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Breaking News Adamsville native indicted for first degree murder (Staff Report) - Christopher King Knight and his wife Tonya Knight, who is originally from Adamsville, have been indicted by the Hardin County Grand Jury for first degree murder, according to the Hardin County Circuit Clerk’s office.

They are charged with killing Christoper’s mother, Peggy Alexander, 71, also of Savannah, Tenn.

Christopher found her dead in the home they shared on March 10.

After an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Savannah Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department, the Knights were arrested on March 11.

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Thrown into the fire Former writer recounts coverage of high-profile stories

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

“May you live in interesting times” is a Chinese curse and an apt description of Russell Ingle’s years at the Independent Appeal. During his tenure from the mid 2000’s until 2010, he covered three of the most high-profile stories that have ever come out of this county.

As the staff news writer, photographer and graphic designer for the Independent, Ingle covered the Mary Winkler trial, the Cars for Kids tragedy and the Tommy Riley scandal.

In the first part of my interview with Ingle, he talked about covering storms, contentious

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See trial by fire, 3A Independent Appeal Staff Photos

(Above) Former Independent Appeal writer Russell Ingle looks back at his experiences covering the Mary Winkler trial during an interview with a cable television show in 2012. (Left) Emergency personnel react following the devastating Cars for Kids accident June 16, 2007.

(Right) Mary Winkler appears during a bond hearing prior to standing trial for the shooting death of her husband in 2006.

Bank text scam hits county AiM Photo Contest winners

Stantonville’s future Fire Dept.

By Jeff Whitten

Current and future firemen welcome town’s new truck

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Lawler’s official return to the ring Jerry “The King” Lawler begins comeback in Selmer

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If you get a text message purporting to be from Regions Bank asking for personal information, do not respond and notify the sheriff’s department.

Several people with 610 and other local prefixes have gotten such messages over the past few days and a couple of people who responded to them have lost money, according to McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck.

“These messages are in no way from Regions,” Buck said.

The messages are coming from scammers with an auto dialing program that are dialing all 610 numbers and possibly others.

The texts typically say that the recipient’s ATM card has been deactivated and ask for personal

information in order to reactivate the card.

The texts appear to come from 731 area code numbers, but these numbers could be spoofed.

“This is not a new scam. It’s not unique to us. Other counties and states have also been hit,” Buck said.

The investigation is ongoing and the Secret Service, which has jurisdiction over this type of crime, has been notified but have not yet responded.

If you get a text like this, do not delete it. Call the sheriff’s department at 645-1004 or 645-1005.

Be very suspicious of and do not respond to any text, email or phone call that asks for personal information. Legitimate banks or other businesses will not ask for this information by text, phone or email.

Bowman’s giants Man grows 1.5 lb. tomatoes in Adamsville

Photo Courtesy of Nichole Park

Tim Pace’s metal zoo in Finger

Above is Nichole Park’s Best in Show photo titled “Sparkly Delight.” Arts in McNairy held an opening reception for their photography contest show at 2 p.m. last Saturday at the Latta Visitors’ and Cultural Center gallery. The contest had more than 70 entries, which will be on display at the Latta through the month of August. Preceding the reception was a workshop by Northern Alabama photographer Joseph Romans entitled “Photoshop for Nature Photographers.” The workshop, facilitated by Shiloh Eagle and Wildlife Photographers and hosted by AiM in the Latta theatre, was free and open to the public.

How did Adamsville man Clyde Bowman manage to grow 1.5 lb. Goliath Tomatoes in his back yard?

Local artist gains regional recognition as sculptor

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Guys fire truck bids delayed

New Stantonville fire truck arrives

By Janet Rail Publisher

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

Stantonville welcomed the newest addition to its fire department last Thursday.

The new fire truck purchased through disaster grant funding will eventually be housed in an expanded fire department alongside another new truck that the town plans to add with additional grant money next year. Pictured are Stantonville volunteer fire fighters Jerry Comer, Stantonville Mayor Larry Raines, Jimmy Sweat, Justin Foresythe, Layne Moffett, Stantonville Fire Chief Larry Russell, Larry “Squirrel” Murray and Chris Smith.

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A car ran off the road and ended up in a ditch near Selmer last Wednesday. Susanna Rose Lemire, 19, of Selmer was possibly injured but was not transported for medical treatment, according to a Tennessee Electronic Crash Report by Trooper Kevin Davidson and provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Lemire was driving a blue 2007 Suzuki Reno west on Cox Road, approaching the hillcrest. She then veered off the north side of the roadway, over-corrected and lost control.

The vehicle then slid off the roadway and over-turned, coming to rest in a ditch. Lemire was cited for failure to use due care.

Four bidders submitted bids for a pumper truck for the City of Guys, however, bid approval is delayed until the state reviews all bids for a CDBG disaster grant totaling $519,700. “The state has to approve the bidders before we can take any action so the approval process is on hold,” stated Mayor Keith Rinehart.

The board approved the second reading of the 20132014 budget of $636,900 including $520,000 for the disaster grant unanimously.

“We won't spend any more than we have to,” said Mayor Rinehart.

The board approved the June 17 meeting minutes with one correction by Alderman Chris Howard regarding clarification of monthly financial report management remaining with the city and only the annual audit with Godwin & Associates. The board also approved the financial report with $59,996 in checking, $5.66 interest and $147,519 in a money market account totaling $204,519.

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“We have another logging operation about to start working and there will be hauling out of here,” said Alderman Howard. “We need to figure out who it is and work with them,” said Mayor Rinehart. “I saw the trucks and it was Conway Trucking,” said Alderman Anthony Dickey.

A citizen in the audience, Robby Lamberth, stated, “Someone in an empty log truck has run me off the road twice recently on Guys Chewalla Road.” “We will take care of that,” said Mayor Rinehart.

The board discussed a culvert rusted out and in need of repair on State Line Road. “There is another bad washout in need of repair,” said Alderman Howard. “I climbed into the culvert and there is rock in it, but one end is bad,” said Alderman Dickey. Mayor Rinehart will call Ingram Backhoe & Dozier to complete the work.

Also on the east end of Racetrack Road, there is a tree close to power lines that is leaning and may fall.

The mayor will call Pickwick Electric to remove the tree.

Fire Chief Perry Strickland reported the master switch and battery on the pumper truck in disrepair.

The estimated cost of the switch is $200. “I will call Tony Jones Diesel Repair to repair the switch and replace the battery,” said Alderman Howard. The fire department assisted on a house fire in Michie this month as well.

The board discussed stray dogs in the area from a homeowner who left the area.

“The last renter of the community center left scratches on a door, but we have already settled that issue. We have no renters for this month, but when the weather cools off I would like to have a clean up day and get members of the community to help clean up around the community center,” said Alderman Wayne Henry.

“We are still interested in purchasing a tractor and bush hog for the city but do not have any prices to review yet,” said Mayor Rinehart. The board motioned to pay all bills and adjourned.

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Finger meets outdoors to save power

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The Finger Board of Aldermen met briefly for their monthly meeting last Monday night. In a measure to save on air conditioning costs, the board chose to meet on the front porch of their community center instead of the gym.

Mayor Robert Heathcock said that they have turned off the air during the week to cut costs but assured residents that the gym would be cooled by Friday’s dance.

In other news the town announced that the plans for their new

fire station were available, but there were still several administrative hurdles to overcome before construction could begin.

Bidding on the town’s Roadscapes Grant sign is set to begin at the end of July, and bids will be opened and awarded Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. at the town’s community center.

Finger will be hosting a barbecue and 5K run on Oct. 19. The event will feature a cornhole tournament, live music and several events.

Read future issues of the Independent Appeal for complete details on this event as they become available.

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bowman’s giants From Page 1A

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Retired paper mill worker Clyde Bowman, 87, of Adamsville has been quietly growing giants in his back yard for decades. This year, Bowman said his giants are now bigger than ever.

Bowman said that he has been raising Goliath tomatoes in his yard for more than 30 years.

As the name suggests, Goliath tomatoes are supposed to be large. The average size of these oversized fruits range between 6-8 oz. However, some of Bowman’s giants this year are running three times this size.

Bowman said that this year’s crop is the big-

Winners for the 2013 photography contest

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VALID REASONS FOR VOTING ABSENTEE BY MAIL MICHIE Town Election

Best In Show - Nichole Park - Sparkly Delight First Place Portrait/Close up - Mark Boehler - Enjoying a Stogie First Place Environment/Long shot - Rebecca Parent- Morning Fog First Place Moment Timing - Rebecca Parent - Frozen Lake First Place Artistry/Digital Manipulation - Charles Randolph- Double Exposure Second Place Portrait/Close up - Vanessa Burrow - Bella Bella Second Place Environment/Long shot - Mark Boehler - First Light Second Place Moment Timing - Lisa Lambert - Hello! We are Hungry Second Place Artistry/Digital Manipulation - Mark Boehler - Mississippi Redneck Third Place Portrait/Close Up - Jack Huff - Pink Cadillac Third Place Environment/Long shot - Julie Martin - Enchanting Memories Third Place Moment Timing - Mark Boehler - Fire Rain Third Place Artistry/Digital Manipulation - Mark Boehler - Snow Tracks Facebook Forum - Julie Martin - Enchanting Memories, First Baptist Church - Rodney Murray, Purity - Leslie Klosterman Honorable Mentions - Lisa Lambert, Rebecca Parent, Alex Beene, and Mark Boehler.

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public meetings and the Tommy Riley scandal.

Ingle had only been employed at the paper for about two weeks when the Riley story broke. The then-sheriff was convicted of facilitating the escape of an inmate and resigned from office. He released Shelia Kirk before her sentence was up. Riley contended that he did it so taxpayers would not have to finance Kirk’s abortion, after she was allegedly impregnated by Deputy Johnny Carter. Prosecutors alleged that Riley let Kirk stay out of jail after her mother threatened to expose the scandal.

“I was thrown into the fire pretty quickly,” Ingle said.

“There always seemed to be something somewhere,” Ingle said about his years at IA. Storms were among the big stories Ingle covered.

One was in Febuary 2008.

There was a tornado ...that struck Eastview and leveled Elam’s Mattress,” Ingle said.

(See video at http:// w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=nWYeDRzjSHU) The May 2010 storms occurred near the end of Ingle’s time at the newspaper.

“The one that hit Purdy, that was huge. It was just devastating,” Ingle said.

“During my time there, you had a handful of elections. Those were always fun,” Ingle said.

There was always drama at public meetings, Ingle said. Since Ingle was sometimes the lone news

reporter, this presented problems in choosing where to go.

“When I was there before you came along, I was it. There wasn’t anybody else to send over there and do that. I picked what I considered to be the high spots,” Ingle said.

“Some of the communities were like Jerry Springer,” Ingle said.

Ingle’s baptism by fire in covering meetings occurred in Guys, though in all his years at the Independent, he only covered one or two meetings there.

“I walked into it halfway expecting something to happen but not knowing what,” Ingle said.

“It was obvious that all or at least the majority of elected officials were not on the same page,” Ingle remembered.

Ingle said that there were arguments involving the city attorney about Robert’s Rules of Order and things like that.

“I don’t remember if this is a direct quote, but it’s awfully close. He said something to the effect that ‘I’m not here to answer your stupid questions,’” Ingle recalls that the city attorney said to the mayor.

Within a short time, the city attorney resigned.

There were also controversies in Selmer meetings.

“The handful of times I covered Bethel, it was going to happen,” Ingle said.

“I loved being a journalist, and I still love it. I love the creativity that I was afforded from the design and all those things...There are lots of things about it that I miss,” Ingle said.

Ingle said when he took

TOWN OF MICHIE ELECTION AUGUST 31, 2013

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING The McNairy County Election Commission will be open for Early Voting for the AUGUST 31, 2013 MICHIE Town Election:

AUGUST 19 – 23, 2013

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM MON - FRIDAY Closed on Saturday & Sunday The McNairy County Election Commission is located in the Courthouse basement.

Telephone # 645-6432.

The McNairy County Election Commission Paul Estes, Chairman Wayne Elam, Sec Janice Maness, Dwight Garner, Dorothy Pettigrew July 17, 2013

MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF MICHIE McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AUGUST 31, 2013

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gest that he has seen.

“I can’t tell you why but they are (bigger),” Bowman said. “These are the biggest tomatoes that I’ve ever grown.”

One of the reasons for Bowman’s banner crop this year may be his unique blend of fertilizer and soil treatments.

“I use Barnyard, Miracle Grow, Epson’s Salts and sulfur, that is the four things I use,” Bowman said. “It works...I got some good tomatoes by it.”

Bowman said that he sells some of the tomatoes from his house on Old Shiloh Road in Adamsville, but most of his crop usually goes to family, friends and fellow church members at the First Baptist Church in Adamsville.

He said that his wife also will take some of the tomatoes to community members that she knows who are sick or who can not afford them.

