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Local veterans receive Korean "Ambassador for Peace" medals By Janet Rail Publisher

he McNairy County Veterans Coalition honored local Korean War veterans during festival. Saturday marked the 72nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War, when North Korean forces aligned with the Soviet Union and China to invade U.S. backed South Korea. About 24 local veterans were identified who fought in the Korean War and eleven were awarded a medal from the Republic of Korea “Ambassador of Peace” medal by Retired Major General Tommy Baker, who is serving as Tennessee Commissioner of Veterans Services and U.S. Representative Mark Green, a veteran, who both spoke to the veterans during a ceremony at Selmer City Park. The special ceremony was

Marilyn Moore entertaining troops in Korea. to express a deep gratitude to the veterans, three of the attendees are living, and eight family members of deceased veterans accepted medals. The current status of Korea would not be possible without the participation of the United States. Amanda Fisher, Mc-

Republic of Korea Veterans Ambassador for Peace Medals awarded to local veterans

he Republic of Korea and their people is expressing their everlasting gratitude for the service of the United States countrymen performed in restoring and preserving their freedom and democracy with and “Ambassador of Peace” official proclamation and medal. “We cherish in our hearts the memory of your boundless sacrifices in helping us restablish our Free Nation.” In grateful recognition of your dedicated contributions, it is our privilege of proclaim you an “Ambassador for Peace” with ev-

ery good wish of people of the Republic of Korea. “Let each of us reaffirm our mutual respect and friendship that they may endure for generations to come,” Minister Patriots and Veterans Affairs Republic of Korea. Over 24 Korean War veterans have been identified that actively served during the Korean war which began on June 25, 1950 and ended in July 1953 in McNairy County. Members of the United States Army, Air Force, Marine Corp and Navy were honored See “REPUBLIC OF”

Nairy County Veterans Service Officer and coalition members are working hard to identify other veterans who fought in the Korean War as the Korean government hopes to honor their sacrifices and devotion to duty. “It is good to be in McNairy

County. I was raised just up the road here in Huntingdon. It is great to be here today and to see all of you coming out and honoring the veterans. Representative Green, it is also great to see you today. Mayor Smith, it is good to see you, as an elected official want

to honor veterans,” said Baker. “We have quite a distinguished group here today of Korean War veterans and some family members of Korean War veterans. I wasn't on the planet when most of this was going on and most of you probably weren't either, but we not only as an American people owe this group a lot of thanks and honor for the service they rendered on the pennisula. In the military now they call it the penn. They not only preserved what we have as freedoms and rights, but there are millions of South Koreans that now live in freedom because of these men and women that served there,” said Baker. “I can't speak for the Korean people, but I can tell you that is the tenth largest economy in the free world and the fourth See “LOCAL VETERANS”

Arnold Ray Christopher

Maxwell Wade Melton

John Ernest Hardin

Hugh Leroy Phifer daughter Elizabeth DeGraffenreia.

Kenneth Neal Harris son Nickey Harris.

William Ralph Whitaker, grandson, Whit Weatherford and son Charlie Whitaker

John William Newman son John Allen Newman.

Thomas Long Morris wife Nancy US Rep Mark Green Commissioner Baker.

Grover Dorris Atkinson wife Frances Atkinson.

Frank Whitman daughters Vickie Rowland and Cristi Dickey.

William Grady Plunk daughter Chasity Plunk.

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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9 Obituaries 6 Opinion 7 Classifieds 8School 11Sports 12

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022

Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads meets in Selmer

Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr, Sen. Page Walley, David Tuck, T.A.R.S. And Kurt Taylor, Region IV Vice-President presides over the meeting.

Firemen enjoy a great meal during the quarterly T.A.R.S. meeting held in Selmer Saturday.

he Selmer Fire Department hosted a Region IV Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (T.A.R.S.) on Saturday for a quarterly meeting. The Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads is an Association of Life Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units with members organized,

Anthony Carr. Senator Page Walley attended the meeting and recently sponsored a bill that will make $2 million dollars divided equally to all 95 Tennessee counties. The money will provide new turnout gear, extrication equipment, SCBA cylinders and fill stations, air compressors, personal

trained, and equipped for various types of rescue and first aid work. The Association works for better recognition of organized Rescue and First Aid activities through organizations, government officials, agencies, and departments, on community and state levels. Membership in T.A.R.S.

4-H Wildlife State Champs

gives each of us direct participation in promoting this greater understanding and recognition of the organized rescue and first aid movement. “The meeting focused on the election of officers and incident management team development among other topics,” said Selmer Fire Chief

protective gear, washer/dryers, radios, skid units, thermal imaging cameras, fire hoses and training across the state. Sixty-three firemen from Selmer, Paris, and the counties of Houston, Benton, Chester, Obion, Tipton, Decatur, Hardeman, Sumner and Knox attended the event held

at the Selmer Community Center. Over 63 were hosted and greeted by Sen. Walley and Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman during the meeting. There are plans to host the next meeting in Middle Tennessee to allow all regions equal travel time for a quarterly meeting.

By Ricky R. Mathenia, County Extension Director

he McNairy County 4-H Wildlife team, made up of 4-H’ers Hope Collins, Samuel Harrelson, Shelby Perrigo and Samuel Young, brought home the 2022 4-H Wildlife State Championship. This team competed with the top 4-H Wildlife Teams from all across Tennessee at Camp Tanasi near Andersonville, Tennessee, on June 9. These local 4-H’ers faced stiff competition from other 4-H programs from Knox, Sumner, Smith, Carter, Tipton, Putnam and Shelby Counties. Each of these counties had to qualify for the State Championship by placing in their respective regional Competition. Samuel Harrelson earned high scoring individual honors with team mate Hope Collins finishing fifth and Shelby Perrigo and Samuel Young finishing in the top ten. The McNairy County 4-H’ers will now travel to London, Kentucky, to represent Tennessee in the 2022 National WHEP Invitational. All programs of the University of Tennessee are open to all eligible persons on a non-discriminatory basis.

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Truce Signed Korea.

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Korean War photo.

