Vol 121 - 23 Independent Appeal Newspaper October 12 2022

Enride pod public road pilot announced at open house

People are mourning the loss of a Danny Roberts, Jr., a man who was a businessman, a coach and friend to many and was considered a pillar of the community.

Danny started working with his fa ther from a very young age at their family business Danny Roberts and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning with his father Danny Roberts, Sr. He loved his work but spent much of his time sharing his talents with oth ers, especially as a coach. He also had a great passion for hunting and fishing which he shared with his sons Justin and Logan. It wasn't uncom mon for Danny to take trips to enjoy his passions. Of course he adored his daughter Allison and shared often how proud he was of his kids.

Enride autonomous pod.

Shipping is safer than ever. Representatives of Enride announce during an open house at the Latta last week their public road pilot to begin in Selmer. Monogram Refrigeration, LLC is the first to begin the

use of a pioneering freight technology company in Ten nessee.

Last Wednesday in a re ception for the public, rep resentative from Enride, General Electric and Mono gram Refrigeration, LLC an

nounced their autonomous 18-wheeler public road pilot to start soon serving Monogram Refrigeration in Selmer.

Enride was founded in 2016 with the goal of making Earth a better place through

intelligent movement. In 2019, Enride became the worlds first company to operate an autonomous electric freight van on a pub lic road.

By Janet Rail Publisher

One of the most an ticipated events in Adamsville is

coming to downtown. Renaissance on Main is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Paint the Town Plein Air painting event and sale on Sat

urday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in down town Adamsville.

Painters from all over Tennessee, Mississip pi and Arkansas, from

every walk of life and skill are coming to Ad amsville for this one day event.

Developed in the mid19th century, plein air

painting is executed out doors and is a represen tation of the artists' direct response to the scene in front of them. The land scape for this event is

everything downtown Adamsville and how the artist bring the town to life in their paintings.

Photo of Danny Roberts, Jr with his sons Justin, Logan, brother Darrell and Toby, friend and employee on a fishing trip.

Developed among French impressionists in cluding Pissarro, Renoir and Monet, plein air is painting in “open air” and all are invited to see art ist at work.

Stroll the Main Street shops, walk and enjoy our drink truck “Chill Out Con cessions,”who will also provide Coffee for your stroll. Enjoy the music of “The Holt Family,” band, watching your favorite art ists Paint the Town.

You can also enjoy the Youths “Paint Out,” under the Tent on the Square.

The Gallery downtown which is held at The East

Room Event Space on the Main, gives the Com munity an opportunity to see and buy the finished work of some of our more accomplished artists.

Doors open to the pub lic from 12-1:30 p .m. Winners are announced back at the the Gazebo on the Square. During the Judging, which happens from 12-1:30 p.m. All have the op portunity to vote on this years AiM’s “PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD.” Com pleted Artwork by our Art ists at this time will be up for sale, called the “Wet Paint Sell” at 2:00 p.m.

An artist demonstration will be given by our Inter nationally renowned art ist/Judge Kathy Odom. “I found Kathy's artwork in Leipers Fork Gallery and fell in love. We are so lucky to have such a talented judge this year and are thrilled,” said Robin Lees, founder of the event.

Odom travels exten sively spending much time oil painting the great outdoors. She is passionate about plein air painting and lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with her hus band.

Fun Day Ride in memory of Cheyenne Henderson held Saturday

By Janet Rail Publisher

Motorcyclist came to gether to ride and raise money for a very worth cause in loving memo ry of Cheyenne Autumn Henderson.

Cheyenne lost her life in a fire on a Satur day, October 29, 2011 at the age of 11 while at a sleepover at her friends home. It was a tragic loss for the community but especially her par ents James and Chan dra Henderson and her sister Samantha.

Cheyenne would have been 22 years old today. At the time of her death she was a sixth grade student at Adamsville El ementary School. She was a bright light that gave much to all who met her and lived in Stanton ville.

Every year her parents hold a ride in her memo ry to benefit a local char ity. This year the ride was organized by the Sheltering Tree Ranch

in Savannah, Tenn.

The ranch is a working ranch for adults with challenges like autism. They grounds also offer education for children from elementary school grades up to high

school level.

The ranch recently added a General Store with a diner inside where students serve custom ers and offer take out items. It helps the stu dents learn life skills where they can find a job and make a living.

This is just one way the life of Cheyenne contin ues to be honored and remembered. The ride on Saturday raised over $2,500 dollars for the ranch donated in her lov ing memory. The deputy driving the leading car for the ride was the one who carried Cheyenne out of the burning home. Many of these riders and emergency personnel have forged longterm re lationships with the Hen dersons.

It was a beautiful day to honor a beautiful child who left this world way too early. The Hender son family thanks all who have participated in this annual event over the years and for all the con tinued support.

Meet

Republican Candidate Ross McNatt for McNairy County Clerk

invited on

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Cheyenne Henderson

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Famous Nashville Unionist Made His Sentiments Public

By Bill Carey

When

the Civil War broke out, the vast majority of Nashville residents sided with the Con federacy and were eager to go war. However, one man made his loyalty to the union clear and even published his opin ion in the newspaper at the most difficult of times.

As fate would have it, he’s famous.

The fall of Fort Sumter, which started the Civil War, occurred on April 13, 1861. News of the battle made it to Nashville via telegraph within a few hours, and on Sunday, April 14, many Nashville residents went to church and heard pro-Confed erate sermons.

Then, on Monday night, a meeting took place at the Da vidson County Courthouse.

According to the [Nashville] Union and American, the drenching rain could not deter the crowd; the room was “jam full,” and “there was no sign of dissension – not a ripple to disturb the universal accord of sentiment.”

Several people spoke in fa vor of the Confederacy, includ ing Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad President Vernon K. Stevenson and Nashville May or R.B. Cheatham. Cheatham pointed out that President Lin coln had ordered all assem blies conspiring against the U.S. government to disperse. However, the mayor vowed to disobey this order; in fact, “with all his heart he would cheer them [such assemblies] on to the conflict, and bid them God speed in the righteous cause in which they were engaged.”

Another speaker was Gen eral William Moore, a Coffee County resident and veteran of the War of 1812. “He recount ed the perils and the valiant deeds of the fathers of some of those present,” the Union and American reported, “and invoked them as they loved the dead who died in the sacred cause of liberty … to resist at whatever cost and whatev er peril aggressions upon our rights, and an unholy war upon our Southern brethren.”

The Reverend John B. Mc Ferrin of the McKendree Meth odist Church was also asked

to speak. Although he did not approach the podium, McFer rin made his sentiments clear.

“He assured the assembly of his profound sympathy and his devout prayer for God for suc cess of the right,” the paper reported.

After speeches were made, a resolution was presented and passed “without a dissent ing voice” urging the people of Tennessee “to proceed im mediately to organize military companies.”

The story concluded by saying that as the crowd dis persed, “a thousand cheers rent the air for Southern in dependence. Again, we say, there has been nothing like it

before in the city of Nashville.”

The account of the meeting reminds us that Nashville was over whelmingly pro-Confed erate. But a small item in the same Union and American published the next day makes it clear that there was at least one resident who remained publicly loyal to the union.

