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This Weekend: AiM puts on biggest show ever PAGE 2A

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City of Selmer, County, Sheriff’s Dept., MRH & list of individuals also named in federal civil suit

By Christen Coulon and Jeff Whitten Independent Appeal Staff

Relay for Life raises $45K for cancer research

The City of Selmer and McNairy County, McNairy Regional Hospital and several of their officials and employees have been sued by a man who was allegedly beaten by Former Selmer policeman Christopher Reynolds.

James D. McKinney brought this suit in federal court in Jackson, Tenn., alleging violations of his civil rights that include assault and battery, false imprisonment, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Individual defendants in the lawsuit include Selmer Mayor David Robinson, Selmer Police Chief Neal Burks and McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck as well as several Selmer po-

By Emily Pitts Staff Writer

In past years, Relay for Life has been, despite many rainy nights, one of Selmer’s most well-attended annual events. This year was no exception, with around 25 teams and an excellent crowd at the Selmer City Park last Friday night.

In an attempt to avoid the rain that so often pops up around Relay time, the event was moved from its normal date in May to its new June date. Last year, a thunderstorm blew in just as the event

licemen and Sheriff’s deputies.

In a civil complaint filed in Federal Court McKinney, provided the following version of events beginning when Reynolds allegedly came to McKinney’s home on April 28, 2011 and accused him of fleeing in a vehicle earlier in the night and driving on a suspended or revoked license.

McKinney denied fleeing and said that Reynolds must be a poor driver if he could not catch McKinney given that Reynolds was driving a patrol muscle car and McKinney was driving a Saturn in poor condition.

Reynolds then allegedly struck McKinney in the face with his closed fist, knocking him unconscious, then proceeded to kick, beat and drag the semi-conscious McKinney to his

patrol car. According to McKinny, he was then handcuffed, shackled and “hog tied” and put in the patrol car. Reynolds also allegedly used a pepper or mace type chemical spray on McKinney’s face, eyes, ears and other parts of his body, causing him excruciating pain, temporary blindness and an inability to breathe properly, the complaint says.

At one point during the altercation, a neighbor informed Reynolds that McKinney suffered from breathing difficulties including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease and bronchitis, the complaint charges. Despite this, Reynolds is alleged to have turned the heat on high in the car although the tempera-

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Luminaries in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those that have passed away line the track at the Selmer City Park for Relay for Life.

Bethel police return: Board member suggests putting department’s money into sewer

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

As it had for the past several months, the Bethel Springs Board of Aldermen held another debate on the town’s police department at its June 11 meeting.

Due to the press of deadlines, we were unable to offer a detailed account of the debate in last week’s Independent Appeal, so we do so here.

Before the debate began, Mayor Kay Cox admonished the crowd to behave with the proper decorum, with limited results.

“The next thing on here is the police report, but we don’t have a police department so we won’t have a police report. I think we need to talk about what we’re going to do with the police department, and I do want to say this: I don’t want anybody talking ugly, getting excited, screaming, yelling...I want everybody to be calm. If you want to say something, you hold your hand up. You’ll have five minutes to say what you want to say,” Cox said.

Cox explained that Bethel policeman Pee Wee Sowell was put on suspension for writing an illegal ticket.

“That’s one of the things, and there’s several more. There are several misdemeanors (she later explained that she meant instances of insubordination) in his file,” Cox added.

Cox said that the traffic ticket was turned over to District Attorney suspended.

General Mike Dunavant.

“According to what we have learned tonight, it would be our conDunavant told the Independent Appeal June 12 that neither the tention that there is really no cause at this point for the suspension to allegations against Sowell nor Bandy Burney rose to the level of a go on. There is no cause for him to be dismissed or even to take a reprovable criminal offense, though duction in hours or wages, so we in Burney’s case his conduct may would ask that he be reinstated have been inappropriate or in viojust like the day before he was We’re the...laughingstock of the entire lation of the town’s personnel rules. suspended as a full-time emDunavant said that even if Tiffany ployee. At this point, we don’t see county, and we’ve got to put a stop to Shoate’s version of events stated in any justifiable reason for him to the complaint are taken as true, the suffer any further harm,” Mitchthis because we’re adults...It’s Catch-22 complaint does not state a crime. ell said. in Bethel Springs, and I think everybody Shoate accused Burney of pat“In answer to that...he wrote ting her on the shoulder during a an illegal ticket, but that’s not all here will agree, and I want an amen. traffic stop. Burney denied patting the insubordination things that Shoate on the shoulder. he has in his file. We’ve got sever— John Wood, Bethel Springs Alderman “We have suspended Bandy for al. I want to tell y’all something. nothing. He hasn’t done anything, This deal nearly run me crazy...I but the gossip has just about ruined do not want to go through that his life, and I think it’s a dirty down shame that somebody should be any more. The Aldermen can do what they want to, but as far as I’m put through that when they haven’t done one thing,” Cox said. concerned, it’s over with...As far as I’m concerned, he won’t be back Sowell’s attorney Ross Mitchell asked that the board reinstate Sowell as a full-time employee and to be compensated for the time he was See BETHEL POLICE, 3A

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012

Highway 64 wreck injures three AiM presents ‘Into the Woods’

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A three-car accident on Highway 64 injured two people on June 13, according to Trooper Sam Bryant, of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who responded to the accident.

A 1996 Peterbilt truck driven by Rickie Reese was traveling westbound on U.S. 64, in front of the state garage, when he lost control in a sharp curve. The truck and trailer flipped over on their right side. Reese was able to walk after the accident, but complained of back pain and was transported by ambulance to McNairy Regional Hospital.

When the trailer flipped over, two of the three steel coils, each weighing 12,000 pounds, rolled onto the roadway and the third landed in the middle of the highway.

A 1994 Nissan Sentra driven by Brandon Tharpe, of Savannah, hit it, slammed into the median and crossed into the eastbound lane and overturned.

Another car, a 2010 Mercury Milan driven by Kenneth Elkins, of Selmer, came behind the first car and hit the coil.

One of the occupants of the vehicles was airlifted and one was transported by ambulance.

The accident is still under investigaton, Bryant said.

By Christen Coulon Editor

This week, Arts in McNairy will attempt their most ambitious production to date when they take on Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Into the Woods.”

The performances begin Friday, June 22 and run through Tuesday the 26th. Shows are nightly at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday show, which will be a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets can be bought at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

The musical combines the stories of several Brothers Grimm tales and explores the consequences of the characters’ actions. The main characters are taken from the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. The production also incorporates other well-known children’s tales to come up with a unique take on the traditional morals that our culture has borrowed from these centuries-old stories.

While the characters in this production are derived from children’s tales, this will be a very different show from AiM’s Alice in Wonderland production this spring. “Into the Woods,” is a musical written primarily for an adult audience, but features content suitable for all audiences.

“This is not a production specifically designed with children in mind,” Director Bryan Essary said.

However Essary assured parents that children’s sensibilities were taken into account and that no bad language or adult situations would prevent children from attending.

“There is a moral to this show: ‘Be careful what you say,’” Essary said. “Children will listen.”

And unlike the Grimms’ tales, the musical also reminds its audience that happily ever after doesn’t always happen in real life, he said.

Essary said that the show features 23 cast members who were chosen with regards to their musical backgrounds as well as their acting talents, and it will also incorporate a 12-member orchestra.

Finding such unique talents locally was a task the production took seriously, and Essary said that only three cast members come from outside the county.

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Jack (Logan Brasher) sings a solo.

“Everybody in the cast has some kind of musical training,” Essary said. “During the audition process I specifically looked for people with musical training.”

Audience members can expect laughter and a lot of good music along with great special effects, Essary said.

This signature event will be AiM’s first in the newly designed Latta Visitors’ and Cultural Center Theatre and to mark the occasion the group has decided to put on the biggest undertaking it has ever done.

Essary predicted, “They will be entertained and be impressed at what they see and at the talent of the folks from McNairy County.”

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012

ALLEGED BEATING FROM PAGE 1A

ture was warm outside.

This McKinney’s aggravated breathing problems and put him in a state of sheer panic, the complaint states. He said that when he tried to alert Reynolds, he pulled McKinney out of the car, beat him and used the chemical spray on him again.

At one point, Selmer police officer William A. “Tony” Westbrooks arrived on the scene and did not do anything to prevent the actions of Reynolds, the complaint charges.

Reynolds then left McKinney’s residence in his patrol car alone but instead of heading toward the jail by the most direct route, he went the opposite direction, the complaint alleges.

Westbrooks is said to have went in the opposite direction from Reynolds.

Reynolds is then alleged to have went to a secluded area in the county beside a pond, dragged McKinney out of the car and repeatedly struck McKinney while he lay there handcuffed. The report claims that Reynolds then put McKinney back in the patrol car and transported him to McNairy Regional Hospital.

Upon arrival, Reynolds pulled McKinney out of the patrol car and hurled him into the sliding glass door of the emergency room with such force that it caused the industrial sliding glass doors to come off the track, the complaint alleges. Reynolds then forced his knee into McKinney’s back but neither Westbrooks nor any of the hospital staff intervened to stop Reynolds, the complaint continues. Nor did Selmer officer Chris Kerr, who had arrived by this time.

The complaint states that McKinney repeatedly told hospital staff, nurses and doctors that he feared for his life and pleaded not to be released back to Reynolds. Despite this, the complaint states that he was released back to Reynolds, who transported McKinney back to the McNairy County Jail. At the jail, Reynolds is said to have pulled McKinney from the back of his patrol car and put him in a chokehold and pulled him while leaving the chokehold intact into the “sally port” of the jail, the complaint says.

Reynolds then used a hip toss and slammed McKinney onto the concrete floor of the sally port, the complaint alleges.

Reynolds left the sally port but returned, took the handcuffs off McKinney, pushed him and verbally assaulted him in an effort to provoke a fight with him, the complaint states.

When McKinney refused to engage Reynolds, he repeatedly slammed Mckinney’s head into the cinderblock wall and counter inside the sally port.

Sergeant Steve Ellworth of the Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Jamie West, Deputy Jeremy Russell and Westbrooks sat idly by and did not prevent Reynolds from taking the actions he took, the complaint charges.

McKinney’s injuries caused him first to be transported to McNairy Regional Hospital and then to the MED in Memphis, where he remained under close observation for eight days and where he was diagnosed with several severe and long-term, permanent injuries, the complaint states.

The complaint alleges that during the

background check for policeman Christopher Reynolds one of the persons interviewed said that he had post-traumatic stress syndrome and anger management issues. Other information collected in the background check revealed that Reynolds had a prior assault charge in Hardeman County of which Burks and the Selmer Police Department were also aware.

The alleged victim said that Reynolds had threatened to shoot him.

The complaint also states that in 2009, Reynolds discharged his weapon in the direction of a suspect in an unrelated matter but missed, and the round lodged in the suspect’s vehicle. Reynolds was not forthcoming about this incident, but Burks and other defendants learned about it, and Reynolds was written up and suspended for two weeks as a result of not following force reporting procedures, his personnel file states.

In 2010, a McNairy County Sheriff’s Deputy wrote a criminal summons and charged Reynolds with assault on a minor, but the complaint states that the City of Selmer and its police were aware of this and allowed Reynolds to continue to work as an officer.

Reynolds also intentionally and forcibly destroyed a printer in the Selmer Police Department and lied about it, according to the complaint. Burks and other supervisory officers recommended that Reynolds seek anger management treatment and suspended him for four days, according to Reynolds’ personnel file.

Blake Carroll also filed a complaint against Reynolds during his time at the Department, alleging that Reynolds drew his gun on him, after making a routine traffic stop for running a stop sign. Chief Burks and Assistant Chief Kim Holley, also named as a defendants admonished Reynolds to be more cautious before drawing his service revolver.

A request for time off to address Reynolds’ anger management issues was apparently denied, according to the complaint.

Robinson and Burks declined to give detailed comments on the specifics of the case, though Burks noted that Reynolds is no longer employed by the Selmer Police Department.

“We turned the case over to our attorneys.

We don’t feel that our actions were the cause of the lawsuit. In the end, we feel that we will be vindicated of the charges in this case,” Buck said.

A spokesperson for MRH said they were not aware of the specifics of the case, but could not comment on any pending litigation.

Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe, who is not named as a defendant, but was contacted regarding the county’s position declined comment on the suit.

Calls and an email to attorney John Burleson were not returned. Burleson is representing some of the defendants, including Buck, Robinson, Burks, Assistant Selmer Police Chief Kim Holley, Lt. Tony Miller and the Selmer police department.

James I. Pentecost said that his firm does not discuss lawsuits that they are involved in.

Pentecost represents other defendants including the county, the Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Jamie West and Deputy Steve Ellsworth.

Attempts to reach Christopher Reynolds were unsuccessful.

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BETHEL POLICE FROM PAGE 1A

here,” Cox replied.

Instances of insubordination cited by Cox included Sowell calling her a liar and saying that he would not change Burney’s hours after Cox asked him to do so.

One of Sowell’s lawyers suggested that this was within the authority of the Police Chief.

Cox denied that Sowell held that title.

“He’s an officer, not a chief,” Cox said.

Cox also noted racist remarks allegedly made by Sowell directed toward an African American youth in 2009 during the administration of then Mayor Norma Smith. In a 2009 town meeting the teenager’s mother denied that the remarks had been made, as reported then in the Independent Appeal.

Alderman Bobby Gray moved to dismiss Sowell and use the money for the sewer.

“I’ve had a lot of people come to me, wanting to take Pee Wee’s money and put it in sewage and these people need it, I need it, everybody needs it. We need to take the money and put on the sewage...and I ask to dismiss him,” said Gray.

Gray’s motion died for the lack of a second.

Cox forgot her gavel and after attempting to use a cup with water in it for the same purpose, left the meeting and returned with the gavel.

“We’ve looked at our budget... and we feel like we may not need two full-time or even one full-time officer because we’ve not had many full-time calls,” said Vice-Mayor Bob Graham.

Graham then asked Sowell and his attorneys if he would consider working at night since there are not

many calls in the day. He also said that they might need to cut Sowell’s hours.

One of Sowell’s attorneys raised the issue of Sowell losing his certification if his hours were cut.

Officer Bradley Huckabee said that Sowell would need 40 hours to keep his certification.

“Our concern is that prior to all this he was working 40 hours,” said Mitchell.

“I don’t think it’s fair to ask the taxpayers of this town to pay Pee Wee to work 40 hours when he is not needed,” said Cox. “We need one part-time policeman. That’s all we can justify because of the budget, because it’s a peaceful little town...we’re somewhere between the taxpayers and the friendship we have with Pee Wee trying to fix a problem, we’re in a pickle with no good answer. I don’t know about other board members but I’ve spent hours talking to people trying to come up with a reasonable solution, and there doesn’t seem to be one,” said Alderman Lew Perrigo.

“We’re in a spot. Clearly, their (Sowell’s attorneys) guns are loaded, and they’re waiting for our skeets to fly. We have to make a decision,” said Alderman John Wood.

Wood then made a motion to bring Sowell back. Wood then asked Sowell if he would come back parttime.

“I ain’t takin’ no part-time (job).

I had a full-time job when she (Cox) flew mad and laid me off and that’s what it’s gonna take to get me back.

Y’all (the board) didn’t do it. You sit there and let her (Cox) do it,” Sowell said.

“I’ve not sit here and let anybody do anything, regardless of what anybody says,” Wood replied. “I’m not a silent sheep. You get me riled, anybody in this room that knows me, I’m going to be the loudest SOB in

RELAY

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was starting, and many planned activities had to be cancelled. This year, the rain held off and the night’s weather was perfect.

According to Relay for Life event co-chair Ray Prather, Selmer’s Relay for Life raised about $45,000, which will go to the American Cancer Society. Most of the money will be used for cancer research, but some will stay in the county as well.

Activities began at 5 p.m. with a special dinner for cancer survivors and their caregivers in the park. At 6:00 p.m., 100 cancer survivors were honored in a special presentation. Each survivor’s name was called out, and they received a medallion and a balloon before taking a victory lap around the track following the National Guard color guard and the MCHS drum line.

Entertainment and the rest of the festivities began after the survivor celebration. Although the crowd enjoyed much entertainment through the night and even past

the group.”

“We’re the...laughingstock of the entire county, and we’ve got to put a stop to this because we’re adults..

It’s Catch-22 in Bethel Springs, and I think everybody here will agree, and I want an amen,” Wood added.

“Amen,” shouted the crowd.

Wood agreed to serve as liaison between Sowell and the Mayor on the question of his schedule.

“The next time we have any of these situations like we’ve had, he’s fired,” said Cox. Cox asked Sowell if he was willing to come back and work 40 hours a week at night.

“No, Ma’am. I ask to be put back here like I was,” he replied.

“We don’t need a policeman at all,” said Perrigo.

Perrigo said that the sales tax being lowered on food would reduce revenues possibly by several thousand dollars for the town.

