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The Adamsville Cardinals advance to the Class 2A semifinals of the state playoffs after shutting out the Loretto Mustangs last Friday. Their 24-0 win earned them a rematch with the Dresden Lions who eliminated the Cardinals from state championship contention last year in the semifinals. This time around, the teams will meet in Dresden. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and admission is $8. Tickets are being pre-sold at AHS. Contact Mike Kimmons at (731) 6323273 for more information. The Independent Appeal would like to congratulate the Cardinals on their successes thus far, and we wish the team lots of luck this Friday.

State announces reduction in unemployment Cuts hit more than 100 McNairy Countians

By Christen Coulon Editor

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has some bad news for McNairy County residents who are unemployed and currently drawing unemployment benefits. The office is advising approximately

39,000 unemployment claimants statewide, who are receiving federally extended unemployment insurance that their benefits will cease the first week of January 2013.

Due to what media outlets are calling the approaching “Fiscal Cliff”, which will trigger

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A 26-year-old graduate of McNairy County Central High School was found shot to death on the side of the road in the 2600 block of DenmarkJackson Road in Denmark, Tenn. on Nov. 15, accordSMITH ing to media reports.

The man, Lazar Arnaz Smith, graduated from MCHS, according to his Facebook page.

Smith apparently died of multiple gunshot wounds.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call the morning of Nov. 15 by a Madison school bus driver who discovered the body. The bus driver was beginning his route, but there were no children on the bus.

The road is surrounded by a wooded area with no houses close by. The body had been there for less than eight hours when officers arrived.

Family members said they last talked to Smith about 10 p.m. on Nov. 14. Smith’s last known address was 667 Old Humboldt Road, Apt. D in Jackson.

The family identified Smith’s body by looking at photographs of his tattoos.

These included the initials “LZ” tattooed on the back of his right hand. “Kita” was tattooed on his neck.

His Facebook page says he is engaged to Nikita Jones.

The body was taken to the Forensic Center in Nashville for an autopsy.

Calls to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department had not been returned by press time.

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Christmas Traditions McNairy County Tree sent to governor’s mansion PAGE 2A See PAGE 9B for holiday advertising deadlines

Two people were killed and two were injured in an accident on Highway 22 near the intersection of Hubert Manuel Road in Michie last Saturday.

According to the Fatality Report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 11:31 a.m. last Saturday when a 1995 Chevy Monte Carlo driven by Billy R. Vunkannon, 31 of Corinth, Miss., left its lane and crossed over the center line into the opposing lane striking a 1993 Chevy Corsica nearly head-on driven by Angela L. Richardson, 48, of Michie.

Both Vunkannon and Richardson were killed in the accident.

A passenger in Vunkannon’s vehicle, Megan V. Ashe, 28 of Corinth, Miss., was injured and transported from the scene to the MED in Memphis where she remains in serious condition.

A 10-year-old male passenger in Richardson’s vehicle was also injured.

He was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis in critical condition and his condition was upgraded to good shortly before press time last Monday.

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THP Trooper Michael Richardson investigates a fatal two-car wreck that claimed the lives of two people last Saturday.

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McNairy Christmas tradition

By Christen Coulon Editor

This year Duncan’s Christmas Tree Farm in Selmer is celebrating its 20th year of making holiday memories for McNairy County families. However, the 20th anniversary is not the only thing people are talking about these days when it comes to Duncan’s; recently the farm was selected by Tennessee’s First Lady Crissy Haslam to provide a Christmas tree for the governor’s mansion.

The first lady was looking for a representation of all of the different types of trees grown throughout the state and was referred to Duncan’s by the Tennessee Christmas Tree Growers Association.

“When it came time to decorate for Christmas, the governor’s wife was wanting a different kind of tree,” said Vicky Goodrum, whose family runs the farm. “So she had a meeting with the association members and they told her that they should have Tennessee Christmas Trees in the governor’s mansion. So they contacted various association

members and wanted a tree to represent what we grow all across the state of Tennessee.

“She got some trees from East and Middle Tennessee and in West Tennessee we grow the Leyland Cyprus. We grow that at our farm so that is what she came here looking for.”

Goodrum said that the Leyland Cyprus was a sort of speciality tree grown in this region and often people will drive hours to Duncan’s to get one of Duncan’s signature trees.

It is only recently that Duncan’s has become known for their Leyland Cyprus trees, the farm began in 1992 with the planting of white Pine and Virginia Pine. It was only later that the farm added Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Virginia Pine. They also carry precut Frasier Fir from the mountains of East Tennessee. The farm has expanded throughout the last two decades adding a gift shop and play ground and now features school tours and a log cabin, a pavilion and a nature trail.

During this time, many local families have made Duncan’s part

of their annual Christmas tradition.

It was fitting that when the first Main Street CHRISTmas Festival was scheduled for Dec. 1 in downtown Selmer, Duncan’s was also asked to provide their Leyland Cyprus trees for this event.

The event where local businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to decorate one of 50 Duncan’s Christmas Trees to be displayed on the streets of downtown, will feature carolers and others celebrating the holiday along with hot coffee, hot apple cider, chili, drinks and all the trimmings. The event is from 5-8 p.m. with the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., and donations will go to Jesus Cares to help build a wheelchair accessible bedroom for a 15-year-old young man who lives with his adoptive parents in McNairy County.

Duncan’s farm is open seven days a week (including Thanksgiving) during the holiday season from 9 a.m. until dark. Duncan’s is located just west of the Selmer Bypass at 186 Hester Rd, Selmer. For more information call (731) 6455769.

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Charlie Duncan, Vicky Goodrum work to prepare a Leyland Cyprus tree last Wednesday. This particular tree was chosen to be displayed at the holiday celebration this year at the Tennessee Governor’s mansion.

Christmas ornaments on display at the Duncan Christmas Tree Farm Gift Shop. Duncan’s is open seven days a week during the holiday season to accommodate visitors.

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AiM brings puppet theater to Selmer Submitted Arts in McNairy

Arts in McNairy is bringing the world of contemporary puppet theater to Selmer through a partnership with Selmer Elementary School and The Wood & Strings Puppet Theater based in Centerville, Tenn., The Wood & Strings Puppet Theater will be in Selmer to hold an educational program for Selmer Elementary School students on Nov. 30. Following this educational program, AiM will host a Friday night performance of W&S PuppetTheater’s production of “Baby’s First” at The Latta Visitor’s and Cultural Center in Selmer at 7 p.m.

“AiM is very excited to bring the Wood & Strings Puppet Theater to the Latta,” said Paige Holmes, AiM Managing Director. “Through financial help from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the partnership of Selmer Elementary School, we are able to afford to have this high-quality artistic theater group here in McNairy County. We hope that as many students as possible from all McNairy County schools can

come to see the Friday night play.”

According to W&S Producer, Clarissa Lega, the “Baby’s First” production is about the emotions and thoughts conveyed to the audience through the physical movements of a 6-foot baby and his imaginary rhino friend. The original score composed by Daniel Bey, underlines the emotional communication of the performance. The company also features visual arts by integrating the mask costume and scenic elements of the play as vital in bringing the illusion to reality. Performing this piece is Jeff Hutchison who was trained in Physical Theatre in the school of Master Jaques LeCoq in Paris. His ability to move flawlessly in this role is the heart of what makes this piece so appealing to the audience.

Regular admission for the Friday night performance only will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the performance.

Details about the public performance can also be found on AiM’s website, www.artsinmcnairy.com or on AiM’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/ArtsinMcNairy.

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America’s Recycling Day Staff Photos by Jeff Whitten

Local artist Tim Pace’s work made from recyclables was displayed as the McNairy County Recycling Center observed America’s Recycling Day last Thursday in Selmer. Goodie bags and information on recycling were also available. The Recycling Center is on South Seventh Street and is open every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. It is open to all county residents and businesses.

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an end to certain tax cuts and an automatic cut in government programs, an extension of these benefits seems increasingly unlikely.

These pending changes will affect approximately 105 McNairy County residents who are currently receiving extended unemployment insurance, said Martha Deacon, a spokesman for the Tennessee Department of Labor. Another 54 county residents who are currently on regular unemployment but were set to continue benefits under the extended coverage would also be affected.

Emergency Unemployment Compensation is a federally-funded program, which provides unemployment benefits to individuals who have exhausted the first 26 weeks of state benefits.

The federal program was slated to expire at the end of 2011, but the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 extended the expiration date of EUC08 to Jan. 2, 2013.

“There is no indication that there will be another extension of these benefits,” said Labor Commissioner Karla Davis.

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A family home was destroyed following a Nov. 10 fire on Airport Road.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

There was a fire at a residence owned

by Margie Moffett on Airport Road Nov. 10. According to McNairy County Fire Chief Darrell Goodrum, the house was nearly totally burned when firefighters arrived and there was not much they could do to save it. He said it would probably be a total loss. Goodrum suspects

net will no longer be available.”

Unless the state itself comes up with the money, the last payable week for all claimants receiving EUC08 federal benefits will be the week ending Dec. 29, meaning claimants will certify for that week and receive their last payment the first week of January.

Tennessee’s unemployment benefits are the sixth lowest in the nation paying claimants a maximum of $275 per week plus a driving allowance making a statefunded rescue plan even more unlikely than a federally-funded one.

All claimants in the EUC08 program, no matter how many weeks they were initially notified they would receive, what tier of EUC they are in, or the amount of balance in that tier will receive their last EUC08 payment during the first week of January.

After Jan. 2, 2013, Tennessee will return to the system in which an approved new claim could have a maximum of 26 weeks of Tennessee Unemployment Compensation benefits.

For additional updates to this policy, or for more information on federal or state extensions visit the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development website at http://www.tn.gov/ labor-wfd/2012_Unemployment_Update.shtml.

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They still have a few items, but not many.

The family is looking for a place to stay, so King encourages anyone with a place for rent to contact her. “Pray for them,” she said.

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City of Guys reviews bridge inspection report

By Janet Rail Publisher

At their regular meeting last Monday the board of aldermen reviewed a report from Stan Reynolds, Op Spec Supervisor from the Department of Transportation, related to the state’s recent inspection of bridges in the city.

Preliminary reports reflect that the bridges located on Chewalla Road over Little Muddy Creek received a fair rating; Capooth Road bridge also over Little Muddy Creek fair; the branch overflow bridge also on Capooth Road is in the county and received a poor rating. McNairy County Highway Department plans to widen the bridge to bring up the rating and get it up to standard.

In addition to the preliminary report, Vice Mayor Wayne Henry agreed to review the CD and report back to the board.

“We did some paving on South Gin Road and received a bill from Redmon Asphalt but it was not itemized as we requested,” said Henry. The total bill was $9,800. “We need a bill for each job and we will pay it as it is done,” said Alderman Pete Rinehart.

Alderman Chris Howard made a motion to table pay-

ment of the bill until the city recieves an itemized bill by the job from the asphalt company. Motion was seconded

by Rinehart and passed on a unanimous vote.

“There was some confusion over the tornado sirens recently. While a county-wide test was being conducted, our sirens were somehow scheduled for 12 noon and 12 a.m. so we had some citizens concerned but this was just a faulty setting on the timer for the test,” said Howard.

The issue was corrected and the sirens are functioning properly.

The board discussed the potential repair of the heating/cooling units in the community center. “Both units are the original and installed over 20 years ago. I believe they are about to quit on us,” said Henry. Henry pledged to get quotes for the city to review for replacement units to be considered in the future.

The building was rented to one family and cleaned last Monday.

The board approved the Oct 15 meeting minutes with one amendment and the financial report. The ending balance in the general fund as of Oct. 31 was $239,575.22.

The board made a motion to pay all bills with the exception of the asphalt bill and adjourned.

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Independent Appeal Head News Writer Jeff Whitten presents “Beat the Ph.D” election contest winner Brian Henry, of Selmer, with a 4-year subscription to the newspaper. Henry predicted that Pres. Barack Obama would be reelected with 301 electoral votes, getting closer to Obama’s actual total of 332 than Whitten’s prediction of 290. “Boy, do I feel chastened,” Whitten said. Whitten is laughing because Editor Christen Coulon was joking off-camera that the subscriptions would come out of Whitten’s paycheck.

Weatherford donates jersey to honor grandmother

By Andrew Alexander Assistant Editor

Darryl Weatherford, of Bethel Springs, is heading up a raffle that is already raising money for breast cancer research and awareness, and he is doing it in the name of one special person that he lost to the disease.

“Merle Weatherford...what can you say? When you hear that name you know she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend,” said Weatherford of his late grandmother. “She was devoted to the church, hospital, library, and school.”

Weatherford’s grandmother led off the Relay For Life for years while battling breast cancer before passing away in 2007. Now, her grandson is continuing her mission.

“I, Darryl Weatherford, am heading up a raffle that has Submitted Photo already started raising money for cancer,” he said. “The Darryl Weatherford’s Mississippi RiverKings jersey is a night of Relay For Life, this jersey you see on me will be reminder of those he has lost to breast cancer, but is donated in honor of Merle Weatherford.” also an inspiration for the fight against it. He plans to Weatherford got the idea while attending a Missis- donate his jersey to Relay for Life in honor of his late sippi RiverKings hockey game last month where the local grandmother, Merle Weatherford. fire department was honoring living and fallen victims of Raffle tickets can be purchased at Aaron’s on Mulberry breast cancer. In the team’s pro shop, Weatherford found Avenue in Selmer until Relay for Life begins. Weatherford the jersey that all the honorees were wearing and thought said he will also be selling raffle tickets at varying locaabout his grandmother. tions around the county in the months leading up to the He purchased the jersey, hoping that its image and the event. memory of Merle would inspire McNairy County to give a Relay for Life is scheduled to begin in June. Weatherlittle more for breast cancer research this year. The money ford’s raffle drawing will take place the night the event behe spent for the jersey went directly into breast cancer gins.

For more information, contact Weatherford at (731) awareness research funds being raised at the game that 610-0819. night, and he will donate the jersey to McNairy County Relay for Life in memory of Merle.

Weatherford, like so many, has a family history of cancer taking life too soon, which drives him to do more.

“My grandmother meant a lot to this community,” he said. “There’s so much research that can be done out there for cancer...Everyone in our family has been touched by cancer in one way or another. It’s an ongoing thing. Cancer is out there and everyone has to deal with it.”

Weatherford realizes that great lengths have been taken in mankind’s fight against the disease, but he, personally, feels that we can all do a little more to aid in the battle of finding a cure.

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Rockabilly Jack tells his story: Part 1, ‘I dreamed of Armageddon’

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

If you don’t know John J. “Rockabilly Jack” Bruner, it might surprise you to learn that we have a prolific songwriter in our midst. It might also surprise you how and when he came to songwriting as well as how he works.

Rockabilly Jack came to songwriting relatively late in life, at the age of 55. An ususual dream set in motion the chain of events that led to him becoming a songwriter.

Rockabilly Jack began writing songs after he had a dream about the end of time, the Battle of Armageddon, and started going to church.

“I saw it just as plain as day. It’s unbelievable, the things I saw,” Jack said.

Jack told his daughterin-law about the dream about six months later.

“I don’t know what it means, but the Lord is going to have a purpose for you to do something big but I don’t know what it will be,” she told him.

“It wasn’t long after that when I started writing songs and started going to church. That was a kind of revelation that inspired me to write two songs about the end of time,” Jack remembered.

“I heard music like I never heard in my life. I heard music that 10,000 pipe organs couldn’t compete with.

I mean I heard it like it was there in live color. I’ve seen beautiful colors and things I’ve never seen before in the middle of the Battle of Armageddon sitting on top of a mountain. They were firing over my head in both directions. It sounds crazy to tell people but it was just like watching a movie at the time. I said, ‘I’ll never forget that dream’ I forget most dreams. I have dreams every night but I can’t remember them two hours later,” he said.

The dream was terrifying as well as inspiring.

“There was cannons on both sides of the mountain firing over the mountain and I was on top of the mountain and didn’t have anywhere to hide,” Jack said.

“I was looking across the desert and all I could see for miles and miles were trains bringing heavy artillery on them. Behind me I could see the ocean and as far as I could see was nothing but ships with all kinds of artillery firing off over the mountain at each other. It just looked like a big rail yard (with) thousands of trains,” Jack said.

It was uncanny how the setting of the dream resembled a real location.

“Here a while back I was watching a TV show on Jerusalem and they showed the valley of Armageddon and I said, ‘That is exactly the place I saw in my dream.’ I never saw a picture of the valley of Meggido and I said, “That is the exact place I saw’ and there was a mountain in the background and I said, ‘That must have been the mountain I was up on.’ I had never seen that picture before until just recently, just a few days ago. I told my wife, ‘That’s exactly where I was at in that dream. My wife said, ‘You never told me about it.’ I said, ‘I didn’t

want you to think I was crazy.’ We were talking about... some visions and things we had seen and had and I said, ‘I’ll tell you one I had’ and boy, it made everyone’s hair stand on end,” Jack said.

That dream had a profound effect not just on Rockabilly Jack’s vocation, but also on his life in general.

“Maybe that has something to do with turning me in a better direction. I never was one to go to church, but I have been going pretty regularly for the past six years now. That was right after I had that dream,” Jack said.

Rockabilly Jack has been playing music for seven or eight years. He plays the harmonica and sings in church, mostly. He wrote his first song in 2006.

“I just started writing gospel songs. They just came to me. Things will come to me, most of the time, in the middle of the night. A line will come into my head and I will wake up and try to think of it the next morning and couldn’t do it, so I started getting up

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and writing them down and usually I will write a song before I come back to bed.

