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A strong storm wreaked havoc in Bethel Springs and Rose Creek in the early morning hours last Wednesday. Trees were blown down, power lines snapped and nearly 100 homes were damaged in the storm.

McNairy County Emergency Management Director Rudy Moore said that cleanup efforts were ongoing, though returning power to customers was the priority. He estimated that 85 homes and around 15 mobile homes were damaged, but he was not aware of any injuries.

Officially, the National Weather Service said that the damage was caused by a microburst, but many of the local residents who witnessed the storm first-hand believe it was a tornado.

At one point, early-on during the storm, emergency personnel were dispatched to the Rose Creek area on a fire call related to the storm. Rose Creek Road was blocked near Highway 64 by multiple fallen trees, and as emergency workers cut their way through to the call, multiple calls began coming in for assistance in Bethel Springs. Because of the scale of the damage, and reports of a man stuck under a trailer on South Parkway, emergency dispatchers made a desperate call for anyone with a chainsaw who was listening to their broadcast to help cut trees on South Parkway to allow emergency workers through to rescue the trapped man.

Deborah Sullivan, Bethel’s City Clerk, said that the man who was trapped under the trailer was Shawn Murphy. “(He is)doing pretty good,” Sullivan said.

“I think he was just spooked.”

There were also reports of a couple

trapped inside a vehicle which was hit by a falling tree, however by the time workers arrived to assist on that call the victims had freed themselves.

In fact, despite the widespread damage, no serious injuries were reported as a result of the storm.

Overwhelming Damage

Brad Howell of PEC said that about 1,200 people originally lost power, and 60 poles and 40 transformers were damaged. He said most people had their power restored by last Thursday and now all power has been restored to anyone who can receive it.

Luckily, most of the businesses in Bethel Springs were undamaged in the storm and are now open. However, Vernon’s Custom Woodworks and King Brothers Inc. did sustain significant damage to their buildings.

“It took all the metal off the top of the building and it’s leaking,” said Larry King of King Brothers Inc. “It’s all soaked. Everything in there is wet. The damage is unbelievable.

We have three trucks damaged. It’s unbelievable how it will touch one building and there will be no damage to the building right beside it.”

A building was destroyed at the corner of Purdy Bethel Road and Main Street in Bethel, and multiple gas leaks were reported across the city by fire personnel and first responders to the National Weather Service.

Schools were closed last week from Wednesday through Friday because of the storm damage. Bethel Springs Elementary School took a direct hit from the storm.

“We had two places on the roof where we sustained pretty good roof damage,” said

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Terry Moore, principal at Bethel Springs Elementary. “Water leaked in through the ceilings. The Celotex tile caved in.

We had some other leaks through the roof. We also had some gas line damage on the roof. One unit was pulled from its base and pushed some lines over and broke some gas lines, but the other gas lines are working.”

Moore said that about six of 40 rooms had some type of water damage inside the school.

Following the storm, a central command center was set up at the Sheriff’s Resource Trailer in downtown Bethel. Relief efforts were headquartered at the First Baptist Church.

In addition to the Baptist relief efforts, members of the Red Cross and Jesus Cares pitched in to offer what assistance they could.

A tree fell into Vic Kagan’s mobile home in Bethel Springs.

“We were sitting here and we heard a roar and I turned around. I was walking into the kitchen and we had been watching TV. Then I heard a crack. I had a suspicion it was this big old tree, because it was half rotten. I should have taken it down a long time ago. Anyway, that baby come down and hit the house. We crawled out of that mess about 15 minutes after it happened. I told her, ‘We’ve got to get out of here.’

So, we got out and we made it,” Kagan said.

Former Bethel Springs Mayor Norma Smith escaped with only trees blown down in her yard.

“You can tell where it came—I don’t know if it was wind or tornados, but you can see where the trees—every one of them snapped. That’s an old pecan tree, blown over roots and all, and it left a hole, probably as deep as I am,” Smith said. “Then you can see over there, that tree hit their trailer and they had to escape or get out from the floor of the trailer, but yeah, that was wicked. I was on the coast in Mississippi when hurricane Katrina came through, and this is pretty much what it looked like. It’s amazing what the power of mother nature can do.

There’s no power. On that side of town (the East) they have a little bit of power, and if you go up Buena Vista, they’ve got a bunch of trees down there. Vernon’s (Hickman) cabinet shop took a lot of damage, and the school took a lot of damage.

“Down Bethel-Purdy Road, across the railroad tracks and the bridge, there’s an older lady, Nancy Whitley—she normally sleeps in her recliner and she wasn’t feeling very good about the storm. It made her nervous, so she got up and was walking around and when she did, the big tree in front of her yard fell into her house, and one of the tree branches went through the recliner that she normally sleeps in. She had just gotten out of it. So, definitely, for a little town, these trees are big and old. They don’t grow very deep because of all the water that’s underneath,” Smith told the Independent Appeal Wednesday morning.

Former Bethel Alderman Bobby Gray was also hunkered down in his home as the storm passed directly overhead.

“It’s not too bad. It snapped trees and limbs in my yard, and we are trying to get that cleaned up,” Gray said. “(During the storm) I got my wife in the bathroom and when it hit, it sounded like a train.”

Gray said that the citizens of Bethel Springs should take this as a message from God that their community needs to start working together.

“The people of Bethel Springs should pull together and start getting along with each other,” Gray said.

Gray said that this was the worst storm he has seen since moving to the town 27 years ago.

A tree crashed into Larry Malone’s bedroom in Bethel Springs.

“About one o’clock last night or 1:30, I don’t know exactly when, the wind was getting up and all of a sudden, my trailer started shaking. It’s a double-wide. It started shaking real

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A Bethel Springs woman was killed in a car crash on the Highway 45 bypass in Bethel Springs last Friday.

Ruby (Tina) Dixon, 46, of Bethel Springs was killed in the accident, according to Trooper Mike Richardson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who responded to the crash. One of her passengers, Jerry Ray Miller, 45, of Finger, was injured and transported by helicopter to THE MED in Memphis. Dixon was driving a black 2003 Lincoln LLS when she entered the highway on the west side, from Buena Vista Road. Dixon pulled into the median, attempting to enter the northbound lane. Dixon “t-boned” a black 2003 Dodge Dooley driven by John H. Gillon, 22, of Gates, Tenn., as he was driving north on the highway. Gillon was not injured. “The black truck had nowhere to go. It was just bad timing,” Richardson said. Dixon had the responsibility for making sure she could pull safely onto the highway, Richardson explained. None of the drivers or passengers were wearing seatbelts. “It’s very regrettable,” Richardson said about the accident. A spokesperson from THE MED told the Independent Appeal last Monday that Miller was in satisfactory condition. bad and I heard—it sounded like a freight train—you hear that story. Then I heard—I guess it was all of these trees falling. The sound was like a train and the trees—I didn’t know what it was—just popping. I ran out on the front porch because I was here alone—just to get out of the house because I thought it was going to explode. It lasted about a minute, and then it just started raining. I didn’t know what damage I had. I got up, got dressed and came outside and found all this. I counted the trees that’s uprooted from the ground, not snapped off, 18 of them on two and one-half acres,” Malone said.

Trees were downed, and several structures were also damaged and destroyed on Rose Creek Road in Selmer. The winds damaged the roof of Joe Young’s house and leveled his shop.

“It was about one o’clock. We heard a loud noise. It sounded like a train. It came rumbling through there, and I jumped up and grabbed the kids and we all jumped in the bath tub. The next thing I know it sounded like—it got louder and louder, like the whole house shook, and it sounded like a train coming through there and I looked out and my shop was gone and I looked out and seen the damage. We are just thankful to be alive,” Young said.

The preliminary conclusion of the National Weather Service investigation was that the damage was caused by a type of straight-line winds called microbursts, rather than tornadoes. Microbursts are violent downdrafts that occur quickly over a small area.

Recovery Begins

“This is the time we have to be patient. We have to stick together, work together and lean on each other,” Bethel’s Mayor Kay Cox said. “We have got volunteers coming in from everywhere, and it just amazes me how much help they are getting.”

Cox said that considering the level of damage to the community, she could not believe that no one was seriously hurt.

“I’m not concerned about Bethel coming back, we always come back,” Cox said. “We just have to stick together and do what is best for the town. There is no doubt in my mind that Bethel will come back and be better than we were.”

A public meeting was held in Bethel Springs last Thursday to discuss the cleanup effort, and another was scheduled last Tuesday after press time to set up a committee to direct volunteers in the most efficient way possible.

Bethel Springs City Recorder Erin Pickle told the Independent Appeal that the cleanup effort was going, “Good.

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Pickle commended the work done by all of the volunteers who have helped in the recovery, especially the assistance provided by Mike Stricklin and the Baptist based Shiloh Association for Disaster Relief.

“They have donated tarps to go over homes and have helped to make sure these homes will be livable,” Pickle said.

“We had a lady who came in last Monday morning whose roof was badly damaged and by that afternoon, the volunteers had fixed it.”

Stricklin’s organization has brought more than 65 volunteers from Tennessee and Kentucky, and they have already helped clean up more than 40 homes. “(Stricklin) needs more and more people to keep on coming up there to First Baptist, as many as possible,” Pickle said.

“We want people to go up there and get help. They are going to do everything that they can for these people.”

Pickle said that beyond the assistance from Stricklin’s group, many individuals, churches and volunteer groups have gotten involved to help, including the United Methodist Church, the Baptist Church and the Mennonite Community.

“The main objective right now is to keep everyone in their homes,” Pickle said. “If you are not insured and have damage, report it to city hall and we will then direct them to volunteers that can help.”

In addition, the Piney Grove Church of God served more than 200 lunches and dinners to residents last Thursday and Friday.

Food Giant has also stepped up to help in the recovery, supplying three days worth of food to the volunteers and victims and so far, they have fed more than 1,000 people.

Stricklin warned residents to beware of unscrupulous individuals who prey on storm victims. He said that two common scams involve paying up front for tree topping and driveway sealing. Often these people will not perform the work promised or will convince residents to pay for expensive services that are not needed.

Looking ahead

“When our county suffers a tragic event, I know that all of our residents will come together to provide aid for each other.

From our emergency response groups to the individuals just volunteering their time to help a neighbor, I have seen our county unite. I want to thank those who went the extra mile to help our citizens in need of recovery from this devastating storm,” was how County Mayor Ronnie Brooks summed up the county’s response to the disaster on his Facebook page.

Lt. David B. “Brad” Johnson, of the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a tour of the damaged area last Saturday with State Sen. Dolores Gresham and State Rep. Barrett Rich along with Road Superintendent Harvey Neal Smith, County Mayor Ronnie Brooks and Bethel Springs Fire Chief David McCullar.

Rich said that Gov. Bill Haslam is trying to find ways to get state aid to those with damage, despite the $8 million threshold which has not yet been passed. Upon hearing stories of the important role volunteers played in the cleanup effort from Smith and McCullar, Gresham said, “We take care of our own. We’re the volunteer state.”

As far as federal aid, local and state governments have been working together to report and determine the full extent of the damage from the storm.

“Most people think of FEMA federal assistance for individuals, and we are looking at that,” said Jeremy Heidt, spokesperson for Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

Heidt said that Tennessee declared a state of emergency at 10 a.m. last Wednesday morning, but there are a complex set of criteria which will determine if individual assistance will be available from FEMA, and the state is currently assessing whether those criteria have been met. He said that it is essential that every uninsured homeowner report their damage to the local emergency management office (the city of Bethel Springs has said that they will also assist in this reporting) so the state can determine the extent of the damage and report it to FEMA. Heidt said that there is not a state assistance program where the state will provide for individuals and communities, however the state has provided some materials and THP troopers to assist in the recovery.

Relief efforts are currently winding down as the Southern Baptist volunteers have completed cleanup at many of the homes in the area, said Stricklin. Residents can call (731) 934-4209 or stop by First Baptist Church in Bethel for help or assistance.

The Independent Appeal will continue to cover this developing story in the coming weeks.

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Patsy Pearson: Bill Rail Spirit of Excellence award winner

By Christen Coulon Editor

Patsy Pearson took home the Bill Rail Spirit of Excellence Award at this year’s McNairy Regional Alliance Awards Banquet on Jan. 26.

Pearson is currently the Program Supervisor at McNairy County Adult Education where she has spent the last nine years, but she has a rich history as an educator both in the classroom and as an administrator that spans more than four decades.

Pearson is a lifelong resident of McNairy County and resides in Eastview with her husband, Terry, to whom she has been married for the last 36 years. They have two daughters, Mary Beth Young, a registered nurse, and Julie Ann Skinner, who followed in her mother’s steps to become an elementary teacher at Michie School. She has two wonderful grandchildren, Anna Kate and Sam Skinner.

Pearson’s experience in education includes serving as teacher, assistant principal and after school coordinator, in addition to her current role at Adult Education. She has taught students in grades three through eight.

Pearson’s last 15 years in the classroom were spent at Ramer Elementary teaching math to sixth, seventh and eighth graders. She also served as Ramer’s assistant

principal for 10 years.

Pearson can truly be described as someone who has a passion for education. Her dedication for teaching drew notice from her students and her peers and has netted her several awards. Pearson has been selected as Ramer Ruritan Teacher of the Year, Ramer School Teacher of the Year for two consecutive years, and has been put in the Who’s Who among American Teachers for several years. She received the Modern Woodmen of America Hometown Heroes Award and the Tennessee Department of Workforce and Development Commissioner’s Award for Performance Excellence in Adult Education.

However, following high school, Pearson’s path did not lead her directly to education. It took someone noticing her talent to give her the push to become a teacher.

Since then, she has tried to push others into being their best.

“I’m the first person in my family who went to college,” Pearson said. “I had some excellent teachers I received my education here in McNairy County. I graduated second in my class. I went to look for employment and didn’t really think about college.”

But at a job interview for a local bank, the manager looked at her resume and said, “You don’t belong here, you belong in college.

Why don’t you go to school and do

something.”

And that is exactly what she did.

Pearson went to college, earned several degrees and her certification and began teaching others.

“I started school and never looked back,” Pearson said.

Pearson said that she is doing what she loves and despite the relatively low pay for someone with her level of education, she is in it for the students. Her rewards are not in the money she makes, but in the lives she touches.

“I love teaching,” Pearson said.

“I may not be able to live in a mansion or drive the latest vehicle, but I know I made a difference in people’s lives. I love seeing those lights go on and then seeing the student excel. That is a good feeling.”

As a teacher, Pearson said that she has witnessed students who hated math, identify their talent in the subject and go on to do great things. One student went on to become a CPA and another went on to work at NASA. Whether working as a teacher or an administrator, Pearson has always tried to make those around her, both her students or fellow teachers, the best they can be. She said that she was proud of what she accomplished as an elementary school principal and believes that she left Ramer a better place than when she found it.