A registered voter may apply to vote absentee by mail if he/she has one of the following reasons: (1) outside the county on election day and all days of early voting by personal appearance (2) Full time students and their spouses attending an institution inside the State of Tennessee but outside McNairy County (3) Those that have a Doctor’s certificate (4) Jury duty on state or federal courts (5) age 60 or older (6) Hospitalized, ill or physically disabled and unable to vote on election day or absentee by personal appearance (7) Caretaker of hospitalized, ill or disabled person (8) Candidate for office in this election (9) Election officials (10) Observance of a religious holiday.

the job he was told it was not a matter of if people would get mad at him, but when.

“I think that’s where I learned there are things about this that are going to be hard because in a rural community, for better or worse, you all know each other,” Ingle said.

Sometimes having to report things affected friendships.

“I didn’t like that. I hate unneeded confrontation,” Ingle said.

“I believe you have to stop and think about how you act because it impacts public image, not just yours, but the community as a whole,” Ingle said.

Read the second part of the interview with Russell Ingle in which he talks about covering the Mary Winkler trial.

WHAT TO DO TO GET A BALLOT BY MAIL A voter who wishes to cast an absentee ballot by mail must request a ballot in the voter’s handwriting over the voter’s signature.

If the voter is unable to write such a request, someone can write it for the voter but the voter must sign the request. All signatures will be verified.

The request serves as an application for ballot if the request contains the following information: 1. Name of the registered voter 2. Address of voter 3. Voter’s Social Security Number 4. The election the voter wishes to vote in 5. Reason Voter wishes to vote absentee by mail 7. Voter’s signature If the request does not contain all the information listed above, the McNairy County Election Commission will send the voter an application to obtain the needed information.

A person that does not register “in person” at the McNairy County Election Commission office or with an employee of the McNairy County Election Commission must vote in person on election day or in person during early voting. Excluded are those that have a Doctor’s statement.

If you request an application and ballot to vote by mail you must vote by mail. Once a ballot has been mailed, you cannot change your mind and go to the polls or vote absentee in the Election Commission Office.

THE LAST DAY FOR THE MCNAIRY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR THE TOWN OF MICHIE ELECTION WITH ALL THE ABOVE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS AUGUST 23, 2013.

McNAIRY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Paul Estes, Chairman Wayne Elam, Sec. Dwight Garner, Janice Maness, Dorothy Pettigrew Joanie Collins, Administrator of Elections July 17, 2013

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF SELMER NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Notice is hereby given by the McNairy County Election Commission of an election for the City of Selmer to be held November 5, 2013 for the purpose of electing: Mayor Two (2) Aldermen QUALIFYING DEADLINE: The last day to qualify for this election is August 15, 2013 at 12:00 noon. All qualifying petitions must be obtained 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. Any qualified voter over the age of 21 who has been a resident of the Town of Selmer for at least one (1) year may be qualified as a candidate. Persons declared infamous by law, unless restored to citizenship as set forth in TCA are ineligible to qualify. Withdrawal deadline is August 20, 2013 at 12:00 noon and must be in writing and signed by the candidate. Any person attempting to be elected by “write-in ballots” must register intent of write in candidacy with the McNairy County Election Commission at least 50 days prior to the election, TCA 2/7/133-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND QUALIFICATIONS The last day to register to vote in this election is October 7, 2013. Residents of the City of Selmer are eligible to register and vote in this election and a person owning real property within the corporate limits of the City of Selmer who is qualified to vote at their place of residence, may register to vote as a “nonresident property owner.” To register as a “nonresident property owner” a person must show proof of ownership with copy of deed with their name.

Only two persons shall be entitled to vote based on the ownership of an individual tract of property regardless of the number of property owners. (TCA2/2/107) Any voter who lives on real property that extends into Selmer City Limits can make a one-time permanent decision to register to vote in Selmer city elections. This decision has to be made 30 days before the election, at the McNairy County Election office. Voter must furnish proof that the property extends into Selmer city limits (such as tax receipt.)

A person may register to vote at the McNairy County Election Commission during regular office hours. Voters who use a “by-mail” form to register are required to vote in person the first time they vote. Registrations by mail forms must be postmarked October 7 to be processed for this election.

OTHER INFORMATION 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 October 31, 2013 and make change; or, by making the change while casting your vote during early voting.

Persons who are handicapped or elderly and believe their polling place is inaccessible are (1)encouraged to early vote, (2)request a ballot by mail, (3) or may vote at the Election Office on election day provided they have notified the election in writing 10 days before election day.

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 731645-6432. The McNairy County Election Commission is located in the basement of the courthouse and is open all weekdays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For further information on qualifying for office, voter registration or other questions pertaining to the election process call 731-645-6432.

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

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

From Scrap to Sculpture: Metal Artist Tim Pace turns trash into treasure

By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

Many artists begin their work with a white canvas, a blank page, or a lump of clay. A clean slate, if you will. But the beginning of art for McNairy County sculptor Tim Pace is anything but clean.

Pace, of Finger, makes his sculpted masterpieces out of old car parts, broken farm equipment, and rusty scrap metal.

“I have basically four sources for getting my material: yard sales, flea markets, friends, and customers,” said Pace. “I seem to always be on the hunt for that special old tool or part, even though I have enough of some raw material to last three life times.”

Once he acquires this raw material, Pace transforms it into a unique piece of art—a lawn sculpture, a table-top piece, or even a functional work of art, like a business card holder or a wine rack.

One of the most unique aspects of Pace’s artwork is that the finished product is almost always suggested by the raw material itself as much as it is by the artist’s vision.

“A major goal when creating a piece is to do the best I can to make it look like what I have pictured in my head without manipulating the material to a point that no one can see the shovel, plow, or car part that I started with,” said Pace. “I can’t tell you how many times I have sold a piece and as the people were walking off, heard them say with a smile, ‘I just realized he used an axe for the body on this grasshopper.’”

Pace himself is just as unconventional as his artwork. Entirely self-taught, with no formal training in welding, art, or business, he stumbled onto his metal-sculpting hobby in 1993, when his father-in-law bought an electric stick welder at an auction.

“I asked him why he got it, and he said it was priced right,” said Pace. “I then reminded him that he didn’t have 220 volts in his shop to run the welder, and he said that was fine because he was going to keep it at my house.”

After a couple of years of playing with the welder, Pace began turning out small sculptures. He began with the metal figure of a golfer, made as a small lawn sculpture for his step-father’s garden. When others saw the sculpture, he began getting requests for more.

“The funny thing looking back was that I not only didn’t know how to weld, I really didn’t have an interest to learn,” said Pace.

Now, however, sculpting is what Pace loves to do. He has even managed to transform his hobby into a full-time job.

“Quitting my job as an electrician at the end of 1997 with no real game plan was very scary,” said Pace. “My thought was that I could always go back to electrical if the artwork didn’t work out. Well, all these years later, I still don’t have a job, but this is what I do full time. With no regrets,” he added. “It helps that my wife has a real job with benefits.”

His business, called Eco Art by Tim, is run out of his shop in Finger and has been extremely successful. In addition to the

pieces he sells to individuals, he has created multiple works of public art all around West Tennessee; “Twist and Shout,” the metal sculpture at Rockabilly Park, a 17-foot-tall praying mantis at the Jackson Madison County Library, and 17 pieces on permanent display at the Memphis Botanical Gardens were all created by Pace.

Additionally, a six-foot giraffe at the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis and a five-foot praying mantis at the Nashville airport are currently on temporary display.

Pace has received much recognition for his work as well, even making an appearance on Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads in September 2007.

When Pace is not at his shop, he can be found selling his artwork at regional art and craft shows all around the Southeast.

On July 11, he displayed at the UT Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson, Tenn., and on July 27 he will attend the Toast of Jackson festival at the Jackson Fairgrounds.

His work can also be found in the gift shop of the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, the Mississippi Crafts Center in Ridgeland, Miss., and in the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery in Corinth, Miss.

For more information on Pace and a complete schedule of shows he will attend, visit www.ecoartbytim.com. An appointment can be made to view his artwork in Finger by calling his home at (731) 989-2366.

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Tim Pace displays his work outside his shop in Finger, Tenn.

Selmer board thanks fire department for averting disaster

By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

The Selmer Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Tuesday, July 9, with the mayor and all five aldermen present. Luke Delavergne, of Eastside Church of Christ, opened the meeting with a prayer, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Ted Moore.

The minutes from last month’s regular meeting, the Beer Board meeting, and the special session meeting were approved, as well as all monthly reports.

Fire Chief Anthony Carr then addressed the board, requesting that it authorize the fire department’s application for a Tennessee Municipal League match grant to make enhancements to their rescue tools. The request was approved, and Alderman John Smith recognized Chief Carr and the Selmer Fire Department for their quick response and excellent work in extinguishing a tanker truck fire at B.P. on June 13.

“I don’t really think everybody realizes the threat it could’ve been,” said Smith.

“I extend my hand of gratitude to the fire chief and the whole fire department.”

Alderman Paul Simpson then recognized former alderman Jack Reynolds, who was present at the meeting as well, and commended him for his work for the city.

The board also recognized Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer for the Fourth of July activities coordinated by the city and Chief Carr for aiding with the fireworks show.

“You couldn’t find a better show,” said Mayor David Robinson. “It was great.”

In old business, the board passed a second reading of an ordinance amending the text of the Selmer Municipal Zoning Ordinance by establishing B-M or Business-Industrial Districts. The board also passed the second reading of an ordinance rezoning the properties along the east side of Highway 45 and South of the Highway 45 bypass from Industrial Districts to Business-Industrial Districts.

In new business, the board approved a resolution to guarantee, in conjunction

with the county, a loan to the Industrial Development Board for the purchase of the Midwest Woodworking Building for Monogram.

The board also passed the first reading of an ordinance to rezone a 5-acre lot on Glover Drive, south of Tennessee Avenue, from an Industrial to a Low Density Residential district.

In other news, the board passed the first readings of ordinances to adopt the 2009 International Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes to put the city in compliance with the state.

The board also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Capital Outlay Note for $97,500 to purchase three police cars.

The last item of discussion at the meeting was a new health insurance plan for city employees. Richie Bodiford informed the board that this year, if no changes were made, the board would see a 20 percent rate increase on their current BlueCross BlueShield plan, costing the city more than $80,000. Bodiford proposed that the best solution would be to switch to a health reimbursement account, saying that other cities close-by have seen no rate increases and recommended the program highly.

“They had glowing reviews of it,” Bodiford said of the City of Bolivar.

After a short discussion, the board chose an 80/20 plan, which will be slightly more expensive for the city but will be better for the majority of city employees.

“This is as close as we can get to saving money, hopefully, and having better coverage for the employees,” said Bodiford.

“We need to take care of the employees, even if it costs the city a little more,” said Alderman Edward Smith.

Before the meeting adjourned, Alderman Chris Tull congratulated Dancer for the wonderful ceremony, earlier this month, dedicating a field at Patriot Park to Bill Webb.

“That was fantastic,” said Tull. “You did a good job with that.”

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

Mary Lou Johnson Foundation holds 6th annual banquet

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The Mary Lou Johnson Foundation will be hosting its 6th Annual Charity Scholarship Banquet on Aug. 3 at McNairy Central High School at 6 p.m.

The foundation is a 501 (c) 3, not for profit tax-exempt organization founded in 2007 as a vehicle to perpetuate and honor the legacy of community service that Johnson began many years ago through education.

Through its scholarship fund, the MLJF has awarded 15 scholarships since 2007, totaling more than $16,000.

The scholarship program has been expanded to include a Mary Lou Johnson Educational Scholarship that will be awarded to a high school senior seeking to major in the field of education. This will be the second year that the foundation has given three scholarships.

“Along with the traditional African-American scholarships that are awarded, the foundation was extremely excited about awarding a new scholarship—the Mary Lou Johnson Educational Scholarship. Any high school seCall (731) 610-1881 or nior majoring in education email lashell.moore@att. was able to apply. The scholnet for more information arship committee thought on the Mary Lou Johnson it only befitting to offer an Foundation and its scholeducational scholarship bearships or to become a cause Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson sponsor. served as an educator for 23 years,” said LaShell Moore, MLJF President.

Two $1,000 MLJF scholarships are given each year to African-American high school seniors in McNairy County. One student is chosen from each of the county high schools for this award. The education scholarship is available to all high school seniors planning to major in education.

Scholarship recipients for this year’s banquet are Amber Shukwit, AHS African-American Scholar; Charity Surratt, MCHS African-American Scholar; and Madison Wicker, Educational Scholar from AHS. This year, Julee Brown, television news anchor and award winning journalist, will be the key-note speaker for the event.

Moore said she was excited to hear Brown speak this year. Some may recognize Brown for her recent work at WTVA TV in Tupelo, Miss.

