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Vandals struck the Michie Park and Michie Elementary School on Oct. 6. causing more than $1,000 worth of damage in attacks on two separate buildings.

Amazingly, the method of attack in this case may bear similarities to an attack in 455 A.D. when Vandals sacked Rome. Evidence at the scene points to the possibility that the Michie Vandals sacked the town on horseback.

Inv. Robert Hitchborn of the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department said that manure was found not far from the site of the attack on the Michie school, however he said that a witness also reported seeing a vehicle

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(Above) A broken lock at the Michie City Park marks the spot where vandals struck Oct. 6. (Right) Principal Wayne Henry looks at some of the damage caused by vandals who struck the Michie Elementary School. Authorities believe that the same vandals hit both buildings which stand about 100 yards apart.

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Sleepy Hollow debuts this weekend

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Young actors rehearse Washington Irving’s classic Play “Sleepy Hollow last Monday at the Latta Visitor’s and Cultural Center in preparation for this weekend’s opening show. Houston Robinson (Brom Bones) drops a frog down the back of Ana Grace Ashe (Katrina Van Tassel).

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a Washington Irving short story, sponsored by the Independent Appeal is a Youth Production of Arts in McNairy and will be performed this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Latta building in Selmer.

The Classic American tale is about a schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, who makes his way home through Sleepy Hollow’s scary forest. The gossipy, prank-playing townsmen are eventually won over by Crane with his genteel manners and hymn singing.

“It’s really fun,” said Actor Dakota Blevins, playing the part of Ichabod. “We have a lot of bloopers.”

The townsmen soon turn on Crane while he gains the interest of the town belle, Katrina Van Tassel.

“It’s hilarious,” said Actress Anna Grace Ashe, playing the part of Katrina. “I like that I get to shove a cookie in his face.”

“The horse chase is definitely a part that sticks out,” said Blevins.

The Headless Horseman chases him through the forest and alters his fate in marrying the town belle.

This young cast is excited about the upcoming Halloween tale and it’s got the community interest as well.

“There are so many people to recognize,” said Director Joanna Pitts. “We are thrilled with the community response and the willingness so many people to volunteer.

I’ve had volunteers for the backdrop and the costumes and all the kids have done a fabulous job and working hard. It’s been great.”

Ashe said she has told everyone about the upcoming play and Blevins assumes ev-

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The McNairy County Dogs Day in the Park fundraiser capped off an annual campaign last Saturday raising more than $3,000 to neuter local pets. Canines took center stage at the event with local dog, Sir Jeffery taking top nods at the event winning the Overall Best Dog and Cutest Mutt competitions. In addition to the entertainment, dogs and their owners participated in a silent auction and raffle.

In addition to the dog contests, the event also featured a Cutest Kid Costume Contest. (From left) Avery Jordan (4th Place), Jayvalyn Williams (1st Place), Pixel Coulon (3rd Place) and Jali Harvill (2nd Place) all took prizes in the costume contest.

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County Commission looks at private probation services

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The McNairy County Commission met in an unusually long session last Monday night as they heard pro and con statements relating to the county’s use of a private probation service company Tennessee Judicial Court Support.

During the meeting, the company’s CEO Tony Brewer detailed his program which is certified by the state and covers the contract with the county to handle its probation services. Under the terms of the contract, TJCS gets 85% of the fees collected for court mandated probation visits.

Some of the commissioners questioned the amount of money Brewer’s company collected from these fees on an annual basis with close to 500 people on probation at any given time and monthly probation fees set at about $44 per client.

Brewer explained that many of those on probation cannot afford to pay for the services and said that many clients pay little or no money when they appear for a probation visit.

McNairy County General Sessions Court Judge Van McMahan said that probation is not a business but a service which is designed to reform and better those who are assigned to it.

“I am always trying to get that person better,” McMahan said.

Following Brewer’s statements, local resident H.J. Maxedon addressed the board suggesting that it would make better financial sense for the county to run the probation services directly.

Maxedon said that many of the surrounding counties run their own programs and use the money the programs generate to fund educational programs for those on probation. He cited Madison County’s efforts to create a DUI school with the money they collect from probation.

Maxedon also made note of the company’s practice of taking cash.

“We are the only county (in the area) that takes cash,” Maxedon said. “How do you account for cash?”

Maxedon said that the current pay structure for private probation service companies could lead to abuse in cases where someone on probation would continue to pay their monthly fees instead of paying into mandated court costs which in some cases would effectively end their probation.

“They could pay $350, or they could pay $500 for a year and still owe $350,” Maxedon said.

Brewer was given a chance to reply to Maxedon’s comments saying that his company’s contract encourages them to actively work to collect money owed to the county, and said that salaried employees would not have an incentive to collect that money because their pay would not be tied to collections.

McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk Byron Maxedon then addressed the board saying that his office was on pace to collect a record amount of money in 2013 estimating that it would take in more than $500,000 this year, an increase of more than $100,000.

“We probably collect more than any other county around here,” Byron Maxedon said.

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speeding away from the scene that evening.

Hitchborn said the department would investigate both leads in order to find the Vandals.

On Oct. 7, Deputy Rick Finley was dispatched to the scene where Wayne Henry showed him the damage incurred on the school’s concession stand building.

The most extensive damage was to the main door which appeared to have been chopped with an ax and whose door knob was broken off in what appeared to be an attempt to cut the lock. Pins and hinges were removed and a hole was punched in the cinder block wall next to the damaged door. Other damages included a broken lock on the female restroom door though no entry seems to have been made, the male restroom door was pried open, a small hole was punched in the wall and a light was

The court clerk did acknowledge that much of that money is not directly tied to probation, however he said that his office was tasked with reviewing Brewer’s numbers and that they were accurate.

Audience members then addressed McMahan for his opinion on this issue. McMahan said that his door was always open to anyone who had any questions about this. But said that ultimately the board would have to decide what is best for the county.

“If the county wants to get into the probation business, you have to look at the numbers,” McMahan said to the board. “In my role, I’m gonna do what is best for the county.”

Ultimately, the board decided to take a closer look at this issue asking the Law Enforcement Committee to review each proposed scenario and come up with the best option for the county.

In other news, the commission voted to merge the beer and adult entertainment boards. The new board which is now designated the Beer and Entertainment Board will now look at the county’s statutes regarding adult entertainment including the zoning of such establishments.

The Budget Committee announced that it was looking at purchasing part of the old Henco Building in the Industrial Park and said it would review funding options for a possible purchase of the property in future meetings.

The Budget Committee also announced that they would consider a suggestion by Sheriff Guy Buck to house state prisoners at

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Tennessee Judicial Court Support CEO Tony Brewer details his company’s work servicing McNairy County’s probation program. the county jail.

The road committee said that the state has presented a list of bridges in need of maintenance.

Three county bridges on Rowsey School Road, Gravel Hill Road and McNairy Road will either need repairs or replacement in the future.

In new business the board questioned Buck on his department’s comp time and asked if he was taking steps to control deputies hours to prevent overtime.

Buck said that he had mandated a policy which required time off for officers who had logged too many hours. He said by the end of the year, no officer would be eligible for comp time, and that he was taking steps to prevent this possible liability for the county.

The board also passed a resolution allowing for the transfer of

knocked out.

“On the inside wall, they knocked a hole (several inches wide),” Henry said. “You could see in through it, but you couldn’t see in it.”

When Henry said the suspect may have also tried to break into the Michie City Park concession stand, Deputies investigated the location as well and verified it had been broken into. It appeared the suspect gained entry to the concession building by opening the wooden flap covering the concession stand window and breaking the glass.

The suspect had attempted to break the dead bolt lock and pry boards off the windows to no avail before gaining entry through the window.

Jed Baker, park overseer, said despite the damage to the building, no property was missing.

“It looks like they attempted to break into the concession stand as the lock was damaged, a window broken and several security cameras were also destroyed, but they never got in,” said Janice Durbin, City Recorder for Michie.

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$300,000 from debt service to meet its funding obligations.

Mayor Ronnie Brooks said that this practice has become common in recent years in the county and that the money would have to be repaid by the end of the fiscal year in June 2014.

Brooks also announced good news for the citizens of Bethel Springs. He said that after speaking with our county’s state Sen. Delores Gresham and Rep. Barrett Rich they were able to come up with possible funding to cover storm damage from a tornado which struck the town in January.

Brooks said that after the state refused Tennessee Emergency Management Association funds, the county was trying to adopt a Rebuild and Recovery Grant which would bring help to the town.

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“We are expecting more from our audience,” said Pitts.

“We have already had people asking questions about it and calling about tickets. I think we’ll have a really good crowd. There are three school shows showing on Thursday and Friday and all three shows have sold out.”

Enjoy the family friendly, fun-filled Halloween event this weekend as young, local actors and actresses perform a hilarious, spooky campfire tale.

AIM will have several more upcoming holiday stories to tell including “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “Annie” directed by Bryan Essary, “A Family Reunion to Die For” directed by Brad Woolworth, and Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat in the Hat” directed by Jared Walters.

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McNairy County Quilt Show to display 200+ quilts

By Brian Azevedo and Christen Coulon Staff Writers

The Busy Bees will present the McNairy County Quilt Show, “All for the Love of Quilting,” from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church at 3591 Main St. in Bethel Springs. The admission fee is $5 & food will be available on both days of the event. Viewer’s Choice Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. on Oct. 19.

There will also be a quilt and craft sale sponsored by Needles-n-Pins on both days of the event in the gymnasium of the church.

There will be various kinds of quilts, handmade crafts and a bake sale, according to Linda Smith of Needles-n-Pins. They will also be quilting during the sale.

“We are expecting a little over 200 quilts this year,” said Doris Reece, chairperson. “This is a fabulous show, all the rooms are decorated in themes and we are really looking forward to a great crowd.

“Everyone loves this event and we hope to make it the best that we can.”

People come from all over West Tenn., from surrounding states and from all over the United States, including California.

This is the 33rd year for the show. The first 12 were sponsored by RSVP and held at the First Baptist Church in Adamsville. The following year, the show moved to

the First United Methodist Church in Adamsville and in 1994, it moved to its present location.

The Busy Bees are members of the church united in their love of their church and quilting. Every year the show displays around 200 quilts.

The Needle-n-Pins Quilters are a group of women who range in age from 50 to 85 years old who meet regularly bringing together 250 combined years of quilting experience to produce handmade traditional quilts. Their goal is to foster folk art in the 21st century and to pass to the next generation the heritage that quilts represent.

The group quilts at the McNairy County Museum on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 3 p.m.

“We encourage people to come by and join our group,” Smith said.

In conjunction , choice quilts will be available to view in the Tennessee Sampler Survey exhibit at the Arts in McNairy Gallery in the Latta Visitors and Cultural Center from the end of October through the month of November at no cost.

For more information on the exhibit, visit the All for the Love of Quilting’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcnairycoquiltshow. For more information on the show, call (731) 645-9243 or visit their website at http://mcnairycoquiltshow.webs.com. For more information on the Needles-n-Pins Craft Show call (731) 934-4541.

Milledgeville to host public relations dinner

By Janet Rail Publisher

Milledgeville is somewhat unique. The town sits on the corner of three counties McNairy, Hardin and Chester. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the mayor and board plan to host representatives from each county to join them for dinner and fellowship for their annual public relations dinner.

“Dorothy Bridges suggested in last month’s meeting that we ask the McNairy County Highway Department to provide some rock for some culverts on Main Street Extended,” said Mayor Dannie Kennedy. He reported that the county brought the rock and the repair was complete.

“We opened bids for the pumper truck and Mid-South of Murfreesboro was the lowest bidder that met our specifications, however the bid was for $272,036 and was over the $265,000 allotted amount in the grant so the bid had to go back to the state.

There is a built in $20,000 in overage for the grant but we must wait for approval before moving forward,” said Kennedy. The was no report for grant for extension of the fire department building.

A successful BBQ fundraiser was held last month with $511.11 in proceeds for the fire department. The mayor is following up on the water wagon borrowed from the city.

Brenda Essary made a motion that the board passed a motion to spend $1,100 to have the concession stand and pavilion at the park professionally painted and repaired by James Hopper.

The mayor reported on a bid for $6,300 to have a new roof put on city hall due to leaks in the building. The board requested more bids on the repair.

Tony McMurray made a motion to have the Chester County highway department mow the sides of the road that passed unanimously.

The board discussed a couple of serious leaks in the community on Hillcrest Drive and Hwy 22A and Main Street by the Old Station Diner that need to be addressed.

The mayor is to contact the City of Adamsville to address these.

The board discussed putting up their Christmas lights in the city.

They passed the Sept. 9 meeting minutes and the financial report with a general fund ending budget of $24,448.95 and street fund balance of $30,350.13 as of Sept. 30.

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A sneak peek at this year’s Busy Bees Quilt Show: This local entry designed by Charles Randolph, pieced by Emi Dickson and quilted by Needles N Pins features the 201213 students from the Selmer pilot Pre-K program.

Blanton memorial soon to be dedicated

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A memorial to former Gov. Ray Blanton will be delivered within the next four to six weeks, O. H. “Shorty” Freeland told the Adamsville City Commission at its meeting last Monday.

Freeland said he had come within $3,000 of raising the $5,000 cost of the monument. The commission voted to cover any deficiency in funds that existed at the end of the process, up to the $3,000.

Freeland was an advisor to Blanton, who was from Adamsville, and served as governor from 1975 to 1979. Blanton was convicted in

1981 of mail fraud, conspiracy and extortion in connection with the sale of liquor licenses and served 22 months in a federal penitentiary.

In 1988, a federal appeals court threw out nine of the 11 charges and Freeland maintains that Blanton did nothing illegal. Blanton died in 1996.

Freeland is the author of “Ray and I,” a memoir about his life working in politics with Blanton. Proceeds from the sale of the book are going to fund the memorial.

In other news from the meeting, the commission voted to sell obsolete electric pumps and for a proclamation honoring Pettigrew Rexall Drugs on being in business for 50 years.

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Farm Bureau Insurance sells hotdog sack lunches to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in Selmer last Friday.

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Two men arrested in Twin Oaks burglary

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Christopher L. Davis, 29, of 870 Fraley Dr. in Counce, Tenn. and Brent D. Hart, 42, of 80 Cagle Cir., Savannah, Tenn., have been arrested in connection with the Twin Oaks subdivision burglary in Adamsville, according to Police Chief Jerry Christopher.

Both are in custody at the McNairy County Jail. Davis is charged with burglary and criminal trespass and Hart is charged with aggravated burglary and vandalism.

Hart was arrested on Oct. 8 and

Davis had been arrested earlier on Sept. 25.

On Sept. 2, Officer Ricky Howell was dispatched to Twelve Oaks Drive to a break-in with a theft.

The owner said she had been out of town and upon returning, she found the back door open and food strewn over the floor and in general, the house had been ransacked.

Property valued at more than $5,000 was missing including an Ipad Model # DMPJ462DFHW, a tennis bracelet, a class ring, an iPhone, a blue/white sapphire gold ring and an air rifle.

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Repairs to Michie Elementary School and Selmer Middle School are nearing completion and work has begun on repairing Selmer Elementary School, project manager Pat English told the McNairy County Board of Education at its Oct. 10 meeting. The board also awarded the bid to repair the McNairy Central High School roof.

The board accepted Matlock Roofing’s low bid of about $950,000 for the MCHS repairs. English said that the contractor estimates that work will begin in about a month.

In other news from the meeting, Director of Schools Charlie Miskelly announced that the appeal from the denial of the Focus School grant was successful.

SES will receive $200,000 as it did last year.

The money will be used for an instructional coach and a data analyst who will help teachers and staff identify how to raise test scores so as to remove SES from the Focus School category. Schools in this category are in the bottom 10 percent in the state in achievement gaps between racial, ethnic, economic, language groups or disability status.

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been held Oct. 9 with officials from each school, the Sheriff’s Department, the Adamsville and Selmer police and fire departments and E-911. The officials discussed safety in the schools and the response to the type of tragic events that have occurred in other schools in the nation.

“We had a very positive meeting,” Miskelly said.

Miskelly said they expected to meet again in a couple of weeks to discuss the plans each school has submitted to local law enforcement. He commended teachers, administrators and local law enforcement for the response to the bomb threat at Adamsville a couple of weeks ago.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” board chairman Frank Lacey reiterated at the end of the meeting.

The Extended Contract Proposal was approved.

The state provides annual funding for extended learning activities through extended contracts for educators.

Assistant Director of Schools Dr. Brian Jackson told the board that funds have been reduced by onequarter and that the school district would make up these funds from reserves in the education department budget. Total funding this year will remain at the same level as last year.

