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Christmas miracle: Dumpster dog now Saint Oscar
the year in review
By Christen Coulon
Another year is coming to an end so we here at the Independent Appeal are taking a moment to reflect on some of the notable news stories that have effected McNairy County. Fortunately, we managed to have year devoid of national level news events occurring within the county as we have seen too often in years past. However, this year was full of news that has impacted the everyday lives of those who live in McNairy County. We have decided to include some of the major headlines and intriguing photos from the past year. For those of you who have skipped an issue or two these headlines may be news to you. For our loyal readers these events will probably rekindle fond or painful memories. Many of these stories had a large impact on the county as a whole and some are just too interesting to end the year without mentioning again.
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The County’s loss of a local leader was the state’s gain. A local girl represented the county with character and came in second in a national beauty pageant. At year’s end, the school building program stood still but the school board moved forward on repairing the soccer field but the contractor did not. Infrastructure was repaired in Selmer and the rest of the County, Adamsville got a new City Administrator and removed fluoride from its water. Unemployment was high but fell. Hopes for a new industry in Adamsville rose then were dashed. Selmer and Adamsville instituted recycling programs. Local leaders sought new ways to fund technology in the classroom and scholarships for students. There were thefts, storms and drug busts. A man was acquitted for manslaughter but child molesters were convicted. County Schools see impressive growth on TCAP Scores. A Mary Winkler movie was cast, made and debuted within the span of five months. Robocop part II? Selmer traffic cameras go live with better results than prior attempts. Postal officials say: two county branches are slated for closure...may be slated for closure...will stay open for now but we’ll get back with you later. Selmer Bank robbery, suspect captured one week later. National memorial honors Tuberville, Millidgeville renames highway. Election commission proposes precinct closings, nixes closures. AiM finds, restores Carl Perkins earliest recordings. Bethel Springs political turmoil claims another casualty. MRA holds first of many Fall Hog Food Fests Drug Raids at Citgo, BP gas stations. These were the stories that made 2011an eventful and surprising year. The news was sometimes good, sometimes bad, but never boring. Jai Templeton was born for public service. He attended Commission meetings with his grandfather, who served on the body, when he was so young that his feet would not touch the floorboard of the truck. At this age, he even took notes on the proceedings. He would later serve on this body and preside over it. He was instrumental in founding the McNairy Regional Alliance. In May, it was announced that he would be leaving the County Mayor’s office, in which he served for the past five years, in order to take the position of Tennessee Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture in Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration in Nashville. Adamsville’s own Ashley Durham, whose beauty and From top: Officers salute the charm captivated the nation, represented Tennessee with candor and class in the Miss U.S.A. pageant, coming in late Jimmy Tuberville during his funeral procession in Decemsecond after one of the judges didn’t like an honest answer ber. Ashley Durham (left) hugs she gave to a question. Miss California, Alyssa CamLongtime Adamsville City Administrator Terry Thrashpanella, after it is announced er retired in May and was replaced by former City Com- that they are the top two finalists. Foreman Nathan Williams, missioner Steve Simon. Upon hearing evidence that Adleft, and carpenter Bo Carlile, amsville had naturally high levels of fluoride in its water, both of J. Hamm Company, it ceased adding the chemical to its water. work to clear a drainage hole The county’s second largest town suffered break-ins at on the Highway 117 bridge in its water plant and at the funeral home. Adamsville. One of two new The school board considered first one then another bridges on Tull Road that were site for the proposed new Selmer Elementary School. completely washed out during 2011 storms. Mary Winkler, They bid surveying, engineering and dirt work, but were right, during the previous murunsatisfied with the costs to build the school. The plander trial for the death of her ning committee, which was charged with choosing the husband was featured in a lifesite, was unable to agree on one. As a result the full board time movie this year. failed to choose a site or a funding plan and missed the Dec. 15 deadline to get the funding resolution to the election commission so it could be put on the March presihope of more laptops and scholarships dential primary ballot. The board will now try to get the funding for students. Selmer and Michie joined the program. Adamsville proposal on the August county general election ballot. adopted a modified form of Roundup in December, giving all the The county’s infrastructure got a makeover. Selmer’s aging wa- money raised by rounding up utility bills to the nearest dollar to ter pipes were replaced, as were many bridges in the county. Water the One to One classroom technology program. After hearing from rates went up in many places in the county, including Adamsville, Terry Burns, Technology Coordinator for McNairy County Schools Bethel Springs, Eastview, Michie and Ramer. and Karen Lange, volunteer co-chair for the Last Dollar ScholarDrugs continued to bedevil the county last year. Meth was the ship program, in November, Ramer rescinded an earlier decision biggest problem. Several meth busts occurred and the largest co- not to participate in Roundup. Eastview tabled the matter. caine bust in 10 years occurred in 2011. After the Independent Appeal reported on a flooding problem As it has for the past two years, unemployment vexed the coun- with the Selmer Middle School soccer field, the school board voted ty though by the end of the year, we began to see light at the end of to try to get the contractor to fix the field, but at year’s end, these the tunnel. The unemployment rate peaked at 13.2 percent in Jan- efforts had yet to be successful. uary, but had fallen into single digits, just barely at 9.9 percent by The release of the state’s TCAP scores reveled that county October. Masco, one of the county’s top employers laid off 33 work- schools saw growth in every subject area and growth in 20 out of 24 ers in February. American Powersports Manufacturing Co. raised categories when measured at the grade and subject level. hopes of new jobs for Adamsville that were dashed as it abandoned A straight to basic cable movie featuring the story of Mary Winthe Garan building, where it had earlier planned to locate. kler, the killer convicted in the death of her husband in Selmer deThe county’s two largest cities went green in 2011. Selmer insti- buted on Lifetime Television. The movie was cast, made and detuted a recycling program in March and Adamsville in December. See 2011, 2A Selmer Mayor David Robinson’s Roundup proposal offered the
Thanks to some hard work from animal rescue agencies and some caring individuals, a dog found near death, in abhorrent conditions is getting a crack at a new life in McNairy County. The animal, a pure bred and spayed Miniature Schnauzer who has been given the name Saint Oscar, was starved to the point where his ribs were prominently outlined on the outside of his body. He was found in the days leading up to the Christmas weekend in Mississippi inside a plastic bag thrown into a dumpster by a man who was looking for cans that said he heard something moving inside the bag. The man immediately notified authorities and the local animal control officers then took the dog to the humane society in Tupelo, Miss. where the vet and staff immediately started working to try and save him. “Somebody just left him for dead,” said Emily Morris, rescue coordinator at the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society. “When we got him he was cold, emaciated and weighted 7 lbs.” Morris estimated that this type of dog should weigh between 20-30 lbs. She said that despite the dog’s condition it was friendly and was craving human contact. “He just had an incredible will to live,” Morris said. Once the animal rescue Staff and Submitted Photos agency in Tupelo had stabilized (Top) Saint Oscar as he has bethe animal, they rushed to find come known was found in a someone to care for him. The Mississippi dumpster and last task was all the more difficult Thursday. (Middle) Oscar was due to the fact that Christmas transported to Selmer last Friwas approaching and many of day and is shown in his weakthe normal outreach options for ened state following a fresh the shelter would be unreach- grooming. (Bottom) Oscar able or closed for the holiday. made an appearance at the InMorris said that she was dependent Appeal offices last able to get in touch with Karen Monday after gaining 4lbs. in Rudolph last Friday with the as many days. Schnauzer Savers Rescue of West Tennessee in Bethel Springs. “(Rudolph) has helped pull some of our rescue animals before
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Ward charged in Hardin County By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
Jerry Matthew Ward, of Purdy, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on an officer, felony evading arrest, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident with injury, violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance) and failure to give immediate notice of an accident in Hardin County General Sessions Court. The charges arise out of an incident that occurred in Crump on Dec. 9 after 11 p.m. According to an electronic traffic crash report by Trooper Charles Stewart, a white 2010 Ford CVC police vehicle driven by Patrolman Daryl Colt Jones was attempting to stop a 1996 blue Ford Ranger driven by Jerry Mathew Ward south bound on Highway
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Burglars hit Selmer businesses By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
In the space of two weeks, burglars have hit four businesses, three along Mulberry Avenue in Selmer. Hit were Inman Bros. Auto Sales, Griswell Supply, Selmer Hardware Store and Gray Bros. Tire shop, according to an offense report provided by the Selmer Police Department. Jerry Inman told Officer Ron Pilkington that between the hours of 5 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 10 a.m. on Dec. 18, someone destroyed
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buted within the span of five months (and apparently forgotten within the span of one.) The City of Selmer saw two sets of traffic cameras go live at Hwy. 64/45 and Hwy 45 at the Walmart. With Robocop still fresh in the memories of many of the city residents these new, seemingly less intrusive devices generated revenue for Selmer while also making a marked difference on driving safety. After a strong national debate and heated local meetings in Guys and Milledgeville postal officials who initially said these offices and many others across the nation were likely slated for closure changed course and put those plans on hold as the U.S. Congress prepares to decide the future of the U.S. Postal Service, and the level of government involvement needed and available to keep things running. This will likely be an area of coverage in 2012 but for now all we can do is wait and see. The Selmer branch of SouthBank was robbed and Investigators from the Selmer police and McNairy County showed there meddle catching the suspect in Mississippi exactly one week after the robbery. The McNairy County Election commission proposed the closing of several precincts which was met with some public discourse since there had been no open meeting to discuss the effects of said poll closures. However, at a later commission meeting called to consider an open meeting on the subject the commission reversed this decision leaving all precincts open. Arts in McNairy gained possession of a number of recordings made in Eastview in the middle of the 20th Century and began the task of restoring the recordings to preserve the cultural heritage of McNairy County. However further inspections of these recording revealed that they had likely found the first ever recordings of Carl Perkins. In recent years, Bethel Springs has become mired in turmoil involving its costly sewer system. As debates heated up this fall over a proposal to force some customers back
into the system by banning wells, Alderman Sherri Paine made a surprise announcement stepping down as Alderman. Paine cited a feeling of spinning her wheels and administrative issues with city employees as her reason for leaving. The MRA held its first ever Fall Hog Food Fest this year in Selmer. The event which coordinators plan to rotate between sites around the county in future years drew thousands of people and fantastic weather in November. Members of the county drug task force staged raids at the Selmer Citgo and Adamsville BP gas stations seizing what they believe to be synthetic marijuana. Officers took hundreds of units of the substance off the shelves and impounded thousands of dollars in cash from these businesses. As of the end of this year the Independent Appeal has not received confirmation of the test results. So far no arrests have been made nor charges filed in the case. However we will fill you in on this and other developing stories as we continue our coverage of McNairy County in 2012. You may be asking yourself as you are coming to the end of our Year in Review...Why don’t I see any of the coverage of the phenomenal accomplishments of our county sports teams? Well there were simply too many important sporting events for us to try to squeeze them into our News Year in Review so we have dedicated
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his home on Dec. 11 and he was brought to the Crump Police Department, where he was processed and taken to Hardin County Jail. He was released on $25,000 bond, according to the booking report. Ward has a prior criminal record. According to the Tennessee Court Information System, Ward he has either pled guilty or otherwise been adjudicated guilty in the McNairy County Courts of such offenses as possession of Schedule VI drugs in a school zone on Jan. 5, 2004, unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities on May 16, 2005 and simple possession/ casual exchange of marijuana on Dec 20, 2010, May 16, 2005 and Feb. 8, 2007. He has also been guilty of such weapons offenses as possession of a handgun while under the influence on May 16, 2005 and possessing a weapon with intent to go armed on May 16, 2005. Ward has a date in Hardin County General Sessions Court on Jan. 3. Attempts to contact Matt Ward were unsuccessful--calls placed to Ward’s home on Dec. 20 were received by Ann Hurst Ward, his mother, who said he was working in Arkansas.
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The Ranger left the scene and headed south on 22 with the front right tire blown out. It was found on East Elizie Pounds Road, in McNairy County. Patrolman Jones and Patrolman Shawn Taylor, a passenger in the police car, both said the Ranger turned off its lights, when it stopped parallel in the roadway. The police car was attempting to miss the Ranger when contact was made. Ward was identified as the driver of the Ranger on Dec. 11 by Jones, according to the accident report. Patrolmen Jones and Taylor were injured and taken by Emergency Medical Services ambulance to the Hardin Medical Center. Crump Chief of Police John Youngson characterized their injuries as minor. He said they were hospitalized and released. Ward attempted to file a stolen vehicle report with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Realizing the outstanding warrants on him, THP took him into custody at
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Gray Bros. Tire Shop for a burglary. Upon arrival, Daniel J. Gray, the owner said someone had pried and broken the deadbolt to gain entry to the business. Once inside, they took about $20 in change and a Dell laptop computer, while vandalizing the office that these items were taken from. They appeared to have attempted to take a window unit air conditioner and broke a printer. They busted the front out of a soda vending machine and pried on it in an attempt to get a cash box inside but they were unsuccessful. The estimated amount of damage to the door and office was $350. Coca-Cola/ Dr. Pepper Corp in Corinth, which owned the soda machine, said the estimated amount to replace the machine was $2,300. On Dec. 2 at around 7 a.m., the alarm system was activated at the Selmer Hardware Store. When Pilkington arrived, the owner/operator R. A. Johnson discovered that someone had pried open the back door and entered the store. Johnson determined that the person or persons responsible did not take anything from the store. Sources involved with the case say they are following up on tips.
