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Corinth man charged in ricin scare is released

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

It has been a long week for a Coninth, Miss. man at the center of a federal ricin scare investigation. Paul Kevin Curtis who was arrested, charged and then released from jail this week after being named as a suspect in a case involving letters containing a substance which has preliminarily tested positive for ricin sent to the offices of three politicians.

The letters were sent to President Barack Obama, Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker and a Mississippi justice official.

Each of the letters is reported to have contained the message, “This is KC and I approve this message.” Curtis, who is known in the region as an Elvis impersonator, also had this phrase in a post contained on his Facebook page.

The letters themselves were postmarked out of the Memphis Post Office, however, it is unknown where the letters originated from.

Post offices in McNairy County are the closest Tennessee Post Offices to Corinth., Miss.

“The individual was arrested at his residence in Corinth, Mississippi following an investigation conducted by the FBI Joint Terrorism Taskforces, Memphis and Jackson, (Miss.), Divisions, the United States Capitol Police, the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Secret Service,” said Daniel McMullen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Mississippi.

McMullen also thanked other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for their participation in the case.

The Independent Appeal has also found a letter purported to be from Curtis posted online in 2007, which alludes to a conspiricy

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INSIDE Early Sunday fire burns Stantonville home THIS WEEK

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Healthy options discussed at Selmer Elementary PAGE 2A Staff Photos by Jeff Whitten

A residence on Highway 142 near Stantonville burned last Sunday morning. The owner, Charles Smith, said he had turned the coffee pot on and then the stove in order to cook breakfast. He went to get his jacket, then smelled smoke. When he came back the stove was on fire. Smith believes the fire was caused by a short in the stove's electric cord. “I got out of there,” Smith said.

Volunteer fire departments from Stantonville, Eastview and Pleasant Site responded, Smith said.

Endangered crawfish not found Park’s creek bank can be saved BOBCATS POUNCE ON CARDINALS Chandler pitches six innings in McNairy Central victory

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STANTONVILLE ACCIDENT Adamsville man injured in Highway 142 wreck

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By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

If you’ve been to the Selmer City Park recently, you may have noticed severe creek bank erosion, that if allowed to continue, threatens the collapse of the bank, along with the trees on it and eventually part of the walking trail.

Efforts by the city to save the creek bank have been delayed by the fact that the creek is a blue-line stream and the suspected presence of an endangered species, the Hatchie burrowing crawfish (or crayfish as city slickers call it).

Blue-line streams are perennial streams, that flow all year, marked on topographical U.S. Geological Survey maps with a solid blue line. These streams are heavily regulated in the state by the Tennessee Department of the Environment and Conservation.

The HBC is a criticallyendangered species under federal law. Its habitat is esti-

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Photo By Robert A. Thomas

Above is a crawfish chimney similar to those of the endangered Hatchie burrowing crawfish. Efforts to save the creek bank at the Selmer City Park were delayed as scientists searched for the possible presence of these critters thought to only number in the 100s.

Test Results to Impact Students’ Grades

By Dr. Delise Teague McNairy County Schools

Test time is fast approaching for Tennessee students.

In classrooms throughout McNairy County, the teaching and learning process is intense as teachers and students make a final push to prepare for annual spring assessments.

Students’ standardized test results are vitally important as they provide a snapshot of academic progress and mastery of content during the 20122013 school year. In addition, each student’s standardized test scores are plugged into a formula that determines the student’s report card grades for the spring semester.

For many years, teachers, schools, and school systems have been held accountable for students’ performance on achievement tests. As a result of a state law, achievement test results now have greater importance to students as well.

For McNairy County students in grades 3-8, TCAP achievement test results will comprise 15 percent of the final grade for the spring se-

mester. TCAP testing will be given in late April.

“Students will see a reflection of their TCAP performance from each content area on their final report card grade this semester,” explained Dr. Brian Jackson, Supervisor of Instruction. “Their TCAP results will count 15 percent of their second semester grade in reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies classes. This makes it even more important that students do their very best when testing.”

Jackson continued, “We encourage parents to be sure students have plenty of rest, nutritious meals, and discussions at home about the importance of their performance. This will be especially true during the days the tests are being administered. Setting the proper tone at home will help reduce many of the anxieties associated with the assessments.

For students in high school, End of Course exam scores will continue to comprise 25 percent of the student’s final grade in the spring semester. End of Course exams will be given in early May.

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Kids in the Kitchen at SES

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Shelva Moore, director of coordinated school health for the McNairy County Board of Education, helps visitors at Selmer Elementary School grab a healthy breakfast last Saturday. The school hosted a “Kids in the Kitchen” day last Saturday morning where students and parents learned about the healthy eating habit program “5210 Everyday.” Children and parents were taught the merits of the 5210 program at the event and were then treated to a healthy breakfast. The program is sponsored through grant money and Selmer Elementary School has been awarded a mini-grant of $3,000 as part of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee’s AdoptA-School Program. The McNairy County Health Department and the UT-Martin Ag Extension officel also helped support the program. The 5210 Everyday program encourages eating five fruits and vegetables, engaging in two hours or less of recreational computer time, getting one hour of physical activity, and drinking zero sugary drinks to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The 5210 initiative will be led by the school’s physical education teacher and reinforced by counselors teaching lessons on nutrition. The school’s library, art and music departments will also support the initiative through educational activities focusing on nutrition and physical activity.

Adamsville-Selmer rivalry declining among youth, Chamber Director says

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The rivalry between Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School and McNairy Central High School is declining among young people, McNairy Regional Alliance Director of Chamber Programs Russell Ingle told the McNairy County Commission at its April 8 meeting. Ingle updated the commission on the chamber’s activities during those remarks.

The MRA came about as the result of the merger of the Economic Development Commission and the chamber.

Ingle explained that the chamber focuses on community development.

One of the specific activities of the chamber is promoting local business. The chamber does this by helping them with marketing plans. The chamber devotes most of its attention to retail stores and small businesses.

Ingle also talked about the MRA’s leadership program.

“I’ve been blessed,” Ingle said about his involvement with the program.

There are two different leadership programs. One is for adults and the other is for youth. Ingle said in the last three years the program has graduated 99 people. Most of these are youth leaders, which come from both McNairy Central High School and Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School.

“We’ve got some great kids...Our future is in good hands. We’ve had kids that care a great deal about this community,” Ingle said.

“Have you heard that there is a bit of a rivalry between the Bobcats and the Cardinals?” Ingle asked facetiously.

“I want to tell you the kids are not caught up in that,” Ingle said.

“They got on our bus to do our sessions, and I promise you literally, I couldn’t tell who went where. I couldn’t tell who was from what school and whether one was red and one was blue and I absolutely loved it,” Ingle added.

The theme for last year was Togetherness and for this year it was Unified, Ingle explained.

“That’s some good minds working together,” Ingle said.

One member of the class told Ingle she would stay in the county after she graduated and that there would be no line between Selmer and Adamsville by the time she retired. “‘I don’t want my kids dealing with what I have to hear every night,’’ the young woman told Ingle.

“That’s good leadership development,” Ingle said.

“I told them, ‘I want you to do two things. I want you to find something about your county that makes you mad—not mad enough to complain—but mad enough to want to fix it, mad enough that you want to help find a solution for it and the last thing I want you to do is fall in love with this place,’” Ingle said about the leadership class.

“If we can teach them to love this place, they’re going to make it better,” Ingle said.

Ingle then talked about some of the projects the classes have done and are doing.

One is to place new welcome signs at the entrances to our county. Ingle said the class is working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to obtain the necessary rights of way.

“These things are going to make our county more presentable to those that come and go every day,” Ingle said.

One group is working on providing free Wi-Fi for Adamsville, Ingle revealed.

“They want people to come in and out of Adamsville, shop in Adamsville, go to school in Adamsville, to be able to sit and eat, have leisure time, work and internet access not be a problem,” Ingle said.

One class is seeking to install a splash pad.

“Water shoots up out of the ground, families can go and kids can play. It’s just good, clean fun,” Ingle explained.

This project could cost anywhere from $12,000 to $300,000, Ingle said. This project is being pursued by the adult leadership class.

“They think it will be a good addition to our county for livability and quality of life,” Ingle said.

They have already begun the studies with the help of an engineer at Monogram Refrigeration, Ingle said. The class also has the help of a grant writer.

“They’re making things happen and that’s something that will probably be announced very soon,” Ingle told the meeting.

The leadership program was recognized last November as being the best in the state.

“I could go on and on about the leadership program.

That means they’re doing something good,” Ingle said.

“The big thing we’re doing is promoting our members, promoting our county,” Ingle said about the chamber.

Ingle said the chamber was early in the process of establishing a nonprofit foundation called McNairy Tomorrow that would focus on getting the right kind of technology into the hands of the county’s youth and getting them scholarships in order for them to access postsecondary education.

“There’s already things like that in place, but there’s always people falling through the cracks,” Ingle said.

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Brooks to residents: wheel tax officially ends

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

County Mayor Ronnie Brooks told a Ramer town meeting April 16 that the $20 wheel tax has officially ended.

The McNairy County Commission at its April meeting authorized County Clerk Ronnie Price to stop collecting the tax. Brooks announced at that meeting that the State House of Representatives and State Senate had both passed legislation rescinding the tax, but Gov. Bill Haslam had yet to sign the law. The governor later signed the legislation.

The 1992 tax was imposed by private act by the Tennessee General Assembly after it had been defeated a couple of times by the voters. It could only be removed by the state legislature. Revenue from the tax could only be used to pay the debt service for the Justice Center.

The last payment on this debt was made in March.

Brooks explained that the wheel tax came about because the federal government gave the county the choice of building a new jail or having them come in and build it themselves, which would cost the county much more.

Topics covered in the meeting included economic development, the county budget, taxes, roads and animal control.

Brooks and members of the audience expressed hope for the county’s future, while acknowledging present difficulties.

“I’ve seen McNairy County pretty much stay in the same place it has for several years and that’s not anybody’s fault. I’m not trying to put any blame.

It’s just the way it is. What I want to do is make sure we get our minds changed and try to make McNairy County go as far forward as we can,” Brooks said.

Brooks explained that every cent in property tax generates $30,000 in McNairy County, as compared to Hardin County, where it generates $70,000, due to its higher property values.

“If the people don’t do it for the kids, don’t vote the wheel tax in to educate the kids, what’s it going to be like in 70 years?” one audience member asked.

“It sounds like the county court (commission) has got a master plan to start working on now, and I think we really need to go forward with that,” another said about the proposed $50 wheel tax.

The county commission was once called the county court.

“I think we’ve got a lot of good numbers in place,” Brooks said about the prospects of new retail stores and restaurants locating here.

Ramer Mayor George Armstrong ex-

pressed support for devoting $4 of the proposed $50 wheel tax to economic development.

Armstrong said the county is three hours from Jackson, Tenn., an hour and a half from Memphis, Tenn., that highways 45, 64 and 72 are four lanes and the county is near the Tennessee River, giving businesses who locate here certain advantages.

“Our time’s coming. I really think so, but I feel like we need to make more investments and I think the only way to do it is through economic development,” Brooks said.

“Let’s put them to work,” Armstrong said about the unemployed.

Brooks said proximity to the interstate is very important, and Adamsville and Selmer are about 40 minutes from Interstate 40.

“We’re 90 minutes from a major international airport, which is also a good thing,” Brooks said.

Railways also run through the county, including a stretch of the Selmer Industrial Park.

“We’re getting there. It’s just going to take some time. We’re getting a lot of nibbles. We have been in the thick of the hunt and still are on some things,” Brooks said.

The planned solar farm could be a

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involving a possible organ harvesting scheme in Tupelo, Miss.

Curtis has been charged with knowingly depositing for conveyance in the mail and for delivery from any post office any letter, paper, writing, or document containing threats to take the life of or to inflict bodily harm upon the president of the United States; and knowingly depositing and causing to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service according to the directions thereon communications addressed to other persons and containing a threat to injure the person of others.

If convicted on these charges, Curtis faces maximum possible penalties of 15 years in prison, $500,000 in fines, and three years of supervised release.

In a hearing last Monday, Curtis denied all charges and an FBI agent testified in a preliminary hearing that no ricin was found in Curtis’ home or vehicle and that his computer found no evidence of instructions or links that show how to make ricin.

Ricin is a highly toxic poison which comes from the Castor Oil Plant. The poison was briefly used by the American and Soviet militaries following WWII as a chemical weapon.

Ricin is considered a dangerous weapon in the terrorist’s arsenal, because the base ingredients are relatively easy to come by.

mated to be an 80 kilometer (about 50 mile) stretch along the Hatchie River and its tributaries, such as Cypress Creek. The HBC population is estimated to only be around 100.

“If you like those trees as much as I do, you better go look at them because they are about to fall in.

The walking trail is about to fall in,” said City Attorney Terry Abernathy at the Selmer Board of Aldermen meeting on April 9.

“We’ve got funds from the disaster grant. Unfortunately, that group you saw out there was looking for crawfish, Hatchie burrowing crawfish that is an endangered species in the State of Tennessee.

They walked up and down the creek. They walked up and down the ditches,” said Mayor David Robinson.

Robinson explained that the creek that runs along Mulberry Av-

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good thing for our area because industries look for alternative energy, Brooks said.

One issue that needs to be addressed is county internet service, Brooks said.

“We’re ready. It’s just a matter of getting everything in place. I have tremendous faith that our time is coming. I really do. Sometimes you just feel something,” Brooks said.

“We’re at the right place at the right time for something good to happen,” Brooks added.

Another element of infrastructure that is doing well is the county airport, Brooks said.

“I’ve had some good questions and comments. I appreciate that,” Brooks said as the meeting wound down.

On animal control, Brooks said a steering committee had been formed.

Though the county does have a humane society, the committee wants to start fresh with a new name and direction.

Their emphasis at this point is going to be on education.

The group will also be raising funds for a facility, with the possibility of the land being supplied by the county, Brooks said. He mentioned the landfill area as a possible location.

“There is a possibility, but it is down the road,” Brooks said.

enue is a blue-line stream.

“It’s well-protected by the state and you can’t do a thing until you get state approval. However, we did find out that we are not infested with Hatchie burrowing crawfish.

It’s just the old generic crawfish,” Robinson said.

“Yes, is it in the works and will it get done? Yes. Will it get done tomorrow? No,” Robinson said.

The Mayor said the city was partnering with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, which owns the right of way. The engineer is working with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in order to get the project approved.

Robinson explained that the city does not own the waters. They are owned by the federal government and protected by the state.

“You can’t do anything in there until you get permits. You can’t get permits until you make sure there are no critters in there that you’re going to endanger. We’ve moved past that, thank goodness,” Robin-

son said.

Robinson said the city was working on the permit to fix the creek bank right now. He said there was a group called the Tennessee Stream Management Bank that funds and does projects themselves.

“We’re talking with them to see if they will do it. We’ve got the money, once we get our grants, we are going to do that,” Robinson said.

Abernathy said that the city had known about the precarious position of the creek bank for five years.

“I’ve been working on it for four,” Robinson said.

Robinson said the creek had been inspected by a biologist from TDOT, a biology teacher from Jackson State Community College, three representatives from TDOT and a representative from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Robinson said the city wants to put a culvert over the ditch.

Alderman Chris Tull said spraying would only occur across from Selmer Middle School.

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Moody’s celebrates three years in Selmer Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

Local car dealer Nicky Adkins, co-owner of Moody’s Auto Sales in Selmer, is celebrating the third anniversary of the dealership’s opening in Selmer. Adkins partnered with his father Gwen Moody to open the Selmer location after running the dealership’s other location in Parsons for more than 27 years. The local dealership opened on April 18, 2010 and is the first black owned car dealership to have opened on Court Ave. in Selmer.

The dealership offers newer pre-leased cars ranging from 2007-2012 models. Adkins thanked Jerry Inman for mentoring him in the industry and credited W. J. Surrat, W. T. Yarbrough and the late John Keith Gray for their assistance in helping to get the dealership off the ground in its first years. Adkins said that his favorite part of working at the dealership is working with people and helping get them into affordable, reliable cars.

Moody’s is located at 110 E. Court Ave. in Selmer and their hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Moody’s offers financing on site for nearly any type of credit situation.

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CITY OF MICHIE August 31, 2013

Notice is hereby given by the McNairy County Election Commission of an election for the City of Michie to be held on August 31, 2013, for the purpose of electing: 1 MAYOR – UNEXPIRED TERM 2 ALDERMEN - FOUR YEAR TERM QUALIFYING DEADLINE: May 17, 2013 The last day to qualify for this election is Thursday May 17, at 12:00 noon. All qualifying petitions must be obtained from and filed with the McNairy County Election Commission and must contain at least 25 signatures, with full address of registered voters eligible to vote in this election. Withdrawal deadline is Thursday, May 24 at 12:00 noon.

