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Debate over zoning proposal

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By Jeff Whitten

Local attorney Ben Harmon, speaking for concerned citizens and voters, presented a petition opposing school zoning to the board.

“As taxpayers of McNairy County, we believe we should be allowed to choose the county schools our children attend. Therefore, we do not support the zoning of McNairy County Schools,” Harmon read from the petition.

There were more than 1,200 signatures on this petition and still more coming in, Harmon said.

“There is an adverse effect on our community, on our children and on the people of McNairy County that could happen if zoning becomes the solution,” Harmon said.

Harmon urged the board to consider the emotional and community impact, as well as the economic impact of changing the zoning laws.

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The McNairy County Board of Education got an earful from parents who oppose school zoning at their Feb. 12 meeting.

The crowd filled the courtroom and spilled out into the hall. This interest and passion was in response to the suggestion by board member Ricky Whitaker at last month’s meeting that the county should consider school zoning. The last time there had been such a large and vocal crowd at a school board meeting was when then-Director of Schools Charlie Miskelly, who was present, was fired and then rehired in 2010.

“I know I’m the reason you’re here,” current DOS John Prince joked.

“Wouldn’t it be great if we had a crowd like this every single time, if we had this much involvement?” Prince said.

LOVE OF LITERACY Andy Avery rocks literacy dessert tasting last Thursday PAGE 3A

“We have not met secretly, we have not been talking about this behind anybody’s back. I brought it up for discussion. I brought it up to gather data,” Whitaker said in response to a question about how the zoning issue arose.

“When we’re talking about spending $30 million of the taxpayers’ money, it is our duty as stewards of the taxpayers’ money to examine every option we can. We’d be doing a disservice to this county if we don’t,” Whitaker said in reference to building new schools.

The price tag of the building program the school board proposed to the County Commission was actually $25 million.

“I personally do not want to close the borders of the county. I want to look at the fee that out of county students pay and I want it to match what the average citizen pays for his

See SCHOOL ZONING, 4A

Dancing helps preserve family units

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The McNairy County stars will shine on March 1, as they take the stage to help prevent child abuse at the 14th annual Dancing with the McNairy Stars dinner and auction at the Pickwick Landing Resort.

The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. and will feature six local

couples tripping the light fantastic along with a dinner, and both a live and silent auction.

This year’s dancing lineup will be Jim and Linda Gray, Brad Johnson and Marissa Barnes, Tom Evans and Natalie Luttrell, Anthony Knight and Marsha Jester, Wes Yancey and Andrea Whitten, and Darren Bowers and Jaime Reaves.

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accounts for about half of the treatment they are able to provide in a given year. This year, they have set a goal of $50,000 for the auction.

“Without the support from Dancing, we would not be able to serve about half of the cases we see each year,” DeLaVergne said.

of this story for bios on selected dancers.)

The center also holds two other fundraisers annually, including their Breakfast with Santa each December and a golf tournament in the fall.

Luke DeLaVergne, McNairy County Director for the Carl Perkins Center said the dancing event is the largest local fundraiser for the center and

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BOBCAT GIRLS ON THE PROWL MCHS takes 14AA District Tournament in Henderson PAGE 1B

MEET THE STARS DARREN BOWERS & JAIME REAVES ANTHONY KNIGHT & MARSHA JESTER

WES YANCEY & ANDREA WHITTEN

SALVATION TOUR Selmer to receive salvation bell during state-wide tour PAGE 3A

CARDINALS STAY ALIVE DESPITE LOSS Last Tuesday’s game to determine team’s future PAGE 1B

Dozens indicted on drug charges

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The McNairy County Grand Jury met Feb. 10 and returned more than 48 indictments against 30 individuals. (Ten of those named face multiple indictments.) For this round of the grand jury, all of the charges focused on drug related offenses. Since the indictments were released, the sheriff’s department has been working to round up all of the suspects.

The following is a list of names and related charges for the individuals facing grand jury indictments.

Robert E Brown, 61, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Zachery Amos, 55, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Melissa A Barnes, 45, of Adamsville, charged with two counts of delivery of a schedule IV substance.

Damien Travis Black, 34, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule IV substance.

Tristian D Crooms, 25, of Selmer, charged with facilitation to deliver a schedule II substance.

Darius A Dancer, 22, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule IV substance.

Steve Dwayne Eaker, 45, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Latricia Ann Hubanks, 59, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule IV substance. Hubanks also faces charges in General Sessions Court following a recent arrest for possession schedule IV substance and drug paraphernalia.

Richard Neal Johnson, 45, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule III substance.

David Earl King, 24, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Bradley Dewayne Knight, 30, of Selmer, charged with two counts of delivery of a schedule II substance.

Jessica Padilla, 28, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule III substance.

Joseph Wesley Parker, 35, of Savannah, Tenn., charged with two counts of delivery of a schedule II substance in a drug free zone.

Melinda Daniels Rogers, 50, of Savannah, Tenn., charged with delivery of a schedule II substance in a drug free zone.

Joesph Ramon Samarrippas, 25, of Selmer, charged with three counts of delivery of a schedule II substance.

Lisa A. Samarrippas, 50, of Selmer,

charged with two counts of delivery of a schedule II substance.

Brandon Lamar Wynn, 24, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Christopher B. Burton, 25, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule IV substance (more than 1/2 ounce). Burton also faces charges in General Sessions Court following a recent arrest for possession of schedule VI substance with intent to deliver and possession of Drug paraphernalia.

Patrick C. Ford, 46, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Earl D. Wyke, 32, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance.

Roger Lynn Damron, 52, of Selmer, charged with eight counts of delivery of a schedule II substance.

Ginger M. Crum, 47, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance and delivery of a schedule III substance.

Wanda U. Finnie, 41, of Selmer, charged with delivery of a schedule III substance.

Margaret McClain, 54, charged with delivery of a schedule II substance and two counts of schedule II Morphine.

Kimberly M. Weatherly, 37, of Sel-

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Salvation Bell coming to Selmer on March 3

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Event raises thousands for literacy

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Rev. Randy C. Davis, Executive Director/Treasurer of the Tennessee Baptist Convention will bring the Salvation Bell to the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, March 3 at 9 a.m. He will lead a prayer rally and express appreciation for the city and county public officials.

Since his election as executive director/treasurer of the Tennessee Baptist Convention in 2010, Randy C. Davis has criss-crossed the state hundreds of times.

This year will be no different, except he will be traveling to every county – all 95 Tennessee counties during the next 12 months -- to lead prayer rallies in or on the steps of courthouses in every county seat. Among the first of these rallies will be at the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer at 9 a.m. March 3. Representatives from county Baptist churches and county and city public officials are invited.

“When I left First Baptist Church (Sevierville, Tenn. where he served as pastor prior to accepting the call to serve Tennessee Baptists statewide), a few weeks into the transition I sensed God wanted me to ring the bell of salvation as loudly and clearly as I possibly could,” he recalled.

As Davis travels to each county, he will ring a bell which has been designated the “Salvation Bell.” The bell is on loan for the year from First Baptist Church, Sevierville.

Davis noted, “Throughout history, church bells have been used to communicate urgent messages. As we ring the ‘Salvation Bell’ -- which we will be ringing in every county -- we hope and pray it will communicate to churches the urgent message to share Christ more now than ever before.”

The “Salvation Bell” is mounted in the bed of a specially painted pickup with the words “Praying Across Tennessee.”

In addition to praying for spiritual awakening, the rallies will be used as a platform to pray for and express appreciation for “public servants and our Baptist pastors” in each county, Davis said.

“The bell will be used,” explained Davis, “to help raise awareness that Tennessee is no longer a church field but is now a mission field.”

“The alarming decline in the number of Tennesseans being won to the Lord has been a tremendous burden shared by many people across our state,” Davis observed, “I sense Tennessee Baptists want to see a monumental change in the direction we’ve been going,” he said.

“There are a tremendous amount of lost people in Tennessee,” said Dr. Ron Davidson, Director of Missions for the Shiloh Baptist Association.

According to church baptism records, there are 3.5 million, Davidson said.

The Tennessee Baptist executive said the intention is “not to have 95 large crowds to gather. Our intention is church representatives will join us there and return to their churches committed to lead their members to pray for spiritual awakening.”

He noted each of the rallies would last no more than 15-20 minutes.

The plan is to have the prayer rallies at the courthouse of each county seat town. When that is logistically not possible, the rallies will be moved to the nearest Baptist church, Davis said.

“My greatest hope is that, growing out of the rallies will be ongoing prayer meetings in every county in which people earnestly seek the Lord,” Davis said. “Every great spiritual awakening started out with a few people being really desperate for the Lord,” he added.

“We encourage everybody to come to the courthouse and we’d like to have all of the people from the courthouse there, too,” Davidson said.

Andy Avery rocks the house last Thursday. The Independent Appeal welcomed vendors, donors, special guests including Sen. Dolores Gresham and hundreds of other participants to the Selmer Community Center for the Love of Literacy Dessert Tasting fundraiser to benefit the McNairy County Literacy Council. Participants, vendors and contributors raised more than $5,000 at the event, and donations for the literacy council are still accepted. To make a tax deductible donation contact (731) 645-5346.

Best Dessert Award The Best Dessert award winner for the event was the Rockabilly Cafe. Lannie and Lola Nichols, Stacy Thompson and Deanna Bright worked together to get the first ever perfect score from the judges for their famous peach dumplings to take this prize.

People’s Choice Award The People’s Choice winner, which brought in the most money in individual donations at their table, was the Hee Haw cast and crew.

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DANCING FROM PAGE 1A

The center’s mission The mission of the Carl Perkins Center is to provide support to families in preventing and dealing with child abuse in West Tennessee and to help both parents and children meet the practical needs of preserving and improving the quality of family life.

The center emphasizes that child abuse is a local problem in McNairy County. The Department of Chidren’s services referred nearly 230 cases of abused and neglected children in McNairy County during the 2012-13 fiscal year, according to statistics provided by the center.

In addition, the center also handled about 140 cases which did not directly involve children.

It costs the Carl Perkins Center $600 to provide therapeutic services for one child for one year. Residential treatment for troubled children costs approximately $150 to $300 per day.

In addition, DeLaVergne said that this year they are in particular need of additional funding because the local cen-

PRE-K 4 REGISTRATION MARCH 3-7th, 2014

Pre-K registration has been scheduled at each elementary school for the week of March 3-7th, 2014.

• Adamsville Elementary • Bethel Springs Elementary • Michie Elementary • Ramer Elementary • Selmer Elementary • Pilot Pre-K A child must be 4 years of age on or before August 15, 2014 in order to enter Pre-K. Applications are available in the school office. Children may be registered without the following information, but eligibility cannot be determined without the proofs of residency and income.

1. Certified copy of birth certificate 2. Copy of immunization record from Health Dept.

3. Copy of physical examination (Doctor’s signature required) 4. Copy of social security card 5. Two (2) proofs of residency (ex. Utility, phone or other bills) 6. Proof of Family income (ex. 1040 Income Tax Form, current W-2 form, check stub or food stamp number -- Must have case # to qualify) 7. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child.

Criteria for Pre-K Programs:

• Transportation must be provided by parent/ guardian for the entire year • Child must live in McNairy County • Length of school day is 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Students not eligible to attend the Project Enrich after school program • Family income is used to help determine eligibility

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children to go to school here,” Whitaker said about another issue.

“This is something that comes up every two years,” Lacey said.

Lacey later admitted that perhaps he was exaggerating.

Whitaker vowed to support whatever decision the board makes.

“If it’s zoning that this board desires, I’m going to support this board.

If it’s not zoning, then I’m going to support this board,” Whitaker said.

“Our children are our most prized possession, and they take precedence over any amount of money or any data,” said one audience member.

One woman said her family lived in Adamsville 22 years ago, but then moved a half-mile from the county line when their son was in the third grade.

“I’ve always driven him to Adamsville school. We’ve never hesitated to pay out-of-district fees, and we’ll gladly do it,” she said.

She said she worked in Jack-

ter has outgrown its current home located at 175 S. 3rd St. in Selmer and will be looking for a new location this year in which to continue growing their program.

DeLaVergne said that the goal in each case is to keep a family unit together.

“For any child, they are always going to be more comfortable staying with a relative or a parent,” DeLaVergne said. “No mater how bad their situation gets, every child, every abused child even, is much more comfortable being with a family member who they know, love and trust.”