Local veterans................................................................................................From page 1 largest in Asia. That would not have been possible had it not been for the sacrifice of these men.” Baker said, “I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am very fortunate to be the commissioner of the veterans services of the state and I can tell you Gov. Bill Lee, if he was here today, would be shaking your hand and telling you how much he appreciates you. He knows more than any of us what this means for our communities to celebrate our veterans.” Allen Strickland, coalition member, introduced Congressman Mark Green. “It is an honor to be with you guys, I really appreciate being able to come down and be a part of this. I want to thank the mayor and everyone who helped to put this on. I want to thank each of you for being the kind of community that loves on and celebrates the men and women who served our great country.” “Freedom is not free and it takes a sacrifice. Those of us who have served have our own stories. I was not even a thought when the Korean War happened but it was one of the blood-

iest wars our nation ever fought. It was not an easy war, but when you think of how it happened and how the trainees got involved in the war and pushed all the men down into the Pusan perimeter in the southern part of the pennisula of Korea and then McArthur made that famous invasion landing to come behind the enemy lines. Where 300,000 Chinese came into the battle. Fought back down to the Parallel and settled at what is now the DMZ, the militarized zone. These men deserve the recognition our nation can give and now the Korean nation is giving,” said Green. “Usually when you win a war you keep the land, but not America. Our nation doesn't do that. I have been to Normandy and seen the cemeteries of thousands of men who died on D Day fighting for the freedom of Europe. I have been to Korea and the DMZ to give awards to our current soldiers that are serving there today,” said Green. “All we ever ask for as a nation is a place to bury our dead. We help rebuild and create freedom in those countries after WWII or after the Korean War.” Green said, Freedom

in that country has produced unparalleled prosperity.And now, freedom of religion in that nation, there are missionaries in South Korea who are going all over the world to spread the message of Christ. All of that made possible by the blood and sweat of American soldiers in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. So it is fitting and proper that we are here to honor their sacrifice and their service. There are no words to describe the bonds formed on a battlefield. There are no words that can describe the loss of a friend who dies in combat. They are our brothers and for generations into eternity they remain our brothers and sisters. “There is nothing more honoring for me than to be here today and to be a part of this. The people of South Korea created this award to give to those who fought for their freedom and it is a tribute to the men behind me and their families.” “We will read these names and present the veterans with this medal. 10,500 Tennessean volunteers fought in the Korean War for that nations freedom and for that we are grateful."

38th Parallel in Korea still exist today President Eisenhower eats with soldiers. between North South Korea.

The Ducktown Basin Museum (THFK photo)

Copper mining caused Tennessee’s “Badlands” By Bill Carey

he Ducktown Basin used to be known as “Tennessee’s Badlands.” But unlike the Badlands of South Dakota, Tennessee’s version was man-made. After the Civil War, companies began mining copper in Polk County. Since copper doesn't come out of the ground ready to be used, they heated the ore (a process known as smelting). Smelting did tremendous environmental damage on two counts. First, to create the fires used to extract the copper, they needed fuel. Since there was little coal in the area, they cut down trees and burned them. As best we can tell they cut down and burned almost every tree in the valley. The other reason has to do with chemistry. When you heat ore and separate it into its various elements, it releases other things into the air. The extraction of copper from rock releases a substance called sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide, combined with the water in the atmosphere, creates a form of mild sulfuric acid commonly known as acid rain. When acid rain fell to the ground, it killed every living thing in this valley. In fact, only a few years of copper mining created a dead landscape – 50 square miles where no plant lived. “The visitor to Ducktown . . . is struck with

the air of extreme desolation and barrenness that greets his eye,” the Knoxville Journal Tribune reported in 1902. “On these hills no semblance of vegetation save for the dried and yellow sedge grass and in places, even this last survivor of vegetable life has been driven away.” The companies that owned the copper mines eventually learned to capture the sulfur dioxide and sell the sulfuric acid they were creating. In fact, sulfuric acid became a bigger money-maker than the copper itself, and the amount of pollution caused by the extraction process was greatly decreased as technology improved. But the damage was already done. Companies and the government have been trying for years to clean up the damage caused by copper mining and smelting. In the late 1940s TVA was planting 500,000 trees in the Ducktown Basin per year in hopes that this would restore the environment. It helped, but it wasn’t that simple. The sulfuric acid, still in the ground water, was finding its way into streams. As recently as twenty years ago an inspection showed two area creeks were adding enough metal every day to the Ocoee River to make two automobiles. For the last two decades, a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Company called Glenn Springs

Holdings has been doing environmental restoration of the Ducktown Basin. Suffice it to say that the streams and rivers in the Ducktown Basin are a lot safer than they used to be. There are a lot more plants, trees and wildlife than in the 1930s! The best place to learn about all this is at the Ducktown Basin Museum, which consists of about 15 different buildings on 17 acres. It’s located at the top of a hill that is next to the former location of the Burra Burra Mine, which collapsed decades ago, creating a massive, deep hole in the ground. David Brooks, president of the museum’s board of directors, says there has been a tremendous effort to plant trees and plants. “A lot of it was done by TVA, a lot by Glenn Springs Holdings, and some of it by the Boy Scouts,” he says. Brooks also says that Glenn Springs Holdings has made tremendous strides to clean up the water. “In 1980, there weren’t many fish in the Ocoee River, and if you caught one you weren’t supposed to eat it because of all the chemicals it was contaminated with,” he says. “Now they are catching all sorts of fish, and they are safe to eat!” Bill Carey is the founder of Tennessee History for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps teachers cover social studies.

MrRide TN for McNairy County ribbon cutting scheduled

yRide TN is expanding to McNairy County with a ribbon cutting on July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Latta building downtown Selmer. Sustainable, senior-friendly volunteer transportation service that has taken root in Tennessee will be available soon. The county has received two vehicles and a grant to cover two years of operations for the program with a small match from the

county. Volunteer drivers will soon be available to access healthcare, grocery, pharmacy and shopping for seniors in need of transportation. MyRide

is senior and veteran friendly, door through door with well-screened, trained drivers. The service will be coordinated by an employee of the McNairy County government. The rides target 60 plus seniors who do not drive and have limited mobility but can walk independently or with assistance of a walker or cane. For more information call 731-439-2284 or email: myride@mcnairycountytn.com.