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the aluminum frame glass front door of Inman Bros. by knocking a hole through the glass. Afterwards, the burglar reached through the door and unlatched it. He then entered the business and ransacked the office area and took a Craftsman drill, a 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol a 32-caliber revolver and the door. On Dec. 19, Officer Jeremy Wilson was dispatched to Griswell Supply to investigate a burglary. When he arrived, he spoke with Neal Allison, an employee. Allison told Wilson that when he arrived at work, he found the back door shattered. With the help of Billy Griswell, several items were identified as missing. They were 18 nail guns, two jigsaws, one cordless drill, about $12 in cash, one grinder, one set of electric hedge trimmers and a shopping cart filled with miscellaneous missing items. The total estimated value of all items is $5,000. There was $600 in damage done to the door. On Dec. 5, Wilson was dispatched to
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and when we contacted her she came running to his side.” Morris said. Rudolph specializes in Schnauzers but also steps in to help any breed of dog that she feels able to help. Her adoption service in McNairy County has helped place thousands of dogs in good homes during the last few years. “I have never, in all the years of rescue, and having seen over 2,500 dogs come in, seen any dog in this bad condition that survived,” said Rudolph. “This is the kind of thing a human is capable of doing to a poor defenseless creature that God gave us as companions. Shame on this person.” The dog is now under local care in McNairy County and his condition has improved. “He is surviving and gaining weight with proper food and love,” Rudolph said. “We went to Tupelo and picked him up and he is being fostered by Cheryl and Holly (Dawson) at 4 My Pets Grooming in Selmer.” Rudolph said that the Dawson’s are wonderful people who have
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A Crump, Tenn. police car was destroyed in an incident on Dec. 9. In charges allegedly stemming from this incident, Jerry Matthew Ward, of Purdy, faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on an officer, felony evading arrest, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident with injury, violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance) and failure to give immediate notice of an accident charges in Hardin County General Sessions Court.
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Burglars struck Hwy. 45 business in a two-week rash of crimes leading up to the Christmas holiday. A burglar was caught on tape attempting to hit Gary’s Gold Guns & Pawn but could not find a way into the building.
stepped in to help in similar cases where animals were found near death. “They are wonderful friends of ours and to all animals,” Rudolph said. Cheryl Dawson said that she took the dog last Friday after receiving a call from Rudolph. Despite the upcoming holiday weekend, and the fact that Saint Oscar was in need of constant care, Dawson said she had no reservations whatsoever about taking the animal. “I didn’t think twice about it,” Dawson said. “I don’t understand who could just throw him in the garbage while he was alive.” Dawson said that when they received the dog he was unable to eat, unable to walk and couldn’t even sit up. When she brought the animal into the Independent Appeal offices last Monday the animal had already made a dramatic recovery. Saint is now walking and has put on weight. After spending three days in her care, the dog now weighs in at 11lbs. Despite the past maltreatment Saint has endured, he was in great spirits last Monday and showed absolutely no fear of humans. “Dogs seem to be more trusting of humans than humans themselves are,” Dawson said. In order to prevent incidents like this in the future, Dawson recommended that people think about who they give their animals to and advised owners to please spay and neuter their animals to keep
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Rineharts compete in International Finals Rodeo
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Megan Rinehart riding quarter horse, Gracie, at a barrel racing competition in Ocala, Fla. During Memorial Day weekend. By Amber Price Staff Writer
Mitch Rinehart and wife, Megan Rinehart are gearing up for International Finals Rodeo, a three day event, begins Jan. 13 in Oklahoma City. Mitch, who competes in calf roping, and Megan, who competes in barrel racing both have earned top 15 rankings which qualify them to compete in event next month. The International Professional Rodeo Association year begins in December and ends on the last day in November, with a multitude of rodeos scheduled throughout the year.
For the past year, Mitch ranked 13th in Tie-Down Roping standings with money totaling 6,763.36 dollars, and Megan ranked 7th in Cowgirl Barrel Racing standings with a money total of 10,280.22 dollars. There is no doubt that the Rineharts love to rodeo. In fact, it is somewhat of a family legacy for both of them. Guys native, Mitch, has been calf roping since he was about 10 years old. He grew up going to rodeos with his parents who loved to compete. Megan, who is originally from Dewitt, Ark., grew up with a mother who also competed in rodeos. She
began barrel racing at age seven, and went on to compete in college rodeo at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. “I just love to run barrels,” said Megan. “It’s kind of like any other sport, it’s addictive.” Rodeoing has been such a big part of the Rinehart’s lives that it can even be credited with bringing the couple together. Megan and Mitch met for the first time at a rodeo through Megan’s college rodeo coach and her husband. The couple lives in Guys, where Mitch works at Rinehart Machine and Megan teaches at Adamsville High School. Despite working full time, they each manage to devote many hours each week to taking
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Mitch Rinehart successfully ropes a calf at an event in Marshfield, Mo. in July. care of their horses, training, and practicing. “It takes a lot of practice,” said Mitch. Besides physical ability, the couple agrees that to win in competition requires being in the right state of mind. “There are so many people that can rope and that have the ability, and it’s just that you have to learn how to win,” said Mitch. “When you go into it you have to be mentally prepared, and then when it happens its all kind of reaction after that.” According to Megan, having a competitive horse is key in barrel racing competitions. She has been riding her nine year old quarter horse, Gracie, since May. “She has a
lot of heart, and so she’s made it a lot of fun,” said Megan. “With horses, you just have to have one that likes what they do, and she does.” Mitch trained his eight year old quarter horse, Maverick, himself. “I like dealing with horses,” said Mitch. “It’s just a lot of fun, especially when you train one and then to be able to take them to rodeos. It’s always a challenge to keep your horses working because it’s hard on them.” The Rineharts spend almost every weekend traveling to rodeos. They typically participate in about 75 rodeos per year. “We travel to Georgia a lot, and we went to Pennsylvania this year, and to Indianap-
olis,” said Megan. “That’s one thing I like about rodeoing is just a whole bunch of people piling up in the truck and driving all over the country,” said Mitch. “You get to see a lot of places that you normally would probably never get to go to.” Some rodeos offer more prize money than others, so the couple strategically chooses which events to compete in. Money won at each event goes to the contestants’ standings at the end of the year. Both Mitch and Megan have very supportive families that understand their love for rodeo. “We’re really blessed we get to do what we do,” said Megan.
Local business owners struggle to keep up at Christmas By Megan Smith Staff writer
Local business found this Christmas season to be less lucrative than those in the past. Shirley Couples, owner of West Court Choices, said this year had been much slower for her. “It hasn’t been good all year, but usually we depend on Christmas to tide us over, but it hasn’t tided us over this year,” Couples said. Couples believes that some of this
problem may be related to the downtown parking. She said that customers who have to search for parking spots may choose to leave rather than to drive around for five minutes looking for a spot. Couples thinks locals would benefit from shopping in her store. “I think our prices are very affordable, and we have name brand merchandise,” she said. Couples said that people shopping online miss out on an important aspect of a small town boutique: the friendli-
ness. Owner Mandy Smith of Vine and Branches reported less of a struggle, but still sees the need for more local shopping. “I have some fantastically loyal customers who have been generously supporting us this year. With them and our out of town people coming through regularly we hope to have a wonderful Christmas season,” Smith said. “However, it is extremely important that people realize how many tax dollars are being lost to other counties when
Hee Haw members perform at MCHCC
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The residents and employees of the McNairy County Health Care Center enjoyed the music and fellowship of the Hee Haw members last Thursday night.
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they shop out of town or online, which cuts down on employment opportunities,” she said. Louis Russell, owner of Beauty World, said she had seen less business this season compared to last season also. G & F Portraits is also struggling this holiday season. Owner Frances Atkinson said she has special deals in her shop that can benefit people who choose to shop locally rather than online or out of town. The Freckled Frog experienced a slow season also, according to Employee Karen Doron.
“It’s probably half the sales that we were doing last year,” Doran said. Brook Benton, owner of Butterflies and Bumblebees, said that her business has experienced a similarly slow season. Benton sees local business as an essential part of a growing community. “If a community doesn’t support local businesses by trading with them then we cannot expect our town to grow and thrive. Potential business will bypass our town and locate where businesses are supported by a community,” Benton said.
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Eastview renames highway By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
The Eastview Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to rename a section of Highway 45 for fallen track star Fred Wyke. He was the only McNairy Central High School athlete to win a state championship. Wyke had won the 300-yard intermediate hurdles in the spring of 1987. He was scheduled to enter the Air Force in September, 1987, but died of an apparent heart attack in July of that year. The highway will be renamed from the intersection of Highways 45 and 57 north along Highway 45 to the intersection with RamerSelmer Road. The McNairy County Commission approved the dedication at its Dec. 12 meeting. The renaming will have to be
approved by the state legislature. It will be for honorary purposes only and will not affect existing addresses. The official name of the stretch of highway will be the Frederick B. Wyke Memorial Highway. The honor was instigated by Quincy Wyke, brother of Fred, who appeared both before the county commission and the Eastview board to request the renaming. State Rep. Vance Dennis and Gov. Bill Haslam’s office has responded positively to the request, according to Quincy. Fred used to jog along the highway in Eastview because McNairy Central never had a track. The board discussed but took no action on the Roundup proposal. Under the proposal first made by Selmer Mayor David Robinson, water bills would be
rounded up to the nearest dollar and the resulting money would be used to fund the One to One school technology program and Last Dollar Scholarships for county high school seniors. The board tabled the matter at last month’s meeting. After talking to the state comptroller’s office, Mayor Jessie Robbins told the board that roundup would have to be put on a separate line from the water bill. All water customers are required to be notified personally and given the opportunity to opt out, Robbins said. Robbins and Alderman Elvis Butler said of the people they talked to from Eastview, no one wanted to participate in Roundup. “If you want to give $12 to the One on One, just give $12 to the One on One,” said board member Lucy Martin.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011
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Stacy Thompson: Still walking on cloud nine By Janet Rail Publisher
Stacy Thompson may have been a high school drop out, but that did not keep her from walking on cloud nine. Thompson grew up in Selmer and was attending McNairy Central High School and on schedule to graduate in 1993, when she dropped out of school as a junior due to a pregnancy.
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Thompson completed her GED through McNairy County Adult Education in 2008 and today serves as a role model for others wishing to complete their education.
She then married and moved to Ennis, Texas enrolled in school but did not complete her high school education. “It was so uncomfortable to be in a strange school and did not feel like home so I quit,” said Thompson. Thompson lived in Texas for four years and worked in several places including a speaker plant, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza Place before returning home. In 1996, she came back to McNairy County and worked over the years as an Assistant Manager of Freds, worked for Victory Radio Station and Cable TV and had her own show “Sitting on Cloud Nine.” As the station host for the program, Thompson sang, talked and read scriptures about how God affected her life and what he did in her life to change her. “I had a great time doing that show and really enjoyed sharing stories with the audience that made a difference to me,” said Thompson. The entire time Thompson was moving on with her career, she still felt something was missing. She wanted closure and to compete her GED and to just do it for herself. In 2006, while working at Fred’s, she attempted to go to the Adult Education Center to speak to them about completing her education. “From the minute I walked in the door, they all made me feel at home. From the secretary at the front desk to Patsy Pearson (the center’s director), everyone worked with me and it was a positive experience,” Thompson said At that time, Thompson was working as a manager and was struggling with all the demands of work, school and being a single parent, so she postponed the GED one more time. In the spring of 2008, Thompson again entered the doors of the Adult Education Center and this time she graduated with the class that very summer. “I finally got closure and my diploma,” said Thompson. “When I was a teenager I thought I knew it all, but I didn’t. What I would say to any student struggling out there is to stay in school, even though it may be hard. You can’t get a decent job without an education, just stick with it, you can make it,” Thompson
Unemployment falls slightly By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer
Unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points in November to 9.6 percent, according to non-seasonally adjusted figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. It has fallen 1.9 percentage points over the past year. There were 10,840 people in the labor force, 9,810 people employed and 1,040 unemployed in November. The labor force fell by 20 people and the number of people employed rose by the same number, compared to October. The ranks of the unemployed fell by 30 in November. At 8.7 percent, Chester County again had the lowest unemployment rate of surrounding counties, followed by Hardin at 9.8, Alcorn at 10.8 and Hardeman at 11.8. Figures for Alcorn County are from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Statewide, the unemployment rate decreased in 79 counties, increased in 12 counties and stayed the same in four counties. Lincoln County had the lowest rate in the state at 5.6 percent, followed by Williamson County at 5.8 percent. Williamson County’s rate fell 0.5 percentage points and Lincoln’s fell 0.2 percentage points, compared with the previous month. Scott County had the highest unemployment rate at 17.6 percent followed by Obion County at 15.2 percent. Scott County’s unemployment declined a half a percentage point and Obion County 0.4 percentage point from the previous month. Of the metropolitan counties, Knox had the lowest unemployment rate at 6.3 percent, followed by Davidson County at 7.3 percent, Hamilton County at 7.4 percent and Shelby County at 9.4 percent Shelby County may have had the highest unemployment of the four counties but its rate fell the most, by 0.6 percentage points . Knox and Davidson’s rate fell by 0.4 percentage points and Davidson’s rate fell by a half a percentage point. The state unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 9.1 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 8.6 percent in November. The labor force fell by 315,000 to 153 million, the number of employed rose by 278,000 to 140 million and the number of unemployed fell by 584,000 to 13.3 million. Counting people who have given up looking for work and those who are working part-time but want
to work full-time, the unemployment rate was 15.6 percent, down 0.6 percentage points from the month before.
said. “If I had just thought things out and had not run away from it all I would have been better off,” Thompson continued. “This program helps so many people, from a person in their teens to person in their older years. Everything was free except my exams and it has changed my life. I don’t think they should lose their funding as this small town needs this program. It changed my life,” she said. Since acquiring the GED, Thompson has spent some time substitute teaching and realizes she would love to become a teacher or go into retail management. “I want to continue to grow and my GED has given me that opportunity,” she said. Thompson currently works at the Rockabilly Cafe with her mother Lola Nichols and brother Timmy Brown. She is married to Dewayne Thompson and has one son Matt Smith who works full time at NAPA Auto Parts and is currently enrolled in college and one
daughter Elizabeth Overby, a cheerleader at Ramer Elementary. “I encourage any student to stay in school, but if you find yourself in my position, go to the Adult Education Center and get your GED and it will not be long before you are on cloud nine,” Thompson concluded. At the Independent Appeal, we want to do our part to assure our citizens continue to have the opportunity for free educational opportunities, attaining GED’s and becoming better citizens. 2000 Census data reflects that more than 5,510 people in the county do not have a high school diploma. Over the last 10 years, McNairy County Adult Education has served 3,277 adults. More than 716 GED’s were earned. Last year, the center lost $9,000 in United Way funding. Your help is needed at a dessert tasting fundraiser, Feb. 9 at the Selmer Community Center. Please call (731) 645-5346 for more information.