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presented Pearson with different challenges as an educator, but she worked to make the program a place where people could come and better themselves.

“In normal school you have challenges with your students and their parents,” Pearson said. “There are sometimes behavioral issues, but they are state mandated to be there. In adult education the students are there because they want to be here. They come of their own accord.”

Pearson said that she understands her students and works with them to give them the tools they need to make themselves better. She said that adult education is very different than her work as an administrator at Ramer. Adult Education is more about making sure the teachers and students have everything they need.

“Most of the adult ed students are a victim of circumstance and have had a negative experience with education in the past,” Pearson said. “Despite this, the ones who come here for their own self improvement are more dedicated.”

Currently, Pearson is working with her award presenter at the MRA banquet Janet Rail, publisher of the Independent Appeal, to raise additional funds for Adult Education. The two are spearheading, the For the Love of Literacy Dessert Tasting, a fundraiser on Feb. 14 at

the Selmer Community Center.

The fundraiser is in its second year and offers a one of a kind Valentine’s experience where participants receive all they can eat desserts, live entertainment and prizes for a small entry fee of just $5. Last year, the event made more than $6,800 and this year, the organizers hope to bring in more than $9,000.

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Janet Rail presents Patsy Pearson with the Bill Rail Spirit of Excellence Award at the MRA Awards Banquet on Jan. 26.

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Finger Post Office set to reduce hours Leckner looks at Adamsville’s future

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Acting Manager of Operations for the U.S. Postal Service Larry Green, who is also the postmaster of the Huntington Post Office, told a public meeting at the Finger Post Office that he would recommend that plans to reduce the office’s hours to four be carried out and they likely would be. The Finger Post Office generated enough revenue to pay for four hours of operations.

“This is designed to keep from closing the post office,” Green said.

Green explained that the postal service had originally planned to close post offices, but many people contacted their representatives in Congress to prevent these closings.

“Post offices are the center of the community,” Green noted.

Green revealed the results of a survey of Finger postal customers. Of the 898 surveys mailed, only 198 were returned.

“That’s about 25 percent. That’s usually about the going rate. I know that sounds like it is not many, but that is usually about what we get 20 to 25 percent,” Green said.

The first option offered customers was the realignment of hours. An overwhelming majority of 84 percent chose this option. Only 5 percent chose the delivery only option. Transferring the functions of the Finger Post Office to a nearby one was chosen by 3 percent and 2 percent chose the Village Post Office option.

This is where functions of the post office are transferred to private businesses. The second choice of respondents, made by 6 percent of them, was no selection.

Green said that the likely hours once the change is made would be 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Saturday hours of 7:15 a.m until 10:15 a.m would not change. Since these hours apply

only to window service, access to delivery receptacles would also not change.

“For people who have a post office box, the door is going to be open 24 hours a day,” Green said.

Nothing will change, including the carriers, for people who live on a rural route, Green said.

Of the people surveyed, 75 voted for early hours, 33 voted for midday hours and nine voted for late hours, Green said.

Green reminded the audience that the service is not tax supported and funding comes from the sale of stamps and other products.

He also noted that people are doing more and more things online, some of them that used to be conducted through the mail.

“That means fewer stamps bought and less postage paid. More than 40 billion pieces of mail transactions are gone. They’re not coming back and for the postage service, this means less revenue,” Green said.

Green said the USPS has been doing many things over the past five years to cut costs, and this plan is one of them. Under this plan, two, four and six-hour post offices will be established. Postmaster positions are being eliminated in all of these offices, and they will be managed remotely. Henderson postmaster Gallian Fulton will be in charge of the Finger office.

“How come we can afford ads for the Super Bowl but not the post office?” one audience member asked “That’s way above my pay grade, but that has been discussed several times,” Green said.

In response to a question about whether the post office might be closed later anyway, Green said there were no plans to do that. In response to another question, he said that since hours were based on revenue, they might be increased in the future if revenue increases.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Next in our series of articles of the goals and visions of local mayors is Adamsville’s David Leckner.

His two main goals for Adamsville are improving the water system and economic development.

“We are planning on a busy year here in Adamsville. The bulk of our focus is going to be within our utility departments as we look to make much needed repairs and upgrades to our system. However, we will continue our efforts to promote industrial recruitment as well as maintain a high level of commitment to the constant improvement for the quality of life of all our citizens. This year is a culmination of several years’ worth of hard work that should be well-received within our community,” Leckner said.

One goal outlined by Leckner is improving Adamsville Insurance Services Office rating, which influences how much homeowners have to pay for fire insurance. In order to achieve this goal, the town is planning to update the equipment for its water plant and expand production potential.

Adamsville plans to increase the size of its water lines and to close loops in areas that will increase water pressure, which will help in raising ISO ratings.

The town also has plans for a new lift station for its wastewater department.

Through a grant, the city plans to extend sewer service to a small part of the city that has never had it for the three decades it has been a part of Adamsville.

“This is part of an effort to increase service to our existing areas as we look for continued growth in the future,” Leckner said.

“In natural gas we are going to focus on energy independence as we begin our work with compressed natural gas or CNG,” Leckner said.

The city plans to build and operate a CNG fueling station as well as purchase CNG vehicles to operate within the various city departments.

“This will cut fuel costs within the public works department and allow for savings that we hope to pass along to the customer,” Leckner said.

Adamsville is planning on installing new meters across all of its utility services.

“This will aid in capturing the monthly water loss we see, as well as provide a platform to re-evaluate our current rate structure to reflect the usage and pass further savings onto the consumer by lowering the current water rates,” Leckner said.

However, the city’s plans are not limited to utilities.

“The safe routes to school grant that has been in planning for several years now is progressing towards actuality,” Leckner said.

Almost all of the necessary easements have been obtained and construction will begin soon, Leckner said.

“The city of Adamsville has also worked with the Pink Palace Museum and the University of Tennessee at Martin to help broker a deal that will allow for further expansion of the Coon Creek site. This has the potential to provide a significant impact on our city as well as the county,” Leckner said.

Earl Johnson: Rotarian of the year, placing service above self

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Our interview with Earl Johnson is another in a series on the winners of the 2012 Citizen of the Year Banquet awards, which was sponsored by the Selmer Lions Club and Selmer Rotary Club. Johnson won the award for Rotarian of the Year and won an earlier award for Volunteer of the Year.

Johnson won the awards by exemplifying the Rotarian motto “Service above Self.”

“It’s a pretty good creed to follow if you can,” he said.

Johnson has been a Rotarian since the early 1990s and is a past president of the club. He has worked on the committee that awards the Rotary scholarships. He has also worked on various fundraisers such as the Citizen of the Year Banquet and the golf tournament.

Rotarians award $500 scholarships annually to McNairy County high school seniors, partly competitive and partly based on need. This includes grades, volunteer work and extracurricular activities.

“The committee, we get the applications. It’s tough, but we sort them out,” Johnson said.

The Rotary Club gave out six scholarships this year, Johnson said.

One of Johnson’s oldest service affiliations is with the

Boy Scouts.

“I started working with the Scouts (on) an annual fundraiser that they have,” Johnson said.

Johnson’s service often involves cooking, which includes the annual fundraising dinner for the Scouts.

“We invite all these folks and they pledge money and they get a nice meal and they make a nice contribution,” Johnson said.

“It seems like a lot of stuff I do ties around that grill,” Johnson added.

BancorpSouth, of which Johnson is president of the Selmer branch, has a team for Relay for Life.

He has also cooked for the celebrity waiters dinner for Habitat for Humanity and the Darryl Worley Golf Tournament.

“I got involved in Habitat several years ago,” Johnson said.

The group is currently building its fifth house, with Johnson being involved in the last four. Johnson paints, hammers and does whatever needs to be done. Johnson is also the treasurer for Habitat and is involved in grant writing. Habitat has been awarded around $50,000 in grants over the past five or six years, Johnson said.

“That has been my job lately, applying for the grants,” Johnson said.

“We’ve been able to keep growing on that. We’re gain-

ing ground. We’ve done really good on that, so we’ll probably start another house soon. Our goal is to try to do one a year,” Johnson said about Habitat.

Habitat has built five houses in ten years, Johnson said.

Johnson has worked with an after school mentoring program at Bethel Springs.

“That was pretty good,” he said.

Johnson also participated in Dancing with the Stars.

“The first or second dancing with the stars, they convinced me to participate in that,” Johnson said.

As a banker, it is natural that Johnson would be involved in financial education for youth. He is involved with a 4-H financial program. Participants are given a certain amount of “play money” to buy necessities. Johnson is also involved with McNairy Saves, Teach a Child to Save and Get Smart About Credit.

“It’s a program that tries to give them some idea of what the real world is like,” Johnson said.

Johnson moved to McNairy County in 1998 from Starkville, Miss. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1974 and has worked in the banking industry since 1980.

His wife is Carolyn, who is a second-grade teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School. They have two grown sons—one who lives in Memphis, Tenn., and one in Philadelphia, Miss.—and three grandchildren.

Sarena Downs: From Adult ED to Grad School

By Christen Coulon

“The older you get, working two jobs will kill you,” Downs said. “It was so hard and then (Fisher) brought that up and I thought. ‘Man I can do that and not have to Sarena Downs nearly finished high school at a private kill myself, because I don’t know how much longer I can school, but she was unable to finish due to some family do this.’ And that was my breaking point.”

Downs will turn 29 in March, and said that the help issues. Downs went straight into the workforce and had few issues with her missing diploma until her employer she received at Adult Education changed her life. They not only helped her get her GED but showed her how to encouraged her to go to college. qualify for the scholarship money In 2008, when her employer, that allowed her to attend college.

Paul Fisher, of Paul Fisher Oil in “They really impacted my life,” Selmer, learned that Downs did not Downs said. “What they do there is complete high school, he directed really wonderful.” her to McNairy County Adult EduDowns is now focusing on graducation. ate school and hopes to get her MBA Downs said that she tested so in the next few years. well upon entering adult ed that “Since I have got my GED, I have she was able to take the test for her went to college, nearly completed GED right away. it, I have been promoted at work to Weeks after contacting the cenan office assistant. I have insurance, ter, Downs was ready to enter colbenefits and vacation time, and I lege. She scored high enough that have since bought a house.” she qualified for the Tennessee Without Adult Education, Downs Lottery Scholarship. A short time said that she would probably be still later, Downs applied at University working two minimum wage jobs. of Tennessee/Martin Selmer camDowns said that she is pleased pus and was accepted. Now Downs with her recent success and has only owns her own home and is on the one regret...not starting sooner. cusp of getting her college degree.

Downs said that her mother “I had to take my ACTs after berecently passed away in August ing out of school eight years and 2012. She said that her mother was that was tough,” Downs said. “Now, DOWNS able to witness many of her I am going to graduate with a BS in accomplishments but was not able Business Administration with a minor in History. I will graduate this spring magna cum to see her graduate.

“She told me to get my act together and make somelaude with a 3.73 GPA.” Downs said that she thought she would never be able thing of myself, because she wasn’t going to be around to go college. At one point, she was working two jobs just forever,” Downs said. “My only regret is that I did not to make ends meet and realized that she had to do some- start the process sooner, so she could have seen me graduate...But I know she is proud of me.” thing.

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The issue of animal control has been a major concern to many in our county for several years. It is now time to begin the process of moving forward and developing a workable program for our county. This will require an organized effort of all those concerned citizens and entities who are willing to devote time and effort to begin this major project. This process will not have an overnight resolution. However, with the knowledge and expertise we have within our county regarding this issue, I am confident a good plan for animal control can be prepared that will benefit the citizens and our four legged friends in our county. At this time, I would like to invite you to a public meeting to begin on Monday, February 25th, at 6:00 PM in the Chancery Court Room upstairs of the McNairy County Court House.

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One Moore novel: Gone Girl

By Molly Moore Columnist

On the fifth anniversary of their marriage, Nick and Amy’s life took a very sharp turn. Amy woke up, made crepes, and Nick headed to work at his bar. By nightfall Amy was considered a missing person, possibly kidnapped, and was clearly in trouble. Nick was their number one suspect almost immediately. Arrows pointed straight to him. The signs were everywhere. The disarray left in the house seemed staged, Nick had no alibi for his MOORE whereabouts, and truthfully he seemed less than concerned about his beautiful wife.

This seemed like a cut and dried case of man kills wife- case closed. Nancy Grace would have this man tarred and feathered. However, as the author reveals more and more about the personality of Amy and her background, I soon changed my mind. I began to realize the author was painting a picture of a real life sociopath, I will let you decide who the sociopath really is. Revealing any more would ruin this mystery for you.

This is my top recommendation for winter reading, I am now Gillian Flynn's number one fan. Either she is as insane as the characters she creates, or she is brilliantly gifted with an imagination like no other. I am hoping it is the latter of the two.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Independent Appeal welcomes your opinion. Letters to the editor are subject to editing or omission for length, style or libel. All letters must include the writer’s name and signature, as well as a phone number and address for verification. The Independent Appeal does not publish anonymous letters. Letters deemed suitable for publication will run as soon as possible after receipt on a space-available basis. Because of space limitations, letters should be limited to 400 words, about two double-spaced, typed pages, one letter per person every 90 days.

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Volume 110, Number 38, Wednesday, February 6, 2013

McNAIRY VOICES What do you think about the storms last Wednesday morning?

Paul Howell (Selmer):

Judy Lacefield (Selmer):

John Hackney (Hornsby):

“It’s done some damage.

It’s pretty bad.”

“ I think it was really bad and I really am sorry for the people that had to be in it. I’m glad it missed us.”

“We saw the storm coming from Rose Creek. There’s a tornado went high over my place and went on to Bethel Springs. It’s unpredictable.”

John David Hurst (Selmer):

Felix Smith Cal Rickus (Bethel Springs): Chappell (Ramer): “I slept through “It got rough. It “It got pretty it. I don’t know got real bad, esrough. They said what happened. pecially Vernon They woke me Hickman’s place. it got pretty bad back towards up and said they I hate that, that way (Bethel were having a but I’m just Springs).” tornado but I glad everybody didn’t know any- is okay. off work thing about it.” for right now.”

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.

DOODLES

Imagination library sets course for 2013 The McNairy County Imagination Library Steering Committee recently met with Theresa Carl, the Tennessee State President of the Imagination Library.

At a lunch meeting in Selmer, Mrs. Carl talked with the group regarding their local fundraising activities such as the calendar and the annual tea party event.