According to Brown’s WTVA bio, she came to WTVA from KSDK, an NBC affiliate, in St. Louis. She graduated from Saint Louis University, where she earned her degree in American Literature with emphasis in Spanish and Communications. Initially, Brown’s intention was to go immediately into journalism, but as a poor college graduate, she put her journalism career on hold to work for SBC Corporation. There she worked her way through the management ranks before eventually returning to her journalism passion in 2005. Brown started her broadcasting career as a broadcast assistant at KMOV, a CBS affiliate

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in St. Louis, before going to work for KSDK. After that, she anchored for a variety of WTVA programs, including AM Live and WTVA News at Noon. Brown has also served as an officer in the Army Reserve and has studied overseas in Spain.

Tickets for this year’s banquet are still available and

can be obtained by contacting Moore by phone at (731) 610-1881, or by email lashell.moore@att.net. Tickets for the event are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Children under 18 and senior citizens are admitted free of charge.

In addition, several sponsorship packages are available for corporations or individuals beginning at $150.

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Volume 111, Number 09, Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Mcnairy voices Should pseudoephedrine, an ingredient in many over the counter medicines but which can also be used to make meth, be available by prescription only?

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

C. D. Rickman spoke to the McNairy County Historical Society’s May 28 meeting in Selmer on the Shiloh Civil War diary of Elsie Caroline Duncan Hurt. In the third and final part of my story, Rickman talks about Reconstruction.

Elsie also talked about the recovery effort once the troops got home.

“They came home to find their homes burned, to find their land grown up with bushes, weeds and briars—a land of desolation. They worked with courage and determination. They faced many hardships. We had many problems to meet and it took all the nerve, strength and will to meet it,” Elsie said.

When the war broke out, Elsie’s father was considered one of the wealthiest men in Tennessee, but when it ended, he had 1,500 acres with nothing on it except a few houses that escaped destruction.

It took about all of the money Elsie’s father had to restock the farm.

“After the war, there were no shops or stores. There was nothing to buy and nothing to buy it with,” Elsie said.

Once a man came to their house leading a horse, which he said Joseph Duncan had paid for. Duncan said he had all the horses he needed and asked when he paid for the horse.

“On the battlefield,” the man replied.

“What did I give for him?” Duncan asked.

“A drink of water,” the man answered.

Two of the family’s mares were stolen in the early part of the war. One day after the war ended, the two mares showed up at the Duncan house, each with a colt.

They were so afraid that the thieves would come back and retake the horses that the boys asked Mrs. Duncan to keep the colts in the house, but she told them they would just have to trust in luck.

The family was able to plant a crop and garden that first year.

“We didn’t have much to eat,” Elsie said.

There were wild hogs in woods, but no one could catch them. Duncan went to Mississippi and brought back a side or bacon, thinking it would be easier for the men to catch the hogs if they had some meat.

“They did. Whether the meat had anything to do with it or not, they caught the wild hogs,” Elsie wrote.

During the war, they made meal or flour out of dried acorns, Rickman said.

Peter Wood, who had been attending court in Purdy, told the family that Duncan was about to be arrested on charges of harboring guerillas. By the time the sheriff got there to arrest Duncan, he had been gone for two days.

Peter next tipped off the family that Elsie’s brother, Jim, had been convicted of killing a man. Upon hearing this, Jim left also. The court cancelled the warrant against Joseph because he had so many friends. He then came back home.

Joseph repaired the house at Shiloh, which had been badly damaged. The family then moved back into it.

One night someone was shooting guns. After that, a deputy came looking for Elsie’s brother Noah, for disturbing the peace. Noah was swimming when the deputy found him. Noah denied the charges, saying he had been home all night. The deputy said he didn’t know anything about that, but Noah’s name was on his list and if he didn’t come out of the water, he would shoot him. Noah noticed the deputy was someone he went to school with and this made him so mad, he knocked the gun out of his hand and threw it into the water. For good measure, Noah then threw the deputy into the water.

Noah had to leave also.

“Mother said it seemed that they would never leave us alone until they run us all out,” Elsie wrote.

The sheriff came the next day to arrest Noah for assaulting the deputy. He said he would not rest until he found both boys.

“We thought when the war was over, we would have peace,” Elsie wrote.

Jim was apprehended in Arkansas and brought back to Purdy jail. His brother Joe made a deal with the jailer, who left the door to Jim’s cell unlocked while the jailer was eating supper. Jim was chained to a bolt in the middle of the cell. Joe pried the bolt loose. They then went to blacksmith Bartlett Greer, who removed the shackles.

The two brothers then took off for Texas and didn’t come back until the 1890s, about 30 years later.

v FYI You can read Elsie Caroline Duncan Hurt’s Shiloh Civil War diary at www.shilohdiary.wordpress.com.

John “Hog” Bailey (Hooker’s Bend, near Saltillo): “100 percent absolutely. The people use it to make illegal drugs. It needs to be off the market.”

Avery Vinson (Adamsville):

Donald Walker (Adamsville):

Becky Lee (Adamsville):

Tonica Beckham (Adamsville):

Stacy Kemp (Adamsville):

“Yes, because it can be used to make meth, which is really, really dangerous.”

“No. It’s used to make medicine.”

“I don’t know...

If they get it and use it for the right reason, for pain, then I see nothing wrong with it, but if they use it illegally, yes, it should be by prescription only.”

“Yes. It would probably cut down meth labs and users and help the town to get people off meth.”

“Yes, because it don’t need to be where people can buy it and make meth and cause younger people to get on meth.”

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

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

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Letter to the Editor

Wagoner applauds historical coverage Thank you for the stories on the music Hall of Fame inductees, especially Sandy Carroll and Dewey Phillips.

I hope you can do something on Carl Perkins one day as he spent a lot of time fishing in the area on the Tennessee River. He had recorded early at Stanton Littlejohn’s Eastview home. Also, Lee Atkins was a staff musician I’m told at Phillips Studio. He recorded also, and he married a Selmer girl who still lives locally. We need to find out about his career. The Phillips Studio is still there on Madison in Memphis and looked the same two years ago as it did in the 1950s.

I especially enjoyed the stories on Ambrose Bierce. I believe that Ambrose had a big imagination and constructed the Owl Creek stories from experiences here.

I refer you to the movie produced by Jane Fonda titled “Old Gringo.” It chronicles the latter years of Bierce’s life and his ties to the Mexican revolution and Poncho Villa.

-Bill Wagoner County Historian

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • Specialist Allen Alexander • SGT Joseph W. Baggett • SGT Andrew W. Bayless USMC • A1C Dustin Blakney, 19EMS • Sgt. Kyle A. Brown, USMC • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • PVT Matlock Caffrey, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • CPL Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • SPC Mark A. Cooper, US Army • SGT James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • SGT Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Aaron J. Cull Senior Airman U.S. Airforce • SGT Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • SGT Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Captain Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Corporal Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison

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

Camilla Horn Yancey

Joyce Fulghum Stewart

William L. Cook departed this life on July 13, 2013 at his home in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 6 months, 5 days. He was born January 8, 1938, the son of Inez Cox Cook of Bethel Springs and the late Ernest A. Cook, Sr. He was united in marriage to Caroline J. Phelps on June 25, 1964. Mr. Cook was a United States Navy (Retired) Senior Chief.

He is survived by his wife Caroline J. Cook of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two daughters, Melissa Fletcher of Medina, Tenn., Patricia Gibson of Medina, Tenn.; his mother, Inez Cook; three grandchildren, Will Gibson, Chance Gibson, Grace Gibson; a sister, Yvonne Adams of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Ernest A. Cook Jr. of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Roy Cook of North Carolina. A host of extended family and friends.

There was no public service.

Camilla Dian Horn Yancey was born October 21, 1960 in Lawrence County, Tenn., the daughter of Marshall Horn of Bethel Springs, Tenn. and the late Linda White. She departed this life on July 13, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 52 years, 8 months, 22 days.

She is survived by two daughters, April Horn of Bells, Tenn., Amy Horn Heath of Selmer, Tenn.; her father, Marshall Horn; a sister, Janice Horn Mullikin of Selmer, Tenn.; two grandchildren, EmmaLea Grace Horn, William Marshall Heath; a best friend of 31 years, Erin Gray, of Selmer. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her mother, Mrs. Yancey was preceded in death by a sister, Tammie Lynn Stricklin; two brothers, Alvin Stricklin Jr., Jeffrey Stricklin.

There will be no public service. There will be donation of hair to Locks of Love in her memory. Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation.

Joyce Carolyn Fulghum Stewart was born April 22, 1945 in Chester County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Sadie Ivella Hatch Fulghum.

She departed this life on July 13, 2013 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 68 years, 2 months, 21 days.

Ms. Stewart lived most of her life in the Woodville and Mt. Gilead communities and was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.

She had worked as a Security Guard at KMart in Jackson, Tenn.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved her grandbabies very much.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammie Carol Grantham of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Debbra Lynn Lambert and husband Greg of Bethel Springs; a sister, Brenda Rolison and husband Robert of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Crystal Dennis and husband Charles, Danielle Barry and husband John, Brittany McAfee and husband Derick, Jessie Jacobs, Katelyn Grantham, Madison Chandler; four great grandchildren, Kyleah Dennis, Lucus McAfee, Ayden Dennis, Hadley McAfee. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Miss Stewart was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Lee Fulghum; two grandchildren, Michael Ray Ward, Amanda Lynn Goodman.

A graveside service was held on July 14, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Woodville Cemetery near Bethel Springs, Tennessee with Bro. Mike Hollaway officiating.

Geneva Gilbert Geneva Gilbert departed this life on July 13, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 97 years, 8 months, 8 days. She was born November 5, 1915 in Chewalla, Tenn., the daughter of the late Olgie L. and Claudie Cardwell Wren.

She was united in marriage to Gerald Lee Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert preceded her in death on July 7, 1982. Mrs. Gilbert was a homemaker and caregiver.

She was the oldest member of Chewalla Baptist Church and a participant in the senior citizens quilting club and Baptist Women’s Association at her church. She loved her family, all church activities, reading, quilting, and playing with her great grandchildren. She lived most of her life in Chewalla before coming to Selmer.

She is survived by a son, Jim Gilbert and wife Judy of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Dianne Gilbert Mangrum of Selmer, Tenn., Jan Washburn and husband Donnie of Selmer, Tenn.; grandchildren, Samantha Washburn Martin, Clint Washburn, who preceded Mrs. Gilbert in death, and Brandi Lynne Mangrum, Jennifer L. Mangrum; great grandchildren, Trevor Mangrum, Jaycie Madison Cagle, Tyler Mangrum; nephews and nieces, Larry Wren, Gary Wren, Greg Wren, Ray Prather, Frank Prather, Terry Wilkes, Frankey Wilkes, Wayne Boatjman, Paula Wren Smith, Carolyn Wilkes. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by three brothers, Odell Wren, J. L. Wren, Hershel Wren.

Funeral services were held on July 15, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Chewalla Baptist Church in Chewalla, Tennessee, with Bro. Richard Doyle officiating. Burial followed in the Wren Cemetery at Chewalla. Pallbearers were Avon Shelton, Ray Prather, Frank Prather, Ronnie Shelton, Gary Wren, Floyd Mangrum. Honorary Pallbearers were Danny Smith, Keith Rinehart, Randall Suggs, Tommy Austin, and special Honorary Jeff York. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in charge of arrangements. Guestbook may be signed at www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

Debbie Escarre Debbie Tedlene Young (Burton) Escarre 57, entered into eternal rest on July 3, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Born June 8, 1956, she was the oldest daughter of Phyllis Ann Simmons (Young) Dunwoody and Gunnery Sgt. Ret. Theodore F. Young Jr. (deceased).

She was preceded in death by her infant son, William Lynn Burton.

Survivors include her husband Malcomb Steve Escarre, her mother, Phyllis Ann Simmons (Young) Dunwoody, two daughters, Heather Renee (Burton) Bugg and Ashley Lynette Burton and a stepson, Matt Escarre. A former husband, Arthur Lynn Burton. She also leaves a sister, Patti Deann (Young) Oswalt and two brothers, Mst. Sgt (Retired) USAF Randall Alan Young of Columbus, Ms. & Gary Michael Young of Collierville, Tenn. Debbie will be sadly missed by 9 grandchildren: Hayley Gene Foust, Amber Sissenstein, Tyler Bugg, Ashton Burton, Avery Burton, Aden Burton, Julianna Renee Burton, Caleb Bugg and Cyleigh Bugg.

In addition, Debbie leaves her grandparents, Bibian and Herbert Simmons (deceased) & Louise and Franklin Young, Sr. (deceased), her stepfather, John E. Dunwoody (deceased), her step-mother Mary Marlene (Kruse) Young, stepbrother Marc Kruse, Creath & Lona Simmons of Adamsville, Tenn., Darral & Judy Simmons of Collierville, Tenn. and Herbert & Marti Simmons of Palm Bay, FL, Janice & Jimmy Harris of Coldwater, MS and Helen & Ronald Flippin of Lubbock, TX. Debbie attended 2nd grade in Hawaii & in 3rd grade she was elected to represent Gragg Elementary School as Queen in the Memphis Cotton Carnival. She was a homemaker who loved all kinds of exotic birds & large parrots, guinea pigs & dogs.

