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INSIDE THIS WEEK

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

KEEPING SELMER CLEAN Sanitation workers work efficiently to clean town PAGE 2A

Adamsville has been notified by the International Organization for Standardization that its fire rating has been lowered from 7 to 4, Mayor David Leckner told the City Commission meeting last Monday. A local insurer estimated that individual home owners may save somewhere in the area of 10 to 15 percent, according to a press release from the City. The new rate takes effect on March 1, 2015.

Leckner said that most if not all residential, commercial and industrial property owners will see a reduction in their fire insurance premiums because of the new rating.

“The City is proud to say that the recent investment in its new fire truck is already paying off. We're very fortunate to have Chief

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Massey was elected Vice-Mayor and Jackie Hamm was appointed to the Planning Commission. Lee Winters already serves on the Adamsville/McNairy County Industrial Development Board.

The commission was provided with a series of resolutions for their considerations on a Community Development Block Grant the city is considering applying for. One authorizes Leckner to apply for a $500,000 grant and appoints him as Financial Officer.

Another names Hethcoat & Davis as the grant writer on a no-cost basis and the grant engineering firm if the city receives the grant.

A third resolution makes the city responsible for the cash match for the grant. A fourth selects Community Development Partners to provide assistance in the preparation and ad-

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Move over Duck Dynasty...Here comes Tricky Dick

By Christen Coulon

LOCAL HOOPS

Mark Hardy leading our Volunteer Fire Department,” Leckner said.

Dennis Wolf of the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service informed the City that the new 4 rating places the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department in the top 14 percent of fire departments in Tennessee. Only 53 fire departments in the state have a better rating than Adamsville.

Other data that Wolf provided show that Adamsville is in the top 17 percent of fire departments nationally.

“The City of Adamsville is proud of its Fire Chief and Firefighters in achieving this remarkable improvement,” the press release said.

This was the first re-rating since 1986 or 1987, the largest drop in the rating in Adamsville's history and the lowest rating ever.

In other news from the meeting, Mark

Among fans of the national Birddog Field Trial Circuit, local resident Bill Moore, founder and co-owner of Tricky Dick Kennels in Selmer is a legend.

Moore who is known as the Babe Ruth of the sport has spent more than 30 years growing the kennel into one of the premiere birddog kennels in the world. He also holds numerous records in the sport including most total national championships and most national championships in a single year.

“We train them, and sell them and run them,” Moore said. “We have females we use to sell puppies from too.”

Moore co-owns the kennel with grandson Chris Mullins who is following in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Together, the two men have set the standard for excellence in their sport and have garnered interest in a cable TV show based on their work.

Currently, Mullins said that they were in talks with the Pursuit Channel for a show based on the kennel’s day to day operations. He said the

network is now in the process of securing sponsors for the show. He said that several other production companies had also approached them about the show and he hoped to have something on the air next year.

“We compete in field trials, which are quail hunting competitions with them,” Mullins said.

Moore said the competitions are based on the dog’s performance with judges looking at how many birds they find, how many birds they retireve, how they stand up and how they score. He said that they put two dogs in a 30 acre field for 30 minutes during the competition.

“We have had 12 National Champions come out of this kennel right here, the most recent was in 2010.” Mullins said.

The men said they believe the 12 titles is the most any kennel has won in the sport, and Mullins said that Moore also was the only man to ever win a title at each of the five national competitions in a single year.

When asked if they had a term (like a Quintuple Crown) to describe his grandfather’s feat, he said, “No, because nobody has ever done it before.”

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

Bill Moore trains some of his English Setter dogs at the Tricky Dick Kennels last Friday. Moore and grandson, Chris Mullins coown one of the best known kennels for bird hunting dogs in the nation, and are in talks to have their story told in a Television show about their kennel.

