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Election Commission votes Common Sense: to keep precincts open Social Security By Jeff Whitten

By Jeff Whitten

Head News Writer

Last year was Social Security’s 75th anniversary, as it was signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935. It is ironic that it spent more than it took in last year for the first time since 1983. As explained in an earlier column, although this can be accounted for by the payroll tax cuts, the cuts expire next year and the Social Security and Medicare Board of Trustees projects that the deficits will continue for the next 75 years. Through 2022, these deficits will be made up by redeeming trust fund assets. These redemptions will be less than COMMON SENSE interest income and the trust fund will grow. By 2036, trust fund reserves will be exhausted. From then until 2085, tax income will only be sufficient to pay about threequarters of the scheduled benefits through 2085. The report attributes these deficits to the aging of the baby boom generation, which is retiring and being replaced in the workforce by younger generations that are smaller. More than 50 million Americans or about one-quarter of households receive these benefits. The trustees project that the 75-year deficit will be 2.2 percent of taxable payroll. In order to erase this deficit, either some combination of revenue increases or expenditure cuts in this amount will be necessary. They recommend that these long-run challenges be addressed soon because more options and more time will be available to phase in changes and those who are affected will have adequate time to prepare. It will also be easier to minimize the impact of changes on lower-income workers and those currently receiving benefits, the report says. The bipartisan deficit commission appointed by President Obama presented a plan last November to erase the Social Security deficit. One recommendation it made was to gradually increase the regular retirement age to 69 by 2075 and the early retirement age to 64 by that year. They also recommended creating a hardship exemption for those who cannot work past the age of 62, but do not qualify for disability. They also proposed making 90 percent of all wages subject to Social Security tax by raising the maximum amount of wages that can be taxed, from the present $168,000. This maximum would increase to $190,000 by 2020. Presently, only 86 percent of wages are subject to Social Security tax. They would also cut benefits for wealthier retirees. Under the plan those making between $38,000 and $64,000 in average lifetime wages would only get 10 percent of that in benefits, where they can now get 32 percent. Those making between $64,000 and $107,000 would be reduced from 15 percent of that figure to 5 percent in benefits. See next week’s Common Sense column on Medicare. FYI: You can read the latest report of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees at ssa.gov/ovact/trsum/index.html.

The McNairy County Election Commission voted to keep the five precincts open that they had tentatively voted to close earlier, according to Administrator of Elections Joanie Collins. The decision was made at a meeting of the commission last Saturday. The meeting was originally scheduled to consider having an open meeting for public comment on the issue. This request was made by County Commissioner Jeff Lipford, who represents the 2nd district, which includes Lawton as well as Adamsville. After the decision was reversed, the issue of the open meeting became moot. The decision was made with the stipulation that commissioners in the districts which were going to be closed provide the election commission with lists of possible poll workers. This was one of the reasons along with cost and low turnout in these precincts cited by the commission for its original decision. Precincts slated to be closed under the original plan were McNairy, Lawton, Purdy, Leapwood and Cypress. The commission took this action at its meeting on Sept. 6. Under the plan, McNairy would have been merged into Finger, Lawton would have been merged into Adamsville, Purdy and Leapwood would have been merged into Northeast Selmer and Cypress would have been merged into Ramer. Closing these precincts would have saved the county $2,500 to $3,000, according to a handout distributed by Election Commission Chairman Paul Estes. Some of the county commissioners were highly critical of the decision to close precincts. Lipford had argued the closings would lead to longer lines at the polls and that there had been no discussions on the county commission budget committee about excessive spending on elections, so the county could afford to keep the precincts open. County commissioner Steve Browder was also critical of the decision. He argued that the amount of money being saved by the closings was too small to justify the displacement of voters. Browder also represents the 2nd district. He and others were circulating petitions urging the commission to keep the precincts open.

Cars for Kids lawsuit appeal succeeds By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Tennessee Court of Appeals in Jackson, Tenn. has reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit arising out of the 2007 Cars for Kids. The case was sent back to McNairy County Circuit Court for trial. The appeal was from an earlier dismissal of the case by Circuit Court Judge J. Weber McCraw. McCraw dismissed the case because it was his judgment that there were no genuine issues of material fact as to whether defendant Flowmaster had a duty of care to

the plaintiffs (those who brought the suit), whether it was a member of a joint venture, whether it engaged in an ultra-hazardous activity or participated in a drag race. The appeals court upheld McCraw on the issue of whether Flowmaster was a part of a joint venture. However, they held that Flowmaster had not proved it did not have a duty of care toward those who were injured and there were material issues of fact on whether Flowmaster had participated in an ultra-hazardous activity or in drag racing. If a jury found either of these last two things to be true, Flowmaster would be liable.

The suit arises out of an incident in June 2007, in which Troy Critchley, a professional driver, lost control of his vehicle during a burnout and crashed into a crowd, killing six people and injuring many others. Richard Small, Flowmaster’s senior vice president of marketing said in his deposition that he invited Critchley to the event but told him that a burnout was optional. Cars for Kids founder Larry Price said in his deposition that Flowmaster played no part in planning the 2007 event, that it had no input regarding the burnout loca-

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Legendary haunted mansion opens doors to public By Christen Coulon Editor

Last Friday, the Purdy Haunted Mansion once again opened its doors to thrill fans of the macabre for another season. The mansion, a nearly 160 year old wooden structure once owned by infamous Purdy resident Col. Fielding Hurst, is said to be the most haunted place in McNairy County. This year’s event features three attractions including the haunted house, ghost tour, and hay rides. All tours begin at the Purdy Community Center. The haunted house ($12 entrance fee) takes small groups through the mansion and surrounding property. The one-half mile long haunted house tour takes visitors on a tour of the mansion and property through various terrifying scenes designed to scare your socks off. The haunted house is not reccomended for children under the age 10. The ghost tour ($15 entrance fee) is by appointment only and gives visitors a more in-depth tour of the mansion and the haunted history of the surrounding community. The hay ride ($7 entrance fee) takes visitors on a tour of Purdy and its haunted cemetery. This year the mansion will have actors in the outside property tour, but will not have them inside the mansion. Organizers have claimed that due to excessive paranormal occurrences, they will not allow live actors in the mansion for 2011. They claim that in the past, actors have become trapped and locked in rooms for hours at a time. Also, they said that the cries of a small child were heard in the cellar and the doors upstairs would open without anyone being present. No explanation has been given for these strange events, and they have stated this information as a warning to prepare others who enter the Hurst Mansion...if they dare.

Col. Fielding Hurst In the days leading up to the Civil War, Hurst’s political leanings as a union sympathizer became evident to his neighbors in Purdy, and when the war began Hurst was shipped off to the penitentiary in Nashville. When Hurst returned to the area, he did so as a union colonel. With local support, Hurst then set up what is known as the Hurst

Nation, a union stronghold, stretching into surrounding counties. “When he came back, that is when all of the problems started,” Rick Miller, co-owner of the Purdy Haunted Mansion said. “(Hurst) was shot at when he was going up the stairs (a dent that is still visible in the wood on the stairs is said to be the bullet hole from this shooting) and they also hung his nephew behind the house and beat his mother almost to death.” Miller said that due to these attacks, Hurst became obsessed with gaining revenge. Legend states that after Hurst captured confederate soldiers, he decapitated them and placed their heads on every mile marker on the roads leading from Purdy to LaGrange and Guys. It is also claimed that Hurst, furious with the Confederate leaning residents of Purdy, laid waste to the town by ordering every structure save his cherished mansion burned to the ground. While Hurst’s legend seems to grow every year, Tennessee historian Kevin D. McCann, in an open response to an Independent Appeal article published in 2007, claims that Hurst’s true deeds may not live up to the hype.

Fact or fiction “There’s a lot of exaggerated and downright false information when it comes to Fielding Hurst and the Sixth Tennessee”, McCann said. “One must trudge through period and modern-day partisan or erroneous writings to discover what is actually true . Much of them can be attributed to former Confederate soldiers, but some are more contemporary and simply expound and exaggerate from a one-sided (i.e. Confederate) point of view.” McCann’s writing paints a picture of Hurst showing that while he was certainly not a model citizen, he was also not worthy of the boogyman persona to which he has been given. “Fielding Hurst has become the Boogeyman of McNairy County, Tennessee,” McCann said. “He is a ‘monster’ and a ‘demon’ and his insidious reputation grows more brutal and bloodier with the passage of time. His evil deeds are

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magnified and sensationalized for dramatic effect to the point of absurdity. I’ve often thought someone should write a novel with Hurst as a central character because the stories that are considered truth already border on imaginative fiction.” McCann said that many misdeeds have been falsely attributed to Hurst, including the melding of Hurst’s legend with that of Dracula. He sites the legend claiming that Hurst, like Dracu-

The Haunted History of Purdy Fact or fiction, the Hurst legend is but one of many spooky stories that center in and around the living ghost town of Purdy. The now empty town square which once housed saloons, hotels and all the trappings of a thriving antebellum community abounds with tales of hauntings, public hangings, untimely deaths and other such

tales of tragedy. This former county seat even boasts a haunted cemetery. A group of paranormal researchers from Savannah, Tenn., the PROS team, claim to have images of spirits in photographs from the mansion. The PROS team also claims to have seen shadowy figures in the house and to have heard footsteps and children’s voices. After their visit, the PROS team posted recordings of the voices they heard in the mansion on their website and concluded that based upon their evidence that the residence was a case of an intelligent haunting.

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Miller said that the tales of hauntings in Purdy do not all surround Hurst. He said that there was a public hanging in the area that drew nearly 5,000 people. The condemned man was said to be a slave who tried to kill his abusive master, but accidentally killed his master’s wife instead. When the slave was captured he was forced to ride to the gallows in a wagon atop his own coffin. After the execution the man was buried in an unmarked grave near the Hurst property. There are also tales of a ghostly wagon, roaming the nearby roads, full of people dressed in clothing from the 19th century. The wagon is said to be followed by an apparition of a dog. It is claimed that when the dog catches up to the wagon and jumps in, the entire wagon disappears. The Purdy Cemetery, which many claim to be haunted as well, was the site of another PROS investigation. The team followed up on reports of disembodied children’s voices, bright orbs and a tale of a ghost horsemen who is said to ride through the cemetery. In the case of the cemetery, the paranormal researchers were not able to find any evidence of a haunting. However, the team has vowed to return to the cemetery for further investigation.

Independent Appeal Investigates The tales of hauntings in the area have piqued the interest of the Independent Appeal staff and we have setup an overnight stay for our editors at the Hurst mansion. We will be loading up with flashlights, cameras and various other audio and video recording equipment to investigate the haunting claims. We will objectively report what we find in the house to the readers of McNairy County. Please read upcoming issues of the Independent Appeal for photos and complete coverage of what we experience during our visit. For more information on the Purdy Haunted Mansion including detailed directions and operating schedule visit purdyhauntedmansion.com. For more information on the PROS paranormal investigators please visit paranormalresearchersofsavannah.com.

Fall 2011 Area Events and Activities AUSTIN FARMS

1789 New Hope Road, Guys, TN 38339 731-645-7398 Pumpkins, Baled Hay, Decorative Gourds

CRABB’S HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES

3000 Chewalla Road, Ramer, TN 38367 731-239-5917 Homegrown Corn, Tomatoes, Beans & Pumpkins

THE PUMPKIN PATCH

U.S. Hwy 45 South, Selmer, TN 38375; 731645-7740 Pumpkins, Ornamental Corn and Gourds, Indian Corn, and Hay. Open month of October.

DUNCAN CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, GIFTS, CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH

186 Hester Road, Selmer, TN 38375; 731645-5769; www.tennesseechristmastrees. org;duncantree@centurytel.net Retail Christmas Trees, Pumpkins, Agricultural Museum, Farm Animals for Petting, Farm and School Tours (by reservation), Hay Rides, etc. Corn Maze, Hay Rides and Pumpkin Patch open Sept. 30-Oct. 31. Christmas Tree Season Nov. 1 - Dec. 24.

MCNAIRY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

114 N. Third Street, Selmer, TN 38375; 731658-7269 Agricultural Museum. Sat-Sun 1 pm-5 pm or by appointment

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(1st time open to public) A real haunted house, not for small children Full Concessions Available 731-610-6255 Hurst/Dodd Hm Purdy, Tn Oct 21,23,24,25 30,31 from Selmer, Hwy 64E, l on Airport Rd

731-424-4526 corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, animals, hen house, slides, duck races http://www.donnellcenturyfarm.com Oct 9,10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 1pm - 5:30pm 3720 Hwy. 70 East Jackson, TN Spring Creek community

TODD FUN FARM & CORN MAZE 731-643-6720 corn maze, playground, concession, farm store, hayrides, pig races http://www.toddfamilyfunfarm.com/ Oct 8-Nov 6 Fri, Sat Only Fri 10am-2pm (store) Sat 10am - 10pm 101 Tom Austin Road Dyer, Tn

Heritage festival

901-878-1067 Join us for a fun filled and educational day for the entire family as we celebrate our exciting cultural heritage. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8 Ames Plantation (5 miles north of Grand Junction, Tenn.)

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Parents enjoy a night on the town while children have a blast; fun, games, arts, crafts costume contest ages 5-12 www.balletartsjackson.org 731-668-7353 Ballet Arts Studio 118 Commerce Dr Jackson, TN 5:30pm-9pm $20/child purchase by 10/18

GHOST TALES OF JACKSON Stories of the Spirits of Downtown 731-427-7379 866-457-7379 Oct 25 6:30pm The Carnegie 305 E. College St Jackson, TN

HALLOWEEN STORY TIME special halloween stories part of Get Scared Downtown 731-427-7573 Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette St Jackson, TN

SONGWRITER’S DEPOT

w/ James House & Danny Flowers 731-427-9616 Old Country Store Casey Jones Village 56 Casey Jones Lane Jackson, TN Thurs., October 28 Doors open at 6:00 Show starts at 7:00 $10 Admission

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Water Department flows smoothly By Christen Coulon Editor

In local politics, the most hotly debated issues often boil over when it comes to water. However, at the Selmer Water Department things seem to be flowing smoothly. The Selmer Public Works Director, Richard Ashe, sat down with the Independent Appeal this week to discuss the state of the Selmer Water Department, service fees, and coverage area. While many people think the department covers just the city of Selmer, the department has more than 350 miles of water lines and serves more than 8,000 people in three counties. Ashe said that the department’s water is both safe and plentiful. “We draw water from 7 wells that average between 550-600 ft. in depth,” Ashe said. “Our water comes from one of the largest aquifers in the nation. It is the same water source that Memphis and Jackson (Tenn.) use.”

The department recently switched from deposits to a service charge system to begin water service for all customers. While this may not have been popular decision with all its customers, Ashe said that this was needed for several reasons. The service charge to turn water on is based on your housing situation and your payment history. Initially renters are charged a $100 fee to begin their water service while home owners pay a fee of $20. The fee for renters who have previously had service with the department goes down to $25 if their payments have been made on time. “This is not a money making business,” Ashe said. “All of the money that is not spent on connections goes into operations.” Ashe said that some of the customers were still on a water deposit, and that if and when they ended service their deposits would be returned and they would be charged a service fee to reconnect at another location. He noted that some of the deposits with the department were as low

as $5 and represented customers who began service in the early 1950s. He said that the service fees were needed to cover expenses in the department such as unpaid bills and costs related to the connection of service. Ashe noted that it was important to act responsibly with the budget in order to keep rates low. If the department operates at a loss for a single year the state gets involved. If it happens a second year the state will raise the rates. Ashe stated that many other local water utilities have much higher rates. He said that Selmer’s water system is much older and has been able to pay down its debt while other newer departments must pay not only for the water they are getting but also for the debt their departments incurred in building the infrastructure. The recent economic downturn has not affected the budget of the department drastically, Ashe said. People, for the most part, have been making their payments and the depart-

Ramer rejects roundup, supports school building By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Ramer City Commission voted not to adopt the roundup program, but pledged its share of any one-half sales tax that might be adopted in the future to the school building program, at its meeting last Thursday. The vote on both issues was unanimous. “I would have no problem giving our half to the schools,” said Mayor George Armstrong. The vote was in response to a letter from Director of Schools Charlie Miskelly asking if the city would donate its half of the sales tax, if it were to pass. The voters would have to approve any sales tax increase. If they did, onequarter cent would go to the school system and one-quarter cent would go to the municipalities. This half-cent sales tax increase is one possible funding option that the school board has discussed for construction of a new elementary school and a new school at Adamsville. Under the roundup program, water

bills would be rounded up to the nearest dollar. Half of the proceeds would be used to fund last dollar scholarships under the Regional Economic Development Initiative program and half would go to the One to One program for laptops for students. Selmer Mayor David Robinson proposed this program in a letter to the editor last week. He not only proposed that the Selmer Board of Aldermen adopt it, but suggested that other cities with water departments in the county adopt it as well. The vote was in response to a letter from Robinson requesting the board to take this action. He estimates that $125,000 would be raised if all cities adopted this program. “We just raised water bills. We’re not seen in a too good light as it is… Tabitha (Dickey, city manager/recorder) and I have talked about this. How in the world would we keep up with it…How are you going to keep up with who did and who didn’t and how much money is where?” Armstrong asked. Under the program, bills would be rounded up unless a customer opts out.

“We’d have to spend $600 to get $6,” Armstrong said. “I don’t think we’re in any position to do that,” said Commissioner Danny Ayers. “Our computer people tell us there is nothing to it. We won’t have to do it manually,” said Selmer Public Works Director Richard Ashe. On another matter, the commission voted to spend $9,734 on accounting software from Local Government. It will cost $2,718 per year for updates. “It’s more money than I want to spend,” said Ayers. The auditors recommend this software and 70 percent of cities in Tennessee use it, according to Ayers. In other news from the meeting, the commission voted Dickey a $2 per hour raise. Armstrong announced that the surplus fire truck brought $2,600 at auction. The board voted this money to the fire department The city voted to pay $1,100 for a larger door for the fire station. Current doors are not large enough for the fire truck to safely clear. The fire department will pay a like amount.

Ramer wreck injures four minors on Hwy. 57 By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

An accident in Ramer last Thursday injured four people. All of the drivers and passengers were minors. It is the policy of the Independent Appeal not to divulge the names of anyone under 18 involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury. A Gold 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by a 17-year-old girl was traveling west on Highway 57, approaching the intersection of Industrial Park Road, according to the crash report by Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Davidson. An All-Terrain Vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old boy was entering 57 from a private driveway across from Industrial Park Road. As the Cavalier approached the private drive, the ATV failed to yield and was struck on the left side by the Cavalier, the report stated. The driver of the ATV was airlifted to the Med and a passenger, a 10-year-old boy, was airlifted to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The driver of the Cavalier was transported by Emergency Medical Services Medical ambulance to McNairy Regional Hospital. A 15-year-old female passenger of the car was airlifted to MRH. A 17-year-old female passenger of the car was not transported. A spokesperson for the Med told the Independent Appeal last Monday that the driver of the ATV was in stable condition. The passenger on the ATV was in critical condition, according to a spokesperson from LeBonheur.

County unemployment unchanged By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The McNairy County unemployment rate in August was unchanged at 11.1 percent, according to non-seasonally adjusted figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. It has fallen 0.6 percentage points over the last year. The labor force increased by 10 over the previous month to 11,050. The number of employed increased by 20 to 9,830 and the number of unemployed also decreased by 10 to 1,220. At 10.8 percent, Chester County had the lowest unemployment rate of surrounding counties. Hardin County’s unemployment rate was the same as McNairy’s and Alcorn Coun-

ty’s rate was slightly higher at 11.2 percent, according to figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Hardeman County had the highest rate of surrounding counties at 12.7 percent. The state unemployment rate was 9.7 percent, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Unemployment fell in 57 counties, rose in 28 and stayed the same in 10. The lowest unemployment rate in the state was the 6.4 percent in Lincoln County, followed by 6.8 percent in Williamson County. Lincoln County’s unemployment rate was up 0.2 percentage points and Williamson County’s was up 0.1 percent from the previous month.

