura Hardin of Selmer, TN; two step daughters, Jeannie Sanders of Bethel Springs, TN, Crystal Winborn of Savannah , TN; two step sons, Danny Townsend of Amarillo, TX, Levi Hare of Springfield, MO; 13 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild; three nephews, Tommy, Christopher and Kendall Vaughn.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Rusty Vaughn.

Services will be held on September 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Enville, TN.

Imogene Chandler Cecil Steward Cecil Steward was born April 17, 1923 in Savannah, Tenn., the son of the late Jessie Newton and Emma Rebecca Irvin Steward.

He was united in marriage to Bertha Mae Briggs on October 24, 1942.

Mr. Steward was a farmer and a carpenter, he was also a member of the Olive Hill Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for fifty one years. He also served his country in the United States Army. Some of his pastimes were singing, playing the guitar as well as the harmonica and could play both at the same time. He loved to joke around and never got too serious about things, he always looked on the bright side of life.

He also loved spending time with his wife of nearly 70 years, his children, grand children, and great grand children.

Mr. Steward departed this life on September 15, 2012 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 89 years, 4 months, 29 days.

He is survived by his wife Bertha Mae (Briggs) Steward of Guys TN; two daughters, Edna Prather of Selmer, TN, Martha Jones and husband John Paul of Guys, TN; a son, Ray Steward and wife Kathleen of Guys, TN; two sisters, Mary Bell Schweiker of Saint Charles, MO, Francis Jacobs of Mineola, TX; seven grandchildren; Jere Turner, Jason Whitaker, Jennifer Wilson, Timothy Prayther, Jessie Steward, Joey Bowen, and Jimmy Bowen; twelve great grandchildren; Tyler Wilson, Destiny Wilson, Jacob Whitaker, Isaac Whitaker, Autumn Bowen, Hayze Bowen, Loren Turner, Alex Turner, Easton Bowen, Jack Prather, Caroline Prather, and John-Thomas Bowen.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Steward was preceded in death by a son-in law Jerry Wayne Prather.

Services were held on September 18, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Olive Hill Baptist Church in Guys, Tennessee, burial followed in the Olive Hill Cemetery at Guys, Tennessee.

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Sunday Bible Classes for All Ages Worship Services Evening Services Wednesday Bible Study

Imogene Chandler was born January 20, 1935 in Decaturville, TN, the daughter of the late John Almon and Gladys Mitchell Pratt. She was united in marriage to James Troy Chandler on March 20, 1953.

Mrs. Chandler was a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service before she retired . She was a active member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Some of her favorite pastimes were quilting,working in her vegetable and flower gardens, cooking, camping, and trout fishing.

Mrs. Chandler departed this life on September 11, 2012 in Germantown, Tennessee at the age of 77 years, 7 months, 22 days. She is survived by her husband James Troy Chandler of Olive Branch, MS; two daughters, Jan Morgan and husband Don of Germantown, TN, Vicky McDaniel and husband Michael of Knoxville, TN; a son, David Chandler and wife Melinda of Olive Branch, MS; a brother, Cordell Pratt of Selmer, TN; two sisters, Eva Jane Kelly of Decaturville, TN; and a sister-in-law Fredia Pratt of Parsons TN; six grandchildren, Shea Chandler and wife Brittany of Olive Branch, MS, Lindsay Carlton of Memphis, TN, Dustin Morgan and wife Sarah of Arlington, TN, Jessica Burdette and husband Drew of Seattle, WA, Jason Morgan of Germantown, TN, Corey Chandler of Olive Branch, MS; and a great-grandchild, Ethan Chandler of Olive Branch, MS. In addition to her parents, Mrs Chandler was preceded in death by a brother, Elco Pratt.

Services were held on September 14, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Dr. Michael Weeks officiating. Burial will followed in the Stantonville Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.

church events September 20 • An Evening with the Hoppers Thursday, September 20 in Savannah, TN at the Hardin County High School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m., Josh and Ashley Franks will be hosting, “An Evening with the Hoppers.” Tickets can be purchased at Community South, Main Branch, in Savannah and New Life Christian Bookstore in Corinth, Miss. Doors will open one hour before concert. For more information or to purchase tickets online, go to www.joshandashleyfranks.com or call (731) 607-1948.

September 22 • Beauty Hill Barbecue Annual Barbecue for Beauty Hill United Pentecostal Church.

Will have barbecue by the pound, plate or sandwich. Will deliver.

Starts at 12. For more info, call 632-1345. Or 731 602-7419.

September 23 • Forty Forks Baptist Fall Revival Forty Forks Baptist Church is excited to announce their Fall Revival beginning Sunday, Sept.

23 at 10 a.m. The revival will last through Wednesday, Sept. 26. Sunday is 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday – Wednesday 7 p.m. Special Music Nightly! A wonderful meal will follow Sunday morning’s service.

Everyone is invited to come and be revived through the messages of Bro. Kenny Digby of Corinth,

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Pictured above is Minnie Pearl at her 103rd birthday with greatgreat-granddaughter Alexis Mitchell and granddaughter Debbie Mitchell.

Happy 104th Birthday Please join us in celebrating the 104th birthday of Minnie Pearl Johnson on Sunday, September 30th at 2 p.m. at Park Rest Health Center in Savannah, Tenn.

Adyson & Timothy Prather

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Happy birthday to Adyson and Timothy Prather! They’re celebrating their birthday on September 22 with a cowgirl and cowboy theme. Adyson turned three on September 7 and Timothy will be two on October 12.

Happy Birthday Brown as a biscuit in more ways than one, not too old to have a little fun, still one year away from forty-one!

Happy Birthday!

We love you!

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Adyson & Timothy Prather Mr. & Mrs. Eldridge King

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70th Wedding Anniversary Eldridge and Lonell King were married in Corinth, Miss. on September 26, 1942. Eldridge is the son of the late Dim and Mittie Atkinson King. Lonell is the daughter of the late Lola Clarence and Sadie Smith Whitten, all of Selmer.

The couple has 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. They have lived west of Selmer all of their lives. They give God the glory for all their blessings of life.

The family will be hosting a celebration in their honor on Saturday, September 29th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rose Creek Fire Dept. located 6 miles west of Selmer. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend this celebration.

No gifts please. A light lunch will be served. Please come and celebrate this joyous occasion with us.

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Horton Family The family of Betty Horton would like to thank everyone for the kind expression of sympathy and encouragement during the loss of our loved one. Thanks to everyone for the food, for visiting us and praying for us. Also we would like to say thanks for the care given by McNairy Co. Health, McNairy Regional Hospital AirVac, and also Desota Baptist of Southaven, Miss.

Thank you Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer and Bro. Darren Stapleton of Antioch Church of Christ and the women of Antioch Church of Christ for the wonderful meal.

Thanks so much Gerald Horton Lisa and Clint Horton Sisters and brother of Locke Family

Happy birthday to Adyson and Timothy! We love ya’ll!

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Deborah Prince & Dustin Ruth

Prince - Ruth Mr. Richard and Mrs. Richard Prince of Adamsville, TN announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Prince to Dustin Ruth, son of Mr. George and Mrs. Misty Boyd of Selmer, TN. Deborah is a nurse at Lifespan Health in Savannah, TN and Dustin is teacher at Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School. After their marriage, they will reside together in Selmer, TN. The couple will exchange vows in a ceremony at First Baptist Church Adamsville on October 13, 2012 at 5 o’clock in the evening. All family and friends of the bride and groom are invited to attend.

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Lowrance Family To the Community, Neighbors and Friends of James Lowrance: It was a comfort to hear the many kind words spoken to me during the visitation and funeral of my husband. My family and I were touched by the respect shown, generosity given, kindness of food prepared and the beautiful flowers – gifts sent in honor of James.

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Friday night: Family Night at MCHS in the commons during halftime of the football game Saturday night: Dinner and dance at the Selmer Country Club ($30 per person) Please send payments (money orders) to Jessica Mann at 5172 Catrina Way, Buford, GA 30519 Please include your name and your guest’s name.

This is confirmation of your attendance.

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Hello Everyone, I hope all is well with each of you.

The Jackson District United Methodist Women celebrated their annual day on September 9, at 2:00. The women at Pickwick UMC were the hostesses.

The theme was "Feeding the Multitude". The welcome was given by Gail Homra, Pickwick Local President, and Shirley Williams, District President who also was presiding. Several Local Units were present. The group was entertained with a vocal solo by Margi Beck, Social Action Coordinator, of Browns Church of Jackson. There was also a gospel choir of women from New Bethel.

Keys Chapel, Wesley Chapel, churches under the directions of

Evangeline Williams and musician Minister Robert Taylor. An offering was taken for a local food bank.

Roll call and a summary of the 2012 Southeastern Jurisdictional meeting by Deaconess Carolyn Lawhorn of Wesley Chapel, Jackson. Benediction was by Mary Milan, Vice President of the Pickwick Unit. Refreshments were served.

Willie Sain visited in Lavernge, Tenn. on Grandfathers' Day at his granddaughter Jayla Jones's school last week. They had a great time.

Wheaty Martin and Theresa Horton visited Gladys Butler this week. She's doing lots better.

Please keep her in your prayers Thought for the week: Once your cross is lifted and you find that you can cope, be sure to thank Almighty God for giving you new hope.

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community events September 20 • Landowners Assoc. Fall Dinner McNairy County Forest Landowners Assoc. Fall Dinner Meeting – September 20, 2012. Eastview Civic Center. 6:30 p.m. Topics: “Ferel Pigs” (USDA Wildlife Services) and “Quality Deer Mgmt.

(Dr. Alan Houston). Join us for Barbecue dinner with trimmings.

Must RSVP Judy Mashburn, 645-9384; Pete Moditz, 645-3531 or Ricky Mathenia 645-3598.

• AiM Auditions Arts in McNairy will kickoff it theater season with “The Hobbit”, a youth production directed by Jared Walters. Auditions will be held on Sept. 20 and 21 at the Latta Visitor’s and Cultural Center at 5:30 p.m. each night. The cast will require many youth and a few adults. The performances are November 9-11. A detailed list of these events and the rest of the season can be found on the AiM website www.artsinmcnairy.com.

September 21 •Miss Autumn Princess Pageant Registration First Annual Miss Autumn Princess Pageant will be September 30, 2012 at the Eastview Civic Center in Ramer, TN. Age groups: 0-12 mo, 13 mo-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs, 5-7 yrs, 8-10 yrs, 11-13 yrs, 14-17 yrs, 18+ (single or married). Registration begins at 1 p.m. with pageant beginning at 2 p.m.The entry fee is $25 if received by Sept. 21, $30 thereafter and at the door. Mail forms and entry fee to P.O. Box 1102, Selmer, TN 38375. Each age group will have “best dressed” and “prettiest smile”. The fee for this will be $5 each. There will be two overall supreme queens. The fee is $10 and the age groups are 0-10 years and 11 yrs and up.

• Four-Person Golf Scramble Selmer Lion’s Club annual four person golf scramble will be Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Selmer Golf and Country Club.

Shotgun start at 12 noon. Cost is $200 per team. Donations welcome. Individual hole sponsorships are available for $50. There will be numerous prices. For information, call Dale Youngblood, 610-0023.

• 2013 Historical Calendar The 2013 Historical calendar is again being published by the Historical Society for the benefit of the Museum and Archives. In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Shiloh and the Civil War, the calendar is being dedicated to veterans of the Civil War. Recognize your family’s Civil War Veteran(s) by placing his picture and name in the blank spaces in the calendar for $20. This $20 includes your calendar. If you have no picture (tombstone picture would work) and would like to recognize your Civil War veteran, send his name and any information--birthday, descendants, company, etc. to nancykennedy@charter.net. Use jpeg format to send picture.

Send your payment to McNairy County Historical Society, P. O. Box 957, Selmer, TN 38375 or go by the Archives in the basement of the Courthouse to submit picture or name and information.

Calendars will be delivered in November. If you would like to buy a calendar and will pick it up, send $10 to the above address. If you want it mailed to you, send $12 to the above address.

September 20 Shiloh National Military Park to Host Screening of V-Day 11.11.11 Shiloh National Military Park will offer the public two opportunities to view "V-DAY 11.11.11," during the month of September.

"V-Day 11.11.11," a new documentary honoring the 22 million veterans in the United States, is being release by award-winning director John C. P. Goheen. Under Goheen's direction, filmmakers and documentary producers have donated their time and talent to the project, including Chris Wheeler, Producer/Director of "Shiloh: Fiery Trial." A feature-length non-profit film, "V-DAY 11.11.11," highlights the unique stories of the men and women who protect and defend our county.The public is invited to view this film on two occasions. The first viewing will be at the Corinth Battlefield Visitor Center, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, on Thursday, September 20 at 7 p.m. A second showing of the film is scheduled at the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center on Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m. Both screenings will begin with a reception and light refreshments at 6:30 pm followed by the showing at 7 p.m. It is a 100 minute film, which will include a short intermission. This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Individuals wishing to attend are encouraged to register in advance by calling the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center at (662) 287-9273 for the September 20th event and the Shiloh Visitor Center at (731) 689-5696 for the event on September 27th.