• • I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that came out for our Meet the Candidate gathering on Saturday. I truly appreciate all of the encouragement and support from everyone that attended. I also appreciate the messages and calls that I received from the ones that couldn’t attend because of con icts in their schedule. For me, it only con rms my decision to run on the Independent ticket, even though I am a Republican.

• ere were many from both political parties that attended. I have to tell you, it did my heart good to see a non-partisan fellowship taking place. As I have mentioned before, when Jennifer Rhodes was selected to ll the interim position, I was happy for her and thought that her being nominated as the Republican nominee was all but a done deal. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in the o ce as well as the support of the Price family. I respected Jennifer enough to remove myself from the Republican nomination process.

• A er I learned that the Republican party chose to go in a di erent direction and not select Jennifer as their nominee, I decided that I would run as an independent candidate for the position. I have the work experience needed to run this o ce. I am quali ed for the job and I want to be of service to the citizens of McNairy County. I humbly ask for your vote.

tive who had spent part of his life as a civilian ship’s cabin before retiring from seafaring in 1837 and moving to Nash ville to help run his brother’s dry goods store.

Driver’s short letter:

“Fellow Citizens: In allusion to an article in the Union and American of this date, I beg to say, now and forever; I am for the Union, for the Constitution and Enforcement of the laws.

WILLIAM DRIVER

We don’t know what type of harassment Driver suffered for making this public statement, but we can imagine.

I suspect you’ve heard the rest of the story, but if you ha ven’t: Driver had, in his home, a large American flag he had treasured for years and which he referred to as “Old Glory.”

During the next few weeks, as Tennesseans publicly burned American flags in the name of the Confederacy, Driver hid his flag to keep it safe. After the U.S. Army invaded Nash ville in February 1862, Driver asked an army officer to raise it over the Tennessee State Capitol, in place of the small American flag already hanging there. The officer did as Driver asked, and stories were writ ten and published about Driv er, his flag and the fact that he called it “Old Glory.”

That’s why the American flag is called “Old Glory,” and that’s why Driver’s American flag still hangs in the Smithsonian.

Bill Carey is the founder of Tennessee History for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps teachers cover social studies.

Vote Kelvin Sanders for Mayor of Bethel Springs

November 8, 2022

Hello my fellow constituents of Bethel Springs,

My name is Kelvin Sanders and I am one of your candidates running for mayor. For far too long, I have seen and heard your cries about issues that have been going on. To name a few: the rising costs of utilities that include sewer and water. I know with further research this is a matter that can be resolved. By joining forces in numbers, we can impact and make a change. Further more, another concern is our town has no type of recreational facilities to come together and enjoy different activities. There is no service stations, convenience stores or even a grocery store, althouth we have spaces available. Another big concern I want fixed is our roads. We pay our taxes so that our roads are usable and safe. Why has our tax money not been allocated to do so? I have plans to increase our revenue without increasing our taxes to do so. It is time reciprocity is bestowed back to our beloved Bethel Springs. I was recently asked the question. Why do I want to run for mayor? It’s simple, I love our town! There is too much opportunity within us not to prosper and flourish! Bottom line is our current leadership has failed us. But if given the opportunity to do so, our issues and concerns can be fixed. The philosophy that is guiding and encouraging me is “you cannot lead where you don’t go and you can’t teach what you don’t know.” With you all beside me I will fight for us!

Kelvin Sanders

by Kelvin Sanders

His name was William Driver; he was a Massachusetts na

McNairy Central High School homecoming court 2022

McNairy

Today, it is the loading provider of digital electric and autonomous freight solutions.

This is an entirely new product ecosystem. The brain behind it all is ad vanced logistics, vehicle sourcing and infrastruc ture support driving the change. The trailer of fers efficient movement of goods and lower total cost of operations.

The future of transport is electric, autonomous and digital. Zero-emis sions and self-driving ve hicles, coordinated by an intelligent network. This is a clean, safe and effi cient way to ship stated

Enride reps.

Enride was the first to acquire NHTSA per mission for operating on public roads in Tennes see. The pilot will take place on Tennessee Ave. and 3-Star Drive. Einride has a mission to make the world a better place through intelligent move ment.

The formal pilot is scheduled to begin on the public road in Mc Nairy County soon. This will be the first au tonomous 18-wheeler test in the state of TN, and it’ll be the first in the country to do so on public roads.

His story is best told by one who gave a eulogy at his funeral, his best friend Chris Whitten. So here it goes.

“I want to share a little about my best friend, my brother Danny Boy,” said Whitten. Danny Jr was one of kind. He wore many hats. He was a son that followed in his fa ther’s footsteps, he was that big brother to Dar rell- one I never had but considered him mine, he was a Christian servant that loved his Lord.

Danny was the best friend a person could ask for, he was a master at his craft of heat and air, he coached half of McNairy County in either baseball or football and never met an umpire he liked. But the title that fit him best was Dad. If you ever wanted to get on Juniors bad side just cross one of his kids. He truly loved his kids with all his heart. He was their protector, encourager,

coach and biggest fan.

In the early days, he would take them to school and a few hours later we would talk. I would ask what are you doing now? Taking Justin and Logan lunch. Later, what are you doing now?

Justin forgot his football uniform, taking it to the middle school. Déjà vu a few years later-what are you doing now? Taking Logan lunch. Taking Lo gan’s football jersey to the middle school. Soon it would be taking Jus tin’s jersey and cleats to MCHS baseball field house, fast forward few years later taking Lo gan’s uniform, cleats and glove to the base ball field house. The third time the charm-taking Al lison lunch, taking baby girl her cheerleading uniform. He might have complained to me, but I know deep down in my heart he was doing ex actly what he wanted to do-Be there for his kids.

Danny and I coached together for about ten years. He was the best fungo hitter I ever saw. Could place the ball any where he wanted it. He hated to lose. But worse than that, he could not stand for a pitcher to walk Logan. You could see the veins in his neck pop out.

“I looked up the defini tion of a Coach- it states a passionate, dedicated individual who unlocks hidden potential and maximizes a team’s per formance by believing, encouraging, supporting and developing. There should be a picture of Junior next to it in the dictionary,” said Whitten. Later we gave up the coaching and watched our boys continue to play through high school. Our friendship continued to grow even after boys finished playing ball. We talked at least five or six times a week, some times more, for hours at a time. It might be Sun

day afternoon watching the Titans, Monday Night football and the best was during the week to just talk about life. Some of the best times I remem ber involved the Ball Park from the beginnings at Selmer Dixie Youth to Dixie Boys where we eventually won a state championship with a group of 14-year-olds to four years of unforget table times at MCHS. I would love to go back for one more game.

Most people thought Danny only had three kids but that’s not true. He had Marcus, TW, Ansley, Mollie, Hayley, Kensley and many oth ers he hauled all over West TN. But to top it off when Justin got to MCHS is where he picked up his other and most ex pensive child- Coach Franks. I wished I had a dollar for every ham burger, hot dog or bolo gna Danny Boy cooked. Game days I would call

and ask him what he was doing. His reply with that little growl in his voice, up at this high school helping Franks. “I had to light the grill, cook the hamburgers and I smell like a smokestack,” Dan ny would say.