The board approved a dual enrollment agreement between the school system and Jackson State Community College. This allows county students to attain some college credits while they are still in high school.

“This is huge for our kids getting ready to go to college,” Jackson said.

The board accepted a recommendation by a committee to name the Ramer Elementary School gym the L. G. Vaughn Memorial Gymnasium.

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Selmer sticks with health insurance plan

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Selmer Board of Aldermen voted to reaffirm its selection made in August of a Health Reimbursement Account plan from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee obtained through Selmer insurance agent Richie Bodiford of BodifordWhite Insurance at its Oct. 9 meeting.

Two members of the board, John Finlayson and Chris Tull had wanted to have independent insurance consultant Tim Finnell, who was recommended by City Attorney Terry Abernathy, look at the two plans that had been discussed.

They were outvoted by the other three members of the board: Vice-Mayor Paul Simpson, Edward Smith and John Smith, who supported a motion to table the proposal at the September meeting.

The choice even became an issue in the campaign for Selmer Mayor. At the debate sponsored by the Independent Appeal last month, Mayor David Robinson said he wanted to have the consultant look at both plans, but two other candidates, city board member Smith and Tony Chapman, criticized the selffunded plan and expressed approval of the HRA plan.

Abernathy, who was unable to attend the meeting due to a previously scheduled duck hunting trip to Canada, sent the Mayor and board an email containing his recommendation.

“The board is split on insurance and what we’re trying to do is find an unbiased, independent consultant to look at both plans and give us his opinion or critique,” Robinson said.

The benefits of both plans are the same Robinson said.

“I think this becomes a matter of our stewardship to the taxpayers of Selmer.

If there’s opportunities to provide the same benefits to our employees while saving money for the taxpayers of Selmer, I think it is our fiduciary duty to look at that,” Robinson said.

Robinson read Abernathy’s email in the meeting.

“Though I am somewhat embarrassed at missing two meetings in a row, this is just the way the schedule worked out,” Abernathy said.

Abernathy acknowledged that the original understanding was that he would submit more than one name to the board, but said that there could be no better selection than Finnell. Simpson had opposed approving the consultant at last month’s meeting because Abernathy was supposed to submit more than one recommendation.

“I think it would be an absolute waste of my time to search for other names,” the email said.

Abernathy said that he could not imagine finding anyone as qualified or willing to do the job as Finnell.

“I would never have suggested this process had I known that this was going to be a contentious political issue and I can also assure you that the political side is something I will not be involved in,” Abernathy said.

Bodiford, who spoke at the meeting, talked about the features of the HRA plan and criticized the self -funded plan.

He said there was a $1,500 deductible for the HRA plan with a maximum outof-pocket expense of $2,000, which was $250 less than last year.

“The plan is better in almost every regard than it was last year,” Bodiford said.

Bodiford said he was asked to be the representative for the Missouri selffunded plan and declined.

“I said I could not endorse this plan,” Bodiford said.

Bodiford then gave some of the reasons he believed the plan would not work for the city.

He said unlike the BCBS plan, which is unlimited, the self-funded plan would not pay a claim submitted in the last month of the year if it was not processed by the end of the year under the 12/12 plan or within three months under the 12/15 plan. He said this happens because there are appeals.

“Who’s on the hook for it is the taxpayers of the City of Selmer,” Bodiford said about these claims.

The additional three months also cost an additional $72,000 under the self-funded plan but now those savings are gone Bodiford said. The maximum annual payout under the self-funded plan was $2 million he added.

“Two million dollars is a lot of money, unless you need $3 million in coverage,” Bodiford said.

Bodiford said that a nearby county had a $3 million claim and that the taxpayers would pay a claim that size if it happened in Selmer.

“We’re not talking about the same coverages,” Bodiford said about the selffunded and HRA plans.

“The devil’s in the details in these plans. It always is. These plans are easy to get into and hard to get out of,” Bodiford said.

The savings and coverages are not there when you compare plan to plan Bodiford said.

Bodiford said that the City of Jackson is large enough to be self-funded and they are under BCBST having moved

from the PHCS self-funded plan that Selmer is considering.

“If you agree...that the BlueCross BlueShield plan is by far the best plan, then I ask you respectfully as a board to reaffirm the vote that you have already made in July. Keep the plan you’ve got just as is until August...Then you can look at it again. Then you can have a million consultants come in and look at it, but I don’t think this process of quoting over and over is fair to anybody,” Bodiford said.

Bodiford said that Selmer was a big customer, but not his biggest.

“There’s no small customers,” Bodiford said.

Robinson conceded that Bodiford had made some points.

“Obviously, we could bring in somebody from the other side,” Robinson said.

Robinson said he just wanted to bring in an independent consultant to confirm all that Bodiford said.

“That’s all we were asking,” Robinson said.

“Would you want your house insured by an agent in Missouri?” Edward asked.

Edward said that the city has two or three large claims outstanding.

“Here we are talking about changing in the middle of the stream. This don’t make any sense to me at all,” Edward said.

“We’ve already made our decision. I think we need to stay with the decision we’ve made,” Edward added.

Robinson, Tull and Finlayson stressed that they were only asking that an unbiased third party look at competing plans.

“I don’t think any of us here were telling you to change,” Robinson said.

“I think that’s what you’ve been saying for six months,” Edward interjected.

“I disagree, Alderman. No one’s said that at all. We’ve just asked that a third party look at it,” Tull responded.

Tull said that since hundreds of thousands of dollars were at stake, he would just like to look at options.

Bodiford said the policy would cost the town between $300,000 and $400,000, depending on utilization.

“Here’s my issue: We are doing this three or four months in. If you want to look at it in August, I don’t care if you bring in 200 consultants, as long as you include me,” Bodiford said.

“If we can’t do anything until next August, why are we going to spend any money now. Why not wait until next August to do it, when we can change? Why can’t we wait until next year and see what he says?” Simpson asked.

Bodiford said as of a few weeks ago, the St. Louis insurer had only one group in Tennessee.

“You can point a finger in any direction and find an HRA plan with BlueCross BlueShield and they’re happy. Do you really want to make a change to somebody who has got only one group in the State of Tennessee?” Bodiford said.

Robinson said one PCHS client was in Union City, Tenn. and that he and Simpson talked to several clients of the company.

“We’re sitting here arguing and we’re not changing the insurance...I’ve got no objection if you want to get an individual, an independent agent, just to compare the plan we got with some self-funded plan...You can compare this plan to that plan and get somebody unbiased to look at both of them and tell us the benefits and disadvantages of this one and the benefits and disadvantages of that one and then that’s something we can look at next year. We’ll have that there and then we won’t have to spend time on that next year if it comes up then,” Finlayson said.

All Aldermen voted to reaffirm Bodiford’s contract.

“Well, that was interesting,” Robinson said at the end of the debate.

Rodney Brown appeared before the board to ask what rights he had when his neighbor called the fire chief or building inspector when he builds a fire in his wood stove. Brown said he was grandfathered in when the city annexed his area.

Fire Chief Anthony Carr said the stove was okay as long as Brown did not burn processed wood.

“As long as you burn natural wood, if she calls me I’ll come out and check and tell her there is nothing we can do. You’re not violating any city ordinance or law,” Carr said.

“We’ll be sure to protect your rights,” Robinson said.

In other news from the meeting, Utility Director Richard Ashe said all the new water meters had now been installed, including the larger ones.

Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer announced there would be a gospel singing at the Farmers’ Market on Oct. 26 from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Masters 3 and a couple of other groups will be playing.

The board approved the pole sign ordinance making it less restrictive on second reading. It now becomes law on the Mayor’s signature. They also approved the Parks and Recreation Department’s permit for the Veteran’s Day parade.

The board approved giving $250 to the Dog Days in the Park event.

Each and every person listed made our

40th Anniversary Western Hoedown Celebration a wonderful event. Thank you.

Event Location: Crazy K Sammy & Sherrie Kiser Anthony Knight Becky Adkins Hayden Graham Food: Tommy Elam David Dickey/Ramer Station Food Giant Liz Redmon Linda Hamm Hollie Knight Dr. Ron Bell Shirley Blumbek Rena’ Crabb Entertainment: The New Outlaws (Band) Dennis Hamilton/Memorial Park (Video) Decorations: Inez Hawkins Melinda Henry Stanley Chambers Wildwood Farms/Jim Henry Eastview Collectiques Cowboys: Dr. Ronnie Fullwood Dr. Eason/Tammy Moore Dr. Ron Bell Will Hodge Jackie Suggs Rickey Mathenia Ross Mitchell Dennis Hamilton Table Sponsors: Selmer Smiles, Ron Bell DDS GE Bancorp South

Prime Care Carrie Woods Liz Redmon Ross Mitchell Jackie Suggs Inez Hawkins Don and Gloria Coln Von Goudy Joe and Karen Schicke Courthouse Ladies/ Kim Harrison, etc.

Masco Bath/Stephanie Ray Sarah Hodge/Janiece Rowland Cowboy Coach: Matt Griswell Donations: Eye Clinic Dr. Greg Wilson Shackelford Dr. Jackie McClain Linda Hamm Central Bank PEC Walmart Rogers Auto Sales Cowboy Donations: Eastview Collectiques (Jeanette Temple) Home Banking Dr. Crowder Jim Hill Randy’s Dental Lab MLW Ron Bell Oral Surgery Associates James Wilson, DDS Ralph Amos Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Fullwood Fullwood Dental Clinic Dr. Drew Eason

Ricky Mathenia Carolyn Rowsey Jackie Suggs Rhonda Rowen JD Inman Jimmy Whittington Southern Vault Co. Memorial Park Funeral Home Pugh Lawn and Landscaping Fas Inc. Dennis Hamilton Faydean Chambers Will Hodge Craig Kennedy And all others who purchased tee shirts, baked goods or made cash donations.

Silent Auction Donations: All City Andrea Mitchell Anna Gingerich Atzimbas Auto Zone Corporate Barbara Dunaway Betty Harrison Brenda Pivinski Brenda Rickman Charlotte Mitchell Danny Day/MCHS DeBerry’s Dollar General Donna King Emily Crabb Emily’s House of Style Farmers and Merchants Bank Fern Creek Metal Works Floral Connection Goodrum Antiques Green Door Hair Shack Hair Style Unlimited Hawk and Co.

Henry Furniture Homer Watson Jack Martin Janice Rowland and others Jim Henry/Wildwood Farms JoAnn Pitts Levi E. Holstetler Linda Hamm Liz Redmon The Loft Ma Ma Fias Marion Cocke MCDS Administrative Staff MCDS Service Recipients Rob Bell Melissa Maness Michelle O’Neal Chambers at Bella Salon Modern Florist Morgan’s Jewelry Natalie Stephens Peggy Burney Quinnie Bell Renee Young Rockabilly Sally Tallant Saretha McDaniel Selmer Flower Shop Selmer Hardware Sheila Treece Shiloh Country Club Shirley’s Choices Spectrum Stockdales Todd’s Tommy Grisham Tony Chapman Tru Savers Vickie Cowan Violet Joyner Vivian Wiley and Friends West Shiloh Baptist Church Wildwood Nursery

Bob and Jill Hill/Camp Horse Supply Emmanuel Holstetler Andy Yoder Danny Holstetler Servers MCHS CIA: Abbey Hester Tori Smith Lily Nixon Emily Frye Tryston Hatley Kaitlyn Stout Hannah Byrd Tonie West Sam Ray Megan Floyd Payton Henley Jennifer Jones Ian Jobe Maggie Whitaker Brooklyn Lute Anna Grace Hively Kase Hensley Emily Kirk PR: Bryan Huff McNairy County News Daily Corinthian Independent Appeal Others: All of the MCDS Employees and Board Members who worked hours upon hours pulling everything together.

All of those in our community who bought tickets, attended and celebrated with us.

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Opinion Independent Appeal

In today’s extraordinary Washington DC gridlock, what is the answer? What can Tennesseans do to help break the log jam and set a leadership example for the nation?

Do we need better communication between the state and federal systems of government? Will better communication lead to a more responsive system that will lead to more accountability and protection of our besieged rights? I believe the answer is a resounding yes. Better communication and accountability always lead to positive conclusions. Along this line of thought I would like to float an idea to my fellow citizens of Tennessee, regardless of party affiliation.

How would you feel about Tennessee hosting a Bilateral Session of Congress?

The concept is simple. Our Tennessee House and Senate members meet with our nine U.S. Representatives and two U.S. Senators in a public meeting to discuss the relevant issues facing us all.

This dialogue will leave both levels of government with a clear understanding of each other’s needs and actions while rebuilding public confidence.

The issues we discuss could include everything from education, environment, healthcare, transportation, homeland security and probably the most critical of our time-state’s rights and the liberties of individual citizens.

As you are painfully aware, our freedoms and sovereign powers are consistently infringed upon and threatened by massive overspending, voluminous Executive Orders and the whims of unelected boards and commissions. Add to that the flagrant Constitutional violations of runaway federal agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Department of Justice to name just two. I am not proposing we convene a half-hearted meeting with mediocre attendance or a private event just for the politically elite. I believe we need one that is clearly deliberate and mandated by Tennessee’s government leaders and citizens.

The Bilateral Session would be professional, bound by civilized rules and intended from the outset to be a productive relationship builder. We would let those involved directly and indirectly know that we take the participation in such a meeting very seriously.

According to the Tennessee State Archives, there has never been such a meeting in our 227 years. Although our Republic’s problems face many obstacles, one can’t help but imagine what possibilities are out there if our state and federal levels begin overtly working in unison.

Tennesseans have the power, need, time and resources to easily accomplish a Bilateral Session in the very near future and make it an annual exercise in good government. As a State of Tennessee legislator myself, I would reap great benefits from a comprehensive meeting such as this. Let your state and federal legislators know what your thoughts are on this idea. If enough of us want to see this happen, then it will. Every day we let pass is critical, as no one is going to reverse the trajectory of this country except the collective voices of the citizenry to its State, then the collective voices of the states to the federal government.

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Is it time for a Bilateral Session of Congress?

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McNAIRY VOICES Do you think the federal government will default on its debt? Why or why not?

Barbara Alexander (Adamsville): “I hope they get it resolved because the elders can’t afford to lose their checks.”

C. J. Sharp (Crump):

Tommy Gray (Morris Chapel):

Marie Carroll (Adamsville):

Melody Joyce (Bethel Springs):

Terry Jones (Adamsville):

“Yes...the way the Democrats and Republicans are at with each other right now...

Speaker Boehner and President Obama are on such different pages right now.”

“No, I don’t think they will.

Obama needs to give in, though and I hope the Republicans hold their ground because I think he’s a nightmare.”

“I don’t know, but they need to if it is the only way out. If that’s the only way to get out of it, they’ve got to do something, to put a stop to it, some way.”

“I think so, just listening to everything going on. They’ve already bankrupted us.”

“Yes. They’ve got to.”

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.

ON THE WEB: Go to independentappeal.com and express your opinion on our related online poll.

DOODLES

Judd Matheny State Representative 47th Legislative District

County Mayor Ronnie Brooks proclaims infant loss day Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

County Mayor Ronnie Brooks signs a proclamation last Tuesday in Selmer designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day.

One in four women suffers a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Parents of Angels support groups and other organizations work to support women and families who have faced this loss.

“Recognizing October 15th as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in McNairy County will provide bereaved mothers, fathers and family members with acknowledgment of and compassion for the great tragedy that has impacted their lives and bring(ing) public awareness to this disenfranchised gried will help those who feel marginalized in their los to see a compassionate society that can appreciate their suffering and grief...I invite all citizens to be aware of this special recognition,” the proclamation said. President Ronald Reagan first made this proclamation in 1988.

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, 19EMS • 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 • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • 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 • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • SGT Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • SSGT Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Senior Airman 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 • Private Alex Johnson, US Army • SGT Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sergeant Joseph Lilly • Captain Troy E. Mathis

• Captain 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 • A1C Kassidy N. Mosier, USAF • PVT Dallas Nelms, USMC • SGT Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • SPC Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • SPC William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • SPC Robert H. Pittman, II • SPC David Poole, National Guard • CPL James Scott Powell • CPL John M. Powell • 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 • SPC Hector Soto, Jr., Army • CPL Sam Speck, USMC • SGT Shaun Spicher, USMC • SPC Daniel Sullivan, Army • SPC Dakota Taylor, National Guard • 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 • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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Janice Lynch

Hershell N. Henry

R C Barnes

Janice Evelyn Snyder Lynch, age 68, of Finger, Tenn. passed away October 12, 2013 at her home.

She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruby Jewell Tidwell Snider. Her father died when she was 6 years old.

Her mother married Robert Ray and he adopted her.