In a very informative meeting, the local group learned about statewide plans for enrollment and the “Homecoming” at Dollywood in June with Dolly Parton, who began the Books from Birth program in her home county in East Tennessee. Tennessee is the only state in the union which has the program in every county.

However, the program is now available in Canada and Great Britain.

Funds raised in McNairy County pay for one half the total cost of the books and shipping to the children enrolled in the county. The other half is paid by the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation which is funded by corporate sponsors. McNairy County now averages about 900 children enrolled, but the county has the potential of 1,500 children from birth to age five.

Anyone interested in helping with this program is welcome and invited to the first meeting of the year Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Adult Education Center Conference Room in Selmer. Plans for the entire year will be made, officers for 2013 will be elected and a financial report will be available. Anyone who wants to enroll a child should call Patty Fowler at the Family Resource Center (731) 645-5383, Martha Glover (731) 645-5575 or Karen Lange (731) 645-7730.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

MRA to host Kid Fest on March 9 We Love McNairy County Kids! That is why the MRA is hosting the first Kid Fest on Saturday, March 9. We want to produce the kind of family/kid friendly events that our partners are proud to be a part of. As a part of the MRA, we feel events like this fall under the community development umbrella, which ultimately is a part of our economic development programs. In short, if we have happy and healthy families, we have happy and healthy communities. That is why we are hoping you will consider becoming a sponsor of the first Kids Fest.

Why Become a Sponsor?

Kids Fest will connect you with a captive audience of McNairy County parents and families that are dedicated to investing in the development of their children, from newborn to tweens. Our hope is to seek sponsors that will help support and cover the costs of the activities we offer

to children and their families.

Activities include a Coloring Tent, Yoga/Aerobics, Paint Wall, Sports Zone, Party Jumpers, Games, Petting Zoo, Children’s Safety, Face Painting, children’s train, rock climbing wall, entertainment, and meet and greet with popular children’s characters.

Sponsor levels include: AVENGERS - $250 Superhero - $150 Sidekick - $75 The sponsor form is included for your consideration.

Thank you so much for being a partner with us. Together we really are building a better McNairy County. For more information call 731-645-6360.

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, 19EMS • 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.

obituaries

Wednesday, february 6, 2013

Jessie Orlan Peak

Charles Howard Mason

Jessie Orlan Peak was born May 21, 1936, the son of the late Jessie Elmer and Rebecca Elizabeth Sweat Peak.

Mr. Peak was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Ramer, Tenn. He was a resident at Adamsville Healthcare for over 10 years.

He departed this life on January 29, 2013 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 8 months, 9 days.

Mr. Peak is survived by a sister, Betty Burney of Selmer, Tenn.; a niece, Sheri Stedman of Hornersville, MO; two nephews, Rob Stedman and wife Pennie of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Barry Stedman and wife Regina of Ramer, Tenn.; a host of great and great great nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. on February 1, 2013 at the Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, Tennessee.

Thanks to all Nurses and Staff at Adamsville Healthcare for all their loving support.

Charles Howard (Chuck) Mason was born June 9, 1948 in Grady, AR, the son of the late Bill Riley Mason and Willie Russ Mason.

Mr. Mason was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn. He served eight years in the United States Marine Corps.

He proudly retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons on his 50th birthday with 30 years of government service.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and camping in his motor home. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and he never met anyone he didn’t add as a friend.

Mr. Mason departed this life on February 3, 2013 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 64 years, 7 months, 25 days. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Mary Shea Mason of Adamsville, Tenn.; a son, William Scott Mason of Adamsville, Tenn.; three grand daughters, Krystal Mason of Atkins, AR, Sabra and Mallory Mason both of Harrisburg, AR; a brother, Bobby Mason and wife Ava Jean of Dumas, AR; four sisters, Dolly Osborne of Star City, AR, Aline Case of Star City, AR, Marnett Jacobs and husband Jake of Pine Bluff, AR, Shirley Cessor of Montrose, AR; brother-in-law, Dan Shea of Leavenworth, TX; three sister-in-laws, Gloria Shea of Colton, NY, Jean Mason and Eileen Mason both of Pine Bluff, AR; host of nieces and nephews who were more like sisters and brothers.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Mason was preceded in death by six brothers, Roy Mason, George Mason, Billie Joe Mason, Jackie Mason, Jimmy Mason, Henry Mason; three sisters, Dora Everette, Catherine Everette, Norma Lee Beatty.

Visitation was Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church with service starting at 6 p.m. with Bro. Tim Elrod officiating.

Graveside service with military honors was held on Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 1 p.m. at Flat Bayou Cemetery in Altheimer, AR with Tim Elrod and Sammie Alverson officiating.

Ruby (Tina) Dixon Ruby (Tina) Dixon was born November 6, 1966 in Henderson, Tenn., the daughter of Virginia Dixon and the late Ernest Dixon.

She was an excellent nurse and worked at Pine Meadows in Bolivar, Tennessee. Her family will always remember her deep love for the elderly and the many things she did for them personally. She always gave from the heart.

Tina departed this life on February 1, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 46 years, 2 months, 26 days.

Tina was the proud mother of one daughter, Whitney Lynne McCoy and husband Derek of Hayti, MO; three beautiful gradnchildren, Audrey Blair, Derek Casen, and Melanie Paige McCoy all of Hayti, MO. In addition to her precious daughter, loving mother and grandchildren, Tina is survived by five brothers and sisters, Calvin Dixon of Adamsville, Tenn., Carol Lococo of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Barbara Park and husband Jerry of Jackson, Tenn., Wayne Dixon of Saltillo, MS and David Dixon and wife Tracy of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; her companion, Jerry Miller of Finger, Tenn.; former husband and friend, Monty Rickman of Selmer, Tenn.

Tina equally loved and adored her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She kept them all laughing with her wit, humor and practical jokes.

Dorothy Jean MacArthur Dorothy Jean MacArthur was born August 16, 1931 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Selvin and Ruby McDaniel Garrison.

She was united in marriage to William A. “Bill” MacArthur on July 8, 1960. Mr. MacArthur preceded her in death on June 5, 2007.

Mrs. MacArthur retired from the banking business after 30 years, having worked at Bank of Adamsville and Community South. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Mrs. MacArthur departed this life on February 1, 2013 in Dyersburg, Tennessee at the age of 81 years, 5 months, 16 days. She is survived by a son, Jim MacArthur and wife Amanda of Newbern, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Blakely and Alexa MacArthur both of Newbern, Tenn.; a sister, Donna Smith of Stantonville, Tenn.; niece, Penny Ashe of Selmer, Tenn.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. MacArthur was preceded in death by nephew, Tony Smith.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 7th, 2013 from 5 - 9 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville.

Private graveside services will be held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville, Tennessee, with Bro. Phil Mitchell, Frank Kemper officiating.

Bennie Joel McGee, Sr. Mr. Bennie Joel McGee Sr., age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28,2013, in Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl McGee and Blanche Taylor McGee; four brothers: Lawrence C. McGee, Everett McGee, Melvin McGee, and Herbert McGee; a daughter: Denise McGee and a granddaughter: Lily McGee. Funeral services, under the direction of the Brownsville-Bells Funeral Homes, were held at Cypress United Methodist Church in Bells, Tenn., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Derrick White officiating. Burial followed in Cypress Church Cemetery.

Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Alinee Webb McGee, Bells, Tenn.; two sons: Bennie Joel McGee Jr, (Edie) , Gadsden, Tenn. and Norman Vincent McGee, (Marie), Bells, Tenn.; a brother: Ernest McGee, Madison, AL; two sisters: Doris Robinson, Bartlett, TN and Joyce Brooks, Selmer, Tenn.; and five grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Cypress United Methodist Church, Bells, Tenn., from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. , Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

Lottie Patterson Tucker Lottie Irene Patterson Tucker, age 88, of Bethel Springs, passed away January 31, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was born and reared in Chester County, the Hickory Corner Community, the daughter of the late Edgar Allen and Allie Mae Cupples Patterson. She attended schools at Hickory Corner. She married Delton “Doc” Tucker in 1941. They made their home in Memphis for a short time and returned to Bethel Springs. She had worked at Salant & Salant Mfg. in Henderson for a few years. She loved quilting, embroidering and gardening.

Mrs. Tucker is survived by a son, Doyle Tucker and wife Sandy; three daughters, Joyce Mathis and husband Charles of Henderson, Peggy Jean Rice and husband Frank of Henderson and Margaret Locke and husband Larry of Bethel Springs; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Edith Hall of Henderson, Gloria Applegate of Peoria, IL, Linda Britt of Jackson and Lilah Robinson of Henderson; a brother, Donnie Richard Patterson of Henderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delton “Doc” Tucker in 1987 and five brothers, Alton Patterson, Elmo Cupples, David Patterson, Jerry Patterson and Kenton Patterson.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with burial in Cave Springs Cemetery in Chester County. Bro. Ronnie Geary officated.

Wilburn “Bill” Bonds Wilburn Wayne “Bill” Bonds, age 72, of Guys, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at McNairy Regional Hospital.

Mr. Bonds was born September 29, 1940 to the late, Walter Alfred Bonds and Rosa Jones Bonds. He was married for 50 years to Patricia Bugg Bonds of Guys, Tennessee.

He was a retired factory worker who worked at Leedo Cabinetry, Tyrone Hydraulics and Container Corporation. He was a member of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. He loved gardening and hunting.

In addition to his wife, he leaves a son, Timothy W. Bonds of Jackson, Tenn.; two daughters, Sheilla Bonds Foster and husband John of Jackson, Tenn., Sherri Bonds of Guys, Tennessee; six grandchildren: Will Foster, Ethan Bonds, John Michael Foster and wife Jamie, Amanda Dunlap and husband Kevin, Amy Surratt and husband Jason; 4 great-grandchildren: Gavine New, Chloe Suratt, Haley Foster, Abigail Foster. Other relatives and a host of friends.

In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Bonds and Franklin Bonds, a sister, Laverne Smith.

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Mulder Family Words cannot express how much your thoughts, prayers and genuine acts of kindness have meant to all of us during the days before and after the death of our mother. She received exceptional care from the nurses and doctors at Mcnairy Regional, and this did not go unnoticed. Asera Care Hospice treated her with the utmost respect, and were always ready with a kind word and comforting arm for her family. The caregivers she has had over the years are remarkable women whose kindness will never be forgotten.

Lastly, Shackelford Funeral Directors, Martha Rankin, the florists, and pallbearers helped our family say goodbye in a beautiful and appropriate manner. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The family of Mary Louise Willis Mulder

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Price Family Dear Friends, Words cannot express how touched we were by your calls, visits, cards, and food during the hospital stay and loss of our loved one, Shirley Ruth Price.

These acts of kindness along with your prayers have given us much comfort. We are also grateful for the considerate service rendered by Shackelford Funeral Directors.

Harris (Tookie) Price Ronnie & Kay Price Debbie & Ed Flatt Roger & Connie Price

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Peak Family The Family of Jessie Orlan Peak want to thank everyone for their prayers, food, and flowers to Jetta Forsythe for a great service a very special thank you to Adamsville Healthcare for the care and love they gave him and a very very special thank you to Mike Smith.

The Family Betty Burney Barry Stedman Sheri Stedman Rob Stedman

For more card of thanks, anniversaries and events, see page 8A.

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By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Plunk

50th Wedding Anniversary Ronnie and Linda Plunk married February 9, 1963 in Selmer and will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They have two children: a son, Ken, and wife Gina, and a daughter, Carla and husband Eric, and four grandchildren: Conner, Ashley, Alex and Erin.

If you see this couple, wish them a Happy 50th wedding anniversary.

thank you We would like to thank The Shiloh Baptist Association Disaster Relief for all the hard work they did after the tornado at our yard with the trees all up by the roots we had about 15 or more. They were all over our driveway and had to clear the drive before we could go out. They worked all evening getting the trees cut and moving the brush out. We want to thank the people also that called and offered to help. We knew Phillip Moore and we really appreciate him and his crew, we could never thank you enough.

Thanks with all of our love Alvin and Mary Wilson

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Some people have the great gift of being an encourager; this week I had several people encourage me and I would like to share them with you. It has been a busy week in my little world and I was feeling a little bit stressed. I thought…. I am just too busy to write the article for the paper this week (shame on me). Wednesday night when I was getting ready for church, my sister, who works at Walmart, called and said what’s wrong with you?

I told her I was fine and she then proceeded to ask me what happened to the article for the paper. She went on to tell me that two people came into Walmart to ask her where the story in the paper is. Then two other people who work in our corporate office were in our home this week and they have been so encouraging to me over the years. Mr. Mark Davis, who is always very kind and always ask what article I am working on, goes out of his way to make sure the employees in our home know that they are appreciated for the job they do every day. Now for a girl from a small town who never had a great education, Mr. Davis always makes me feel like I have something to offer. My stories are just that…. my stories. I have always loved to write and love sharing about all the great

people who live in our home. When I came to work at MCHCC I realized there was so much history in this place that needed to be shared with you. Mr. Davis really gave me the idea and the encouragement to realize I only had to start writing what I felt, not great words, just words from me, as poor as they may seem. In the Bible, there are several instances when someone just sits at the feet of Jesus and listens to him. I have the honor of sitting with these great folks in our home and learn from them. The stories they share are so special that I have to share them with you.

The other person who has been an encourager to me this week is Ms. Beverly Montgomery. A special lady who is a source on knowledge for me. I watch as this lady takes time to talk to the residents in our home and I can assure you she calls them by name. I wonder as many residents as she sees how does she remember their names, but she does. Now there is a difference in addressing someone as you can always tell if they really remember you or just pretending they do. If I call your name I probably remember you. If I call you something else like Buddy or Dear I may remember your face but not your name. Then to finish out my week on Saturday, Mr. Eugene Case who is a son of Alice Case came in and said are you not doing your job? I thought well

church events • Lakeview Baptist Lakeview Baptist Church Sunday Worship times are 9 a.m. for Bible Study and at 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. We would be honored to have you visit us in person, but if that is not possible, you can join us in worship via our live web broadcast at: >http:www.LakeviewSelmer.com> www.LakeviewSelmer.com. Click on

“Watch LIVE Video Now:”.

If you have any questions, call the office at 731-645-9777.

• Petra Center moved Petra Family Worship Center has moved to their new Church at 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, Tenn. Pastors Paul and Bonnie Young and Church Family would like to invite everyone to come worship

Mrs. Case it is Saturday and here I am. He said I missed the article so want to make sure you were not slacking on your job.

I do many jobs within a weeks’ time and sometimes feel like I have no time to offer anything else. However, in our home life some of the greatest people in the world have so must history that can help us in our own life, so I have to share it with you. My mother, who was always my biggest encourager was the most giving person I know.