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Adamsville Irving Meek, Jr. Memorial Library Director Marsha Jernigan presents a plaque to Adamsville Mayor David Leckner at the dedication on Dec. 19. Seven new laptops were purchased with a grant and classes will begin in January. The plaque thanked the Mayor, City Commission and City Beautification Committee “for making the Irving Meek, Jr. Memorial Library as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside.”
The average length of unemployment was 40.9 weeks, up from 39.4 percent the previous month.
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obituaries
Durelle Wilkins Burton
Lela Faye McCullar Pickering
Durelle Wilkins Burton was born July 6, 1922 in Adamsville, Tenn., the daughter of the late William McKinley Wilkins and Jewel Vinson Wilkins. She was united in marriage to Ewing Sitman Burton in 1942. Mr. Burton preceded her in death on September 21, 1977. Mrs. Burton graduated from Adamsville High school and held the state basketball scoring record of 63 points in one game for over 30 years. She left Adamsville to attend Memphis State University to play basketball. She continued her education until the beginning of World War II. At that time, she went to work for Fisher Aircraft, it was there that she met her husband. In 1955, they returned to Adamsville to make their home. Mrs. Burton started working with Dr. H.W. Vinson in 1957 and worked in the capacity of licensed practical nurse then later on as the office manager. She retired in the mid 90’s only because Dr. Vinson retired. She was a 78 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Adamsville, Tenn. She loved her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. Her hobby and great love was growing roses. Mrs. Burton departed this life on December 19, 2011 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 89 years, 5 months, 13 days. She is survived by a son, Tommy Burton and wife Jere of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Weldon Wilkins of Savannah, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Chad Burton and wife Jamie of Arlington, Tenn., Julie Dallas and husband Russel of Rosemark, Tenn.; four great grandchildren, Kirk Burton, Emilee Burton, Abbey Dallas, Audrey Dallas; host of extended family and friends. Services were held on December 21 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.
Lela Faye McCullar Pickering was born March 24, 1928 in Marks, Miss., the daughter of the late John Luther and Lela Belle Castleberry McCullar. She was united in marriage to Harold Lloyd Pickering on October 28, 1947. Mr. Pickering preceded her in death on July 31,2004. Mrs. Pickering was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tenn. Mrs. Pickering departed this life on December 21, 2011 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 83 years, 8 months, 27 days. She is survived by two daughters, Janice Lemons and husband Charles of Selmer, Tenn., Sharon Stricklin and husband Danny of Ripley, Miss.; a son, David L. Pickering of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Burkeens and husband Jeff of Enville, Tenn., Heather Drewery and husband Jeremy of Arlington, Tenn., Charles Lemons Jr. of Purdy, Tenn., Roxanne Gray and husband Jeff of Blue Mountain, Miss, William Joel Adamsom of Ripley, Miss., Benjamin Joseph Adamsom of Ripley, Miss., Jacob Tyler Stricklin of Ripley, Miss.; 6 great grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Pickering was preceded in death by three sisters, Christine Bedwell, Earnestine Martindale, Doris Smith; three brothers, Russell McCullar, Edward McCullar, Stacey McCullar; and a grandson, Steven Joshua Stricklin. Services were held on December 23, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Mark Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.
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Robert David Cummings Robert David (Robbie) Cummings of Bethel Springs, Tenn. was born February 6, 1959 in Roswell, N.M., the son of the late Joann Cummings. He departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2011 in Bethel Springs at the age of 52 years, 10 months, 17 days. Robbie was a CNA & construction worker. He was a professional wrestler for several years. He had umpired Little League and coached Selmer hoops. He loved to fish and enjoyed tennis and basketball. He is survived by a daughter, Bonda Cummings of Selmer, Tenn.; a grandson Xander Kyle Cummings; two sisters, Kathy Dye of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Marti Diaz of Brawley, Calif.; two half-brothers, Billy Joe Burkeens and Jimmy Williams. A host of extended family and friends. Services were held on December 26 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Terry Vuncannon officiating. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn.
Billy Joe Goodrum Billy Joe Goodrum was born January 24, 1935 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late William Earl Goodrum and Annie Pearl Miller Goodrum. He was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Davidson on September 4, 1990. Mr. Goodrum retired from the United States Navy after serving his country for over 20 years. He earned several medals during his career including four good conduct award medals, Bronze Star on National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. Mr. Goodrum departed this life on December 21, 2011 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 76 years, 10 months, 27 days. He is survived by his wife Virginia Mae (Davidson) Goodrum of Jackson, Tenn.; a daughter, Luella Saunier of Chickamauga, Ga.; three stepsons, Stacy Hill of Jackson, Tenn., Freddie Hill of Jackson, Tenn., Al Beaudry of Calif.; five sisters, Mary Earline Acree of Jackson, Tenn., Virginia Saunier of Memphis, Tenn., Anna Lee Weir of Savannah, Tenn., Peggy Ryan of Jackson, Tenn., Dorothy Scott of Ind.; a brother, Kenneth Hawkins of Selmer, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Goodrum was preceded in death by two sisters, Rebecca Holland and Martha Britt. Services were held on Friday, December 23 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Jimmy Saunier officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.
Mary Frances Smith Mercer Mary Frances (Smith) Mercer was born on April 10, 1932 at Rose Creek in Selmer, Tenn., the daughter of the late Aubrey and Docie Smith. Fran was retired from Von’s Gro. stores and Xerox co-op and was currently working for Walmart. Frances passed away on Dec. 19, 2011 at her home in Pasadena, Calif. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Richard (Sam) Mercer and her daughter Deborah Jean Howie Rinaldi of San Antonio, Texas and her brother Billy Alton and wife Karen Smith of Santa Barbara, Calif. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Treisa Lynn Howie. As of now there will be no services. Fran, rest in peace. From all the family our prayers are with you.
Gilchrist Family The family of Johnnie Ruth McMahan Gilchrist wishes to extend its most sincere gratitude for the many visits, calls, cards, flowers, gifts and prayers during this most difficult time. Words cannot express our appreciation for the dozens of friends, extended family and members of the community for your generous outpouring of love and support. A most special thank you to Bro. Orville McMahan and Bro. Ricky Mitchell for their beautiful words, Mr. Freddie Cone and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Inman of Shackelford Funeral Directors for their kind assistance and professionalism, and to the congregation of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church for the wonderful meal and fellowship following the service. Each one of you is a blessing and our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude. Earl Gilchrist Ricky and Amy Gilchrist Kay and Randy Moore Jed and Anita Gilchrist Nancy Wade Keith and Jeani Gilchrist Molly and Ronnie Skinner
Sunrise by David Coy
Questions & Answers During this time of year the season may bring an abundance of questions of why, how, if only, or what if. With these questions you may find some do not have answers, at least not right now. With some people they may obtain answers that satisfy them yet not their neighbor, friend or family. One of those unanswered questions may be why again? You may have thought that you had put all these emotions behind you. You thought you had moved past this. Some people may have told you that point in fact. You should have moved forward by now. What if the pain has re-surged and resurfaced during this holiday season? Why now? Tomorrow is tomorrow. Today is today and now is now not yesterday. What we think we have achieved yesterday is believable but that does not necessarily mean that there is not more healing to be done today and tomorrow. Our journey with grief is a fluid experience. As we continue to accept the reality of our change in life we may be lulled into thinking a false sense of security that what is today will be tomorrow. Life is full of change and we must as good boy and girl scouts always prepared, to adjust with the changes of now, today, and tomorrow. Grief is a journey. Life may seem to go on for others when it has stopped for us. This is only what we see in others on the surface. Realize this is what they see in you also. If they do not know you they may see a very ordered happy existence, just as you do so in them. When all the while you see yourself as they see themselves, in altogether different viewpoint one from the other. Tis the season for joy and sorrow every day of the year, with support we can cope. This is Sunrise.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
church events December 31
•Southern Gospel Music Spectacular Come ring in the new year on Dec. 31 with great southern gospel music at the Hardin County High School auditorium in Savannah, Tenn. Doors open at 7 p.m., starts at 8 p.m. JAF Promotions proudly presents the 2nd Annual “New Year’s Eve Gospel Music Spectacular.” The line-up includes some of gospel’s music finest featuring: Host Group, Josh & Ashley Franks, The Kellys from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., awardwinning soloist, Mark Bishop, and one of the premier quartets in southern gospel music, Mark Trammell Quartet. Plus $100 cash give-a-way. For more information contact 731-607-1948 or visit www.joshandashleyfranks. com. • New Year’s Watch Service Gateway Holiness Chapel will be having a watch service on Dec. 31 starting at 10 p.m. until Breakfast will be served afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend. •New Year’s Eve Watch Night Forty Forks Baptist Church at 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel
Springs will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with snacks, games, fun and sweet fellowship on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. -midnight. The night will be filled with many activities and will end with the praying in the New Year of 2012 at the Sanctuary Altar. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and spend some or all of the evening with the folks of Forty Forks Baptist Church. For more on this evening call: 731-934-7457 or 731-9347668 / 610-1716. • New Year’s Watch Service God’s Way Church located at 1121 Peach St. in Selmer will be having a Watch Service on Sat. night, Dec. 31st starting at 8 p.m. until ? Everyone is invited to attend. • Court Avenue Dependable Women The Court Avenue Dependable Women will no longer be serving lunch on the first Tuesday of each month. We want to thank the community for your support and friendship over the years and are sorry we cannot continue to serve you. God Bless each of you.
community events December 29
•Ruritan Club Blood Drive The Ruritan Club is sponsoring a blood drive at Stantonville Methodist Church on Thursday, December 29 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. All donors will receive a T-shirt. Please remember to bring a photo i.d. Start your new year off right - Save a life...give blood.
December 31
•New Years Eve Square Dance Purdy Community Center on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. - midnight. Music provided by the Holt Family. Adults $4, kids 12 and under free. Come out and have a fun time with your family! • New Year’s Eve Party/Dance Corinth Elk Lodge in Corinth, Miss. will host a party/dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2012 with performance by live band R.T. Rinehart.
You do not have to be a member to attend. Admissions cost is $10 per person and kids under 12 are free. For more info call (662)603-1172.
January 1
• New Year’s Day Dance! The Lazy L Dance Hall will be open on Sun. Jan. 1, 2012. Come dance & have some fun from 7 p.m. to midnight. Plays old time rock-n-roll and country music. Located in Rienzi, Miss. There is a $5 cover charge and kids under 12 are free. For more info call Tubby at (622)423-6233.
January 2
• Democrat Women Meeting The McNairy County Democrat Women will meet Mon. Jan. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters in Selmer. We will have finger foods. Members are encouraged to bring a friend and we will start our new year.