Withdrawals must be in writing and signed by the candidate. No “write-in candidates” are counted on the ballot unless the write-in candidate registers intent with the McNairy County Election Commission 20 days prior to the election.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register to vote in this election is July 31, 2013. Only residents of the City of Michie are eligible to register and vote in this election. You may register to vote at the McNairy County Election Commission during regular office hours. Voters who use “by-mail” forms to register are required to vote in person the first time they vote. Registrations by mail forms must be postmarked July 31 to be processed for this election. Registrations postmarked after July 31 will be held and processed after this election.

ADDRESS OR NAME CHANGE DEADLINE Voters who are already registered to vote in McNairy County may change their address or name by sending in their old registration card with the corrections; or, by sending a note requesting said change with their signature; or, by coming to the Election Commission office by August 26, to make change; or, by making the change while casting your vote during early voting. Early Voting times and hours to be announced later.

The McNairy County Election Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If there are questions about needed accommodations in the voting process call 645-6432.

The McNairy County Election Commission is located in the basement of the courthouse and is open all weekdays, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For further information on qualifying for office, voter registration or other question pertaining to the election process call 645-6432.

Hours for Early Voting will be published about a month prior to the election.

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An Adamsville man ditched his car last Friday along Highway 142 near Stantonville.

Michael A. Funderbunk, 51, was traveling east on 142 in a dark blue 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, when he ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and the ditch embankment, according to a Tennessee Electronic Crash Report by Trooper Kennie Lamberth furnished by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Funderbunk was transported

by Emergency Medical Services ambulance to McNairy Regional Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. He was cited for not wearing his seatbelt, expired or no registration, financial responsibility violation (no insurance) and failure to drive in his lane.

Michie reviews city budget

By Janet Rail Publisher

In last Monday’s meeting, the Michie mayor and board of aldermen held the first reading of the 2013-2014 city budget.

The board made a motion to transfer the budget numbers from 2012-2013 budget subject to adjustments in the second and third reading.

All aldermen are to review the budget and make recommendations for any adjustments to the budget prior to finalizing the city budget. Some areas of discussion were the increasing costs of operating supplies for the water department, the reflection of beer tax revenue, city property, liability and workers compensation insurance increasing, as well as the required addition of bridge repair and potential rebuilding. “I will make a motion to accept the first reading of the budget with the 2012-2013 numbers subject to adjustments,” said Alderman Jeb Baker, with a second by Alderman Anthony Smith.

“We need a new microwave at the community center. The one we have is not working,” said City Recorder Janice Durbin. The board agreed to the purchase of a new microwave for the community center, as there is money left in the budget.

The board discussed moving money from the water department budget into a certificate of deposit or a money market account, dependent upon interest rates.

Durbin will contact Hardin County Bank, who currently holds the city’s account, to report interest rates and FDIC insurance to the board at the next meeting for further discussion.

Fire Chief Shirley Clark reported the new pumper truck should be received within the month. The bids were opened April 5 on the specs of the truck, and she expected the state to accept a bid next week. The truck was funded by a CDBG Disaster Grant.

“What about ISO ratings in this area,” asked Alderman Jim Merry? “We are trying to get ISO training. The requirements have changed, but I will be working with the county fire chief to start working on our ratings,” said Clark.

“I spoke to some people who want to have a Farmers Market. We have a lot beside the Fire Department we could offer people. I think something like that would work. We could put up a nice sign and check into liability insurance,” said Alderman Baker. No action was taken as the city recorder will look into costs of liability insurance and report back to board.

In old business the board discussed a salary increase for city recorder Janice Durbin. Durbin recently completed state required Certified Municipal Finance Officer training. “Share with us what you discovered regarding other cities salaries,” said Alderman Merry.

“I have been covered up but pulled off lists of cities in the Municipal Technical Advisory Service who have four to five employees to call. We can put it off another month, as I have not made the calls,” said Durbin. Durbin is currently at $13.99 per hour. Mayor David Baker made a recommendation of $17 per hour. There was discussion from Alderman Smith regarding a range of $13.66 to $20 in the county.

“I vote on a 10% increase to her salary which would be approximately a $1.50 per hour increase,” said Merry. “I recommend $640 a week in a salaried position,” said Smith. Jeb Baker questioned salaried versus hourly positions. “If she is in a salaried position, she is exempt and we do not have to pay overtime,” said Merry. “I believe if you make independent decisions in your job and supervise employees, you qualify,” said Smith.

“I believe we should go to $16 per hour to give us some room to grow and go for another year, offer a raise and keep it hourly,” said Alderman Baker. Baker made a motion to raise the hourly rate to $16 per hour and keep it hourly, seconded by Alderman Brandon Nabors. The motion passed with one no vote from Alderman Merry.

The city is submitting a request to the state requesting a portion of Highway 22 near the old Gooch store and W.T. and J. L. Gooch’s home to be named the Gooch Family Commemorative Road per discussion at previous meetings. The minutes from March 25 were also reviewed and approved.

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“From a boy up, I wanted to be a policeman” The “Pee Wee“ Sowell Story, Part 2

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

In the second part of my interview with retiring Bethel Springs Police Chief T. E. “Pee Wee” Sowell, he talks about his role in finding and destroying whiskey stills and his friend and mentor former Sheriff Buford Pusser.

“People have asked me why I wasn’t in the pictures or in the news about catching whiskey stills. Well, I had a job there that was sort of dangerous. I was a snooper. I would turn them in,” Sowell said.

Sowell once went to investigate a still on Highway 142 near Stantonville.

“When I went in there, bullets started flying and limbs started falling over my head,” Sowell said.

The next night when officers came to shut the still down and arrest the owner, it was gone.

Sowell not only did reconnaissance but did also did other undercover work in the effort to shut down illegal whiskey stills. He drove a delivery truck for a Corinth, Miss., wholesaler driving a grocery delivery truck.

“That was sort of a front to catch whoever was coming from McNairy County buying sugar. I did that two or three months and we got a lot of whiskey. I knew the man that had the still and he seen me there,” Sowell said.

Sowell did everything he could to stay out of the papers when he was doing this undercover work.

“A newspaper can make you, it can break you or it can get you killed. In the type of work I was in, I was afraid I’d get killed,” Sowell said.

The worst injury Sowell suffered was fractured ribs when someone kicked him during an arrest.

Sowell said that some of the club owners came from Alabama and southern Mississippi and claimed to be part of the Mafia. During the 1960s, there were 32 clubs in the county that sold beer, not counting package stores.

“From a boy up, there were two things I wanted to be: a mechanic or a policeman. I made the mechanic first and at the age of 32 I went into police work—I got elected constable,” Sowell said.

Sowell first retired from the Selmer Police Department in 1999 after 34 years in law enforcement, but he did not stay retired very long.

“I retired from Selmer with the intention of staying retired but I said, ‘I’m too young,’ so I went to work at Bethel just a couple of days (later),” Sowell explained.

“It’s sort of like truck driving. It gets in your blood and you can’t get it out. I just like it,” Sowell said about police work.

Some of Sowell’s favorite things about his long-time profession are continuing education and training, contact with the public and public officials. In fact, one of Sowell’s duties was to drive former Lt. Gov. John Wilder around.

“I hauled John around the first time he was elected,” Sowell said.

In addition to his association with a lieutenant governor, he also knew a governor well. Sowell grew up with former Gov. Ray Blanton.

“Me and Ray was raised together. I never had no trouble out of him. I helped him get elected Governor,” Sowell said.

The famous McNairy Countian that Sowell was closest to was Pusser.

“Buford was a good man. He was a good-hearted man. I never had any problems out of Buford. He treated me better than a lot of his deputies,” Sowell said.

When Pusser was first elected, he was only allowed one deputy. Then he was given another, but Sowell couldn’t take the position at the time. Pusser paid Sowell’s expenses out of his own pocket to do such things as serve papers.

“I took him up on it and he paid me himself,” Sowell said.

Sowell worked for Pusser for six years.

“Buford was the type of fellow if you liked him, he liked you. If he didn’t, he’d tell you to stay away from him,” Sowell said.

“We were over at a joint one night and he was dressed up in a suit. He hardly ever wore a uniform. He walked outside and they asked the bartender who that fellow was in a suit and they said, ‘That’s the sheriff, Buford Pusser,” Sowell said.

The man then interrupted Pusser while he was talking to other people by putting his hand out and asking Pusser to shake it. “‘I’ll shake your hand this time, but don’t you ever put it in front of me again. I ain’t got no use for you,” Sowell recalls Pusser as saying.

“Why he gave that type of answer, I don’t know. That’s just the type of fellow he was,” Sowell added.

“He would do anything in the world for you. He was good to the old folks, helping them, doing things for them. He got along with the young folks, but if he told you once to go home, you’d better not be caught in town tomorrow night.

You’d better go home. That’s just the type of fellow he was. He backed up what he told you. (When) he tells you, it’s exactly what he meant,” Sowell continued.

“Buford had a way. He could mix in with any type of crowd. That’s why he was liked by the young folks so well. He mixed in with him,” Sowell said.

Pusser used to have drag races with young people, Sowell said. “‘It’s all right to do it with me, but don’t let me catch you doing it by yourselves,’” Sowell remembers Pusser saying.

“They listened to him. That’s why Buford is a legend today. The young folks back then are going up in their 50s, 60s and 70s now and Buford fell into line with them anyway...

They all liked him,” Sowell said.

“He could tell you whether he was going to get along with you or not the first time he met you and if he liked you, he liked you. He’d fight for you,” Sowell said.

Once he assembled his deputies behind the courthouse

before a raid.

“I was the least guy, I don’t guess I weighed over 140 pounds. He looked at me and said, ‘If you arrest a guy and don’t get him, bring me a button off his shirt to prove you tried,’” Sowell remembers Pusser telling him and then laughing.

“I won’t never forget that. He laughed,” Sowell said.

Sowell and Pusser went on three or four raids by themselves.

Once they went on a raid near Milledgeville, and Pusser wasted no time in getting back.

“Coming through Adamsville, he like to choked me to death with that seatbelt. I never was so scared in my life. ‘Are you scared,’ he said. I said I sure was,” Sowell said.

“Don’t ask me to go anywhere else with you. I ain’t going to ride with you no more,” Sowell told Pusser when they got back to Selmer and out of the car. “‘You know, I ain’t never been scared in my life,’” Sowell recalls Pusser telling him.

“You know why. You ain’t got sense enough to be scared,” Sowell jokingly replied.

“He just laughed. He had a deep laugh. Me and him laughed for the longest about that. He was a lot of fun to be out with,” Sowell remembered.

Sowell rode with Pusser a lot.

“If he liked you, he’d let you ride with him all night long,” Sowell said.

Once Sowell and another deputy went to a club on Highway 57, which charged $3 per couple and they had sold 300 tickets.

“Now, that’s 600 people in that place and around it. We started outside and I ain’t never heard such a racket. They got into it there and we went outside and they were fighting, throwing one another out, knocking them on the head with beer bottles. We tried to do all we could do,” Sowell said.

Then someone called Pusser, and he and other deputies came. Pusser took a mop handle and broke it.

“He threw them boys around like you would throw apples or squirrels or something,” Sowell said.

After Pusser and the deputies got the people that were fighting under control, Pusser asked Sowell if he had any more room in his patrol car to put them.

“We can put them in there like sardines,” Sowell replied.

Sowell said they arrested between 16 and 18 people that night and put them in four patrol cars.

Sowell once had a problem subduing a suspect and had him in the car after he had scratched Sowell up a bit.

“He (Pusser) got him out and kicked him, like kicking a mule and boxed him upside the head and said, ‘The next time the man tells you to go, go,’” Sowell recalled.

The suspect replied, “Yes, sir, Sheriff,” Sowell said.

“That ended his bullness,” Sowell added.

“One thing I liked about Buford Pusser. If he told you it was going to rain, you’d better start looking for a cloud. He knew the law,” Sowell said.

“If you called him, it didn’t matter where you were, he would be there in five minutes,” Katie Sowell said about Pusser.

Pusser was born on Sowell’s fifth birthday, Dec. 12, 1937.

“Pee Wee” was not in the Walking Tall movies, though he was asked to be, but his wife Katie was.

“Pee Wee” used to could whip three with one hand when he was young. He was a tough little man,” said wife Katie Sowell.

“I used to drive across the county for a good scrap then.

Now I drive across the county to avoid one,” Sowell said laughing.

“I used to be pretty stout. I could kick a pipe out of a man’s mouth,” Sowell said.

Though he was outnumbered on occasion, Sowell never had any martial arts or military training on how to fight under these circumstances.

“Buford taught me to fight and to shoot,” Sowell said.

Some of the highlights of Sowell’s career were not so violent as the stories of having to subdue suspects.

Once Sowell and a K 9 German Shepherd named Buford found a man who had wandered off from the nursing home and was lost for several hours. Buford found the man in a field about a mile from the nursing home.

The dog was given to Sowell by a good friend of Pusser.

Sowell was an active member of the Mid-South K 9 unit.

Sowell won several awards during his career. Perhaps the highlight of his career was winning Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the 2009 Buford Pusser Festival. Sowell was also honored for going above and beyond the call of duty when he helped catch three burglars who broke into the Moose Lodge.

Sowell and another K 9, Farouk, who worked with him after Buford retired, won Best Team Overall at a training seminar in 1999 in Tupelo, Miss.

Sowell has also worked with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. Sowell will be retiring as Bethel Springs Police Chief on April 30. He has held the position of constable from the Fourth District, which includes part of Selmer, since 1998. Sowell has yet to decide if he will run for reelection when his term expires in 2014.

“No, I sure didn’t,” Sowell said when asked if he thought when he started he would still be in law enforcement 50 years later. He thought his career was finished in 1973, when he left the sheriff’s department, but Selmer Mayor Billy Joe Glover asked him to come to work for the Selmer Police Department.

The decision to retire was a difficult one for Sowell.

“It took a lot of studying for me to decide to do that. I ain’t been with my wife enough since we’ve been married, much less going somewhere. I just want to go somewhere, maybe travel a little bit. If we don’t do nothing else, we’ll ride around on a pretty day,” Sowell said about his retirement.

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Taken in the late 1970s, this photo shows members of the Selmer Police Department at that time. Officer T.E. “PeeWee” Sowell is located on the far right-hand side of the photo.

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Letter to the editor Dear Mr. Whitten, I enjoyed your article in the Editorial section of the April 17 edition of the Independent Appeal. Understanding how the Constitution of our country “works” is important, and there are indeed many misconceptions about it.

You pointed out one of them in the last paragraph concerning peoples’ impressions about the time it takes to ratify a Constitutional amendment.

Your comments about both sides of the argument sparked curiosity about exactly how long it takes to affect an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. A check of Wikipedia’s “List of Constitutional Amendments” showed the proposal and ratification dates of all 27 amendments. Here are some interesting facts (with a little salt, of course; Wikipedia isn’t exactly an unimpeachable source.)

The shortest time to ratification was 100 days for the 26th Amendment in 1971. This was when the Vietnam War was in full swing and the draft was still with us. The prevailing thought at that time was that if you’re old enough to die for your country, you’re old enough to vote. (Vote, yes.

Drink, no-not ‘till you’re 21, if you live that long.)

The longest time was surprising. In May of 1992, the 27th amendment prevented laws affecting Congress’s pay from taking effect until the next Congress. It took 205 years to ratify that one. Do we wonder why?

By far, the prevailing time to ratification was between one and two years. Eleven of the 21 ratifications fall into this category. (I’ve lumped the first ten amendments into a single ratification because they all had the same proposal and ratification dates.) Median ratification time was just over 12 months, if you count the Bill of Rights as a single ratification.

Five amendments required between two and four years to ratify, and of course, the 27th took two centuries.

Overall, it appears that the Constitution can be modified very quickly when the need arises, and that a year or two of consideration is all that is normally required when there is little controversy. It takes more time and effort than that to modify the Tennessee Constitution I look forward to your treatment of the Second Amendment issues in next week’s article.

Sincerely, Jim Plante (Selmer)

One idea that has has been mentioned to alleviate school overcrowding is to close both McNairy Central and Adamsville high schools and build one large school for the entire county near Lawton. What do you think about this idea?

John Weseman (Stantonville): “I think it’s a really bad idea. I grew up in Morristown, Tenn., and our schools were so big that it was just chaotic. These kids have been growing up together. Once you put all these different personalities together, it causes a lot of strife, a lot of anguish, because they’re going to clash...”