Memorial services were held July 10, 2013 at High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium in Memphis, Tenn. by Pastor Bro. Shane Thompson- Solitude Freewill Baptist Church of Adamsville, TN. Arrangements will be forthcoming at a later date, with interment in Memory Hill Gardens, Germantown, Tenn.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Escarre may be made to the Wings Cancer Foundation of Memphis.

Robert Simon Long Robert Simon Long was born June 26, 1946 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late David Crockett Long and Edith Sherfield Long.

He was united in marriage to Sandra Geneva Joyner on December 3, 1973.

Mr. Long was a member of the Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. He had worked for the City of Selmer Utility Department for many years.

He departed this life on July 12, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 67 years, 16 days.

Mr. Long is survived by his wife Sandra Long of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Lisa Long Hollins and husband Martie Miller of Ramer, Tenn.; a stepson, Tony Joyner of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a sister, Ann Burns and husband Don of Eastview, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Darby Hollins, Kylie Miller; and a nephew, Donnie Burns of Murfreesboro, Tenn..

In addition to his parents, Mr. Long was preceded in death by a brother, Deon Long.

Services were held on July 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Rev. Jeff Young officiated. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

David Ray Murphy David Ray (Tiny) Murphy departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the age of 72 years, 10 months, 7 days.

He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 2, 1940, the son of the late David Morris and Vannie Richards Murphy. On June 5, 1960, he was united in marriage to Lorine Hopper, who preceded him in death on November 28, 1995. He married Louise Scott on October 8, 1996, who survives.

Mr. Murphy had worked for Prince-Kirby Shell Station as a manager for 10 years, was a self employed electrician and plumber for 10 years, and retired from Pickwick Landing State Park after 27 years of employment. He was a member of the Olivet Pentecostal Church, and loved bluegrass and southern gospel music, going to yard sales, and the Amish country. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and his dogs: Willy, Leroy, and Buster. Mr. Murphy was always full of jokes, loved picking on folks, and loved a good laugh.

He was plain spoken and plain understood.

In addition to his wife, Louise (Wezzer) Murphy of Savannah, Tennessee; he is survived by a son, David Ray Murphy and wife Tammy of Savannah, Tennessee; daughters, Kathy Moon and husband Bill, and Donna Lorine Murphy Thomas all of Savannah, Tennessee; stepson, Lewis Collins and wife Janice of Savannah, Tennessee; stepdaughter, Teresa Cupples and husband Curt of Selmer, Tennessee; grandchildren, Magen Murphy, Dallas Murphy, Krystal Moon, Dakota James Harris, and Destinee Rose Thomas; step grandchildren, Jason Moon, Casey Collins, Patrick Collins, Chasity Hamm, Dakota Jaggers, Devan Taylor, Leslie, and Amber; step great-grandchildren, Jayce Hamm, Cameron, Gary Wade, Mattie, and Emma.

Services were held on July 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with Harrell D. Conaway, Wallace Frazier officiating. Burial followed in the Neill Cemetery at Savannah, Tennessee.

Jerry Hardin Jerry Hardin, age 75, of Seymour, born in Adamsville, Tenn., April 5, 1938, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Seymour United Methodist Church. Jerry had a 22 year career with Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and 30 year career in Insurance and Financial services.

Jerry was active in his church and involved in community and civic activities. He coached numerous youth sports teams throughout his life and had a great admiration and love for young people.

He was preceded in death by his father; JR Hardin, sister; Sue Wilkins, and brother; Ronnie Hardin.

Survivors: wife of 54 years: Barbara Hardin; son: B. K. Hardin of Seymour, Tenn.; Brother: Rick Hardin of Adamsville, Tenn.; sister: Ann Hodges of Adamsville, Tenn.; mother: Mozell Hardin of Adamsville, Tenn.; granddaughter: Ashley Hardin of Seymour, Tenn.; grandson: Austin Hardin of Seymour, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a youth organization of your choice.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Jason Gattis and Martin Carr officiating. Interment followed in Highland South Cemetery. The family received friends 12-2 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (577-2807).

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Emily Rich & Nick Easley

Rich - Easley Weldon & Wanda Harris

48th Wedding Anniversary Weldon and Wanda Harris were married July 3rd, 1965.

They have one daughter, Jane LaDue and husband Danny. Grandsons Damon, Cade, Brodie, and Austin.

birthday celebration

July 28th for Jay Souders Friends and family of Jay B. Souders can celebrate and wish him a Happy Birthday on Sunday, July 28 from 2 until 4 p.m. at The Friendship Church Fellowship Room. No gifts, please. Your wishes will be his gift.

church events • Adamsville Co-Ed Church Softball League

If your church is interested please contact Michael Barnes 645-1896, Bobby Barnes 687-3417 or Bubba Martin 610-2093. All games will be played in Adamsville and fee of $100 to enter. Registration deadline August 20th.

July 14-17 • Gospel meeting

Adamsville Church of Christ will have a gospel meeting July 14-17 with Winford Claiborne as speaker. Sunday services: 9:30 Bible Class, 10:30 Worship and 7:30 Evening Worship. MondayWednesday 7 p.m. Everyone invited.

• Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church Revival

A revival at Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church will be held July 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2013. Church is located on Tommy Sanders Road, near Stantonville, Tenn.

Services will be Sunday night 6 p.m. with Bro. Camryn Eaton; Monday night 7 p.m. with Bro. Rickey Mitchell; Tuesday night 7 p.m. with Bro. Tony Polk; Wednesday night 7 p.m. with Bro. Daniel Holt.

Special singing each night. Everyone welcome. Pastor Bro. Daniel Holt. For more information, call 632-4732 or see Jerry Whitten.

July 15-19 • “Heartbeat Hospital” VBS Forty Forks

Forty Forks Baptist Church will be having a “Heartbeat Hospital” Vacation Bible School begin-

Emily RayAnn Kennedy & Phillip Henry Davis

Kennedy - Davis David and Donna Kennedy of Selmer, Tennessee, are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emily RayAnn to Phillip Henry Davis, son of Vicki Bain of Glen, Mississippi and Teddy and Jayme Davis of Iuka, Mississippi.

Emily is the granddaughter of Ray and Barbara Wood of Counce, Tennessee and Etta Kennedy and the late Bob Kennedy of Selmer, Tennessee.

She is a 2012 graduate of McNairy Central High School and is currently attending the University of Tennessee Martin.

Phillip is the grandson of Sue Bain and the late Billy Bain of Glen, Mississippi, the late Leon Davis and the late Chester and Betty Lowrey of Iuka, Mississippi and Jim and Kay Perkins of Iuka, Mississippi.

He is a 2008 graduate of Tishomingo County High School and a 2011 graduate of Itawamba Community College with a Physical Therapy Assistant Technology degree.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. Family and friends are invited to attend the wedding and reception which will follow in the church fellowship hall.

ning July 15 - 19. The church is located 672 Ed Barham Road, Bethel Springs, Tenn. Come out to The Forks and have fun getting your heart checked out. The children are in for a fun VBS this year. Age groups are K-6th grade.

Bro. Randy Smith, pastor. Call 731-934-7457, 610-1716, 901-8260443, for more info. or ride.

July 15-19 • FaithPointe Church VBS

FaithPointe Church will have their Vacation Bible School beginning July 15 - 19 from 6 until 9 p.m..

This year’s Kingdom Rock VBS 2013 will feature fun on Friday, July 19 with party jumpers and free hotdogs. On Super Sunday, July 21st kid’s service will begin at 10:30 a.m. FaithPointe Church is located at 440 Highway 64.

For more information call 731632-4999 ext. 12.

July 21 • Gospel Singing

The United Methodist Church Gospel Singing featuring the Maggie Jones singers will be July 21.

UMC is located on Finger/Leapwood Rd. Church starts at 11a.m. with lunch at 12 noon and singing afterward. Everyone is invited.

July 21 - 24 • Finger First Baptist Revival

Finger First Baptist Church Revival will begin July 21-24 with speaker Ronnie Sells. Revival kicks off Sunday morning, July 21st at 11 a.m. worship service. Sunday night at 5 p.m. runs through the 22nd, 23rd, 24th at 7 p.m. Closes with

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July 22-24 • Bethel Springs Church of Christ VBS The Bethel Springs Church of Christ is hosting a VBS for ages 2 years through 6th grade. There will also be an adult/teen class.

The theme is “Seeking the Wisdom of God,” and will focus on lessons from Biblical Kings Saul, Solomon, and Reheboam, as well as our own (fictional) King Billy Bob of Bethel Springs.

The event will take place Monday, July 22 through Wednesday July 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The church building is located at 4487 Main Street in Bethel Springs. For more information call 731-610-3667.

July 27 • God’s Way Church Giveaway Sat. July 27th God’s Way Church Giveaway 8 a.m. until ? Lots of kids clothing available, God’s Way Church Fellowship Hall, 1111 Peach St. Everyone welcome. God’s Way Church Sunday Services are at 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

July 29 - August 1 • VBS for Solitude Free Will Postponed

The Vacation Bible School at Solitude Free Will Baptist Church scheduled for June 27-29 has been postponed until July 29-August 1 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Amber Vires at 6103842.

Paul and Tanya Rich announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Emily Rich, to Nick Easley, son of Jamie and Bonita Easley, all of Savannah.

The wedding will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 4 p.m. at Crazy K Ranch in Michie, Tennessee. A reception will follow. All friends and family are invited to attend, however, only out of town guests will receive an invitation.

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Baldridge & T.C. Williams attended the 5th Sunday Singing Convention meeting at Cool Spring M.B. in Henderson, TN on Saturday afternoon.

Maxine (Wiley) & husband Rodney Hawkins from Chicago, IL visited family & friends in Bethel Springs, TN. Robert Paul Ervin of Kankee, IL stopped in Bethel Springs to rest after motoring to Mississippi for business. They spent a few days visiting in Bethel & then returned home.

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Jason & Erica & Jayla Jones of Lavergne, Tenn. celebrated the 4th of July with Willie, Tamela & Chastity Sain of Selmer, Mozella Baldridge of Bethel Springs, Bobby Ladonna & Caden Damron, Caroline & Kandice Martin, Pamela Hudson of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Charles Martin of Martin, Tenn. & other family members of the Jones’ of Michigan. Everyone had a good time.

Mozella Baldridge spent several days visiting her daughter & granddaughter Caroline & Kandice Martin of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Theresa Horton & granddaughter Sarah Shoate of Purdy visited Theresa's brother John Adams & family in Memphis, Tenn.

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Russell E. Martin Mr. Russell E. Martin was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 28, 1938 to the late Elburon and Ruth Martin. Mr. Martin departed this life on June 30, 2013 at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. He was united in marriage to his wife Mary Katheryn Wells on June 20, 1959. After 54 years of marriage she preceded him in death on March 10, 2013.

Mr. Martin served 4 years in the United States Navy. He worked 27 years for General Motors Company in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Katheryn L. (Kevin) Mullin of Indiana, Teresa (Denny) Ewell of Texas; three sons, Danny (Sandra) Martin of Tennessee, Donald W. Martin and Stephen R. Martin of Indiana; nine grandchildren, two sisters, Jane Cole and Madelene Snyder.

He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers, Sonya K. Martin, Leo H. and Robert Martin.

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Lewis Family The family of Kathy Lewis would like to thank everyone for the kindness that was shown during the passing of our mother, daughter, and maw maw. We appreciate the kind words, cards, flowers, gifts, food, and money. Also, we would like to thank the wonderful rescue crew who worked very hard to save her life and Dr. Brian Jackson for delivering a beautiful message at the funeral.

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Norma Ruth Merryman

Clarence B. Goodrum Jr.

Norma Ruth Jordan Merryman was born September 13, 1938 in Barbourville, KY, the daughter of the late Samuel and Marie McCalister Jordan.

She was united in marriage to James A. Merryman on November 6, 1954.

Mrs. Merryman was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. She loved her family, flowers, and spent her life taking care of her family.

Mrs. Merryman departed this life on July 11, 2013 in Finger, Tennessee at the age of 74 years, 9 months, 28 days.

She is survived by her husband, James Merryman of Finger, Tenn.; two daughters, Wanda Kay Stamatellos and husband Timothy of Finger, Tenn., Brenda L. Harville and husband Dwayne of Stantonville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Andy Stamatellos and wife Heidi, Krystal Chanley and husband Larry, David Merryman, Issac Harville and Rachel Harville; six great grandchildren, Jayda, Katelyn, Allison, Emilee, Louis and Timothy; two sisters, Eunice Smith and Rosilee Gill both of Hamilton, OH. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Merryman was preceded in death by a son, James Derrial Merryman; two sisters, Loretta Clearman and Pauline Smith.

Services were held on July 15, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville, Tennessee, Ben Martin officiated. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

Mr. Clarence B. Goodrum Jr., age 69 of Hornsby, passed from this life Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home.