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Opinion
Volume 107, Number 32, Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Independent Appeal
Making McNairy County Opinion headlines for more than 100 years
by Nancy Wardlow Kennedy The McNairy County Association will meet for a one day workshop on Saturday Oct 27. There will be four different groups and those conducting the groups are: Carlie Hughes, Nora Houston, Onarine Long, L G Vaughn, Clovis Howard, Hazel Steadman, B T Kiser, Thelma Naylor, J T Depoyster, Joan Eason, Wilford Carroll, Norman Jean Long. Sales in the U S treasury Defense Bonds still lag in McNairy County according to N W Bigger, chairman. The Loyal Workers Class of the Selmer Christian Church met with Mrs B T Kiser. Mrs Jim Brown assisted. Mrs Wilbur Wright, president. Mrs Houston Thrasher was in charge of the program. Others in the program, Mrs John Sharp, Mrs Clyde Reedy, Miss Verda Anderson. Frozen fruits, berries and vegetables have been placed under the ceiling price regulation. New beef prices became effective Oct 1. Sirloin steak is now $1.04 in large supermarkets as compared with $1.13 before. Three McNairy students honored at U T Martin: Cavit Chesier, Bethel Springs, President All Students Club; George Wilson, Bethel Springs, Vice P Veterans Club; Billy Perkins, Adamsville, Sec Veterans Club. Self employed people were brought under the Social Security Act by last year’s changes and must now report their net income at the same time they make their Federal Income Tax returns. Self employed persons need to get their Social Security accountnumber card now, as they will have to file a report after the first of the year. For various reasons, a number of dog owners failed to get their dog vaccinated when their community was visited. One more chance to vaccinate your dogs On Oct 19 at Falcon Church, New Bethel Church, Sulphur Springs School, Hunter’s Store, Rose Creek School, Kiestler’s Store at Mt Gilead. Mrs Louise Richardson, who has been employed by the Board of Education as county lunch room supervisor, was elected chairman of the West Tenn School Food Handler’s Association. Reports by Flake Humphrey shows 5,309 bales of cotton have been ginned for this 1951 crop year as of Oct 1 as compared to 526 bales Oct 1, 1950. Favorable weather for the cotton harvest has made a big difference but the weather forecast promises bad weather ahead. Half of McNairy County’s Schools will reopen their doors next Monday with most of the cotton harvested in this section. Opening Monday are Selmer, Bethel Springs, McNairy, Finger, Stantonville, Rose Creek and the smaller school that are connected by transportation to
these schools. The rest of the schools will open Oct 29: Adamsville, Michie, Ramer and the smaller school connected by transportation to these schools. In interview with Mayor Will Tom Abernathy, the city has purchased a garbage disposal truck which they have needed for a long time. The truck was used and re-conditioned and cost $1,700. Other town improvements include the laying of a new water main on Counce St. At a cost of about $2,500. To extend water mains on south Sixth street from Cypress to Beale. Since the county has decided to cooperate with the Federal Forest Fire Services much progress has been made. Four tower sites have been located on high ground in strategic sections of the county. The ½ acre lots have been donated to the county by interested persons. At each of these towers a fire crew has been stationed. These crews consist of a leader and three helpers and their duty is to standby at the tower until a fire is spotted or reported and then they immediately go to the fire and suppress or control it. One fire tower is located on the Bethel Springs - Leapwood Road at Mt Peter and the crew leader is Calvin C Brown. In the central part of the county, the tower is located at the site of the Old Rural Hill School, just off Hwy 45, south of Bethel Springs and the crew leader is William F Mitchell. In the southwestern section, a tower is located on Sulphur Springs Road, just north of Hwy 57 and crew leader is William R Steadman. A fourth tower is planned in the near future at the southeastern section, probably at Sand Hill. Bear in mind this program is new and the men inexperienced. It will take time to get the organization functioning efficiently. Midnight Singing at Central High School Gym at Savannah, Oct 27. Featuring The Lefevre Trio, The Statesmen’s Quartet, The Speer Family. The Happy Goodman Family. Farmers are urged to turn in scrap metal for defense. The makings of tanks, ships, planes and guns to keep America strong, can be found on nearly every farm in the form of iron and steel scrap. Mt Gilead Home Demonstration Club met in the home of Mrs Bill Donahoe with 13 present and 2 visitors, Mrs Leo Swift and Mrs Myrtle Russom. Devotional given by Mrs Carl Wilson. Mrs W C Henson, recreation leader has moved to Bethel Springs. Mrs J E Henley was elected to fill out her term. Bingo was played and prizes won by Mrs Ernest Mitchell and Mrs Bill Donahoe. Additional contributions to Gravel Hill Cemetery Association: Mr Andy B Manuel, Mr Louis Rushing, Mr Will Emmons, Mr Hubert Manuel, Mr George Weatherford, Mrs Joe Phillips, Mr L R Weatherford, Mrs H S Browder, Mr Olen Weatherford, Mr Glaciel Weatherford, Mrs Arbie Mills, Mrs Dola Mills, Mr Arthur Huggins, Mrs
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Mcnairy voices
looking back 60 years ago
Oct 19, 1951
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Share your New Year’s Resolutions with the readers of the Independent Appeal.
Regina Sparks, Selmer: “I don’t have any. I’m not gonna follow them, so why make them?”
Felix Smith, Bethel Springs “I need to quit smoking. I’ve been smoking for 12 years, I tried before but it didn’t last long.”
Lindsey King, Ramer ”Lose weight and go back to school.”
Jenni Clayton, Bethel Springs “In this economy, try to find a better job to take care of my family better. The jobs around here all want to pay minimum wage, which isn’t enough to make it worth it when you have to pay child care.”
Kim Britton, Selmer “Give to people who are less fortunate.”
Teri Lyn Huntley, Finger “To have a better New Year, with better economy and lower gas prices.”
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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Hazel Cooksey, Mr Cecil Prince, Mrs Elsie Rogers, Mrs Emma Hamm, Mrs Mattie Bentley Mrs Ora Herndon, Mr and Mrs Allen McCoy, Mr Eli Weatherford, Mr Jim Huggins. A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs Georgia Ann McAlpin in the Hebern community, in honor of Mrs McAlpin’s 82nd birthday. She lives with her son Estes. These families were represented: J R King, John Dillon, Claude McAlpin, Willard McAlpin, Golden McAlpin, Aubry Sisco, Wess McAlpin, Antham McAlpin, Mrs Zula
Wolfe, Mrs Emma Hester, Mrs Florence Epps, Mrs Bell King Hobbs, Mrs Chulla McKee, Rev Allie Baker, Buford Jackson, R T McAlpin, Earl Flake, M C L McAlpin, James Lipford, Leo Vandiver, Oliver Lipford, Percie Fortune, Lee McAlpin, Vester McAlpin, Cletus McAlpin, R C McAlpin, R C McAlpin, R O mcAlpin, Paul Brennan, Walter McAlpin, Charles McAlpin, T E King, Arthur Chambers, Buford McAlpin, Thomas McAlpin, Frank Baker, Sam Howell, Woodward Wade, Mrs George Stevens. Dorothy Maxwell, Jea-
nette Tharp, Jim Klinch, O’Neal Howell. News Of the Colored by Lula Prather - Miss Musette Woodward of Bolivar became the bride of Mr S T Irons of Acton on Oct 14. Cox’s Community by Dottie Jean Cox - Miss Betty Jean Flatt gave a birthday party Saturday night, celebrating her birthday anniversary. Every one had a swell time. The dedication services for the New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church will be held next Sunday with all
day services and dinner on the ground. Pvt Tommy J Baker, a native of Selmer and son of Mr J W Baker, is now stationed in England. He entered the Army in Oct 1949. Adamsville by Dossie Newman - Mrs Beatrice Sanford and family who have been living in Adamsville will make their home near Saltillo. Sgt Billy Ledbetter is home for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J E Ledbetter. Mr and Mrs E M Delany honored their daughter
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • Specialist Allen Alexander • SGT Joseph W. Baggett • SGT Andrew W. Bayless USMC • PFC Andy Bryant • Sgt. Kyle A. Brown, USMC • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • PVT Matlock Caffrey, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • CPL Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • SPC Mark A. Cooper, US Army • SGT James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • SGT Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Aaron J. Cull Senior Airman U.S. Airforce • SGT Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • SGT Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Captain Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Corporal Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison
• LCPL Dwight A. Emily Jr. • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Lydia Gillis, US Navy E3 • Malcolm Gillis E6, US Army National Guard • SSGT Stephen R. Graham • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • SGT Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • SSGT Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Lieutenant Colonel (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • SPC Matthew Hemby, Army • SGT Brian W. Hendrix • SGT Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Wes Huffman, Air Force • Private Alex Johnson, US Army • SGT Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer 1st Lt. James Lax • Sergeant Joseph Lilly • Captain Troy E. Mathis
• 1st LT Jessica Mayfield, US Army in Iraq • SPC Ritchie A. McCrary • SPC Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • CPL Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSGT Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • SGT Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • SPC Jeffery A. Pickett, US Army • SPC William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • SPC Robert H. Pittman, II • CPL James Scott Powell • CPL John M. Powell • Ernest Purez, Air Force • E4 Sophia Reinke • SGT. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • S/ST Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • SPC Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa
• Veronica Sebree Petty Officer 3rd Class • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • CPL Gene Smith, USMC • SPC Hector Soto, Jr., Army • CPL Sam Speck, USMC • SGT Shaun Spicher, USMC • SPC Daniel Sullivan, Army • Jeremy Thompson • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • PVT Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sergeant Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • SPC Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer James Matthew Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.
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Stephens-Graham Wedding Because you’ve shared in their love by your friendship and love, we are very proud to share the happy news. Ginger Ray Stephens, daughter of Bob and the late Janette Ray and Stephen Ray Graham, son of Vickie and Kenneth Cox were married in a small wedding on November 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. at First Assembly of God in Jackson, Tenn. The bride and groom now reside in Henderson, Tenn.
Welcome Georgia George and Andrea Kuchta would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Georgia Caroline Kuchta. Caroline was born on December 2, 2011 at 7:03 a.m., at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Ill. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 18 ¾ in. long. Caroline is the granddaughter of John and Reba Wilson of Selmer, Tenn. and George and Bridget Kuchta of Hinckley, Ohio. She is the great-granddaughter of Alvin and Mary Lulal Wilson of Selmer, Tenn. and Mary Robbins of Wheeling W. Va. We are having our first family Christmas!
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Roller Skates By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor
I’ve got a brand new pair of roller skates; you’ve got a brand new key. Remember that song? It was very popular during my late teen years and as you know I love song lyrics because of the meaning they have in my life. My musical favorites are Southern gospel and country. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wrench like me. The meaning to those words will touch my soul on any day. But today I want to write about roller skates and keys. You might ask what they mean to me. According to the song you need one to make the other one work, just like we all need each other. No one is an island to themselves. Even if you were on an island out to sea, you would still need a boat. Without the Independent Appeal there would be no more “until next time” news stories. Without our 110 plus residents at McNairy County Health Care Center, there would not be any history to write. So for today, grab your roller skates and I will get my key. One of my keys is my coworker, Rowena Pope. When I write an article for the paper I take it to her to fix my improper English and spelling. She knows all the ways to make it sound just right, and then types it in proper form for the
paper. Who do you need today? I also have several other keys that help make wonderfully interesting days for me. First of all, as I have mentioned before, Ms. Alice Cabral is my fashion editor. She is quick to tell me what she considers proper “work attire”. She has a very sharp mind and doesn’t mind sharing a piece of it. If you want an honest answer to a question, just ask Ms. Alice. Ms. Lula Russell needs to work for Folger’s or Maxwell House. She loves coffee and quickly critiques every cup. Ms. Mary North, on the other hand, could write a commercial for The Three Musketeers, the candy she loves best. Each of these ladies has a special way and a special smile to share with their family and friends. We all have passions and personality traits that help make us who we are and we all need each other in some way. At your place of employment look for all the keys you can find to make your roller skates roll well. Then grab your key and find someone with a pair of roller skates that could use your key. Tell them how much you appreciate them. By God’s amazing grace, I have a lot of skates that might need my key. How about you? Who can you help today? Until next time...
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Mrs George Duck by giving her a surprise birthday dinner. Dividing Ridge by Mrs Ester Gatley - several from this community have gone to Missouri to pick cotton. Gravel Hill by Mrs Opal Gray - William Bowen and Don Huggins are on our sick list this week. Mr and Mrs J A Whirly had a family reunion last Sunday with all their children present. Mr and Mrs Homer Sims had a family reunion in their home because their daughter Nellie Pearl, now Mrs Don Handaline and baby were home from Calif. Mrs Lex Armstrong and Mr Jack Job had a birthday party. Present Mr and Mrs Lex Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Jack Jobe, Mr and Mrs Billy Armstrong and Gayle. West Shiloh by Miss Zaida Fullwood, Gilcie Garrison, who has been working at Morehead Ky, is home with a serious eye injury. Chesly Irwin is home on furlough for a few days. Foy Sweat is home from Ft Leonard Wood to see his mother. Miss Dorothy Fay Sweat has gone back to the School for the Blind in Nashville. Pfc C E Goff of 630 Pine Ave Selmer has been awarded the Combat Medical Badge in Korea. The badge is only awarded only to frontline combat medical aidmen. Wayne Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Robinson of Bethel Springs, get aerial gunnery practice with ray guns at US Navy Base in San Diego, Calif. A gala occasion in the home of Mr and Mrs James Alfred Williams of Rose Correl when they gave a surprise luncheon for his father, Bryant (Bud) C Williams celebrating his 82nd birthday. Uncle Bud, as he is often called, has been a semi-invalid and shut-in for a few months. He is one of our few remaining pioneers, born in 1869 near Selmer. He made his home in the old Sulphur Springs
community. Guests include: Mr and Mrs R N Huggins, Mrs Eber Greer, Mr and Mrs O Bill Rickman, Mr and Mrs Jimmy Powell and children, Mr and Mrs James Brady and Jimmy, Mr and Mrs Parvin Forsythe and children, Mr and Mrs J Deward Powell, Mr and Mrs Earl McClain, Mr and Mrs Alva D Williams, Mrs B W Fisackerly, Mrs Margaret Matlock and Mrs Minnie Ramer. Pebble Hill - Mr and Mrs J B Childers have a new baby boy. Mr and Mrs Clyde Poindexter are the parents of a son, born Saturday. Mrs Myrtle Poindexter has moved to Michie. Funeral services for Mrs Frazier were conducted at the Pebble Hill Church. Everyone is busy gathering the crops this beautiful sunshiny weather. Some are almost done. Stantonville by Mrs Edgar Smith - congratulation to Mr and Mrs Norman Carroll on the arrival of a baby daughter born at Humphrey-Phillips clinic. Pfc James Troy Jones has been for a few days to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Jones. Mr and Mrs Neal McCormic and baby left for Peoria, Ill where they will make their home. Betty Jane smith attended the 4-H convention in Jackson last week. Showing at the Ritz next week: Warparth - Hit Parade of 1951 - The Big Carnival The Groom Wore Spurs - Under Mexicali Stars - The Frogmen. Selmer by Mrs Terry Abernathy - Mr and Mrs S E Burks and Elizabeth Ann went to Memphis to be with Gene Burks, of the Navy, before his returns to Japan. Pfc Douglas Wood was home with his parents Mr and Mrs George Wood. Several people have had operations in various hospitals this past week: Mr Warren McCoy, Mrs Allen Wooten, Mrs J P Weatherford. Freida Ann Moore, Harold Null, Lola Bess Basinger and Phyllis Phillips were del-
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Dylan’s 1st birthday Dylan Kai Wardlow celebrated his first birthday November 15, 2011. He is the son of Andrew and Kendra Wardlow. They live in Panama City Beach, Fla. Grandparents are: Phillip and Jackie Wardlow of Selmer, Tenn. Louis and Lynn Waycuilis, great grandmother Mary Litchfield, and godparents Eric and Merideth Schroetenboar, all of Panama City, Fla. His “Cookie Monster” birthday party was enjoyed by all! Happy Birthday little man. We love you so much! egates to the District Music Club in Humboldt. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Charles Ammons. The children and grandchildren and great grandchildren of the late Jesse R Wright met in the home of T N Wright of Selmer for their annual reunion. All of the surviving were present, in addition to the host, they are: Mrs L M Fly, Mrs Joe Sewell, B W Wright and J A Wright. In the afternoon the group was entertained with vocal selections by Richard Williams, Shirley Apple and little David Wright. From Adamsville: Joe Sewell, Miss Myrlee Wright, Mrs Wilma Vinson, Mr and Mrs Billy Vinson, Mr and Mrs Wallace Vinson and Diane and Harold Jr. Mrs T N Wright and Kathaleen from Selmer. Mr Jim M Doles, age 91, who resided with his daughter, Mrs J A Clark, at Rt 1 Pocahontas, died Oct 16, 1951. He was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral services, conducted by Alford Crocker, were held at Kirk Cemetery and burial
in the cemetery there. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs J A Clark, Mrs Ollie Gates, Mrs Liza Hensley, Mrs Tennie Heathcock, Mrs Tilda Swinford; four sons, Joe George, Herman and Elmer Doles and 62 grandchildren. Miss Eliza Ann Tueton, age 78, died at her home north of Adamsville, Oct 10, 1951. Funeral services conducted by Bro Albert Plunk were held at Morris Chapel Methodist Church and burial in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by one brother, Henry Clay Tueton. Mrs Alabama Jarnigan, age 84, who resided in the Eastview community, died at a Jackson hospital Oct 13, 1951. Rev Buck conducted the funeral services at the Met Vernon Church and burial in the cemetery there. The grandsons served as pallbearers. Survivors include four sons, L E Jarnigan, W F Jarnigan, J C Jarnigan and J D Jarnigan, 18 grandchildren and 22 ggrandchildren. Volume 48 Number 46. Wilbur Wright, Publisher and Editor
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Henco recognizes employees At the recent year-end meeting of Henco Furniture & Home Center, valued team members were recognized for their years of dedication and service: Anita Graham, 15 years and Anthony Brock, 5 years. Anita Graham joined Henco Furniture in 1996 shortly after the business was started. Her support covers a myriad of areas but she primarily focuses on Accounts Payable and Payroll. Prior to Henco Furniture, Anita had years of service with Henco Fund Raising as an Administrative Assistant. She and her husband, Bob Graham, and their son, Andy, reside in Bethel Springs, TN. Anthony Brock became a member of Henco’s Warehousing team, on a part-time basis, while attending high school. His interest in continuing his education at the University of North Alabama and his great attitude when working with team members and customers makes a person proud of the
Anita Graham and Anthony Brock American spirit. Henco Furniture & Home Center is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience started in 1996 and located in the Selmer Industrial Park just off Hwy 45/64 Bypass – approximately 80,000 sq ft showroom
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ceased, of the Big Hill Pond area between Ramer and Pocahontas. Accompanying them on the trip were John Grammer, husband to Mary, and Basil Ray, husband to Lottie.