After more than 20 years in operation, the agency claims a 95 percent success rate based on the number of cases that are reopened, according to the center’s literature.

That means that 95 percent of the families it sees stay together as families. Less than 5 percent of the children they see go into state custody.

Additional programs provided by the center include a relative caregiver program, which provides financial assistance and other support to relative caregivers, such as grandparents; Victims of Criminal Acts, which provides a support group for sexually abused children; behavioral therapy for sexually abused children to help them gain power over traumatic experiences; supervised visitation; parenting classes; Superfriend Monitoring, which connects a trained volunteer as a healthy adult example for an abused child; and parent aide guidance sessions for parents in distress.

The Benefits The Center claims that its services put families back together and literally save the lives of children. By helping the whole family to make positive changes, they are often able to keep families together or reunite families that have been separated, as well as to improve their quality of life. They are also giving children back their childhood and letting them know that someone cares. The center gives these children the gift of hope for a brighter future - a future without pain.

The center provides services to all of rural West Tennessee, with the central office being located in Jackson, Tennessee. There are centers in West Tennessee counties serving 18 locations. Crisis counseling is available to any individual or family in West Tennessee by calling the toll-free, 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-273-4747. Those wishing to contact the local office or to make contributions should contact DeLaVergne at (731) 646-3627.

MEET THE STARS Darren Bowers and Jaime Reaves Darren Bowers is a Financial Representative for Modern Woodmen of America. He is married to Wendy, and they enjoy spending family time with their three children, Kassie Wagner, Jamie Wagner, and AnnMarie Bowers. Darren and Wendy have one granddaughter, Taylor Wagner. Darren is currently serving as president of Selmer Rotary Club, president of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, secretary for the Selmer Lions Club, co vice-chairman for McNairy County Relay for Life, co-chair of Chewalla Baptist Church brotherhood, co-chairman of Chewalla Baptist JOY (Just Older Youth). When asked about his dancing history, Darren replied, “Absolutely none, except when I was much younger and not in my ‘right’ mind. When I was younger, my mother taught me to not have to depend on a woman. I can cook and clean as well as any woman. When my wife and I were dating, she wanted to know who cleaned my house for me.”

When asked about his expectations for this event, Darren said “There is no other option but winning!”

Darren’s star partner is Jaime Reaves. Jaime is the Branch

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SELMER ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Mayor and Alderman on consideration of the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:

1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE SELMER MUNICIPAL ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER X PROVISIONS GOVERNING SIGNS REGARDING STREET BANNERS 2) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE SELMER MUNICIPAL ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESIDENTIAL USES IN B-2 (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICTS AS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS The hearing will be held pursuant to the provisions of Sections 13-7-203 Tennessee Code Annotated. Said hearing will be held at the meeting of the Mayor and Alderman on March 11th, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Selmer City Hall. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for review at City Hall.

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son, Tenn. and considered private schools there, but decided Adamsville schools were better.

“They won’t touch or give us what Adamsville can give us. They have the best teachers. They have the best administration. We have the best community,” she said.

The woman said if the board keeps district lines open, it would not find stronger community backing to help them figure out funding than in Adamsville.

She said her son was having nightmares about having to leave Adamsville school.

“I’ll figure a way to get a residence in Adamsville if I have to. I’m begging you, think of the kids first...Please don’t let our kids down,” she said.

Lacey said that as of 2012, there were 140 out of county students.

“It has nothing to do with new schools,” Lacey said.

“Adamsville will be overpopulated because everyone will move,” said one woman, if out of county students were banned from McNairy County schools.

The audience applauded that comment vigorously.

Manager at The Bank of McNairy County and is married to Joe Reaves of Joe Reaves Construction. They have five wonderful children. Jaime has served with United Way of West TN and is a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Jaime says, “I have no dancing history whatsoever, except for shaking it in the cafeteria at high school dances.” Jaime said, “I am silly and have frequent and random fits of laughter.” Jaime’s expectation for this event: “Just to survive without falling down!”

Anthony Knight and Marsha Jester Anthony Knight works as the Event Coordinator at The Crazy K Ranch. Anthony has been involved in the community by making and delivering food baskets to needy families and has raised money for needy children. Everyone that meets Anthony knows that he has an incredibly outgoing personality and a kind heart. Anthony was in Jazzcats in high school, and his dancing experience includes The Wobble, Electric Slide, and Two-Step. Anthony reports, “My humor is one of a kind, and I like to smile a lot!”

Anthony’s star partner is Marsha Jester. Marsha is the Site Manager for Wesco Integrated Supply. Marsha has an “active” 15 year old, Trase Jester. Marsha is a member at Ramer Baptist Church and serves as a board member for the MCHS Gridiron Club and the Carl Perkins Center of McNairy County.

Marsha says “I love to dance. I won a couple of dance competitions as a child.” Carl Perkins was a family friend to Marsha and bought a farm in the Clarksburg TN community, which is Marsha’s hometown. Marsha reported that her father and Carl Perkins “dabbled in pig sales together as a hobby.” Marsha has displayed a fierce competitiveness since agreeing to dance in this year’s event. When asked about her expectations for the event, Marsha said, “We are in it to win it.”

Wes Yancey and Andrea Whitten Wes “Bouncin’ like a Yo Yo” Yancey works as the Materials Manager for General Electric in Selmer. Wes is single with two children, Jamie (20) and Mary Logan (15). Wes has been active in the community by serving as the grill master for the annual Memorial Day Cookout for the McNairy County Developmental Center. Wes is also an active member of the Jaycees Team Selmer Volunteer group. According to Wes’ coworkers, he was a well known ladies’ man in the 70’s, and he may have participated in a boot scoot or line dance in the 80’s, could hang with MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice in the 90’s and is currently a huge Justin Bieber fan. Wes is very unique and makes a big impression on people.

His powerful personality is evident in the fact that he has a breakfast special named after him at Pat’s Cafe in Selmer and has been banned from all area Red Lobsters during Lobsterfest. Wes’ goal for Dancing with the Stars is to stay on his feet and keep everyone laughing.

Wes’ star partner, Andrea “Wiggle and Jiggle” Whitten works as a Teacher and Softball Coach at Michie School. Andrea is married to Clark Whitten, and they have two boys, Ty (5) and Ryder (18 months). Andrea has been involved with Jesus Cares and always plays in McNairy vs. Adamsville Alumni basketball games. When asked about her dancing history, Andrea quickly replied “I am the Macarena Master, The Fab 5 taught me the Wobble, and I can’t help but do the Chicken Dance any time I hear the music.” When asked about any unique qualities, Andrea reported “I think chocolate should be one of the four major food groups.” She added that she is currently teaching Social Studies in the same classroom that she learned Social Studies in as a student. When asked about their goals for the Dancing with the McNairy Stars event, Andrea smiled and confidently stated “Wes and I are going to ‘stomp’ out the competition!”

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for the week of March 3-7, 2014. Effective October 1, 2012, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 15, for the 2014-2015 school year and on or before August 15, for all school years thereafter. In order for a child to enter school in August of 2014, the parents shall provide the following information to the school: 1. A certified copy of the birth certificate of the child 2. A copy of the child’s immunization record supplied by the Health Department 3. A copy of a physical examination for the child 4. The child’s social security number 5. Two proofs of residence 6. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child.

Children may be registered during the week of March 3 without the information listed above; however, they will not be admitted to school until all registration documents have been submitted.

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

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

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Guys battles dead animals dumped in city limits

Adamsville cell service horrible, commissioner says

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Adamsville City Commissioner Frank Lacey expressed dissatisfaction with the cell phone service provided by AT&T in the city at last Monday's meeting.

“The AT&T cell service here is horrible. I don't know if that is something that the city can complain about. I don't know if they have taken towers down,” Lacey said.

“It is rare to have over two bars, and you can drive halfway to Selmer and get five bars and halfway to Savannah and get five bars,” Lacey added.

The commission clarified the sewer grinder pump resolution. The resolution, passed at last month's meeting, required worn out pumps to be replaced with E/ One or equivalent pumps. Vice-Mayor Matt Wood criticized this language as vague. The commission voted to require the E/One pumps where new pumps were installed, but to allow the previous type of pump to be installed when an old one wears out or to allow the homeowners to upgrade to the E/One pumps.

The city entered into a lease-purchase agreement for a new fire truck in January, according to a Report on Debt Obligation required by the state. The truck and

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various equipment was purchased for $228,000, with a $28,000 down payment and the rest financed at 3.88 percent interest for 10 years.

The city also purchased two new police cars for nearly $60,000, with a down payment of about $20,000 and the rest financed at 6 percent interest for two years.

The commission approved an emergency $53,000 expenditure for a new city well pump. The motor on the old one had stopped running and the pump locked up, Public Works Director Paul W. Plunk said.

“It's a brand new one from the top to the bottom,” said Plunk.

The commission voted to contribute $500 to a veterans' cemetery to be built at Parkers Crossroads, Tenn., in Henderson County.

“This is a real good idea,” said Commissioner Tommy Morris.

“It's a worthy cause,” Mayor David Leckner agreed.

The state has dedicated $200,000 to the cemetery, Morris said. Veterans will be able to be buried in this cemetery for free.

Leckner said the city was working toward a unified Adamsville Fire and Rescue Department. Presently, the fire department and rescue squad are separate entities.

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The Guys board discussed a problem that has come up regarding the number of dead animals dumped on Guys Chewalla Road.

“We are seeing a number of animals dumped on the road. This was not happening for a while, but I saw several animals dumped on the right of way on Guys Chewalla Road,” said Alderman Chris Howard. The board took no action but are looking into the matter to determine a course of action.

The board discussed the city election scheduled for Nov. 4 for two aldermen.

Aldermen Pete Rinehart and Anthony Smith’s terms will end. The qualifying deadline is Aug. 21 with Oct. 6 as the last day to register to vote. The board will submit a letter to the election commissioner acknowledging the upcoming election.

The board heard from Richard Howard regarding the potential establishment of a Guys Community Cemetery. The board approved members of a committee Jessica Dean, Brenda Ralph, Dennis Landry, Richard Howard, chair and the addition of one minority member to explore options for a city cemetery. In addition, Rinehart will be reimbursed $110 for her first Certified Mu-

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The Town of Finger announced that construction on their new fire house will begin within days. The announcement came during their regularly scheduled meeting in which Mayor Robert Heathcock stated that construction would begin following a final review of the station’s blueprints on Wednesday.

The town also received confirmation that they would be able to make minor additions to the building with funding coming from the remaining grant money for the building.

Heathcock said they will try to get a metal roof and generator for the building with the estimated $180,000 remaining on the grant. Board members have also expressed interest in getting a heavy duty washing machine to wash the department’s turnout gear with remaining funds if possible.

During the meeting, the town also announced that they were nearly finished with a Roadscapes Grant for a town sign located on Highway 45. After making progress to finish the grant for several years, volunteers including members of the Finger board, were able help the town to cut through some of the final red tape involved in the grant process by agreeing to plant the shrubs surrounding the sign themselves instead of contracting the work.

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The board also discussed the fact that a fireman that works on the fire department for three different cities, was injured during a fire at Olive Hill recently.

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The city’s accountant recommended the city re-categorize their current 20132014 budget into 4 versus 5 categories.

Four categories were determined for General Government $26,900, Public SafetyFire Department $525,500 (including disaster grant), Streets & Works $67,500 and Health & Welfare $17,000, to total $636,900 to match the original budget total previously approved. A motion unanimously passed approving the first reading of the new re-categorization of the budget.

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Volume 111, Number 40, Wednesday, February 19, 2014

McNAIRY VOICES Are you in favor of school zoning, which is making parents send their kids to a particular school? Why or Why not? Now parents can let their kids ride the bus to the nearest school or drive them to another school if they wish.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The information-gathering activities of the National Security Agency on ordinary citizens who are not suspected of any crime has received a lot of attention in the news lately. It has been reported that this agency collects metadata, or information on phone calls and emails, that does not divulge the content. There is a debate about whether these practices are legal, wise, or useful in protecting the national security. Government officials have stated that collection of metadata is useful in preventing terrorism and that these practices are not being abused by reading the contents of law-abiding citizens’ communications.

A technology available to internet service providers that is much less well-known and presents an even greater potential threat to privacy is deep packet inspection. This technology allows ISPs to actually read the content of communications.

This technology can be used for more positive purposes, such as removing viruses from a network, preventing a denial of service attack and siphoning off traffic requested by law enforcement.