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tion and it had no representative present at the event. He also said that Flowmaster was erroneously listed as an event sponsor and that it made no monetary or product donations in 2007. Jackson attorney Lewis L. Cobb of Spragins, Barnett and Cobb represents plaintiffs Ginny Beth King, Steve R. Taylor and Bruce Replogle. Bolivar attorney Steven L. Hale represents Jeff and Shelia Sisk and Amy J. Driskill. Driskill is the surviving spouse of Sean Driskill. Douglas J. Fees, of Huntsville, Ala. and Johnnie L. Franks, of Florence, Ala. represent Linda Harmon and Rouge-Jett Cloud. C. Mark Donahoe of Hardee, Martin and Donahoe, of Jackson represents Codye Tomaszews-

At 19.7 percent, Scott County had the highest rate, followed by Obion County at 17.2 percent. Scott County’s unemployment rate was down from 19.8 percent in July and Obion’s was up from 11.4 percent. Of the metropolitan counties, Knox County had the lowest unemployment rate at 7.7 percent, followed by Hamilton County (Chattanooga) at 8.6 percent, Davidson County (Nashville) at 8.8 percent and Shelby County (Memphis) at 10.4 percent. Shelby County unemployment decreased 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, while Knox and Hamilton registered 0.2 percentage point increases and Davidson County’s unemployment in-

ki, Roger Pitchford, Mark and Rowena Pope and Ronald Griswell. The Popes are the parents of Brooke Lauren Pope, who was killed in the accident. Griswell is the parent of Raven Leann Griswell and Nicole Charmed Griswell, who were also killed. Memphis attorney R. Christopher Gilreath represents Andrew James Bishop, Jeannie Dawn Townsend, Anthony Weinrich and Vicky Weinrich, Cynthia G Stephens, Shane A. Smith, Christopher L. Metten, Michael L. Smith and Teresa Smith and Selina H. Kennedy. William B. Jakes III and Hugh C. Gracey of the Nashville firm Howell and Fisher represents Flowmaster. “We were certainly pleased that the Court of Appeals believed there were issues of fact for the jury…We thought it was a sound decision,” said Gilreath. Gracey declined comment on the case.

ment has not seen a significant jump in unpaid bills. He also stated the department is always willing to work with someone to help them maintain this important service. “If you know you will have trouble with a payment, get with us early and we can set up a payment contract with you,” Ashe said. The Selmer Utility Division is located within the city of Selmer at 500 Peach Tree Ave. For more information on the Selmer Water Department please contact them at (731) 6457928.

creased 0.3 percentage points. The national unemployment rate was 9.1 percent in August, unchanged from the previous month. The labor force increased by 366,000 to 153 million. The number of employed people in the nation was nearly 140 million, up 331,000. Nearly 13 million were unemployed, up 13,000 from the previous month. Counting people who have given up looking for work and those who work part-time but wish to work full-time, the unemployment rate is 16.1 percent, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The average duration of unemployment was 40.3 weeks, down slightly from 40.4 weeks the previous month.

TOWN OF SELMER NOVEMBER 8, 2011 NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING

The McNairy County Election Commission will be open for Early Voting for the November 8, 2011 Town of Selmer Election:

OCTOBER 19, 2011 thru NOVEMBER 3, 2011 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Saturday

The McNairy County Election Commission is located in the Courthouse basement. Telephone 645-6432. The McNairy County Election Commission Paul Estes, Chairman Mary Ruth Mills, Secretary Dwight Garner Janice Maness Wayne Elam Joanie Collins, AOE

VALID REASONS FOR VOTING ABSENTEE BY MAIL TOWN OF SELMER ELECTION A registered voter may apply to vote absentee by mail if he or she has one of the following reasons: (1) Outside the county on election day and all days of early voting by personal appearance (2) Full time students and their spouses attending an institution inside the State of Tennessee but outside McNairy County (3) Those that have a Doctor’s certificate (4) Jury duty on state or federal courts (5) Age 65 or older (6) Hospitalized, ill or physically disabled and unable to vote on election day or absentee by personal appearance (7) Caretaker of hospitalized, ill or disabled person (8) Candidate for office in this election (9) Observance of a religious holiday. WHAT TO DO TO GET A BALLOT BY MAIL A voter who wishes to cast an absentee ballot by mail must request a ballot in the voter’s handwriting over the voter’s signature. If the voter is unable to write such a request, someone can write it for the voter but the voter must sign the request. ALL SIGNATURES WILL BE VERIFIED. The request serves as an application for ballot if the request contains the following information: 1. Name of the registered voter 2. Address of the voter 3. Voter’s Social Security Number 4. The election the voter wishes to vote in 5. Reason voter wishes to vote absentee by mail 6. Voter’s Signature If the request does not contain all the information listed above, the McNairy County Election Commission will send the voter an application to obtain the needed information. The last day to receive this request with all necessary information is seven days before the election, which will be November 1, 2011. A person that does not register “in person” at the McNairy County Election Commission office or with an employee of the McNairy County Election Commission must vote in person on election day or in person during early voting. Excluded are those that have a Doctor’s statement. If you request an application and ballot to vote by mail you must vote by mail. Once a ballot has been mailed, you cannot change your mind and go to the polls or vote absentee in the Election Commission Office. The McNairy County Election Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If there are questions about needed accommodations in the voting process call 645-6432. McNairy County Election Commission Paul Estes, Chairman Mary Ruth Mills, Secretary Dwight Garner Janice Maness Wayne Elam Joanie Collins, Administrator of Elections

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Jesus Cares about McNairy County by Amber Price Staff Writer

Even in these difficult economic times, it can sometimes be easy to forget the hardships that others are facing. Fortunately, there are people and organizations in the county that strive to help those in need. One of those organizations is Jesus Cares. Jesus Cares is a local ministry, staffed by dedicated volunteers, that is currently supported by 48 participating churches along with other donations and grants. The organization also encompasses a thrift store, located in Selmer, that generates funds needed for the ministry. Jesus Cares has grown considerably since its opening almost three years ago, and continues to provide a vital service to the community despite the harsh economic climate. According to Jimmy Whittington, executive director of Jesus Cares, the program began taking shape in January of 2008, when the Selmer Ministerial Association needed to find a better way of organizing charitable contributions to members of the community in need of support. A committee was formed, which then sought out the best solutions from similar organizations in the region. It took about 10 months of planning, fund raising, and recruiting before the program was ready to be launched in October 2008. Since its beginning, and as of June 30, 2011, Jesus Cares has fi-

nancially assisted 1,802 families in McNairy County, encompassing 4,144 individuals. They have distributed $276,124 in financial assistance, and have given out 22,000 articles of clothing through the Family Resource Center and the Jesus Cares Thrift Store. They also served 155 residences with debris removal after the 2010 tornado at no charge to the homeowners. New clients requesting financial aid for the first time are helped after the need has been validated by Jesus Cares. The client is then given the opportunity to participate in a self-help program. Completion of the program is required in order for the client to receive further assistance. The program includes financial management classes taught at the Jesus Cares office. Clients are also asked to become familiar with and participate in other programs in the county that can help them to get back on their feet. However, many of those programs are being cut or reduced due to lack of funding. “We are trying to help the clients understand that in our present economic climate, money for our type of organization is becoming scarce. We are trying to get them to understand they must assume more responsibility for their economic and spiritual well-being,” said Whittington. Last year, Jesus Cares was the recipient of a grant totaling about $65,000 for the assistance of homeless people. Unfortunately, the program for the grant ended last week. “Homelessness in rural counties doesn’t show its face like it does

Staff photo by Amber Price

Jesus Cares Thrift Store, located in downtown Selmer, offers a wide variety of donated clothes and other goods for sale.

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in the cities,” said Whittington. “But homelessness is any situation where you’ve got more than one family living under a roof, and only one family has the legal right to be there. And that means that whoever is there that has no legal right to be there is one sentence away from being in the streets. We have a bunch of people living in cars. It’s not something that you’ll notice, because if you drive by the park and there’s just somebody sitting in a car, you don’t think [they are] homeless, but some of them are. We’ve pulled them out of basements, out of vacant buildings, and vacant houses.” Jesus Cares has managed to house about 60 families. The ministry was able to help the families establish a proper residence, initially paying for things such as rent, deposits and utilities, while also setting up a long term plan for the families to maintain their homes independently. The program has seen a success rate of approximately 70 percent. This means that most of the families were able to sustain a living after the financial assistance from Jesus Cares stopped. Jesus Cares is currently seeing many clients that are new, and possibly facing extreme financial difficulties for the first time. There is concern that economic hardship is becoming more widespread, with fewer resources to help deal with the problems. Jesus Cares continues to provide an essential service to the community, which is particularly needed during hard times. The organization is also an excellent example of the power of generosity.

Staff photo by Amber Price

Working at the Jesus Cares Thrift Store, volunteers Sherry Letienne and Annette Whittington welcome customers with friendly faces.

A Vote

for Honesty, Integrity, and Vision for Selmer’s Future!

Chris Tull

ALDERMAN, TOWN OF SELMER Tuesday, November 8, 2011

“I would be honored to serve the citizens of Selmer.”

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McNairy County Quilt Show 2011 By Christen Coulon Editor

The Busy Bee Quilters will hold their annual McNairy County Quilt Show ‘All for the Love of Quilting’ with activities running Oct. 14-15. at the Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church gymnasium located at 3591 Main St. in Bethel Springs. The quilt show is always a big tourist draw for McNairy County, and is slated for Oct. 14-15 with a $5 admission fee, food will be available both days of the event. The deadline for entering quilts (at no charge) is this weekend and entries must be turned in at the Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church gymnasium at 3 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9. “This is our 31st year, It was at Adamsville for 13 years and has been at Bethel Springs for the last 18 years,” Doris Reece, Chairperson for the McNairy County Quilt Show. “Our new location is wheel chair accessible and the ladies can come in and see everything it’s all on ground level. The Needles-N-Pins quilters will also have their sale this

weekend. We expect a very good year. We will probably get about 500 people.” The award ceremony for the show will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 15. “The quilt show is a viewer’s choice award,” Reece said. “The viewers will actually be voting on the winners.” In addition to the quilting portion of the event, the Busy Bees will be hosting the 2011 Quilt Art Show open to all students K-12. All entries will be theme related to quilts with awards presented Oct. 15 at the Quilt Show award ceremony. Students can participate thru their school or as an individual artist. There will also be an Antique Tractor Show Oct. 15 in the parking lot of the church. “This is the third year we are having the antique tractors and they will be set up on the parking lot on Saturday, Reece said. “This will be the second year for the art show.” For more information on the McNairy County Quilt Show 2011 please call (731) 645-9243 or visit mcnairycoquiltshow.webs.com.

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A arrangement of quilts at last year’s McNairy County Quilt Show. This year’s event Oct. 14-15 will feature the quilts along with an art show and an antique tractor show.

Selmer Board moves to suspend officer By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Selmer businessman Jerry Ward asked the Selmer Board of Aldermen to dismiss policeman William Anthony “Tony’ Westbrooks at their meeting Sept 13. The request was instigated when Westbrook took out a warrant for Matt Ward, Jerry Ward’s son, for evading arrest, speeding and reckless endangerment. The charges arose out of an incident of a suspect riding a fourwheeler through town on Sept. 1. This incident occurred on Sept 1. Westbrooks identified the suspect as Ward after seeing the fourwheeler at 2 a.m. on Bethesda Road, Burks said. After Lieutenant Roger Rickman investigated the case further, Selmer Police Chief Neal Burks concluded that Westbrook had made a misidentification. “Tony just made a mistake in identification,” Burks said. After the mistake was discovered the warrants were dismissed by General Sessions Judge Van McMahan.

After hearing Ward, Vice-Mayor Paul Simpson said there should be an apology and the warrant should be expunged. Although city attorney Terry Abernathy and Burks pointed out at the meeting that the warrant was never served, Abernathy said he would file an order of expungement. “Do any of you up here believe that this man [Westbrooks] belongs with a badge and a gun? If he brings something to you, are you going to say he is telling the truth this time but he lied before,” Jerry Ward asked the board. Jerry Ward told the board that two witnesses, Richard Bain and Gary Blakely had said that Matt Ward was not riding the fourwheeler. He also distributed photos of both his son and the man subsequently identified as riding the four-wheeler. Ward said that there was a hundred pound difference in weight between the two men. Nathan Isom was subsequently arrested on Sept. 14 for reckless endangerment without a weapon and evading arrest in a vehicle. Isom is out on $1,000 bail until

his Oct. 27 hearing. Ward said that if this was the first incident involving an officer, he could dismiss it as a mistake. He was referring to Westbrooks being fired in November after a woman living at his residence was arrested after a drug buy. Burks told the special called meeting in November that Westbrooks continued to live at the residence and arranged bail for the woman, in violation of Standards of Conduct in the Police Department Policy and Procedure manual. Westbrooks said he did not know about the woman’s involvement in drugs and arranged bail because her son had broken her arm and was scheduled for surgery and she had a baby living in the home. Vice-Mayor Paul Simpson moved to suspend Westbrooks without pay until Dec. 1, 2010 and then allow him to return him to his job on ninety days probation. Simpson said that Westbrooks had been a patrolman with the department for eight or nine years and had done a good job. The board approved his motion.

5.8 percent below the August 2010 rate. Single-family housing starts were at a rate of 417,000. This is 1.4 percent below the revised July figure. Privately-owned housing completions were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000. This is 2.7 percent below the revised July estimate and 2.6 percent above the Au-

gust 2010 rate. Single-family completions in August were at a rate of 477,000. This is 0.2 below the revised July rate. Building permits for privately- owned housing units were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 620,000. This is 3.2 percent below the revised July rate and 7.8 percent above the August 2010 estimate.

County foreclosures unchanged By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

There were five foreclosures in August, the same as in July, according to RealtyTrac. The rate of 1 foreclosure in 2,373 homes was also unchanged. Selmer, Bethel Springs, Finger and Stantonville each had one foreclosure. Figures for Adamsville, Michie, Ramer and Guys were unavailable. At 1 in 4,204, Selmer had the lowest foreclosure rate. It was followed by 1 in 1,756 in Bethel Springs, 1 in 829 in Finger and 1 in 480 for Stantonville. There were 12 new listings, down from 20 in July. Home sales also fell from 68 to 36. Of surrounding counties, Chester County had the fewest foreclosures with two, followed by Hardin with six and Hardeman with eight. Compared with the previous month, the number of foreclosures fell by three in both Chester and Hardin Counties and by one in Hardeman County. Chester County had the lowest foreclosure rate at 1 in 3,433, followed by Hardin County at 1 in 2,275 and Hardeman County at 1 in 1,439. The August rate decreased from July’s rates of 1 in 1,373 in Chester County and 1 in 1,517 in Hardin County but increased from 1 in 1,644 in Hardeman County. The rate and number of foreclosures also fell statewide. There were 2,359 foreclosures in August, compared to 2,591 in July. The foreclosure rate fell from 1,073 in July to 1,179 in August. Sales of new single-family homes fell 2.3 percent from the previous month, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295,000 in the nation, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau. However they have risen 6.1 percent over the previous year. The average price of new houses sold was $246,000. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of August was 162,000. This is a 6.6 month supply at the current sales rate. Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 571,000. This is 5 percent below

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Mary Rosetta Ferguson Mary Rosetta Ferguson was born November 3, 1935 in Bethel Springs, TN the daughter of the late Will N. and Nola Moore. She was Store Manager for the Dollar General Store in Selmer, TN for 34 years. She enjoyed the gospel programming on Unity Broadcasting in Crump, TN. Ms. Ferguson departed this life on October 3, 2011 in Jackson, TN at the age of 75 Years, 11 Months. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Bivens and husband Jerry of Selmer, TN, Marilyn Dunaway and husband Troy of Selmer, TN; three sons, Jimmy Ferguson and wife Christina of Columbia, KY, Danny Ferguson and wife Cathy of Selmer, TN, Tim Ferguson and wife Donna of Jackson, TN; 11 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, three sisters, Willie Brown of Selmer, TN, Johnnie Cull of Bethel Springs, TN, Lockie Newman of Hornsby, TN; a brother, Doyle Moore of Bethel Springs, TN; a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Ms. Ferguson was preceded in death by two sisters, Lossie Wooten, Cornetta Layton; four brothers, Cletus Moore, Jack Moore, Haven Moore, Frank Moore. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, TN, with Bro. Mike Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery near Bethel Springs, TN. Memorials may be made to Unity Broadcasting, 2335 Seaton Loop, Crump, TN 38327.

Lloyd Elbert McCullough Lloyd Elbert McCullough was born December 29, 1912 in Mulberry, Florida the son of the late Joseph Augustus and Rebecca Durham McCullough. He was united in marriage to Alice Rogers on April 19, 1941. Mrs. McCullough preceded him in death on August 9, 1997. They were married for 56 years. Mr. McCullough graduated from the University of Florida in the mid 1930’s. He then went to work for Illinois Central Railroad, retiring after 38 years of service as a Chief Estimating Engineer. He was a member of the Rockledge United Methodist Church in Rockledge, FL. He and his son, John, bought a country home in Stantonville in 2008. They traveled back and forth from their home in Rockledge, Florida to their Stantonville home. He enjoyed living in the Stantonville community and attending Mt. Vinson United Methodist Church. Mr. McCullough departed this life on August 19, 2011 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 98 Years, 7 Months, 21 Days. He is survived by a son, John McCullough of Stantonville, TN; three grandchildren, Jennifer McCullough of Canton, GA, Chris McCullough of West Columbia, SC, and Andrew McCullough and wife Nanci of Palm Bay, FL; 7 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild; a sister, Ruth Brannen of Rockledge, FL. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. McCullough was preceded in death by two sons, Walter Scott McCullough, and David Lee McCullough. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Vinson United Methodist Church near Stantonville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in charge of local arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mt. Vinson United Methodist Church.

S U N RI S E By David Coy

It Stays With You A boy of approximately nine years old was outside in front of his tenement house kicking his football against the wall. He had been at this for a long time, reaching well over one hundred with each foot. Not even once did he miss or did the ball get away from him. It had become dark when a motor vehicle pulled up and someone got out and approached his house. Thirty or more years go by and what happened that night continues to haunt this individual. He was now married with children, yet the memory continues to invade his dreams, daylight and dark. It was pressing hard against his mind so as to invade his feeling about himself as a father to his children and his overall perception of self worth. While it is true that sorrow, heartache from a previous traumatic event’s memories remains with us the rest of our life, it is not correct that it haunts us every day as in the illustration above. It truly depends upon how we have chosen to proactively respond to our situation. There are healthy approaches to dealing with our grief and there are unhealthy ways of dealing with our losses. As soon as we are able to focus our minds, we need to begin each day with a positive mindset. Yes, this is a choice, and initially we may need to consciously begin with self-talk declaring we are going to have a positive day in spite of whatever circumstance arise. We can choose to deal with negative circumstances the same way in our personal life as we do at work. Focus on our problem solving skills, looking at each negative situation as a challenge and an opportunity for success.

obituaries

Anna Grace Trimble Anna Grace McMahan Trimble was born January 29, 1940 in Hardeman County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Walter and Jimmie Dunnahoe McMahan. She was united in marriage to Robert Trimble who preceded her in death on December 9, 1998. Mrs. Trimble was a nurse’s aide and was a Baptist. Mrs. Trimble departed this life on September 26, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 7 Months, 28 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Hellmann of St. Louis, MO and Deborah Ann Williams; a son, Charles Williams; two sisters, Johnnie Gilchrist of Stantonville, TN and Shirley Oleski of Highlands, TX; a brother, Jimmy McMahan of Highlands, TX and 2 grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Trimble was preceded in death by a sister, Sue King; three brothers, Billy McMahan, Bobby McMahan and Jackie McMahan. Services were held on Saturday October 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Dennis McMahan and Orville McMahan officiating. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Alzheimers Association.

Mary Pride Distretti Mary Pride Distretti was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on November 16, 1918 the daughter of the late Oscar Jay and Willa Mae Stratton Pride. On February 16, 1948 she was united in marriage to Joe L. Distretti, who preceded her in death on October 31, 1991. Mrs. Destretti went to Henderson State Teachers College Class of 1940 Arkedelphia, Arkansas. She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society and the McNairy County Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Destretti departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at the age of 92 years, 10 months, 16 days. She is survived by a son, Joe Distretti of Adamsville, Tennessee; 2 grandchildren, Justin Distretti and Gabriella (Gaby) Distretti. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jean Pride; 2 brothers, O.J. Pride and Richard Pride. Services will be held on October 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Savannah, Tennessee, with Father Anthony Azuwike officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Memorial Garden at Adamsville, Tennessee.

church events October 8 •Hayride-Bon Fire-Chili Hothogs/Marshmallows Forty Forks Baptist Church invites everyone to join in the fun. The activities will begin at 6 PM. There will be chili, hotdogs & desserts. Come, young & old alike! The church is located at 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs, TN. For more information please call: 731-610-1716 / 731-934-7457. October 9 • Homecoming “A New Beginning” Church 2011 Homecoming will be held on October 9th. Sunday school at 10 a.m. & Worship at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served. For info contact Pastor Kitchen at 6951878. • Revival Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 6185 Rowsey School Rd., will be having Revival Services beginning Sunday, October 9th with Evangelist Floyd “Lammie” Lammersfeld of McKenzie, Tennessee, through Wednesday, October 12th. Services will be at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Sunday and at 7:00 PM Monday through Wednesday. There will be a Nursery provided for children Birth through 2 yrs. of age. All are invited to attend.