I’ll just get one line in my head a lot of times. I didn’t realize that it’s easy to forget if it’s just two hours before daylight,” Bruner said.

This experience set a pattern by which Rockabilly Jack works.

Bruner writes the lyrics first and then writes the music by singing the lyrics.

“The tune doesn’t usually come to me until I finish the song and read over it a couple of times and bingo!

That’s the way it goes. If I don’t have something, my wife does,” Jack said.

Rockabilly Jack does not read music and has never had any musical training.

Bruner will often wake up in the middle of the night with an idea for a song.

“Sometimes those things just come to me and I have to do them. I tell my wife sometimes, ‘It’s something I’ve got to do.’ I don’t know where to start sometimes, but I sit down sometimes and just take off to writing and I’ll just be glad when I get through that I did,” Jack

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said.

“Sometimes it ain’t convenient in the middle of the night. She (his wife) says, ‘Why didn’t you wait until the morning?’ I say, ‘Well, I might lose my train of thought.’ I might get back to bed at 2:30 in the morning and wake her up and say, ‘I’ve written two songs while you were sleeping.’

Sometimes she’ll get up in the middle of the night and sing them,” Jack said.

Bruner sometimes writes songs during his waking hours.

“I’ve written one of the best gospel songs I’ve ever written. It’s called ‘A Thing Called Amazing Grace.’...I think it would probably be a number-one hit for any big artist,” Jack said.

Jack wrote it in the two hours while his wife was at a Women’s Convention at church.

“I have to give the Lord credit. I couldn’t write a song as pretty as these gospel songs are on my own. The Lord moves in a way that I’m just pushing the pen along. Every time I hit a little stump there and I know He

wants me to keep pushing on. Sometimes it’s like hitting a brick wall for maybe five or ten minutes, but that seems like an eternity when I’m writing a song. I don’t have a lot of patience, but in five or ten minutes, usually He’ll give me something.

When it seems like the song has just come to a dead end, I’m maybe half finished with it. Boom! All of a sudden, two or three verses will just come to me one after another. It’s always been that way, so now when I hit those places now, I always know He’s going to give me something,” Jack said.

Bruner has written about ten songs in the past three months.

“They just seem like they come on me in a swarm, all of a sudden,” Jack said.

Rockabilly Jack puts his heart and soul into his music.

“There ain’t many songs I haven’t shed a lot of tears when I was writing them.

Sometimes every line the tears come when you know the Lord’s giving you something and sometimes you just feel it. Sometimes I just

have to wipe my paper dry,” Bruner said.

Rockabilly Jack grew up in Walnut, Miss., and went to school in Desoto County.

He moved here 12 years ago.

His wife’s family is from here and they kept telling them they were going to move here.

“The casinos came in and the traffic got so bad in Desoto County, I said, ‘We’ve got to get out of here, I’m going to McNairy County,’” Bruner said.

His wife, Sandra, sings gospel songs. They have attended church at Gentry Chapel in Middleton for the past four years.

Jack and Sandra have three sons, John, Billy Joe and Jimmy. John served in the Gulf War, on the USS Kitty Hawk, which sent some of the first bombs to Saddam Hussein.

Read more about Rockabilly Jack’s music, his life, his influences and the celebrities he has met, such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, in the second part of my interview with him in next week’s Independent Appeal.

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The GED Testing Service announced in August the launch of its campaign, Your Future is Calling, to make test-takers aware that the current 2002 Series Graduate Equivalency Degree Test will expire at the end of 2013, along with incomplete test scores.

In January, 2014 GED Testing Service will unveil a new assessment that ensures the GED testing program is no longer an endpoint for adults, but a springboard for more education, training, and better paying jobs.

The new assessment will continue to provide adults the opportunity to earn a high school credential, but it goes further by measuring career and college readiness skills that are the focus of today’s curriculum and tomorrow’s success.

Four content areas – literacy, mathematics, science and social studies – will measure a foundational core of knowledge and skills that are essential for career and college readiness.

A GED test graduate must remain competitive with students who complete their high school credentials in a traditional manner. Evidence suggests that test-takers who demonstrate fluency with the skills measured in the new assessment will be better prepared for what they plan to do with their lives. A graduate will no longer hold just a high school equivalency credential, but a roadmap for life’s success. It’s a stepping-stone toward a college classroom or a better career and a family sustaining wage.

“More than a million adults have started but not finished the current GED test,” said Nichole Chestang, executive vice president of GED Testing Service. “As a nation, we cannot afford to let millions of working-aged adults miss this opportunity to complete and pass the GED test, opening doors to college, training, and better jobs.”

GED test-takers who need to finish one or more portions of the GED Test have recently been alerted that the current test will expire at the end of 2013, along with incomplete test scores.

The GED Test contains five parts that can be taken separately, but must all be passed to receive a high school credential, GED test-takers who have started the 2002 Series GED Test, but not finished and passed every section, have until the end of 2013 to do so. Otherwise, their scores will expire, and they will have to start over again with the new 2014 GED test.

The new 2014 GED test will be based on emerging national and state standards. It will offer dual performance levels where test-takers can earn the high school equivalent credential as well as an additional endorsement that indicates career and college readiness. The test will be delivered solely on computer and offered only in official testing centers.

“To anyone who has already started the GED test, your future is calling. By passing the GED test, you can answer the call, said Randy Trask, president and CEO of GED Testing Service. “You owe it to yourself.

Don’t miss the chance to turn one small step into your next big opportunity in life.”

Whether you need classes, online preparation, or just someone to help you get through the process, support is available.

The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly 800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers.

When a dropout discovers the importance of a high school credential, the adult education system is waiting to help. On average, an adult dropout waits eight years before taking the GED test. After spending years – sometimes decades – away from the scholastic setting of a classroom, adults can refresh their knowledge in each content area at adult education classes.

The McNairy County Adult Education program serves a diverse population of age, ethnicity, language skills, educational background, motivation, and family situation. The Adult Education staff is available and eager to work with adult learners to help them complete the unfinished parts of the GED test necessary to earn their GED. The goal is for students to succeed! Contact the McNairy County Adult Education Center at 731-645-5386 or come by the office located at 701 Industrial Park Road in Selmer, Tennessee. “Your Future is Calling!”

Patsy Pearson McNairy County Adult Education

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Volume 110, Number 27, Wednesday, November 21, 2012

McNAIRY VOICES The Thanksgiving holiday is approaching...What are you thankful for this year?

Shirley Gage (Forty Forks): “First of all, I have been taking radiation and I have completed 20 today. That’s final and that’s for my part and I’m just thankful for God and all my family and just to be alive.”

Michael Harville (Michie): “My kids.”

Liz King (Selmer):

Linda Russell (Selmer):

Joyce Wren (Eastview):

Guy Potter, Sr. (Bethel Springs):

“I’m thankful for the Lord. He’s my savior and I’m thankful for my family.”

“I’m thankful that we are all still here, our families are still together and for a wonderful Thanksgiving and all our children can be healthy and happy.”

“First, I’m thankful for the Lord, Jesus Christ, my savior and I’m just thankful for everything.”

“I’m thankful for my health, my family.”

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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

McNairy Regional Alliance thanks Fall Hog Supporters The McNairy Regional Alliance wishes to thank everyone that took part in the production of the 2012 Fall Hog BBQ Festival and all of its related events.

Thanks to the support of our sponsors and many volunteers, the second annual event expanded to include a golf tournament, 5K run, Barbi-Q pageant, and of course the festival itself. The event attracted well over 1,000 and continued to be a positive event for our county. Visitors from as far away as Memphis

and Florence, Alabama drove in for the event.

First and foremost we want to thank those that financially sponsored this year’s event. Secondly, we want to thank all of the volunteers that gave of their time during the two day event. We also wish to thank our judges who so graciously gave of their time to enjoy the wonderful food at the event. An extra special thank you to 2B Pottery and Mr. Bob Brooks for making our incredible awards.

Thirdly, we want to thank all of

our media partners. Without you none of our community related events would be as successful as they have. The growth and success we have experienced is directly tied to you, our sponsors and the many volunteers that are committed to the shared goal of building a better McNairy County.

Again, thank you to everyone that has helped us shine a positive light on our wonderful home.

Russell Ingle MRA Director of Chamber Programs

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

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

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

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

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obituaries

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Dottie J. Isbell

Roy (Billy) Hines

Angelia Richardson Price

Dottie J. Isbell was born May 21, 1937 in Hornsby, Tenn., the daughter of the late Oliver and Dorothy Flatt Cox. She was united in marriage to Monroe Isbell, Jr. on December 4, 1954. Mr. Isbell preceded her in death on January 20, 2003 following 48 years of marriage.

Mrs. Isbell was a loving homemaker for her family and was a member of the Center Ridge Pentecostal Church in Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Mrs. Isbell departed this life on November 18, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 7 months, 28 days. She is survived by a son, Glenn D. Isbell and wife Debra of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Clayton Isbell and Katie Isbell; a brother, Larry Cox of Middleton, TN; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Isbell was preceded in death by a brother, Alton Cox. Services were held on November 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Richie Horner officiating. Burial followed in the Center Ridge Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Roy (Billy) Hines was born May 23, 1930 in Bethel Springs, Tenn., the son of the late Andrew (Jack) Jackson and Eva Ballard Hines.

He was united in marriage to Barbara Parker in 1982. Mrs. Hines preceded him in death on April 19, 2004.

Mr. Hines was a graduate of Bethel Springs High School. He retired as an Electricians Mate Senior Chief in the United States Navy after 20 years of service. Following his retirement from military service, Mr. Hines spent 20 years working for Owens-Corning in Jackson, Tennessee. He was a family man who loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Hines also enjoyed traveling, especially taking trips with his family that were spontaneous in nature.

Mr. Hines departed this life on November 17, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 82 years, 5 months, 25 says. He is survived by a son, Terrance Dean Hines and wife Sharon of Reston, VA; a step-son, Buster Rogers and wife Debbie of Memphis, TN; a step-daughter, Cindy Sample and husband Richard of Tulsa, OK; ten grandchildren: Brandy Michelle Hines, Crystal Leigh Hines, Sean Michael Hines, Jacqueline Mullen, Jonathan Coody, Jodi Jowers, Melanie Coday, Richie Sample, Amelia Cortez, and Matthew Rogers; 19 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Melvin Hines and wife Oleda of Selmer, TN; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hines was preceded in death by a daughter, Georgia Vonette Hines; a step-daughter, Mary Vales; a sister, Calis Ann Hines; and a brother, Andrew (Jack) Hines Jr. Services will be held on November 24, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Angelia Leigh (Angie) Richardson Price was born April 4, 1964 in Corinth, Miss., the daughter of Effie Leigh Gresham Ricahrdson and the late Russell E. Richardson.

Angie was a office manager for Magnolia Regional at the Rienzi Clinic. She was a member of the Tate Baptist Church in Corinth, Tennessee.

She loved spending time with her family, spoiling her nieces and nephews, and had a special place in her heart for animals especially her dogs and cat.

Angie departed this life on November 17, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 48 years, 7 months, 13 days. She is survived by her husband Greg Price of Michie, Tenn.; mother, Effie Leigh Richardson of Corinth, MS; a brother, Steve Richardson and wife Fran of Corinth, MS; nieces and nephews, Lucas Richardson and wife Kelly of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jon Richardson and wife Amanda of Corinth, MS, Tyler Richardson of Corinth, MS, Dana Jones and husband Brandon of Walnut, MS, Jennifer Price, Christy Arnold, Jessica Wheeler, Tara, Ricky, Dylan Price, Kenny Price Jr, April Cole, John Price and Bryan Price; host of extended family and friends.

Services were held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Acton in Acton, Tennessee, with Mickey Trammel officiating. Burial followed in the Trinity Baptist Church at Michie, Tennessee.

Jimmie Dale Gurley Jimmie Dale Gurley was born October 8, 1932 in Mangham, OK, the son of the late Andrew and Hester Durand Gurley.

Mr. Gurley graduated from Canoga High School in Canoga Park, CA. Following graduation, he attended the School for Harmony and Theory at the University of California.

Mr. Gurley was a songwriter and guitarist, and had many friends in the music industry. He was a founder and former Vice-President of Ovation Instruments, and was the primary developer of the Ovation Guitar.

He also owned and operated the Dekley Pedal Steel Guitar Company and Gurley Music Center, with locations in Windsor Locks and Enfield, CT. Mr. Gurley was a member of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and was Baptist in faith. His hobbies included hunting and fishing.

Mr. Gurley departed this life on November 18, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 80 years, 1 month, 10 days. He is survived by a son, Ladd Gurley of Jackson, TN; a daughter, Dani Gurley and husband Dennis of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren: Victoria Gurley, Renee Gurley, Rocky Muirhead and wife Stephanie, Nicole Presley, and Jesse Kaylor; eleven great-grandchildren: Haley Schuster, Kayla Schuster, Tyler Neal, Jovani Marvicci, Gianna Marvicci, Lilly Fairbanks, “Little Rock” Muirhead, Grayson Kaylor, Cassidy Taylor, Brooke Gant, and Dustin Gant; a brother, Jerry Gurley and wife Nancy of St. Augustine, FL; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gurley was preceded in death by three sisters: Geneva Looney, Clarece Nadulsky, and Maudine Taylor.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 24th, at Christian Assembly Pentecostal Church in Adamsville.

Linda McClain Casey Linda McClain Casey was born August 12, 1942 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Carl and Lorraine Hopkins McClain. She was the mother of the late Lisa Diane Casey.

Linda was a retired Supervisor for ITT. She departed this life on Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Cordova, Tennessee at the age of 70 Years, 3 Months, 3 Days.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and going to the river and beach or any place to get a tan.

She enjoyed working in her flower beds, going to Tunica, and shopping. Most of all she loved spoiling her family, friends, and granddogs.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Rena Casey of Selmer, Tenn., Patti Jean Casey of Adamsville, Tenn.; three sisters, Elizabeth Thomas of Selmer, Tenn., Martha Glidewell and husband Windell of Selmer, Tenn., Pat Smelser and husband Matt of Adamsville, Tenn.; two brothers, Hershel McClain and wife Carol of Selmer, Tenn., Roger McClain of Selmer, Tenn.; six grandchildren, David Lynch and wife Samantha of Cordova, Tenn., Casey Lynch and fiancee Brittany Onan of Henning, Tenn., Katie Newman and fiance Jimmy Hopkins of Memphis, Tenn., Dalton Pettigrew of Adamsville, Tenn., Garrett Pettigrew of Adamsville, Tenn., Preston Pettigrew of Adamsville, Tenn.; a great-grandchild, Carter Onan; a special friend, Johnny Frank Dickerson. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She also leaves what she called her constant granddogs, Riley and Ruger Lynch.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Casey was preceded in death by a brother, Tyler McClain.

Services were held on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Pleasant Site Cemetery near Selmer. Guestbook may be signed at www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com.

Hazel Blanch Smith Hazel Blanch Smith was born April 25, 1941 in Bolivar, Tenn., the daughter of the late Clyde and Eva Cathrine Richie Rutledge.

She was united in marriage to Stanley Smith on October 17, 1987.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She loved to sing at church and read her Bible. She collected books on ancestry and was related to the Rutledge brothers who signed the Declaration of Independence. She was also a distant relative of Davy Crockett. Mrs. Smith loved sewing, shopping and attending yard sales. She loved her husband, her new church, and family diligently.

Mrs. Smith departed this life on September 11, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 71 years, 4 months, 17 days.

She is survived by her husband Stanley Smith of Selmer, Tenn.; two sons, Bobby Thurmond and wife Deirdre of Michie, Tenn., Ricky Thurmond and wife Margie of Ramer, Tenn.; a daughter, Teri Jones and husband Jere of Walnut Ridge, AR; a sister, Ruby Weaver of Horn Lake, MS; a brother, Edward Fawcett of Sanford, NC; 14 Grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Earnestine Brown; two brothers, George Fawcett, Ken Rutledge.

Funeral services were held on September 15, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Bobby Elliott, Bro. John Cain, Bro. Scott Webber, Bro. Tom Patterson officiating. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery at Toone, Tennessee.

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community events November 22 •FaithPointe Church Thanksgiving Dinner

A Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be at FaithPointe Church, 440 Hwy 64, Adamsville will be at 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22. This delicious home-cooked meal is served without charge to anyone who might otherwise not have one, or who would be spending their holiday alone. Delivery service is available for shut-ins.

Please call 645-7514 or the church at 632-4999 if any questions.

November 26-30 • Senior trip The McNairy County Senior Center will be traveling to Asheville, WinstonSalem and Charlotte, N.C. November 26-30, 2012 for a fun-filled Holiday getaway.

Trip will include: Candlelight Christmas Tour of the Biltmore, Holiday Dinner at the Biltmore Estate, Visit Historic Town of Old Salem, Billy Graham Library, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Tour of Charlotte, and Dinner Theatre.

For further information contact Cindy Thrasher at 731-632-0302.

December 1 •Main Street Christmas Festival A Christmas Festival on Main Street is scheduled for December 1, 2012 beginning at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in downtown Selmer.

There will be Christmas Carolers on the street corners, chili, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, coffee, cookies, etc. The sidewalks will be

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This is your Invitation to Attend

Fourth Street Church of Christ Every Visitor is an Honored Guest SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 19:30 a.m.

142 N. 4th St. 10:30 a.m.

16:00 p.m.

Selmer, TN

(off Court Square)

17:00 p.m.

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

Lula Barr Lula Barr was born August 8, 1929 in Pinson, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Berry Saxton and Graple Lee Hurst. She was united in marriage to Donald Barr on June 5, 1972.