Danny Sr would often ask Franks why he didn’t put Junior on his payroll because he got more work out of him than Sr did. Danny gave Franks a hard time but truly loved him like a brother and I know Brian feels the same way.

We spent many late, cold nights remodeling the high school baseball field in 2013. We com pletely renovated the complex to one of the nicest in West TN. Like I said it was some very cold nights, but the fel lowship, pinto and white beans, cornbread, and homemade desserts made for some really long breaks and good conversations that I will

cherish for a lifetime

I have shared with you a few stories about Dan ny, his love for his kids, days on the baseball field but the man I ad mired the most was Dan ny the Christian servant.

Roberts was a hard working, generous man who made a difference. He made sure that the coaches and players had what they needed and loved playing his part.

As Whitten shared, the Bible tells us in Proverbs 11:25 - “A generous per son will prosper; whoev er refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Roberts will not soon be forgotten by the many lives he touched over the years. The community lost a servant and Whit ten lost his best friend but by his example may we all work to make our community a better place to live.

Prayers to the family and all who loved a man who did much for many.

Fall harvest conditions are good but crops continue to be impacted by dry weather

By Jai Templeton Contributor

It has been good weath er for harvest although moisture deficits are impacting pasture stands and lowering potential for starting off a good winter wheat crop. Of the previ ous seven days ending

seven were suitable for field work. Across Ten nessee 50% of the top soil conditions are rated short to very short. Mc Nairy County continues to be in an abnormally dry designation with po tential to quickly move to moderate drought condi tions by week's end.

Farmers will no doubt

continue to harvest ag gressively in the coming week. The state's corn crop is about 64% com plete with 75% of it listed from fair to very poor con dition. In most areas the corn crop was impacted the worse by the 2022 drought and heat wave. Only 6% of the cotton crop is listed as harvested. It

faired much better than corn and is rated with only 44% from fair to very poor condition. 50% of the soybean crop fell under the fair to very poor con dition with only 21% being reported as harvested.

Pastures have suffered as well with 56% receiv ing a fair to very poor rat ing. While the grain and

cotton crops are pretty well made pastures and late hay cuttings will no doubt worsen in the com ing days due to lack of rainfall. Many area pro ducers are still scram bling to bale up enough hay to feed thru the win ter. Several producers have taken advantage of strong beef markets to

aggressively cull cows in order to cut down on win ter feed needs.

The two week forecast only offers a slight oppor tunity for rainfall. Reseed ing of forage lands, cover crop seedings and plant ing of winter wheat will be significantly and neg atively impacted by the continued dry weather.

Central High School recently celebrated their 2022 Football Homecoming. The court is freshmen - Catherine Dickey, esc by Caleb Reed and Addi Day, esc by Kendall Kiestler; sophomores - Emma Harville, esc by Colton White and Molleigh Burnett, esc by Matthew Howell; juniors – Ava Worthey, esc by Logan Kiestler and Olivia Hill, esc by Ethan Plunk; seniors – Kiersten Kiddy, esc by Elias Griffin and Hayle Maxedon, esc by Will Johnson.

BITUARIES

Frances Foote McCullar

March 11, 1928 -

9, 2022

Frances

Foote Mc Cullar was born March 11, 1928 in Whiteville, Tennessee.

She was the first-born child of the late Wil liam Edwin and Quixie Anna Brandon Foote.

She married Billy Joe McCullar on June 19, 1948. They were married for 55 years, he preceded her on July 19, 2003.

She was a graduate of Selmer High School and attended business college in Nashville. She retired from Brown Shoe Company as a clerical worker. She was proud to be a 50year member of the Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution, the Col. Joseph Hardin Chapter in Savannah, Tenn. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tenn.

Mrs. McCullar de parted this life on Octo ber 9, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 6 Months, 28 Days.

She is survived by three sons, David Lee McCullar and wife Gail of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Danny Ray McCullar of Selmer, Tenn., Eddie Wayne McCullar and wife

Laura of Nashville, Tenn.; two grandsons, Ashley McCullar and wife Mary of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Trice McCullar of Logan, UT; two great granddaugh ters, Lila and Lucy Mc Cullar both of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; sister, Juanita Kennedy of Selmer, Tenn.; sisterin-law, Barbara Foote of Selmer, Tenn.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. McCullar was preceded in death by a beloved granddaugh ter, Jenna Lea Mc Cullar; two brothers, James (Buddy) Foote and wife Myra, William E. Foote; two sisters, Barbara Ann Jernigan, Patricia Lou Swinney and husband Charles; brother-in-law, Marvin Kennedy.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with Services at 11:00 a.m. all on October 13, 2022 at Shackel ford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial will follow in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Jeanette Hurst

February 10, 1948October 9, 2022

Ms.

Jeanette Hurst was born February 10, 1948 to the late Willie Joyce Walker Barlow and Robert Bar low. Jeanette departed this life on October 9, 2022 at the McNairy County Nursing Home in Selmer, Tennessee..

Jeanette was born in Boon eville, Mississippi and at an ear ly age she moved to Tennessee.

She attended school at the old McNairy County School. During her life she worked at local fac tories, Southwest, as a private caregiv er, McNairy Devel opmental Services, and was a loving foster parent through Omni Visions.

Jeanette accepted Christ at an early age, she attended Mt. Zion Baptist church over the years. She was a very independent, out spoken, strong and humble lady. She was a good friend to many. She is preceded in death by four sisters, Jeneva Weeks, Lin da Lee, Denise Fells and Patricia

Pearson; two brothers, Robert Turner and Rodney Barlow.

Jeanette leaves to cherish her memory two sisters, Joyce White and Monique Long; a brother, Larry Barlow; a host of cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.

Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Graveside memori al service at Sandhill Cemetery in Michie on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. with Kalvin Barlow officiating.

The Hurst Family entrusted their loved to: Shackelford Funer al Directors of Selmer.

Bishop Sheard coming to Parsons Old Town Tradition to perform at Chapel Hill Baptist

Bishop J Drew Sheard, of De troit, Mich., Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., is coming to Parsons. He will be the guest speak er at the Temple Worship Center of God in Christ celebrating their 101th Chuch Anniversary and the elevation of Pastor Joseph Fisher to the office of Bishop on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7 p.m.

The Church of God in Christ in which Bishop Sheard oversees is one of the largest African American Pentecostal denominations in the United States with 12,000 churches in over 112 countries.

Old

Town Tradition and others were perform at a singing hosted by Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 6371 Vernie Kirk Road, Poca hontas on Sunday, October 16 starting at 1:30 p.m.

Bro. Mac Lowery and the entire church family welcome everyone to come worship with us, enjoy a great meal and afternoon singing. Sun day school begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. The meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.

Aaron's, Inc. in Selmer recently held a ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce following a major renovation to the store. Aaron's is a national leader in sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories. They have over 1,800 fran chises in 48 states. Founded in 1955, and headquartered in Atlanta. Aaron's has been publicly traded since 1982. They say credit is hard but Aaron's is easy. Stop by 403 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer to check out their newly renovated store and merchandise. Aaron's has served McNairy County for many years.

