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Selmer man remains in fair condition following motorcycle accident

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A Selmer man remains in fair condition.

Micah J. Gray, 31 of Selmer was injured when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Adamsville on Oct. 25.

Gray was traveling west on Main Street when he hit a 1987 Chrysler driven by 82-yearold Wanda J. Taylor. Gray was

launched in the air and landed 20 feet from his motorcycle, according to Adamsville Patrolman Ricky Fye’s report.

Taylor told Fye she saw the motorcycle coming, but thought it was farther away.

Gray was airlifted to Regional One Health (formerly THE MED) in Memphis, Tenn., where, as of last Monday, he remained in fair condition.

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Selmer resident Micah Gray was injured after a car collided with his motorcycle in Adamsville last Tuesday afternoon. Gray remains in fair condition.

Selmer couple charged with child neglect This story by Burton Staggs first appeared on Wayne County Now and is reprinted here with permission.

CLIFTON – The Clifton Police Department found an 8-month old in the back of a van dirty and unable to care for itself with the parents passed out.

A 2001 Chrysler Town and Country van was found behind the Marathon station on Oct. 30, according to a warrant. The driver, Michael Chene Jr., 30, of 2869 Highway 64 West, Selmer was found passed out behind the wheel with the vehicle running and his foot on the brake.

Chelsea Shay Grammer, 24, was a passenger in the van. She was also found unconscious.

Grammer’s 8-month-old child was strapped in a car seat.

Grammer was booked into the Wayne County Jail on charges of child abuse and neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia

and reckless endangerment of a child.

Chene faces charges of child abuse, reckless endangerment of a child, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on CHENE a revoked license.

Both Grammer and Chene made their initial court appearance on Nov. 1. Bond for the two was not set prior to press time.

The child GRAMMER was transported to Wayne County General Hospital as a precaution.

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Industrial park selected Whitten named citizen of the year as certified site by state

Chris Whitten gets a hug from his wife Amy after receiving the Rotary Citizen of the Year award.

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

A Selmer man has a big heart when it comes to helping others.

His tireless volunteer work in the community was recognized during the 18th Annual Citizen of

the Year Banquet.

Chris Whitten was named the Rotary Club Citizen of the Year and six others were also honored during the event at the Selmer Community Center on Oct. 25.

“As we look back at all the individuals who have won the

award, we see people who are larger than life,” said Citizen of the Year presenter Mike Maness.

“These people give so much of their time, money and other resources to meet the needs of oth-

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By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

ADAMSVILLE – A state program may help bring industry to Adamsville.

The Adamsville Industrial Park has been announced as one of five Select Tennessee Certified Sites in the state by the Tennes-

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Selmer Rotary Club honors volunteers with banquet

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

Serving others is the mission of the Selmer Rotary Club.

The civic organization honored individuals who serve others with the 18th Annual Citizen of the Year Banquet.

“We have some true heroes

in our community,” said Rotary President/Selmer Mayor John Smith. “Hopefully, in the future we can do more to shed the light on our tremendous citizens.”

Rotary awarded seven honors during the Oct. 25 event at the Selmer Community Center.

Volunteer awards were presented to a firefighter, law enforcement

officer, teacher, standout youth and adult volunteers.

Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr presented the firefighter award to fireman Sean Hood.

“He is dedicated,” said Carr.

“Anything you ask him to do, he will do it.”

Hood has been a fireman and first responder for 20 years.

“He has the attitude of ‘I will take care of it’ in every situation,” said Carr.

McNairy County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dameon Blue was selected the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

“This is the highlight of the year for me,” said McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck in presenting

the award. “Dameon is what the county needs.”

The McNairy Central High School graduate is a former employee of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and also works for the Bethel Springs Police Department.

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New location better for Jesus Cares customers

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

The mission continues for a McNairy County organization.

Jesus Cares – the combined effort of close to 50 churches in the county – is all about serving others.

“Jesus Cares is a God thing,” said organization assistant executive director Laura Keeton. “It’s about reaching people for Him.” A recent change of locations to Mulberry Avenue has helped the thrift store better serve others, according to Keeton.

“Everyone loves the new store,” said Keeton of the site behind Farm Bureau and Henry Furniture. “Customers now have plenty of room to walk around.”

The new thrift store officially opened Oct. 3. A grand opening

was held on Oct. 10.

“We can put so much more out on the floor,” said the assistant director of the extra space.

“We are also able to sell furniture now and the parking is much better.”

It also helps that the thrift store and donation drop-off spot are in the same location instead of across the street from each other.

“This is an awesome ministry,” said Keeton, who become involved with the Adamsville Thrift Store over three years ago.

“Jesus Cares does what no other place does … I have seen a lot of people helped by this ministry.”

Jesus Cares has assisted people with their electric, gas and water bills. It has also provided

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Molly Cherry (left) and Doris Whitaker tie dresses to be sent to Haiti.

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Carolyn Bowman sorts toys before pricing the items.

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life coaching and budget classes.

“I would like to see us network with other ministries to help every need out there,” said Keeton. “We are all here to help and shopping at the thrift store is one way to help others.”

A way the community can better assist the organization is through volunteering.

“There are anywhere from 2-5 volunteers here daily,” said Keeton. “We need more to get things done.”

Volunteers who can help with heavy lifting or just take care of little things which go unnoticed would be beneficial, according to Keeton.

“We are open to whatever they can do,” she said.

Edna Barnette was convinced to volunteer the first time she visited the store seven years ago.

“I walked in there to see what it was all about,” she said. “It sounded like something I wanted to do.”

Barnette has really enjoyed her time at Jesus Cares.

“I like what the organization represents … it’s the best job I have ever had,” she said.

Judy Rogers became a volunteer about three weeks ago.

“I feel like I am doing God’s work here at Jesus Cares,” said Rogers. “It gives me a chance to meet all kinds of nice people and help the community at the same time.”

Customers don’t just come to the thrift store for the great prices, according to the assistant executive director.

“People need to feel appreciated,” said Keeton. “They need to see a smiling face and have someone to talk with … what better place to come and get that than Jesus Cares?”

Keeton also wants others to know there is more to the store.

“Jesus Cares is more than a thrift store,” said Keeton. “It’s a chance to represent what our name says above the door.”

The thrift store is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about the thrift store call 731-645-4388.

Church group takes on clothing project for Haiti

By Tonya Howell Contributor

Doris Whitaker was taught to sew by her mother when she was very young.

The Selmer woman is now using the knowledge to clothe children in Haiti.

Whitaker first got the idea when she saw something on television about the victims of Hurricane Matthew and wanted to bring it up to her fellow church members at First Baptist.

“We were making pillow case dresses for children in Guatemala, but we found out they had to wear shirts and things under their dresses because it’s such a cold climate,” said Whitaker. “When I saw the children in Haiti were in need, I wanted to mention it to the group.”

Whitaker brought the idea up to one of her fellow church members, Liz Redmond, and that afternoon they were making plans to

make dresses.

“Those children needed water, food, clothing and everything,” she said. “I knew our group at First Baptist would do all they could to help.”

Before Whitaker knew it, she and other members were getting together the next week to have a sewing party for Haiti.

“We probably made 13 dresses in one afternoon and several of us took material home to make more,” added Whitaker.

There is no way to tell how many dresses the group will be able to send to Haiti. They plan to make as many as possible for those who need them.

Currently, the sewing group is running very smoothly. There are ladies doing different things within the group and it moves like a wellplanned assembly line, according to Whitaker.

“Nevella Smith and I do the sewing, Molly Cherry cuts the fab-

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ric and Cheryl McNatt does the pressing,” said Whitaker.

Redmond threads the ribbon pieces through each dress, according to Whitaker.

Each dress will be sent to Haiti through the International Mission Board with a message of salvation and hope.

“If anyone would like to donate material, thread, sewing supplies or their time, they can do so by contacting First Baptist Church,” said Whitaker. “Anything helps and we are in a position where we can provide help to those less fortunate.”

Although the group is making an impact one stitch at a time, they aren’t seeking any special recognition.

“We want all of the honor to go to God,” said Whitaker.

(For more information about how to donate supplies for the dresses, contact First Baptist Church at 645-5326.)

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La Niña may bring rough winter

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

It has been rough weather around McNairy County the past few years and relief is not in sight.

Last year, though the winter was mild, brought the Dec. 23 tornado and the gustnado a few months later. That was preceded by single-digit temperatures for the preceding two winters and by tornadoes in 2013 and 2010.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric forecasts this winter will be warmer and wetter than usual. The organization also believes this winter will be more stormy and there is a larger likeli-

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“Dameon just stands out,” added Buck. “He is highly educated and extremely professional.”

Two high school seniors were recognized for their volunteer work. Macey Johnson was named the Adamsville High School Youth Volunteer of the Year and Chaseton Whitten garnered the McNairy Central High School Youth Volunteer of the Year.

“These honorees are the reason McNairy County is a great place to live,” said AHS teacher Jeff Lipford. “Macey knows about work ethic and will definitely be a asset to our county.”

First Baptist Church Associate Pastor/Youth Director John Chandler presented Whitten.

“Servant is one word which

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see Department of Economic and Community Development.

The Select Tennessee program was launched in 2012 to help Tennessee communities prepare available industrial sites for investment and expansion.

The program sets rigorous standards to give companies reliable information when making location choices during the site selection process. To date, 44 sites have been certified.

Adamsville’s site is located at Copeland Drive at State Highway 22.

“While we can pitch compa-

hood of tornadoes.

This is because of La Nina, a cooling of the Pacific Ocean near the equator. Over the past year, we have had El Nino, the other half of the cycle, which involves the warming of the ocean. As you would expect, the effects of El Nino are the opposite of La Nina.

El Nino makes it more likely that the winter will be drier, colder and and less stormy, in this area, with an decreased likelihood of tornadoes. Meteorologists do caution that no specific weather incident can be directly linked to these broader conditions.

NOAA is forecasting this year’s La Nina will be a weak one. can sum up this young man,” said Chandler. “He loves doing things for others … it’s his passion to serve others in so many different ways.”

Bethel Springs Pre-K4 teacher Katie Brown was presented the Professional Educator of the Year.

“Katie is an asset to our faculty and students,” said Bethel Springs Elementary School Principal Terry Moore. “She is always doing what she is supposed to be doing and there is no way I could do what she does.”

Easy Rest Bedding founder Wayne Elam was awarded the Adult Volunteer of the Year.

“He is the definition of family values and generosity,” said his presenter Teresa Lester. “Wayne’s interest in helping others and his kindness should be brought to attention … he truly loves his neighbor as himself.” nies on the advantages of Tennessee’s ready workforce, business-friendly climate and strong fiscal health, many times the make-or-break during economic development searches is a simple question: Do you have a readily available site?” said Randy Boyd, TNECD commissioner. “The Select Tennessee Certified Sites program helps our communities get a tangible product to put before companies looking to expand or relocate. These sites are vigorously vetted so businesses know that their projects can proceed in a timely fashion with less risk.”

The Select Tennessee program has certified forty-four

The red line pictured illustrates the rate of unemployment in McNairy County.

Graphic Courtesy US Census Bureau

County unemployment remains steady

By Jeff Whitten

McNairy County remained in the bottom 10 in the state in employment for the fifth straight month.

The unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.4 percent from the previous month and the county was tied for 90th place in employment out of the 95 counties in the state, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. August unemployment was revised down 0.1 of a percentage point. The unemployment rate was 8 percent a year ago.

There were 282 jobs advertised online, up from 230 a year ago. There were 660 people unemployed and 8,220 working. At 8,880, the labor market was the largest since August 2015.