“We’re spending a lot of money on Pee Wee’s salary that we need to be putting somewhere else, whether it’s on the streets, whether it’s trying to get the sewer rates down or the water rates down, that’s just money and gas—you just wouldn’t believe the gas bills,” Cox said.

Perrigo said the board had considered abolishing the police department, and it would cut everyone’s sewer bill from $7 to $10 a month.

One audience member said that the solution was obvious: Rehire Sowell for 40 hours a week during the day, and then terminate him in a year and a half when it is time for him to retire. He said that if they did not, they would have a lawsuit on their hands.

Perrigo said that the other half of the dilemma was that Burney had also been suspended for nothing and they had planned to hire both he and Sowell part-time.

midnight, a crowd favorite was Selmer and Adamsville Idol winner Liza Smith, who sang the National Anthem to kick off the night.

At 9 p.m. a luminary service was held. Around 100 luminaries were purchased by community members in honor or in memory of a person with cancer.

There were a variety of teams set up around the park for the event, selling food and hosting games and activities. Several teams were there from 6 p.m. on Friday until early Saturday morning; representatives from Wal-Mart, Monogram, the Burns family, Chewalla Baptist Church, McNairy County Healthcare, and HeeHaw all stayed for the entire event.

Although Relay for Life has raised more money in past years, event organizers still consider this year’s event a success.

“It was a good year,” said Prather. “Our team interest was up, our survivor interest was up, and we honored more survivors than we have in three years.”

For more information about the nationwide Relay for Life or the American Cancer Society, visit www.relayforlife.org.

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Bethel receives grant

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Bethel Springs has been approved for a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Grant, Mayor Kay Cox announced at the Bethel Springs Board of Aldermen meeting June 11.

She read a letter from Gov. Bill Haslam notifying that the city had been approved for a grant of over $560,000. This is a zero match grant.

“When I get a letter from the Governor, I get really excited.

Y’all know how excited I get when it comes to grants. I’ve never been turned down on but one, and I’ve been here 13 years, and I didn’t get turned down on this one,” Cox said.

The grant was applied for in 2008. The letter said that the state will be working with the U. S. Department of Housing to ensure that the projects in the town’s application will be eligible.

“We took the free money,” Cox said.

Some of the money will be used for the installation of a state of the art weather siren system. The system will consist of four sirens.

“I think we all should be very proud of that,” Cox said.

A second thing the money will be used for is the purchase of two standby generators for the Community Center and the Fire Department.

A third use for the money is a new pumper fire truck with

emergency apparatus.

“That will be coming across pretty quick,” Cox said.

City Recorder Erin Pickle said the grant will start in October.

“I’m just thrilled, absolutely, with that,” Cox said.

Cox said that after bidding the Downtown Enhancement Grant, it came in at $40,000 greater than the amount of the grant.

“We told them that they better rebid it because we were not sinking $40,000 more in that Downtown Enhancement Grant. I think y’all will agree with that. Anybody here disagree with that? So that’s what it is. They’re rebidding it so we don’t know what’s going to happen with that,” Cox said.

Cox characterized the grant as being for trees, flowers, flowerpots and curbs.

“You can tell by my talking, I’m not for it, but we got it, and we have to live with it, but we’re not putting another $40,000 in that sinkhole...I’m telling y’all, we need money, we don’t need a big forking it out at $40,000 a lick for something nobody wanted in the first place,” Cox said.

In other news from the meeting, the board voted to hire Randy Russell to bush hog the streets for the rest of the year.

The board also passed the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget on second reading, which makes it final.

“We’ve saved as much money as we can,” Cox said.

Guys snags $500,000 grant

By Christen Coulon Editor

The town of Guys held their monthly meeting last Monday announcing that the town had been awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant dating back to the 2008 tornado that struck the area. The monies will be earmarked for two new fire trucks for Guys.

This will also allow the town to replace some of their aging trucks from their department to be sold as surplus.

Tina McKelvey from the Legacy Hospice in Selmer opened the meeting addressing the board discussing some of the outreach options available for terminally ill members of the community and services offered by the local hospice.

The board opened the administrative portion of their meeting by tabling the approval of minutes for May to assure accuracy and then discussed their upcoming budget which is expected to be finished next month. According to the town’s financial report it finished the 11th of their current budget with $233,310.71

in the bank (not counting incoming CDBG grant money.)

A Beer Board meeting was set following notification from the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department that a local establishment allegedly violated policy. The meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. immediately prior to their July 16 meeting next month. The Independent Appeal will report more on this allegation as this story develops.

The board then discussed drafting a state-mandated ethics policy that adheres to the standard set by the state.

Alderman Chris Howard, in a very straight-forward approach to remedy the state requirement, suggested a resolution accepting the standards set by the state. The resolution was then approved on first reading.

In other news the board authorized Howard to seek estimates for road painting, and Mayor Keith Rinehart said he would like to explore placing chip and seal on a portion of Smith Store Road and the board examined clearing some of the ditches lining the town’s roads later this summer.

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Selmer receives $1 million grant

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Selmer Mayor David Robinson announced that Selmer had received a $1 million Community Development Block disaster grant at the June 12 meeting of the Board of Aldermen.

The grant was originally for counties declared a disaster area in the 2008 storms. The town is not required to put up any match for this grant.

“That’s good news,” Robinson said.

This money can be used for mitigation, which means preventing damage of this type in the future.

Robinson told the meeting of the Board of Aldermen that the Tennessee Municipal League Loss Pool has no casualty control loss recommendations as the result of a

survey.

“The Pool recognizes your effort and achievement in implementing measures to reduce the town’s exposure to loss,” the letter stated.

TML is the town’s liability insurer.

“I want to make sure that the department heads and our employees are recognized for that because without their commitment, we wouldn’t have got that letter,” Robinson said.

In other business from the meeting, the board passed the 2012-13 budget, amendments to the 2011-12 budget and the zoning ordinance governing setbacks from underground utility lines and mains or utility easements, all on second reading. These ordinances now become law upon signature by the Mayor.

The board also approved four items on

first reading.

They approved a $116,000 capital outlay note for four police cars, a resolution honoring Dr. Harry Peeler (see accompanying story), the appointment of Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr as Arson Investigator for the Town of Selmer and the parade permit for the July 4 parade.

The parade, conducted by the Department of Parks and Recreation as part of the Freedom Festival, will begin around noon near the Courthouse and will end at the City Park.

Dancer announced that a second band, Prowler, will be playing the Freedom Festival, July 4, in the park.

The Myxx and local entertainment will also be playing the festival, according to Dancer.

Selmer reveals plans for park

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Selmer Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer addressed the Selmer Board of Aldermen on the Local Parks and Recreation grant that her department is applying for at its June 12 meeting.

She revealed plans for Dixie Park that could be funded by the grant.

She said that the Department of Parks and Recreation held a public meeting on a the grant on May 21.

The application should be submitted by the end of the month, Dancer said. This grant is funded through the state.

“What we’re going to be doing with this is we’re looking at developing the Dixie Park. I think the main focus is we want to get the land where it is smooth, where if you want to go out there and have a festival like they had back in the fall, if you were out there then, the ground is very unlevel. You don’t have access from the front to the back, where you can use the whole area,” Dancer told the meeting.

One of the suggestions from the public at the earlier meeting was a skate park.

“The Park and Recreation Board had a concern with liability insurance on that,” Dancer said about this idea.

Dancer said research was being done on other departments with skate parks.

“We don’t know that this is something that can be done. It’s not a ‘no.’ There are possibilities there.

A walking trail was another suggestion from the public.

“The Park and Rec Board when they met seemed to think that there’s a walking trail at the other park, and we really don’t need a walking trail at two places, so they weren’t really for that,” Dancer said.

Picnic tables and a putt-putt golf course are other ideas for the park, Dancer said.

One problem in putting a building on the park is that it is located on a flood plain, Dancer said. This prevents the construction of a permanent building on the park.

There is also a blue line stream. According to Federal Emergency Management Agency, regulations prohibit building on or disturbing the stream within 30 feet of the centerline.

“We cannot disturb it. You can only do so much, but you can’t do away with it. You have to leave it in its natural habitat and we are going to work with the boy scouts on maybe doing a little trail, and I call it a butterfly park, where we can have something natural that the kids can go to and see plants and things like that,” Dancer said.

“With all the things that we are able to come up with that we are able to use for match...we’re going to have a really good amount that we can work with and make it something that we can be proud of,” Dancer predicted.

Monogram receives grant for $25k

By Jeff York Contributor

Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Karla Davis have awarded $25,000 to Monogram Refrigeration, LLC in Selmer.

“If Tennessee is going to become the number one location in the Southeast for high-quality jobs, then we must offer a welltrained workforce to employers,” said Governor Haslam. “This kind of training grant not only helps educate workers, but also provides incentive to employers looking to relocate or expand in Tennessee.”

“Both job creation and retention are vital in maintaining a healthy economy in Tennessee, and the Incumbent Worker Training program has played a key role in accomplishing this,” said Commissioner Davis. “Since the program’s inception, Incumbent Worker Training grants have assisted more than 600 businesses by providing $14 million to train approximately 50,000 employees.”

In their application for the grant, Monogram Refrigeration, LLC stated this grant will contribute to improving company processes by upgrading employee skills and enabling the company to continue moving up the value chain allowing job retention and creation.

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“I would like to thank Governor Haslam and Commissioner Davis for their involvement in awarding this grant to the workers of McNairy County,” said Senator Dolores Gresham.

“By investing in the skills of Tennessee’s workforce, we’re also investing in our future economic success,” said Representative Vance Dennis.

The Southwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency played a key role in awarding the grant to Monogram Refrigeration, LLC. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the Incumbent Worker Training program.

The program has been structured to be flexible to meet the business’s training objectives. The business may use public, private, or its own in-house training provider based on the nature of the training.

The following criteria must be met to qualify for the Incumbent Worker Training Program. Employers must be in operation in Tennessee for at least one year prior to application date.

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Milledgeville fire department hosts barbeque fundraiser

By Andrew Alexander

Pixie’s Paws Fundraiser

Staff Writer

The Milledgeville Volunteer Fire Department may put fires out fast, but they sell barbecue even faster.

On a beautiful, late spring afternoon last Saturday, the citizens of Milledgeville gathered for the fire department’s bi-annual barbecue to raise funds for the upcoming year.

Nearly 100 chicken halves, two whole hogs, an entire bologna stick, three dozen ears of corn, and all the other trimmings disappeared in little to no time.

They began selling around 10:30 a.m. and sold out of just about everything by 1 p.m.

Milledgeville Mayor and volunteer firefighter, Dannie Kennedy joked about how fast all the food went, saying he suspected that his fellow firefighter and Milledgeville Alderman Ricky Hollin ate the first half of the giant bologna stick.

There was not just savory pork, beans, and succulent veggies to enjoy either. There was a plethora of desserts to choose from as well as the community brought in nearly 20 different kinds of cookies, brownies, cakes, and pies, ranging from your traditional peanut butter cookies to a uniquely delicious Ding Dong cake.

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Volunteer firefighter and Milledgeville Alderman Steve Hutton works hard over the hot grill covered in delicious pulled pork. hopeful Ronnie Brooks and his wife, Diane were even in attendance for the feast, shaking voters’ hands and passing out bubble gum to the kids. “(The food) is delicious,” Brooks said while admitting he’s never had barbecue he did not like. “I wanted to get out this way and see a few people on the campaign trail.”

Margie Alexander, City Re-

corder and wife of Milledgeville Fire Chief, Leland Alexander, was appreciative of everyone’s effort getting the event together, and said it was great to see so many people out supporting the fire department.

“We worked for days putting it all together,” she said.

“It’s a joint event and a community effort, and our firemen really deserve the support.”

The goal of the fundraiser, Alexander said, was to raise at least $2,500, which Modern Woodman was willing to match.

Considering the turnout and the rate at which the food disappeared, there is no doubt they met their goal. The next barbecue will be held in the fall, and they expect the food to roll out and the funds to roll in just as fast.

Feature film set in West Tennessee looking for local actors (Submitted) – Folks around West Tennessee will be getting a taste of Hollywood towards the end of summer with the filming of the action-thriller movie Demon Lake. Independent film company, Dragon Eye Films, will be in the area filming the feature film in late July through Mid-August and in addition to some Hollywood stars, there will be opportunities for local actors, actresses and wannabe stars to get in on the action.

Welcome to Demon Lake, a beautifully horrible place in the country hills of Tennessee. Newlywed Nick thought it the perfect spot for his new bride, Emmi, and the two arrive to spend their honeymoon in a gorgeous home right on the lake. Emmi is overcome with emotion at the sight of the lake, just not exactly the kind Nick expected.

“The newlywed’s relaxing and romantic setting is continually interrupted by less than friendly locals. They also discover that there is something odd about Demon Lake, as it seems to have a powerful effect on people,” said Director of the film, Gabrielle Lui. “From backwoods moonshine to dead bodies to colorful local characters, Demon Lake is anything but the place for a peaceful honeymoon.”

The cast will include Sam Brittan, who was also one of the writers of the screenplay and will serve as one of the producers, as ‘Nick’. Annika Noelle (Sweethearts, Found and Love’s Christmas Journey) will play ‘Debbie’ and local star Becky Fly (The Help and The Last Exorcist) has been cast as ‘Sarah’. The film is currently

in pre-production and is in the process of completing its casting.

For an updated cast list, follow the film on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/DemonLake and on Twitter at https://twitter. com/#!/DemonLakeMovie.

“Local casting for extras will be held in the end of June. Extras will be needed for two to three days of filming which can last eight to twelve hours daily,” said Henry Lui, one of the producers of Demon Lake. “Extras will also be asked to provide their own wardrobe which will be designated at time of casting and may include formal attire.”

To apply to be an extra, please email a recent photo and brief bio to demonlakethemovie@gmail.com. Those selected to participate in casting will be notified by email with details as to the date, time and location for the casting call.

The screenplay was written by local Henry Lui, Sam Brittan and Gabrielle Lui, and is currently a finalist in the Action On Film International Film Festival, ‘Writer’s Challenge.’ The film is to be directed by Gabrielle Lui, an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking.

Dragon Eye Films has produced several cinematic projects, its most recent, Mamitas, is currently in a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles with expanded release coming soon. For more information on Dragon Eye Film productions, visit their website, www. dragoneyefilms.com.

Tony Chapman, Post Commander at the local VFW was onsite to present Shana Vasquez and her girls, Aimree and Lila, with a check in the amount of $200.00 donated by the VFW at the Pixie’s Paws fundraiser last Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Selmer. The fundraiser helped raise money in support of a service dog for Vasquez’s daughters who each have a unique disability in which the dog will assist.

THP urges motorists: never leave children unattended in a vehicle NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging motorists to take extra precautions as temperatures rise this weekend and throughout the summer months, and never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle.

On a typical sunny, summer day, experts say the temperature inside a car can reach potentially deadly levels within minutes.

Even cool temperatures in the 60s can cause the temperature to rise well above 110 degrees inside a vehicle. The inside temperature can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes.

On a mild day at 73 degrees outside, an SUV can heat up to 120 degrees in just 30 minutes. At 90 degrees outside, the interior of a vehicle can heat up to 160 degrees within several minutes.

As of June 7, there have been at least three deaths of children in the United States due to hyperthermia. In Tennessee, there have not been any hyperthermia-related deaths since 2010 (Source: San Francisco State University).

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had other ideas. She gave a command in their own lingo, Columnist and two giants took the job As I read through my out of my hands. I was told to grandfather’s journals, I am get my buckets, and the girls trying to decide where to would take to the the spring. go from here. Last week, I Well, it was a long time ago, touched on how hard it was but I still remember the girls in their colorful cosfor families during tumes. Now, dad had this time period to his gas stoves going, take family vacations. and soon we fell into It seems my great supper. It sure tasted grandfather was algood. As soon as we ways thinking and had our supper under scheming. I bring you our belts, the queen the conclusion of this came over with fresh story.

Now after a lot of Laura Specie baked apple pies. We all sat as we were eatconniving, and hard work, dad finally came up ing our dessert and listened with the answer. He bought a to the whole story. It seems 1921 Dodge Touring Car. Dad that this tribe owned this farm spent a lot of time on that rig. for 50 years. No house, no He made all kinds of gadgets barns, just one big encampfor it. A place for everything ment. The Gypsy king was and everything in its place. dead, but the queen ruled on When we first went camp- by herself. Their name was Riing to Niagara falls, it was a ley. The queen told us it was a big achievement, as the road local feud going on with their were not like they are today. neighbors.

After supper we were inMost of them were tar roads with detours through farm- vited to their nightly camp ers pastures and make-shift fire. It sure did get dark in the mountains. Well, we had the bridges.