This past June they celebrated forty years of marriage.

Mrs. Barr was an office manager for Thompson Electronics, where she worked for ten years and also worked as a waitress prior to retirement. Some of her favorite pastimes were gardening, tending flowers, making dolls and doll clothing.

Mrs. Barr departed this life on November 13, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 83 years, 3 months, 5 days.She is survived by her husband Donald Barr of Adamsville, Tenn.; three daughters, Donna Bailey and husband Jeff of Hempstead , TX, Teresa Curry and husband David of Brookshire, TX, Amy Nunnally and husband Lance of Arlington, TX; five grandchildren, Shelby Bailey, Morgan Bailey, Travis Curry, Nicholas Nunnally, Rachael Nunnally, and one brother-in-law, Ted Barr and wife Donna of Grand Bury, TX and a host of niecesand nephews In addition to her parents, Mrs Barr was preceded in death by two sisters, Minnie McNeil, Evelynne Hearn; ten brothers, Forrest Saxton, Roy Saxton, Marshall Saxton, Clint Saxton, Grady Saxton, James Saxton, C.L. Saxton, George Saxton, Jesse Lee Saxton, and one infant brother.

Services were held on November 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Brother Jetta Forsythe officiating.

Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at McNairy, Tennessee.

Call or visit

Chambers Insurance Agency 160 South Second Street Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 645-3622 • (800) 645-3551 • Fax: (731) 645-8549

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anniversary

Wednesday, november 21, 2012

bethel springs news

wedding

By Mrs. T.C. Williams Contributor

Mr. and Mrs. Randy McMahan Mr. & Mrs. David Tacker

50th Wedding Anniversary David and Kaye Tacker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, November 15, 2012 with family at Crazy K Restaurant in Eastview.

They were married at Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer with the Rev. Paul Brown officiating on November 15, 1962.

card of thanks

Plunk Family The family of Joyce Plunk would like to thank everyone for your prayers, visits, food, and the cards during the illness and death of our death loved one.

Words can never express what your thoughtfulness meant to our family.

God bless each of you, Family of Joyce Plunk

card of thanks

Atkins Family The family of Ada Pauline Atkins, wishes to thank you for every expression of kindness sent our way during our time of bereavement. Perhaps you sent a lovely card. Or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers. If so we saw them there. Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console the heart, we thank you so much, whatever the part.

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filled with Christmas trees which will be sponsored by area residents and businesses.

At 6 p.m. the Christmas trees will be lit. There will be donation buckets out for people to vote on the most beautiful tree.

All donations will go to Jesus Cares to help build the wheelchair accessible bedroom for Ryan who is 15 years old. He lives here in McNairy County with his adoptive parents.

For more information or

if you would like to sponsor a tree, you may contact Theresa Robinson at 6106746, Shannon Speth at 610-6328 or McNairy Regional Alliance at 645-6360.

December 3 • Retired Teachers meeting The McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in selmer at 11 a.m. The meal will be catered and the program will be presented by Dr. Shawn Piutts. In lieu of a Christmas gift, each member is asked to bring a donation for the Scholarship Fund.

Arnold - McMahan Randy (Red) McMahan and Christina Arnold were united in marriage on November 2, 2012 at Petra Ministries Fellowship Church with Pastor Paul Young performing the ceremony.

Randy is the son of Hazel Haynes of Bethel Springs, Tenn. Christina is the daughter of Kathleen Arnold of Crump, Tenn. Christina has two daughters, Sonya M. Tripp and Lilly M. Arnold of Crump, Tenn. Randy and Christina reside in Crump, Tenn.

Hello Everyone, Well this is the week of the Great Thanksgiving,I hope you have the big bird thawing out as you prepare for your family feast."It over the river and through the woods to grandma house we go''.Heres hoping that you and yours have a blessed and safe holiday.

Robert Wiley(Boze) spent last week in the hospital in Jackson,but is better now,able to be at home,our prayers are with him.

A pre-thanksgiving dinner was celebrated at the home of Bob &Yevette Damron this weekend their two sons Adrain and Bobby and their families,also Mozella Baldridge were present ,they all enjoyed the fellowship and food.

Willie Sain celebrated his birthday on Saturday with Erica and Jayla Jones also Chastity at Brooks Barn in Jackson they all had a great time with good food.

Eugene,Shirley TC Williams and Gerry Campbell all attended the Family and Friends Day at St Rest M B Church Sunday afternoon they all enjoyed the services,fellowship,and food.

Thought for the week: I harvested the very best fruit to preserve and pies to bake. the birds had their fill before it fell, for smaller creatures to partake.The day is filled with sounds of joy from voices large and small .I am just as happy, Lord, at the wonder of it all.HAPPY THANKSGIVING from everyone in Bethel Springs .

So until next time be good to yourself and others.

The Independent Appeal would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 for the Thanksgiving Holiday, but will be open Friday, Nov. 23.

William Thomas Parrott

R.J. Keen

William Thomas (Bill) Parrott was born November 30, 1938 in Ramer, Tenn., the son of the late Oliver and Minnie Mae Killingsworth Parrott.

He was united in marriage to Donna Rickman on October 24, 1986.

Bill, as he was kown by his family and friends, was a self-employed logger for over 40 years.

He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and working with his tractor.

Mr. Parrott departed this life on November 17, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 years, 11 months, 18 days. He is survived by his wife Donna (Rickman) Parrott of Adamsville, Tenn.; four sons, Roger Parrott, Joey Parrott and wife Donna, Michael Parrott, and David Parrott all of Adamsville, Tenn.; three daughters, Crystal Bennett, Diane Parrott, and Tina Parrott all of Adamsville, Tenn.; a brother, Billy Joe Parrott of Adamsville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Parrott was preceded in death by a daughter, Ashley Parrott; two sisters, Exie Parrott and Mary Phillips.

Services were held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Mt. Vinson Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.

R.J. Keen was born January 10, 1927 in Enville, Tenn., the son of the late Dovie Keen Busby.

He was united in marriage to Lou Nell Pearson on August 7, 1943. Mrs. Keen preceded him in death in July of 2002.

Mr. Keen served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. He was a machine operator for Goodyear in Union City, Tenn. and was a member of the Shiloh General Baptist Church in Bradford, Tennessee.

After his retirement, he enjoyed gardening and watching baseball especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mr. Keen departed this life on November 19, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 85 years, 10 months, 9 days. He is survived by a daughter, Virginia Hicks and husband Arlie of Selmer, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Rusty Hicks and wife Wendy of Selmer, Tenn., Ryan Hicks of Selmer, Tenn., Kevin Keen and wife Leigh Ann of Selmer, Tenn., Tiffany Lee and husband Bryan of Selmer, Tenn.; 6 great grandchildren; host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Keen was preceded in death by a son, James Neal Keen; a step brother, J.W. DePriest.

Services will be held on November 23, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Cabo Cemetery in Enville, Tennessee, with Tim Elrod officiating.

December 5 • Benefit for Antonio Jackson A benefit for Antonio Jackson will be held at 12 noon Saturday, December, 1 at the Bethel Springs Community Center. For information call 731-9349568. Antonio is the son of Barabra Jackson Patterson and grandson of Mae Jackson. He has been very ill for serveral weeks and recently had an amputation. Donations are welcomed and can be given by calling the above telephone number. Please join with us in helping this young man. More details will be in next week paper.

December 6 • City of Adamsville Christmas Parade City of Adamsville will have their Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 6 beginning at 7 p.m.

Anyone wishing to participate, please contact the City of Adamsville at 731632-1401.

December 8 • Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 8 at 8:00 am at Ramer Community Center.

• Christmas Tea and Toy drive

The United Methodist Women of New Bethel United Methodist and the Purdy Weselyan Methodist Churches will sponsor their annual Christmas tea and toy drive for the Carl Perkins Center in Selmer.We are inviting other women group to come join us for this very worthy cause.This will be our tenth year for the toy drive. We invite you to come join us and bring a toy for a

child,on Dec. 8 at 12 noon at the Faithe Pointe Church Fellowship Hall on Hwy 64 in Adamsville. Lunch will be served, to donate or for more information call 731-9349568.

• Selmer Jaycees Christmas Parade Selmer Jaycees Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 beginning at 6 p.m.

Adamsville

Come join us Thanksgiving Night

Maxine’s House of Music

Christmas Parade

(731) 925-9687

Silent Auction • Cash N Carry Gifts-To-Go from:

BIG AFTER THANKSGIVING SALE!

Thursday, December 6th 7:00 p.m., Main Street

from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Party Lite, Tupperware,Thirty One, Premier Jewelry, Fran’s Flowers & Gifts

Merry Christmas from all of us

Rockabilly Cafe 103 S. Front St. Selmer, TN

(731) 645-6070

235 Florence Rd., Savannah, TN

Friday & Saturday • Open at 10 am Friday First 25 people will receive gift certificates for $5 or more to be used by the end of the year, 2012.

Gift certificates cannot be used together.

Register for a new guitar to be given away Dec. 22, 2012 (No purchase necessary)

We accept credit & debit cards

FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:

New Acoustic Guitar with gig bag $99.99 4 will be sold Friday & Saturday for $89.99 Big Sale on Strings Extra $1 off Friday & Saturday on sets of strings 88 Key Keyboard on Sale One for $600 2 Morgan Monroe Acoustic Electric Cutaway List price $679 - Will be sold at very big discount!

5 piece Drumset $419 Many more sale items not listed!

Join the community in our annual Christmas celebration!

All groups wishing to participate, please contact the City of Adamsville at 731-632-1401.

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Thanks for sharing

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

Growing up the youngest of five girls was a challenging experience. You always had someone to hang out with and you never lacked for someone to give you advice even if you didn’t want it. I learned a lot from all of my sisters all in different ways.

Carolyn Young, my oldest sister (and she hates it when I say that), was my daughter’s famous, Aunt Larine.

Whenever I did not do what she thought I needed to do at the minute she wanted me too, she would say, “I will just go live with Uncle Charles and Aunt Larine.”

They were always very good to my daughter and she loved them both very much.

Her Uncle Charles could fix anything that needed fixing. Lillie Terry, my next

sister, was the one who saw that I got to go to ballgames growing up. She is also the one who taught me how to get more Halloween candy.

If you read the article a few weeks ago you already know this. She also was the mother of my favorite friend growing up, Vickie. Shirley Smith was the sister who bought all my clothes and made sure I had the things I needed.

As I have said before, we did not have a lot of things but Shirley did her best to make sure I did have what I needed. She is also the sister who took me to church most of my life. My parents were sick a lot and so Shirley would make sure I had a ride to church. Jennie, the sister I grew up with and fought with every day is now the sister that calls and talks to me the most. We were so different growing up and we still

Ms. Helen Rogers and Ms. Grace Burks socializing in the hallway at McNairy County Health Care Center. are. I was a tomboy, loved say, “You are not very nice on to fish, ride my bike, climb the phone.” I guess after betrees, loved English and ing on the phone the biggest reading in school, and did part of my day when I get not care about how I looked. home I have nothing left to Jennie, on the other hand, talk about.

My sisters are such a big was the social butterfly who always looked pretty wher- part of my life. If there is anyever she went. Today if you thing good in me I am sure I can keep me on the phone learned it from one of them. for five minutes that is an They taught me how to share accomplishment. Jennie will and give to others. I watched

for ministry. He dedicated himself to finding and supporting other such Christians who were caring for the poor and suffering in the distant corners of the world.

In the summer of 1973, Bob Pierce met his eventual successor, an adventurous young student named Franklin Graham with a growing heart for world missions. Intrigued by his many stories from the field, Franklin began to spend more and more time with the seasoned Christian statesman. In 1975, he accompanied Bob on a life-changing tour of some of the world’s neediest mission fields. Franklin saw the poverty of pagan religions and the utter despair of the people they enslave.

God had captured his heart for missions.

Bob Pierce died of leukemia in 1978, and a little over a year later, Franklin Graham became the President and Chairman of the Board of Samaritan’s Purse.

Through over 30 years of

earthquakes, hurricanes, wars, and famine, Franklin has led the ministry in following the Biblical example of the Good Samaritan all across the globe. God has blessed the organization under Franklin’s leadership, and the ministry has seen explosive growth.

“Go and do likewise,” Christ commanded after explaining the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. So we do. Samaritan’s Purse travels the world’s highways looking for victims along the way.

We are quick to bandage the wounds we see, but like the Samaritan, we don’t stop there. In addition to meeting immediate, emergency needs, we help these victims recover and get back on their feet.

No matter where we go or what we do, we offer more than help. We offer hope. To suffering people in a broken world, we share the news of the only One who can bring true peace—Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

this week and I learned this lesson all over again.

Ms. Helen Rogers has moved down to my end of the building and we have become fast friends. Ms. Helen always smiles and says, “Here comes my friend,” when I walk down the hall.

She thinks I work too much, and doesn’t understand why I don’t sit and talk to her. I noticed her spending a lot of time with Grace Burks.Ms. Grace recently turned 100 years old and is up and down that hall more than I am. She and Ms. Helen are across the hall from each other and I noticed Ms. Helen is always trying to feed Ms. Grace.

She told me one day that she didn’t have any cookies for the Grannie. When I looked to see what she was talking about, I found she saves her peanut butter and crackers that Mr. Donnie Moore brings every week to feed Ms. Grace. I was here one Saturday when Donnie

came and told him what was going on with the cookies, so Ms. Helen now always has plenty of cookies for Grannie. I made a trip to Walmart and between Donnie and Me we have her fixed up for the time being with cookies to share.

At this time of the year when you remember all the things you are thankful for remember to share with others. When I watch a sweet resident save her weekly treat for someone else it makes me aware of all I am thankful for. I have a job I love, A family who loves me even when I don’t want to talk on the phone, I live in a country where I can buy cookie’s for my residents and I have a Savior who gave it all for me. I am truly blessed.

From all of us here at McNairy County Health Care Center, we hope you have a Blessed Holiday and please share your cookies.

Until next time.

History of Operation Christmas Shoebox Submitted Report Contributor

“Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.” Bob Pierce wrote these now-famous words in his Bible after visiting suffering children on the Korean island of Kojedo. This impassioned prayer is what guided him as he founded and led the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse in 1970.

His mission for this organization was “to meet emergency needs in crisis areas through existing evangelical mission agencies and national churches.”

After World War II, Bob Pierce traveled throughout Asia as an evangelist and journalist with Youth For Christ. While on a university lecturing circuit in China, he stumbled across some courageous women who were living among lepers and orphans, sacrificing everything to share the love of Jesus Christ.

Through their selfless love, God gave Pierce a vision

Photo Courtesy of Jackie Suggs

First Baptist Church in Selmer was the area drop-off center again this year for the annual Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox program. Area coordinators Susan Lee and Tom Burton stated that the 1681 boxes is the most ever collected in the Selmer area. These shoeboxes contain toys and other personal items and are distributed to needy children all around the world. By participating in this demonstration of God’s Love, local churches are sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ at Christmas time. Samaritan’s Purse was founded by Franklin Graham and is arm of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Announcing

The arrival of the Christmas Season begins Friday, November 23rd at Special Events!

It is our 33rd Christmas in Selmer and we are anxious for you to see all the wonderful things we have found for you ...

Here are some fun things to put on your list: Flax Clothing and pajamas ... so great for all year wear!

Eye Bobs, eyewear in magazines and Oprahs O List!

Bella Cucina, artistic and beautiful foods to enhance your life.

Jewelry from France and other exotic places Handmade Belts embroidered by artisans in Peru (Robert Redford has them at Sundance!)

Beautiful and affordable Nativity sets Classic Iron cookware by Mario Batali, celebrating life, family and friendship.

The smell of Christmas by Aromatique.

Merle Norman holiday eye makeup! It’s glamorous!

China and crystal to ring in the new year!

Christmas Decorations to warm your home.

Friday festivities will include 25% off everything in the store!

Excluding only Merle Norman Cosmetics. Merle Norman has a free gift for you with a purchase of 2 cosmetic items.

Flax will be 20 to 40% off. Also many of our gift items have been marked 75% off. Open 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday.

Sale continues through Saturday until 5 p.m.

Iva’s Fall Harvest Sale

Celebrating 42 Years in Business It has been our pleasure to serve our customers for these many years with quality merchandise at reasonable prices.

Featuring the following brands: DRESSES Jessica Howard R&M Maggie London Kasper London Times Donna Morgan

SPORTSWEAR Pendleton Tribal Alfred Dunner Madison Hill Southern Lady Multiples Kasper DaRue

J Song ... and many more.

Large selection of

Mother of the Bride dresses

Let us make your holiday special by surrounding yourself with those you love and with some of our and soon to be your favorites!

(sizes 4-24)

Merry Christmas From Joann and Meg

Iva’s

108 Tippah St. Grand Junction, TN

(731) 764-2196 Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Accept all major credit cards • Layaways available

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court briefs Dennis O. McDonald – 93 State Line Rd., Michie, TN 38357 – Failure to appear on citation. Driving while license revoked – Fined $50 + costs. Sentenced to 14 days.

Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 8/23/2012.

Aaron J. Neddeau – 4316 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer, TN 38375 – Driving while license suspended. Failure to appear, misdemeanor – Fined $50 + costs. Sentenced to 15 days concurrent. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 9/20/2012.

William N. King – 239 Eastview Dr., Taylorsville, GA 30178 – Reckless driving by intoxicant – Fined $50 + costs.