The Dixie Chapter #115 Order of the Eastern Star held a Bean Dinner fundraiser on October 7, 202 to raise money for the Selmer Masonic Lodge. The ladies had a successful event with delicious beans, sides and desserts.

John

Lacefield

20, 1943 -

5, 2022

Robert Lace

field was born June 20, 1943 in Poca hontas, Tennessee, the son of the late William Robert and Thelma Teague Lacefield.

He was united in marriage to Clara Perry in November of 2001.

Mrs. Lacefield preced ed him in death on June 28, 2015, following 13 years of marriage.

Mr. Lacefield owned and operated Lace field Heating and Air for many years and farmed. When he was young he enjoyed building and racing cars, especially drag

racing. In recent years playing dominoes was one of his favorite ac tivities. Mr. Lacefield formerly attended the Gooch church of Christ in the Pocahontas community and also Eastside church of Christ in Selmer.

Mr. Lacefield depart ed this life on October 5, 2022 in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 79 Years, 3 Months, 15 Days. He is sur vived by a stepson, Bil ly D. Williams of Rienzi, Miss., and numerous cousins and friends.

Services were held on October 8, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackel ford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Dan Green and Danny Eubanks offici ating. Burial followed in the Hope McNairy County Memorial Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

Card of Thanks

The family of Billy Joe Wagoner would like to thank everyone for all the cards, food, text messages and especially for all your thoughts and prayers.

Joyce & Caleb Wagoner Kim & Mike Kiestler and family Amy Martin and family Benjie Wagoner and family

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SELMER MASONIC LODGE

1st Saturdays4 The Selmer Ma sonic 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. Pan cakes, Ramer sausage are served for a donation. Come enjoy and sup port a great cause.

GOD’S WAY MINISTRIES OF CHARITY GIVEAWAY - EVERYTHING FREE

Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Every 2nd and 4th Sat urdays of each month 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Clothes, dishes, home decor, toys. 1111 Peach Street, Selmer, TN 38375.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 162 PLANS VETERANS DAY EVENT

November 124 All local veterans to be honored on Veterans Day at 10 a.m. on Selmer courthouse lawn followed by a parade at 11 a.m. A free lunch served at 1 p.m. at the Selmer Community Center with a

James Palo (Jim) Brown,

Danny

Roberts, Jr. was born Au gust 20, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Danny Roberts, Sr. and Judy Robinson Roberts.

Danny worked with his father from a very young age at the fam ily business, Danny Roberts and Sons Heating and Air Con ditioning, where he worked most of his adult life. He loved his work and was consid ered by many of his loyal customers as the best in his trade. His hard work helped their business win multiple awards and trips over the past 30 years for equipment sales.

He loved his friends and customers and enjoyed taking care of them. He was a lov er of people, and he loved serving others in need of help. He was an avid sportsman; hunting, fishing, and golf were his passions, which he often enjoyed with his family. He served as President of the Selmer Dixie Youth baseball league for several years and coached numerous youth in baseball and football teams.

Danny was baptized at Eastside Church of Christ. He was most passionate about his children, who were his

Alex Scott Duke December 7, 1977October 3, 2022

greatest loves. He was always present in their lives, never missing an occasion or life event.

Danny departed this life on October 4, 2022, at the age of 61 years, one month, 14 days. He is survived by his two sons, Justin Rob erts (Mary Elizabeth) and Logan Roberts (Ansley), and a daugh ter Allison Roberts (Sailor); father, Danny Roberts, Sr., brother Darrell Roberts (Ash ton), nephew, Klai and a niece, Kenna.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Robinson Rob erts, and aunt, Nell Johnson.

In addition, he left behind his precious ad opted golden retriever, Swayze, who was his constant companion.

Services were held on October 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackel ford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Brian Stephens and Chris Whitten offi ciating. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memo rial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Chil dren's Research Hos pital or Carl Perkins Center for the Preven tion of Child Abuse Mc Nairy County Chapter.

James

Palo (Jim) Brown, Jr was born December 19, 1937 in Allons, Tennessee, the son of the late James Palo Brown, Sr. and Vesta Mae Lewis Brown.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Hutchings on October 30, 1969.

Mr. Brown retired from the United States Navy serving his coun try honorably for 20 years. After the Navy, he worked for Owens Corning and Pitman Propane. He was an avid reader of Louis L'Amour books, en joyed watching west erns and Perry Mason. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Dorothy.

Mr. Brown departed this life on October 9, 2022 in Jackson, Ten nessee at the age of 84 Years, 9 Months, 20 Days. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Brown of Finger, TN; two sons, James Palo (Jimmy) Brown III and wife Annie of Hender son, TN, Joe Brown of Finger, TN; six daugh ters, Paula Parrish and husband Jimmy of Water Valley, MS, Alice Deck of Hender son, TN, Regina Noe of Bolivar, TN, Maria Reed and husband Mark of Stanton, KY,

vice. Visitation was held Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Octo ber 8, 2022 from 12:00 noon until service time at

Magnolia Funeral Home – East.

Jodi Carson of Finger, TN, Angela Wilson and husband James of Sutherland Springs, TX; bonus son, Trey Traylor of Pinson, TN; 24 Grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ruth Garrett of Jack son, TN, Carrie Alice Smalley and husband Judd of Bolivar, TN, Nancy Taylor of Beech Bluff, TN; a brother, Robert L. Brown and wife Kay of Hernando , MS; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by three sons-in-law, William Edwin Deck, James Carson, Rich ard Noe; a great-grand son, Charles Criddle Jr.; two sisters, Eva Gene Garner, Betty Stewart.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. with services at 1:00 p.m. at Shack elford Funeral Direc tors in Selmer, Ten nessee, with Bobbie Roe officiating. Burial followed in the Brown Cemetery at Finger, Tennessee.

being with his family and friends.

ACelebration

of Life Ser vice for Alex Scott Duke, 24, of Michie, Tennessee, will be Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00 P M at Magnolia Funeral Home – East Chapel with interment to follow at Roli son Way Cemetery in Selmer, Tenn.

Bro. Alan Reaves and Bro. John Little will officiate the ser

Mr. Duke passed away Mon day, October 3, 2022 in Boon eville, Miss. He was born Decem ber 1, 1997 in Corinth, Miss. to Edwin Alexander Duke and Tres sa Ann Forsyth Duke. He worked in road construction and was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, camping and being outdoors. He enjoyed listening to music and

Events and Happenings

live auction, musical performances, mobile Veterans Center. All veterans family and friends invited to attend.

MEET & GREET PAULINE SMITH

October 154 Meet Pauline Smith for Alderman in Bethel Springs on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hwy 45 South next door to the Bethel Springs Church of Christ. Refreshments will be served.

RAMER EVENTS

October 154 Ramer Days, Ramer Ruritan - Alumni Fall Festival will be held on the grounds of the Ramer Civic Center, on Saturday, October 15 between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and craft vendors, food conces sions, music and entertainment on the big stage make it a fun day for everyone in the family. If you have never been to Ramer Days, you have missed a great day of fun in small town Tennessee. Vendors and concessioner booths available for $25. Call 662-212-0214.