On this trip, we got a little place of honor. The queen was past West Point, up on Storm just as surprised as we were as Creek Highway. All gravel, to the same names. Her name and dusty as could be. A lot of was Elizabeth Ann, the same cars couldn’t make it, but our as my father’s mother. Also old Dodge crawled right up it. the girl that I took a shine to As we were riding along, we was named Laura, the same spotted a sign that said “Any name as my mother’s. Now, it Riley’s found on this property seemed we were in for a real would be shot on sight in as treat. The bonfire was huge, much it was the same spelling and bright. They put on a treas our name, it sure made us mendous show as Gypsies do, with trick riding and dancing laugh.

Further down, we spotted in their colorful costumes. a sign for camping grounds, The singing was a thing in itstop and rest. This sounded self. The fiddlers never took a good to us, as it was beauti- lesson, but they were good.

Even the little tots had the ful country With Steep mountains. We pulled in to a wind- beat with their little tambouing road then we came in to rines. We hated to go to bed, a clearing. Lo and behold we but like all good things, it had were in the midst of a Gypsy to end.

I went to sleep with the encampment. A whole tribe.

We were greeted by an older nice memory of my newwoman, she invited us stop found friends.

I will end this story here, and rest while.

We hardly were prepared as it is hard to find a stopping for this situation and my fa- point. Know that they did take ther made the boo-boo state- a tour of the Asheken Dam, a ment “Is it safe”? She laughed huge reservoir for the city of so much she had tears in her New York. They had mishaps eyes, she said when Gypsy with a forgotten wallet, Mothoffers hospitality, it means er getting sick, and a broken protection”. Mother certainly car...There are many advenwasn’t keen on the idea, but tures. I hope to find a way to we were sorts committed. tell his stories. In his words.

My father gave the order to Until next time, Have a great set up camp, But the queen week.

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Mcnairy voices Who will win the 2012 NBA Final?

Dennis White: Bethel Springs

Terry Barnes: Selmer

Darrius Sanders: Bethel Springs

Anthony Harris: Bethel Springs

Timothy Davis: Selmer

Jeremy Harris: Selmer

“I believe the Oklahoma City Thunder will win it.

They’ll probably go seven games, but they’ll win it.”

“Miami – I’m just a big Miami fan. I have always liked them, and I don’t think Oklahoma can do it.”

“Oklahoma City – My team, the Celtics, got put out, but Oklahoma City is the only team that has a chance to win it.”

“Oklahoma City – Kevin Durant is better than LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, so that’s who I’m going to go with. It’s 10 out of 10, they’re going to win.”

“The Heat – because LeBron James is hungry for this championship and I feel like he is going to take it all.”

“Heat – Dwayne Wade and LeBron James are going to do work.”

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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Letter to the editor

Community member questions Senator’s priorities Dear Editor, Senator Dolores Gresham often puts ads in our local paper inviting her constituents to let her know how she can serve us better. However, it has been my experience that Senator Gresham prefers to listen to people with money from other parts of the state and country rather than her own constituents. In my job, I often schedule meetings between teachers and legislators, so our teachers can let our legislators know what is happening in our schools and what is needed to improve them. This past November, I called Senator Gresham and scheduled a one hour meeting for January 27. I followed up with a phone call and a formal letter to Senator Gresham in early January to confirm the

meeting. On Friday, January 27, eighteen teachers from Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, McNairy, Shelby, and Tipton Counties gathered in Somerville to meet with Senator Gresham to discuss their concerns around education issues such as keeping class reasonable so students can get the attention they need.

Teachers were insulted and frustrated when Senator Gresham arrived and stated that something else important had come up and she could not stay. She went on to say she sits on the Ag Committee and she was going to the Tractor Supply Co. where she gets lots of support. Senator Gresham spoke with the teachers for eight minutes.

She mentioned two education

bills she sponsored about student discipline.

She told the group that I could tell the group what they needed to know. Then she got up to leave. A teacher asked her to please address one issue before leaving. The teacher told Senator Gresham that teachers are evaluated upon their use of technology and timely filing of reports and paperwork, but they often can’t do what is needed because the schools and the state lack the infrastructure to provide consistent internet connection and networking with the state’s reporting systems. Senator Gresham said that the teacher should address that with the local board of education and said Comcast provides internet service for poor people. She

One Moore Novel: Goodnight Night Moon

By Molly Moore

room...I can recite Goodnight Moon by heart. My husband and I read this every night for (Editor’s note: This sum- the first year of our oldest son’s mer Molly Moore’s column life. Because this book was givwill change slightly. As a young en to me by a dear friend, I hold mother, we have asked for her it very close to my heart. Now unique opinion on children’s that my boys are bigger we do books that she has read to not read it as often as we once her family. Many school-aged did, and this makes me sad. I am not misty eyed over children are currently the book, just the memhome for the summer ories of Jack swaddled and hopefully these colnext to me at the end of umns will be helpful in the day. No, the book is encouraging children not a magic sleeping poto read books this sumtion. Far from it. Only mer. Molly will return recently have my two with her regular column started sleeping all night this fall.)

Molly Moore without being under my In the great green Columnist

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arm. (Please refrain from shaming me.)

Goodnight Moon is a cozy little rabbit tale with beautiful, calming illustrations your children are sure to love.

The story is about a rabbit getting ready for bed in his sweet little room.

My boys always wanted to name everything in the bunny’s room,

told the teacher to contact Comcast for more information. This was the only education question Senator Gresham addressed. That is quite a shame and an insult as she doesn’t just sit on the Senate Education Committee; she chairs the Senate Education Committee. Now many teachers just refer to her as the eight minute Senator.

It seems to me Senator Gresham could better serve her constituents by genuinely listening to them and working to do the things that will help our district and not worrying so much about where her next campaign dollar will come from.

Sincerely, Lorrie Butler Henderson, Tenn.

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which is a good idea when they are not super tired, but you on the other hand can hardly focus on the words in front of you.

Even though it will not magically lull yours into a twelve hour snooze, it is still a great calming, lights out story.

Hopefully, s o m e d a y, your book will be as worn and wilted as ours.

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 • A1C Dustin Blakney, USAF 331TRS/FLT073 • 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 • A1C James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • 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 • 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.

obituaries

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Ford Phillips

Jimmy Lyde Dancer

Maggie Plunk Daniels

USN CPO Ford Phillips, retired, passed away June 14, 2012 at the age of 89.

He was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Mona Phillips; two sons, Wesley Phillips and Tracy Phillips.

He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Phillips and Vicki Reynolds; his brother, Welton Phillips; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel, where friends may visit from 10:30 a.m. until the service.

A graveside service was held at 1 p.m., on Monday, June 18, 2012 in Eureka Cemetery, Pocahantas, TN. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi assisted the family. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com

Jimmy Lyde Dancer was born January 13, 1950 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Lyde and Myrtle Mathis Dancer.

Mr. Dancer was a co-owner of B & D Machine shop in Corinth, MS. He was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee and a collector of fine antiques.

Mr. Dancer departed this life on June 15, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 62 years, 5 months, 2 days. He is survived by close friend and business partner, James Baab of Corinth, MS; cousins, Charles, Wendell, Dennis and Mary Ann; host of extended family and friends.

Services were held on June 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Clint Overton officiating. Burial followed in the Ramer Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Maggie Plunk Daniels, age 102, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Dugan Memorial Home.

Maggie Bell Plunk Daniels was born Jan.22, 1909, in McNairy County, Tenn. to the late Mary Viola Whitney and William Bell Plunk. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. She was married to James Otis Daniels Dec. 4, 1929, in Booneville and he preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1996.

Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughter, Billie Mayo of West Point and son, Jimmy P. Daniels of Lauderdale; six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Gullahorn in 2009, her parents and four sisters: Sula Holland and Ruby Miller of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Jewell Wilbanks of Tupelo, Miss, and Opal Freeman of Dadeville, Ala. Four brothers, Monroe Plunk, of Jackson, Tenn., Oscar Plunk of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Elvis Plunk of Memphis, Tenn., and Everett Plunk of Bay Springs, Miss.

Glenda Faye Garver

Durell Forsyth Pickle

Glenda Faye Garver, 69, of Marion, AR. died on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Methodist University. Mrs. Glenda was retired from Fed Ex and was a member of Angels Way Baptist Church. She was a member of the Marion Home Makers Club and the Memphis World Trade Club.

Mrs. Garver is survived by her husband, Stephen Garver of Marion, AR. one son, Richard (Becky) Kirkman of Marion, AR. one daughter Rebecca (Will) Walker of Marion, AR. six grandchildren, Hannah and Rachel Turner and Jacob, Kassidy, Jared and Kandace Kirkman.

Other survivors are Joyce Blasingame of Nettleton, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Roger and Johnny Kirkman and one brother, Larry Blasingame.

Visitation was Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. A visitation was also held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 at Angels Way Baptist Church in Marion, AR with services starting at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR. Family request memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Durell Forsyth Pickle was born August 24, 1932 in Selmer, TN, the daughter of the late William Chester and Arizona Richards Forsyth.

She was united in marriage to Billie Hugh Pickle on December 11, 1977. Mr. Pickle preceded her in death on May 2, 2012.

Mrs. Pickle was a homemaker. She was a member of the Life Tabernacle church. She loved working in her garden and joking around with her family and friends.

Mrs. Pickle departed this life on June 16, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 9 months, 23 days. She is survived by two sisters, Milo Mathis of Selmer, TN, Blondell Wagoner of Adamsville, TN; a brother, Thurston Forsyth of Selmer, TN; host of nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Pickle was preceded in death by a sister, Maidell Forsyth; five brothers, Gilford, Blonsell, Parvin, Leonard, and R.F. Forsyth.

Services were held on June 18, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Thomas Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

LueDora Stricklin Ms. LueDora Stricklin was born April 6, 1923 in Mississippi to the late Joe and Fronie Taylor Patterson. She departed this life on June 13, 2012, at McNairy County Health Care Center in Selmer, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James T. Stricklin, grandmother Leona Taylor Dickey; stepgrandfather, Archie Campfield; an aunt, Ms. Lillie Wicks, Violet Settles and cousin Sam Wicks.

She leaves to mourn her passing, David Stricklin, brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ms. Stricklin was a devoted homemaker to the Smith and Blasingame families for many years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 19 at 11 a.m. at Grayson Funeral Home with burial in the National Cemetery in Corinth, Miss. Services entrusted to Grayson Funeral Home, 401 Webster St., Corinth, Miss. 38834. 662-286-6327.

church events June 17-23 • Petra Old-Fashioned meeting Old fashioned camp meeting at Petra Ministries fellowship Church (3935 6th St) Services 10 a.m. And 7 p.m. daily, Saturday, 23 10 a.m. rill ?? Fish Fry and singing with the Forgivens and others. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. Sat 23rd is oldfashioned day. Pastors Paul and Bonnie Young and Church family welcomes everyone. For info, 4341002.

area to fellowship with us on this day to enhance our fellowship with each other. We have asked each church to bring their praise teams, dance teams, singers, soloists, step teams, etc. to come and perform and have a fun-filled day.

June 23 • Cypress Creek First Baptist “Praise in the Park” Cypress Creek First Baptist Church will be hosting “Praise in the Park” on June 23 at 2 p.m. at eh John Street Park in Corinth, MS. we have invited numerous churches in the Corinth, MS

• Union Grove Singing The Barnett Family of Stanton, Tenn. will be singing at Union Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 24. Potluck supper will begin at 6 p.m. with singing to follow at 7 p.m. Everyone invited to attend.

June 24 • Falcon Baptist Church Singing Falcon Baptist Church singing for June 24th featuring Josh and Ashley Franks has been canceled due to a death of a close friend.

If you’re reading this so are your customers!

• Butler's Chapel Baptist Homecoming Butler's Chapel Baptist in Chewalla Homecoming. Singing at 11 a.m. With Spurlock family, lunch and fellowship afterward.

Everyone welcome. Please come and enjoy fellowship. Tommy Leatherood, pastor.

• New Salem Homecoming Homecoming and Decoration at New Salem Cemetery will be June 24. Singing at 10:30 by the Barnett Family from Stanton.

Lunch after singing.

June 25 • Selmer 1st United Methodist Church~VBS Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with GOD! June 25th -29th, 8:30am12:00pm for ages: 4 years old through 4th grade.You may

pre-register by calling: 645-5267 church or 610-0735 Overboard Director. Church address: 1122 West Cherry Ave. June 27 • Joe McGee Returns to Believer's Church of Selmer Believers' Church is hosting our 9th annual Faith for Families conference with author and speaker Joe McGee Wednesday, June 27th through Friday, June 29th, 7 p.m. nightly. Joe's insights into home life will open up scriptural secrets and commonsense applications that will powerfully change your family and your life.

The church is located at 1431 Peach St, Selmer, TN. Please call Pastor Bill Linam 645-8741 for more information. Don't miss this unique opportunity for some valuable home improvement!

AHS Office Closed The office at Adamsville Jr./ Sr. High School will be closed Monday, June 25, 2012 and will reopen July 9, 2012.

SUNRISE

By David Coy

Pain

According to John C. Sarno, M.D. in his book, “The Divided Mind”, our emotions of grief and loss may cause some or all of our physical pain. His theory is that the mind will reduce oxygen to certain parts of the body producing pain so as to distract us from the emotional pain, so we do not have to face it. Of course Noah Webster knew that grief involved pain. He defined grief back in 1892. Though Mr. Webster was talking about mental pain we have learned through the century plus since, that physical pain also commonly develops.

It has been described for example, back pain sharp and stabbing that also may move around. According to Professor David Alexander, “If you listen to people who are damaged emotionally, they will often translate their pain into physical similes: ‘My head is bursting, my guts are aching’ and so on. The parallel is very strong.” Further research may suggest that people who are not adapting to bereavement are also those who experience the greatest levels of physical pain.

When experiencing pain it is important to assess the chronology (frequent?), character (where?), quality (dull?), intensity (what makes it better?) and how it is affecting one’s lifestyle. This pain may also involve low energy, nausea, hypertension and dizziness, distorted perception of time and distance, or heaviness (as if you are made of lead). Make sure you get sufficient amounts of rest, food and water.

See your physician to make sure you are not aggravating prior physical ailments and Inform your physician what is going on in your life.

Ask someone to stay with you if possible. Supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals. Follow a deep relaxation routine, including breathing exercises and listening to soothing music, especially prior to bed and sleep times. I hope these help. This is Sunrise.

50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

by Esther Pavao Staff Writer Independent Enters 61st Year Sixty years ago this week, the Independent was born in Selmer. The late Col. J. W. Purviance was the editor and publisher.

Times have changed considerably since that time – two world wars have come and gone plus various other history-making events. Theodore Roosevelt, who was president when this paper was established, has long since departed this world as have most of his successors. William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Living presidents include Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.

Col. Purviance was followed as editor by O. S. Abernathy, then W. K., and later Will Tom Abernathy. Mr. Kenneth Duke was editor for some few months and was followed by B. O. Weeks, then the present editor, Wilbur Wright.

Selmer has changed from a small horse-and-buggy town to the small city as we know it today. Although the Independent has changed in many ways, from hand set, just to mention one, it has always stood for progress

City of Adamsville

The City of Adamsville is currently seeking the right individual to join its team as the Curator of the Buford Pusser Home and Museum.

The successful candidate will be computer savvy, comfortable speaking with both groups and individuals, must be creative, must love history and the telling of history, and be comfortable in a flexible work environment. This is a part time position.

If you believe you are the right individual, please come by Adamsville City Hall to complete an application.

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and the up-building of the town and county. So with this issue, The Independent begins its 61st year of continuous publication.

Estimated 3,000 Brave Heat for Open-Air Ceremony at Hospital Sunday Afternoon, June 17 the McNairy County Hospital dedication ceremony was carried out as planned last Sunday afternoon, and a large gathering of well wishers was on hand for the occasion. Mr. Julius S. Hurst was Master of Ceremonies and he called upon Rev. Robert Bryant for the Invocation.

The welcome address was scheduled to be made by Attorney Will Tom Abernathy, but since it became necessary for him to return to a Memphis hospital for further treatment following recent surgery, Mr. Abernathy could not be present and the Emcee, Mr. Hurst, who is Vice-President of the Board of Trustees of the Hospital and also County Superintendent of Schools for McNairy County, spoke words of explanation and welcome.

Just before his talk, in a bit of humor, he told that possibly having him to deliver the welcome address would be best way to place patients in every room.

In a more serious vein, Mr. Hurst’s remarks in part, are as follows: “We are

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Jessica Nicole Doyle

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Wilkes

70th Anniversary Clarice and Marvin Wilkes will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 21. The celebration will be Sunday, June 24 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at their residence at 134 Hillhurst Dr., Selmer, Tenn.