She graduated from Chester County High School and was married to Neal Lynch August 11, 1962 and they made their home in the Finger community of McNairy County. Janice worked at First State Bank in Henderson for 29 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs and a member of the McNairy Regional Hospital Auxiliary.

Mrs. Lynch is survived by her husband, Neal Lynch of Finger; a daughter, Terry Pitman and husband Scott of Rosemark, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Shane, Taylor and Tanner Pitman, a step brother Ronnie Christopher and a niece, Sonia Smith, both Adamsville, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Snyder her mother Ruby Snyder Ray, her adoptive father, Robert A. Ray and a sister, Betty C. Smith.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Johnson Chapel with Bro. Ben Martin and Bro. Allan McCall officiating. Burial followed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Pallbearers were Shane, Taylor, Tanner and Scott Pitman, Clay Garner and Brett Potter and honorary are Phil and Dwight Garner.

The family received friends at Johnson Chapel from 3 until 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Shackelford Funeral Directors – Johnson Chapel Henderson, TN 731-989-2624.

Hershell N. Henry was born April 7, 1945 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Arnold and Rosie Lee Patterson Henry.

He was united in marriage to Shelia Plunk on April 22, 1967.

Mr. Henry worked in lawn maintenance, but his favorite activity was spending time with family and friends, whom he loved very much.

He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was presently attending Forty Forks Baptist Church.

Mr. Henry departed this life on October 9, 2013 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 68 years, 6 months, 2 days. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shelia (Plunk) Henry of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a son, James Darryl Henry of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Sydney Nicole Henry and Derrick Christopher Henry; two sisters, Marie Rudd and husband Lee and Catherine Warren, all of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; three aunts: Donna Long of Ramer, Tenn.; Barbara Day and Ivalee Blagg, both of Illinois; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Henry was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Dianne Henry; a son, Christopher Michael Henry; a sister, Maggie Faye Newton; and a brother, Clarence James Henry.

Services were held on October 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

R C Barnes of Bethel Springs, Tenn. departed this life on October 8, 2013 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 82 years, 1 month, 17 days. He was born August 21, 1931 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Clifford Ray and Mary Athalee Droke Barnes.

He was united in marriage to Wilma Plunk Smith on May 19, 1956.

Mr. Barnes was a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. He was retired from Owens Corning in Jackson, Tenn. and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a good husband, father, and grandfather, and loved his family very much.

He is survived by his wife Wilma (Plunk) Barnes of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; three sons, Donald Barnes and companion Mandy of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Larry Smith of Adamsville, Tenn., Rickie Smith and wife Jenise of Finger, Tenn.; 4 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

Funeral services were held on October 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Howard Russom officiating.

Burial followed in the Maggie Jones Cemetery at Finger, Tennessee.

William H. Hoch William H. Hoch was born May 9, 1931 in Michigan, the son of the late Lewis and Juanita Searfoss Hoch.

Mr. Hoch was a tankerman on the riverboat for 19 years. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he was a master paratrooper. He attended the Church Of God Of Prophecy in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Mr. Hoch was a kind, loving, and humble man. He was a loving father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Hoch departed this life on October 9, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 82 years, 5 months.

He is survived by a daughter, Sharon Waldon and husband Robert of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, John Wayne Hoch and wife Mary of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, Leroy Hoch and wife Jana of Novi, MI, Ted Hoch of Novi, MI; 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hoch was preceded in death by a son, William Elvis Hoch.

Services were held on October 12, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with James Lawson officiating.

Harold Walter Jollye Harold Walter Jollye departed this life on October 7, 2013 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 15 days. He was born September 22, 1937 in Peoria, IL, the son of the late Herman Francis and Mildred Eliabeth Dingledine Jollye.

He was united in marriage to Sutie (Oliver) Jollye who preceded him in death on February 23, 2005.

Mr. Jollye was a retired mechanic and owner of Jollye Wrecker Service. He was a United States Navy Veteran.

He is survived by five daughters, Sue Gorney of Decaturville, Tenn., Marie Dickerson of Savannah, Tenn., Kimbra Lee Jollye of Peoria, IL, Brenda Lee Jollye of Peoria, IL, Lisa Marie Hyde of Peoria, IL; three sons, Michael Funderburk of Adamsville, Tenn., Rodney Lee Jollye of Peoria, IL, Jeffrey Lee Jollye of Florida; his best friends, Randell and Debbie Warren of Crump, Tenn.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Jollye was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Mary Matheny; a son, Tommy Dickerson, and all of his siblings.

Services were held on October 10, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Sinner’s Hope Church near Sardis, Tennessee, with Bro. Lloyd Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in the Milledgeville Cemetery at Milledgeville, Tennessee. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in charge of arrangements.

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Johnnie Wilbanks Johnnie Wilbanks was born December 17, 1924 in Selmer, Tenn., the son of the late Eddie O. and Laura Artensia Hagy Wilbanks.

He was united in marriage to Madge Wrenn on October 18, 1946.

Mr. Wilbanks worked though the International Union of Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment and crane operator for 30 years, working on projects including Interstate 240 and the Memphis Pyramid. He was a member of the Briarwood Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, a Mason, and Past Worthy Patron at Bethel Grove Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. He served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Force.

Mr. Wilbanks enjoyed traveling the country with his wife Madge in their motor home, and spent many winters in Plant City, FL where he volunteered in the Annual Strawberry Festival.

Mr. Wilbanks departed this life on October 11, 2013 in Cordova, Tennessee at the age of 88 years, 9 months, 24 days. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Madge (Wrenn) Wilbanks of Cordova, Tenn.; a son, Johnny W. Wilbanks Jr. and wife Margaret of Goose Creek, SC; two daughters, Linda Jean Minnick and husband Kenneth of Cincinnati, OH, Vivian Gay Gatta and husband William of Port Jefferson, NY; a sister, Martha Emmons of Atlanta, GA; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; dearest friends, Mike and Donna Evans.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilbanks was preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. Wilbanks, Haze O. Wilbanks; two sisters, Athalee Christopher, Clara Roberts.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Briarwood Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, Pastor John Shamblin officiated. Burial followed in the Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at Bartlett, Tennessee.

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October 19 • Mt. Vinson Friends Reunion Mt. Vinson Friends Reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 9:30 until ? Everyone welcome. Come bring a friend and a potluck dish. Drinks will be furnished. Lunch will be around 11:30 a.m.

• God’s Way Church Fellowship Giveaway There will be a Church Giveaway at God’s Way Church Fellowship at 7 a.m. until ? Located at 1111 Peach St., Hwy 45 North, Selmer. Summer and winter clothes for men, women and children, shoes, toys and what-nots.

• Counce First Baptist Church “An Appreciation For A Loved One” will be held at First Baptist Church in Counce on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will feature several local bands and individuals performing from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Youth Center. Listed in the program are Wayne Jerrolds and Scotty Baugas and bands, Jim Pickard, the Holt Family. Scotty will be the events spokesperson.

• 1st United Methodist Church Cornhole Tournament A Cornhole Tournament will be held at 1st United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Double elimination, 2 person teams. Sign-up in advance at Victoria’s Salon on Warren Ave. or day of at church. Trophies for 1st and 2nd places. Food available sold by the youth group. Call Vicki Weirich at 731-610-7170 with questions.

October 20 • Saulter’s Chapel Annual Homecoming Saulter’s Chapel CME Church invites everyone to their Annual Homecoming Celebration on October 20 at 2:30 p.m. Special guest will be Rev. Jasmine Agnew of Southside CME Church, Birmingham, AL. The church is located at 940 Hamburg Road, Michie, Tenn.

• Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church Celebration Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church, 14 Falcon Street, Selmer, Tenn. will hold their Kingdom Celebration on Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Come join the church for a community praise and worship service at The Creek and are asking everyone to wear purple. Pastor is Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. Contact Sister Brenda Watson (731) 610-2452.

October 20-23 • Forrest Hill Church of Christ Fall Gospel Meeting The Forrest Hill Church of Christ presents their Annual Fall Gospel Meeting on Sunday thru Wednesday, October 20-23. Speaker will be Bro. Terry Wallace, West Oak Grove Church of Christ, Hernando, Miss.

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Mr. & Mrs. Guy Wilson

50th Wedding Anniversary Guy and Billie Price Wilson celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 6, 2013 with a surprise reception at Gateway Holiness Chapel, hosted by their son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Carol Wilson. Guy and Billie were married in Florence, Alabama on October 5, 1963. They are also the proud grandparents of Ethan and Mary Grace Wilson. Special guest was Ms. Pearl Ferguson Wilson, Guy’s mother. Greg and Carol would like to thank everyone for making this event such a success!

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Pixel Lita Coulon celebrated her 4th birthday a day early last Sunday afternoon at the Selmer City Park Pavillion. “Last year was a little party at my house, this year it was BIG!” Love and happiness from her Mom, Lanessa Miller, and Dad, Christen Coulon, and big brother Fox & little sister Moxie! We love you big girl!

By Dorothy Goodrum Contributor

One of the nurses who worked in our home on the skilled unit has a long history with our home. Brandy Jones was a certified nursing assistant. She went back to school to obtain her LPN license and did this all while still working. Her grandparent’s Jake and Jetty Griffin have also both been patients at McNairy County Health Care Center. So that is a family affair for us and her.

Brandy was a certified nursing assistant since 2002.

In 2010 she obtained her LPN license. Brandy is the only child of a single mom Tammy; she spent the majority of her time with her grandparents Jake and Jetty. Their main form of activities were church and gospel singings. Brandy played the piano and Mr. Jake was the song leader at Oak Grove Free Holiness Church. She said for a young girl growing up that may not have been what she wanted to do at the time but is very thankful today for the upbringing she had.

Mr. Jake worked from Brown Shoe Company for several years before he retired. He also works for the state of Tennessee Weatherization Program and later for Woodman of the World Insurance doing sales. Mrs. Jetty retired from Brown Shoe Company when Brandy was about five years old. She loved to cook and sing gospel songs. They were married for almost sixty two years before Mr. Jake died.

During that time Mrs. Jetty became sick and became a patient at McHCC. Everyday Mr. Jake came to visit with her and make sure she had her TV on to the Gospel Music Station. He would also bring her a coke and sit and visit with her. Mrs. Jetty may or may not have known Mr. Jake was there but he knew and that was what was important at the time. Mr. Jake then became sick and until his death was also at patient.

Some of the hardest patients to care for are your family.

It is hard to care for someone you love and to remain that nurse not that granddaughter. Mrs. Brandy is kind nurse who shows her patients how much she cares for them every day.

She is married to Henry and they have two children, Matt and Gabby. Brandy always has a sweet smile and a caring attitude. Nursing is not an easy job but is a very rewarding job. I tell everyone it is a calling not a job. There is not a lot of glamour involved so I guess that is why I really try to let the nurses know how very much I appreciate them. Good nurses are hard to find, but I felt like we have some of the best.

Until next time.

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October 21 • First Christian Church “Ministering Through A Poverty Worldview” with Rev. Randy Pool of Mississippi River Ministry. Sponsored by Jesus Cares. This will take place at First Christian Church, Third and Warren Ave., Selmer, TN beginning at 6:30 p.m.

October 25 • Revival at Maggie Jones Methodist Church Maggie Jones Methodist Church, located on Finger/ Leapwood Road will have a Revival beginning October 25 at 7 p.m. Bro. Tony Moss preaching. Saturday, Oct. 26, a cookout at 4 p.m., gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring the Maggie Jones singers, 7 p.m. Bro. Larry Stegall will be preaching. Sunday, Oct. 27th, church services at 11 a.m. with Bro. Keith Brown preaching. Everyone invited.

Robert P. Ervin and wife from Kankakee, IL came down home on business and a short visit with family and friends.

Caroline Martin and Candace from Murfreesboro spent several days visiting her mother Mozella Baldrige, other family members, and friends.

Willie and Tamela Sain and Chastity spent several days in La Vergne, Tenn. with their daughter Erica and granddaughter Jayla.

They had a wonderful time.

Laity Sunday service at New Bethel UMC will be held October 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be brother Dwight Mitchell from Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Alamo, Tenn. Dinner will be served immediately after morning service.

The evening service at 3 p.m. will be a celebration of the church's 74th anniversary. The theme is “Remembering the past as we reach for greater things” John 14:12. The afternoon speaker will be Dr. Richard Clarke, District Super-

October 26-31 • Judgement House at Selmer First Baptist First Baptist Church Selmer presents Judgement House October 26, 27, 30 & 31. This year’s theme “Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire” involves teenagers whose home catches fire during a party while their parents are out of town. Make plans to come see the multi-scene walk thru drama to find out what happens to this family. Reservations are being taken at this time. Groups are asked to make reservations. Please call the church office at 731645-5326. Walk-ins welcome but reservations recommended. Judgement House is a presentation of the Youth Ministries of First Baptist Church as a Covenant Partner with Judgement House International.

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intendent of the Jackson district of the Memphis Conference of the United Methodist Church. We invite you all to come and worship with us. Make this time a rejoicing time in the Lord. You all are welcome.

Shirley and TC Williams visited Gladys Butler on Friday. She had just returned home from the hospital in Selmer for treatment. She was feeling much better, may we all keep her in our prayers.

Other people who are on the sick and shut-ins list are: Sheila Durr, Amy Surratt, Robert Irons, Buck Swett, and Mr. Dean. Please remember to keep them all in your daily prayers.

Thought for the week: Garner Autumn's beauty, cherish every day. Capture vivid hillsides, trees so bright and gay. Drink in all the colors, wonders to behold, rainbow world of splendor, dreams our heart can hold. Then when Autumn leaves us in her Majesty, we'll have Autumn's gold days etched in memory.

So until next time be good to yourself and others.

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October 20th is the last chance to sign up and pay for the Senior Center’s Branson Ozark Mountain Christmas trip to Branson, MO from Dec. 2-5, 2013. It is 4 days, 3 nights. $579 per double occupancy, $100 deposit due at signing, balance due by Oct. 20.

• Field of Flags

The American Legion Post 162 of Selmer and the Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 0162 are teaming up with Selmer Parks and Recreation Dept. to present the Field of Flags.

You may purchase a U.S. Flag in honor/ memory of someone that has served their country in any way. The honoree need not be deceased. The flags will be displayed, with the honoree’s name attached, on the Courthouse lawn and at Rockabilly Park November 4th through November 15th in observance of Veteran’s Day. On November 18th, the flags may be claimed at The Selmer Community Center. You buy them, they’re yours. The cost per flag is $25.

Please contact any member of the American Legion, Post 162 or the Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 0162 to purchase a flag.

Contact John E./Sarah M. Anderson at (731) 6454100 or the Selmer Community Center at (731) 645-3866.

• McConnico Library

Don’t forget kids story time Fridays at 10:30 and remember the Library’s Fall Open House with door prize, refreshments, & entertainment from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19th, Everyone is invited.

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October 17 • Retired Teachers meeting

Thursday Oct. 17, the McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m. at Ramer Station.

Program will be by Diedre Beene, Administrator of UT Martin, Selmer.

Canned goods will be collected for the Carl Perkins Center.

October 18 • Stantonville FCE Dinner Stantonville Family and Community Education (FCE) Club will have a chicken and dressing dinner. All the money raised is put toward their community service and education endeavors. Dinner will be at Stantonville Community Center from 4 until 7 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Any questions, please contact UT Extension at 731-6453598.

October 18-20 • Sleepy Hollow at the Latta Forget out of town movies, invite others to OUR city to enjoy a live show at the Latta Theater across from the Courthouse this weekend.

Come see Sleepy Hollow!

Performances are Fri & Sat at 7:30 pm or Sun at 2 pm.

Try something new! For tickets, call 731-439-2891, visit the Independent Appeal offices, or show up at the door. Adults $10, Kids $5.

October 18 & 19 • McNairy Co. Quilt Show The McNairy County Quilt Show, Craft and Quilt Sale and Antique Tractor Show will be Friday, Oct. 18 from 8 until 6 p.m. and Saturday, 19th from 8 until

3 p.m. The show is held at The Springs United Pentecostal Church located at 3591 Main Street, Bethel Springs, TN. Cost of show is $5 and lunch is at reasonable price. There will be quilts to buy or admire and food served by the ladies of the church.

Needles -n- Pins Quilt/ Craft Sale will be in the church gymnasium. The Tractor Show is for Saturday only on the church parking lot. The Art Show will also have an exhibit in the gymnasium building. Enter your quilts at no charge on Saturday or Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church. Any questions call 731-645-9243.

• Finger Barbecue & Picnic Finger Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Barbecue and Picnic will be on Friday & Saturday, 18-19.