Reduced to reckless driving. Video showed no violation for DUI. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Arif A. Almudhala – 132 Highland Dr., Selmer, TN 38375 – Theft ( up to $500). Assault, Attempt. – Fined $0 + costs. Sentenced to 30 days time suspended upon agreement with state. No contact with victim. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Wendy Sharp Rickman – 234 Linsey Lane, Selmer, TN 38375 – Driving while license revoked Chasity Young – 344 Houston Ave. Apt. # 15, Selmer, TN 38375 – Escape ( felony), Vandalism ( up to $500), Disorderly conduct. – Fined $0 + costs. Sentenced to 11 days.

Restitution to remain open. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 8/16/2012.

Dennis O. McDonald – 93 State Line Rd., Michie, TN 38357 – Public Intoxication – Dismiss cost taxed to state upon plea of driving on suspended lisence.

Tammy M. Blakney – 9 CR 154, Corinth, MS 38834 – DUI: Second offense – Fined $350 + costs. 48 hours sentence. Supervised probation for 11 months 29 days to begin on 11/15/2012. Drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling and rehabilitation.

Pamela J. Walker – 140 South 8th St., Selmer, TN 38375 – Theft of services ( $500 or less) – Fined $0 + costs. Sentenced to 1 day. Restitution of $103 to Sammy Graham.

Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Brittany D. Wilbanks – 100 A. South Madison St., Corinth, MS 38834 – Public Intoxication – Fined $0 + costs. Sentenced to 12 days. Supervised probation to begin on 8/30/2012. Alcohol/ Drug evaluation.

Brandon A. Wyke – 120 Maxwell St., Savannah, TN 38372 – Public intoxication – Fined $50 + costs. Sen-

sheriff’s log Friday, Nov. 9 Traffic Stop – Hwy 22 – 4:37 a.m.

Reckless Driver – Hwy 117 – 8:06 a.m.

Vandalism – Buena Vista Rd. – 9:19 a.m.

Gas drive off – Hwy 45 S – 9:35 a.m.

Traffic Stop – Old Stage Rd. – 10:03 a.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 10:03 a.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 10:34 a.m.

Speak with an Officer – Rowsey School Rd. – 10:39 a.m.

Disturbance noise – Quail Run – 10:44 a.m.

4 Wheelers on road – Sherry Lynn Dr. – 12:04 a.m.

Theft of Property – Nine Mile Rd. – 2:10 p.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 3:18 p.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 3:40 p.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 3:56 p.m.

Gas Drive off – Hwy 45 S – 5:09 p.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 5:21 p.m.

Reckless Driver – Hwy 22 S – 5:58 p.m.

Unruly Person – Pleasant Site Rd. – 6:53 p.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 8:08 p.m.

Assist Motorist – 45 S – 8:27 p.m.

Suicidal Subject – Ervin Hester – 10:05 p.m.

Reckless Driver – Finger Leapwood – 10:41 p.m.

Unruly Person – Pleasant

Site Rd. – 10:56 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Crystal Ave. – 11:01 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Suspicious Activity – Weeks Rd. Assault, already occurred – Finger Leapwood Rd. Vandalism – Feddie Davis Rd. Public Service – Public Service Speak with an Officer – Otis Plunk Rd. Harass phone calls – Mayflower Rd. Traffic Stop – Hwy 45 S Theft of Property – Sweet Lips Public Service – Purdy area Assist Motorist – Leapwood Enville Public Service – Public Service Speak with an Officer – Finger Leapwood Animal Control – Dancer Rd. 4 Wheelers on Road – Unwanted Subject – Flowers Ln. Suspicious Vehicle – Bethel Purdy Rd. Domestic in Progress, Physical – Block Hwy 57 E. Suspicious Person – Hwy 22 S Sunday, Nov. 11 Theft of property – Guys Chewalla Rd. – 5:40 a.m.

Animal Control – New Bethel – 7:48 a.m.

Alarm Residence – Grandview Loop – 8:09 a.m.

Speak with an Officer –

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tenced to 16 hours. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Tommy Hunt – 395 Smith Rd., Grand Junction, TN 38039 – Driving while license revoked. – Dismiss on payment of costs. Defendant has good drivers license. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Steven D. Eaker – 350 Ammons Rd., Selmer, TN 38375 – unlawful possession of weapon. – Fined $50 + costs.

Sentenced to 2 days. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012. Rifle to be returned to defendant.

Gregory A. Jackson – 803 Pine St., Selmer, TN 38375 – Theft of merchandise, shoplifting – Fined $50 + costs.

Sentenced to 24 hours. Restitution of $66.84 to Walmart.

No contact with Walmart for 1 year. 80 hours of Community service. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Randy L. Kiser – 230 N. 7th St., Selmer, TN 38375 – Public intoxication – Fined $50 + costs. Sentenced to 21 hours. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Gregory W. Lee – 1541 Lawton Rd., Selmer, TN 38375 – Contribution to Delinquency of a child – Fined $50 + costs. Sentenced to 12 hours. No contact with Walmart for 1 year. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012. 80 hours community service.

Kathy D. Bryant – 610 Purdy Rd., Selmer, TN 38375 – Simple possession/ casual exchange, Assault, attempt – Fined $250 + costs. Sentenced to 24 days. Supervised probation for 1 year to begin on 11/15/2012. Alcohol/ Drug evaluation.

Ernest T. Irons – 610 Purdy Rd., Selmer, TN 38375 – Simple possession/ casual exchange – Fined $250 + costs.

Sentenced to 24 days. Supervised probation for 1 year to begin on 11/15/2012. Alcohol/ Drug evaluation.

Quantez Dionte Wade – Theft of property ( $1000$5000). – Fined $0 + costs. Sentenced to 28 days. Restitution to remain open. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Quantez Dionte Wade – Aggravated Burglary – Dismiss states motion to not prosecute. Victim requested case be dismissed. State agreed to dismiss upon plea to theft.

Jonathon W. Johnson – 342 Cole Rd., Pinson, TN 38366 – Public intoxication – Fined $50 + costs. Sentenced to 12 hours. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012. Alcohol/ Drug evaluation.

James W. McElrath – 1035 Purdy Rd., Selmer, TN Purdy Rd. – 12:30 a.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 15:11 a.m.

Theft of Property – Henery Lane – 4:22 p.m.

Speak with an Officer – Dunaway Rd. – 4:31 p.m.

Alarm Residence – South Pinewood Lane – 4:56 p.m.

Public Service – Ode Moore Rd. – 5:51 p.m.

Suspicious Person – Gravel Hill Rd. – 6:26 p.m.

Domestic in Progress, Physical – High School Rd. – 7:57 p.m.

Disturbance Noise – Bethesda Purdy – 10:55 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Bethesda Purdy Church – 11:17 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Industrial Dr. – 11:34 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12 Alarm, Residence – Murray Loop – 4:45 a.m.

Retrieve Property – Finger Leapwood – 7:59 a.m.

Theft of Property – Finger Leapwood Rd. – 9:28 a.m.

Vandalism – Buena Vista – 9:29 a.m.

Vandalism – Melvin Qualls – 9:51 a.m.

Found Property – Jeniffer Lane – 11:37 a.m.

Theft of Property – Friendship Rd – 11:51 a.m.

Speak with an Officer – Industrial park – 1:44 p.m.

Retrieve Property – Industrial park – 2:07 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Whitaker Motors – 6:05 p.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 6:06 p.m.

Vandalism – Racepath Rd. – 7:01 p.m.

Suspicious Activity – Mich-

ie Post Office – 7:50 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Junction – 8:29 p.m.

Drunk Driver – Moose Lodge Rd. – 8:29 p.m.

Speak with an Officer – Complex – 8:53 p.m.

Traffic Stop – South Of Eastview – 9:39 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Speak with an Officer – Assist DCS Worker – 12:50 p.m.

Traffic Stop – 64 E – 12:26 a.m.

Prowler – Dowty Rd. – 2:12 a.m.

Traffic Stop – Michie Church of God – 3:31 a.m.

Traffic Stop – Adamsville High – 4:47 a.m.

Traffic Stop – Jims – 5:59 a.m.

Suspicious Vehicle – Capooth Rd. – 7:24 a.m.

Traffic Stop – Hwy 64 – 9:25 a.m.

Theft of Property – Stateline Rd. – 1:15 p.m.

Alarm, Residence – Public Service – 3:12 p.m.

Identity Theft – Public Service – 4:19 p.m.

Verbal Threats – Fred Johnson – 4:11 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Hwy 45 – 4:47 p.m.

Unwanted Subject – Old Hwy 45 – 5:07 p.m.

Verbal Threats – Bud Long Rd. – 5:15 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Hwy 45 S – 5:56 p.m.

Theft of Property – Industrial Park – 5:59 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Whitaker Motors – 7:30 p.m.

Traffic Stop – 64 E – 7:40 p.m.

Statistics highlight the need for preparation and caution in holiday decorating and entertaining Kim Kramer Servpro Industries, Inc.

The approaching holiday season brings traditions, parties, shopping, entertaining and potential danger, according to SERVPRO® disaster cleanup specialists in the Selmer area.

The latest statistics available from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show the holidays are a high-risk time for home fires. Christmas trees are responsible for 240 home fires each year, and other holiday decorations are the cause of another 1,170 fires1. Thanksgiving Day sees almost a threefold increase in cooking-related fires; cooking fires are almost twice as likely to hap-

pen on Christmas Day as on non-holidays2.

“No one wants to think about the possibility of losing their home, and even more tragically, lives because of a fire during the holidays,” said Rick Isaacson, Executive Vice President of Servpro Industries, Inc., “But statistics show, it’s important to be aware of the increased risk seasonal decorating, entertaining and cooking can cause during the holidays.”

Isaacson reminds Selmer area residents that prevention and common sense can help keep homes and families safe during the holidays and throughout the year. Here are some sobering facts about holiday fires and tips to help keep your

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home, friends and family safe throughout the holiday season.

Christmas Tree Fire Facts * 33% of tree fires are caused by electrical problems; 13% involve decorative lights. Check wiring on lights for breaks and wear.

Replace worn strings and don‚t exceed manufacturer guidelines for connecting multiple strands of lights.

Don‚t leave tree lights plugged in when you are away from home or when you go to bed. * 42% occur on the 12 days from December 23 through January 3. Keep live trees well watered to reduce the chance of a fire.

Holiday Decoration Fire Facts * 45% of all holiday fires

involve candles; that number rises to 56% in December. Use flameless candles.

If you do use traditional candles, burn them in sturdy candleholders, well away from drapes and other flammable materials, and never leave them unattended or allow them to burn down to less than one inch in length. * 48% of all decoration fires start because the decoration is too close to a heat source. Keep all decorations away from heat sources like radiators, portable heaters, fireplaces, etc.

For more information call Glen Pendergrass, SERVPRO of Chester, Hardin, Henderson and McNairy Counties, can be reached at (731)983-0883, glenpendergrass@att.net.

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38375 – Fail driver stop at accident scene involving injury – Fined $50 + costs. Defendant did stop to check on victims. Restitution open. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Matthew D. Bishop – 115 Coleman Ln., Selmer, TN 38375 – Simple possession/casual exchange – Fined $250 + costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised probation for 1 year to begin on 11/15/2012. Alcohol/ Drug evaluation.

Christina Trice – 246 Cypress Ave., Selmer, TN 38375 – Joyriding, Unauthorized use of automobile/other vehicles. – Fined $0 + costs. Sentenced to 48 hours. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012. 24 hours of community service.

Jessica S. Lambert – 1030 Lawton Rd., Selmer, TN 38310 – Probation violation – Probation reinstated upon passing drug screen.

Tina L. Dandelet – 3850 Main St., Bethel Springs, TN 38315 – Driving While license suspended – Dismiss on payment of cost. Defendant has valid drivers license. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Dennis Wayne Wilbanks – 210 Country Wood, Ramer, TN 38367 – Driving while license suspended. – Fined $50 + costs. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Jacob M. Able – 1545 Giles Rd., Huntingdon, TN 38344 – Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on payment of costs. Defendant has valid drivers license. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Joshua H. Oaks – 205 Old Shiloh Rd., Adamsville, TN 38310 – Theft ( up to $500) – Fined $50 + costs. Supervised probation of 90 days to begin 11/15/2012 until fines and costs paid. 36 hours community service.

Shayne M. Stoppa – 81 North Elvian Dr., Selmer, TN 38375 – Simple possession/casual exchange – Fined $250 + costs. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Jose Venegas – 1607 Webster St., Corinth, MS 38834 – Registration expired Ronald D. Waldon – 3551 Mayfair Ave., Memphis, TN 38122 – Driving without license. – Dismiss on payment of costs. Defendant has valid drivers license. Supervised probation for 90 days to begin 11/15/2012.

Falon A. Norman – 501 Beechwood Circle, Corinth, MS 38834 – Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on payment of costs. Defendant has valid drivers license.

Supervised probation for 90 days to begin on 11/15/2012.

Welfare Check – Terry Hair – 7:51 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Palmer at Park – 8:30 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Highland – 8:33 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Dancer – 8:46 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Highland – 9:10 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Highland – 9:53 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Highland – 9:54 p.m.

Traffic Stop – 45 S – 10:59 p.m.

Domestic in Progress Verbal – Perry St. – 10:57 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov.14 Suspicious Person – Adams St. – 7:33 a.m.

Vandalism – Masseyville McNairy Rd. – 8:05 a.m.

Theft of Property – Laurel Hill Finger Rd. – 8:31 a.m.

Identity Theft – Gravel Hill Rd. – 9:05 a.m.

Alarm, Residence – Finger Leapwood Rd. – 9:44 a.m.

911 Hang up – Old No 5S – 9:50 a.m.

Theft of Property – Hamburg Rd. – 10:44 a.m.

Public Service – Public Service – 12:26 a.m.

Animal Control Welfare Cruelty – Payron St. – 12:56 a.m.

Alarm, Residence – Weeks Rd. – 1:53 p.m.

Suspicious Activity – Peach St – 1:56 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Buena Vista – 2:05 p.m.

Animal Control – Hwy 45 S – 3:31 p.m.

Medical Overdose – Young Rd. – 4:07 p.m.

Speak with an Officer – Limon Gage Rd. – 4:26 p.m.

MVA No injuries – Hwy 45 S – 8:58 p.m.

Harass phone calls – Bob Williams Rd. – 7:12 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Capooth Rd. – 8:08 p.m.

Domestic in Progress, Physical – Will Coln. Rd. – 8:29 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Prowler – Sol Colston Rd. – 2:01 a.m.

Disturbance Noise – Murray School Rd. – 4:08 a.m.

Theft of Property – Shiloh Adamsville Rd. – 10:24 a.m.

911 Hang Up – Old Stage Rd. – 11:22 a.m.

Alarm Residence – Hwy 64 E. – 12:55 a.m.

Reckless Driver – Leaf Lane – 3:44 p.m.

Theft of Property – Airport Rd. – 4:42 p.m.

Serving Warrant – Purdy Rd. – 5:42 p.m.

Prowler – Ward Rd. – 5:52 p.m.

Traffic Stop – Hwy 22 – 8:54 p.m.

Theft of Property – Twinview Cir. – 10:06 p.m.

Reckless Driver – Malone Cemetary Rd. – 10:32 p.m.

Domestic in Progress, Verbal – GB Plunk Rd. – 11:07 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 16 Serving Warrant – Hwy 45 S – 12:02 a.m.

Serving Warrant – Faith Pointe – 1:01 a.m.

Vandalism – Park St. – 2:10 a.m.

Holiday Closing

We’ll be closed for Thanksgiving on Thurs. and Fri., November 22 and 23, 2012 and will re-open on Tues., November 27.

We wish our clients a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS Will open again on November 28

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Wednesday, november 21, 2012

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ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE VERANDAH/CURLEE HOUSE PRESERVATION

3rd Annual

Corinth Home & Garden Tour featuring the home of Baily & Gloria Williams at 1302 Taylor Street

Friday, November 30 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, December 1 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Fine Art • Music • Holiday Shoppe Tickets, $10 each, at the door and Corinth Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau corinthhometour.org or 662-287-8300 This project funded in part by the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Moody’s Auto Sales 110 East Court Ave. Selmer, TN 38375

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Lady Blue Devils 4-0 out of gate, 6B

Cards start Fresh, Win first two, 2B

Sports Independent Appeal

York, Lady Lions open 3-0 in County Play, See 5B

Making McNairy County Sports headlines for more than 110 years

Barnes’ doubledouble aids win over Madison, See 4B

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Mustangs wrangled easily in Adamsville’s quarterfinal shutout

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The Cardinals made the Mustangs look like mere ponies in Adamsville’s quarterfinal shutout of Loretto last Friday at Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium.

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A couple big kick returns and one long drive before halftime provided the majority of Loretto’s production against the stingy Adamsville defense, which pitched the fourth playoff shutout in school history.

“You gotta love your kids,” Cardinal head coach Brandon Gray said when crediting his coaching staff for the team’s continued success. “If you love your kids and they see you love them, they go play hard for you, and that’s what our coaches do.”

Cardinal defenders had no problem wrangling the Mustangs, holding Loretto scoreless and under 200 yards of total offense to secure the team’s eleventh consecutive victory.

“We’ve been playing really well as of late,” said defensive coordinator Rennard Woodmore. “When we meet on Sundays, we talk turnovers, turnovers, turnovers. We preach it...

We try to instill in them that we don’t want to go three-and-out; we want to go one-and-out.

We want to take the ball back.”

Adamsville forced four turnovers in the game – three fumbles and one interception – giving the defense eleven takeaways in the first two playoff games.