Sales tax revenues increased 25 percent, to $1.2 million, over the previous year, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

All surrounding counties had lower unemployment than McNairy. At 5.2 Chester County had the lowest unemployment, followed by Alcorn County Miss. at 5.3 percent, 6.4 percent in Hardin County and 6.5 percent in Hardeman County.

Alcorn County figures are from

the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Unemployment rates increased in 46 counties in the state, fell in 21 and stayed the same in 28. With an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, Williamson County, in the Nashville metropolitan area, had the lowest in the state. East Tennessee’s Hancock County had the highest unemployment rate in the state at 8.4 percent.

Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point in September to 4.6 percent. The U.S. rate was an even 5 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from the previous month.

sites in 34 counties. Eight certified sites have landed projects, which have together combined for nearly $979 million in private sector investment and more than 3,600 jobs committed.

The program acknowledges that companies seeking to expand or relocate their operations often eliminate less-prepared sites. Select Tennessee certification addresses this issue by ensuring sites meet high-quality standards.

Among the qualifications needed for certification, industrial sites must have at least 20 acres of developable land, proper zoning to allow for ease of development, existing utilities onsite or a

formal plan to extend to the site and truck-quality road access.

The hallmark of the Select Tennessee program is ensuring that Tennessee sites are primed for development, whether through marketing those ready for a prospect or providing guidance for uncertified sites to achieve a higher level of preparedness.

“The Select Tennessee Certified Sites program gives our local communities, especially ones in rural Tennessee, an advantage when competing with other states for economic development projects,” said Any New, TNECD assistant commissioner of Rural Development. “The communi-

ties with certified sites have invested in themselves and will be ahead of the game in recruiting new businesses and jobs.”

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ers … we are truly blessed to have them in our community and our lives.”

Whitten is the go-to person when it comes to leading volunteers in service to others, according to Maness.

“He loves his community and family,” said Maness. “Over the past 25 years, he has helped individuals, schools and communities raise approximately $1,250,000 with over $350,000 being raised the past five years.”

Whitten has been the leader in such fundraising projects as the Ronald McDonald House, Sportsman Banquet, Gifts to a Giver, Lauren King Ministry, Heart of a Champion Softball Tournament,

Stop Hunger Now, Toys for Tots, United Way and numerous other benefits.

“Chris deeply cares,” said Selmer Mayor John Smith. “This award is a well-deserved honor for him.”

Whitten was quick to deflect all the attention during his acceptance speech.

“It’s an honor to follow past winners like Jeff York and Larron King,” he said. “I can’t accept this award on my work alone … it’s truly amazing to see how God works.”

The 1985 McNairy Central High School graduate honored King, who was killed in a vehicle accident in 2012, after accepting the award.

“Larron taught me so much about life,” said Whitten. “He always told me “when you are doing God’s work, He will provide.’”

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Whitten is married to the former Amy Holmes. They have two sons, Christopher and Chaseton.

“I am extremely honored to share the night with Chaseton,” said Whitten, a FedEx employee.

Chaseton Whitten was named the McNairy Central Youth Volunteer of the Year during the banquet.

“At FedEx I learned every second counts and to plan and coordinate,” said the citizen of the year recipient.

“Chris uses the gifts God gave him to the best of ability to serve those around him,” added Maness.

Whitten is a member of First Baptist Church and has been involved with countless youth organizations in the county.

“I am proud to be from McNairy County and honored to receive this award,” he said.

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Mike Maness (right) presents the Rotary Citizen of the Year award to Chris Whitten.

Stantonville man plans to keep on running as long as he can

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

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J.D. Germany still enjoys the sport of running at the age of 80.

J.D. Germany got a late start on running.

The Stantonville man is making up for lost time as he actively runs at 80-years-old.

Germany didn’t pick up the sport until he was 70-years-old.

“I worked all my life and didn’t have a chance to run,” said the retired construction foreman.

The 80-year-old described himself as a “hustler on the job.”

“I wanted to get there and get back as fast as I could,” he said.

Germany’s daughter suggested he try a 5K at Shiloh National Military Park in 2006.

“When they said go, I took off,” he said.

Germany was hooked after finishing his first 3.1-mile run in 44 minutes.

“I thought I would go try another one,” said Germany after his first event.

Over the last 10 years, Germany has overcome three knee surgeries, a back procedure and removal of his gallbladder in continuing what he loves.

“I ran the Buford Pusser 5K one year and blew both knees out,” he said.

Germany kept running and competing through the injuries.

He even did the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon and finished first in his age division.

“I am proud God has given me the strength and allowed me

“I encourage anyone[...]to walk at least 30 minutes a day,” - J.D. Germany to run as long as he has,” said Germany.

Saturday marked his 20th 5K event this year. He plans to do at least three more before the year ends. His best year was running 25 events over a year’s time.

“I am not that fast,” he said with a smile. “I just have outlived the competition.”

Germany said his fastest time over the years was 27:41. Today, he normally crosses the finish line with a time of 34 minutes.

“Runners are the friendliest people in the world,” said Germany. “Everyone one of them are encouragers.”

Germany runs around 10-15 miles a week and bikes another 25 miles at Shiloh National Military Park.

“Shiloh is the most wonderful place to run or bike in the world,” he said. “It’s my favorite place.”

There are no fees to use the park which might have increased walking/biking traffic, according to Marcus Johnson, Shiloh National Military Park Resource Management Specialist.

“We opened up two new roads in recent years which had previously been closed and we also have a designated one-mile interpretive hiking trail,” said Johnson.

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Germany can be easily found on race day. He runs every race in a red long sleeve shirt and black running pants.

“My wife (Mary Frances) did a great job of picking them out,” he said of his running attire. “They have lasted a long time and still look like new.”

A shirt with the phrase “u have just been passed by an 80-year-old” on the back is part Germany’s latest running outfit.

“I have met more people since I started wearing that shirt,” he said.

Germany is now an advocate of running.

“A good fast walk is the best exercise,” he said. “I encourage anyone who is able to walk at least 30 minutes a day.”

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“I am going to still do it as long as I am able or until the Lord calls me home,” he said.

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18th Annual Citizen of the Year Banquet

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Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr (right) presents the Firefighter of the Year award to Selmer fireman Sean Hood.

Adamsville High School Youth Volunteer

Adamsville High School teacher Jeff Lipford (left) presents the Adamsville High School Youth Volunteer of the Year award to Macey Johnson.

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McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck (left) presents the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to deputy Dameon Blue.

McNairy Central High School Youth Volunteer

First Baptist Church Associate Pastor/Youth Director John Chandler (right) presents the McNairy Central High School Youth of the Year award to Chaseton Whitten.

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Christian faith at work

Mission field takes family around world The story by James Bennett first appeared in the Daily Herald and is reprinted here with permission.

When Gavin Pinkston graduated from Columbia Academy in 2002, he knew he wanted to serve humanity and his Christian faith with works and deeds.

Little did he know it would take him all over the world with his wife and family and back to Columbia Academy again.

Pinkston and his wife, Lauren, have served in the mission field in North and South America, Africa and Asia.

They met when Gavin was an undergraduate at FreedHardeman University in Henderson and married when he was studying to be a doctor at the University of Tennessee’s medical school in Memphis.

“I’ve always had a heart for people in other parts of the world,” Gavin said. “My goal at first was to be a doctor in the U.S. and spend a short part of each year abroad, somewhere else. Later, my world view and paradigm changed, and we prayerfully looked for opportunities to serve.”

Their strong beliefs led them to work in Asia, with Gavin, 32, helping in a hospital and Lauren, 29, creating safe jobs for women escaping human trafficking.

Along the way, they adopted a 6-year-old girl named Hope from Uganda. As they wait for approval to take her with them to southeast Asia, they’re living and teaching temporarily on the CA campus.

This semester, they’re teaching Upper School Bible classes at the private school and discussing their service around the world. Gavin, who played football at CA, also has been working as an assistant football coach for the middle school and varsity teams. Lauren, a 2005 McNairy Central High School graduate and daughter of David and Lisa Goodman of Selmer, was a fourth-grade teacher earlier in her career.

Gavin moved to Columbia in third grade. His parents were teaching at CA at the time. He double majored in Bible and biochemistry, preparing for medical school. He worked as a medical resident in Greenwood, S.C., until 2013.

“I had a friend [Michael Bowen] who went to CA and Freed-Hardeman with me,” Gavin said. “He always had a heart for doing something abroad. He contacted me during my second year of medical school and said, ‘We’re friends and have a heart for loving people. What if we go somewhere long term together? So I started talking and praying about that.”

Instead of working 11 months as a doctor, and working a month overseas, the Pinkstons committed to a longterm opportunity in southeast Asia.

“We made two trips over and surveyed the area and tried to figure out where we were being led,” Gavin said.

“By 2013, we had a church that was willing to support us in our work.”

The Pinkstons returned to Tennessee for eight months, learning about the people at Woodbury Church of Christ who supported them, before moving to Asia in March in 2014.

“Classically, churches are interested in many different works,” Gavin said. “Some will support 50 or more different efforts. They wanted to fully support one work, fully be behind one family. They said, ‘We want to be a full backing

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Gavin and Lauren Pinkston have added to their family since moving to southeast Asia as missionaries. Their daughter, Eliza, now three, was nine-months-old when they moved to Asia. The couple have since added to the family by adopting Hope, who is now six. for you guys.’ We get very little from other churches and people.”

Lauren said the climate in southeast Asia remains difficult. Many countries do not allow proselytizing.

“We felt like the temperature was perfect for kingdom growth and movement,” Lauren said. “We were excited to see it first hand. That’s why we like it, and that’s why we are going back.”

Gavin provides medical training and teaches English to medical professionals. He works in an outpatient clinic with doctors, talking about medical cases and giving in-

put for their patients.

“I’m no English teacher, but sometimes the Lord puts us in a position to love His people. It might not be the exact thing I think I should be doing, but it’s putting me in a position to have relationships with people.”

The experience has changed Gavin “from a man of fear to a man of love,” he said. Through medical school and residency, he was afraid of doing something wrong.

It was almost paralyzing spiritually. Going to a southeast Asian country, learning new laws, culture, language and customs, came with its own stress.

“It’s ironic the Lord has had to travel me around the world to learn that lesson,” Gavin said. “Just being able trust in Him in how he’s using us, and knowing He’s got this, is really cool. We couldn’t be happier.”

The work has kept the Pinkstons away from their family for expended periods of time. They’ve missed Christmas, Thanksgiving and other holidays. And they are forever changed when they come home to Tennessee, bringing new perspectives to the dinner table and Sunday school.

“Our lives aren’t easy,” Lauren said. “We have cars that break down. We don’t have the nicest of everything. And it’s not easy to transition two kids through three countries in one year. It’s hard to juggle things with family. We realize our decisions affect other people.

“It’s not the easiest by any means,” she continued, “but I would say it is the most peaceful. While our lives are tumultuous, we’re all over the place and hard to explain to people, I just feel complete peace. We are where we are supposed to be.”

The Pinkstons had a daughter, Eliza, 9 months before moving to southeast Asia. They began adoption proceedings for Hope before going overseas and had to coordinate it through Ugandan, U.S. and Asian agencies.

“We flew directly to Uganda once we found out her paper work was ready,” Lauren said. “We were there for about four months before we were granted guardianship and immigration paperwork.”

Hope has Lauren’s personality, she says, bubbly and outgoing. Eliza is more like Gavin, who’s more laid back and introverted.

“If I could put my DNA in another child, it would be Hope,” Lauren said.