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5K Run, 10:00 a.m. Parade & live music all day Saturday. For more info. call 731-934-4232. All proceeds go to the Finger Vol. Fire Dept.

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October 29 • Full Gospel Fellowship Women’s Service “Recognizing God’s Voice When You Pray”, women’s service will be held at Full Gospel Fellowship, 115 Tull Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315. Speaker will be Becky Bridges. Refreshments will be available at 6:30. Come on out and bring a friend.

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October 24 • Legacy Hospice You are invited to join Legacy Hospice as we honor your loved one in a celebration of life, love and remembrance on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Selmer City Park, Selmer.

The next time you ride an elevator in a high-rise building, take a look at the manufacturer’s plate on the wall. There’s a good chance it will say ThyssenKrupp Elevator – a company with a 650,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility in Hardeman County that employs 850 people including many workers who commute from McNairy County.

As a company, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas, with more than 13,500 employees and more than 200 branch and service locations, said Vice President of Manufacturing Pat Ginn. The Middleton plant manufactures elevator components and complete elevator systems that service all of North America, although the largest share are sold and installed in the continental United States. Some elevators and components also are exported globally.

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Historic Downtown Bolivar Returning as Centerpiece for Hardeman County

By Mary and Mike Reed Jackson Regional Partnership

Bolivar has been through a renaissance in recent years as community officials and business owners work to transform the city’s historic downtown into a vibrant place with dining, shopping and entertainment.

The community created the Bolivar Downtown Development Corporation in 2007 after receiving a state grant from a pilot program aimed at neighborhood revitalization.

The grant allows the city to keep a portion of sales tax revenue generated downtown and use it for beautification and restoration projects.

Since then, Bolivar Downtown Development Corporation upgraded parts of 40 different buildings — more than 20 of which received substantial improvements — and beautified sidewalks and landscaping, said Steve Hornsby, the corporation’s chief executive. The corporation also has attracted six new businesses in the past two years and expects six more in the next year and a half.

“We’re creating downtown as the center of retail and dining and entertainment experience for Hardeman County,” Hornsby said.

The effort is challenging, but it has created a place for residents to socialize and enjoy new dining, shopping and entertainment options, said Rob Jensik, Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.

“It’s the centerpiece of any community to have a vibrant downtown,” Jensik said. “It gives your community a sense of being.”

The corporation developed a master plan for the neighborhood to determine the scope of renovations and types of new businesses to pursue which include high-end restaurants and retail stores Hornsby said.

“We’re now focusing on restoring the courthouse square to be the center of commerce and dining and entertainment,” Hornsby said.

New attractions include an amphitheater behind the courthouse that hosts seasonal festivals and live music every Friday during the summer. A portion of the square has been preserved as green space for festivals and craft fairs after a fire destroyed it in 2007. The community has planned a fall festival there Oct. 18-19.

The corporation also recently acquired a movie theater built in 1948 that closed last year as Hollywood shifted to digital film. Hornsby said they plan to restore it and reopen it as a multipurpose theater with movies, live music, theatrical

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Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rob Jensik said the ThyssenKrupp Elevator facility impacts Middleton, Hardeman County and the entire region. A quick walk through the park-

productions and community events.

“It’s in excellent condition, and it’s an excellent example of that era of movie theaters,” Hornsby said.

A new farmer’s market downtown provides options for locally grown products.“It’s a beautiful pavilion,” Hornsby said.

The revitalization has been a community effort. Officials launched the“Believe in Bolivar!” campaign to encourage business owners to maintain their property and beautify storefronts with seasonal colors and decor. The effort is paying off and enhancing the neighborhood’s look and feel.

“It’s worth a trip down here because it’s beautiful,” Hornsby said. “We’re bringing it back to life.”

The corporation is now pursuing certification from the Tennessee Main Street Program, which is a proven strategy for bringing back and revitalizing a downtown business district, Hornsby said.

Downtown Bolivar is transforming into a place where residents can enjoy themselves. It’s becoming a new attraction in the region. Just 10 miles to the south, Lone Oaks Farm was recently selected as the site of a Tennessee 4-H Camp and Conference Center. Chosen from 19 other possible sites, Lone ing lot will reveal license plates from other counties and states.

“It’s a massive economic engine,” Jensik said.

It also is a savvy company that constantly introduces new technology to make its products better, he said.

The facility is clean, modern and filled with qualified and determined workers.

The Middleton facility provides jobs for hundreds of local people and generates business for privately owned establishments, Ginn said. But it impacts the community in other ways, as well. “We sponsor community events and donate to local charities,” Ginn said.

“We also engage the local primary and vocational edu-

Oaks Farm features 18 small lakes and ponds scattered across 1,550 acres with hardwoods, Angus cattle, horses and stateof-the art facilities, Hornsby said.

If funding for the 4-H center is approved, the farm would attract visitors from throughout the state and raise the community’s profile even further.

“The potential is there for this to be an absolute world class facility,”Hornsby said. “We’re very excited.”

Jensik said the farm would be one of the premier 4-H centers in the country and provide a heritage legacy that will serve all of West Tennessee for decades and decades. “What a huge asset.”

With Bolivar’s revitalized downtown and the potential for Lone Oaks Farm, Hardeman County is becoming more of a destination for visitors. Its residents no longer need to travel to larger cities for dinning, shopping or entertainment.

Officials are excited about the progress the community is making and they’re quick to encourage you to make a visit.

“Bolivar has turned the corner and is moving ahead rapidly,”Jensik said. cation leadership to develop courses that will prepare the local population to work at our facility.”

Jensik said the company acts as a beacon for local high school students who want to get a degree from a technological school. They know they can have a great career earning a good living with ThyssenKrupp Elevator

and remain close to their hometown, he said.

“We’re really proud of ThyssenKrupp Elevator,” Jensik said. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas oversees all business for the company’s operations in the United States, Canada, and Central and South America. It is a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG.)

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Lady Cats win round one, 2B

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Bobcats cannot cage Panthers

By Sarah Rowland Sports Writer

MCHS didn’t earn a touchdown, in their next two possessions. Riverside scored a touchdown gaining on MCHS’s lead of 26-21.

For the second time in a row MCHS forced Riverside to try again on fourth down. Within two seconds of the buzzer ending the first half Riverside scored a touchdown taking the lead at halftime 28-26.

Despite several more touchdowns, MCHS failed to recover the lead in the second half.

In the third quarter, MCHS played through four downs on each of their possessions. With less than two minutes on the clock Mood scored a touchdown for a score of 43-33 with Riverside still in the lead.

MCHS received a kick off in the third quarter and made a quick pass off to Mood who rushed the length of the field for a touchdown for a score of 51-40 though Riverside remained in the lead.

In the fourth quarter MCHS didn’t earn any touchdowns for a loss and final score of 72-40 for Riverside.

Despite what was a promising beginning, MCHS lost to Riverside in their homecoming match up last Friday night.

Riverside 72 McNairy Central 40 Early in the first quarter MCHS came out strong with a touchdown by Jarrett Mood just less than six minutes left on the clock.

In the second down of Riverside’s next possession, Mood made a huge fumble recovery allowing Reggie McNeal to rush for the touchdown on MCHS’s first play following the change of possession.

Within about two minutes left in the first quarter, Riverside scored but MCHS kept the lead 14-7.

By the second quarter, MCHS had yet to lose their steam when Darwin Kelly received a long pass from quarterback Isaac Cagle into the end zone for the touchdown with a little over 10 minutes left on the clock.

MCHS 14 12 14 0 40 As Riverside came near their end zone, Riverside 7 21 23 21 72 the running back was pushed out of bounds

by Kelly though Riverside earned the touch(MCHS) down on the next play.

(Passing) Isaac Cagle: 12-19, 213 Yds After the change of possession and with (Rushing) Jarrett Mood: 18 Car, 142 Yds, 2 TD; nine minutes on the clock, Kintavius NewKintavius Newsome: 12 Car, 108 Yds, 1 TD some scored a touchdown for a lead of 26-14 (Receiving) Darwin Kelly: 4 Rec, 80 Yds; Reggie for the Bobcats.

McNeal: 2 Rec, 62 Yds; Peyton McMahan: 4 Rec, In the next possession, MCHS held back 54 Yds Riverside when on third down near the (Defense) B.J. Dickey: 5 Tkl, 1 Ast; Sean Johnson: MCHS 20-yard line McNeal tipped the ball 4 Tkl, 2 Ast; Reggie McNeal: 3 Tkl, 1 Ast; Elijah during a pass forcing the incompletion. In Sanders: 3 Tkl, 2 Ast, 1 Sck; Taye Crump: 2 Tkl; the next down, MCHS defense sacked the Hunter Ross: 4 Tkl, 1 Ast; Jeremy Harris: 6 Tkl, 1 quarterback pushing back the line of scrimAst, 2 Sck; Darwin Kelly: 3 Tkl, 1 Ast; John GraStaff Photo by Sarah Rowland mage and gaining possession within 15 Jarrett Mood runs up the middle against the Panters. Mood finished the ham: 4 Tkl, 1 Ast; Jarrett Mood: 4 Tkl, 2 Ast, 1 Sck, yards of the end zone.

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Cards fall in Tennessee River Rivalry

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The Adamsville Cardinals made the short trip to Savannah, Tenn., to take on the Tigers from Hardin County High School. The Cards played well but could not make it two in a row against the Tigers.

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The Cardinals started the game off on defense and dug in to take on the Tiger attack. Hardin County did fairly well to move the ball against the Cards, but the ‘D’ stood strong and forced the Tigers to punt.

After the Cards had a penalty to back them up Seth Paul aired it out on the first play from scrimmage and found Ross Burcham streaking down the sideline for a 95 yard touchdown pass giving the cardinals the early 7-0 lead.

As Adamsville’s defense took the field they did what they could to stop the Tigers but they continued to move the ball

down the field. After a little more than five minutes ran off the game clock the Tigers struck when they ran the ball to the end zone making the game even at 7-7.

The Cards could not do much on their offensive drive and gave the ball quickly back to the Tigers. The defense was caught off guard as the next play was a short pass to the Hardin County receiver, who broke a tackle and made his way 70 yards toward the end zone for the score. This gave the Tigers the lead going into the second quarter 14-7.

During the second quarter both defenses settled in and began to battle it out on the field.

Late in the second quarter running back Zak Neary was able to break free and take the Cards down the field, but lost the football inside the five yard line and handed the ball back to the Tigers.

The Cardinal defense was quick to respond when Hutch Hefner made the hit

See Cardinals, 4B

Set your sights on Friday night

@ McNairy Central Bobcats (4A) District 14-AA 2-5 (1-2)

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Jacob Dengler makes his way up the middle against the Hardin County Tigers.

Dengler led the team with 9 tackles and also added 15 rushing yards.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Lady Bobcats win round one of District Tournament

By Sarah Rowland Sports Writer

Ladycats soccer took the win against South Fulton this Monday in their first playoff game for the district tournament.

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The team took the lead in the second half with a score of 3-0 and never let up. The Ladycats kept the play on the South Fulton side of the field for most of the first half.

With 20 minutes on the clock, Haven Phelps scored the first goal of the game with a header off a corner kick by Rebekah Lowrie. Mary Kate Doyle then scored the second goal and the third goal, a header of a cross kick by Lowrie.

Just almost six minutes into the second half Phelps with an assist from Lowrie took an-

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Haven Phelps makes her way past a South Fulton defender in the Lady Bobcats first round district match-up.

other goal further widening the gap with 4-0 for the Ladycats.

With 25 minutes in the second half Lowrie made a shot on goal which hit a South Fulton player before going into the net.

Goalie Holley Moore earned her fourth shut out of the year not allowing South Fulton to earn any shots on goal.

Coach Jerry Lott said the Ladycats had a “good effort” on both ends of the field in the “must win game.”

In the playoffs, Southside beat Fayette-Ware advancing to play MCHS this Tuesday in the district semifinals. Chester County beat Gibson County and will play Lexington. All teams remaining in the semifinals are from the south half of the district except for Lexington.

As a prelude to the district competition this week, the Ladycats also won by a wide margin against Lexington last Thursday securing a home game for the semifinal match up against South Fulton played Monday said Lott.

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Haven Phelps scored the first goal of the game with a header of a corner kick by Mary Kate Doyle with less than 30 minutes left on the clock.

In the last ten minutes, Doyle further cinched the team’s win with a goal on a penalty kick. With just five seconds left in the game Doyle gained another goal with an assist for the team ending the game 3-0.

The win complemented the happy occasion of celebrating the team’s seniors for Senior Night. The three seniors were Aspen Baxter, Porsha Chappell and Jasmine Baxter. The team also wore pink jerseys in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Last Tuesday the Ladycats lost to Madison who gained one goal in the first half and two goals in the second half for a final score of 4-0 for Madison.

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Bobcats win division AAAA in Union City competition

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This past Saturday, the Bobcat Band traveled to Union City, TN for the 30th Annual Union City Invitational. The band brought home more hardware for the collection, Second Place - Class AAAA, and Large Division: Percussion - Second Place, Color Guard - First Place, and Drum Major - Third Place.

Pee Wee Football AHS’ Natalie Thomas wins best solo Submitted by Jared A. Walters The BancorpSouth Redskins and the Home Banking Company Tigers claimed victory at Tuesday night’s matchup of the McNairy County Pee Wee Football Association.

The Redskins dominated the first game, shutting out the Top o’ the River Big Orange. An early lead was gained by Isreal Celestine as he picked up a touchdown within the first minute of play. Sloan Atkinson would also find the endzone in the first quarter. With five minutes remaining in the half, Jagger Smith scored six, and Zach Sheffield kicked for two more. Devin Letherwood tacked on another six points to close out the third quarter. Final score was 26-0.

Two undefeated teams faced off during the second match, and only the Home Banking Tigers held on to that distinction.

The first points were scored defensively as Christian Loving stripped the ball and ran for a touchdown. He then added two more points by putting it through the uprights. The Bank of McNairy County Blue Bears caused a turnover of their own in the second quarter with an interception, but were unable to turn it into points. Jayden Loving would add six points to the score during the second quarter by recovering a fumble

by Traevon Atlee in the endzone. Atlee made a huge run, but Loving got the touchdown. Atlee would go on to score in both quarters of the second half. The Blue Bears broke through the Tigers defense in the third quarter, scoring the first touchdown allowed by the Tigers this Season. Nopoleon Ellis picked up the much discussed touchdown. Final Score 28-6.

The MCPFA will host two games in the coming week, due to a cancellation for weather early in the season. Play will be as scheduled on Tuesday the 15th, with the makeup games being played Thursday the 17th.

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The Adamsville Junior/Senior HIgh Marching Band competed in the Union City Marching Invitational held at Union City High School on Saturday, Oct. 12. The competition results: Class AA: First Place band. Small Division: First Place percussion, First Place color guard, Second Place field commander. Small Division Grand Champion, and Best Soloist - Natalie Thomas (flute solo).

sports Briefs Selmer Parks and Recreation Fall Sports Lineup Basketball ages 3-14 will be $40 and the deadline is set for October 25. Dance and Gymnastics ages 3 and up will be $30 per month per child. Please come and sign up at the Community Center at 232 North Fifth Street, or contact 731-645-3866 for more information.

Tennis Tournament The Adamsville High School tennis team will be sponsoring a non-sanctioned tennis tournament open to all on October 18-20 at the Adamsville City Park. For more information or entry forms, call Michael Harvill at 731239-2434 after 6 p.m. or 731-434-8960 (Cell).

Deadline for entry is October 16 at 9 p.m.

West Tennessee Big Orange Club The West Tennessee Big Orange Club will be having a charter bus for the Tennessee vs Auburn game on November 9, 2013. The cost will be $200 per person and will include: bus fare, game tickets, tip for bus driver, and hotel room (two per room). The bus will leave Kmart in Jackson, Tenn., at 6:30 a.m. and will stop for lunch on the way to the game. The bus will come back Sunday morning after breakfast at Cracker Barrel and arrive between 3 and 4 p.m. Sunday. 54 seats are available, call Greg at 731-424-8238 for information or to reserve your seat.

MCHS Baseball Complex Improvement Project MCHS Baseball team needs your help in completing our Complex Improvement Project. We are in the fourth and final phase that will include new dug outs, new back stop and net along with new bleachers to accommodate a 300% increase in attendance over the past four years. Any donation may be mailed to Bobcat Baseball at P.O. Box 703 Selmer, TN 38375. We thank you for your support.