Devon Sledd Graduates Devon Michelle Sledd received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Union University on December 10, 2011. Devon is the daughter of Joey and Donna Sledd of Michie, Tenn. She was a 2008 graduate from MCHS. She plans to attend graduate school of Physical Therapy and is currently employed by West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic in Jackson, Tenn.
Mathew Howell Graduates Mathew Pierce Howell of Hornsby, Tenn. graduated from the University of Memphis on Dec. 17, 2011 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He accepted an intern position with Cagenics in Memphis. Mathew is the son of Danny and Tammy Mathews Howell of Hornsby. He is the grandson of the late Virginia and Lester Howell of Hornsby, and of Betty Mathews and the late Jack Mathews of Selmer.
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2011 Year in Review By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer
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Ramer’s 14-year-old All Stars celebrate with their state championship trophy. The team, which staged an amazing run to the finals from the looser bracket in the state finals to take the title, now headed to South Carolina to compete in the World Series.
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Kindra Brown speeds by Liberty defenders in the Lady Bobcat’s 63-60 District 14-AA Championship victory.
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The 9-10 Year Old Selmer All-stars gather in front of the scoreboard that reads 7-6 after winning the State Championship. Front row, left to right: Peyton Kiddy, Braden Rickman, Hunter McCullar, Hunter Jernigan, Justin Smith, and Lucas Hively. Back Row: Will Deaton, Tucker Gray, Preston Steward, Austin Whiting, JT Cranford, and Hunter Justice. Coaches: David McCullar, Josh Gray, and Dale Justice.
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Lady Cardinal bowler Amron Forsythe poses with Coach Ronnie Christopher as she is recognized at an AHS basketball game in March for her bowling accomplishments earlier in the year.
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Staff The Michie Blue Devils and coaches pose for a photo after securing the tournament trophy Monday night.
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The Selmer Lady Lions and coaches pose for a photo after their fourth consecutive Tournament Championship
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Cardinal players, coaches, and fans celebrate after Adamsville Junior High School won their fourth consecutive county championship Sept. 22.
Consolidating a years worth of fantastic sporting events and accomplishments into a single review is a difficult thing to do when considering the quality of athletics spread across McNairy County. The year began with success on the lanes for Adamsville female bowler Amron Forsythe. In her sophomore year at AHS, Forsythe led the Lady Cardinals in scoring and wins, was the first AHS female bowler to qualify for the Girls’ Individual Tennessee State Tournament in Smyrna, Tenn. Jan. 27 and 28, placed 16th overall and 2nd amongst Class A bowlers, and was named “Female Bowler of the Year” for Region 7. January rolled into February like a Forsythe strike rolling over 10 helpless bowling pins. With the weather still nice and chilly outside the atmosphere in county gymnasiums was heating up for junior high and high school ballers. Selmer Lady Lion Head Coach Robin York led her team to their fourth straight County Championship after defeating the Michie Lady Blue Devils 47-22 in the County Tournament and finishing the season undefeated. Michie’s boys, on the other hand, took the title by defeating Selmer 50-26 in the County Tournament Championship, wrapping up a 19-2 season after finishing as the tournament runner-up the year before. With AHS boys falling in the second round of the Region 7-A Tournament, and the AHS girls’ and MCHS boys’ teams early exits in their district tournaments, MCHS’s Lady Bobcats finished 2011 as the most successful county high school basketball team. The Lady Cats defeated Liberty Tech. 63-60 to win the District 14-AA Championship. They were one win away from advancing to the AA State Tournament after a win over Dyersburg and a dramatic, three-point overtime victory over Gibson County in the Region 7-AA Tournament, but MCHS fell 60-52 to Manassas in the Class 2A Sectionals after a loss in the region championship to Liberty, capping off a very respectable 25-8 season. Spring sprung after basketball season, and when things started to warm up so did action on the baseball and softball diamonds and also on the soccer field. McNairy County was treated to several outstanding pitching performances in 2011. In early April, Bobcat Eric Moore threw a no-hitter against Middleton. Later in the month, Adamsville’s Jalen Kendall and Jake Martin combined for a no-hitter against the very same Middleton Tigers. The theme continued with softball, and AHS sophomore pitcher Taylor Hutton, who also threw a “no-no” against Middleton on the Lady Cardinals’ Senior Night April 21. The Bobcat soccer team, led by District 14 A-AA Coach of the Year, Nick Cook, posted their best record ever at 10-4 and advanced to the District Championship for the first time in school history in May. Before spring shifted to summer, excitement around AHS basketball was stirring just a few months after their season ended when Cardinal Head Coach and Principal, Greg Martin passed the coaching whistle on to former player and Auburn University Assistant Coach, Nathaniel Root, who claimed he would not be satisfied until Adamsville won a state championship.
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2011 McNairy Central Christmas Classic Wednesday, Dec. 28 Crockett Co. vs Middleton (G) 3:30 p.m. University School of Jackson vs Middleton (B) 5:00 p.m. Adamsville vs Jackson North Side (G) 6:30 p.m. m. McNairy Central vs Jackson North Side (B) 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 Jackson North Side vs Crockett Co. (G) 3:30 p.m. Jackson North Side vs Collierville (B) 5:00 p.m. McNairy Central vs Middleton (G) 6:30 p.m. Adamsville vs Union City (B) 8:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 Collierville vs University School of Jackson (B) 2:00 p.m. Adamsville vs Crockett Co. (G) 3:30 p.m. McNairy Central vs Union City (B) 5:00 p.m. McNairy Central vs Jackson North Side (G) 6:30 p.m. Adamsville vs Jackson North Side (B) 8:00 p.m. Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander
The Adamsville Cardinal Football Team takes the field before their 47-22 victory over the rival McNairy Central Bobcats.
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(Top) AHS’s Dalton Plunk (3) fakes a hand off. (Bottom) Kasey Hurley (5), Blake Edwards (64), Drake Fox (79), John Blakley (47) walk out for the coin toss before their win over HCHS.
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MCHS Soccer Coach Nick Cook accepts the district Coach of the Year award alongside his wife, Monica after leading MCHS to a 10-4 record.
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Coach Jerry Lott of the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats smiles as he accepts a plaque from Athletic Director Danny Day for attaining 700 career wins as head coach in less than 35 years.
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Coach Jim Glover turns and smiles at his team Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance Photos by Tee Hutton after being drenched with the water cooler Bobcat Eric Moore (3) delivers a pitch. Moore was one MCHS’s Jason Kirk (Left) and Valerie Jones (Middle) and AHS’s Taylor Hutton (Right) compete at following a homecoming victory over Jackson Central-Merry. of four county pitchers to throw a no-hitter in 2011. the Class A-AA State Golf Championships in September.
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and Texas in the AAA World Series held in Carthage, N.C., and ended the tournament with a 4th place finish. Summer’s end ushered in a new school year, meaning a bevy of high school and junior high sports were sure to follow. In September, Adamsville Junior High School wrapped up a highly competitive season of junior high football with their fourth consecutive county championship after beating the Bethel Springs Rebels 20-8. The Junior Cards finished the year 6-1 and 4-0 in county play on the strength of their ground-game led by Bobby Moore, who ran for over 150 yards per game, and a very stingy defense. Later in September, three county high school golfers, Jason Kirk and Valerie Jones of McNairy Central and Taylor Hutton of Adamsville, qualified for and competed in the Class A-AA State Tournament at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester, Tenn. None of the MCHS or AHS representatives finished with impressive scores at state, but all are young and look to return
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In the dog-days of summer, McNairy County caught Dixie Youth Baseball fever. A total of eight teams qualified for their respective age group’s State Tournaments. The 13-14-year-old Ramer team and the 9-10-yearold Selmer team won state championships and advanced to represent the state of Tennessee in the Dixie Youth World Series. After coming out of the loser’s bracket and defeating Madison Central twice to become state champions, Ramer traveled to Beaufort, S.C. for the 2011 Dixie Boys World Series and played two games, one against Brunswick County, N.C. and one against West Seminole, Fla. before returning to West Tenn. Selmer’s 9-10-year-old team became the first of their age group from McNairy County to win a state championship after beating Lookout Mountain 7-6 in the Tennessee Dixie Youth AAA title game. Selmer went on to win games against Alabama
next fall to bring golf glory back to McNairy County. With leaves falling on the Mid-South in October, soccer fortune fell on AHS Head Coach Rebecca Ashe. Her Lady Cardinals finished the regular season as the second seed in District 14 A-AA’s South Division, and Ashe was named “Coach of the Year.” In early November, after a rough 2-8 season, McNairy Central Head Football Coach, Jim Glover, stepped down and opened the door for a future coach to lead the Bobcats to gridiron glory in the upcoming season. The bright spot for the Bobcats in 2011 was the play of senior linebacker Kerby Gray, who broke the single season tackle record at MCHS with 132, surpassing Willie Loving’s 126 tackle mark set 11 years ago. By the time Thanksgiving rolled around, the Adamsville Football Cardinals were in the midst of a state championship run, and AHS’s season was a historical one on several levels. The Cardinals matched the 1983 Adamsville team’s 11-2 record for the best in school his-
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thrilling one-point victories over their stiffest county competition, Ramer and Selmer. On the high school level, Lady Bobcat Head Coach Jerry Lott cracked the 700 career win mark with a 52-35 victory over Middleton on Nov. 26. Since the win, the Lady Cats have reeled off eight straight victories, and Lott is currently in 9th place alltime with 707 career wins spanning his 34 years coaching at MCHS. Lott has not been the only one making basketball headlines in McNairy County this season. The MCHS boys’ are out to a decent start, winning seven of their first 12 games. The AHS boys’ have struggled mightily in Root’s first season at the helm of Cardinal basketball. And two county girls basketball players have broken into the 1,000-Point Club for their schools. MCHS senior Chelsea Bodiford and AHS senior Brianne Knight reached career milestones by cracking into their school’s list of all-time leading scorers by scoring their 1,000th points. Bodiford’s accomplish-
tory. They beat McNairy Central for the third straight season, giving them their longest winningstreak against their cross-county rival ever. They beat Hardin County, their cross-river rival, for the first time in over 20 years. They scored more points in their 69-19 victory over Trinity Christian Academy than any Adamsville team had scored in a single game in school history, and for the first time since 1985 the Cardinals advanced to the State Playoff Semifinals before falling to Dresden 35-19, ending what was arguably the greatest season an Adamsville football team ever amassed. When winter crept in after the football season came to a close, it was time to hit the hardcourts once again. So far on the junior high level, the Michie Lady Blue Devils are looking to avenge their loss in the County Tournament Championship after starting the season 9-0, dominating all county competition, and the Bethel Rebels are atop the boys’ standings after amounting a 6-0 county record with a couple
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County Leading Scorers
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High school girls
PPg
High school Boys
PPg
Chelsea Bodiford (MCHS) Brianne Knight (AHS) Nikki White (AHS) Keantinez Lloyd (AHS) Kindra Brown (MCHS)
17.9 17.0 11.9 11.8 10.5
Rameil Pollard (MCHS) CJ Barnes (MCHS) Jalen Kendall (AHS) Stuart Littlejohn (MCHS) Tucker Campbell (AHS)
16.1 16.1 11.8 09.9 09.7
(Averages as of Dec. 27)
County Basketball standings
Gray All-West Tenn Defense Congratulations to Senior McNairy Central Bobcat Linebacker Kerby Gray for receiving All West Tennessee First Team Defense. McNairy County Travel Basketball The McNairy Basketball Association will be having two signup days on Saturday, Jan. 14 and Jan. 21 at the Selmer Civic Center.
overall 9-0 4-6 5-4 2-5 1-10
County 5-0 4-2 3-2 2-4 0-6
Boys Bethel Selmer Ramer Adamsville Michie
overall 10-2 7-3 6-3 1-6 0-9
County 6-0 5-1 2-3 1-5 0-5
High school District 14aa (girls)
overall
District
McNairy Central Lexington Chester County Bolivar Central Jackson Central Merry Jackson South Side Liberty Tech Fayette-Ware
9-3 7-6 6-6 4-5 2-4 5-6 0-7 2-7
3-0 2-1 2-1 2-1 1-1 1-2 0-2 0-3
District 14aa (Boys)
overall
Bolivar Central Fayette-Ware Liberty Tech Jackson South Side McNairy Central Lexington Chester County Jackson Central Merry
10-2 6-3 5-2 9-2 6-6 3-5 3-9 1-9
District 15a (girls)
overall
District
Madison Academic Middleton Scotts Hill Trinity Christian Riverside Adamsville Sacred Heart
13-0 6-3 9-3 6-4 8-4 6-3 0-3
2-0 2-0 1-0 1-1 0-1 0-2 0-2
overall
District
9-0 7-3 3-8 2-4 6-4 0-9 0-2
2-0 2-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-2
District 15a (Boys) Trinity Christian Middleton Madison Academic Riverside Scotts Hill Adamsville Sacred Heart
District 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 0-3
All standings are unofficial.