• Adamsville Healthcare Open House Adamsville Healthcare would like to invite you to our Open House at Adamsville Healthcare on September 20, 2012 ferom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in order to celebrate our name change to Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Please come out and see our facility and meet our caring staff. 409 Park Avenue, Adamsville TN. September 21 • Burnt Church Bluegrass Festival The Burnt Church Bluegrass Festival will be September 21 & 22, 2012 at the Burnt Church Community Center. Bring your lawn chars and enjoy music by the Creekers, the Holt Family, the Murphy Brothers, James Alfred Neill, Joshua Jerrolds, Scottie Baugus and Boone Creek and many, many more! Concessions will be available. Free admission for the Friday night show, 6 p.m. until ?? and $5 admission for the Saturday night now, 12 p.m. until ?? For more information, call (731) 925-8082 or check out our facebook page at facebook.com/burntchurchbluegrassfestival.

sheriff’s log (Continued from last week’s edition- Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9) Saturday, September 8 Traffic stop Hwy 64 E 5:21 a.m.

Alarm residence/business Murray Loop 5:35 a.m.

Alarm residence/business Linsey Ln 6:43 a.m.

Assault already occurred Old Stage Rd 9:00 a.m.

Animal control, bite Hwy 45 S 9:27 a.m.

Animal control Hwy 57 W 9:41 a.m.

Traffic stop Mt. Vernon 10:34 a.m.

Traffic assist Hwy 45 12:07 p.m.

Traffic stop Hwy 45 S 12:39 p.m.

Traffic stop Hwy 22 S 1:28 p.m.

Assault already occurred 1:35 p.m.

Traffic stop Hwy 45 S 2:18 p.m.

Civil matter Hwy 45 S 3:09 p.m.

Animal control Falcon Rd 4:10 p.m.

Harass phone calls Hwy 45 S 4:11 p.m.

Traffic stop Hwy 45 6:08 p.m.

Burglary Dickey Rd 6:19 p.m.

Public service Ode Moore Rd 7:31 p.m.

Public service 9:37 p.m.

Traffic stop Smith Store Rd 9:44 p.m.

Traffic stop Coln Hill 10:07 p.m.

Traffic stop Hwy 57 E 10:17 p.m.

Traffic stop Guy Chewalla Rd 10:32 p.m.

Assault 10:41 p.m.

Disturbance noise/music Jimmy Ln 10:46 p.m.

Public service Purdy Rd 11:38 p.m.

Traffic stop Peach St 11:46 p.m.

Sunday, September 9 Alarm residence/business Falcon Rd 12:05 a.m.

Reckless driver Purdy Rd 1:22 a.m.

Traffic stop Pret Rowland 1:51 a.m.

Traffic stop E. Main 2:35 a.m.

Shots fired Rusing Rd 2:55 p.m.

Busy 4:04 a.m.

Animal control, bite Hwy 57 W 10:12 a.m.

Vandalism Milam Rd 10:29 a.m.

Alarm residence/business Sewell Bottom 1:04 p.m.

Sexual abuse Hardin Co. ER 3:23 p.m.

Animal control Mt. Vernon Rd 5:07 p.m.

Burglary Ashley Ln 5:09 p.m.

Vandalism Capooth Rd 6:07 p.m.

Public service 6:22 p.m.

Theft of property Capooth Rd 6:54 p.m.

Animal control Leapwood Enville

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MS. For more information or a ride please call (731) 934-7668, 934-7457, or 610-1716. Nursery provided ages 4 and under. FFBC pastor: Bro. Randy Smith.

September 30 • Saulter’s Chapel Family Friends Day

Wednesday, september 19, 2012

Rd 5:13 p.m.

Theft of property New Delight Rd 8:12 p.m.

Breaking into home/business Ramer Selmer Rd 8:35 p.m.

Breaking into home/business Florence Ave. 10:28 p.m.

Prowler Cox Ln 11:46 p.m.

Monday, September 10 Public service – Industrial Park Dr – 8:25 a.m.

Reckless driver – Hwy 45 S – 9:11 a.m.

Public service – Dickey Rd – 10:18 a.m.

Theft of property – Payne Rd – 1:24 p.m.

Speak with an officer – Industrial Park Dr – 1:36 p.m.

Retrieve property – Litt Wilson Rd – 1:57 p.m.

Public service – 4:34 p.m.

Verbal threats – Hwy 45 S – 5:02 p.m.

Domestic in progress, verbal – Gusy/Steward Ln – 5:45 p.m.

Domestic in progress physical – Hurley Kirby Rd – 6:11 p.m.

Animal control – Pleasant Site Rd – 6:31 p.m.

Escort – Eastview Dollar General – 9:13 p.m.

Tuesday, September 11 Transport start – ER – 5:42 a.m.

Public service – Fast Pace – 11:38 a.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 12:10 p.m.

Theft of property – BB Way – 1:24 p.m.

Vandalism – Amber Ln – 2:03 p.m.

Theft of property – Industrial Park Dr – 2:53 p.m.

Missing person – Lawton Rd – 3:51 p.m.

Vehicle in roadway – Wade Rd – 3:39 p.m.

Animal bite – Purdy Rd – 7:06 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 64 – 7:49 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hack's Creek Bridge Rd – 7:49 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hamburg – 9:13 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 9:40 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 N – 10:05 p.m.

Disturbance noise/music – Pyron – 10:16 p.m.

Domestic in progress, physical – Ramer Selmer Rd – 10:25 p.m.

Theft of property – Murray School Rd – 10:54 p.m.

Wednesday, September 12 Alarm residence/business – Sardie Henry – 9:40 a.m.

Identity theft – Industrial Park Dr – 10:26 a.m.

Obstructing roadway – Higginbot-

The pastor and members of Saulter’s Chapel C.M.E Church of Michie invite you to our Family and Friends Day with Pastor Mack Dancy and New Life Missionary Baptist Church family from Booneville, MS. • Community-Wide Annual Picnic Come join in the fun and fellowship on September 30, 2012 at Selmer 1st United

Ole Monterey Cafe (across from post office)

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Wednesday (Homecooking) Fried Chicken & 3 Veggies Thursday • 10 oz. Ribeye • Taco Salad • Fish Special Friday • Grilled Chicken Alfredo • Grilled Shrimp • Beef Tips & Sirloin Saturday • Fish Special • 10 oz. Ribeye HOURS: Wednesday thru Saturday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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September 22 • Ledbetter Cemetery Association meeting Ledbetter Cemetery Association will meet September 22, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Fellowship Church on New Hope Road.

The purpose of this meeting is to elect directors.

• Habitat for Humanity Build Day After a remarkable first build day, Habitat for Humanity in McNairy County will hold another community build day on Saturday, September 22. Starts at 8 a.m. until ?? at 107 Lynn St in Adamsville. Come ready to work – bring a hammer, gloves, good shoes, and a hat with visor. For more information, call JoRica at 645-4930 Donny at 645-9268 or Judy at 645-9384.

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FIRST ANNUAL

Miss Autumn Princess Pageant SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 EASTVIEW CIVIC CENTER RAMER, TN REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 1:00 PM WITH PAGEANT BEGINNING AT 2:00 PM $25 ENTRY FEE IF RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 $30 AT THE DOOR OR ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER SEPTEMBER 21 FORMS PICKED UP AT HAWK & CO, BELLA SALON, OR FRECKLED FROG

MAIL FORMS AND ENTRY FEE TO: PO BOX 1102, SELMER, TN 38375

AGE GROUPS GIRLS 0 - 12 MONTHS GIRLS 13 MONTHS - 2 YRS GIRLS 3 YRS - 4 YRS GIRLS 5 YRS - 7 YRS

GIRLS 8 YRS - 10 YRS GIRLS 11 YRS - 13 YRS GIRLS 14 YRS - 17 YRS GIRLS 18 YRS AND UP - MARRIED OR SINGLE

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tom Rd – 2:23 p.m.

Public service – Tull Rd – 4:05 p.m.

Assist EM S – Purdy/Sewell Rd – 5:44 p.m.

Officer assistance – Industiral Park Dr – 6:08 p.m.

Suspicious vehicle – Matrose Carroll Rd – 6:51 p.m.

Speak with a officer – 7:29 p.m.

Welfare check – Rushing Rd – 8:19 p.m.

Public service – 8:30 p.m.

Escort – Dollar General – 9:11 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 64 & Sawmill Rd – 10:44 p.m.

Obstructing roadway – Moose Lodge Rd – 11:27 p.m.

Thursday, September 13 Theft of property – Hamburg Rd – 6:35 a.m.

Animal control welfare/cruelty – Capooth – 7:22 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Oxford Creek – 12:20 p.m.

Theft of property – Industrial Dr – 12:55 p.m.

Public service – Public service – 12:49 p.m.

Retrieve property – Will Coln Rd – 1:35 p.m.

Unwanted subject – Buena Vista – 3:32 p.m.

Animal control – Guys Chewalla – 4:22 p.m.

Theft of property – Michie Gas Station – 4:36 p.m.

Welfare check – Rose Creek Rd – 5:09 p.m.

Traffic stop – M&M – 5:57 p.m.

Welfare check – Leapwood Enville Rd – 6:22 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 117 – 6:48 p.m.

Serving warrant – Chambers Store Rd – 7:44 p.m.

Serving warrant – Leapwood Enville Rd – 7:45 p.m.

Traffic stop – Food Giant Parking Lot – 8:45 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 64 E – 9:06 p.m.

Friday, September 14 Animal control – Main St – 7:00 a.m.

Officer assistance – Roberts Rd – 9:43 a.m.

Public service – Tull Rd – 9:50 a.m.

Breaking into home business – Race Path Rd – 10:19 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Center Hill Rd – 11:15 a.m.

Animal control – Old Hwy 45 – 11:32 a.m.

Public service – Rose Creek Road – 2:06 p.m.

Theft of property – Finger Leapwood Rd – 2:11 p.m.

Theft of property – Ramer Selmer –

Methodist Church (1122 West Cherry Ave). Beginning at 4:30 p.m. there will be games and outdoor activities. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.Worship time is at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair.

Come to fellowship and worship with us.

• Music at Mt. Gilead Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 6185 Rowsey School Rd.,

3:38 p.m.

Public service – 5:31 p.m.

Speak with an officer – Industrial Park Dr – 5:51 p.m.

Theft of property – Hurser Ln – 5:51 p.m.

Serving warrant – Alcorn County Line – 8:06 p.m.

Serving warrant – Sweetlips Rd – 10:30 p.m.

Serving warrant – Hwy 45 N – 10:40 p.m.

Public service – Hardin Graveyard Rd – 10:56 p.m.

Saturday, September 15 Prowler – T&T Grocery – 5:49 a.m.

Animal control – Hwy 45 – 6:46 a.m.

Theft of property – Finger Leapwood Rd – 8:51 a.m.

Speak with an officer – 6:23 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 7:27 p.m.

Escort – Eastview Dollar General – 8:58 p.m.

Traffic stop – Gilchrist Stantonville Rd – 9:39 p.m.

Traffic stop – Meeks Rd – 10:49 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 22 N – 11:11 p.m.

Traffic stop – Big intersection – 11:46 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 64 W – 11:49 p.m.

Sunday, September 16 Traffic stop – Hwy 57 W – 12:01 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 S – 12:20 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 57 E – 1:15 a.m.

Suspicious person – Hwy 22 S – 1:39 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 S – 6:19 a.m.

Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Hwy 57 W – 8:40 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Twin View Circle – 8:40 a.m.

Domestic in progress, verbal – Hwy 57 E – 9:48 a.m.

Suspicious person – New Bethel Rd – 10:09 a.m.

Pubic service – 1:25 p.m.

Suspicious activity – Milledgeville Park – 2:04 p.m.

Public service – 2:40 p.m.

Breaking into home/business – Otis Plunk Rd – 2:50 p.m.

Animal control – Farmville Rd – 6:14 p.m.

Domestic in progress, verbal – Old Stage Rd – 6:37 p.m.

Traffic stop – Purdy Rd – 6:59 p.m.

Assault, already occurred – Friendship Rd – 7:58 p.m.

Order of protection – 7:06 p.m.

Public service – Mayflower Dr – 8:53 p.m.

Public service – Hwy 45 S – 9:20 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 9:46 p.m.

will be hosting “The Tribute Quartet” and “Servants Heart Quartet” on Sunday evening, September 30 at 5 p.m. All are invited to share in this great night of Praise and Worhip.

There is no admission charge for the concert, but a love offering will be received for the groups. For more information, please contact the church office at 645-8868 or Pastor Mike Hollaway at 610-1077.

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September 23 • Crabb Reunion Our annual Crabb Reunion will be September 23 at the Eastview Civic Center. Come enjoy this event. We will be having potluck at noon. Bring your family and meet us there. Doors will be open at 10a.m. Bring your treasures and pictures to share with us. I will have the pictures on boards for you to look at. Hope to have some good singing. Look forward to seeing you there.