It can also be used to prioritize content in order to maintain quality of service.

Unless net neutrality is restored, it can also be used to tier the internet, both among users and content providers. Last month, a federal court struck down Federal Communications Commission regulations forbidding internet providers from discriminating among content providers (I will have something to say on this topic in a later column).

This technology can make a legible record of your emails, web browsing or Skype calls. It is used for exactly these purposes by the Saudi Arabian government. The Chinese government has used DPI to monitor and censor internet content it considers harmful, such as information about Tiawanese and Tibetan independence, the Dalai Lama, the 1989 Tiananmen square protests, political parties and other movements that oppose the ruling Communist party. Iran has reportedly used this technology to spy on domestic internet users.

Information about your web-browsing habits can be gathered, sold and used for targeted advertising through DPI. In 2008, Charter came under fire for, and abandoned testing the technology after one month because of privacy concerns raised by customers, according to Computer World.

Reps. Edward Markey (D-MA) and Joe Barton (R-TX) and legal experts challenged the legality of Charter’s plans as a violation of the Wiretap Act and the Communications Act, which prohibit interception of wire and electronic communications and disclosure of personally identifiable information without the prior consent of the subscriber.

Charter’s website says that it is not providing enhanced advertising services at this time.

Legislation to limit deep packet inspection was introduced in 2009. A spokesman for the National Cable and Telecommunications Association argued against the bill, saying that telcos should be allowed to self-regulate and that it would be difficult to draft appropriate legislation because the technology was changing so rapidly.

Companies that offer this technology in the U. S. say it is not used for things like reading emails, but is used for behavioral ad targeting.

Katina Mardis (Selmer):

Kayla Rogers (Selmer):

Duke Cowan (Michie):

Lisa Blevins (Stantonville):

Marshall Webb (Stantonville):

Tami Irwin (Adamsville):

“I’d be against it. I feel like kids should go where their parents can afford to take them. If they want to drive them, they should be able to do so.”

“I think we should have school zones because it would be safer for all of us...There would be less wrecks.”

“There should be freedom. The trouble is, they have to bus them so far. We have kids where we’re at, neighbor kids, they get on it(s) not even... daylight.”

“I believe in whichever is the best school that they want their children to be in, they should be able to be in.”

“If a kid wants to go to the best school he can, they should be able to.”

“I’m against school zoning because I think the children should be able to go to the school they want to go to.”

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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Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week

National Weather Service targeting February 16-22 to advise residents

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The National Weather Service is partnering with local emergency services to conduct Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week which runs from Feb. 16-22.

The event calls attention to the peak of severe weather that occurs in the late winter and spring seasons in Tennessee. Historically, the spring months...especially March, April, and May are the most active for severe weather throughout the State.

“Our main objective is to spread awareness with the public,” said Rudy Moore, Director of Emergency Management for McNairy County. “This is the time of the year (we are approaching) our peak season and residents need to be aware of what to do and how to do it.”

Moore said that on Wednesday the county will participate in a state-wide drill which will use every means available to test severe weather awareness. This will include test reverse 911 calls to notify residents of the test along with coordinated tornado drills at local schools, businesses and government buildings.

“Anyone and everyone who has a plan should do a tornado drill (on Wednesday),” Moore said.

The McNairy County Emergency Management office will participate in a state-wide communications drill with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

Moore said that on Friday the McNairy County Emergency Operations Center will hold a table top exercise.

Moore encouraged all citizens to put a safety kit together with items needed to survive on your own for three days. Suggested items for safety kits should include food, water, medicine, batteries, flashlights, and a NOAA Weather radio.

“Fill it with everything you need to keep you going for three days,” Moore said.

According to the National Weather Service, now is the perfect time of year to check your preparedness plans. They suggest residents learn about weather safety for the different types of severe weather by visiting their website. Make sure you have a means of receiving severe weather information, whether you are at home, work, school, or traveling.

Make sure you know what to do if threatening weather approaches.

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 • Seaman Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • 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 • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force

• Kip Ellison • LCPL Dwight A. Emily Jr. • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • 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 Major 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 • PVT Dallas Nelms, USMC • SGT Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • SPC Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • 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 • SPC Dakota Taylor, National Guard • 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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Patricia Loretta Kenewell Patricia Loretta (Patsy) Kenewell was born August 25, 1950 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Clifford and Mary Evelyn Taylor McDaniel.

Patsy was a homemaker and a member of the Piney Grove Church of God. She was a talented musician and loved to play the piano or organ.

Mrs. Kenewell departed this life on February 11, 2014 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 63 years, 5 months, 17 days.

She is survived by a brother, Eugene McDaniel and wife Saretha of Selmer, Tenn.; a niece, Wendy Baker and husband Gary of Selmer, Tenn.; a nephew, Kevin McDaniel and wife Candice of Selmer, Tenn.; aunt, Helen Haubrich of Selmer, Tenn.; great nieces and nephew, Lainey Baker, Maegan McDaniel and Logan Baker.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kenewell was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Kenewell and a brother, Robert Harlan McDaniel.

Services were held on February 14, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Jeff DeWees officiated. Burial followed in the McCalips Chapel Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Jane Hornbuckle Jane Hornbuckle was born November 15, 1929 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Rayford and Beulah Ingle Russom.

She was united in marriage to Olen Hornbuckle on February 4, 1961.

Mrs. Hornbuckle loved flower gardening and cooking.

Mrs. Hornbuckle departed this life on February 8, 2014 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 84 years, 2 months, 24 days. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Olen Hornbuckle of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Debbie Bratton and husband Bobby of Southaven, MS; a granddaughter, Christi Rice and husband Chris of Cedar Rapids, IA; three great granddaughters, Savannah, Raegan, and Corrine Rice; brother, Danny Russom and wife Joanne of Selmer, Tenn.; three sisters, Martha Greene and husband Charlie of Lexington, Tenn., Betty Smith of Selmer, Tenn., Carolyn Jordan and husband John of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Gordon Michael of Selmer, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Doris Russom of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Hornbuckle was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayborn Russom, John Earnest Russom, Rayborn Russom; three sisters, Minnie Michael, Eddie Lou Goodrum, Libby Russom.

Services were held on February 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bobby Kirk officiating. Burial followed in the Hope McNairy County Memorial Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Frank L. Donaldson Frank L. Donaldson departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the age of 91 years, 5 months, 24 days.

Frank was born in Adamsville, Tennessee on August 19, 1922, the son of the late Aubrey and Hattie English Donaldson. On June 9, 1949, he was united in marriage to Alene Malone, who survives.

He graduated from Adamsville High School in 1941 and enlisted with the US Army from December 1942 thru October 1945. During his enlistment, Frank was stationed in Normandy and Northern France. On December 20, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, he was captured by the Germans and was liberated on April 23, 1945. For his service he received: 4 Bronze Service Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Purple Heart. After his discharge, he enrolled in The University of Tennessee and graduated at UT Knoxville in 1951 with an accounting degree.

Frank was an accountant for Michigan Credit Union League and the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions. He was a member of the Metro Baptist Church in Belleville, Michigan and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He faithfully attended Calvary Baptist Church of the Mud Creek Community in Adamsville.

Frank is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alene of Morris Chapel and twin brother, Grady Donaldson of Adamsville, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Jewel Wilson and Sallie Amerson.

Services was held on February 15, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church in Morris Chapel, Tennessee, with Elmer D. Seaton, Jimmy Cates officiating. Burial followed in the Morris Chapel Cemetery at Morris Chapel, Tennessee.

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Lois Jasper ‘Dock’ Miller Lois Jasper “Dock” Miller was born September 17, 1929 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Gertie “Girt” Miller and Eliza Ellen Bearden Miller.

He was united in marriage to Emma Jo Rickman and she preceded him in death on January 6, 2012. He was a retired carpenter and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mr. Miller departed this life on February 16, 2014 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 84 years, 4 months, 30 days.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Miller was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.

Services were held on February 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Pine Hill Memorial Garden at Adamsville, Tennessee.

Annie N. Westbrooks “We loved her, but God loved her more and has swiftly called her through Heaven’s open doors.”

Mrs. Annie Westbrooks was born on Wednesday, June 13, 1917 to the union of the late Luke and Vera Wade of McNairy County, Selmer, Tennessee.

She departed this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at her home.

Annie attended school in McNairy County. She was married to the late James Lusk and to this union three children were born, William Lee Lusk, Vera Lusk Stewart, Gene Allen Lusk, all three preceded her in death. Annie later married the late Walter Westbrooks. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, John Henry, and Andrew Wade; and a sister, Lucille Vincent.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Cypress Creek First Baptist Church. She was the oldest member of Cypress Creek at the time of her death. For many years, Annie was a cook at the Dixie Cafe and Clock Cafe and also did domestic work in many homes.

She was an example of a hard working woman for the community.

Annie leaves to cherish her sweet memories: four daughters, Nellie Brookins, Patricia Barnes, Mildred (Thomas) Nichols and Norma Westbrooks; twenty-six grandchildren; several great and greatgreat grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She will be missed for the strong love she had for her family.

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Paul T. Jones Paul T. Jones was born in Scotts Hill, Tennessee on January 3, 1920, the son of the late Lloyd and Ida Holland Jones.

Mr. Jones served his country in the United States Air Force in which he was Airplane Mechanic and Crew Chief. He worked for Piggly Wiggly for over 20 years and worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Jones was also a truck driver and he retired from TVA. He was a member of Liberty Church of Christ.

On May 10, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rachel Brown, who survives.

Mr. Jones departed this life on February 13, 2014 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 94 years, 1 month and 10 days.

In addition to his wife Rachel of Adamsville, Tennessee, he is survived by his children, Fred Jones of Savannah, Tennessee, Teresa Jones of Adamsville, Tennessee, Rhoda Talley of Pratville, Alabama, Lloyd Jones of Savannah, Tennessee, Kim Shelby and her husband Phillip of Savannah, Tennessee and Sharon Stanley of Norman, Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was also preceded in death by one daughter, Faye Couch, one infant son, Jimmy Paul Jones and one brother, Claude Jones.

Services were held on February 16, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with Tim Carothers, Billy Joe Stewart, Corey Leonard officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

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Geraldine Lindsey Funeral services for Geraldine Lindsey, 81, of Corinth, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Warren Jones officiating. Burial was in Henry Cemetery.

Ms. Lindsey died on Friday, February 14, 2014 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lindsey, her parents: Walter and Maude Voyles Austin, her sisters: Bertha Lambert, Nellie Gray, her brothers: Marvin Austin, Ellis Austin and Burton Austin.

She is survived by her step-daughter: Linda Mitchell of Griffin, Ind., Step-son: Terry Ray Lindsey of Pittsboro, N.C., 7 step-grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Sunday from 1 to service time at Memorial Funeral Home.

Rosetta Wilburn Rosetta Wilburn was born October 19, 1955 in Toney, AL, the daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Lizzie Mae Wilburn.

Miss Wilburn was a homemaker, loved watching television, working puzzle books and listening to country or gospel music. By her family and close friends she was known as “Rosie.”

Miss Wilburn departed this life on February 13, 2014 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 58 years, 3 months, 25 days. She is survived by five sisters, Debra Jean Chenault of Selmer, Tenn., Lizzie Mae Doyle and husband Elvis of Savannah, Tenn., Patricia Ann Aldridge of Iuka, MS, Jessie Sparks of Toney, AL, Mary English and husband Randy of Dresden, Tenn.; two brothers, Loyd Wilburn of Selmer, Tenn., JT Wilburn and wife Ruby of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Miss Wilburn was preceded in death by a sister, Jannie Lee Wilburn; a brother, Jessie (Junior) Wilburn.

Services were held on February 16, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with David Lee officiating. Burial followed in the Union Grove Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

COMMUNITY EVENTS • McNairy County Adult Education Needs Volunteers McNairy County Adult Education is in need of volunteers to help tutor in English. Prior educational background is preferred but not required to volunteer. If you are interested contact Micki Greer at (731) 645-5386, ext. 3.

• Scholarship Applications Available at Hospital McNairy Regional Auxiliary Scholarship applications are now available at the hospital gift shop. Applicants must be entering the medical field and return the application by March 1st.

• Hope’s Closet Now Open Hope’s Closet now open in the Lobby of Petras Harvest Center. This is a temporary location. We are located at 7730 Hwy 22 N in Morris Chapel, Tenn. Open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. For more information, call 4395771.