The benefits of winning are obvious from a sportsman’s point of view, but the two said that victory was also a big deal

for the business, especially in a national competition, where a

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Christmas Shopping Spree brings smiles Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

The 32nd annual Christmas Shopping Spree held at Walmart in Selmer last Monday brings smiles to both the needy children who receive the presents and the volunteers who help them shop. The event was organized by Jack Cheshier and several of the volunteer shoppers were from the National Honor Society at McNairy Central and some members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and their mascot. Each district of the THP is given $400 for the charity of their choice each year and District 8 chose the Shopping Spree. Each year around for the past three decades, Cheshier has raised around $20,000 for Christmas gifts for about 300 needy McNairy County students from pre-kindergarten to the fourth grade from schools all over the county. Around 50 volunteers, including 20 to 30 of MCHS NHS students helped the children shop. Students from Bethel Springs Elementary School were the first to arrive a little after 8 a.m. Shopping concluded around 2 p.m. when students from Adamsville Elementary school finished getting their gifts.

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Hill holds book signing Santa visits with area children Staff Photo by Jeff Whitten

Pastor Richard Reid of Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church poses with Jody Hill, author of “38: The Chucky Mullins Effect” at a book signing event held at the Firehouse Grill in Selmer Dec. 9. The book is the story of how Mullins, a teammate of Hill’s on the Ole Miss football team, was able to not only stay positive himself, but inspire others, after he was paralyzed from the waist down in a collision on the gridiron. The Dependable Women of Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church received $5 of the $20 cost of each book sold. The group regularly contributes to the church’s general fund for special projects. The book is available for purchase at the Firehouse Grill. Hill, who currently lives in Corinth, Miss., is the former interim pastor of the church. A total of $10,000 has been raised from book sales for charitable activity in Mullins’ name.

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Chloe Gilchrist has a conversation with Santa Claus regarding her Christmas gift preferences at the McNairy County Democratic Headquarters in Selmer last Saturday. The event was sponsored by the McNairy County Democrat Women to raise money for their scholarship fund for Adamsville High School and McNairy Central High School seniors.

Jesus Cares gets new, formal dresses

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Jesus Cares in Selmer recently benefitted from a large donation from Cheryl McNatt of Cheryl’s Bridal Boutique. Jim Gray, Jesus Cares volunteer said that McNatt had been talking to him about the donation and said that she decided to donate the remainder of her brand new inventory of formal dresses. Gray said the donation consisted of 150 dresses, several pairs of shoes and some hats. Gray said that some of the dresses retail from between $400-$600. “I saw one that we sold that retailed for $900,” Gray said. Jesus cares will be selling the dresses in the old Village Coffee Shop next door to the Jesus Cares Selmer location on Court Avenue for just $40. “That is 10 cents on the dollar,” Gray said. The dresses are available for sale during the store’s In our report covering the Selmer Sunoco grand regular business hours. opening and ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday MiCustomers will have to chael Barnes and Victoria Cooksey of CB&S Bank were ask a sales associate to misidentified in the supporting cutline. We apologize open the door for the for any inconvenience this may have caused. dress area in order to gain access.

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Finger considers future of long-running dance

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The Town of Finger’s Board of Aldermen met for a brief monthly meeting last Monday inside their new Fire Station.

At the meeting, the board considered the future of the town’s long running weekly dance. No final decision was made at the meeting, but the town is currently looking at moving the dance to a monthly schedule.

The board discussed new costs associated with their new building such as the electric and water bills

which would be coming in soon. They have already looked at their insurance costs for the new building and have been preparing to absorb the new costs into their budget.

The town’s Mayor Robert Heathcock said that after talking to state officials that the town would not be allowed to purchase a fire truck with its remaining grant funds used to build the new station.

Heathcock said that the funds would have to be spent on the building itself and that the town would know approximately how much was left on the grant once the final touches were complete on the building.

The board then looked at their weekly dance which

TRICKY DICK

dogs to point.