• Memorial Ceremony Legacy Hospice is sponsoring a memorial for the patients that have passed away while using the Legacy Hospice service. Anyone that has lost a loved one and would like to participate is encouraged to come and join us at the Selmer Park, September 23, 2012 starting at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served with a balloon release to close out the ceremony. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and this event is open to all ages. If you need more information, feel free to call (731) 646-1213.

• Lott Reunion The Lott Reunion will be Sunday Sept. 23 at Leapwood. Doors will open around 11:30. Bring a covered dish and join us for good food and fellowship.

September 25 • Flu Shot Clinic Selmer Senior Center and Rite Aid Pharmacy are co-sponsoring a flu shot clinic Tuesday September 25, 2012 from 9:00 – 10:30am at the Senior Center

located at 230 North 5th Street. Shots are free if you have Medicare Part B. Cost is $30 cash if you have private insurance and you may file for reimbursement. Pneumonia shots will also be available free if you have Medicare Part B or $45 cash. If you are not sure if you have had pneumonia shot in the past 5 years, contact your doctor. Please pre-register and bring your Medicare card. For more information or to pre-register call Hollie Knight at 645-7843.

• Historical Society Meeting The McNairy County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, September 25th at the McConnico Library at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Mr. Shorty Freeland, sharing his story about Gov. Ray Blanton. His book about Gov. Blanton will be available for purchase. The public is invited.The program is free and refreshments will be served. The Society is taking orders for the 2013 McNairy County Historical calendar. The calendar has 50 pictures from all areas of the county.

(View pictures at nancykennedy@charter.net.) The cost is $10 if picked up or $12 if mailed. Send checks to McNairy Co. Historical Soc., P.O. Box 957, Selmer, TN 38375, or you can pick them up by coming by the Archives, located in the courthouse basement.

September 29 • Patriots for Civic Action Rally The Patriots for Civic Action will hold a Rally on Saturday, the 29th of September at 10 am at Selmer Park featuring speakers on current issues in upcoming election. Bring your chairs and invite your friends.

• UT Fall Preview Day High school students interested in attending the University of Tennessee at Martin are invited to register for the semester’s first Fall Preview Day, scheduled

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for Sept. 29. Faculty and staff will be available toanswer questions about academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, housing and student life. Each student will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Skyhawk football game against Eastern Kentucky University that will be held the same day at UT Martin’s Graham Stadium. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Boling University Center. Event times are as follows: 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Welcome and Information Session;10:30-11:15 a.m. – Academic Fair; 11:15 a.m.-noon – Academic Department Visit; Noon-1:30 p.m. – Campus Tour; 1 p.m. – Skyhawks vs. Eastern Kentucky University. UT Martin will also waive outof-state tuition for any applicant with an ACT score of 25 or above and a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. For more info. about Fall Preview Day, contact the Office of Admissions at (731) 881-7020 or register online at www. utm.edu.

• Horse Show McNairy Co. Equine Association September show will be Saturday, the 29th at 7 p.m. The last show will be at Oct. 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. For more information, call Julia 610-2088.

October 5 • Christmas in the Smokies Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a wonderful 3-day, 2-night Chrstimas trip to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg November 26-28, 2012. Tour highlights include transportation, lodging, 4 meals, 4 shows, Winterfest light display and free time to start your holiday shopping. Cost of the trip is $379 per double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due ASAP with final payment by October 5. For more info. call Hollie Knight at 645-7843.

October 6 • Imagination Library Tea Party The Imagination Library Tea Party will be held Oct. 6 in the McNairy Central High School Commons from 2-4 p.m. The party raises funds for the “books from birth” program. Children up to age 12 will not be charged an admission fee. Everyone else will pay $5. The event will feature lots of entertainment with Liza Smith singing and Dr. Brian Jackson, Assistant Director of Schools performing his magic show. We will have storybook characters for pictures, and all who attend may come dressed as their favorite storybook character if they wish.

The 2013 Imagination Library Calendar will be on sale for $10. This year, the calendar features art work from kindergarten and first graders across the county. All drawings will be exhibited at the tea party.

As always a silent auction will be held during the tea party. Come early and bid on some fantastic items. There will be more published about this event next week. Call Martha Glover for more information (731) 645-5575.

October 12 • Benefit for Lucas Scott There will be a benefit for Lucas Scott at the Adamsville High School October 12 starting at 4:30 p.m. featuring a spaghetti supper ($5 at door), cake walk, and silent auction (Jai Templeton as auctioneer.) Lucas is a 9th grade student at Adamsville High School who has been hospitalized since February 2012 with complicatons after severe pancreatitis. All proceeds will go to Lucas and his family to help with medical expenses and his recovery. For more information, call Jane Ashe at (731) 610-2698.

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Michie Football upends Middleton, 2b

Sports

Selmer stumbles against Ramer, See 2B

Lady Cats

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Hawks soar in second half Mood rushes for more than 220 in loss

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Bobcats traveled to South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn. last Friday but failed to return home with a win.

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The Bobcat offense set season highs in rushing, passing, and points scored, but the team was unable to keep the Hawks off the scoreboard, resulting in McNairy Central’s fourth straight loss to start to season.

“We still have to work on getting better every week,” said head coach Charlie Dampeer.

The Bobcats took to the air on offense in hopes of backing the secondary off the line of scrimmage and open up some running room for their speedy backs.

The plan seemed to work as Jarrett Mood took his first carry for more than 70 yards. Later in the half, Mood put McNairy’s first touchdown on the board, breaking free again for more than 65 yards on the score.

Darwin Kelly also got into the action, getting into the end zone twice; once on a pass from quarterback Peyton McMahan, and once on a kickoff return to open the second half.

While the offense was clicking, trailing just 28-23 at

one point in the third quarter, the Bobcat defense just did not have an answer for the South Side offense.

Due to turnovers and long-sustained drives by the Hawks, the McNairy’s defense was on the field most of the game. They were led by Issac Cagle who totaled 11 tackles in the contest. The rest of the Bobcat defense did not play a bad game but found themselves out of position at times and were plagued by the big play.

The Bobcats (0-4, 0-2) will continue to strive for improvement in their next contest when they travel to Savannah, Tenn. to take on the unbeaten Hardin County Tigers (4-0, 1-0).

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With county title ambitions on their minds, the Rebels of Bethel Springs continued to roll through their 2012 schedule with ease with a big win on the road against Adamsville last Thursday.

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It did not take Bethel long to mount a formidable lead against Adamsville as the Rebels scored 13 first quarter points on four plays to set the tone for the evening.

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(MCHS) Passing- Peyton McMahan: 8-22 Cmp, 82 Yds, 1 Td, 2 Int Rushing- Jarrett Mood: 222 Yds, 17 Car, 1 Td; Kintevius Newsom: 29 Yds, 4 Car; Darwin Kelly: 2 Yds, 1 Car Receiving- Darwin Kelly: 63 Yds, 6 Rec, 1 Td; Devin Holt: 20 Yds, 1 Rec Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Defense- Issac Cagle: 11 Tkl, 1 FR; Devin Holt: 10 Tkl; Revosea Bobcat Blake Sweat eyes his target as he gets set to go after the South Side quarterback Richardson: 7 Tkl; Tyler Wells: 7 Tkl; Kintevious Newsom: 5 Tkl last Friday night in McNairy Central’s 48-22 district loss to the Hawks in Jackson, Tenn.

Rebels rout Cards

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Jeremiah Sanders carried the ball just three times but accumulated 120 yards and a touchdown.

Dylan Crabb completed two touchdown passes to Cornelius Bailey and one to Thomas Stevens, finishing the game 7-for-8 with 140 yards through the air.

The Rebels held the Cardinals to less than 50 yards of total offense while scoring at least once in every quarter.

Adamsville head coach Michael Harvill was complementary of the Rebels and their coaching staff saying that Brian Franks and his crew have done a great job

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Cards blank Lions for second district victory Adamsville’s depth shows at Scotts Hill as Cardinals recovers from injury bug

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Though Scotts Hill came into the game following the best start in the school’s brief football history, it did not take Lion fans long to realize the Cardinals were not there to mess around.

Adamsville Scotts Hill

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Bethel’s Jeremiah Sanders busts a big run against Adamsville last Thursday.

Sanders finished the game with 120 yards rushing on three carries. He also scored a touchdown.

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Multiple starters were missing in action last Friday when Adamsville made the trip to Scotts Hill for their second District 15-A game of the season, but the absent cogs did not slow the production of the Cardinal machine.

“Everybody just stepped up and played,” said head coach Brandon Gray of his team as a whole. “Those guys prepare every week, and you never know when your name’s going to be called.”

Putting an end to a four-game streak of low-scoring first halves, Adamsville only needed seven plays offensively to build a 21-point lead.

Taylor Henry set the tone early for the Cardinals defensively with an inter-

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Dustin Neill tears through the Scotts Hill defense on his way to one of 21 first downs for the Cardinals in their 49-0 district win over the Lions. The junior finished the game with a touchdown on 49 yards rushing and nine carries. ception on Scotts Hill’s second play from scrimmage, setting up a Dustin Neill touchdown run three plays later. After a quick Scotts Hill three-and-out and a long Ross Burcham punt return, Hayden Reece barreled into the end zone to put Adamsville up two scores three minutes into the game.

On the following Lion drive, Reece pulled down an interception that gave way to Dalton Plunk and Jacob Wallis hooking up for several completions, including one for a touchdown that gave

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Hardin Co. Tigers (5A) District 13-AAA 4-0 (1-0)

Last Meeting: Hardin Co. W (17-13) Sept. 23, 2011

@ Collinwood Trojans (1A) Region 6-A 4-0 (2-0)

See Cardinals, 4B

Deer archery season to open

@ McNairy Central (4A) District 14-AA 0-4 (0-2)

the Cardinals a 21-0 lead with five minutes left to play in the first.

Adamsville continued to reap the benefits of a struggling Scotts Hill offense, and by the middle of the second quarter, there was nary a starter on the field for the Red Rage, setting the stage for the team’s depth to shine.

Sophomore quarterback Seth Paul had a big night, throwing three touchdown passes to go along with 82 yards

Adamsville Cardinals (2A) District 15-A 4-1 (2-0)

Last Meeting: Adamsville W (14-6) Sept. 23, 2011

Tennessee’s 2012 deer archery-only season opens statewide on Saturday, Sept. 22. The archery season dates in all three of the state’s deer hunting units are the same. The dates are Sept. 22-Oct. 26 and Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

The antlerless deer bag limits by units are four in Units A and B deer management areas and three per day in Unit L areas. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s proposal to increase the antlerless archery season bag limit in Unit B to four deer per season at its 2012-13 seasons setting meeting in May. The antlered deer bag limit is a total of three for the year. A hunter may Photo by Matt Reinbold take his three antlered

deer during any season, but no more than one per day.

In addition to deer, archers may harvest wild turkeys of either sex during the archery-only deer season in counties that have a fall turkey gun hunt. Turkeys harvested during the archery-only deer season count toward the fall turkey county bag limits.

The TWRA suggests all archery hunters obtain a 2012 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guide lists the counties and bag limits for each of the different deer management units. The guides are available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold and on the TWRA website, www.tnwildlife.org.

During the opening weekend of the 2011 deer archery-only season, 2,811 were harvested an increase of 407 from 2010. All 95 counties reported harvests during the last year’s opening weekend.

Hunters are reminded that they must possess the appropriate licenses and permits. Any hunter born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a hunter education class or be in possession of the Apprentice Hunting License (along with other required licenses), while hunting any species in Tennessee.

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Michie marches past Middleton

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By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The Blue Devils picked up their second win of the season at home last Thursday, marching down the field for more than 320 rushing yards against Middleton.

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Dylan Whirley carried the load for Michie, rushing for two first half touchdowns while racking up more than 220 yards on the ground.

Blue Devil quarterback Clint Coleman ran for two touchdowns and hooked up with Jarrett Mask for a first half passing touchdown as well.

Michie’s fast start got them out to a 24-0 lead before Middleton put points on the board, and the Blue Devils led 30-8 at the break.

After halftime, the Tigers made a comeback, scoring three times in the second half, but they could not claw the way out of the hole, and Michie rolled to victory.

The Blue Devils (2-2, 1-2) will host Reagan South Side Thursday, looking to pick up their third win of the year.

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(Bethel) Passing- Dylan Crabb: 7-8, 140 Yds, 3 Td Rushing- Jeremiah Sanders: 120 Yds, 3 Car; 1 Td; Mykeal Hudson: 43 Yds, 6 Car, 1 Td; Dalton Gates: 35 Yds, 2 Car, 1 Td

Defense- Beau Barnes: 12 Tkl, 1 TFL; Thomas Stevens: 8 Tkl, 1 TFL; Ty Ross: 6 Tkl, 1 TFL; Mykeal Hudson: 5 Tkl, 1 TFL, 1 Sack; Dalton Gates: 4 Tkl, 2 TFL; Dylan Crabb: 4 Tkl, 1 TFL; Dalton Alexander, Cornelius Bailey, Ryan Parmely: 3 Tkl; Avery Davis, Joseph Haggar, Jeremiah Sanders: 1 Tkl

Rushing- Dylan Whirley: 222 Yds, 15 Car, 2 Td; Clint Coleman: 62 Yds, 4 Car, 2 Td; Cody Anderson: 29 Yds, 10 Car; Lane Dimmick: 12 Yds, 2 Car; Dexter Whirley: 3 Yds, 2 Car

(Adamsville) Rushing- Tanner Pyron: 10 Yds

Receiving- Jarrett Mask: 4 Yds, 1 Rec, 1 Td

Michie’s Clint Coleman runs down the sideline. He rushed for two touchdowns against Middleton and threw for one more.