ANNUAL RAMER SCHOOL ALUMNI DINNER

ni Dinner will be held Sat., Oct. 15, 2022 at the Ramer Elementary School cafeteria. Visitation will be gin in the school gym at 4 p.m. with dinner following at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 at door.

MISSIONS MARKET RAMER CIVIC CENTER

On Saturday, Oct. 15 4 will be a Missions Market featuring 20-25 vendors, pop-up shops, crafts, food and silent auction. 3920 Hwy 57 W at Ramer Civic Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths $30. Call Robin 731439-1414. All proceeds go toward Operation Christmas Child Shoebox shipping.

CHAPEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH SINGING

October 164 The Chapel Hill Baptist Church will host a singing on Sunday afternoon October 16 at 1:30 p.m. Bro. Mac Lowery and the church family invite everyone to come worship with us. Sunday School at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. A meal will be served in the fel lowship hall after worship service at 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas,

Alex is survived by his fa ther, Fred Duke; his maternal grandparents, Linda and Rich ard Keele; several aunts, un cles, other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tressa Duke; his paternal grandpar ents, Edwin and Shirley Duke and his maternal grandparents, Billy and Shirley Forsyth.

Pallbearers were Logan Coln, Anthony Lambert, Cody Bascomb, Jacob Roden, Paul Simmons, Dusten Lambert and James Russell.

Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the fami ly of Alex Scott Duke.

TN. “Old Town Tradition” and others will be singing.

LIFEWIND CHURCH HOSTS PROPHETIC WORSHIP CONFERENCE

October 15 & 164 Lifewind Church, 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer, hosts a Prophetic Worship Con ference featuring Senior Pastor of Dominion Church International in Greenville, South Carolina, Matthew Hester. He brings practical under standing to our Christian daily walk. He communicates his understand ing of scripture in a down-to-earth way that anyone will enjoy. Services will be Saturday at 7 p.m., Sun day morning at 10 a.m., and again Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Light re freshments will be served after the Saturday night service. All invited to attend

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

October 204 ROC McNairy will host a Pumkin Festival on Thursday, October 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Selmer Farmer’a Market featur ing fun for all ages. Food vendors, music, games, face painting, pump

kin painting and more!

MT. VINSON REUNION

October 224 It’s Back. The Mt. Vinson Reunion will be held Octo ber 22, 2022. It will start at 11:00 a.m. A group picture will be taken. A potluck meal will be at noon. Bring your own favorite recipe and visit with people you haven’t seen since the pandemic.

LEBANON CHURCH FALL HARVEST PICNIC

October 224 The Lebanon Church will host a Fall Harvest Picnic on October 22 at 12 p.m. at 250 Cham bers Store Road, Michie, Tenn. Ev eryone is invited to come and enjoy great food, pumpkin decorating and bouncy house for kids.

HALLOWEEN STREET PARTY

October 314 The Independent Ap peal & City of Selmer will host the 11th Annual Halloween Street Par ty Downtown Selmer on Monday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Costume Contest at 7:30 p.m. En tertainment by Andy Avery, games, food and lots of candy.

drives success, changes perspectives, builds selfconfidence

self-esteem, and

ef-

Anyone can offer encouragement. One of the best ways to do so is by example. Demonstrate by your own actions what is possible. Showing what

you seek to encourage others make sure you embody encouragement in all you do.

Positive reinforcement is effective encouragement. You want people to strive for rewards, not to be cautious so as to elude punishment. Seeking rewards is always more

is explaining the benefits of reaching a desired goal. People are much more inclined to put in the necessary effort when they understand the advantages of attaining their objective.

pinion

Praise encourages people to keep going. Praise a person’s effort, progress, and accom-

Dare to Live Without Limits — A Magic Formula

By Bryan Golden Contributor

C = Q1 + Q2 + MA C : Compensation

Q1 : Quality of service rendered

Q2 : Quantity of service rendered

MA : Mental attitude in which service is rendered

Virtually everyone would like to have more in their lives.

More time, more love, more money, or more hap piness. What you receive is dependent on what you give out. To get more you have to do more.

Compensation is re ceived as a result of your service. The degree of compensation is related to how much you do for others. Compensation can be in a variety of

forms. The actions that affect compensation are well defined and proven.

In order to increase your compensation you must put more into the factors that influence it.

It is really very simple. Increase any or all of the components that deter mine compensation and the amount of your com pensation will increase. Since there is no limit to how much energy you can devote to each com ponent, there is no con straint to your potential compensation.

behavior you encourage. This reinforcement is derful motivator. crave having their acknowledged. sult, they strive their praiseworthy ior.

Show people preciate their thanking them.

Q1: Quality of service rendered

First rate service doesn't require that much more effort than second rate service. Yet first rate service stands out like a shining beacon in a sea of mediocrity. By doing the best job possible you

Home Country

By Slim Randles Contributor

Just having a cup of coffee with Windy Wilson can some times be educational. Today?

Well…

Alphonse Wilson here, just cel ebratin’ a nice day with poetry.

So you’re prolly askin’ your self, how do you go about writin’ a poem Windy? See, you just gotta sling yerself into a artistical mood. You know, like them Dutch masters used to do before they died and got made into cigars. You start out kinda easy, and think about lilies and daffodils and leetle fluffy cloudlets that might grow into a storm someday. Then you throw in a look that a puppy gives you … one a-them looks of love like just before he throws up on the rug. That’s how you do it. Then you just get a pencil and a piece of paper and rip ‘n snort.

So here’s my poem today. I call it “Circulational Quandary” by Al phonse Wilson.

I wandered lonely as a heart That sends my corpuscles through waiting veins

And all the might of pumping blood

Couldn’t hold onto them reins.

Bold rider, never, never canst thou smooch

Lady Fair upon the mouth.

Nay I say to you naysayers

Or just keep ridin’ south

Oh beats my heart with laughing

At corporational cruds, I right now feel like quaffing

A six pack of good suds

And though you come out bleedin’

And need a tranfusional fix

It sure beats hell out of weedin’

The garden out here in the sticks.

Well, there it is … do you feel transformnational? Boy howdy I sure do.

Nothin’ like a poem to get a cow boy’s mind right, you know. And you can tell ‘em I said so.

Brought to you by ol’ Windy his self, on “Home Country with Slim Randles” on a classic country ra dio station near you.

don't compromise them. Don't do a rush job. If you don't have time to do something right the first time, where will you find time to do it right the sec ond time?

These days we don’t think much about axes. They’re kinda old fashioned and they are too closely associated with manual labor for them to be very popular. It’s a shame, too, because there is lore to an ax. There are proper and improper ways to sharpen one, for instance.

Be the best at whatev er you do. Knowing how to do an excellent job but not applying your knowl edge is no different than incompetence. Be hon est about your skills. If you don't know how to do something, you can learn. Never be deceptive about your capabilities. Nothing will destroy your reputa tion faster than insincerity.

ZED by Duane M. Abel

and improper ways to fell a tree with one, to limb a fallen tree, to split firewood. Replacing the handle on an ax

essary. Distinguish your self by doing more.

components.

Home Country

could make the subject of a very interesting small book, even.

Increased service always precedes in creased compensation. The more you provide, the more you receive. Those that scrimp and provide the minimum or less are invariably penal ized via reduced remu neration. The common retort, "I only do what I'm paid for," serves to pre vent a person's growth and advancement.