February 20 • McNairy County Republican Women Meeting The McNairy County Republican Women will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Rockabilly Cafe.

Sheriff Guy Buck will be the speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.

• Benefit for Pace The MCHS Basketball and Baseball teams will be waiting tables for tips at Top O’ The River on Thursday, Feb. 20. All tips go to Robin Pace, mother of sophomore player Austin Pace, who is battling cancer.

• McNairy County Retired Teachers Meeting The McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet February 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Selmer. The president of the Tennessee Retired Teach-

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Jeff Milligan 2/21/66 - 12/5/13 McKenna Leigh Carlin

Karley Summer Wolfe

Welcome McKenna

Welcome Karley

Garron and Kim Carlin are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, McKenna Leigh. McKenna was born December 19, 2013 at Jackson - Madison County General Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz. and was 18½ inches long. Proud grandparents are George and Dianne Kyle, Chris and Sondra Murrah. Great grandparents are Joyce and (the late) Johnny Carlin, the late Cecil and Evelyn Hickman, the late Joe Lee and Vance Steen and the late Jesse and Stella Kyle. McKenna has a very special guardian angel, her big brother Jaxon Brent.

Jamie and Shawn Summers Wolfe of Smyrna, Tennessee, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Karley Summer Wolfe, born January 8, 2014. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.

Maternal grandparents are Billy and Claire Summers, David and Daphna Hayes of Mufreesboro, Tenn. Paternal grandparent is Glenda Wolfe Dowty of Selmer, Tenn.

Karley has a big brother, Brett Wolfe.

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ers Association, Linda McCreary, will be our Distinguished guest speaker. Others attending will be her president- elect, Florenstein Evans and State Membership Chair, Daisy Cleaves. This will be an open meeting for all retired teachers in the county. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MCRT TO ATTEND. We are also inviting retired teachers from neighboring counties. So, members, bring your best finger food and lots of it, because we are expecting a large crowd for this important legislative meeting.

February 22 • Beekeeping One Day Course Interested in Beekeeping? Savannah area beekeepers (SABA) presents a one day course. Local and guest speakers, door prizes and silent auction. A starter kit will be awarded to 3 new beekeepers who meet eligibility requirements. Join us February 22 at the Hardin County Middle School in Savannah, Tenn. Registration 8 a.m., Program 8:30-4:30. Cost $15 per individual + $5 each additional family member who attends, which includes SABA membership, lunch, catalogs, magazines and plenty of information. For further information call Shirley at 731-926-2132.

February 23 • Miss Sunshine Pageant The Third Annual Miss Sunshine Pageant benefiting The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse will be held Sunday, February 23, 2014, at 2 p.m. The pageant will be held at the Selmer Community Center. Fee $25.00 prior to February 17th or $30.00 at the door. This pageant is open to all girls between the ages of 0-21 years. Admission – Adults $5, Children 5-12 years $3, under 5 years free.

One (1) adult admitted free with each contestant. *6 years and up Queens qualify for the 2014 Strawberry Festival. All festival rules apply** For additional information, please contact Stephanie Ray at 731-453-5481.

• Spaghetti Race Selmer Moose Lodge will be hosting “Spaghetti Race” on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Members enjoy spaghetti dinner while you watch the race. (Non members’ plates are available to go.) Desserts will be available. For more information, contact Crystal Henry 731-610-1476.

February 24 • Eastview Ruritan Club Meeting Eastview Ruritan Club will have a monthly meeting February 24 at 6:30 at the Eastview Civic Center. Visitors Welcome.

March 1 • Ramer Ballpark Cake Walk and Auction Ramer Ballpark will host a cake walk and auction on March 1st starting at 4:30. Little Ceasar’s pizza, drinks and snow cones will be available for $1 each from 4:30-6:00.

Cake walk will be from 6 -7 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7:00 until finished. Come out and support the Ramer Ballpark.

March 3 • Community Awareness Southwest Head Start is gearing up the annual Read Across America celebration in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 3, 2014. We invite the participation of the most commonly read publication in our community, your newspaper. This year, we have invited our Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, or father figures to come into each Head Start classroom to read to our children, parents, and staff starting at 9:00 a.m on this date. Here in our own community, we hope that every child in every school will be reading with a caring adult.

March 8 • Kids Fest The McNairy Regional alliance presents the 2nd annual Kids Fest at the Selmer City Park from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on March 8. Admission to the event is free, however rides and

March 14 • Drs. Linder & McCarver Wrestle in Fundraiser Neo Products & Hare Financial will be having a Memphis Wrestling Fundraiser for the Chester County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Carl Perkins Center. This will be at Chester County High School at 7:30 p.m. March 14. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Scheduled to wrestle are Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Kevin White, Doug Gilbert, Brian Christopher, Derrick King, Bones Wallace, Dr. Tim Linder and Dr. Brian McCarver. Also, the superstars are scheduled to appear: Sid Vicious, Koko B. Ware, Wolfie-D and Tom Prichard.

Children 12 and under are free with paid adult ticket.

All ticket prices for 13 years and older are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets go on sale February 25, 2014.

You may purchase tickets at the Carl Perkins Center downtown Henderson, Prime Care in Henderson, The Carl Perkins Center in Lexington or Neo Products Corporation in Henderson’s Magic Valley Industrial Park. For more info. call Terry at 731-989-5113 ext #19 or the Center at 731-9897222.

March 18 • Arthritis Foundation Low Impact Exercise Program Coming soon ... The McNairy County Senior Center in partnership with UT Extensions will be presenting an Arthritis Foundation Low Impact Exercise Program for People with Arthritis beginning March 18, 2014 at the McNairy County Senior Center, 408 Park Avenue, Adamsville.

Class is ongoing and will be offered every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This program is free and open to anyone. Classes will include mini health lesson and seated or standing low impact exercises. Extension educators design each class to meet the needs of all participants. Call Cindy Thrasher, Center Director 731-632-0302 or Schancey Chapman, Extension Agent 645-3598 for further information.

March 20 • Hee-Haw Show It’s Show Time!! The McNairy County Hee-Haw show will be Thursday thru Saturday, March 20th, 21st and 22nd at the MCHS Little Theater. All shows start at 6:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $5.00, ages 7-12 $3.00 and 6 and under is free. All proceeds go to The American Cancer Society.

May 3 - 11 • McNairy County Seniors - Miami & Key West Trip Join McNairy County Seniors as they travel to Miami and Key West, Florida May 3-11 by motorcoach for an 8-night, 9 day journey including 4 consecutive nights in the Miami area. Included in the price will be lodging, transportation, 13 meals, celebrity spotting cruise on Biscayne Bay, visit to the beautiful oceanfront Hollywood Beach “Broadwalk”, free time in famous “South Beach”, a visit to exciting Key West, guided tour of Miami, fabulous shopping at Bayside Marketplace, and much more. For more information on this fun-filled and relaxing get-away, contact Cindy Thrasher at 731-632-0302.

Priced at $699 per person based on double occupancy, this trip is open to all.

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By Mrs. T.C. Williams Contributor

Hello everyone, This week looks like Spring has arrived, but don't get too happy, Winter is not over yet. I realize that we all are anxious to get out in the yard and our gardens to start digging. Just be patient, it won't be long now.

Terria Lusk, who attends Rust College in Holly Springs, Miss., was home last week visiting family and friends. She also attended church on Sunday morning and inspired the congregation at New Bethel UMC with a beautiful solo. We wish her success in her college career.

A surprise birthday party was given last Saturday for Marilyn Wade at the community center in Bethel Springs. There was a large crowd in attendance. A really nice time was enjoyed by all.

Attorney Melanie Yelder, and a friend from Little Rock, Arkansas had business at the justice center complex in Selmer last Monday.They stopped over in Bethel Springs to visit Rev. Shirley Williams, Eugene and TC Williams for a while on their way back home.

The funeral services for Annie Wade Westbrooks were held Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Cypress Creek First Baptist Church in Selmer with burial in the Mount Zion Cemetery. She was a devoted mother and family member for many years. She will be missed by all who knew her. We extend our deepest sympathy to their family in their loss. Selmer Mortuary was in charge of arrangements .

Eugene and Shirley Williams spent the week in Nashville on business.

Our prayers are with the sick and shut-ins across our community as they are slowly improving .

We wish everyone that has a birthday in the month of February a happy and prosperous year .

Thought for the week : Where there is love, the heart is light. Where there is love, the day is bright. Where there is love, there is a song to help when things are going wrong. Where there is love, there is a smile and when we walk with God again there will be peace on earth for all .

So until next time, be good to yourself and others.

CHURCH EVENTS • Falcon Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to come and worship at Falcon Baptist Church. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Bro. Jay Houstan, pastor.

February 25 • Volleyball Church League Meeting There will be a meeting held February 25 at 6 p.m. at Selmer Community Center to discuss Volleyball/ Church Leagues. Anyone wanting to play may attend the meeting. Cost is $50 per team. Seven weeks of play.

Six weeks play on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. One day single elimination tournament on 7th week on a Saturday. For

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Brooke Kiddy and Cody Comer May 17, 2014

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Kelsey Volner and Kirby Davis August 8, 2014

Karen King and Samuel Miller September 20, 2014

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McNairy County Health Care

A great couple

By Mrs. Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

When I first started working at McNairy County Health Care Center, I was a charge nurse, and a lot of days I worked on 300 halls. Two of the patients I became very attached to were Mrs. Martha Kennedy and her sister, Azalee Nichols. I soon learned that neither of these ladies had children, but they had a caretaker, Mrs. Ellen Horton. Mrs. Ellen was a niece, who did everything in her power to provide for her two aunts.

Along with Mrs. Ellen, was her husband, James Arthur.

Now, I lived in the Ramer area for several years and heard lots of stories about the Horton boys and their ball playing skills. It seems there were ten boys and two girls in this family and they could all play ball very well. I heard all of the stories about Mr. James Arthur’s coaching abilities and how well he, himself, played basketball. That was a good story to tell, but the story I would like to tell is altogether different.

I became good friends with both of Mrs. Ellen’s aunt’s, especially Mrs. Martha. I called her Martha Jane, and one day when another nurse was with me, they said, “Mrs. Martha, I didn’t know that was your name.” Her answer was,

COURT BRIEFS WILLIE EARL SPENCER: DUI first offense and driving while license suspendedFined $350 ordered to pay court cost ($709.73) 48 hour sentence, supervised probation for 11 months 29 days, drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling and rehabilitation.

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“is not to anyone but her.” We were friends and I love spending time talking to her about the good old days.

The one thing that stood out to me, though, was how Mrs. Ellen and James Arthur provided for these great ladies. I was very sad to hear that Mr. James Arthur was sick and in the hospital. I also knew that Mrs. Ellen was now the primary caregiver for her Dad, but I knew she would somehow provide the care they all needed.

Mr. James Arthur was going to come to us for Rehabilitation, so I was glad that I would get to visit with him. A couple of days before he came in, this man walked into my office to ask me questions about the care we would be giving Mr. Horton. He stated, “I really care for this man,” and he wanted to help out in any way he could. He left his phone number for me to give to Mrs. Ellen in case there was anything he could do to help her around the house. I showed him around our home and spent some time telling him about our Rehab Department and the care Mr. James Arthur would receive.

The next day, as soon as I learned James Arthur had been admitted, I went to visit him. With a smile, he assured me he was here to get well and do everything in his power to do so. We had

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James Arthur Horton a nice visit and I asked if I could write a story about him while he was here. He smiled and said, “sure I don’t mind.”

The next day I ran into Mrs. Ellen who also agreed I could write about this great man. I was so looking forward to telling you about this great couple.

I am sorry to say, before I could write the stories, God needed Mr. James Arthur to come home to be on his team.

Now, I am not sure there is a ballgame in Heaven, but I do know that Mr. James Arthur Horton was a very fine Christian man, who showed his faith every day. In the book of James, it talks about faith, and Mr. James lived this out every day. To my friend, Mrs. Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss, and you are in my thoughts. God bless you.

Until next time.

cost, supervised probation.

Defendant has paid reinstatement fees.

JOHNATHAN W. JOHNSON: Simple possession/Casual exchange- Fined $250 + cost.

Supervised probation, defendant to attend drug and alcohol evaluation as determined by evaluation.

DAVID E. KING: Driving while license suspendedFined $50 + cost, supervised probation. Defendant not drive in the state of Tennes-

see for 6 months.