When you hear the old saying “I would give you the shirt off my back”, well my mother did. How can I not share all of these great lessons from all the people who I have the privilege of sitting, maybe not at their feet, but in their room and learning from them?

So, for this week please excuse the personal article instead of a history from one of our residents. It’s from me to you who have said an encouraging word this week thank you all. How blessed I am to know you all.

Until next time.

with us. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Night 6 p.m.; Thursday Night 7 p.m.

February 9 • Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Youth B.B.Q. Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2013 at 11 a.m. the Meeks Grove Youth will be selling BBQ Boston Butts and BBQ Bologna at the Piggly Wiggly parking lot in Adamsville, Tenn. The youth are planning a trip to Nashville to a Christian

concert.

February 10 • Maggie Jones United Methodist Church singing Maggie Jones United Methodist Church, located on Finger/Leapwood Road, will have a gospel singing February 10th.

Church starts at 11 a.m., lunch at 12 noon and singing afterward.

Featured singers, Jim Reeves.

Everyone is invited.

community events

• Mifflin Family Dance Mifflin Family Dance at 9000 Highway 200 Luray, Tenn. every Thursday and Friday night starting at 7:30. Various bands such as Tim Young and Family, Wolf River Band and Double Take will be there. Admission is $6. Concessions and game room available.

Bring your family and enjoy the fun! For more information call 989-4460.

• Head Start Pre-Registration in McNairy County The Southwest Human Resource Agency is now accepting applications for 3 and 4 year old children to attend classes beginning in the fall of 2013. Head Start is a free preschool program for families that qualify based on income, disability, or various family circumstances. Head Start provides medical and dental services, nutritional services, family services, and educational experiences for your entire family. Head Start does not provide transportation. Every child deserves a HEAD START in life… please consider giving your child one by contacting Amy, the Selmer Head Start’s Family Case Manager, at 731-6458953 for more information!

•McNairy Regional Auxiliary Scholarship McNairy Regional Auxiliary Scholarship applications will be at the front desk of the hospital starting February 1st. Must be turned in by March 1st.

February 8 • Jack McConnico Library Valentine Party McConnico Library will sponsor a children’s Valentine Party/Story Time February 8, 2013, Friday at 10:30. Free treats, crafts,

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Saturday, February 9 • 6 - 8 pm

Selmer Community Center We will have food, fun, door prizes, pictures, and lots of memories will be made!

Make plans to attend! $10 per couple

and valentines. Please invite a friend and join us for some fun.

For more information call Library Director Norma Humphries at 6455571.

February 9 • Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance A Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Selmer Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost is $10 couple. There will be plenty of food, fun, door prizes, pictures and lots of memories will be made! Make plans to attend.

• Valentines dinner There will be a Valentines Dinner, Saturday, February 9th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the McNairy County Democratic Headquarters, 136 West Court Avenue, in Selmer. Menu includes: choice of grilled hamburger steak, grilled BBQ chicken, or grilled italian chicken, with a baked potato, garden salad, a roll, dessert, and choice of drink. $25.00 per couple or $15.00 single person.

All proceeds benefit our Building Fund. For more information call 6461158.

• Sulphur Springs Fish Fry & BBQ Chicken Sulphur Springs Fire Department will have their Fish Fry and BBQ Chicken on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $12 and children $6.

• Finger Fish Fry & BBQ Chicken Finger Volunteer Fire Department will have their Fish Fry & BBQ Chicken dinner on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 3 until 7 p.m.

All you can eat catfish or chicken with all the trimmings and homemade desserts. Adults $10 and children $5.

All proceeds will go towards the operating expenses of the Finger Fire Dept.

February 15-16 • Hardeman County Arts Center Dinner Theatre The Hardeman County Arts Center presents “Three Ring Circus”. A Southern comedy written and directed by Monita Carlin. This “Laugh Out Loud” Valentine treat will be held February 15 and 16, dinner 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. $25.00 per person.

Tickets will be available at the Hardeman County Arts Center, 1580 W. Market St., Bolivar, Tenn. Feb. 4th to members, Feb. 11th to public. Monday thru Fri-

day 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For information, call (731) 658-2787. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

March 2 • 2nd Annual Jesus Cares Spring Fling Coming Soon The Spring Fling Sponsorship signs at Jesus Cares have traveled from the 1st Annual Spring Fling in April 2012 to the McNairy County Courthouse lawn, Rockabilly Park, the Bethel Springs Walking Trail, the Selmer City Park, and the South Y in Selmer and now they are at the City of Ramer Walking Trail. The next stop will be at MCHS for the 2nd Annual Spring Fling on March 2, 2013.

We hope you will make plans to attend, there will be more in the newspaper later, but you can call the Jesus Cares Thrift 646-2600 or the Jesus Cares Office 645-4388 to get more in-

formation and get involved in your community by getting a table for yourself or organization. We look forward to seeing you there.

Jim Gray, Jesus Cares President.

May 19-27 • Senior Citizen Trip Experience Albuquerque & Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, with McNairy County Senior Center. This 9 days, 8 nights journey is May 19-27, 2013. Eight nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Albuquerque area, 14 meals, guided tour of Santa Fe. Trip cost is $719.00 per person based on single occupancy. $75.00 due upon sign up with the final payment due March 13, 2013. For further information about any trip contact Cindy Thrasher at 731632-0302.

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Bank of McNairy County moves

Staff Photos by Jeff Whitten

The Bank of McNairy County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house last Thursday to celebrate the move to its new location at 574 Mulberry Ave. in Selmer.

Selmer Mayor David Robinson, Executive Director of the McNairy Regional Alliance Ted Moore, Bank of Fayette County President McCall Wilson, other employees of the bank and local business and community leaders pose for a picture at the standing-room-only event. The Bank of McNairy County is a branch of the Bank of Fayette County.

Walker receives retirement award

Selmer Flower Shop presented with plaque

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Clarence “Toby” Walker, a retiree of the General Electric, Co. in Selmer receives an award from Jeff Cox, Selmer GE Requisition Engineering Manager, John Harcrow, GE Plant Manager and Jerrith Barnette, GE Application Specialist. At the time of his retirement, Walker held the position of Senior Product Engineer. Since that time, he has worked as an independent consultant to corporations all over the country, helping them to solve problems where they needed electrical expertise. Recently, the Selmer plant received the award for Walker from the Canadian Standards Association group. The CSA is responsible for the electrical code in Canada. The award was given in appreciation and recognition of 20 years of significant contributions towards CSA standards development.

Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

McNairy Regional Alliance Director Ted Moore, Selmer Flower Shop owners Teresa and Jeff Walker and Darren Bowers of the MRA pose with a plaque presented to the business’ owners to commemorate its joining the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce. The Walkers have owned the shop for 11 years, and Teresa has worked there for 39 years. The Selmer Flower Shop is located at 177 S. Third St., and its telephone number is (731) 645-6451.

Graham Lumber Company celebrates accident free year

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

Graham Lumber Company in Selmer celebrates one year with no on the job accidents. The local company did not have a single accident in 2012. To recognize this achievement, the management treated employees to a grilled steak lunch last Thursday, presented employees with special jackets, and held a cash drawing.

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Food Check-Out Week

Yes, It’s Possible: Healthy, nutritious food on a budget Hilda Ashe

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Despite slightly higher retail food prices over the past few years, the cost of eating healthy hasn’t changed as much as some less-healthy alternatives.

In fact, a recent Agriculture Department report favorably supports the economics of healthier eating. Food price data shows that prices for unprepared, readily available fresh fruits and vegetables have remained stable relative to dessert and snack foods, such as chips, ice cream and cola. Therefore, as defined by foods in the study, the price of a “healthier” diet has not changed compared to an “unhealthy” diet.

Farm Bureau Spokesperson

McNairy County: Farmer and rancher members of many local Farm Bureaus will reach out to consumers in their communities during Food Check-Out Week (Feb. 17-23, 2013). Farm Bureau members will offer tips on how consumers can stretch their grocery dollars with healthy, nutritious food. During this week, many farmers and ranchers also plan to make a special effort to reach out to consumers in-person or through social media, to answer questions about the food that they grow or the livestock and

America’s farmers and ranchers share a common concern with consumers when it comes to putting

reau spokesperson.

“Fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, low-fat dairy products,

nutritious meals on the table while sticking to a tight budget.

“Learning to use your grocery dollars wisely helps ensure that nutrition isn’t neglected,” according to Hilda Ashe, Farm Bu-

lean meats, fish, beans, eggs and nuts - are an important part of a healthy diet. Buying fresh produce when it’s in season and costs less, while buying frozen fruits and vegetables when they’re not in

season, is a smart way to stretch that dollar.”

Farm Bureau has developed Food Check-Out Week educational materials dedicated to helping consumers make healthier food purchases. Information on several topics including “Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget,” “How Much Should I Eat?,” “Understanding Food Labels” and “Understanding What My Plate Means” is available.

“Knowing your food budget, planning balanced meals, making a list and sticking to it are just a few of the tips we offer consumers,” says Hilda Ashe.

Additionally, the Mc-

Nairy County Farm Bureau will donate food to Loaves & Fishes of McNairy County recognizing the need everyone has to find solutions to feeding families healthful foods on a tight budget.

Now in its 15th year, Food Check-Out Week also highlights America’s safe, abundant and affordable food supply, made possible largely by America’s productive farmers and ranchers. According to the most recent (2011) information from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, American families and individuals spend, on average, less than 10 percent of their disposable personal income for food.

Valentine’s Day entertainment: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation accepting Danny Churchwell and Bessie Jarrett applications for 2013 TBI Citizens’ Academy

By Kristin Helm Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now accepting applications for the 2013 TBI Citizens’ Academy open to Tennessee residents interested in learning more about the state’s lead investigative law enforcement agency.

The academy is scheduled for May 7 through May 28 at TBI Headquarters in Nashville. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening during the month of May for three hours as well as one Saturday. It will offer citizens a look at TBI’s work including investigating crime scenes and cyber crime, tracking terrorism information, forensics examinations and other aspects of the bureau’s mission. The academy is designed to develop a better understanding and awareness in the community of TBI through an up close look at the bureau and its responsibilities across the

state. Due to limited classroom size, the academy will be limited to 15 citizens.

Requirements for applicants include: • Must be 21 or older • No criminal history other than minor traffic violations • Physically able to meet training requirements • Must attend one night per week for a three hour session and one Saturday for firearms training with a minimum of 90% attendance • Must sign all required waivers and agreements • Applicants are accepted pending background investigations and approval by the TBI Director To apply, residents should fill out the application located on the TBI website at www.tbi.tn.gov and submit it by February 28, 2013 to Assistant Director Richard Moore at the address listed on the application.

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Danny Churchwell and Bessie Jarrett will bring decades of musical experience to the stage Valentine’s evening at the “For the Love of Literacy” dessert tasting fundraiser at the Selmer Community Center Feb. 14. The duo, which has played together since the early 1970s, will bring their mix of modern pop music, covering hits from genres such as country, rock, disco, Motown and gospel to the event. Requests accepted.

sheriff’s log

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Speak With An Officer- Industrial Park Drive- 3:21 p.m.

Theft of Property - Michie Pebble Hill Road- 4:29 p.m.

Public Service - Bethesda Purdy Road - 4:38 p.m.

Vandalism - Friendship Road - 6:16 p.m.

Unwanted Subject - Pyron Street -7:41 p.m.

Public Service - 7:32 p.m.

Public Service - Erin Lane -7:54 p.m.

Traffic Stop - Main Street Bethel - 8:41 p.m.

Unwanted Subject - Old Stage Road - 9:01 p.m.

Public Service - Erin Lane9:38 p.m.

Traffic Stop - Chambers Store Road-11:26 p.m.

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Theft of Property - Capooth - 9:48 a.m.

Public Service -11:21 a.m.

Theft of Property - Industrial Park Drive - 2:38 p.m.

Suspicious Activity Neely Sharp Road - 6:05 p.m.

Escort - Mulberry Ave. 6:24 p.m.

Assault - Baggett Lane 7:14 p.m.

Suspicious Vehicle - Matt Road - 7:51 p.m.

Traffic Stop - Masseyville McNairy Road - 8:08 p.m.

Public Service - Hwy 228:38 p.m.

Traffic Stop - Melvin Qualls Road-8:33 p.m.

Reckless Driver - 45 South- 8:47 p.m.

Theft of Property - Center Hill Road - 3:20 p.m.

Traffic Stop - West Cherry/Ramp - 5:55 a.m.

Traffic Stop - 57 East 8:02 a.m.

Theft of Property - 64 West - 9:04 a.m.

Public Service -10:01 a.m.

Disturbance Noise/Music - Otis Plunk Road12:35 p.m.

Warrant - Industrial Park Drive - 1:20 p.m.

Theft of Property - Ridge Road - 1:49 p.m.

Public Service - 3:11 p.m.

Public Service - 3:11 p.m.

Theft of Property - Industrial Drive-3:20 p.m.

Reckless Driver - Hwy 455:16 p.m.

Traffic Stop - Complex 5:43 p.m.

Warrant - Ramer-Selmer Road - 6:16 p.m.

Public Service - Guys Chewalla Road - 7:06 p.m.

Traffic Stop - 45 South 7:46 p.m.

Suspicious Person - Near May Creek Bridge - 8:55 pm.

Suspicious Vehicle 11:42 p.m.

1/31/2013 Warrant - Alcorn County Line - 3:00 a.m.

Public Service - Cypress Street -11:10 a.m.

Reckless Driver - Capooth Road -12:41 p.m.

Theft of Property - Industrial Park Drive -2:06 p.m.

Welfare Check - Hwy 1423:02 p.m.

Public Service - 6:42 p.m.

Prowler - Matt Road -7:20 p.m.

Traffic Stop - Mayflower8:38 p.m.

Public Service - 9:49 p.m.

Stranded Motorist - 12:14 p.m.

1/30/2013 Alarm-Lily Taylor Road12:16 a.m.

MVA-2:26 a.m.

Welfare Check - Harris Drive - 4:11 a.m.

Stranded Motorist Michie Road-5:22 a.m.

Assault-Hines Gin Road10:37 a.m.

Speak With An OfficerBob Williams Road -11:13

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For the Love of Literacy building hope dessert tasting fundraiser Come spend Valentine’s enjoying great music, desserts & more!

Thursday, February 14th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Selmer Community Center Tickets: $5 at the door

Door Prizes: Flat Screen TV & More!