For more information, please contact the church office at 6458868 or Pastor Mike Hollaway at 610-1077 for information or directions to the church. • Revival Selmer 2nd Baptist Church, October 9th at 5:30 p.m. - Bro. Eddy Martin; October 10th12th at 7 p.m. - Bro. Roy Wyatt. Everyone welcome. October 15 • Homecoming Little Zion M B Church would like to invite you to their Church Anniversary and Homecoming on Sunday October 15, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. Rev. Larry Stone and Second Baptist Church of Verona, MS will be their special guest. Please come on out and help celebrate. October 16 • Revival The Crump First Baptist Church is having a Fall Revival October 16-19 with Evangelist Dr. Kara Blackard, beginning at 7 p.m. at the church Hwy 69, Crump. Sunday morning service is at 11 a.m. with Mike Kelley preaching and Bro. Ray Newcomb will preach Sunday night at 7 p.m.

ROWLAND MONUMENTS

Wednesday, october 5, 2011

cards of thanks

Kiestler Family The family of Elbert “Mitch” Kiestler would like to express our sincere appreciation for all of the cards, flowers, food, visits and prayers during the loss of our father and brother. A special Thank You to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for all that you did during our time of loss. Misty & Chris West & family Deana & Brian Thompson & family Patsy & Bobby Pickle & family Jeanne & Clyde Tull & family

McNairy County EMT’s Your kindness and friendship will never be forgotten. You made our brother’s last ride a memorable one. As I look at the pictures you sent, I see the smile on his face. You kind people put it there. That was at times rare, as I’m sure you all know. Thanks for being a part of Richard Darby Robinson’s extended family. Special thanks to Sonya and Dan for your services above & beyond your duties. From the family of Richard Robinson God bless you all.

Russom Family The family of Wilma Isbell Russom extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make her 100th birthday special. We are grateful to everyone who attended her party, brought gifts, gave or sent cards; and to those who called to wish her a happy birthday. Special thanks to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for use of their facilities; and to Heritage Propane for providing excellent service for many years. Also, we express appreciation to Penny and Jessica for helping set up for the party, and to everyone who helped clean afterwards. Shirley Graham Patsye & Johnny Templeton Teresa & Wayne King Terry Graham Vicki & Kenneth Cox Lisa & Ronnie Dennis Joe & Amber Graham Tammy VanDerVoort Jonna Hobbs Suzy & Nick Huber

community events Multiple Date Events • Village Coffee House Open Forum at the Village Coffee House, 141 W Court Ave: now at 7:00 p.m. EACH Tuesday night. Come to discuss ways to be involved and work together in our community. • McConnico Library Story Time Story time every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a story, crafts, refreshments and a fun time. For information call the library at 645-5571. • Quilt Show, Craft & Quilt Show & Antique Tractor Show The Springs United Pentecostal Church, 3591 Main St. Bethel Springs. Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15. Lunch available each day. For info call 731-934-4541 or www.McNairycoquiltshow.webs.com. October 7 • Stantonville Fish Fry The Stantonville Fire Dept. will be having a fish fry at the Civic Center on Friday, October 7, from 4-7 p.m. Fish, chicken strips and popcorn shrimp will be served. Carry out available. $10 per adult and $6 per half order. All proceeds go to the Fire Dept. October 8 • Finger School Reunion The Finger School Reunion will be Saturday, October 8th at the Finger Community Center.

A pot luck meal will be at noon. For information call 934-4000. • Benefit for Deputy Robert Jaggers He was injured in the line of duty. Benefit at Selmer Community Center. Motorcycle ride at 10 a.m. from McNairy County Justice Complex to Civic Center. Plate lunches provided by Mulberry Manor $6 Tickets sold for Mossberg Automatic 22 gauge rifle. Cake walk - Music • Ames Plantation Heritage Festival Saturday from 9 - 5 north of Grand Junction. Eat, shop and listen to music. No pets. Free off-site parking w/shuttle service. For information call 901-878-1067 or email jevans@ amesplantation.org - map available at www.amesplantation.org • Pickin’ at Pat’s Antique car cruise in and Bo Jack Killingsworth at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and your jacket. For info call Pat at 6456671. • Wolf Pen Annual Steak Supper Fire Department’s dinner will start at 4 p.m. and will include steak, potato salad and drink. Cost is $9 per plate. Proceeds go to Fire Department. Contact any member for tick-

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The First Presbyterian Church of Selmer will observe its one hundredth anniversary on Sunday, August 19, 1951. The Church was organized as a Cumberland Presbyterian church at old Purdy on Aug 19, 1951 by Rev W M Dunaway. The Church was instituted at Selmer Nov 25, 1891 by Rev W J Williams. The church became a member of Presbyterian USA Oct 1, 1906. Wm Blair Scott of Selmer is listed on the Honor Roll at U T Knoxville. How to get a title to your car. Motor Vehicle and Registration Law passed makes it mandatory when a person files for license plates for a new car they must also make application for a title. When a person obtains a different car they must bill of sale. (2) Take bill of sale to County Court Clerk and apply for title and license plates at the same time. (3) Pay the fee and you will receive license plates and copy of application of title. (4) Put the license plates on the car and keep the application with the car at all times. If your car was purchased before July 1 you have to wait until March next year to apply for title when you get your license plates. You will receive your actual title from Nashville in a few weeks. If you owe a bank or individual for the car, they get the title until the account is paid. Farm Bureau picnic was held at the Pavilion at Shiloh Park Mr J N Lovelace, chairman of the McNairy County Election Commission announced they have a Registrar-At-Large who will register voters at the Court House every Saturday, from 9 am to 4 pm. Mrs J N Lovelace is the Registrar in the new election commission office at the west end of the hall on the second floor. If you haven’t registered to vote, you must register before the next election if you want to vote. For those that have been voting at the Court House the precinct has changed to three precincts. East Selmer includes voters in the 5th Civil District who live on the souther and eastern side of Cypress Canal must vote ast the East Selmer Precinct. North Selmer Precinct begins where the North East stops at Cypress Creek canal, runs up canal to the public road bridge across canal - just west of Falcon; runs a straight line in a northern direction to the bridge on the Selmer New Bethel Rd, across Thrasher farm, then in an easternly direction with said road to the end of 8th St; continuing on in the same direction across the Jess Robinson land to a store on the east boundary line of Jess Robinson; thence north 300 feet to Albert Tennyson, and on to the North East boundary line. This box votes at the County Highway Garage. All votes between the

North Selmer and North East Selmer will vote in the court House precinct. Patients entering the West Tennessee Tuberculosis Hospital, who are able to pay for their medical care are now required to pay an admission fee of $30. Patients unable to pay will be admitted without charge. When patients apply for admission they are evaluated according to their ability to pay. Alcohol Tax Unit Officers located and destroyed whiskey stills in the vicinity of Martin Camp Hill. Officers closed in on the still about 3 am and watched the stills in operation. Arrests were made about 8:30. Confiscated were four complete stills - capable of making 100 gallons of ‘white mule’ a day and 40 barrels of beer (2000 gallons) ready to cook off. Eight barrels were cooked off the day before. Also seized was the liquor cache of about 150 gallons which had been hid in the hillside in gallon jugs and half gallon fruit jars. The Beaver identical triplets celebrated their 5th birthday recently at their home in Memphis. Harry, Barry and Larry were born at the Beaver home near Guys, sons of Mr and Mrs Charles Beaver, on July 6, 1946. Mr Beavers recalls that day when he came home from his produce route to find three crying boys instead of one. The family moved to Memphis a little over a year ago. You can boy a Bostitch Stapler at the McNairy County Independent office for only $2.20. Lawton by Mrs Hilmer Crabtree - Mr and Mrs Bill Inman are proud parents of a baby girl born at Smith-Baker Clinic. Mr and Mrs Hilmer Crabtree and Delia Browder accompanied Mrs Bert Smith and Mr A B Templeton to Memphis for treatments. Stantonville by Mrs Edgar Smith - Some young folks enjoyed an ice cream supper in the home of Mrs Harry Raines, in honor of the birthday of Joyce Raines. Larry Raines is attending singing school in Corinth this week. Mrs Talitha Gillham is improving slowly. News of the Colored - Mr Love Young was reported stabbed to death in Union City, Tenn. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. Pvt John D Surratt and Pfc Warren G Surratt were called home from camp to the beside of their grandmother who is seriously ill. Charles Wesley Muse was killed in an automobile wreck. The women of Clear Creek community met in the home of Mrs John Alexander to organize a Home Demonstration club. Mrs Homer Browder was elected president. The earliest eyeglasses were single-lens types, framed in horn or wood and held in the hand, about 1285. Sulphur Springs by Joyce

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How concerned are you about the Selmer burglaries?

Jessica Cowgill (Selmer): “Very. Before I go to bed, I probably check my doors, both back and front, to make sure it’s locked.”

Cathy Owen (Selmer): “Well, it hasn’t personally touched me, but I live out in the county part, in Sulphur Springs and we’ve had a few burglaries out in there, in the count, so it’s getting bad everywhere. It’ll probably get worse…The cops, they can’t be everywhere. It’s bad. ‘

Tom Hamilton (Selmer):

Janet Rinehart (Selmer):

Rick Chandler (Hornsby):

Mica Rickman (Eastview):

“Very concerned. Obviously that fellow was looking for drugs. You just don’t know. People will get on drugs and they will do anything.”

“I’m very concerned because it could be happening out in the county as well. I don’t know if the police are not policing as they should or what. It’s just scary. It’s a scary, scary time. I don’t know if it’s because of the economy, but it’s very scary.”

“At this point in time, I am not real concerned. I just moved here very recently. I’ve lived here about five months in the area, but I came from California. It was so much more violent and so much more prone to crime and anything that I see in Selmer I just can’t say that I’m overly worked up about it.’

“Actually, I’m not too concerned. I just moved back in April so I haven’t really heard about that many and I do trust our police force out there and I’m sure they’ll catch whoever is doing it.”

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.

editorial

National Newspaper Week column By Doug Anstaett Despite all the doomsayers out there writing obituaries for the nation’s newspaper industry, 150 million Americans, two out of three adults, read a local newspaper last week. Newspaper Association of America research from 2011 by Scarborough USA indicates almost 70 percent of your neighbors read either a printed newspaper or its online counterpart within the past seven days. How could that be? Well, it’s because newspapers still represent the most trusted source of news in America. I know that’s hard to believe when you hear the mainstream media criticized at every turn on cable TV. But it’s true. When citizens want to get the facts, they turn to their local

newspaper. This is National Newspaper Week, and this year’s theme, Newspapers: Your Number One Source for Local News, underscores the importance of the nation’s newspapers in the daily lives of citizens. Newspapers certainly have their competitors out there: a hundred million websites, hundreds of thousands of bloggers, Facebook, Twitter, billboards, radio and television. And that competition is formidable. But where does the vast majority of the “authoritative” news coverage originate that other media outlets utilize? Simple, the nation’s daily and weekly newspapers. If print is dead, then why do more than 7,000 weekly and 1,400 daily newspapers still open their doors every day and report what is happening in their com-

munities? Because they take seriously the importance of local news. They know those who plunk down their hard-earned cash want their newspaper to cover those events that are unique to each community. Every day, newspapers in our local communities cover the big stories and the routine as well. Editors take to heart the newspaper’s role as the most comprehensive source of a community’s historical record, so births, deaths, weddings, engagements, business accomplishments, crime, courts, real estate transactions and a myriad of other day-today news events are covered along with the important governmental decisions that affect our lives. Newspapers are the number one source of local news in

every city and county in America because we show up each and every day and cover those stories. It’s what our readers have come to expect. And it’s what we do better than any other news source in America. (Doug Anstaett is executive director of the Kansas Press Association and current president of the Newspaper Association Managers.”) (The Independent Appeal celebrates Newspaper Week. We are proud to serve McNairy County as the county’s oldest existing business, the fourth largest weekly in Tennessee (verified paid circulation as reported to United States Postal Service) with a proud legacy of family ownership. Proud member of Tennessee Press Association & National Newspaper Association.)

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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 • PFC Andy Bryant • Sgt. Kyle A. Brown, USMC • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • PVT Matlock Caffrey, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Lance Corp. Jay Clayton • Specialist Jeramy Clayton • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • CPL Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • SPC Mark A. Cooper, US Army • SGT James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • SGT Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Aaron J. Cull Senior Airman U.S. Airforce • SGT Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • SGT Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Captain Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Corporal Bradley Eisenhut, USMC

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

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

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

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anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Donahoe

Happy 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bob Donahoe will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on October 14, 2011. They were married in Corinth, MS. in 1961 and have two children and seven grandchildren. Their family will be hosting a reception in their honor on October 16, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the community center in Michie, TN. All family and friends are invited to attend.

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Brittany Bell & Blake Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Lambert

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Once in a while in the middle of an ordinary life, love brings you a fairy tale... Together with their families, Blake & Brittany are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The wedding will take place Saturday, October 8th at 2 p.m. at Chewalla Baptist Church in Chewalla, TN with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. All friends and family are invited to attend. Brittany Bell is a graduate of Tishomingo County High School. She is a Registered Nurse and is employed with Mississippi Care Center of Alcorn County, Corinth, MS. Blake Jones is a graduate of McNairy Central High School. He is employed with Pickwick Electric Cooperative of Selmer, TN.

Greg Lambert of Selmer, TN and Debbie Grantham of Bethel Springs, TN were united in marriage on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, TN. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Brother Ben Martin. The bride is the daughter of Bobby Grantham of Hornsby, TN and Carolyn Stewart of Adamsville, TN. She is the mother of Danielle Ashe and Jessie Jacobs of Bethel Springs, TN. The groom is the son of Jack and Christeen Lambert of Selmer, TN. He is the father of Adina Breedlove of Huntsville, AL, Whitney Butler of Corinth, MS and Zach Lambert of Ramer, TN. The couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Beautiful Eureka Springs, AR.

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Bethel Springs News By T. C. Williams We extend to the family of Dora Stackens Nichols our deepest sympathy in the loss of their loved one. Home going service was held at the Cypress First Baptist in Selmer. Burial in Purdy Cemetery. She was dearly loved by her family, friends and everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed. May the family remember God is in control. Willie C. Sain, Tamela and Chasity attended the picnic for the employees and family of Procter & Gamble Corp. in Jackson on Saturday. They enjoyed it. Lots of fun and food. A good time was had by all. Maryln Hope Wade is on the sick list not feeling too well unable to attend the service at New Bethel on Sunday. She was really missed. Keep her in your prayers. Tiffany Finnie, Ina Garrett, Kabric, Tierra attended the Statewide Volleyball Tournament in Franklin, TN this weekend. They had an enjoyable time. The weather was nice. Robert C. Wiley entered the McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN early Sunday morning. Later was feeling better. Undergoing treatments. Let us keep him in your prayers. We really missed him at the morning service. The peace you feel from God, my friend, is a peace that will never end. So open your heart and feel the love our Dear Father showers on you from above.

September Selmer FCE By Rita J. Casey Selmer FCE members enriched their lives at the September FCE meeting which dealt with family issues. Ten members and FCS agent, Schancey Chapman welcomed guest Brenda Chandler to the meeting. The meeting was called to order by President, Glenda Barron requested Gloria Coln to present the monthly devotional. Gloria inspired the

group with thoughts on “Integrity” and reading Proverbs 16:7. Schancey presented the educational program “All Stressed Up and Millions Places To Go”. The objectives were to identify stress and ways to manage stress. Stress means different things to different people. There are three types of stress: acuteunpleasant situations that need to be resolved; chronic – example would be loss of job; and traumatic – impact of a situation such as a death. Each member was requested to identify their responses to stress using a checklist. If participants answered “frequently” to any of the questions, it could signify a possibility that the participant was suffering from stress in their life. The topic of stress will be the focus in educational programs for three months. Next month FCE members will learn what stress does to your body and elements linked to stress, also how exercise helps control stress and ways to manage stress. Gloria gave a treasurer’s update. Selmer FCE had 30 members for which dues were submitted for membership in TAFCE and three members who joined NAFCE. Roll call and minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. Updates for club activities included a report given by Diane Uher on Selmer FCE members who attended Heritage Skills Day on September 15 in Jackson. Five members from Selmer FCE participated in classes on Knitting, Yo Yo Mania, Drawstring Bag, and Pillowcase. Members attending and participating in classes were: Violet Hacker, Louise Wilbanks, Corinne Moore, Chandra Moore, and Diane Uher. The September Community Outreach project was items for the Women’s Resource Center. Gloria Coln will deliver items collected to the Center. The October outreach project for member participation will be to bring canned meat items for Loaves and Fishes. Members discussed future projects and activities: November 11 & 12 will be the Craft Mart at the Selmer Community Center. This will be where the

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annual FCE Bake Sale will be conducted. The Bake Sale is a county FCE function. FCE will also have craft items for sale. Individual FCE members and/ or clubs can showcase craft items for sale. Members were encouraged to contribute to this endeavor. In past years this has been a good project for FCE. Diane Uher gave members an update on the 2012 State FCE Conference. Western Region FCE will host the conference which will be held in Memphis at the Hilton on November 12-14, 2012. Theme for the conference “Kick Up Your Heels with FCE”. The next conference planning session will be October 17, 9:30 a.m. in Jackson. Members were encouraged to attend and if you would like to ride with Diane let her know. Craft items for the gift shop need to be made and turned in by April 2012.

Stephen Foster Music Club The Stephen Foster Music Club opened the 2011-2012 season on Thursday, September 22, at First United Methodist Church in Selmer. After a brief business session, vocalist, Chad Dickerson, of Corinth, MS, entertained club members and guests with a beautiful program of love songs from the 30’s and 40’s. Among his favorites were: “Blue Moon”, “My Funny Valentine” and “You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You”. He was accompanied by Ben Wilkinson of Jackson, TN Mr. Dickerson sang professionally in Nashville for several years before returning to Corinth to open The Sanctuary, an antique, gift and flower shop. Following the program, refreshments were served by hostesses: Katherine Scott, Mary Jo Holmes and Peggy Daniel.

McNairy County Health Care

My Dream

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

According to the dictionary “innovative” means ‘being or producing something like nothing done, experienced or created before....something fresh and unusual; a truly original approach’. I have always wanted to be a nurse and God graciously granted that wish. One of the other loves of my life has always been ‘words’. I love to read, write and maybe say something that will make someone’s day a little brighter. My mother, Mable Walker Robbins, one of the nicest people I have ever known, loved to read so I am sure Dorothy Goodrum pictured with Ms. Rosemary Landreth. she passed that trait to me. She also loved to play Scrabble but I was no competition so she would play her word and mine. It is a privilege to share what she passed on to me. Someday I hope I can share her kind and gentle spirit like she did. Recently McNairy County Health Care Center was chosen to receive the Innovative Program Award from Tennessee Health Care Association. This award is given to a health care facility that has set a positive industry precedent with a program that has improved family relations or encouraged community involvement. Thanks to you, McNairy County, we are the recipient of this award. You made it possible by allowing us to care for your family members and also by giving us the opportunity to share stories from their lives. Those stories were compiled into a book to honor our residents. When we held a book signing to allow our residents an opportunity to ‘sign’ their story, you gave your time to come and support them. We thank you for purchasing copies of the book The Roads We Traveled for your family. Our residents are very proud of their book and their award. Mr. Malcolm Hooper, “the player” carries his story around in his pocket and tells everyone he will be the star of next year’s edition. Ms. Rosemary Landreth keeps her book in her room and gladly shows her page. On and on I could go about everyone in the book but then next year’s book would not be a surprise. McNairy County Health Care Center is the recipient of four awards this year and we are very proud of each one. If I could I would give an award to every one in our home. It is our privilege and an honor to work in the home of the residents we care for each day. Nursing homes and rehab centers have changed greatly over the last few years. They now make a great ‘home’ for those who can no longer care for their own needs. Whether it is for a short time or an extended stay, we strive to give the highest level of care possible to each and every one. Our activities department keeps everyone busy with daily activities. Our dietary department provides delicious meals; housekeeping staff keeps our rooms clean and orderly. Our laundry department does a great job keeping everyone’s clothes clean and fresh. MDS develops a plan of care and our nursing staff provides that care. Every employee’s life is deeply involved in the care of our residents. For most of us it is more than just a job, it is a calling....but without you we would have no one to care for. So thank you again for that opportunity. Until next time....