Moore said that it is hard to tell which FROM PAGE 1A pup will be great until they are put on bird training and reach about one year old. win could boost a dog’s value by tens of After they get used to seeing the birds thousands of dollars. they take the dogs to hunt in the field Moore said that a national award using quails from a flock they raise in a can elevate a dog’s value to more than near-by barn. $30,000. However, the kennel is leery to “I got a fella who works them with me sell any of their best dogs because those and we will take a whole bunch and work same champions can produce a single them and pick out the ones who have the litter which can get as much as $10,000. good traits which we keep dogs and the Mullins said that certain dogs could rest we don’t,” Moore said even bring more than that. He told the Moore pointed to a group of about a story of a fellow competitor pointing to a dozen adolescent dogs and said that he car dealership across from the competiwould be lucky to be able to keep five of tion site and telling Mullins that he could them. pick out any car on the lot to trade for When asked about their work both one of Mullins champion dogs. men agreed that it was fun and someMullins said that he turned the man thing they loved to do, but it was a lot of down. hard work with long hours and lots of In total, the two house a few dozen travel. dogs at any given time consisting of The owners have said that they will newborn pups which they sell and train, keep the Independent Appeal up to speed adolescent dogs (a few month old) which on the status of their cable TV show and they sell and train and adult dogs which they said that they will share details as they breed and use to compete. they become available.

When they train the dogs Moore said The Tricky Dick Kennels are located that they look for the dogs which point at 4344 Purdy Rd. in Selmer, For more naturally when they see a felled bird. information visit www.trickydickkennels.

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is held in their civic center every Saturday night.

Heathcock told the board that the dance is not doing well financially and the town would likely have to move it to a once a month schedule if attendance does not pick up during the next two scheduled events.

The mayor said that it was an important revenue stream for the town and that the town really needs the funds the dance generates.

The dance will feature Step-n-Tyme at their next two performances and the town will then decide on the future of the dance. Admission to the weekly dance is $6.

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ministration of the city's 2015 CDBG grant application.

The city can only apply if the Palmer Street project is finished and paid for by midJanuary, according to City Administrator Steve Simon.

The board may vote on this proposal at next month's meeting. The board would need to approve the application by February to meet the deadline for the grant. Should the city apply for the grant, it will probably not know if its application is successful until October or November 2015, Simon said.

The money from the grant and the matching funds would be used for aeration and dredging of the city's sewer lagoons. The older lagoon has not been dredged out since it was dug, Simon said.

In the big picture, the city is seeking to double the current 1 million gallons of water pumped a day and to bring the sewer wastewater capability up at the same time to the same level, Simon said.

Hamm, who is in the construction business, said that the city is overpaying for the patching of streets.

“It seems like we're paying an astronomical amount of money for our patching,”

Hamm said.

The city is currently paying about three times the state average for street patching, Hamm said.

A concerned resident of Walnut Street again appeared before the commission to complain of speeding on his street.

Leckner said that more tickets are not written on the street because officers are deployed at the school during the times that speeding is most likely to occur.

“Short of putting a photo camera box there, that is the only way we can do it,” Leckner said.

Massey said the city should consider putting stop signs on Pusser and other nearby streets.

Leckner instructed Simon to bring back a recommendation on the stop signs and the cost to put a traffic camera up.

The commission approved a request by Hardy to donate old fire turnout gear to the Milan Special School District for its fire management services program.

The turnouts, which consist of helmets, coats, pants and boots, are from the 1980s and cannot be used any more, Hardy said.

The gear is only good for about 10 years.

Turnout gear costs about $2,800 per firefighter.

“It cannot be used for any firefighting purposes at all,” Hardy said.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014

Sanitation Department keeps Selmer clean

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Unlike many small towns in the mid-south, the Town of Selmer offers its residents curb-side weekly trash pick up at their homes.

The service is a part of the overall mission of the Selmer Street and Sanitation Department which oversees garbage and waste disposal, street repair, downtown sidewalks, and lawncare on city properties.

The town offers both business and residential pick-up as well as curb-side pickup of yard waste (upon request) and curb-side recycling pickup.