When you are sincere about the quality and quan tity of service you provide, you attract positive people and circumstances. Con versely, a sour attitude or demeanor will repel those things that would be bene ficial to you.

ing your compensation. The more you put into them, the more you will reap. If you have any doubt, try improving each aspect. You will be amazed and pleased with the results.

Marvin always puts a coating of fiberglass around the handle just below the head to keep firewood from chewing up the handle, for instance. Dud has been known to soak an ax handle in a large tube of kerosene before us-

MA: Mental attitude in which service is rendered

Skeptic

SUNRISE — Succeed

By David Coy Contributor

Doyou know of a family member who is strug gling to manage an ill ness of their mind? Are you attempting to assist them in learning to accept their life much the same way as oth ers have done so success fully?

Originally the word meant, to doubt the possibility of real knowledge, later came to be applied to those who doubt in spite of the evidence to the contrary. There is one word of caution, however, to be given to those who renounce inquiry; it is that they cannot retain the right to condemn inquirers.

[Benjamin Jowett, “On the Interpretation of Scripture,” in “Essays

One person said, they were diagnosed with C-PTSD (Complex Post Trauma), and Michael Phelps is said that he manages attention-defi

cit-hyperactivity disorder. Abraham Lincoln is said to have dealt with severe in capacitating depression that occasionally led to thoughts of suicide. Isaac Newton is said to have dealt with manic depression. Ludwig van Bee thoven is said to have strug gled with manic depression. Lionel Aldridge, a defen sive end in the professional football league is reported to have learned to manage schizophrenia yet not without real world struggles including homelessness for a period of

do with grief and supporting those in need? A great deal in relation to the male gender. Biological males seem to have an aversion toward accepting help, support, especially in the area of grief. Sadly, this mentality has seeped into an area of delusion that is called science today ”….the intensity of a conviction that a hypothesis is true has no bearing on whether it is true. The importance of the

• PFC Casey William Akin

• Spc. Allen Alexander

• AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy

• Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett

• Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC

• Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC

• Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US

• Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF

GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC

Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley

Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF

• Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC

• Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army

• Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF

• Sgt. James P. Crain

• Tony Crouse, U.S. Army

• Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce

• Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army

• C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired

• Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army

• Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop

• Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC

• Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force

• Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force

Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force

Kip Ellison

Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC

PV2 Jana Estes

The magic formula has unlimited potential and is always functional. You are in total control of its effects. Put your efforts into each factor and you will be reward ed. Shortchange, ig nore, or sidestep any of

ax sharpened, Dud’s the guy to see. He has an old-fashioned grindstone with a water drip. He’ll tell you it’s important not to get the steel too hot and therefore take the temper out of it. And when he finishes sharpening your ax, you can shave with it. If you really want to.

NOW AVAILABLE: "Dare to Live Without Limits," the book. Vis it www.BryanGolden. com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivation al speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@colum nist.com or write him c/o this paper.

his cabin with ax, in fact. The thing. It was while per was showing new cabin to tourist ladies ax became legendary around here.

“You see that asked them. “That George Washington’s ax. Yep, the same he used to chop the cherry tree. it’s been through handles and six since then.”

Brought to Home Country book), published Rio Grande Press now available dle ebook on Amazon.

if the hypothesis will stand up to critical examination.” (Peter B. Medawar).

time. All these and many others we could mention not only struggled within themselves but loved ones close to them also grieved over the tribula tions of learning how to suc ceed with these challenges.

While the mental health experiences are very real so are the successes. Many of the names mentioned above you no doubt recognize are success stories!

Yes, they had challenges, struggles that are not to be minimized that they carried

If more males would swallow their pride and examine the evidence that has already proven the benefit of grief support they would already be helped immensely. There is a principle to be applied here involving carrying another’s weight Galatians 6:2, and keep on carrying ( alle�lo�n ta bare�

with them. Loved ones no doubt also who walked with them carried much sorrow as they experienced their set backs and successes. We do not speak near enough of the reality of mental health, the grief that family members also carry as they attempt to support, or the reality that people can succeed in life as did and do so many. Are you a success story or are you yet a work in prog ress? If you are in sorrow and if we may be of support please contact us. ~David.

bastazete ) when know of someone rying a heavy Yes, the original text deals with issues, but may plied in the of a personal such as sorrow, Luke 22:45; 11:25). If Jesus was willing to help, support others then we also.

Support are a great example how to fulfill that ciple, though only one. Join month. I look to seeing you.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces:

• Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson

PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army

A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho

PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army

Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army

Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal

Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army

A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF

Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC

PFC Isaac Harville

Staff Sgt. James

A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF

Joshua Lane Meek, Army

AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy

Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC

SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard

A1C Kassidy

A1C Logan

Cpl.

Pvt. Justin

Spc.

CPO

Spc. William Guard

Spc. Robert

Sgt. David

Cpl. James

Cpl. John

Airman

Ernest Purez,

Pvt. Samuel

861 Bethesda Purdy Road, Selmer (Behind Prime Care 1 mile)

Friday & Saturday

7 AM till dark

Furniture, deep freeze, heaters, John Deere Riding Mower, Huskee Riding Mower, Push Mower, 2 small pull trailers, 3 weed eaters, 2 chain saws, air compessor, table saw, hand tools, 2 pedal cars, bicycle, new toys in boxes, little tables and chairs, electric dinosaur, ATV, good rod & reel, tackel boxes and MUCH MORE!!

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TESTING THE VOTING SYSTEM

The inspection of the voting system for early voting and election day will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM, at the McNairy County Election Commission Office, located in the McNairy County Government Annex Building. The testing shall be open to the public, the candidates, or their representatives, as well as representatives of the news media and in partisan elections, representatives of the political party. This testing is for the November 8, 2022 Election.

McNairy County Election Commission

October 12, 2022

Public Notice Bridge Closure

Hamburg Road Bridge over Donald Springs Branch will be closed for bridge repair beginning Monday, October 17, 2022 through Thursday October 20, 2022.

Alternate route Price Road and Matrose Road.

Yard Sale

Fri. Oct 14 & Sat. Oct 15 8:00 AM - Until 106 Allen McCoy Rd., Ramer (1 mile south of Eastview just off Hwy. 45, 1st house on left in back yard by shop) 30 year collection of vintage hand tools, glassware - some Fenton, clothes (not vintage), misc. items (some cheap, some not). 731-441-8922 for questions

Huge Yard Sale

ONE DAY ONLY - Sat. October 15

Starts st 7 AM - No early birds please

priced to

3424 Ramer Selmer Road, Ramer

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Houses, Apartments and Town houses. Committed to providing Safe/Afford able homes in a family friendly environment. No Pets - No Crack/Party Houses. Credit & back ground check part of application and deposit required. Sweat 731610-0807. Equal Hous ing Opportunity. (1-TF)

HOME FOR SALE: 146 Dunaway Road, Selmer - $12,000. Call 731-6102652.

OAKWOOD APART

MENT RENTALS:

Selmer: 1 bedroom $450/mo. 2 bedroom $500/mo. Both require deposits. No pets. (901) 674-6503. (TF)

290 Horner Dr., Selmer

& Saturday/Oct 14/15

AM - Until

Bicycles,

Desperate Tennesseans are spending an extra $16,815 to secure car models

Limited stock means car buyers are hav ing to compromise significantly.