They came to Tennessee with Hope in July and started the opportunity at CA in August.

“When people ask us where we’re from, I don’t even tell them,” Lauren said. “I’m afraid they will think we’re crazy. I ask them, ‘How much of this story do you really want to hear?’ ” The Pinkstons’ world view provides a unique opportunity for CA students. School President James Thomas found out the family would be in the area for a few months and asked them to be ambassadors in residence.

“We are so excited to pour into the students at CA,” Lauren said. “In a season of major transitions for our family, we are so thankful for the ways the CA family is providing a sense of stability and community for all of us.”

The work in Asia will last three more years, Gavin said.

After that, the world is a possibility again.

“Will it be in the USA or will it be in Asia?” he asked.

“We’re not sure, it’s amazing the richness of our lives because we’ve been willing to say yes.”

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Group helps those dealing with infant death

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

Caring is remembering.

The Parents of Angels support group encourages the process in dealing with the premature death of infants.

“Parents shouldn’t be afraid to say their name,” said Mandy Horton, who founded Parents of Angels with her husband D’Ray. “I look to talk to others about my child.”

The Hortons formed the support group in 2013 after the death of their daughter Mattie Bell Horton. Mattie Bell was stillborn at 22 1/2 weeks with a condition called Pentalogy of Cantrell. The disease is a rare syndrome which causes defects involving the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart and lower sternum.

“She was perfect on the outside,” said Mandy of Mattie Bell who was seven inches long and weighed five ounces.

“Mattie Bell was our first child ... she made us a momma and a daddy.”

The couple felt a need to help others and also bring

more awareness to the cause.

Parents of Angels meets the first Tuesday of every month at the old McNairy County Chamber of Commerce office on 144 West Cypress Street.

“We are a group of friends who get together and share a common bond,” said Mandy.

“Unless people have had this type of loss, they don’t how to support you,” added D’Ray. “The group gives parents a chance to talk about their children with others who are dealing the same thing.”

The toughest time for parents dealing with the loss of a child is at night, according to Mandy.

“It’s when you are alone and everything in the house is so quiet that you think about them the most,” she said.

During those times, she is on the phone texting support to other mothers.

“People can sit down and text the words they want to say better than they can face-to-face,” she said. “I have stayed up a lot of nights until midnight texting with other mothers ... it’s a blessing to have others to talk with and be comfortable in sharing anything.”

Mandy, D’Ray and their 10-year-old son, Eli have celebrated Mattie Bell’s birthday through the years.

“As parents this is never going to go away,” said Mandy.

“But we look at it as having one child with us and another waiting on us in heaven ... we have something to look forward to one day.”

(Parents of Angels meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information about the support group, contact Mandy Horton at 731-610-7822.)

Adamsville couple donates collection

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

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Parents of Angels founders D’Ray and Mandy Horton and their son Eli (center) present 10 layettes to Shackelford Funeral Director’s five locations. Shackelford managers Tony Hysmith (from left), Jeff Shackelford, Robert Shackelford, Lisa Thomas and Jeff Austin accepted the layettes on behalf of the funeral director locations. The layettes were handmade by Holy Sews. Holy Sews is an organization dedicated to providing items for infants known as micro-premies. The layettes will allow the funeral directors to provide articles to parents of premature stillborn infants at no charge.

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This project includes the replacement of approximately, a potential, 25 grinder pumps at houses, located within a floodplain, which is within the city limits of Bethel Springs.

All the work will consist of pump replacement; there will be no new installations. These grinder pumps are located in the ground just outside the home. The project is being funded with CDBG grant funds from HUD. The project areas will be approximately 27 cubic feet each. The area is located within the 100 year floodplain associated with Cypress Creek located near Bethel Springs, McNairy County, Tennessee.

An Adamsville couple has a very unusual hobby and are seeking to share it with the world.

Terry and Sherry Manuel collect coral and they have donated a large collection of it to Freed-Hardeman University.

The couple has collected coral and rocks since the early days of their marriage almost 50 years ago. The most valuable piece in the collection is a naturally-occurring coral punch bowl with an 18-inch diameter.

The Manuels began to collect coral when they lived in Waveland, Miss. on the Gulf Coast, about a half block off the beach.

“We frequented a lot of shell shops.

The coral collection was the personal collection of one of the old shell shop owners in Bay St. Louis, Miss. and when he got ready to retire, he put his personal collection up for sale,” Sherry said.

Terry happened to be in the shop when the collection was put up for sale.

“He made arrangements to acquire them and bring them home to us and over the years,” said Sherry. “We have added a piece here and there because shortly after that, they outlawed the collecting of coral from the Caribbean and Gulf waters because they were disappearing so fast.”

Quickly after coral collecting became outlawed, it became very hard to find good coral specimens anywhere, according to Sherry.

“We just hung on to them and we moved them seven times by hand until we

got up here to Tennessee,” she said.

Sherry said when they became ready to downsize from a house to an apartment, they needed to find a place for the collection.

“Freed-Hardeman was the perfect place because they’ve got people who are interested and can take care of them,” Sherry said.

The couple found it very difficult to part with the collection.

“Terry is still sitting here and looking at these cases and bemoaning the fact that they’re not in there,” said Sherry. “You get attached to them, but we feel like we are stewards of that collection.”

The Manuels could have sold the collection, but did not want it broken up and wanted the public to be able to enjoy it.

Freed-Hardeman was very happy to obtain the collection.

“We are fortunate to receive this beautiful coral collection from the Manuels,” Dr. Brian Butterfield, FHU biology department chairman, said. “The students who have classes in Anderson Science Center will be able to view it as they pursue their studies.”

Coral organisms, called polyps, are primarily associated with the limestone communities, or reefs, they construct. The polyps are tiny, soft-bodied organisms related to sea anemones and jellyfish. At their base is a hard, protective limestone skeleton which forms the structure of coral reefs. Corals live in tropical waters throughout the world.

The collection, given by the Manuels, may be seen in the lobby of Anderson Science Center on the FHU campus.

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Written comments must be received by the City of Bethel Springs at the following address on or before November 17, 2016: City of Bethel Springs – City Hall, 4066 Main Street; Bethel Springs, TN 383159. Attention: Mayor Gary Bizzell, Jr. The phone number is 731-934-7266. Comments may also be submitted or further information can be requested via email at bethelsprings4u@hotmail.com. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 9AM to 4PM at the same address above.

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Terry and Sherry Manuel have donated a large coral collection to Freed-Hardeman University.

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Volume 115, Number 25, Wednesday, November 2, 2016

McNAIRY VOICES Who do you hope wins the November 8 presidential election and why?

‘What I look for in a Political Candidate’

By Lesa Marie Storms Contributor

STORMS What do you look for in a candidate for elected office?

As you have probably noticed, our two presidential candidates seem to only share two common traits. First they are both human and second both American. Of course, there are people who argue both those points.

I’ve been a registered voter since the day I was legally allowed to register. Moving around with the Army made it difficult at times, but I’ve never missed an election. For many years my ballot was cast absentee and it’s only been since moving to Tennessee that I’ve been able to repeatedly vote in the same precinct.

I’m assuming my interest in journalism is what sparked my interest in elections, because I wasn’t raised by registered voters. The belief I was raised with was one vote didn’t matter.

Now that sentence right there is enough to spark a debate on the electoral college versus popular vote, but we will save that for another time.

On the presidential stage we have the first female major party nominee head to head with a business mogul. We have someone with some national level political elected and appointed experience against someone with none.

Candidates on this stage don’t usually make small, home town stops. I doubt we are going to see either stop in Selmer to shake hands.

So, how do we get to know them to make an educated decision?

Do we read newspapers and watch TV pundits?

Do we tune into televised debates? Do we get online and visit the candidates websites and read their biographical information? In the age of technology getting information isn’t an issue. However, we do need to make sure our information is coming from a reliable, unbiased source.

I don’t go into the voting booth and vote for a party. Whether it’s local or national, I look at the candidate. I look at the person. Given my career I’m often afforded the opportunity to meet state and local candidates to form my own opinions.

And, to be embarrassingly honest, I spent the first debate in a tree stand and still believe what I saw from there was better than anything I was going to see on the screen that night.

Now back to my original question, what do you look for in a candidate?

Research has shown hairstyles, the color of a neck tie and a recognizable name go a long way for a candidate. I gotta admit it scares me some voters may be influenced by how hair is brushed rather than what a person stands for.

I don’t care if the candidate stutters and stammers, it’s what they do and have done that matters. Being a good public speaker is a bonus (a skill I certainly can’t claim) but if what that person is saying, however it comes out of their mouths, doesn’t gel with me, then they don’t get my vote.

I don’t want a candidate who is trying to make everyone happy. I also can’t stand a candidate whose stance on a topic suddenly changes to go along with public opinion. I personally look at how soldiers and veterans are being treated. I also look at how you say you are going to spend my tax dollars.

I look at track records. If the candidate has held public office, did they at least try to do what they said they were going to do? I understand a junior congressman can’t always accomplish their campaign promises, but did they at least try or did they forget it all when they got to Washington?

At this point in a presidential campaign most people already have their minds made up and many have already cast ballots through early voting.

After so many years of absentee voting, I like going to my precinct and I’ll cast my ballot on Election Day. So, what do you look for in a candidate?

George Root (Adamsville):

Debra Blythe (Adamsville):

“Donald Trump because America needs him.”

“Hillary...It will be a part of history because she will be the first woman president and I think I want to be a part of that history.”

Brandi Hunsucker (Adamsville):

Gabriel Hunsucker (Adamsville):

“I guess Trump. I don’t know.”

“Trump. Well, I just believe he is a better fit for president.”

Rudy Scott (Adamsville):

Bob Jordan (Adamsville):

“Trump because he’s for veterans.”

“Oh, man. (laughs). Trump, I guess. I just don’t like Hillary.”

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

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People are right to worry about insurance quality

By Larry Hausner Guest Columnist

Of all their concerns about healthcare, Americans are most worried about whether they can afford their insurance.

That’s the key finding from a new Morning Consult survey of over 20,000 people.

It’s easy to see why Americans are so anxious. Premiums are set to rise sharply next year. And insurers are shifting more of the cost of procedures and medicines onto patients. In short, people are paying more but getting less coverage. In many cases, patients appear to be skipping needed treatments because they can’t afford their copays or co-insurance.

Unaffordable insurance is a problem for the nation, not just for individual households. If people don’t have quality coverage, they’ll be stuck with ineffective treatments. Their conditions can worsen – causing their healthcare costs to balloon.

Rising premiums are crushing family budgets across the nation.

More than four out of 10 Americans said their monthly health insurance premiums increased in the past year.

Come 2017, insurers will increase premiums for employer-sponsored plans about five percent. For Americans who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges, premiums will skyrocket 25 percent, on average.

Consumers in many states could see their premiums increase 60 percent or more.

Insurers are making patients shoulder a larger share of treatment costs. As of 2014, Americans were spending more than triple on their deductibles than they had a decade prior, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

In exchange for the added costs, Americans are receiving less coverage.

Insurers increasingly exclude some providers from networks to squeeze big discounts out of the remaining in-network doctors and hospitals.

Firms are also dragging their feet or flat out refusing to pay for certain therapies. Nearly 30 percent of

Americans report that their doctor prescribed them a treatment that wasn’t covered by insurers. A similar percentage experienced difficulty getting an insurer to cover a needed treatment.

A majority of Americans either couldn’t fill a prescription or know someone who couldn’t, because the cost-sharing requirement was too high.

Going without treatment is bad for patients – and for the nation’s healthcare budget.