Born in Hornsby, February 14, 1944 to Clarence B. Sr. and Mildred Florence Sanders Goodrum, he was a Land Surveyor for Goodrum Land Surveying (27 years). Mr. Goodrum was a graduate of Bolivar Central High School and served his country with the United States Air Force from 1962 -1966. He and his wife Linda Joy Weir Goodrum were married on March 3, 1969. A musician, he was a wellknown banjo picker, and also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and was an avid outdoorsman.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Shackelford Bolivar Chapel with Bill Horner and George Brint presiding. A private interment was held following services at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by 4 daughters, Jeannie Goodrum and former husband Kike of Spain, Debbie Young and husband Joe of Selmer, Crystal Gibson and husband Steven of Toone, and Becky Weaver and husband Luke of Henderson; 3 sons and their wives, Matthew and Jennifer Goodrum of Bethel Springs, Justin and Lydia Goodrum of Medon, and Ben and Kaila Goodrum of Middleton; 3 sisters and their husbands, Jewell and Jim Horner of Dyersburg, Jan and James Stack of Hornsby, and Janie and Ricky Overton of Bolivar; and by 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence B. Goodrum, Sr. The family requests memorials to be made to Hospice of West Tennessee.

Sincerely, The family of Kathy Lewis

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Robinson Family We appreciate all the gestures of love and friendship shown to us when Wayne died.

A sincere thanks from all of Wayne’s family.

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Hurst Family The family of Mary Jo Hurst thank you for the prayers, visits, food and support. Special thanks to Joy Holland and Shackelford Funeral Directors.

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July 18 • Retired Teachers meeting The McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet July 18, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Selmer at 2 p.m. Russell Ingle will be our speaker. We want to extend a special invitation to “new retirees” to attend and find out what our organization has to offer. Members are asked to bring a finger food for our fellowship time.

If you feel led to do so, bring canned goods to donate to those in need through the Carl Perkins Center.

• Everyone’s A Princess The “Everyone’s A Princess” pageant gives all “special needs” girls a chance to sparkle. The pageant will be held July 20th at 6:00 at the Selmer Civic Center. Hair and make up will be done for the girls starting at 4:00

by Salon Elite. The pageant is Sunday attire. The ages are 0-21. The cost will be $4 at the door for everyone.

Contestants get in free. Since everyone is a princess, everyone gets a crown. For more information or forms, call Brooke at 731-439-3624 or email, meljbs4@yahoo. com. All proceeds go to the Special Needs Athletics.

• Republican Women The McNairy County Republican Women will meet Thursday, July 18th at 6 p.m. at the Rockabilly Cafe. Everyone is invited to attend.

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• Sulphur Springs Fish Fry Cancelled Sulphur Springs Fire Department fish fry will be cancelled for the months of July and August.

Phone: (731) 658-2081 Fax: (731) 658-5256

July 19 - 20 • Harris Reunion The 68th Harris Reunion will be held at Adamsville Senior Citizen’s Center in Adamsville, Tenn. on July 19-20. Friday night meet and greet at 4 p.m. with sandwiches, chips/dips, desserts, etc. Saturday breakfast at 8 a.m., potluck lunch at 12 noon. Business meeting at 2 p.m. Supper fish fry at 6 p.m. Please make plans to attend the 2013 Harris Reunion. Any questions call 6325308 or 632-0740.

July 19 • Pocahontas Community Picnic The Pocahontas Community Picnic is Saturday, July 20 beginning at 10 a.m. Food and music provided. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day. Meet old friends and make new ones. Best of all it is free.

•KinderKids Preschool Open House KinderKids Preschool, located at 4022 Industrial Park Rd. West in Ramer, will be holding an open house/ ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Please come and join us if you can.

July 20 • Back to School Fest A free Back to School Fest will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon at the Selmer Community Center, 230 North Fifth Street, Selmer.

This is for kids, parents and families. There will be a school supply giveaway (basic school supplies to all school age children while supplies last) Adult must accompany child.

Free food and drinks will be on hand. Sponsored by the McNairy County Community Advisory Board, United Healthcare and Bluecare Tennessee.

• NAACP meeting Saturday, July 20 McNairy County Branch of NAACP meeting will be at the McNairy Co. Alumni Community Center at 10 a.m. The center is located at 500 Lipford Road, Selmer, Tenn. 38375. The Alumni will hold its

July 22 • Eastview Ruritans meeting Eastview Ruritans will sponsor a town hall meeting with Mayor Ronnie Brooks at the Eastview Civic Center on Monday, July 22nd at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

July 24 • Diabetes Program UT Extension and McNairy County Health Department are partnering to offer you a program to help you learn to be a diabetes self-manager. This is a skillbuilding program designed for persons with diabetes or their family members. This class is being offered every Wednesday at the McNairy County Health Dept. at 10:00 a.m. This program is for 6 classes, begins July 24 and concludes August 28. For questions or to register please contact the Health Dept. at 731-645-3474 ext. 122.

July 26 • G-RED Youth Leadership Conference G-RED Youth Leadership Conference to empower youth (7th -12th grades) in the areas of leadership, community service, diversity, and human rights will be at Crazy K Ranch in Michie, TN on July 26 - July 27th, 2013. The fee is $100 per participant and will include all meals, snacks, lodging, t-shirt, transportation and all conference materials. For payment details please go to our registration website at http:// gredyouthconf2013.eventzilla.net . For more information contact Sheila Durr at 731-239-2728.

July 27 • Steve Tutor Benefit Benefit for Steve and Barbara Lynn Tutor - July 27, Ramer Civic Center on Hwy. 57. Barbecue and fixings, cake walk, silent auction, & entertainment by Wayne Jerrolds & others. Steve has been unable to work since suffering a heart attack at work on April 8. He has had surgery since then. Household & medical expenses are mounting & they really need your help, support, and prayers. Monetary contributions will be graciously accepted, contact Ruth at 645-3698.

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My Tennessee Home

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

“Take Me Home Country Roads”, “Home Sweet Home”, “My Old Kentucky Home”, and one of my favorites “My Heavenly Home”. There are so many songs that have been written using one word, Home.

As I start this week’s article I have to again thank my pastor for the idea. His message today, to me, centered around one word: Home. People have often asked me, “How do you come up with your articles?” and my answer is usually, “I find a word and go from there.” Over the last several months that word came from my pastor, so today I would like to tell you about him.

Tony Polk, who I call Bishop, and that is a whole other story, is a fine Christian man who is not only a great pastor, but he has a voice like no other and

can play the piano as well as Jerry Lee Lewis, on a good day. He is not only my pastor but a true friend and someone I can go to with any problem. So once again Bishop, thanks for the idea.

This past week I had to go to another home to work for a few days and I can promise you, to this homebody kind of girl, that is not a kind task. I am not crazy about motel rooms and eating out, well other than my favorite restaurant, Cracker Barrel. I would much rather have a tomato sandwich. So I was very glad to see home. The best part of any vacation is usually coming home.

I was very glad to see my house and was also very happy to see my folks in their house. You see I have the privilege of working in their house. So many of our folks came to welcome me home and to tell me how much they missed

McNairy County Health Care staff celebrating nursing home week. me.

Now after being gone for a few days will make you appreciate what you already have. The nurses were glad to see me. They stated they missed their Mother’s looks that only I can give. The patient said we sure miss seeing you and one resident, Mr. Charlie Hornbuckle said, if you have to go again well just take us with you. Now that was sweet music to this very tired glad to be at home girl.

I was not only glad to

be home and appreciated the warm welcome but was glad to learn some of my favorite folks had come back in for Therapy. Vickie Ray and Laura Pearl Blakely are some of my favorite girls who have been in our home for therapy and were able to return back home.

I knew both of these ladies before they came to stay for a short time in our therapy department. Mrs. Laura Pearl is from the Ramer area and is such a kind lady. Her family, I am proud to tell you, are some

of my favorite friends. Her grandson was in school with my daughter and I used to go to church with them. Mrs. Vickie Ray is from the Rose Creek area and if you know Ms. Vickie you know she is famous for her baking skills. I had heard several times about her coconut cakes and one day had the pleasure of tasting one of these cakes.

Now coconut is my very favorite but the stories I had heard did not do her cake the praise it should have.

Both of these ladies will

soon be going home and for them that is a very good thing.

For me, I sure am glad to be back home to, not my old Kentucky home, but my sweet Selmer, Tennessee home. Until the Lord calls me to my Heavenly Home, I plan to make this my permanent home. To all the folks in my home, I sure was glad to see all of you. Brother Tony, thanks for the thought for the article and for being my pastor and friend.

Until next time.

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transportation by deluxe motorcoach, eight nights lodging, 17 meals, two river cruises, and more. For detailed itinerary and pricing contact Cindy Thrasher, McNairy County Senior Center, 731-632-0302.

July 29 • McNairy County Animal Shelter - Friends Please join us at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29th at the Adamsville Senior Center, 408 Park at Walnut for a silent auction to benefit our cause. Door prizes to be awarded. Soft drinks will be served.

August 1 • Selmer Middle School Open House Selmer Middle School will host an Open House for students who will be attending SMS in the fall and their parents. The open house will be on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. This will be an opportunity to meet teachers and learn about the building. Schedules will be given by homeroom teachers on that evening, so every student will know their teacher assignments before the first day of school. Please join us as we prepare for the new school year and get acquainted with our faculty and staff.

October 7-13 • Pennsylvania Tour Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a wonderful 7 day, 6 night trip Oct. 7-13, 2013 to Pennsylvania.

A $100 deposit is due by July 25, 2013 with final payment by September 6th. For more information contact Hollie Knight at 731-645-7843.

July 29 - 31 • SMS Registration Registration of new students Selmer Middle School 5th and 6th grade will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 29 31. Students who were not enrolled at Selmer Middle School or Selmer Elementary School on the last day of last school year and who live in the Selmer school area may register. Each student needs the following to register: A. Copy of birth certificate, B. Social Security card, C. Tennessee shot record, D. Report card from an

October 5-13 • New England Fall Foliage Tour Explore the abundant charm of New England in the fall as we visit Vermont and New Hampshire along its winding backroads. Admire the scenic splendor of New Hamshire’s White Mountains during a drive along the Kancamagus Highway, take a scenic cruise on Lake Champaign, enjoy lunch and a tour of the Trapp Family Resort in Stowe, Vermont, take a scenic cruise on Lake Winnipesakee, have lunch and a tour of Castle in the Clouds, and much more. Tour will include

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court briefs Regina Pickens - Driving while License Suspended Dismissed on plea to other charge. Poss. Ephedrine & Derivitives Prohibited -Supervised Probation for 11 mo & 29 days.

Kevin L. Sawyer - Attempt unlawful telecommunication devices in penal facility - Supervised Probation of 90 days.

Victor Eanes - Evading Arrest and Driving on Susp. DL - Dismissed on plea to other charge. Resist Stop, Arrest, Search (no weapons) - Supervised Probation 75% of 6 months with credit of 38 days served. Probation term of 11 mo. & 29 days.

Dustin Strickland - Poss/ Sell/ Barter/ Give Away Legend Drug - Bound over to grand jury. schedule III Drugs: Mfg, Del, Sell, Poss bound over to grand jury.

James McKinney - Driving on susp. DL, 2nd or subsequent - Dismissed on payment of costs, Supervised Probation, 90 days.

Stacy Davis - Theft of Merchandise - shoplifting - fined $25 + costs. 90 days Supervised Probation, no contact with Dollar General.

Darrell W. Crum - Driving on Susp. DL - Fined $50 + costs, 90 days Probation.

Jennifer Norman - Failure to Appear - Misdemeanor Fined $50 + costs. Sentenced to 10 days to run concurrent with shoplifting charge. 90 days Supervised Probation.

Hollie Elizabeth Childers - Sched. II Drugs: Cocaine/ Meth - Dismissed on plea to other charge. Sched. IV Drugs: Mfg, Del, Sell, Poss. Attempt - Dismissed on plea to other charge. Poss Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia - Attempt - fined $150 + costs. credit for 22 days, Supervised Probation 11 mo. & 29 days.

Tracey D. Sisk - Driving while License Revoked Fined $150 + costs. 90 days Supervised Probation.

Roger Grayson - Driving while License Revoked Fined $50 + costs. 90 days Supervised Probation.

Eyvette J. Russom - Failure

to appear - Misdemeanor.

Oliver F. Lawrence - Failure to appear on citition - Dismissed - Driving while License Revoked - Fined $50 + costs. 90 days Supervised Probation. 24 hours in jail prob suspended after payment of fine & costs.

Katrina R. Steward - Probation violation Reinstated to State on condition of $200 payment & 14 days. Supervised Prob 11 mo/29 days.

- False Reports - Attempt Dismissed upon plea to other charge - Driving on Susp.

License - 2nd or subsequent - fined $50 + costs, credit for 14 days, 90 days Supervised Probation. Do not drive in TN for 6 mo. - Failure to appear - misdemeanor - dismissed upon plea to other charge.