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COUNTY CHAMPS Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

The 2012-2013 Ramer Eagles take home the county championship after defeating Adamsville 40-25 in the finals of the McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament. Ramer finished the season with a 15-1 record overall and an undefeated record in county play. The Eagles are coached by Jeremy Blakely. See more photos on 2B, read full story on 3B.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

The 2012-2013 Selmer Lady Lions are county champions following their 35-24 victory over the Bethel Lady Rebels in the finals of the McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament. Selmer finished the season with a 13-2 record overall and an undefeated record in county play. The Lady Lions are coached by Robin York. See more photos on 2B, read full story on 3B.

AHS honors Coach McGee Bobcats

clash with Crusaders

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

McNairy traveled to Jackson, Tenn., last Friday night for their second district meeting of the season with the Liberty Crusaders. The Lady Cats were able to come away with the win, but the Bobcats were not.

McNairy Central Liberty

Staff Photos by Andrew Alexander

Former Adamsville Lady Cardinal basketball coach Todd McGee is presented with a plaque of appreciation for his 13 years of dedicated service to the AHS basketball program. He is joined by his wife, Carma, his two children, Caleb and Sarah Beth, his parents, Jimmy and Betty McGee, and numerous Lady Cardinals who played under him at last Friday’s game against Scotts Hill.

Ramer native works for New York Knicks

By Jeff York Contributor

An ambitious young woman is getting to live her dream of working for a professional sports team as an employee of the NBA’s New York Knicks.

From playing in the gym at Ramer School to now working at the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden, Julie Hamm is enjoying life in the Big Apple.

Hamm, 26, began her job as Manager of Partnership Activation and Marketing Programs for the Knicks on Nov. 26. She previously worked in marketing and sales for the Sumitomo Corporation for three years

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Julie Hamm takes her place for the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

while living in San Francisco, Calif.

“I love my job,” said Hamm. “We do work a lot of hours during the season, normally 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on game days.”

While growing up playing basketball for Ramer and McNairy Central, her goal was to someday work in sports. Hamm got her accounting degree at Tennessee in 2004 and worked in the Orange Pride as a recruiter/ PR representative while a student at UT. She lives in an apartment in Tribeca with a beautiful view of the Hudson River. Tribeca is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan.

Hamm’s persistence seeking a job with a pro sports team saw her write over 300 e-mails in a year to teams like the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants. Her dedication finally paid off when she was hired by the Knicks.

“I told everyone I knew that I wanted to work for a professional sports team and had a lot of cold ends on jobs,” said Hamm. “I had a lot of people helping me, and then I finally got the job with the Knicks.”

The reality of working for the Knicks hit her when she found herself sitting on the Knicks’ bench prior to a game.

“During a game an executive was trying to find me and told me to sit at the end of the Knicks’ bench so that he could spot me,” she said. “I said ‘bye’ and hung up my cell phone and just thought ‘Oh my gosh, I’m sitting on the bench in Madison Square Garden!’”

Hamm’s job includes working with MSG sponsors JPMorgan Chase, Delta, Coke and Anheuser-Busch to make sure their sponsorship obligations are satisfied. She manages on-going marketing programs, find ways to monetize various social media platforms and in arena assets, and recently was given the task of organizing player events.

While she is happy with her job, Hamm has her sights set on someday starting her own business. She will be hosting an event in New Orleans the day following the Super Bowl which brings together savvy investors, celebrities and entrepreneurs.

“It won’t be a stuffy event – good food and good people and very laid back, very New Orleans,” she said.

See Knicks, 3B

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The Lady Cats got off to a slow start, falling behind the Lady Crusaders 18-15 after the first quarter.

It did not take long for leading scorers Mallorie Sweat and Brianna Phelps to turn that around.

McNairy was able to slowly pull away after outscoring the Lady Crusaders in each of the last three quarters to come home with a big district win.

“We got off to a slow start, but we’re able to outscore them in each of the last three quarter,” said head coach Jerry Lott.

The Bobcats (19-5, 9-3) hosted the Bolivar Tigers last Tuesday after deadline. See our Facebook page for updates.

MCHS LHS

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12 11

14 11

14 10

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(MCHS) Brianna Phelps, Mallorie Sweat; 18 Pts; Mikaela Rowland: 10 Pts; Zipporah Woods: 5 Pts; Porsha Chappell: 4 Pts

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The Bobcats got off to a very slow start against the Crusaders and were never able to dig themselves out of the 22-11 hole they found themselves in after the first quarter.

McNairy was unable to get very much offense rolling as only six players were able to get on the board.

See Crusaders, 3B

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Brianna Phelps runs the offense from the top of the key.

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Jr. High County Championships Year Girls Boys

1981 Michie Michie

1982 Michie Ramer

1983 Selmer Selmer 1984

Adamsville Selmer

1985 Selmer Selmer

1986 Selmer Selmer 1987 Selmer Selmer 1988

1989

Adamsville Selmer

Adamsville Selmer

1990 Selmer Selmer 1991

Adamsville Selmer

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Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville Adamsville

1995 Michie Ramer

1996 Michie Selmer 1997 Michie Selmer 1998 Michie Ramer

1999 Selmer Ramer 2000 Ramer Michie

2001 Michie Michie

2002 Ramer Selmer

2003 Ramer Selmer

2004 Selmer Selmer

2005 Michie Adamsville

2006 Michie Adamsville 2007 Michie Selmer 2008 Selmer Ramer

2009 Selmer Adamsville

2010 Selmer Adamsville 2011 Selmer Michie 2012 Michie Bethel

2013 Selmer Ramer

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The event is called Whale Tank and is sponsored by the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee. She hopes to make this an annual event by hosting Whale Tank again when the Super Bowl visits New York City in 2014.

She may have grown up in a small town, but the fast paced life in New York City suits her just fine.

“You can pack two days into one because the city never shuts down,” said Hamm. She laughed and said, ‘I’m 100 percent single,’ and admitted that one of her hobbies is people watching in the city.

Hamm is enjoying her life and job in the Big Apple, but she will never forget her family and friends in McNairy County. She is the daughter of Kenny and Jeris Hamm.

CJ Barnes led the way for the Bobcats once again, but it was not good enough to stop the strong Liberty attack.

“They got the ball first and hit a three, then we turned it over twice,” said MCHS head coach Steve Forsythe. “It was 7-0 before we got a shot. They jumped on us early, and we never recovered. Our poor shooting didn't help matters.”

The Bobcats (10-14, 4-8) played host to the Bolivar Tigers in their second district matchup last Tuesday after deadline. See our Facebook page for updates.

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MCHS LHS

11 22

11 23

12 25

11 9

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(MCHS) CJ Barnes: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast; Terrell Harris: 11 Pts, 2 Reb; Stuart Littlejohn: 7 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast; Elijah Sanders: 5 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast; Reginald McNeal: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Grant Goodman: 3 Pts, 1 Reb

Selmer girls, Ramer boys claim county championships

By Andrew Alexander & Brian Azevedo Sports Writers

They say that one is the loneliest number, and that may be true, but you will not hear the No. 1-seeded Ramer Eagles and Selmer Lady Lions complaining about being alone atop junior high basketball in McNairy County after winning their respective county championships last Monday night.

For the Lady Lions, the victory over the Bethel Lady Rebels gave them their 12th county championship since 1981 and fifth in the last six years. It is Selmer’s fourth championship under head coach Robin York.

A win against Adamsville gave the Ramer Eagles their first county championship since 2008 and sixth since 1981. This year’s championship is Ramer’s first under head coach Jeremy Blakely.

Though the junior high basketball season came and went, it did not do so without leaving us with an exhilarating slate of games to cap off a phenomenal season at this year’s county tournament.

Lady Lions Lady Rebels

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The defense and quickness they relied on all year did not fail the Selmer Lady Lions in the county championship game against Bethel.

The Lady Rebels sought to neutralize Selmer’s press with quarterbacklike passes down the court. The technique was effective through the first quarter as Bethel led 5-4 after one, but the Lady Lions adjusted and locked Bethel down after that.

The Lady Rebs were held to just two points in second quarter, and those did not come until there was only five seconds left in the half, giving the Lady Lions time to build an eight-point cushion that they would not relinquish.

“They pulled it out. They hung with it, but it was a tough night,” said Selmer head coach Robin York. “We didn’t get to sub like we wanted to. We didn’t get to do what we wanted to, so we had to adjust. They adjusted well, and I’m really proud of our girls.”

Selika McCord and Lexi Trice both finished with 13 points for Selmer, and Anna Wheeler and Macey Rowland each had eight points for Bethel.

While they came up short in the county championship, the Lady Rebels were a much improved team, finishing the season with 10 wins, tripling their win-total from the past two seasons combined.

Bethel Selmer

5 4

2 11

7 10

10 10

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(Bethel) Macey Rowland: 8 Pts; Anna Wheeler: 8 Pts; Katie Turner: 6 Pts; Marlee Smith: 2 Pts (Selmer) Selika McCord: 13 Pts; Lexi Trice: 13 Pts; Emma Gray: 2 Pts; Jasmine Johnson: 2 Pts; Jamie King: 2 Pts; Desiree Weatherspoon: 2 Pts; Abby Gray: 1 Pts

Eagles 40 Cardinals 25

Though the Adamsville Cardinals resurrected themselves from a two-win season a year ago, it was the Eagles of Ramer that were flying high after the county championship concluded.

“This is unbelievable. Those kids played their hearts out,” said Ramer head coach Jeremy Blakely. “It wasn't anything about coaching. I could have thrown them in there and told them to go play ball, and I think they would've won that game because they wanted it so bad. They worked so hard, and I'm just so proud of them.”

The first half of the final game of the season was much like the first two meetings between the Cardinals and Eagles this year. After two quarters of what seemed like two prize fighters going blow for blow against one another, the game had seen four ties and five lead changes as Ramer and Adamsville went into halftime tied at 16-16.

The second half was like an entire-

ly different game. The Eagles darted out to 5-0 run to start the third quarter. After a Cardinal timeout, Ramer continued the onslaught, outscoring Adamsville 19-9 over the course of the final 10 minutes.

Ramer's Austin Brown hit two three-pointers in the game and finished with 9 points to lead the Eagles in scoring. Adamsville's Dreyton Barnes led the way for the Cardinals with seven points.

The Ramer Eagles helped the county achieve a new level of parity with their win. It marks the first time that four teams have claimed the county championship in a four-year span.

The Bethel Rebels won last season, the Michie Blue Devils won in 2011, and the Adamsville Cardinals won in 2010.

Aville Ramer

7 5

9 11

2 12

7 12

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(Aville) Dreyton Barnes: 7 Pts; Tyler Luna: 5 Pts; Austin Morris: 4 Pts; Kyle Moore: 3 Pts; Trae Blankenship: 2 Pts; Payton Holt: 2 Pts; Quinn Liddy: 2 Pts (Ramer) Austin Brown: 9 Pts; Ryan Nixon: 8 Pts; Kameron Atkins: 7 Pts; Logan Essary: 5 Pts; Grant McMahan: 4 Pts; Chase Burdette: 2 Pts Game 1 – Girls

Lady Eagles Lady Cardinals

39 38

In what turned out to be a hardfought and intense battle between Adamsville and Ramer’s girls, the Lady Eagles escaped with a one-point victory to keep their title hopes alive.

Adamsville led by as many as eight points in the second quarter, but Ramer would not go away. Led by Halle Jobe’s 15 points, the Lady Eagles clawed back into contention in the second half and stole the lead away from the Lady Cards.

There were four lead changes and three ties in the riveting final quarter, but Olivia Harris’ layup with less than a minute to play gave Ramer the edge it needed for the win.

Aville Ramer

5 6

14 11

8 7

11 15

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(Aville) Demie Milford: 9 Pts; Alexis Wynn: 8 Pts; Danea Grisham: 7 Pts; Abby Martin: 4 Pts; Kyla Salvucci: 3 Pts; Darby Sweeny: 3 Pts; Molly Howell: 2 Pts; Lilly Surratt: 2 Pts (Ramer) Halle Jobe: 15 Pts; Olivia Harris: 10 Pts; Mary Hunter: 6 Pts; Grace McMahan: 6 Pts; Allison Sweat: 2 Pts

Lions 50 Blue Devils 20

Michie came out and gave Selmer all it could handle in the first quarter, but it was all Lions after that.

In the second and third quarters, Selmer held Michie to just one point, while the Lion offense rarely missed a shot.

Debarrian Marcell poured in 25 points for the Lions in their 30-point victory over the Blue Devils. The teams split regular season matchups with Michie winning the first by three and Selmer winning the second by seven.

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1 12

8 12

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(Michie) Hunter Butler, Dylan Whirley: 8 Pts; Jarrett Mask, Michael Wilson: 2 Pts (Selmer) Debarrian Marcell: 25 Pts; Casey Coleson: 8 Pts; Carson Kennedy: 4 Pts; Hunter Upright: 3 Pts; Tristan King: 2 Pts; Rhomerius Knight: 2 Pts; Logan Roberts: 2 Pts; John Sims: 2 Pts; Tylon Walker: 2 Pts Game 2 – Girls

Lady Rebels Lady Blue Devils

31 28

Bethel Michie

8 7

The matchup started out fierce and unforgiving as neither team was ready to call an end to their season.

The Lady Rebels were able to come out of the first quarter with a one point

5 6

11 4

7 11

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(Bethel) Anna Wheeler: 16 Pts; Macey Rowland: 6 Pts; Meriah Walk: 4 Pts; Emily Phillips-Harmon, Marlee Smith: 2 Pts; Katie Turner: 1 Pts (Michie) Aysia Campbell: 14 Pts; Lauren Foster: 5 Pts; Raines Parrish: 3 Pts; Bethany Bennett, Jordan Dengler, Makenzie Parson: 2 Pts Game 2 – Boys

Cardinals 44 Rebels 40

The Rebels got off to a great start against the Cardinals and held a fourpoint lead after the first quarter.

Adamsville stayed right on the Rebels' heels as Bethel held the lead through the first three quarters.

It was not until late in the fourth quarter when the Cardinals got the upper hand. Adamsville used smart play and key shots to take the lead late and then hold on for the win, eliminating last year’s tournament champions from title contention.

Aville Bethel

10 14

12 9

8 12

14 9

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(Aville) Kyle Moore: 14 Pts; Dreyton Barnes: 10 Pts; Tyler Luna: 9 Pts; Hunter Young: 6 Pts; Austyn Morris: 5 Pts (Bethel) Jeremiah Sanders: 12 Pts; Keenan Davis: 9 Pts; Dylan Crabb: 8 Pts; Dalton Gates: 7 Pts; Logan Baker: 4 Pts Game 3 – Girls

Lady Lions Lady Eagles

43 14

The Lady Lions got off to a quick start and had Ramer in a 14-0 hole after the first quarter.