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Tennessee wraps up a successful June celebrating Beef Month By Jai Templeton Contributor

ennessee is widely renowned within the beef cattle industry for it's commitment to provide quality beef to the American and global consumer. Beef is in high demand with the average American consuming 55 lbs annually of beef. Beef is recognized as a top source of protein with just 3 ounces of beef providing 25 grams or 50% of the recommended daily protein intake. Beef cattle are raised in every Tennessee county. According to ag statistics there are an estimated 1.75 million head of cattle in the state as of Jan. 1, 2022. About 893,000 of those are beef cows

with the remainder being bulls, calves and dairy cows. Tennessee makes up a little under 2% of

the United States cattle inventory. Unites States beef production will provide

around 27 billion lbs of product to consumers in 2022. Cattle production is a big economic en-

gine in the Unites States. In 2022 it is forecast to make up about 17% of the total cash receipts

or $66 million of U.S. ag commodities. McNairy County consumers can be confident in their area beef cattle producers. Local associations such as the McNairy County Cattleman's Association and UT Ag education ensures that cattlemen are committed raise beef in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way. Cattle producers use the latest technology to improve efficiencies to increase beef production while utilizing less resources to do so. As June comes to a close enjoy a good steak , roast or burger. Doing so will promote an agricultural tradition as old as the nation itself.

Republic of Korea..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................From page 1 with medals by Retired Major General Tommy Baker, Commissioner Tennessee Department of Veterans Services and U.S. Representative Mark Green, a veteran, who together presented the medals to both living and family members of deceased Korean veterans on Saturday during a McNairy County Veterans Coalition Summer Fest held at Selmer City Park. ARMY recipients of living veterans were John Ernest Hardin, 90; Maxwell Wade Melton, 90; Arnold Ray Christopher, 92; Billy Junior Bryson received his medal earlier. Army deceased veterans awarded to family members were: John William Newman, accepted by son, John Allen Newman; Kenneth Neal Harris, accepted by son Nickey Harris; William Ralph Whitaker, accepted by grandson Whit Whitaker; Grover Dorris Atkinson, accepted by wife Frances Atkinson; Frank Whitman, accepted by daughters Vicky Rowland and Cristi Dickey; Thomas Long Morris, accepted by wife Nancy Morris. Other deceased Arms veterans: Billy Gene Whitaker, Delbert Franklin Stewart and E.B. Sheffield were presented for private family events. Robert Glenn Rankin, Zane Harrison and James Troy Shelton's families will receive their medals at a later date. AIR FORCE recipients David Lee Edwards and Allen Lillian Lipford were not in attendance and will receive their medals at a later date. MARINE CORPS deceased recipient William Grady Plunk's medal, accepted by daughter Chasity Plunk; Neil Patrick Dunn's family will receive their medal at a later date. NAVY deceased recipient Hugh Leroy Phifer's medal, accepted by daughter Elizabeth DeGraffenreia. Wayne Moore Robinson's family will receive theirs at a later date. If you served in Korean War, you may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. This commemorative medal is an expression

of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War. The Ambassador for Peace Medal began to be presented to veterans as a special memento for those of who returned to South Korea through the ‘Revisit Program’. The honor has since expanded to veterans who cannot travel long journey to Korea. Criteria: To be eligible, the veterans must have served during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. It is also available for the veterans who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955. The commemorative medals may be awarded posthumously. The next of kin, such as the spouse or descendants may apply for the medal on behalf of a deceased veteran. In order to apply for this commemorative medal contact the McNairy County Veterans Service Officer Amanda Fisher at 731-645-6343 for an appointment. Korean War history The Korean war began on June 25, 1950, when some 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People’s Army poured across the 38th parallel, the boundary between the Soviet-backed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the north and the pro-Western Republic of Korea to the south. This invasion was the first military action of the Cold War. By July, American troops had entered the war on South Korea’s behalf. As far as American officials were concerned, it was a war against the forces of international communism itself. After some early back-andforth across the 38th parallel, the fighting stalled and casualties mounted with nothing to show for them. Meanwhile, American officials worked anxiously to fashion some sort of armistice with the North Koreans. The alternative, they feared, would be a wider war with Rus-

sia and China–or even, as some warned, World War III. Finally, in July 1953, the Korean War came to an end. In all, some 5 million soldiers and civilians lost their lives in what many in the U.S. refer to as “the Forgotten War” for the lack of attention it received compared to more wellknown conflicts like World War I and II and the Vietnam War. The Korean peninsula is still divided today. North vs. South Korea “If the best minds in the world had set out to find us the worst possible location in the world to fight this damnable war,” U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson (1893-1971) once said, “the unanimous choice would have been Korea.” The peninsula had landed in America’s lap almost by accident. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Korea had been a part of the Japanese empire, and after World War II it fell to the Americans and the Soviets to decide what should be done with their enemy’s imperial possessions. In August 1945, two young aides at the State Department divided the Korean peninsula in half along the 38th parallel. The Russians occupied the area north of the line and the United States occupied the area to its south. Did you know? Unlike World War II and Vietnam, the Korean War did not get much media attention in the United States. The most famous representation of the war in popular culture is the television series “M*A*S*H,” which was set in a field hospital in South Korea. The series ran from 1972 until 1983, and its final episode was the most-watched in television history. By the end of the decade, two new states had formed on the peninsula. In the south, the anti-communist dictator Syngman Rhee (18751965) enjoyed the reluctant support of the American government; in the north, the communist dictator Kim Il Sung (1912-1994) enjoyed the slightly more enthusiastic support of the

Soviets. Neither dictator was content to remain on his side of the 38th parallel, however, and border skirmishes were common. Nearly 10,000 North and South Korean soldiers were killed in battle before the war even began. The Korean War and the Cold War Even so, the North Korean invasion came as an alarming surprise to American officials. As far as they were concerned, this was not simply a border dispute between two unstable dictatorships on the other side of the globe. Instead, many feared it was the first step in a communist campaign to take over the world. For this reason, nonintervention was not considered an option by many top decision makers. (In fact, in April 1950, a National Security Council report known as NSC68 had recommended that the United States use military force to “contain” communist expansionism anywhere it seemed to be occurring, “regardless of the intrinsic strategic or economic value of the lands in question.”) What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the US Get Involved? “If we let Korea down,” President Harry Truman (1884-1972) said, “the Soviet[s] will keep right on going and swallow up one [place] after another.” The fight on the Korean peninsula was a symbol of the global struggle between east and west, good and evil, in the Cold War. As the North Korean army pushed into Seoul, the South Korean capital, the United States readied its troops for a war against communism itself. At first, the war was a defensive one to get the communists out of South Korea, and it went badly for the Allies. The North Korean army was well-disciplined, well-trained and wellequipped; Rhee’s forces in the South Korean army, by contrast, were frightened, confused and seemed inclined to flee the battlefield at any provocation. Also, it was one of the hottest