KENNON A. STRICKLAND: Driving while license suspended- Dismissed on payment of cost, supervised probation.

WILLIE EARL SPENCER: Driving while licensed revoked (2nd or subsequent)Fined $250 + cost, defendant jail sentence suspended except 30 days. Defendant on supervised probation. Defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months and defendant

to attend rehab for 6 months.

WILLIE EARL SPENCER: Resist stop, arrest, search (no weapon)- Fined $250 + cost, defendant jail sentence suspended except 30 days.

Defendant on supervised probation. Defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months and defendant to attend rehab for 6 months.

RONALD GOODLOE: Reckless driving- Fined $50 + cost Supervised probation, restitution to remain open.

Attempt to serve - Milledgeville Business area check - Eastview Dollar General Attempt to serve - Fullwood Rd Escort assist - Hardeman Co Line Attempt to serve - Cedar St. Attempt to serve - Beauty Hill Rd. Traffic stop - Complex Attempt to serve - Spruce St. Attempt to serve- Baker Rd. Public service - New Bethel Rd Public service- Harlon Iron Rd Attempt to serve - Parvin Ln Attempt to serve - Main St Animal control - Ed Barham Rd Escort assist - Complex Attempt to serve - Steward Ln Threats - Lawton Rd Public service Attempt to serve - Oak St Theft report - Rushing Rd Unknown problem - Nelson Store Rd Attempt to serve - Hardin Co to McNairy Co Attempt to serve - Cherry Ave Attempt to serve - Willow Bend Speak with an officer - Complex February 14, 2014 Attempt to serve - Murray School Rd Animal control Harassment - Complex Theft report - Hwy 45 S Theft report - Complex Residential alarm - Hwy 142 Roadway disturbance - Bethel

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The Guinness Book of World Records has finally eliminated the competition that once was known as The Fattest Cat, because they wanted pet owners to be more responsible about properly feeding their pets.

Now, you and I have seen some fat cats in our lifetimes, whether it was the next-door neighbor’s big tabby or a You-Tube video of some cat weighing in at over forty pounds. But the record that Adamsville’s Fat Cat wishes to break has nothing to do with furry felines. They just hope more people will learn about the great food, great service, and slugburgers they offer near the redlight.

Jeff Modlin retired from his career as an over-theroad trucker around two years ago and found himself with a lot of extra time on his hands and fewer opportunities to have lively conversations with his friends and new acquaintances. So he looked around for an opportunity to begin a business.

Well, Jeff had spent many a year in his hometown of Corinth, Mississippi. Now, you may not be aware of this, and then again you may know it quite well, Corinth claims to be the home of the humble slugburger. And that means Jeff knew a lot about slugburgers and figured he could bring that expertise to the people of Adamsville, along with other reasonably priced items such as soup, sandwiches, chili, breakfast items—all in a cozy, relaxed, welcoming environment.

The slugburger was created when eateries discovered that mixing ground beef with soy meal or potato flakes helped keep down the price of hamburgers for their customers. Some say the best explanation for its name is that a nickel used to be called a slug in Mississippi and other places.

When they could stretch their resources, the eateries could price their hamburgers down to a nickel – a slug – and so they were tagged “slugburger”. Now those five-cent prices go back to another day and time in the depression era, but Jeff’s menu shows his con-

sideration for those who are still trying to stretch a dollar even today. You can get a regular ole slugburger (beef and soy meal) with pickle, mustard and onion here. Or, you can load your slugburger down with lettuce, tomato, pickle, mustard, and onion. Yum! The first eateries in Corinth that made the slugburger popular were served up in trolley cars that had been converted to have long counters and stools for their patrons with the grill area right behind the counter. The Fat Cat has the same economy of space. It can serve up to a maximum of 13 to 15 people at a time – but you’d better get there early if you want to pick your place.

Several of the stools have been painted with the logo of regional sports teams and Jeff’s steady customers almost have calling rights to their team’s stool.

If you’re just thinking of ordering up a to-go meal, Jeff will gladly get the grill and fryer busy. Indeed, his togo business is a major part of what takes place at the Fat Cat. So what has Jeff learned about the business that called him out of retirement? He says it takes a lot of hard work if you do it right. So, he may have gotten more than he bargained for in his career move. But one thing that he certainly delights in is the opportunity to meet a broad group of people. He welcomes people who are just looking for a cozy corner to mellow out as they get a bite to eat.

He also welcomes those who are seeking a good conversation to go with their great meal. The regulars say their family members know where to find them any given day Monday through Friday at their regular times to dine with Jeff. He’s open from 7:30 in the mornings through 2:00 in the afternoon so don’t hold off your appetite until the day’s last meal. Get on down to Fat Cat – you can recognize it right there near the red light because you’ll see big ole signs that say “Slugburgers are here!”

Just watch how many you eat because the Guinness Book of World Records still has a category for heavy people and the record holders weigh in over one thousand pounds – and you just try putting that on a barstool!

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Lady Bobcats take District 14AA championship

By Morgan Ouellette Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats defeated the Chester County Eaglettes to seal a victory and gain the title of District Champions in Monday night’s game.

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The first quarter of the game started off close but with a four point lead by the Lady Bobcats over the Eaglettes.

The first quarter ended with a score of 16-12.

In the second quarter, the defense continued holding the Eaglettes off and steadily increased their lead by two points.

Haven Phelps led the way the first half of the game, making three three-point shots.

In the final seconds of the second round, Madi Rose Hammock made an amazing three-point shot as well and ended the quarter 26-20.

After half-time, the Lady Bobcats came out ready to take home a victory.

The defense did an impeccable job at standing their ground and keeping their lead.

McNairy Central ended the third quarter with a lead of 10 points and a score of 41-31.

The final quarter of the game had tensions rising, but McNairy Central’s strong defense continued to shine.

Allowing the Eaglettes to score only four points in the final quarter, the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats were able to seal a win as well as the title of District Champions.

The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats played an outstanding game against Chester County.

They have proven that they are the best in the district, not only by their victory, but also by their talent and hard work.

McNairy’s Lady Bobcats know how to play as a team and have displayed an amazing amount of promise this season.

“It’s always good to win a District Championship, especially against an old rival like Chester County,” said head Coach Jerry Lott, “We have a good defensive effort, but we have to find some more offensive before the Regional Tournament Friday.”

McNairy Central will host Obion County on the Jerry Lott court in the first round o f Regional Tournament this Friday night.

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(MCHS): Haven Phelps: 15 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast; Porsha Chappell: 10 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast; Madi Rose Hammock: 3 Pts, Margie Coleman: 2 Pts, 1 Reb; Selika McCord: 4 Pts, 3 Reb; Rebekah Lowrie: 3 Pts,1 Reb, 1 Ast; Mallorie Sweat: 7 Reb,2 Ast; Kaitlyn West: 10 Pts, 4 Reb

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Haven Phelps lays the ball in the basket after completing the fast break. Phelps led the way against Chester County with 15 points in the Lady Bobcats District 14AA tournament win.

Cardinals are down but not out of post season play

By Brian Azevedo Sports Editor

The Adamsville Cardinals had the number one seed going into the District 15A tournament, but fell in their first matchup against the host team, Trinity Christian Academy.

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The Cardinals needed a win to complete their goal of a District 15A tournament win, but had a hard time dealing with the Lions.

Adamsville started off well, but their defense was a little slow getting in their rhythm.

The Cardinals were able to put 13 points on the board in the first quarter, but the Lions were able to put up one more and take the lead going into the second quarter.

Once the second quarter was underway, both offenses turned up their production, and it turned into an exciting game up and down the floor.

Adamsville was able to stay with the Lions shot for shot in the second quarter, and was able to put 21 points on the board while holding the Lions to 20.

The Cardinals went into the break tied with the Lions, and needed to come out strong in the second half to come away with the win.

Once the third quarter got started, both teams continued to play well.

Adamsville was able to step their defense up and cause problems for the Lions, but their offense was slowed as well.

The Cardinals were only able to put 12 points on the board while TCA was able to take their lead back, going into the fourth quarter up by one.

Adamsville had trouble in the fourth quarter keeping their offense at the optimum level. Trying to hold the Lions and battle back, the Cardinals fell behind and quickly tried to turn things around.

Only a few points down toward the end of the game, the Cardinals began to foul and hope that the Lions would miss a few key free throws and let the Cardinals back in the game.

Unfortunately for the Cardinals, the Lions were able to sink their free throws and hang on for the win.

Adamsville is still alive however, as they will take on the Riverside Panthers in the next round of the District 15A tournament.

Due to their winning the regular season title, the Cardinals will be advancing to the region tournament but will be on the road for their first games.

The Cardinals played their final game of the District 15A tournament Tuesday night after deadline, please check Facebook for updates and future tournament results.

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(AHS) Lane Burcham: 20 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast; Jack Majors: 4 Pts, 3 Reb; Tucker Campbell: 15 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Ast; Ross Burcham: 2 Pts, 5 Dakorea Dilworth takes the mid-range jump shot for the Cardinals. Dilworth recorded nine points and three Reb, 1 Ast; Tyler Hammock: 2 Pts, 1 Reb, 5 Ast; Des Whitley: 3 Pts, assists in the loss against TCA, and looks to continue leading the Cardinals at point guard deep into the post 1 Ast; Dakorea Dilworth: 9 Pts, 3 Ast Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

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Ramer Eagles battle in the TNT state tournament

The McNairy County champions try to prove they are best in state

By Brian Azevedo

first round of the TNT state tournament.

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Davidson Ramer

The McNairy County champion Ramer Eagles made the trip to Springfield, Tenn. to take on the best junior high teams in the state.

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(Ramer) Kylin Wynn: 18 Pts; Austin Brown: 10 Pts; Grant McMahan: 9 Pts; Chris Sorrell: 3 Pts; Landon Fowler: 2 Pts

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The Eagles opened up their state tournament against Davidson Academy, knowing they needed a big game to continue on in the tournament.

Ramer started the game well but could not find the rhythm in their offense that they had for most of the season.

The Eagles were only able to put seven points on the board in the first quarter, but they were able to hold Davidson to 10.

Being down three, the Eagles had to turn up their defense and make an attempt at the comeback. That is exactly what they did.

The Eagles only allowed Davidson to score six points in the second quarter, but they were only able to score four of their own, and they found themselves down 16-11 at the half.

Once the Eagles came out of the locker room, Coach Jeremy Blakely had the team ready to play.

The Eagles came out in the third quarter and kept their defense strong, making it difficult for Davidson to move the basketball.

Ramer was able to score 12 points in the third quarter, while they held Davidson to only nine.

Going into the final quarter, the Eagles were only down by two, but that would not last long.

Ramer was able to explode on offense in the fourth quarter, and was able to put 19 points on the board.

The Eagles also kept up their strong defense that they carried throughout the game, and they were able to hold Davidson to only eight points.

Ramer was able to overtake Davidson in the final quarter and take home a win in the

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The Eagles made the trip back to Springfield for their second round match-up on Valentine’s Day, but there was no love in the air when the Eagles battled against Livingston.

The Eagles fought hard, and they made a great statement about the athletics and the character of McNairy County, but they were not able to come away with the win.

Livingston played a solid game all around, and even though the Eagles fought until the final seconds, Livingston was able to come away with the win and eliminate Ramer from the tournament.

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(Top) Ramer Eagles celebrate after winning the 2014 County Championship. (Bottom) Kylin Wynn takes a shot from long range for the Eagles. Wynn led the Eagles with 18 points in the Eagles win over Davidson in the state tournament.

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Lady Cardinals end 2014 season Bobcats 2014 season comes to a close

By Brian Azevedo

By Morgan Ouellette

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The Adamsville Lady Cardinals faced off against the Scotts Hill Lady Lions in the first round of the District 15A tournament. The Lady Cardinals fought hard, but ultimately fell to the Lady Lions and ended their 2013-2014 season.

The McNairy Central Bobcats were defeated by the Fayette Ware Wildcats in the first round of District Tournaments Thursday night.

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The Lady Cardinals needed to win to keep their season going when they faced off against the Lady Lions of Scotts Hill.

Adamsville was able to get off to a good start, and they tried to get their offense into a rhythm early.

The Lady Cardinals were able to put nine points on the board in the first quarter, but they allowed the Lady Lions to score 10.

Adamsville was down by one point going into the second quarter, but the girls continued to play with hustle, and they were not going to make it easy for the Lady Lions.