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College Bowl Pick’em standings
Junior High girls Michie Selmer Ramer Adamsville Bethel
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Photo by Tee Hutton
Lady Cardinal Anna Shelton (53) rips the ball away from a Lady Trojan while Macayla Kiddy (14) and Ralanda Lloyd (24) look to offer a helping hand in AHS’s 22-point victory over Collinwood on Dec. 19.
Adamsville crushes Collinwood By Andrew Alexander
cord to 6-3 overall before heading into the McNairy Central Christmas Classic to face Jackson North Side on Wednesday and Crockett County on Friday.
Sports Writer
Lady Cardinals- 56 Collinwood- 34
Playing as a fill-in on Dec. 19 during Wayne County’s Christmas Classic, the Lady Cardinals crushed the Lady Trojans of Collinwood by 22 points. Led by Brianne Knight’s 21-point performance, the Lady Cardinals made easy work of the Lady Trojans after getting off to a slow start. Leading by only four points at halftime, AHS outscored Collinwood 19-3 in the third quarter and built a lead the Lady Trojans could not overcome. The win boosted AHS’s re-
Girls’ Box Score
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19 3
14 56 12 34
(AHS) Brianne Knight: 21 Pts, 11 Reb, 7 Ast, 3 Stl, 1 Blk; Macayla Kiddy: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl, 2 Blk; Keantinez Lloyd: 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl; Ralanda Lloyd: 7 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Stl; Bailey Wicker: 4 Pts; Anna Shelton: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Krista Holley: 1 Pt; Nikki White: 2 Reb; Simone Wilson: 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk; Anna Johnson: 1 Reb
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By Amanda Lowrance
Alcorn Central- 56 Bobcats- 53
Head Sports Writer
Lady Bobcats- 68 Alcorn Central- 49
Photos by Amanda Lowrance
Pushing past two defenders Zipporah Woods (55) weaves through the lane and draws a foul against Alcorn Central. point lead over the Lady Bears in the third quarter with basket driven down the baseline from Bodiford. Porsha Chappell nabbed an offensive rebound to get a shot off the backboard and that set the third quarter score at 59-34. With a tremendous lead in the fourth quarter, the bench players came in for some playing time and held the lead for McNairy Central. Overall, Senior Lady Cats, Brown and Bodiford have led the team in scoring and have accumulated a high ranking point per game average within the county. After a rough, early start, losing the first three consecutive games, the Lady Bobcats have made a fierce comeback setting a 9-3 overall season. The trouble came with the Hall of Fame games at the beginning of the season against Madison 52-61, Dyersburg 65-85, and Gibson County 58-67. “We played some tough
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Girls’ Box Score
MCHS ACHS
21 14 24 14 8 12
(MCHS) Kindra Brown: 15 Pts, 1 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl; Chelsea Bodiford: 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 7 Ast, 2 Stl; Mikaela Rowland: 9 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Mallorie Sweat: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl; Zipporah Woods: 7 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Stl, 1 Blk; Tierra Lusk: 5 Pts, 2 Reb; Porsha Chappell: 4 Pts, 4Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Breanna Burge: 4 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 3 Stl; Frakia Robinson: 2 Pts, 2 Reb; Haven Phelps: 1 Pts, 3 Reb; Tiffany Winebrenner: 2 Stl; Allyson Frye: 3 Reb
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(MCHS) CJ Barnes: 16 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk; Stuart Littlejohn: 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast; Rameil Pollard: 13 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk, 2 Stl; Jordan Burton: 7 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Justin Sutton: 3 Pts, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Don Waller: 1 Reb
Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance
Taking the one-handed shot Jordan Burton (30) lays the ball in off the backboard. Burton finished the game seven points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
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Three points down in Mississippi against the Alcorn Central Golden Bears, the McNairy Central Bobcats attempted a three-point play before the buzzer to tie the game, but the shot bounced out and resulted in a 56-53 loss. “We were able to get a shot off at the buzzer to tie but it wouldn’t fall,” said Coach Steve Forsythe. “We are getting our shots at the end and hopefully they will start falling.” Alcorn won the tipoff and scored the first basket after three shot attempts. Determined to have the lead, CJ Barnes sank a three-point shot. From there the nail biting game went back and forth. Stuart Littlejohn gained three points with a shot from behind the arch and untied the score 10-7. Grabbing several rebounds, the Golden Bears made a comeback 14-10 to put the first quarter in the record books. Taking a seven point lead after a Golden Bear three point shot Forsythe called a full court time out. Jordan Burton came out of the huddle to drive the lane and score for McNairy. The Bobcats spent the remainder of the game playing catch up and had a successful shot at doing so. By the end of the third, McNairy only had a two point deficit. Barnes and Littlejohn took the lead in the fourth raining two back-to-back three pointers 41-39 and only six minutes remaining. Alcorn Central retaliated from the free throw line. As the time limit drew near, the Bobcats took one final chance at redemption, but the ball did not see the net. The Bobcats have lost three games due to buzzer beaters that have taken effect on their current overall season record of 6-6. The first game was to Obion County 56-55, and then, Fayette Ware 63-60, and now, Alcorn Central 56-53. These competitors shouldn’t count McNairy Central out just yet. With more games still to come in the New Year, the Bobcats plan to give a full effort. Coach Forsythe has spotted the problems and intends to work on correcting these problems. “We allowed them to push us around in the paint and they controlled the lane,” said Forsythe. “We also allowed them to control the tempo of this game as we were unable to speed up the pace against their zone defense. Our free throw shooting was terrible and even though we only turned it over 14 times, there were mental mistakes and unforced. We have to correct that.” The McNairy Central Bobcats will host the Mc-
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4-H Service Project: Adamsville Elementary School is The Biggest Giver The Biggest Giver in the 2011 McNairy County 4-H Service Project is Adamsville Elementary School. The school donated 720 lbs. of clothing, shoes, and household items (an average of 2.7 pounds per 4-H’er) to Jesus Cares of McNairy County. County-wide, 2,360 lbs. of donations to Jesus Cares were generated. Jesus Cares is a ministry run strictly on a volunteer basis, which sells the donated items at the Jesus Cares Thrift Store and uses the proceeds to provide emergency help to the needy in our community. Mr. Jim Gray of Ramer volunteers at Jesus Cares to manage the donated items. According to him, the increase in donations in the past month was huge. For the first time ever, the ministry was able to offer a coat to each person receiving the food distribution at Adamsville. A total of 300 coats were
distributed. In the Biggest Giver 4-H Service Project, each school was challenged to out-give the others in the county. Winners were determined by dividing the pounds of donations by the number of 4-H members in the school. Second place was earned by Selmer Elementary School, with 220 lbs., or 2.1 pounds per 4-H’er, and third place went to Michie Elementary School, with 440 lbs., or 2.0 pounds per 4-H’er. Big thanks go to SMC Recycling for weighing the donations without charge, and to Volunteer 4-H Leader Terry Rainey for transporting some of the Adamsville Elementary donations. The total amount donated, county-wide, was 2,360 lbs. Every elementary school, plus Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School, contributed to the project. McNairy County Extension
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School menus SELMER ELEMENTARY/SELMER MIDDLE SCHOOL MENUS Monday, Jan. 2 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, Jan. 3 BREAKFAST Pancake/sausage stick/syrup, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Quesadilla dippers w/ salsa, popcorn chicken, rolls, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, mixed fruit cup, choice of juice, choice of milk Wednesday, Jan. 4 BREAKFAST Sausage bagel pizza, yogurt parfait, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Cheeseburger, beef vegetable soup, chef salad deluxe, cheese toast, crackers, French fries, glazed carrots, orange-pineapple gelatin, choice of juice, choice of milk Thursday, Jan. 5 BREAKFAST Mini pancakes w/ syrup, cereal choice, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Country chicken tenders, deli sandwich, chef salad deluxe, rolls, cheesy potatoes, lima beans, chilled peaches, choice of juice, choice of milk Friday, Jan. 6 BREAKFAST Chicken nuggets with biscuit, choice of juice, choice of milk LUNCH Pepperoni pizza wedge, Dixie crunch fish, chef salad deluxe, hushpuppies, French fries, white beans, coleslaw, applesauce, choice of juice, choice of milk ADAMSVILLE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 2 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, Jan. 3 4x6 sausage pizza, popcorn
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MCNAIRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 2 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, Jan. 3 Cheese pizza single, chicken rings, Mexican bar, French fries, rolls, lima beans, mac & cheese, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Wednesday, Jan. 4 Pepperoni pizza wedge, cheeseburger, salad bar, French fries, WK corn, sweet potato fries, dipping sauce variety, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Thursday, Jan. 5 Cheese sticks/sauce, chicken noodle soup, deli bar, cheese toast, crackers, French fries, ketchup, spicy Italian potato chunks, glazed carrots, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk Friday, Jan. 6 Cheese pizza w/ stuffed crust, oven-baked chicken, hot ham & cheese sandwich, taco bar, rolls, French fries, whipped potatoes, green beans, fruit choices, choice of juice, milk
West Tennessee Business College Dean’s List The Selmer Middle School sports teams went caroling and delivered fruit baskets at the Selmer Nursing Home.
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The following students maintained a 95 or above average for the past enrollment period at West Tennessee Business College ending Dec. 8, 2011. Betsy McMahan of McNairy County Kayla Tacker of Selmer, Tenn.
MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY Apostolic:
Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Baptist: Freewill: Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Interim Pastor: Bro. Terrell Tedford
Locke Rd. Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m.
Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave. Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Primitive Baptist: Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. with song service, preaching at 11 a.m.
Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m. Selmer Primitive Baptist Church Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Shane Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Independent: Calvary Baptist Church Hwy. 22 North, Adamsville Pastor: Jimmy Cates Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger Rev. Bobby Bray Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Oscar White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Cameron Miller Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m.
Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon St., Selmer Pastor: Clifford Wynn Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: Sun. 10 a.m. / Wed. 7 p.m.
Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy. 57 West, Ramer James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Eastview Baptist Church Hwy. 45 S., Eastview, TN Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
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.
Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Bro. Mark Hoover, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main Street, Adamsville Phil Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.
West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville Bro. David Simmons, Pastor
First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 142 Jackson St., Bethel Springs Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Avenue, Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Joy Foster Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Tim Elrod, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Nate Penland, Pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Bro. Harold King Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10:15 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Spr. Rev. Mike Hollaway, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m Wednesday: 7 p.m.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy, TN Bro. Danny Rowland, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Cody Hill, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Church of Christ: Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Joe Story, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Ray Wilson, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Luke DeLavergne, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy. 45 S., Selmer Donald Woods, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 731-239-4500 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy. 142, Stantonville Larry Redmond, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God: Bethel Springs Church of God 1814 Buena Vista Rd., Bethel Springs Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7:00 Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Rev. Tracy Sanders, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Church of God of Prophecy: Church of God of Prophecy Hwy. 22 N., Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs James Lawson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy. 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. 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 Jeff DeWees, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. New Salem Cumberland Presbyerian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Earl Phelps, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West Ramer, TN Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Methodist: Adamsville First United Methodist 225 E Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Jim Barber, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 265, Selmer Rev. Terry Presson Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 6:15 p.m. & Studies 7 p.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Road Michie, TN Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. David Harstin, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Ch. 2768 Chambers Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN David Harstin, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sulphur Springs United Methodist Located on Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Jim Barber, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.
Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Stephen Webb, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.
City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Intl. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 45 S, Guys Roger Reece, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.
Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd, Stantonville Glen Scott, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15
Faith Pointe Church 440 Hwy. 64, Adamsville Marcus Whitman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Petra Ministries Church 393 S. 6th Street Selmer, TN 38375 Phone 731-434-1002 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Night: 6:00 P.M. Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young
Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 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 Sunday 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. Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. James Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mount Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Roman Catholic: St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st. Saturday: 8 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist: Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m. Sabbath School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Other/Non-Denominational: A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers’ Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Bill Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. First Christian Church 133 N. Third St., Selmer Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Center Selmer, Tennessee Wednesday - 7p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. For info call 731-434-0097 www.onechurchnow.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy. 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach Street, Selmer Kerry Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Thursday night: 7 p.m. Moores School House Full Gospel Fellowship Church 115 Tull Road, Selmer 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.