The Eagle offense was able to come alive in the second, scoring 10 points, but they still could not keep the Selmer offense under control.

The Lady Lions went on to pull away in the game and continue the great play they have shown all season, coming away with the commanding 29-point victory.

Ramer 0 Selmer 14

Game 1 – Boys

Michie 12 Selmer 14

lead, but that would not last long. The Lady Devils came back and tied the game at 13 at the half.

However, it was the third quarter that did it in for the Lady Devils as they only scored four points, enabling the Lady Rebels, led by Anna Wheeler’s 16 points, to pull away for the win.

10 13

2 7

2 9

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(Ramer) Endya Moffett: 5 Pts; Callie Hodge, Grace McMahan, Kori Moore, Allison Sweat: 2 Pts; Mary Hunter: 1 Pts (Selmer) Kirsten Burkeens: 10 Pts; Selika McCord: 8 Pts; Ansley Craig: 7 Pts; Lexi Trice: 6 Pts; Abby Gray: 5 Pts; Jasmine Johnson: 3 Pts; Caitlyn Bodiford, Desiree Weatherspoon: 2 Pts Game 3 – Boys

Eagles 51 Lions 21

Ramer’s Austin Brown matched the Selmer Lions’ scoring output by hitting seven three-pointers in the Eagles’ 30-point victory.

After carrying a 30-11 lead into halftime, the Eagles never looked back.

Selmer was able to make a small run in the end, but the Lions were never able to battle their way back.

Selmer 6 Ramer 12

5 18

4 12

6 11

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(Selmer) Debarrian Marcell: 6 Pts; Tristan King: 4 Pts; Carson Kennedy, Keyshawn Trice, Chase Wallace, Chaseton Whitten; Colton Vickers: 2 Pts (Ramer) Austin Brown: 21 Pts; Logan Essary, Grant McMahan: 8 Pts; Kameron Atkins: 5 Pts; Hayden Harris: 3 Pts; Tavion Luster, Kylin Wynn, Lane Young: 2 Pts

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Stuart Littlejohn finishes strong with a finger roll in the lane.

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AHS @ MCHS (Freshman) Friday, Feb. 8 – 6:00 p.m.

AHS vs TCA (JVB – 4:30 p.m.)

MCHS @ Chester Co. (JVB – 4:30 p.m.)

High School Leading Scorers -Girls- PPG Shakeema Dilworth (AHS) 11.6 Keantinez Lloyd (AHS) 11.2 Mallorie Sweat (MCHS) 11.2 Brianna Phelps (MCHS) 10.1 Mikaela Rowland (MCHS) 10.0 -Boys- PPG CJ Barnes (MCHS) 21.0 Tucker Campbell (AHS) 14.0 Stuart Littlejohn (MCHS) 12.0 Lane Burcham (AHS) 11.7 Ross Burcham (AHS) 08.8

sports Briefs Adamsville Spring Soccer Adamsville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Adamsville Youth Soccer spring season signup dates.

Signups take place from Feb. 8-March 1, and all forms must be turned in at Adamsville City Hall. The cost to register is $30. Each team is guaranteed six games.

Games begin on March 11 and will run through March 29. All games will be played during the week. There will be no Saturday games. For more information, contact Bubba Martin at (731) 610-2093 or Ted Hughes at (731) 926-5675.

Selmer Dixie Youth Baseball Selmer Dixie Youth Baseball signups will take place on Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 at the Selmer Community Center from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information, contact (731) 645-1332.

Spring Sports Signups Selmer Park and Recreation has released its spring sports signups. Soccer – Ages: 3-14, Cost: $40, Signup Deadline: March 15; Girls Softball – Ages: 4-12, Cost: $40, Signup Deadline: March 29; Boys Baseball – Ages 13-14, Cost $40, Signup Deadline: March 29. For more information, contact Sybil Dancer at (731) 610-3444.

2013 Sportsman’s Banquet Crosshairs for Christ will provide a night of fun for the whole family at the 2013 Sportsman’s Banquet. The banquet takes place on Feb. 23 from 12-8 p.m. at the McNairy Central and McNairy County Fair Grounds. All proceeds from the banquet will go to benefit the Lauren King Ministries and Ronald McDonald House. There will be door prizes, drawings, refreshments, and entertainment in the form of a skeet shoot, archery and rock climbing wall. For more information, contact Steve at (731) 610-2820 or Chris at (901) 826-0923.

St. Jude 5K Run in Memory of Molly Burns On Feb. 23, there will be a 5K run benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The run will begin at the Selmer City Park with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. and the run at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $10 for 11 years old to adult and $5 for 10 years and under with all proceeds benefiting the hospital. If you have a child or loved one who has been a patient of St. Jude, you are encouraged to bring their photography as there will be a table of honor and memory set up for this. Donations will also be accepted. Please come out and support this very worthy cause. If you have questions, please contact Vonda or Kyle Burns at (731) 610-6580.

‘50s Sock Hop The Ramer Sports League will put on a Father-Daughter dance with a ‘50s Sock Hop theme at the Ramer Community Center on Feb. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. The dance will conclude at 10 p.m. and will include a deejay, live music, refreshments, hula hoop contest, and a best dressed father-daughter contest.

The price of admission is $5. For more information, contact Elizabeth Cooper at (731) 610-6063 or Tom Court at (731) 610-5750.

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Tigers return the favor, sweep Bobcats Lexington McNairy Central

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Bobcats traveled to Lexington, Tenn., on Jan. 29 night for their second matchup of the season against the Tigers.

Lexington was able to avenge the earlier sweep by winning both games and completing one of their own.

Lexington McNairy Central

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The Lady Bobcats started the game well but fell behind after the first quarter as a result of the excellent three-point shooting from the Lady Tigers.

McNairy made a small comeback just before halftime and went into the break only down four points.

Leading scorer Mallorie Sweat and the rest of the Lady Cats played from behind the entire game, and every time they were able to make a run, the Lady Tigers would put a stop to it by hitting shots from beyond the arc.

McNairy was never able to recover from the opening deficit and were handed their third district loss of the season.

MCHS LHS

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8 7

12 13

14 14

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(MCHS) Mallorie Sweat: 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast; Mikaela Rowland: 9 Pts, 4 Reb; BreAnna Burge: 6 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast; Brianna Phelps: 5 Pts, 3 Reb, 4 Ast; Zipporah Woods: 3 Pts, 4 Reb; Haven Phelps: 3 Pts; Porsha Chappell: 2 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast

57 52

The Bobcat starters had a tough time getting anything going early, but the bench stepped up and provided a spark for the team.

McNairy was able to use the good play from their bench, and the starters after they reentered the game, and held the lead going into halftime.

Unfortunately for the Bobcats, the Tigers came out and won the second half. After being down two at halftime, the Tigers were able to make a run and build a 36-33 lead going into the final period.

The Bobcats stayed in the game until the very end when a questionable call from the referees cost McNairy their shot at tying the game late in the fourth.

“They hit some big shots, we missed some, and they got the calls to go their way,” said Bobcat head coach Steve Forsythe. “We played hard, we just weren't able to pull out the win. We gave up way too many offensive rebounds that led to second chance points. We also missed enough layups to have won the game. At this point in the season, these are shots we can't miss and expect to win.”

MCHS LHS

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12 13

11 16

19 21

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(MCHS) CJ Barnes: 19 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast; Jonathan Nixon: 8 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Reginald McNeal: 8 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast; Stuart Littlejohn: 7 Pts, 1 Reb; Clay Dancer: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast; Elijah Sanders: 4 Pts, 4 Reb; Terrell Harris: 2 Pts, 1 Reb

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Mikaela Rowland fires the three-pointer late against the Tigers. Rowland finished with nine points in the Lady Bobcats’ third district loss.

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Not for weak at heart

Lady Cards meet district roadblocks

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Adamsville’s Lady Cardinals met big obstacles on the path to improving their district record before tournament time last week as Trinity Christian Academy, Scotts Hill and Riverside proved to be formidable roadblocks.

Trinity Christian Adamsville

Photo by Tee Hutton

John Mark Pettit and Jack Majors bump chests in celebration of their two-point win at Trinity Christian Academy last Saturday.

Cardiac Cards win 3 games by combined 6 points

By Andrew Alexander

ons' last-second prayer found nothing but cold iron as the Cardinals pulled down the rebound and their fifth district win of the season.

Sports Writer

Call them the Cardiac Cards once again. Three district opponents fell to Adamsville last week as the Cardinals came away with three two-point victories.

Adamsville Trinity Christian

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Entering the game, AHS coaches thought the team would have to hold Trinity Christian Academy to less than 60 points to beat the Lions on their home court last Saturday in Jackson, Tenn., so that is just what the Cardinals did.

On the strength of 18 points from Tucker Campbell and 16 from Lane Burcham, the Cards kept pace with TCA through the first three quarters. Adamsville entered the final quarter down by eight but outscored the Lions by 10 in a feverish comeback, taking a twopoint lead with only seconds left on the clock to clinch the victory.

Adamsville head coach Nathaniel Root was pleased with the performance, saying his Cardinals struggled through adversity but got the win.

Adamsville (14-9, 6-4) will have to put up a similar performance on Friday when they wrap up their regular season at home against TCA. The school is calling for a “white-out” and encourages everyone to come out and wear white for season finale.

The Cardinals hosted Sacred Heart of Jesus last Tuesday after deadline. See our Facebook page for updates.

AHS TCA

12 14

10 11

11 16

24 14

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SHHS AHS

11 16

17 11

14 12

9 14

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(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 23 Pts, 14 Reb; John Mark Pettit: 9 Pts, 5 Stl; Tyler Hammock: 7 Pts, 1 Reb; Ross Burcham: 4 Pts, 4 Reb; Jack Majors: 4 Pts, 3 Reb; Lane Burcham: 3 Pts, 4 Reb; Brandon White: 3 Pts, 2 Reb;

Adamsville Riverside

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After trailing for the first three quarters, Adamsville put together a phenomenal fourth to steal a win away from Riverside at home on Jan. 29.

“We got down by 12 in the second half,” said Root, “but we really sucked it up and battled back. Our defense got a lot more intense, our press created a lot of deflections, which turned into steals, which turned into easy baskets.”

Entering the fourth quarter down nine, the Cardinals could do no wrong and outscored the Panthers 21-10 to avenge their nine-point loss to Riverside on Jan. 4.

RHS AHS

15 16

11 6

19 14

10 21

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(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 15 Pts, 15 Reb, 2 Ast; Lane Burcham: 11 Pts, 4 Reb; Ross Burcham: 9 Pts, 4 Reb; Brandon White: 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast; John Mark Pettit: 6 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Tyler Hammock: 5 Pts; Dakorea Dilworth: 2 Pts

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Of Campbell's game-high 23 points at home last Friday against Scotts Hill, the two most important came on a runner he hit, floating through the lane with less than 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

Campbell was fouled on the play and sank his sixth consecutive free throw of the night to put Adamsville up 53-51 with nine seconds remaining.

“It was a good grind-it-out win for us,” said Cardinal head coach Nathaniel Root. “We've been preaching playoff basketball here at the end. With all these games, we have to play likes it's tournament time; one and done. You've gotta give everything you've got, and I'm proud of how hard our guys are playing. They've really bought into how we have to play to win with this team.”

Scotts Hill had a shot to force overtime, but the Li-

The Lady Cardinals had a rough week, and it got a lot rougher last Saturday when they traveled to TCA to do battle with the Lady Lions.

Adamsville dug itself a big hole in the first quarter, but battled back before the break.

“We got down early, but we took the lead at halftime,” said Lady Cardinal head coach Kevin McClain. “After the half, we came out and played pretty decent, but in the fourth quarter they hit a lot of shots, and we couldn’t score with them.”

The Lady Cards converted only 11 of 33 field goal attempts and hit just three of their 15 three-point shots in the loss.

Adamsville (9-12, 2-8) will hope for a better performance on Friday when the Lady Cards host the Lady Lions in the season finale. AHS is calling for a “white-out,” so the teams are encouraging everyone to come our wearing white.

AHS TCA

8 14

14 7

14 17

9 20

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(AHS) Robin Moore: 12 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Shakeema Dilworth: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Keantinez Lloyd: 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 5 Stl; Simone Wilson: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 5 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Karly Napier: 2 Pts, 2 ast, 1 Stl

Scotts Hill Adamsville

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One bad quarter against a team with one of the best players in District 15-A gave the Lady Cardinals a doubledigit, home loss to the Scotts Hill Lady Lions last Friday.

“We were going to try to help on Chelsea White as much as we could. We did a pretty good job except for one quarter and at the end of the game,” McClain said.

“We had [their lead] cut down to eight, and they went to [White] three times in a row. We just didn't have an answer for it.”

White finished with a game-high 22 points, and the Lady Lions converted 12 of their 17 free throw attempts down the stretch to put the Lady Cards away.

“All in all, I was really proud of our girls' effort because they executed our game plan. We just didn't knock down any shots,” McClain added.

SHHS AHS

9 9

18 8

15 12

16 12

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(AHS) Ralanda Lloyd: 13 Pts, 1 Reb; Shakeema Dilworth: 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast; Keantinez Lloyd: 9 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl; Robin Moore: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Stl; Bailey Wicker: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Simone Wilson: 1 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl

Riverside Adamsville

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The Lady Panthers appeared to be a different team on Jan. 29, when they traveled to Adamsville, than the one the Lady Cardinals beat on Jan. 4.

“We just didn't show up,” said McClain. “I haven't been disappointed with the girls a lot this year, but we just didn't show up. We tried to play through it in the third quarter, and we almost got back in the game because of their effort, but for some reason, we didn't play well at all.”

Adamsville managed to score only 15 points in the first half, leaving the team down 14 points at the break. In spite of double-digit scoring efforts from Keantinez Lloyd and Shakeema Dilworth, the Lady Cards were dealt their third consecutive loss.

(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 18 Pts, 12 Reb; Lane Burcham: 16 Pts, 3 Reb; Ross Burcham: 8 Pts, 2 Reb; Tyler Hammock: 5 Pts, 1 Reb; John Mark Pettit: 4 Pts, 2 Reb; Dakorea Dilworth: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Jack Majors: 2 Pts, 4 Reb

Adamsville Scotts Hill

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RHS AHS

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Tucker Campbell avoids a forest of Scotts Hill defenders to lay in two of his 23 points.