Jonathan Coleman (Adamsville): “I think that would probably be the worst thing they could ever do. Absolutely not, don’t do it.”

John Johnson (Adamsville):

David Martinson (Stantonville):

Rose Martinson (Stantonville):

Teddy Jarrett (Selmer):

“No, because I like my kids going to this school. They know everybody.

They like the smaller classes so the teachers spend more time with the students.”

“I would if the tax base would be able to support it, and I also think you should talk to the students to see if they support it.”

“Yes, to save money.”

“I guess it would be all right. That would put two different cities, Selmer and Adamsville, going to the same place.”

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

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The Case of McNairy County, the Missing Physics Professor, and the Greek Connection Part I – McNairy County The motto of McNairy County is Peaceful, Proud and Progressive. I guess our forefathers somewhere along the history of our county decided on that slogan. Our wide open spaces, fresh air and rural lifestyle continue to attract new comers. Over the last several years I have met a bunch of people who have moved to our community from Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York and other places. How in the world did these folks decide to move to McNairy County? Many of them respond with how they started looking around Nashville or the Tennessee River and kept looking for land, (a little elbow room), until they found the right place at the right price. No doubt about it, McNairy County has some of the least expensive property around.

How do we know how expensive or cheap our land is?

There is a state government agency that actually tracks each county’s land value and ranks each county based on the land-valueper-student in the school system.

TACIR –Tennessee Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations ranks McNairy County #84 out of Tennessee’s 95 counties in per pupil property value.

Of the 95 counties in the state, there are only 11 counties that have cheaper land than McNairy County.

Is it any wonder we’ve got so many folks moving here buying up property?

Another thing these new county residents comment about our area is cheap taxes. There are only nine states with no income tax, Tennessee is one of them.

Out of 95 counties in Tennessee, McNairy County has the 54th highest rate with a property tax rate of $2.09.

The state average rate is $2.26.

What is the highest rate in the state?

Shelby County at $4.06.

Our county has had a $20 wheel tax. The wheel tax was established in 1992 when the county built a Criminal Justice Complex, (jail), and the $20 was used to pay off this debt. It took 21 years, but in that time, the wheel tax was never increased. In fact, the wheel tax expired in March, so if you go register your car now, there will be no wheel tax collected.

Now the County Commission is considering passing a new wheel tax of $50 to pay

for school improvements, pave the roads and improve other county government services. I already hear some people are against this. Well, that is not surprising. Who wants to pay more in taxes or for milk or gas either?

Not me. But, I will pay more for the milk and the gas and $50 for better schools and roads.

And I suggest to those who don’t want to pay the $50, just go register your car in one of the counties that surrounds us and pay the wheel tax in that county-- Hardeman - $80, Henderson - $83.00, Chester - $65.35. For the above information, go to www.tn.gov/ tacir/county_profiles.html Part II - The Missing Physics Professor What does cheap land and taxes have to do with the missing physics professor?

Last fall, in a parent-teacher conference with my 10th grader’s chemistry teacher, she commented on how she could not conduct many lab experiments with the students due to the class size. How many in the class? 32.

I thought about 32 teenagers firing up Bunsen burners and mixing chemicals and I saw her point. “Why 32 in this class,” I asked.

Because . . .the school is missing a physics teacher. What does the missing physics teacher have to do with class size?

Well, nowadays, all students have to have a certain number of science classes to graduate and since we don’t have a physics teacher, all the students must take either chemistry and/or biology to graduate.

Why are we missing a physics teacher?

Well it’s hard to find a physics teacher that wants to go to work for cheap pay. What do you mean cheap pay?

McNairy County School System ranked #126 out of 134 in the state for Average Classroom Teacher Salary. Why would a teacher with a certification to teach physics, (not the easiest subject), want to go to work in the 126th ranked school system in the state for Average Classroom Teacher Salary?

2011-2012 State Average Salary of Classroom Teacher - $47,082.

2011-2012 McNairy County Average Salary Classroom Teacher $39,953 The highest pay is found in Oak Ridge City at $58,775 and the lowest at HollowRock-Bruceton at $39,033.

Of the 134 school systems in the state of Tennessee, there are only eight systems which pay their teachers worse than McNairy County. Here is where you can find this

information: www.teateachers.org/sites/ default/files/profile-rankings/AvgClass.htm Think about that. . . Teachers who could be teaching the physics class and thereby reducing the class size in chemistry, (and biology), could go to work in 125 other school systems in the state for more pay than they could in McNairy County. It’s not just the chemistry class that is overcrowded. Algebra, history, english and others all have around 30 students in them.

By the way, http://high-schools.com/ report/tn/public-school-student-teacherratio-rank-in-tennessee.html, lists McNairy County Schools Student to Teacher ratio as 16:1.

On the edu.reportcard.state.tn.us website, it lists 340 teachers in McNairy County, with 4,205 students. That math works out to 12.37 students per teacher. Why does every class seem to have around 30 in it? Good question, I am still looking for that answer.

Part III – The Greeks How does the missing physics professor lead us to a study of the Greeks? First, let’s back up a step. How are our schools doing?

Other than the overcrowded classrooms, and the crumbling buildings, and leaking roofs, and classrooms with 30+ kids in them, and decaying plumbing, and 90 kids in PE, and 17 teachers without classrooms, and four classes that have to meet in the library, and band practice in the hallway, and chorus practice in the locker-room, and one gym serving 725 kids including Jr. High Boys and Girls and Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys and Girls teams, and a double-wide parked in front of the school for three years now, and a cafeteria built for 200 in 1955 now serving 700, (lunch starts at 10:15 am, I hope you don’t get hungry before 3pm), the student test scores are surprisingly OK. From the Tennessee Department of Education website listed above TCAP and ACT scores show that student performance is near the state average.

ACT Composite for 2011 – McNairy County average was 18.6 with the state average of 19.

Grades 3-8 TCAP scores were in line with the state averages.

What does it say about our county when we are paying our teachers about $7,000 below the state average but seeing test results near the state average?

Are we proud of that? Does that sound like a progressive county? A rank of 126 out of 134 for average teacher pay is below average, by the way.

Before this letter ends, I know the area needs jobs and economic development.

At 11%, McNairy County unemployment is 43% higher than the national average of 7.7%. We need a magical factory to drop out of the sky and put 500 high paying jobs here.

We have all been waiting for that for at least five years. In the meantime, our county data and statistics are out there on the worldwide-web. These potential industrial investors, (job creators), are looking at us right now on their computer screens, looking at these websites I have listed here. We are not looking too good. We need to fix this. We need to properly fund our school system and build and improve our school facilities so that when these job creators come to town, we can point at our school system and say, “We are proud of this.”

I hear some of you say, “$50 Wheel Tax? No more taxes, we are a poor county; we can’t afford to pay our teachers an average wage.” Yes, we live in a poor area. How poor?

Back to the TACR website, (www.state.tn.us/ tacir/County_Profile/mcnairy_profile.htm), you can see where we rank in income and poverty.

With one being the best condition in the state of Tennessee, McNairy County ranks #87 in percentage of individuals that receive food stamps, (29 percent).

We rank #86 in household income growth from 2000-2010. Our pay checks are not going up much, if at all.

According to the census bureau, the per capita personal income in 2010 in McNairy County was $27,432.

Now the interesting thing about that number is according to the International Monetary Fund 2010-2011 list of world countries by Purchasing Power Parity, (a similar measure to personal income), is that if McNairy County were a country, we would rank #30 in the world, right after Cyprus # 29 at ($28,670) and the Greeks #31 at $26,735.

Is this the Progressive and Proud our McNairy County forefathers had in mind?

John Liddy McNairy County

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• Sergeant Joseph Lilly • Captain Troy E. Mathis • Captain 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 • Airman Kassidy N. Mosier, Air Force • SGT Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • SPC Jeffery A. Pickett, US Army • SPC William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • SPC Robert H. Pittman, II • CPL James Scott Powell • CPL John M. Powell • Ernest Purez, Air Force • E4 Sophia Reinke • SGT. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • S/ST Ryan Robinson Air Force

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

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Kathleen Laverne Hearn Kiser

Mary Frances Lynn Thweatt

Kathleen Laverne Hearn Kiser was born April 27, 1937 in Corinth, MS, the daughter of the late Hubert James and Johnnie Laverne Pace Hearn.

She was united in marriage to Larry Wayne Kiser on December 21, 1972.

Mrs. Kiser was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. She was a loving mother and grandmother, that loved her kids.

Mrs. Kiser departed this life on April 15, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 11 months, 19 days.

She is survived by her husband Larry Kiser of Selmer, Tenn.; three daughters, Vicky Steward of Selmer, Tenn., Jackie Comer of Michie, Tenn., Pam Shelton and husband Benny of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Jason Kiser and wife Susan of College Station, TX; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Kiser was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 7 brothers.

Services were held on April 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Duane Ellis officiating. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

James Robert Sebree Jr.

Mary Frances Lynn Thweatt was born July 18, 1921 in Arlington, Tenn., the daughter of the late Wilson and Della Kelly Lynn.

She was united in marriage to Luther Thweatt on February 10, 1935. Mr. Thweatt preceded her in death in 1989 following 54 years of marriage.

Mrs. Thweatt was a homemaker and also worked as a sales associate at Kent’s Dollar General Store. She was a member of the Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Thweatt loved the outdoors and always stayed very active. Some of her favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, gardening, collecting antiques, and quilting.

Mrs. Thweatt departed this life on April 18, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 91 years, 9 months.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty Molnar and husband Bill of Cunningham, Tenn., Elizabeth Carson and husband Charles of Memphis, Tenn.; two sons, Luther F. Thweatt and wife Ramona of Senoia, GA, Charles L. Thweatt and wife Martha of Ramer, Tenn.; seventeen grandchildren, thirty seven greatgrandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Thweatt was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Lynn.

A graveside service was held on April 19, 2013 at the Memphis Memory Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee with Terry Presson officiating.

Mr. James Robert Sebree, Jr. was born on February 10, 1953, the fourth child of the late James Sebree, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Rivers. On Sunday April 7, 2013 in Houston North West Medical Center in Houston, TX. God dispatched an angel and said rest now it’s time to come home.

Mr. Sebree grew up in the rural area of Selmer, Tenn. He received his education from the public school system and accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Selmer, Tenn.

Mr. Sebree pursued his career joined the USA Army in 1976 and served his country and received a nHonorable Discharge.

In 1990 he exchanged marital vows with Miss Wardine Stackens and was married for 22 years. He was a good husband, father and brother that loved his family deeply.

To my family friends, I’m at rest. To my loving wife, thank you for 22 years Mrs.Wardine Sebree of Houston, TX, three daughters Sirena (Chris) Norman of Houston, TX, Tawana Bell of Madisonville, KY, and Elisha (Lamont) Sebree of Danville, VA. Five sisters Ms. Barbara Atkins of Madisonville, KY, Starlet Foster of Greenville, SC. Ms. Deliah Sebree of Madisonville, KY;Mrs. Debra (Rick) Blythe, of Gallatin, Tenn. and Jackie Rivers of Lexington, Tenn. Three brothers Mr. Theadies (Brenda) Sebree, Michael Lusk both of Selmer, Tenn., Jerry Hughes of Gallatin, Tenn., and; five in-laws Annie Mae (Frank) Jones of Bolivar, Tenn., Sherry Surratt of Finger, Tenn., Pricilla Degraffreed of Memphis, Tenn., O.B. Stackins of Adamsville, Tenn., and Michael Stackins of Omaha, NB; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Tull Family Friends & family fill your life with joy, your soul with sunshine & your heart with love. The family of Leo Tull, Jr. (Junior) wishes to extend a special thank you for the many acts of kindness & love shown to us during this difficult time. A special thank you to Shackelford Funeral Directors, Rev. & Mrs. Zolon Clayton, Rev. Clifford Wynn, Rev. Jim Barber & Buena Vista United Methodist Church.

Keep our family in your prayers & may God’s richest blessings be yours.

Phyllis Tull Brian & Laura Tull Julie & Tony Tanner & Family Leo & Quinice Tull

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Sebree Family The family of James Robert Sebree Jr. wishes to thank everyone for their beautiful acts of kindness shown toward us during the loss of our loved one. We are eternally grateful, and we pray that God will bestow bountiful blessings upon each of you, now and forever.

The Family of James Robert Sebree, Jr.

Mary Frances Chumney Nichols Mary Frances (Frankie) Chumney Nichols was born March 29, 1919 in Decatur County County, Tenn., the daughter of the late V. J. and Margaret Long Chumney.

She was united in marriage to Robert Nichols on May 25, 1940. Mr. Nichols preceded her in death on August 10, 1984.

Mrs. Nichols was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Adamsville, Tennessee.

She departed this life on April 18, 2013 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 94 years, 20 days.

Mrs. Nichols is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Dickey and husband Eddie of Adamsville, Tenn., Robbie Majors and husband Larry of Adamsville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Rob Dickey and wife Tammy of Senatobia, MS, Catherine Catt and husband David of West Memphis, AR, Leah Oatsvall and husband Kevin of Lexington, Tenn., Eric Majors and wife Becki of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; eight great grandchildren, Jessica Dickey, Gray Patterson, Payton Catt, Caroline Catt, Jim Oatsvall, Jill Oatsvall, Grant Majors and Samuel Majors.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Chumney and a brother, B. W. Chumney.

Services were held on April 20, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville, Tennessee, Rev. Herb Adams officiated. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

church events April 26 • Friday Night Date Night at FaithPointe Church Friday, April 26th from 6 until 10:30 p.m. let us treat your kids to supper, games, activities and a big movie with popcorn while you treat yourself to a night on the town. $12 per child with meals and snacks included.

Call Cathy Wilson at 6324999 x 12 for details and to sign up. All proceeds help send kids and teens to summer camps.

April 26-27 • True Love Waits Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church & The Mending Hearts Outreach, Inc. are sponsoring a “True Love Waits” retreat Friday April 26-27 (overnight) at Cypress Creek, 14 Falcon Street, Selmer, Tenn.

The classes are for 12 year olds and up, to teach & instruct youth to abstain from pre-marital sex & make a vow to God & self to remain pure until after marriage.

Registration begins at 6:00 pm on Friday. Call 731-6458094 for more information.

April 27 • Good Hope BBQ The 6th Annual Good Hope Baptist Church BBQ Cook-off is set for Saturday, April 27th. It is held at the church, 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville, Tenn. Over $1,000 in prize money will be awarded.

Divisions for cooking are Boston Butt/Pork Shoulder, Ribs, Chicken, and anything but. All meat must be cooked on site with wood or charcoal only. There is no entry fee for the contest. All cookers must be registered

by Wednesday, April 17th.

Call the church office (731632-0379) for an entry form, leave a message, someone will return your call.

• Rose Hill Cemetery Clean-up Day Rose Hill Cemetery cleanup day will be April 27 at 9 a.m. In case of rain, will be May 4th. Volunteers are needed to help clean up.

Donations are needed for mowing and maintenance.

Donations can be made at Selmer Home Banking

Company. Decoration Day will be May 5th.

• Free Barbecue at Good Hope Baptist Church Free barbecue lunch at Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn. Saturday, April 27th at 1 p.m.

Music begin at 11:30 a.m. A special speaker will follow the lunch and we will be giving away some great door prizes along with the awards for our 6th annual barbecue cook-off. Meal eaten here only - no to go boxes. Don’t forget your lawn chairs. Call 731-632-0379 with questions.

April 28 • Center Ridge Pentecostal Homecoming Homecoming Sunday 28th at Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God, 833 Center Ridge Road in Bethel Spring 38315. Everyone wel-

come. Dinner after morning service. Singing with Two x Two Quartet around 1:30.

• World of Truth Church The World of Truth Church would like for you to join them Sunday morning April 28th at 10 am.

Bro. Kevin Loveless will be speaking.

May 5 • St. Rest Pastor & Wife Appreciation Day St. Rest M.B. Church invites you to attend the honorary service for Pastor O.J. And First Lady Dr. Denecise Salters Sunday May 5th time 3:00 pm. Rev. Marvin McWhorter and the Johnson Chapel M.B. Church of Shannon, MS will be our special guest. This is their Sixteenth Anniversary at St. Rest. We look forward to you coming an worshipping with us.

community events • Senior Centers closed on Fridays Because of the sequestered federal government, the McNairy County Senior Center in Adamsville and Selmer Senior Center will be closed on Fridays until further notice.

• Pleasant Site Cemetery Please remove old flowers for Spring clean up and mowing. Donations are needed for mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. Give or send donations to or send donations to any of the Committee or Treasurer. Kathleen Littlejohn, 3771 Gravel Hill Road, Selmer, TN 38375 or call 731-645-5129 .