Reforms to lower insurance costs and ensure quality coverage would enable patients to better manage their chronic diseases. That would spare them from needless suffering – and the nation from needless healthcare expenditures.

For millions of Americans, good insurance is a prerequisite for good health. No wonder people are so concerned about their worsening coverage.

(Larry Hausner is chief patient advocate of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.)

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • E3 Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • 2nd Lt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Senior Airman Dustin Blakney, 19EMS • 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 • Senior Airman Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • Sgt. Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Senior CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Master CPO Greggory Culverhouse • PFC Matthew Hunter Dawson, US Army • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Sgt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC

• Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison • Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Malcolm Gillis E6, US Army National Guard • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • CW02 Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Captain Troy E. Mathis

• Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • 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 N. Mosier, USAF • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Lance Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Spc. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa

• Veronica Sebree Petty Officer 3rd Class • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl.. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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Mary Magdalene Hurst

Maxine D. English

Bonnie Ruth Pickle

Mary Magdalene Hurst was born July 17, 1945 in Henderson, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Odell and Suzanne Smith Griswell.

She was united in marriage to Junior Hurst in December of 1980. Mr. Hurst preceded her in death on October 10, 2000.

Mrs. Hurst loved life and always had fun. She loved dancing and taught dance classes. In the words of her family, “if the dance hall was open she would be there.”

She received her GED at the age of 50, her family was very proud of her accomplishment. She went to the Senior Citizens Center in Henderson and enjoyed going on trips with them. She was a member of the Woodville Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hurst loved her family dearly. She enjoyed playing cards especially high nine, a family card game. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Hurst departed this life on October 25, 2016 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 71 years, 3 months, 8 days. She is survived by three sons, Tony Wayne Hurst of Henderson, Tenn., James William (Wiggles) Hurst and wife Dawn of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Johnny Wayne Hurst of Hornsby, Tenn.; two grandchildren, William Lee Hurst of Jackson, Tenn., Derick Jeffery Hurst of Hornsby, Tenn.; two great grandchildren, Hunter Lee Hurst, Lireal Hurst; two sisters, Lorene Puckett of Selmer, Tenn., Kathy Forsyth and husband Paul of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Kenneth Joe Griswell and wife Becky of Selmer, Tenn.; family friend, Lisa Reaves Hurst; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Sue Hurst; daughter-in-law, Nancy Hurst; four brothers, Paul Sanders (Sambo) Griswell, Thomas Joe Griswell, James Leroy Griswell, Larry Ray (Rooster) Griswell.

Services were held on October 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at McNairy, Tenn.

Maxine D English age 85 of Jackson, Tenn., formerly of Adamsville, Tenn., was born March 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Phillip Mack and Cordelia Littlejohn Dickey. She was a member of Adamsville Church of God of Prophecy. She was a resident of Maplewood Health Care in Jackson for four years. Maxine was known for her kind spirit and love for life. She loved everyone and enjoyed gospel music.

Mrs. English departed this life on October 26, 2016 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 85 years, 6 months, 29 days.

She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Pamala Cook of Jackson, Tenn.; a sister, Doris Michael and husband Alton of Jackson, Tenn.; a grandchild, David Parker and wife Mickie of Corinth, Miss.; two great grandchildren, Josie and Luke Parker; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. English was preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers and a grandson.

Visitation was held on October 29, 2016 from 12 p.m. until services at 2 p.m., all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Tenn. Burial followed in Carter Cemetery.

Bonnie Ruth Pickle was born December 13, 1945 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Burl and Velma Sweat Ernest. She was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church in Lawton Community, Tennessee.

She departed this life on October 23, 2016 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 70 years, 10 months, 10 days.

Bonnie is survived by a son, Daren Smith and wife Susan of Stantonville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Benji and Bayli Smith; a sister, Mary Brewer of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; a brother, Larry Ernest and wife Elizabeth of Stantonville, Tenn.; three nieces and three nephews.

In addition to Bonnie’s parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Linden and Jerry Ernest; and a nephew.

Services were held on October 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Clear Creek Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn., Chuck Castles officiated. Burial followed in the West Shiloh Cemetery at Stantonville, Tenn.

Randall Dewayne Smith Randall Dewayne (Randy) Smith was born August 25, 1963 in Chester County, Tenn., the son of the late James Arthur and Dorothy Loudine Vires Smith.

Randy was a welder for over 27 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and taking care of his dachshund, Elvis Leroy Allen Smith.

Randy departed this life on October 23, 2016 in Florence, Ala. at the age of 53 years, 1 month, 28 days. He is survived by wife, Thenia Allen of Florence, Ala.; three children, Sandy, Stephanie, and Cody; several grandchildren; two brothers, Michael Smith and wife Dianne of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Timothy Smith of Holly Springs, Miss.; a sister, Debra Smith of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; his faithful companion, Elvis Leroy.

Private services were held on October 27, 2016 Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn.

Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

Ruth Tidwell Kirk Lela Ruth Huff Tidwell Kirk, age 78, of Finger, Tenn., died Friday morning, October 21, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital.

Mrs. Kirk was born and reared in McCombs, Ill., the daughter of the late Omer and Maudie Price Huff. She went to school at East Peoria and married Jessie James Tidwell in 1956. They made their home in Illinois where Mr. Tidwell worked for Caterpillar. They moved to Finger in 1980. Mr. Tidwell died in 1990. She married Cecil Ted Kirk in 1991 and they continued to make their home at Finger. Mr. Kirk died in 2002.

Mrs. Kirk attended and enjoyed the Senior Citizens Center at Adamsville. She liked to play cards and enjoyed fishing.

She is survived by three daughters; Linda Mooney of Finger, Jerri Montague of Huron, and Juanita Walker of Paris, and three sons; Jessie Tidwell, Jr. of Scotts Hill, John Tidwell of Selmer and Jason Tidwell of Selmer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lethia Carter in 2002. She has 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Audie Lee Huff, Charles Huff, and Junior Huff and two sisters; Stella Huff and Effie Woods.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Anthony Goodman officiating.

Burial followed at Old Union Cemetery near Morris Chapel, Tenn.

The family received friends at Shackelford – Casey Chapel from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday.

Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel was in charge.

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Mattie Ruth Matlock Mattie Ruth Matlock was born March 22, 1930 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Twille Bill and Essie Pearl Moore Huckabee.

She was united in marriage to Woodrow Matlock on August 17, 1951. Mr. Matlock preceded her in death on August 9, 1993.

Mrs. Matlock enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening and was a wonderful cook. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Adamsville, Tenn.

Mrs. Matlock departed this life on October 25, 2016 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 86 years, 7 months, 3 days. She is survived by two sons, Roger Matlock and wife Dian of Ramer, Tenn., Ronnie Matlock of Ramer, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Scottie Dale Matlock and wife Tammy, Kimberly Smith and husband Jeff, Cody Morris, Emily Matlock, Bari N. Matlock; 11 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Matlock was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Gail Matlock; a son, Terry Lee Matlock; a sister, Melba Jean Sweat; two brothers, William Robert Huckabee, Leo Huckabee.

Services were held on October 28, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Paul Thacker officiating. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery at Ramer, Tenn.

Minnie Alice Modory Minnie Alice Modory, 86, of Kenosha passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Brookside Care Center with her family by her side.

Minnie was born on January 23, 1930 in Selmer, Tenn. to Lonie and Lucille (Warren) Forsythe and she attended schools in Selmer. She moved to Kenosha in 1955 and she graduated from Gateway Technical Institute as an LPN in 1969. Minnie married G.B. Gresham in 1945 and Julius Modory in 1975 and both have preceded her in death.

She worked at Kenosha Leatherette and as an LPN for Dr.’s Lipman, Olsen, Naik and Botka-Wonder. Minnie was a longtime and devoted member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by, her parents; her daughter, Cathy Petershack; three son-in-law’s, Jerry Tawwater, Steve Petershack and Steve Kwas; a sister, Nelda Fonk and a brother, Billy Forsythe.

Minnie is survived by, four children, Annita (Charles) Brown of Kenosha, Nancey Tawwater of Kenosha, Doris Kwas of Milwaukee and Tony (Todd Stockdale) Gresham of Kenosha; 10 grandchildren, Chan, Amy, Tammy, Harold, Dean, Tina, Ben, Emily, Julie and Joel; 23 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter as well as other family and friends.

Private services for Minnie were held. Please direct any memorials in Minnie’s memory to Fellowship Baptist Church.

Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home was in charge. www.hansen-lendmanfuneralhome.com

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Vester Lee McCullar Vester Lee McCullar was born November 1, 1919 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of Theodore Wright and Bessie Elizabeth Cardwell McCullar.

He was united in marriage to Oleta Kirk on May 27, 1949.

Mr. McCullar believed in service to his country, church and family.

He served honorably in the United States Army during the European Theatre of World War II, the years 1941 through 1945. He was a member of American Legion Post 162, VFW Post 2418, a charter member of Ramer Ruritan Club and involved with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. He was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer, Tenn. and served as deacon for over 25 years. He worked for over 30 years for the State of Tennessee as a motor vehicle inspection enforcement officer. He was a member of Tennessee and Mississippi Sheriff’s Association.

Mr. McCullar departed this life on October 30, 2016 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 96 years, 11 months, 29 days. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Oleta McCullar of Ramer, Tenn.; son, Dennis McCullar and wife, Theresa of Pocahontas, Tenn.; two daughters, Wanda York of Ramer, Tenn. and Brenda Gill and husband, Kenneth of Huntsville, Ala.; four grandchildren, Amanda Latimer and husband, Bruce, Kevin York, Denessa Mitchell and husband, Adam, and Bryan Gill; six great-grandchildren, Steven and Jacob York, Caleb and Hannah Latimer, Kinsley Hart and Adley Mitchell; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McCullar was preceded by a brother, Hugh McCullar; three sisters, Leota Gooch, Hazel Kinchen and Irene Thompson.

Services were held on November 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Roy Sharp and Darrin Stapleton officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery at Ramer, Tenn.

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Church Events November 2 • First Baptist Church Judgement House 2016 A final live performance at First Baptist Church, 310 West Court Ave., Selmer, Tenn. of Shaken (Judgement House 2016) will be Wed., Nov. 2, 6-8:30 p.m. For reservations call (731) 645-5326.

Email: selmerfbc@yahoo. com Reservations preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

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Tri-County Saddle Club presented Rein-Bow Riding Academy a check for $1000 at the West Tennessee Equestrian Special Olympics held October 1, 2016. The donation was a result of

TCSC member support plus 50% of all class entry fees throughout the show season. Thanks to everyone who participated in TCSC shows and special thanks to all TCSC sponsors!

November 5 • Family & Friends Day at St. Rest MB Church St. Rest M.B. Church cordially invites you to join them on Family & Friends Day Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.

The guest for the occasion is Rev. Eddie Walton and the Springhill M.B. Church from Moscow, Tenn. Please come and worship.

• Hay Ride-Bon Fire - Hot Dogs Forty Forks Baptist Church will have their annual hayride, bonfire, chili and hot dog supper. The time and date is November 5 at 6 p.m. Bring a warm wrap. Hot dogs and s’mores fixings, chili and chips and cookies are on the menu. A free event and outreach of the church! Everyone invited. For more info. call (731) 439-0552, (731) 610-9652.

Bro. Randy Smith is pastor.

November 6 • Veterans Day Service at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs, TN, will be having our 29 Annual Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 6, at 10 a.m. We are inviting all Veterans and active duty Personnel in the area

to come and celebrate this day with us. Dr. Joe Jernigan, Associate Pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, will be our guest speaker.