The Lady Cardinals stayed in their rhythm and were able to increase their offense from the first quarter.

Led by Lauren Rhodes, the Lady Cardinals were able to score 12 points in the second quarter, but the Lady Lions were able to stay on top and actually extend their lead by scoring 15 of their own.

Down by four at halftime, the Lady Cardinals needed to make the come back in order to stay alive, and the girls showed their determination to keep playing.

Adamsville came out in the third quarter and immediately went to work on offense.

The Lady Cardinals were able to put 11 points on the board, but they were not able to slow down the Lady Lions enough.

Scotts Hill was able to once again extend their lead over the Lady Cardinals, and going into the fourth quarter held a six point lead.

The Lady Cardinals had their final chance to make the comeback, and the score was not out of reach. Only down six Adamsville began to battle trying to over take the Lady Lions, but they were not able.

Scotts Hill was able to keep their consistent offense going and they were able to hang on for the win, ending the Lady Cardinals’ season.

Lone senior, Shakeema Dilworth, had a great final season for the Lady Cardinals, and the rest of the team will have the valuable experience for next season.

The Lady Cardinals have a lot of young talent on their roster and the program should be moving up going into the future.

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(AHS) Lauren Rhodes: 14 Pts; Robin Moore: 8 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast; Aysia Campbell: 8 Pts, 2 Reb; Shakeema Dilworth: 6 Pts, 2 Reb; Makena Parrish: 3 Pts, 1 Ast; Bug Johnson: 3 Pts; Gabby Morris: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Alli Pettit: 1 Pts, 1 Reb

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McNairy Central did an impeccable job at keeping the score dangerously close throughout the duration of the game.

The defense played their hearts out, and the McNairy Bobcats truly displayed all of their practice and hard work in this game.

In the first quarter, the Bobcats offense did a great job at keeping the score as close as possible and holding off the Wildcats.

While the first quarter did end with the Wildcats holding a five point lead, McNairy’s boys definitely showed that they were determined to play their hardest.

In the second quarter, McNairy Central scored a total of 14 points against Fayette Ware.

While Fayette Ware only scored two points more than the Bobcats, their lead increased to seven points by the end of the second quarter 28-21.

After half-time, McNairy came out with a hunger to win, and that was certainly portrayed on the court.

The defense did an outstanding job at holding Fayette Ware, allowing them to score a mere five points the entire third quarter.

McNairy caught back up, scoring 11 points in the third quarter and ending with a score of 33-32.

In the final quarter, things got really intense.

After a nail-biting game of watching both teams points increase, Fayette Ware got a lead on McNairy and they were unable to come back.

The final game of the season ended with a score of 54-41.

“The guys played really hard on both ends of the floor,” said Coach Steve Forsythe, “For most of the night, our defense did a great job of keeping them out of the paint and we were able to keep the score in the 50’s, which is where we thought we needed it to get the win. I can’t say enough how proud I am with the effort we gave in this game.

Our seniors: Clay Dancer, X’Adrian Borner, Terrell Harris and Jonathan Nixon are great young men and we appreciate all the hard work they have put in.

They will be greatly missed.”

This season was certainly a difficult one for the McNairy Central Bobcats, but they displayed unbelievable sportsmanship, hard-work and a tremendous amount of perseverance.

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(MCHS): Jonathan Nixon: 18 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast; Terrell Harris: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast; X'Adrian Borner: 5 Pts, 6 Reb; Grant Goodman: 4 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast; Nick Crabb: 2 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Austin Pace: 2 Pts, 1 Reb; Kirby Tacker: 3 Reb, 1 Ast; Clay Dancer: 2 Reb

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Shakeema Dilworth, this season’s only senior, goes up strong for the Lady Cardinals.

Jonathan Nixon goes strong down the lane against the Wildcats. Nixon led the Bobcats with 18 points in their final game of the 2014 season.

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Lady Cats record first tournament win against the Lady Hawks

By Morgan Ouellette Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats defeated the South Side High School Lady Hawks in the second round of the district tournament Friday night.

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In the first quarter of the game, McNairy’s offense started off strong with 15 points.

South Side was close behind them with 11 to end the first quarter.

McNairy managed to dramatically increase their small lead on the South Side Lady Hawks in the second quarter.

Margie Coleman led the way shooting for the Lady Bobcats, closely followed by Porsha Chappell.

Coleman scored 19 points throughout the game while Chappell scored 17.

The second quarter ended with a score of 34-26.

After half-time, the Lady Hawks came back with a vengeance and managed to trail behind close enough for a tiny one

point lead by McNairy.

However, in the final quarter of the game, McNairy’s offense and defense both came out strong.

The defense managed to hold the Lady Hawks at bay.

The offense, at the same time, managed to score a total of 21 points and ended the second round of District Tournaments with a victory.

The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats certainly showcased a tremendous amount of talent and hard work.

“This win was a big win because it put us in the District Championship Monday night,” said Coach Jerry Lott, “Also, we get to host the first round of the Regional Tournament Friday night.”

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(MCHS): Margie Coleman: 19 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast; Porsha Chappell: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast; Selika McCord: 10 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast; Haven Phelps: 2 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast; Rebekah Lowrie: 6 Pts; Mallorie Sweat: 8 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Ast; Kaitlyn West: 8 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast

Staff Photo by Morgan Ouellette

Margie Coleman launches a shot from long range against the Lady Hawks. Coleman led the Lady Cats with 19 points in the Lady Cats first tournament win.

Using the S word to describe unpaid workers in college athletics

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Last week, Ramogi Huma, president of the National College Players Association, filed a petition on behalf of Northwestern University Football players that seeks to recognize college athletes as employees.

According to media reports, Huma filed the petition after communicating with Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter last year. It is reported that Huma met with Northwestern players, and several of them have signed union cards and filed them with the National Labor Relations Board.

The Northwestern players received moral support from their Athletics Director Jim Phillips, who said in a released statement, “We love and are proud of our students. Northwestern teaches them to be leaders and independent thinkers who will make a positive impact on their communities, the nation and the world. Today’s action demonstrates that they are doing so.”

However, NCAA officials, whose schools stand to lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually if they have to start paying “workers,” did not seem as pleased with the announcement as their counterparts at Northwestern.

“This union-backed attempt to turn student-athletes into employees undermines the purpose of college: an education,” said NCAA Chief Legal Officer Donald Remy.

“Student-athletes are not employees, and their participation in college sports is voluntary. We stand for all stu-

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dent-athletes, not just those the unions want to professionalize.”

“Many student athletes are provided scholarships and many other benefits for their participation. There is no employment relationship between the NCAA, its affiliated institutions or student-athletes. Student-athletes are not employees within any definition of the National Labor Relations Act or the Fair Labor Standards Act. We are confident the National Labor Relations Board will find in our favor, as there is no right to organize student-athletes.”

Remy’s argument would have these players continue working for free while bringing in billions of dollars in revenue for their universities and the NCAA. I wonder if he would feel the same if the NCAA tried to save another $5-10 million in legal expenses by choosing to have law students replace their lawyers.

Beyond that, who cares what the National Labor Relations Board finds? Remy’s entire argument is a red herring.

Labor law protections are irrelevant here. This is pure supply and demand economics. These athletes are not factory workers. They have unique talents. Universities may be within their rights to lock them out or even fire them in a strike, but they will never be able to find adequate replacements. They spend millions recruiting the best players who, in turn, make the universities billions.

In the end, the universities will be forced to deal with the players if they organize. Sure, Alabama could dress up a bunch of JuCo scabs, but would anyone pay $85 per ticket to watch them play.

I would not. Like it or not, this is a big business and sooner or later, schools will have to pay these hard working players a share of the money they are bringing in, or face a loss of this revenue stream entirely.

And while the NCAA argues that its players are not employees, it would be hard for them to deny that college football is not a business.

In fact, the NCAA, which is a non-profit entity, took in more than $800 million in total revenue in 2012. More than $71 million of that was listed as “surplus revenue.”

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Since we are looking at the creative legal phrasing here, I would like to try to find a legal definition for people who work for free, make their bosses large profits and are not allowed to unionize (because they work for free)?

Any Guesses? I will give you a hint, the word begins with the letter S. If you said “student-athletes,” you are right.

The NCAA may argue that they do not have the money to pay these athletes, and that it would destroy the system they have created and they are right.

If they were to pay the athletes, they would have to create a fair system that shares revenues with those who are responsible for generating it.

At the top 15 college football programs, (by total revenue) head coaches are paid a combined figure exceeding $56 million in annual salaries.

If all of the players on these 15 teams split the amount their head coaches took home, they would each get more than $66,000 on average.

In 2010, the 68 football teams making up the six major conferences took home more than $1 billion in profits for the first time.This was a gain of 11% from 2008, according to a report by CNN Money, who analyzed figures filed by each school with the Department of Education.

During that time, only one school lost money on their program; Wake Forest. On average, these teams earned $15.8 million in 2010. That’s more than $1 million in profit per game.

Again, when doing the math, it would appear that there is sufficient revenue to pay these students (if the NCAA wanted to). If players on these 68 football teams split one half of their team’s profits, they would each receive more than $116,000 on average.

What ever happens next, expect a fight.

The Northwestern players will likely lose their legal battle. If they do, I expect them to be thrown under the proverbial bus just like Curt Flood was when he sued MLB for the right for free agency.

But like Flood, they will be viewed as martyrs and like Flood, they have fired the first shots of a war. A war the NCAA can ill afford to fight. (Unless Remy and his legal team can run a 4.4 second, 40-yard dash, or throw a ball for 20 touchdowns in a season.)

The Northwestern players may lose their battle in court, but these student-athletes (these workers) will end up winning the war on the field.

Even if that means knowing when to walk off the field.

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Fantasy Factory: A Second Thought on Second Basemen

By Drew Wheeler Staff Writer

The talent spread between second base and shortstop is relatively top-heavy, however, the top ten at either position offer talented options to fill your fantasy infield. Worry not, maraduers of the sports section, we’ve got the hook-up.

1. Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners 2. Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox 3. Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians 4. Ian Kinsler, Detroit Tigers 5. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros 6. Brandon Phillips, Cincinatti Reds 7. Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals 8. Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies 9. Jurickson Profar, Texas Rangers 10. Anthony Rendon, Washington Nationals We here at the Independent Appeal are firm in our stance on refraining from beating dead equestrians, and in light of our number one second baseman being covered heavily in our premier issue, we’ll settle for saying that Robinson Cano is widely regarded as the top “two� in the game by experts and fans alike. His mammoth contract with Seattle, again, already covered in the first edition of Fantasy Factory, projects to be one of only two albatrosses in the path of another destructive season at the plate for the 31 year old Dominican-American Cano. The other, you ask? Safeco Field. The enormous park that Cano now calls home will prove to be a bigger test than the “House that Steinbrenner Built� in his quest for continued success. We project the .314 average of last year to slide from .295 to it’s previous total, but the Home Run total of 27 to diminish moderately.

Our second second baseman is another familiar face to long-time fantasy players, “the Muddy Chicken,� “the Laser Show,� Dustin Pedroia. Boston’s lockdown defender (the 2013 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year) has shown to be an offensive weapon as well, hitting .302 career with 493 RBI, 99 HR, and 119 steals. Expect Pedroia, coming off of UCL Surgery, to continue production on both sides of the game for the defending champion Red Sox headed into his 31 year old season.

Our third spot belongs to a real dirtbag. No, seriously, former Indians manager Manny Acta affectionately referred to his former second baseman Jason Kipnis as “dirtbag,� in reference to his affinity for getting his uniform dirty through the course of a game. Many, including this writer, applaud that type of genuine hustle—hustle which brought Kipnis great success amongst the surging Indians to the tune of an All-Star Selection, (his first) the Player of the Month Award for June 2013, and a slash line reading .284/17/84/30. I have Kipnis at number three for a reason—I expect the 26 year old to produce even more in the coming years.

Hitting Cleanup on our list is Ian Kinsler, fresh off the plane in Detroit. The newest Tiger will fill a gap at second left by Omar Infante, and with no disrespect to Infante, Kinsler is a step up at two. The 31 year old former Texas Ranger is the final piece of the trifecta of dominant second basemen to debut in the 2006 season (Numbers one and two on our list comprise the rest of the puzzle), a trio which has monopolized the top of the lists at second since. Kinsler, a career .273 hitter with 156 homers and 172 stolen bases, is a serious threat on the offensive side of the plate, and is no slouch on the defensive side of the ball, either—expect the native Arizonian to continue production in Detroit, amidst the stacked lineup and especially with the Triple Crown winning Miguel Cabrera, who dominates each game with his ridiculously loaded skill-set.