Sophomore Jacob Dengler got the turnover

See Shutout, 3B

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

A Mustang runner pulls back on the reins as Jacob Dengler (32) and Hayden Reece (25) converge to stop him in his tracks.

Both defenders recorded seven tackles apiece in the 24-0 quarterfinal win last Friday at Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium.

Lady Cats break out brooms to sweep Hall of Fame games

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

Lady Bobcats opened their season with two wins in their Hall of Fame games.

McNairy Central Madison

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The Lady Bobcats will be heading into the regular season with momentum after their two wins in Jackson, Tenn. McNairy Central’s girls first took on the Madison Mustangs, and through sound offense and tough defense they came away with the victory.

The Lady Cats were led by Mikaela Rowland and Mallorie Sweat, who both put up 15 points.

The offense was able to outscore the Mustangs in every quarter.

This was possible with the help of good defense. The Bobcats allowed only 10 points in the first quarter, and they stayed close to that mark for the rest of the contest. The defense was able to come away with nine steals and took advantage scoring points on the turnovers.

“This was a good start to the new season against a team that played in the substate last year,” said head coach Jerry Lott.

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(McNairy) Mallorie Sweat: 15 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Mikaela Rowland: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Kaitlyn West: 6 Pts, 11 Reb, 1 Stl; Breanna Burge: 5 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl; Zipporah Woods: 5 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Haven Phelps: 2 Pts, 1 Reb

McNairy Central North Side

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In the second Hall of Fame game, the Lady Bobcats came away with their second victory over the Jackson North Side Lady Indians.

The Bobcat offense used the momentum from the previous game to help the scoring explode against North Side. The Bobcats were led

by Brianna Phelps' 21 points.

“We had a great night offensively with 11 players scoring,” said head coach Jerry Lott.

“Our bench came in and did a good job scoring and rebounding.”

McNairy Central kept its tough defense going as well, playing tight and coming away with 16 steals in the game, and they cranked it up another notch late only allowing the Indians to score six points in the fourth quarter.

The Lady Bobcats (2-0) traveled to Middleton last Tuesday after deadline to keep their winning ways going against the Lady Tigers.

MCHS NSHS

File Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Mallorie Sweat drops two points for McNairy Central. She led the Lady Cats with 15 points and seven rebounds against Madison and had 11 points against North Side.

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Path to Cookeville clear beyond Dresden

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

All year long, the Cardinals’ goal has been to have an opportunity to play for a state championship on Dec. 1. They are now one game away, just like last year.

Adamsville (11-1) enters the Class 2A semifinals on an 11-game winning streak, just like last year.

Their opponent in the semifinals is Dresden (11-1), just like last year.

What is unlike last year is that the road to Cookeville, Tenn., and a shot at the state championship does not run through Adamsville; it runs through Dresden, a place where the Lions have won seven games in a row.

The Cardinals may be staring down the challenge of an extremely hostile environment and their toughest opponent of the year, but head coach Brandon Gray said it’s what he and the team wanted.

“Everyone was picking Trenton to win,” Gray said about projections in the week leading up to last Friday’s games. “In the back of my mind, I was hoping Dresden would win. I’d like to go up there and beat them on their home field.”

The Cardinals were defeated 35-19 at home a year ago, ending their 2011 playoff run with heartbreak, but Red Rage is back to avenge the loss and play for a title.

See Playoffs, 2B

Set your sights on Friday night

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(McNairy) Brianna Phelps: 21 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Ast, 3 Stl; Mikaela Rowland: 12 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast; Mallorie Sweat: 11 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Margie Coleman: 10 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl; Porsha Chappell: 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 6 Stl; Kaitlyn West: 8 Pts, 11 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl; Haven Phelps: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Breanna Burge, Allyson Frye: 3 Pts; Olivia Mitchell, Madi Rose Hammock: 2 Pts

“The reward for us is 12-1,” Gray said referring to the date of the state championship. “That’s been our goal since Jan. 3, and we’re 48 minutes away from Cookeville.”

In their first two playoff games, the Cardinals have forced 11 turnovers while relinquishing none.

They have also given up just one touchdown since the postseason began. The Cardinals are allowing a miniscule 10 points per game while scoring more than 35.

Their opponent’s defense is equally impressive, holding the competition to less than 13 points per game, and their offense is solid, averaging nearly 30 points per game while leaning on their run game to get them going.

“Dresden runs a funny offense,” Adamsville defensive coordinator Rennard Woodmore said describing the Lions’ hybrid Wing-T offense. “They’re an option-veered, mid-line team. They’re not going to put it in the air unless they have to.”

Expect to see Dresden’s top running back, Devan Raymer, get the bulk of his carries for the Lions on direct snaps and other Wildcat formation options. He will present problems for the Adamsville defense if he finds a crease.

“They’re a smash-mouth, up-

@ Adamsville Cardinals (2A) District 15-A 11-1 (4-0)

Dresden Lions (2A) District 13-A 11-1 (4-1)

Last Meeting: Dresden W 35-19 (Nov. 25, 2011)

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Successful Launch: Lady Cards down Rockets

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front, power football team, and the kid they have in the back field [Raymer] has over 2,000 yards rushing,” Woodmore added. “The offense runs through him. We know what we have to do to stop them. It has got to be smash-mouth and straight downhill. It’s going to be a nasty football game on Friday night.”

The two teams have met five times over the years with only one of those games coming in the playoffs.

The Lions lead the all-time series 3-2, but the Cardinals picked up a 41-6 win in 1983 and dominated Dresden 40-8 in 1980. The Cards lost 20-8 in 1979, 18-8 in 1984, and most recently, in last year’s state semifinal.

When comparing opponents and rankings, all you find is more parity. The Cardinals and Lions have three common opponents – McKenzie, Riverside, and Trinity Christian – all of which were wins for both teams. In those games, both teams were on the road twice. Adamsville’s combined margin of victory in the three wins was 75 points, and Dresden’s was 73.

In Sonny Moore’s Computer Power Ratings, No. 3 Adamsville is nearly five points higher than No. 4 Dresden in the power ratings, but the Lions have a slight five-point lead on their strength of schedule.

“They’re good, and we know they’re good,” said Gray. “You’re not sitting 11-1 unless you’re a pretty good ball team.”

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and admission is $8.

Tickets are being pre-sold at the high school. For more information, contact Mike Kimmons at (731) 632-3273.

Photo by Tee Hutton

Keantinez Lloyd gets her senior year started with a smooth liftoff in the Lady Cardinals’ season-opening 67-38 win over the Clarksburg Rockets on the road last Monday. Junior Shakeema Dilworth led the team with 19 points and Lloyd had 18. Like the girls, the boys also picked up a win by defeating Clarksburg 59-46 for their second win of the season. Adamsville hosted cross-river rival Hardin County last Tuesday night after deadline.

Cards down Cougs in season-opener

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The Adamsville Cardinals opened the 2012-2013 basketball season with a win against Camden Christian Academy Cougars on Nov. 13 to get the year started off on the right foot.

Adamsville 82 Camden Christian 59

Operating shorthanded with six players still fighting for Adamsville on the football gridiron, the Cardinals’ youngsters stole the show in the gym.

Sophomore Tyler Hammock had a team-high 18 points in the 23-point rout of the Cougars. Fellow sophomore Jake Miller hit several big shots and finished with eight points.

Meanwhile, five Cardinal freshmen scored their first varsity points to aid in the victory. DaKorea Dilworth led the way for the freshmen with nine points, and Des Whitley pitched in with seven.

But, Adamsville was not without senior leadership. John Mark Pettit dropped 17 points, and Brandon White scored 12.

Playing with a broken right hand, sophomore Tucker Campbell gave his best effort but only came away with three points with limited minutes.

Adamsville only held a three-point lead at halftime, but the Cardinals erupted after the break, beginning the third quarter on a 9-0 run before outscoring the Cougars 27-11 in the period. The production continued in the fourth quarter as AHS coasted to an easy win.

The Lady Cardinals were not in action because CCA does not have a girls’ basketball team, but Clarksburg did last Monday night.

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(AHS) Tyler Hammock: 18 Pts; John Mark Pettit: 17 Pts; Brandon White: 12 Pts; DaKorea Dilworth: 9 Pts; Jake Miller: 8 Pts; Des Whitley: 7 Pts; Buck Bond, Tucker Campbell, Zach Howell: 3 Pts; Rajan Patel: 2 Pts

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

John Mark Pettit sinks a jump shot on his way to scoring 17 points against Camden Christian.

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Independent Appeal v Page 3B

Week 12: Upsets galore, Carlean Gray wins again

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

What turned out to be one of the wildest weekends of the year gave us two things: another second-time winner in Top O’ The River’s 2012 Beat the Coaches: College Football Pick’em, and a leader amongst our coaches after five straight weeks of having a tie at the top.

Carlean Gray, of Michie, beat the coaches for the second time in this year’s contest. She won her first prize package in week five, and she topped Heather Doles this week with her tiebreaker prediction that was one point off the actual point total of Vanderbilt’s 41-18 win against the Tennessee Volunteers. Doles, like Gray, finished 4-1 on the week, but her 28-21 prediction left her 10 points off the actual outcome.

Coach Rennard Woodmore gave up some ground to Michael Stroup, finishing as the only coach with a 2-3 record. Woodmore missed on Oregon’s 17-14 overtime loss to Stanford, Southern Cal’s 38-28 loss to UCLA, and West Virginia’s 50-49 loss to Oklahoma.

Stroup missed on Oregon’s loss as well, and he was also tripped up on Wisconsin’s 21-14 overtime loss to Ohio State, but he correctly selected UCLA, Oklahoma, and Vandy to finish 3-2. Coaches Brandon Alldredge and Brandon Gray both finished 3-2 as well, leaving Gray in third place and Alldredge in a fourth place tie with the horse.

The weekend’s wild games caused a lot of shake-up in the BCS standings, and it caused our contestants a lot of grief as well with more than 70 percent of our pickers finishing 2-3 or worse.

Houdini, on the other hand, finished above .500 with the majority of the coaches at 3-2. This week, he thinks the ACC will assert it’s dominance over the SEC when No. 10 Florida State beats No. 4 Florida and No. 11 Clemson drops No. 12 South Carolina. He’s taking No. 5 Oregon to rebound from a tough loss when they play No. 15 Oregon State, and he’s picking an upset with No. 19 Michigan topping undefeated Ohio State for the second year in a row.

If you haven’t noticed, it’s rivalry week, and our game of the week has nation championship implications out the yin-yang. Houdini is calling for another upset, which will truly make things interesting, with USC taking down No. 1 Notre Dame, marking the third straight week the top team in the nation suffers a loss.

Including this week’s games, we have only three weeks remaining in our contest.

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Edward Jones Players of the Week

sports On-Deck High School Football Friday, Nov. 23 – 7 p.m.

AHS @ Dresden (Class 2A Semifinals) High School Basketball Tuesday, Nov. 27 – 6 p.m.

Hardin Co. @ MCHS (JV B&G – 3:30 p.m.)

Wayne Co. @ AHS (JV Girls – 4:30 p.m.)

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Adamsville Cardinals Jacob Dengler (Left) and Seth Killingsworth (Right) are awarded Edward Jones Players of the Week honors by Sam Vise after a 24-0 win against Loretto in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state playoffs last Friday. Dengler was chosen for his offensive performance, rushing for 54 yards and one touchdown on eight carries.

Killingsworth was Adamsville’s defensive selection after the senior returned from an injury to record three tackles and a sack against the Mustangs.

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ball rolling in the first quarter with a fumble recovery. The Cards could not capitalize on the first takeaway, but early in the second quarter, Dengler got the scoring started as well.

Following a Mustang punt, he capped off a five-play drive with an 11-yard burst into the end zone.

Dustin Plunk split the uprights on his first of three converted extra point attempts, and Adamsville led 7-0 with 10 minutes to play in the half.

On their next offensive possession, Plunk drilled a 29-yard field goal after missing his first attempt in the first quarter, putting the Red Rage up 10-0 with less than three minutes left before the break.

The Mustangs put together a seven-play drive that allowed them to sniff the Cardinal red zone, but they were held out of greener pastures as time expired on the second quarter.

Adamsville was forced to punt on its first possession of the second half, but Dengler came through with his second fumble recovery of the game when Loretto took over on offense.

Nine plays later, John Reed Odom broke loose for an 18-yard touchdown run to put the Cardinals up 17-0 with less than four minutes to play in the third quarter.

Ross Burcham intercepted a pass that was floated over the middle on Loretto’s ensuing drive giving the Cardinals the ball on the Mustang 42-yard line.

Adamsville ate up the remainder of the third quarter on their way to the final score of the game that was punched in by Josh Chappell just 15 seconds into the fourth quarter.

The Cardinal defense continued to enforce its will on the Mustangs by sacking their quarterback three times on the next possession, helping to preserve the shutout.

Adamsville had not recorded a playoff shutout since defeating South Fulton 41-0 and First Assembly Christian School 26-0 in the 1985 state playoffs before falling to No. 1-ranked Lake County two games shy of the state championship. AHS also recorded a 10-0 playoff shutout against Moore County in 1983.

Ten Cardinals combined to accu-

mulate more than 200 rushing yards and accounted for all three touchdowns despite the fact that starting running back Zak Neary was sidelined with a knee injury in the first quarter and did not return to action.

Neary finished his night with 51 yards on six carries and is now 41 yards shy of 1,000 on the season.

“The thing about this team all year long has been that when somebody went down, somebody else stepped up,” Gray said when asked about Neary’s inujury.

“Don’t get me wrong, [Neary] is like a general on the field for us...

He’s a tough kid, and if he’s able to go Friday, he will. But our kids have that old military mentality. You see one guy fall, and the next guy picks up the flag and keeps going.”

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(AHS) Passing- John Reed Odom: 2 Comp, 5 Att, 16 Yds; Dustin Plunk: 1 Comp, 2 Att, 23 Yds Rushing- Jacob Dengler: 54 Yds, 8 Car, 1 TD; Zak Neary: 51 Yds, 6 Car; John Reed Odom: 32 Yds, 9 Car, 1 TD; Hayden Reece: 21 Yds, 5 Car; Josh Chappell: 19 Yds, 3 Car, 1 TD; Dustin Neill: 12 Yds, 4 Car; Zach Martin, Benji Smith: 4 Yds, 1 Car; Onri Damron: 1 Yds, 2 Car; Chris Irons: 1 Yds, 1 Car Receiving- Jacob Terry: 27 Yds, 2 Rec; Ross Burcham: 12 Yds, 1 Rec Kicking- Dustin Plunk: 1 FGM, 2 FGA, 3 XPM, 3 XPA Defense- Jacob Dengler: 7 Tkl, 1 TFL, 2 FR; Hayden Reece: 7 Tkl, 1 FR; Chris Bernier: 5 Tkl, 3 TFL, 2 Sack; John Reed Odom: 3 Tkl, 2 TFL, 1 Sack; Seth Killingsworth: 3 Tkl, 1 TFL, 1 Sack; Blake Sweat, Zach Whitney: 2 Tkl, 1 TFL, 1 Sack; Josh Chappell: 2 Tkl; Ross Burcham: 1 Tkl, 1 Int; Bradley Hornbuckle: 1 Tkl, 1 TFL; Eric Stanford, Dylan Sweat: 1 Tkl; Jacob Wallis: 2 FR, 1 FF

Jr. High Basketball Monday, Nov. 26 – 6 p.m.

Hardin Co. @ Adamsville Bethel @ Southaven SCA @ Michie Selmer @ Lexington

sports Briefs Cardinal Bowlers Fall in Double-Header Adamsville’s boys took a loss on the road in both ends of a Region-8 double-header on Nov. 12. The Cardinals lost 19-8 to the Dyersburg Trojans and 21.5-5.5 to the Dyer County Choctaws. Against the Trojans, four Cards picked up wins in their second games, and Issac King led the team with a match-high 161. Against the Choctaws, Zach Blakely led the team with a match-high 134, and King finished with a team-leading 367 series in the loss. As reported in last week’s issue of the Independent Appeal, the girls won both matches.

Keselowski Wins NASCAR Championship Jeff Gordon might have taken the checkered flag at the final race of the year at Homestead in Miami last Sunday, but Brad Keselowski took the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Keselowski’s 15th-place finish was enough to hold off five-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the last leg of the Chase. Johnson began the race 20 points behind Keselowski, but finishing 36th was nowhere near good enough to overcome the deficit. For Keselowski, his sixth win of the year etched his name onto his first championship trophy.

Tennessee Fires Dooley The Vanderbilt Commodores destroyed the Tennessee Volunteers in Nashville last Saturday. One day after the 41-18 loss, thirdyear head coach Derek Dooley was fired, ending his brief stint at the university with a 15-21 record overall, a 4-19 record in the SEC, and an 0-15 record against top 25 opponents.

Vanderbilt (7-4, 5-3) outscored Tennessee (47, 0-7) 28-8 after halftime, leaving the Vols winless in the conference with only one game left to play. They are no longer bowl-eligible, marking the second consecutive year the team has failed to make a postseason appearance and the third year in the last five. The Volunteers will host the Kentucky Wildcats (2-9, 0-7) at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday. The game can be seen on the SEC Network. The University has not yet hired another coach, and offensive coordinator Jim Chaney will step in for Dooley on an interim basis.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Senior Josh Chappell bulls over two Mustang defenders. He scored Adamsville’s final touchdown of the night and finished the game with 19 rushing yards on three carries.

Titans Enjoy Bye Week Following their 37-3 victory against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10, the Tennessee Titans enjoyed a break with a bye in Week 11.