A meal will be served after the service in honor or our Veterans and active duty Personnel. If you need more information or directions, please call the church office at (731) 645-8868 or Pastor Mike Hollaway at (731) 6101077.

November 8 • Grandmothers Old Time Soup and Chili Supper Lebanon UMC Church invites you to Grandmothers Old Time Soup and Chili Supper Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 6 until ? Soup, chili, cornbread or crackers $5 donation per person. Come and enjoy good fellowship and food.

The church is located at 250 Chambers Store Road, Michie, Tenn.

Community Events November 2 • Stantonville FCE Monthly Meeting The Stantonville FCE invites you to join them at the Stantonville Civic Center for their monthly meeting November 2 at 1 p.m. Program for the day will be “Beauty Habits to Break and an Anti-Aging Plan.” The service project for the month is Small Personal Care Items For The Veterans’ Home and Coats For Kids at Jesus Cares. Business will be to plan the December meeting. Nell Stewart will have a program on Melaleuca skin care products. For more info. Call Schancey at 645-3598, Pam at 610-0509 or Hilda 645-6919.

November 5 • Attention All Veterans!

The Annual McNairy County Veterans Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. at Eastview Civic Center. This event is being sponsored by VFW Post 2418, American Legion Post 162 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 162, all of Selmer. There will be good food and entertainment for everyone. Music will be provided

by The Hatchie Bottom Boys. There will also be a deer rifle given away at this event. Come join us for a delicious meal and good music.

• It’s Time For Our 40th Class Reunion!

The MCHS Class of 1976 will be having their 40th class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Crazy K Ranch in Michie, Tenn. There will be barbecue and barbecue chicken with trimmings, a band and lots of fun and fellowship. The cost is $25 per person.

Please send to Class of ‘76, C/O Joanie Collins, P.O. Box 773, Selmer, TN 38375.

• Breakfast in Michie The 7th District Democrats will be hosting their monthly Breakfast at the Michie Community Center on Hwy 57, Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m. Come join friends for food and fellowship.

• 7th Annual 5K “Run for the Paws” The 7th Annual 5K Run for the Paws will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 beginning at 9 a.m. at The Marty (Community Center), Park Avenue, Adamsville, Tenn.

Proceeds will benefit McNairy County Human Society. Registration to begin at 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. at The Marty/Race Site. Age categories: 9 and under through 80 and over and wheelchairs, joggers, fun run-

ners and walkers are welcome. Also, anyone who would like to bring their dog for a fun walk. (Must be on leash).

This is a certified course!! TN13082MS For more information, call B. Cross (731) 632-0391 or email bebjoe65@ yahoo.com • Stompin’ Out Cancer in the Vineyard Stompin’ Out Cancer in the Vineyards will be held Saturday, November 5th at 5 p.m. at Hope Vineyards Live music by Prowler, Food by the Southern Bootleggers, Silent Auction, and fun! Bring your family and your lawn chair out as we enjoy this evening in the vineyard for a great cause! Tickets are $10. Available at: Dr. Ron Bell’s Dentist Office and Hope Vineyards (731) 610-3932.

All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

November 7 • McNairy County Democrat Women McNairy County Democrat Women will meet Monday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at headquarters. We will share finger food. Everyone welcome.

November 10 • Reception for Jai Templeton The McNairy Chester Cattlemen’s Association invites you to join them for a Reception in Honor of Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at McNairy Ag Center (High School Road, Selmer).

Dinner sponsor: potluck - soup and chili (if you would like to help, contact Hilda. Program: Jai Templeton, Commissioner of Agriculture.

For more information, call Scott at 610-1753 or Hilda at 645-6919.

November 11 & 12 • Spaces Still Available for Craft Mart The Craft Mart will be held Friday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Selmer Community Center. Spaces are still available for Room/Hall (10x10 space) $25. For more information, please call the community center at (731) 645-3866.

• Heart and Soul Cookbook Available You can purchase the Heart and Soul Cookbook at Craft Mart on November 11 and 12 at Selmer Community Center. The cookbook will also be available at Jesus Cares Office and thrift stores, and The Bank of McNairy County. Contact PJ at 646-2557.

• Attention Veterans!

Bethel Springs Elementary School would be honored by your presence at the Veteran’s Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 11. Lunch will be at 11 a.m. for the veterans and the program is at 1 p.m. The school is located at 4733 Main Street, Bethel Springs. Please RSVP to Tina Brewer or Vonda Burns (731) 934-7288 or brewert@mcnairy.org November 11 • Veterans Day Memorial There will be a Veterans Day Memorial held at Ramer Civic Center on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

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November 12 • Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade at the McNairy County Courthouse on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. The Auxiliary Unit 162 will be giving out poppies at this event. All donations are appreciated.

• Emily Crabb Event Please join us for the Benefit in honor of Emily Crabb from Ramer. Hosted by her friends and family at the Chewalla Fire Dept. on November 12th. Benefit is to help offset the expenses. Emily has encountered since she was diagnosis with cancer this spring. She had a flare up again this fall and had radiation. This has left her unable to work. She has been off work for several weeks, and is currently off work indefinitely to recover from her side effects from radiation.

This event starts at 5 p.m. serving hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and homemade ice cream, followed by a cake walk and a live auction with Danny Ayers as the auctioneer. Asking for any donations, cakes for the walk and auction items, anything you feel like donating is appreciated. Call for information Carolyn Fowler at 731-610-6725, Jean Vaughn at 731-6103165, Gale Youngblood at 239 9747, Linda Jones at 239-9723, Cheryl Sumn at 610-6675 and Perry Davis at 645-2092.

• AHS Class of 1958 Reunion Adamsville High School Class of 1958 will be having their yearly reunion on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Sawmill Restaurant in Adamsville, Tenn. beginning at 5 p.m. Please try to attend. For more information, please call Joan at (731) 439-0495.

• Adamsville Fall Festival The Adamsville Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 at AHS band field from 3 until 7 p.m. Entry is free! Bring money for tickets that get you: food, games, party jumpers, corn hole tournament, cake walk, smores kits, and more! Bid on a silent auction.

Bring the whole family, win some prizes, have a great time. Vendors are welcome. Contact stevensd@mcnairy.org for more information.

Court News Blake Christopher Bordelon – Vandalism (Up to $500), bound over to grand jury. Vandalism $1,000-$10,000, bound over to grand jury. Theft of Property - $1,000-$10,000, bound over to grand jury. Criminal Trespass, bound over to grand jury. Aggravated Burglary, bound over to grand jury. Theft of Property – $10,000-$60,000, bound over to grand jury. Destruction and Tampering with Governmental Records, bound over to grand jury.

David E. King – Schedule VI Drugs, dismissed, Defendant completed 1 year in rehabilitation.

Brandy N. Stackens – Domestic Assault – Physical Contact, guilty jail time suspended except for 7 days, Defendant has served 14 days in rehabilitation, no contact with victim is condition of sentence.

Emily Hostetler – Probation Violation, guilty, probation revoked and reinstated, Defendant must

complete rehabilitation of at least 6 months or serve entire sentence.

Samantha B. King – DUI, First Offense, dismissed, BAC came back negative for alcohol.

Stephanie Ann Orr – Simple Possession/Casual Exchange, guilty, $750 fine, $718.23 court costs, one year supervised probation, drug and alcohol evaluation, counseling and rehabilitation, jail time suspended to 48 hours (12 hours credit).

Nick Barker – Public Intoxication, dismissed on payment of costs.

Cody B. Lawson – Hunting/ Fishing/Trapping/No License or Stamp, guilty.

Wendy M. Jackson – Driving While License Suspended, dismissed on payment of costs, Defendant has valid drivers license.

Brandie Tull – Driving While License Suspended - 2nd or subsequent, dismissed on payment of costs.

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Adamsville assistant police chief Daniel Vandiver gives candy to princess Kali King at Halloween in the Park on Saturday.

Lines stretched from Adamsville Healthcare almost to the end of the old Garan parking lot. “I’m excited,” said event organizer Deanna Vandiver, who owns Dannuhcakes. “This is amazing,” said City Administrator Steve Simon about the turnout. It was estimated 1,500 kids were at the event. After trunk or treat, there was a free movie, Hocus Pocus, along with free popcorn and drinks courtesy of the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce. “Stick ‘em up,” says the cowboy, Hunter Smith, as he goes in search of candy at Halloween in the Park at Adamsville.

Gregory K. Sweat – Driving While License Suspended, guilty, $50 fine, costs, supervised probation.

Allen H. Owen – Domestic Assault, dismissed upon 6 months good behavior by agreement of victim and DA. Blakely C. Stackens – Theft ( Up to $500), dismissed, victim requested no charges be prosecuted and said crime did not happen, DA and victim agree to dismiss case. Aggravated Kidnapping, victim appeared and requested case by dismissed, DA and victim agreed to dismiss case on condition Defendant attend anger management. Aggravated Burglary, victim appeared and requested case by dismissed, DA and victim agreed to dismiss case on condition Defen-

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pear – Misdemeanor, dismissed.

Driving Without License, guilty, $150 fine, costs.

Marlena Shelby – Probation Violation, guilty, revoked to serve 10 days in jail, 11/29 active probation.

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Sports Independent Appeal

Bobcat band competes at UT Martin, 2B

Making McNairy County Sports headlines for more than 114 years

Living history at AJHS

Characters as pumpkins

General Grant speaks to students last week.

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BSES students make literary pumpkins.

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Volume 115, Number 25, Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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SPORTS ON-DECK: “Don’t miss a game!”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Jr. High Basketball

AJHS at Pickwick, 6

Scotts Hill at Adamsville, 7

AHS-MCHS football rivalry could return next year

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

By Jeff York

Bethel Springs at Ramer, 6 Michie at Selmer, 6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 High School Football

Jr. High Basketball

Contributor

AJHS at Hardin County, 6

The question of whether McNairy Central and Adamsville will renew their football series will not be answered until midNovember.

The TSSAA will announce football regions on Nov. 11 and then football coaches can put together their football schedules for 2017-2018.

McNairy County Director of Schools Wayne Henry has made it clear he will not mandate the schools play in football. Henry does feel it will be a good idea for the schools to play on the gridiron.

“I would love to see the schools play each other in football as long as everyone is on the same page,” Henry said.

“We know our schools will play each other in all other sports beginning in the next school year because of the new TSSAA numbers. I want to see a healthy rivalry played between our two county high schools in sports.”

A football player and coach for several years, Henry understands how both schools and coaches can look at the series.

“I have been a part of rivalries as a player and coach, so I can relate to what they (coaches) are thinking,” said Henry. “I know it is different in football than in basketball. You only get one game a year in football and can play twice a season in basketball, then maybe again in the tournament. If you win in football, you get bragging rights for 365 days.”

Henry does not believe that money should be the deciding factor in whether the teams play in football.

“We want to have a good exciting contest between our schools and the financial end should not decide whether the teams play again next season,” Henry said.

The one area Henry is clear on is the school district’s employees should make sure the rivalry is handled well.

“I want our employees to set the tone for how this game is handled,” he said. “We want to work together to be a good example for our students. We live together and work together, so we should be able to play together.”

Henry said he plans to discuss whether the teams play with school administrators first and let them know his feelings.

“I will talk to the two head coaches later and get their thoughts about playing each other,” said Henry. “It may not happen next year, but I would love to see our two schools play football against each other in the future.”

Adamsville coach Brandon Gray and Brian Franks are friends off the field and have a positive history together. Franks was Gray’s coach when he played at AHS and Gray later served as one of Franks’ groomsmen in his wedding.

Gray made the decision two years ago it was in the best interest of his team to not play the Bobcats.