Titans Football The Tennessee Titans fell to 3-3 after a close game with the Seattle Seahawks. Tennessee had trouble finding offense against Seattle. The only thing the Titans had to show was two field goals from long time

kicker Rob Bironas. The Titans held a 3-0 lead going into the second quarter, but the Seahawks offense was also able to get on the board. Later on in the second the Titans got their only touchdown of the game from a fumble recovery from Jason McCourty. The Titans will look to fix their offensive troubles next week as they host the 49s at home in Nashville, Tenn.

Monday Night Football This past Monday night the Chargers battled against the Colts to improve their record to 3-3. Andrew Luck and the Colts started strong, but were not able to best the Chargers strong defense. After taking the lead 3-0 in the first quarter, the Colts saw that lead disappear in the second when the Chargers were able to score 10 points in the second taking the lead 10-6 at the break. After halftime there was not a lot of offense on either side as the defenses settled in and began to battle for position. The Chargers were able to hold on, only allowing a field goal in the second half. The Chargers will travel to take on the 0-6 Jaguars next week, while the Colts will host the Broncos in Peyton Manning’s first return since leaving the Colts.

Bobcat Baseball The 2013-2014 MCHS Bobcat Baseball team will be waiting tables at the Top O’ the River on Thursday, October 17. All tips will go towards the Cat Complex Improvement Project. Please come out and support the Bobcats and enjoy a great meal.

NBA Grizzlies Bus Trips West Tennessee Sports Bus Charters will be making trips to see the Grizzlies in action. The first trip will be to see the Lakers on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

The cost is $55 and will include bus fare and tickets.

The second trip will be to see the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. The cost for this game is $52 and will also include bus fare and game tickets.

The bus for both events will leave the Jackson, Tenn., Kmart at 5 p.m. For more information or to reserve seating please call Greg at 731-424-8238. Deadline is Nov. 25 for both games.

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and forced the Hardin County fumble, which Adamsville recovered.

However, the small victory was short lived when Seth Paul threw one of his three interceptions on the next play giving the ball back to the Tigers.

“Dengler’s Defense” stood strong against the Tiger attack and was able to slow Hardin County down enough to keep them out of the end zone and go into half time with the score 14-7.

It took less than three minutes into the third quarter to get our first score of the second half. The Cardinals received the ball on the opening kick off and drove the ball down field with Neary running the show at quarterback.

As the Cardinals moved down the field it was Jacob Wallis who broke free from the defense carrying the ball into the end zone. After the extra point was missed Hardin County still held the lead 14-13, but Adamsville held the momentum.

Again, after the touchdown, the Cardinal defense came out and played strong.

They held the Hardin County offense out of the end zone and got the ball back to the offense.

With Neary still in control, the offense moved down the field. With less than five

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minutes left in the third quarter it was Neary who broke free and found the end zone for the Red Bird’s third touchdown. Neary would stay in to attempt the two point conversion, but after a questionable overturn by the refs, the conversion was called no good but the Cardinals still held the lead 19-14.

After the touchdown Dengler and the defense took over but were again hit by the big play. Hardin County was again able to complete the short pass and break a tackle to find their way into the end zone and take back the lead 21-19.

After the score, Neary went back to work and drove the offense down the field.

With just seconds left on the clock, Neary found the end zone again, but this time he connected with the pass to Wallis in the end to take the lead 25-21 moving into the final quarter of play.

Opening the fourth quarter with the ball, the Hardin County Tigers slowly worked their way down the field against the Cardinals’ defense. Although they played well they were unable to keep the Tigers out of the end zone and Hardin County took back the lead 28-25 mid-way though the fourth quarter.

Adamsville, only down three, still had a chance to win the game. The Cardinal offense moved the ball, but was stopped short and was forced to give the ball back to the Tigers.

After Hardin County got the ball back they were able to again drive down the field and put the ball into the end zone extending their lead to 35-25.

Although the Cardinal offense had the ball back in their hands and were making an attempt to move the ball down field, the clock was not their friend. The Cardinals final drive stalled and they were unable to put any points on the board in the fourth quarter fall to the Tigers 35-25.

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(AHS) (Rushing) Jacob Wallis: 3 Car, 40 Yds, TD; Zak Neary: 18 Car, 174 Yds, TD; Chris Irons: 1 Car, 3 Yds; Seth Paul: 2 Car, 12 Yds; Jacob Dengler: 2 Car, 15 Yds (Passing) Seth Paul: 3-10, 98 Yds, 3 INT, TD; Zak Neary: 1-4, 17 Yds, TD (Receiving) Jacob Wallis: 2 Rec, 20 Yds, TD; Ross Burcham: 1 Rec, 95 Yds, TD (Defense) Jacob Wallis: 8 Tkl; Chris Irons: 3 Tkl; Tanner Liddy: 1 Tkl; Austin Cotner: 4 Tkl; Onri Damron: 2 Tkl, 1 Ast, TFL, FR; Hutch Hefner: 8 Tkls, TFL; Chris Bernier: 3 Tkl; Jacob Dengler: 9 Tkl, 3 TFL; Dylan Sweat: 3 Tkl, TFL; J.D. Martin: 1 Tkl, TFL; Benji Smith: 2 Tkl, TFl; Dustin Wilson: 3 Tkl

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Zak Neary is presented his award for Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Hardin County Tigers. Neary ran for 174 yards and a touchdown against Hardin County and also threw for a touchdown as well.

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Lady Cards beat Liberty, fall to Covington

By Brian Azevedo Sports Editor The Lady Cardinals got a huge win against Liberty last week but fell to Covington in the first round of the district tournament.

Adamsville 2 Liberty 1 The Adamsville Lady Cardinals extended their record to 7-4-1 after the huge win against the Liberty Crusaders.

“We needed this win to get the number two seed in the district tournament,” said head coach Rebecca Ashe. “The seniors showed great leadership, and we needed this going into the tournament.”

Adamsville did get a big boost from seniors Anna and Olivia Johnson who both scored a goal for the Cardinals who won the game in penalty kicks.

The Cards also got a huge game from the senior in the net Olivia Wright, to go along with the great plays from the rest of the team to get the key win.

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Olivia Johnson takes her penalty kick against Covington in the Lady Cardinals district match-up. Johnson is one of five seniors that will be departing the Cardinals this season and has been a leader on and off the field for her team.

Dates for meetings

This is for concerned individuals, county commissioners, politicians, and all McNairy County citizens to voice their concerns and ideas for a new Director of Schools. The meetings are listed below. If you cannot attend a certain meeting close to you, just take a look at the opportunities for the next few weeks.

Monday, Sept. 30 ..Michie School ...................6 p.m.

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Monday, Oct. 14 ....Ramer School ...................6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15....Bethel School ...................6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 17 ..Courthouse - Courtroom ...6 p.m.

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Again it was a senior stepping up big for the Lady Cards. Kelsea Berryman came through with the teams only goal in minute 37 of the contest.

After their goal coming in the first half the Lady Cards just could not find the back of the net again against the tough defense.

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Terrarium Project

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Mrs. Paige Alldredge and Mrs. Meg Day’s classes enjoyed the story “Armadillo’s Orange” during the week of September 29th. Students enjoyed hearing about the many discoveries Armadillo made in the story. Each student made their very own terrarium to simulate the environment that Armadillo explored. The students were very excited about their hands-on creations and worked very hard to complete their projects. Mrs. Paige and Mrs. Meg are very proud of all of their students.

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Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2013. Fire departments nationwide observe this week each year to mark the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

This year’s theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” Fire Prevention Week promotes public awareness of fire prevention and fire safety. Posters created for this must follow the contest guidelines and use the theme for this year. Joey and Valerie Butterfield are seen with Mrs. Anita Graves holding their entries. They are representing second and fifth grade from Bethel Springs Elementary School.

Volume 09 Issue 13 October 16, 2013 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association

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Ramer School September Citizens of the Month - Tyler Barclay, Maggie Holmes, Maya Johnston.

Football Homecoming 2014

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

EDITOR Libby Holland STAFF: Matalyn Nasalroad ADVISER Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 15 •PSAT Test 8 am •SR Graduation Invitation orders during lunch October 16 •Choir Concert 6 pm October 17 •SPIRIT DAY: College TShirt Day •FB Jackson Southside A 7 pm October 20-22 •FALL BREAK October 23 •Parent-Teacher Conference 12-6 •LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK during PTC October 24 •FB Jackson Christian A 7 pm

The pep rally started with a round of “Happy Birthday” to our principal, Mickey Murphy.

2014 Football Homecoming Royalty (l to r) FR Mollie Nash, SO Haley Sellers, JR Kassy Brush, SR Queen Amanda Terwilliger, SR Sweetheart Averi Yalda, JR Katie Nixon, SO Taylor Wallace, FR Jana Woodruff. Escorts Thomas Stevens, Briley Taylor, Chase Smith, Jacob Waffird, Garrett Penna, Caleb Kennedy, Parker Wheeler, Logan Roberts.

Escorted by Molly George, the Homely Homecoming Queen of 1972, “RickyJo Thompson”, prepares to crown the new queen (top right). The Homely Homecoming and Powder Puff football game was organized by Molly George as part of her senior project to raise funds for Stop Hunger Now. The organization works to raise public awareness around the issue of hunger serving 65 countries across the world. For more information, go to stophungernow.org. The effort raised $1,450 throughout the week. Raising $115 to earn the crown was freshThe freshmen class, led by Dylan Crabb, took the spirit stick for Best Boys Dance at man Tristan King (bottom right). the Pep Rally.

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Backpack Ministries help Michie schools

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On any given day, an elementary school student’s backpack might contain books, papers, notes to parents, and pencils. But on Friday afternoons, some Michie School students’ backpacks also contain food for the weekend. Michie Elementary is fortunate to have volunteers from area churches organize and prepare food packages to send home with children who might otherwise go hungry on the weekends. Even though the children enjoy a hot breakfast and lunch at school, their food supply on weekends and holidays is sometimes uncertain. The program is appropriately called “Backpack Ministry”. The ministry, which began several years ago to address the problem of childhood hunger, is run solely on donations. Volunteers work with the teachers, school administration and parents to make sure that no child goes hungry. Everyone involved with the Backpack Ministry agrees that the program is a blessing.

Selmer Middle School teachers thank Walmart

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Pictured above are the twenty teachers from Selmer Middle School who received a $50.00 gift card from Wal-Mart. This money was given to teachers to ensure that the money would be spent in the local classrooms. Pictured left to right are Ms. Rebecca Kerr, Mrs. Gail Day, Mrs. Teri Smith, Mrs. Carly Reed, Mr. Tim Hurst, Mrs. Lisa Garrett, Mr. Mike Exum, Mrs. Jill Keen, Mr. Doug Lowrie, Ms. Kristen Smith, Mrs. Betty Hopkins, Mrs. Lora Leigh Brown, Ms. Melody Price, Mrs. Lisa Moore, Mr. Ricky Mitchell, Mrs. Lynn Plunk, Mr. Dennis Austin, Mrs. Summer Willis, Mr. Larry Williams, and Mrs. Kari Hughes. Our school would like to say thank you to Wal-Mart for supporting us in this way.

Apostolic:

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. Daniel Holt 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.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • 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.

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.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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.

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 Wednesdays 12 Noon Bible Study: 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.

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 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.

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.

Adamsville, Tennessee PRIME CARE MEDICAL CENTER 270 E. Court Avenue • Selmer, TN • (731) 645-7932 710 East Main • Adamsville, TN • (731) 632-3383 426 White Avenue • Henderson, TN • (731) 989-2174

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.

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.

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.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Dr. Ronald Meeks, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Road, Finger Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church Rd., Stantonville James Stophel, Pastor Church of Christ:

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.

Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy. 22 S., Michie Shawn Weaver, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Friendship Baptist Church 2370 Friendship Rd., Ramer Bro. Jonathan Wilbanks Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Church Service: 11 a.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 Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 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 School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy. 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Jeremy Weekley, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship 11 a.m./6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Church of God:

Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Olive Hill Baptist Church Rev. Terry Resley, Pastor 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Sunday School: 9:45 Cody Hill, Pastor Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Sunday worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Pleasant Site Baptist Church Aaron Moss, Pastor 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Church of God of Prophecy: 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.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

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

Purdy Presbyterian Church Purdy, TN Selmer, 610-1859 Chris Dancer, Pastor Service at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 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.

Cumberland Presbyterian:

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.

Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Rev. Richard Reid 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.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. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd, Ramer Jeff DeWees, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15

New Salem Cumberland Presbyerian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Earl Phelps, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Lutheran Missouri Synod:

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m.

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West Ramer, TN Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Methodist:

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Vicar Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

Pentecostal: Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10:55 a.m.

Sunday Evening (2nd & 4th) 5 p.m.

Wednesday Evening: 7:15 p.m.

Adamsville First United Methodist 225 E Main St., Adamsville Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 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.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Jim Barber, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.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.

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.

Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Dick Humphrey, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.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

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Thursday: 7 p.m.

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

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Roman Catholic:

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.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st. Saturday: 9 a.m.

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

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

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: 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.

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

FaithPointe Church 440 Hwy. 64 East, Adamsville Mike Sweeney, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Nights: 7:00 p.m.

Phone 731-727-1177 www.faithpointechurch.com

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

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 Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave. Milledgeville, TN Phone 731-434-1002 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.

Thursday night 7:00 p.m.

Pastors, Paul and Bonnie Young

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

SMC Recycling, Inc. Selmer, TN • Corinth, MS

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only

(731)645-6302 • (662)665-0069

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Beautiful 16X82 3 bedroom 2 Bath $23900, with delivery & financing available. 731-307-9320.

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State Wide Repos for sale (TN, KY, MS, AL) 731-968-4937. (22, 23, 24) Brand New Double Wide 49,900 Delivered to your land, Central Heat, Vinyl Underpinning, Call: 731-968-4937. (22, 23, 24) Used Double Wide: Delivery & Set. Only $22,900, Great Shape 731-602-2103. (22, 23, 24) Fresh Start Program at Clayton Homes of Lexington, TN. Don't let your credit stop you from owning a new home 731-968-4937. (22, 23, 24) SALE - SALE - SALE: Model Displays Must Go! New Spacious 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Homes Starting at $43,500. Come check out the SI PAD designed by SI ROBERTSON Himself! Clayton Homes, Hwy 72 West, Corinth, MS - 1/4 mile past Magnolia Hospital. (TF)

102 - for rent KENNETH SWEAT Rentals: Committed to providing safe & affordable family friendly homes 1,2, & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses, trailers, & houses. NO pets!! NO Crack/ Party Houses!! Ref & deposit required. (731) 610-0807, (731) 645-3130. (TF) Remodeled 3 BR / 2 BA house in a quiet cove with good neighbors. $550/mo. Plus deposit.

Phone 645-3220 or 439-6781.

(TF) 3 BR / 1 BA House, Range, Refrigerator, Central Heat & Air. No pets, deposit required. $425$475/mo. Call 645-5288. (TF) 2 BDRM., 1 Bath, home in country at old McNairy. $450 per mo. $250 dep. No Pets.

731-608-4812. 21 ECONOMY INN Motel: Low weekly rates. Free wireless internet, microwave & refrigerator. (731) 645-6155. (TF) Oakwood Apartments in Selmer: 1 bedroom. $325.00 mo.

2 bedroom. $350.00 mo. Both require deposits. No pets. 731610-2877 or 731-645-5288. (TF) For Sale: 2006 White Equinox LT, leather seats, 645-6307 or 645-0940(22)

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automobiles 201 - autos '04 Honda 250 Rebel, 955 Original Mileage $2,200. 2000 Honda XR100 Like new $1500. 1991 Honda ZR50 Good Condition – New Tires, Rebuilt motor $500.

Call Bob 734-439-5449. (22)

203 - equipment For Sale or Barter : MTD 8 Horsepower chipper/shredder.

Used about an hour. 645-1738.

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES $ 20 for year in county $ 28 in Tennessee $ 32 out of state $ 1 off for senior citizens

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101 - for sale

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miscellaneous 401 - for sale Wood For Sale: Mixed hardwood 731-730-0278 or 731-6103366. (21,22)

402 - wanted Buying junked, wrecked, and good running vehicles. Paying up to $2,000. Call today, get paid today. Call 731-610-8827. (TF) Need Cash - Call today - buying junk cars, trucks, vans/ suvs, vehicles that run, scrap metal, and more. FAST CASH, Free pickup. No title needed. (731) 610-8666. (TF)

404 - pets/livestock Stop scratching & gnawing.

Promote healing & hair growth.

Stamp out ITCHAMCALLITS! Shampoo with Happy Jack Itch No More, apply Skin Balm, add Tonekote to diet. Mid-South Farmer Co-Op (645-3238) (www. happyjackinc.com) (19, 20, 21, 22)

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YARD SALE

1425 Russom Road Fri., Sat., Sun. 8 a.m. until sundown

All items cheap, Major purge!