• 5th Annual Kings and Queens for a Cure Pageant The 5th Annual Kings and Queens for a Cure Pageant this Saturday April 25th at the Adamsville Community Center “The Marty” doors will open at 11 a.m. and pageant will start at Noon.

All proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please note that we have categories for all aged girls including 18 and UP and boys 0-5 years old.

You can participate in honor or memory of someone affected by cancer if you wish. Special crown awarded to the contestant that brings in the most money for St. Jude. For more information Call Jayma Tidwell or Robby Stadinger at (731) 632-9122.

• Southwest Head Start registration 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.

Contact Amy, the Selmer Head Starts Family Case Manager, at 731-645-8953 for more information.

• SPWA Championship Wrestling S.P.W.A. Championship Wrestling every Saturday night at the old Action Apparel Building, Hwy 57 West, Ramer, Tenn. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bell time at 8 p.m. Admission $6 adults. Children 6 years and under free.

• Parents of Angels Support Group Meetings held the First Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Shelter Insurance Office (The Wyatt House), 132 North Third Street in Selmer. Offering support and friendship for parents who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or death of a child through 5 years of age.

Contact D’Ray and Mandy Horton with questions or for additional information 731-610-7822 or email us at parentsofangelstn@gmail.com April 22 & 23 • AARP Driver Safety Class Get a driver “tune up” with the AARP Driver Safety Program’s 8-hour refresher course scheduled April 22 and April 23 at the Selmer Senior Center, 230 N. Fifth Street in Selmer from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Everyone 50 years of age or older is

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In Memory

EVELYNE ASHE SANDERS

This special lady is celebrating a birthday in Heaven today May the angels hold you close and sing you a happy song ... and we’ll be sending wishes to you today and all year long.

Happy Birthday. Today is your day.

Cora Lee Armstrong April 22, 1937 - June 15, 2007

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invited to attend the class. Contact your insurance company for discounts on auto insurance. Space is limited, so register now.

You will learn new driving strategies, ways our driving has changed, understanding the effects of aging on driving and way to reduce your chances of having a crash.

This class is sponsored by Home Banking Company of Selmer. For more information or to pre-register contact Hollie Knight at 645-7843.

April 26 • Finger dance celebration Finger community dance, featuring the New Outlaws band yes, 7:30 to 10:30 $5 for adults four & under free. Every Friday night. This Friday night April the 26th , there will be a special 40 year celebration with chili, cornbread and cake for supper. So come on down and celebrate 40 years of good times and great memories. If you would like to bring a dish you are more than welcome.

April 26

Congratulations to Ione Humphrey on her 97 th birthday!

birthday

Cora Lee Armstrong

Always on our mind forever in our heart.

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• Rite Aid benefit for St. Jude and LeBonheur

Rite Aid will have their annual cookout, yard sale & bake sale Friday, April 26th. All proceeds to benefit St. Jude’s and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

Donations accepted and appreciated. Please come out and show your support.

• Democrat Party

The McNairy County Democrat Party will meet Fri., April 26 at 6 p.m. at the headquarters in Selmer.

The 7th district is hosting a spaghetti dinner. Come join us for updates of upcoming events & fundraisers. A donation at the door for the building fund is always appreciated. Everyone welcome.

April 27 • MCHS Band Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast will be served at McNairy Central High School from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on April 27. Price will be $5 for pancakes, bacon, and drink (coffee, water, juice).

• Finger Cemetery Clean Up The Finger Cemetery clean up day will be April 27, 2013 at 10 a.m. In case of rain, the clean up day will be May 4, 2013. Vol-

Happy 85th Birthday!

Evelyne will celebrate her 85th birthday with a reception for family and friends 2-4 pm, Sunday, April 28, at Union Grove United Methodist Fellowship Hall.

Come celebrate with her!

Evelyne was born May 1, 1928 in Michie, Tenn. to Dossie and Emma Ashe. She worked for Brown Shoe Company until her retirement.

No gifts please! Your presence is the best gift!

unteers are needed to help in the clean up. Donations are needed for mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. Donations may be made at Home Banking Company or to any of the cemetery committee members.

• Silent Auction

Emerge will be hosting a silent auction on behalf of the American Cancer Society and the McNairy County Relay for Life on April 27, 2013 as part of the Black Out Cancer Gala. All of the funds raised from this particular event will be used to both continue the support of the ACS and to further the work of Relay for Life in our local community.

Collections of both money and merchandise for the event are underway, and any assistance in making the Black Out Cancer event a success is appreciated. Tax deductible contributions will help both ACS and Relay for Life continue to help make life better for individuals in need, right here in our community.

You may reach Rita Bellinger, at (731 610-0667

by April 15th to participate in the Black Out Cancer Gala & Silent Auction.

• The Search is on for 2013

Ms Tennessee Senior America Senior women age 60 and beyond are invited to participate in timeless beauty and style. Tennessee resident three months U.S. Citizen and prepared to compete in four categories: Interview, Talent, Evening Gown, and Philosophy of Life.

This pageant will be held at Cumberland University Heydel Student Center on April 27, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Application and information contact: Hollie Knight, Tennessee Senior Pageant Director, 731645-7843 or hdksenkiors@ gmail.com PSA contact B. Walker 901-837-2284.

• 5th Annual Kings and Queens for the Cure Pageant In Memory of Aaron the Amazing, In honor of Zach Waggoner and every child fighting cancer. April 27, 2013 starting at 12:00 noon.

The pageant will be held at The Marty in Adamsville.

Early registration is $25 and the day of the pageant is $30. Categories start at newborn through Mrs. for females and Newborn through 5 years for boys.

Forms are available at BJ Formals, Sparkle,

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We are in the process of creating our annual special section that will highlight the 2013 graduates of McNairy Central High School & Adamsville High School!

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Laurence - Lowrance wed Lara Ellen Laurence and Jamie Lee Lowrance were united in marriage on March 10, 2013 at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Corinth, Mississippi. The bride is the daughter of Rev. Brenda M. Laurence and the late Rev. G. Larry Laurence.

The groom is the son of Larry and Gail Lowrance and the father of Aidan Hugh Lowrance and Ethan Cade Lowrance. The bride is a graduate of University of Tennessee Martin and is currently employed at Community South in Selmer, Tennessee. The groom, a graduate of University of Tennessee Martin is currently attending The Nashville School of Law and is employed with the City of Selmer Police Department as an investigator. A shower celebrating their union will be held this Sunday, April 28th at The Selmer Buzz, 141 W. Court Ave. from two to four o’clock in the afternoon.

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and Formal Affairs all in Corinth. In Selmer forms are available at Hawk and Company. In Savannah at Pennie Lane’s and Little Angels. You can also download a form at foracurepageant.weebly. com.

Beautiful Crowns, sashes and trophies will be awarded in each category.

Most photogenic will be offered in each division with the overall Most Photogenic receiving a beautiful crown and trophy.

Photographs can be a snapshot or professional.

This year we are adding another category, each contestant can fund raise and bring in the money that they have collected for St. Jude. The contestant that raises the most money will receive a gorgeous full round crown and sash. Concessions will be offered and we will also be selling t-shirts with all proceeds going directly to Childhood Cancer research. Professional photographs will be offered also. For more information you can call Angie Stadinger at 731-646-1039 or Jayma Tidwell (Better Source Supply) at 731-632-9122. We have a website foracurepageant.weebly.com. You can download the form and mail it in. Any businesses or individuals who might be interested in sponsoring this, please call Angie at the number listed above.

April 22 - 27 • Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

Rabies vaccinations will be provided at a reduced cost April 22-27 during normal business hours at the local veterinary offices in Bethel Springs and Selmer.The fee will be $7 per dog or cat. Help keep our community safe from this fatal disease. A current rabies vaccinations is required by state law for all dogs and cats that are 6 months of age or older.

April 25 • Library Book Sale

McConnico Library will sponsor a book sale beginning Thursday, April 25 at 9:30.

Please make plans to attend and bring a friend.

All paper backs 25 cents each. For more information call Library Director Norma Humphries at 6455571.

• Wilson & Howell Reunion

Wilson and Howell Reunion will be held April 27, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy Fellowship Hall.

Lunch is potluck. Remind everyone. Call 610-5304 or 925-9107 for information.

• MCHS Band Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast will be served at McNairy Central High School from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on April 27. Price will be $5 for pancakes, bacon, and drink (coffee, water, juice).

• Finger Cemetery Clean-Up The Finger Cemetery clean up day will be April 27, 2013 at 10 a.m. In case of rain, the clean up day will be May 4, 2013. Volunteers are needed to help in the clean up. Donations

are needed for mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. Donations may be made at Home Banking Company or to any of the cemetery committee members.

April 30 • Family Fun Night Family Fun Night at Selmer Elementary School Tuesday, April 30 at 5:007:00 at SES Library.

Book Fair will be open and students, K-4th grade can read and take AR test during this time.

“Welcome to Kindergarten” meeting at 5:00 for all children entering kindergarten this fall. This meeting will take place in the cafeteria.

• McNairy County Historical Society meeting The McNairy County Historical Society will meet at the McConnico Library on April 30th at 7:00 PM. Our special speaker will be Nancy Kennedy giving the history of Adamsville based on T. Wash Scott’s material. Nancy has transcribed Scott’s history and had it printed. Copies will be available for $5.

If you are interested in history and its preservation in the county, come join us. These programs each month are free and the public is cordially invited. Refreshments will be served.

Memberships are $10 for individuals, $20 for a family and $100 for a lifetime membership.

May 4 • Fundraiser for Ken Kitchen Sr. A fundraiser to benefit Ken Kitchen, Sr., who has been disgnosed with liver cancer, will be held May 4 at “A New Beginning” Church located on 938 Sol Colston Rd., in Henderson, Tenn. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and will feature a variety of food items including catfish plates. Gospel singing from Mark and Amy Thomas, the Ross Family and many other acts will begin at 2 p.m. with an auction to follow. For more information or to pre-order catfish plates, call (731) 989-3402.

May 5 • Homecoming at New Hope Methodist Church Homecoming will be held at New Hope Methodist Church on May 5.

Worship starts at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Zolon Clayton. Pot luck lunch at 12:00 and singing at 1:15.

Featured singer Rudy Moore & friends. Pastor David Harstin.

May 6 • Driver Safety Class at Senior Center in Adamsville McNairy County Senior Center will be sponsoring an 8-hour AARP Driver Safety class May 6 and 7, from 8:30 until 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 408 Park Avenue, Adamsville, Tenn.

Anyone 50 years of age or older is invited to attend this driver’s refresher course. Most insurance companies offer discounts for completing the course. For further information contact Cindy at 632-0302. Space is limited.

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Giving back

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

After a week of lots of sad things happening in our world, I wonder what has happened to make two young guys set off a bomb and kill several people including an eight year old boy and injured many others.

Then a fertilizer plant catches fire in Texas and again so many people were killed and injured. I have no answer other than God said in Revelations that there would be times like these. I do know one thing, that God is still the answer for whatever the problem. I guess that is one of the many reasons I love geriatric patients. They have seen lots of good and bad times in their life and accept one right along with the other.

We have a choice to make when life doesn’t seem to be going the way we want. We can accept the bad with the good and try to learn from both of them or we can be bitter and say, “why me?” As a friend, who I think is very wise, has often said, “when God allows something

bad to happen in our life it is for one of two reasons - It happens for our good or to bring God glory thru the bad times.”

someone you know how they feel unless you know how they feel.

This week when there were lots of bad things on

ily face this battle and even though she still has to be seen by her doctor and to be checked frequently things look good so far. So, instead of feeling sorry for herself this great lady looks for a way to give back. With it being time for Relay for Life, this kind lady made a quilt to be auctioned off to give back to others who will face this same disease.

So what can you do to give back? Think on those bad times in your life and how you manage to come thru them and share those with someone else who is facing the same thing. Knowledge is a powerful tool but sharing that knowledge, that my friend is golden.

Ms. Alcie, thank you for a reason to smile and remember that along with the bad there comes good times also.

I know this is not my normal article but just wanted to share with you that we still live in the best country in the world and most of all God is good all the time and still holds this great world of ours in his powerful hands.

Until next time.

Ms. Alcie Case I have had a few times in my life, as I am sure most of you have, when life seems very unfair. I have learned that when you face the bad times you can learn from those times as well as enjoy the good. You cannot tell

the television I just had to look around to find there are still lots of good.

Ms. Alcie Case has had to face lots of battles in her life including those awful words “You have cancer.”

Ms. Alcie and her fam-

Local business owners draw national attention

By Jeff York The personal satisfaction of seeing your hard work featured in two magazines in the same month is clearly evident for a mother-anddaughter that operates a bridal business in Guys.

Amber Rinehart and Jessica Dean were surprised and pleased when they recently learned their Techniques Weddings had gotten coverage in two bridal magazines.

Mississippi Bride and Delta Magazine are periodicals familiar to anyone interested in weddings and the planning that goes along with the big day.

“It meant a great deal to us when we found out the two magazines had featured Techniques Weddings,” said Rinehart. “We took it as a great honor to have pictures about our business in the magazines.”

The spring issue of Delta Magazine has on the cover a bouquet created by Techniques for Leslie Little Fisher’s wedding. Wiljax Photographic Design made the picture of the

“We work well together and we enjoy working on weddings,” said Dean. “It helps to have someone to bounce ideas off of and I feel that

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The two bridal magazines that featured Techniques’ bridal work was especially helpful because it came in the spring when brides-to-be begin their planning for their wedding day.

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circuit court briefs Circuit Court Briefs McNairy County 4/11/13 Steven Glidewell - 516 Hwy 365 S Burnsville, MS - Count 1- Promotion of a Methamphetamine Manufacture - Guilty Plea, sentenced to 2 years at 30% Tennessee Department of Corrections, suspended to supervised probation, fine $500 plus court cost.

Count 2- Simple Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)Guilty plea, Sentenced to 11 months 29 days at 75% to Tennessee Department of Corrections, suspended to supervised probation, $750 fine and cost, all counts concurrent.

Steven Hunt - 109 Buckner Street, Parsons, Tenn., 38363- Counts 1,2,& 3Delivery of a Schedule II- Guilty Plea, Sentenced 3 years at 30% Tennessee Department of Corrections on each count, Sentenced to 45 days in jail, suspended to supervised probation, $2,000 fines on all counts plus court costs, all counts concurrent Count 4 – Delivery of Schedule IV, Guilty Plea, Sentenced 2 years at 30% Tennessee Department of Corrections, sentenced to 45 days in jail, suspended to supervised probation, $2,000 fine plus court cost, concurrent with Counts 1,2, & #3.

Janet Butler - 332 Myrtle Road, Adamsville, TN., 38310- Counts 1 & 2 Delivery of Schedule III (Hydrocodone) Guilty Plea, Sentenced to 2 years at 30% on each count, 61 days in jail, suspended to supervised probation, $2,000 fine each count, plus court cost,all counts concurrent.

Anthony B. Harris -No address listed- Counts 1&2 Delivery of Schedule III (Hydrocodone), Guilty Plea Sentenced to 3 years at 30% Tennessee Department of Corrections on each count, 60 days jail credit, $3,000 fine on each count plus court

cost, all counts concurrent Lisa Peirson - No Address Listed- Count 1- Simple Possession/Casual Exchange, guilty Plea sentenced to 11 months 29 days at 75%, suspended to supervised probation, $750 fine plus court cost Steven Matthew Hicks 11575 Hwy 69, Savannah, TN 38372- Count 1 Aggravated Burglary- Guilty Plea sentenced to 3 years at 305 Tennessee Department of Corrections, 100 days in jail, suspended to supervised probation, $892.00 in restitution to victim, plus court cost.

Lee Ann Huckabee - 3830 Friendship Road, Ramer, TN 38367- Count 1 Delivery of Schedule II (Morphine) Guilty plea sentenced to 6 years at 35% Tennessee Department of corrections, 59 days in jail, suspended to supervised probation, $2,000 fine plus court cost. Sentence runs consecutive to prior sentence.

Randall Dewayne Smith 2827 Ramer Selmer Road, Ramer, TN, 38367- Count 1 Delivery of Schedule II (Morphine) Guilty PleaSentenced to 6 years at 35% Tennessee Department of Corrections, 60 days in jail, suspended to supervised probation, $3,000 fine plus court cost.

Count 2 Felony Evading arrest by a motor vehicle, Guilty Plea- Sentenced to 1 year at 30% Tennessee Department of Corrections, suspended to supervised probation, plus court cost.