13 6

16 9

13 16

16 12

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(AHS) Keantinez Lloyd: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 5 Stl, 1 Blk; Shakeema Dilworth: 10 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 4 Pts, 1 Reb; Karly Napier: 4 Pts, 1 Stl; Taylor Hutton: 3 Pts, 2 Reb; Simone Wilson: 2 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Madelynn Lynch: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Bethany Johnson: 1 Pts, 1 Stl; Robin Moore: 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk; Alli Pettit: 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk

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Selmer Elementary School Announces January Student of the Month

School menus McNairy County Elementary Breakfast Menus Feb. 4 Pancake/Sausage Stick, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 5 Biscuit & Chocolate Gravy, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 6 Sausage Bagel Pizza or Yogurt Parfait, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 7 Mini Pancakes, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 8 Sausage & Biscuit, Cereals, Variety, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk McNairy County Elementary Lunch Menus

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Selmer Elementary School and Project BASIC are proud to announce the Students of the Month for January. January’s theme for Student of the Month was “Fairness” (based on the pillars of character each student learns) and all of these students were chosen for their ability to show this particular character trait. The students learn about character building skills in their guidance classes and also in their Project BASIC classes. We are all so proud of each of these students. It takes hard work to show “FAIRNESS” to your fellow classmates and each student deserves special recognition for this accomplishment. These students were each given a special certificate and a treat from McDonalds. Congratulations to each and every one of you. Bottom Row (Kindergarten): Spencer Gill, Natalie Lawson, Katelyn Moore, Heidi Dickey, Emma Harris, Ethan Nixon, Lake Carson. Second Row (First Grade): Sydney Cox, Jasey Crouse, Addison Finlayson, Jacob Conner, Alyssa Gray. Third Row (Second Grade): Diya Bhakta, Amber Davis, Ayush Patel, Shelby Jarrett, Will Johnson. Fourth Row (Third Grade): Matthew Cosby, Nancy Draganowski, Lindsey Jackson, Keshun Hunt, Hunter Rowland, Reed Youngerman. Fifth Row (Fourth Grade): Antranae Watson, Haley Moore, Anna Bedwell, Ashlyn Perkins, Trey Durban. Not Pictured: Kailey Lyles (K), Ian Anderson (1st Grade), Sarah Oliver (2nd Grade), Jagger Smith (4th Grade)

Howell receives diploma

Math Fair held at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Feb. 4 Chicken Rings/Roll or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fluffy Whipped Potatoes, Black Eye Peas, Garden Salad, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 5 Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or Dixie Crunch Fish/Hushpuppies, French Fries, White Beans, Garden Salad, Blushing Pears, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 6 Mini Corn Dogs or Chicken Noodle Soup/Cheese Toast/Crackers, Whole Kernel Corn, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Garden Salad, Diced Peaches, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 7 Traveling Taco or Meat Loaf/Cornbread, Tiny Whole Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Collard Greens, Salsa, Garden Salad, Diced Strawberry Cups, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk Feb. 8 Cheese Sticks/Sauce or Steak & Gravy/Roll, Fluffy Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Pineapple Tidbits, Choice of Juice, Choice of Milk

UTM offers Instant Piano Playing course in McNairy Co.

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Zachary Martin Howell of Hornsby Tenn. graduated from Jackson State Community College in 2010 and Austin Peay State University on Dec.14, 2012 with a Bachelors Degree: Computer Science Degree Major: Internet and Web Technology Minor: Networking Technology with a 3.5 GPA. Member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He has received employment with Hospital Corporation of America as Networking Engineer in Nashville. Zachary is the son of Danny & Tammy Mathews Howell. The Grandson of the late Virginia & Lester Howell of Hornsby. Betty Mathews of Selmer and the late Tack Mathews of Selmer.

Selmer Middle School addresses changes in curriculum, testing

By Patsy Moore Math Interventionist

Selmer Middle School held its fall Family Fun night last October. Dr. Brenda Armstrong and Mr. Mickey Murphy appreciated the parental support for this event. Before the pizza dinner and fun activities, Mrs. Patsy Moore talked about the Constructed Response Assessment (CRA) which students in grades 3 – 8 had recently taken.

Tennessee, along with 46 other states, is in the process of transitioning to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Student will take three Constructed Response Assessments during the 2012 – 2013 school year. The first one was given in October. The second one will be given in February, and the third will be given in May. The CRA is not like the multiple-choice TCAP tests that have been given for many years. This assessment is comprised of four tasks. The tasks are focused upon specific grade-level focus standards that have been chosen for this year.

While each grade level has different focus standards, they all share the same eight mathematical practice standards. These practice standards are incorporated into all math lessons every day. It is vital that students become familiar with the focus standards and math practice standards, because the CRA tests are scored according to them. The first assessments have been scored, and these will be used to help students and teachers as they prepare for the next assessment.

Parents were informed that math has been the primary focus of CCSS so far. English/Language Arts (E/LA) is slowly being phased in this year. The importance of reading comprehension was emphasized during the presentation by Moore. Parents were encouraged to use online resources to become familiar with the changes that are occurring.

Also during the short presentation, parents heard about how teachers use test data to help them plan their lessons and to help them set goals. Parents were encouraged to visit Selmer Middle School with their questions about interpreting test data and how it can be used to help their children be successful students.

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The seventh-grade students at Bethel Springs Elementary School recently held a Math Fair as a conclusion to studying statistics. They chose projects that included science as well as math. The projects were varied and very interesting. Projects included: a straw bridge that held 4+ handhelds, a toothpick bridge that held 20 + calculators, a popsicle stick/straw crane that could hold 350g, a straw catapult, a strategy game – Nine Men in a Trench, comparison grocery shopping, a Penny Racer game, marble Race Game, Card Probability, MLB player stats, BSES Basketball Player Stats, an empty drink can held 13 math books, and many more.

MARTIN, Tenn. – A course on playing the piano will be offered from 6-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the University of Tennessee at Martin McNairy County Center/ Selmer.

David Haynes, former music director from Ringgold, Ga., will conduct the class.

This beginner’s course will offer students an opportunity to learn chords to songs, “speed read” sheet music, counting techniques, finding middle C and more.

The course fee is $55 per person, plus $25 for a book and practice CD. The course is sponsored by the UT Martin Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies and will be held at the center, located at 1269 Tennessee Ave. in Selmer.

An exact location for the course will be given upon registration.

To register, contact ECOS at 731-8817082, or register online at http://www. utm.edu/departments/ecce/nondegree/ home.php.

Bethel Springs Elementary School Honor Roll, Principal’s List 2nd Nine Weeks 20122013 3rd Grade Honor Roll Colby Adams Amber Burney Trey Butler Reece Cosby Angelina Hampton Laura Hancock Lillie Harstin Kaylynn Parker Trey Pearson Gavin Plunk Tyler Plunk Myles Rankin Morgan Reeves Gregory Sprague Lily Stricland 4th Grade Honor Roll Paige Isbell Walker Massengill Richy Sosa Kaylee Wiggins

5th Grade Honor Roll Traevon Atlee John Droke Trevor Terrell Ruth Harstin Lainey Hensley Colton Judd Tyler Martin Natalie Patterson Mallory Wagoner 6th Grade Honor Roll Logan Baker Ainsley Ervin Claire Ingle Shaun Maxedon Mason McClain Justin Plunk 7th Grade Honor Roll Clint Isbell Catherin Reed Mayson Roach Emma Spencer Katie Turner

8th Grade Honor Roll Avery Davis Dustin Ellsworth Danielle Harstin Cody Mayo Jeremiah Sanders Thomas Stevens Gabby Wiggins 3rd Grade Principal’s List Will Bargas Kaylee Hurst Nick Morris Cole Savage Emily Wagoner

4th Grade Principal’s List Chad Angell Kaylee Benton Mark Burns Joey Butterfield Haven Gray Jasper Sanders Yamilet Sandria

5th Grade Principal’s List Dylan Kidd 6th Grade Principal’s List Faith Bizzell Gabby Green Abby Jones Hailey Johnson Madelyn Pearson Ashlyn Smith 7th Grade Principal’s List Beau Barnes Angela Hager Hunter Joyner Brittany Nixon Amber Rajaniemi 8th Grade Principal’s List Dylan Crabb Amelia Lamberth Sydney Perrigo

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RES, AES students celebrate 100 days They learned 100s of things in 100s of ways and made it through the first hundred days. In the 100 Day celebration in Ramer School’s first grade, RES first graders have had a day of 100’s as they celebrate the first 100 days of school. They’ve done 100 fun things, then had 100 snacks, then built castles out of cups all in 100 stacks.

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SES Kindergarten and Pre-K4 Registration Submitted Selmer Elementary

Kindergarten and Pre-K4 registration at Selmer Elementary School is scheduled for the week of March 4-8, 2013. Effective October 1, 2012, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 31, for the 20132014 school year or before August 15, for all school years thereafter. In order for a child to enter school in August of 2013, the parents shall provide the following information to the school: 1. A certified copy of the birth certificate of the child 2. A copy of the child’s immunization record supplied by the Health Department 3. A copy of a physical examination for the child 4. The child’s social security number 5. Two proofs of residence 6. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child.

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Students in Ms. Gail Leatherwood’s show their “100” projects made at home with their families.

Children who participate in an LEA-administered pre-kindergarten program during the 2012-2013 or 2013-2014 school years may enter kindergarten in the 2013-2014 or 2014-2015 school years respectively.

No child shall be eligible to enter the first grade without having attended an approved Kindergarten program meeting the requirements outlined by the Tennessee State Board of Education and the Tennessee Department of Education.

ETSU announces fall dean’s list

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for the fall 2012 session.

To receive this honor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with a grade point average of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Adamsville, Tenn. - John C. Gordon

Freed-Hardeman honors local students Henderson, Tenn.

– Local students have been recognized by Freed-Hardeman University for academic achievement during the 2012 fall semester. Inclusion on the Dean’s List requires maintaining a minimum gradepoint average of 3.40 for the semester and full-time status.

Freed-Hardeman is accredited by the Southern Associa-

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Students in Beth Brown’s class with their 100 day hats, and their stacks of cups build structures with 100 cups.

tion of Colleges and Schools to offer baccalaureate and master’s degrees. The university is a top tier school for the Southern region in U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of colleges.

Bethel Springs, Tenn.

• Eddy Llado • Lucy Lopez Ramer, Tenn.

• Emily Harris

• Callie Horton • Clint Horton • Rafe Horton • Drake Littlejohn • Alyssa Shirley • Clay Shirley Selmer, Tenn.

• Damien Glover • Andrew Holmes • Katie Nixon • Rachael Shannon • Josh Tatum Stantonville, Tenn.

• Emilie Johnson

MTSU announces graduates for fall 2012 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has released the names and hometowns of the 1,960 students who graduated during the fall 2012 commencement ceremonies Dec. 15 in Murphy Center on the MTSU campus. For more details about MTSU’s fall 2012 commencement ceremonies, in-

cluding photos and videos, please visit http://mtsunews.com/fall2012-commencement. The following students graduated from MTSU: Selmer, Tenn.

• Shelby L. Huggins Michie, Tenn.

• Danyel E. Royal

FHU awards degrees

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Wendy Bowers’ class, wearing their 100 Day hats. On Jan. 25, Adamsville Elementary’s first grade celebrated their 100th Day of school. Each year the first grade students, with the help of their parents, make a 100 day project. It is neat to see the different things the students come up with each year. On the 100th day, students do all things 100! They sort, chart, graph, and even eat 100 things. At the end of the day the students put on their cute 100 day hats and take their projects and parade throughout the school singing their 100 day song.

Henderson, Tenn. — Several residents of McNairy County were among the group of approximately 100 students to receive degrees Dec. 14 at Freed-Hardeman University's winter commencement exercises. United Nations Ambassador Waheed Waheedullah greeted attendees and expressed appreciation to the university. Having served in various capacities, he is best known for his work within the U.N. and the international community and for his contributions to peacekeeping, peace-building, peacemaking, conflict prevention, conflict management and conflict resolution. He is the architect and designer of the Bonn Agreement for a Comprehensive Political Settlement of the Afghan Conflict. Degrees were conferred by FHU President Joe Wiley. The university is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is perennially listed as a top tier school in US News and World Report's College Guide. The following students received degrees: Ramer, Tenn.

• Sheri Hilderbrandt, Master of Education, special education • Tom Hilderbrandt, Master of Education, curriculum and instruction, K-6 Selmer, Tenn.

• Damien Glover, Bachelor of Science, psychology • Ania Robinson, Bachelor of Science, child and family studies

Anti-bullying procedures in place at Selmer Middle School Submitted Selmer Middle School

During a staff development day in October, the faculty and staff of Selmer Middle School were trained in the Olweus method of establishing a culture and climate at SMS that deters the actions of bullies and bystanders. In the first photo, Mrs. Lissy Thompson’s

class is standing as they say the Bully Pledge that is repeated every morning at Selmer Middle School. The pledge incorporates the four rules of bully prevention and says: We will not bully others.

We will try to help those students who are bullied.

We will try to include students who are left out.

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If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

The second picture shows Mrs. Emily Hopper’s class as they participate in a class meeting. Class meetings are held in homeroom classes about once a month. The purpose of these meetings is to give students an opportunity to discuss issues of importance

to them. The teachers can use this time to discuss the roles of bullies, bystanders, and victims, and how to avoid filling any of those roles.

With the new program in place, Selmer Middle School hopes to teach children to care about one another and to be sensitive to how much being bullied can hurt and affect the lives of victims.

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Mrs. Lissy Thompson’s class stands and says the Bully Pledge that is re- Mrs. Emily Hopper’s class participates in a class meeting in which students can discuss issues that are important to them and learn about the dangers of bullying. peated each morning at Selmer Middle School.

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Junior KAMEL KLUB group encourages others to ‘Slam Dunk Tobacco’

by Beth Hamilton Public Health Educator

Students in the Bethel Springs Elementary School Kamel Klub, 7th and 8th grades, and Junior Kamel Klub, 5th and 6th grades, peer education groups serve as leaders and role models for their peers.

The group was established with a Department of Education “Learn and Serve” grant in 2006. Students “learn” about the risks of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. They “serve” others by sponsoring school events, puppet shows, health fairs and displays that encourage healthy choices, anti-bullying and character education. Teacher and club sponsor, Mrs. Ladonna Rowland, meets with the students every Wednesday in after-school. Topics include making healthy choices, being positive role models, avoiding tobacco, alcohol, meth and other drugs and setting goals for the future.

The most recent school-wide event was the

“Slam Dunk Tobacco” promotion at the Bethel Springs Rebels vs. the Adamsville Cardinals Middle School basketball game on Jan. 17th. With approximately, 500 people attending, it was the last home game of the season and 8th grade parent recognition night, as well.

Kamel Klub members provided health displays, health information and free incentives encouraging students, parents and staff to be tobacco-free.