McNairy and Adamsville only played football against each other once (1974) prior to 1981.

The schools played most every year from then until 2014, except for 1987 and 1988 when MCHS chose not to play.

The Bobcats dominated the rivalry by not losing from 1985 thru 2008. Adamsville then took control and won every game from 2009-2014.

Both schools will likely have five non-region games to play next season. The decision on whether the two schools play next season will be made sometime after Nov. 11.

JC&T at Bethel Springs, 6 Walnut, MS at Michie, 6 Selmer at SCA, 6 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Jr. High Basketball

BSES at Southaven, 6

Class 2-A Playoffs First Round

• Rockwood at Happy Valley • Sullivan North at Knox. Grace • Sweetwater at Hampton • Gatlinburg-Pittman at Austin-East • Westmoreland at Marion. Co. • Boyd Buchanan at Watertown • Jackson Co. at Meigs Co. • Tyner at Forrest • McKenzie at Waverly • Riverside at JCS • TCA at Lewis Co. • Scotts Hill at Adamsville • Fairley at Douglass • Trezevant at Westwood • Oakhaven at MAHS • Hillcrest at Mitchell

Sports Briefs

Staff Photo by Ethan Huggins

Ryan Nixon (11) follows Dawson Davis (52) to the end zone.

UNDEFEATED Adamsville completes first perfect regular season

By Ethan Huggins Sports Writer

DYER – Adamsville’s passing attack was key in their 10th consecutive win.

The Cardinals cemented their undefeated regular season with a 48-7 victory over Gibson County. The perfect regular season is the first in school history.

QB Dylan Lott got right to work and led a touchdown drive in the second series of the game. Lott, who threw five TD passes in the game, connected with wideout Curtis Lake for a 14-yard touchdown with three minutes left in the first quarter.

The Cardinals forced the Pioneers to punt and on the first play of the second quarter, Lott kept the scoring party alive with a 52-yard bomb to Kyle Moore for a 14-0 Adamsville cushion.

A few moments later, Woody

Staff Photo by Ethan Huggins

Dylan Lott (12) looks to avoid Cameron McMackin with the quarterback keeper.

Hancock took a swing pass to ing in from 15 yards out. the left side and scored with some help from his line, dashSee CARDINALS, 2B

Hall of Fame tickets Tickets are on sale for the McNairy Central Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. The banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the MCHS commons.

The 2016 class includes Belinda Brown Shelton, Jimmy Skelton, Jamie Wolfe, Rashan Pollard and Tyrone Luster. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased from committee members Lisa Forsythe, Dr. Martha Glover, Mike Smith, Danny Hendrix, Ricky Whitaker, Glenn Davis, Chris Whitten and Richie Bodiford.

Tickets can also be purchased online at mchscats.org under the Athletics tab.

Adamsville opens playoffs with Scotts Hill

By Jeff York Contributor

The road to Cookeville begins Friday in Adamsville when the Red Rage plays host to Scotts Hill in the first round of the TSSAA Class 2A State Football Playoffs.

Adamsville enters the playoffs unbeaten for the first time in school history with the state’s number one ranking in Class 2A. An opening round game for a region champion rarely draws much attention, but the return of former AHS coaches Michael Stroup and Tommy Browder will add some spice to the contest.

Stroup, the head coach of Scotts Hill, once served as an assistant coach for AHS Head Coach Brandon Gray.

Browder, offensive coordinator for the Lions, served as coach of the Cards from 19771984. He is credited with building the AHS program by taking the Red Rage to their first bowl game (1978) and to the state

See PLAYOFFS, 2B

Dru Yopp (13) leads a host of McNairy Central defensive players in making a tackle.

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Bobcats finish season at .500 mark

McNairy Central celebrates first non-losing season since ‘08

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

A seven-year losing streak has been put to rest.

McNairy Central closed the 2016 football campaign with its first non-losing season since 2008 behind a 7-6 victory over Westview at Don Whitaker Stadium.

The Bobcats end the year at 5-5 and 2-4 in Region 7-3A. MC overcame five turnovers – two coming in the fourth quarter – to send its senior players out on a high note.

Westview (0-10, 0-6) had a chance to take the lead late in the third quarter after Cameron Jones intercepted his second pass of the night. The Chargers had the football first-and-goal at the MC eight, but McNairy’s defense stiffened and forced Westview to try a 25yard field goal.

Rodrigo Campos’s attempt came up short, leaving the Bobcats with a 7-6 advantage.

Westview also failed to convert on a field goal in the first half.

McNairy Central linebacker Kody Moore intercepted a pass after a bad snap forced the Chargers to put up a desperation heave from the MC 23.

Reid Chandler put the Chargers on the board first. Chandler raced in from 22 yards out a play after Jones hauled in a 33-yard reception.

McNairy defensive lineman Michael Gibbons got help from Josh Northcutt and Lucas Hively to stop Chandler short on the two-point conversion run, leaving the Chargers ahead 6-0.

McNairy Central senior QB Dylan Crabb drove the Bobcats 88 yards in only five plays to take the lead late in the first half.

Crabb, who led the Bobcats with 145 yards on the ground, hit Michael Wilson with strikes of 18 and 11 yards with less than two minutes remaining in the second period.

Crabb then used his legs to set up the touchdown by scrambling 48 yards down the home sideline before being tackled at the Westview 3. The signal caller scored on the next play to knot the contest with 49 seconds left.

Cole Miller added the eventual winning digit with the extra point.

MC’s win also broke a threegame losing streak to Westview. The victory was the first over the Chargers since a 21-20 decision in the 1st Round of the TSSAA State Playoffs in 1990.

Sanders ended the night with 63 yards rushing.

Payton Stanfield led the defense with 11.5 tackles and two sacks.

McNairy 7, Westview 6 Westview 0 6 0 0 – 6 McNairy 0 7 0 0 – 7 WE – Reid Chandler 22 run (run failed), 5:52 MC – Dylan Crabb 3 run (Cole Miller kick), :49

SPORTS

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

MCHS compete in West Tenn. Championship

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The McNairy Central High School Marching Band received fifth place overall during the West Tennessee Marching Championships at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Oct. 22. UT Martin has hosted the contest, formerly known as the Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational, for the past 15 years. Drs. Jerald Ogg (left), UT Martin provost, and John Oelrich (right), UT Martin director of bands, presented McNairy Central High School’s Claire Foret with the award. McNairy Central High School also received second place among double–A percussion sections and first place among double–A bands. For more information about UT Martin, visit utm.edu/advantage.

CARDINALS FROM PAGE 1B

Adamsville put another 20 points on the board in the first half.

Gibson County tried to mount some offense in the second quarter, but the Cardinals defense forced a fumble. On the following down, Lott called his own number, confusing the defense on a misdirection play and walked into the end zone for another touchdown.

The Red Rage defense would get in on the scoring action as Carson Hopkins stripped the ball from a Pioneer runner and took it to the house 77 yards untouched.

Chase Burdette was eager

to score again from the defensive side of the ball, snatching a pass from the Pioneers and taking it back to the Gibson County 2. A penalty brought the ball back, sending the Cardinals went into halftime with a 41-0 lead.

Gibson County scored its lone touchdown in the second half, but AHS matched their second half production with another of their own.

The Cardinals would score one more time in the game as Tylon Walker dashed into the end zone from 69 yards out to give Adamsville a 48-nothing lead halfway through the third period.

Gibson County would tack on a late touchdown in the fourth quarter to avoid the

DID YOU KNOW:

Scotts Hill coaches Tommy Browder (1977-84) and Michael Stroup coached at AHS in the past?

The first round of the state playoffs begin at 7:00 pm!

We had a SCREAM Thanks to all who attended the Independent Appeal’s 5th Annual Rock & Shock Halloween Street Festival

This night proves there is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater.

The downtown streets were filled with old and young alike donning their costumes and enjoying much candy, treats, games, music, dancing and food which ended with a costume contest securing the best costume of all!

See you next Halloween when we can once again get into the “spirit” of things.....

shutout.

Adamsville will open the state playoffs versus Scotts Hill on Friday night.

The Cardinals will welcome back former head coach Tommy Browder and former assistant coach Michael Stroup to Lendon Martin Memorial Stadium for the first round of state playoffs.

Adamsville 48, Gibson County 7 @Gibson County High School Stats: (Adamsville)(Offense) Dylan Lott: 5 TD, 8/12 PA, 138 Yds, 3 Car, 34 Yds; Woody Hancock: TD, 2 Car, 20 Yds, 4 Rec, 38 Yds; Tylon Walker: TD, 4 Car, 92 Yds; Brodie Austin: TD, Rec, 25 Yds, 2 Car, 16 Yds; Curtis Lake: TD, 2 Rec, 23 Yds; Kyle Moore: TD, Rec, 52 Yds. (Defense) Chase Burdette: INT, Fmb Rec; Donovan Stackens: INT; Carson Hopkins: TD, Fum Rec; Braden Austin: Fmb Rec.

Murphy bags first deer

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Nathaniel Murphy, age 14 of Ramer, shot his first deer, a 2-point spike on Steadman Road in Ramer last week.

PLAYOFFS FROM PAGE 1B

playoffs (1983) for the first time in school history.

During his stints as head coach at Hardin County and McNairy Central, Browder’s teams never lost to the Cardinals.

This year’s senior class at AHS have posted an impressive 36-4 regular season mark and an overall record of 42-7. AHS is 28-2 in regular season play the past three seasons.

Key players for Scotts Hill are QB Cody Carter and tailback Kobe Rogers. Carter passed for over 1,900 yards and 12 TDs. Rogers rushed for over 1,400 yards and scored 29 TDs. Receiver Evan Russell had 65 receptions for over 1,000 yards and eight TDs. SHHS linebacker Drake Thompson led rural West Tennessee in tackles while kicker Alexandre T’serstevens has been perfect this season on 39-of-39 extra points and hit his only field

Thanks to our primary partner, the City of Selmer, and the following sponsors of the event, for without whom this evening would not be possible: First Christian Church Sheriff Guy Buck & Staff Selmer Fire Department Selmer Police Department Victorias Unisex Salon Huffoto McNairy County Chamber of Commerce Jones Motor Company Selmer McNairy County Imagination Library Jack McConnico Memorial Library Lakeview Baptist Church Law Office of Jamie Lowrance Daniel, Marcia and Brittney Burkeen Cash Express Selmer Masonic Lodge Paul Borden Glass Company E911 Office & Staff Tennova Healthcare Emergency Services Aaron’s Furniture Rental Service Lt. Barry Siler & Tennessee State Troopers And a very special thanks to Dawg Creek for providing a wonderful concert.

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Adamsville’s offense is led by QB Dylan Lott. Lott was 54-of106 for 968 yards and 12 TDs during the regular season. Tailback Tre Bumphus rushed for 677 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground and receiver Curtis Lake caught five TD receptions.

Receiver Woody Hancock had 25 catches for 310 yards to pace AHS in receptions. Linebacker Chase Burdette produced 88 tackles and defensive back Ryan Nixon chipped in 41 stops for the Adamsville defense.

Trinity Christian Academy is the only common opponent of AHS and Scotts Hills. The Cardinals defeated TCA 34-0 while the Lions claimed a 38-7 over TCA. The AHS defense has three shutouts and allowed only one TD in six games. The offense has scored 34 or more points in seven games and more than 42 in each of the last three games.

Friday’s winner will play the Trinity Christian Academy-Lewis County winner on Nov. 11.