Tommy Rae Cummings - 1294 Payne Road, Bethel Springs, Tennessee 38315- Counts 1 & 2 Delivry of Schedule II (Morphine) Guilty PleaSentenced 3 years at 30% Tennessee Department of Corrections on each count, suspended to supervised probation, $3,000 fine each count plus court cost, defendant indigent must pay court cost only on count 1, all counts concurrent.

Campus crime falls - violent crimes rise

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Overall, crime on Tennessee college and university campuses fell last year compared with the previous year, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. This reverses an increase in 2011 over 2010.

There were 7,326 total offenses in 2012, compared to 7,639 in 2011, a 4.1 percent decrease, according to the TBI’s report, “Crime on Campus 2012”.

Despite the overall fall in crime, violent crimes were up for the third year in a row.

The most common crime on campuses was again larceny/theft and it also declined. More than 35 percent of all 2012 offenses were larceny/theft. Theft from a building is the most common crime of this type reported with 1,539 offenses, down from 1,595 in 2011.

Assault offenses increased by more than 13 percent from 2011 to 2012, with aggravated assault increasing from 46 in 2011 to 75 in 2012.

Drug/narcotics and drug

equipment violations had been rising since 2008, but that trend reversed in 2012, with a 1.4 percent decrease.

There was a 20 percent decrease in forcible sex offenses, including a decrease in forcible rape.

Theft of motor vehicle offenses have declined 33 percent since 2009, and driving while under the influence violations have decreased nearly 11 percent from 2011 to 2012.

The TBI publishes the annual “Crime on Campus” report pursuant to the 1989 College and University Security Information Act passed by the General Assembly. All colleges and universities are mandated to report crime statistics to TBI in an effort to assist law enforcement, institution administrations and government officials in planning their efforts to fight crime and applying crime prevention strategies.

v fyi To read a full copy of the “Crime on Campus 2012” report online, including crime statistics from individual institutions visit tbi. state.tn.us

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court briefs Kevin L. Cox -243 Crabtree Rd., Selmer, TN 38375- Theft (Up to $500)- Fined $25+Cost.

Supervised Probation.

Credited 4 days. Sentenced 10 days. No contact with victim. Defendant served 4 months in rehab.

Brandon L. Fox - 104 South Eight Street, Selmer, TN 38375TCAST040970M - Probation Reinstate. Defendant to Report.

James Allen Jacob Hill1500 Hines Gin Road, Selmer, TN 38375- Driving while license suspendedFined $50+Cost. Supervised Probation, License suspended for 6 months.

Do not drive in TN Joseph Sparks - DUI: First Offense- Defendant Bound over to McNairy Grand Jury. Waived Preliminary Hearing to remain on current bond.

Implied Consent- MisdemeanorDefendant bound over to Grand Jury Cody E. Hampton - 205 Hill Street, Enville, TN 38332- Unlawful Removal/Aleration of Registration Tag Driving without a license Seat Belt- 18 and older Financial Responsibility Law Unl. Unregistered Vehicle on HGW/Occupy Unregistered Mobile Home.

Jeffrey A. Granger - 6730 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN 38379- Driving while license Suspended. Fined $50+ Cost. Supervised Probation. License Suspended.

Monty C. Elliott - 825 Willow St., Selmer, TN 38375 - DUI: First Offense - Fined $350+Cost.

Sentenced to 48hrs. Supervised Probation.

Scott A. Pryor - 565 Willow Street, Selmer, TN 38375- DUI: First Offense- Defendant Waived right to preliminary hearing. Defendant bound over to Grand jury.

Laura J. Walker - 237 Falcon Road, Selmer, TN

38375 - DUI: First Offense- Defendant Bound over to McNairy County Grand Jury After Preliminary Hearing. Defendant Continue on current bond Implied consent- Misdemeanor- Bound over to McNairy Grand jury Larry L. Harrell Jr. - 1251 Higginbottom Lane, Selmer, TN 38375 - Driving while License suspended- Fined $50+Cost.

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Do not drive in TN for 6 months.

Joshua A. West - 1105 Ermon Road, Selmer, TN 3375 - Contribution to deliquency of a childFined $50+Cost. Supervised Probation Simple Poss/Casual Exchange - Fined $250 +Cost. Supervised Probation. Failure to Appear on Citation. Driving while license suspended- Dismissed on payment of cost. Defendant has valid drivers license.

Christopher Todd Ray - 1924 Robinson Shed Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315- Alcohol Under 21 Possession - Fined $50+ Cost. Supervised Probation.

Joy L. Mann - 124 State Street, Selmer, Savannah, TN 38372- Driving while license suspended- Supervised Probation.

Jermaine Dawkins - 59 CR 8200, Rienzi, MS 38865- Public Intoxication.

Mary Samarrippas - 483 Purdy Road, Selmer, TN 38375- Simple Poss/Casual Exchange - Fined $750+Cost. Sentenced to 8 days. Supervised Probation for 1 year.

Criminal TrespassingSentenced to 8 days. Supervised Probation for 1 year.

Jack D. Murphy - 3114 Ramer Selmer Road, Ramer, TN 38367 - Driving while license suspendedFined $50+ Cost. Supervised Probation.

Food giveaway for the needy Food giveaway for the needy in McNairy County will be Thursday, April 24th, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until all food is given away at 445 Farber Street, Adamsville, corner of Farber Drive and Walnut Street, across from the Tri-County Nursing Home and Adamsville Community Center.

TO QUALIFY FOR FOOD : 1. Monthly income below $2,700 for a family of four.(Bring pay stub or food stamp card) 2. Need picture ID or Social Security Card 3. Bring Utility Bill Stub (showing you live in McNairy County) 4. Only one box of food, per household or address.

First come, First Serve until food is given away.

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Sponsored by: Mid-South Food Bank and McNairy Loaves and Fishes.

4/17/2013 Ramer Selmer RoadProwler Buena Vista road- Speak with an Officer Hwy 45 South- Alarm Buena Vista Road- Brush Fire Traffic Stop Snake Creek Bridge- Traffic Stop Hwy 45- Traffic Stop Twin View- Alarm Wreck No Injuries Ezra Locke Lane- Alarm Race Path Road- Traffic Stop Will Coln Road- Domestic Physical Public Assist Industrial Park DriveSpeak with an Officer Hwy 45- Traffic Stop Hwy 57 East - Prowler Speak with an Officer Boulanger Drive- Prowler 4/18/2013 Hwy 117- Traffic Stop Forest Hill Road- Retrieve Property Hardin Graveyard- Public Service Public Service Hwy 45 South- Stranded Motorist Doctor Transfer Hwy 142- Reckless Driver Public Service Hwy 64 West- Speak with an Officer Speak with an Officer Matrose Carro- Property Dispute Hwy 22 North- Wreck no Injuries Davis Yancey Road-Attempt to Serve Hwy 45 North- Reckless Driver Hwy 45 South- Alarm Hamburg Road- Roadway Disturbance Baker Road- Wreck No Injuries 4/19/2013 Sol Coston Road- Suspicious Vehicle

Animal Control Wenasoga Road- Suspicious Vehicle Public Service Theft Report Animal Control Speak with an Officer Industrial Park- Harassment Main Street- Traffic Stop Industrial Park Drive- Escort Assist Traffic Stop South Gin Road- Theft Report Suspicious Vehicle High School Road- Welfare Check Capooth Road- Attempt to Serve Main Street- Attempt to Serve Wayne Elam Road- Attempt to Serve Masseyville Road- Attempt to Serve Gilchrist- Unwanted Person Pentecostal Ave- Suspicious Vehicle Jarnigan Lane- Theft Report

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Chandler cages Cards

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Bobcats and the Cardinals met up at Adamsville for a mid-season match-up that saw the Bobcats come out on top.

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The Bobcats jumped out early when they scored the first two runs of the game in the top of the second inning, taking the lead and never looking back.

Matt Chandler made the start on the mound for the Bobcats and threw a great game. Chandler recorded six innings of work and only gave up three hits while striking out eight Cardinal hitters.

The Cards struggled to put runs on the board. John Reed Odom left the game early, and Josh Chappell was held hitless in the clean-up spot in the lineup. Adamsville finally broke it open in the fifth inning scoring two runs and then two more in the sixth, but it was not enough to overtake the Cats.

The Bobcat's offense was in a rhythm. After scoring in the second and being blanked in the third, the Bobcats went on to push runs across in each of the remaining innings, building their lead and securing their win against the Cardinals.

MChs: 0 2 0 1 2 4 4 — 13 17 0 ahs: 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 — 04 04 3 (ahs) (hitting) John reed odom: 1-2, 2 rBI; Canon smith: 0-3, BB; Jacob Wallis: 1-3, 1 r; Josh Chappell: 0-3, BB; alex Mcswain: 1-3, 1 r, 1 rBI; Dustin Neil: 0-2, 1 r; Trevor griffin: 0-2; hunter Dickey: 1-3 (pitching) austin Cotner: 1 Ip, 3 h, 2 r, 1 er, 1 BB, 1 K; Josh Chappell: 3 Ip, 3 h, 1 r; John reed odom: 1 2/3 Ip, 4 h, 4 r, 2 K; hunter Dickey: 1 1/3 Ip, 7 h, 6 r, 3 er, 1 BB

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

(MChs) (hitting) Marcus Nash: 2-5, 1 r; Jacob Mullins: 0-3, 1 r, 1 rBI,

Starting pitcher Matt Chandler had a great day on the mound for the Bobcats. Chandler struck out eight batters in his six innings of work.

See Chandler, 4B

hardin County hands the Bobcats huge loss

By Stephanie Parsons Sports Writer

Last Thursday Hardin County invited McNairy Central’s tennis team to a challenge on the courts. For the Bobcats, both boys and girls teams, it was one of the biggest losses of their season, each winning a single match only.

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The competition between Hardin County and the Bobcats turned out to be a huge upset for MCHS. Kaitlyn Gray defeated the opposing team in her match with a one point lead, final score 9-8.

Top player for the Bobcats, Shelby Kennedy, lost her match, 8-1.

Mallorie Sweat, another top player for the the Bobcats tennis team, failed to gain a single point in her match, with a final score, 8-0.

Gabi Owens was defeated by Hardin County player, 8-3.

Anna Grace Hively gave her rival good competition. Just down two points, the match ended 8-6.

MCHS could not change their luck around in the doubles division either.

Kennedy and Smith had a final score, 8-1.

Sweat and Owens fought hard in their challenge against the Tigers but were unable to come out victorious, final score 8-6.

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The Bobcats could not come out any better in the fight against Hardin County, which all but one match was lost except for that played by Grant Goodman who managed to take the win with a three point lead, 8-5.

Not scoring a single point in his match, Adam Harris left the court defeated, 8-0.

Sam Pierce could not manage to claw out of the cage the Tigers put the Cats in and came away with a loss, 8-2.

Hunter Foote was determined not to let his opponent cage him in and gained five points to his rival's eight.

Once again Hardin County dominated the courts in the doubles challenges in the boys division.

See BoBCats, 4B

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Adam Harris gains the upper hand in his match with his powerful serve.

adamsville falls to hardin County

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

Adamsville played host to their rivals from across the river Hardin County last Thursday night. The Cards were looking for revenge from the earlier losses but could not change the result.

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The Cardinals were able to jump out fast on offense and match the two runs put up by the Tigers in the first inning.

Adamsville’s pitching staff held well, only giving up 3 runs in the next two innings, but lacked the run support from the offense.

The fourth inning is when things went bad. The Tiger offense broke open to score nine runs and pull away from the redbirds.

With the bats still cold, the Cardinals could not push anymore runs across and failed to get their revenge on the Tigers. hChs: 2 1 2 9 0 – 14 14 0 ahs: 2 0 0 0 0 – 02 03 3 Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Jacob Wallis sits behind the plate awaiting the pitch. Wallis also added a hit to his stats but could not help the Cards overtake the Tigers.

See Cards, 4B

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Lady Bobcats win over the Lady Tigers

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Lady Bobcats took the trip to Savannah Tenn., to take on the Hardin County Tigers. The Lady Cats played well and came home with the win.

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The Lady Bobcats came into their match-up against the Lady Tigers ready to play. McNairy got a huge start once again from Kelly Beth Earnest on the rubber.

Earnest pitched another complete game for the Bobcats and only allowed four hits in seven innings of work, striking out seven and carrying a shutout into the seventh inning. With a solid defense behind her committing no errors, Earnest just needed a little run support for the win.

The Lady Cats were up to the task. Putting together solid at-bats, the Lady Cats pushed a run across in the second and fourth innings, which was enough to play with a lead.

McNairy went on to explode in the top of the seventh and scored three runs, essentially sealing the game.

Although Earnest gave up her first run in the bottom of the seventh, that was all they got and the Lady Cats held on for the win.

MCHS: 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 – 5 8 0 HCHS: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 – 1 4 0

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Allison Dillon hits a shot for the base hit last week against the Tigers. Dillon was 1-1 in the contest.

(MCHS) (Hitting) Kelly Beth earnest: 1-4, 1 RBI; Laralee Williams: 1-4, 1 RBI; Macee Taylor: 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; Mikaela Rowland: 0-2, 1 R; Kelly Moore: 1-3; Lily Nixon: 1-3; Makayla Holley: 0-2, 1 R; allison Dillon: 1-1; Sarah Stanfield: 1-3; Molly grace King: 1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI; abbie Sweat: 1 R (Pitching) Kelly Beth earnest: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K

Cards drop two district games to the Lions

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Adamsville Cardinals faced off in a pair of district contests against the Lions from Scotts Hill High School in Scotts Hill, Tenn.

The Cardinals were not able to come away with a much needed win.

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The Cardinals got off to a good start against the Lions, pushing a run across early in the first inning.

Unfortunately, the Cards were still trying to find themselves on the mound. Allowing the Lions to score four runs in the bottom of the first and one run in both the second and third innings, Adamsville started to fall behind.

The offense did not let up. They answered back with two runs in the top of the second and one more in the fifth but could not catch up to the Lions and dropped the district contest. aHS: 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 – 04 07 5 SHHS: 4 1 1 0 2 3 x – 11 14 1 (aHS) (Hitting) John Reed Odom: 1-4, 1 RBI; Canon Smith: 1-3; Jacob Wallis: 1-2, 2 R, 1 RBI; Josh Chappell: 1-3, 1 RBI; alex McSwain: 0-4; Dustin Neil: 1-3, 1 R; Trevor griffin: 1-3, 1 R; Hunter Dickey: 0-1; Stone Lipford: 0-1; austin Cotner:

0-1; Carson Hopkins: 1-3 (Pitching) Hunter Dickey: 3 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 5 eR, 3 BB, 1 K; austin Cotner: 3 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 1 BB, 7 K

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Adamsville jumped on the Lions early, with Josh Chappell and the top of the Cardinals’ lineup pushing four runs across in the first inning.

After blanking the Lions in the first inning, the Cards let Scotts Hill score three runs in the top of the second inning but held the lead 5-3 after scoring one more in the third.

However, the Cards’ defense broke down in the fourth inning, allowing the Lions to score eleven runs and take the lead for good.

Adamsville fought back but could only score one more in the final inning and came away with the big district loss.

SHHS: 0 3 0 11 2 – 16 10 3 aHS: 4 0 1 00 1 – 06 05 9 (aHS) (Hitting) John Reed Odom: 1-2, 1 R; Canon Smith: 1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI; Jacob Wallis: 0-2, 2 R; Josh Chappell: 1-2, 1 R, 4 RBI; Dustin Neil: 0-3; alex McSwain: 1-2, 1 RBI; Trevor griffin: 0-3; Onri Damron: 1-2; Hunter Dickey: 0-1; Laderrick Means: 1 R (Pitching) Jacob Wallis: 3 IP, 6 H, 9 R, 3 eR, 4 BB, 4 K; Josh Chappell: 2 IP, 4 H, 7 R, 2 eR, 2 BB, 2 K

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Hunter Dickey sends the pitch toward the plate for the Cardinals. Dickey has pitched many innings in relief for the Cards this season.

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Adamsville now home to ‘Murderettes Row’

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

The Lady Cardinals had a good week as they faced off against the Tigers from Middleton and Hardin County, but dropped a district game against the Panthers from Riverside High School.

Riverside 9 Adamsville 2

After coming off of their previous two wins, the Lady Cards hoped to keep their bats hot against the Lady Panthers.

Taylor Hutton made her way back to the rubber for the Lady Cards in the big district match-up against the Lady Panthers. Hutton pitched well but could not keep the hot Lady Panther offense in check.

Hutton had little run support from her offense as the only bat that stayed hot was that of Olivia Johnson who hammered another long ball to add to her great season.