Jonathon S. Dunwoody DUI: 2nd offense - Fined $600 + costs, serve 45 days, attend Drug Alcohol eval. , not to drive in TN for 2 years. - Simple Poss, Casual Exchange - Fined $250, Poss Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia - Attempt - Fined $150, Supervised probation 11mo/29 days.

John C. Burks - Simple Poss.

Casual Exchange - Fined $750 + costs, Alc/Drug Eval, Supervised Probation 11mo/29 days. - Poss Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia uses & Activities - Dismissed upon plea to other charge.

Julie Nichols - Theft of Merchandise, shoplifting - Fined $25 + costs. 90 day Supervised Probation. No contact with Dollar General.

Joshua Harvey - Driving while License Susp. - Fined $50 + costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

Tiffany R. Schreffler - Vandalism (up to $500) - Dismissed on payment of costs, 90 days Supervised probation.

Trinetta Simmons - Driving on Susp. License - Dismissed on payment of costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

James Harville - Community Supervision Violation of Supervised Probation, 11mo/29days , given credit for 14 days - Sexual/violent sexual offender - dismissed on plea to other charge.

911 Calls 07/08/2013 Prowler - Cox Ln. Business Alarm - Hwy 64 W Animal Control - Steadman Rd. Speak with an officer Pleasant Site Rd. Speak with an officer Residential Alarm - Forsythe Rd. Speak with an officer Property Dispute - Guys Chewalla Rd. Domestic Physical - Prather Rd. Altered Mental Status - N Maple St. Speak with an officer Wreck w Injuries - Rushing Rd. Trespassing - Old Stage Rd. Speak with an officer Gunshots Speak with an officer - Hwy 57 Attempt to Serve - Arendall St. Attempt to Serve - Industrial Park Dr. Stranded Motorist - Papa Johns Attempt to Serve - Melvins Qualls rd.

Noise Disturbance - Thom-

as Rd. McNairy Central 7/09/2013 Traffic Stop - Hwy 22 N Traffic Stop - Hwy 45 N Business Alarm - Saw Meal Unwanted Person - Sparks Ln Welfare Check - Bethel Purdy Speak with an officer Bethesda Suicidal Subject Theft Report - Hwy 57 W Speak with an officer Suspicious Vehicle - Robinson Shed Rd. Attempt to Serve Animal Control - Oakcrest Subdivision Speak with an officer - Elmer Cox Rd. Speak with an officer - Buena Vista Rd. Theft Report - Hwy 45 SW Speak with an officer - Justice Center Animal Bite - Pharr Ave. Reckless Driver - Hwy 57 E (Due to limited space, 911 Calls will be continued in next week’s edition of the Independent Appeal)

court James Grover Meade - Resist Stop, Arrest, Search (no weap.) - 90day Supervised Probation, given credit for 12 days.

Sammy L. Flatt - DUI: 1st offense - fined $350 + costs, 11mo/29 days Supervised Probation, Drug/Alc. Eval, not to drive in TN for 1 yr - Public Intox. - Dismissed upon plea to other charge.

Shatarcha Dilworth - Driving on Susp. License - Dismissed on payment of costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

James L. Hostetler - Simple Poss/ Casual exchange $250 fine & 48 hours, 90 day Supervised Probation.

Jeremy Hickle - Violation of a Protective order - dismissed upon plea to other charge - Poss Weapon w/ intent to go armed - Attempt - weapons to be forfeited to Adamsville PD. 90 days Supervised Probation, credit for 3 days served.

James C. Price - Driving while License Susp. - Fined $150 + costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

Terri A. English - Simple

Poss/ casual exchange fined $750 + costs, Drug/Alc. Eval, 11mo/29 days Supervised Probation.

Joseph Freeman - Disorderly conduct - dismissed on plea to other charge - Poss. unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Attempt - fined $150 + costs, Drug/Alc Eval. 11mo/29days Supervised Probation, credit for 19 days.

Brian Allen Strickland Driving while License Susp.

- 2nd or Subsequent Fined $50 + costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

Casey L. Cotner - Driving on Susp. License - Dismissed on payment of costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

Larry B. Newcomb - Driving on Susp. License - Fined $50 + costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

Vicki L. Williams - Driving on Susp. License - Dismissed on payment of costs, 90 days Supervised Probation.

Daniel A.Williams - Reckless Driving - Fined $25 + costs.

90 days Supervised Probation.

Pauline Pund - Speeding ticket paid in full.

Wednesday, july 17, 2013 Patricia Cooksey - Obedience to any Required traffic Control Device - Dismissed upon completion of traffic school.

Stephen Linglebach - Seatbelt, 18 & older- ticket paid in full.

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Sports Independent Appeal

Coaches Corner: Michael Cleary 2B

Chaos goes back-to-back, 2B

Making McNairy County Sports headlines for more than 111 years

Volume 111, Number 09, Wednesday, July 17, 2013

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State Champions McNairy County 14-year-old All-Stars are State Champions

By Brian Azevedo Sports Editor

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

The McNairy County 14-year-old AllStars are state champions.

Last Monday afternoon, McNairy took the field against the Madison Central AllStars in one final game for the state championship.

McNairy would be the first to bat in the contest and wasted no time getting things started, pushing three runs across in the first inning.

In the bottom half of the inning, Austin Pace got the call to the mound and gave up an early run. Pace settled in, found his groove and pitched well throughout the entire game, only getting hurt by one mistake in the form of a two run home run to left field in the fourth inning.

Both Pace and the rest of the McNairy pitching staff have been pitching well the entire post season. During the state tournament, eight pitchers combined to record a 1.17 ERA and recorded more than 40 strikeouts.

Late in the championship game, the McNairy offense came alive. Tristan King, Logan Roberts and Logan Essary were es-

The McNairy County 14-year-old All-Star team celebrates after their state championship win. Austin Pace got the win in the championship game, which was capped off in the seventh inning by a huge grand-slam from Thomas Stephens.

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Buckin’ on the River rodeo success for local riders

By Brian Azevedo Sports Editor

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Mitch Rinehart prepares for his ride, participating in the tie down roping competition.

The Ram Rodeo series made their mark last weekend as they sponsored the annual Buckin’ on the River Pro Rodeo.

Competitors from all over the southeast came to compete in what is becoming one of the largest events in the mid-south. Along with riders from Georgia, Florida and Alabama, local competitors Mitch Rinehart and Whit Ashe made a strong impact and are two of the top competitors on the circuit.

Ashe, whose family mostly lives in McNairy county, has suffered injury in the past, but that did not keep him away from the rodeo.

“Whit got hurt back in ‘99,” said Whit’s father Ron Ashe. “He was only out for about six months and then he was back in the arena.”

Ashe was able to make a full recovery after his injury and actually went on to win Rookie of the Year on the southeastern circuit in 2002.

Before Ashe was able to make it to the professional ranks, he was an all around cowboy in high school and went to UT Martin on a full rodeo scholarship.

According to his father Ron, Ashe did very well in the college ranks, qualifying for the college national finals two years in a row.

After his award winning rookie season on the pro circuit, Ashe remained strong and has qualified for the circuit finals each year he has been competing.

Ashe is currently on his way to Wyoming to compete in the Frontier Days Rodeo. This is the first time Ashe has qualified for this major event, and he hopes to do well.

‘The King’ returns to ring in Selmer Lawler’s first Tennessee bout after being sidelined by heart attack

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Selmer wrestling fans were given a special treat last Saturday as Jerry “The King” Lawler made his official return to the ring here in Selmer following a 2012 heart attack.

Lawler currently holds the record for the most professional wrestling championships with 126 and is well known for his feud with comedy great Andy Kaufman, which culminated in a nationally televised match in Memphis in 1982. Their feud was detailed in the 1999 dramatic comedy “Man on the Moon” in which Lawler played himself.

Last Saturday, Lawler proved that after 43 years in the ring, he has not lost a step as he took on and beat USA Wrestling regular, “The Joker,” in an early match.

Following his fight, Lawler signed autographs for fans at the Selmer Jaycees building. The line for autographs stretched across the building as more than 80 percent of the crowd of more than 150 people lined up for a chance to speak with Lawler.

Following his autograph session, Lawler spoke with the Independent Appeal about his decision to hold his first official comeback match here in Selmer.

Lawler said that he has always enjoyed the fans here, which is why he keeps coming back.

He said that the Selmer match was only his second match since recovering from the heart attack. His first match was at a wrestling training facility in Okalha, Fla., for students, which was not advertised for the public.

“This is my first official match since being back,” Lawler said.

Lawler said that this match was done as a favor to his friend Bert Prentice, who runs USA Wrestling, to help raise funds for Prentice’s upcoming surgery.

Lawler said that the only planned local events he had scheduled in the near future would be at the Resorts Casino in Tunica, Miss. He said that he would be on hand for the opening of a museum dedicated in his honor there on July 27. He said that he would also be hosting monthly matches at the casino and encouraged his Selmer fans to

join him there in the future.

When asked if he would be returning to Selmer, Lawler said, “Absolutely...I have been here many many many times.

In fact, the guy that I rode with here asked me as we passed the water tower in Selmer, ‘How many times in your 43 years in wrestling have you been to Selmer, Tennessee?’ I couldn’t count the times, but I know it has been a lot.”

While no date has been set for “The King’s” return to Selmer, Prentice said that USA Wrestling would bring its high-energy brand of wrestling back every month with matches at the Selmer Jaycees building.

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

Jerry Lawler signs an autograph for Barry and Maggie Gray following last Saturday’s match. Maggie was on hand to celebrate her ninth birthday at the event.

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Coaches Corner: Michael Cleary

By Brian Azevedo Sports Editor

Entering his ninth season on the hardwood and seventh on the gridiron, Michael Cleary is looking to lead his Michie Blue Devils to a county championship.

Although when your athletes are students first, it brings another side of the game.

“When you are a coach it is kind of two fold,” said Cleary. “You have accomplishments that you try to achieve on the field, and then you have goals as a teacher or just off the field and those goals are to try and make a difference in kids’ lives and do the best you can every day.”

Cleary has achieved some of his goals on the field bringing home county championships on the hardwood but says he has also achieved some of his goals off the field.

“I can see it,” said Cleary. “Sometimes it takes something bad to see it, but it is there. After a recent tragedy, players and students that had moved on to high school contacted me and I knew that I did my job with that group of young men.”

Setting and achieving goals on and off the court has made Cleary a staple in both the basketball and football programs at Michie, and he always looks at the positives.

“I try to make a difference in kids lives every year,” said Cleary. “That is the best thing about coaching, trying to teach the kids on and off the court and trying to teach them the right way of doing things along with the relationships that builds.”

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Back-to-Back

Total Chaos wins state title

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sports Briefs Adamsville Football The Adamsville Football program will be hosting their annual Twilight Golf Tournament, Wednesday July 26, at 5 p.m. The entry fee will be $62.50 per person or $250 for a team. Dinner will be provided after the first nine holes, and cash prizes will be available. Amounts will vary on the number of participants.

Bring your own team or get paired up with other members.

Everyone must sign up before July 22 in order to purchase enough twilight golf balls. For more information contact Ray Scott at 731-632-0678 or Coach Brandon Gray at 731-9265222.

Church Softball Adamsville Co-Ed Church Softball League If your church is interested please contact Michael Barnes 6451896, Bobby Barnes 687-3417 or Bubba Martin 610-2093. All games will be played in Adamsville and fee of $100 to enter.

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sential getting on base and driving in runs. But it was Thomas Stephens who came up big in the top of the seventh inning when he smoked a grand-slam out of dead center field for his third home run of the tournament and to give his team an 11-3 lead with only three outs to go.

Sidney Rickman, who took over for Pace late in the championship game, took the hill in the bottom of the seventh and shut down the Madison offense to continue his streak of eight innings not allowing a single run.

As good as McNairy was though out the tournament on the mound, they were better at the plate. Scoring 78 in the state tournament alone, McNairy was led by Stephens who hit for a .648 average with 13 hits ,three of which were home runs. Logan Essary also added 12 hits with a .545 average, and both Roberts and King added home runs.

The team will be headed to Seneca, SC. to represent Tennessee in the Dixie Youth World Series.

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

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(Top Left) Logan Roberts gets the sign from the dugout as he crouches behind the plate against Lewis County.

(Top Right) Tristan King rounds second and heads toward third base for a triple in the championship game against Madison Central. (Bottom Left) Thomas Stephens slides into home against Lewis County. (Bottom Right) Sidney Rickman celebrates after recording the final strikeout in the championship game.

The Selmer Street & Sanitation Department is now accepting Applications for 2-Seasonal Employees with the Street & Sanitation Department.

This job scope is in the Street Department.

Starting pay is $8.00/Per Hr. as a utility worker cutting grass, and picking up brush and debris on Right of Way. May use riding mower, push mower, weedeater, use of shovel. This job requires that you pass a drug test. This job will require the ability to have and keep a valid Class D license.