Tennessee (4-6, 0-2) will take on Jacksonville (1-9, 1-3) in a division matchup this Sunday, and the game can be seen on CBS at 12 p.m.

The two teams split their two games last year with the Titans winning 23-17 in their last meeting.

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Page 4B v Independent Appeal

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Tough tests in first two Bobcats games North Side McNairy Central

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Bobcats came away with a victory in their first of two Hall of Fame games, but they could not win the second..

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The Bobcat offense was able to overcome turnovers as they took an eight point victory on the road against Madison on Nov. 13.

They were led by CJ Barnes’ 34-point, 19-rebound, double-double. The rest of the Bobcats stayed consistent, scoring 15 points in the first three quarters and 16 in the fourth.

The Bobcat defense came away with just four takeaways. The Cats are looking to amp up their effort before getting into the regular season.

“This was not our best defensive effort or rebounding,” said Bobcat head coach Steve Forsythe. “We have to do a better job of communicating on defense and boxing out. The guys played hard, but not as hard as we would like. Its just the first game of the year and we have a lot to work on. We were able to pull out the win, but we must get better defensively.”

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(McNairy) CJ Barnes: 34 Pts, 19 Reb, 1 Ast; Stuart Littlejohn: 13 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast; Elijah Sanders: 5 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast; Jonathan Nixon, Revosea Richardson: 3 Pts

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The Bobcats were not able to keep the offense going against Jackson North Side last Thursday. The Cats were limited to only four points in the first and the fourth quarters.

The offense was led by the effort of Elijah Sanders, who scored seven points in the ballgame, but the 28 turnovers committed by the Bobcats were too much to overcome.

The defense tried to hang with the powerful Indian offense but fell behind, giving up 29 points in the second quarter. They were never able to recover.

“We played as poorly as we possibly could”, said Forsythe. “We got beat in every facet of the game. We didn't stop anything they tried to do offensively, and our shooting was horrible. We have a long way to go if we are going to be competitive in our district.”

The Bobcats play in one of the toughest districts in the state of Tennessee and are going to need to fix their problems before they get into their district schedule.

Continuing the work, they traveled to Middleton last Tuesday after deadline to take the next step toward improvement against the always-tough Tigers.

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File Photo by Amanda Lowrance

(McNairy) Elijah Sanders: 7 Pts, 3 Reb; Clay Dancer: 5 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast; Stuart Littlejohn: 4 Pts, 2 Reb; Reginald McNeal: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast; CJ Barnes, Revosea Richardson, Kirby Tacker: 3 Pts; Grant Goodman: 2 Pts, 3 Reb; Nick Crabb: 1 Pt, 1 Reb.

CJ Barnes powers to the basket for two points against the Indians. Barnes recorded a double-double in his first game of the season with 34 points and 19 rebounds, setting the tone for what is sure to be a productive year for the senior.

Lady Cardinal bowlers on a roll

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

File Photo by Andrew Alexander

Kanesha Wright lets one fly on her way to rolling a 187 against Brighton.

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The Cardinal boys and girls were sure to win both bowling matches last Wednesday, but unfortunately both Cardinals were not of Adamsville.

The Cardinals of Brighton High School dominated Adamsville’s boys 25-2, but the girls from Adamsville payed the favor back by downing Brighton’s ladies 22.5-4.5.

The split with Brighton gave Adamsville’s girls their third straight Region 8 victory, but it was the fifth straight loss for the boys.

Amron Forsythe led AHS with a 580 series on games of 207, 192 and 181, giving her an average of 195 for the season. Sophomores Emily Surratt and Kanesha Wright bowled well in the winning effort. Surratt had a high game of 188, and Wright rolled 187.

In the loss, Brad Wilkins led the Cardinals with a 406 series on games of 147, 135 and 124 though he failed to win any of the three games. Tyler Hollin and Hunter Pyron picked up the boys’ only two wins. Hollin’s high game of 137 gave him a win, and Pyron picked up his with a 133.

His high was 136.

Adamsville will have a lengthy layoff before its next match. The Cardinals (0-5) and the Lady Cardinals (4-1) will not hit the lanes again until Dec. 4 when they host Dyersburg High School at the Savannah Bowling Center.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Independent Appeal v Page 5B

Bethel suffers first loss, boys edge Selmer with surge in third

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The theme of the night last Thursday when Selmer traveled to Bethel was that whichever team could put the other under the most pressure was going to win the game.

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Bethel’s girls tasted their first defeat at the hands of Selmer as the Lady Lions ripped and clawed their way to a victory over the undefeated Lady Rebels.

Selmer shot out to a 26-9 halftime lead utilizing the press to near perfection, but head coach Robin York was not entirely satisfied and knows their focus is to improve

every player, every game.

“We started the game with intensity and drive. However...we began to lose that intensity,” she said. “We have to do a better job pressuring the ball without fouling and know our positions at all times.”

Selika McCord led the Lions with 12 points and five steals while Macey Rowland led the Rebels with six points and seven rebounds. Selmer was able to find an answer for Bethel’s Anna Wheeler, who finished the game with a season-low five points. Coming in, she was averaging 18 per game.

The Lady Rebels (4-2, 1-2) could not rebound last Monday and took a tough 27-24 loss on the road to Michie. The Lady Lions (3-1, 3-0) remained unbeaten in the county with a 35-17 road win at Ramer.

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(Selmer) Selika McCord: 12 Pts, 4 Reb, 5 Stl; Desiree Weatherspoon: 6 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Stl; Ansley Craig: 4 Pts, 6 Reb; Lexi Trice: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Emma Gray: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Stl; Abby Gray: 3 pts, 1 Ast; A_ Davis: 2 Pts, 1 Stl (Bethel) Macey Rowland: 6 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; Anna Wheeler: 5 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Stl; Emily Phillips-Harmon: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Stl; Katie Turner: 3 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Stl; Kailie Lott: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Emily Martin: 2 Pts, 1 Blk; Meriah Walk: 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Blk; Emma Spencer: 3 Reb, 1 Blk; Marlee Smith: 3 Reb; Claire Ingle: 1 Reb; Brittany Nixon: 1 Ast

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Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Selika McCord applies the pressure and traps Bethel’s Macey Rowland under the basket in Selmer’s 35-22 win over the Lady Rebels.

On the strength of Keenan Davis' 17 points and a big third quarter, the Rebels were able to put enough distance between them and the Selmer Lions to pick up the win.

“We just had to stick with the game plan,” said Rebel head coach Skylar Crayton following a first half in which he said his team played lazy at times. “We were a lot more aggressive in the second half. We got more turnovers, and it led to easy shots.”

Hunter Pearson finished with a team-leading 10 points for Selmer, which only trailed by two at halftime before the third quarter when they were outscored by 13 points; the difference in the game.

“Bethel made a run at us, as all good teams do, and we were unable to slow them down in the third quarter,” said Lion head coach Stacey Riley. “Overall, I was happy with the effort tonight. Although we didn't win this game, there were a lot of positives to take from this game and build on as the season continues.”

Bethel (4-2, 2-1) overcame a four-point halftime deficit and came away with a 51-29 win at Michie last Monday. Selmer (1-3, 0-3) continued to struggle

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Thomas Stevens blocks a Lion on the attack in Bethel’s 47-34 win against Selmer. within the county, falling to Ramer 34-24.

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(Selmer) Hunter Pearson: 10 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Tylon Walker: 8 Pts, 2 Reb; Debarrian Marcell: 7 Pts, 4 Ast; Tristan King: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Chaseton Whitten: 2 Pts, 6 Reb; Carson Kennedy: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Logan Roberts: 5 Reb, 4 Ast; Casey Coleson: 1 Reb (Bethel) Keenan Davis: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Stl; Jeremiah Sanders: 10 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Stl; Dylan Crabb: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 5 Stl; Thomas Stevens: 6 Pts, 2 Reb; Dalton Gates: 4 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Avery Davis: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast 1 Stl: Cornelius Bailey: 3 Reb, 1 Ast; Will Jones: 1 Reb

Bobcat freshman Assassins top Big Blue in all-star game topped by TCA

By Will Wintermute Contributor

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Bobcat freshman team got their first taste of action Monday night when they hosted Trinity Christian Academy.

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One team looked as if it had been playing together for awhile, while the other looked like it needed work, but the season is young and so are the players.

“The freshman have to learn to play together and learn to play at the high school level,” said head coach Steve Forsythe.

Bryant James and Trevon McClendon led the way for the Bobcats offensively scoring 14 points apiece.

“We stood around on offense and turned the ball over way too much,” said Forsythe. “We have to get better at executing and playing team defense. The guys played hard, but TCA has a good team. Hopefully, we learned a lot and will use this to get better.”

The Lady Bobcats were not in action because the Lady Lions were unable to bring enough players.

McNairy Central will head to Lexington for the Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo next freshman game on Bryant James fades away to get the shot off.

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After spotting the Big Blue All-Stars an early 8-0 lead, the Assassins All-Stars responded with 16 unanswered points for a 16-8 victory in the 2012 McNairy County Pee Wee Football League All-Star game.

On just the fourth play from scrimmage, the Big Blue’s Hunter McCullar intercepted a pass and returned it 46 yards to the Assassin’s 14-yard line.

Three plays later, Keaton Gray found the end zone on a 1-yard run. McCullar added the two-point conversion kick to give the Big Blue an early 8-0 lead.

On their ensuing possession, the Assassins, behind the running of Tucker Gray, marched the ball down to the Big Blue 15-yard line before turning it over on a fumble. After denying the Big Blue a first down and forcing them to punt, the Assassins took over on

the Big Blue’s 39-yard line.

Seven plays later, the Assassins got on the scoreboard on a 5-yard run by Lucas Hively. Tucker Gray had a 10-yard run, and Hunter Jernigan added an 11-yard run on the drive to help set up Hively’s touchdown. Christian Loving was successful on the two-point conversion kick to tie the game at 8-8.

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field goal attempt on the last play of the half was no good resulting in a 8-8 tie at the half.

The Big Blue received the second half kickoff, and following an 18-yard run by McCullar, moved the ball just pass midfield.

Loving then came up with his second fumble recovery of the game for the Assassins on the 49-yard line. The Assassins’ offense proceeded to go on a 10-

play drive capped off by a 12-yard touchdown run

by Jernigan. Loving once again added the two-point conversion kick to put the Assassins on top 16-8. Jeffery Buckley scampered 12 yards out to the 50-yard line on the first play of the Big Blue’s next offensive series, but the Assassins defense stiffened and forced the Big Blue offense to turn it over on downs, preserving the Assassins 16-8 victory.

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Lady Cardinals forked, Cardinals come back Lady Blue Devils Lady Cardinals

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The underdogs in both matchups played terrific first halves last Thursday, but the Adamsville girls and the Michie boys could not hang on in the end and failed to pick up their first wins.

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The girls got the action started as the Lady Devils and the Lady Cardinals took the court. The Lady Devils would turn it on defensively in the second half and come away with the victory.

The game was close, both teams were playing hard but neither offense could seem to get into a rhythm, ending the first half tied 8-8.

The Lady Devils defense set the tone late in the first half and for the rest of the game. This left the offense room to work as they matched or increased their scoring in each quarter. The Devils were led on the court by Jourdan Dengler, who scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

“We started out slow tonight,” said Michie head coach Bridget Merry.

“Our defense picked it up in the second half and held them scoreless, which allowed us to get lots of good looks to score.”

The Lady Blue Devils (4-0, 2-0) went on to defeat the Lady Rebels of Bethel 27-24 in a close game last Monday.

The Lady Cardinals (0-4, 0-2) will go for that elusive first win against Hardin County on Monday.

Michie Aville

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(Adamsville) Daney Grisham: 4 Pts, 6 Reb; Gracie Hutton: 2 Pts, 3 Reb; Kyla Salvucci: 1 Pt, 2 Reb; Darby Sweeney: 1 Pt, 2 Reb Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Aysia Campbell takes a shot with an open look at a three-pointer last Thursday. Campbell finished with eight points and six rebounds in Michie’s 20-point victory against Adamsville.

(Michie) Jourdan Dengler: 12 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Aysia Campbell: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl; Raines Parrish: 3 Pts, 3 Ast, 4 Stl; Mackenzie Parson: 3 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 4 Stl; Anna Kate Crenshaw: 2 Pts, 2 Reb

County Jr. High Basketball Standings

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The Devils came into the game winless and looking for their first victory against Adamsville, which was off to a hot start.

The Devils played well in the game getting a good start offensively and taking an early lead. The Devils were led offensively by Jarrett Mask, who scored 13 points in the Blue Devil loss.

The defense played well, but the Cardinals were able to stay close, trailing by seven at halftime with several players out due to illness, according to head coach Chad Austin.

The offense got another big game from Tyler Luna, and his big play helped lead the Cardinal comeback in the fourth quarter to pick up the county victory.

“We played extremely well and led the entire game until there was 1:50 left in the fourth,” said head coach Michael Cleary. “We ran out of gas it seemed. We expected a lot of pressure from Adamsville, and they did. I thought we handled it very well. We got a lot of good looks at the basket in transition. We look forward to playing them again.”

The Blue Devils (0-4, 0-2) held their own in the first half again when they played Bethel last Monday, but the boys could not keep it together in the second and fell 51-29. Mask led the team in scoring once again with 15 points. Adamsville (3-1, 2-0) will try to avenge its only loss of the season when they play Hardin County on Monday.

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Clint Coleman: 8 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Stl; Hunter Butler: 5 Pts, 3 Reb; Franklin Jarnagin: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Adamsville’s Dreyton Barnes evaluates the defense before slinging a pass to the post in the Cardinals’ comeback against the Blue Devils last Thursday.

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(Michie) Jarrett Mask: 13 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl;

v Correction The Michie Lady Blue Devils are coached by Mrs. Bridget Merry. In last week’s issue, a quote was attributed to Andrea Whitten, who is no longer with the team. Merry should have gotten the attribution. We apologize for any inconveniences this might have caused, and we wish Coach Merry and the Lady Blue Devils the best of luck this season.

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CONCURRENT NOTICE

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

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Bethel

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Ramer

0-2 (0-2)

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Stantonville, TN, 285 Michie Pebble Hill Road, Stantonville, TN 38379, (731) 645-7770.

Milledgeville, TN, 59 Main Street, P.O. Box 18, Milledgeville, TN 38359. Phone: (731) 687-3811.

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Stantonville, TN. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about November 7, 2012, the Stantonville, TN will submit a request to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for the release of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act pf 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Saltillo Fire Station and Protection Equipment, Purchase of a Tanker, Storm Ready Bay to Fire Station, $1,000,000, and Stantonville, TN. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Stantonville, TN has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 285 Michie Pebble Hill Road, Stantonville, TN and may be examined or copied weekdays. Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the City Mayor, 285 Michie Pebble Hill Road.

Stantonville, TN 38379. All comments received by December 6, 2012 will be considered by the Stantonville, TN prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The Milledgeville, TN certifies to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that Larry W. Raines in his/her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Stantonville, TN to use program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the Milledgeville, TN certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) The certification was not excecuted by the Certifying Officer of the Stantonville,TN; (b) The Stantonville, TN has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) The grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; or (d) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Milledgeville, TN. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about November 7, 2012, the Milledgeville, TN will submit a request to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for the release of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act pf 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Milledgeville Fire Station and Protection Equipment, Purchase of a Tanker, Storm Ready Bay to Fire Station, $1,000,000, and Milledgeville, TN. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Milledgeville, TN has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 59 Main Street, P.O. Box 18, Milledgeville, TN 38359 and may be examined or copied weekdays.

Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the City Mayor, 59 Main Street, P.O. Box 18, Milledgeville, TN 38359. All comments received by December 6, 2012 will be considered by the Milledgeville, TN prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The Milledgeville, TN certifies to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that Dannie Kennedy in his/her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Milledgeville, TN to use program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the Milledgeville, TN certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) The certification was not excecuted by the Certifying Officer of the Milledgeville,TN; (b) The Milledgeville, TN has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) The grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; or (d) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Policy and Federal Programs, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102. Potential objectors should contact the Office of Policy and Federal Programs to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Policy and Federal Programs, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102. Potential objectors should contact the Office of Policy and Federal Programs to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

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Mock election at Selmer Middle School School menus McNairy County Elementary Schools

Submitted Photos

Presidential candidates Harley Dotson, Tanner Parmely, and Mason Latham stand with Assistant Principal Mickey Murphy and teacher Mr. Larry Williams. Students in Williams’ fifth-grade Social Studies class took the opportunity to participate in the election process last week. Candidates were selected through caucuses, then narrowed down to the three potential presidential candidates through the use of primaries before they were finally voted on to find out who the president would be. Also shown is the voting booth where each student had the opportunity to cast their ballot privately. A big congratulations goes out to the winner of the Presidential race, Mr. Mason Latham.

New campus store, additional improvements at AHS Submitted Report Contributor

Over the past year we have made several improvements to Adamsville Junior Senior High School. The students in Mrs. Beth Ann Teague’s class have turned marketing and business into a real life experience by creating a store within the school. The school store operates during third period so that as students cycle through lunch they have time to get supplies. Time is very valuable to our student’s families. In addition to giving students a real life experience of how a business operates, we hope to expand the inventory to offer items that students need at lower cost while saving many families trips to Jackson to get hard-tofind items.

The school’s Career and Technical Department was also blessed with an upgrade to their greenhouse that was well needed. Mr. Jeff Lipford has always done an outstanding job with his students, and with these upgrades it will make projects easier to complete during the winter months.