Jessica Nicole Doyle was recently honored as Salutatorian of Milan High School, class of 2012. Jessica is the daughter of Susie McCalip Moore, formerly of Selmer, Tennessee and Tim Doyle, of Henderson, Tenn. Grandparents are Mrs. Tommye McCalip, the late Mason McCalip and Mrs. Nan Steadman. Honors: Top Ten all four years, Academic Award in Volleyball three years, Basketball one year, Volleyball Queen of Digs, BETA Club, Spanish Club, DAWGS of Determination, Gibson County Youth Leadership Graduate, Class officer two years, and Diamond Girl for MHS Baseball Team. Jessica received local scholarships from the Milan Rotary Club, VFW, and an academic award at Mississippi State University. Plans are to attend Mississippi State University to pursue a degree in psychology.

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bethel springs news

by Mrs. T.C. Williams Hello Everyone: Hope you had a good week. To all the fathers out there hope you had a good day!

Robert Wiley(Bozie) had surgery last week at the Jackson General Hospital. He is doing better able to be up and walking. God is good all the time. Please keep him in your prayers.

Donald Moore passed away last week,he was born in Selmer to the late Mr. & Mrs. Toss Moore.

He attended school at the old McNairy County high school.

He made his home in Nashville.

Homegoing services will be held in Nashville. To the family members of Selmer and Bethel Springs we offer our deepest sympathy.

Jerry Barnes and Tina Atkins are both in the Jackson General Hospital .We pray for them to have a speedy recovery.

Chanton Y. Damron celebrated her birthday on Wed. The family carried her out to eat at the Olive Garden in Jackson. They all

had a great time.

For a graduation gift for Jousha Shoate, the family drove this weekend to St. Louis to visit six flags amusement park. Jousha will be leaving for college in a few days to begin football practice.

Good luck Jousha!!

Funeral services for Loudora Stricklin, age 89, will be held Tuesday at 12 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss. She departed this life on Wednesday at the nursing home in Selmer. Burial will be at the National Cemetary in Corinth. We extend to the family our deepest sympathy.

A Fathers Day dinner was served at New Bethel UMC Sunday after morning service and was enjoyed by all.

Our Love is like a sea so vast that we cannot see the shore. Our Love is like the Port at last we have been searching for. The Lord is always near.

So until next time be good to yourself and others.

50 years

and 27 days ago, a small group of our citizens and friends, braving a bone-chilling cold, gathered here to commemorate the beginning of this institution. We stood here on brown grass and frozen earth, prayed to God, and dreamed of a day when a Haven of Mercy would occupy these premises. Few of us could visualize how it might look; but every member of that prayerful and hopeful delegation knew how much it could mean to us and those who shall follow hereafter.

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gathered here today to Commemorate this occasion and dedicate this institution which shall be known as McNairy County General Hospital.

What you see here, in all its majestic splendor, was – less than two years ago, nothing more than a bare field and the hopes and dreams of a few people: For, on this very spot of earth, one year, five months,

community events ZumbAtomic!

ZumbAtomic is coming to Selmer Community Center June 25th! What is it? A Zumba Fitness program designed especially for children ages 4-12.

Are you looking for something fun to get kids moving? Maybe worried about keeping the kids from being bored over the summer? Then ZumbAtomic is a great idea! The program will begin June 25. It will be eight sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and only $32! It will be taught by Teresa Martin, a licensed ZumbAtomic instructor. Contact the Selmer Community Center at (731) 6453866 or Teresa Martin at (731) 646-0346.

ZumbAtomic is some of the most fun your child will ever have getting sweaty! Don’t let your children give you the “I’m bored” blues this summer.

Give them music, laughter, fun games, and fitness to enjoy!

Come and play!

June 20 Plunk Dry Cleaner and Carpet Cleaner is closed for vacation Fri., June 20 – Fri., July 6.

June 21 • Free Vision / Glaucoma Screening Selmer Senior Center and The Eye Clinic will be co-sponsoring a free Vision/Glaucoma Screening on Thursday June 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Selmer Senior Center located at 230 N. 5th St. Lunch is served daily for persons 60 years of age or older at 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center’s Café Hollywood for a $1.25 donation.

For more information or a calendar of events, contact Hollie Knight at (731) 6457843.

June 22 • Young Republicans Cookout Are you interested in being involved in the political process, actually making a difference, rather than just grumbling at how things are going? ...In having a positive impact in the community? ...In promoting conservative ideals and values? ...In actively influencing elections? If you are, and are between the ages of 18-40, the McNairy County Young Republicans has a place for you! Come join us at the Selmer City Park on June 22nd, 6:30 PM, for a hamburger and hotdog cookout! Your family is welcome to come, too! For more information, please call 731-610-7370.

June 23 • Larron King Celebration Ride to Benefit Larron King Ministries St Jude Ronald McDonald House June 23 – McNairy County Justice Center (Hwy 45/64 N – 1 mile north of 45/64 intersection).

Donations accepted, no fee charged. Registration begins at 10 a.m.; kick-stands up at 12. Hot dogs and drinks will be available at registration.

Ride ends at Micihe School on Hwy 57. The following will be available at Michie School: spaghetti meal, silent auction, and live auction, with lots of entertainment including bands and singing.

June 24 • 2012 GED Graduation The McNairy County Adult Education 2012 GED Graduation will be held at the McNairy Central Little Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2012 beginning at 2 p.m. Please make plans now to attend.

June 25 • Eastview Ruritan Club The Eastview Ruritan will have their monthly meeting June 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Eastview civic center. Visitors welcome.

• Milledgeville Special Called Meeting The Milledgeville Board of Aldermen and Mayor will meet on June 25 at the Milledgeville Volunteer Fire Department for a special called meeting to conduct the second reading of their budget for the 2012-13 fiscal calendar, beginning at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend the meeting.

• AHS Office Closed The office at Adamsville Jr/ Sr High School will be closed June 25, 2012 and will reopen July 9, 2012.

June 26 • Billy Wagoner Presents Program The county historian Billy Wagoner will present the Historical Society’s June program.

He will speak on local history, specifically Kerby Ferrell, major league baseball player from McNairy County, at the McConnico Library Tuesday, June 26th at 7:00 PM. The public is invited at no charge and refreshments will be served. He

especially wants to invite local athletes and lovers of sports.

• Diabetes Class Hardin Medical Center will hold a “Diabetes & You,” class on June 26 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Topics will include skin care tips, how to read food labels, calculating your plate, the dangers of sugars and sugar alcohols, and more. There will also be a question and answer time as well as information on the very latest diabetic supplies. For more information, please call HMC Nutritional Services at 926-8101.

June 30 • Jesus Cares Appliance Round Up Don’t miss out! This is your chance to be rid of old appliances that have been taking up precious storage space and give them to a good cause – Jesus Cares of McNairy County.

Jesus Cares is having another appliance round up on Saturday, June 30th. Please call the office at (731) 645-4388 or Jim Gray at (731) 610-3637 to schedule an appointment. Our round-up crew will be picking up from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Jesus Cares is in need of stoves, refrigerators, window air conditioners, driers, washers, dishwashers, and freezers. Jesus Cares is a 5013c Non-profit organization and will be more than happy to furnish a tax credit letter for tax purposes.

Thank you in advance from Jesus Cares volunteers and those in need for your generosity.

• Walking Horse Show Chester County Lions Club 40th Annual Walking Horse

Show is June 30, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Chester County Fairgrounds in Henderson.

There will be fun, entertainment, and food for the whole family. If you have never seen a horse show, bring your kids and parents and see a wonderful show. For information, call Neal Smith at 989-4684. Thank you!

• Fairest of the Fair Beauty Pageant The Selmer Jaycees are pleased to announce that it is once again time for the Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Girls ages 0 months- 21 years and married women 18 years and up are invited to participate.

The pageant is planned for Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Selmer Jaycee Building (867 High School Road, Selmer) and is held in conjunction with the McNairy County Fair. Girls 0 months- 5 years will compete in pageant dresses, all other ages should wear formal pageant dresses. Each contestant will be judged on personality, appearance, and poise.

The Miss Fairest of the Fair winner for the 16-21-yrold category will represent McNairy County in the State Fairest of the Fair pageant in Nashville in January, 2013. The entry fee is $25. Applications are available at local pageant dress shops in Selmer, Savannah, and Corinth.

Deadline to send applications and fees in is June 22, 2012. Any entries taken the day of pageant will be charged an additional $5.00 fee. Contact: Johanna Parker, Director, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, Selmer Jaycees, (731) 645-0643.

• McNairy Equine Association Show McNairy Co. Equine Association is looking for owners of show mules and miniature horses for our shows. Get your long-ear mules and cute little guys and gals ready to show what they can do! Must have negative coggins. Next show is June 30 at 7:00.

Good Friendship, fun and food. Come join us! Call Julia, (731) 610-2088.

• Isbell Family Reunion The annual Isbell Family Reunion will be held June 30, 2012 at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Fellowship Hall starting at 9:30 a.m.

All relatives of Thomas Dillard Isbell, Jr. and his two wives, Frances Holyfield Isbell and Sarah Harley Isbell are invited. Friends and neighbors are welcome.

Bring a dish to share at lunch which will be served at noon. We have the Hall all day, so bring pictures, stories, grandchildren and anything else that you want to share.

For further information, contact Patsye at (731) 645-8844 or (731) 645-7016.

• Hendrix Reunion The descendants of Richard Ivy Hendrix, Sr. will be having their annual Hendrix Reunion the 30th of June at the Civic Center on N. 5th St. in Selmer. All family and friends are invited.

Bring family history, pictures or anything you would like to share. Potluck meal will be served at noon. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the day.

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Wednesday, june 20, 2012

court briefs Charity F McAffee – Driving while license suspended – Fined $150 and cst. Sent to 10 days concurrent with FTA. Not drive in TN for 1 yr. supervised prob.

Charity F McAffee – Driving while license suspended – Fined $150 and cst. Sent to 10 days concurrent with FTA. Not drive in TN for 1 yr. supervised prob.

Jerry W Sanders – Schedule III Drugs: mfg, del, sell, posssol – Fined $750 and cst. Sent to 48 hrs. supervised prob.

Alc/drug eval Charity McAffee – Failure to appear on citation – Fined $25 and cst. Sent to 10 days.

Supervised prob.

Shinicole B Pusser – Probation violation – Prob reinstated release on pmt of $400 Jack D Murphy – Driving while license suspended – Fined cst. Sent to 10 days concurrent with FTA. DL sus for six months. Supervised prob.

sheriff’s log Monday, June 11 Traffic stop – Mulberry – 12:43 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 N – 4:44 a.m.

Theft of property – Birch – 10:10 a.m.

Harass threats – Hwy 45 S – 11:49 a.m.

Harass threats – Bendall Trailer Park – 1:23 p.m.

Theft of property – Hwy 142 – 3:29 p.m.

Theft of property – Rushing Ln – 4:05 p.m.

Transport start – 4:06 p.m.

Public service – 4:06 p.m.

Alarm residence/business – 4:26 p.m.

Traffic assist – New Bethel Rd – 4:35 p.m.

Traffic assist – Old Stage – 4:39 p.m.

Traffic assist – Old Shiloh Rd/ Blanton Rd – 4:49 p.m.

Traffic assist – Rose Creek – 4:55 p.m.

Traffic assist – East Poplar – 4:57 p.m.

Traffic assist – Friendship Rd – 5:00 p.m.

Traffic assist – Hamburg Rd – 5:03 p.m.

Alarm residence/business – Sticine Rd – 6:30 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy57 & 22 access – 7:17 p.m.

Assault, already occurred – ER – 7:57 p.m.

Speak with an officer – Complex – 8:59 p.m.

Suspicious activity – Odom Ave – 9:57 p.m.

Harass phone calls – Ed Barham Rd – 10:24 p.m.

Alarm residence/business – Cox Dr – 11:06 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12 Assault, already occurred – East Poplar – 8:28 a.m.

Welfare check – King Rd – 3:31 a.m.

Animal control – Ole Moore Rd –

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Betty R Dillon – Driving while license suspended – Dismiss on pmt of cst. supervised prob.

Mark E Garrard – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – Fined $1,000 and cst. Supervised prob.

Amanda E Kern – Poss ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – Fined $250 and cst. Fine only statute. Supervised prob for 1 yr. alc/drug eval.

Robert G Heath II – Theft of property - $1,000-$10,000 – Dismiss on pmt of cst. Complete teen challenge program.

Pay rest to victims. Victims agree and asked for this resolution. Def. on supervised prob until 12/13/12 – Joshua N Brown – Counterfeit Cont. Subst, attempt – Fined $25 and cst. Sent to 48 hours. Supervised prob until fines and cost are paid.

Jonathan D Finley – Initiate manufacture of meth – Schedule II drugs – promoting meth manufacture – Bound over to

grand jury. Waiving prelim. hearing. Def shall cont. on current bond.

Billy G Graves – Probation violation – Release on pmt of $250 today, then $250 on July 1st and then prob. Reinstated.

Jeremy L King – Initiate manufacture of meth – Promoting meth manufacture – poss unlaw drug para – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing. Def shall cont. on current bond.

Jeffrey L Marchbanks – Theft of property, $500$1,000, attempt – Aggravated criminal littering, first offense – criminal trespass – Bound over to grand jury.

Waiving prelim hearing. Def. shall cont. on current bond of $1,500 Jesse D Marchbanks – Theft of property, $500-$1,000, attempt – Aggravated criminal littering, first offense – criminal trespass – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing. Def. shall cont. on current bond of $1,500 Leann F Pettigrew – Simple

poss/casual exchange – Fined $750 and cst. Sent to 3 days.

Supervised prob for 1 yr. Alc/ drug eval.

Benjie J Wagoner – Failure to appear – Fined cst. Sent to 10 days. Supervised prob.

Jonathan D Finley – Probation violation – Def is to served 30 days or be released upon availability of drug rehab bed.

Tiffany B King – False reports, attempt – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing.

Richard N Wilson – Alter/ falsify/forge title/plate/assignment – Driving while license revoked – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing. Def shall cont. on current bond.

Monica Crouse – Simple poss/casual exchange – Fined $250 and cst. Sent to 48 hours.

Supervised prob for 1 yr. alc/ drug eval. – Driving while license suspended – dismiss on pmt of cst. Supervised prob.

Johnny A Lipford – Initiate manufacture of meth – Pro-

moting meth manufacture – poss unlaw drug para, attempt – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim. hearing.

Johnny A Lipford – Simple poss/casual exchange – bound over to grand jury.

Waiving prelim hearing Jeffrey L Marchbanks – Failure to appear – Def bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing. Def shall cont on current bond of $2,500 Jesse D Marchbanks – Failure to appear – Def bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing. Def shall cont on current bond of $2,500 Richard S Poe – Probation violation – Release to rehab Naomi Miller – Theft of merchandise, shoplifting – Fined $25 and cst. Sent to 10 days. Rest to remain open. Supervised prob.

Marvin Roberts – Public intoxication – Fined cst. Sent to 3 days. Supervised prob.

Robert G Heath II – Failure to appear – Fined cst. Sent to 10 days. Supervised prob.

Marlon J Robertson – Bur-

glary, auto – Bound over to grand jury. Waiving prelim hearing.

Marlon J Robertson – Assault, attempt – Fined cst.

Sent to 14 days. Supervised prob.

Lynn N Pickett – Unlaw drug para, attempt – Fined $150 and cst. Sent to 7 days.

Supervised prob for 1 yr. alc/ drug eval Melissa A Barnes – Simple poss/casual exchange – Fined $250, no cst. Sent to 10 days.

Supervised prob for 1 yr if test positive for drugs during prob. Def to serve full 11m, 29 days. Alc/drug eval. – Unlaw drug para, attempt – Fined $150 and cst. Sent to 10 days.

Supervised prob for 1 yr if test positive for drugs during prob, def to serve full 11 m, 29 d. alc/drug eval.

Sharon S Jones – Driving while license revoked – Fined $25 and cst. DL sus for 6 months. Supervised prob.

Melissa M Gardner – Financial responsibility law – dismiss on pmt of cst.

7:43 a.m.

Serving warrant – Industrial Park Dr – 8:02 a.m.

Traffic stop – Smiley’s – 10:25 a.m.

Public service – 10:28 a.m.

Harass threats – Industrial Park Dr – 12:17 p.m.

Suspicious activity – Hwy 45 S – 12:46 p.m.

Serving warrant – Maple St – 1:21 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 57 W – 5:11 p.m.

Retrieve property – Walmart Parking Lot – 5:32 p.m.

Animal control – Oxford Creek Rd – 5:48 p.m.

Escort – Cemetery Ln – 7:07 p.m.

Traffic stop – Oak Grove Rd – 7:31 p.m.

Harass phone calls – Hwy 22 S – 7:44 p.m.

Transport Start – Hwy 142 – 8:01 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 9:11 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 9:26 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 9:35 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 9:51 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 – 10:46 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 Disturbance unknown – Oak Hill Dr – 12:05 a.m.

Disturbance unknown – Lakefield Rd – 12:08 a.m.

Motor Vehicle theft – Capooth Rd – 2:40 a.m.

Traffic stop – Davis Yancy – 1:33 p.m.

Public service – Unknown – 3:41 p.m.