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Cox - The Sulphur springs softball teams played Rose Creek. Our boys won 6 to 5. The girls played a tight game which ended 12 to 12. Pvt Junior Wilbanks is visiting homefolks. Pvt Robert Sam Dillon has left for Ft McClellan. Shirley and Hazel Moore are on the sick list. Gravel Hill by Mrs Opal Gray - Mr and Mrs Ode Smith are proud parents of a baby girl. A large crowd attended the funeral of Mr J H Sims here last

Steele. Advisor - Mr L H Plunk. Honorary members Mr B T Kiser and Mr J C Taylor. This year a mascot was selected. The group unanimously elected Billy Frank Hamm, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Hamm. He is nearly 15 years old and in the 10th grade. He weights 96 pounds and is 5 ft, 1 inch tall. He attends the Methodist church. His hobbies are: all sports, fishing and swimming. Members this year: Hubert Barnes, James Burns, Jim Curlin, Yvonne Foster, S Gene Foster, Billy Hester, Emmet Holley, James Thomas Howie, Gale Huckabee, George

son. Bryan Dunaway, reporter. Selmer by Mrs Terry Abernathy - Harmon Hodges of Finger is sick. Mrs Cecil Crawford was hostess to the Loyal Workers class of the Christian Church. Business conducted by Mrs Wilbur Wright. The program was presented by Mrs Hunter Tull. Devotion by Mrs Irby Basinger. Discussion by Mrs H T Jordan, Mrs Alton Scott and Mrs P H Thrasher. A birthday dinner was spread in the home of Mr and Mrs J C Wolfe of the New Delight community in honor of the birthdays of Miss Annie Garner,

First Presbyterian Church Thursday. In a quiet ceremony at the Church of Christ in Jackson, Miss, Miss Doris Marie Hubbert became the bride of W T Greer of Selmer. The Selmer Chapter of Trades and Industry Club elected officers for this school year: Present - Melvin Price; Vice - Clinnon Ray; Sec/Treas - Sammy Henry; Sgt-at-Arms Robert Cagle; Miss T & I - Betty

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ets or just show up. For info call 610-5662, 609-5554 or 6091176. • Fin & Feather Feast Center Hill Baptist Church of Counce is having their annul Fin & Feather Feast at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 8th. Please come and join us for good food & fellowship. • Sulphur Springs Fish Fry and Bar B Que Chicken Sulphur Springs Fire Department will be having a fish fry and bar b que chicken dinner on Saturday, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Adults $10.00 Children $6.00 Your support is greatly needed. • MCHS band pancake breakfast “The MCHS Band’s annual pancake breakfast will be at Selmer City Park on Saturday, October 8th from 7 am - 9 am. The menu includes pancakes, bacon, coffee, tea, and water. Cost is $5 a plate. Please come out and support the band!” • Benefit for Linda Tuberville Davis A benefit will be held for Linda Tuberville Davis for medical expenses. The event will be held at Crump Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. Events will include music by “Higher Praise,” cake walk, silent auction, face painting, hay ride, train ride, and party jumpers. Food will include whole hog barbecue, chicken plates, and hotdogs. Give-aways include a full-size hand-painted Indian

Preston King, Robert Lott, Vernon Lacefield, T L Michael, E G Sims, George Weatherford, John Browder, John H Carmen, Horner Doss, Roy Grantham, Rudolph Gooch, Billy Joe Howell, J C Holley, Broyce Harris, Wilton King, Clifford Kirk, Herman Mitchell, Billy Mullins, Alton Michael, Glen Mitchell, Raymond Nelson, Bobby Pickle, Lamar Sparks, James Templeton, Duane Weaver, J W Fergu-

George Wolfe, Jerry Gordon Wolfe and Miss Rosa Hill and the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Garner. Present were Mrs Omnie Garner, Annie, Dewey and Lonnie; Mr and Mrs Johnny Garner & Joann and Bonnie Sue; Mrs Rosa Hill and Billy; Mr and Mrs Lester Inman and family. Mrs Ebb Wyatt entertained her Sunday School class and Mrs Hazel Whitaker’s class

quilt and a whirlpool bathing system from Masco Bath. Door prizes each hour. Donations accepted. For more information call Jennifer at 731-438-7387 or Jeffery at 731-632-0161.

call Marcus Anderson (731) 689-5043.

• 4th District Republican Get Together Saturday October 8th from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Rosecreek Fire Dept. Free hot dogs and drinks. For information call 610-7665. October 9 • Whitten Reunion Reunion will be held Oct. 9, 2011 @ Eastview Civic Center. Everyone welcome. Bring a covered dish & enjoy family & friends. Lunch will be served @ 12:30. October 11 • Cancer Survivor Support Group Meeting The Team Frog Cancer Support Group meeting will be held Tuesday evening, October 11, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at Selmer Senior Center located at 230 N 5th St. in Selmer. Everyone is invited to attend. This is a great opportunity for cancer patients, survivors and their families. For more information contact Hollie Knight at 645-7843. October 12 • Pickwick Golf Tournament A golf tournament will be held at the Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The tournament will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and will benefit the Pickwick Landing Rotary. Entry fee is $240 per team or $60 per person. There will be a putting contest, hole-in-one prizes and team prizes. For information,

HOLIDAY CLOSING

Pickwick Electric Cooperative will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2011, for Columbus Day.

Family Nurse Practioner Position Available Part Time

at The Family Clinic 545 Pickwick Road Savannah, TN (731) 925-3354 Call Melanie Nixon or Shannon Shaw to schedule an interview

October 13 • Shackelford Sunrise Program Shackelford Sunrise program will host their monthly grief support group Thursday October 13th at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce building conference room on Cypress Ave. Come and bring a friend while as you have opportunity to be comforted by others as you comfort others also. October 15 • Ramer High School Alumni Dinner The Ramer High School Alumni Association will be holding its 51st annual alumni dinner on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Ramer School. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with dinner in the cafeteria thereafter. Cost of the dinner is $10.00 per person. All former classmates and their guests are invited to attend. (For info call Tim Boucher, 646-2543). • Kokomo’s Kruise In Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m. until close. Tommy Turner will be performing as Elvis.

in honor of Billy Smith and James Robert Jordan. These boys are home on furlough from the Navy. Others present: Mary Jean Burks, Dean Glidewell, Doria Dean Burks, Billy Massengill, Harold Raines, Opel Lee White, Larry Wayne Raines, Given Evans, Gene Rinks, Charlie Burkeen, bobby Neal Cage, Betty Glidewell, Jo Ann Mattox, Willis Mulder, James Burns, Thomas Killingsworth, Hayse Jackson. Adamsville by Dossie Newman: Mr and Mrs J D Abernathy are proud parents of a new baby boy. Mrs S H Taylor has returned home from the hospital at Booneville. West Shiloh by Zaida Fullwood: Mr and Mrs Bill Fullwood attended church at Turkey Creek, Monday night. Dr and Mrs E G Sanders, Mr and Mrs Flak Barber, Mr and Mrs Bill Fullwood & children, Mrs J B Tallent, Mrs Dan Curtis and Sue Nell, Miss Honor Curtis Miss Zaida Fullwood, Miss Evelyn Fullwood, Mr and Mrs Eldon Kennedy, Mr and Mrs G W Carroll, Mr and Mrs Willie Thomas and Glenda, Misses Genelle and Geneva Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Bob Kennedy and Nelda Sue went to China Grove Baptist Church near Bradford, Tenn. to a revival, where their former pastor Rev Prince E Claybrook, was doing the preaching. The Harris family reunion was held at Maury county August 12. Attending from McNairy County was Mrs John Sharp, formerly Christine Harris, and her son John Jr. Attending from Adamsville: O C Harris, Curtis and Billy Joe Boyd. Showing at the Ritz next week: Last Outpost - The Flame of Barbary Coast Painted Hills - Deputy Marshall - Texans never Cry - The Lemon Drop Kid.

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Beaver Triplets Cox’s Community by Dottie Jean Cox: Joy Dean Foster and Dottie Jean Cox are on the sick list. Floyd Russom, Chester Kiestler, Parker Johnson and Paul Russom enjoyed a swimming trip last Sunday. Rose Creek by Jo Edna Smith - Pvt Warren Hoover Isbell is enjoying a ten day furlough. Mr and Mrs Arnold Groodrum have a new 10 lb baby girl. She has been named Lina Kay. Mrs Nancy Jane Watson, was born Nov 18, 1873 and

died Aug 4, 1951. She professed faith in Christ when she was young. She was a Baptist. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving her are seven children: Frank Watson, Luther Watson and Orlan Watson, Mrs Abbie Elsworth, Mrs Lou Ella Henry, Mrs Emma McClain, Mrs Doll Wolfe, 38 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Volume 48 number 37. Wilbur Wright, Editor and Publisher.

Postal Service To Salute Girl Scouts in 2012

Celebrate Scouting Forever Stamp Previewed on Social Media. To obtain high-resolution images of the stamps for news media use only, email mark.r.saunders@ usps.gov WASHINGTON — The Postal Service will salute the Girls Scouts in 2012 by commemorating the 100th anniversary of an organization credited with helping girls build character and leadership skills. The Celebrate Scouting Forever Stamp can be seen on social media and will be issued next year as part of the centennial celebration. Using social media to reach broader, more diverse audiences is an initiative that began this summer to engage more interest in stamp collecting. Select stamps from the 2012 commemorative program will be previewed one at a time throughout the summer. “Celebrate Scouting, the ‘sister’ stamp to the 2010 Scouting stamp, pays tribute to scouting organizations for the opportunities

and pleasures they have provided millions of youths worldwide,” said Stephen Kearney, manager, Stamp Services. The stamp features the silhouette of a girl with binoculars looking into the distance. A scene within the silhouette features a girl in mid-stride with a walking stick and backpack on a summer trek. The environment is composed of large redwoods, a lake and a distant forested mountainside with small ferns in the foreground. The sky has a dramatic blue gradation as it appears in early morning or late evening. The stamp art was created by Craig Frazier of Mill Valley, CA, under the guidance of art director Derry Noyes of Washington, DC. Customers may preview the stamps on Facebook at face-

book.com/USPSStamps, through Twitter @USPSstamps or on the website Beyond the Perf at beyondtheperf.com/2012-preview. Beyond the Perf is the Postal Service’s online site for the back story on upcoming stamp subjects, first-day-of-issue events and other philatelic news. Next year’s stamps previewed thus far using social media include the Cherry Blossoms Centennial, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Love Ribbons, John H. Johnson, Bicycling, Celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger and the Holiday Celebration Santa and Sleigh stamps.The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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McNairy Business Spotlight: Village Coffee House Business: Village Coffee House Location: 141 W. Court Ave. Phone: (731) 645-7675 Open Since: 2009 Hours: Monday - Wednesday 6:30 am – 7 pm; Thursday 6:30 am – 5 pm; Friday 6:30 am – 10 pm; Saturday 8 am – 2 pm

Manager: Paul Hobbs “The Village Coffee House strives to create a family atmosphere, serving many different coffee and tea drinks and great sandwiches, soups, and salads.”

Do you want your business to appear in McNairy Business Spotlight? McNairy Business Spotlight is a new section highlighting a unique shopping, dining or service related business each week. Businesses are chosen in a random drawing every Wednesday from all of our valid entries for that week. To enter, drop your business card off at the Independent Appeal office at 111 North Second St., Selmer, Tenn. Businesses are limited to one appearance in the MBS per calendar year.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY Apostolic:

Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Jetta Forsythe

Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave. Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Primitive Baptist: Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.

Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m. Selmer Primitive Baptist Church Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Shane Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Independent: Calvary Baptist Church Hwy. 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Oscar White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m.

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Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford Wynn Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: Sun. 10 a.m. / Wed. 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.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy. 45 S., Eastview, TN Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 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.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main Street, Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Joy Foster Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Tim Elrod, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Nate Penland, Pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 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. Sunday: 10:15 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Spr. Rev. Mike Hollaway, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m Wednesday: 7 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy, TN Bro. Danny Rowland, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Vision Baptist Church 65 Linsey Lane, Selmer George Kyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday Night: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 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.

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

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Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Butch Kephart, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs James Lawson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy. 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Ray Wilson, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Luke DeLavergne, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy. 45 S., Selmer Donald Woods, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 731-239-4500 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy. 142, Stantonville Larry Redmond, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God: Bethel Springs Church of God 1814 Buena Vista Rd., Bethel Springs Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7:00 Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Rev. Tracy Sanders, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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Sulphur Springs United Methodist Located on Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Jim Barber, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd, Stantonville Glen Scott, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Ben Luttrell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.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.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd, Ramer Jeff DeWees, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd, Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m.

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West Ramer, TN Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Methodist: Adamsville First United Methodist 225 E Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Jim Barber, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Mike Pilcher, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 7 p.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Road Michie, TN Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor: David Harstin Pebble Hill Methodist Ch. 2768 Chambers 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 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Presbyterian: Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. James Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mount Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Roman Catholic: St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st. Saturday: 8 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist: Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m. Sabbath School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Other/Non-Denominational: A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers’ Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Bill Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Christian Church 133 N. Third St., Selmer Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Faith Pointe Church 440 Hwy. 64, Adamsville Marcus Whitman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Center Selmer, Tennessee Wednesday - 7p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. For info call 731-434-0097 www.onechurchnow.com

Moores School House Full Gospel Fellowship Church 115 Tull Road, Selmer 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Intl. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 45 S, Guys Roger Reece, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m. Petra Ministries Church 393 S. 6th Street Selmer, TN 38375 Phone 731-434-1002 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Night: 6:00 P.M. Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young

Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy. 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach Street, Selmer Kerry Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Thursday night: 7 p.m.

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TBA Announces Statewide, Month-Long Pro Bono Push

Tennessee lawyers to offer free legal services across the state in October NASHVILLE, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Tennessee attorneys will offer free legal services to those unable to afford a lawyer throughout the month of October as part of the national Celebrate Pro Bono initiative. Activities will include legal advice clinics, education programs, public presentations and other events. The initiative kicks off with legal clinics in Franklin and Johnson City on Oct. 1, with more than 35 events planned across the state during the month. This year’s celebration builds on the success of the 2010 initiative, which involved nearly 300 Tennessee lawyers assisting more than 1,100 clients on topics ranging from domestic violence protection to estate planning. “Taking care of our neighbors is part of what it means to be a Tennessean,” says Tennessee Bar Association President and Memphis lawyer Danny Van Horn. “This October, Tennessee attorneys once again have an opportunity to demonstrate our leadership, care and volunteerism in service of those in need.” “Times are tough for many of our neighbors and there are things that only attorneys can do to help,” Van Horn observed. “I encourage all attorneys to give back with their time or with their wallets during Pro Bono Month. I also encourage paralegals and law students to help in any way they can.” In recognition of the good work Tennessee attorneys do in meeting the tremendous need for legal services, Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed October to be “Celebrate Pro Bono Month.” In issuing the proclamation, Haslam commended Tennessee lawyers for providing 567,000 hours of free legal assistance last year and encouraged the legal community to continue its efforts. Studies show that more than one million Tennesseans are unable to afford the legal services they need. “Despite funding for legal assistance provided by the Legal Services Corporation, the state of Tennessee, and private fundraising efforts,” Haslam wrote, “four out of five requests to legal aid are turned down due to lack of resources..” The need for additional

legal assistance is also evident given that: * One in five Tennesseans is living at or below the poverty line; * One in five Tennesseans cannot afford to pay for basic legal assistance; * There are only 79 paid legal aid lawyers in the state, which means that for every 12,658 low-income Tennesseans eligible for assistance there is only one legal aid lawyer; and * Less than 30 percent of those living below the poverty line are aware that assistance is available to help them with their legal problems. Tennessee lawyers are helping to meet this need and raise awareness of the resources available by volunteering during Celebrate Pro Bono Month and throughout the year. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: * Learn more about Celebrate Pro Bono * See the list of events around the state * Download Gov. Haslam’s proclamation designating October as Celebrate Pro Bono Month * Celebrate Pro Bono is part of a national campaign launched by the American Bar Association. Learn more about activities around the nation This release also is available on the web at the TBA’s online press room ABOUT THE TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) is the largest professional association in Tennessee with over 11,000 members. Founded in 1881, the TBA provides opportunities for continuing legal education, professional development and public service. The TBA’s dedication to serving the state’s legal community is evidenced by its membership roll, which represents the entire spectrum of legal practice: plaintiff and defense lawyers, corporate counsel, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, government lawyers and legal services attorneys. Learn more about the TBA at www.tba.org

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Sheriff’s Log September 26 Assault report – Meeks Rd. 12:48 a.m. Wreckless driver – Highway 45 N. 8:48 a.m. Traffic Stop – Highway 45 N and McMahan. 1:55 p.m. Suspicious Vehicle – Rose Creek Rd. 4:20 p.m. Traffic Stop – Highway 45 S. 10:59 p.m. September 27 Fight – Bethel Purdy Rd. 1:26 a.m. Traffic Stop – Highway 57 and Dan Head Rd. 7:27 a.m. Reckless Driver – Highway 45 N. 9:18 a.m. Public Service – Friendship. 2:25 p.m. Business Alarm – East Selmer Park. 3:09 p.m. Theft Report – Racepath Rd. 6:12 p.m. Verbal Threats – Davis Yancey Rd. 6:40 p.m. Traffic Stop – Highway 45. 7:32 p.m. Residence alarm – Highway 57 E. 7:50 p.m. Wreckless driver – Fred Johnson Rd. 8:30 p.m. Traffic Stop – Highway 64. 9:17 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Tommy Sanders Rd. 10:47 p.m. Animal control at large – Pleasant Site Rd. 11:08 p.m. Residence Alarm – Highway 64 E. 11:45 p.m. September 28 Traffic Stop – City Park. 12:20 a.m. Suspicious person – Shell Station, Milledgeville. 1:30 a.m. Residence alarm – Blue Cut Ln. 8:50 a.m. Speak with officer – Highway 22. 11 a.m. Traffic stop – Highway 57 W. 2:45 p.m. Reckless driver – Highway 57 W. 3:47 p.m. Traffic stop – Hurley Schoolhouse/Chewalla Rd. 4:01 p.m. Speak with officer – Cemetery Ln. 4:49 p.m. Welfare check – Young Rd. 5:03 p.m. Disturbance noise/music. Ammons Rd. 6:47 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45 S. 10:12 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45 & Allen McCoy. 10:22 p.m. Theft report – Tull Rd. 10:31 p.m. Disturbance noise/music – Shady Grove Rd. 10:33 p.m. Serving warrant – Adamsville Police Department. 10:51 p.m. Reckless driver – Highway 45 N. 10:43 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45 and Hopkins Rd. 10:58 p.m. Animal control at large – George Ln. 11:20 p.m. September 29 Harassment/threats – N 66 St. 8:30 a.m. Residence alarm – Thurman