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Receiving- Thomas Stevens: 64 Yds, 3 Rec, 1 Td; Cornelius Bailey: 54 Yds, 2 Rec, 2 Td; Dalton Gates: 17 Yds, 1 Rec; Jeremiah Sanders: 5 Yds, 1 Rec

(Michie) Passing- Clint Coleman: 1-7, 4 Yds, 1 Td

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preparing to be successful, but he said his team still needs a lot of work.

“We just didn’t play very well at all,” said Harvill. “We shot ourselves in the foot on numerous occasions, and you certainly can’t get away with that against a great team like Bethel. Now, we just need to fix those mistakes and prepare to execute better next week.”

The Cardinals (0-4, 0-4) will get their next chance to show some improvement Thursday when they take on the always tough Hardin County Tigers in Savannah, Tenn.

The Rebels (4-0, 3-0) will be vying for the school’s first football county championship ever Thursday when they collide with the Ramer Eagles (4-0, 3-0) in Bethel.

Receiving- Kyle Moore: 15 Yds; Chandler Davila: 9 Yds

Defense- Dylan Whirley: 8 Tkl; Justin Sanders: 4 Tkl, FR; Cody Anderson, Korey Barnes, Luke Bonds: 4 Tkl; Lane Dimmick: 3 Tkl; Lindsey Blue, Clint Coleman, Jarrett Mask, Shane Manseau: 1 Tkl

Defense- Curtis Lake: 3 Tkl; Woody Hancock, Tanner Pyron, Dawson Davis: 2 Tkl; Allen Wells, Brayden Horton, Tristen Coleman, Miles Kelley, Kyle Moore, Chandler Davila, Justin Hylton: 1 Tkl

Eagles top Lions in thriller to remain undefeated

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Ramer Eagles hosted the Selmer Lions last Thursday and came away with another county victory.

Ramer 20 Selmer 14

The Eagle offense came into the contest as one of the best in the county and showed that in their first drive. Ramer was able to take their opening possession down the field for a Kylin Wynn touchdown that put Ramer up 6-0.

The remainder of the first half, though, would be all Lions. Selmer got on the scoreboard in the second quarter, following an Eagle fumble, with a touchdown run from quarterback Logan Roberts.

Chad Edwards ran in the two-point conversion, making the score 8-6.

Selmer’s defense kept the team in the game with huge stops. Mickey Finnie came up with the Lions’ second fumble recovery and returned the ball more than 30 yards for the touchdown to put Selmer up 14-6 before halftime.

Ramer took the game over in the second half.

After recovering a Lion fumble on the opening kickoff, the Eagles drove down the field for a touchdown run from Kirby Phillips and a two point conversion to tie the game 14-14. The Eagle defense did a great job holding off the Lion offense, and it was Wynn once again in the fourth quarter, galloping into the end zone to put the Eagles up for good.

“Our defense won the game for us,” said Eagle head coach Jeremy Blakely. “The first half we had a problem with fumbles, and Selmer recovered an onside kick which gave them great field position.

In the second half we were able to stop their offense and give our team the ball back with good field position.”

Selmer head coach Larry Williams said, “It was another classic game. Both teams played their hearts out. Our eighth-graders are doing a good job leading this team, and if you are a fan of the blue and gold it’s going to be fun to watch these kids play on the same team down the road.”

The Lions (2-2, 1-2) were scheduled to playing their Homecoming game against Alcorn Central Thursday, but that game has been canceled.

The Eagles (4-0, 3-0) will host the game that

determines which team will claim the title of county champion in 2012 when the Bethel Rebels (4-0, 3-0) come to town.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

WEATHERFORD PERFECT

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

For the first time this season, we have a player that can say they have conquered our coaches. Darryl Weatherford, of Bethel Springs, was a perfect 5-0 in week three of Top O’ The River’s 2012 Beat the Coaches: College Football Pick’em.

The lineup of big games and prime-time action was tough on our pickers once again... just the way we like it. Including coaches, less than 15 percent of our players finished with more than three correct picks. Janet Doles, Houdini’s Prestige, and Coach Brandon Alldredge each went 4-1 behind Weatherford.

Coaches Brandon Gray, Rennard Woodmore, and Michael Stroup all locked in the same winners in week three, and each finished 2-3 as a result.

The most popular pick of the week was Alabama, and boy did the Tide roll in Fayetteville. It’s a good thing hog season runs yearround in Arkansas or Saban and the boys would’ve been ticketed for multiple counts of poaching in their 52-0 roasting of the Razorbacks. Our pickers must have seen it coming, because nobody was calling “Pig Suey.”

Playing without Giovani Bernard* for the second straight Saturday, North Carolina fell way behind a seemingly strong Louisville team. The Tar Heels rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 unanswered points, but Teddy Bridgewater and the Cardinals pulled out the 39-34 victory. Only five of our pickers missed on this game.

Another Cardinal was victorious last Saturday – the Stanford Cardinal. For the fourth time in as many years, the Trojans of Southern Cal were shaken by a loss to Stanford. Senior Stepfan Taylor’s 213 yards of total offense and two touchdowns led the way against USC and Lane Kiffin, which probably made a sad bunch of Tennessee fans a little less depressed, but we’ll get to that momentarily. Including the coaches, more than 80 percent of our pickers selected the Trojans to win.

Another shocker, for me and more than 80 percent of the contestants, was Notre Dame’s defensive dominance over Le’Veon Bell and Michigan State. Playing on the road in East

Lansing, the golden Domers dominated Sparty in the trenches and improved to 3-0 with a 20-3 win.

In our game of the week, the Volunteers disappointed Big Orange Nation with a 37-20 loss to Florida, marking their eighth consecutive defeat to the Gators. Will Muschamp and company put Derek Dooley and the boys away in the fourth quarter, making it their third straight game without allowing an opponent to score in the final period. More than half of our contestants took a miss on this game.

Though the pot resets after Weatherford’s win in week three, the picks won’t get less difficult in week four. Houdini has been strutting around the field after making you humans look bad with his 4-1 record last week, and he says he intends to make a run to the top of the standings pretty soon.

In our first matchup, Missouri will get their second shot at winning an SEC game with a road test against the No. 7 South Carolina Gamecocks, and Houdini’s taking the underdog. He’s taking another road underdog in the second matchup as well with the Oregon State Beavers battling the No. 19 Bruins of UCLA at The Rose Bowl.

The horse likes the other team from Michigan – the Wolverines – to fare better than their Spartan counterparts did against Notre Dame, but this time, the Fighting Irish will be playing at home in South Bend. Moving away from the road teams, Houdini is picking No. 6 Oklahoma over No. 15 Kansas State in a potential preview of the Big 12 Championship Game. He also like EJ Manuel and the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles to win at home over Tajh Boyd and the No. 10 Clemson Tigers in our game of the week.

Remember, if you would like to play along for your chance to win a tasty seafood prize courtesy of our friends down at Top O’ The River, submit your picks for week four to our office at 111 N. Second St. in Selmer by 5 p.m.

Friday. If you can’t stop by the office, entries can be emailed to me or faxed to our office by 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Top O’ The River’s

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sports on-Deck • High School Football • AHS vs Collinwood (Friday, Sept. 21 – 7 p.m.)

MCHS @ Hardin Co. (Friday, Sept. 21 – 7 p.m.)

AHS (JV) @ Hardin Co. (Monday, Sept. 24 – 6 p.m.)

MCHS (JV) @ JCM (Monday, Sept. 24 – 6 p.m.)

• Junior High Football • Ramer @ Bethel (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 6 p.m.)

Michie vs Scotts Hill (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 6 p.m.)

Adamsville @ Hardin Co. (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 6 p.m.)

• High School Golf • District 15 A-AA Tournament @ TN River Golf Course, Decaturville, Tenn.

(Monday, Sept. 24 – TBA) • High School Volleyball • MCHS vs Liberty (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 5 p.m.)

MCHS vs Chester Co. (Monday, Sept. 24 – 5 p.m.)

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• High School Soccer • MCHS @ Scotts Hill (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 5 p.m.)

AHS vs Fayette-Ware (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 5:30 p.m.)

MCHS @ Adamsville (Tuesday, Sept. 25 – 6 p.m.)

• Junior High Soccer • Selmer Unified @ Lexington (Thursday, Sept. 20 – 5:30 p.m.)

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Adamsville Cardinals Seth Paul (Top-Left) and Taylor Henry (Top-Right) are awarded Edward Jones Players of the Week honors by Sam Vise for Week Four. Paul was selected for his offensive performance, throwing for more than 80 yards while completing three touchdown passes against Scotts Hill. Henry was Adamsville’s defensive selection after intercepting his second pass in as many weeks on the second play of the Lions’ first drive last Friday. (Bottom) McNairy Central Bobcat Darwin Kelly is awarded Edward Jones Player of the Week honors by Sam Vise for Week Four. Kelly was selected for his performance against South Side last Friday. The freshman caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown to go along with a second half kickoff return for a touchdown.

sports briefs Family Fitness Day The McNairy County Health Council and United Healthcare will sponsor Family Fitness Day at Selmer City Park on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.12 p.m. The day’s events include a two-mile fun run/walk, health exhibits, a rock-climbing wall, zumba, yoga, aerobics, and party jumpers for the kids. Businesses, community groups, agencies, etc. are encouraged to form “Walk Teams” and walk together. Family Fitness Day will kick off with an introduction at 9 a.m., followed by the fun run/walk. For more information, contact Schancey Chapman at (731) 645-3598, Beth Hamilton at (731) 645-3474, or Shelva Moore at (731) 645-4033.

Adamsville Tennis Tournament The Adamsville High School Tennis Team will sponsor a non-sanctioned tennis tournament open to all on Sept. 21-23 at Buford Pusser Memorial Park in Adamsville. For more information or entry forms, contact Michael Harville at (731) 632-3273 between 12-1 p.m. on Monday through Friday, or (731) 239-2434 after 6 p.m. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m.

Lions Club Four-Man Scramble The Selmer Lions Club’s Annual Four Person Golf Scramble is set to begin with a shotgun start at noon on Sept. 21 at Selmer Golf and Country Club. For reservations, contact Dale Youngblood (610-0023), Floyd Mangrum (6459557), John Finlayson (645-6187), or Darren Bowers (610-3909). The tournament is limited to the first 18 paid teams, and the cost to register is $200 per team. Hole sponsorships are going for $50. There will be numerous prizes up

for grabs, and a steak supper will be provided for all competitors at 5:30 p.m.

third, Kyle Busch was fourth, and Ryan Newman rounded out the top five.

Carl Perkins Center Golf Tournament The Carl Perkins Center is sponsoring a Hardin vs McNairy golf tournament on Oct. 3 at Shiloh Falls Golf Course in Pickwick. All proceeds will benefit your county’s Exchange Club—Carl Perkins Center. The four-man scramble will tee off at noon, following lunch provided by the golf course at 11 a.m. Entry fee is $300 per team, and there will be Happy Hour and an awards presentation at 4 p.m.

Hole sponsorships for the event are going for $50. For more information about the event or registration, contact (731) 925-2252 or (731) 646-3627.

Gator Chomp Vols Tennessee was outscored 27-6 in the second half of their annual rival bout with Florida last Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, resulting in a 37-20 loss. The Gators trailed by four at halftime, but the Volunteer offense failed to show up for the third and fourth quarters. The Vols struggled with the run game, tallying only 83 rushing yards, but Tyler Bray kept his team close, throwing for more than 250 yards and two touchdowns. With the win, the Gators (3-0, 2-0) jumped up to No. 14 in the Associated Press Top 25 while the Volunteer (2-1, 0-1) dropped out.

Young Sportsman’s Night Out Adamsville Parks and Recreation will sponsor the first Young Sportsman’s Night Out on Oct. 22 at The Marty (Adamsville Community Center). Kids of all ages are invited to attend the event where they will learn the basics of firearm safety, along with deer, duck, and coyote calling. There will also be guns, bows, knives, animals, four-wheelers, deer stands, hunting clothes, and boats on display. There will be something for everyone, so come on out.

NASCAR Brad Keselowski was victorious in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series Chase for the Cupopener last Sunday in the GEICO 400 at Chicagoland. Keselowski came into the race seeded fourth in the point standings, but now he sets atop the list after his fourth win of the season.

After leading 172 laps, Jimmie Johnson lost his lead and finished second. Kasey Kahne placed

Chargers Crush Titans Beginning the season 0-2 for the first time since 2009, the Tennessee Titans fell 38-10 on the road to the San Diego Chargers last Sunday.