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101 - for sale New 2BR Homes. Delivery+Setup $25,950.00. Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth. 1/4 mile past Hospital on 72West. New 3 BR, 2BA Homes. Delivery+Setup $29,950.00. Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth. 1/4 mile past Hospital on 72 West. New 4BR, 2BA Homes. Delivery+Setup $44,500.00. Clayton Homes Supercenter of Corinth. 1/4 mile past Hospital on 72 West. Contact Gary 662287-4600.(22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,3 0,31,32,33) Clearance Sale on Display Homes save $$ on your new home. Doublewides & Singlewides available. Large selection WINDHAM HOMES, Corinth MS 1-888-287-6996 (TF) New House For Sale By Owner. 3BD, 2BA, Bonus dining room. Seller to pay 100% closing, $1000 Visa gift card to the buyer. $134,900. Contact Casey (731)439-1576. (TF) House For Sale: 3BD brick house. 2200 ft., 17.5 acres, fenced lake, large shop building! Call 645-9894 or 6106444. (29,30,31,32) For Sale: New Remodeled Mobile Home 16x80, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $16000.00. Located at 2909 Beauty Hill Rd. Bethesprings, TN 38315. (731)439-1078. (32,33,34,35)
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102 - for rent 3BD, 2BA. 71 State line Rd. Big house, big lot. Must sign years lease. $650/month rent + $650 deposit. Call (662)287-7875. (32,33) Mobile Home For Rent: 2BD mobile home in Adamsville. No pets, no smoking inside. $325/month. Call 6321299. (32,33) 3BD, 1BA mobile home 14x70. All appliances included: dishwasher, hardwood floors, including water. $350/month + deposit. 645-6287 or 610-2366. (32) 2BD, 1BA large lot. No indoor pets. $225/month + deposit required. 6102182. (32) 2BD, 1BA trailer, corner lot, newly remodeled, no indoor animals. $250/ month + deposit required. 610-2182. (32) 4BD, 2BA Doublewide trailer with concrete drive for rent off Hwy 142. Call 610-1415. (TF)
miscellaneous 401 - for sale QUALITY USED CELL PHONES: Just insert your SIM card! Located @ IT’S A BARGAIN, just south of Wal-Mart on Hwy 45. Farm Fresh eggs and lots to look at, Check out our guitars and music stuff! Sale each week! (TF) Dell laptop $400 under warranty. Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF) Furniture Sale: Spongebob & Camo childs recliners,$79. Micro fiber sofa/ love seat, $549. Full or queen mattress set, $199. King or Queen Tempur Pedic type mattress set, $799/$899. Wood bunks beds, $179. Micro fiber rocker recliner, $199. Recliners, $199. Laya-way/ Free Delivery. Call (731)6101811. (29,30,31,32) For Sale: Frigid air electric range and refrigerator, matching set. $400. Call 610-5340 or 610-5339, leave message. (31,32,33)
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203 - equipment Mahindra Tractors & Implements, Full line of Vermeer Hay Equipment. D & C Hay Equipment, LLC Hwy 117, 4 miles South of Adamsville. (731)6323608. (TF)
ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155 (TF)
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We Buy Scrap Metal, Specializing in Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUV’s. WE PAY CASH!! Will pay top dollar for buses, combines, big trucks and heavy scrap. Free pick-up. Will pay over $500 for some vehicles!! NO TITLE NEEDED!! (731) 610-8666 (TF) Buying junked and wrecked vehicles. Will beat all other prices within reason. Paying cash, no checks. No title needed. Call today, get paid today. Call 731-610-8827. (TF)
2BD, 1BA in Selmer. $350/mo. + deposit. No pets. 3BD, 1BA in Selmer. $450/month + deposit. No pets. Call 610-2877. (TF) 2BD, 1BA house, newly remodeled. $450/month. With 15 acres of good hunting land. $550/month. Also has 2 outbuildings.New dishwasher, new cabinets. Call 645-5860. (TF) 2BD, 1BA Good neighborhood, has shop. $395/month + $350 deposit. References required. 243 Forest. Call 439-2900. (TF) House for Rent: 3BD, 2BA central heat/air. Cherry harwood, storage building, paved drive. No pets. $525/ month + deposit. Near McNairy Central. Call 610-2877. (TF)
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1410 - Crestwood Dr., Saulsbury - $28,000 * Gated Community * 4 lakes * Club house * Secluded living * Carport * Lg porch * Patio area * Sun room * Garden spot * Seller will consider all offers.
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. 8834 FARLEY PURVIS Plaintiff, v. THE TRUSTEES of HICKORY FLATT COMMUNITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Defendants. ORDER QF PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court from the attached sworn petition in this cause that the whereabouts of the Defendants, THE TRUSTEES of HICKORY FLATT COMMUNITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, are presently unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, so that ordinary process cannot be served upon them. Defendants, THE TRUSTEES of HICKORY FLATT COMMUNITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, are hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend against the Complaint to Quiet Title, and to serve an answer to said petition by February 6, 2012, which is thirty (30) days from the last day of publication of this notice on Carma Dennis McGee, Attorney for Plaintiff in this cause, whose address is 55 Court Street, Suite B, Savannah, Tennessee, 38372, or default judgment will be entered against the Defendants, THE TRUSTEES of HICKORY FLATT COMMUNITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, and this cause set for hearing in the Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee, sitting in Selmer, Tennessee, ex parte as to Defendants, THE TRUSTEES of HICKORY FLATT COMMUNITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH. If there is no answer, a hearing on Plaintiff’s motion for default shall be heard on February 27, 2012. Entered this the 5th day of December, 2011. Martha B. Brasfield, Chancellor APPROVED FOR ENTRY: CARMA DENNIS McGEE, #19829 Attorney for the Plaintiff McGee & Dennis 55 Court Street, Suite B Savannah, TN 38372 (731)925-1025 ….8683 29, 30, 31, 32
minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 142.27 feet, passing a steel fence post set at 112.27 feet, to a point in a ditch; thence with the centerline of said ditch as follows: thence North 78 degrees 19 minutes 39 seconds East for a distance of 276.42 feet; thence North 72 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds East for a distance of 211.56 feet; thence South 12 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 246.46 feet, leaving said ditch and passing a No. 4 rebar iron pin found at 26.45 feet and passing a No. 4 rebar iron pin set at 241.46 feet, to a non-monumental corner at the intersection of a culvert in the Northern right of way of Graham Drive; thence with the Northern right of way of Graham Drive as follows: thence North 84 degrees 39 minutes 17 seconds West for a distance of 52.25 feet; thence North 83 degrees 14 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 20.75 feet; thence North 83 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 29.24 feet; thence North 87 degrees 04 minutes 08 seconds West for a distance of 46.36 feet to a 30-inch oak, the NEC of the Crenshaw property; thence South 84 degrees 34 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 380.24 feet, with the Northern boundary of the Crenshaw property, to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to the covenants, easements, and restrictions of record. ALSO KNOWN AS: 393 Graham Street, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. 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: Michael C. Plunkett 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. 700‑211648 DATED December 7, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee
the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 4, 2012 , 2:00 PM at the McNairy County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in McNairy County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake on the East side of U.S. Highway 45, at the NWC of the H.C. Sutton lots and SEC of this lot runs thence North, with Highway, 66 feet to a stake; thence runs east 180 feet to a stake; thence South 66 feet to Sutton’s line; then running with Sutton’s line 180 feet to the point of beginning. This lot being a lot 66 feet x 180 feet with the improvements thereon. PARCEL#: 080 J B 013.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 921 PEACH STREET, SELMER, TN 38375. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): TAMMY M. OLSEN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded 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. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite
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ning. Amy Childers obtained title to the foregoing real property by Warranty Deed of W. C. Page and Jimmy Thomas Page, dated April 14, 2006, of record in Deed Book 199, Page 443, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. ALSO KNOWN AS: Map-130, Parcel-13.01 520 Gravel Hill Road Ramer, TN 38367 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 who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: UCC Financing Statement to Pickwick Electric Cooperative of record in Deed of Trust Book 389, Page 1906, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Substitute 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. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This, the 20th day of October, 2011. MELISSA G. STEWART, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE DEUSNER & KENNEDY ATTORNEYS AT LAW 177 WEST COURT AVENUE SELMER, TENNESSEE 38375 …. 10062 32, 32, 33
tion Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Guaranty Trust Company and Guaranty Trust Company’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. 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 will, on January 23, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, 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 stake in the East margin of a county gravel road, the same being the NWC of the tract herein described, and said beginning point being further described as being a point approximately 5 feet North of and approximately 9 feet West of a utility pole numbered 773 B runs thence in an easterly direction 198 feet to a stake, thence in a Southerly direction 165 feet to a stake, thence in a westerly direction 198 food to a sake, thence in a northerly direction with the East margin of said county gravel road, 137 feet to the point of beginning, containing less than 1 acre. ALSO KNOWN AS: 437 Milam Road, Finger, Tennessee 38334 The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117. 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:
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 December 16, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 17, 2009, at Book 398, Page 938 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Michael C. Plunkett, conveying certain property therein described to Michael E. Goldstein as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Renasant Bank and Renasant Bank’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee. 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 will, on January 9, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the McNairy County Courthouse, 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: Lying and being in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, Beginning at a steel fence post found, the NWC of Jimmie D. Crenshaw and wife, Hazel F. Crenshaw, see Deed Book 146, Page 31; thence North 00 degrees 00
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 8, 2006, executed by TAMMY M. OLSEN, AN UNMARRIED FEMALE,conveying certain real property therein described to MADISON TITLE & ESCROW CO., INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, on December 14, 2006 , as Instrument No. 54855, in Book 385, at Page 464; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS,
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE COUNTY OF McNAIRY ) WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Promissory Note heretofore executed by Amy Childers, bearing date of May 3, 2006, secured by a Deed of Trust of record in Trust Book 381, Page 1534 as recorded in the 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 Community South; and Whereas the undersigned was appointed and substituted as Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Substitute Trustee, dated October 18, 2011, of record in Trust Book 404, Page 534, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclosure was sent to the last known mailing address of Debtor by regular mail on October 19, 2011; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and Melissa G. Stewart, as Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee, will on Thursday, the 19th day of January, 2012 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: TRACT NO. 1: BEGINNING at a stake, approximately 15 feet North of Gravel Hill Blacktop Road, an interior corner of Murrah; runs thence in a westernly direction, with a North line of Murrah, 105 feet to a stake; thence in a northernly direction, parallel with a West line of Murrah, 420 feet to a stake; thence in an easternly direction and parallel with the aforementioned North line of Murrah, 105 feet to a stake in a West line of Murrah; thence in a southernly direction, with the West line of Murrah, 420 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1 acre, more or less. TRACT NO. 2: BEGINNING at a stake in the North margin of Gravel Hill Blacktop Road, a southeast corner of what was formerly Raymond Prather land; runs thence in a northernly direction approximately 50 feet to a stake, a corner in common with what was formerly the Prather land; thence in an easternly direction to and with the South line of Page, in all approximately 275 feet to a stake in the North margin of said road, the southeast corner of Page; thence in a westernly direction, with the North margin of said road, approximately 275 feet to the point of begin-
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Danny D. Brown 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 pub‑ lication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. W&A No. 700‑195989 DATED December 20, 2011 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee
sured East from the East line of Bagget, runs thence North 149 feet to a steel fence post in the Southern margin of Fal‑ con Road; thence in an Eastern direction, with Falcon Road, as follows: South 77 degrees East 143 feet; North 88 degrees 19 minutes East 20 feet to a steel fence post; thence South 114.4 feet to a steel fence post in the North line of Mitchell; thence West, with Mitchell, 160 feet to the point of begin‑ ning, containing 21,120 square feet, more or less. Metes and bounds. Being the same prop‑ erty conveyed to Billy Frank Walker and Clara Sue Walker by deed from E.L. Locke and Tildon Locke, filed for record in Book 95, Page 104, Regis‑ ter’s Office for McNairy Coun‑ ty, Tennessee, dated 1/15/79. Property address known as 237 Falcon Road, Selmer, Ten‑ nessee 38375, McNairy County PROPERTY ADDRESS: 237 Fal‑ con Street, Selmer, TN 38375 CURRENT OWNER(S): Billy Frank Walker and Clara Sue Walker The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any un‑ paid taxes; any restrictive cov‑ enants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbranc‑ es as well as any priority cre‑ ated by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIEN‑ HOLDERS: McNairy County, Tennessee OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and eq‑ uity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announce‑ ment at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substi‑ tute Trustee c/o PP Nation‑ wide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 754.0810887TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 12/28/2011, 01/04/2012 & 01/11/2012 ….10101 32, 33, 34
encumbrances of record: The following described property located in the Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a nail and cap in the centerline of McCann Road, the same being a com‑ mon corner with Payne; thence with road, North 34 degrees West 22 feet to a nail and cap, the true beginning; thence North 49 degrees 11 minutes East 179.5 feet to an iron pin; thence North 03 degrees 32 minutes East 119.9 feet to an iron pin in fence; thence South 87 degrees 02 minutes 28.4 seconds West with fence 248.85 feet to a 14-inch red oak; thence with fence, South 56 degrees 34 minutes 33.1 seconds West 142.42 feet to a nail and cap in the centerline of McCann Road; thence with said road, South 63 degrees 52 minutes East 105.8 feet; South 52 degrees 30 minutes East 162.8 feet to the beginning. Street Address: 1684 Payne Road, Bethel Springs, Tennes‑ see 38315 Parcel Number: 026-014.02 Current Owner(s) of Proper‑ ty: Barry Keele and wife, Judy Keele The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1684 Payne Road, Bethel Springs, Tennes‑ see 38315, but such address is not part of the legal descrip‑ tion of the property sold here‑ in and in the event of any dis‑ crepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSES‑ SION. If applicable, the notice re‑ quirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemp‑ tion, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substi‑ tute Trustee. The right is reserved to ad‑ journ the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publi‑ cation, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the suc‑ cessful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to con‑ firmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be re‑ scinded at any time. This office may be a debt col‑ lector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any infor‑ mation obtained may be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substi‑ tute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Ex‑ tended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 11-021197 ….10099 32, 33, 34
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Mark Coln, a single man, to C. Thomas Cates, Trustee, on No‑ vember 16, 2001 at Book 320, Page 133; conducted by Sha‑ piro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Mc‑ Nairy County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas fka Banker’s Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securi‑ ties Trust 2002-1 The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, to more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersec‑ tion of Tennessee State Route 5 (U.S. Highway 45) and May‑ flower Road approximately one mile South of S.R. 57, thence Easterly along May‑ flower Road 0.54 miles to a P/K nail with brass washer for a true point of begin‑ ning of subject tract; thence South 88 degrees 43 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 412.45 feet with the cen‑ terline of Mayflower Road to a P/K nail with brass washer; thence South 04 degrees 04 minutes 03 seconds West for
a distance of 337.82 feet leav‑ ing Mayflower Road with the Westerly boundary of John Prince along a ditch part of the way to a cresote wood post in an old fence; thence North 88 degrees 14 minutes 50 sec‑ onds West for a distance of 412.50 feet with the Northern boundary of John Prince along said old fence to an iron pin set at back of garden; thence North 04 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East for a distance of 334.34 feet with the Eastern boundary of the Hendrix land to the point of beginning. Street Address: 567 May‑ flower Road, Ramer, Tennessee 38367 Parcel Number: 139-023.00 Current Owner(s) of Prop‑ erty: Mark Coln Other interested parties: Gault Financial, LLC, c/o Timo‑ thy N. Thompson, Attorney and Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center, c/o Ken Seaton, Attor‑ ney The street address of the above described property is believed to be 567 Mayflower Road, Ramer, Tennessee 38367, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSES‑ SION. If applicable, the notice re‑ quirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemp‑
tion, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substi‑ tute Trustee. The right is reserved to ad‑ journ the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publi‑ cation, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the suc‑ cessful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to con‑ firmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be re‑ scinded at any time. This office may be a debt col‑ lector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any infor‑ mation obtained may be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substi‑ tute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 10-008849 …. 10094 32, 33, 34
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations se‑ cured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on De‑ cember 9, 2004, by Billy Frank Walker and Clara Sue Walker to American Title Company, Inc., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Of‑ fice of McNairy County, Tennes‑ see, under Book No. 372, Page 2834, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial inter‑ est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Associa‑ tion, a national banking asso‑ ciation, not in its individual ca‑ pacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee for the Terwin Mort‑ gage Trust, Series TMTS 20056HE; and WHEREAS, U.S. Bank National Association, a na‑ tional banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee for the Terwin Mortgage Trust, Series TMTS 2005-6HE, the cur‑ rent owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Sub‑ stitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Regis‑ ter’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THERE‑ FORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the un‑ dersigned, Nationwide Trust‑ ee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, January 19, 2012, commencing at 12:00 PM at the East Door of the McNairy County Court‑ house, Selmer, Tennessee, pro‑ ceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Be‑ ginning at a steel fence post in the North line of Mitchell, said point being 240 feet as mea‑
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As we celebrate the end of another year, We’d like to make our intentions clear When we say with all sincerity, That we wish you joy, love, and prosperity, And for all of your support and friendship, too We promise our commitment to each of you!