11:03 p.m. October 2, 2011 Reckless Driver – 57 E.12:13 a.m. Disturbance/noise – Harrison Rd. 12 :11 a.m. Traffic stop – 45 S. 12:53 a.m. Traffic stop – 64 E. 4:53 a.m. Theft report - Center Hill Rd. 7:58 a.m. Residence alarm – Masseyville Rd. 10:43 a.m. Traffic stop – Mayflower/Chris Ln. 3:10 p.m. Vandalism – Center Hill Rd. 3:55 p.m. Traffic stop – Allen McCoy. 4:04 p.m. Traffic stop – Atzimba’s. 4:21 p.m. Suspicious activity – Mars Hill Cemetery & Highway 224.5:05 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 64 and Boyd. 5:51 p.m. Suspicious person – Hack Bridge Rd. 6:04 p.m. Traffic stop – Speedy Lube Selmer. 6:19 p.m. Retrieve property – Ed Barham Rd. 7:26 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 64 & Boyd. 8:54 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45. 8:57 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 64 E. 8:58 p.m. Traffic stop – A & B. 9:39 p.m. Suspicious person – Olive Hill/ Church Loop. 10:15 p.m. October 3, 2011 Theft report – Meeks Rd. 12:06 a.m. Traffic stop – Highway 64 E. 3:46 a.m. Theft report – Highway 22 S. Michie. 10:47 a.m. Vandalism – Finger Leapwood Rd. 11:03 a.m. Assault report – Highway 57 E. 12:03 p.m. Order of protection – Auther Byrd. 12:51 p.m. Welfare check – Highway 142. 2:12 p.m. Prowler – Old Stage Rd. 3:30 p.m. Motor vehicle accident – Bud Long Rd. 4:04 p.m. Unruly person – Hines Gin. 3;57 p.m. Theft report – Cox Rd. 5:50 p.m. Traffic stop – Allen McCoy /45 S. 7:22 p.m. Traffic stop –45/Falcon. 8:56 p.m. Traffic stop – 45 S./Collen Hill Ln. 9:12 p.m. Traffic stop – 45 and Coln Hill Ln. 9:19 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Prather Rd. 9:54 p.m. Suspicious person – Rushing Rd. 10:29 p.m. Suspicious activity – Sandy Flatt. 11:18 p.m. October 4, 2011 Traffic stop – 45 Southbound lane city limits. 12;04 a.m. Traffic stop – 2 45 & Hopkins Rd. 12;19 a.m

Tull Loop. 8:44 a.m. Animal control at large livestock – Old Stage Rd. 2:06 p.m. Harassment – Highway 22 S. 2:45 p.m. Motor vehicle accident – Friendship. 7:46 p.m. Traffic stop – Mulberry. 10:39 p.m. Theft report – Nichols Rd. 11:32 p.m. Suspicious vehicle – Jackson Rd. 11:39 p.m. September 30 Traffic stop – E. Court 5:32 a.m. Animal control at large – Highway 22 N. 7:43 a.m. Speak with officer – Taylor Rd. 8:56 a.m. Welfare check – Sandy Flatt Rd. 9:17 a.m. Traffic stop – Beauty Hill Rd. 10;58 a.m. Suspicious vehicle – Jackson & Nichols. 10:59 a.m. Motor vehicle accident – Dowty Rd. 2:53 a.m. Reckless Driver – Highway 45 S. 3:15 p.m. Speak with officer - New Bethel Rd. 3:13 p.m. Traffic Stop – Jackson St. 4:07 p.m. Unwanted subject – Droke Rd. 4:26 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45 N. 5:39 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45 S. 7:21 p.m. Traffic assist – Purdy Beauty Hill Rd. 7:34 p.m. Domestic in progress, verbal – Highway 45 S. Suspicious person – Crabtree Rd. 9:21 p.m. Suspicious activity – Airport Rd. 10:06 p.m. Assist motorist –Highway 64/ Curtis Hill Church Rd. 11:02 p.m. Suspicious person – Candy Ln. 11:28 p.m. October 1, 2011 Animal control at large – Bethel Purdy Rd. 5:30 a.m. Public Service – Pentecostal Ave. 8:07 a.m. Missing person – Purdy Rd. 9:25 a.m. Theft report – Adams St. 2:38 p.m. Traffic stop – S. Farmville & Highway 45 S. Traffic stop – Guys/Chewalla Rd. 2:57 p.m. Traffic stop – Highway 45 S & Howard Ln. 4:23 p.m. Traffic stop – Autumn Ln. 7:46 p.m. Traffic stop – 45 & Mayflower. 8: 13 p.m. Drunk Driver – Highway 57 W. 9:08 p.m. Traffic stop – Capooth/ Chewalla. 9:38 p.m. Vandalism – Mt. Wilson. 9:57 p.m. Traffic stop – 57 Ramer Quik Stop. 10:19 p.m. Prowler – Highway 22 S. 10:20 p.m. Unwanted subject – Brooks Rd.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Adamsville election goes as expected By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Adamsville voters went to the polls last Sunday, but the result was never in doubt because there were only two candidates for the two open seats. Frank Lacey and Tommy Morris ran unopposed and

were elected to the City Commission. Morris garnered 49 complimentary votes and Lacey was close behind at 47, according to certified returns from the McNairy Election released last Monday. All of the suspense in the election was removed when incumbent Dwana Pusser

Garrison withdrew for health reasons. Lacey has served on the commission for about ten years. Morris served for eight years as Mayor and around 18 years on the city commission. He declined to run for re-election as Mayor in 2009.

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Bri Bodiford, Mikaela Rowland, Tiffany Winebrenner, and Emily Kennedy await a serve from the opposition in last weekends Sonic Blast Tournament.

Sonic Blast Tournament a learning experience By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The McNairy Central Volleycats traveled to Franklin, Tenn. last weekend to take part in the Sonic Blast Tournament held by Franklin High School at A Game Sportsplex. MCHS played six matches against elite high school volleyball teams, according to Head Coach Crystal Slaughter. “We stayed with the other teams,” said Slaughter. “We were a few points from winning the games we played.” Despite coming away empty handed in the win column over the weekend, Slaughter thinks the tournament will go a long way in preparing her team for their upcoming matches and the district tournament. “I think that the Sonic Blast Tournament gave us a wakeup call,” said Slaughter. “If we play as we played against

teams from Franklin or the surrounding areas that begin playing volleyball in fifth and sixth grades, then there is a good chance that we are going to be tough when district play starts.” Slaughter was also pleased with the play of her seniors Emily Kennedy, Tierra Lusk, Callie Horton, and Rachel Burns. “My seniors all stepped up at different stages of each match,” complimented Slaughter. “We had our moments where we played really good, then there were moments where we didn’t... Overall it gave us the experience that we needed.” The Volleycats took on the Chester County last Monday in their first match since returning from Franklin. The Eaglettes are 17-5 overall and were 7-2 in District 14AA before the match began.

Cards top Cats in dramatic finish By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Adamsville’s Lady Cardinals prevailed over the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats 2-0 in a penalty kick shootout Sept. 20 in a rivalry match that can only be described as thrilling after regulation and both overtimes ended in a 1-1 draw. “McNairy really came to play,” said AHS Head Coach Rebecca Ashe. “Our kids kept fighting and showed a lot of heart to pull this one out.” The Lady Bobcats recognized their seniors, Kindra Brown, Ana Whitten, and Sarah Hunter, for their hard work and dedication throughout their careers’ at MCHS before playing their last match at home of the 2011 season. Brianna Phelps, who spent the majority of the season out with an injury, served

up a cross over the middle of the field that Brown sent to the back of the net, giving MCHS a 1-0 lead midway through the first half. Central held onto the lead, outpacing the Lady Cardinals for the first 60 minutes of the contest. AHS appeared to be out of gas until senior standout Chloe Mullis scored an equalizing goal from 30 yards out, blasting a free kick over the MCHS goalkeeper in the 12th minute of the second half. With little time remaining in regulation, both teams caught a second wind and showed poise and determination throughout the remaining minutes, but neither could get a shot past the goalies and the match went to overtime. In two overtime periods, both teams played their hearts out, but neither could break the deadlock, forcing a penalty kick shootout to decide the district competition

and rivalry match-up. After a brief intermission, the players chosen for the shootout made their way onto the field as their teammates cheered them on. The Lady Cardinals opened the shootout with Mullis drilling her PK home, giving AHS the 1-0 advantage and bringing anxious fans to the edge of their seats. Lowrie was up first for the Lady Bobcats, but AHS goalkeeper Oliva Wright was there for AHS with the save on her PK attempt. Both teams missed their second and third attempts, and the drama continued to build. Sophomore Andrea Martin stepped up on the Lady Cards’ 4th PK, coming up big by netting a 2-0 lead for AHS and putting the pressure on the Bobcats.

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MCHS, AHS golfers compete at state tournament

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MCHS’s Jason Kirk showers the fringe with sand as he hits a shot out of a bunker last Wednesday at the Class A-AA State Golf Championships. By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Local high school golfers, Jason Kirk of McNairy Central, Valerie Jones of McNairy Central, and Taylor Hutton of Adamsville, competed at the Class A-AA State Golf Championships at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester, Tenn. Sept. 27-28. Each golfer represented their schools at the

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Bobcat Valerie Jones hits a tee shot during the state tournament at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester, Tenn.

event, but played as individuals and not in a team format. The competitors played two 18-hole rounds on the par-72 course over a two day period. Kirk, who is only a junior, shot 86 on the first day and 85 on the second, giving him a tournament total of 171. Jones, who is only a sophomore, turned in a score of 118 on the first day and 111 on the second to finish the event with a combined total of 229.

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Cardinal Taylor Hutton drives a ball down the fairway at the Class A-AA State Golf Championships. Hutton finished the event with a two-day total of 212.

Adam Day, MCHS Golf Coach, said he was pleased with his team’s performance during the season and felt like the state tournament was a good experience for his golfers. “Throughout the season, we did well. We only had two seniors, so we look good for next year,” said Day. “It was a good experience for them.” Hutton, who has a year left before graduation, finished her first day of scoring with 107 and the

second with 105 to total 212 in the tournament. “This wasn’t good enough for her to place, but overall a good score for her to shoot,” said AHS Golf Coach Jason Carman. “I am very proud of her accomplishments this year and the team’s overall performance. I look forward to next season with the talent that we have coming back, and hope to have Taylor and some of the boys competing in next year’s state tourney.”

Bobcats outdone by Eagles Cardinals clinch district title By Amanda Lowrance

By Andrew Alexander

Head Sports Writer

As McNairy Central continues to battle in one of the toughest districts in the state, the Bobcats fell again to the undefeated Chester County Eagles last Friday 33-13 in Henderson. The Bobcats hold a 0-3 record in District 14AA along with Fayette Ware. Chester County and Lexington are on top with 3-0 records and six game winning streaks. The two will face each other this Friday at Lexington. “In our district alone, Lexington is number one, Chester County is five, and Liberty is eight,” said Coach Jim Glover. “We got the toughest schedule in the state of Tennessee. Someone brought that to my attention and when you look at the strength of schedule and you look at who we have played, we have got the strongest schedule in the state.” Chester County held their homecoming ceremony and

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McNairy Central’s Jarrett Mood defensively blocks and prevents a pass to an Eagle wide receiver as the ball slips through his arms. came onto the field ready to win coin toss. The Eagles won the toss and a ball game against the 0-5 Bobdeferred, giving McNairy Cencats. Quarterback Hayden Kies- tral the opening return. Mood tler, Kerby Gray, Louie How- made the catch and carried erton, and Jarrett Mood walked back to the 46-yard-line. Senior running back Justin out to the middle of the field along with two referees and four Chester County players for the See Bobcats, 5B

Adamsville High School was graced with the title of District 15-A Football Champion after the Cardinals’ 69-19 dismantling of Trinity Christian Academy last Friday night at Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium. The Cardinals’ 69 points is the most any AHS football team has scored against an opponent, surpassing Adamsville’s 63-18 victory over Greenfield in 1980. “Most of our kids had a bad taste in their mouths after last year’s game,” said Cardinal Head Coach Brandon Gray about the 41-14 loss Adamsville suffered against the Lions in 2010, “but our kids did a good job. I was proud of them. We wanted to leave no doubt that we were the district champions.” Champions, they were crowned, but not before TCA put a scare into Cardinals fans as they watched their team slip into an early 13-0 hole.

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Quarterback Dalton Plunk (9) crosses the goal line after a 28-yard run for one of his four touchdowns against TCA last Friday. TCA freshman quarterback, Kyle Akin, got the Lions off to their hot start against AHS, scoring two rushing touchdowns in the first ten minutes of the game, sucking the life out of the previously thunderous Adamsville crowd. “We were expecting pass,

so I think our kids were playing on their heels,” Gray said. “My coaches did a great job upstairs communicating. Once we got [the Lions] felt out, we were fine.” On the extra point attempt

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Junior high football season winds down By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

The end of the 2011 junior high football season approaches and several county teams strap on helmets and shoulder pads for the last time. Adamsville won a road game to follow up their county championship, Michie picked up their first win of the season against a Mississippi squad, the battle of the Eagles was won by Ramer, and Selmer got their first county win against Michie.

Selmer- 44 Michie- 14

The Lions beat the Blue Devils on Michie’s home turf last Thursday 44-14 in a game Selmer controlled the whole way through. Lorenzo Clark led the Lions with 123 rushing yards, Jeremiah Sanders followed closely behind with 96 yards, and Logan Roberts had two carries for 63 yards. Will Wallace completed two passes to Bryce Youngerman for 17 yards, and Casey Coleson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Roberts. Dylan Sweat led the team on defense with five tackles and also picked up 19 yards rushing. Taye Crump also had five tackles in the contest. Blake Sweat had three tackles, and Wallace intercepted a pass and recorded a tackle. Statistics for Michie were not provided. Michie’s last game of the seaon left them with a 2-6 record overall and a 0-4 record in the county. Selmer’s record improved to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in county play. They traveled to Chester County Monday night to play their last game of the season.

Adamsville- 32 Reagan- 16

The Junior Cards of Adamsville defeated the Southside Reagan Mustangs last Thursday 32-16 in their first game since being crowned McNairy County Champions. “We played a little sloppy at times... but good enough to get the win,” said AJHS Head Coach Michael Harvill. “I am

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Lion Lorenzo Clark (13) runs past Michie’s Trace Goodwin on his way to six points for Selmer in their 44-14 victory over the Blue Devils. glad, however, that we had the opportunity to get a lot of kids in the game.” Bobby Moore gashed the Mustang defense for a 24-yard touchdown run, giving the Cards a 6-0 lead only three plays into the game. Adamsville’s defense brought a Reagan runner down in the end zone for a safety early in the second quarter, making the score 8-0 in favor of AJHS. Moore got loose again and scored on a 57-yard touchdown run with under five minutes to play before halftime, but the Mustangs returned the following kickoff for a touchdown, cutting the Cards’ lead to 14-8. Before the half could end, AJHS pounded their way into the end zone as Dakota Banks hammered a five-yard run home, making it 20-8, Cardinals, at halftime. Moore crossed the goal line twice more for Adamsville in the third quarter and the Cardinals held a 32-8 lead going into the final quarter of play. The Mustangs scored on a 20-yard touchdown run, but it was too little, too late, and the game ended 32-16. Moore finished the game with 238 rushing yards and four touchdowns to go along with five tackles on defense. Banks ran for 63 yards and a touchdown, and led the Cardinals on defense with eight tackles. Noah Martin 20 yards rushing and 27 yards receiving in the win, and picked up seven tackles on defense. Zach Howell intercepted a pass on defense and was cred-

ited with two tackles as well. Devin Cooper picked up five tackles, and Benji Smith had four. James McDonald and Hutch Hefner each had three tackles in the game, and Ben Chrestman, Joseph Keeton, Hunter Boswell and Jarrod Lobb each had one apiece. The Cardinals are 5-1 after the win, and will play Riverside in their last game of the season Thursday at Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium in Adamsville. “We have never beaten [Riverside] before, but we are looking for a win this year,” Harvill said. “It will be a good game.”

Ramer- 42 Pickwick- 6

The Eagles of Ramer creamed the Southside Eagles in Pickwick last Thursday night 42-6 in their final game of the 2011 season last Thursday night. Ramer finished 2-2 in county play, and with the win over Pickwick moved to 5-3 overall. Statistics for this game were not available at the time of print.

Michie- 20 Marietta- 16

Michie came away with a 20-16 win on the road in Marietta, Miss. Sept. 27, scoring a late fourth quarter touchdown to seal the deal against the Raiders. “We put together a strong drive late in the fourth quarter and scored with less than a minute left,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Michael Cleary.

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Michie’s Gage Simms (42) and Parker Wheeler (14) stop a Marietta runner by pulling him out-ofbounds. “We are playing as a team and as a unit, and it is paying off.” Marietta took an 8-0 in the first quarter, but Michie tied it up 8-8 before halftime. At the end of the third quarter, the Raiders led 16-14 in a tight contest, but the Blue Devils overcame the deficit, powering the ball into the end zone and earning the win. Dylan Whirley finished the game with two rushing touchdowns on nine carries, amounting 57 yards in the process. He also converted a 2-point conversion and had four tackles on defense. Kyle Sanders had three carries for 34 yards and three tackles on defense. Sanders also threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Clint Coleman, who finished the game with four completions for 28 yards and the touchdown catch. Ben Moore caught two passes for 50 yards, recorded two tackles, and intercepted a pass on defense. Parker Wheeler caught a pass for 16 yards and recorded a tackle on defense, and Dawson Hollan caught a pass for 28 yards. Trace Goodwin led the defense with six tackles and carried the ball four times for 18 yards. Gage Simms and George Davis finished with three tackles apiece while Garrett King and Garrett Vanderford each had two. “We are improving every game,” said Cleary. “Our older players are playing much more aggressively and the younger guys are gaining confidence and passion.” Michie (2-5) moved on to play host to the Selmer Lions (1-5) in their homecoming game last Thursday night.

Week #6: Area High School Football Results Team-Result (Overall, District) Adamsville- 69 (6-1, 3-0) Trinity Christian- 19 (2-4, 1-1) Chester County- 33 (6-0, 3-0) McNairy Central- 13 (0-6, 0-3) Dyer County- 60 (6-1, 3-0) Hardin County- 14 (2-4, 0-2) Bolivar Central- 55 (4-2, 2-1) Jackson Central-Merry- 41 (2-4, 1-2) Lexington- 52 (6-0, 3-0) Jackson South Side- 18 (3-3, 1-2) Liberty Tech- 66 (3-3, 2-1) Fayette Ware- 0 (0-6, 0-3) Riverside- 20 (1-5, 1-1) Scotts Hill- 13 (2-5, 1-2) Potts Camp (Miss.)- 36 (4-3) Middleton- 0 (2-5, 0-2)

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Week #5 Results: Arkansas 42, Texas A&M 38; Auburn 16, South Carolina 13; Clemson 23, Virginia Tech 3; Wisconsin 48, Nebraska 17; Alabama 38, Florida 10 Week #6 Games: Oklahoma vs. Texas, Florida @ LSU, Auburn @ Arkansas, Ohio State @ Nebraska, Georgia @ Tennessee

AHS Head Coach Brandon Gray

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2011 Record: 15-10

2011 Record: 14-11

2011 Record: 12-13

2011 Record: 17-8

2011 Record: 18-7

Oklahoma LSU Arkansas Nebraska Tennessee

Oklahoma LSU Auburn Nebraska Tennessee

Oklahoma LSU Arkansas Nebraska Tennessee

Oklahoma LSU Auburn Nebraska Tennessee

Oklahoma LSU Arkansas Ohio State Tennessee

Week #5: 4-1 Week #6 Picks:

“My mamma always said, ‘life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.’”

Week #5: 4-1 Week #6 Picks:

“The LSU defense will be too much for Florida’s backup QB this week.”

Week #5: 2-3 Week #6 Picks:

“Bobby P. had got the Hogs rollings. Coach Chizik still has not gotten over living without Cam.”

Week #5: 4-1 Week #6 Picks:

“Roll Tide, Baby!”

Week #5: 3-2 Week #6 Picks:

Adamsville Tennis Tournament The Adamsville High School tennis team will be sponsoring a non-sanctioned tennis tournament Oct. 14-16 at Buford Pusser Memorial Park in Adamsville. The tournament will be open to all, and the deadline for entry is Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 9 p.m. For more information or entry forms, contact Michael Harvill at (731) 632-3273 between noon-1 p.m. Monday through Friday, or at (731) 239-2434 after 6 p.m.

Entry fee is $240 per team or $60 per person. For information, call Marcus Anderson (731) 689-5043.

Pickwick Golf Tournament A golf tournament will be held at the Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course on Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. The tournament will benefit the Pickwick Landing Rotary. There will be a putting contest, hole-inone prizes and team prizes.

Selmer fall sports sign-ups The Selmer Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking signups for basketball. The deadline for basketball sign-ups is Oct. 31. Register during regular business hours, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Selmer Community Center.

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MCHS, AHS Edward Jones Players of the Week

“Can’t pick against my boys. I don’t care how bad they are. Go Bucks!”