Animal control – Prett Rowland & Beautyhill Rd – 5:20 p.m.

Public service – Sanders – 5:34 p.m.

Animal control – Beautyhill Rd – 6:14 p.m.

Animal control welfare/cruelty – Treece Ln – 7:53 p.m.

Speak with an officer – Industrial Park Dr – 7:55 p.m.

Alarm residence/business – Lakefield Rd – 8:04 p.m.

Public service – Ramer Selmer Rd – 9:21 p.m.

Motor vehicle accident, with injuries – 9:49 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 Trespassing – Hwy 22 S – 12:30 a.m.

Trespassing – Clayhill Dr – 2:36 a.m.

Serving warrant – 8:48 a.m.

Vandalism – Mt Carmel Church – 8:51 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Phelps Ln – 9:47 a.m.

Public service – Unknown – 11:12 a.m.

Theft of property – Meeks Rd – 11:22 a.m.

Animal control – Robinson Shed Rd – 11:27 a.m.

Theft of property – Hwy 22 S – 11:57 a.m.

Theft of property – Hines Gin Rd – 12:07 a.m.

Suspicious vehicle – Taylor Rd – 1:08 p.m.

Theft of property – Droke Rd – 2:50 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 57 – 2:08 p.m.

Public service – 2:53 p.m.

911 Hang up – Dowty Rd – 3:22 p.m.

Speak with an officer – Masseyville Rd – 4:17 p.m.

Traffic stop – 6:24 p.m.

Traffic stop – 6:33 p.m.

Motor vehicle accident, with injuries – Buena Vista – 6:37 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 22 S – 8:11 p.m.

Traffic stop – 8:41 p.m.

Traffic stop – 8:45 p.m.

Theft of property – Hwy 57 – 9:35 p.m.

Traffic stop – 9:58 p.m.

Traffic stop – Old Hwy 45 – 11:46 p.m.

Friday, June 15 Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 12:01 a.m.

Serving warrant – Beauty Hill Rd – 12:55 a.m.

Suspicious activity – Mt Vinson Rd – 3:33 a.m.

Traffic stop – Gilchrist – 4:03 a.m.

Theft of property – East Main St – 9:44 a.m.

Burglary – Joe Dillon Rd – 9:49 a.m.

Animal control – Timber Cove – 12:38 p.m.

Alarm residence/business – Hwy 45 N – 6:04 p.m.

Drunk driver – Hwy 57 E – 8:20 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 9:02 p.m.

Officer assistance – Complex – 11:47 p.m.

Saturday, June 16

Disturbance noise/music – Dickey Rd – 1:40 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Dusty Ln – 2:36 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Lynnwood Cv – 9:06 a.m.

Vandalism – Hwy 142 – 9:00 a.m.

Alarm residence/business – Masseyville Rd – 9:18 a.m.

Assault, already occurred – Shiloh Rd – 12:03 p.m.

Motor vehicle accident, no injuries – Main St – 12:44 p.m.

Traffic stop – Pine Ridge Lane – 2:06 p.m.

Suspicious activity – Hwy 57 – 2:28 p.m.

Public service – Hwy 142 – 4:30 p.m.

Disturbance noise/music – Cemetery Ln – 6:05 p.m.

Public drunk – Hwy 22 S – 6:46 p.m.

Speak with an officer – 6:52 p.m.

Trespassing – Brooks Rd – 7:48

p.m.

Suspicious person – Hwy 22 S – 9:12 p.m.

Traffic stop – Capooth – 9:20 p.m.

Traffic stop – Ramer Community – 10:15 p.m.

Speak with an officer – High School Rd – 11:20 p.m.

Sunday, June 17 Officer assistance – Hwy 224 – 12:34 a.m.

Prowler – Thomas Rd – 2:46 a.m.

Public service – Hwy 57 W – 7:05 a.m.

Unwanted subject - Purdy – 8:50 a.m.

Traffic stop – Jim’s – 10:38 a.m.

Animal control – Hwy 22 S – 12:04 p.m.

Public service – Sol Colston Rd – 12:27 p.m.

Theft of property – Matrose Carroll Rd – 1: 54 p.m.

Public service – Hwy 142 – 2:32 p.m.

Verbal threats – Wolfpen Rd – 2:58 p.m.

Burglary – Rushing Rd – 3:56 p.m.

Theft of property – Matrose Rd – 5:29 p.m.

Traffic stop – Hwy 45 S – 6:07 p.m.

Suspicious vehicle – Twin Springs – 6:45 p.m.

Animal control – Main St – 6:20 p.m.

Theft of property – Industrial ParkDr – 6:56 p.m.

Speak with an officer – Industrial Dr – 7:22 p.m.

Suspicous person – Ramer Selmer Rd – 7:44 p.m.

Public service – Friendship Rd – 7:38 p.m.

Traffic stop – McMahan and Hwy 45 S – 9:33 p.m.

Trespassing – Hwy 57 W - 9:46 p.m.

Reckless driver – Buena Vista Rd – 10:03 p.m.

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SNA-Selmer Baseball in full swing, See 3B

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Volume 110, Number 05, Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Bobcats Struggle

Basketball Cheer squad makes noise at camp PAGE 3B

Fourth innings unkind at Chester Co. Tourney PAGE 2B

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Fourth-grader’s determination inspires others

A county without X-Country

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Imagine a sport that is cheap to support and maintain. Imagine a sport that benefits athletes in other sports all year round. Imagine a sport in which the glory of winning can be attained by simply running for awhile. Now, stop imagining that sport because it does not exist in this county.

Where I’m from, track and crosscountry teams were a fixture in the local community. There was rarely a day that went by when one could drive down the road and not see a line of short-pants -wearing, wristband-toting runners trekking across the sidewalk, preparing for whatever meet was on the horizon.

I miss those days. I miss being in the lines of cardio-junkies pushing themselves as far and as hard as they could go. So naturally, when I moved to McNairy County in eighth grade and was told that the schools did not facilitate cross-country teams, I was shocked and disappointed to say the least.

Had it not been for the tuition rates and the strain it would have put on my

By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer

See x-Country, 3B

Graphic Image by Amber Hamm Graphic Image by Amber Hamm

Making a Splash

Sydni Aylor

Role models are found in sports on a daily basis, but how many of them are only nine years old? Sydni Aylor of Hornsby is playing softball with a prosthetic leg and has continued to dedicate and spend her time learning the sport she loves so much, despite the obstacles she has to overcome.

In March 2007, a day that began with fun and laughter, quickly reversed after terrifying shrieks and panic. That playful, outdoor afternoon, four-year-old Sydni lost her leg in a lawn mower accident.

She was airlifted to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where the Aylors made a nineday stay. After three unsuccessful surgeries, the nerves and tendons in her foot were permanently damaged. Doctors amputated her leg just below the knee and used her calf muscle to help cover and protect the end of her leg bone to give more comfort and support for an upcoming prosthetic.

“All of my family plays sports,” said Sydni, “so it’s in my blood. My favorite sport is softball. I enjoy playing and being with my friends. My nurse from LeBonheur, Regina Goulder played in high school and when I was in the hospital she talked about playing.”

Only a year after the life-altering accident and her full recovery, she picked up her bat and glove and has not turned back since. “‘No’ is not in her vocabulary,” said mother Jennifer Aylor. “She is good all-around and overall. I think it’s because she does not let anything bad in.

She gives 110 percent and she would be the one to talk another player out of feeling discouraged.”

Five years later, she is running, laughing, competing in sports, and doing the things any other 9-year-old would be doing. Nothing slows down this soon-to-be fourth grader.

If she thinks she can do it, she gives it a try.

Many children feel discouraged after the first failed attempt, but not Aylor. Her sights are limitless.

“She told us the other night she wanted to be the kicker for the high school football team when she got older,” said her mother. “She wanted to climb a rock wall and she did. We don’t discourage her from doing anything.”

At first the Aylors had to carry their daughter until she became more comfortable with her prosthetic leg. Just like all other kids, her energy and curiosity took the wheel and her parents were completely supportive in everything she did.

“We don’t hold her back,” said father, Paul Aylor. “If she wants to try it, we let her try it.”

This year she is competing on two separate teams. Aylor’s father has coached her for more than three years and is currently coaching her 7 and 8-year-old All-Star league team out of Bolivar, Tenn., plus Sydni has recently joined a 9 and 10-year-old McNairy County travel ball team, called the Selmer Crush.

Throughout her softball career, she has become well-known and has met new people. Her story can now be an inspiration to the locals of McNairy County.

The first baseman looks back on her softball past thus far and recalls, “My favorite memory was when I made All-Stars as a six-year-old, and my best memory was when I hit my first home run

See Aylor, 2B

Pro makes appearance at Cardinal Summer Hoops Camp

Photos Courtesy of Coach Nathaniel Root

Cardinal Summer Hoops Camp attendees get a chance to meet professional basketball player Earl Barron last Wednesday at Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School. Barron, who played collegiate basketball with Cardinal head coach Nathaniel Root at the University of Memphis, said being involved in the camp was an honor and a pleasure.

Kids have ball, Root deems first camp successful

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Seeing the nearly 50 campers’ faces light up when the 7-foot tall professional basketball player, Earl Barron, walked into the gym at Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School last Wednesday was enough to call the first-ever Cardinal Summer Hoops Camp a success.

The four-day camp that was broken up into two sessions—a morning camp for Kindergarten through fourth-graders, and an afternoon camp for fiftheighth-graders—helped young basketball enthusiasts in the county learn individual offensive and defensive skills, along with the basics of shooting, passing, and ball handling.

The kids enjoyed themselves immensely, according to those who assisted with the camp. They enjoyed each

other’s company and learning about the game, but that all came with a silver lining in the form of a professional basketball player offering advice, teaching technique, and signing a few autographs along the way.

“I’m here to help the kids out and see what their futures might hold. It might help them out later in life,” said Barron, who has spent 10 years playing professional basketball. “With the younger kids, I’m out here to have fun and show them some things, but with the older kids that are really serious about the game, I want to show them that anything is possible with a little faith and hard work.”

Barron has seen stints with several NBA teams—the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Portland Trailblazers; not to mention the three seasons

he spent playing with the Miami Heat, in which he won an NBA Championship in 2006. Recently, he has also spent time playing professionally overseas in exotic places like the Philippines and Puerto Rico.

All of that gives him some rather unique perspective on the game and what it takes to accomplish goals in life.

Cardinal head coach Nathaniel Root was excited for his campers to take advantage of his basketball wisdom and his will to succeed.

“You’ve got a guy here that came out of high school, went to college not touted out of high school as a phenom player...he really had to put in his time and work to get to where he wanted to be,” said Root. “I mention him all the time with my team. In the offseason he

See CAMP, 3B

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Dakorea Dilworth throws down a dunk with the assistance of the NBA’s Earl Barron last Wednesday afternoon.

Sports

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Fourth inning woes plague Bobcats

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

Had it not been for two terrible fourth innings, the Bobcats could have come away with three wins at Chester County’s summer baseball tournament last week.

Instead, McNairy Central, which was missing a healthy portion of their regular starters, finished 1-2 and suffered losses to South Side and Scotts Hill after holding early leads.

The summer team, despite missing players, has performed well, accumulating a 5-5 record before their final game last Tuesday, played against Hardin County after deadline.

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Playing without Tyler Wells and Jonathan Nixon, the Bobcats

appeared to be on their way to picking up their second win of the tournament last Saturday against Scotts Hill, but they could not hold off the Lions.

After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first, Justin Roberts tripled home Matt Chandler and Marcus Nash to take the lead.

Roberts later scored when Clay Dancer hit into a fielder’s choice, making the score 3-1 at the end of one.

Leading 3-2 with runners on first and third in the bottom of the third, Coach Stacy Riley gave Dancer the sign to break for second early. The call worked, and Dancer found himself in a rundown, leaving Roberts an uncontested path home.

Pitching with a 4-2 lead when the fourth began, Parker Adams ran into some trouble as a few errors and a two-run single evened the score. A single later in the inning gave the Lions a 5-4 lead.

Nash, who missed the first two games of the tournament, entered in relief to stop the bleeding in the top of the fifth and quickly retired the side in order. Still trailing by one in the sixth, several errors and hit batsmen enabled the Lions to plate three additional runs.

With their rally caps on, the Bobcats tried to claw back in it.

BJ Dickey hit a one-out double and then advanced to third on a Jacob Mullins sacrifice fly. Adams singled Dickey home with two outs, and Blake McCalvin’s infield single scored Adams, making the score 8-6, but it was all they would get as the hour and 45-minute time limit expired.

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The fourth inning was no issue for McNairy Central when they played Middleton in their second game of the tournament last Thursday after the disappointing loss to the Hawks.

“We played well,” said Riley. “We bounced back from a tough loss (against South Side) and hit the ball well.”

The Tigers scored their second run in the third inning to keep the contest close, but the Bobcats erupted for seven runs in the fourth, putting the game out of reach.

McCalvin threw a complete game and picked up the win while allowing no earned runs to cross the plate.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

On a two-run double by Justin Roberts, Matt Chandler and Marcus Nash round third base to take the lead against the Lions last Saturday before losing to Scotts Hill by two.

Aylor

From Page 1B

when I was seven.”

Sydni admires Babe Ruth, not only because he played for her favorite team, the New York Yankees, but because he made history.

Former Yankee and MLB pitcher, Jim Abbott’s story runs parallel to Aylor’s. Abbott was born without his right hand, but overcame his disability to play collegiately and professionally, and later became a motivational speaker.

“The thing about a disability is, it’s forever,’’ Abbott, a left-handed pitcher who would make a throw and quickly slide his glove from his nub arm to his working hand for a catch, once wrote. “And forever might not end, but it has to start somewhere.’’

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Despite soon-to-be-sophomore Chase Smith’s best efforts,

Technology has advanced since Abbott’s time and Aylor has more options available, especially after reaching her growth peak.

“She doesn’t have any movement in her ankle,” said Ms. Aylor, “but that will come with time. There will be better technology. It will be where she can get an ankle that will twist. By the time she is 16, there is no telling what all they will have.”

There have been some twists and turns along the way, enduring physical therapy to regain strength and motion in her leg, but Sydni does not allow the disability to affect her determination or outlook on life.

“As we watch her grow and prosper, we are reminded of how precious a child’s life and health is to a parent,” her father said.

Many look at her situation and find pity, but what you will find, especially when you get to know her, is inspiration. There is nothing she cannot do.

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Sydni Aylor scoops a throw to first backhand to make the stop during a softball game last weekend.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Holding South Side to just a run through the first three, a disappointed Chase Smith comes off the field after a long fourth inning against the Hawks last Thursday.

the Hawks of Jackson South Side came back to defeat the Bobcats in their opening game of the tournament last Thursday.

The team only dressed nine players, one of which was Roberts’ 13-year-old brother, Logan, whom the Bobcats brought up from their proverbial farm system; Selmer Dixie Youth Baseball.

Smith got the start for the Bobcats and pitched well through the first three innings, holding the Hawks to just one run.

In the top of the fourth, Smith and the Bobcats quickly saw their 4-1 lead disappear. A combination of seven errors, a few walks, and several hard-hit balls allowed the Hawks plate 10 runs in the inning, and the Cats could not rebound before time ran out.

“We had an error or two and fell apart,” said Riley about the horrible inning. “Chase threw a great game, but we got down after the first couple errors, and it cost us.”

Tune-Up title taken by Total Chaos

By Andrew Alexander Sports Writer

It was not Elvis Presley’s “Chaos in College Park” at the TSA Tupelo Tune-Up in Tupelo, Miss. last weekend, but the park was ruled by Total Chaos.

The 16 and under USSSA team, comprised of McNairy and Hardin County girls, finished the tournament 5-1 and claimed the championship last Saturday night with a 3-1 victory over Team Fury.

Future freshman Lady Cardinal Parker Davis picked up four wins from the circle over the weekend, including in the championship game.

Total Chaos opened the tournament Friday by blanking Houston 10-0, but fell to Team Fury 6-2 later that night.

On Saturday, the team was ready to go. They bounced back from their loss to Fury with a 2-0 victory over Tupelo Express, and then put a 12-0 thumping on the Tishomingo County Stars, earning them a shot at the championship.

To win the title, they defeated Team Fury twice. Davis avenged her only loss of the tournament by blanking Fury 6-0 in the first game, and in the second, she was equally as effective.

Total Chaos will take this weekend off, but the team will resume play in Jackson, Tenn. next weekend to continue earning points toward their bid at making a run to the USSSA World Series.

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Adamsville’s own Olivia Johnson, Parker Davis, and Anna Johnson stand proudly with their Tupelo Tune-Up Championship trophy last Saturday night.

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sports briefs Ramer Dixie Youth Instructional Baseball Camp The LeMoyne-Owen College Baseball Coaching Staff, along with Ramer Dixie Youth Baseball will conduct an instructional baseball camp at Ramer City Park on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for camp begins promptly at 8 a.m., and the cost is $25. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and instruction on fielding, base running, hitting, and pitching mechanics.