CAMPUS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

BSES celebrates Red Ribbon Week Submitted Photo

Bethel Springs Elementary School just completed their annual fall Scholastic Book Fair and enjoyed a visit from a notable literary canine. Clifford the Big Red Dog stopped by the school as teachers, students and parents filled the library daily to search through the great assortment of books. The fair was a success, and the money raised will be used to buy new library books and supplies. Bethel Springs Elementary School would like to thank all those who came to support the fair and the school.

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Live history visits Adamsville Elementary Submitted Photo

Adamsville Elementary School’s fifth and sixth grade students recently enjoyed a visit with former United States President General Ulysses S. Grant. Dr. Curt Fields of the University of Memphis is a well-known historian who travels the country talking to school children about General Grant and the Civil War. Fields had a local twist to his story in Adamsville, as he spoke to the students about Grant’s role in the Battle of Shiloh. AES’ Amy Seaton said that it “was a real treat” to hear Dr. Fields speak.

Red Ribbon Week and Scholastic Book Fair at Selmer Middle School

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Selmer Middle School was recently visited by Ciggy, who promoted Red Ribbon week.

Ciggy spoke with students about not smoking or doing drugs. The SMS Kamel Club were on hand to help Ciggy pass out red bracelets to all the students, reminding them to say no to drugs.

The Scholastic Book Fair recently came through Selmer Middle School and all the students enjoyed the wide variety of items on sale. The school library was filled with books and interested students through the visit. The goal of a book fair is to provide children with the opportunity to enhance their reading libraries. Selmer Middle’s book store can be considered a success.

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. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Bro. Tanner Garrison, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer 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.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Mickey Cossar, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie 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.

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Bobby Bray, 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.

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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

Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Traditional Service: 9 a.m.

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Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mike Hollaway, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Danny Rowland, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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 Ray Newcomb, Interim 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.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. James Stophel, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups All ages Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer/ Fellowship CHURCH OF CHRIST Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Shawn Weaver, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer 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 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 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 Matthew Ingram, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Matthew Ingram, 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 225 E. Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Nights: Supper 6 p.m.

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

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

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 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: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

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

Walt Thompson, Pastor

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

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, 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.

Monday & Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor

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

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

Thursday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 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-DENOMINATIONAL Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Services: Saturday 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. www.abundantlifecf.com A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.,

6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Kingdom Church More Sure Word Pastor Curtis Lake, III 132 Warren Ave., Selmer Sunday at 6 p.m.

Prayer: Wednesday 6 p.m.

731-439-1855 Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday nights: 7 p.m.

Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 12 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, 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 Phone: 731-434-1002

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Youth Service Club celebrates year

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Modern Woodmen’s Youth Service Club choose to help at home. AnnMarie Bowers, EmmaLea Horn and Madison Stackens were all not only certified in CPR and First Aid this year, but used their free time to give back to their community. Over the past year, the students involved in the club have donated $200 in food to a local pantry, donated over $150 of pet food and supplies to a local shelter, gave out free water at the Rockabilly event, helped a local BETA club collect hygiene supplies and matched a $500 donation for the AES Cardinal Strut. Club leader Wendy Bowers is very proud of her young ladies and all they accomplished over the year for their community. “It has been a very busy year,” Bowers said. “These girls are all busy, but still find a little time to do things to make McNairy County better.”

The group meets monthly to work on projects or make donations to a chosen group. The club is open to all students, aged 12-17 who have Modern Woodmen Insurance. If you are interested, please call Darren Bowers at (731) 610-3909 or (731) 645-9557 for more on how to be involved with the youth service club.

Ramer Elementary names October 2016 Citizens of the month

BSES Book Character Pumpkins for festival

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Students at Bethel Springs Elementary School recently created book character pumpkins. The students chose a book and used art supplies to transform their pumpkins into a character from their book. Over 100 entries were submitted and judges chose several winners, including: Most Like A Character, Cutest, Scariest, Most Unique, Most Creative and more. All character pumpkins were on display with the book they represented at the recent Harvest Festival.

Issue 17 November 2, 2016

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Ramer Elementary School recently named their October 2016 Citizens of the Month. The school recognized (left to right) Angela H., Alana S. and Lance M. as their October recipients.

Volume 8

Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association

Juniors Take the “Vince Lombardi”

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

ADVISOR Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS THU Nov. 3 7:30am FCS Devotional THU Nov. 10 7:30am FCS Devotional 9:30am Mistletoe Ball Fashion Show TUE Nov. 15 4:30pm BB JV Boys South Gibson A 6:00pm BB South Gibson A THU Nov. 17 4:30pm BB JV Boys Milan A 6:00pm BB Milan A FRI Nov. 18 Senior Project Time Log Due Senior Success - Gear Up MON Nov.21 - FRI Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break TUE Nov. 22 4:00pm BB JV Girls & Boys Hardin Co A 6:00pm BB Hardin Co A THU Nov. 28 6:00 BB FR Tishomingo H TUE Nov. 29 6:00pm BB Collinwood A FRI Nov. 30 9:30 Senior Class Meeting

Junior Katie Turner proved she can throw footballs as well as she photos by Lisa Forsythe can softballs, leading her The junior class won the Powder Puff tournament, held on Oct. 27 at Don Whitaker Memorial Stadium. classmates to the chamThe freshmen faced off with the seniors for the first round, with the freshmen winning. Next, the juniors pionship. took on the sophomores, wining handily to face the freshmen in the championship game.

Student Government Sponsors Election

Freshmen Tori York was key to her team making it to the championship game. York scored the first points of the night on a quarterback keeper.

Presidential candidates “Donald Trump” and “Hillary Clinton” made a special appearance at the pep rally on Friday.

SGA is sponsoring a mock election next week, so the candidates stopped by to ask for their votes.

Polls will open Tuesday at 8 am and close Friday at 3 pm. All MCHS students are eligible to vote. The winner will be announced on National Election Day, Nov. 8. Students will vote by email; any student not able to access their email needs to see Ms. Forsythe on Monday.

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Michie Elementary School 1Q 2016-17 Achievement Lists First Grade Principal’s List Coley Bell Baker Stryker Butler Tyler Harbin Parker Herrin John Killingsworth Walker McGee Megan Mulder Addi Nolan Andi Claire Ragan Cerena Rose Cathryne Tacker Lanie Taylor First Grade Honor Roll Cemeron Gonzales Jaycee Farris Conner Forsythe Jesse Fowler Gavin Shaw Carabella Sweat Rachel Watson Second Grade Principal’s List Tori Carroll Ashton Dancer Bobby Dickey Hayden English Bradley Harris Noah Hight Skylar Hollan Tyler Hudson Jeston Johnson Mark Jones Cydnie Kellum Second Grade Honor Roll Kenli Bingham Josh Bowen Elaynah Cunningham Andrew Hollan Chloe Kimbley Anna McClelland Pamela Sides

Sailor Smith Skylar McClelland Milea Merryman Christian Murrell Kael Pickle Hailey Raburn Caleb Sides Anna Kate Skinner Graycie Striklin Mollie Teague Ty Whitten Xavier Worley Third Grade Principal’s List Emily Arnold George Buhle Cooper Davis Riley Driskell Tess Durbin Ansley Jetton Samuel Maxedon Mollie Grayce Moore Ava Nabors Caleb Reed Dani Sawyer Elizabeth Snyder Lily Grace Spencer Harris Tucker Jaelyn Watkins Katie Beth Yontz Third Grade Honor Roll Rafael Arman Avery Burks Katie Driskell Lacey Gibson Gwyneth Kimberly Savannah McKee Christian Sullivan Daniel Walters Fourth Grade Principal’s List Jasmin Bolf

Eva Dancer Alyssa Lillienthal Zach Powers Fourth Grade Honor Roll Haven Alvis Brody Epperson Paige Farris Mia Malone Ryleigh Wells Fifth Grade Prinicipal’s List Isabella Brown Aiden Davis Erin Glenn Sophia Greer Abigail Phegley Coleman Price Paizlee Reddell Natalie Vanderford Cadi West Taland Williams Fifth Grade Honor Roll Asa Baker Logan Cross Devin Ellsworth Shelby Harris Chirstopher Miller Natalie Stricklin Jakeb Watkins Sixth Grade Prinicipal’s List Macy Brown Jacob Driskell Jaiden Hartwick Chloe Howard Brayden Lillienthal Laurel Merry Landon Smith Allison Wigginton

School menus Elementary School Breakfast: Nov - 7 Apple Jammers Assorted Raisels Choice of Juice/Milk

Chicken & Biscuit or Assorted Pop-Tarts or Uncrustables or Strawberry Mini Bagels Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk

Nov - 8 Chicken Nuggets/Biscuit Mandarin Orange Cup Choice of Juice/Milk

Nov - 8 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Assorted Pop-Tarts or Uncrustables or Sausage/ Gravy Breakfast Pizza Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk

Nov - 9 Sausage & Biscuit Apples Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 10 Cinnamon Twist Bananas Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 11 Ham & Cheese Croissant Chilled or Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice/Milk High School Breakfast: Nov - 7 Sausage & Biscuit or

Nov - 9 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Assorted Pop-Tarts or Uncrustables or Ham & Cheese Croissant Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 10 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Assorted Pop-Tarts or Uncrustables or Cinnamon

Twist Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk

Nov - 11 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Assorted Pop-Tarts or Uncrustables or Funnel Cake Waffle Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Elementary School Lunch: Nov - 7 Chicken Rings/Roll or Crispitos & Cheese Sauce or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Spicy Fries Ketchup - Packet Baked Beans Blushing Pears Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 8 Ravioli Casserole/Roll or Country Fried Beef Sticks & Gravy/Roll or Uncrust-

Sixth Grade Honor Roll Josh Francis Allison Griswell Madison McCullar Abby McGee Emily Lumpkin Hayden Tucker Gabby Wilbanks Seventh Grade Principal’s List Bethany Brown Eli Fowler Willow Merry Leonard Phegley Leslie Kate Shaw Seventh Grade Honor Roll Faith Harbin Brison Harris Joseph Lambert Jacob Moore Kennedy Morris Mallory Pickle Daniel Porter Reese Walker Eighth Grade Principal’s List Emme Bullington Annalyn Harvill Colton Howard Rahkeev Thompson Emma Wicker Mekyland Williams Eighth Grade Honor Roll Cole Crenshaw Chloe Dickerson Thomas Frawley Anna Ginn Layne Glenn Kylie McKee Akasha Morris Pearl Spears ables Pack or Chef Salad Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Green Peas Strawberries & Bananas Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 9 Cheeseburger or Chicken & Dumplings/Crackers or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Battered Potato Wedges Carrots/Dill Spears Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 10 Mini Corn Dogs or Meat Loaf/Roll or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Pinto Beans Turnip Greens Tropical Fruit Cup Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 11 Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza or Brunch for Lunch or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Batter Bites Whole Kernel Corn Chocolate Cupcake Pineapple Chunks

BSES Red Ribbon Week

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Red Ribbon Week focuses a week in October on alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention in schools. Bethel Springs Elementary School is proud to be a part of this initiative, and the students and faculty enjoyed the 2016 theme, “You Only Live Once - Be Drug Free.” Each day of the week, the students participated in spirit days. Monday was ‘superhero day’, while Tuesday was ‘nerds and jocks day.’ Wednesday was ‘camo day,’ Thursday was ‘50’s day,’ and Friday ended the week with ‘Hawaiian day.’ Students had fun participating in the spirit days while learning the importance of living a drug-free life.