Adamsville will look to get a little revenge in the district tournament and hope to play deep into the season.

RHS: 1 3 1 3 0 1 0 — 9 8 0 AHS: 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 — 2 6 2 (AHS) (Hitting) Bailey Wicker: 2-4; Samantha Oaks: 1-4; Parker Davis: 0-2, 1 R; Olivia Johnson: 1-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, HR; Gabby Morris: 0-3; Anna Johnson: 1-3; Lilly Webb: 0-3; Whitney Wrzesniewski: 0-2; Taylor Hutton: 1-3 (Pitching) Taylor Hutton: 7 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 6 K

Adamsville Hardin County

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Anna Johnson drives the ball over the right field wall, helping the Lady Cardinals with their victory over the Lady Tigers.

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The Lady Cardinals had the long ball working for them against the Lady Tigers from Hardin County. Adamsville had a home run from the Johnson twins, Anna and Olivia, and Parker Davis.

Davis who also got the start in the circle for the Lady Cards, pitched a solid game and only gave

up three runs in seven innings of work, while striking out seven.

The Lady Cardinals will look to take the momentum from their big win into district play and hope to keep their hot bats going.

HCHS: 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 3 07 1 AHS: 2 0 0 3 3 0 x — 8 10 0 (AHS) (Hitting) Bailey Wicker: 1-4, 1 R; Samantha Oaks: 1-4, 1 R; Parker Davis: 1-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, HR; Olivia Johnson: 2-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR; Whitney Wrzesniewski: 0-1, 1 R; Gabby Morris: 2-3; Anna Johnson: 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, HR; Taylor Hutton: 1-3; Laura Shiver: 0-3; Deanna Taylor: 1 R (Pitching) Parker Davis: 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 7 K

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Adamsville had a great game against the Lady Tigers from Middleton and had two pitchers, Parker Davis and Gabby Morris, combine for the no hitter.

The Lady Cards got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the first inning then one run in the second.

After building the slight lead, Adamsville exploded in the third and fourth innings, scoring five runs in each inning and locking down the victory.

MHS: 0 0 0 0 0 — 00 0 4 AHS: 2 1 5 5 x — 13 9 1 (AHS) (Hitting) Bailey Wicker: 1-4, 1 R; Samantha Oaks: 1-2, 1 R; Parker Davis: 1-2, 2 R, 1 RBI; Laura Shiver: 0-1; Olivia Johnson: 1-2, 1 R, 2 RBI; Abbie Lunsford: 0-1, 1 R; Lilly Webb: 0-2, 1 R; Denea Grisham: 0-1; Whitney Wrzesniewski: 0-2, 1 R, 1 RBI; Deanna Taylor: 1 R; Anna Johnson: 1-1, 2 R, 1 RBI; Gabby Morris: 3-3, 2 R, 5 RBI; Taylor Hutton: 1-2, 1 RBI (Pithing) Gabby Morris: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 10 K; Parker Davis: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K

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Umpires Needed Michie Dixie Youth is in need of umpires for the 2013 baseball and softball seasons. Individuals interested in umpiring should contact Nick Malone at (731) 610-9416.

Donkey Basketball There will be a donkey basketball game, April 29 at Bethel Springs Elementary School starting and 6 p.m.

Teachers, faculty and staff will play against BSES parents.

There will also be concessions of hamburgers grilled by Mr. Earl Johnson of BanCorp South. Cost to see the game will be $4 for all admittance. Come out and enjoy a fun filled night of laughter as we celebrate the end of TCAP testing for this year.

2013 Coca-Cola Classic The 19th annual Coca-Cola Classic women’s softball tournament will be held May 11. The entry fee will be $150, and the tournament games will have a one hour time limit and unlimited home runs. Only 14 teams will be accepted and the top four teams will receive cash and prizes totaling over $500. This is an ASA sanctioned tournament, with only ASA approved bats and ball. The entry fee must be prepaid for all teams, and the deadline for entries is May 3. Mail all entries to JC Hill, P.O. Box 2322 Corinth, MS 38835. For more information call JC Hill at 662-293-0290, or Corinth/Alcorn County Parks and Recreation office at 662-286-3067.

HEART of a Champion Softball Tournament There will be a Church Softball Benefit Tournament held May 18, at Selmer North Park for Kelly Clayton Amerson. Money will help with medical expenses from LVAD procedure and future heart transplant expenses while at Vanderbilt. We are looking for men’s women’s and co-ed and/or youth teams from local churches to participate.

Entry fee will be $150. This will be a great way for the community to come together, support Kelly and Kelcey and have a FUN day. Please contact Stacey Moore 731610-3976 or Emily Plunk 731-610-5333 for more information.

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McNairy Basketball Association The McNairy Basketball Association is hosting a free clinic for all the fourth through sixth grade boys who either played in the fall or spring of this school year. The clinic will feature former Bobcat players; Ken Bingham, Jermael Bingham and Chris Whitten. The clinic will be held at MCHS on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one hour break for lunch. All players who played need to contact their coach by this Friday to let them know if they can come, or call Coach Steve Forsythe at 731-6107974. This is only for those who played with the MBA this school year. There will also be a free clinic for the seventh and eighth grade boys who played this year on May 18, same times and place and they need to contact their coach by May 3.

Bass Fishing A Bass Fishing Tournament will be held at Big Hill Pond on Saturday, April 27 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entry fee is $50 please call 731-212-2706 to register before the tournament.

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Cardinals wings clipped

By Stephanie Parsons Sports Writer

Adamsville High School boys soccer team invited Jackson Central Merry to face off on the field last Thursday evening. Flying high at the start of the game, the Cardinals soon lost flight while JCM was quick to clip their wings, the final score 0-7, JCM.

Jackson Central Merry 7 Adamsville 0

For AHS, when most teams are finding their midseason rhythm, the Cards are having two left feet.

The rivals of the Cards were able to successfully assist in offense and were more aggressive and strategic on defense.

The evening’s first half ended 0-4, in favor of JCM. AHS goalkeeper Nathan Skinner had four saves out of the 13 shots made by JCM, which was for the entire duration of the match.

AHS head coach Steve Price said, “JCM is a very talented team! We played well early, but fatigue and extreme winds aided in a few easy goals for JCM; we could never recover.”

The Cardinals failed in their attempt to come back in the final half of the game as JCM continued their assault on the Cardinals and scored three more points before time had expired.

Adamsville was overpowered by JCM, a devastating loss to the Cardinals and a final score, 0-7.

Staff Photo by Stephanie Parsons

Payton Mast plays strong defense for the Cards.

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Bobcats fall to Eagles

Bobcats From Page 1B

Harris and Pierce lost, 8-1, while Goodman and Foot came closer to taming the Tigers with just a two point deficit, final score 8-6.

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

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When the Bobcats hosted Bolivar last Tuesday, the girls played with their normal power and determination.

Shelby Kennedy shut her opponent out by winning her match, 8-1.

Mallorie Sweat and Rylee Smith both overpowered their adversary in singles competitions,with both closing the match, 8-3. However, Gabi Owens and Anna Grace Hively were not able to do the same. Owens lost, 8-5, and Hively, 8-3.

The Bobcats conquered the courts in doubles, winning both matches against Bolivar.

Kennedy and Smith defeated Lady Tigers, 8-1, and Sweat and Hively won, 8-4.

The Bobcats made the trip to Henderson, Tenn., to take on the Eagles from Chester County High School and hoped to secure a number one seed in the upcoming district tournament.

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The Bobcats got off to a slow start on offense and fell behind early to the Eagles. Chester Co. was able to score two runs in the first inning and one run in the third before the Bobcats were able to cut into the lead.

After giving up two more in the fourth, the Bobcats began to battle back and claw away at the Eagles’ lead.

McNairy pushed across one run in the top of the fourth, two in the top of the fifth and one more in the top of the sixth.

Down one in the seventh, the Bobcats could not make it happen. Even though they doubled the number of hits put up by Chester Co., they could not come away with the district win.

Unfortunately, the Bobcats continued the downward spiral that began against Bolivar to their match with Hardin County.

Sam Pierce was the only player that took the win with a three point lead, closing the match 8-5.

Hunter Foote and Michael Roberson were both defeated in their challenge against Bolivar with a score, 8-1.

Top player Grant Goodman had a rare loss to his opponent, with a final score, 8-2. It was also a loss for Adam Harris, final score, 8-4.

The doubles action played by Harris and Pierce and by Goodman and Foote lost to Bolivar closing the matches with the same losing score, 8-2.

MCHS: 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 – 4 12 2 CCHS: 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 – 5 06 0 (MCHS) (Hitting) Marcus Nash: 2-3, 1 RBI; Jacob Mullins: 2-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, BB; Austin Pace: 1-3; Kirby Tacker: 1 R; Justin Roberts: 1-4; Parker Adams: 1 R; Matt Chandler: 0-3; Clay Dancer: 1-2, BB; BJ Dickey: 2-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 3B; Jonathan Nixon: 3-4, 1 RBI; Tyler Wells: 0-4 Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo (Pitching) Blake McCalvin: 4 IP, 5 R, 3 ER, 6 H, Clay Dancer gets a huge hit for the Bobcats in their district match-up 2 BB, 1 K; Matt Chandler: 2 IP, 1 K against Chester County.

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(AHS) (Hitting) John Reed Odom: 0-2; Canon Smith: 0-1, 1 R; Jacob Wallis: 1-3; Josh Chappell: 0-2; Alex McSwain: 1-2, 2 RBI; Dustin Neil: 0-2; Trevor Griffin: 1-2; Laderrick Means: 0-1; Ross Burcham: 0-1; Ben Chrestman: 0-1; Carson Hopkins: 1 R (Pitching) Ross Burcham: 3 IP, 9 H, 11 R, 9 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 1 HR; Trevor Griffin: 2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB

BB; Austin Pace: 2-4, 1 R, 3 RBI, HR; Justin Roberts: 3-5, 1 R; Parker Adams: 2 R; Bryant James: 1 R; Matt Chandler: 1-4, 1 RBI; Clay Dancer: 3-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, BB; BJ Dickey: 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B; Jonathan Nixon: 1-5, 1 R; Tyler Wells: 2-5, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2B (Pitching) Matt Chandler: 6 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 8 K; Marcus Nash: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K

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Bobcats pounce the Hawks Tigers ground

By Stephanie Parsons Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Bobcats won last Thursday’s soccer match against the South Side Hawks from Jackson Tenn., making it the third consecutive win for the brazen Bobcats. The Cats annihilated the Hawks in their quest for victory with a final score, 5-0.

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MCHS came out early in the game determined to dominate their rival. The Cats fought hard and played smart, even after taking an early lead against the Hawks.

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ter losing a large group of seniors, and then captain DZ Robinson being injured in the first game, it would be a transition period, but they had a strong foundation to build from.

This seems to be the case with MCHS, who have played the last several games like a different team.

Jake Williams along with Joyner Pollard both scored two goals and one assist each.

Tate Stone made a lone goal for MCHS and one assist, junior Juan Miranda had two assists helping his teammates score, and ultimately winning the game.

In their domination against South Side, Allen Bright had a remarkable 17 defensive stops.

The Bobcats ended the match with an all time high thus far in this season, 5-0 Bobcats.

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By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

Adamsville played host to their rivals from across the river Hardin County, last Thursday night. The Cards were looking for revenge from the earlier losses but could not change the result.

Hardin County 14 Adamsville 02

The Cardinals were able to jump out fast on offense and match the two runs put up by the Tigers in the first inning.

Adamsville’s pitching staff held well, only giving up 3 runs in the next two innings, but lacked the run support from the offense.

The fourth inning is when things went bad, the Tiger offense broke

open to score nine runs and pull away from the redbirds.

With the bats still cold the Cardinals could not push anymore runs across and failed to get their revenge on the Tigers.

HCHS: 2 1 2 9 0 – 14 14 0 AHS: 2 0 0 0 0 – 02 03 3 (AHS) (Hitting) John Reed Odom: 0-2; Canon Smith: 0-1, 1 R; Jacob Wallis: 1-3; Josh Chappell: 0-2; Alex McSwain: 1-2, 2 RBI; Dustin Neil: 0-2; Trevor Griffin: 1-2; Laderrick Means: 0-1; Ross Burcham: 0-1; Ben Chrestman: 0-1; Carson Hopkins: 1 R (Pitching) Ross Burcham: 3 IP, 9 H, 11 R, 9 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 1 HR; Trevor Griffin: 2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer The Lady Cats played host to the Lady Tigers of Bolivar Central High School, and came away with a big win.

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The Lady Cats wasted no time getting the game started, in which they collected 16 hits, scoring three runs in their half of the first inning.

Kelly Beth Earnest, once again in the circle for the Lady Cats, had all the support and confidence she needed. Earnest went on to throw yet another complete game for the Lady Cats, and only gave up five hits while retiring eight batters via the punch-out.

On the offensive side, everyone was involved. The Lady Cats got three hits from both Laralee Williams and Macee Taylor, while Kelly Beth Earnest, Kelly Moore, and Lily Nixon combined for six hits of their own. The Lady Cats did not score in every inning, but they managed to put up a crooked number in all but one and were able to pull away for the solid win.

BCHS: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 – 1 05 1 MCHS: 3 0 2 0 3 1 x – 9 16 1 (MCHS) (Hitting) Kelly Beth Earnest: 2-4, 2 R; Laralee Williams: 3-3, 2 R, 1 RBI; Allison Dillon: 1-1; Macee Taylor: 3-3, 3 R, 1 RBI; Khaila Lynum: 1-1; Mikaela Rowland: 1-2, 1 R, 1 RBI; Allie Ray: 0-1; Kelly Moore: 2-3; Abbie Sweat: 0-1; Lily Nixon: 2-3, 1 R, 1 RBI; Jennifer Jones: 1-3, 2 RBI; Sarah Stanfield: 0-3; Molly Grace King: 0-3 (Pitching) Kelly Beth Earnest: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 8 K

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Selmer Elementary School and Project BASIC are proud to announce the Students of the Month for March.

March’s theme for Student of the Month was “RESPECT” (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 is so very important to show “RESPECT” 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): Rhett Bivens, Susan Malone, Grant Weekley, Shelby Moore, Kiara Fowler. Row 2 (First Grade): Conner Bushart, Ava Talbot, Heaven Henderson, Emma Kelley, Preston Pipkins, Dustin Lemas, Shyann Howe. Row 3 (Second Grade): Logan Rodgers, Kaylyn Dean, Samuel Whitaker, Cloe Kiser, Madison Forsyth, Sia Patel. Row 4 (Third Grade): Lily Sparks, Cameron Lee, Grant McDaniel, Darby Benton, Austin Willis, Hannah Brown. Top Row (Fourth Grade): Carrington Knight, Trey Hodge, Haven Wyte, Tibrea Robinson, Alex Ontiveros, Kaylee Miller. Not pictured: Anna Beth Parmely (Pre-K).

Selmer Middle School Project Enrich Student Appreciation Night Submitted Article

Selmer Middle School, in conjunction with Project Enrich and Title 1, will hold a “Student Appreciation Night” May 6 at 5:30 p.m. The Selmer Middle School Band and Chorus will perform, and rising fifth graders from Selmer Elementary School will be welcomed to our school. All fourth graders at Selmer Elementary School and their parents are invited to attend, as well as all Selmer Middle School students and their parents. Little Caesar’s will be catering the free dinner provided by our Project Enrich afterschool program and Title 1. Please make your plans now to attend.

Volume 08 Issue 55 April 24, 2013 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association The PawPrint is a publication of the McNairy Central High School Journalism Department. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff.

EDITOR Aaron Friend REPORTER: Kaitlyn Boggs ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS:

University of Tennessee Chattanooga announces fall 2012 dean’s list The following is a list of McNairy County students made the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2012 at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Students who make a 3.2 or higher semester grade point average are awarded the honor. Kristen Azevedo, Katherine Hill, Trent Martin, Hannah Pickens, Macaria Surratt, and Chasitie Wright.

West Tennessee Business College Dean’s List The following students maintained a 95 or above average for the past enrollment period ending March 13, 2013.