For more information or to register, contact Shane Teague at (731) 610-1910, or Tom Court at (731) 610-5750.

Basketball ‘Never Stops’ Camp Basketball “Never Stops” Camp is designed to help players understand the fundamentals of the game of basketball. We are calling this camp Basketball “Never Stops” because if you are a true player, your passion for the game never stops. No matter if it’s the offseason, vacation, holiday, or summertime, you as a player should always find a way to get in the gym and get better.

The camp will be held at the Selmer Community Center and will be administered by four former McNairy Central Basketball players: Jermael Bingham, Ken Bingham, Chris Whitten, and Logan Chappell. Each has played on the collegiate level. This will be a great camp for children to attend because these guys know the system and what it takes to get to the next level. Cost for camp will be $35 per camper, and is limited to boys only. Campers will get a t-shirt and a trophy for attending. For more information, call (731) 439-7713 or send email to basketballneverstops@hotmail.com Blue Mountain Basketball Camp J.D. Parker, Blue Mountain College Basketball Coach, announced the school will put on a basketball camp and that current and former McNairy Central basketball players, like Jermael Bingham and Chris Whitten, will be assisting with instruction on July 25-28. The morning camp for third through fifth-graders will introduce offensive and defensive fundamentals using stations, contests, and games, and will run 9-11:30 a.m. The afternoon camp for sixth through ninth-graders will benefit any player who wants to better their individual basketball skills, and will run from 1:30-4:30 p.m. All campers will be given a basketball homework plan to help them improve their skills at the end of camp. The camp will be held at Tyler Gymnasium on the BMC cam-

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pus. Late registration for the morning camp is $70, and late registration for the afternoon camp is $80, so register early and pay $10 less. Early registration cuts off on June 20. Visit the BMC Athletic page for more information: www.bmcsports.com Pickwick Fishing Tournament If you love fishing in the great outdoors, join us on June 23-24 for a brand new event benefiting Shelby Farms Park and Greenline! Spend a weekend on beautiful Pickwick Lake for a great cause. Our “pick a partner” bass fishing tournament will feature exciting giveaways and a chance to win a huge cash prize. First place-$10,000 guaranteed; 2nd-25th place based on field; $500 Big Fish prize each day; Win a fishing trip with Bill Dance. Vendor booths available both days. Discounted rooms available at Counce Hampton Inn. For more infomation, call Bill Latham at (731) 441-4645 or email nwilson@shelbyfarmspark.org.

NASCAR Taking his first checkered flag in over four years, Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrated a long-awaited win after leading 95 laps at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway last Sunday. His last win also came in Michigan over 140 races ago. Junior is now just four points behind NSCS points leader, Matt Kenseth, who finished the race third. Tony Stewart moved up to eighth in the standings with his second place finish. Pole-sitter Marcos Ambrose led 15 laps and finished ninth.

ing the lead on the second day and staying in contention until last Sunday. He finished tied for 29th overall (+9). Many big names, like Bubba Watson, Vijay Singh, Luke Donald, Geoff Ogilvy, Rory McIlroy, Y.E. Yang, and Casey Martin, did not even make the cut. Other notable finishes include: Padraig Harrington- T4th (+3); Ernie Els- 9th (+4); Lee Westwood- T10th (+5); Tiger WoodsT27th (+7); Sergio Garcia- T38th (+10); Rickie Fowler/Zach Johnson- T41st (+11); Angel Cabrera- T46th (+12); Phil Mickleson- T65th (+16) NBA Finals The third game of the 2012 NBA Finals went right down to the wire, but the Miami Heat overcame nine fourth quarter turnovers to take a 2-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder last Sunday night. The Heat stole Game 2 from the Thunder last Thursday in Oklahoma City, and they can now clinch the franchise’s second championship on their home court with back-toback wins. Game 4 was played last Tuesday after deadline, and Game 5 is Thursday night.

Game 1 @ OKC Tuesday, June 12 Thunder 105, Heat 94 Game 2 @ OKC Thursday, June 14 Heat 100, Thunder 96 Game 3 @ MIA Sunday, June 17 Heat 91, Thunder 85

U.S. Open On an unkind course on a foggy afternoon last Sunday proceeding three days of flawless weather conditions, forty-twoyear-old Jim Furyk wanted so badly to win his second major, but after leading the 112th U.S. Open at the Olympic Club – Lake Course in San Francisco, Calif. for the better part of three rounds, he lost his lead to the eventual champion, Webb Simpson (+1). The 26-year-old Wake Forrest graduate shot back-to-back 68’s in the last two rounds to win his first-ever major championship by one stroke in what was only his fifth major appearance, edging out former U.S. Open Champion Graeme McDowell, who surpassed Furyk’s lead on the last of 72 holes and finished tied for second (+2). The win was Simpson’s third on the PGA Tour.

Seventeen-year-old amateur Beau Hossler was the talk of the tournament, after shar-

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MCHS Cheerleaders make a splash

By Contributor Submitted Report

The McNairy Central High School Basketball Cheerleaders just returned from camp. This year’s camp was themed “Summer Splash” and was packed with new sideline cheers and routines to start off a new year.

The girls attended UCA Camp in Memphis at the University of Memphis June 3-6.

Cheer camp is four days of intense classes in stunts, cheers, and dances that give squads new ideas for their upcoming seasons. Each night the squads are evaluated on what they learned that day; the Basketball Cheerleaders received Blue Superior ribbons each night for their performances.

On the first night, they competed in the Home Pom competition landing a third place trophy in the small varsity division.

They performed a dance routine that was taught by Mallory Micheals, a Tigerette dancer from Northeast Mississippi Community College. On the second night of camp, the group had a great time playing games and having fun. This year, there were several games played with one being “How well do you know your coach?”

They asked four questions then compared answers. The girls got three out of the four correct, showing they know their coach pretty well. On the third day, there was a competition held that allowed the girls to compete for All-American Cheerleader.

This year, our captain, Krystin Kennedy, won and is eligible to perform in London with other cheerleaders from all over the world.

“We are all very proud of Krystin; she did a great job representing our squad again this year,” said Sybil Dancer.

On the final day, all squads competed for Camp Champions. This year, the small division had four squads competing. In the cheer division they won second place for their performance. Their cheer was one that they learned at camp and added a stunt to make it unique. Then, in extreme routine, which is a dance learned at camp, each squad adds five more eight-counts

to the dance, making it different from the other squads, and they won first place.

“The girls worked hard and pulled together to make camp a huge success. I am very proud of them for all their hard work and dedication they have shown thus far.

I am looking forward to the basketball season, and the girls showing all the new things they learned,” Dancer added.

At the close of camp each year, the UCA leaders give the banana to the squad that has showed spirit, showed leadership, and

not given up throughout the camp. This year, it was awarded to both McNairy Central squads, football and basketball.

“It is a big deal to bring home the banana, and I am very proud of both the McNairy squads for this accomplishment.

They all worked hard for the recognition they received,” said Dancer.

Watch for cheer camps to be held during July. The girls will be teaching stunts, cheers and dances. You may attend as a squad or individual.

family, I would have been a Hardin County Tiger CrossCountry runner, and I assure you that we would’ve won championships.

When I was 14, I could run a five-minute mile and still had the energy to get out and play with friends once practice was over. My junior high, which had roughly 1,300 hundred students in attendance, won two track state championships and one cross country state championship while I was there. Not trying to brag, but I was a big part of that, so it pained me greatly to not be able to continue participating in a sport that I loved and was good at when I arrived here in West Tennessee.

When I stepped onto the scene at Adamsville High School, I blew the doors off of everyone on the varsity baseball and basketball teams when it came to endurance building exercises like running “The Hill,” and I attribute that, 100 percent, to my background in distance running—an activity that seems foreign to youngsters around here, whom I still see struggle to finish a mile-long run, let alone complete it in a respectable time.

I’m aware that high schools, especially their sports programs, are strapped for cash and are battling budgets just like everyone else in this seemingly-downtrodden economy, and I understand the desire to save money when possible.

But honestly, how difficult and how costly would it be to support a cross-country team?

In my mind, all the schools would really need to provide for their runners would be a t-shirt with the school’s name on it. Heck, they wouldn’t even need to go that far. Just give the kids a shirt that matches the school colors. How much would that cost?

If a school had 10 kids willing to run for them, it would cost the school about $100, if that much. The only real cost would be the gas to get the runners to wherever the meet might be, and if worst came to worst as it sometimes does, the runners themselves or their parents could provide the ride.

Putting together a track and field team would be sig-

nificantly more difficult because of the cost of building the facilities and acquiring the equipment necessary to maintain the team. Although, one school in this county already has those facilities.

But for cross-country, it’s not as if each school would have to build a massive training facility. The beauty of cross-country running is this: the world is your treadmill. You can train anywhere at anytime and for as long as you want without spending a dime.

On top of that, think of the benefits the other athletic programs would reap if schools in this county had cross-country teams. In Tennessee, the crosscountry season lasts, roughly, from late August to early November. That means that any athletes outside of football and girls’ soccer could stay fit and in shape for their upcoming basketball, baseball, softball, boys’ soccer, and bowling seasons. Even the golfers, who compete in their sport at the same time, would be able to participate because the strain of their season is not as great as the others.

As a matter of fact, my old teams frequently trained on golf courses because they provide a wide-open venue for running with infinite space and challenging terrain, so it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that a golfer could finish a practice round and follow it up with a light jog around the course.

Think about how much better Adamsville and McNairy Central Basketball could be, on both the boys’ and girls’ levels, if each player had spent their offseason building their endurance by running for a cross-country team, building their confidence by winning, and building team camaraderie by being around one another for an extra season of competition.

The potential benefits of having cross-country programs in our county’s high schools, in my mind, are enormous. Some may say that kids wouldn’t be interested. I say, you should at least give them a chance to shoot it down first, because the benefits far outweigh the cost.

(This column is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Independent Appeal or its owner.)

SNA-Selmer Baseball season in full swing

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2012-13 McNairy Central Basketball Cheerleaders: (Front) Seniors Makinley Steward, Krystin Kennedy, Shawna Roten, Alexxus Roberts, (Middle) Juniors, Wynter Miller, Anna Collins, Lauren Ingle, (Back) Freshman Kylee Ellsworth, Sophomores Kase Hensley, Payton Henley, Alexus Wynn, and Freshman Rachel Smith pose with their banana and the UCA Staff.

Camp

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Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Jacob Bowles leaps to slap a high-five with Will Barkley, Cardinal Assistant Basketball Coach, during the morning session of camp last Wednesday.

works out two times a day, five days a week. He’s consistently working out and working on his game because that’s his body and his profession. His drive is almost like none other that I’ve ever seen...I think it’s great for these kids to see somebody who has made it to that level, but they also have to see the work ethic he has to put in to stay at that level.”

Apart from Barron, Root had a lot of support putting on the camp. Tim Campbell, his daughter River, Jeff and Jacey Miller, the Cardinal coaching staff, and Cardinal players were all there to assist and work with the players throughout the camp’s duration. He also said it’s important for his players to be a part of the county’s younger basketball players’ lives.

“It’s good for our older guys to be able to come in here and associate with these kids and let these kids learn about them,” Root said about his players assisting with the camp.

“I think it’s really important for my older guys that play varsity for me to be around these younger kids, getting to know them.”

Root said it will be nice when the kids who attended camp come to the varsity games and get excited and tell their parents, “Hey, that’s the guy that taught me how to shoot at the Cardinal Summer Hoops Camp.”

Staff Photo by Amanda Lowrance

Gemma Crotts wears a smile as she sprints to first during SNASelmer’s baseball game last Monday night at Patriot Park.

Scheduling conflicts last summer caused the camp’s first annual event to be held off until this summer, but Root says he thinks, because of this year’s success, the camp will grow and become a highly anticipated event in the community.

Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Raines Parrish drives to the basket while Lily Surratt attempts to apply the defense during last Wednesday afternoon’s session of the Cardinal Summer Hoops Camp.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

L OKING AT MCNAIRY Dear friend delivers Thy Kingdom Come gift of growth

By Amanda Lowrance

By Andrew Alexander

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Larron and Anita King have reached a large audience through their misfortunes and hardships. They have built a legacy through the Lauren King Ministry, turning the death of their one-year-old daughter into a positive, using their knowledge and experience.

After Lauren’s passing battling Acute Myelongenous Leukemia, Larron, Anita, and their son Wes spent the second Saturday of every month at the Ronald McDonald House helping many other families fight through what they had already been through themselves.

In April, Larron was involved in a car accident that ultimately took his life. Enduring nearly a month in Memphis’ Regional Medical Center (The Med), Larron strengthened the faith of everyone that knew his story.

Thousands of people in McNairy County united, joined hands, and came together to pray for this one man, who lay paralyzed in a hospital bed. Needless to say, our county was not the only community affected by this tragic event. An outpouring came from social media and supporters using blue t-shirts, ribbons, and business signs to show their connection and concern.

People quickly realized how short life really is and how it can be taken so easily and without warning. A young man stepped up and became a Christian during Larron’s funeral services. Many testimonies have been given from the families the Kings have helped.

“The love and prayers are what’s keeping me going,” said Anita.

“I am so grateful for everything that everyone has done for me and Wes. This is an awesome community with a lot of very generous and caring people. They have gone above and beyond all I could think, trying to help us in every way and it will never be forgotten.

Please continue to pray for us.”

Losing a loved one is one of life’s many great challenges, but moving forward after two major losses has been tough for Anita and Wes. Many of Larron’s friends have begun to move on, but Anita and Wes continue to struggle with their grief.

She has endured the shock and terror of losing her one-yearold daughter, Lauren to cancer and now Larron, her soul mate, husband, and best friend of nearly 30 years to a car accident.

Tears rolled up in her eyes as she said, “This is the hardest thing I have ever done. My life will never be the same. We did everything together.”

Larron’s death has left Anita with loneliness and confusion. In August the two planned to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.

The couple built their loving, Christian home and later established a successful ministry in memory of their baby daughter.

Larron was the voice of the ministry. The ministry will go on, but Anita believes that in time Wes will be the spokesperson.

“Wes is so much like his father,” she said. “Larron loved to talk, so he did all the talking and praying. Wes is very outgoing and has a big heart. He and his dad were really close.”

While she admits to not being the best public speaker and would rather work behind the scenes, her faith has always been strong and she will stay committed to the effort.

Their stay in the hospital with Larron never got Anita down.

Doctors and nurses were saying that he may never walk again, but

Photo Courtesy of Anita King

Anita, Larron, Lauren, and Wes King share a family moment together (1997). she had faith that he would walk into the hospital and laugh about it one day.

“I know a God that can take care of this,” she said. “What I can’t believe is that He would take us here. After losing Lauren, I could not believe I would go through this.”

Anita has been blessed to have strong support system to help bring her peace of mind during her trying time. While her family’s trials have strengthened the faith and the relationships of those who surround her, the legacy will live on forever.

“We had a blessed life together, a wonderful marriage, two awesome children, and a good Christian home. I thank the Lord for that, because I know I will see Larron and Lauren again and I know it won’t be long.”

A wooden cross, wrapped at the intersection by a blue ribbon, stands just off Sulphur Springs Road where Larron wrecked.

Roughly half a mile apart, the crash site is very close to their home in Selmer.

There are so many triggers that remind her of Larron and there is no complete recovery from the loss of a loved one.

“We miss Larron so much,” said Anita. “He was a genuine person with a great love for the Lord, his family, and friends. He was the best man that I have ever known – a very devoted husband and father that enjoyed life to the fullest. I am so thankful for the memories and good times we had.”

Mother’s Day will be the most trying of days for Anita in the years to come, because Lauren and Larron both departed close to Mother’s Day. Anita said she and Wes will find acceptance, but only through the memories they have made as a family and through their continued work at the Ronald McDonald House.

Planting and tending a garden is way of life for some; for others, it is pastime. For 80-year-old Selmer resident Ruth Trout, it could be neither until a dear friend came bearing a very unique gift.

By simply driving up Trout’s driveway on Fairway Place, it is apparent that she has a love for floral beauty and arrangement as beautiful flowers, shrubs, and trees surround her home, but its location and the frailness of her body do not enable her to plant, tend, and harvest even the smallest of gardens in her yard engulfed by the Country Club Golf Course.

She said plotting out, tilling, and planting a garden in her yard would be impossible for her to accomplish until 82-year-old Jesse McClain delivered to Trout a solution: the Mini Garden.

This idea, which McClain said is one-of-a-kind, makes it easier for any gardener to manage the task of growing a small-scale and fruitful harvest without the aches and pains of bending over and spending extended periods of time on their knees.

For Trout, who suffers from osteoporosis, the gift was a lovely surprise, and she says she is thoroughly enjoying reaping its benefits.

According to McClain, it took him several months to complete production on his garden on wheels.