and driest summers on record, and desperately thirsty American soldiers were often forced to drink water from rice paddies that had been fertilized with human waste. As a result, dangerous intestinal diseases and other illnesses were a constant threat. By the end of the summer, President Truman and General Douglas MacArthur (18801964), the commander in charge of the Asian theater, had decided on a new set of war aims. Now, for the Allies, the Korean War was an offensive one: It was a war to “liberate” the North from the communists. Initially, this new strategy was a success. The Inch’on Landing, an amphibious assault at Inch’on, pushed the North Koreans out of Seoul and back to their side of the 38th parallel. But as American troops crossed the boundary and headed north toward the Yalu River, the border between North Korea and Communist China, the Chinese started to worry about protecting themselves from what they called “armed aggression against Chinese territory.” Chinese leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976) sent troops to North Korea and warned the United States to keep away from the Yalu boundary unless it wanted full-scale war. “No Substitute for Victory” This was something that President Truman and his advisers decidedly did not want: They were sure that such a war would lead to Soviet aggression in Europe, the deployment of atomic weapons and millions of senseless deaths. To General MacArthur, however, anything short of this wider war represented “appeasement,” an unacceptable knuckling under to the communists. As President Truman looked for a way to prevent war with the Chinese, MacArthur did all he could to provoke it. Finally, in March 1951, he sent a letter to Joseph Martin, a House Republican leader who shared MacArthur’s support for

declaring all-out war on China–and who could be counted upon to leak the letter to the press. “There is,” MacArthur wrote, “no substitute for victory” against international communism. For Truman, this letter was the last straw. On April 11, the president fired the general for insubordination. The Korean War Reaches a Stalemate In July 1951, President Truman and his new military commanders started peace talks at Panmunjom. Still, the fighting continued along the 38th parallel as negotiations stalled. Both sides were willing to accept a ceasefire that maintained the 38th parallel boundary, but they could not agree on whether prisoners of war should be forcibly “repatriated.” (The Chinese and the North Koreans said yes; the United States said no.) Finally, after more than two years of negotiations, the adversaries signed an armistice on July 27, 1953. The agreement allowed the POWs to stay where they liked; drew a new boundary near the 38th parallel that gave South Korea an extra 1,500 square miles of territory; and created a 2-milewide “demilitarized zone” that still exists today. Korean War Casualties The Korean War was relatively short but exceptionally bloody. Nearly 5 million people died. More than half of these– about 10 percent of Korea’s prewar population–were civilians. (This rate of civilian casualties was higher than World War II’s and the Vietnam War’s.) Almost 40,000 Americans died in action in Korea, and more than 100,000 were wounded. Today, they are remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., a series of 19 steel statues of servicemen, and the Korean War memorial in Fullerton, California, the first on the West Coast to include the names of the more than 30,000 Americans who died in the war.

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, 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.

Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m. SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn. Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. Discipleship Training: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m. Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer

Michie Primitive Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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

Jacob Brimm, 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 Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-6459771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. &

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

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST SELMER MASONIC LODGE 1st Saturdays4The Selmer Masonic Lodge sponsors a Pancake Breakfast the 1st Saturday of every month form 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 153 S. Fourth Street, (behind the courthouse) to benefit Autism. Pancakes, Ramer sausage are served for a donation. Come enjoy and support a great cause. MCNAIRY COUNTY LIBRARIES SUMMER READING EVENTS June 6 - July 284Movie Mondays at Jack McConnico Library 10 a.m. every week. Terrific Tuesdays (Story & Craft) both libraries 11 a.m. Wonderful Wednesdays (Puzzles) both libraries 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Turn It In Thursdays, return your weekly reading log with your time documented to receive a book tag. Friday, June 10, Guest appearance of Splash the Fish at Jack McConnico Memorial Library 2 p.m. Check out our Facebook page, McNairy

5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist 282 West Shiloh Church Rd. Stantonville Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (731) 239-9691 Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, 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 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.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 Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Troy Dillard Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m. Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Jackie Gardner, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Lebanon Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Paul Chicoine, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8173 Finger-Leapwood Rd. FInger, TN 38334 Pastor Howard Russom Contact info: 731-610-7638 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Services 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 5:00 p.m. New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Tony Newman, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Billy Patterson, Pastor Sunday School: follows service Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Billy Patterson, 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 Howard Russom Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m. First United PentecostalEastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Joey Edwards Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50

Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

(731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Mt. 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: 9 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m. Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Bible Class: Saturday 10:00 a.m. Worship: Saturday 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m. First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister

REPUBLICAN PARTY DISTRICT MEET-N-GREET June 3044th District Republican Candidates Meet-n-Greet will be at 6 pm June 30 at the Sulphur Springs Fire Department. All are invited to attend. FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN SELMER July 14Come see the many unique shops in downtown Selmer on First Friday, July 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and hear some live music, food vendors and more. CHAPEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH July 24There will be a singing at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas, Tn., on Saturday night July 2. A meal will be served at 5:00 p.m. and singing will begin at 6:00 p.m. Jerry Carr will be singing, other singers are welcome. All invited to attend. LAKEVIEW CHURCH FIREWORKS SHOW July 34On Sunday, July 3, start-

SELMER PARK/REC. & CITY OF SELMER July 44Freedom Festival in Selmer City Park. 4th of July Parade at noon, anyone wanting to participate can line up behind the Selmer Courthouse at 11 a.m. Live music begins at 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in City Park with food vendors and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the day. UT MARTIN COON CREEK SCIENCE CENTER 70 MILLION YR. OLD FOSSIL DIG July 164Dig alongside paleontologist and collect fossils that are 70 million years old. Your adventure will include information on the geological history, a creek walk through the Cretaceous sea floor, fossil collecting, and a demonstration on how to preserve your fossils for years to come all right here in McNairy County. Groups of 10 or more can be arranged at your con-

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. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Sherry Atnipp, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn. 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Night: 6 p.m. Thursday Night: 7 p.m. Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

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Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Ladies Prayer Brunch

ing at 8:30 p.m. Lakeview Church, 877 W. Cherry Avenue, Selmer will host a fireworks show at their church parking lot. Fun for the whole family, all invited.

Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday nights: 7 p.m. Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com

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Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m.

venience. Visits are by reservation only. Call 731-646-1636 or email: cooncreek@utm.edu.