Independent Making McNairy County headlines for more than 100 years
Janet, Betty, Christen, Andrew, Jeff, Sandy, Amber, Hanna, Carol, Rebecca, Jay, Amanda, Lanessa, Sharon, Brenda, B.J., Mitchell, Jim, Christian, Megan, Rodney & Ricky
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Wednesday, december 28, 2011
BROSE HAS YOU COVERED! UNDER $8,000
2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA
STK # 17697U
SPECIAL
STK # 17913U
SPECIAL
*$6,999 D NEW
BRAN
2012 DODGE CHARGER SE
• 3.6 liter 292 Horsepower V6 • 4.3 inch Uconnect Touch Screen • Aluminum Wheels • Full standard power features • 6-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT • Connectivity Pkg • 8-Speed Auto Trans w/ E-Shift • Way too much to list!
SPECIAL *$24999
2004 FORD ESCAPTE XLT
*$7,776 2001 GMC JIMMY SLS
SPECIAL
*$7,887
2005 CHEVY COLORADO XCAB 4 DOOR
2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE 4X4
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
*$5,997
*$4,999
2006 KIA SPORTAGE
2002 CADILLAC DHS
SPECIAL
STK # 17720U
SPECIAL
*$6,990
INCLUDES 3RD ROW SEATING!
*$5,444
STK # 17542U
SPECIAL
UNDER $11,000
2008 SATURN AURA XE 3.5
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA V6
STK # 2395R DEAL# 39623
*$7,996
2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED
STK # 17298U
EW
2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN BUY IT NOW - ZERO DOWN *$327/MO
SPECIAL *$20,699
SPECIAL
*$9,977
2006 CHEVY COLORADO LT 4X4 CREW
STK # 17912U
SPECIAL
*$10,778
2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4X4
STK # 17767U
SPECIAL
*$10,877 2008 SUZUKI SX4
STK # 770 DEAL # 27479
AUTOMATIC AIR COND FULL STANDARD POWER FEATURES TILT & CRUISE RECEIVER HITCH 3RD ROW SEATING 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS CD PLAYER TOO MUCH TO LIST!
BRAND
NEW!
2012 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING
SPECIAL *$20,999
STK # 17804A
SPECIAL
STK # 17492A
SPECIAL
*$10,979
2009 CHEVY COBALT LS
BUY IT NOW ZERO DOWN *$332/MO
*$24,499
MODEL# 25112 STK# 1807NT DEAL# 24083
4 IN STOCK AT THIS PRICE!
#*$20,444
ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW! **$334/MO STK# 2185N, 2186N, 2187N, 2188N MODEL# 13112 DEAL# 42698
*$9,977
STK # 17675A
SPECIAL
*$10,999
2007 BUICK 2006 NISSAN LUCERNE CXL PATHFINDER SE
ALL NEW 2011 NISSAN QUEST 3.5SV • 260 HORSEPOWER V6 ENGINE • REARVIEW BACKUP CAMERA • DUAL POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS • REAR AIR COND. • NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY • REAR SPOILER • 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS • NISSAN IMMOBILIZER SECURITY • TOO MUCH TO LIST!
STK #1764NT, 11778NT MODEL #55111 DEAL #27661
STK # 17316U
SPECIAL
STK # 1016D DEAL # 29473
^ASK ABOUT SAVING ANOTHER $500 WITH THE CHRYSLER MILITARY REBATE! NEW
2011 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CREWCAB
*$8,999 2006-2007 HONDA CR-V EX 4X4
STK # 17973U
SPECIAL
*$10,787
IMPORTS
2009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID
SPECIAL
*$10,887 2008 INFINITI EX 35 JOURNEY
STK #18030U
CHOOSE FROM 2
^SAVE ANOTHER $500.OO WITH THE DODGE FFA MEMBER, OR MILITARY REBATE
BRAND NEW 2011 NISSAN XTERRA S • AUTOMATIC TRANS • AIR COND • POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS • TILT & CRUISE • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • NISSAN IMMOBILIZER SECURITY • 261 HORSEPOWER V6 ENGINE • CD PLAYER *ASK ABOUT • 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS 0% FINANCING! • ROOF RACK • TOO MUCH TO LIST!
2008 INFINITI QX56
JUST IN!
2007-2008 INFINITI M35X A.W.D.
STK # 17927A
CARFAX ONE OWNER 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER SR5
ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW! **$368/MO
^RECENT COLLEGE GRADS SAVE ANOTHER $500.00 ON XTERRA
BRAND NEW 2012 ARMADA PLATINUM *$8,500 OFF TRUE MSRP!
W ND NE
2011 DODGE DURANGO CREW *$10,000 OFF TRUE MSRP!
STK# 1838NT Deal# 42517 Model# 26512
STK # 17838F
STK # 17998F
WOW!
NAVIGATION, SUNROOF & VIDEO
LOADED WITH: • TECHNOLOGY PKG • REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT • POWER SUNROOF • LEATHER SEATING • 5.7 HEMI V8 • TRAILER TOW PKG • TOO MUCH TO LIST!
*$22,499
STK #1780NT MODEL #24311 DEAL #41699
STK # 17509A
STK # 2388R
ONLY 2 LEFT AT THIS PRICE
STK # 17840U
*$7000 OFF TRUE MSRP!
• 4.7 V8 ENGINE • 18 INCH ALUMIUM WHEELS • AUTOMATIC • CONVENIENCE PKG • MUCH, MUCH MORE!
*$25,999
ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW! **$410/MO
INCLUDES V6 ENGINE & POWER SUNROOF
BRA
ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW! **$399/MO
^RECENT COLLEGE GRADS SAVE ANOTHER $500.00 ON ALTIMA
^ASK ABOUT SAVING ANOTHER $500 WITH THE DODGE FFA MEMBER OR MILITARY REBATES!
BRAND
• • • • • • • • •
BRAND NEW 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA 20TH ANNIVERSARY
^ASK ABOUT SAVING ANOTHER $500 WITH THE DODGE FFA MEMBER OR MILITARY REBATES! N BRAND
STK#2138N, 2157N MODEL# 12112 DEAL# 21074
BRAND NEW 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER S
STK # 17870U
SPECIAL *$19,999
$15,999
ZERO DOWN BUY IT NOW! **$262/MO
2 AVAILABLE @ AT THIS PRICE!
2012 DODGE JOURNEY
BUY IT NOW ZERO DOWN *$316/MO
• AUTO C.V.T. • POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS-MIRRORS • TILT-CRUISE • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • CD-MP3 PLAYER • MUCH, MUCH MORE!
STK # 17803A
STK # 17360M
*$7,767
^ASK ABOUT SAVING ANOTHER $500 WITH DODGE FFA MEMBER OR MILITARY REBATES
BRAND NEW 2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0S
#*
STK # 17848U
STK# 1021D, 1026D DEAL# 21371
EW
STK # 17869U
BUY IT NOW ZERO DOWN *$395/MO
SPECIAL
N BRAND
2003 FORD F250 SUPERCAB
2008 VW PASSAT 2.0T
2002 VW BEETLE GLX
STK # 17903A SHARP
V6
INCLUDES HOLIDAY BONUS CASH
2006 MINI COOPER S
STK # 2358R
^SAVE ANOTHER $500.OO WITH THE DODGE FFA MEMBER, OR MILITARY REBATE LOCAL: 286.6006
TOLL FREE: 1.888.286.6006
*:ALL DEALS & PAYMENTS INCLUDE 299. DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS, MANUFACTURES’ REBATES ALREADY APPLIED TO PURCHASE PRICE, UNLESS SPECIFIED. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. FROM DEALER STOCK ONLY. NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. SPECIAL A.P.R. FINANCE OFFERS IN LIEU OF REBATE OFFER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED & APPLICANT MUST BE APPROVED THRU LENDER WITH APPROVED TIER RATING TO QUALIFY. PAYMENT TERMS: 75 MO, 5.49 APR, W.A.C&T. UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN. ALL DEALS PLUS TAX, TITLE, INSPECTION STICKER (IF APPLICABLE) ^ : SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE QUALIFYING DETAILS OF THE CHRYSLER-JEEPDODGE FFA OR MILITARY REBATE. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OFF OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES. THESE REBATES CANNOT BE COMBINED TOGETHER WITH EACH OTHER. THESE REBATES MAY HAVE RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, & MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR STATE. GOOD THRU 1.02.12.
LOCAL: 286.6006 STK # 17920U CARFAX ONE OWNER
LEATHER & SUNROOF
STK # 17420U LOADED
SPECIAL
STK # 17847U
*$6,888 AUTOMATIC
*ALL DEALS PLUS TAX, TITLE. PRICE INCLUDES $299.00 DEALER DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. B.H.P.H. PROGRAM EXCLUDED. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY VARY FROM PICTURE. DEALS GOOD THRU 1.02.12.
TOLL FREE: 1.888.286.6006
*ALL DEALS SHOWN ARE PLUS TAX, TITLE. INCLUDES 299. DEALER DOCUMENT PROCESSING FEE. ALL DEALER DISCOUNTS & ALL MANUFACTURES’ STANDARD REBATES ALREADY APPLIED UNLESS NOTED. Includes Holiday Bonus Cash if applicable. PRICES GOOD FOR IN-STOCK VEHICLES ONLY; NO DEALER TRANSFERS AT THESE PRICES. SPECIAL APR FINANCING THRU NMAC, W.A.C.T. ONLY, & IS IN LIEU OF REBATES. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. ACTUAL VEHICLE MAY VARY FROM PICTURE. **PAYMENTS FIGURED AT 75MO, 5.49 APR, W.A.C.T. ONLY. SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS ^ SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE QUALIFYING DETAILS OF THE NISSAN COLLEGE GRADUATE REBATE & PROGRAM. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OFF OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES. CERTAIN TERMS & RESTRICTIONS APPLY. # INCLUDES NMAC FINANCE BONUS. IN ORDER TO RECIEVE THE PRICE & PAYMENT LISTED, THE PURCHASE MUST BE FINANCED & APPROVED THRU NMAC. SEE SALESPERSON FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. OFFER GOOD THRU 1.02.12