Applications shall be returned to the Street & Sanitation Department by July 24, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. noon. Applications may be acquired at Street & Sanitation office located at 1403 Circle Hill Drive, Selmer, TN. The Town of Selmer is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Selmer seeks permit to fix park creek bank

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Late, great blackberry season worth the wait

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Selmer is seeking a permit from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to fix the creek bank at the city park. The bank is so eroded as to threaten collapse, bringing the trees at the side down, and at some point, the walking trail.

The city is now in a 30-day period for comments on the permit. After this period ends Aug. 1, the permit will be sent to the state. Selmer Mayor David Robinson said that he did not know when TDEC will decide whether or not to grant the permit, but he is optimistic that it will be granted. These types of permits are usually granted unless there is significant public opposition to them. “I hope we can get it, so we can move forward,” Robinson said. The permit seeks to place around 350 feet of concrete mattress revetment on the bank. This will allow for growth of vegetation through the armoring. It was found a few months ago that there were not Hatchie burrowing crayfish, which is an endangered species, in Crooked Creek, which is a tributary of Cypress Creek, but only ordinary crayfish, allowing the project to go forward.

Apostolic:

If “blackberry winter” is a chilly spell in April, then the blackberry winter of 2013 lasted all April long. Tennessee’s wet, cool spring certainly gave blackberries plenty of water and time to grow.

Fortunately, summer’s sun and heat showed up just in time to bring out the sweetness in this year’s crop, and the state’s blackberry growers anticipate a banner year. Some Tennessee berry growers will just have to wait a little longer than others, though, depending on where they live. West Tennessee crops generally beat East Tennessee to harvest by as much as two to three weeks in any year, so the series of cold snaps that served as spring in East Tennessee this year stalled the crop even further.

Cowen Farms in Gibson County, owned and operated by Charles and Amy Cowen, think they’ll have a great, if a little late, blackberry season, but for these West Tennessee farmers, a late starts means mid-June.

“Our on-farm presentation is focused on making our customers feel like family,” says Amy Cowen. “We can’t wait to have people come out to enjoy our youpick berries, plus our laying hens and goats.

“Although we’ll keep plenty of fresh blackberries to purchase already picked in quarts and gallons, you’ll really enjoy walking the rows of thornless blackberry canes and selecting your own blackber-

ries. And if you eat a few while you are picking, that’s okay with us! We just want you to enjoy the visit and the blackberries.”

Cowen Farms blackberries are also available at local farmers markets. The Cowens have established relationships with customers at the nearby Rutherford community market, and this year plan to expand their efforts to include the Jackson farmers market, as well.

Far up in the northeast corner of Tennessee, spring always takes its own sweet time. Greene County farmer Phillip Ottinger says his berry crops were still blooming on the first of June. Buffalo Trail Orchard, located in the Cedar Creek community and adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest, offers pick your own and pre-picked black and red raspberries, and blackberries.

“Cooler temperatures this spring set the berries’ timetable back some,” says Ottinger, “but they should just be tasty as ever in July. We get lots of compliments on how big our blackberries are. We grow three different varieties: Natchez, Ouachita, and Triple Crown.” Buffalo Trail Orchard will also have sweet corn and other vegetables available throughout the summer.

Find local berry patches and farmers markets with local blackberries, blueberries and raspberries at www.PickTnProducts.org.

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.

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.

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.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 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.

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.

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.

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 Wednesdays 12 Noon Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave. Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Primitive Baptist: Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.

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.

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.

First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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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.

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 James Stophel, Pastor Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Shawn Weaver, 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 Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Cumberland Presbyterian:

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Located on Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Jim Barber, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m.

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

Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Rev. Richard Reid 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15

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

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

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

Roman Catholic:

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st. Saturday: 9 a.m.

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

Sabbath School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 12 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Highway 57 West Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.

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

Thursday night 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Fellowship Church Monday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m.

First United Methodist Church Thursday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Church Worship - 10:15 a.m.

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

Methodist Church Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Mount Sharon Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Member FDIC Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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UT Martin online program among Meet the most affordable in the nation Teacher at SES MARTIN, Tenn. – Affordable Colleges Online has ranked the University of Tennessee at Martin’s online degree programs among the most affordable in the nation.

UT Martin placed fifth among 54 colleges in the ranking released Wednesday. UT Martin is home to UT Online and offers online undergraduate and graduate degrees for the University of Tennessee System.

AC Online provides students with information about affordable higher education options. The website provides financial aid videos, expert advice and cost-savings ideas for college. Several additional “most affordable” lists are included at AffordableCollegesOnline.org.

AC Online developed the rankings based on net tuition prices and considered colleges whose graduates earned a starting salary of at least $31,000. The selection methodology also considered colleges that are fully accredited, fouryear, not-for-profit institutions and colleges with at least one online or distance-learning degree program during the 2012-13 school year.

“Today’s mobile economy demands the widespread availability of online education, and many colleges are meeting that demand head-on,” said AC Online founder Dan Schuessler in a news release. “We’ve sifted through the most complete and comprehensive data sources to find the colleges and universities offering low-cost, highquality distance learning options.”

This ranking follows other recent recognitions for UT Martin academic programs.

The graduate secondary licensure program made the National Council on Teacher Quality Prep Review honor roll released in June by U.S.News & World Report. The program received three out of a possible four stars and was one of 104 programs or nine percent of all schools listed on the honor roll.

“This shows that UT Martin does an excellent job of preparing teachers who just happen to stay in the Northwest Tennessee area,” Dr. Mary Lee Hall said. Hall retired June 30 as the dean of the university’s College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences.

Also, U.S.News & World Report named the university’s online business program earlier this year as one of the top-10 best online graduate business programs in 2013.

The online graduate business program ranking is determined by the results of a U.S. News survey administered during the 2011-12 academic year that evaluated 22 “ranking indicators.” Those indicators included graduation rate, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, accessible technology and overall cost.

“We are proud of the quality of the students who have graduated from this program (the Online MBA for Banking and Financial Services Professionals),” said Dr. Kevin Hammond, coordinator of graduate programs in business. Hammond called the distinction “a well-deserved tribute to our faculty and administration for their foresight in the design, support and implementation of this unique program.”

Selmer Elementary School is excited about the upcoming school year and looks forward to many great things to come this year. Over the summer the faculty and staff have worked hard to prepare for the upcoming year to make it the best year ever. Our teachers and staff have been trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Dr. Steven Covey through a program called The Leader in Me. We believe that this program can empower all of our students to become leaders. All children possess leadership qualities, and we are excited to develop those qualities in all of our students this school year.

You will hear more about the program at our annual “Meet the Teacher” on August 6th. You are urged to attend. Pre-K will meet from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in their classrooms. Kindergarten will meet at 4:30 in the gym and proceed to classrooms. Grades 1 – 4 will meet between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in their classrooms unless students are notified by their child’s teacher of a different time. The first day of school for grades 1 – 4 will be on August 8th. Pre-K and Kindergarten start dates will be explained at “Meet the Teacher.”

In addition to meeting your child’s teacher and hearing about The Leader in Me at SES, important dismissal information will be shared with parents.

Please make plans to attend this very important event at Selmer Elementary.

UT Martin expands Back to School 2013!

Nursing program in Parsons Advertise in the upcoming Special Back to School Section July 31 in the Independent Appeal!

MARTIN, Tenn. – A groundbreaking ceremony is set for 10 a.m., Monday, July 22, for the expansion that will house the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the UT Martin Parsons Center in Decatur County beginning in fall 2014. Gov. Bill Haslam, university Chancellor Tom Rakes and other officials are scheduled to attend the event that will take place outside the center, located at 975 Tennessee Avenue North in Parsons.

Initial funding for the program was included in the budget proposed

by Gov. Haslam and approved this year by the General Assembly. The $1 million appropriation will be used to build a 10,000-square-foot addition to the current facility.

The addition will include classrooms, a skills laboratory and a high-fidelity computerized simulation laboratory.

The expansion plans received an added boost recently when the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation made a $1 million commitment to the project.

The Parsons Center will have openings for up to 30 students annually for the program, with 20 slots designated for traditional students and 10 slots for licensed practical nurses. BSN program graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses and obtain licensure as registered nurses.

Nursing students at Parsons will receive the same experience as those students enrolled at the

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For more information call 731-610-6567.

Martin campus. The program works with healthcare facilities across the region to provide three years of clinical experience for its students.

Similar programs at other institutions offer only two years of clinical experience. Currently, approximately 120 students are enrolled in the BSN program at the Martin campus.

Construction on the facility is expected to be-

gin this summer.

For more information about the nursing program expansion, contact Jeannie Walker, Parsons Center nursing program coordinator, at 731-847-3880 or jwalke98@utm.edu. Additional information about the groundbreaking is available by contacting Dr. Kelli Deere, Parsons Center director, at 731847-3880 or kdeere@utm. edu

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KENNETH SWEAT Rental: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/ Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 645-3130. (TF)

215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

www.driveformarten.com

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3 BR / 2 BA Mobile Home for Rent, call 731-610-8657. (9)

land, Rate secluded, and & Holidays - Same Fair

Monthly Bonuses.

Automatic Detention Pay & More!

CDL-A, 6 mos. exp. req’d EEOE / AAP

Beautiful condo for sale in gated community

3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, Central H/A, storage building, free lawn service, no pets (Don't ask!) $500+Deposit 610-2877.

(TF)

ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155. (TF)

North part McNairy

Jones Ln. Some op 610-5541 or 645-8951

3 BR / 1 BA Brick House with carport near McNairy Central High School, $475 + deposit, no pets, 610-2877. (TF)

For Rent: Very private, located on a farm 3BR, 1 bath, fireplace, spacious living area, an older home but nice. $575 includes water, 645-7514. (7,8, 9, 10, 11)

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Peggy Pickle Griffin Owner/Affil. Broker

Shirley Sweat Broker

Brandi Mangrum Affiliate Broker

731-610-5935

731-610-2877

731-803-1407

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#3276448: 3477 Hillcrest Street, Selmer - Lots of house for the money. Vinyl siding 2-story home with full finished basement, deck, storage building, work shop. House has been remodeled with hardwood in living, dining, master, 2 bedrooms upstairs, den, office, sunroom, laundry in basement.

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A move-in condition condo in Memphis awaits you! On the ground floor, this condo has a large one bedroom, one bathroom with walkin closet. The large living room and dining room overlook the pond with fountains. Low utilities and very easy to upkeep. This condo is ready for a buyer and the price is cheaper than renting. Call 731-610-1017 to discuss buying options today.

ESTATE SALE Estate sale of the late Madison and Mary Jane Estes will be July 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 20, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Old 45 North, just past the new National Guard Armory at 1421 Peach Street in Selmer. Table with 6 chairs and matching bench, dark solid wood; almost new refrigerator; living room suite; bedroom suites; T.V.; recliners; iron bed with nice bedding; old, old glassware; old pictures; quilts; pots, pans, and dishes; good deal on white Pontiac Grand Am, 1996.

#3276451: 573 Clay Hill Drive, Selmer - Home on large lot with pond and storage buildings just outside Selmer city limits. The home has both living and large den with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, double garage, concrete drive and concrete circle drive.

#3270590: 3039 Race Path Road, Stantonville - Enjoy your morning coffee on the large deck with woods at back. Enter into entry foyer with dining and into large vaulted living/dining/kitchen area, split bedroom plan. Double garage, concrete drive, landscaping, storage building. Good neighborhood.

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#3220779: 1355 Huggins Bottom, Guys - Gated entrance, enter long paved drive, bridge w/flowering trees, pond or lake on each side. You will not want to leave the back with decks, inground pool, koi pond, patios. Inside are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large den & living rooms both have fireplaces, Floors are hardwood, tile & carpet. 48x68 barn, fenced, detached garage. All this on over 51 acres, both wooded & open.

#3273588: 730 Plunk Road, Bethel Springs - Country living surrounded by fields and trees, but with summer comfort of inground pool with tropical setting. The vinyl siding home has approx 3,000 sq. ft. living space with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large den w/fireplace, dining room, 18 by 36 bonus room.

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3269611: 616 Unity Church Road, Ramer- Looking for a home with a mother-in-law wing, place for horses, or space for children to play, take a look at this home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, garage, storage building, small barn, fenced. Located convenient to Corinth & Selmer.

#3273592: 176 Hillhurst Drive, Selmer - Convenience of town, but back yard with park-like setting. Privacy of trees in back & beauty of many blooming flowers. 12 by 20 shop wired and insulated. Brick home completely remodeled with sep den & living, office, 3 bedrooms, hardwood, tile & carpet

#3273584: 111 Forrest Hill Road, Selmer - Wooded, level yard, work shop, brick home in subdivision close to Wal-Mart. Enter into large living room & into kitchen/dining with lots of cabinets. Large master separate from other 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, hardwood, tile and carpet. Large corner lot.

#3254075: 184 Bramblewood, Selmer - 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.