UT MARTIN ASTRONOMY CLASS July 164Join us for a “Tour of the Sky” including constellation and star identification, how to find your way around the night sky, telescope features and usage, and observation of objects such as planets, nebulae, and star clusters. Program will start at sunset, ask for specific times when making reservations. Inclement weather may require rescheduling or relocation to the McNairy Central High School Planetarium. For more information Call 731-646-1636 or email: cooncreek@utm.edu. SELMER FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 11-144The Selmer First United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School themed Camp Commandment on July 11 14 each evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Pre-K to 5th grade children. All are invited to come to 1122 W.

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Cherry Avenue, Selmer for VBS. UT EXTENSION OFFICE CANNING CLASS July 214Get hands-on canning experience. Students prepare and preserve their own food. A 2-hour workshop teaches the basics of food preservation and water bath canning. Designed for people with little or no experience canning. July 21 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost $35 included 2 canned products and UT Extension Canning & Freezing Recipe Book. Registration required. Call 731-645-3598 to register. ATTENTION BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Upcoming Event Sept. 4The Pink Ribbon Banquet and Fashion Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 17th at 6 p.m. at the Selmer Community Center. This is a Breast Cancer Awareness Event and we are seeking survivors to participate in the fashion show and be an inspiration to others. Please contact Edna Barnette 731-645-3799 or 731-610-6600 or email: womenofcourage3@gmail.com.

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The Spirit of ’76: Protecting us against the Putin Playbook

OBITUARIES

By Ken Paulson

Don Vandiver April 13, 1953 June 22, 2022

on Vandiver was born April 13, 1953 in Milledgeville, Tennessee, the son of the late William Carl and Pauline Sarah Ramey Vandiver. He was united in marriage to Patricia Rickman on July 1, 1978. Don worked for many years in construction for Wally's in Jackson. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to deer hunt, ride motorcycles, and work on old cars. He spent many hours working in his garden, growing some of the best tomatoes. He loved to cook for his family and listen to classic rock-n-roll music. Mr. Vandiver departed this life on June 22,

Helen Scott December 18, 1926 June 26, 2022

elen Scott was born December 18, 1926 in Lexington, Alabama, the daughter of the late Eardice and Vernon Barnett Dean. Mrs. Scott worked for 40 years at Garan Manufacturing sewing buttons on garments. She was a member of Solitude Freewill Baptist Church, but was attending Adamsville Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed the Adamsville-McNairy County Senior Center. She was a wonderful cook: her table was always full and welcoming to everyone "If you left her house hungry - it was your own fault." She also enjoyed traveling and shopping. Mrs. Scott departed this life on June 26, 2022 in Adamsville, Tennessee, at the age of 95 Years, 6 Months, 8 Days. She is survived by a

2022 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 69 Years, 2 Months, 9 Days. He is survived by his wife Patricia Vandiver of Adamsville, Tenn.; a son, Daniel Vandiver and wife Natalie of Adamsville, Tenn.; a daughter, Deanna Bradley and husband Dylan of Adamsville, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Willow Vandiver of Adamsville, Tenn.; a sister, Paulette Pettigrew of Adamsville, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vandiver was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Vandiver. Services were held on June 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Scott Melson officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Milledgeville, Tennessee.

daughter, Phyllis Tull of Selmer, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Julie Tenry and husband Anthony, Brian Tull and wife Laura; three great grandchildren, Hannah Broadway and husband Kenny, Kayla Davis and husband John Thomas, Olive Tull; three great great grandchildren, Kendall and Ethan Doyle, Heidi Davis; and a host of extended family and friends. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her mother, Vernon Barnett Dean; father and stepmother, Eardice and Jewel Dean; first husband, Joe Tacker; second husband, Kyrus Scott; two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Dean; son-in-law, Junior Tull; granddaughter, Tracey Tull. Services were held on June 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Tanner Garrison officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee. Memorials may be made to Freedom River Media or charity of donor's choice.

s we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what would happen if those liberties were taken away. Sadly, the latter doesn’t take much imagination in 2022. Your closest video screen will show you scenes of Russian troops pummeling Ukraine with the support of a majority of the Russian people. The Russian public has been told that their country is doing noble work ferreting out “Nazis” and that the West is engaged in its usual persecution of Russia and its people. Surveys say most Russians believe it. In times of war, people always want to see their government as the good guys, but it’s still a little hard to grasp how that many people can be so thoroughly misled. That’s the power of the Vladimir Putin playbook. The Russian president quickly and with little opposition eliminated the freedoms of speech and press. First, Putin bandied around allegations of “fake news,” undermining domestic news media that had far more latitude than their Soviet Union counterparts. Then he coordinated a plan with the national legislature to pass a law imprisoning those who “lied” about the war, including even calling it a war. Russian media of integrity had to close up shop, and international journalists in Russia had to temper their reporting. That left the internet as the one avenue for Russians to learn the truth about their country’s misdeeds. Putin then banned social media outlets and sharply limited access to international news sites.

In short order, the Russian people were isolated, left to believe the lies of their government. It took just weeks for Putin to wipe out freedoms of press, speech and dissent. Could anything like that ever happen in the United States? As unlikely as it may seem, there are some areas of concern. After all, over the past 60 years, certain presidents from both parties have been known to mislead the public about the purpose and progress of wars. And the use of “fake news” claims to evade responsibility began with politicians in this country, only to be adopted by totalitarian leaders around the globe. Today there are active efforts to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, the 1964 Supreme Court decision that made investigative reporting viable in the United States. And there are many politicians, again of both parties, who want to control how private social media companies are run. Do I believe that Amer-

ica could fall victim to something resembling the Putin playbook? No. But it’s also no longer unthinkable. It’s not a coincidence that the first step wouldbe dictators take is to shut down the press. That eliminates questions and accountability, both of which are anathema to those who abuse power. There are some today who choose not to be informed, saying the media are biased. Well, there are tens of thousands of media outlets in this country, including manipulative cable channels, partisan sites that masquerade as news providers and those sites that would entice us with clickbait. But there are also many core news organizations of integrity, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, PBS and the very newspaper you’re reading right now. They’re the ones we need to support with readership and subscriptions. From the very beginning of this nation, Americans understood the im-