Finger Pam McClain- Hester

Darlene Sink Morris Chapel Jessica Shelby Selmer Katie Brown Amanda Goodrum Julie Kiser

Breakfast Apr - 24 Sausage Bagel Pizza or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 25 Biscuit & Peppered Gravy Cereals, Variety Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 26 Breakfast Bites Cereals, Variety Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 29 Pancake/Sausage Stick Cereals, Variety Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 30 Sausage Bagel Pizza or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Juice Choice of Milk May - 1 Mini Pancakes Cereals, Variety Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Lunch Apr - 24 Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza or Spaghetti/Breadstick or Spicy Chicken Sandwich French Fries Tiny Whole Potatoes Green Peas Garden Salad Baked Apples Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 25 Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or BBQ Sandwich or Mini Corn Dogs French Fries Baked Beans Creamy Cole Slaw Garden Salad Diced Strawberry Cups

Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 26 Cheese Sticks/ Sauce or Cheeseburger or Soft Shell Taco French Fries Whole Kernel Corn Pinto Beans Garden Salad Pineapple Chunks Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 29 Popcorn Chicken/ Roll or Deli Sandwich California Vegetable Blend Green Beans Macaroni & Cheese Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 30 BBQ Sandwich or Hot Dog Potato Rounds Baked Beans Creamy Cole Slaw Garden Salad Mixed Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk May - 1 Breaded Chicken Sandwich or Spaghetti/Breadstick Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Green Peas Garden Salad Baked Apples Choice of Juice Choice of Milk High Schools Lunch Apr - 24 Cheeseburger or Pork Roast & Gravy/ Roll French Fries Peas & Carrots Garden Salad Pineapple Chunks Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 25

Experiencing Elder Day

Corn Dog or Oven Baked Chicken/Roll Tiny Whole Potatoes Black Eye Peas Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 26 Pepperoni Stuffed Crust Pizza or Chicken Fajita Wrap French Fries Pinto Beans Garden Salad Blushing Pears Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 29 Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza or Chicken Rings/ Roll or Crispito & Cheese Sauce French Fries Tiny Whole Potatoes Purple Hull Peas Garden Salad Pear Halves Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Apr - 30 Sausage Stuffed Crust Pizza or Lasagna/Roll or Rotel Chicken/Spanish Rice French Fries California Vegetable Blend Whole Kernel Corn Garden Salad Mixed Fruit Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk May - 1 Cheese Sticks/ Sauce or Mini Burgers or Barbecued Chicken/Roll French Fries Broccoli/Cheese Sauce Glazed Sweet Potatoes Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Spring Show

What happens when you put characters resembling Honey Boo Boo, Snooki, Si Robertson, and a range of others together? Mass chaos and a family that needs major help. Come see what happens when this family attempts to fix themselves at the MCHS’s annual Spring Show production put together by the school’s theatre, choir, and band classes. The production “Is it real, or is it family?” dates are April 26-27 starting at 7:00 P.M and on April 28 at 2:00 P.M. We guarantee a show full of great music, laughter, photo by Lisa Forsythe and family fun. Hope to see Students in Mrs. Hursts’ Health Science class studied a unit on Geriatric care. As a class assignment, students dressed you there!

April 24 •BsB Madison A •SENIOR PROJECTS April 25 •SENIOR PROJECTS •BsB Adamsville A for “Elder Day” and had to simulate common geriatric diseases such as arthritis, stroke, and visual and hearing •SB Hardin Co H impairments. Pictured are (l to r) Curtis Lawson, Brandon Thurman, Krista Ray, Kelsey Mardis, Alexis Wynn, Madison •SOC Fayette Ware H Foster, Haven Phelps, Ginger Crouse and Austin Carlin.

•Academic Awards Banquet April 26 •BsB Hardin Co A •Spring Show 7:00 April 27 •BsB TCA A •Band Pancake Breakfast & Rummage Sale •Spring Show 7:00 April 28 •Spring Show 2:00 April 29 •Senior Banquet tickets on sale during lunch $15 •SB Chester Co A •UTM Dual Enrollment Mtg 6:00 April 30 •Senior Banquet tickets on sale during lunch $15 photo by Lisa Forsythe •Band Banquet 6:00 Mikayla Siler, Tyler Wells, Derrick Henry, and Kenyatta •SOC Adamsville H Strickland placed 18th nationwide in the business simulation Spill!

Makin’ Money!

Students in Ms Forsythe’s Business Management and Accounting class recently competed in a nationwide virtual simulation called Spill!.

The online game had students working in teams of four to clean up an oil spill in the fictional town of New City. Each team member had a specific function, making decisions about the environment, dealing with media, and accepting bids for various parts of the cleanup effort. The game challenged their business knowledge, research skills, and ability to make decisions.

The team of Mikayla Siler, Tyler Wells, Derrick Henry, and Kenyatta Strickland placed 18th overall, with more than 500 teams competing for prizes. Congratulations on a job well done!

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Selmer Middle School Class BSES celebrates Read Across America Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

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A classroom at Selmer Middle School spent a relaxing afternoon in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Students wore their green t-shirts and had a picnic with key lime marshmallows, green Jello, and lime Kool-Aid.

BSES recycling project

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Students at Bethel Springs Elementary celebrated Read Across America from Feb. 25- March 1.

This year’s program honored Dr. Seuss. Each day throughout the week, the students honored one of Dr. Seuss’ books.

My very educated mother just served us nachos

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Zachary Brasfield and Mrs. Anita Graves are proud of the current project completed in art at Bethel Springs Elementary School. This project focused on recycling trash and creating a box to hold materials that would normally be thrown away. These unwanted objects will be used later for other projects during the school year. The message on this box is, “Do Not Be Mean Keep Our World Green.”

Apostolic:

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The third grade students at Adamsville Elementary have been studying the solar system. Each class was given half the solar system, inner planets and outer planets, to complete. The majority of them chose to create the complete system. They learned a silly sentence to remember the order of the planets: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos. They had lots of fun learning about the solar system.

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.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Tim Elrod, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5:30 p.m.

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 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie, TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11 a.m./6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Adamsville, Tennessee PRIME CARE MEDICAL CENTER 270 E. Court Avenue • Selmer, TN • (731) 645-7932 710 East Main • Adamsville, TN • (731) 632-3383 426 White Avenue • Henderson, TN • (731) 989-2174

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.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Roman Catholic:

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st. Saturday: 9 a.m.

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 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Rev. Terry Presson Pastor Presbyterian: Telephone: 731-645-4188 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Bethel Springs Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 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 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Lebanon United 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.

SELMER - FINGER - SAVANNAH Presbyterian Church Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

TENNESSEE 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville David Harstin, Pastor Member FDIC Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

(TF) House for Rent: 407 Hillcrest, Brick house 2-3 Bedroom, 2 Full bath, Large Basement. $550.00 a month. No pets. $500 deposit. Call 731-610-0892.

(49,50,51,52) House for Lease: 4 bedroom, 2 bath house in the country, all appliances. Fireplace, shop and storage building on 10 acres.

1 year lease required. $500.00 a month. References & credit check. Call 439-0069.(49) House for Rent: 3 bedrooms 2 bath, near Unity Church. $600 per month & $600 deposit 6453220 or 439-6781. (TF) 3-4 bedroom House for Rent.

Newly remodeled, excellent location in Eastview - 617-4488990 or 360-525-4207, $600 per month. (49) 2 bedroom, 1 bath on Sulphur Springs Road. Gas heat.

Small storage building. No pets.

References & Deposit required. $375.00 per month. Call 6455566. (48,49)

103 - commercial 10 lots for Sale or Trade.

Beautiful wooded lots close to McNairy High School. 1 Lot with small lake; ready to build on. Call 731-607-0777 www.

CTandL.com (49,50) Cash Rebates $1,000!!! Beautiful lots close to Shiloh National Military Park. Flat land ready to build on; city water and electricity just off Hwy 142 on Bud Cleary Rd. Next to New Amish Community McNairy Co. 731607-0777. www.CTandL.com (49,50)

SELL IT FAST! Advertise in the Independent Appeal Classifieds for $5.00 per week

103 - commercial

401 - for sale

27 acres for Sale - Old Stage Rd. McNairy Co. 16 acres+ open land, Reminder in woods Excellent view $1650 per acre or will trade 731-607-0777 www.

CTandL.com(49,50)

Ford Tractor 3,000 Power Steering Completely rebuilt and painted $5,800. Call 901-7868457. (49)

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Model #2816 Mahindra tractor, 30 horsepower diesel, 4 wheel drive, bucket 290 hours $14,000 call 901-827-3780. (49,50)

automobiles 202 - motorcycles For Sale: 1996 Honda Goldwing 1500, with Voyager kit & trailer. 632-0389 or 901-2628550.(48,49)

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employment 301 - job opportunities Drivers, CDL: Home EVERY weekend. Good Regional Out and Back miles. INS-401K-Phone.

Apply at: WTX, 58 Truck Center, Jackson, TN. 1-731-424-9791 x205(48,49)

402 - wanted Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731-6108827. (TF) 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)

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services 501 - professional services

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miscellaneous 401 - for sale Dell laptop $200 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-9256183. (TF) McNairy Central FFA Plant Sale: Bedding plants, Hanging Baskets, & Tomatoes. Mon.-Fri. 1-3p.m. Greenhouse at MCHS. 610-0726 if any questions.

(48,49,50) Custom Built Amish Sheds and Deer Blinds, different sizes and styles. 8'x8'-$1,200; 14'x36'-$5,125. Free delivery & setup. 331 Pickett Rd. Stantonville 632-1955. (49) 2007 G-3 Pontoon Boat. Seats 12 adults. Lots of extras. Like new - call 645-0604 anytime.

(49,50) For Sale: 1974-1700 Yanmar, 17 H.P. Tractor, 5 ft. Finish Mower, 4 ft. Tiller. Call 645-5566.

(48,49)

Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/ insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs. Call (731) 609-8794 or (731) 610-4813.

(TF)

503 - public notices 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 November 10, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded November 17, 2009, at Book 398, Page 224 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Bobbie J. Saxton, conveying certain property therein described to John R. Moss, PC 7 Security Drive, Jackson, TN 38305, a resident of Adamsville, Tennessee as Trustee for Generation Mortgage Company; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trust-

See LEGALS, 9B

MAXEDON Plumbing & Electrical 610-5541 or 645-8951

Weekends & Holidays - Same Fair Rate 215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

www.hallsrealtytn.com

1313 - Court Ave., Selmer - $84,150 * Tutor House * Sunroom * Office * 6 Bedrooms * 2.5 Baths* Garage * Loft

1213 - Archer Rd., Bethel Springs - $52,500 * Cabin * Rural Area * 1 Bedroom * 1 Bath * 30 x 40 shop * 6.8 ac. * Treed

113 - Cox Ln., Selmer - $40,000 * Ranch * Carport * Porch * Deck * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Shaded yard

4612 - Oak St., Selmer - $47,500 * Ready to Move-in * 3 bedrooms * 1 Bath* Carport * Shaded Yard * In Town

AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557.

(TF) DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 2398945, cell (662) 284-6146.

Free estimates. (TF) Kennedy's Lawn Service: Will mow yards, do weed-eating and other yard work. Reasonable rates. Dependable.

Call Corbin 731-610-7812.

(45,46,47,48,49) Gardens Tilling, Bushogging, Deer food plots, yards sprayed, dirt, gravel, spread.

Free Esimates call 731-9349777 or cell 731-434-9591.

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#3240258: 110 Fortune, Hornsby, TN - Fisherman`s paradise.

Rustic mobile home with wrap porch overlooking the Hatchie River. Two mobile homes on the property. (one 2 bedroom, 2 bath & one 2 bedroom, 1 bath). Both have CH&A, double carport.

Private get-away for week-end or full time.

#3239013: 3091 Buena Vista, Bethel Springs - Vinyl siding home looks like new, 4 bedrooms, 4 total baths, partial basement finished including fireplace, double garage, office, inground pool, deck, Kitchen has been completely updated, lots of maple cabinets, bar.

30 by 40 work shop.

#3254075: 184 Bramblewood, Selmer, TN - Good area - close to schools, grocery, hosptial. Hardwood flooring in living room, eat-in kitchen, plenty of cabinets, stove & refrigerator stay with house.

Wooded back yard, patio, 3 storage buildings.

#3253468: 65 Linda, Guys, TN - Plenty of privacy, woods behind house, large yard, Inside is an open living area, lots of nice cabinets, beautiful bar, split bedroom plan, master bath has garden tub & stand up shower. laundry room, storage building.

3267062: 41 Grandview Loop, Selmer, TN - One ofSelmer’s nicest and newest sub-divisions. Brick home located on a wooded lot that drains from all directions. Work shop, paved drive, patio, double garage. Inside is open living area, formal dining, split bedroom plan, 1 bedroom up, 3 down.

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#3169289: Selmer - Too many amenities to mention. Property is residential or commercial. Completely remodeled, all hardwood & tile floors, 3 fireplaces, granite countertops, pantry to die for, more storage than you can believe, privacy fenced back yard, patio & courtyard.

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Independent Appeal v Page 9B

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ee will, on May 6, 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:

being a triangular shape lot containing .24 acre more or less.

utes 29 seconds East for a distance of 40.38 feet with a new line to an iron pin just northeast of tractor shed; thence South 15 degrees 30 minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 76.15 feet with a new line to an iron pin; thence North 63 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 194.15 feet with a new line to an iron pin; thence South 08 degrees 17 minutes 38 seconds East for a distance of 293.99 feet with a new line to an iron pin, red oak pointer; thence South 86 degrees 50 minutes 50 seconds West for a distance of 281.51 feet with a new line to an iron pin in the eastern right-of-way of Gravel Hill Road; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 289.74 feet with the eastern right-ofway of Gravel Hill Road to the point of beginning.

Street Address: 1869 Gravel Hill Road, Guys, Tennessee 38339 Parcel Number: 118015.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Tony White and wife, Jennifer White Other interested parties: Midland Funding, NCC 2 Cor. (NC2), Assignee of Bank One, N.A. and Benefit Payment Control, Texas Workforce Commission The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1869 Gravel Hill Road, Guys, Tennessee 38339, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 355-117 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

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

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 17, 2007, executed

by JOSEPH L. BARHAM JR, DORIS O. BARHAM, conveying certain real property therein described to CATHY HORNSBY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee recorded April 19, 2007, in Deed Book 386, Page 2764-2777; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A.§ 355-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the MCNAIRY County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the MCNAIRY Courthouse, located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT A STAKE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ASHLEIGH ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 400 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST, 300 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST, 410.57 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE MIDDLE OF ASHLEIGH ROAD; THENCE WITH ASHLEIGH ROAD SOUTH 86 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, 141.92 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 103.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. DESCRIBED AS LOT NUMBER 17, SHILOH SURVEYING COM-

PANY. CONTAINING 2.510 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THE FOREGOING REAL PROPERTY IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS WHICH SHALL RUN WITH THE LAND, AND SHALL BE BINDING UPON THE GRANTEES HEREIN, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS, TO WIT: I. NO LOT SHALL BE USED EXCEPT FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. 2. NO STRUCTURE OF A TEMPORARY CHARACTER, TRAILER, MOBILE HOME, BASEMENT, BARN OR OTHER OUTBUILDING SHALL BE USED AT ANY TIME AS A RESIDENCE, EITHER TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY. 3. NO NOXIOUS OR OFFENSIVE ACTIVITIES SHALL BE CARRIED ON UPON ANY LOT, NOR SHALL ANYTHING BE DONE THEREON WHICH MAY BE OR BECOME AN ANNOYANCE OR NUISANCE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSEPH L. BARHAM, JR. AND WIFE, DORIS O BARHAM, BY DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 203, PAGE 918, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. MAP 120, PARCEL 28.45 Parcel ID: 120-28.45 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 409 ASHLEIGH RD, RAMER, TN 38367-5267. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): JOSEPH L. BARHAM JR, DORIS O. BARHAM OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Lying and being in McNairy County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows: Tract 1: Beginning at a stake in the South margin of Adams Drive a corner in common with Shand, thence North 87 degrees West with the South margin of Adams Driver 75 feet to a stake thence South leaving said Drive 159 feet to a stake in the North boundary line of Durham; thence South 87 degrees with the Durham North boundary line 75 feet to a stake in common with Shand thence North with Shand’s West boundary line 159 feet to the point of beginning.

Tract 2: Beginning at a stake in the South margin of Adams Drive, said stake being the Northwest corner of a lot conveyed to Charles B. Tucker Jr. by Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 68, Page 252, in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee, thence South along the West line of said Lot 159 feet to a stake; thence West 75 feet to a stake thence North parallel to Tucker’s West line, 159 feet to a stake in the South margin of Adams Drive; thence East along the South margin of said Adams Drive 75 feet to the point of beginning.

Tract 3: A lot off of the South end of that tract of land conveyed by deed record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book 63 Page 475 said lot being all of the portion so conveyed which lies South of Adams Street and said lot being bounded on the North

by Adams Street, on the South by Woods on the East by Peeler, Fusser and others, and on the West

by Durham and others.