Blowouts a theme in Week #5 Pick’em By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

This week’s games were tough. Picking the favorite in each matchup would’ve earned you a 2-3 record. A few of the games were close, but the majority of the contests turned into blowouts. Three coaches finished Week #5 with 4-1 records. Gray, Woodmore, and Alldredge each only missed one pick while Coach Glover and I were left looking up. David Logan was this week’s Independent Appeal College Football Pick’em winner amongst Facebook contestants. Logan was the only picker to finish 5-0 in Week #5, earning a $25 gift certificate to Saw Meal Restaurant. A game that could have been a blowout finished as Week #5’s closest game. Texas A&M took another big lead into halftime for the second straight week, and came back out only to squander it away, being outscored 25-3 in the second half to lose to the Razorbacks 42-38. I expected the South Carolina, Auburn game to be a blowout, but that simply was not the case. I also expected a ton of points in this game, but I was wrong there too. Auburn remembered what it was there to play - defense, limiting Marcus Lattimore and the Gamecocks to just under 290 yards of offense, and came away with a 16-13 victory over The Ol’ Ball Coach to move to 2-0 in SEC play. The Clemson Tigers knocked off their third straight ranked opponent and staked their claim to be the team to beat in the ACC by out-Beamer-Balling Virginia Tech with sound defense, a solid rushing attack, and well-rounded special teams play in their 23-3 thrashing of the Hokies. Montee Ball continued rolling in the 2011 season, scoring his 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th rushing touchdowns of the season when the Wisconsin Badgers walloped the Cornhuskers 48-17 in Nebraska’s first Big-Ten game in school history. Last but certainly not least, because I loathe Florida, Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide crushed the

Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainsville 38-10, marking one of the worst home losses in the history of the Florida Gators. Week #6’s pick’em selections won’t be any easier on the coaches, Facebook pickers, and myself. We’ll open with the Red River Rivalry between undefeated Oklahoma and Texas. The Gators will pick up the pieces and head to LSU’s Death Valley to take on the #1 ranked Tigers. Georgia has a chance to improve to 3-1 in SEC competitions, but not if Tyler Bray and the Tennessee Vols have anything to say about it as they try to avoid an 0-2 start against SEC East opponents.

Auburn will put their 11-game winning streak against SEC challengers on the line when they clash with the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville, who have won nine consecutive games at home. Ohio State’s season could turn into a downward spiral if they can’t find a way to unleash freshman starting quarterback Braxton Miller this week in Lincoln, Neb. against the Huskers. Wanna play? Like us on Facebook and submit your picks on our weekly Independent Appeal College Football Pick’em post to enter a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Saw Meal Restaurant.

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(Top) McNairy Central’s Kerby Gray is honored as the Edward Jones Player of the Week by Sam Vise. Gray recorded nine unassisted tackles, 4 tackle assists, and half a sack in MCHS’s game against Chester County last Friday. (Middle) Adamsville’s Taylor Alexander is awarded Edward Jones Co-Player of the Week by Sam Vise. Alexander returned two kicks for 110 yards and carried the ball four times for 133 rushing yards and a touchdown. (Bottom) Dalton Plunk is presented Co-Player of the Week honors by Sam Vise after accounting for four Cardinal touchdowns in AHS’s game against Trinity Christian last Friday to go along with his 157 passing yards and 25 rushing yards.

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Selmer, Michie split county softball championship By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

The junior high softball season ended after 12 games were played. The final, championship game left the Michie Lady Blue Devils and the Selmer Lady Lions tied for first Sept. 27 at Michie field. The two teams will share the title of 2011 Jr. High Softball County Champions, after Selmer came from behind and beat undefeated Michie by one run, which left both teams at 5-1 for the season. Michie has never won the championship, so they celebrated a prosperous season of accomplishment and achievement. “We finished the season county champions along with Selmer and that is a first for our school,” said Coach Alicia Day. Selmer has set the bar high over the years and fights each season to progress and keep their title. “We have always been champs or co-champs, except for 2002,” said Coach Mellanie Surratt. The final game brought on a lot of tension and pressure for both teams. The game went scoreless for the first four innings. “This was one of the best games played that I have been involved in over the years on the Jr. High level,” said Surratt. “Both teams played a very good game with good pitching on both sides.” The Lady Lions were unable to score in the top of the fifth and just when everyone thought the game was going to end with no runs, Michie’s Robin Moore hit an inside park home run that brought in runner Makaila Keymon.

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2011 Selmer Middle School Lady Lions County Softball Co-Champions “We played the best defensive game of the season,” said Day. With the Lady Blue Devils up by two runs going into the sixth, Selmer knew they had to make something happen. “Allie Ray has been hitting really well all year but when she walked in the top of the sixth and stole second that got us rolling,” said Surratt. “Molly Grace King came up big with a hard hit up the middle to score Allie, and Kaitlyn West hit one up the left line to score Molly Grace. This really had our team fired up to put another run on the board. Selika McCord hit a hard shot up the middle to score Mollie Nash and put us ahead.” Selmer took the lead by one run and that gave Michie one last chance to come away with the

title and the win. “Hailey Dawson pitched a great game and her defense off the mound was quick and that played a big part of keeping their runners off the bases,” said Surratt. “Olivia Mitchell came up with two of the three outs for the win to share the title of county champs.” Lady Blue Devil pitcher, Lauren Rhodes and Lady Lion pitcher, Dawson finished the season with a 5-1 record from the circle. Robin Moore hit an inside park homerun for Michie and was 2-3 at bat. Makaila Keymon was 1-3 in the box. For Selmer, West had a triple and one RBI, King and McCord each had one single and one RBI, and Dawson, Nash, and Alayna Ward each had a single. “Hats off to the girls for

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

2011 Michie School Lady Blue Devils County Softball Co-Champions

when we got in the bottom of the sixth and when the game was on the line,” said Surratt. “A special thanks to the parents and players at Selmer Middle School for a great year.” The two teams celebrated a season closing with photos and recognition. Michie recognized their eighth graders, who will move on to the high school level next season. Each player received beautiful, white flowers wrapped in a blue bow and were recognized with their proud parents standing by their side. “I’m proud of my girls and the way they have played all year,” said Day. Congratulations to the Selmer Lady Lions and the Michie Lady Blue Devils for an uplifting, successful season of softball play.

Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Michie Lady Blue Devils recognized their graduating eighth graders: Lauren Rhodes, Robin Moore, Brooke Bennett, Makaila Keymon, Margie Coleman, and Hailey Crum with a special ceremony after the championship game.

Lady Cards shutout Wildcats By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Adamsville sophomore Andrea Martin loads up before kicking the winning penalty kick in the shootout between AHS and MCHS Sept. 27 at Selmer City Park.

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Wright made another stop on MCHS’s next PK, sealing the deal and giving AHS their second win over the Lady Bobcats in 2011 in a match that both teams deserved to win. “This was an evenlymatched contest between the two county rivals,” said Assistant Bobcat Coach Jerry Lott. “Coach Sweat and I were pleased with out defensive ef-

fort and our improved passing and spacing.” The well fought match dropped MCHS’s record to 2-5-1 overall and 2-2 in the district as they headed to Chester County last Thursday to play their last district match of the season against the Eaglettes. AHS held onto a three-way tie for first place in the South Division of District 15 A-AA with the win. The Lady Cardinals, who are 7-2 overall, traveled to Wayne County to battle the Lady Wildcats last Thursday.

Adamsville High School’s girls’ soccer team ventured to Wayne County last Thursday and traveled home with a 3-0 victory over the Lady Wildcats. “It took us a while to finally find the back of the net. Once we scored, we finally got on track,” said AHS Head Coach Rebecca Ashe. “Coach White and I are very proud of the way we are playing.” AHS and WCHS were deadlocked at 0-0 at halftime, but once the Lady Cardinals got on the board, the floodgates were opened. Senior Brittany Lambert scored her 9th goal of the season off an assist by fellow senior Chloe Mullis to get the ball rolling for AHS. Mullis then scored a goal of her own, her 13th of the year, to give the Lady Cards a 2-0 advantage. Junior Samantha Oaks capped off the AHS shutout, scoring her 6th goal of 2011 late in the second half. Goalkeeper Olivia Wright was credited with four saves in the match, and the Lady Cardinals pelted the Wildcat goalie with 26 shots on goal. “We have a lot of work to do because we have two very tough games coming up that

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Senior Chloe Mullis (18) rips a shot in front of the net while Samantha Oaks (24) and Summer Hancock (16) wait for a rebound opportunity. will be a good test before the district tournament,” Ashe said. Adamsville’s record stands at an impressive 8-2 after a 2010

season in which the Lady Cards finished 6-8-1 in their matches. AHS will head to Medina, Tenn. Thursday to test their mettle against the 9-3-1 South

Gibson Hornets, and the Cardinals will wrap up their regular season the following Thursday in Jackson, Tenn. against the Liberty Lady Crusaders.

Volleycats break even against FWHS, HCHS By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

McNairy Central’s volleyball team split their two matches with Fayette-Ware and Hardin County last week leading up to the Sonic Blast Tournament over the weekend.

HCHS 25 21 18 25 17 MCHS 22 25 25 22 15

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Central freshman Haven Phelps moves the ball forward for the Bobcats’ offensive attack.

Lady Bobcat soccer stumbles in district finale By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

McNairy Central’s Lady Bobcat soccer team lost last Thursday against district rival, Chester County, 4-1 in the team’s last district match before the tournament. Shawna Roten scored the lone goal for MCHS, giving her three in 2011.

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With the loss, the Lady Bobcats finished with a 2-3 record in the District 15 A-AA standings, and a 2-6-1 record overall. MCHS went on to play the Liberty Tech. Crusaders last Tuesday in Jackson, and will finish up their regular season on the road against Madison Academic Thursday in Jackson.

McNairy Central Lady Soccer Bobcat Kindra Brown scored her 9th and 10th goals of the season against Scotts Hills. Last week’s issue of the Independent Appeal failed to list these statistics within the article. We apologize for the omission.

It took all five sets to decide a winner between the McNairy Central Lady Bobcat and the Hardin County Lady Tiger volleyball teams at MCHS last Thursday as HCHS squeaked by the Volleycats for the win. Central came out shaky in their first set against the Lady Tigers, dropping a close one 25-22. The Volleycats rallied to win the next to sets 25-21 and 25-18. HCHS won a tight fourth set 25-22, and in the final set the Lady Tigers held a 17-15 lead when time expired on the Volleycats. Tierra Lusk led the Volleycats with two aces on 12 service points, eight kills, 17 digs, and one assist. Bri Bodiford had two aces on 12 service points, and picked up 25 assists, 13 digs, and two kills. Zipporah Woods finished with an impressive 11 kills and also contributed five digs and three assists to the cause. Rachel Burns tallied two aces on 11 service points, five kills, six digs, and one block.

Tiffany Winebrenner led the Volleycats with in digs with 20, slammed down eight kills, had one block, and recorded two aces. Callie Horton finished with 19 digs, one kill and one ace. Senior Emily Kennedy had nine digs, four kills, and two aces while Mikaela Rowland rounded out the Volleycat performances with 11 digs. MCHS beat the Lady Tigers earlier in the season, but could not pick up the victory in their second matchup of the year, and dropped to 8-14 on the season before heading to the Sonic Blast Tournament in Franklin, Tenn last weekend.

MCHS 25 25 25 FWHS 18 14 7

The Volleycats of McNairy Central hammered FayetteWare when they traveled to Somerville, Tenn. Sept. 27 to take on the Wildcats, defeating their district foes in three straight sets. The Wildcats found themselves in a game against a team showing great strides of improvement, not only in a match-by-match basis, but in each set as they fell to the Volleycats 25-18 in the first, 25-14 in the second, and were completely out matched in the third 25-7. Senior captain, Tierra Lusk, led MCHS in scoring, picking up four aces on 20 service points, and also have five kills

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Junior Zipporah Woods leaps to blast one of her 11 kill shots down on the Tigers in MCHS’s match against Hardin County last Thursday. and five digs. Bri Bodiford had three aces on seven service points, 12 assists, and four digs. Emily Kennedy finished with two aces on six service points to go along with her three digs. Tiffany Winebrenner recorded four aces on seven service points, and slammed down seven kills as well. Macee

Taylor had five digs and a kill. Rachel Burns finished with two blocks, two kills, and one dig. Zipporah Woods had three kills, one dig, and one assist, and Callie Horton pitched in with seven digs. Central improved to 8-13 with the win and 2-6 in the district. The Volleycats hosted Hardin County last Thursday.

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Wednesday, october 5, 2011

Worst BCS teams Wow, they are pretty bad

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Look around the college football scene after a few weeks and you will see some really impressive teams. You’ll see some high powered offenses, some stifling defenses, and some excellent coaching. Upon closer inspection, and by that I mean looking further down the rankings than the top 25, you’ll see some teams whose football programs are in shambles, whose offenses are anemic, whose defenses couldn’t stop a leaky faucet, and whose coaches may be looking to print a few extra resumes when the season is over. I must admit, this column is partially inspired by Ole Miss and how awful the Rebel Black Bears are this year. I really feel bad for them going into the rest of their SEC schedule. Frankly, I’m not sure they’d break even if they were in the Mountain West. But I digress. Ole Miss has not yet hit a low that groups them in with some of the schools I’m about to call out. College football fans Andrew Alexander know that the game is changing on a day-to-day basis. It’s a dangerous thing to be a school struggling monumentally in a BCS conference with “super-conferences” being forged, weak conferences being raided, and some conferences disappearing altogether. I’m of the belief that these changes are good for college football, but bad for teams that aren’t worthy of the label “BCS school,” meaning they qualify for an automatic BCS bowl bid because of their conference. Here’s my list, in no specific order, of teams in BCS conferences that I would cut loose or look over if I were a commissioner of a future super-conference looking to improve my conference’s strength. 1.) Minnesota Golden Gophers: I’m from the “Land of 1000 Lakes,” so I know the Gophers have won six national championships and have been playing football since before the first World Series was played, but sorry fellas... 12-36 in Big Ten play over the last five years and an 0-2 start in 2011 just won’t cut it. UM is giving up over 30 points-pergame against teams like North Dakota State, New Mexico State, and Miami (OH). It will get ugly when Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois come to town. 2.)Vanderbilt Commodores: This was a tough choice between the Commodores and the Kentucky Wildcats, but Vandy, and its academic standards, just can’t hang with their SEC counterparts. Plus, UK had a great basketball team. Vandy, over the last five seasons, has only won 12 conference games. They may be 3-1 right now, but I’d be surprised if they won two more games. 3.) Indiana Hoosiers: Historically, Indiana has been a great basketball school, but in recent years they’ve just been bad. Their football team has been even worse and has never been known for anything but being a homecoming game for their Big Ten foes. Fittingly, they will travel to Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio State, and Michigan State before the season is through. The Hoosiers have only won nine conference games in the last five seasons, and they’ll be lucky to get one in 2011. Dead weight for the Big Ten, if you ask me. 4.) Duke Blue Devils: Let’s face it, the only thing keeping these guys in the ACC is their basketball program. When it comes to the gridiron, these guys are a joke, and not even a funny joke. It’s just sad. If they weren’t contending to cut nets down annually during March, this school would have been kicked to the curb long ago. Forget the 5-43 conference record. In the last five seasons, Duke has only won 20 percent of their games over the last eight years. That’s a record of 20-76. If I was the ACC commish, I’d trade Duke to the Big East for South Florida and forget about Coach Krzyzewski. 5.) Washington State Cougars: This one is pretty self-explanatory. Wazzou has only won 16 games since 2006, and only nine in a conference that, in my opinion, hasn’t been that great since USC’s glory days in the early 2000’s. WSU doesn’t do much for the Pac-12 other than weakening its strength rating. The Cougars were so bad at one point a few years ago, they held an open tryout on campus for a kicker. How about scouting a bit, folks? Reality check time; Ryan Leaf isn’t walking through that door anytime soon, so if I’m in charge... I’m kicking these cats out. There are plenty of deserving teams like Boise State, who has somehow dropped in national rankings despite being undefeated, Texas Christian, BYU, East Carolina, Fresno State, Houston, SMU and Central Florida that are dying to get a chance at an automatic BCS bid. Let’s give them a shot. These other teams have proven they can’t take advantage. (The views in this column are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily relect the views of the Independent Appeal or its owner.)

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proceeding Akin’s second touchdown, Kasey Hurley bolted past the opposition and blocked the kick, reviving Cardinal fans and the AHS sideline. Zak Neary fielded the ensuing kick return, zigging and zagging his way into Lion territory. The return gave the Cardinal fans another shot of life and the Cardinal offense great field position to start their drive. After a long Taylor Alexander run, the Cardinals found themselves with the ball inside the 10yard line. On the next play, Dalton Plunk hooked up with Jalen Kendall for an 8-yard touchdown pass and AHS cut TCA’s lead to six with the extra point. Adamsville’s defense forced a three-and-out on TCA next drive, and began their offensive onslaught. A Plunk 1-yard touchdown run with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter was set up when he hit Josh Shoate for a 59-yard pass that left AHS with the ball goal line. Dustin Plunk banged the extra point through the uprights, giving the Cardinals a 14-13 lead, and it was all downhill from there. The Cards went on to score 27 more unanswered points before the second quarter ended, giving them a 41-13 halftime lead. Adamsville wasted no time continuing their offensive clinic in the third quarter when Alexander returned the opening kickoff of the second half down to the Lion 27-yard-line. The return led the way for a Neary touchdown run from eight yards out that extended the AHS lead to 48-13. TCA moved the ball down the field quickly on their first offen-

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Sutton carried the ball to the 27-yard-line for a first down and then to the 24-yard-line for the second down. Kiestler threw an incomplete pass and kept the ball on the next play to gain four more yards. On fourth down with three to go, Kiestler was brought down behind the line of scrimmage. The Eagles took over on the 22-yard-line and gained only four yards after the third down. CCHS punted and MCHS’s Mood returned the punt to the 47-yard-line. A handoff to senior running back Jack Smith gained the Bobcats one yard and Mood carried the ball for a first down and stopped at the 35-yardline. A long pass to Juan Macias was flagged and Chester County was called for interference. The penalty gave the Bobcats a first down at the 22-yard-line. Smith attempted to break the Eagle defense and gained a yard as the refs threw another flag onto the field. McNairy gained five yards on a face mask penalty. Sutton gained four yards on a carry and brought the ball to the Bobcats’ 13-yard-line. Kiestler gained a first down on the keeper at the 11-yard-line. McNairy gained an additional yard toward the end zone and Coach Glover called a timeout. Smith carried the ball to the 7-yard-line and scored a touchdown on the next play, immediately hopping off the field on one leg. Jacob Williams took the field and the Bobcats lined up for a field goal that hit the interior of the upright for an extra point. McNairy came in strong, scoring the first points of the night, setting the game at 7-0 with over three minutes remaining in the first quarter. Chester County inched their way to their goal line and answered with a long pass from midfield for a touchdown. After a successful extra point, the score was tied up at seven with a minute to go in the first quarter. Senior Casey Akin returned the kickoff to the 42-yard-line. Sutton was knocked out of bounds at the 30-yard-line and the Bobcats picked up a first down. The crowd went wild as the first quarter ended at 7-7 with Bobcat’s possession. Sutton made four carries and gained exactly 10 yards, giving McNairy another first down at the 20-yard-line. Kiestler dropped back to pass and completed another pass to Macias in the end zone. The Bobcats turned heads and had the crowd roaring as they took the 13-7 lead after a missed extra point attempt with 9 minutes left in the second quarter. After their second touchdown, MCHS looked poised to spoil the Eagles homecoming. During the Eagles’ next possession, DJ Lynum

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sive possession of the second half, utilizing a fast paced hurry-up offense, much like the Lions did on their first two drives of the game. Akin scored his third rushing touchdown to inch Trinity closer as the scoreboard read 48-19 with 18 minutes left in the contest. Unfortunately for the Lions, AHS was clicking on all cylinders while those 18 minutes were ticking off the clock. Adamsville’s defense shut TCA out for the remainder of the game and its offense continued to pour it on, scoring 21 more points before all was said and done. “We were running a 3-4 defense and adjusted back to the 4-4, which is what we usually run. It allowed us to contain them a little better,” said AHS Defensive Coordinator Renard Woodmore. “We got on our heels a little bit, but the guys never felt like we were in trouble. They kept fighting and I was pleased with their performance overall.” AHS exploded for 624 total yards and scored on 10 consecutive possessions after getting off to a slow start. “The biggest thing is nobody panicked. We did what we do and everything clicked,” said Gray. “We had something like 28 plays and we scored 10 times. That just doesn’t happen that often.” Plunk led the Cardinal offensive threat, accounting for four AHS touchdowns. He completed four of his five passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns through the air while carrying the ball four times for 25 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Alexander amounted 243 all purpose yards, including an 87yard touchdown run. He also had one tackle on defense. Kendall caught three passes for three touchdowns and 71 yards.