The town is also working to keep costs down while continuing to provide the best service possible, and in recent years the town has found several innovative ways to do this.

Most recently the town has purchased a garbage truck to replace one of their two aging trucks. Selmer mayor John Smith said that he worked with the Street and Sanitation Superintendent Theadies Sebree to come up with a cost effective solution to find a truck. Smith said that the town looked at purchasing a new truck as well as leasing a truck, but Smith said the costs were too high and they decided to purchase a newer model used truck and keep the old truck to use for parts.

The town purchased the truck using a portion of the funds from a recent capital outlay note which also paid for road paving on Falcon Street and new paint for the Selmer Civic Center.

“I would say it is a unique situation,” Smith said of the town’s use of the Cushman Carts for collection. “We have a lot of dead end streets and some narrow streets, with the ability to have the Cushmans it gives a little bit of an advantage and we will get done a bit quicker.”

The Cushman carts also use much less fuel than the full sized garbage truck. According to business.time.com the standard garbage truck gets less than 3 miles per gallon where the standard Cushman cart can travel up to 75 miles per gallon.

The town also recently created a yard waste disposal site (as reported last week) to keep yard waste disposal costs down.

Smith praised the town’s sanitation workers who keep Selmer clean.

“I think the guys do a good job and I’m proud of them,” Smith said. “I know that it may not be the most elaborate position in the country, but they take pride in what they do and it takes everyone to make this world go around. They work hard whether it is 100 degrees or 15 degrees.”

Smith said that as someone who has also worked outside for the majority of his life he has deep compassion for

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

A small Cushman Cart driven by Selmer Sanitation Worker Brandon Dickey, dumps a load of garbage into a bin where it will be loaded into Selmer’s new large garbage truck. those workers and the challenges they face.

In addition to our interview with Mayor Smith, the Independent Appeal also conducted a ride-along with one of the Selmer Sanitation workers in a Cushman Cart to get his perspective on the work they are doing.

“We may have some of our guys picking up garbage, some picking up brush and we will have some picking up recycling,” said Brandon Dickey, sanitation worker with the Town of Selmer.

Dickey said that he has been working for the department for about four years and said that there are challenges, but overall he likes his job.

“The hot days are the worst,” Dickey said. “They may throw away old food or a dead animal and it smells and there are all sorts of bugs. It’s bad.”

Dickey did ask us to remind residents to remember to bag their trash when putting it to the curb. He said that if it

is not bagged it makes a mess and takes workers longer to collect. He also said that if residents do not bag their garbage it can make a mess and spill out of their cans when they collect.

Dickey said that he knows it is an important job, and he is glad to be able to help keep the town clean.

For more information on Selmer’s garbage collection or recycling program, or to schedule a work order for yard waste pickup call the Selmer Sanitation Department at (731) 645-7908.

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Guys seeking grant for road project

By Janet Rail

Karen Jones stating that old 45 and Davis Yancey Road was very bumpy, places were sunken in, the roadway was holding water and the two mentioned the fact that stripping was non-existant and was a hazard at night.

They also mentioned a new culvert close to Alderman Wayne Henry’s home is in need of paving. “We can’t pave the road until the gravel is settled and the weather is appropriate to pave,” said Mayor Keith Rinehart.

The board will work on assessing all roadways to determine what the top priorities are in preparation for their grant application as many of their city streets are in need of repair. Cotter will return in January to present an assessment of Old 45 and Guys Chewalla Road and work with the board to determine eligibility for any assistance.

The city anticipates receipt of a gift of the property that currently houses the old Guys schoolhouse will be a reality. Attorney Craig Kennedy is working with the

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The City of Guys met with consultant Shannon Cotter regarding eligibility for road improvement. For some time the city has sought repairs for old Hwy. 45 and Guys Chewalla Road which are both in great need of improvements.

Alderman Pete Rinehart told the board he should have a map and drawing of all 13 miles of roadway that the board could use to prioritize improvements in the city limits.