Tract 4: Beginning at an iron pin located in the South right of way of Adams Street the Northwest corner of the original Passer tract of record in Deed Book 118, Page 64, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, the Northwest corner of the herein described tract thence the South margin of Adams Street South 86 degrees 25 minutes 7 seconds East 70 feet to an iron pin located in the center of a ditch thence in a general Southwesterly direction with the meanders of the center of said ditch as same existed in April 1, 1992 approximately 170 feet to a point where the center of said ditch is intersected by the West line of the parent tract, the East line of the Rogers Tract thence North 1 degree 48 minutes 43 seconds East 150 feet to the point of beginning,

ALSO KNOWN AS: 327 Adams Street, 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: Bobbie J. Saxton; Secretary of Housing & Urban Development 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. 1513‑229835 DATED April 1, 2013 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee April 10, 2013 April 17, 2013 April 24, 2013

FHA No. 482-4121088-951 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ rwatkins_130401_1616 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 13180 47, 48, 49 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on May 14, 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 Tony White and wife, Jennifer White, as joint tenants, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on May 30, 2006 at Deed of Trust 381, Page 2640; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-6 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 the Seventh (7th) Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, in the Gravel Hill Community, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the eastern right-ofway of Gravel Hill Road, said point being just south of Roy Huggins’ boundary line, and being approximately 4 feet north of a tractor shed; thence North 83 degrees 29 min-

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 10-000508 13181 47, 48, 49

Adamsville Healthcare & Rehabilitation a

HEALTHCARE Facility

503 - public notices All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-

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YARD SALE Saturday, April 27 • 7 a.m.

Go Hwy 64 West, turn right on Hwy 225.

About 2 miles down.

Clothes, VHS & DVD movies, games, motorcycle accessories, glassware, Home Interior, Christmas items, some vintage items, etc. Too much to mention.

YARD SALE Thursday & Friday 76 Willow Bend Rd

Off Elgie Murray Rd

7 - til ?

MCHS BAND RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 27th McNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL starts at 7 a.m.

Rain or Shine

HUGE YARD SALE APRIL 26 & 27

1686 NEW BETHEL RD.

Adult & Childrens Clothes, toys, furniture, fridge, lots of items too numerous to mention.

JERRY PRATHER

CENTRAL UNIT & APPLIANCE REPAIR

Service for all major brands P.O. BOX 131, MICHIE, TN 38357

662-415-4417

Adamsville Healthcare & Rehabilitation a

HEALTHCARE Facility

Serving you from our heart

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We are currently seeking the following positions.

We are currently seeking the following position.

Full Time Night Shift CNA’s

Assistant Director of Nursing

$250.00 Sign on Bonus for Full time CNA’s to receive after 90 Days.

WE OFFER: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401-K, AFLAC, LIFE, AND DIRECT DEPOSIT MUCH MORE...

Apply in person at or online: Or Gracehc.com ADAMSVILLE HEALTHCARE LLC (AKA) Tri-county Healthcare Center 409 Park Avenue Adamsville, TN 38310 Or http://grace.vikus.net/app EOE/M/F/D/V

WE OFFER: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401-K, AFLAC, LIFE, AND DIRECT DEPOSIT MUCH MORE...

Apply in person at or online: Or Gracehc.com ADAMSVILLE HEALTHCARE LLC (AKA) Tri-county Healthcare Center 409 Park Avenue Adamsville, TN 38310 Or http://grace.vikus.net/app EOE/M/F/D/V

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listings.php Tel: (877) 8130992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #47619: 2013-04-10 2013-04-17, 2013-04-24 13178 47, 48, 49

Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 10, 2008

by Ricky Wallis and wife, Cassandra Wallis to Billy Rosenberg, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Mcnairy County, Tennessee, in Deed of Trust 393, Page 2862, corrected

by Scrivener’s Affidavit of record in Record Book 13, Page 2409, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Bank of America, N.A., having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 commencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, Mcnairy County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to‑wit: Situated in County of Mcnairy, State of Tennessee.

Beginning at an iron pin in the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, which point is located North 02 degrees 53 minutes 43 seconds West 243.57 feet from the intersection of the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road and the North margin of State Route 142; thence from the point of beginning and on a new line through Griswell, North 85 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West 421.54 feet to an iron pin set in the East line of Arthur Frank as recorded in Deed Book 46, Page 99, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence, with the East line of Frank, North 02 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds East 110.03 feet to an iron pin set; thence, on a new line through Griswell, South 85 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West 414.59 feet to an iron pin set in the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, thence, with the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, the following calls: South 05 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds West 50.20 feet; South 05 degrees 59 minutes 26 seconds East 60.81 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.0 acre. Tract #2: Beginning at an iron pin found in the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, which point is the Southeast corner of Lot #11 and the Northeast corner of the herein described lot; thence, from the point of beginning, and with the West margin of Mt. Zion Cemetery Road, the following calls: South 15 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds East 100.05 feet; South 03 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds East 15.25 feet to an iron pin found at the Northeast corner of Lot #9; thence, with the North line of Lot #9, South 87 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West 253.67 feet to an iron pin set at the Southwest corner of the herein described lot; thence, on a new line through Lot #10, North 140.42 feet to an iron pin set in the South line of Lot #11; thence, with the South line of Lot #11, South 85 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds East 226.07 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.69 acres, and being Lot #10-A of Ridge View Estates.

Tax Parcel ID: 097004.05 Property Address: 60 Mount Zion Cemetery Road, Stantonville, TN. Other Interested Parties: McNairy County, Tennessee All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee

Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l‑526‑8296

File # 1701-0100908-FC Published: April 17, April 24, May 1

Bank of America/ Ricky Wallis 13244 48, 49, 50 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on May 23, 2013 at 12:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Rodney Murray and Claudette Murray, husband and wife, to Ken Seaton, Trustee, on August 6, 2002 at Deed of Trust 335, Page 26; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Regions Bank, successor by merger to Union Planters Bank, NA 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 335, Page 26; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 080G A 001.00 and 080J B 021.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Rodney Murray and wife, Claudette Murray The street address of the above described property is believed to be 141 Young Drive, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 355-117 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by 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

503 - public notices Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 13-047163 13237 48, 49, 50 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on February 3, 1994 by Jason R. Stafford and wife, Jennifer M. Stafford, to David Seviers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Hardin County, Tennessee in Deed Book 10-A, Page 226, recorded February 3, 1994, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Hardin County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust

by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the North door at the Hardin County Courthouse, Savannah, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a nonrefundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 4th Civil District in Hardin County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot No. 106 in the Belle Meade Subdivision as shown on the plat of said subdivision of record in Plat Book 2, page 31 in the Register’s Office of Hardin County, Tennessee, and reference is here made to said plat and to the book and page where recorded for a more complete and accurate description of said Lot No. 106, and the description, location and designation as there given shown is incorporated herein by this reference thereto as fully and to the same extent as if copied in full herein.

MAP: 83F H PARCEL: 3.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2706 Walnut Street, Savannah, TN 38372 Being the same property conveyed by An Nguyen and wife, Rebecca Nguyen to Jason R. Stafford and wife, Jennifer M. Stafford, by deed of record in Deed Book 159, Page 67, in the said Register’s Office.

CURRENT OWNERS: Jason R Stafford and Jennifer M. Stafford The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

PARTIES INTERESTED: Monogram Credit Card

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Bank of Georgia

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see Code to be given to the state of Tennessee has been timely given. The sale of the land described above will be subject to the right of the state of Tennessee to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1) of the Tennessee Code.]

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Publication Dates: April 25, and May 2, and May 9, 2013 Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson, TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda. gov 13362 49, 50,51 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE Sale at public auction will be on May 16, 2013 at 12:00 PM local time, at the at the east door of the McNairy County Courthouse located in Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Ralph E. Dunaway and Teresa D. Dunaway, to Robert M. Wilson, Jr., Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. on 10th day of October, 2007 in REC Book 389, Page 2305 at Instrument Number 60028, in the Office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee; conducted by York Trustee Services, LLC, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder: Described property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a point in the middle of Griswell Road, the Westernmost end of the 384.35 foot centerline thereof; runs thence North 71 degrees 30 minutes 06.2 seconds West, 268.67 feet to a stake in the east line of Brasfield; thence North, with Brasfield, 106 feet to a stake, SWC of McNairy County property; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes East, with the south line of McNairy County property, 200 feet to a stake, NWC of Kiser; thence South 44 degrees 57 minutes 22.6 seconds east, with Kiser, 202.32 feet to a point in the middle of said road; thence South 61 degrees 50 minutes 19.5 seconds West, with the centerline of Griswell Road, 100 feet to the point of beginning, containing .97 acre, more or less, and being Lot #23 of an unsecured subdivision plat.

Being the same property conveyed to the undersigned by deed of record in Deed Book 191, page 355 in the Register`s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

Street Address: 81 Griswell Lane, Selmer, TN 383752346 Parcel Number: 099C-A064.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Ralph E. Dunaway and Teresa D. Dunaway, his wife as tenants by the entirety Other Interested Parties:

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

TNFC – Notice of Sale, TN87000091-13, 2013-04-15 @ 10:59:56/TT * 7225462* The street address of the above described property is believed to be 81 Griswell Lane, Selmer, TN 38375-2346, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TENANT(S) RIGHTS POSSESSION.

TO IN

If applicable, the HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens 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: Ralph Dunaway, Teresa D. Dunaway, If the United States has any lien or claimed lien on the property, notice required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425(b) to be given to the United States has been timely given. The sale of the land described above will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the land as provided for in 26 U.S.C. § 7425(d)(1).]

If the State of Tennessee has any lien or claimed lien on the property, notice required by § 67-11433(b)(1) of the Tennes-

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust. The undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twentyfour (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

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

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

TNFC-Notice of Sale, TN87000091-13, 2013-04-15 @ 10:59:56 / TT, 7225462* York Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee 200 Jefferson Avenue Suite 1350 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: (901) 432-0740 Fax: (404) 961-1185 File No: TN-87000091-13 Publication Dates: April 24, 2013, May 1, 2013, and May 8, 2013 13361 49, 50, 51

Study searching for follow-up with Ramer High School classes of 1960-1963 Submitted Project Talent

In 1960, classes of 1960-63 took part in Project Talent, a national study of 440,000 American teenagers including students from Ramer High School across the country. Now, the study is reconnecting with participants ahead of historic follow-up study.

Fifty-three years after the landmark Project Talent study was first administered, researchers are seeking the classes 1960-63 from Ramer High School to discover what became of their lives.

In 1960, Project Talent assessed the aptitudes and abilities, hopes and expectations of 440,000 high school students from across America.

The study was conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and the United States Office of Education.

“The Project Talent generation is very important in the history of this country,” says Sabine Horner, Project Talent’s Director of Outreach and Communications. “They came of age during an era of great upheaval and they transformed the United States as we knew it. Project Talent is

an opportunity to share their perspectives and experiences in a meaningful way that can benefit future generations.”

Large studies that follow people from adolescence to retirement are both rare and extremely valuable. They allow researchers to make connections between early life experiences and later life outcomes. A new follow-up study can tell us how family and educational background impact the life course, up to and including the retirement process. Researchers can also learn why certain people stay healthier and happier and are more able to enjoy their later life.

Members of the classes of 1960-1963 from Ramer High School are asked to contact Project Talent to register their interest and provide details of where they can be contacted to receive further information.

We are also interested in any information that can be provided about the whereabouts of other classmates. Participants can call the project on 1 866 770 6077 or send an email to projectalent50@ air.org. You can also visit the Project Talent website: www.projecttalent. org.

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Tractor Show a huge success The Tennessee Old Iron Tractor Club reports one of the most successful shows at the Stantonville Civic Center, April 20th.

A spokesman has reported 63 tractors shown as well as 135 pieces total. Two hundred plates plus sandwiches, etc. went quickly to the hungry crowd of sightseers.

The auction brought in $450.00. The Club wishes to thank the media for all their help with this project which benefitted the Statntonville Fire Department and the following who donated items for auction

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Tennessee Coil Spring & Stamping

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

While the rest of the county waits for winter to turn to spring, there is a place just off of old Highway 45 between Selmer and Bethel Springs where it’s always springtime.

Tennessee Coil Spring & Stamping has been producing springs locally for more than 22 years.

Lon Taylor, president and founder of Tennessee Coil Spring & Stamping worked in the industry for nearly 20 years designing and making springs when he decided that it was something he could do on his own.

Taylor said that spring making is a highly specialized craft and it takes years of on the job training before someone can become proficient at it.

“Typically you might serve a four year apprenticeship in spring making or tool and dye making,” Taylor said. “It takes a long time to learn.”

The factory is so specialized, only making springs to order from blueprints, that Taylor said they don’t always know what the spring will be used for in the end product. A tour of their factory will reveal various machines which make the different types of springs.

“Our springs used for everything from toy guns to aerospace guidance systems,” said Taylor. “They go into switches or anything else that requires a spring.”

Taylor even said that he designed a spring what went into space.

This local business ships its springs for use around the world and even supplies three Fortune 500 companies with their springs.

Many of the machines in the factory appear to be decades old and in fact they are. Even though many modern electron-

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The show billed as the O.F. Wagoner Memorial Show honored local farmers Howard and Rhea Hoover.

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ic and mechanical objects use springs, Taylor said that the process for making the springs has not changed for more than 100 years.

“Some of the spring machine technology was designed in the 1890s,” Taylor said. “Because of that, we have our own machine shop and we design and build all of our own tooling.”

Despite working with decades old technology Tennessee Coil Spring & Stamping is housed in a modern facility complete with skylights which allow sunshine into the factory in order to save on energy from traditional lighting.

“We are the lean, green spring company,” Taylor said. Like many other businesses, Taylor said that the last few years have been tough as orders dwindled due to the sluggish global economy, however he said that this year orders have been picking back up.

Mark Taylor, Lon’s son, serves as plant manager for the company. He said that he learned much of the business directly from his father. Being such a specialized factory with a small staff, both father and son work on many of the machines themselves. Mark demonstrated how to make a spring using one of their machines and explained the three main types of springs made at the factory. They are compression springs, which compress when weight is exerted on it, extension springs, which pull out, and torsion springs, which wind up.

Specialization seems to have worked for the Taylors who said, that there was less competition in their industry than you would find in many other industries because of the level of precision and skill needed to make their products.

“We are probably one of the more unique businesses in the county,” Lon Taylor said.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Our country has had the goal of energy independence, of not having to rely on imported oil, since the 1970s and this time the goal may be in sight.

Oil imports grew from being just 0.3 percent of all oil used in 1910 to 66.5 percent in 2005, an average increase of 0.6 percentage points a year. In the past seven years, the percentage of imports has fallen to 57 last year, an average decrease of 1.6 percentage points a year.

At that rate, it would take over 60 years to reach full energy independence, if the trend continued that long.

The U.S. has estimated reserves of 274 billion barrels or nearly 40 years of supply at the current rate of 7 billion barrels a year consumption.

Canada has estimated reserves of another 300 billion barrels of oil, another 4 decades worth of supply.

Domestic production, after falling an average of 44 million barrels a year from 1970 to 2008, rose an average of 179 million barrels a year since then.

From 1910 to 2005, oil imports grew an average of 39 million barrels a year, but

since then have fallen by an average of 84 million barrels a year.

The reason for this increased domestic production are improved drilling technology and higher crude prices which make it profitable to extract higher cost oil.

Hydraulic fracturing (fracking), which uses pressurized, water, sand and chemical lubricants to help force more oil and gas from rock formations and horizontal drilling techniques make it possible to extract oil and natural gas from shale, in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas and Canada.

The U.S. became a net exporter of refined petroleum products such as gasoline in 2011 for the first time since 1949.

The International Energy Agency forecasts that the U.S. will overtake Saudi Arabia and Russia as the largest energy producer in the world by 2017.

Though energy independence might be a more difficult goal, energy security—not having to rely on oil from unstable parts of the world such as the Middle East, might be a more attainable goal.

Energy security, provided by shale oil and cheap natu-

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This increase in domestic and North American production will also have foreign policy implications. It will weaken Russia and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. The $70 to $90 a barrel Oil that Citigroup projects by the end of the decade will be below the break-even levels required by some oil producting countries. Saudi Arabia is estimated to have a breakeven point of about $70 and some countries, such as Russia, have much higher breakeven points, such as $120 a barrel, Some of the oil-producing countries may become failed states.

Oil as a driver of U.S. involvement in the Middle East will be reduced, though other threats, such as terrorism, will still exist.

Increased North American oil and gas production hampers countries like Russia and Iran in conducting energy diplomacy. It also strengthens the U.S. and the international community in the task of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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