Also, during halftime of the girls’ game, club members, Mr. Ciggy and cheerleaders led a group cheer and flash mob encouraging the large crowd to “Be Smart, Don’t Start” and “Slam Dunk Tobacco”. They concluded the event by distributing mini-basketballs, “Save A Life: Be Tobacco Free” Life Savers and “Be Smart, Don’t Start” Smartees mints.

Mrs. Beth Hamilton, Public Health Educator, Mrs. Shelva Moore, Coordinated School Health Coordinator along with teachers, school staff and students continue their partnership to promote healthy choices through education and prevention.

UTM celebrates achievements

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Kolisha Strickland, of Michie, participated in commencement exercises at the University of Tennessee at Martin on Dec. 15.

Strickland was a social work major at UT Martin. Chancellor Tom Rakes presided over the ceremony.

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Stephanie Mitchell, of Selmer, participated in commencement exercises at the University of Tennessee at Martin on Dec. 15.

Mitchell was an integrated studies k-6 education major at UT Martin. Chancellor Tom Rakes presided over the ceremony.

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The Bethel Springs Junior KAMEL KLUB peer education group and cheerleaders promote “tobacco-free” choices for students, parents and staff at a recent basketball game at Bethel Springs Elementary School.

UT Martin among safest four-year public institutions MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin is among the safest of the four-year public institutions in Tennessee according to the Safest Schools ranking recently released by StateUniversity.com.

UT Martin was the highest ranked public four-year institution in the state of Tennessee according to the report. It ranked fifth overall in the state with a safety rating of 94.84, and of the 450 ranked colleges in the nation, UT Martin placed at 128.

Apostolic:

“Campus safety remains a top priority and our public safety officers, faculty and staff as well as alert students make a safe environment an on-going focus for us all,” said UT Martin Chancellor Tom Rakes.

As part of the Safest Schools ranking, StateUniversity.com analyzed crime statistics for 450 colleges and universities, and assigned a safety rating to each school. Safety ratings are determined based on the number of occurrences of aggravated assault,

robbery, burglary, theft/larceny, motor vehicle theft, forcible rape and murder on campus, and then are weighed based on the probability of each incident. Violent crime is given more weight in the ranking system, and has a greater effect on the safety rating than non-violent crime such as theft.

The ranking system of U.S. public and private educational institutions is statistical and based on U.S. government surveys and reports provided by the schools themselves.

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April Ashe, of Selmer, participated in commencement exercises at the University of Tennessee at Martin on Dec. 15. Ashe was a business management major at UT Martin. Chancellor Tom Rakes presided over the ceremony.

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. Daniel Holt 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. Stephen Davison, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m.

Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m.

Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 10:15 a.m.

Corporate Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy. 45 S., Eastview, TN Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer 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.

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

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.

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.

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 School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Spr. Rev. Mike Hollaway, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy, TN Bro. Danny Rowland, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Cody Hill, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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 Christ:

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy: Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs James Lawson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy. 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

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.

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Cumberland Presbyterian:

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.

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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15

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.

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

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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Moores School House Full Gospel Fellowship Church 115 Tull Road, Selmer 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Intl. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 45 S, Guys Roger Reece, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

Petra Family Worship Center Bethel Springs 54 Pentecostal Ave. United Pentecostal Milledgeville, TN 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs FaithPointe Church Phone 731-434-1002 Jeff Young, Pastor 440 Hwy. 64 East, Adamsville Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Mike Sweeney, Pastor Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Highway 57 West Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.

Ramer, TN Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Thursday night 7:00 p.m.

Pastor: Albert Brown First United Wednesday Nights: 7:00 p.m.

Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Pentecostal Eastview Phone 731-632-4999 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

7810 Hwy 45 S., Ramer www.faithpointechurch.com Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Methodist: Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Fellowship Church Monday: 7 p.m.

142 South Y Shopping Center Adamsville First Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

Selmer, Tennessee United Methodist Wednesday - 7 p.m.

225 E Main St., Adamsville The Sanctuary of MPC Sunday - 10 a.m.

Rev. Dr. Toni Watson 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville For info call 731-434-0097 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor www.onechurchnow.com Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Gateway Holiness Chapel Jim Barber, Pastor 2342 Refuge Rd, Bethel Springs Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m.

First United Methodist Church Thursday: 7 p.m.

P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Terry Presson Pastor 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Presbyterian: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Telephone: 731-645-4188 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Bethel Springs Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Presbyterian Church 7 p.m.

59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Dick Humphrey, Pastor Bethesda Presbyterian Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Church Worship - 10:15 a.m.

50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Lebanon United Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Methodist Church Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Stephen Webb, Pastor First Presbyterian Church USA Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Dr. James Jones, Pastor Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Sticine Road • Michie, TN Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Mount Sharon Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

Presbyterian Church Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

SELMER - FINGER - SAVANNAH 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville David Harstin, Pastor TENNESSEE Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Member FDIC Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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(37,38,39,40,41) 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) For lease: 3 bdrm. 2 bath house in Selmer. $525.00 month & $525.00 deposit. Call 645-3220 or 439-6781.(TF) Newly Remodeled Cute 2 Bedroom house 7 minutes from Selmer at Purdy. Large Lot. New Kitchen Appliances. Ready to move in. Reduced $38,000 to $29,900. Call Jim at 731-6460823. (37,8,39,40)

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Dell laptop $200 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731925-6183. (TF)

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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automobiles 201 - autos Ford Taurus, 2006 SEL, 91,000 miles, perfect condition, new premium tires and battery, leather seats, sliding sun roof, Premium sound system, much more.$6,495. Call 731-646-0106. (37,38) Lexus - 1999, RX300,Black, Sunroof, Auto, 119,000 miles, Good condition. $7,000. Call 731-610-0422. (38)

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Must have a Bachelors in the Social area or Teaching Certificate.

Part-Time & Full-time positions available at this time. Contact Sharon Wolfe 731-686-9383. www.sswolfecounseling.org (36,37,38,39)

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Lift Chair, tan, great condition $500. Call 1-662-223-0024.

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

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3912 - Payne Rd., Finger - $82,500 * Ranch * Garage * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Fenced Yard * 1 acres +/-

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

* Ranch * Shop * Carport * 3 Bedroom * 2 Baths * Level Yard * 1 ac +/* Double Garage * Full front porch

4912 - Kirkpatrick., Selmer - $54,900 * Ranch Style * In Town * 0.40 acre +/* Move-In ready * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths

McNairy County Sheriff’s Office 300 Industrial Drive, Selmer, TN 38375

Office: (731) 645-1004 Fax (731) 645-3116

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NEW HOME FOR SALE

at Special Give Away Price $39.00 per sq. ft.

Excellent location - Selmer

(Between Selmer & Bethel off old Hwy 45) 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, Architectural Shingles, vinyl siding, double floors, extra insulation, double carport, front porch, open floor plan, brick foundation, central heat & air.

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(731) 610-2209 BILLY GRISWELL - CONSTRUCTION For Sale

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HOUSE FOR SALE 167 HOPKINS ROAD IN BETHEL SPRINGS

It has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom. Quiet, country living with the convenience of being close to town. This home is located on 3/4 acre and is completely remodeled inside. Has new paint, carpet, tile, cabinets and countertops.

There is a beautiful gas fireplace located in the living room.

Must see this home to appreciate. $57,500.

Call 439-1722 for more information.

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Need Cash - Call today - buying junk cars, trucks, vans/ suvs, vehicles that run, scrapmetal, and more. FAST CASH, Free pickup. No title needed. (731) 610-8666. (TF)

Applications available at the complex office

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Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731-610-8827.

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

and payment of the debts and obligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust dated 24 August 2006 executed by KENNETH RUSSOM and SHELIA RUSSOM AKA SHEILA RUSSOM to Trace Robbins, as trustee for Beneficial Tennessee, Inc. of record in the Office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Book 383, Page 1332; and Richard J. Myers having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the aforesaid Register’s office in Book 407, Page 2854, and the owner of the debt and obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, Beneficial Tennessee, Inc., having required the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described therein conveyed, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned, RICHARD J. MYERS, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in him as Substitute Trustee, on Wednesday, 13 February 2013, commencing at 12:00 noon, at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse, at 170 W. Court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit:

ISTER’S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 61-44.16

McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Gary L. Bodeis and Sandy Phillips, conveying certain property therein described to John Clark, a resident of Weakley County as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration System’s Inc., as nominee for First State Bank and First State Bank’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

2 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 42.13 feet to a pipe at Kirkpatrick’s Northwest corner; thence with Kirkpatrick’s West line South 11 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 469.87 feet to the point of beginning.

upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

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THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN MCNAIRY COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUENA VISTA ROAD WITH SANDY FLATT ROAD; THEN SOUTHERLY WITH SANDY FLATT ROAD 0.22 MILE TO AN ANGLE IRON SET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OFWAY (25.0 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF SANDY FLATT ROAD SAID ANGLE IRON BEING LOCATED 110 FEET SOUTHERLY AS MEASURED ALONG SAID R/W FROM AN IRON PIN FOUND; THEN N 79 DEG. 30 MIN. 30 SEC. W 415.87 FEET TO A STEEL FENCE POST (SFP) SET AT A CONCRETE BLOCK (FOUND LOCATED S 14 DEG. 00 MIN. 00 SEC. E 109.85 FEET FROM A CONCRETE BLOCK AND WOODEN STAKE FOUND) FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THEN S 79 DEG. 30 MIN. 30 SEC. E 208.00 FEET TO A SFP SET; THEN WITH A SEVERANCE LINE S 25 DEG. 45 MIN. 00 SEC. W 443.19 FEET TO A SFP SET ON THE WEST LINE OF RUSSOM (DEED BOOK 79 PAGE 530); THEN WITH SAID WEST LINE N 02 DEG. 02 MIN. 08 SEC. E 340.58 FEET TO A BLACK JACK STUMP; AND THEN N 14 DEG. 00 MIN. 00 SEC. W 99.64 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.913 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ALSO AN EASEMENT 16 FEET IN WIDTH THAT BEGINS IN THE CENTER OF A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY LOCATED ABOUT 115 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT AND THEN RUNS EASTERLY TO SANDY FLATT ROAD. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM THOMAS A. RUSSOM AND ANN RUSSOM, HUSBAND AND WIFE TO KENNETH RUSSOM AND SHELIA RUSSOM, HUSBAND AND WIFE BY DEED RECORDED 5/20/91, IN BOOK 131, AT PAGE 287, IN THE REG-

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503 - public notices IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT SELMER Kimberly Lail PETITIONER VS No: 12-JV-52 Nicole Rivera Gabe Rivera RESPONDENTS IN THE MATTER OF: Mackenzie Stone DOB 06/12/1998 Camden Rivera DOB 09/30/2008 Children Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age PUBLICATION It appearing from the record in this cause that Nicole Rivera and Gabe Rivera cannot be personally served with process, it is so ordered that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a Newspaper published in McNairy County, Tennessee, requiring answer to be filed upon the attorney for the petitioners and that the publication state specifically as follows: ORDER OF PUBLICATION: JUVENILE COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE: IN RE: PETITION OF KIMBERLY LAIL FOR CUSTODY OF MACKENZIE STONE dob 061/2/1998 and CAMDEN RIVERA dob 09/30/2008 (Plaintiffs/Petitioners for Custody) Case No. 12-JV-52 Said Court found that the Respondents, Nicole Rivera and Gabe Rivera, cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for 4 consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Tennessee, requiring Nicole Rivera and Gabe Rivera to serve an answer upon Lisa M. Miller, Attorney for Petitioners, whose address is 173 South Third Street, Selmer, TN 38375, on or before the 11th day of March, 2013, or otherwise said cause will proceed ex parte and default judgment issue.

This the 14th day of January, 2013.

Van McMahan, Chancellor Byron Maxedon McNairy County Clerk Lisa Miller Attorney for Petitioner Filed 1-14-13 By: Carol Pipkins, Clerk 12280 35, 36, 37, 38 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions

Property Address: 4074 Sandy Flat Rd., Bethel Spring, TN 38315 At the time of this publication, a search of the public records reveals no other lien filed by the United States or the State of Tennessee which affects the above described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above.

Richard J. Myers, Substitute Trustee Date: 16 January 2013

Publish: 23, 30 January, 6 February 2013 12323 36, 37, 38 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 August 30, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded October 11, 2007, at Book 389, Page 1855 in Office of the Register of Deeds for

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 February 25, 2013 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin on the North margin of Sherry Lynn Drive (25 feet at right angles from centerline) at the Southwest corner of James Kirkpatrick as recorded in Deed Book 118, page 797 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence with the North margin of Sherry Lynn Drive, North 72 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 167.60 feet to an iron pin; thence North 17 degrees 20 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 494.26 feet to an iron pin; thence South 78 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 141.10 feet to an iron pin on the West line of J.R. Leatch; thence with Leatch’s West line South

ALSO KNOWN AS: 190 Sherry Lynn Drive, Finger, Tennessee 38334-2284 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: Gary L. Bodeis; Sandy Phillips 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,

DATED January 14, 2013 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee January 23, 2013 January 30, 2013 February 6, 2013

DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ jquimby_130114_ 751 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 12325 36, 37, 38 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on March 5, 2013 at 10:00AM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed

by Kenneth Dreu Foster, a married man, and Suzanne Foster, a married woman, joint tenants, to Williams, McDaniel & Wolfe, Trustee, on March 6, 2009 at Deed of Trust 395, Page 1525; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

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Wednesday, february 6, 2013 503 - public notices sociation 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 Deed of Trust 395, Page 1525; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 116005.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Kenneth Dreu Foster and wife, Suzanne Foster The street address of the above described property is believed to be 4409 Michie Pebble Hill Road, Michie, Tennessee 38357, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

503 - public notices 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 can not pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

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

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Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 12-037296 12372 37, 38, 39

ates, 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 March 4, 2013 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

measurements and calls contained therein are incorporated herein by reference as fully and completely as if copied in full herein.

tary of Housing & Urban Development

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 April 2, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 21, 2009, at Book 396, Page 61 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed

by Mansel C. Crabtree and Inez Crabtree, conveying certain property therein described to TitleWorks of VA as Trustee for Griffin Financial Mortgage, LLC; 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 & Associ-

The following lot or parcel of land, lying and being in McNairy County, state of Tennessee, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Being Lot 3 of Majestic Oaks Estates, Phase I, a plat of which is in Plat Cabinet B at Slide 31, and the distances, directions,

ALSO KNOWN AS: 211 Evans Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 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: Mansel C. Crabtree; Inez Crabtree; Secre-

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. 1204‑229423 DATED January 28, 2013 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee February 6, 2013 February 13, 2013 February 20, 2013

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