Cotter stated that they should meet the requirement of 51% households with low to moderate income. The city may be eligible to apply for up to $300,000 which may require some matching funds if they can present a strong case for necessary repairs.

The city also read a letter received by Johnny and

donor family to complete the necessary paperwork. The city may be responsible for some closing costs in the transaction.

Mayor Rinehart stated the auction of surplus property was successful. The tanker truck was sold to Mike Pittman Construction for $5,000; bridge timbers sold to John Hutcheson for $325 and the 1980 model pickup was sold to Norman Faulkner for $900.

The city also received a letter from Sandra Thompson, Office of State and Local Finance, requesting the city to adopt a budget ordinance for next year’s budget as a result of a recent audit. A sample ordinance was included and will be reviewed by the board.

Fire Chief Perry Strickland reported responding to a fire in Michie. Two firemen attended the Hardin County Fire Department training and were reimbursed $50 each.

In earlier business, the board approved the Nov. 17 minutes and financial report.

Selmer bans road solicitation on first read Selmer mayor examines animal control

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The Selmer Board of Aldermen passed on first reading an ordinance prohibiting solicitation roadblocks within the city at its Dec. 9 meeting.

Mayor John Smith explained the proposal arose from conversations with the city’s local insurance agent and the Tennessee Municipal League, the city’s insurer. Solicitation, where people stand at the traffic light and ask motorists for contributions, often happens at the intersection near the Courthouse.

“It’s a safety factor and something we probably need to get a handle on,” Smith said.

The ordinance will become law on a second passage by the board and the Mayor’s signature.

In other news from the meeting, the board approved allowing the Selmer Fire Department to apply for an AFG grant. The grant requires a five percent match by the department, or around $3,000, according to Fire Chief Anthony Carr.

Carr said that the money would be used for two new cutters that would be effective in getting people out of 2015 model vehicles, due to a change in their titanium structure.

Carr said that the fire department had already encountered a case where they had difficulty getting into a 2014 model.

“We’re just going to ask for a couple of new tools for the toolbox to get into them quicker,” Carr said.

The board reappointed Gayle Brooks and Jim Stackhouse to six-year terms on the Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Board. As reported earlier in the Independent Appeal, the McNairy County Commission, which has joint jurisdiction over the board, reappointed them at its Dec. 8 meeting.

The board approved permits for next year’s July 4, Veteran’s Day and Christmas parade. As is the usual practice, the applications were approved by Police Chief Neal Burks.

“We thought we would get those out of the way. We’re getting ahead of the game,” Smith said.

The board had to take these actions in a special called meeting this year, Smith explained.

Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer told the meeting in her report that she was going to Nashville Thursday to collect the city’s Local Park and Recreation Fund check.

Dancer also said that nearly 240 people had signed up for the senior appreciation lunch.

“We’re going to have a good dinner and we’re going to show our appreciation for them,” Dancer said.

On a lighter note, there was a bit of levity as two city officials gave their reports.

“I look forward to the day when Dr. Jamie Smith and I are old enough to attend the senior luncheon. So keep having it. We’ll be old enough one of these days,” City Attorney Terry Abernathy said as the audience laughed.

“Once again, how in the world do you follow that? I just don’t know,” said Public Works Director Richard Ashe as he rose to give his report.

A second moment of levity ensued when Smith asked if there was any member of the audience that wished to address the board.

“I was just going to make sure Jeff (Sisk) didn’t stand up,” Abernathy said as the audience chuckled.

“If you see me stand up around Christmas, Buddy, there’s a problem,” said Sisk, who has been one of the most outspoken audience members at Selmer board meetings.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014

County seniors honored in Selmer

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

McNairy County Seniors were honored at the first annual Mayors’ Senior Adult Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by Selmer Mayor John Smith and County Mayor Ronnie Brooks. The people at the banquet were entertained by 2014 Ms. Tennessee Senior Deborah Williams, Shelia Milford and “Minnie Pearl”.