Phillip Rivers picked apart the Titan secondary, racking up more than 280 yards of passing while throwing three touchdowns. Jake Locker’s inexperience was apparent against the Chargers as he finished the afternoon completing just 50 percent of his passes while throwing an interception. He did connect with rookie wide receiver Kendall Wright for the team’s only touchdown of the game. Chris Johnson was irrelevant once again, managing to accumulate under 20 yards of rushing for the second straight week. Johnson’s mind, though, was probably not focused on the game after receiving word that his grandmother passed away that morning. They will face another tough team in the Detroit Lions next Sunday at LP Field in Nashville.

• Junior High Softball • Adamsville @ Chester Co. (Monday, Sept. 24 – 4:30 p.m.)

• High School Band • MCHS @ Crusader Marching Band Invitational (Saturday, Sept. 22 – Jackson, Tenn.)

AHS @ Briarcrest Marching Band Invitational (Saturday, Sept. 22 – Briarcrest, Tenn.)

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Lady Cards split with District Lady Cats improve win 15 A-AA North opponents streak to four games

By Andrew Alexander

By Andrew Alexander

Sports Writer

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Going from winners by five to losers by four was the roller coaster Lady Cardinals rode last week in two matches with teams from District 15 A-AA’s North Division. After a win over Jackson Central-Merry and a loss to Trinity Christian Academy, Adamsville (3-2-1, 2-1) will try to pick up a district win that counts Thursday in Jackson, Tenn. against their South Division foes, the Lady Hawks of South Side High School.

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Scoring with quickness and intensity, the Lady Cardinals shot out to a big lead and picked up a win on the road against the JCM Lady Cougars Sept. 11.

Five first-half goals overshadowed the shutout Adamsville’s defense pitched, holding JCM shot-less in the match.

Elisabeth Churchwell led the Lady Cards with two goals while Kelsee Berryman, Darby Culver, and Megan Thomas each netted a goal of their own.

Head coach Rebecca Ashe said it was a great win for the team, and they were able to play everyone.

She also said she hoped it would transition to a win against TCA last Thursday, but unfortunately for the coach and her players, it did not.

The tables turned on the Lady Cards on the road against the Lady Lions. TCA shut Adamsville out, scoring four unanswered goals on their home turf, sending Adamsville home with their second loss of the season.

After opening the season 0-2-1, the McNairy Central Lady Bobcat Soccer Team has righted their ship and put it back on the course to success. The Lady Bobcats (4-2-1) picked up two big wins last week, giving them four wins in a row.

They traveled to Jackson Central-Merry last Monday, and then hosted Fayette-Ware in a district match after deadline last Tuesday. The results from the match against JCM were not available by deadline, so look for more in next week’s issue of the Independent Appeal. MCHS will head to Scotts Hill Thursday for another district contest against the winless Lady Lions.

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Shawna Roten’s goal in the second overtime of McNairy Central’s road contest against Lexington last Thursday gave the Lady Bobcats their fourth consecutive victory in what head coach Jerry Lott called an intense district matchup.

“This was a very physical game. I thought we kept our composure while playing with a lot of intensity too,” said Lott. “Coach Becky Adkins and I were proud of the total team effort in preparing for this game.”

The Lady Bobcat defense held the Lady Tigers to five shots on goal through two regulation and two overtime periods. Their only

mishap being Lexington’s lone goal midway through the first half.

Rebekah Lowrie evened the score with around 10 minutes to play before halftime, netting her eighth goal of the season, but neither defense broke until Roten found the net on a penalty kick in double-overtime.

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McNairy Central put 18 shots on goal at home against Trinity Christian Academy on Sept. 11, and their persistence paid off as two second half goals sealed the deal for the Lady Bobcats against the Lady Lions.

“This was our best overall effort of the season,” said MCHS head coach Jerry Lott. “Offensively, we got a lot of shots. Defensively, we made some big stops, especially in the second half.”

Haven Phelps was responsible for two scores; one in the first half and one in the second. The first goal came off an assist from Rebekah Lowrie less than 10 minutes into the contest, putting MCHS up 1-0 before TCA scored an equalizer with six minutes to play in the half.

Phelps scored her second goal two minutes into the second half, and Lowrie followed her up two minutes later with another goal, giving the Lady Bobcats a 3-1 lead.

The Lady Lions scored once more before the match met its end, but Holley Moore was solid in the net for McNairy with eight saves, including one off a penalty kick.

File Photo by Andrew Alexander

Adamsville’s Elisabeth Churchwell beats a pair of defenders on her way to putting a shot on goal.

Churchwell scored two goals for the Lady Cards in their match against Jackson Central-Merry on Sept. 11.

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on six completions.

Freshman Bobby Moore made his Cardinal debut, and he would have celebrated a long touchdown run on his very first carry had it not been for a holding penalty. Nevertheless, he led Adamsville in rushing with 59 yards on 10 carries.

Adamsville enjoyed a 42-0 lead at halftime, and the contribution of the Cardinal special teams played a big part in the offensive outpouring. Burcham and Wallis combined for 102 return yards in the contest, which set up several scores for AHS. The Cardinals (4-1, 2-0) are giving up just nine points per game going into their matchup Friday against the Collinwood Trojans (4-0, 2-0), who are averaging 45 points per game, so expect something to give.

“Collinwood is really well coached,” Gray said.

“We know they’re explosive. They do a lot of different things (offensively), and it’s going to be tough, but our guys need that challenge...You get better when you’re challenged.”

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Cats, Cards close in on district golf tournament

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

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McNairy Central’s Valerie Jones drives her ball off the tee box and down the fairway.

The Bobcat and Cardinal golf teams are closing in on their district tournaments. Both teams are looking to finish the regular season strong and get into tournament play with lots of momentum.

McNairy Central hosted Adamsville, along with the Mustangs from Madison Academic, last week at Selmer Country Club.

The Bobcats won the match with a combined score of 155.

Individually, McNairy Central’s Jason Kirk and Matt Chandler tied Madison’s top golfer for the medal, turning in a low score of 37. The rest of the Bobcats finished as follows: Stuart Littlejohn (47); Dilan Miller (41); John Hunter Powers (40); and Hunter Foote (43).

The Cardinals finished well in the match but were unable to overcome the great play from the other teams. Individually, the Cardinals finished as follows: Trevor Griffin (47); Dylan Gattis (49); Stone Lipford (51); and JT Spears (55).

On the ladies tees, Taylor Hutton of Adamsville and Valerie Jones of McNairy Central compet-

ed as individuals and both turned in a 51.

Later in the week, Adamsville traveled to Bolivar to take on the Tigers and the Chester County Eagles. The Cardinals would again come up just short, finishing with a team total of 203. Individually, the Cardinals finishes as follows: Trevor Griffin (43); Dylan Gattis (46); Stone Lipford (52); JT Spears (62); and Drew Pearson (63). Hutton also came up short of a victory, turning in a score of 52 – only five strokes off the medal-winning score.

The Bobcats, gearing up for the postseason, also traveled later in the week, taking on Riverside at the Tennessee River Golf Course, which happens to be the site of the District 15 A-AA Tournament set to begin on Sept. 24.

The Bobcats came in ready to get started in district play and won the match with a score of 157.

Jason Kirk and Dilan Miller both shot 38, tying for medalist honors.

The rest of the Bobcats finshed as follows: Matt Chandler (40); John Hunter Powers (41); Stuart Littlejohn (44); and Hunter Foote (45).

For the Lady Bobcats, Kelly Beth Ernest competed as a individual and turned in a 57.

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Adamsville’s Dylan Gattis rips a shot down the fairway at Shiloh Golf Course.

Volleycats fall in tough district matches

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Hitting the road, the McNairy Central Volleyball Team played two tough district matches last week.

Playing in Henderson, Tenn. against the Chester County Lady Eagles on Sept. 11, the Volleycats tasted their third district defeat of the year, falling to the talented CCHS squad in three sets.

Last Thursday, the girls made a trip to Jackson, Tenn. and lost to the South Side Lady Hawks in three sets.

Wrapping up a week’s worth of action, MCHS (7-7, 2-4) hosted the Lady Warriors of Corinth last Monday, but the results from that match were not available at deadline. The team battled district opponent Lexington last Tuesday after deadline, and the Volleycats host Liberty Thursday, hoping for a win over the Lady Crusaders who beat MCHS back on Sept. 6.

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(MCHS) Zipporah Woods: 10 SP, 3 Kills, 2 Ast, 10 Digs; Tiffany Winebrenner: 9 SP, 2 Ast, 33 Digs; Addison King: 8 SP, 1 Kills, 1 Ast, 5 Digs, 1 Blk; Kaitlyn West: 5 SP, 1 Kills, 2 Digs, 2 Blk; Brianna Bodiford: 5 SP, 35 Ast, 9 Digs, 1 Blk; Mikaela Rowland: 4 SP, 24 Digs; Charity Surratt: 2 SP, 11 Digs; Mikayla Siler: 1 Ast, 15 Digs; Shelby Brewer: 12 Digs

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Lady Rebels clinch county championship

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The Lady Rebels of Bethel Springs (5-0) locked down the junior high softball county championship on Sept. 11 with a 3-2 win over the Lady Lions of Selmer (2-3).

For Bethel, it was the closest game they had played all year.

Their defense and pitching has carried them through their schedule, leading to three wins by 10 or more runs, and their coach, Stacey Volner, could not be more pleased with her team’s effort in their game against Selmer.

“The girls played an awesome defensive game,” she said. “I am so proud of their hard work and determination.”

Katie Turner picked up the win to improve to 5-0 in the 2012 season by holding the Lady Lions to just two hits, and she was also 1-for-3 at the plate with an inside-the-park home run.

In other action, the Ramer Lady Eagles (3-2) downed the young Michie Lady Blue Devils (0-5) 12-0 on Sept. 11.

Though Michie has struggled with a roster full of sixth-grade, soon-to-be softball stars, Ramer head coach Vonda Jobe was thankful for another win.

“I was very proud of the way my girls played,” Jobe said.

“Michie is a well-coached team, and we were happy to get the win.”

Olivia Harris commanded the pitching circle for the Eagles and was awarded the winning, moving her to 3-2 on the season.

She was also 1-for-2 at the plate while Halle Jobe and Kaytlin Weathers finished 2-for-2.

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Bethel’s Brittany Nixon grounds a pitch back up the middle.

Michie’s Mackenzie Parson led the Lady Blue Devils at the dish, going 1-for-1 with a triple. Her coach, Alicia Day, continues to see growth in her youthful team.

“We played a good hard game,” Day said, “and we keep improving day by day.”

Selmer closed out the season, hoping for a second-place tie with Ramer when they hosted Michie last Tuesday after deadline. Bethel journeyed to Ramer to play the Lady Eagles, and Adamsville hosted Chester County in a double-header.

Box Score: Ramer @ Michie – Sept. 11

R H E Ramer 3 4 5 X X X – 10 08 00 Michie 0 0 0 X X X – 00 01 00 (Ramer) Halle Jobe, Kaytlin Weathers: 2-2; Sara Steen: 2-3; Anna Paige Youngblood: 1-1; Olivia Harris, Kori Moore: 1-2 (Michie) Mackenzie Parson: 1-1, 3B Box Score: Bethel @ Selmer – Sept. 11

R H E Bethel 0 0 2 0 1 0 – 03 08 00 Selmer 0 0 0 2 0 0 – 02 02 02 (Bethel) Marlee Smith, Emma Spencer: 2-3; Katie Turner: 1-3, HR; Brittany Nixon, Macey Rowland: 1-3; Emily Phillips-Harmon: 1-4

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Ramer’s Allison Sweat smashes one back to the pitcher.

(Selmer) Mollie Nash, Alanna Ward: 1B

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Selmer’s Emma Gray trots back to the dugout after scoring a run.

Local girls enjoy free softball camp

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Michie’s Jacey Fisher winds up before delivering the pitch.

West TN Indians win Batters Up Tournament

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The West TN Indians 7U travel baseball team team recently won the Batters Up Tournament in Tupelo, Miss. The team went undefeated in the tournament, outscoring their opponents 49-11. Local players and coaches include: C.J. Essay, Bryant Loving, Will Moffett, and coach Chad Essary.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

(Top-Left) Eight-year-old Finger resident Alicia Klinck hums a ball back to her instructor in Adamsville’s Free Softball Camp held Sept.

10-11 at Buford Pusser Memorial Park. Girls from ages six to 12 years old were coached by Adamsville Parks and Recreation Director, Bubba Martin and a handful of volunteers on the finer points of bunting, hitting, pitching, and fielding. Martin said all the girls had a great time both nights, and he plans to put on another free camp on the first week of April in 2013. The camp was sponsored by Modern Woodmen of American and multiple other county businesses, and their contributions allowed each camper to take home a t-shirt commemorating the event.