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) DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience.

(731) 239-8945, cell (662) 2846146. Free estimates. (TF)

YARD SALE October 18 and 19

Friday and Saturday 861 Bethesda Purdy Road (behind the new Prime Care in Selmer)

David & Wanda Smith First yard sale in about 5 years!

4 Families

YARD SALE Union Grove Methodist Church 85 Pleasant Site Rd. (off Hwy 142) Selmer, TN Thursday, Oct. 17th 8-5 Friday, Oct. 18th 8-5

Dishes, golf clubs, old windows, bric-a-brac, quilting and craft fabrics, clothing sizes baby to women 3X, stroller, books, venta-hood, Christmas sweaters, crafts, etc. Much more!!!

ESTATE SALE

YARD SALE 76 Willowbend Rd. (off of Elgie Murray)

Clothes, computers, Christmas items, jewelry and lots more.

Thursday & Friday 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

2 BIG YARD SALES

INDOOR

Thurs. & Fri.

Oct. 18 & 19

1172 & 1187 Brooks Road, Selmer

Oct. 17 & 18 at

Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nice namebrands like Old Navy, Gap, American Eagle. Computer desk, gas heater, entertainment center, TV, Household items and much more!

Don’t miss these two!!

10432 Hwy 22 S at Stateline Rain or Shine

We have some beautiful furniture, and an antique dresser with a mirror. A vintage 30 gallon stone kraut pot, and some very old vintage trucks from the early 1930-60, 2 small trailers for lawn mowers, lots of old glassware, antique wicker chair with a table, a padddle boat for a pond or small lake. Lots of outdoor stuff, toys, battery operated 4-wheeler and John Deere tractor -- Great for Christmas! A power washer, dog houses, tables with chairs, almost new tiller, gun cabinet, a Kobalt work bench, chainsaw, tools, one riding lawn mower, and some push mowers, air compressor. We have lots and lots more. We just can’t list it all!

NO EARLY BIRDS. Sale starts Friday morning at 6 o’clock a.m.

LEARN TO FLY HERE!

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• Flight Reviews • Aircraft Rental No Sales before 8 a.m.

LAND LAND LAND • Aerial Tours/Photo 7005 - Restricted Subdivision, 2 ac. +/- wooded, view of community lake. $15,000.

2808 - GREAT pasture land w/fencing, creek, wooded tree line & beaver lake. $44,900.

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GARAGE SALE

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7433 Hwy 142 Stantonville

Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

Oct. 17, 18 & 19 8 a.m. until ?

Crystal, old butcher knives, unique tables, pocket knives, dolls, Christmas items, dining table with 4 chairs, baby items, toys, lots of ladies purses, ladies shoes, tools, small metal toy cars and trucks.

Lots of knick knacks.

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Weekends & Holidays - Same Fair Rate

Hillcrest Meadows Apartments 1 Bedroom apartments available now for the Elderly age 62 or older or Handicapped or Disabled of any age.

Rent is based on household income.

Applications available at the office: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Matching iron & brass queen headboards, new queen mat & box, bench grinder, artist proof framed prints, lamps, tables, antique cedar chest, large microwave.

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Selmer Friday & Saturday

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Barely used electric couch and chair, entertainment center, 4x8 trailer. Numerous other items.

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509 - J.C. Pickett Rd., Finger - 24 +/- acres of secluded wildlife & woods. $65,000.

1124 Circle Hill Dr. Selmer

21 Alta Vista Drive Selmer, TN 38375

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 7, 2013 at 2:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Regina Chenault and Billy Chenault, to W. Lee Lackey, Trustee, on September 16, 2005 at Deed of Trust 377, Page 2061; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party entitled to enforce security interest: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns 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 being more particularly described in deed of record in Deed of Trust 377, Page 2061; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 97-20.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Regina Chenault, her heirs and assigns The street address of the above described property is believed to be 7538 Highway 142, Stantonville, Tennessee 38379, 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 referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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.

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.

security interest: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns 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 being more particularly described in deed of record in Deed of Trust 373, Page 1691, Instrument No. 42539; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 089L-B011.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Jacqueline D. Tull a/k/a Jacqueline D. Prather

LLC, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Priority Trustee Services of TN, LLC, Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, October 31, 2013, commencing at 12:00 PM At the McNairy County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Commencing a the intersection of Tennessee State Route 142 and Pleasant Site Road, in the Sixth Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, thence southerly along Pleasant Site Road 0.58 miles to an iron pin in the southwestern right of way (25 feet from centerline) of said Pleasant site Road in an abandoned road bed and the northeast corner of the Jimmy Cosby land, see Deed Book 119, page 824, thence with the southwestern right of way of Pleasant Site Road as follows: South 46 degrees 19 minutes 02 seconds East 68.16 feet, South 54 degrees 54 minutes 32 seconds East 78.16 fee, South 59 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds East 246.08 feet to a point in the center of ditch and the mouth of a culvert, thence with the ditch and the western boundary of Griggs as follows: South

24 degrees 39 minutes 26 seconds West 61.79 feet, South 38 degrees 29 minutes 38 seconds West 75.94 feet, South 30 degrees 48 minutes 14 seconds West 121.92 feet, South 18 degrees 38 minutes 37 seconds West crossing the main ditch and with a small ditch, in all 85.30 feet to an iron pin in ditch bank, thence South 41 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds East with a small ditch 85.67 feet to an iron pin at head of ditch, thence South 32 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West with the western boundary of Griggs 416.17 feet to an iron pin found in the old abandoned Purdy-Hamburg Road, thence with the old road bed and the eastern boundary of Cosby as follows: North 07 degrees 28 minutes 58 seconds West 133.45 feet to an iron pin found, thence North 23 degrees 52 minutes 44 seconds West 213.88 feet to an iron pin found, thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds East 104.07 (feet o a point just south of main ditch, thence North 05 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds West 206.22 feet, North 29 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East 188.75 feet, North 14 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds East 134.74 feet to the point of beginning and containing 5.02 acres more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Jimmy Ray Woodruff and wife, Billie L. Woodruff by deed of Linda A. Moss and husband, Kenneth N. Moss dated February 4, 1994 and recorded in Deed Book 143, page 277 in the McNairy County Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 621 PLEASANT SITE ROAD, SELMER, TN 38375, CURRENT OWNER(S): Billie L. Woodruff and Jimmy R. Woodruff aka Jimmy Ray Woodruff The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; 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 any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: SunTrust Bank For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 671-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c) (1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Priority Trustee Services of TN, LLC 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 404-417-4040 File No.: 81818 14822 21, 22, 23

McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party entitled to enforce security interest: Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, successor by merger to Union Planters Bank, NA, its successors and assigns 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 being more particularly described in deed of record in Deed of Trust 340, Page 479; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Parcel Number: 119003.02 Current Owner(s) of Property: Keith Taylor Other interested parties: Union Planters Bank, N.A. and Regions Bank 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 referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on October 9, 2003, by JIMMY R. WOODRUFF AND BILLIE L. WOODRUFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE to W. David Jones / Robert C. Henry, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc acting solely as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. and appearing of record in Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Book 362, Page 118; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and WHEREAS, Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Priority Trustee Services of TN,

File No. 13-052393 14739 20, 21, 22 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 7, 2013 at 2:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jacqueline D. Prather, an unmarried person, to Robert M. Wilson, Jr., Trustee, on January 28, 2005 at Deed of Trust 373, Page 1691, Instrument No. 42539; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party entitled to enforce

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 500 East Poplar Avenue, 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 referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. 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.

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.

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 File No. 13-049940 14752 20, 21, 22

Langley Wire Cloth Products, Inc. 218 Enterprise Drive Adamsville, TN 38310

Tooling/Die Set-up and Operate: Applicant must have excellent math skills; ability to follow instructions; be able to read and interpret blueprints; be experienced with or have knowledge of hydraulic press presses, resistance welders, and other type machines used in metal forming/stamping industry. Proven ability to troubleshoot, plan projects, and have problem solving skills a plus.

Slitter: Set-up and Operate: Applicant must have excellent math skills and mechanical aptitude. Prior experience in reading and interpreting blueprints or set-up and operation of any metal forming equipment a plus.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Keith Taylor, a single person, to Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee, on November 8, 2002 at Deed of Trust 340, Page 479; all of record in the

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and

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(731) 610-3282

Selmer Storage Wars

DON’T MISS THIS SALE!

U-Store Mini Storage will be selling to the highest bidder mini storage units.

There is approximately 14 units to be sold plus miscellanous items in lots.

WHERE: 914 Peach St. - Selmer

WHEN: 10-19-2013 - 10 a.m.

Terms: Cash day of sale and items must be removed within 48 hours of the sale. There will be a 10% buyer’s fee added to the final bid. Notice of sale and owner of the units: C. Murray

KENNEDY’S AUCTION SERVICE 160 West Court Avenue • Selmer, TN 38375 731-645-5001 • 731-645-3060 T.N. Firm #4834

All applicants should have a great attendance history, high-quality work ethic, ability to follow instructions, and desire to succeed.

JOB OPENING

Available benefits include: Major Medical; Dental; Life Insurance; 401(K) Plan; Paid Holidays and Vacation. Hourly pay depends on experience.

Southwest HRA Head Start

Apply in person at 218 Enterprise Drive, Adamsville, TN 38310 or send resume to: email: cindi@langleywirecloth.com or fax: 731-632-5166

Adamsville Healthcare, LLC A HEALTHCARE Facility

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Social Services Director

We are currently seeking a Social Services Director for Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility located in Adamsville, TN. Bachelors of Social Services is required. Please do not apply if you do not have a Bachelors Degree. If interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application online and resume at:

Apply in person or Online Or Gracehc.com

Adamsville Healthcare, LLC. (AKA) Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 409 Park Avenue Adamsville, TN 38310 or

http://grace.vikus.net/app WE OFFER: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401-K, Aflac, Life and Direct Deposit, much more.

EOE/M/F/D/V

is now accepting applications for the position of:

Teacher in McNairy County Job Duties Include: Carry out a program of instruction ensuring program policies and procedures are being met for a pre-school classroom of up to 20 children, supervise an Assistant Teacher, make home visits, encourage parent involvement, and work closely with other staff concerning enrollment and meeting the needs of families.

Basic Qualifications: Applicant must possess an AA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education. Applicant should also possess good written, verbal, and computer skills. Experience and/or training in working with preschool children is desired.

Salary: Based on education (Minimum salary $9.37 per hr.)

Excellent benefits Work schedule - 36 weeks (9 mo.) / 80 hrs. bi-weekly Applications may be picked up at: Southwest HRA - McNairy Co. Community Service Ctr. at 145 South Y Square, Selmer, TN and / or Southwest HRA - Hardin Co. Community Service Ctr. at 885 Pickwick Rd., Savannah, TN; our SWHRA Central Office at 1527 White Ave., Henderson, TN or our web site www.swhrahs.org Submit Complete Application to: (YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY ANY RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Southwest Human Resource Agency Job Opening: Teacher - Head Start Program Attn: Human Resource Dept.

P.O. Box 264 Henderson, TN 38340 Applications will be accepted through October 25, 2013 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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503 - public notices 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.

If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/ bank check. No personal checks will be accepted.

To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.

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.

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 File No. 12-036468 14871 21, 22, 23 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed April 29, 2003 by Michael L. Reynolds and wife, Kimberly D. Reynolds to Larry A. Butler, Attorney at Law, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Book 351, Page 309, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 commencing at 01:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Courthouse, Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of McNairy, State of Tennessee.

Lying and being in the Town of Selmer, Fourth Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the Western right-of-way of Peach Tree Avenue, the Southeast corner of the Jack Matlock Lot, refer to Deed Book 45, Page 394, and being the Northeast corner of the subject lot; thence South 16° 16 minutes 42 seconds East with the Western right of way of Peach Tree Avenue 100.00 feet to an iron pin set, a common corner with McMahan; thence South 84° 31 minutes 36 seconds West with the Northern boundary of McMahan, 367.99 feet to a fence end post; thence North 12° 30 minutes 13 seconds West with a chainlink fence 99.38 feet to a fence corner; thence North 84° 35 minutes 25 seconds East with a fence and the Southern boundary of McMahan and Matlock 361.41 feet to the point of beginning.

All bearings noted herein are based upon a observation of magnetic North made April 21, 1999. The real property described in Schedule A herein is

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Tax Parcel 007.00

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080J-D-

Property Address: 816 Peach Street, Selmer, TN. Other Interested Parties: BancorpSouth Bank All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower 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.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee

Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l5268296 File # 2162-108799-FC Published: October 9, October 16, October 23 BancorpSouth/ Michael L. Reynolds 14820 21, 22, 23 APPOINTED TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 21, 2013 at 12:00PM local time, at the east door, McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Appointed Trustee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Michael S. Kennedy, a single man on August 29, 2002 at Deed of Trust 336, Page 608; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party entitled to enforce security interest: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, its successors and assigns 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 being more particularly described in deed of record in Deed of Trust 336, Page 608; in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee Secondary Property Address: 880 Masseyville McNairy Road, Finger, TN 38334 Parcel Number: 030004.12 Current Owner(s) of Property: Misty Kennedy The street address of the above described property is believed to be 989 Masseyville McNairy Road, Finger, Tennessee 38334, 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 referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SUBJECT TO A 2000 SOUTHERN, TE-AK468, 76X16 MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NUMBER SSDAL34548-4, IS BELIEVED TO BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE TITLE TO SAID MOBILE HOME. 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 Appointed Trustee.

If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/ bank check. No personal checks will be accepted.

To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient

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funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.

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.

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 representatives or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBIT. 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/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 8130992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad#61666: 2013-10-16, 2013-10-23, 2013-10-30.

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Purdy-Beauty Hill Road at the northeast corner of this tract, the same being an exterior corner of the remainder of the tract of which this is a part and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence, South 05 degrees 19 minutes 16 seconds West, 97.96 feet, continuing with the centerline of PurdyBeauty Hill Road, to a point in the centerline of Purdy-Beauty Hill Road at the southeast corner of this tract, the same being an exterior corner of the reminder of the tract of which this is a part; thence, South 89 degrees 19 minutes 14 seconds West, 31.67 feet, with a severance line through the tract of which this is a part, passing through a 28 inch pine, and continuing 219.63 feet, a total of 251.30 feet, to a 5/8 inch rod set at the southwest corner of this tract; thence, North 08 degrees 13 minutes 43 seconds West, 141.18 feet, with a severance line through the tract of which this is a part, to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at the northwest corner of this tract; thence, South 82 degrees 02 minutes 42 seconds East, 259.13 feet, with a severance line through the tract of which this is a part, passing through a 36 inch water oak, and continuing 24.16 feet, a total of 283.29 feet, to the Point of Beginning and containing 31,446.2 square feet or 0.72 acres, more or less, by survey of Paul C. Henson, RLS-1922, on September 23, 2003.

All bearings noted herein are based on local magnetic as observed in September of 2003.

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS 14th day of October 2013.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Appointed Trustee www.kirschattorneys.com Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 File No. 13-052475 14896 22, 23, 24 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 September 24, 2009, executed by JAVONNA R. SHELTON, 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 October 8, 2009, in Deed Book 397, Page 1851-1857; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC who si 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 November 14, 2013 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: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN McNAIRY COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS A METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY IN DEED BOOK 176 PAGE 734. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED FROM DONNIE J. STRICKLAND TO JOVANNA R. SHELTON, SINGLE, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 176 PAGE 734, DATED 07/18/2001, RECORDED 07/26/2001 IN McNAIRY COUNTY RECORDS. TAX/PARCEL ID: 80J-F-I.04 Parcel ID: 80J-F1.04 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 231 MITCHELL ST., SELMER, TN 38375. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JAVONNA R. SHELTON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, eastments 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTY OF LISA CARLIN November 8, 2013 AT 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. CST

WHEREAS, Default having been made in the payments of the debts and obligations to be paid in that certain Deed of Trust acknowledged October 6, 2003 and executed by Lisa Carlin, conveyed to W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 362, Page 66 and that certain Amended Deed of Trust acknowledged March 28, 2005 and executed by Lisa Carlin, conveyed to W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 374, Page 1959; and the holder of said indebtedness and obligations having demanded that the property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness, plus the costs of foreclosure, in accordance with terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust; and Whereas all of said indebtedness and obligations having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, Now Therefore, Notice is given that I, W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee of that certain Deed of Trust recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 362, Page 66 and Deed of Trust Book No. 374, Page 1959, having been appointed by the holder of said indebtedness and obligations as Trustee on said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on the 8th day of November, 2013 commencing at 10:00 o’clock a.m. CST at the East door of the McNairy County Court House in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property (“Property”) situated and being in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit:

BEGINNING on a magnetic nail set at the centerline intersection of Purdy-Beauty Hill Road and Hurst Lane at the northeast corner of the tract of which this is a part, and runs; thence with the centerline of Purdy-Beauty Hill Road as follows: South 03 degrees 56 minutes 11 seconds West, 76.33 feet, to a point; South 04 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds West, 102.86 feet, to a point; South 05 degrees 19 minutes 16 seconds West, 50.93 feet, to a point in the centerline of

This being the same property conveyed to Lisa Carlin by deed recorded in Deed Book 187, Page 253 in the Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee.