Selmer Mayor John Smith recalled how the event came about. Several months ago, he was at a senior citizens’ event.

The idea occurred to Smith that it would be nice to have an event for the senior citizens. He then brainstormed on the idea.

“Of course, everyone likes to eat, so it was a great idea,” Smith said.

Smith then talked to Brooks, Sybil Dancer, Selmer Director of Parks and Recreation and Selmer Senior Citizens’ Center Director Hollie Knight.

“We just wanted to give back to you,” Smith told the guests.

There were people from all over the county and even outside it, Smith said.

“We have folks from all walks of life here,” Smith said.

“We thank you so much for coming to Selmer,” Smith added.

Among the guests were County Commissioner Troy Moore and Selmer Alderman Edward Smith.

“We’re here to do one thing: honor you—and to eat. You are McNairy County.

We wouldn’t be where we are if it wasn’t for you. It is fitting that we honor you and what you have done for your county,” Brooks said.

“All John had to do was tell me what he was doing and I was on board,” Brooks said.

Brooks said he hoped the event would continue at the same time next year.

Selmer Senior Center Chairman Billy Joe Glover gave the invocation.

Deborah Williams, 2014 Ms. Senior Tennessee sang a couple of songs, as did Shelia Milford of the Senior Center. “Minnie Pearl” also made an appearance.

“It’s my honor to be here today and to represent the seniors of Tennessee,” Williams said.

The meal was prepared by Scott Freeland and Jeff Wilbanks (the Holy Smokers). The Selmer Middle School Beta Club and their sponsor, Patsy Moore, served the food.

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McNairy County Seniors were honored at the first annual Mayors’ Senior Adult Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by Selmer Mayor John Smith and County Mayor Ronnie Brooks. The people at the banquet were entertained by 2014 Ms. Tennessee Senior Deborah Williams, Shelia Milford and “Minnie Pearl”.

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By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Local McNairy County residents along with those from multiple surrounding counties rallied together to pack more than 18,000 shoebox gifts last month for children worldwide struggling with war, disease, poverty and other difficult circumstances.

Although the collection sites are closed for 2014, people can still contribute to the local collection number by packing a shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org.

With Operation Christmas Child’s virtual-packing tool, it is quick, easy and convenient to pack a Christmas gift for a child in one of the hardest-toreach countries. The online tool allows anyone to go from a virtual shopper to a vital influence in just a few clicks.

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Susan Lee and Christy Rowsey of Selmer have been involved with local shoebox collection for several years. “Pray for the child that will receive the box. This is to show a child that Jesus loves them and someone else loves them too. We can’t all be missionaries but we can all pack a box. I love to pack bible story coloring books in mine,” said Rowsey.

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Volume 112, Number 31, Wednesday, December 17, 2014

MRA announces Annual Banquet Award Nominees

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McNAIRY VOICES Are your Christmas decorations up yet? What kind do you have?

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The McNairy Regional Alliance has announced nominations for their Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony will be held on Jan. 31 at the Pickwick Inn Conference Center.

MRA Chamber Members are being asked to take part in voting for nominees in a variety of categories at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ytqvd2y.

The MRA is asking voters to make considerations based on their respective successes, accomplishments and how they ultimately impact McNairy County and the various communities that make up the county, said Russell Ingle, director of chamber programs.

“Please take a moment to review and then vote,” Ingle said. “Thank you in advance for your participation.”

In the Small Business of the Year category, voters are asked which McNairy County business they feel should be recognized as the Small Business of the Year? Criteria can include length of service, types of products or services offered customer service, etc.

“Each of the businesses listed has met at least one or all of the criteria,” Ingle said.

Businesses netting nominations for Small Business of the Year include; Better Source Supply, Home Banking Co., Huffoto, Knight’s Sawmill, Maximum Health & Fitness, Pat’s Café, and Rockabilly Café.

In the category for Industry of the Year voters are asked which McNairy County industry they feel should be recognized as the Industry of the Year.