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High school bands excel at Skyhawk Invitational McNairy County 4-H

Forestry Judging Team competes in Western Region Contest

The McNairy County 4-H Forestry Judging Team won second place in the Western Region Contest on August 25, with Wesley Moore winning First Place Individual. Wesley is pictured below with his plaque. Team members are Wesley Moore, Heather McCormick, and Bryce Moore.

This qualifies the team for the state contest in Knoxville on Saturday, Oct. 6. Many thanks to Volunteer Leader Rose Moore for all her support in preparing this team for success.

Much appreciation also goes to Charlie Duncan of Duncan Christmas Tree Farm for providing tree samples for the team to study, and to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hendrix and Mr. Grady Barnes of Henco Furniture for allowing the team to practice on the Henco grounds.

Sponsorship for the state contest is currently being sought. If you would like to help sponsor this team, please contact 4-H Agent Julie Harstin at (731) 645-3598.

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. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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Wesley Moore, Heather McCormick, and Bryce Moore show off their 4-H awards.

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The McNairy Central (Top) and Adamsville (Bottom) marching bands compete in the 11th annual Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational at Hardy M. Graham Stadium at the University of Tennessee at Martin last Saturday to kickoff their competition schedule for 2012. Both bands excelled in the competition. MCHS was awarded first place in Class AA, and AHS won first place in Class A. For their stellar performances in the competition, the Bobcats were named Grand Champions of the event, and the Cardinals finished as the runners-up. In Small Division scoring, McNairy finished first in Percussion, first in Color Guard, and second in Field Commander. Adamsville finished second in Small Division Color Guard, second in Small Division Percussion, and second in the Small Band Division. Next Saturday, the Bobcats will be in Jackson, Tenn. at the Crusader Marching Band Invitational, and Adamsville will travel to west to compete in the Briarcrest Marching Band Invitational.

Volume 08 Issue 07 September 19, 2012 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association The PawPrint is a publication of the McNairy Central High School Journalism Department.

The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff.

EDITOR Aaron Friend REPORTERS: Kate Moore, Josh Dickerson ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sept. 17

•3:05pm HOSA Meeting •3:30pm GOLF Bolivar, Southside •5pm VB Corinth (JV, V) H •6pm GSOC JCM A

Sept. 18

•5pm VB Lexington (JV, V) A •6pm GSOC Fayette Ware H

Sept. 19

•7:30am FCA Morning Devotion

Sept. 20

9:25 am Mu Alpha Theta Induction •5pm VB Liberty (JV, V) H •5pm GSOC Scotts Hill A

Sept. 21

•SPIRIT: Neon Day •7pm FB Hardin Co (A)

Sept. 22 •Band Competition at Liberty High School

HOMECOMING WEEK! Sept. 24

•SPIRIT: College Day •5pm VB Chester Co (JV, V) H

Sept. 25

•SPIRIT: Red Light Day •4:30pm VB Hardin Co (JV, V) A •6pm GSOC Adamsville A

Dickey graduates from Memphis MEMPHIS – Joshua Perry McKinley Dickey received a bachelor’s degree in management from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis during the UofM’s spring commencement in May 2012. He is the son of Sherry and Perry Dickey of Ramer.

New Faces on the Hill He said he hopes to gain a “complete and total educaSeven new teachers have tion.” “Not just in agriculture, made their way into MCHS but also in every aspect of this year, and one of those life,” he continued. teachers is Kyle Evans.

It is true that Evans is teachEvans, who teaches agri- ing at MCHS, but what are science and agmechanics, his credentials? “I attendsaid he is most looking for- ed Jackson Christian High ward to finishing any needed School. After high school, repairs to the green house, I attended Jackson State and contending in the Future and earned an associate’s Farmers of America Skills degree.” After that, Evans Competition next semester. went to Middle Tennessee When asked why he decided State University, where he to be a teacher, Evans said, received his BS in agriculture. Also, thankfully, Evans has a minor in criminal justice.

When asked what has been the most difficult thing about his job, Evans said, “It is hard to remember names and I also can’t remember to take my hat off inside school.” Even though he has to fight through these difficulties, Evans still finds joy in his work.

A couple of things he enjoys are “the money and the power.” That was a joke. He then said seriously, “I love agriculture. I enjoy all Mr. Evans discusses the parts of a aspects of agriculture.

I learn the older I get plant with his class. how important it is to share life with others “A person has only a that enjoy the same things few things in their life that they truly love. One of those you do.” He added that it is a things for me is the science privilege to work with profesof agriculture. I love every sionals.

It is apparent that Evans aspect of agriculture and it is loves agriculture, and is important for me to share and ready to help his students in hopefully educate everyone any way he can. Thus, it is I can on just how important important to thank heavens agriculture is.” Evans added, for Evans.

Sorry, I could “If you eat, you’re involved in not resist. Seriously though, agriculture.”

Obviously, Evans has a pas- thank Evans for all of his sion for teaching agriculture. work thus far.

By Aaron Friend

By Aaron Friend

Jay Johnson graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1995, and he later graduated from Lee University in 1998. Today, he finds himself back at MCHS as the new Spanish teacher.

“It is great to be back home.

I’m looking forward to finding my place as a teacher at MCHS,” said Johnson.

Now the question arises, why did Johnson decide to become a teacher? “I have always felt like teaching was where I needed to be. I knew before I graduated high school that I was going to be a teacher. I love working with teenagers.”

Setting a goal is one of the most important things that people can do in their lives.

Whether it is making a twenty-five on the ACT, or losing thirty pounds. For Johnson, this was simple, “I’d love to inspire someone to pursue

Mr. Johnson grades papers during his planning. He says “It is great to be back home [at MCHS].”

Spanish as a career, whether in the classroom or in the corporate world.”

In everyone’s job there are things that are difficult for them to do and there are things that they like to do.

For Johnson, the most difficult part is “making the adjustment from my old school. I taught at Bolivar Central for thirteen years, and there is a

large difference between the two schools.” Johnson said that his favorite part is “introducing students to a new language and culture.”

It is apparent that Johnson is ready to share all that he knows about Spanish language and culture. Thus, he should be thanked for his willingness to serve.

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BSES Kindergarten Pet Show

By Christie Roach BSES Campus News Reporter

The Kindergarteners at Bethel Springs Elementary just read the story Julius. In the story, a granddad bought an Alaskan pig for his granddaughter as a pet. Students have learned about the responsibilities of taking care of pets and meeting their needs.

As a finale to the week, Kindergarten held their annual pet show on Friday, Sept. 14. Parents came and brought the excited pets to the even more excited pet owners. Each one was paraded down the sidewalk in front of the audience. Awards were given to each pet based on their personality and appearance. Students were so excited to see the variety of animals from ducks and cats to dogs.

Wednesday, september 19, 2012

McNairy Central FFA wins State Championship

By Rod Barnes MCHS FFA Advisor

The McNairy Central Future Farmers of America Livestock Judging team competed in the Tennessee FFA State Livestock Judging Championship Sept.

6 at Middle Tennessee State University

in Murfreesboro, Tenn. When the scores were tabulated, MCHS FFA members won several individual awards as well as the State Championship. Team members were Tyler Mitchell, Grant Saum, Colton Smith and Brad Hunt. Saum was the second high-scoring individual in the contest while Mitchell was the third highest

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individual. Hunt was the high individual in oral reasons, and Mitchell was the high individual in placings. This is the first time that the McNairy Central FFA has won the State Championship in Livestock Judging. They will represent Tennessee in the National Championship in Indianapolis in October.

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Rod Barnes, advisor; Colton Smith, Brad Hunt, Tyler Mitch- Brad Hunt is the highest scorell, and Grant Saum (Not Pictured) bring home the Future ing individual in oral reasons.

Farmers of America Livestock Judging State Championship for 2012.

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Tyler Mitchell highest scoring individual in placings.

Tennessee 21st Century Community Learning Center Program now available in county Contributor Submitted Report

The McNairy County School District recently applied for and received funding for the Tennessee 21st Century Community Learning Center Program which will allow both Adamsville Jr/Sr High School and McNairy Central High School students to participate in a variety of curriculum activities before and after school through Project ENRICH. Programs will be conducted from 7:15-8:00 a.m. and from 3:15-5:15 p.m. each day that school is in session, similar to the after-school programs already established in our elementary

and middle schools.

Students can benefit from academic areas which will include tutoring/homework help with an emphasis on math, science and language arts, ACT preparation, and enrichment and recreational activities.

We are currently accepting applications which students can obtain from their school, or parents may contact the school office to have an application sent home. The cost to the student is $10 per year, or free if a student’s fees are waived.

We are excited about the prospect of assisting families of our students in producing successful citizens of the 21st century.

University of Memphis awards degrees Submitted Photo

Jack Mullins shows off his dog, Little Diamond. He receives the dog with the most spots award.

MEMPHIS – The following students earned degrees from the University of Memphis during commencement ceremonies Aug. 12, 2012: Joshua Boswell, of Adamsville, earned a BS in Nursing.

Bethel student contacts First Lady

Kimberly R. Todd, of Bethel Springs, earned a Graduate Certificate degree in CC Teaching and Leadership, and a Master of Science degree in Leadership and Policy Studies.

Since its beginning in 1912, the Uni-

versity of Memphis has matured into a major public, metropolitan university recognized regionally and nationally for its academic, research, and athletic programs. The University offers more than 254 areas of study from which to choose.

Fall Revival Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd, Bethel Springs, Tn (Forty Forks Community)

Psalms 85:6: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”

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Lainey Hensley, a fifth-grader at Bethel Springs Elementary School, receives a signed letter and portrait from First Lady Michelle Obama. Lainey wrote to Mrs. Obama in February 2012, and she received a response in June 2012. In the letter, Mrs. Obama thanked the student for writing her.

She told her to study hard and ended the letter with “...remember that I believe in you.”

School menus Elementary School Monday, September 24 Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup, variety of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch:Chicken rings/roll, deli sandwich plate, fluffy whipped potatoes, lima eans, garden salad, applesauce, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, September 25 Breakfast: Mini cinnis, variety of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Corn dog, breaded chicken sandwich, baked potato halves, steamed broccoli, garden salad, strawberries and bananas, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, September 26 Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, yogurt parfait, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Mini burgers, meat loaf, roll, sweet potato fries & dipping sauce, wk corn, garden salad, orange wedges, choice of juice, milk

Thursday, September 27 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, buttered toast, jelly, variety of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Pizza or chicken fajita wrap, french fries, pinto bewans, garden salad, mixed fruit cup, choice of juice, milk Friday, September 28 Breakfast: Chicken & biscuit, variety of cereals, choice of juice, milk Lunch: Country chicken tenders, glazed ham and roll, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, garden salad, pineapple chunks, choice of juice, milk High School Monday, September 24 Cheese sticks and sauce, chicken rings, roll, crispito and cheese sauce, french fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, purple hull peas, garden salad, pear halves, choice of fresh fruit, choice of juice, milk

Tuesday, September 25 Pizza or steak and gravy, roll, grilled chicken sandwich, french fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beawns, garden salad, applesauce, choice of fresh fruit, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, September 26 Pizza, mini corn dogs, teriyaki chicken and rice, french fries, stir fry supreme, asian green beans, garden salad, strawberries & banans, choice of fresh fruit, choice of juice, milk Thursday, September 27 Pizza, rotel chicken and rice, deli sandwich, french fries, glazed carrots, green beans, garden sald, mixed fruit cup, choice of fresh fruit, choice of juice, milk Friday, September 28 Cheese sticks and sauce, cheeseburger, Mexican taco, french fries, wk corn, pinto beans, garden salad, pineapple chunks, choice of fresh fruit, choice of juice, milk

Sunday, Sept. 23 Wednesday, Sept. 26 Sun.10am & 6pm Mon.-Wed. 7pm Special Music Each Service As our hearts are searched, and our minds renewed, let us be ready to do God’s will in the coming week.

Evangelist: Dr. Kenny Digby Bro. Kenny is a faithful servant of God and Director of Alcorn Baptist Assn. Corinth, MS. Hear him preach the biblical truths for true revival!

FFBC invites everyone to attend any or all of the services!

A pot-luck meal will follow the Sunday morning services!

Nursery provided! For more info/ride call 731-934-7457 / 610-1716

Pastor: Bro. Randy Smith

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BSES students win at the Fur, Fin, and Feather Art Show

By Christie Roach BSES Campus Reporter

The art department of Bethel Springs Elementary School is off to a great start with its first art show and contest for the 2012-2013 school year.

The “Fur, Fin, and Feather Art Show” has been judged, and the winners from Bethel Springs Elementary School are: 2nd place - Josh Dickey and 3rd place - Kaylee Hurst in the Student Art (K-3) di-

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SMS students begin biome projects

vision. Ms. Anita Graves is very pleased with these students.

The winners in the (4-6) Student Art division are: 1st place- Zachary Douglas (not pictured), 2nd place-Trevor Ferrell, 3rd place-Haven Gray, and Honorable Mention-Ethan Boggs. These students attended the Middleton Community Center in Middleton, Tenn. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 to be presented awards, have photos taken, and enjoy a reception.