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Freshman Jacob Dengler (32) races to the end zone to score the first touchdown of his Cardinal football career. The three touchdown receptions against the Lions gave him six on the season. Shoate caught two passes for 102 yards receiving and one touchdown. He also recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, and picked up a pass deflection and four tackles on defense. Neary had 48 yards rushing on eight carries and a touchdown. He also had 38 return yards. Jacob Dengler carried the ball twice for 45 yards and a touchdown, and recorded two tackles on defense. Hayden Reece gained 53 rushing yards on four attempts. John Blakley led the defense with 12 tackles and two sacks. Hurley matched Blakley’s 12 tackles and also had a blocked kick. Senior linebacker Josh Burks recorded seven tackles in the game, and Josh Lunsford and Colton Williams had five. Bradley Hornbuckle, Blake Edwards, Christopher Bernier, and Montell Johnson each had three tackles. Chase Gunn, Drew Griswell, Seth Killingsworth, Daniel Milford, and Blake Elrod had

two tackles. Jake Miller, David Grisham, Thad Irons, Alex Fink, and Zach Whitney chipped in with one apiece. Adamsville (6-1) has won six games in a row, is ranked 7th in Class 2A, 6th in the Jackson Sun’s Dirty Dozen, and is 3-0 in district play with only Middleton (2-5) remaining on their district schedule. Up next for Adamsville is their rival across the river; the Hardin County Tigers. HCHS (2-5) will welcome the Cardinals to Savannah Friday night. AHS has not won against the Tigers since 1991. “We’re the little guy between two big guys with McNairy Central to the west and Hardin County on the east,” said Gray. “Our goal is not to beat McNairy Central, it’s not to beat Hardin County. Our goal is to win a state championship.” Adamsville will use this game to ready themselves for achieving that goal. “It will be a playoff-type atmosphere,” said Gray. “We’re going into this game like we’re preparing for the playoffs.”

picked up a Chester County fumble and ran the nen Strickland had two tackles with one fumble ball to the end zone for a touchdown that was recovery. Grant Saum and Avery Skinner made called back by the referees. The argument was two tackles and Marco Vaughn, Lynum, and Issac whether or not the Eagle player was down when Cagle had one tackle each. the ball was recovered by MCHS. “Offensively, we moved the ball and we did “The first half of the game, I thought we played some stuff that we wanted to do,” said Glover. well,” Glover said. I thought we executed the game Quarterback Kiestler threw eight passes and plan in all phases. In our kicking game, we had a completed three for 56 yards. little wrinkle for them, and on the kick-off that Macias scored the second touchdown with a worked out real well and that made them make pass from Kiestler and gained 21 receiving yards. an adjustment.” Akin had two catches for 35 yards. The team became discouraged after the In rushing, Smith led with 13 carries for 48 touchdown was removed, because several similar yards and scored the first touchdown of the game. situations have happened in previous games this Sutton had 11 carries for 46 yards. season. “All in all, I thought the kids played hard and The Eagles took a six point lead in the on two that’s all I can ask for as a coach is to play hard quick second quarter TDs, and finished the half and ask them to do what we tell them to do,” said with a 19-13 lead. Glover. “Our kids just got to keep repeating, and “We came out in the third quarter and we sort hopefully next week we can come out and have a of hit a lull and lost it in the post and had some big win at homecoming.” mental errors that cost us,” said Glover. “Every McNairy Central will host its homecoming time you have to roll the dice, either you’re a big game against the Jackson Central-Merry Cougars winner or a big loser,” said Glover. “We had to get Friday at 7 p.m. at Don Whittaker Memorial Staaway from our game plan because we were in dium. different situations and we were not playing the close game that we had. Whenever you do that, you naturally have to take chances on both sides of the ball.” Chester scored one touchdown in the third and gained the extra point to bring the board to 26-13, Eagles. “We got some plays that we needed at times and there were some plays that they got us,” said Glover. “That’s what you do when you get behind, you walk on ice and see what happens.” A final touchdown by Chester County in the fourth made the final score 33-13 and left McNairy Central with six losses this season. “Defensively, we were stopPhoto by Amanda Lowrance ping the run and forcing them Senior Bobcat Hayden Kiestler stretches to stop Chester County’s to throw the ball. They com- quarterback by knocking him out-of-bounds. pleted two long passes on us, but they were good catches and Remodeling or New Construction good throws. The ball had to be placed perfect and it was. I thought Tanner and Zach were in great position. They just 1505 Fulton Drive made good plays.” Corinth, MS Gray led on defense with 13 tackles and half a sack. Kiestler (662) 287-2151 had seven tackles and one interception. Kooper Davis made six tackles and Mood had four. Tanner Tranum and Akin had We three tackles a piece and Kenhave the BEST values for your kitchen and bathroom cabinets

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Buddies for Special Needs Athletics By Mona DeFord Contributor

Special Needs Athletics held its first ever baseball game for its Selmer league Sept. 26 at Patriot Park. The one week delay due to the rain only seemed to add to the excitement felt among the athletes and spectators. Founder and CEO Michael Richerson and some of the team members from SNA out of Jackson, Tenn. were on hand for the kick off. As special as that was, the athletes would probably tell you that their favorite visitor of the night was Ribbee the SNA mascot. Ribbee said, it was a long trip from North Jackson to Selmer, but seeing all those smiling faces made it worthwhile. There was also a special group of young ladies volunteering - The MCHS Bobcat Cheerleaders. They were helping the athletes get acquainted with the game and

the new field. The MCHS Bobcat Cheerleaders did a great job as the first ever “Buddies” for Special Needs Athletics of Selmer. The athletes hit the field again on Oct. 3 and will continue playing games every Monday night. Come out and watch the magic and cheer these remarkable athletes on. A small word of advice, come early or bring a lawn chair. Word is spreading quickly about the “newest place to be” on Monday nights. It’s not too late to participate and join the fun. You can still sign up on game night. Anyone that would like to play or become a volunteer for SNA, can contact Linda Taylor (731) 610-7557 or Mona DeFord. Submitted Photo

Special Needs Athletics Buddies, MCHS Cheerleaders and Ribbee the mascot, make memories of the first night of Selmer SNA.

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Monday, October 3, 2011 BREAKFAST Pancake/sausage stick/ syrup, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Turkey/ham sub sandwich, chicken nuggets, rolls, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, chilled peaches, choice of juice, choice of milk Tuesday, October 4, 2011 BREAKFAST Biscuit & chocolate gravy, cereal choice, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Traveling taco, meat loaf, chef salad deluxe, cornbread,

tiny whole potatoes, pinto beans, turnip greens, salsa, apple wedges, choice of juice, choice of milk

salad deluxe, bread sticks, fluffy whipped potatoes, green peas, Mandarin oranges, choice of juice, choice of milk

tal bar, French fries, WK corn, sweet potato fries, dipping sauce, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 BREAKFAST Sausage bagel pizza, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Mini burgers, glazed ham, chef salad deluxe, rolls, sweet potato fries, dipping sauce, broccoli w/cheese sauce, strawberries & bananas, choice of juice, choice of milk

Friday, October 7, 2011 BREAKFAST Chicken nuggets w/biscuit, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Sausage stuffed crust pizza, BBQ sandwich, chef salad deluxe, French fries, baked beans, creamy cole slaw, pineapple chunks, choice of juice, choice of milk

Thursday, October 6, 2011 Sausage stuffed crust pizza, barbecued chicken, turkey tetrazzini, salad bar, rolls, French fries, tiny whole potatoes, glazed carrots, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk

Thursday, October 6, 2011 BREAKFAST Mini pancakes w/syrup, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Breaded chicken sandwich, spaghetti & meat sauce, chef

ADAMSVILLE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday, October 3, 2011 Pepperoni wedge pizza, chicken rings, taco bar, rolls, French fries, WK corn, lima beans, macaroni & cheese, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, October 4, 2011 4 x 6 cheese pizza, mini corn dogs, hot dog/potato bar, French fries, cheesy potatoes, peas & carrots, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Pepperoni stuffed crust pizza, cheeseburger, Orien-

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Friday, October 7, 2011 Single pepperoni pizza, grilled chicken sandwich, breakfast bar, French fries, Mexicali corn, ranchero beans, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk

MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, October 3, 2011 Single cheese pizza, chicken rings, Mexican bar, rolls, French fries, WK corn, lima beans, macaroni & cheese, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Sausage stuffed crust pizza, steak & gravy, hot dog bar, rolls, French fries, fluffy whipped potatoes, green beans, fruit choices, choice of

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Pepperoni wedge pizza, cheeseburger, salad bar, French fries, WK corn, sweet potato fries, dipping sauce, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Thursday, October 6, 2011 Pizza sticks/sauce, catfish strips, chicken salad w/crack-

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED OCTOBER 28, 2011

Internet Bids will be received by the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, at their ofces in the James K. Polk Building, Suite 700, Nashville, Tennessee until 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 and opened publicly in the Conference Room on the 7th Floor of the James K. Polk Building at that hour. BENTON, CARROLL, CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, DYER, FAYETTE, GIBSON, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, HENRY, LAKE, LAUDERDALE, MCNAIRY, MADISON, OBION, SHELBY, TIPTON, AND WEAKLEY COUNTIES (Contract No. CNK386) Call No. 008. Project No. 98048-4101-04, 98047-4199-04. 98047-4199-04: The random on-call guardrail repair on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. 98048-4101-04: The installation of guardrail on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Total Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before December 31, 2012 (See Special Provision 108B). NO PLANS CONTRACT. INTERNET BIDDING MANDATORY ON ALL CONTRACTS. A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the “Tennessee Code Annotated” and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequalication of contractors before bidding authorization will be provided. Unauthorized bids will not be considered for award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hereby noties all bidders that it will afrmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in consideration for an award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity afrmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. Telephone (615) 741-5996. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED. Bidding authorization, standard specications and standard drawings may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation, Construction Division, Suite 700, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, Telephone number (615) 741-2414. Plans may be obtained by contacting the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Copy Center, Level A, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0330; Telephone number (615) 741-2048. Sales Tax will be added to the cost of all documents, where applicable. JOHN C. SCHROER, COMMISSIONER

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Sixty-four Years Late – But Agriculture Building Arrives By Gene McCarter Guys Resident

I do not think anyone in McNairy County was a proud as I was when I drove to the New Agriculture building at McNairy Central. When I was approximately ten years old Mr. McReynolds, County Agent and Mr. Leon Jones, Assistant Agent called a meeting of cattlemen in McNairy County to discuss building an Agriculture Building to be used by FFA and 4-H, and farmers could show their cattle, hogs, and sheep along with their horses. Present at the meeting were the McNairy County Commissioners along with concerned citizens in McNairy County. So Sixty-four years ago Mr. McReynolds, County Agent and Mr. Leon Jones, Assistant County Agent worked to build an Agriculture Center. At that time it would have cost the county around $5,000 not taking into account the educational opportunities for young people at that time. Here are a few of the individuals that attended the meeting to build the Agriculture Center: Troy Hair – Adamsville, Terry Hair, Adamsville, Lewis Hamn, Guys, Mr. Quin Ingram along with his son Dan Ingram, Ramer, Mr. Arthur McCarter and his son Gene McCarter, Mr. Ashe and his son Billy, Mr. Raines, Stantonville, Mr. Hamn and son Adamsville, Mr. Alley Hurst, Selmer, Mr. Wilford McMahan, Ramer. I am sure there were many more there, but I cannot remember all of them. Unfortunately, they have slipped my mind. I apologize if I left anyone out. From the Farm Journal, here are some statistics and information from many individuals here in McNairy County demonstrating the signifi-

cance of what is finally happening. Companies in the Agriculture business Screens nearly one million unique soybean varieties each year. Who will do this work without training? Agriculture relies on Genetics for the research. This begins in the classroom. There are 150 Independent seed companies in existence today - Biotechnology to plant cytogenesis and Research Companies work diligently to keep Agriculture moving forward and being progressive. We also have Genomic and DNA research for cattle and other farm animals. There are more areas of study in the Animal and Plant makeup than we have ever had in the United States. In my professional career I traveled from Kearney, Nebraska to Tampa, Florida and from De Moines, Iowa to Mercedes Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. Many times progressive individual McNairy County has tried to build an Agriculture Center. Last school year Mr. Ronnie Teague and Rod Barnes in the McNairy County School System wrote grants, applied for grants, and worked passionately to find the funds for an Agriculture Building. They found a way to make it happen with a small contribution from the county school system. The McNairy County Board of Education kept delaying the project until the grant was lost. However, with Mr. Teague and Mr. Rod Barnes’ help along with Superintendent Charlie Miskelly, former Mayor Jai Templeton, it finally happened. I have never understood the Commission and School Board’s thinking in McNairy County. We have to continually help academics if we are going to prepare young people for the jobs to tomorrow. We have never had as many opportunities in

The recently completed Agriculture building at McNairy Central High School. Agriculture related fields as we have today. There has never been as many opportunities in Ag related files as we have today. There are Biotechnology, Plant Cytogeneses, Genomic and DNA in cattle that require a great deal of studies. We have people in place capable of preparing students for the future, so let’s get it done. Former Mayor, Jai Templeton worked on this grant, and with his position in Nashville, he can still be a great asset for our county. If this had been a football, or baseball field, it would have been built with no questions asked many years ago. I want everyone to know that

New UT Martin Jackson Center to open Oct. 11 MARTIN, Tenn. – The UT Martin Jackson Center officially opens its new location at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 3031 Highway 45 Bypass. The event will include remarks from UT Martin Chancellor Tom Rakes, University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the facility. The public is invited. UT Martin has maintained a Jackson Center since 1992.. In addition to offices, the new center features classrooms, a distance-learning facility, a computer facility and a library. The center will allow UT Martin to offer an extensive list of undergraduate andnon-credit classes. Degree offerings at

the center will include a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, the Bachelor of University Studies and a Master of Science in Education. The center will also continue to serve as the point of contact for the university’s Dual Enrollment Program. Dual enrollment allows high school students to take approved courses that carry both high school and college credit. Dual enrollment courses include agriculture, art, English, history, math and more. For information about the UT Martin Jackson Center, call 731-425-9277 or 1-888-UTM-GRAD, or email ecos@utm.edu.

Selmer Middle School Fall Family Fun Night Selmer Middle School invites all SMS parents and students to a Fall Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The activities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Selmer Middle School Chorus and Beta Club installa-

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tion of new members. There will also be a silent auction of baskets made by each homeroom, a dunking booth, haunted house, a cow drop, and other fun games. Concessions will be offered as well as a $1.00 pizza buffet

catered by Little Caesar’s mobile pizza unit. This night of fun is sponsored by Project Enrich Afterschool Program and Title 1. Please send reservations to school on flyers brought home by students or call the school at 645-7977.

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I am a great sports fan, but it is time to support other academics and other areas of Education if we are to prepare our students for the future. The new Agriculture Building with clean rooms and a place to meet is a great asset to our county. This initiative will help young men and women become responsible, educated, and honorable. Let’s all help students to become the very best, the brightest, and the most component who will carry with them dignity, ethics, and integrity through learning a trade and how to learn for preparations of the changes in the future that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

My Favorite Book provides reading lessons for children By Christian West Intern

The Ambassador Program has been distributing books to children in more than 20 states for more than 30 years, and has now expanded to the Adamsville community. The program serves children between the ages of five and 10, giving them books within their age and reading level. One of the books, My Favorite Book is an illustrated volume full of stories that teach younger children moral values and lessons throughout. Some of the stories explain the importance of having good manners, being responsible, following the rules, and knowing simple emergency procedures. In the back of the volume is a guide, which further explains the

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values told in the stories. It also suggests ways that parents can bring up the topics and talk to their children about them, such as telling them about experiences they have had. When the child is given the volume through their school, they are also given access to an interactive website, myfavoritebookland.com, that incorporates the themes they have just read about. “I’m happy to know that you regard it as a worthwhile program which can be beneficial to your community,” says program founder, William Schiffiano. He also acknowledges that the support of local community leaders is a very important piece of the success of the project. For more information on the program contact (800) 275-6008.

These 10 seniors were selected by the MCHS faculty as the most well-rounded seniors, involved in extracurricular activities and community service, and maintaining academic excellence.

The PawPrint is a publication of the McNairy Central High School Journalism Department. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty or staff.

EDITOR Rachel Burns REPORTERS: Holly Henson Aaron Friend, Wynter Miller ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS: Oct. 6

•Neon Color Day •GSOC vs Madison (A) 4:30 •VB vs Lexington (H) 5:00

Chelsea Bodiford

Rachel Burns

Lance Carroll

Reed Cheshier

Haley Forsythe

Emily Harris

Lydia Hickman

Sarah Hunter

Sarah Beth Stephens

Hannah Weatherford

Oct. 7

•Black-Out Day •FB Homecoming 6:30 •FB vs JCM (H) 7:00

Oct. 8

•VB vs South Gibson & Halls (S Gibson) 12 pm

Oct. 12

•FCS Devotional 7:30 am •DEAR Day

Oct. 13

•Yearbook Sale during lunch

Oct. 14

•Twin Day •Yearbook Sale during lunch •FB Senior Night •FB vs Bolivar (H) 7:00

Oct. 17-19

•FALL BREAK

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We Buy Scrap Metal, Specializing in Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUV’s. WE PAY CASH!! Will pay top dollar for buses, combines, big trucks and heavy scrap. Free pick-up. Will pay over $500 for some vehicles!! NO TITLE NEEDED!! (731) 610-8666. (TF)

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203 - equipment Mahindra Tractors & Implements, Full line of Vermeer Hay Equipment. D & C Hay Equipment, LLC Hwy 117, 4 miles South of Adamsville. (731)6323608. (TF)

204 - recreational 16 ft boat (no boat trailer). Will trade for what you have. Prefer outside lawn or picnic set. 731-645-5860 (TF)

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The Christian Estate 374 Acre Farm, home, pasture, timber, shop, barn, creeks, West Point, TN. Sells at auction Sat. Oct. 8th at 10am. 10% buyers premium. heritage auction and real estate inc. TFL#4556 931-676-5100. www.tonyneill.com(19,20)

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503 - public notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Howard E. Ralston, III, and wife, Valerie Ferguson Ralston, to Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., Trustee, on December 4, 2007 at Book 390, Page 833; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Holder: OneWest Bank, FSB The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the First (1st) Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Lots 11 and 12 of the Timber Hill Subdivision, a plat of which is of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee in Plat Cabinet “A” Slide 85, and the measurements, directions, distances and boundaries contained therein are incorporated herein by reference as fully as through copies verbatim herein. Street Address: 260 Larry Isbell Drive, Finger, Tennessee 38334 Parcel Number: 013-001.39 Current Owner(s) of Property: Howard E. Ralston, III, and wife, Valerie Ferguson Ralston The street address of the above described property is believed to be 260 Larry Isbell Drive, Finger, Tennessee 38334, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to ad-

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503 - public notices 45 Storage Selmer,TN. The following names are delinquent on storage payments: Unit #9 Linda Manka. Payment MUST be made in FULL by Oct. 12th or storage contents will be sold at 12:00 noon on Oct. 26th 2011. The owner reserves the right to cancel,delay, or reschedule this sale without further notice. (20)

503 - public notices journ the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. File No. 11-022023 Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 .....7703 19, 20, 21 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 27, 2007, by Gordon Carlin to , Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Book Number 388, Page 354, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to LPP Mortgage LTD; and WHEREAS, LPP Mortgage LTD, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, October 20, 2011, commencing at 12:00 PM at the East Door of the Mc-