We are also proud to announce several school-wide improvements that we hope will improve parent-teacher communication. This quarter, we began using a new online grade program that is designed to provide parents with greater access to student information and a convenient way to communicate with teachers. Parents can obtain an access code by contacting the office or having their student request it from any one of their teachers.

Once they have the access code, they simply register online at Engrade.com by clicking on the “Join Now” link. A link can also be found in the main column on our webpage entitled On-Line Student Grades. Only two weeks after the upgrade, over 500 students have created accounts.

We now offer a text message/email reminder program in which parents and students can enroll to receive updates sent to their phone. We were looking for a way to get information out that did not justify a phone call, and Remind101 gave us that option at no cost. To receive those updates which may include announcements about deadlines, change in times of events or reminders of when progress reports are coming out, parents simply text @ahscards (234) 200-4378. If parents prefer to receive those updates via email they can email ahscards@mail.remind101. com. We were also blessed with funding for our afterschool program which has been very successful in providing students with

Volume 08 Issue 23 November 21, 2012 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association

Adamsville High and McNairy Central

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Mrs. Teague’s DECA students Brady Herrin, Darby Culver, Amron Forsythe, Ali Culver, and Trevor Griffin are pictured outside AHS’s new campus store.

additional tutoring opportunities and credit recovery options.

This week we will begin our new ACT preparatory program.

This program is designed by ACT to diagnose areas or weakness and provide practice and tools to increase a student’s score. We plan to offer the program Monday through Thursday and provide highly qualified instructors in math, science, and English to work with students. Parents or students interested in enrolling should contact the guidance department for more information.

We would like to thank so many of our parents who have spent long hours over the past year making improvements to many of our programs. The basketball players are very excited and thankful for the new look of their dressing rooms and as well as the new score table. The football players and staff are proud of several improvements that include fence coping, video screen, play clock and the numerous upgrades and renovations to the press box. The AHS band would also like to thank everyone for their support this year as well including the addition of new stands for their instruments.

With the first quarter behind us, we look forward to the completion of another successful school year and are continually thankful for the support from parents, community members and local businesses.

MCHS is Top-Notch School

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, Caitlin Petty ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 21 •School dismissed for holidays Nov. 27 •SPIRIT DAY: SuperHero Day •Pep Rally during HR •BB Hardin Co A 6:00 Nov. 28 •7:30 am FCA Morning Devotion Nov. 29 •Faculty Mtg 3:05 Nov. 30 •BB Southside H 6:00 Dec. 5 •SRS order invitations during lunch Dec. 7 •Mistletoe Ball 7-11 Dec. 14 •Final Exams 1st & 2nd Block Dec. 17 •Final Exams 3rd & 4th Block

photo by Lisa Forsythe

Dr. Ron Butterfield of the AdvancED team meets with the faculty at the end of their two-day evaluation.

by Lisa Forsythe

together to meet the needs of students.” (Source: http://www. advanc-ed.org/what-accreditation).

On November 14 and 15, MCHS hosted a team of five people from AdvancED. The team was here to evaluate the school’s accrediation status. According to the AdvancED website, accreditation is a “voluntary method of quality assurance developed more than 100 years ago by American universities and secondary schools adhering to a set of educational standards.” It is much more than that today. “The process examines the whole institution - the programs, the cultural context, the community of stakeholders - to determine how well the parts work

Nov. 26 Breakfast:Pancake/Sausage Stick with Syrup.

Cereals, Variety. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Lunch:Chicken Rings/Roll or Max Wrap with Cheese Sauce. Cheesy Potatoes. Lima Beans. Mandarin Oranges. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 27 Breakfast:Biscuit & Chocolate Gravy. Cereals, Variety. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Lunch:Pizza or BBQ Sandwich. French Fries.

Baked Beans. Creamy Cole Slaw. Garden Salad.

Apple Wedges. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 28 Breakfast:Sausage Bagel Pizza or Yogurt Parfait. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Lunch:Mini Corn Dogs or Chicken Noodle Soup/Cheese Toast/Crackers. Glazed Sweet Potatoes. Veggie Cup with Dip. Garden Salad. Pineapple Tidbits. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 29 Breakfast:Mini Pancakes with Syrup. Cereals, Variety. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Lunch:Hamburger or Lasagna/Breadstick.

French Fries. Purple Hull Peas. Garden Salad.

Diced Strawberry Cups. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 30 Breakfast:Sausage & Biscuit. Cereals, Variety.

Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Lunch:Steak & Gravy/Roll or Barbecued Chicken/Roll. Fluffy Whipped Potatoes. Green Beans. Garden Salad. Orange-Pineapple Gelatin.

Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

As most public schools do, MCHS undergoes the review process every five years.

The process begins several months in advance, with teachers and administrators collecting evidence and discussing the areas of strength and weakness in our school.

Cristy King, assistant principal, led the faculty through collecting the documentation needed.

The team was treated to an early breakfast on Wednesday, with all faculty members and some honored guests attending. Throughout the course of the two days, they talked with faculty members, students, parents and

business members to gain insights as to how MCHS impacts our community. They waded through mountains of paperwork, and spent time in most of the classrooms, observing the students as they interacted with teachers while they were learning.

On Thursday afternoon, team leader Dr. Ron Butterfield shared the team’s findings with the faculty. “There are some things we think are ‘powerful practices’ here at MCHS,” stated Dr. Butterfield. “One, the leadership is focused to initiate and support a culture of excellence as evidenced by teacher productivity and student achievement. Two, the behavior and respect shown by students is a direct reflection of the high expecta-

Nov. 26 Pizza or Chicken Rings/Roll or Crispito & Cheese Sauce. French Fries. Tiny Whole Potatoes. Purple Hull Peas. Diced Peaches. Fresh Fruit.

Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 27 Pizza or Corn Dog or Pork Roast & Gravy/ Roll. French Fries. Fluffy Whipped Potatoes. Pinto Beans. Turnip Greens. Garden Salad. Diced Strawberry Cups. Fresh Fruit. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 28 Pizza or Mini Burgers or Chicken Noodle Soup/Cheese Toast/Crackers. French Fries.

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce. Sweet Potato Fries. Garden Salad. Orange-Pineapple Gelatin. Fresh Fruit. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 29 Pizza or Lasagna/Breadstick or Manager’s Choice Sandwich.

French Fries.

Fluffy Whipped Potatoes.

California Vegetable Blend. Garden Salad. Baked Apples. Fresh Fruit. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk.

Nov. 30 Pizza or Breaded Chicken Sandwich or Soft Shell Taco. French Fries. Mexicali Corn. Refried Beans. Garden Salad. Pineapple Tidbits. Fresh Fruit. Choice of Juice. Choice of Milk

tions set by faculty and staff.

Three, it is very evident that the support staff (office personnel, bus drivers, custodians, and cafeteria workers) take pride in their work and consider themselves an integral part of the school team.

Finally, the career aspect of education is well-represented with hands-on experience, and this adds balance to the excellence shown in other aspects.”

He went on to discuss two issues the school must address in the next two years.

“The use and frequency of science labs must be increased to enhance the learning in the science classes of biology, chemistry, physical science, and physics.” Having been here five years ago, Dr. Butterfield noted the science lab didn’t exist at that time, so “you’ve made a lot of progress already; you just need to take it further.” He also addressed the need for a faculty dataanalysis team. “There is a tremendous amount of data available to you,” he said, “and you need to make better use of that data as it affects student performance.”

“For example, we have test scores from the PLAN test, end-of-course exams, and the ACT, but some of that data is not in a ‘user-friendly’ format.” said Mrs. King. “We need to take those various formats and put the information into one form that teachers can use to modify their teaching for each student.”

The faculty team would collect the data and put it into a usable model for classroom use by the teacher.

In conclusion, Butterfield said the team felt it was “obvious the kids here know they are cared for and nurtured by this faculty, and that everyone is treated consistently and fairly.” While the final stamp of approval will come after the new year, he felt very confident the school will receive their continuing accreditation status.

“This is a good school. The best recommendation I can give it is that my grandchildren, who now attend one of your feeder schools, will in all likelihood come here in a few years.”

The Career-Technical Department of MCHS is hosting a catfish supper on Tuesday, Dec. 18 before the MCHS/ Adamsville basketball game. CTE is raising funds for a new van. See any CTE student or faculty member to purchase a ticket in advance. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

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S.E.S. announces October Students of the Month Submitted Report Contributor

Selmer Elementary School and Mrs. Jennifer Taylor with Project BASIC are pleased to announce the outstanding Students of the Month for October. Each month, one student is selected from each

classroom for exhibiting outstanding character from one of the pillars of character and following the I-CARE rules.

These are ongoing themes in their guidance classes and Project BASIC classes throughout the year. During October students learned about being “trustworthy” and practiced

Wednesday, november 21, 2012

AES first-graders learn about Honey Bees

what they learned.

Being “trustworthy” is very important and deserves recognition.

Each of these students was awarded a special Certificate of Achievement and a special treat from McDonalds. Congratulations to each of these “Trustworthy Students” at Selmer Elementary School.

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After a great discussion session, Ms. Wendy Bowers’ first-grade class is treated to warm biscuits with butter and honey by Ms. Tonya Kiddy.

One of our favorite stories in first grade is Honey Bees, by Jesus Cervantes. This story teaches students about the different jobs that bees have in a hive and the importance of each of those jobs. Students also learn about the pollination process. This story opens the door to many lessons across the curriculum. Kiddy, an aspiring teacher, paid a visit to Bowers’ class to help them learn about honey bees. Kiddy read the class a book describing the work of a beekeeper.

‘Have two ways out’ Submitted Photo

Kindergarten (First Row): Gracelynn Stavely, Cooper Caswell, Colton White, Emilee Redmon, James J.J. Reed. First-Grade (Second Row): Jonathon Jaco, Spencer Adams, Lillybeth Fowler, Victoria Winters, Nathan Foster, Christopher Johnson. Second-Grade (Third Row): Emma Kate Clayton, Katie Jo Davis, Avery Court, Conner Williams, Jude Thacker. Third-Grade (Fourth Row): Cason Smith, Allie Hickman, Lexie Smith, Lynleigh Day, Mia Preslar. Fourth-Grade (Fifth Row): Cecilia Martinez, Jasmine Cooper, Chase Bodiford, Caroline Anderson, Analyn Maxedon, Garret Cook, Sarah Pegg. Not pictured: Keegan McCoy (Kindergarten), Laila Atkins (First grade), Caleb Atkins (Second grade), Mikela Stewart (Third grade)

Selmer native honored with American FFA Degree MARTIN, Tenn. – Clint Murby, a Selmer native and a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was honored with an American FFA Degree at the 85th National FFA Convention and Exposition held Oct. 24-27 in Indianapolis, Ind. American FFA Degrees are awarded annually to those FFA members who show dedication to premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The award recognizes ability and achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs.

Apostolic:

To be eligible for the award, FFA members must have earned and invested $7,500 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they hold a professional position in an existing agricultural enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 community service hours, as well as demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement.

Each award recipient collects a gold American FFA Degree key and a certificate, as well as the opportunity to appear on stage during the national convention.

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John Droke, a fifth grader of Bethel Springs Elementary presents a three dimensional poster for Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 7-13, along side art teacher at Bethel Springs, Ms. Anita Graves. Fire departments nationwide observe this week each year to mark the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Have Two Ways Out.” State judging will be held the week of Dec. 10-14, in Nashville.

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.

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., Selme Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN David Harstin, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.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.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor

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.

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.

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Road, Finger Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy. 45 S., Selmer Donald Woods, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 731-239-4500 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy. 142, Stantonville Larry Redmond, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Church of God: 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

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.

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Pleasant Site Baptist Church Aaron Moss, Pastor 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Church of God of Prophecy: & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Ramer Baptist Church Alvin Jones, Pastor 3899 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer Sunday School: 10 a.m.

James Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 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.

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.

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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West Ramer, TN Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Terry Presson Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 7 p.m.

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.

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

Purdy Presbyterian Church Purdy, TN Selmer, 610-1859 Chris Dancer, Pastor Service at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15 Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First United Pentecostal Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S., Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville 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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Roman Catholic: St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st. Saturday: 9 a.m.

Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist:

Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sabbath School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Other/Non-Denominational:

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

A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Believers’ Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Bill Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Christian Church 133 N. Third St., Selmer Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Faith Pointe Church 440 Hwy. 64, Adamsville Marcus Whitman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Center Selmer, Tennessee Wednesday - 7 p.m.

Sunday - 10 a.m.

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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

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.

Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com

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Independent 1 - REAL ESTATE

2 - AUTOMOBILES

3 - EMPLOYMENT

101 - FOR SALE 102 - FOR RENT 103 - COMMERCIAL

201 - AUTOS 202 - MOTORCYCLES 203 - EQUIPMENT 204 - RECREATIONAL

301 - JOB OPPORTUNITIES 302 - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

5 - SERVICES

4 - MISCELLANEOUS

501 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 502 - BUSINESS DIRECTORY 503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

401 - FOR SALE 402 - WANTED 403 - LOST/FOUND 404 - PETS/LIVESTOCK 405 - YARD/ESTATE SALES

CLASSIFIEDS: FIRST 20 WORDS - $5, EACH ADDITIONAL WORD - 20¢ • GARAGE SALES: 1X2 BLOCK AD - $9, 2X2 BLOCK AD - $18 • MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO: INDEPENDENT APPEAL, P.O. BOX 220, SEMER, TN 38375 or CALL (731) 645-5346

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Real estate 101 - for sale ANNIVERSARY SALE - Who said you couldn't buy new homes in the 20's anymore?

New 2 bedroom homes starting at $25,950. New 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes starting at $29,950. VOTED BEST OF SHOW - Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath $44,500. All homes delivered and set up on your lot with central air. Hurry! Limited number at these prices. CLAYTON HOMES SUPERCENTER OF CORINTH Hwy 72 W, 1/4 mile west of hospital. (TF) 3BD, 1BA brick 1230 sq. ft. plus carport; $49,800, $1400 down, good job and 2 years reciepts on time rental payments, we will consider financing.

(931)294-7232; cell (931) 6394159. (26,27)

102 - for rent KENNETH SWEAT Rental: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/ Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 645-3130. (TF) ALEXANDER APTS. in Adamsville: MOVE IN SPECIAL, No deposit for the month of November! 2 bedrooms & Townhouses. Washer/Dryer hook-ups included. Call Earl @ (731) 9260507 or Joanne @ (731) 7274823. (TF) ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155. (TF) Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo.

2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731610-2877 or 731-645-5288.

(TF) Trailer for rent: 2BD, 2BA on Feddie Davis Rd. No pets. Call 610-6614. (27,28)

103 - commercial Office space available for rent, approx. 1,200 sq. ft. Newly remodeled. Next to Morgan's Jewelry in Selmer, TN. Call 6459699. (TF)

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miscellaneous 401 - for sale Dell laptop $200 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731925-6183. (TF) FURNITURE: Amish log rockers and swivel gliders w/table; log beds - start at $395; log 5 Pc. Br Groups; Mattresses start at $89; Three bunk beds w/ storage $495. Log swings, rockers, chairs. Call (731) 610-1811.

(24,25,26,27) Six-gun Gun cabinet with light and ammo compartment.

Call for more information, (731) 439-0240. (26,27)

404 - pets/livestock Miniature horses. Great pets.

Under 34 inches tall. Plays in yard. A very cute unusual child's Christmas gift. Also a tame Shetland Pony mare and a medium size stud horse. Call (731) 6103442. (27)

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services 501 - professional services Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes!

Licensed, bonded/insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs.

Call (731) 609-8794 or (731) 610-4813. (TF) AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF) DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 239-8945, cell (662) 284-6146. Free estimates. (TF) Need bush hogging? Large or small. Call Leon Kilburn (731) 926 - 0021. (24,25,26,27) Home Remodeling and repairs. Concrete driveways and patios wood decks and plumbing. Call Bob (731) 439-0392.

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503 - public notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Lorenza Holdings, L.L.C. and The Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Development Board conveyed to John K. Culpepper, as Trustee, real property in McNairy County, Tennessee by a Tennessee Fee and Leasehold Deed of Trust with Security Agreement and Assignment of Rents and Leases dated September 7, 2007 and recorded September 13, 2007 in Deed of Trust Book 389, Page 567, in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, and an Assignment of Leases and Rents dated September 7, 2007 and recorded on September 13, 2007 in Deed of Trust Book 389, Page 595, said Register’s Office (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), to secure payment and performance of the debt described in the

503 - public notices

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Deed of Trust; and, WHEREAS, Enterprise Bank & Trust (the “Lender”) is the owner and holder of the debt secured by and the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust and the Lender has declared the entire balance due and payable and has instructed the Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms.