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401 - for sale Hybrid Bermuda fertilized quality $4 a bale. New hay. Load in my trailer or yours. In Middleton. Travis Kennedy 731-6093730. (6,7,8,9,10,11)

Old Station Diner holds ribbon cutting

402 - wanted

Family and friends gather around as Mrs. Grace Spencer cuts the ribbon for the Old Station Diner. Now operated by Carla Hudson, the cafe was run by Mrs. Grace for many years and was a staple in the Milledgeville community.

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

(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)

STAFF ACCOUNTANT COMPANY DESCRIPTION

404 - pets/livestock

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

YARD SALES

Needs Good Home: 1 yr Golden Lab, neutered, shots/tags, housebroken, good companion.

731-632-1066. (9)

YARD SALE

Stop scratching & gnawing. Promote healing & hair growth. Stamp out ITCHAMCALLITS! Shampoo with Happy Jack Itch No More, apply Skin Balm, add Tonekote to diet. Stockdale's (645-3238). ( w w w. h a p p y j a c k i n c . c o m ) (6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15)

7 a.m. until ?

Thursday, July 18 Friday, July 19

7 a.m. until Noon

2920 Hwy. 57 East

Friday, July 19th Saturday, July 20th

5

Transportation Services offered. Doctor appointments, errands, etc. Reliable female driver, non-smoker. Reasonable rates. I also do light housekeeping. Call 610-0751. (9)

YARD SALE

MULTIPLE FAMILY YARD SALE

Saturday, July 20, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

No early sales Power tools, clothes, household items, electronics, costume jewelry, patio set

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)

YARD SALE

Thursday, July 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, July 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

709 Freddie Davis Rd.

AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF) DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 239-8945, cell (662) 284-6146. Free estimates. (TF)

Off Hwy. 45 South, turn right, keep left, and follow the signs

YARD SALE

100 WORKERS NEEDED

Saturday, July 20 1432 Peach St.

Assemble crafts, wood items.

Materials provided.

To $480+wk.

Free Information pkg. 24 hr.

XBox, Playstation, 2 games, furniture, tools, clothes, toys and lots of jewelry.

Something for everyone.

801-264-4992

Three families

Large size men’s and women’s clothing, up to 5X Cancelled if rain

2771 Racepath Road, Stantonville

Bushhogging, dirt, gravel spread, food plots, lawn mowed, tractor work. 731-934-9777, 731-434-9591. (9,10,11,12)

7 a.m. until ?

Hwy 57 West - Ramer 1/2 mile from Eastview

services 501 - professional services

BIG YARD SALE

Friday, July 19th, 7 a.m. until ?

876 W Cherry Ave. (Across from Lakeview Baptist Church) Clothes, baby items, and home furnishings Too much to mention!

HUGE YARD SALE Thursday & Friday

July 18 & 19 8 a.m. until ?

Ada’s Bakery, Highway 45 North

YARD SALE

Multiple Family Yard Sale Saturday, July 20th Only

7:30 a.m.

158 South Fourth St., Selmer Lincare Parking Lot (one block behind courthouse) Desk, household items, toys, all sizes women and men clothing, girls and boys clothing and shoes, televisions.

Too much to mention.

Good prices.

YARD SALE Saturday, July 20th, 7 a.m. until ?

197 Bramblewood Dr., Selmer

Established wholesale distributor with headquarters in Northeast Mississippi and interests in Southwest Tennessee.

JOB DESCRIPTION To assist the Controller and Accounting Manager with all Accounting Department functions, to include: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, account reconciliation and analysis. To ensure that proper financial procedures and guidelines are properly followed, that financial/statistical information is recorded timely and accurately, and that company assets are properly protected.

Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in Accounting.

Experience/ Certifications: - Minimum of three years accounting experience.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills - Excellent typing and ten-key calculator skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and personal computers.

Submit resume, including references and salary requirements to: Staff Accountant P.O. Box 220 Selmer, TN 38375

JOB OPENING Spanish Teacher

The McNairy County School District announces a job opening for a fully licensed Spanish teacher at McNairy Central High School for the 2013-2014 school-year. Qualified candidates should make application in the Office of the Director of McNairy County Schools, 170 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375, no later than noon on Thursday, July 25, 2013.

Take Hillhurst Dr. off Hwy. 64 to Bramblewood.

Watch for signs. (610-6882, Connie)

The McNairy County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, handicap, or age.

Lightly used clothes of all sizes, men’s, women’s, ladies’, teen, children. Shoes, home decor, and much more. Don’t miss it!

Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Mrs. Cristy King, McNairy Central High School Assistant Principal, at 731-645-3226.

HELP NEEDED Machine Operator Full and Part Time

Experience needed: Break Press Punch Press Set-up Tool & Die

COUNSELORS NEEDED IN HARDIN, McNAIRY AND DECATUR COUNTIES.

Must have at least a Bachelors in Social Area or teaching certificate.

Part time and full time position available.

Contact Sharon Wolfe (731) 686-9383.

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Clayton Manufacturing, a leader in the manufactured housing industry, has an immediate opening for a Safety Manager at our Savannah, Tennessee facility.

This individual will be accountable for the safety and orientation training function for their facility and Implements and ensures compliance with safety and training activities and programs.

This individual will also work closely with Management and Human Resource in managing Workers Compensation claims at their facility. They will communicate with Home Office Safety and HR Directors with respect to safety and training programs as required.

A degree in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene is preferred.

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Power Point, and Excel. Candidate must have strong people skills, organizational skills, and excellent phone etiquette. Candidate must be a selfstarter and a team player. Experience in the following are required for this position: u Knowledge of federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards applicable to occupational health and safety practices and programs and worker’s compensations system. u Presentation Skills u Leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate as part of a senior staff u LPN, EMT, or Paramedic is the minimum medical background accepted.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and Disability insurance as well as paid Holidays, Vacations, Tuition Reimbursement and matching 401K. Please send resume no later than Friday, July 19, 2013 to: Attn: Gretchen Lambert Clayton -Savannah 2600 Highway 226 Savannah, TN 38372 No phone calls please

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MARCH 27, 1996, executed by MARIA C. BROOKS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to I. DYKE TATUM, Trustee, of record in TRUST DEED BOOK 232, PAGE 131, for the benefit of FLEET MORTGAGE CORP., in the Register’s Office for MCNAIRY County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for MCNAIRY County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE MCNAIRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN SELMAR, MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in MCNAIRY County, Tennessee, to wit:

OF-WAY OF COX LANE; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 292.62 FEET WITH THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COX LANE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.769 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

DER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER.

Office, and said deeds of trust conveying the real estate therein and hereinafter described, and which note is now due and unpaid and has been declared in default by The Hardin County Bank, the lawful owner and holder thereof;

Savannah, Tennessee 38372 14120 8, 9, 10

Easternly direction along the line of G. F. Tull 200 feet to a stake; thence in a Northernly direction 200 feet to a stake; thence in a Westernly direction 200 feet to a stake in the East margin of a county gravel road; thence in a Southernly direction along the East margin of said county gravel road, 200 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE: LYING AND BEING IN THE SIXTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COX LANE, THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERY HUNTER, SEE DEED BOOK 131, PAGE 300, AND BEING IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SUBJECT LOT; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 00 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 289.56 FEET WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF HUNTER TO AN IRON PIPE, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HUNTER AND BEING IN THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF WAYNE MOORE; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 248.97 FEET WITH THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF WAYNE MOORE TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EASTERN RIGHTOF-WAY OF HILLVIEW DRIVE; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 290.24 FEET WITH THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HILLVIEW DRIVE TO THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARIA C. BROOKS, BY DEED DATED MARCH 27, 1996, OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 153, PAGE 543, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 364 COX LANE, SELMER, TN 38375 PER PROPERTY ASSESSORS OFFICE (A/K/A 364 COX DRIVE, SELMER, TN 38375, A/K/A ROUTE #2, BOX 364, SELMER, TN 38375 PER DEED OF TRUST, A/K/A 539 COX LANE, SELMER, TN 38375, A/K/A 539 COX DRIVE, SELMER, TN 38375)

THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Mortgagors: Mark Fowler and Kellie Fowler Mortgagee/Holder: The Hardin County Bank Date of Sale: August 9, 2013, at 12:30 PM Location of Sale: Front Door of the McNairy County Courthouse Highway 64, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Source of Title: Deed Book 196, Page 453, McNairy County Register’s Ofc. Address of Property: Highway 45 S, McNairy County, TN Other Interested Parties: None Known Assessor’s Map and Parcel: Map 139, Parcel 8.42

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BID-

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THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, July 1, 2013.

This is improved property known as 364 COX LANE, SELMER, TN 38375 PER PROPERTY ASSESSORS OFFICE (A/K/A 364 COX DRIVE, SELMER, TN 38375, A/K/A ROUTE #2, BOX 364, SELMER, TN 38375 PER DEED OF TRUST, A/K/A 539 COX LANE, SELMER, TN 38375, A/K/A 539 COX DRIVE, SELMER, TN 38375)

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OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

American Johnny

Call Anthony Smith

645-0411

DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions, and payment provided for in a certain note dated 9/12/2005, payable to the order of The Hardin County Bank, which note is mentioned in and secured by a certain deed of trust of even date executed by the mortgagors listed above to Gordon Majors, Trustee, of record in trust deed book 377, page 1825, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and modified by instrument recorded in trust deed book 381, page 2373, in said Register’s Office, and default also having been made in the terms, conditions, and payment provided for in a certain note dated 9/12/2006, payable to the order of The Hardin County Bank, which note is mentioned in and secured by a certain deed of trust of even date executed by the mortgagors listed above to Gordon Majors, Trustee, of record in trust deed book 383, page 2707, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and modified by instrument recorded in trust deed book 393, page 2759, in said Register’s

NOW THEREFORE, Gordon Majors, Trustee under said deed of trust, having been requested so to do by the holder and owner of the note, and by the power and authority vested in him by said deed of trust, hereby gives notice that he will on the date, time, and place listed above, sell to the highest bidder for cash said property as conveyed by said deed of trust and described therein and above, which was conveyed to the said mortgagors by the deed referenced above and recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

Reference is made to these instruments, including the deed of trust, for a complete and accurate description of said property.

Such sale will be made subject to all existing highway, roadway, and utility easements; any building and zoning regulations and restrictions; all unpaid taxes; any mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens; and any other matters shown in said Register’s Office. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Title to said property is believed to be good, but I will sell and convey said property only as Trustee.

DATED at Savannah, Tennessee, this the 8th day of July, 2013.

GORDON MAJORS, Trustee SMITH & SMITH, Attorneys for Trustee 434 Main Street

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated April 4, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 10, 2006, at Book 381, Page 59 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Vern Mehr and Vina Mehr, conveying certain property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, Esq. as Trustee for Wells Fargo Bank, NA; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on August 12, 2013 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of that tract of land described in deed of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed Book No. 69, Page 333; runs thence in an

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The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

W&A No. 1286‑236788 DATED July 5, 2013 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee July 17, 2013, July 24, 2013, July 31, 2013 DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ awoodard_130705_ 942 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 14179 9, 10, 11

The numbers speak for themselves - Over 5,500 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 22 ft stone fireplace with second fireplace, 2 staircases, 3 car garage & 2 bonus rooms all nestled on 11 acres in a very nice & quiet neighborhood.

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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: Vern Mehr; Vina Mehr

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2013 RAM 1500 4X4

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$25,254

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HEMI V8

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* 20,574

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*$24,254

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DEAL#44907

STK# 2486R, DEAL# 51278

PRICE INCLUDES ^$1000. RAM TRADE-IN ASSIST BONUS REBATE

**PRICE INCLUDES $1000. CHRYSLER CAPITAL fINANCE REBATE

PRICE INCLUDES ^$1000. RAM TRADE-IN ASSIST BONUS REBATE

*ALL DEALS & PAYMENTS ARE PLUS TAXES & TITLE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OR PAYMENT LISTED. $255. DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE INCLUDED IN PRICE. ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS, MANUFACTURES’ REBATES ALREADY APPLIED TO PURCHASE PRICE, UNLESS SPECIFIED. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. FROM DEALER STOCK ONLY. NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY DIFFER FROM PICTURE. DUE TO PUBLICATION DEADLINES, VEHICLE MAY BE ALREADY BE SOLD. PAYMENTS FIGURED AT 75MO, 5.5 APR, TIER 1 CREDIT RATING, W.A.C. & T. ONLY. ^INCLUDES THE CHRYSLER TRADE-IN REBATE BONUS WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO TRADE IN A QUALIFIED VEHICLE TO GET THE PRICE &/OR PAYMENT SHOWN. SEE SALESPERSON FOR QUALIFYING DETAILS. **INCLUDES THE CHRYSLER CAPITAL FINANCE REBATE WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE WITH CHRYSLER CAPITAL TO GET THE PRICE &/OR PAYMENT SHOWN. W.A.C. & T. ONLY. SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS. GOOD TILL 7.22.13

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*$13,035.

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2013 NISSAN JUKE S

2013 NISSAN MURANO SV *#$

27,799.

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439. PER MO

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*#$23,999.

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379. PER MO

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