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Nairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: A certain tract or parcel of land located in McNairy County, Tennessee, described as follows to wit: Beginning at the iron pin found at the northeast corner of the land conveyed to J.G Edwards by deed of record in Deed Book 125 Page 570, thence South 25 degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 145.63 feet with the western boundary of Johnson passing as iron pin at 122.28 feet to a point in the center of Dan Head Road, thence South 69 Degrees, 29 minutes 27 seconds West for a distance of 111.51 feet with said road, thence south 76 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 181.37 feet with said road, thence South 86 degrees 05 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 307.42 feet with said road, thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 54 seconds West for a distance of 274.46 feet with said road, thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 369.51 feet with said road, thence North 87 degrees 52 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 103.13 feet with said road, thence south 86 degrees 49 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 52.50 feet with said road, thence North 02 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East. for a distance of 291.66 feet leaving said road and passing an iron pin at 25.45 feet, to an iron pin in a painted line, the southern boundary of Swaim, thence South 87 degrees 09 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 1311.65 feet with the southern boundary of Swaim to the point of beginning, together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record, said property contains 7.784 acres more or less, subject to mineral rights reservation in DB 48, pg 91, ROMC. Being the same property conveyed to Gordon Carlin from Charlotte Carlin by Quitclaim Deed dated April 2, 1996 and recorded April 11, 2002 in Book 153, Page 589, Register’s Office for McNairy County. Property Address is 1630 Dan Head Road, Pocahontas, TN 38061. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1630 Dan Head Road, Pocahontas, TN 38061 CURRENT OWNER(S): Gordon Carlin The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: McNairy County, Tennessee OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o AMP1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 559. J1102777TN Web Site: www. jflegal.com .....7800 19, 20, 21

DEBORAH A. NOWICKI, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS GIVEN that Letters Testamentary were on the 26th day of September, 2011, granted the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of ROBERT H. NOWICKI, Deceased, by the Clerk and Master of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 26th day of September, 2011. DEBORAH A. NOWICKI, EXECUTRIX TERRY L. WOOD, ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE OF ROBERT H. NOWICKI .....7814 19, 20

encumbrances of record: The following described property located in the Town of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, in the new Second Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Known as Lots Number 2 and Number 3 in Block XI and bounded as follows: On the North by a street; on the West by a street; on the South by a Street, and on the East by Williams. Included in this description But excluded from this conveyance is a house and lot previously deeded to the Bethel Springs Bank, which deed appears of record in the Deed Book 29, Page 220, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Street Address: 63 North Parkway, Bethel Springs, Tennessee 38315 Parcel Number: 060J B 009.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Gregory Sisk and wife, Patty Sisk The street address of the above described property is believed to be 63 North Parkway, Bethel Springs, Tennessee 38315, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

File No. 11-022334 Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 .....7864 20, 21, 22

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, SELMER, TENNESSEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUBY FAYE BRIGHT Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on September 23, 2011, a Small Estate Affidavit was filed by Affiant in respect to the above estate in the Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named Court within 4 (four) months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 23rd day of September 2011. Lonnie W. Dillon, Affiant Estate of Ruby Faye Bright By Kim Harrison, Clerk & Master .....19, 20 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Gregory Sisk, a married man and Patty Sisk, a married woman, fee simple, to Randall Ray, Trustee, on September 23, 2002 at Book 338, Page 349; conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A. The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT H. NOWICKI, DECEASED NO. P-1069

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on May 26, 2006, by Jeffrey D Burkeens and Jennifer Burkeens to Charles R. Pettigrew, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under BOOK NUMBER 381, Page 2838, as re-recorded in BOOK NUMBER 385, Page 2854, aforesaid records, and as modified by agreement recorded in BOOK NUMBER 385, Page 2878, aforesaid records, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; and WHEREAS, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, October 27, 2011, commencing at 12:00 PM at the East Door of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County,

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Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at an iron stake in the center of the old Milledgeville-Leapwood Road, being the NEC of tract #5 of Robert C. Allie, et al, Arthur Andres property; thence with the north boundary line tracts #5 and #8, West 1,636.00 feet to an iron stake and rock in old road bed, being a corner of the original tract of which this is a part; thence North 7 degrees 30 minutes West 359.0 feet to a stake in the SWC of Tract #3 of said Robert C. Allie, et al, Arthur Earl Andrews property; thence with the south boundary line of Tract #3, North 85 degrees 00 minutes East 2,018.6 feet to an iron stake in the center of said Milledgeville-Leapwood Road; thence with said road as

follows: South 24 degrees 44 minutes 313.8 feet; South 41 degrees 05 minutes West 325.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 18.73 acres, more or less (Legal description taken from prior deed.) Being the same real estate conveyed to Jeffrey D. Burkeens and wife, Jennifer L. Burkeens by deed dated August 16, 2005 and filed for record August 16, 2005 in Deed Book 196, page 77, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5144 Hardin Graveyard Road, Enville, TN 38332 CURRENT OWNER(S): Jeffrey D Burkeens and Jennifer L. Burkeens aka Jennifer Burkeens The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters

shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Deed of Trust in favor of Citifinancial, Inc. in the amount of $15,499.28 filed 10/30/07 in Book 389, Page 2654 OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

D R A Y S E L A S

Twin Springs Subdivision Hwy 64 East Saturday, Oct. 8 7 am - until?

YARD SALE

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!! Thursday & Friday October 6th & 7th 1187 Brooks Rd in Selmer Four Families

Large selection of name brand clothes: Old Navy, Gap, Aeropostale, and many more! Small furniture items, decorative items, and lots more!!!

YaRd sale

YARD SALE

Stephanie Ashe 1198 Connie Smith Road Turn right from Hwy 64 East Selmer, TN 38375

4910 Hines Gin Road Trinkets, antique furniture, tools, fishing equipment, camping equipment, angel fig., hunting clothes

YARD SALE

Saturday, October 8th 6 am - 2 pm

1st YARD SALE IN 3 YEARS! Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th 8 am - until 743 North Maple, Adamsville

YARD SALE

October 6 & 7 Three families; home of Doris Mullen 201 New Bethel Road 645-7160 Construction table saw, 2 go carts, igloo dog cage, bicycles, couch & love seat, rugs, table & chairs, dryer, saw, grinder, 1125 four wheeler, outdoor, Christmas, lots of golf clubs, & much, much more.

YARD SALE

148 New Bethel Road Sunday - Thursday

2 couches, recliner, entertainment center/bookcase, antique glass items, beautiful dining room set - 4 chairs, 2 TV stands, microwave cart, new ladies bike - 18 speed, Christmas items, 2 antique hat stands, knives & swords, and much more.

YARD SALE 4091 Friendship Rd.

Friday - Saturday 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.

YARD SALE

988 W. CHERRY 64 WEST Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th

Lots of miscellaneous, some new, lawnmowers, tillers & more. Bikes, board games.

Cabinet, coffee and end tables, rugs. Lots of glass, moon & star, carousel, furniture, nice kids furniture.

YARD SALE

1259 Emmons Rd.

Saturday, Oct. 8 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

7 a.m. until ?

22 Wildwood Drive Bethel Springs

Thurs., Oct. 6th, Fri., Oct. 7th & Sat., Oct. 8th

Exercise equipment, antiques, furniture, Home Interior, Dale E. Collectibles, clothing, tools and more. Come see!!

Lots of children’s items.

October 7, 8, & 9 7 am - until ?

3 Family Sale Thursday, Oct. 6 & Friday, Oct. 7 8 am - 5:30 pm 207 Blanton Rd, Adamsville

A little bit of everything

503 - public notices Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o AMP1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 1155. J1102999TN Web Site: www. jflegal.com ...7896 20, 21, 22

YARD SALE Fri 7th & Sat 8th 8 until ? Pleasant Site Rd

2 1/2 miles off 142 Name brand clothes, household items, tv’s, toys, high chair, changing table, crib RESIDENTS YARD SALE Oakhaven Senior Home Birch Street, Adamsville

Friday & Saturday October 7 & 8 6:00 a.m. - ? Items of all kinds Too much to mention

YARD SALE 986 Hwy 57 East Oct 5th, 6th, & 7th

4 Families YARD SALE

401 Chewalla Rd, Ramer Friday, Oct. 7 8 am - 5 pm & Saturday, Oct. 8 7 am - noon Furniture, household items, glassware, baby furniture, toys, clothes.

Wednesday, october 5, 2011

City of Adamsville

City of Adamsville Water Department will be accepting bids for Preventative Maintenance / Maintenance of all Distribution System Fire and Flush Hydrants. This includes all areas served. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. For detailed specifications contact Adamsville Public Works Director at 731-632-4214 ext. 23.

FOR SALE

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Family Clothing Exchange Consignment Sale Fall/Winter Sale 2011

Friday, October 7th (5pm-9pm) Saturday, October 8th (10am-4pm) Sunday, October 9th (10am-4pm) Half Price Day

Location: Warehouse behind BP in Adamsville, Tn. Contact: 731-607-6175 for consignment # CARPORT / ESTATE SALE

CARPORT SALE

803 Dunaway Rd. Friday, Oct. 7 & Saturday, Oct. 8th 8 am - until ? Rain or Shine

Oct. 6th, 7th, & 8th 1172 Brooks Rd

Furniture, Household Items, Clothes

HUGE YARD SALE MOVING SALE Fri. & Sat., Oct. 7th & 8th 249 Pharr Ave 8 am until ?

Several families, Hundreds of items: Clothing - all sizes, Furniture, Tools, Collectibles, Pig collection, Salt & pepper collection, Jewelry, Old glassware - Moon & Stars, etc. Odds & ends. *Selling cheap; everything must go

645-3726

YARD SALE YARD SALE YARD SALE Saturday, Oct. 8

Starting at 7 am at the home of Betty Howell 828 W. Cherry Ave.

YARD SALE

East Poplar Hwy 64 E Near P.J.’s/Superway Grocery Saturday, Oct. 8th starting at 8 a.m. until ?

BIG SALE

Furniture, Pictures, Lamps, Household stuff, Clothes, Brighton Purses & Shoes 5-1/2 or 6 (slightly used)

2167 Pleasant Site Road October 6th, 7th & 8th 7 a.m. until ?

YARD SALE Thursday, Friday & Saturday

8218 Hwy 45S - Eastview Yellow Brick House Furniture, Home Interior, Housewares, Comforter set, name brand clothing & lots of knick-knacks.

Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

1202 Purdy Beauty Hill Rd at old Green Beatle store.

Christmas items, clothes, knick knacks, too much to mention!

2576 Mt. Vernon Rd. Saturday October 8th 7am - until Huge Sale - 5 Families

Something for everyone! Beside Ramer Civic Center

BASEMENT/ YARD SALE GARAGE SALE 4 Families Multiple Families

Variety items from jewelry to household. Clothing, infant to big sizes. ATTN. - Time: Fri., Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or Shine. 274 Hillcrest St. Selmer

Shutters, gutters, clothes, shoes, tiller, tv, furniture, weed eaters, lots more. Just come out & see. Rain or Shine

Oct. 8th, 7 am until ? 330 Morningside Dr

Friday - 8 am & Saturday - 7 am Beside Gary’s Gold Guns & Pawn Tables, Curio cabinet, Couch, Chairs, Beds, Bedding, Infant and little girl items, Christmas decor & lots more.

YARD SALE 2 Families

October 7 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. 2258 Bethesda-Purdy Rd.

Camo clothes, boots, coats, good glass, chain link post, weedeater, jeans, wagon, toys and lots of misc.

HUGE 2 FAMILY YARD SALE

at The Robinson’s House

Saturday, October 8, 2011 7 until ??? 5560 Hwy 142

(Turn at Monogram & follow signs)

Furniture, clothes, childrens clothes.

(5 miles from Wal-Mart) Name brand Clothes, Gymboree, Gap, Children’s Place, American Eagle and North Face. Girls clothes sizes 6-14, Womens S-2XL, Mens L-2XL. Household items, toys, etc.

YARD SALE

4089 Hwy 45 South Friday, October 7th 7:30 a.m. • 3 Families

Girls jeans 7-1/2 & 8-1/2, Plus and girl’s 6 to 16, Mens size L to XXL, Womens size 12 to 20, Boys newborn to 24 months, glassware, jewelry, golf, household, and lots of good junk. Next Friday if rains.

YARD SALE

2 Family Yard Sale 534 Twin View Circle, Selmer Saturday Only 7am Lots of boys & girls clothing, antiques, office chair, child’s battery-operated scooter, outside Playskool toys, and much more! No early birds, please!

Across from McNairy Hospital

6195 Hwy 45 N Bethel Springs

Fri. & Sat. Oct. 7th & 8th 8:00 a.m. until ? 4 Families Children to adult clothing, knick knacks, tools, table and chairs. Lots of good stuff. Too much to mention.

695 Rushing Rd., Michie Thurs. & Fri.

8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Bed storage basket, 7 slatted shelves. Glass, frame, hanger, DVD, toys, clothes, lots of everything. Follow signs.

YARD SALE

Saturday, Oct. 8th across from Pat’s Cafe 8:00 until ?

To benefit the Museum.

Sewing machine, cookbooks, clothes, bric-a-brac, books. Rain -- will be in the Museum.

Advertise here!

community

Wednesday, october 5, 2011

AHS Band

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Gas Prices Raceway

$3.219 (-$0.08)

Murphy USA

$3.219 (-$0.08)

Flash Market

$3.299 (-$0.02)

$3.259 (-$0.09)

*Jim’s Best Stop

$3.319 (-$0.08)

A B Minimart

$3.269 (-$0.08)

Sunrise Market and Grill

$3.269 (-$0.03)

Shell

$3.289 (-$0.08)

$3.279 (-$0.08)

Chevron

$3.399 (-$0.05)

611 Mulberry Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

1015 Mulberry Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

152 E Court Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

365 Mulberry Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

633 Mulberry Ave, Selmer, TN 38375

408 E Main St, Adamsville, TN 38310

174 W Main St, Adamsville, TN 38310 Submitted photo

Congratulations to the AHS Band for their performance at the Gibson County Invitational Marching Contest in Dyer, Tenn. on Saturday. They won 1st place in class AA-1, as well as 1st place Color Guard, Field Commander, and Percussion. In the Small Division, they won 1st place Field Commander, 2nd place Colorguard and 1st place percussion. They won the Small Division Grand Championship and had the 2nd highest score of all 25 competing bands.

MCHS Band

437 E Main St, Adamsville, TN 38310

540 E Main St, Adamsville, TN 38310

6745 Highway 45 S, Ramer, TN 38367

Citgo

6704 Highway 45 S, Ramer, TN

$3.399 (+$0.04)

$3.419 (-$0.16)

Average

$3.329 (-$0.04)

5916 Highway 22 S, Michie, TN 38357

Prices are for Oct.4 from automotive.com. Since prices are updated often, the prices you see at the station may not be the same as those listed here. The Independent Appeal makes no guarantee of the accuracy of these figures. (*-denotes ethanol free gasoline)

Board Meeting Submitted photo

On Saturday Oct. 1st the MCHS Marching Band performed at two competitions. The first competition Symphony of Sound was held at Dyersburg, TN in which the band took 1st in Field Commander, 1st in Percussion, 2nd in Color Guard, Most Spirited Booster, Best Pit Crew, Best Woodwind and 1st in Band all in the Silver Class. They also took 1st Place Band in their Division. After Dyersburg the band traveled to Gibson County were they performed in the Gibson County Invitational. Here they took 2nd Field Commander, 2nd Percussion, 3rd Color Guard, 3rd Band and the Field Commander took 2nd in the Over all competition.

The McNairy County Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Selmer Courthouse.

Faith Baptist School Harvest Festival The Harvest Festival will be at Faith Baptist School on Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. BBQ Plates will be $6. Faith Baptist School is located at 1301 Peach Street across from the Armory.

City of Adamsville City of Adamsville Water Department will be accepting bids for ﬂushing of the Distribution System. This includes all areas served. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 P.M. Friday, October 7, 2011. For detailed speciﬁcations contact Adamsville Public Works Director at (731) 632-4214 ext. 23.

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TIRES

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*$385/MO

*:ALL DEALS & PAYMENTS INCLUDE 299. DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS, MANUFACTURES’ REBATES ALREADY APPLIED TO PURCHASE PRICE, UNLESS SPECIFIED. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. FROM DEALER STOCK ONLY. NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. SPECIAL A.P.R. FINANCE OFFERS IN LIEU OF REBATE OFFER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED & APPLICANT MUST BE APPROVED THRU LENDER WITH APPROVED TIER RATING TO QUALIFY. PAYMENT TERMS: 75 MO, 5.99 APR, W.A.C&T. UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN. ALL DEALS PLUS TAX, TITLE, INSPECTION STICKER (IF APPLICABLE). ^ : SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE QUALIFYING DETAILS OF THE CHRYSLER-JEEP-DODGE FFA OR MILITARY REBATE. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OFF OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES. THESE REBATES CANNOT BE COMBINED TOGETHER WITH EACH OTHER. THESE REBATES MAY HAVE RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, & MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR STATE. # INCLUDES CJD FINANCE BONUS. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE PRICE & PAYMENT LISTED THE PURCHASE MUST BE FINANCED & APPROVED THRU ALLY or CHASE BANK. SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

BRAND

NEW!

2011 NISSAN FRONTIER S

• AUTOMATIC •AIR CONDITIONER • CD PLAYER • 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS • RECEIVER HITCH • FULL STANDARD POWER FEATURES • TILT & CRUISE • 261 H.P. V6 ENGINE • UNDER-RAIL BEDLINER • MUCH MORE!

CREWCAB V6 STK #1783NT MODEL #32311 DEAL #23424

* $20,999

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0S

• AUTO C.V.T • AIR CONDITIONER • POWER WINDOWSLOCKS-MIRRORS • TILT & CRUISE • REAR SPOILER • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • THEFT DETERRENT • CD-MP3 PLAYER W/AUDIO JACK • 16 INCH WHEELS • TOO MUCH TO LIST!

* $15,998

EW!

ALL N

2011 NISSAN JUKE

STK #1814NT MODEL #20111

THE BOLD URBAN SPORT CROSS

STK #2145N MODEL #12112 DEAL #21074

2011 NISSAN QUEST SV

* $27,999

STK # 1767NT STK # 1764NT

MODEL # 55211 DEAL # 27661

* $19,999

AUTOMATIC C.V.T. WITH FULL POWER FEATURES & MUCH, MUCH MORE!

**$327/MO #

#^RECENT COLLEGE GRADS SAVE ANOTHER $500.00 ON ALTIMA

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2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW!

# *$262/MO

*$343/MO

• 3.5 V6 ENGINE W/260 HORSEPOWER • POWER DRIVER SEAT • DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS • POWER LIFTGATE • 2ND ROW CAPTAIN CHAIRS • TRI-ZONE AUTO TEMP CONTROL • HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH • TOO MUCH TO LIST

NEW!

ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW!

ALL N

BRAND

2011 NISSAN ROGUE • 2.5L 170 HORSEPOWER ENGINE • POWER WINDOWS LOCKS-MIRRORS • TILT & CRUISE • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • 16 INCH WHEELS • NISSAN IMMOBILIZER SECURITY • XTRONIC C.V.T. • TOO MUCH TO LIST

ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW!

*$335/MO

* $20,499 DEAL # 41571 MODEL # 22111

STK # 1813NT

3 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! BRAND

NEW!

2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER S

• AUTOMATIC • AIR CONDITIONER • FULL STANDARD POWER FEATURES • TILT & CRUISE • RECEIVER HITCH • 3RD ROW SEATING LS • 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS • CD PLAYER • TOO MUCH TO LIST!

ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW!

*$414/MO

* $24,999

STK#1807NT MODEL#25111 DEAL#24083

STK # 2120N MODEL #13112 DEAL#25985

^RECENT COLLEGE GRADS SAVE ANOTHER $500.00 ON ALTIMA

2011 Nissan Murano LE

*$6500.00 OFF MSRP ON ALL NEW 2011 NISSAN MURANO LE IN STOCK NO ADD ON STICKERS!!!

ASK ABOUT 1.9 A.P.R. MODEL # 23711 FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS STK #1805NT STK # 1810NT ON MURANOS

*ALL DEALS SHOWN ARE PLUS TAX, TITLE. PRICE INCLUDES $299 DEALER DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS & ALL MANUFACTURERS’ STANDARD REBATE ALREADY APPLIED UNLESS NOTED. PRICES GOOD FOR IN-STOCK VEHICLES ONLY; NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. SPECIAL APR FINANCING THRU NMAC, W.A.C.T. ONLY & IS IN LIEU OF REBATES. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY VARY FROM PICTURE. PAYMENTS FIGURED AT 72MO, 5.49 APR, W.A.C.T. ONLY. SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS. #INCLUDES NMAC FINANCE BONUS. IN ORDER TO RECIEVE THE PRICE & PAYMENT LISTED THE PURCHASE MUST BE FINANCED & APPROVED THRU NMAC. SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. ^SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE QUALIFYING DETAILS OF THE NISSAN COLLEGE GRADUATE REBATE & PROGRAM. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OFF OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES. CERTAIN TERMS & RESTRICTIONS APPLY. OFFER GOOD THR 10.10.11.