Half of Tennesseans have bought vehicles they don’t actually like, survey reveals.

As many Americans will be all too aware, the price of just about everything, including vehicles, has skyrock eted over the past year. Indeed, 2021 witnessed the largest 12-month increase for cars in the history of the consumer price index, and prices have continued to in crease in 2022. While the market surge has has been great for auto groups, potential buyers

have found themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to make compromises on their purchases - either having to travel beyond state boundaries to find the one they have been looking for, or paying more than they had ini tially budgeted for, or accepting that they have to settle on a make and model that they did not want in the first place.

Figures from a sur vey of 3,361 car own ers commissioned by Quantrell Auto Group appear to confirm that car consumers are faced with either having to spend more; travel or compromise. First up,

Job Opening Laborer

Pickwick Electric Cooperative has an opening for a Laborer. This posi tion 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 terri tory.

Applications will be taken from October 17, 2022 thru October 28, 2022.

the survey revealed that almost half (40%) of car owners in Tennessee reluctantly purchased models that they didn’t initially plan on acquir ing. Those Tennesseans who are not prepared to compromise and are holding out for their pre ferred option, say they are prepared to spend a significant 35% above the MSRP (manufac turer’s suggested retail price) for their vehicle.

Considering that the av erage new car in Amer ica sold for $48,043 in 2022 (the highest on re cord, and the first time it has gone above $48k), means that consumers are willing to spend a whopping $16,815 to secure their dream ve hicle.

When these figures were broken down by states, Alaska had the highest number of car owners who admitted they drive vehicles that they didn’t initially want in the first place (80%). Comparatively, this fig ure was just 11% in New Mexico, where it seems people are a bit more calculated when it comes to their car choices.

HARDIN COUNTY

All qualified candidates must apply in person Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following loca tion:

Pickwick Electric Cooperative 672 Highway 142 Selmer, TN 38375

132.00-142.00

124.00-132.00

154.00-165.00

146.00-156.00

141.00-150.00

135.00-141.00

Republicans 2nd District Meeting

The 2nd District Republicans will meet Thursday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the East Main Event Center, 118 East Main, Adamsville. Republican Clerk Nominee Ross McNatt will be the guest speaker.

GENERAL LABORER, STREET DEPARTMENT

The Town of Selmer is now accepting Applications for Employment with the Street & Sanitation Department.

This opening is a general labor job. Ability to apply for Class B CDL Ten nessee driver's license is required.

Applications may be picked up at the Street & Sanitation office located at 1403 Circle Hill Drive between the

hours of 8AM and 3PM. Applications must be turned in at the Street & Sanita tion office by 3PM Friday, October 21, 2022.

~The Town of Selmer is an equal opportunity provider and employer~

Shiloh National Military Park announced Chickasaw Heritage Day at Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark

SHILOH, Tennessee

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On Saturday, Octo ber 22, Shiloh National Military Park will host the Chickasaw Heritage Festival at the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark, lo cated on Shiloh battle field.

Tribe members from the Chickasaw Nation will return to their an cestral homeland for a day of cultural demon strations that include stickball, the Chickasaw Nation dance troupe, archeology, and story telling. Volunteers will also be demonstrating pre-historic weapons of the Native Americans.

“The Shiloh Indian Mounds National Histor ic Landmark preserves the remnants of a Missis sippian Era Indian village that is culturally affiliat ed with the Chickasaw Nation,” said Superin tendent Allen Etheridge. “We are very pleased to partner with our friends at the Chickasaw Nation and the Inkana Founda tion to present a variety of Indigenous activities to our visitors.”

Shiloh is one of the

very few places in the eastern United States where remains of pre historic houses are still visible on the ground’s surface. About 800 years

ago, a town occupied this Tennessee River bluff at the eastern edge of the Shiloh plateau.

Between two steep ra vines a wooden palisade

enclosed seven earth en mounds and dozens of houses. Six mounds, rectangular in shape with flat tops, probably served as platforms for the

town’s important build ings. The early inclusion of the mounds area with in the boundary of the national military park has protected the site from

any modern use. Be cause the Shiloh site has never been disturbed by the plow, the daub of col lapsed walls still stands as low rings or mounds.

Selmer Parks & Recreation's Youth soccer is well underway. Some scenes from the soccer field

The Selmer Gold & Country Club held a two man fall golf tournament over the weekend which was dedicated to Danny Roberts, Jr. who was an avid golfer and coun try club member. Members of the Roberts family are shown with around 50 local golfers who participated in the tournament in his honor.

Find a Rock Challenge - McNairy County Chamber Youth Leadership

apparent for a stranger to find. The intention is for that person to find it and smile or pass it on as in inspiration in their dai ly life. This was common

The Youth challenge you to find a rock. If you find a extra-large rock between 2.5-3 inch es and turn it into the chamber office at the

Find a rock, get inspired and win a prize. Local youth challenge you to find a rock.

A new trend started popping up all of the country and the McNairy County Youth Leader ship class of 2022 is get ting in on the game and spreading joy intended

to inspire kindness and hope to the strangers who find them.

Most of the rocks are painted on one side and contain informa tion on the other side from the student. The rocks are as varied as the personalities of the students painting them.

Soccer quarter finals bring victory for Lady Bobcats

The first round of District Tourna ments for soccer was played Monday night for the Quarter Fi nals winner. The Lady Bobcats hosted Jackson North Side Lady Indians. Fans from both sides were hopeful in taking home a win.

The Lady Bobcats were able to keep the ball on their end of the field most of the game. There was several good shots the Lady Bobcats got at the goal in the first half. But the Lady Indi ans goalie was able to defend the ball, until Jos salyn Forsythe slammed one into the net passed her. At that point the game heated up for the Bobcats.

Just 8 minutes later Kyndal Adams pushed one off her head. The crowd was in amaze ment as the ball slowly bounced and rolled 33 feet into the net. This

opened up for the Lady Bobcats to move the ball to the goal. End of first half 5-0.

Coming into the sec ond half the Lady Bob cats were able to score three more goals by Jos salyn, Kyndal and Caris sa Moore. At that point Coach Lott let some oth er girls get some playing time on the field. Lady Indians got 2 goals back to back. Alli Austin ended the evening with her 2 goal of the night.

Lady Bobcats 9 Lady Indians 2 final score.

McNairy Lady Bobcats had 43 stops, 13 steals, 36 SOG, 9 Goals.

Kyndal Adams 4 goals, Carissa Moore 12 SOG, Neerajah Wade 5 saves, 1 stop, Anna Clayton 14 stops, Holland Johnson 4 steals.

Tuesday night at Ches ter County the Lady Bob cats will play District 13 Semifinals against the Lexington Lady Tigers.

Some have messages, while others just have images to brighten your day and others hope to cheer on their favorite local team. You may find one with a butterfly, lady bug or messages like “life is good” or “Be the Sunshine” or “Be Kind”. If you are lucky

you may even find a red cardinal or bobcat rock. There are even ones that say “I love McNairy County (MC).” One unique rock actu ally looks like a bitten M&M candy.