NOW THEREFORE, the Trustee, on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee, will offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash the property therein conveyed and described as follows:

A parcel of land lying and being situated in the City of Selmer in the Fourth Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being a portion of the property conveyed to the Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Development Board by Warranty Deed of United Southern Development Corporation on January 27, 1996, as recorded in Deed Book 157, Page 11, and also a portion of the property conveyed to the Selmer/ McNairy County Industrial Development Board by Warranty Deed of Billy B. McClain and wife, Frankie Jean McClain, on November 3, 1995, as recorded in Deed Book 152, Page 31, and also a portion of the property conveyed to the Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Development Board by Warranty Deed of Clifton Reaves and wife Linda Reaves, on January 8, 1996, as recorded in Deed Book 152, Page 620, all of which are recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on steel fence post found in the west right-of-way of Ten-

nessee Avenue (based on a total width of 80 feet) at the northeast corner of this tract, the same being the northeast corner of a tract of which this a part (Deed Book 157, Page 11) and the easternmost southeast comer of a tract of which this is a part (Deed Book 152, Page 31) and the southeast corner of the Wickers Sportswear, Inc., property (Deed Book 160, Page 477), and runs; thence with the west right-of­ way of Tennessee Avenue as follows: South 00 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds West, 395.73 feet, to a point; South 02 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West, 182.09 feet, to a point, south 02 degrees 58 minutes 02 seconds West 223.15 feet, to a steel fence post set in the west right-of­ way of Tennessee Avenue at the southeast corner of this tract, the same being the northeast corner of the McNairy County, Tennessee (1/2 undivided interest) and City of Selmer, Tennessee (1/2 undivided interest) property (Deed Book 158, Page 288); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 945.79 feet, with the north boundary

MANAGING DIRECTOR needed for busy Corinth non-profit community theatre. Desired qualifications: 1) Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Windows, desktop publishing; ability to design and manage databases and optimize social media; 2) Record keeping experience; 3) Marketing and publicity experience; 4) Excellent customer service skills, including strong written and oral communication. Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Salary based on 20-30 hour work week with availability to work production nights and weekends. Please submit cover letter and resume to corinth.theatre.arts@gmail. com. Accepting applications through November 30, 2012.

The Independent Appeal will be publishing early for the week of Christmas and New Year’s, therefore, we will have the following ad deadlines.

215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

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1412 - Circle Rd., Morris Chapel $21,500 *Single Family Home *3 Bedrooms *1 Bath *Deck *Rural Area *Shop

• Deadline December 20 for December 26 paper • Deadline December 27 for January 2, 2013 paper.

MOVING SALE

Whirlpool 25” cubic foot side by side Ref./ Freezer $650; Amana Washer & Dryer $575 (all 3 - 5 months old); Dining room table with 4 chairs $145; Matching couch & chair $75; Leather recliner $35.

Call (731) 610-0660.

248 Canal St.• Selmer

2712 - Purdy Rd., Selmer - $64,500

* Ranch Brick * Hardwood and Tile floors * 2 Bedrooms * 1.5 bath * lot * In Town

2412 -Little Hatchie Rd., Hornsby - $85,000 * Nice Ranch * 3 Bedroom * 2 Bath * Deck * Mud room * Split bedroom plan * 2 ac. * More acreage available

2812 -Sticine Rd., Guys - $43,000 * Country Home * 1.16 ac * 3 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * Carport * Shop 30 x40 * Storage building

LOCATION: Take Old Stage Road West from downtown

Adamsville, TN to sale site approximately 6 miles West of Adamsville & about half-way between Adamsville & Selmer.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

APPROXIMATELY 67.57 ACRES OF WOODLAND— HAS LOTS OF BLACKTOP ROAD FRONTAGE— GOOD BUILDING SITES—WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT HUNTING CLUB WITH DEER, TURKEY & OTHER GAME—A CREEK BED RUNS ACROSS THE BACK—WOULD BE A HUNTER’S PARADISE

Terms On Real Estate—10% Down Day of Sale in Earnest Money, Balance & Possession With Deed on or Within 30 Days. Buyer Will Assume 2013 Property Taxes. No Buyer’s Premium. Will Be Sold on Site.

Contact Reed’s Auction Co. at 731-352-3927 or 731-234-9171 for a copy of a survey dated 2008. We can fax, e-mail or mail you a copy.

3312 - Robertson Store Rd., Bethel Springs- $75,000

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of the McNairy County/ City of Selmer property, to a steel fence post set at the southwest corner of this tract, the same being the northwest corner of the McNairy County/City of Selmer property and a point in the east boundary of the John D. Mullins and wife, Gloria J Mullins, property (Deed Book 115, Page 665) thence, North 01 degree 09 minutes 25 seconds East 457.96 feet, with the east boundary of Mullins, to a point in a west boundary of this tract, the same being a point at the northeast corner of Mullins, and the southeast corner of a remainder of a tract of which this is a part (Deed Book 152, Page 620); thence, North 02 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West, 205.97 feet, with a severance line through a tract of which this a part, to a steel fence post set at the westernmost northwest corner of this tract, the same being a point in an east boundary of a remainder of the tract of which this is a part and the southwest corner of a 6.329 acre tract (Tract 2); thence with the common boundary of Tract 2 as follows: North 87 degrees 25 minutes 29 seconds East 373.77 feet, to a 5/8 inch iron rod found at an interior corner of this tract; North 01 degree 32 minutes 04 seconds West, 104.06 feet, to a steel fence post found at the northernmost northwest corner of this tract, the same being a point in the east boundary of Tract 2 and the southwest corner of the Wickers Sportswear, Inc. Property (Deed Book 160, Page 477); thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes 09 seconds East, 599.38 feet, with the south boundary of Wickers Sportswear, Inc., to the Point of Beginning.

LESS AND EXCEPT a portion of the abovedescribed property conveyed in Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 217, Page 451, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

SUBJECT TO Restrictive Covenants of record in Deed Book 166, Page 53, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

SUBJECT TO a 50 foot setback line along the front margin of subject property and a 35 foot setback line along the side and rear margins of subject property as shown on survey of Henson Surveying Co., RLS No. 1922, dated August 17, 2007.

SUBJECT TO any applicable terms and provisions of a Lease between the Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Development Board, Lessor, and Lorenza Holdings, LLC, Lessee, dated and recorded on July 30, 2007 in Lease Book 18, Page 1132, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, only to the extent such terms and provisions survive foreclosure.

The property being foreclosed is commonly known as 16.389 acres more or less located at 1020 Tennessee Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee.

Being a portion of the property conveyed to The Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Development Board in Deed Book 157, Page 11, Deed Book 152, Page 31, and Deed Book 152, Page 620, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

TOGETHER WITH (i) all buildings and improvements now or hereafter erected on the abovedescribed property, (ii) all fixtures attached to the above-described property or any buildings or

improvements situated thereon, and (iii) all estates, rights, tenements, hereditaments, privileges, rents, issues, profits, easements and appurtenances of any kind benefiting the above-described property, all means of access to and from the above-described property, whether public or private, and all water and mineral rights.

sale for a reasonable time during regular business hours on the same day to be continued at the same place at the announced time in order to enable any bonafide bidder to determine and submit a bid, so long as no potential purchaser is thereby precluded from placing a bid.

(4) Elect to sell the property in any other manner as may accomplish the most advantageous sale and consequent discharge of his trust obligation under the circumstances.

The failure of the high bidder to close this sale shall be cause for rejection of the bid, and if the bid is rejected, the Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is capable and willing to comply with the terms thereof. The proceeds of the sale will be applied as provided in the Deed of Trust.

CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER (FEE ESTATE):

The Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Development Board OTHER LIEN HOLDERS OR HOLDERS OF INTEREST: Home Banking Company U. S. Small Business Administration Modern Wood Fixtures, Inc. Lorenza Holdings, L.L.C. (Leasehold Estate)

the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Page 1716, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, Melinda Joyce Harlan, conveyed in trust the real property hereinafter described to secure payment of certain obligations to the Heritage Bank & Trust Main Office of Columbia, Tennessee, (the “Holder”), and said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement dated April 7, 2011 and recorded in Deed of Trust Book 402, Page 1922, in said Register’s Office; and WHEREAS, by written Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated September 20, 2012, and recorded in Deed of Trust Book 407, Page 1643, in the Register=s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, said Heritage Bank & Trust Main Office of Columbia, Tennessee, duly appointed Dennis W. Plunk as Substitute Trustee under the provisions of said Deed of Trust, with certain rights, powers and privileges, including the power to advertise and sell said property at public sale in the event of default in payment of the obligations secured thereby; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said obligations and the Holder thereof has requested the undersigned Trustee to foreclose under the aforesaid Deed of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority in me vested as Trustee in said Deed of Trustee, I will, on the 3rd day of December 2012, at 11:00 A.M., at the North door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the last, highest and best bidder, for cash, the following real property, located in the 4th Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and said property is more particularly bounded and described according to said Deed of Trust, as follows: TRACT 1:

a ditch, thence with the ditch as follows: South 51 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 303.24 feet, South 43 degrees 45 minutes 14 seconds East 57.38 feet, South 11 degrees 30 minutes 44 seconds East 153.48 feet, South 39 degrees 25 minutes 59 seconds East 634.10 feet, South 33 degrees 20 minutes 54 seconds East 911.10 feet, South 47 degrees 15 minutes 10 seconds East 73.03 feet to a ditch intersection, thence South 80 degrees 52 minutes 49 seconds West with a ditch 241.24 feet to a steel post near the north end of a culvert, thence South 03 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds East with a ditch 207.96 feet to a point, thence leaving the ditch North 89 degrees 36 minutes 16 seconds West passing a steel post on the west ditch bank, in all 785.66 feet to a steel post, thence North 82 degrees 28 minutes 32 seconds West 135.86 feet to a steel post, thence North 77 degrees 33 minutes 16 seconds West 164.74 feet to a steel post, thence North 71 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds West 251.10 feet to the point of beginning and containing 40.567 acres more or less.

All bearings noted herein are based upon an observation of magnetic north made August 19, 1992 by James A. Martin, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1469.

The sale shall be in bar of the equity of redemption, any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, or other matter which might defeat, reduce or affect the right of Lender to sell the above-described property, all of which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, but excluding any statutory right of redemption of a governmental agency, state or federal, that survives this sale as a matter of law. Title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee.

The Deed of Trust is subject to the following: (a) unpaid taxes or assessments against the property; (b) recorded easements, restrictions, conditions, covenants, setback lines, rights-ofway or subdivision plats affecting the property; (c) dedication of roads affecting the property and applicable governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances and regulations; (d) prior or superior liens, judgments, deeds of trust or other interests of record; (e) matters that an accurate survey of the property might disclose; and (f) any tenants which may be in possession of the property, to the extent they have any rights to remain in possession of the property that survive foreclosure.

To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information and belief, there are no Federal or State tax lien claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provisions of T.C.A. § 35-5104, T.C.A. § 50-7-404(i)(2) (B) or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425.

THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. Trustee, at his sole discretion, at the time and place appointed above for the sale, to accomplish the most advantageous sale and consequent discharge of his trust obligation under the circumstances, reserves the right to do any or all of the following: (1) Postpone the sale of all or any portion of the property by public announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter postpone such sale by public announcement at the time fixed by the preceding postponement or subsequently noticed sale, and, without further notice, make such sale at the time and place fixed by the last postponement, or in his discretion, give a new notice of sale.

(2) Appoint an agent to sell the property in accordance with the power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust and to take other action which the Trustee may take thereunder.

(3) Elect to delay the

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Dated: November 2, 2012 John K. Culpepper, Trustee Husch Blackwell LLP 736 Georgia Avenue, Suite 300 Chattanooga, TN 37402 Notice Published In: The Independent Appeal, Selmer, Tennessee Publication Dates: November 7, 2012; November 14, 2012; and November 21, 2012 11047 25, 26, 27 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 29, 2005, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded January 6, 2006, at Book 379, Page 1277 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Angelia Bean, conveying certain property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, Esq., Shelby County as Trustee for Wells Fargo Bank N.A.; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on December 3, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in

Beginning at a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap in the northern right of way of Ode Moore Road (50’ Right of Way), the southeast corner of the herein described tract, Thence North 55 degrees 29 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 100.75 feet, with the Northern right of way of said road, to a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap; Thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 198.44 feet to a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap; Thence South 62 degrees 36 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 121.77 feet to a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap; Thence South 30 degrees 32 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 210.99 feet to the point of beginning.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 68 Ode Moore Road, Michie, Tennessee 38357 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Angelia Bean; Aurora Bank, FSB F/K/A Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SouthStar Funding, LLC; Aurora Bank, FSB F/K/A Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

W&A No. 1286‑220145 DATED November 2012

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INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee November 7, 2012 November 14, 2012 November 21, 2012

DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_121101_1127 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR. COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM 11055 25, 26, 27 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2009, and recorded in Deed of Trust Book 397,

Commencing at the intersection of Shunpike Road and the eastern 50 foot right of way of State Route 117, run thence North 02 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds East with the eastern right of way of S.R. 117 a distance of 312.74 feet to a steel post for a TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE SUBJECT TRACT, run thence North 02 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds East with the eastern right of way of S.R. 117 a distance of 1379.35 feet to a steel post, thence with a severance through the Blasingame land as follows: North 69 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East 49.39 feet to a steel post with Cedar pointer, thence North 35 degrees 26 minutes 19 seconds East 138.51 feet to a steel post with Walnut pointer, thence North 20 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds East 297.57 feet to a steel post set at the head of

TRACT 2: Beginning at the point of intersection of the eastern 50 foot right of way of State Route 117 and the center line of Shunpike Road, thence run North 02 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds East with the eastern right of way of S.R. 117 a distance of 312.74 feet to a steel post, thence with a severance line through the Blasingame land as follows: South 71 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds East 251.10 feet to a steel post, thence South 77 degrees 33 minutes 16 seconds East 164.74 feet to a steel post, thence South 82 degrees 28 minutes 32 seconds East 135.86 feet to a steel post, thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 16 seconds East passing a steel post on the west bank of a ditch, in all 785.66 feet to a point in the center of a ditch, thence South 03 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds East with a ditch and continuing South 03 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds East in all 300.00 feet to an iron pin in the center of Shunpike Road and the northern boundary of Dean Glidwell, thence with the center of Shunpike Road, an abandoned county road, North 89 degrees 39 minutes 26 seconds West 825.21 feet to a nail near the intersection of a road from the south, thence continuing with the center Shunpike gravel county road as fol-

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Talking Turkey: Chapman offers helpful Thanksgiving cooking advice Schancey Chapman UT Extension Office

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching and Christmas not far behind, turkey time will be here for many people who will be preparing holiday spreads; yet, while the popular poultry may be a delicious addition to your holiday menu, safety should be every cook’s top concern to avoid potential health risks.

There are five common mistakes people make when cooking a turkey.

The first mistake is defrosting the turkey at room temperature. As the turkey starts to defrost, bacteria will grow on the surface of the turkey.

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A second mistake to avoid is stuffing the turkey the night before. This is a mistake because the cavity of the bird insulates the stuffing and may prevent it from cooling to a safe temperature. Another common error is cooking the turkey at a low oven temperature overnight. Cooking a turkey below an oven temperature of 325º F is unsafe because bacteria can grow inside the turkey where the temperature stays below 140º F. The next cooking method to avoid is partially cooking the turkey the day

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low: North 82 degrees 28 minutes 32 seconds West 167.58 feet, North 77 degrees 33 minutes 16 seconds West 193.42 feet, North 71 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds West 178.53 feet to the point of beginning and containing 9.298 acres more or less.

All bearings noted herein are based upon an observation of magnetic north made August 19, 1992 by James A. Martin, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1469.

property only as Trustee, and not further or otherwise.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication or notice, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

The Notice of the Right to Foreclose was given by the Holder of the obligation as required by and in compliance with T.C.A. ‘35-5-117.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 31st day of October 2012.

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 December 6, 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-OF-WAY 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 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 prop-

erty, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Cristy Walker and Michael Walker OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: McNairy County, Tennessee, Mississippi State University 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) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #41077: 2012-11-14 2012-11-21, 2012-11-28 11151 26, 27, 28

the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

Sale at public auction will be on December 18, 2012 at 2:00PM 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 Vickie E. Tatum and husband, Chuck

Tatum, to Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney, Trustee, on April 26, 2004 at Book Deed of Trust 368, Page 2206; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-2 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 368, Page 2206; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 89C-C21.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Vickie E. Tatum The street address of the above described property is believed to be 303 West Court Avenue, 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. 355-117 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

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DENNIS W. PLUNK, TRUSTEE Attorney at Law 40 West Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 925‑8076 11046 25, 26, 27 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 360-371; 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. § 355-117, 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

CURRENT OWNER: Melinda Joyce Harlan OWNER OF DEBT: Heritage Bank & Trust Main Office of Columbia, Tennessee OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None Said property is identified as Tax Map 073, Parcel 55.00 in the Office of Assessor of Property for McNairy County, Tennessee.

The property shall be sold AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without any representations or warranties whatsoever, whether express or implied.

The sale of the above described property shall be subject to any and all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, restrictions, setback lines, unpaid taxes and assessments (plus penalty, interest and fees, if any) and all matters shown in any recorded plat or plan that may be applicable, any fixture filings and any matter that any inspection or 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 to said property is believed to be good, but I will sell and convey said

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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. 12-033163 11156 26, 27, 28 IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE MYRTLE ILENE STEWART, Petitioner, VS. MARVIN LEON STEWART, Respondents.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Pursuant to T.C.A. 21-1204, appearing from allegations of the Complaint in this cause, being duly sworn to or from affidavit that the Defendants cannot be served with the ordinary process of law for the following reason:

The Defendant is a nonresident of Tennessee.

After diligent inquiry, the whereabouts of the Defendant cannot be ascertained.

Other.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that said Defendants enter an appearance 30 days after the last publication and file an answer to the complaint, or judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. A copy of this Order is to be published for four consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal newspaper. The last known address for the Defendant is unknown.

This, the 9th day of November, 2012.

Van McMahan, Judge This publication will run for 4 consecutive weeks.

Respectfully Submitted By George D. Norton, Jr. BPR NO.: 28236 Attorney for Plaintiff 590 Mulberry Avenue Selmer, TN 38375 11232 27, 28, 29, 30

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