Choice of Juice/Milk High School Lunch: Nov - 7 Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or Popcorn Chicken/Roll or Deli Sandwich or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Spicy Fries Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Peas & Carrots Mixed Fruit Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 8 Sausage Stuffed Crust Pizza or Cheeseburger or Chicken & Dumplings/ Crackers or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Crinkle Cut Fries Whole Kernel Corn Broccoli/Cheese Sauce Diced Strawberry Cups Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 9 Pepperoni Stuffed Crust Pizza or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Spaghetti/ Roll or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad

Battered Potato Wedges Cheesy Potatoes California Vegetable Blend Baked Apples Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 10 Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza or BBQ Nachos or Hot Dog/Cool Ranch Chips or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad French Fries Baked Beans Cole Slaw Tropical Fruit Cup Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Nov - 11 Buffalo Chicken Pizza or Steak & Gravy/Roll or Corn Dog or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Potato Rounds Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Green Beans Chilled Peaches Fresh Fruit Choice Chocolate Cupcake Choice of Juice/Milk

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Real Estate • Automobiles • Employment • Miscellaneous • Services • Yard Sales • Business Directory

Mobile Homes Transporting GARZA MANUFCTURED HOUSING: Transporting, Blocking, and Anchoring. Licensed with Tenn. State Fire Marshall's office. (731) 926-0741. (25-29) WE MOVE MOBILE HOMES: 20 yrs. experience. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Do house leveling, floor replacement, support piers installed, porches/ decks, underpinning, metal roofs & vinyl siding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: Tommy Wilson (731) 609-8794. (24-35)

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Miscellaneous Miscellaneous For Sale FOR SALE: 20 & 40-foot metal cargo containers for sale. Great for storage. Call for pricing and delivery (731) 6895616. (47 – TF) FOR SALE: Reconditioned appliances – good condition. refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers. Call Robert (731) 695-9050. (21-27) FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Mostly white oak. $150/cord delivered & stacked. Price negotiable if customer is willing to split. Call (731) 610-2627.

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Services Professional Services DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 239-8945, cell (662) 284-6146. Free estimates. (TF)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971

(4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) month from the decedent’s date of death.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

son & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-KS10.

tificates, Series 2005-KS10, will, on November 21, 2016 on or about 1:00 PM, at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Estate of ESTA LEE LAMBERTH, Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on October 18, 2016, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of ESTA LEE LAMBERTH, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, TN. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise, their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this noticed to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 18th day of October, 2016.

Kennie Lamberth Executor Estate of Esta Lee Lamberth Kim Boals, Clerk & Master Terry Abernathy, Attorney 23754 24, 25

Decatur County General Hospital 969 Tennessee Avenue, South Parsons, TN 38363

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NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Cer-

Beginning at a new iron rod in the centerline of Dickey Road (40” wide) said point also being

See LEGALS, 7B

ABSOLUTE

AUCTION

Saturday, November 5 - 9:00 a.m.

4872 Hwy 64 East - Selmer, TN The Estate of Cecil Thompson 1 of 3 Gators

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WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated July 15, 2005, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 22, 2005, in Book No. 376, at Page 1684, in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed

by Ronnie P. Shelton and Debbie L. Shelton, conveying certain property therein described to Teel, McCormack & Maroney as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wil-

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LEGALS/YARD SALES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 7B

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

44.61 feet west of an old car jack on the north line of the James Johnson parcel (Book 178, page 551); thence coincident with the centerline of Dickey Road the following two (2) courses: (1) North 00 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds West 236.23 feet (2) North 25 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds West 208.62 feet to a new cotton picker spindle; thence coincident with new severance lines of the Charles Moundro parcel (Book 157, page 548) the following two (2) courses; (1) North 82 degrees 12 minutes 17 seconds East 366.93 feet to a new iron rod; (2) South 75 degrees 19 minutes 29 seconds East 792.49 feet to a new iron rod; thence South 03 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds East coincident with the west line of the Dennis Landry parcel (Book 107, page 824) a distance of 298.51 to a 15” black gum; thence North 88 degrees 41 minutes 09 seconds West Coincident with the north line of the Donna Childers parcel (Book 119, page 753) and James Johnson (Book 178, page 551) a distance of 1055.97 feet to the point of beginning containing 435,600 square feet or 10.00 acres. Per certificate of survey by Jack A. McAdoo, Jr. RLS# 1701, Benchmark Surveying Company, Arlington TN dated August 6, 2002. This being a portion of the property conveyed to William Flynn by deed of record in Deed Book 181, page 278 Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and Terry Abernathy, as Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee, will on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the East door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described, to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 1½” iron pipe found on the East 20 foot margin of Joe Dillon Road, being the southwest corner of Faye Farris (Deed Book 102, page 861), and the northwest corner of described tract; thence along the South line of Farris, South 88 degrees 43 minutes 38 seconds East for 200.14 feet to a 1¼” iron pipe found, being the southeast corner of Farris; thence with a new line, South 80 degrees 56 minutes 35 seconds East for 375.32 feet to a 1” iron pipe found, being the northeast corner of described tract, and the northwest corner of James White (Deed Book 147, page 513); thence along the West line of White, South 00 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds East for 96.32 feet to a half inch iron pin set, being the southeast corner of described tract; thence with a new line, South 82 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds West for 499.74 feet to a half inch iron pin set on the East 20 foot margin of Joe Dillon Road, being the southwest corner of described tract; thence along said Road margin, North 16 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West for 70.26 feet, North 19 degrees 36 minutes 45 seconds West for 169.06 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.09 acres.

Subject to utility easements.

United States and any State, who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: NONE. The Trustee certifies that any notice requirement of T.C.A. §35-5-101 has been complied with.

This the 17th day of October, 2016.

Arc length of 576.00 feet to the end of said curve, thence North 86 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West with the northern right if way of S. R. 199 a distance of 153.46 feet to the center of Bushel Branch. thence North 05 degrees 09 minutes 05 seconds East 319.74 feet to the point of beginning and containing 6.587 acres more or less.

to the date, that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 24th day of October, 2016.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 569 Dickey Road, Ramer, TN 38367-6187 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Ronnie P. Shelton Magnolia Regional Health Center Gault Financial, LLC Portfolio Acquisitions, LLC Debbie L. Shelton The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 315995 DATED October 11, 2016

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 23697 23, 24, 25 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Promissory Note heretofore executed by MARTIN E. BERCINI and MICHELLE TACKETT, bearing date of September 2, 2015, secured by a Deed of Trust of record in Trust Deed Book 417, Pages 17461747, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and which Deed of Trust conveyed certain property as therein described to the Trustee therein named to secure Billie Slaughter and wife, Diane Slaughter; and

Attached to said property and conveyed herewith is a Mobile Home, ID No. PTL023408.

This being the same property as conveyed to Martin E. Bercini and Michelle Tackett, by Warranty Deed from Billie Slaughter and wife, Diane Slaughter, dated September 2, 2015, of record in Deed Book 235, page 659, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: Map 115, Parcel1308 1091 Joe Dillon Road Michie, TN 38357 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. And subject to, but not limited to, the following parties, specifically including the NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Traf-Mark Industries, L.L.C. PROJECT NO.: 98049-4119-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNQ053 COUNTY: McNairy The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 12/16/16.

TERRY ABERNATHY TRUSTEE TERRY ABERNATHY #008542 ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. BOX 441 SELMER, TENNESSEE 38375 731-645-6163 23705 23, 24, 25 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated April 6, 2015, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 22, 2015, in Book No. 416, at Page 600, in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Debra Walters, conveying certain property therein described to Holmes, Rich & Sigler, P.C. as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Platinum Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC, will, on January 12, 2017 on or about 1:00 PM, at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Map 16 Parcel 24.00 Beginning at a point in the center of Bushel Branch, the SWC of the Fred Robertson land, see Deed book 78 Page 505, thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 40 seconds East with the southern boundary of Robertson 753.51 feet to an iron pin, then South 06 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds West 523.56 feet to an iron pin in the northern right of way of S. R. 199, thence North 60 degrees 14 minutes 17 seconds West with the northern right of way S. R. 199, 31.36 feet to the point of curvature of the said right of way, thence with a curve to the left with the following characteristics: Delta 27 degrees 01 minutes 44 seconds, radius of 1221.01 feet,

ALSO KNOWN AS: 4336 Finger Leapwood Road, Finger, TN 38334 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Debra Walters The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 317720 DATED October 21, 2016

Kim Boals, Clerk & Master 23761 24, 25

Sunday, Nov. 6

Yard Sales

Deadline: Monday by Noon

BIG YARD SALE Come Set Up for Free Friday, Nov. 4th & Saturday, Nov. 5th behind Hillbilly Treasures, (Old City Lumber Building)

Friday & Saturday

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Used one night for the Halloween Street Fest.

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Jane & Paula are having a Yard Sale 608 Sardie Henry Rd., Bethel Springs

Fri. & Sat., Nov. 4th & 5th

Clothes - Alfred Dunner Ruby Rd and other namebrands size 12 to 2X in ladies and a few big mens clothes; a set of dishes, Halloween costumes, Christmas stuff, desk, shelf, pool or spa pump, etc. No early birds. Cancel if rain.

(731) 934-4061

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. P-1367 Estate of MARGARET CAROLYN YOUNG, late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of October, 2016, Letters Testamentary, in respect of the Estate of Margaret Carolyn Young, deceased, who died October 5, 2016, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required by law to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date, that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior

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WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 23757 24, 25, 26

BANKRUPTCY?

Dorothy J. Goodrum, Executor

HAY FOR SALE

YARD SALE

Saturday, Nov. 5 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3054 Race Path Rd. Lots of knick-knacks, some furniture, glasses, books, bike.

Too much to mention.

(731) 610-7567

Rain or Shine.

YARD SALE

FALL YARD & BAKE SALE

Nov. 4 & 5

6137 Ramer-Selmer Rd. 7:30 a.m. until?

Adamsville 1st Methodist Church Friday, Nov. 4 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Tires, tools, clothes, household goods, vintage hoosier cabinet.

7 a.m. - 12 noon Inside of activity building in back of church

BIG YARD SALE

YARD SALE

1st Time Yard Sale in 3 Years! 2 Families

At Lawton Fire Department

420 Crabtree Rd. in Lawton, Selmer, TN Starts Friday, Nov. 4th at 7 a.m.

Too much to mention!

Something for everyone men, women, babies & kids.

Christmas Decor

Lots of good food and bargains.

Large variety of items.

Don’t Miss This One!

Friday, November 4 7 a.m. until ?

BIG YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Hwy 45 South

Saturday, Nov. 5

On 64 - Follow signs.

3 miles past Eastview on right at South Farmville Rd. Clothing for all.

Big variety of things.

Come See!

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Shelton Loop approximately 5 miles from town. First road on left past Tulls Sporting Goods.

Ladies clothes, purses, shoes, caps, older tv and stand, household items and Christmas stuff.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE #1 The Town of Milledgeville will hold a Public Meeting on November 14, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. at the Milledgeville Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to present information to the public on the FY 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend and comment on possible projects.

Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact Mayor Dannie Kennedy at (731) 6873811. The Town of Milledgeville ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; related statutes and regulations that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

Dannie Kennedy Mayor

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

BROSE PRE-OWNED SELL-A-THON! WE’VE GOT THE BEST SELECTION IN THE AREA! IMPORTS

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*: ALL DEALS & PAYMENTS ARE PLUS TAX & TITLE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OR PAYMENT SHOWN. PRICE INCLUDES $265. DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY DIFFER FROM PICTURE. DUE TO PUBLICATION DEADLINES VEHICLE MAY ALREADY BE SOLD. BHPH PROGRAM EXCLUDED. PRIOR DEALS OR OFFERS EXCLUDED. GOOD TILL 11.7.16