A review of the McNairy County public records reveal that the property may be encumbered by the following: (1) Deed of Trust from Lisa Carlin for the benefit of Home Banking Company, Inc. of record in Deed of Trust Book 362, Page 66 and Deed of Trust Book 374, Page 1959 in said Register’s Office. (2) Any rights of the Trustee in the Deed of Trust described in No.1 above. (3) Rights of parties in actual possession of all or any portion of the property. (4) Being sold subject to all unpaid taxes, if any.

All rights and equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption, all other rights and exemptions of every kind, including, but not limited to, a statutory right to an elective share in the property and otherwise, are expressly waived by the Debtor in said Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but W. Jay Reynolds will sell and convey only as Trustee, subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, all unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes (plus penalty and interest, if any), and all liens, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims and other matters which take priority over the Deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is had; also subject to any right to redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, State or Federal, which have not been waived by such governmental agency. Said sale also subject to matters which an accurate survey of the property might disclose.

The property is to be sold AS IS WHERE AS, without representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether expressed or implied. Without limiting the foregoing, THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

W. JAY REYNOLDS, Trustee Reynolds & Reynolds 55 Court Street, Suite A Savannah, TN 38372 (731)925-7000 14932 22, 23, 24 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTY OF LISA CARLIN November 8, 2013 AT 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. CST

WHEREAS, Default having been made in the payments of the debts and obligations to be paid in that certain Deed of Trust acknowledged December 12, 2005 and executed by Janet McCann, conveyed to W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 379, Page 999 and that certain Deed of Trust acknowledged April 10, 2006 and executed by Janet McCann, conveyed to W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 381, Page 555; and the holder of said indebtedness and obligations having demanded that the property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness, plus the costs of foreclosure, in accordance with terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust; and Whereas all of said indebtedness and obligations having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, Now Therefore, Notice is given that I, W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee of that certain Deed of Trust recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Deed of Trust Book No. 379, Page 999 and Deed of Trust Book No. 381, Page 555, having been appointed by the holder of said indebtedness and obligations as Trustee on said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on the 8th day of November, 2013 commencing at 10:00 o’clock a.m. CST at the East door of the McNairy County Court House in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property (“Property”) situated and being in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit:

LOT #15, BRAMBLE WOOD SUBDIVISION, a plat of which is recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 35 and reference is here made to said plat of said Bramble Wood Subdivision for the description there given and said plat is made a part hereof by reference thereto as fully and to the same extent as if copied in full herein.

This being the same property conveyed to Janet McCann by deed recorded in Deed Book 100, Page 425 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

A review of the McNairy County public records reveal that the property may be encumbered by the following: (1) Deed of Trust from Janet McCann for the benefit of Home Banking Company, Inc. of record in Deed of Trust Book 379, Page 999 and Deed of Trust Book 381, Page 555 in said Register’s Office.

(2) Any rights of the Trustee in the Deed of Trust described in No.1 above. (3) Rights of parties in actual possession of all or any portion of the property.

(4) Being sold subject to

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All rights and equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption, all other rights and exemptions of every kind, including, but not limited to, a statutory right to an elective share in the property and otherwise, are expressly waived by the Debtor in said Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but W. Jay Reynolds will sell and convey only as Trustee, subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, all unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes (plus penalty and interest, if any), and all liens, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims and other matters which take priority over the Deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is had; also subject to any right to redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, State or Federal, which have not been waived by such governmental agency. Said sale also subject to matters which an accurate survey of the property might disclose.

The property is to be sold AS IS WHERE AS, without representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether expressed or implied. Without limiting the foregoing, THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS 14th day of October 2013.

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Roger Swain – Failure to appear – dismissed on plea to other charge - Possess ephedrine and ephedrine derivatives prohibited – dismissed on payment of cost – supervised probation 11 mo/29 days.

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Ricky D Anglin – Simple possession/casual exchange – fined $250 + costs, 36 days, drug/alc eval, 11 mo/29 days supervised probation start 5/2/13 – Promoting methamphetamine manufacture, sol – fined $250, 11 mo/29 days supervised probation – posses unlawful drug paraphernalia uses & activities – Probation

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W. JAY REYNOLDS, Trustee Reynolds & Reynolds 55 Court Street, Suite A Savannah, TN 38372 (731)925-7000 14934 22, 23, 24

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Modern Halloween: American as apple pie The Independent Appeal would like to wish all McNairy Countians a safe and happy Halloween.

Halloween offers the community a chance to come together and dress up in their favorite costumes for a fun night of merriment, candy and thrills.

The holiday itself is synonymous with death and marks the end of the harvest season. The roots of this holiday trace back thousands of years, but as you will read, our modern celebration is as American as apple pie and serves to bring friends, neighbors and families closer together.

Before modern times, civilizations would gather their crops to make it through the long winter and celebrate their accomplishment with a feast in preparation for a long dark winter.

Many religions throughout history including Christianity have celebrated holidays around this time each year.

In fact, the Christian holiday of Halloween was created in 835 a.d. when Pope Gregory IV moved two Christian holy days where families traditionally prayed for the recently departed souls of their family members. All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’, Day, Hallowmas or Hallowtide) was moved to Nov. 1 and All Souls’ Day moved to Nov.

2. This effectively created All Hallows’ Eve, which simply means the night before All Hallows’ Day. Historians argue that the roots of modern Trick or Treat lie in these Christian holidays when the poor would go door to door accepting treats. In exchange, the poor would offer prayers for the household’s departed souls.

This tradition was known as souling and spread throughout Europe. An English folk rhyme from the middle ages documents the soulers early attempts at trick or treating.

“Soul day, Soul day, We be come a-souling.

Pray good people remember the poor, And give us a soul cake.

One for Peter, two for Paul, Three for him that made us all An apple, a pear, a plum or cherry Or any good thing to make us merry.

Soul day, Soul day, We have been praying for the soul departed.

So pray good people give us a cake For we are all poor people, Well known to you before.

So give us a cake for charity’s sake.

And our blessing we’ll leave at your door.”

As Christianity spread throughout the world, many Halloween customs were borrowed from similar traditions in the civilizations which accepted Christ. The Roman feast of Pomona, the Celtic festival of Samhain, and even the Aztec death and harvest celebrations lent ancient traditions to this Christian holiday.

Moving forward to the 19th century, the Christian holidays themselves became minor holidays on most Church calendars and regional fall celebrations in the western world became a unique mash-up of ancient traditions, religious symbolism and more and more these celebrations lent their own invented customs to the mix.

The secular celebration of Halloween dates back to the early 20th century, and is a truly American invention.

The commercialization of the holiday added a unique American twist to these ancient celebrations and rapidly evolved into what we know today.

Taking a patchwork of celebrations from the respective homelands of our forefathers, Americans have created a $6 billion commercial holiday with its own traditions.

Our national celebration with Jack-olanterns, scary and funny costumes haunted houses, corn mazes, trick and/or trunk

or treat and of course candy is what we have come to associate with Halloween today.

Ironically, the traditions of the modern American Halloween have themselves spread throughout Europe and South America, making it the second most celebrated holiday in the western world.

With many of the old Halloween traditions lost to the ages, the American celebration has preserved one unifying tradition from its predecessors...

A sense of community.

A VERY MCNAIRY HALLOWEEN, 3C

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Tours begin at 7pm and 8:30pm and last approx. 1 hour 30 min. Tour the House, Barn/Slavehouse, and Outdoor Kitchen Walking Tour of Purdy Cemetery and Hurst Cemetery Reservations Required.

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Our publication would like to use this time to celebrate our sense of community and bring our neighbors together in fellowship with one another to celebrate this All-American holiday.

On Halloween night, beginning at 5 p.m we will be hosting our second annual Halloween Street Party, Costume Contest, and Haunted House.

All manner of ghoulish creatures will take over downtown Selmer beginning at 5 p.m. for a massive, four-hour Halloween Party, Costume Contest, and Haunted House.

Last year, nearly 2,000 people packed the streets of downtown Selmer for the first ever street party and this year, organizers are doubling the size of the party with more booths, more games, and a lot more candy.

The Independent Appeal is partnering with the City of Selmer, Selmer Parks & Recreation and dozens of businesses, community organizations, local churches, and individuals for our second annual Halloween Street Party, Costume Contest and Haunted House with proceeds benefiting arts education in McNairy County.

Last year’s event doubled the county’s budget for elementary art supplies and this year we hope to raise not only awareness, but much needed funds to purchase art supplies and more for arts in local elementary schools.

In addition to the party, kids and their parents will have plenty of Halloween-related events to choose from this holiday. On Oct. 26, the Saturday prior to the party, the McNairy Regional Alliance will sponsor a Zombie Invasion Walk in downtown Selmer which will also benefit local arts education.

2013 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL SECTION The goal our publication and partner organizations have set for this year’s street party is to provide a safe, family friendly environment for trick or treaters of all ages.

This year, we are expecting nearly a ton of candy to be given away during the event. In addition, the party will feature Halloween themed events and activities from each of our partners as well as booths and games, traditional decorations, a Halloween movie, toys and prizes, a haunted house, face painting and much much more.

At the end of the evening, the Independent Appeal will host a costume contest with $350 in total prizes. Winners will be chosen in each of our seven categories: best baby, funniest, cutest, scariest, most creative, best pet, and best overall costumes. Each winner will receive $50, and winners will be announced following the contest at 8 p.m.

The party will take place downtown in front of the Independent Appeal offices on 2nd and 3rd streets between Court and Pharr Avenues, and on Warren Avenue between 4th and Front streets.

This year, we plan to add live entertainment, full service food vendors, spooky storytelling with County Historian Nancy Kennedy and a seasonally themed art show featuring artwork from local students, art teachers and local artists beside the Independent Appeal office.

Be sure to check out our special Halloween themed children’s movie in the Farmer’s Market pavilion beginning at nightfall.

We invite all businesses, civic organizations, non profits, churches, and county municipalities to reserve a space to participate in this year’s event. Spaces are free, however, we do ask that each group participating in the event provide a small donation to the arts.

The event and most of the activities are free for all visitors, however, donations will be accepted at the entrances.

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 3C If you would like your event, business or organization to appear in our Halloween Events Guide or you would like to help participate in this year’s Halloween Party in downtown Selmer, call (731) 645-5346 or email editor@independentappeal.com. For more information on this year’s Zombie Invasion Walk contact (731) 645-6360.

Let’s work together to make McNairy County a Halloween tourist destination!

Staff Photos by Christen Coulon

Local residents enjoy last year’s Halloween Street Party festivities in front of the Independent Appeal office in Downtown Selmer. This year’s party, held Halloween night from 5-9 p.m., will nearly double in size with more vendors, more events and even more candy.

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Overnight at McNairy County’s most famous haunt

By Brian Azevedo Sports Editor

The Independent Appeal was once again invited to stay over night and investigate alleged haunted activity at the Hurst House in Purdy. This time my wife and I were the paranormal explorers and this is an account of the things we heard and saw.

-10:35 p.m.

We got to the house with nobody else there, the owners were kind enough to leave the front door unlocked for us. Being that I am somewhat skeptical, I was ready to see what was going on in this place.

I had been to the mansion before, but never had I spent the night and never was I there actually looking for ghosts, spirits or what ever might be there.

When we got there, we both got that little rush of adrenaline and it made us both a little nervous.

The house is dark and there are no lights anywhere close to the property.

We sat out by the road for just a minute trying to figure out where we would begin our investigation and we could both feel some sort of presence in the area.

Count on Results,

-11:00 p.m.

After we got all of our things out of the vehicle, we decided the outside was going to be the first part of our investigation.

Using only a small flashlight just so we did not trip over anything we made our way around the side and towards the back of the house.

We took pictures of the house and of the surrounding area as we walked around, and we could not shake the weird feeling that someone (or in this case something) was watching us.

Shining the flashlight at the windows and focussing the camera in each window we tried to see if maybe there was something there watching us and giving us the creeps.

We made our way around the house and although we had some weird feelings nothing out of the ordinary took place, so now it was time to head across the street to the barn and the slave quarters.

Now, I think the anticipation was making things a little more exciting. I have never believed in ghosts or hauntings before but now that we were in this area and walking around this place there was just a strange feeling that I could not shake.

As we made our way to the slave

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Not Future Promises

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Independent Appeal Sports Editor, Brian Azvedo, joined by his wife Tera, investigated the supposedly haunted, Hurst Mansion in Purdy last week. They captured these decades-old spooky rows of preserved fruits and vegetables in the basement as they explored the various rooms of the mansion.

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quarters, we probably had our weirdest moment of the night. My wife who was walking in front of me suddenly stopped and pointed her flashlight towards the top of the barn. She did not say anything she just stopped to shushed me, so I listened.

Then I heard it, what sounded like something swinging from inside the barn. My first thought was old equipment, or something had fallen from the rafters, but when we made our way inside, there was nothing there.

Thinking that our minds were just playing tricks on us, we started our way out of the barn when suddenly it felt like the temperature dropped at least 20 degrees.

It was somewhat of a cool night, but nowhere near as cold as we felt at that point in time. There was no wind and everything was silent, we could see our breath in the dark in front of us and then suddenly it was gone.

-12:05 p.m.

After we calmed ourselves down a little, we made our way back up to the house to start our journey inside.

The place was wrapped in plastic from the tours and we were the only people around so this was about to get fun.

Going into the front door we immediately saw the stair case going up to the bedrooms and already things seemed a little weird.

The whole house had a strange feeling about it, and we were not sure exactly what to expect. We made our way into what we figured to be the den or living area. The fireplace was empty as well as the room except a few props that were there for the haunted tours, but there was just something strange about the place.

We spent time in the room, moving around slowly and listening for anything that might be out of the ordinary but everything seemed to be calm.

So, we continued on through the bottom level of the house, moving back through the entrance hall and made our way into the kitchen. In the past I had heard stories about things that had went on in the cellar and that the spirits would move into the kitchen as well so this was a place we were excited to go in.

We stood around and listened, we turned our lights out and tried to really get a feel for the house and what ever might still be living there. But in the kitchen we did not hear anything that was out of the ordinary or not caused by the old house itself.

-1:30 a.m.

Moving on with our investigation we made our way down to the cellar. This is not a big space and all of the old stonework that makes up the foundation can been seen through the dirt and mud. Still kept in the cellar is a large collection of glass jars that look like they have been there for decades. In stories I have heard in the past many of the sounds and thing came from this cellar so this is where we wanted to spend a good bit of time.

We found a place to rest that was not too dirty or covered in mud, and we turned off our lights and waited.

We sat in the dark with nothing happening and nothing moving. Until we heard some creaking from upstairs. This was different though, it did not sound like just the house moving and shifting but it sounded like it really had some weight on top of it.

We stayed at first because we wanted to see where the steps may be going or even if we heard them again. We did. A few minutes later it again sounded like steps going

Staff Photo by Andy Alexander

In 2011, Independent Appeal Editor, Christen Coulon, and then Assistant Editor, Andrew Alexander, investigated the supposedly haunted, Hurst Mansion in Purdy. During their investigation, Alexander captured a photo of what appears to be a ghostly face in a cloud of smoke looming outside of the mansion. (Editor’s note: this photo has not been altered in any way and appears exactly as it was shot.) across the house, and I was convinced that someone else had come in not knowing we were there.

We made our way back up from the cellar slowly and we never saw any signs of other people. No lights, no whispers, no talking, nothing. So we made our way back through the house and got back to the front door when we heard the noise again.

This time it seemed like the steps were coming from the second floor. Did the people we heard before simply just go up stairs and we did not see them? We were not sure but before we just went up stairs we stuck our head back outside the front door.

Maybe if there was somebody else there they parked their car close and we would be able to see it, but no vehicle was there to be seen. So now we made our way upstairs to find out where the noise came from.

Getting upstairs we found...nothing. Spare props from the haunted house and a strange feeling is all we found.

Nothing that could have made the noise that we heard when we were on first floor.