portance of a free press aggressively reporting on people in power. In an era when newspapers were fiercely partisan and unfair, that first generation of citizens still insisted on journalists being protected by the First Amendment. That shouldn’t surprise us. After all, the model was right there in 1776 in the document we celebrate this week. The Declaration of Independence called out King George III, reporting a list of injustices perpetrated by the mother country against its colonies. We had “unalienable rights,” it said, and they were being violated. Americans were no longer going to put up with this “long train of abuses and usurpations.” That is the same spirit with which America’s free press has exercised its duties since 1791. Abolitionist newspapers took on slavery, suffragist papers focused on injustices against women and news organizations spanning centuries have reported on scandals, corruption and racial injustice. We live in a highly polarized time, when it’s easy to dismiss the views of those with whom we disagree and deride those who publish the facts we don’t want to acknowledge. We have to take care, though, that our internal political wars don’t turn us away from the core principles contained in the Declaration of Independence. We remain a free people and need to be vigilant in protecting our rights and documenting the abuses in people in power, not just when the other guy’s party is in office. That’s the real spirit of ’76. Ken Paulson is the director of the Free Speech Center, a non-partisan and non-profit center based at Middle Tennessee State University. www.freespeech.center

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Ayres, USAkin Navy  Petty Offi•cer 3rd Class Lynn  Cpl. John M. Powell to catching him yet. • ITS Rusty Smith, U • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • Spc. Allen Alexander  Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett Bizzell, US Navy  Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force new • Preston Cross Smi • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC And there’s that wonderful • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy  Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC  Staff Sgt. •Dustin Blakney, USAF • Cpl. Sam Speck, U Sgt. Major Paula Norris fly rod that Doc made PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army  Ernest Purez, Air•Force • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett himself  Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC  GySgt. Christopher T. Gray, Byrd,US USMC  Pvt. Samuel Bradford Army • Sgt. Shaun • Pvt.Ray, Justin Overton, USMC • Pvt. Adam Army • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC from a Sage blank he bought him- Spicher  Petty Offi cer 3rd Katie Lynn  Staff Sgt. •Susan  E4 Sophia Reinke• Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army • Sgt. Richard A. Sse Nat. Guard DanielCawley Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Andrew W.Class Bayless USMC self at Christmas. With• Airman that rod, Bizzell, Navy  Staff L. Coil, USAF  Sgt. Charlie Rickman, ArmyPicard Culverhouse Nathaniel A • CPOUS Denise Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • PettyUS Offi cer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Sgt. •Alicia he believes, he should•be able to Sullivan  Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF  Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC  John Robinson US Navy Spc. Daniel • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF Navy feel a fish breathe in that creek.  GySgt. Byrd, USMC  Spc. Mark•A. Cooper, US Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Swea Guard Air Force Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson • StaffChristopher Sgt. Dustin T. Blakney, USAF • Spc.before Dakota Taylor PFC Isaac Harville • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC  Staff Sgt. •Adam  Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley Court, USAF  Spc. Blake Rudd • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II He was in the Mule Barn • Jeremy Thompson Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Staff Susan Cawley  Staff Sgt.Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF  Sgt. James P. Crain  Specialist Robert•Rzasa 9 a.m., holding court at the phi• Cpl. Logan Gage W Cpl. James • Col.U.S. (Chaplain) • Staff Sgt.L.Alicia L. Coil, USAF  Cpl. Mandy Cooper, USMC  Tony Crouse, Army Billy Hawkins  Sabion Sanders, •USAF A1C Scott Powell losophy counter and told the boys • ET3 Jeremy Wilban Cpl. John Powell • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army  Veronica Sebree,•Navy • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC  Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army  Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army ChiefM. Offi cer what happened. • Pvt. Demaro Wiley • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army  Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF  C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired  Alan Seigers, Army “The Lunker came• A1C up Logan from James • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF  Sgt. James P. Crain  Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army  SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Josephyou Lloyd Willia • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army that big rock ledge, • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Sgt. James P. Crain under  Tony Crouse, U.S. Army  Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop  Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • Master Sgt. • E4 Sophia Reinke • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army know?” Doc said. “And he came Stanle  Sgt. BobbyAirman J. Dickey USJ.Army  Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, • Spc. Jeffrey Witos Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L.USMC Jordan, USMC  LT Kevin Shelton,• Navy • Senior Aaron Cull U.S. Airforce within … maybe four inches of my  C.W.3 Retired  Master Sgt. Carrie L.cer Ellis, Force  Cpl. Jeremy • Petty Officer 1st C John Robinson US Navy • Petty Offi 1stAir Class Arnold Jermaine KnightTyler•Sisk • Sgt.James BobbyR. J. Dickey, Dickey US Army it went by.”  Capt. ToddJames Joseph US Army  Airman Christopher AirJames Force Lax ITS Rusty Smith,•US Navy Wolford Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinsonfly Airas Force • Army OffiD. cerEllis, Major • C.W.3 R.Drobina, Dickey, Retired  Capt. Bonnie Dunlop Lonnie J. Ellis, U.S. Air ForcePetty Offi“Four said Dud. “Hey, • USAF A1C Aidan B • Angel Rodriguez, cer US inches!” Navy • Sgt. Joseph Lilly Air Force  Preston Cross Smith, • Capt. ToddLynn Joseph Drobina, US Army  Master Sgt.  Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC  Kip Ellison• Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service  Cpl. Member Sam Speck, •USMC • USAF A1C Dylan K Spc. Blake Rudd • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop Doc, can you show me the pat Master Carrie L. Ellis,USMC Air Force  Sgt. Cory •Brandon Emily  Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC Robert Rzasa tern you tied for that?” • Jack H. Smith E5 U • Specialist Spc. Ritchie A. USMC McCrary • Cpl.Sgt. Bradley Eisenhut, • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C Spc. Dustin McDonald • Master Sgt. 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This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, though, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: None. Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of David Charles Fehrenbach and Marea Louise Fehrenbach, and those claiming through him/ her/it/them. Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of 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 you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/ bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts

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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 only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse. Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title. 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. LLG Trustee TN LLC Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone (704) 333-8107 Fax (704) 333-8156 File No. 22-122318 (10031) (7,8,9) -------------(1-TF) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, MCNAIRY COUNTY WHEREAS, Alvin Clemens and Johnnie Clemens executed a Deed of Trust to Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, Lender and Susan Voss, Trustee(s), which was dated March 12, 2018, and recorded on March 13, 2018, in Book 426, at Page 54 in McNairy County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Sub-