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Lissy Thompson’s eighth grade classes at Selmer Middle School have begun working on their biome projects. Students are assigned to groups and given specific biomes to research. Mini-lessons are presented throughout the course of the six-week long project to enable students to construct a tri-fold project board that displays their research and hard work. Also, each group constructs a computer-generated brochure showing the highlights and points of interest within their particular biome. To finish the project, each group will be responsible for giving an oral presentation that teaches all of the required information about their biome to the rest of the class. This is always a fun project and the students learn so much without ever opening their textbooks.

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Josh Dickey and Kaylee Hurst stand with Mrs. Trevor Ferrell and Haven Gray in the front and Anita Graves, art teacher at Bethel Springs ElEthan Boggs and Ms. Anita Graves in the back. ementary School.

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UT Martin to host Fall Preview Day for high school students MARTIN, Tenn. – High school students interested in attending the University of Tennessee at Martin are invited to register for the semester’s first Fall Preview Day, scheduled for Sept.

29. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, housing and student life. Each student will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Skyhawk football game against Eastern Kentucky University that will be held the same day at UT Martin’s Graham Stadium.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the Boling University Center. Event times are as follows:

Apostolic:

9:30-10:30 a.m. – Welcome and Information Session 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Academic Fair11:15 a.m.noon – Academic Department Visit Noon-1:30 p.m. – Campus Tour 1 p.m. – Skyhawks vs. Eastern Kentucky University UT Martin will also waive out-of-state tuition for any applicant with an ACT score of 25 or above and a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. For more information about Fall Preview Day, contact the Office of Admissions at 731-881-7020 or register online at www.utm.edu.

Memphis fares well in college rankings by Washington Monthly Magazine, RateMyProfessors Contributor Submitted Report

The University of Memphis is 51st among 281 “national” colleges rated by Washington Monthly magazine based on social mobility, research and service. The U of M ranked fifth in the area of service staff, courses and financial aid support.

According to the publication’s methodology, social mobility encompasses recruiting and graduating low-income students; research means producing cutting-edge scholarship and awarding Ph.D. degrees; and service is encouraging students to give something back to their country.

Overall, the magazine ranked 1,569 public, private nonprofit and for-profit colleges and universities.

Washington Monthly asserts that its criteria are more important in judging the worth of a college or university than that used by other well-known publications. It views schools in light of what they are doing for the country and whether they are high quality, affordable and accessible.

Full rankings are available at http://bit.ly/PVnFNj. Additionally, U of M was ranked second on the list of Top 25 Universities in America on RateMyProfessor.com, a site frequented by college students across the county that allows them to voice their opinions about their colleges and universities for other students to consider when scheduling classes or choosing their desired institution of higher learning. Union University in Jackson, Tenn, ranked fourth, and Christian Brothers University in Memphis, ranked 25th, both made the Top 25 as well.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Shane Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Independent: Calvary Baptist Church Hwy. 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave. Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Primitive Baptist: Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Oscar White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m.

Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m.

Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 10:15 a.m.

Corporate Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy. 45 S., Eastview, TN Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main Street, Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.

Adamsville, Tennessee PRIME CARE MEDICAL CENTER 270 E. Court Avenue • Selmer, TN • (731) 645-7932 710 East Main • Adamsville, TN • (731) 632-3383 426 White Avenue • Henderson, TN • (731) 989-2174

First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Tim Elrod, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

No Sunday Evening Service Wednesday: 6:30 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.

Methodist:

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.

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.

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

Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Center Selmer, Tennessee Wednesday - 7 p.m.

Sunday - 10 a.m.

For info call 731-434-0097 www.onechurchnow.com

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

SMC Recycling, Inc. Selmer, TN • Corinth, MS

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only

(731)645-6302 • (662)665-0069

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401 - for sale

Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-645-5288.

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Flat bottom boat, 12 ft, 32 wide with 7.5 Sears motor and trailer. $350; single shot New England Garoner, 20 gage 3 inch modified $125; Spydder MRI Paintball gun with accessories. $125, '79 Pontiac Formula $1,500. (731) 298-1594.

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101 - for sale ANNIVERSARY SALE - Who said you couldn't buy new homes in the 20's anymore? New 2 bedroom homes starting at $25,950. New 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes starting at $29,950. VOTED BEST OF SHOW - Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath $44,500. All homes delivered and set up on your lot with central air. Hurry! Limited number at these prices. CLAYTON HOMES SUPERCENTER OF CORINTH Hwy 72 W, 1/4 mile west of hospital. (TF)

For Rent: 108 Adams St. Selmer, 3 bd, 1 ba $350/mo and $200 deposit.

Call (901) 849-2755. (17, 18) Trailer for Rent - 2 bd, 1 ba on Ramer-Selmer Rd. No pets. Call 610-6614.

(17, 18) House for Rent, 2 bd, 1 ba, CH&A, stove, fridge, storage building, near downtown Selmer. No pets. $375 + deposit. 610-2877. (TF)

25.73 Acres, Butler's Chapel Rd 4 miles south of Ramer. Owner financing, $1,550 per acre or will divide tracts as small as 5.8 acres, $119 per month. www.sanderslandsales.com, (662) 252-9224.

(17, 18, 19, 20)

3 bd, 2 ba Trailer for Rent, $350/mo + $350 deposit. References required.

No pets. Available Oct. 1. (731) 3352212. (18, 19)

102 - for rent

103 - commercial

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)

For Rent: 4 bd, 2 ba Mobile Home 3.5 miles from Wal-mart. Call (731) 610-2096. (TF)

Office space available for rent, approx. 1,200 sq. ft. Newly remodeled.

Next to Morgan's Jewelry in Selmer, TN. Call 645-9699. (TF)

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Dell laptop $200 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) Storage buildings, rental returns.

Factory closeouts. Cash or rent to own. (662) 415-8180 (15, 16, 17, 18)

LPN Wanted

Fast Pace Medical Center is currently seeking a full time LPN. Interested candidates must be highly motivated, experience a high degree of professionalism, and must possess a pleasant personality. The applicant must be committed to providing exceptional patient care in an urgent care setting. Outstanding clinical and customer service skills required. Applicant must be willing and able to assist with all aspects of patient care as well as clerical duties as needed. Applicant must possess LPN certificate and high school diploma, have a minimum of 1 year experience as a LPN and have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment. Previous experience with electronic medical records required. We offer competitive salary and benefits for the qualified candidate. If you are interested in this position please send resume including salary requirements to: angie.purcell@fastpacemedical. com or fax to: 931-762-3121.

DRIVERS WANTED Solo and Team • AGGRESSIVE NEW INCENTIVE PAY PACKAGE AVAILABLE • 1 YEAR OTR EXP. REQUIRED • HOME MOST WEEKENDS • MEDICAL & DENTAL AVAILABLE Call Cathy Sisson / Dave Bartlet at Reeves Bros. Trucking, Inc.

1-800-892-7067

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For Sale: Turkeys, Ducks, and Border Collie puppies. 610-2096 (TF) Ivory sofa, $125; Mahogany antique desk $80; Cherry cabinet/shelf $100; Antique mirror $25; Antique chair $25; Square coffee table $25; Desk $50; Dolls, $25; (731) 6457627; (731) 453-4412. (18, 19, 20)

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.

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501 - professional services If you need bushhogging,call Leon Kilburn. Large or small lots. Call (731) 926-0021. (17, 18) Bushhogging, gardens tilled, deer food plots, light tree work, gravel spread. Free estimates. (731) 9349777; (731) 434-9591. (18, 19)

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

All-around handyman needs work.

Love to work with horses and farm.

Also excellent 4-wheeler repairman.

Will do most anything within reason.

The call is free, so call Earl at (731) 610-0294. May God bless. (18)

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

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Affordable services: construction, light remodeling, decks, cabinetry, arbors, clean yards, gutters, trim tree limbs, etc. Call (731) 217-7110 or (731) 439-3248. (18)

Fish Day for Pond & Lake Stocking Delivery will be Thursday, Sept. 27th, 2012 from 4pm - 5pm at the Mid-South Farmers’ Co-op Selmer

by Abney Pond & Lakestocking, LLC www.fishstocker.com

870-697-3550

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

Call 731-610-8827. (TF) Help Wanted: Need someone to assist with meal preparation in exchange for free housing. Call (731) 610-8060. (18)

SELL IT FAST ADVERTISE IT IN THE

ITEMS FOR SALE: Rifle - Remington 742 Woodsmaster BDL w/ scope; Drum Set - 5 pc Yamaha Stage Custom, Natural; Conn Student Trombone; Upright Piano.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSPAPER THAT REACHES HOMES IN AND AROUND McNAIRY COUNTY AND OUT OF STATE.

Call 731-453-4597.

Prentiss County Surplus Sale Booneville, MS

Sat., Sept. 22nd 10 a.m.

Ms. Lic #295 (662) 728-0743

Open Consignment Sale (731) 645-5346

edgeauctions.com or auctionzip.com

Job Opening

Apprentice Lineman and ROW Crew

Pickwick Electric Cooperative has an opening for an apprentice lineman.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the applicant must be a graduate of or currently enrolled in an approved lineman training program such as those available at Southeast Lineman Training Center or North American Lineman Training Center. A valid driver’s license is required. Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 10 mile radius of PEC’s office at 530 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer, TN. Pickwick Electric Cooperative also has an opening for the Right-of-Way crew. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Job duties include but are not limited to: dragging/grinding brush, operating chainsaw, trimming/cutting trees and brush, operating heavy machinery and herbicide application. Must reside or be willing to relocate within the Cooperative’s service territory.

Applications will be taken from September 17, 2012 through September 28, 2012.

All qualified candidates must apply in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at: The Department of Labor & Workforce Development Office 1080 Wayne Road Savannah, Tennessee

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE PEC OFFICE.

PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/B/V All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity

Seeking Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant Duties will include accounts payable, accounts receivables, including collection calls on aging reports, special projects, front desk and other clerical duties. Qualified candidate must work well with people, be a critical thinker, work well independently and help out where needed. 1-3 years experience required. Salary range $9$10 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to: Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 531, Selmer, TN 38375.

215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

www.hallsrealtytn.com

HEALTHCARE We are currently seeking the following positions:

2412 - Little Hatchie Rd., Hornsby - $85,000 * Nice Ranch * 3 Bedroom * 2 Bath * Deck * Mud room * Split bedroom plan * 2 ac. * More acreage available

RN Supervisor (Nights) and CNA’s (Days & Nights) We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401-K, Aflac, Life and Direct Deposit much more.

Apply in person at or Online: or Gracehc.com ADAMSVILLE HEALTHCARE, LLC (AKA) Tri-County Healthcare Center 409 Park Avenue Adamsville, TN 38310 or https://grace.vikus.net/app E.O.E/M/F/D/V

3312 - Robertson Store Rd., Bethel Springs- $75,000

* Ranch * Shop * Carport * 3 Bedroom * 2 Baths * Level Yard * 1 ac +/* Double Garage * Full front porch

3712 - Pharr Ave., Selmer - $30,000 * Great Investment Property * Shop * 1 Bedroom * Dining Room * 1 bath * Office * Bonus room

3612 - Milam Rd., Finger - $26,000 * Vinyl & stone house * deck * shop * 2 Bedroom * 1 Bath * office * 0.78 ac

3912 - Payne Rd., Finger - $82,500 * Ranch * Garage * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Fenced Yard * 1 acres +/-

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Wednesday, september 19, 2012 503 - public notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 18, 2012 at 10:00AM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth Dreu Foster, a married man, and Suzanne Foster, a married woman, joint tenants, to Williams, McDaniel & Wolfe, Trustee, on March 6, 2009 at Book Deed of Trust 395, Page 1525; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described in deed of record in Book Deed of Trust 395, Page 1525; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 116-005.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Kenneth Dreu Foster and wife, Suzanne Foster The street address of the above described property is believed to be 4409 Michie Pebble Hill Road, Michie, Tennessee 38357, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twentyfour (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 12-037296 11381 16, 17, 18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 11, 2012 at 10:00AM local time, at the south door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jim C. Replogle and Suzanne Replogle, husband and wife, to Mid South Title, Trustee, on May 11, 2007 at Book Deed of Trust 387, Page 1465; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: CitiMortgage, Inc. The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, to-wit: Beginning at a stake at the NWC of Piney Grove Church property; runs thence in an Eastern direction 8 poles to a blackjack tree; thence South 13 poles to an iron stake at McKinley Smith’s line; thence East 15 poles to an iron stake with McKinley Smith’s line; thence in a Northwestern direction 26 poles with Carl Smith to an iron stake in the East margin of the Rose Creek and Pocahontas Road; thence in a Southern direction, with the Rose Creek and Pocahontas Blacktop Road, 12 poles to the point of beginning.