We decided to stay in the bedroom upstairs for a while and see what might happen.

-2:00 a.m.

While upstairs we heard noises that were coming from

outside, only this time I knew what the noises were. A flock of birds, who must had been roosting for the night in the tree outside, all suddenly flew away. Something had spooked them. My wife and I grabbed the things we had with and made our way downstairs to check the grounds around the house again.

We made our way over towards the wooded area and shined our lights into the trees. We could not see anything that would have caused the birds to leaves their nests.

So we spent the next few hours slowly making our way around the grounds and taking multiple pictures around the area to see if there was something that perhaps we could not see on our own in the dark but nothing strange stood out.

We made our way through the house a few more times splitting up and taking different routes but we never heard anything else that seemed strange or felt another presence around us, although I never lost the feeling that we were being watched the entire time.

After a uneventful few hours and the sun slowly approaching we decided that it was time to leave.

I still have my doubt about what we heard and the things we felt but skeptic or not it makes you think, and it makes you feel what if there was something there with us?

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Face Painting • Nail Art • Bright Hair Color Halloween Street Party, Costume Contest, & Haunted House

October 31, 5 - 9 pm, North Second Street in Selmer

October 18 • Stantonville FCE Dinner Stantonville Family and Community Education (FCE) Club will have a chicken and dressing dinner. All the money raised is put toward their community service and education endeavors. Dinner will be at Stantonville Community Center from 4 until 7 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Any questions, please contact UT Extension at 731-645-3598.

October 18 • Ramer Fall Festival The Ramer Fall Festival is at Ramer Ball Park on Oct. 19. Opens at 10 a.m.. $4 admission - kids free! Proceeds go to a new roof on ball park concession stand. Lawn/garden tractor pull, restored & unrestored antique tractors (no judging). Pedal tractor pull for kids, hit and miss engines, inflatables, climbing wall, train, kettle corn, food and drinks.

For more info. call 645-7564 or 610-9608.

• Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church Kingdom Celebration Cypress Creek 1st Baptist Church, 14 Falcon Street, Selmer, Tenn. will hold their Kingdom Celebration on Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Come join the church for a community praise and worship service at The Creek and are asking everyone to wear purple. Pastor is Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. Contact Sister Brenda Watson (731) 610-2452.

• Miss Harvest Pageant October 26-31 The Miss Harvest Pageant will be held • Judgement House at Selmer October 18 & 19 Oct. 19 at the Selmer Civic Center at 4 p.m.

First Baptist.

• McNairy Co. Quilt Show For more info. call Mrs. Brandy Strayhorn at First Baptist Church Selmer presents The McNairy County Quilt Show, 731-645-0670 or Ms. LaShell Moore 731- Judgement House 2013 October 26, Craft and Quilt Sale and Antique Trac- 610-1881.

27, 30 & 31. This year’s theme “Where tor Show will be Friday, Oct. 18 from There’s Smoke There’s Fire” involves 8 until 6 p.m. and Saturday, 19th from teenagers whose home catches fire dur• 1st United Methodist Church 8 until 3 p.m. The show is held at The ing a party while their parents are out Cornhole Tournament Springs United Pentecostal Church of town. Make plans to come see the located at 3591 Main Street, Bethel A Cornhole Tournament will be held at 1st multi-scene walk thru drama to find Springs, TN. Cost of show is $5 and United Methodist Church in Selmer on Sat- out what happens to this family. Reslunch is at reasonable price. There will urday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Double elimina- ervations are being taken at this time. be quilts to buy or admire and food tion, 2 person teams. Sign-up in advance Groups are asked to make reservations. served by the ladies of the church. at Victoria’s Salon on Warren Ave. or day of Please call the church office at 731-645Needles -n- Pins Quilt/Craft Sale will at church. Trophies for 1st and 2nd places. 5326. Walk-ins welcome but reservaFood available sold by the youth group. tions recommended. Judgement House be in the church gymnasium. The TracCall Vicki Weirich at 731-610-7170 with is a presentation of the Youth Ministries tor Show is for Saturday only on the questions. of First Baptist Church as a Covenant church parking lot. The Art Show will Partner with Judgement House Internaalso have an exhibit in the gymnasium October 18-20 tional. building. Enter your quilts at no charge • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on Saturday or Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Youth Production Oct. 25 at the church. Any questions call 731- Presented by Arts in McNairy Oct. 18-20, Michie Trick or Treat in the Park 645-9243.

Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. and on Sun. 2:00 p.m. The 2nd Annual Trick or Treat in the Park at the Latta Visitor’s and Cultural Center in will be held in the Michie City Park on Oct. • Finger Barbecue & Picnic Selmer.

25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Trick or treat Finger Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual is at 5:30 p.m. The costume and decoraBarbecue and Picnic will be on Friday October 20 tion judging will be at 7 p.m. Bring your & Saturday, 18-19. Friday starts at 12 • Saulter’s Chapel Annual table, chairs, decorations and candy, set up and Saturday is all day. Good food and Homecoming around the walking track and let the kids Saulter’s Chapel CME Church invites every- truck or treat. Please remember this is a fun for the whole family.

On Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 5K Run, one to their Annual Homecoming Celebra- family event, so please keep your costumes 10:00 a.m. Parade & live music all day tion on Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Special guest and decorations “PG”. If you would like to Saturday. For more info. call 731-934- will be Rev. Jasmine Agnew of Southside set up a booth or you need more informa4232. All proceeds go to the Finger Vol. CME Church, Birmingham, AL. The church tion please call (731) 239-3680 Mon.-Fri. 8 is located at 940 Hamburg Road, Michie.

Fire Dept. a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 26 McNairy County Zombie Walk Invasion 1 p.m. Oct. 26 in Downtown Selmer. $10 for adults Children 10 & under free w/ paying adult. For more information call (731) 645-6360.

Oct. 27 Fall community service The Purdy Presbyterian Church will be having a Fall Community Service at 5 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 27. Following their service there will be a chili/soup supper and hayride. Everyone is Invited to come and enjoy the Fellowship.

Oct. 31 Town of Bethel Springs Octoberfest The town of Bethel Springs will host Octoberfest on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Bethel Springs Community Center.

Treats will be provided for the children and participants are still needed. Call 934-7266 for more info.

Lakeview Baptist Trunk or Treat 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information please visit www.lakeviewselmer.com.

Independent Appeal Halloween Party and Costume Contest The Independent Appeal Newspaper and the City of Selmer will be hosting a Halloween party and costume contest Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m. There will live entertainment, a Halloween movie, tons of candy, games, spooky storytelling, facepainting, and More. There are $50 cash prizes in seven different costume categories. Costume contest winners will be announced at 8 p.m. For more information stop by the paper’s office at 111 North 2nd St. or call (731) 6455346.

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VOTE JOHN SMITH MAYOR OF SELMER Come by my booth at the Halloween Street Party to meet the candidate & get a treat.

Hope to see you all Downtown Selmer on Halloween, 5 - 9 p.m.

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We invite everyone to join us at the 4th Annual Justice Complex Trunk or Treat At the Halloween Street Party N. 2nd Street in Selmer - Oct. 31 - 5-9 p.m.

Sheriff Guy Buck and all the staff at the Justice Complex hope you drop by “Justice Alley” for a treat on the corner North 2nd St. & Warren Avenue

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013

2013 FALL EVENTS CALENDAR OCT. 16-31

Oct. 31 Old Friendship Baptist Church Will host its trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be served. Bring a friend. NO scary costumes please.

Now Through Halloween (specific dates & times included in listing)

The Pumpkin Patch (next to Littlejohn’s Monumnets) Incredible selection of Pumpkins Highway 45 in Selmer across from Pappy John’s BBQ. Pumpkins, Ornamental Corn and Gourds, Indian Corn, and Hay. Open throughout the month of October.

Falcon Ridge Farm Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the

field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours. 22630 Highway 18 North, Toone, TN 38381. Phone: 731-658-5200.

Halloween Night 7-10:30 p.m.; Ghost Tour $20.00. Tours begin at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and last approx. 1 hour 30 min. Tour the House, Barn/Slavehouse, and Outdoor Kitchen Walking Tour of Purdy Cemetery and Hurst Cemetery Reservations Required! Sorry, no ghost The Selmer Jaycees Annual tours on Fri. or Sat. night due to hauntHaunted Trail ed mansion being open. Haunted Hay The Selmer Jaycees Annual Haunted Ride: 35 minute ride through the Purdy Rushing Pumpkin patch Trail will be held Oct. 19th. thru 25th. Cemetery - $8. The Purdy Corn Maze 6105 Roby Road off Enville Road in Opens at 7:00 p.m. until. Admission is Mon.-Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri & Sat. 1-11 Enville, Tenn. 4 miles north of Milled- $5.00/ person “Come and experience p.m. Sun. 1-10 p.m. $7 Daytime and geville. (731) 549-6053 Open Sat. 10 real fear” 867 High School Rd. Selmer, $11 after dusk (Haunted Corn Maze). a.m.-dark and Sun. 1-5 p.m.

TN. 38375 Deanburg’s Haunted Duncan Christmas Purdy Haunted Mansion, Hollow tree farm, gifts, Ghost Tour, Hay Ride and Corn (Scariest Creatures in West Tenn.) (731) & pumpkin patch Maze 608-6674. 385 Deanburg Rd. Hender186 Hester Road, Selmer, (731) 645- A real haunted house, not for small chil- son, Tenn. Oct 24, 25, 26, & 31, and 5769; www.tennesseechristmastrees. dren. Haunted Mansion $15.00 Friday Nov. 1& 2. Opens at 7:00 p.m. - $7 (unorg;duncantree@centurytel.net Retail and Saturday Nights 7 p.m.-12 a.m. der 3 ft. free)

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Saturday, October 26th 5:00 - 8:00 pm

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Sunday, October 27 at 5 pm Purdy Presbyterian Church Following the service, there will be a Chili / Soup Supper & Hayride Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fellowship.

Bring a chair & enjoy great gospel music!

Christmas Trees, Pumpkins, Agricultural Museum, Farm Animals for Petting, Farm and School Tours (by reservation), Hay Rides, etc. Hay Rides and Pumpkin Patch open Sept. 30-Oct. 31. Christmas Tree Season Nov. 1 - Dec. 24.

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TRICK OR TREAT IN THE PARK 2013 Michie City park

October 25 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm Set Up Time - 5:30 • Costume and Decoration (Judging by 7:00 p.m.)

• Best Trick or Treat Booth Decorations

Kids ages 0-12 Trick or Treat

Costume Contest Ages 0-5 and 6-12

Please remember this is a family event, so please keep your costumes and decorations “PG”.

Bring your table, chairs, decorations and candy, and set up around the walking track and let the kids trick or treat. If you would like to set up a booth or you need more information call Michie City Hall, (731) 239-3680.

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Trivia Treat: Little known facts about Halloween

Halloween has been celebrated for centuries. Still, most people simply think it’s about dressing up and scouring the neighborhood for candy. A true Halloween lover knows the tasty tidbits of information about the holiday’s history and customs.

The holiday of Halloween has been celebrated for 2,000 years and dates back to the ancient Celts who inhabited Britain. They practiced a Druidic fire festival called “Samhain.” It marked the end of the autumn harvest season and the signaling of winter to come, or the end of the “lighter half of the year” and the beginning of the “darker half.” The Celts believed that the border between the current world and the “Otherworld” thinned out on Samhain, allowing spirits to pass through.

There are other associations between Halloween and the celebrations of the dead. Originally there were pagan festivals to celebrate the dead. However, in the 7th century, when Christianity was blooming, Pope Boniface wanted to replace pagan festivals with Christian celebrations. He introduced All Saints Day to replace pagan death festivals. It was originally observed on May 13, but was later moved to November 1.

All Saints Day was known by other names, including All Hallows or All Souls Day. Hallow is an Old English word meaning “sanctify.” Eventually, the day before the religious holiday came to be known as All Hallows Eve, or the Hallow E’en as it was known in Ireland. The term was later shortened to Halloween, as it is known today.

Today, Halloween is a largely secular holiday and no longer has such tight religious ties. It is widely known as a day of fun and mischief when individuals dress up to scare away otherworldly spirits and beg for treats and tricks.w Americans spend $6 billion on this holiday each year.

The colors of orange and black likely became the mascots for Halloween because orange is associated with the harvest and black is associated with death. Other harvest-related decorations are also used, including hay bales and corn husks. However, the larger part of the decorating leans toward the occult, including ghosts, witches, goblins and the like. Much of this decor is inspired by the ghost stories of books and Hollywood, such as “Dracula” and “Frankenstein.”

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The Jack-O-Lantern is also an integral part of Halloween tradition. Legend has it that there was an Irishman named Jack who was a stingy prankster. Jack even tricked the Devil out of Jack’s soul, making the Devil promise to never possess it. When Jack eventually died, he was refused entry to Heaven for being too mean and ill-mannered. Jack went down to Hell and the Devil kept his promise, refusing to allow him entry there, either. Jack asked the Devil how he could find his way around in the dark place between Heaven and Hell. The Devil tossed an ember to Jack, who placed it in a hollowed-out turnip.

He then roamed eternity with his Jack O’Lantern.

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Celebrating Halloween and Fall Affordably (StatePoint) With the beginning of autumn comes time to decorate your home for Halloween and harvest, stock the pantry with heartier foods and spruce up your wardrobe with seasonal fashions.

Transitioning into fall can be easy by staying on a budget and the shopping experts at Dollar General are sharing ways to celebrate fall affordably: • Make a picnic: There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a picnic at a local park as the leaves change colors, complete with hazelnut cocoa spread and jelly sandwiches, turkey wraps and fresh fall apples. Be sure to pack plenty of reusable plates and silverware available in rustic fall colors too. It’s an affordable way for the whole family to enjoy the weekend outdoors.

• Halloween: Welcome trick-or-treaters with festive yard signs and decorations.

Save on all your Halloween celebrations by stocking up on candy, chocolates, treats and more from national and private brands. Throw a festive and low-cost Halloween party with simple costumes and spooky décor by finding your supplies at a discount store such as Dollar General. Great free party recipe ideas for dips and snack mixes can also be found online.

• Highlight your home: Be inspired by the spectacular natural colors of the season and accent your home with the latest fall trends and harvest décor items. Greet your guests with hospitality with a fall wreath and accent your kitchen with new owlthemed housewares. Plus, as the temperatures drop, make your home cozier with throw blankets and area rugs. Candles in seasonal scents are another great fall addition.

• Get dressed: Enjoying the season means you’ll need new items in your wardrobe to stay comfortable, warm and fashionable. Don’t spend a fortune ramping up your family’s wardrobe with sweaters, knit shirts, jeggings and skinny jeans. A discount retailer will have all the same styles for less, including outerwear and shape wear designed for cooler weather, so you can stay active all season.

• Eat well: Warm up the family with hearty meals made from inexpensive ingredients. Name brands can be pricey, so opt for private store brands such as Clover Valley Soup. For main dishes, think about hot entrees that can feed the whole family easily.

For more ideas for affordable fall fun and coupons, visit www.DollarGeneral.com.

It’s easy to make this season fun and festive, yet affordable.

The Selmer Jaycees

Haunted Trail Oct. 19 thru 25 th

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Opens at 7:00 p.m. until ? Admission is $5 per person

“Come and experience real fear” 867 High School Rd. Selmer, TN. 38375

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FOURTH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

Fall Festival

Thursday, October 31st • 5:30 p.m.

A meal will be provided, along with games, party jumpers,photo booth, trunk or treat, pumpkin-carving contest,and costume contest.

Come by 142 N. Fourth Street in Selmer and enjoy the fun!

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OCTOBERFEST

At the Bethel Springs Community Center October 31 - 5-7 p.m.

Treats will be handed out to kids. Anyone interested in participating please contact us at 934-7266.

Everyone’s invited to come out and have a fun time!

Trunk or

TREAT October

31

6 - 8 pm Lakeview Baptist Church Lakeviewselmer.com

There will be GAMES and CANDY for the kids.

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Independent Appeal Sponsored by

Independent Appeal & City of Selmer

Halloween Street Party, Costume Contest, & Haunted House Thursday, October 31 - 5 - 9 p.m.

On North Second and Third Streets by the Independent Appeal Selmer Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual haunted house in the center of the party at 132 Warren Ave.

Seeking volunteers! All proceeds go to school arts programs.

More than $350 cash prizes Enjoy in 7 costume categories!

Best Baby Costume Funniest Costume Cutest Costume Scariest Costume Most Creative Costume Best Costume Best Pet Costume

Halloween Fun!

A Movie, Full Service Food Vendors, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Games, Ghost Stories, Live Entertainment, Free Treats and More!

TONS OF CANDY!