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 Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on August 17, 2022, at 02:00 PM at the usual and customary location at 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, Tennessee, to wit: COMMENCING at the intersection of U.S. Highway 45 with Buena Vista Road in Bethel Springs, Tennessee; then westerly with said Road 1.4 mile to an iron pin section the South right-ofway (25.0 feet from the center) of said Road in the prolongation of a fence line for the point of beginning; then to and with the fence South 02 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 225.96 feet to a fence corner; then continue with the fence South 74 degrees 29 minutes 21 seconds West 112.88 feet; South 78 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds West 39.50 feet to the intersection with a chain link fence; then with the chain link fence North 19 degrees 15 minutes 25 seconds West 210.64 feet to an iron pin set in said R/W; and then with said R/W North 76 degrees 17 minutes 09 seconds East 90.41 feet; and North 69 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 125.58 feet back to the P.O.B., containing 0.901 acres, more or less. All bearings noted are magnetic hearings as observed by Hendrix Surveying Co. during a June 1986 survey. Alvin Clemens obtained title to the foregoing real property by Warranty Deed of Alton E. Horne wife, Rebecca M. Horne, dated March 12, 2018 of record in Deed Book, 245, Page 657, Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. The foregoing real property is subject to a utility easement lo the Town of Bethel Springs, Tennessee as more particularly

This conveyance is subject to all restrictions, easements, setback lines and encumbrances of record in the Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 061 040.00 Address/Description: 2892 Buena Vista Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Current Owner(s): Alvin Clemens Other Interested Party(ies): Discover Bank The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 File No.: 19-11694 FC04 (10074) (8,9,10)

Selmer Police Officer struck shopping cart carrying toddler

Tennessee Highway Patrol preliminary report stated that on Friday, June 24, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a Selmer Police marked unit, 2012 Dodge Charger, driven by 31 y/o, Of-

ficer Joshua Lauton, of Bethel Springs, was traveling through the Selmer Walmart parking lot and struck a shopping cart containing a child. Emergency Medical Services did arrive at the

scene where the one year old juvenile sustained a possible injury. The child was not transported and the juvenile was accompanied by two adults at the time. The accident remains under investigation.

Adamsville Police Officer under investigation for ID theft

he Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating an ID theft case in Hardin

County. A search warrant was conducted at an Adamsville Police officer’s residence on

June 23, 2022. No arrests were made. This is an on-going investigation.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022

McNairy County Staycation 2022

Selmer lights up with Fourth of July Freedom Festival

he skies of Selmer will be well-lit on the Fourth of July complete with a parade starting at noon. Selmer will be starting the party at noon with a 4th of July parade in downtown. Anyone interested in participatingin the parade are welcome to line up at the Selmer Courthouse at 11 a.m. All candidates are invited to participate. Following the parade through downtown, everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair, blanket, friends and family to enjoy a great day of fun. The Festival will showcase live mu-

sic, food vendors and fireworks. Live music is starting at 1 p.m. with Chelsea Rhodes, 2:30 p.m. Second Chanz, 5:00 p.m. Dawg Creek and 7 p.m. BuckShot Daisy. Food Vendors including Circle T Grille, Kool Treats Snow Cones, cotton candy and more. You can bring your own treats as well. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. and promises to be a show to remember. Come early for a great spot in the park. Event sponsored by Selmer Parks and Recreation, Town of Selmer and Selmer Fire Department.

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York celebrates 100th birthday with key to city

ast week, Celess York celebrated her 100th birthday and received a key to the City of Adamsville from Mayor David Leckner. Celess grew up in Stewart, Mississippi. Celess came from a family of nine children. She was the daughter of John and Nancy Dendy. At one point, she and her sister went to Aberdeen, Miss., for a job. They would ride the railroad car back and forth during the depression to work. During war, the government took over a Proctor and Gamble plant that was turned into a bomb factory where she and her sister worked. She met her first husband Fred Lee, of Shiloh, and married during

the war. Celess and Fred had a store in Shiloh called the Trading Post that she ran for many years. She lost her husband at a young age and later married Luther York, originally of Ramer, but lived and worked in Jackson, Tennessee. Celess ran the store until she retired. Celess is the mother of two girls Brenda Brown and Jean Todd. She had one son Greg York who preceded her in death. Celess celebrated her 100th birthday June 22. She was born June 22, 1922. She is now living at Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Adamsville. Celess lived at home until the age of 98 and has only

lived in the facility for two years. An independent woman with a bright mind celebrated her birthday surrounded by family and friends. Celess received many flowers, balloons, cards and even had cake twice. In addition to the key to the City of Adamsville, she received gifts from McNairy and Hardin and many more wonderful gifts. The healthcare center hosted her birthday party and showered her with flowers and gifts also. The family held another celebration for members who could not attend her birthday. Needless to say, a life well lived and we wish her many more.

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2022 Adult Education Graduates

West Tennessee counties congratulate adult education graduates

outhwest Tennessee Adult Education, in coordination with the McNairy County Literacy Council, held its annual Adult Education Graduation on Thursday, June 23rd at the University of Tennessee McNairy County/Selmer Center. For the first time, the annual event was open to graduates from three West Tennessee Counties, with students from Hardeman and Hardin Counties invited to celebrate their accomplishments, as well. They and their guests were welcomed by McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith and State Senator Page Walley. "This year was special for so many reasons," Adult Education Instructor Alex Beene said. "This was our first in-person graduation in three years, our first to combine graduates from three counties, are, undoubtedly, our most passionate and deserving group of students who preserved through one of the most chaotic times in our country's history and earned their diplomas." “This is a time to celebrate you graduates. Congratulations,” said Walley. “This is just remarkable and I want you to pause to bask in what you have achieved but more than anything to bask in the love and encouragement of the people who surround you in this room, friends, family and faculty and others whom you do not even see like the governor, the department of education, department of labor and workforce development who have invested in you.” “You are my people and we are one another's people. Tennessee needs you and I think we have set the table for you to have extraordinary accomplishments in your career. In the crowd we have a CDL driver, one going to college and folks doing everything here.” Walley said, our district is exploding with opportunity. The largest invest-