“I’d piddled here and worked on it there until I got it finished,” McClain said. “I wanted it to be perfect.”

His mobile garden is a roughly six feet by four feet wooden wagon-like base with three foot tall walls and removable ends that allow Trout to easily slide the plastic containers within around the garden. The containers hold the dirt, crops, flowers, etc. while resting on four 10-inch tires that provide

the Mini Garden its mobility so that her garden can go anywhere she chooses, or wherever is most practical.

McClain also did the painting, minus the title on the front and the pictures of the fruits and vegetables. The garden has long polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe attached that serves aesthetic and practical purposes. They can be used to support the growth of the flowers currently blossoming in Trout’s garden, or they can be rearranged and placed in a fashion that supports a canopy to shade the growth when necessary while resembling an old-timey covered wagon at the same instance.

McClain even took the time to drill holes in the plant containers and the bottom of the Mini Garden so that excess water can drain from the plants and out of the garden without Trout having to lift them.

“I wanted to try and think of everything,” he said about the one and only Mini Garden.

Despite the creation’s uniqueness, McClain has not patented his idea, but Trout believes he should.

One might wonder what exactly compelled him to do all this?

His deep affection for Trout, of course. The two have three children together and were married for 25 years more than 40 years ago. The two divorced and eventually both remarried. After the passing of both their second spouses, the two, in their twilight years, began to rekindle their old flame, and since have become very close friends once again.

Trout said McClain brought her the new garden on Mother’s Day last month, and it left her speechless for the first time in her life. She said she wanted to wait for some growth to show up in the Mini Garden before its creator had his picture taken with the truly thoughtful and thought provoking gesture given to a woman for whom he is still sowing seeds of love.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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Dr. Peeler honored by Selmer

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Selmer Board of Aldermen honored Dr. Harry Peeler at its June 12 meeting.

Alderman Edward Smith recognized Dr. Harry Peeler’s 54 years of community service.

“Everybody knows Dr. Peeler; he’s been here for a hundred years, seems like,” Smith joked.

“Be it resolved that the Mayor and Board of the Town of Selmer go on record as recognizing the life and accomplishments of Dr. Harry L. Peeler. Therefore, be it ordered by the Mayor and Board of the Town of Selmer as follows: that Dr. H. L. Peeler moved to Selmer in 1958 to establish a medical practice in the town.

Since then, he has served the residents of the town and the county 54 years, that Dr. H. L. Peeler was instrumental in establishing and construction of McNairy General Hospital, located in Selmer, Tenn. Dr. Peeler admitted the first patient to the hospital, delivered the first baby in the hospital, has served as a dedicated chief of staff and as medical examiner for the county for many years, that Dr. H. L. Peeler was one of

the founders of First National Bank of Selmer, Tenn., which is now a branch of BancorpSouth.

Dr. Peeler served as chairman of the board for the first 19 years of the bank’s existence, that Dr. H. L. Peeler is an active member of First Baptist Church, Selmer, Tennessee, where he currently serves as a Sunday school teacher and has given generously to the building of the church building, that Dr. H. L. Peeler is a true example for the residents of Selmer, Tennessee, a dedicated physician, a friend and a Godfearing Christian,” the resolution read by Smith stated.

“We appreciate this very much. We thank you for this opportunity, and we hope we can continue to honor some of the things that are mentioned in this notation here. Yes, we have enjoyed living in Selmer this many years, and at that time the Mayor was a young fellow living across the road there in his grandparents’ house. We thank you for the opportunity of receiving this, and we hope that we can all continue the good relationship that we have with the Bethel community and the church communities that we have had,” Peeler replied.

Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

On behalf of the City of Selmer, Alderman Edward Smith honors Dr. Harry Peeler for 54 years of service to the community.

54 years of serving McNairy County Nancy Kennedy H. L. Peeler, M.D. was born in the vicinity of Beaver Dam outside of Centerville, Tenn. on July 15, 1925, to Mr. And Mrs. James Otis Peeler. He was one of a set of twins; however, his twin sister was born dead due to a severe fall during his mother’s pregnancy. Dr. Peeler has commented that his healthy birth was the beginning of a chain of blessings from God. The family soon moved to P.O. Box 83 in Closplint, Ken., where his father worked diligently in a nearby coal mine. Dr. Peeler delivered newspapers beginning at the age of seven, and told his brother-in-law at that time that he had the dream of becoming a doctor. He graduated Everts High School in the year 1943.

Dr. Peeler was inducted into the Army Air Force on Sept. 2, 1943.

He was a member of the 1060 AAF Base Unit and served as an Air Crew Member Gunner and radio operator on a B17 combat plane.

His aircraft was shot down in Leigh, Belgium where one crew member was killed. While in the service, he flew over 30 missions and received six medals, one for every five missions, an American Theater Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Victory Medal.

On Nov. 9, 1934, Dr. Peeler received an Honorable Discharge and entered Vanderbilt on January 2, 1946. He was able to attend Vanderbilt, via a GI Bill and a personal loan. He remained at Vanderbilt for 3 years and on Feb. 7, 1949 he graduated with honors.

Dr. Peeler worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 1949 to 1954 as a Clinical Scientist. During this time he repeatedly utilized medical terminology, and Mrs. Peeler asked him if he was still interested in becoming a physician. He wrestled for a while with returning to medical school or seminary, because his ultimate goal was to help others. After much prayer and contemplation, he decided that he could help people’s spiritual needs by first meeting their medical needs.

With this goal in mind, Dr. Peeler entered the University of Tennessee at Memphis on Jan. 2, 1954. He graduated on March 25, 1958, as a medical doctor. During the time he attended medical school,

he worked various jobs such as a used car salesman, school record clerk, mail carrier and finally an internist to help support his family.

Dr. Peeler was driving through West Tennessee one day and stopped at the Rexall Drug Store in a small town called, Selmer, Tennessee. It was at this time that he met ‘Doc Curtis,’ and his son, John. The three of them began a conversation that developed into a devout friendship, which has spanned generations and continues today. With their influence and encouragement, Dr. Peeler went back to Memphis and told his wife and two small daughters, Lynn and Brenda, that they were ‘moving to the country.’ Wife, Dolores, and daughters left Memphis in early 1958 to prepare the Atlas Home for what later became Selmer Clinic, where Dr. Peeler has practiced for 54 years. At first, the Peelers painted the Atlas Home from top to bottom. Even the hardwood floors were painted around the edges upstairs and complimented with a linoleum rug. The floors downstairs were stripped, varnished, and waxed unto a brilliant finish by Mrs. Gertrude Prather, house servant, cook, and friend.

During the early years of practice, Dr Peeler traveled to Hardin County Hospital two times every day to attend to patients, as there was no hospital in McNairy County. Between 1958 and 1961, Dr. Peeler expressed to several comrades and business acquaintances that McNairy County was losing monetary income to Hardin County, since there was no community hospital. In 1962, McNairy County General Hospital was built and contained a total of 48 beds. With a $500 donation, one room was built and dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Peeler. Dr. Peeler was not only instrumental in attaining a charter for the hospital; he also admitted the first patient and delivered the first baby, Pam Wilmeth Horton. During his 54 years of practice, Dr. Peeler delivered approximately 5,000 babies. He was Chief of Staff for numerous terms and County Medical Examiner for over 20 years.

At one time Dr. Peeler, Dr. Bud Humphrey, and Dr. Jim Smith were on call every third night, as these three incorporated the entire hospital staff. Dr. Peeler commented on their professionalism as doctors, their camaraderie and amiable personalities.

At the hospital grew, it became evident to Dr. Peeler that an addition McNairy County Bank was necessary to manage funds. In the

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Former Secretary of State Rice to speak at FHU benefit dinner HENDERSON, Tenn. — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at Freed-Hardeman University’s annual benefit dinner Dec. 7 in Loyd Auditorium, according to FHU President Joe Wiley. The event is typically Tennessee’s largest one-night fundraiser, generating in excess of $1 million annually for student scholarships at FHU. Rice served as the 66th secretary of state for the United States from 2005-2009. She was the second woman and the first African-American woman to hold the post. Prior to that appointment, she served as President George W. Bush’s national security advisor, the first woman to hold that position. She had also served on President George H.W. Bush’s National Security Council staff.

Currently, Rice is the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; and a professor of Political Science at Stanford University.

She is also a founding partner of Rice Hadley Gates, a business advisory firm that works with companies seeking to expand into emerging markets.

Rice also serves on the boards of a number of organizations ranging from an energy software company to the San Francisco Symphony. She has authored and co-authored a number of books including “Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family” which became a bestseller in 2010. Her most recent book, “No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington,” was released last year.

Sponsorships for the Benefit Dinner beginning at $600 for the silver level are available from the FHU development office. General admission tickets are $150.

All tickets include the dinner and the address by Rice.

Sponsorships come with additional perks.

Former dinner speakers have included presidents, star athletes and entertainers. Both Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush have spoken at the event.

For additional information regarding sponsorships and tickets, call (731) 989-6017 or (800) FHUFHU1. Tickets may be purchased at fhu.edu/rice. All profits from the dinner are used to fund student scholarships at FHU.

Bethel University awards degrees MCKENZIE, Tenn. – During its spring 2012 commencement exercises on May 5, Bethel University awarded the following degrees: Graduating from the College of Education with a Master of Arts in Education was: Blake Joseph Gibbs of Adamsville.

Graduating from the College of Graduate Studies with a Master of Business Administration was: RoDernick Geon Stackens of Selmer.

Headquartered in McKenzie, Tenn., Bethel University has satellite campuses in Memphis, Jackson, Clarksville, Nashville and Chattanooga and is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both face-to-face and online. To learn more about Bethel University visit www.bethelu.edu.

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Pictured in the back from left to right are Natalie Adams, Caitlyn Bodiford, Meg Suggs, Brian Whitaker, and Caitlyn Wesson with Jayli Ferguson and Laini Plunk from left to right on the front row. These Selmer Middle school fifth grade math students are showing off their “egg” babies, created as part of an economics project in math. After drawing for a job and salary, students pay income tax, create a monthly budget, buy a house and car, create menus for a week, shop for groceries, learn about credit and interest, and discover the responsibilities of parenting.

MTSU announces Spring 2012 graduates MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —Middle Tennessee State University has released the names and hometowns of those students who graduated during the spring 2012 commencement ceremony on May 5 in Murphy Center on the MTSU campus.

Of the 2,399 who received degrees during the University’s spring Centennial commencement, 1,982 were undergraduates and 413 were graduate students, including 329 master’s candidates,

72 education-specialist recipients and 12 doctoral candidates. Four students also received graduate certificates.

For more details about MTSU’s spring 2012 commencement ceremonies, including photos and videos, please visit http://mtsunews.com/ spring-2012-commencement.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized MTSU for its outstanding curricular engagement, community

outreach and partnerships. As MTSU begins its second century of service, Pride, Tradition and Excellence remain the cornerstones of “Tennessee’s Best”! For MTSU news and information anytime, visit www.mtsunews.com.

• Brent A. Hamm (Ramer, TN-McNairy) • Jourdan B. Kirk (Ramer, TN-McNairy) • Beth A. Miller (Bethel Springs, TN-McNairy) • Toni N. Napier (Adamsville, TN-McNairy) • Elizabeth B. Walden (Selmer, TN-McNairy)

UT Martin satisfying student body MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin ranks first in the state among public universities for student satisfaction for the second consecutive cycle in the recently released 2011-12 Tennessee Higher Education Fact Book, published by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The results are based on spring 2009 and 2011 surveys in which students responded to the question, “How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college?”

UT Martin received 91.9 and 91.2

percent ratings respectively, which indicate “good” or “excellent” responses.

The survey data is drawn from alternate-year data included in the National Survey of Student Engagement, known as NSSE. The student survey is required by THEC for all Tennessee public universities.

Two additional indicators of high academic quality include student pass rates on licensure examinations and the six-year graduation rate, also reported through THEC. •UT Martin ranks first in Ten-

nessee on licensure exam pass rates for public university first-time test takers reported in 2011 for engineering (89.2 percent) and nursing (100 percent).

•UT Martin ranks second in the state for six-year graduation rate in total graduates with a 57.3 percent rate for the fall 2005 cohort. This is behind only UT Knoxville at 68.8 percent for the same cohort group.

Dr. Jerald Ogg, university provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said these indicators “are representative of the overall

program strength and student engagement at the university.” He noted that the university has served the region for more than 100 years, including more than two decades with a physical presence in Jackson.

“UT Martin continues to demonstrate the university’s ability to offer high-quality, affordable educational experiences,” said Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor. “The latest THEC data reflects our commitment to the educational and economic development needs of Tennesseans.”

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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 Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night 5:00 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7:00 p.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.

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.

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

Southern: Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. 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 E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 10:15 a.m.

Corporate Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 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.

Bible Study: 7 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Joy Foster Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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.

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.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Nate Penland, Pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:15 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.

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 8 a.m.

Bible Study 9 a.m.

Second Worship Service 10 a.m.

No Sunday P.M. Service Wednesday: 6:15 p.m.

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

Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sunday School: 10:15 Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church Limon Gage Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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 Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Highway 57 West Sunday School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Ramer, TN Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com

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:

Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach Street, Selmer Bro. Paul Henley, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Other/Non-Denominational:

God’s Way Church 1121 Peach Street, Selmer Kerry Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Thursday night: 7 p.m.

A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Faith Pointe Church 440 Hwy. 64, Adamsville Marcus Whitman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Center Selmer, Tennessee Wednesday - 7 p.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.

Moores School House Full Gospel Fellowship Church 115 Tull Road, Selmer 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Intl. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 45 S, Guys Roger Reece, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Nights: 7 p.m.

Petra Ministries Church 393 S. 6th Street Selmer, TN 38375 Phone 731-434-1002 Sunday: 10 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6:00 P.M. Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young

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

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House for sale, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 9 foot ceilings, hardwood, located on Golf Course in Adamsville, $319,000. Call Ben at 610-7600 for an appointment. (TF)

Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo. 2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731-610-2877 or 731-645-5288.

(TF)

3 BD, 3 BA, 2,200 sq. foot home for sale. Chain link fence & carport. Michie/Acton area. 10 min. to Corinth. 239-8595. (4, 5)

House for Rent in Selmer - clean in quiet area. 2 BD, 1 BA. $375/mo + deposit. No pets. 645-5400. (5, 6)

4 bedroom house in Ramer City Limits for sale by owner. Within eyesite and walking distance to school. Asking $35,000. Will negotiate. (4, 5) For Sale By Owner: 2010 Windham Mobile Home on .5 acre of land. Only serious inquiries.

850-865-6399 or 731-610-9294. ( 5713 2-5)

I have a 2-bedroom traler for rent in the middle of Eastview. $275 a month + $100 deposit. Call 439-6314. (5) Mobile Home for Rent: 2 BD, 1 BA. Gas stove & heat. Sulphur Springs Rd. $325/mo. References & Deposit required. Call 645-5566. (5) Mobile Home for Rent: 3 Bdrm., 1.5 bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/drier, and water furnished. No pets. Guys Chewalla Rd. 731-239-2700. (5)

Clean, 2 BD, 2 BA mobile home for rent. $335/mo + $250 dep. In Acton, TN (731) 632-5465. (5)

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203 - equipment Performance parts for 240-300 C.I. Ford I-6. Aluminum 4-bbl. intake, Edelbrock 4-bbl. carb. w/Jet and Rod Kit, Edelbrock triangle shape air cleaner.

New still in box. Crane cam w/ matching valve springs, retainers, locks, and lifters. Bethel Springs. 610-1535. $500 firm. (5, 6, 7)

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1990 Allegro Motorhome. 28-30 ft.

71K, TN rebuilt title. 7.4LTBI. Has bad engine. $3,100 OBO. Call for details. 610-3683. (4, 5)

203 - equipment Hay Barn Kit for Sale. 40x60x14, roof only, Galvalume metal & steel trusses. $4,800, complete building kits & components available. 662289-5910. (52, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Wholesale log beds - Furniture & Mattresses. Log beds - As low as $299 with this ad. Rustic log furniture, chests, dressers, nightstands. Sofa/ love, W/4 reciners $899. Mattress low as $99. Bunk beds $179. Ph: 731-6101811. (2, 3, 4, 5)

miscellaneous 401 - for sale Dell laptop $400 under warranty.

Also laptop repair. 731-925-6183. (TF)

215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

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automobiles 201 - autos

401 - for sale

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Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

employment

www.hallsrealtytn.com

301 - job opportunities Faith Baptist Church needs a Christian Schoolteacher for High School Science and Math. Call 645-7411 or 610-3738.