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bright light in the oft-depressingly dark confines of Minute Maid Park. Altuve, the shortest player in the major leagues at 5’5�, has inspired a broadcasting call and an excellent game to play, “How Many Altuves Was That?� (A reference to how far a home run or other far-traveling object flies.) The 23 year old, now playing for two and one half seasons, has a career slash line of .285/14/101 with an outstanding 75 steals, and is expected to keep the pitchers on their toes on the paths.

Sixth on the list is “Dat Dude� himself, Brandon Phillips of the Cincinatti Reds. Phillips, 32, is a multiple-time All Star and Golden Glove winner, and in the 2013 campaign, committed only 9 errors (an absurd .987 fielding percentage), and 103 RBI. I expect Phillips to play well on both sides of the ball, and serve as an excellent fantasy second baseman.

Number seven is Matt Carpenter, quite the toolsy player. Get it? Carpenter, toolsy?

Regardless, the second/third baseman combo player, 28, is one of the seemingly thousands of talented youngsters coming from the farm systems of St. Louis, and in only two and a half seasons, has already acquired an All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger Award, and a World Series Championship Ring. For more on Carpenter, here is Editor Brian Azevedo’s weekly Cardinals Rant: “Carpenter came in and turned into one of the premier lead off men in the NL and in the game. It’s nice to see that he adapted to the second base spot, but with the emergence of Kolten Wong, it’d be great to see him moved back to the hot corner where he could hopefully produce even more.�

Eighth on the list is the 35 year old Chase Utley. Amidst a minor career renaisance, Utley came alive in 2013 after several injury-plagued campaigns, hitting .284 with 18 HR and 69 RBI. One third of the trio who lead the Phillies in and through their 2008 Championship Season with Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins, Utley looks to expand on his rejuvenated success and hopefully inspire Howard, Rollins, and the rest of my “Fightin’ Phils� to another great season.

From a classic hitter in the twilight of his career to a dynamite prospect emerging on the scene, we go with number nine on the list, Jurickson Profar of Texas. This twenty year old...let that sink in...TWENTY year old is widely regarded as the top prospect in baseball, and will fill in the gap at second left by the departing Ian Kinsler in the loaded Ranger infield. The first Major League at bat for the touted prospect resulted in a 388 ft. (or 70.5 Altuves) Home Run off of Indians pitcher Zach McAllister. Projections are shaky for Profar’s first full MLB season, as his time in the Majors has been inconsistent to say the least, but I would expect .275, with 80 RBI and 20/20 HR/SB. Finishing up the top ten is Anthony Rendon of the Washington Nationals. Rendon, 23, the sixth selection in the 2011 MLB Draft, is another highly regarded youngster, who in his time long enough for a cup of coffee in the Majors, hit .265 with 7 HR and 35 RBI. Expect the promise shown at Rice University to show through the muddied middle infield in Washington, and look out for the talented prospect in your drafts.

Others to watch at the position include Jedd Gyorko of the San Diego Padres and Howie Kendrick of the Los Angeles Angels. Gyorko, 25, is highly regarded by local fantasy player Fredrick Culver, who noted, “In 125 games last year, Gyorko had 23 home runs, 63 RBI, and a .249 average. Expect the average to increase to around .275 and the home runs to surpass 30 given Gyorko plays a full season.� Kendrick will play amidst talent after talent after talent in L.A., and expects to provide numbers worthy of a flyer in most standard formats.

Toolsy players such as Ben Zobrist or Martin Prado, who will likely play at other slots in the diamond, (3B/SS/OF particularly) are also given 2B eligibility by Yahoo, and should be on the radar at the level of Carpenter or Utley.

(In the weeks to come, we will be taking a closer look at the rest of the players who you should be keeping your eyes on in the preseason—next up, shortstops!—ranking them by position and letting you know who should be on your radar heading toward the season. As an additional aside, it’s worth mentioning that our cast of characters is constantly prepared to debate the beliefs of anyone else - a topic we’ve been tossing around the diamond lately has been draft strategy. Have you participated in any mock drafts or any league drafts yet? What was your strategy? Did you catch any players at a deep discount or did you jump the gun too soon for a certain guy? Let us know! As always, if you’re interested in casting an opinion or weighing in on the conversation, contact the Independent Appeal via phone, email, or Facebook.)

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AdvancED comes to Selmer Middle School

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One of the many AdvancED data walls lining the hallways in Selmer Middle School.

Selmer Middle School Submitted Article

Recently, Selmer Middle School completed a five year accreditation review with AdvancED. The process began last August when the faculty, staff, student body, and community members established committees that conducted a detailed self-evaluation. These committees evaluated the school’s effectiveness in five areas: Purpose and Direction, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Assessing for Learning, Resources and Support Systems, and Using Results for Continuous Improvement.

A school is accredited for a five-year term, as long as it adheres to the AdvancED Accreditation Standards and engages in the AdvancED process and procedures for continuous improvement to achieve results. In January, an AdvancED review team visited SMS for two days and conducted a thorough examination of the school. SMS received high marks from the external review team. The school was commended in many areas – most notably, in the use of data to improve student performance. After the external review

It’s Soccer Time!

Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association The weather is finally warming up, and so are spring The PawPrint sports. We asked the boy’s is a publication soccer team about their sport, of the McNairy and here are the replies we Central High School Journalism Department. The views and received. opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff.

EDITORS Libby Holland Kaitlyn Boggs STAFF: Matalyn Nasalroad ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

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Juan Miranda •Favorite inspirational quote: “Lets stop losing the games we should have won, and start winning the games that we should have lost.” –Tyler Henry •Plans for this year are to be one of the leads and go to state •Fondest memory from playing soccer is scoring against Adamsville •His role model or the person that inspires him the most is his brother, Manny, because he values everything that comes to him and is one of the best brothers in the world

•Plays whatever position that coach tells him to play because he is a hoss •Favorite inspirational quote: “Your love makes me strong; your hate makes me unstoppable.”

•His role model or the person that inspires him the most is Cristiano Ronaldo because he is the best soccer player ever, and he also jukes any player that he wants to and is good like that •Plans after high school are to attend the University of Memphis and major in Architecture, make a load full of money, and buy a Lamborghini

•He has been a member of the MCHS soccer team for 3 years •Plans for this year are to have fun, and make lasting memories during his last soccer season •Fondest memory from playing soccer is probably that feeling of pride he gets, out of defensiveness, when people say that soccer isn’t a serious sport. He says “They have no idea what we go through as a team, as a family. It’s no joke people.”

•His role model or the person that inspires him the most is his MeeMaw because she is the most genuine, caring person that he knows. She is the person that can talk you through anything life has thrown at you, and she is his rock.

was completed, Selmer Middle School received accreditation for another five years.

Pictured above is one of the data walls that adorn Selmer Middle School classrooms. The purpose of the data walls is to let students know how well they are progressing with the skills and critical thinking they are expected to master during the school year. Teachers use creativity and imagination to create these data walls, as is evidenced by the many different charts they use to provide feedback to students.

We always welcome the community to see what we are doing here at Selmer Middle School and would be excited at the opportunity to show you some of the things we are accomplishing under the new Common Core standards. During the next two weeks, we will be taking the TCAP Writing Assessment in all grades on the computer using new software. Not only are our students being stretched to learn new ways of showing mastery of subjects, but our teachers are learning from the new technology being put into place. School is a very different and exciting place these days. Come and see for yourself.

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The World War II runaway train crash

By Jeff Whitten

the train hurtling toward their village. Some of the troops, wanting to see the French countryside were sitting with the boxczar doors open, their legs and feet hanging out, Private Ivory Carl Baker’s service in Europe during oblivious to their impending doom.

The train tore through the guardrail at 60 mph and World War II was short and tragic. Ivory was the father of blasted through a wall of the empty waiting room at the Jerry Baker, of Selmer.

Ivory and about 90 others died in a train accident only station.

The wooden boxcars splintered and piled on each 1 hour after he landed in France on Jan. 17, 1945.

Ivory entered the Army on April 8, 1944. He and the other, hurtling wheels and coupling about randomly. Slidrest of his 553rd Ambulance Company, the 782nd tank ing doors slammed shut on soldiers’ legs. Cars slammed battallion, the 134th Evacuation Hospital, the 1471st Engi- together in a chain reaction, like an accordion. The relief neer Maintenance Company and the 565th Quartermas- crew, still wrapped in their bedrolls, were thrown 30 feet, ter Railhead Company sailed on the Henry Gibbons from but escaped with mild concussions. The engineer and New York harbor for Le Havre, France, on Jan. 1, 1945, ac- fireman were injured, but were saved by the bulk of the cording to an article by Russell C. Eustice, who sailed with engine.

Ten cars were piled as high as the station roof and the these troops, in World War II magazine.

Ivory had four brothers and one brother-in-law that wreckage to the rear was even higher.

Nurses and doctors rushed to treat the 150 wounded, were in the military.

“My Dad didn’t have to go, but he said, ‘If they’re there, though their equipment was still on the ship. Uninjured I’ve got to go do my part,’ and he’s the only one that didn’t medics from the train used their aid kits and syringes of come back. My grandmother was really torn up by it,” morphine to aid the injured.

French rail authorities began an immediate investigaJerry said.

Because of the initial success of the Nazi’s Ardennes tion and concluded on Feb. 21, 1945 that the crash was offensive in December 1944, the Army sought to get as due inadequate brakes, absence of a speedometer and the many reinforcements to that battle as possible, rather inexperience of the crew.

“That’s like putting the fox at the chicken house,” Jerry than their original Pacific destinations. said.

According to a written stateNeither Vincent ment by Robert J. Vincent provided nor anyone in his car

by Jerry, the crossing of the Atlantic ...I knew he died in a train crash, and were seriously inwas very rough. At one point the no one ever sat me down as a young child jured. He said that the troops were locked below deck for switch at the bottom three days and nights because of a to tell me how it happened... of the grade had been severe storm. There were four sub— Jerry Baker opened, leading the marine alerts and many of the pastrain directly into the sengers became sea sick, though station. If the switch not Vincent.

As they were crossing the English Channel, the stern of had been closed the train would have missed the station and ran off the rails about a half mile down the line, but a nearby ship was blown off by an explosion.

They reached Le Havre around midnight on Jan. 17 the crash would not have been as bad as the one that hapand walked about a mile on their sea legs to their railroad pened.

Three years later, a vice-president of an engineering cars where they would be taken to Camp Lucky Strike. It was planned to have them spend six weeks assembling and construction company told Vincent that his unit had been sent in to clean up the wreckage, that the throttle equipment and preparing to move to the front..

At the first rest stop, 32 miles away in Motteville, one of was locked and he heard that only one of the crew was the engineers complained about the train’s poor brakes, found in the engine shot dead.

Ten-year old Jean Claude Vigreux witnessed the acbut was told by his superior there was nothing to worry about. The engineer complained again in St. Vaast, but cident and nearly 50 years later, as Mayor of St. Valery, was again rebuffed and told to head for St. Valery, where spearheaded the effort to rebuild the train station with a plaque that memorialized the soldiers that lost their lives the tragedy unfolded.

Maj. Gen. Frank S. Ross, European Theater of Opera- there.

Jerry said he hopes to visit St. Valery some day and to tions chief of transportation, demanded that troop trains move quickly and any delay had to be explained in detail get a plaque with the names of his father’s unit at the station. to transportation officials.

Some sources speculate that the Nazi-allied Vichy “Some two-star general had kept pushing...and safety French tampered with the train’s brakes and Jerry applied became nonexistent,” Jerry said.

The tracks from St. Vaast to St. Valery sloped steeply for a Purple Heart for his father, but this request was deand the train began to go too fast. The engineer tried to nied in the absence of hard evidence that the crash was slow the train but the brakes would not respond. The en- the result of enemy action.

The Germans directly occupied most of France after gine and cars began to weave and sway and sparks flew from the wheels and tracks. The engineer blew the train French forces surrendered in 1940, but installed a pupwhistle, but the troops were so glad to be moving that they pet government in the Vichy region. The Allies liberated France after D-Day in 1944 and restored the free French ignored the warning.