The idea is that the painters place rocks around their community

during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Rock Challenge is the McNairy Coun ty youths class project. They have painted rocks for Adamsville High School, McNairy Cen tral High School, and many other ideas that represent them as youth leaders in McNairy. The project is to draw interest in McNairy County, it’s businesses and it’s tour ism assets.

Latta you will receive a $5 Sonic gift card. If you find one that is smaller then turn it in for a sweet treat.

All youth leadership rocks are tagged on the back with youth leader ship, youth 22, #leadmc nairy, etc. The giveaway started October 8 and will end on November 8.

Good luck and happy hunting for rocks around the county. They are sure to bring a smile.

First District game not in Volleycats favor

For

the Volleycats it was a bittersweet end to their 2022 season. The district game was played Oc tober 4 at the Lexington home court with the Vol leycats against the South Side Lady Hawks.

Set after set, spirit was high and hopeful and the crowd was cheering the Volleycats on as they hit shots trying to win the sets and hopefully the match. But the Lady Hawks just kept one step ahead of the Volleycats with the Lady Hawks winning the match. 2520, 25-20, 25-7.

Maddie Kirk had 13 serves, 5 blocks, Aspen Teague 8 serves 7 digs and Jasmin Bolf 8 kills, 19 hits.

Adamsville Cardinals beat Bobcats in county rivalry

tough game. Adamsville's second play of the game A J Finley ran 49 yards for his touchdown for the Cardinals. The Cardinals stopped the Bobcats on their first possession.

with both bands performing a great show. Showing the crowd the spirit of their schools with their performances..

Friday

October 8, the MCHS Bob cats and AHS Cardinals faced off in football on the Adamsville home field. It was senior night for the cards as Adamsville Cardinals Seniors were recognized before the game.

In the first 3:44 minutes of the game it seemed that it was going to be a

Jackson Overton for the Bobcats intercepted a pass from the Cardinals and ran it in for a touchdown.

Then things changed. The Adams ville Cardinals were unstoppable by the end of the first half the score was Adamsville 28 McNairy 7.

The half time show was entertaining

Ramer to host a trio of events this weekend

Starting the second half of the ball game, Jackson Overton completed a pass for a touchdown for the Bobcats and the extra point attempt failed leaving the score Adamsville 28 – Bobcats 15.

The Bobcats were unable to stop the Cardinals the rest of the game with A J Finley running 310 yards awith four touchdowns and only sixteen carries for the Cardinals. Final score Cardinals

49 Bobcats 13.

Players of the game for the Bobcats: Offense Hunter Rutledge, Defense Aid en Boyette, Special team player of the game Luck Klinick, Scout team player of the game Caleb Reed.

According to statistics, A J Finley was the standout for the Cardinals.

McNairy County Emergency Management supports US ShakeOut Drill

Town of Ram er will host a vari ety of events this weekend that are sure to be fun for all. Stop by the Ramer Ruritan's Ramer Days which is fun for the whole family or stop by the Missions Market in the Ramer Civic Center and attend the Ramer school alumni dinner if you are a graduate.

The

in small town Tennessee. Vendors and concession er booths available for $25. Call 662-212-0214.

Ramer Days, Ramer Ruritan - Alumni Fall Fes tival will be held on the grounds of the Ramer Civic Center, on Satur day, October 15 between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and craft vendors, food con cessions, music and en tertainment on the big stage make it a fun day for everyone in the fami ly. If you have never been to Ramer Days, you have missed a great day of fun

Annual Ramer School Alumni Dinner The annu al Ramer School Alumni Dinner will be held Sat., Oct. 15, 2022 at the Ra mer Elementary School cafeteria. Visitation will begin in the school gym at 4 p.m. with dinner fol lowing at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 at door.

Missions Market Ramer Civic Center On Saturday, Oct. 15. will be a Missions Market featuring 20-25 vendors, pop-up shops, crafts, food and silent auction. 3920 Hwy 57 W at Ramer Civic Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths $30. Call Robin 731-439-1414. All proceeds go toward Operation Christmas Child Shoebox shipping.

McNairy Coun ty Emergency Management is encouraging McNairy County businesses and citizens to participate in the Great Central Unit ed States ShakeOut Drill. The purpose of the Great Central ShakeOut is to bring awareness and actions relating to safety

during an earthquake. McNairy County gov ernment will be partici pating in the drill along with the McNairy Coun ty School District, local medical facilities, local assisted living facilities and local businesses.

The McNairy County Emergency Manage ment Agency is encour

aging local organiza tions and citizens to go to www.shakeout.org to learn more about earth quake safety and sign up to participate in the drill.

On October 20, 2022, at 10:20 a.m. partic ipants are asked to drop, cover and hold on. These actions may save your life during an earthquake. This would be a good time to talk to your family members and co-workers about what you can do to in crease your chances of survival during an earthquake.

Taking a few moments out of your day to practice drop, cover and hold on could make a big differ ence in how an earthquake could impact your life.

For more information on earthquake safety and the Great Central United States ShakeOut Drill, you can contact Mc

Junior Varsity Bobcats beat the Cardinals at home

Monday night Oc

tober 10 McNairy Junior Varsity and Adamsville Junior Varsity faced off at the Bobcats football field. Each team had high expectation.

In the firstt half Case

Stone, for the Bobcats, got a rushing touch down, Matthew Howell completed it with point of conversion giving the Bobcats the lead in the first half. Bobcats 7-0.

The second half Ad

amsville player Ben Hill completed a pass to Isaiah Howard who ran it in for a touchdown.

Avery Burkes complet ed the two point conver sion. Bringing Adams ville ahead, 8-7. Then

Editors Note: We live near the the New Madrid Seismic Zone, sometimes called the New Madrid Fault Line, is a major ac tive seismic zone in the southern and mid western United States.

As shown in the map above, it stretches to the southwest from New Madrid, Missouri.

The last earthquake in Tennessee occurred on Sunday, October 9 at 1:31 p.m. a 2.5 mag. Earthquake near LaFol lette, Tennessee. Over the past month Tennes see has had 42 quakes up to 2.8 magnitude. It is best to be prepared and the US ShakeOut Drill is one step to a safer Mc Nairy County.

Mathew House scored a touchdown and Case Stone completed the 2 point conversion for the Bobcats. Final score Bobcats 14 Cardinals 8.

This give the Bobcats JV record 4-4

Nairy County Emergen cy Management Agency Director Allen Strickland at 731-645-3195 or go to www.shakeout.org.

First Friday tailgate another success

First Fridays are fast becoming the place to be to browse local shops to find unique items and also to munch on some tasty food. Each month there is something new and different faces to see.

This is having an impact on the small businesses that are in the downtown

area for sure and some places be yond. Merchants are seeing the value of staying open later hours during these special events to take advantage of the heavy foot traffic.

During the upcom ing Pumpkin Festival hosted by the young adults of ROC – Re vive Our Community, the group partnered

with the Chamber of Commerce to again have local business es keep their doors open during the 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. festival on October 20.

Especially during the holiday season, remember to shop local and keep pros perity in our on back yard. It makes a dif ference every time you shop at home.