(5, 6)

5311 - Carroll Rd., Michie $47,400 *Ranch style *3 Bedroom *2 Baths *Carport *Shed *Fencing *Double garage

Drivers - Co. Long haul. Top Pay ! Pd Family Ins./Tank training + many other perks. CDL - A w/X 1 year Exp. 256359-5102. (5, 6)

HOME FOR SALE $72,500

5211 - Griswell Ln. Selmer- $135,000

112 - Mitchell St., Selmer - $52,500 * Brick * Single family home * Located in town* 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Fenced back yard * Deck

*2 Story home * 4 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Sunroom * Deck * 0.70ac * Double Garage * Full front porch

LAND LAND LAND

Ramer, TN Capooth Road Make this 1232 Sq. Ft. home sitting on 1.70 acres your home. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath with new laminate flooring. Has a single unattached garage with lots of storage room. New large deck out back. Quiet neighborhood close to school. Contact Perry Baldwin at 731-610-7028.

3611 - Hwy 64 W - $15,900 2 ac +/- located on a 4 lane highway. Alread has a barn, and is ready for your dream house.

812 - Peach St., Selmer - $25,000 * Older Traditional style * 2.30 ac +/* 2 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * porch * shed

Peggy Pickle Griffin Owner/Affil. Broker

Shirley Sweat Broker

731-610-5935

731-610-2877

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#3249425: 119 Armour, Selmer, TN - One-owner brick home on 1.49 acres with 2 work shops. Large covered patio to enjoy family & friends. Inside is an open living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood flooring under carpet. CH&A unit almost new.

# 3222946: 199 Moose Lodge, Selmer - Vinyl siding home w/big back yard, 11`x32` deck, storm shelter, double garage, paved drive.

Enter into foyer & into vaulted living room. eat-in kitchen w/French doors leading to deck. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1.2 acres with privacy in back.

MAKE

# 3225825: 501 Ridge, Guys, TN - Looking for a large building for manufacturing, storage, etc. It has over 5,400 sq. ft. of space with offices. It also has 1 40 x 100 metal shed with concrete floor - great for storing hay, farm equipment, etc. Located on almost 2 acres near Corinth.

#3245082: 415 Old #5, Selmer, TN - Country home w/large oak trees that has been remodeled except one room. Large living room open into dining room with tall ceiling & hardwood, vaulted bedroom or den, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sunroom. Porch across front, deck, storage building, concrete pad.

#3218257 190 Tammy, Selmer, TN - Lots of house for the money.

From the foyer, enter into a large living room with fireplace & French doors leading to huge deck. Flooring throughout is bamboo, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, 36” doors, double garage, home warrnanty, storage bld.

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river

#3240258: 110 Fortune, Hornsby, TN - Fisherman`s paradise.

Rustic moblie home with wrap porch overlooking the Hatchie River. Two mobile homes on the property. (one 2 bedroom, 2 bath & one 2 bedroom, 1 bath). Both have CH&A, double carport.

Private get-away for week-end or full time.

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OFFER

#3206258: 5083 Rose Creek Rd, Selmer - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Split Bedroom Plan, Part Carpet, Vinyl Floor, Eat-In Kitchen, Living area Sq. Ft. is 1399

#3242107: 83 Sibbie Isbell, Finger, TN - Great subdivision in the country. Short distance off Hwy 45, convenient for working in Jackson. The home has an open living area, beautiful oak floors in living room, split bedroom plan, covered patio, storage bldg, carport, paved drive. some appliances.

#3232940: 415 Prince, Savannah, TN - Need a home in a good area with lots of storage space. This vinyl siding home with open living area, hardwood flooring, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths has concrete drive with room to park a dozen cars. It has 2 double garages, CH&A, landscaping.

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#3240183: 800 Cheshier, Bethel Springs - Great place for horses or cattle. Conveniently located to work in Jackson. Enter into foyer & into living area with 10` ceiling, hardwood flooring in living, dining, kitchen (lots of cabinets). Paved drive, patio overlooking rolling hills.

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services Storage buildings. Rental returns, factory closeouts. Cash or rent to own. Call 662-415-8180 or go to www.secureportablebuildings.com (4, 5, 6) Homegrown Sweet Corn For Sale.

453-5239. (4, 5, 6) For Sale: Complete Living room set: Sofa, loveseat, chaise lounge, recliner, oak coffee table, 2 oak side tables, oak sofa table, 3 piece entertainment center. Good condition. $1,500. 731-610-0038. (5)

402 - wanted 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, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today.

Call 731-610-8827. (TF)

404 - pets/livestock FREE KITTENS to good home. Call 731-925-0460.

(5)

501 - professional services Wilson Service Company: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/insured. Also, house leveling, rotten joist/sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs.

Call (731) 609-8794 or (731) 6104813. (TF) AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF) Gardens tilled, bushhogging, gravel spread. Free estimates. 731-934-9777.

(3, 4, 5, 6) Will mow yards for the public. 731610-9214. (4, 5, 6, 7)

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Friday, June 22

76 Willow Bend Rd.

Hwy 22 N Adamsville, TN

Home•Church•Business

HUGE YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Pine Hill Memorial Gardens

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2 FAMILY YARD SALE

Tools, pressure cookers, canning supplies, home decor, lots of namebrand clothes, men’s sizes 32 pants & shorts, shirts (med. & small), women’s L, XL, 12, 14, 16 & much, much more!

Two Burial Plots

nowlinslawnservice@gmail.com

YARD SALES 4 miles East of Walmart on Hwy 142 • 7 a.m. until?

FOR SALE

Infants to adults.

Too much to list!

2353 Charlie Burns Rd. Michie off Hwy 57 Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 8 a.m. until ?

YARD SALE

395 Ashleigh Road, Ramer Friday & Saturday June 22 & June 23 7 a.m. til ???

4 Families Priced to sell.

Adult & kids clothes & misc.

ESTATE SALE 2548 HWY 142 (2-1/2 miles from Walmart) Friday, June 22 & Saturday, June 23 7 a.m. until ? NO EARLY BIRDS

BIG YARD SALE Friday & Saturday June 22 - 23

130 Shiloh Terrace, Selmer Collectables, records including Sun, Elvis and Beatles, Nikon stereo camera body, Cannon camera with zoom and wide angle lens, electric chainsaw, guitar, pressure cooker, treadmill, antique sewing machine, house plants, clothes of all sizes and much more. Rain or shine.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310 Parcel Number: 55O-A-11.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Tara C. Harris Other interested parties: Household Bank, c/o Ambrose, Wilson, Grimm & Durand, LLP, Attorney The street address of the above described property is believed to be 530 Duren Drive, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690

curred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated April 30, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded May 3, 2007, at Book 387, Page 444 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by William K. Donahoe and Tracey Donahoe, conveying certain property therein described to C Benard as Trustee for CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; 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 July 2, 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 an iron rod set in the west margin of a public gravel road (50 feet wide) and The north line of Joe Dan McClain Deed book 125 page 775 being the southeast corner of Billy J Donahoe Deed Book 106 page 56 of which the herein described division is a part; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 390.00 feet with said McClain and said Donahoe to an iron rod set; thence leaving said McClain, a new line through said Donahoe North 11 degrees 19 minutes 20 seconds East 115.00 feet to an iron rod set; Thence continuing through said Donahoe North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 390.00 feet to an iron rod set in the West margin of said public gravel road; thence with said margin South 11 degrees 19 minutes 20 seconds West 115.00 feet to The point of beginning, County of McNairy, State of Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 93 Matt Dammonds Road, Selmer, Ten-

Sale at public auction will be on June 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Tara C. Harris, unmarried, to Matt B. Murfree, Trustee, on May 4, 2005 at Book Deed of Trust 375, Page 729; conducted

by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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 wit: Lot Number 3 in the Duren Subdivision, a plat of which subdivision is of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee in Deed Book No. 55, pages 1629 and the measurements, directions and boundaries contained in said plat which apply to this lot are included and incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set out herein in words and figures.

Street Address: 530 Duren

YARD SALE MULTIPLE FAMILIES THURS., FRIDAY & SATURDAY 1020 Woodmont Dr. Selmer, TN

MOVING SALE

4 FAMILY YARD SALE

Friday, June 22 • 7 a.m.

Moving Sale for Chad and Kisca Crowe 266 Clayhill Drive

(log cabin past train tracks)

ONE DAY ONLY

JUNE 22 • 6 A.M. - ?

5 FALCON STREET

Clothes - kids through adults (including NwT), Toys (large and small), Household items and more.

MUST SEE, MUST GO!

Lots of namebrand junior and women’s clothes, children’s clothes, household appliances and much more.

YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Inman Bros.

Auto Mart

179 Steadman Road Selmer

702 Mulberry Ave.

Full size bed with drawers & storage underneath, new pump & filter for swimming pool ... Plus much more.

645-7283

Saturday, June 23

Small furniture and appliances, shoes and clothes. Lots of everything cheap!

Thur., Fri., Sat. 8 a.m. until ?

Cookware, utensils, tupperware, sheets, doilies, scarves, fabric, pictures, lamps, knick-knacks, etc. Maple piano, antique walnut dining table w/six chairs, buffet and china cabinet, round oak dining table w/six chairs, queen bedroom suite, sofa, chairs, and much more.

JUNE 21 - 23

Thurs. & Fri., 7 a.m . until 2 p.m. • Saturday 7 a.m. until 12 noon

291 Old Lawton Rd., Adamsville Directions- Going toward A’ville

The Praxis Companies, LLC Is currently accepting applications for Experienced Production Positions Praxis offers a competitive and comprehensive wage and benefit package which includes health and dental insurance, cancer, STD, accident etc., paid holidays, paid vacations, paid life insurance and 401K with company match.

Praxis also offeres weekly production bonuses.

Come join our team!

Praxis is a Drug Free Workplace Apply in persin at (No phone calls) 435 Industrial Road Savannah, TN 38372

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has oc-

Henco Furniture in Selmer, TN is looking for a person to fill a full-time warehouse position.

Heavy lifting required. Customer service skills a plus. Weekend work required. Candidate must also have valid driver license - a F endorsement and clean driving record a plus.

Please come by 205 Henco Drive, Selmer, TN and fill out an application.

This job is in the water department with a job scope of repair and upkeep of the water and sewer system. This job will require the ability to get and keep a CDL class A license. Applications shall be returned to the utility office

by June 29 at 4 p.m. Applications may be acquired at the utility office located at 500 Peachtree Ave., Selmer, TN or may be downloaded from www.selmer-tn.com job opportunities.

IT’S TIME FOR TONYA & TONI KIDDY’S HUGE GARAGE/YARD SALE

Lots of namebrand clothes (mens, womens, boys & girls)!! Lots of household items and toys! Haven’t had one in a few years, so there will be lots of stuff! Call 439-5989 if any questions.

File No. 12-030201 10201 3, 4, 5

The Selmer Utility Division is now accepting applications for employment with the Utility Department.

2 FAMILY GARAGE/YARD SALE

• Gray’s Country Oasis Gas Station will be on left, right past that is the Buford Pusser Monument, turn left on road right after monument. It will be 1st red brick house on right.

Wednesday, june 20, 2012

The Town of Selmer is an equal opportunity provider,

and employer.

DRIVERS WANTED

Mortgage Professionals, Inc. 116 WEST COURT AVE. SELMER, TN 38375 (731) 439-0961 FAX (731) 646-4050 38 Old Hickory Cove, Jackson, TN 38305 NEW OFFICE IN BOLIVAR: 1329 W. Market St. (731) 518-5050

Solo and Team

Thinking about refinancing your home?

• AGGRESSIVE NEW INCENTIVE PAY PACKAGE AVAILABLE

JUST COMPARE OUR RATES

• 1 YEAR OTR EXP. REQUIRED

NOW IS THE TIME TO REFINANCE

• HOME MOST WEEKENDS • MEDICAL & DENTAL AVAILABLE Call Cathy Sisson / Dave Bartlet at Reeves Bros. Trucking, Inc.

1-800-892-7067

RATES ARE AT THE LOWEST IN OUR HISTORY.

Government Insured REVERSE MORTGAGE

100% FINANCING JUST COMPARE OUR RATES NO MONTHLY MORGAGE INSURANCE.

(1) No house payments for the rest of your life.

(2) No income or credit qualifications!

UP TO 6% SELLER CONTRIBUTIONS. FHA & VA LENDER APPROVED.

WWW.STEELRAINBOWMORTGAGE.COM

CALL DEAN VANOVER FOR AN APPOINTMENT 731-439-0961 866-699-0974 dean@steelrainbowmortgage.com

(3) You continue to own your home For Homeowners Age 62 OR older

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Wednesday, june 20, 2012 503 - public notices nessee 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: William K. Donahoe; Tracey Donahoe; Citifinancial, Inc.; Citifinancial, Inc.; Advanced Radiology, PC; McNairy County, Tennessee.

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. 787‑217314 DATED May 31, 2012 INSERTION DATES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. Successor Trustee June 6, 2012 June 13, 2012 June 20, 2012

DSaleNoticeTN-Shellie_ tcrow_120531_1320 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 9991 3, 4, 5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Franklin Wayne Kennedy Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of June, 2012, Letters Testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the above estate were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Probate Division of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk and Master within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death; otherwise, their claims will be forever barred.

This the 8th day of June, 2012.

Jason Kennedy, Administratrix J. Gilbert Parrish, Jr. Attorney for the Estate Kim Harrison, Clerk and Master

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha J. Ganow, late of McNairy County, Tennessee.

503 - public notices Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of May, 2012, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Martha J. Ganow were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this Estate are required to file the same in duplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four (4) months of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

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

This the 31st day of May, 2012.

Sherri G. Bellinger Executrix Estate of Martha J. Ganow By: Clerk Ken Seaton, Attorney 9992 4, 5 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 August 9, 2006, executed

by Cristy Walker and Michael Walker, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee recorded August 14, 2006, in Deed Book 383, Page 360371; 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 THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-18 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be 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, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Side Entrance of the McNairy County Courthouse , located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: LYING AND BEING IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF MC-

503 - public notices NAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEGINNING AT A CONCRETE RIGHT-OF-WAY MARKER IN THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROUTE #224 (50 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY), THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 278.96 FEET, WITH THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROUTE #224, TO A #4 REBAR IRON, PIN SET WITH CAP; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 179.51 FEET TO A #4 REBAR IRON PIN SET WITH CAP; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 331.31 FEET TO A #4 REBAR IRON PIN SET WITH CAP; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 202.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.296 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEING THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL WALKER AND WIFE, CRISTY WALKER,

BY WARRANTY DEED OF SARAH DARLENE CLEMENT, DATED MAY 27, 2004, OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 190, PAGE 126, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 133-008.09 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5352 MICHIE PEBBLE HILL RD, MICHIE, TN 38357. 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): Cristy Walker and Michael Walker OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: McNairy County, Tennessee 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.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/

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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 abovereferenced property: Joshua M. Jackson; Windy R. Jackson; The unknown heirs of Thomas Cummings Lee

with the Western boundary of Taylor 567.68 feet to a steel post set, the Northeast Corner of the 56 feet by 310 feet lot conveyed to Ron Bell and wife,

by Gerald Maxedon and wife, thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes West with the Northern boundary of Bell 310.00 feet to a steel post set, thence North 00 degrees 40 minutes East with a severance line 754.36 feet to a steel post set, thence South 88 degrees 10 minutes East with a severance line 1036.33 feet to a steel post in the Western right of way of Pleasant Grove Road, thence South 09 degrees 30 minutes West with the Western right of way of Pleasant Grove Road 185.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Street Address: 657 Feddie Davis Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Parcel Number: 119-3.02 Current Owner(s) of Property: Keith Taylor Other interested parties: Union Planters Bank, N.A., Union Planters Bank, N.A. and Union Planters Bank, N.A. The street address of the above described property is believed to be 657 Feddie Davis Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee

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 February 13, 2009, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded February 13, 2009, at Book 395, Page 800 in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed

by Joshua M. Jackson and Windy R. Jackson, conveying certain property therein described to Williams, McDaniel & Wolfe as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Delta Trust Mortgage Corporation, its 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 July 16, 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 McNairy County, Tennessee and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a state in the North margin of West Pharr Avenue 305 feet West of Fifth Street, a Southwest corner of the Weatherford lot; runs thence North 37 1/2 degrees East with the said Weatherford line 170 feet to a stake in said line; a point 26 feet South of the NWC of said Weatherford lot and also 26 feet South of the SWC of the School lot; thence North 52 1/2 degrees West 80 feet to a stake in the East boundary line of the Robinson home tract; thence South 37 1/2 degrees West 170 feet to the North margin of West Pharr Avenue, a Southeast corner of the Robinson home tract; thence South 52 1/2 degrees East with the said North margin of West Pharr Avenue 80 feet to the point of beginning.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 261 Pharr Avenue, 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

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Holder: Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage, successor by merger to Union Planters Bank, NA 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, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a steel post in the Western right of way of Pleasant Grove Road, the Northeast corner of the Robert Taylor land, refer to Deed Book 68 page 16, Deed Book 78 page 398, run thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes West with the Northern boundary of Robert Taylor 707.94 feet to a 2 inch pipe, the Northwest corner of Taylor, thence South 00 degrees 21 minutes West

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