ment ever made in Tennessee for business is coming here. Ford Motor Company is building the largest plant in their history right here in our area. You will see all kinds of jobs opening up and you are going to be ready.” “I am a big fan of men and women in history who have been leaders and what they have to tell us. There was a president that many of you have probably only hear his name. He was a quite man, was president in the 1920's. His name was Calvin Coolege. There is a story with him when a woman was sitting by him at dinner one night at the White House and she said, “President Coolidge, I have a bet with my husband that I can get you to say more than three words tonight.” “Coolidge looked at her and said, you lose.” But he did say one thing that resonates. God has put you on a special path and I want you to know what it will take for you to succeed. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men and women with talent. Genius will not. Education will not, the world if full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” “The slogan press on has solved and always will solve many of the problems of the human race. You graduates are persistent and not quitting. You are never giving up. Never give in,” said Walley. McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith addressed the graduates, saying, “On behalf of McNairy County I just want to say congratulations on this life changing event. Congratulations to each one of you on the time you put in on this. I know it can be difficult when you have kids and life coming at you.” Smith shared how Alex Beene, instructor, how he is always there for you and

working hard. “It is not about you, it is about we. I am here, as county mayor to support you. Ronald Reagan said one time, “It is amazing what you can accomplish when you don't worry who is taking credit for it,” said Smith. Alan Youngerman, UT Martin McNairy County director hosted the event and invited the students to continue their education and encouraged them to come and speak to him on campus. Many of the students are very interested in attending college and met with Youngerman. “Our door is open to all of you,” said Youngerman. The graduates weren't the only ones honored. Paraprofessional Trish Keeton was honored with the Micki Greer Award for Excellence in Adult Education Service. Coordinator Stewart Stanfill was given a Lifetime Achievement Award for over 30 years of service to Adult Education students in West Tennessee.

⏩ Angel Savage ⏩ Arthur Troutt ⏩ Autumn Cowgill ⏩ Beth Peek ⏩ Chelsey Trotter ⏩ Colton Coleman ⏩ Darla Jackson ⏩ Dawson Ingle ⏩ Elke Steinhagen Student of the Year ⏩ Jordan Boggs ⏩ Mary Ann Sanford ⏩ ⏩ ⏩ ⏩ ⏩ ⏩

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the oldest graduate at 74! Prairie Oliver Shanita Davis Siarah Wiginton Tameika Jones Tony Massengill Mayor Travis Norment

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022

Selmer 11 & 12 year old All Stars head to state

he Selmer 11 & 12 year old All Stars beat Adamsville 14-2. Kaden Forsyth hit a home run. “Way to go, so proud of you all,” said Sybil Dancer, Selmer Parks & Rec. director. “This was an awesome game for some awesome young men. Proud to be their coach and ready to see what they can do at state. Kayden, nice home run buddy,” said Coach Freddy Cruz.

11 yr olds going to state tourney.

Pickwick Electric Cooperative will be

closed on Monday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. Standby crews are available in case of emergency. Have a safe and happy holiday.

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McNairy County Retired Teachers award Naylor Scholarship

aroline Anderson, daughter of Hayley Perkins and Paul Anderson, is the recipient of the $1,000 Naylor scholarship given by Barbara and Donnie Smith in memory of her father. This scholarship goes to students who are enrolled in a teacher education program. Preference is given to McNairy County high school graduates and anyone enrolled at the UTM McNairy/Selmer Center, but students from adjacent counties may apply. Caroline is a rising sophomore at Louisiana Tech University in Reston, LA. She plans to become an early childhood teacher and gives credit to her wish to become a teacher to many of those

Retired teacher Barbara Smith gives scholarship to Caroline Anderson. who taught her in McNairy County. She has a 4.0 GPA, and one of her professors wrote in his recommendation that “Caroline embodies the traits of a great teacher.” Students who are inter-

ested in the scholarship program should contact Martha Glover at 731 6450478 or email mattieglover59@yahoo.com. The scholarship program also has a $500 award available.

“Pickwick in the Park” scheduled for Sunday July 3

helsea Rhodes, Gordon Mote, and Dylan Crabb will headline the “Pickwick in the Park” on Sunday, July 3rd at the Ramer Civic Center. The free event will start at 6 p.m. and will end with the fireworks show that starts at dusk. “Our church enjoys bringing the picnic to everyone in the area around the 4th of July,” said Bro. Richard Doyle, of Chewalla Baptist. “It is fun for me to meet together with everyone to celebrate the birth of our country and thank God for blessing our great nation.” Bro. Richard will bring a short devotional as well during the evening. Rhodes, a native of McNairy County is excited about com-

ing home from Nashville to sing before her friends and family. Her music is a mix of country, with a little bit of Rock-nRoll, with some accents of bluegrass. Har latest song “Tough Boys” was released on May 1st. She released her first

single “The River” last year. Mote performed at last year’s picnic and was so well received that he was asked back for an encore. He is amazing in how well he can sing and play the piano considering he has been blind since birth. He is nationally known as a

pianist in many recording sessions in Nashville. Gordon is a great example of someone that did not allow his physical problem to stop from praising God through his music. Crabb wanted to be a part of the singing so much that he will hurry back from his honeymoon

Job Opening /Laborer Pickwick Electric Cooperative has an opening for a Laborer. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Tennessee driver’s license. This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and frequently move/lift between 75 and 100 pounds. Must reside or be willing to relocate within the Cooperative’s service territory.

Applications will be taken from June 27, 2022 thru July 08, 2022. All qualified candidates must apply in person Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at one of the locations listed below: American Job Center – Selmer 701-B Industrial Park Drive Selmer, Tennessee 38375

American Job Center Savannah 1565 Wayne Road Savannah, Tennessee 38372 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE PEC OFFICE

All applicants must first be registered in the Jobs4TN system. Applicants can do this from any computer with internet access by going to http://www.jobs4tn.gov/ and registering. There are also computers available at the American Job Centers for applicants to use, if necessary. It will help to expedite the process if applicants have already registered in Jobs4TN prior to coming to the American Job Center to complete an

to be in Ramer. Dylan is naturally gifted and sounds great singing a variety of music. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs along with chips and snack cakes. This food is for those at the picnic and not for carryout purposes. There will be soft drinks and water available as well. Sno-Cones will help cool everyone off. Just pray that we will not have any rain that night and it stay a bit cooler for everyone. The fireworks show is popular with everyone except the dogs. If you bring a dog make sure they are on a leash when they hear the loud noise. The sky will be lit up in Ramer for just a little while on Sunday night.

application. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is an equal opportunity employer/program; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/B/V All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected characteristic are encouraged to apply.