The relief crew realized that a crash was coming and government over the entire country.

Vichy leader Marshall Phillipe Petain was convicted wrapped themselves in their bedrolls and lay against the of treason and sentenced to death, but his sentence was wall of their car.

St. Valery villagers crossed themselves when they saw commuted to life in prison. Local resistance forces killed Head News Writer

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thousands of the Nazi collaborators without trial.

“They didn’t like the Americans being in France and a lot of the soldiers felt that the Vichy had something to do with the accident. What’s funny is that an accident report from our government was never found,” Jerry said.

Jerry said that he is going to reply to the Army’ denial of the Purple Heart for his father, based upon his extensive research on the incident.

“This whole thing for me started when I retired. Growing up as a kid, I knew that my Dad was killed in the war. I knew he died in a train crash and no one ever sat me down as a young child to tell me how it happened,” Jerry said.

“The people that were there all felt that it was sabotage,” Jerry said.

“They didn’t want the accident investigated. They didn’t want it released to the public because they didn’t want Hitler (and ) the Germans to take credit for it and raise the morale,” Jerry added.

Jerry wrote Tom Brokaw about this matter but never received a reply.

Jerry served 22 years in the Army, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He was stationed at various bases in the U. S., Germany and Korea. He received many awards for his service including the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Award, the National Defense Service and the Korea Service Medal. He was born in Bold Leaf, Ky., and moved to Tennessee 20 years ago and has lived in Selmer for the past nine years.

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Private Ivory Carl Baker, who tragically died serving his country in World War II in a disastrous train wreck.

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Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m.

Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m.

BAPTIST 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 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 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.

INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

SOUTHERN Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Stephen Davison, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday Night: 7 p.m.

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

Worship: Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Corporate Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesdays 12 Noon Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn.

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 St., 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 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Alan McCall, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Ave., 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 Rd., Finger Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m. & p.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. Jonathan Wilbanks Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Church Service: 11 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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 Springs 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 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.

Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: 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.

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

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., 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 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, 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 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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 PROPECY 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 Dan Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.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 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian 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.

First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday: New Generation Praise Service: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Nights: Supper 6 p.m.

Bible Study & Breakouts: 7-7:45 p.m.

Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Dick Humphrey, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

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

David Harstin, Pastor

OTHER/NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Vicar Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:55 a.m.

Sunday Evening: (2nd & 4th) 5 p.m.

Wednesday Evening: 7:15 p.m.

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

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m.

Thursday: 7 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

METHODIST

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. James Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 4145 Hines Gin Road, Selmer Pastor D.R. Moore Services: Saturday 3 p.m. www.abundantlifecf.com A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Believer’s 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.

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 St., 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: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Phone: 731-434-1002 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6 p.m.

Thursday Night: 7 p.m.

Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

FaithPointe Church 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Mike Sweeney, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wedesday nights: 7 p.m.

Phone: 731-727-1177 www.faithpointechurch.com Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Ctr., Selmer Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m.

For info. call 731-434-0097 www.onechurchnow.com 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.

Adamsville, Tennessee

SMC Recycling, Inc. Selmer, TN • Corinth, MS

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only

(731)645-6302 • (662)665-0069

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HOME BANKING COMPANY SELMER - FINGER - SAVANNAH MICHIE, TN & CORINTH, MS

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(TF) New 4BD 2BA Doublewide Del Set and A/C Wow $49995!

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(39, 40, 41) Windham Mobile Home with 2000 sq foot. 4 bedroom, 2 entrances, sunroom, 2 driveways, on 1 acre of land. Comes with some furniture and blinds for all windows. Contact (850) 8656399 or (731) 610-9294. (37, 38, 39, 40) 2001 Fleetwood Doublewide 3 BR 2 BA- New paint and carpet. Lender offering Financing (731) 968-4937. (38, 39, 40, 41)

101 - FOR SALE

102 - FOR RENT

Land/Home Repos West TN. Lenders offering down payments as low as 5%. Call Clayton Homes (731) 968-4937. (38, 39, 40, 41)

For Rent: 2 bedroom 1 bath in downtown Selmer area. Special discount for long term lease or seniors. Call 731-926-6341 water included $295. (40, 41, 42)

Land/Home in Reagan and Darden area. Ready to move in.

(731) 968-4937 (38, 39, 40, 41)

For Rent: 3 BR 1 BA house, 1744 Buena Vista, Bethel Springs. $325 month $200 deposit. 901-849-2755. (40, 41)

Lenders offering Fresh Start.

Clayton Homes Lexington, TN (731) 968-4937 (38, 39, 40, 41) HOUSE FOR SALE: 3 Bdrm., 1 Ba., needs some work. Eastview area. $39,000 negotiable. 6454297. (40, 41)

102 - FOR RENT

Mobile home for rent: 3 bedroom 2 bath CH&A, partly furnished call 610-0796. (40) Apartment for Rent in Ramer on Ballpark Rd. Newly Remodeled 2BD 1BA. All utilities paid. $145.00 per week. Call (731)439-6314. (40)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014

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2913 - Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs - $115,900

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* Lovely Ranch Home * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Bonus Rm. * Split Bedroom plan * Deck * Dbl. Garage * 6.5 ac.open & level

MISCELLANEOUS 401 - FOR SALE

KENNETH SWEAT Rentals: 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) 6453130. (TF) Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo.

2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731610-2877 or 731-645-5288. (TF) House for rent: 3BD 1½ BA, Central Heat/Air, Storage Building, Near McNairy Central High School. No pets. Please don’t ask! $500 month plus deposit.

610-2877. (TF)

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AUTOMOBILES 201 - AUTOS For Sale: 1984 Chevy Silverado short wheel base pick up $1500 and a 1984 F350 1 ton with twin hoist dump $2500.00 Call 731-610-4058. (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) 1995 Dodge Dakota Club Cab. $2,000. If interested call Seth @ 453-4409. No answer leave a message and I will return your call asap. Please leave name and number. (40)

For Sale: Whirlpool Tumblefresh 4.0 cu ft. front load Washer. One of Whirlpools top of the line washers.

Great condition, looks and runs like new. $500.00 OBO Call 731-5775001. (40)

5513 - Luther Ingle Rd., Ramer - $32,500 * Ranch Style House * 3 bedrooms * 2 Bath * 1.60 acs * Circle Drive * Carport * Large Porch

IN EASTVIEW Now hiring all shifts

4013 - 1158 High School Rd., Selmer _ $79,500 * Rustic Cypress Home * 3 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * Carport * Lg shaded deck * Utility rm.

(Full time & part time)

Apply in person.

Call for details

(731) 645-5878 6745 Hwy 45 S Eastview

McNairy County Sheriff’s Office 300 Industrial Drive, Selmer, TN 38375 Office: (731) 645-1004 Fax (731) 645-3116

AUCTION

Saturday, February 22nd 9:30am – Rain or Shine

McNairy County Justice Center

300 Industrial Drive – Selmer, TN 38375

CARS - TRUCKS - VANS - SUVs - MOTORCYCLES - ATVs - WHEELS & TIRES ASPHALT ROLLERS - SWEEPER - 1TON TRUCK - AND MORE!

10% Buyers Premium Applies - Cash or Pre-Approved Check Inspection: Fri. Feb.21st 2-5pm & Sat. Feb.22nd 8-9:30am Announcements day of sale take precedence over previous material.

More Info & Pictures at www.Venture-Auctions.com!

FEBRUARY 22nd at 9:30 AM McNairy County Criminal Justice Center

YEAR 1992 1990 1991

MAKE

MODEL

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4WD 4WHEELER MC 4WHEELER 4WHEELER 4WHEELER 4WHEELER MC 4WHEELER CAR 4 WHEELER SW VAN MC 4WD 2WD 2WD 4WD 2WD CAR SUV CAR 4WD 2WD CAR SUV/4WD CAR SUV 2WD CAR SUV CAR

ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS THE DAY OF THE SALE ARE FINAL

10%

Buyers Premium

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LEGALS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014

402 - WANTED

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

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

es, directions, measurements, and calls contained therein are incorporated herein by reference as fully and completely as if copied in full herein. This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the Restrictive Covenants set forth in said Plat Cabinet “B” at Slide 32 and the same are incorporated herein as if copied in full herein. This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the use restrictions as pertaining to the entire subdivision and these restrictive covenants herein set forth shall be covenants running with the land and shall bind the Grantees and all persons or parties claiming under the Grantees herein, as proceedings at law or in equity against any person or persons violating or attempting to violate the same, either by suit to restrain the violation or by suit to recover damages for such violation, and said covenants and restrictions herein set forth shall be binding upon the heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, trustees in bankruptcy, of the Grantees named herein, and which covenants are as follows: 1.NUISANCE: No noxious or offensive activities shall be carried on any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. 2. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES: No structures of a temporary character, trailer, mobile home and/or school bus, whether temporarily attached to the lot or not, basement, tent, outside toilet, shack, garage, barn or other building shall be allowed on any lot at any time as a residence either temporarily or permanently, No inoperable auto or vehicle shall be temporarily or permanently situated on the property.

Looking to buy appliances in good working order or entire estates. Please call 439-0069. (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)

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SERVICES 501 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes!

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

Call (731)609-8794 or (731) 610-4813. (TF) AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF) DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 239-8945, cell (662) 284-6146. Free estimates. (TF) HARRIS HOME IMPROVEMENT: Home additions, concrete, blocks, framing, roofing, vinyl siding, painting, floor leveling, dirt work. Highly Recommended. 30 years experience.

Free Estimates. Jimmy Harris 731-439-0343. (39, 40, 41, 42)

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed January 24, 2008

by Charles W. McCoy II and wife Alisha McCoy to Jerry Spore, Attorney at Law, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Deed of Trust 390, Page 2894, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 commencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of McNairy, State of Tennessee.

Being Lot #15 of Serenity Estates, a plat of which is in Plat Cabinet “B” at Slide 32, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and the distanc-

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

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503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee

90l5268296 File # 2162-111398-FC

Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03

Published: February 5, February 12, February 19 BancorpSouth/ Charles McCoy, II 16051 38, 39, 40

NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS

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FULLY INSURED

260 Arendall Street • Adamsville, TN 38310

Accepting applications for: 2 bedroom apartments. ALL UTILITIES included in rent and rent is based on income.

Office hours: TUES. & THURS. 9 - 2 Dianne Copeland, Site Manager Financed through Rural Development.

Subsidized through Dept. of HUD.

21 Alta Vista Drive Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 645-5290 1 Bedroom apartments for the Elderly age 62 or older or Handicapped or Disabled of any age.

Rent is based on household income.

Applications available at the office: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Accepting Applications (800) 545-1833 ext. 339 TDD

The State Soil Conservation Committee has requested that a local advisory committee conduct an election to fill expiring terms for Jimmy Ray, Barry Redmon and Arnold Stanfield position(s) on the McNairy County Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

The election will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 with voting conducted at the following polling place: Farm Service Agency 512 Mulberry Ave., Selmer, TN The election will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS

Per TCA 43-14-216, only persons holding legal title to lands within McNairy County are eligible to vote in this election.

The McNairy County Economic Development Commission, Inc. and the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Accounting and Operations. These two organizations have been combined into The McNairy Regional Alliance, a powerful, non-profit, professional, pro-business organization working to build a healthy economy and improving the quality of life for the citizens of McNairy County.

The candidates in the election are: Jimmy Ray, Arnold Stanfield, Barry Redmon, Hilda Ashe, Glenda Rickman, Scott Miller It is the policy of the McNairy County Soil Conservation District that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, religion, age and disability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial matters and reporting while carrying out the policies and internal operations of the organization. Responsibilities include A/P and A/R, use QuickBooks Pro to enter all financial data, reconcile bank statements, assist in budgeting process, maintain financial records on various community projects and events sponsored by the organization, serve as secretary for McNairy County EDC and Chamber, attend functions as required, maintain Chamber membership records, help develop membership and provide information to businesses and the general public. Be the main contact for the McNairy County Visitor’s Center. Other duties as required.

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

Candidate must be experienced in accounting principles and practices. Experienced with a variety of computer skills including QuickBooks Pro, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and Power Point. Candidate must have a readiness to work, possess good work habits, take initiative and maintain good relationship with co-workers, volunteers, boards, membership and general public.

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Resumes should be mailed to: McNairy Regional Alliance Attn: Director of Accounting & Operations Position PO Box 7 Selmer, TN 38375 Or ted@mcnairy.com or russell@mcnairy.com

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