Street Address: 838 Rose Creek Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Parcel Number: 082-008.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Jim C. Replogle and wife, Suzanne Replogle

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The street address of the above described property is believed to be 838 Rose Creek Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

matters shown on any applicable recorded plat any unpaid taxes; and any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

FOR A DISTANCE OF 331.31 FEET TO A #4 REBAR IRON PIN SET WITH CAP; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 202.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.296 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEING THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL WALKER AND WIFE, CRISTY WALKER, BY WARRANTY DEED OF SARAH DARLENE CLEMENT, DATED MAY 27, 2004, OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 190, PAGE 126, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 133-008.09 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5352 MICHIE PEBBLE HILL RD, MICHIE, TN 38357. 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): Cristy Walker and Michael Walker OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: McNairy County, Tennessee The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 8130992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #37062: 2012-09-12 2012-0919, 2012-09-26

feet; thence North 50 deg. 52’ 04” West 90.49 feet to an iron post set; thence along a new severance line through Tract 9, North 01 deg. 22’ 02” East 300 feet to an iron post set in the Southern right of way of Linda Lane; thence North 86 deg.

39’ 14” East 206.97 feet to the point of Beginning containing 1.79 acres, more or less.

Tennessee, in Book 380, Page 2613; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Redding Bank of Commerce and WHEREAS, Redding Bank of Commerce, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, October 18, 2012, commencing at 12:00 pm at the East Door of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: A parcel of land lying and being situated in the Town of Bethel Springs in the First Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on a magnetic nail set in the centerline of Buena Vista Road at the Southeast corner of this tract, the same being the Southwest corner of the Sammy S. Henry and wife, Betty A. Henry, property (Deed Book 179, Page 580), and runs; thence, South 65 degrees 10 minutes 08 seconds West, 112.22 feet, with the centerline of Buena Vista Road, to a magnetic nail set in the centerline of Buena Vista Road at the Southernmost Southwest corner of this tract, the same being the Southeast corner of the Darren Hawkins and wife, Lisa Hawkins, property (Deed Book 166, Page 338); thence, North 23 degrees 45 minutes 34 seconds West, 135.60 feet, with the East boundary of Hawkins, to a 1 inch iron pipe found at an interior corner of this tract, the same being the Northeast corner of Hawkins; thence, South 82 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds West, 53.00 feet, with the North boundary of Hawkins, to an axle found at the Northwest corner of Hawkins and the Northeast corner of the Charles S. Warren and wife, Patricia Neal Warren, property (Deed Book 76, Page 604); thence south 74 degrees 55 minutes 56 seconds West, 327.87 feet, with the North boundary of Warren and a North boundary of the Jimmy K. Walker and wife, Billie Jean Walker, property (Deed Book 141, Page 527), to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at the Westernmost Southwest corner of this tract, the same being an interior corner of Walker; thence, North 05 degrees 23 minutes 34 seconds East, 342.65 feet, with an East boundary of Walker, to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at the Northwest corner of this tract, the same being a Northeast corner of Walker and a point in the South boundary of the Mildred Scott property (Deed Book 181, Page 423); thence South 65 degrees 28 minutes 38 seconds East, 197.90 feet, with the South boundary of Scott, to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at a fence corner; thence, South 82 degrees 57 minutes 46 seconds East, 201.98 feet, to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at the Northeast corner of this tract, the same being a common corner of the aforementioned Henry property; thence, South 27 degrees 14 minutes 11 seconds East, 246.80 feet, with the West boundary of Henry, to the Point of Beginning and containing 2.39 acres, more and less, by survey of Paul C. Henson, RLS-1922, on March 28, 2006. All bearings noted herein are based on local magnetic as observed in March 2006. Being that property conveyed to Luciano Miranda and wife, Anna B. Reyes, by Warranty Deed of Vickie Sullivan Michael Surratt, and Mary Ruth Surratt, et al, dated March 31, 2006, of record in Deed Book 199, Page 238, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

The hereinabove described real property is conveyed subject to an easement for joint

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 11-027725 11419 17, 18, 19 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 9, 2012 at 12:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Douglas W. Ditto, a married person, to Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee, as trustee for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. on December 2, 2002 at Book 341, Page 851, Instrument No. 27880; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder: Described property located at McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in McNairy, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of the Old Stage Road, the same being a common corner with Carroll, also being the Southeast corner of the tract herein described; thence N 8 degrees 25 minutes E with Carroll’s West boundary line 285.7 feet to an iron pin; thence N 64 degrees 15 minutes W 133 feet to a stake; thence S 15 degrees 06 minutes W 318 feet to a point in the centerline of the Old Stage Road; thence with said road S 78 degrees 26 minutes E 164 feet to the beginning.

Street Address: 1873 Old Stage Road, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 Parcel Number: 056H-A008.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Douglas W. Ditto The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1873 Old Stage Road, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the HB 3588 letter 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; and any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

This sale is subject to all

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 12-039285 11425 17, 18, 19 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 August 9, 2006, executed

by Cristy Walker and Michael Walker, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee recorded August 14, 2006, in Deed Book 383, Page 360371; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-18 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Side Entrance of the McNairy County Courthouse , located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: LYING AND BEING IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEGINNING AT A CONCRETE RIGHTOF-WAY MARKER IN THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROUTE #224 (50 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY), THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 278.96 FEET, WITH THE EASTERN RIGHT-OFWAY OF STATE ROUTE #224, TO A #4 REBAR IRON, PIN SET WITH CAP; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 179.51 FEET TO A #4 REBAR IRON PIN SET WITH CAP; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST

11394 17, 18, 19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE By virtue of the authority vested in me as Trustee, as contained in Deed of Trust from Dena M. Pettijohn, to Wm. Stanton Massa, III, Trustee, dated June 4, 2010, of record in Book 399, Page 2599, Register's Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, to which Deed of Trust reference is here made, Notice is hereby given that the property described below will be sold by me at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash on October 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. to effect satisfaction of principal, interest, attorney's fees, costs, expenses and other lawful charges due on a promissory note dated June 4, 2010, from Dena M. Pettijohn to Colonial Loan Association, Inc., and secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SITUATE in District No. 6 of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being described as follows: The following property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, to-wit: Beginning at an iron rod set at a point on the South right of way of Linda Lane, same being in the Eastern line of the parent tract (Deed Book 182, page 596) and the Western line of Thacker (Deed Book 52, page 369); thence South 01 deg.

25’ 16” West 462.32 feet to an iron rod set; thence North 59 deg. 09’ 31” West 75.51 feet; thence South 50 deg. 14’ 56” west 10.21 feet; thence North 50 deg. 54’ 40” West 47.81 feet; thence North 02 deg. 43’ 44” East 20.13 feet; thence North 53 deg. 22’ 46” West; North 59 deg. 09’ 31” West 75.51 feet; thence South 50 deg. 14’ 56” West 10.21 feet; thence North 50 deg. 54’ 40” West 47.81 feet; thence North 02 deg. 43’ 44” East 20.13 feet; thence North 53 deg. 22’ 46” West 17.30 feet; thence South 61 deg. 21’ 30” West 23.93

BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED IN Warranty Deed from Travis Hastings to Dena M. Pettijohn dated 03/01/2010, recorded 03/01/2010, in Deed Book 214, page 561, in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee.

THIS CONVEYANCE is made SUBJECT to all applicable easements, rights of way, setback lines and restrictions of record in said Register's Office.

The above-described real property is improved with a mobile home, a 2010 Buccaneer 28’ x 60’ bearing VIN# CBC041969ALAB, which the parties intend to remain attached and a fixture upon such real estate, and further the parties intend this conveyance to include the mobile home as a fixture thereon. This mobile home is the subject of an Affidavit of Affixation by property owner Dena M. Pettijohn dated June 4, 2010 and recorded in Book 399, Page 2604, in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee.

The street address of the property is believed to be 65 Linda Lane, Ramer, Tennessee 38367, but said address is not part of the legal description, and if a discrepancy exists, the legal description shall control.

Tax ID No. 160 – 032.00.

THIS DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN PREPARED SOLELY FROM INFORMATION FURNISHED TO THE PREPARER, WHO MAKES NO REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OTHER THAN IT HAS BEEN ACCURATELY TRANSCRIBED FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED. Said Deed of Trust recites title as unencumbered, except as noted therein, but sale will be made as Trustee only, without covenants of seisin or warranties of title and will be made subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, liens, covenants, easements, or title defects, if any, of record on said property. The sale may be free from equity of redemption, right of redemption, homestead, dower, and other rights or exemptions, if applicable pursuant to provisions in said Deed of Trust. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. It shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder to obtain possession of the property at his expense. There are no representations by the Trustee as to the validity or enforceability of any mechanic’s liens or other liens, or of any suits to enforce same. In the event successful bidder defaults or otherwise fails to purchase the property, the Trustee and beneficiary reserve the right to award sale to the next highest bidder at their sole option. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If applicable, Notice of the Right to Foreclose was given in compliance with T.C.A. 35-5-117. Junior lien holders have been mailed a copy of this Notice. Other interested parties include: None known.

This office is acting as a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dated September 12, 2012 Wm. Stanton Massa, III Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1515 Morristown, TN 37816-1515 PH# (423) 317-8555 Publication Dates: September 19, 2012, September 26, 2012 and October 3, 2012.

11483 18, 19, 20 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on March 31, 2006,

by Luciano Miranda and Ana B Reyes to Andrew Valentine, Esq., Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as sole nominee for American Home Mortgage Acceptance, Inc. and appearing of record in Register’s Office of McNairy County,

See Legals, 12B

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court briefs Derick Nathan – Schedule II Drugs: Cocaine/meth, resist stop, arrest, search, (no weap), driving while license suspended – Bound over to McNairy Grand Jury. Prelim hearing. Defendant shall continue on current bond.

Jennifer L. Bond – Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on payment of costs.

Jeremy D. Blount – Simple poss/casual exchange – Fined $250 and costs. Sentenced to 48 hours, supervised probation for 1 year.

Alcohol/drug evaluation.

Michael L. Bivens – Possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia – Fined $250 and costs. Sentenced to 30 days. Supervised probation for 1 year. Alcohol/drug evaluation.

Dalton Watkins – Assault, attempt – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing.

Christopher Jett – Possession of ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives, prohibited – Fined $500 and costs. Fine only statute.

Supervised probation for 1 year. Alcohol/ drug evaluation, continue rehab at safe harbor in patient rehab.

Christopher Jett – Possession of ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives, prohibited – Fiend $500 and costs. Fined only statute.

Supervised probation for 1 year. Alcohol/ drug evaluation, continue rehab at safe harbor in patient rehab.

Jimmy L. Harris – Hours alcoholic beverages may be sold – Fined $10 and costs.

Supervised probation.

Stevie Allen Jordan – Theft (up to $500), attempt – Dismiss on payment of costs and testimony against others if necessary. Supervised probation.

Roger L. Hubanks – Stalking – Bound over to grand jury. Prelim hearing. Defendant shall continue on current bond.

Gregory A. Jackson – Violation of order of protection – Dismiss on payment of costs and good behavior for 6 months. Victim appeared and wished to dismiss the case and dropped order of protection. Supervised probation.

Heather L. Norville – Worthless checks, up to $500 – Dismiss on payment of costs and restitution. Supervised probation.

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Jennifer Doles – Disorderly conduct – Fined $25 and costs. No contact with Officer Sowell. Supervised probation.

Roger L. Hubanks, Jr. – Kidnapping, Criminal trespass – Bound over to grand jury. Preliminary hearing. Defendant shall continue on current bond.

Roger L. Hubanks, Jr. – Aggravated assault, Burglary, other than habitation, Violation of a protective order – Bound over to grand jury. Preliminary hearing. Defendant shall continue on current bond.

Clara F. Hembree – Driving while license suspended, 2nd or subsequent – Fined $50 and costs. Sentenced to 8 hours. Supervised probation. Not to drive in Tenn. for 1 year.

Timothy Earl Hunt – Public intoxication – Fined $25 and costs. Sentenced to 24 hours. Supervised probation.

Victoria A. Jones – Schedule II drugs, Promoting meth manufacture, Possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia, attempt – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving preliminary hearing.

Victoria A. Jones – Aggravated child abuse (8 and under), Initiate manufacture of meth – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving preliminary hearing.

Garrey T. Plunk – Probation violation – Probation reinstated upon payment of $400.

Richard G. Meyer, Jr. – Probation violation – Probation reinstated after serving 45 days.

Timothy G. Hill – Driving while license suspended, 2nd or subsequent – Fined $50 and costs. DL suspended for additional 6 months. Supervised probation.

Norma J. Westbrooks – Driving while license suspended – Fined $50 and costs. DL suspended for additional 6 months. Supervised probation.

Alan W. Julian – Reckless endangerment, deadly weapon involved – Fined $50 and costs. Driving school. Defendant ordered to always have child buckled in car seat.

Charge was for child riding in lap of defendant while driving. Supervised probation.

Mauri Foster – Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on payment of costs.

driveway heretofore entered into by and between the grantors herein and adjacent landowners, Darren Hawkins and wife, Lisa Hawkins, which easement is dated March 31, 2006, and of record in Deed Book 199, Page 234, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1731 Buena Vista Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315 CURRENT OWNER(S): Luciano Miranda and Ana B Reyes The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbranc-

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es as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/ she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 671-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are

expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Suite 1100 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1431912 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 09/19/ 2012,09/26/2012,10/03/2012

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