Ingle said that criteria can include length of service, expansion or growth within the last year, types of products or services offered customer service, etc.

Five local businesses were nominated for this award including; General Electric, Monogram Refrigeration, United Stainless, Sparks Custom Fabrication and Clear Bags (Yachad LLC).

In the next category, voters will choose a Community Enhancement Award winner by considering businesses that have built, remodeled, redesigned or refurbished a property that now adds beauty or stability to the community, Ingle said.

Nominees for the Community Enhancement Award were; Dominion/Strata Solar, McNairy County Habitat for Humanity, and Jones Motor Company.

Ingle said that voters will then choose an individual for the Professional Achievement Award considering local professionals they feel should receive this award.

“The listed individuals have taken part in practices or initiatives that have furthered their organization or the community at large,” Ingle said.

“Their work has not only furthered their organization or personal goals, it has also provided a positive impact on the community at large.”

The nominations for the Professional Achievement Award went to Pam Roberts; CEO McNairy Regional Hospital, Dr. Gregg Wilson, Selmer dentist, Sybil Dancer; Selmer Parks and Recreation Director, and Brandon Gray, Adamsville High School Football Coach.

This year voters will also choose a New Business of the Year Award winner from a list of new businesses which have opened this year. This year’s new business award nominees are; A Beautiful Mess Salon, Chip-A-Roos, The Clinic at Selmer, The Corner BBQ, Dusty Mantel, Eastview Collectiques, Firehouse Grill, J Lipford’s Alley, JCE Custom Sawing, Rick Miller’s Automotive Sales, River BBQ Adamsville, Rockabilly Café Too, The Shack, Smokey Joe’s BBQ, Sneak A Peak, SUNOCO, Southern Charm Salon, US Donuts, World Finance, and Yum Yum’s Donuts.

The Independent Appeal will report on this year’s banquet entertainment line-up as well as our local comedians participating in the event in our upcoming issues.

Tickets for the event are $45 per seat or $380 to reserve a table. Contact Ingle at MRA for questions or reservations at (731) 645-5346.

Linda Jarnagin (Bethel Springs): “No.”

Diane Ross (Bolivar): “Yes, sir. We’ve got everything.”

Rachel Fagan (Selmer): “I do not yet...

Christmas lights, stockings and some homemade decorations.”

Carolyn “Rosie” Mulligan (Ramer): “Yes, sir. I have a Christmas tree, the stockings, the tinsel. I’ve got the whole house decorated.”

Keith Brittain (lives in Lexington, Tenn., works at U. S. Aerospace, Selmer): “Yes, (a) Merry Christmas. I have a Jesus out, bells, the standard stuff.”

Buddy Austill (Selmer): “Yes, a Christmas tree, stockings...

Santa Claus, Christmas Teddy bears, all kind of stuff.”

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.

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Santa warns shoppers to be cyber-secure

By Lola Potter Tenn. Dept. of Finance & administration

Free shipping, daily deals, gift-wrapping, even gift recommendations are filling consumers’ email accounts along with online ads tailored to your web searches as Tennesseans shop for the holidays.

“The bad guys only have to be right once, but we have to be right all the time when it comes to making sure our connection is secure,” Tennessee Chief Information Officer Mark Bengel said. “This is especially true during the holiday shopping season, when many people like to shop online.”

Bengel oversees the Office for Information Resources (OIR), which provides direction, planning, resources, execution and coordination in managing the state’s information systems needs. This includes the job of making sure state systems are secure.

“Unfortunately, with the convenience and lure of online deals, consumers can also be exposed to online scams, tricks and the possibility of data theft,” OIR Security Chief Sese Bennett said. “There’s no need to abandon online shopping, but we need to be aware of steps that will help protect consumers from cyber-grinches.”

Bennett offers several tips for consumers: Use secure passwords for all online accounts – including email. It's one of the simplest and most important steps to take in securing your devices, computers and accounts.

Best practice: use pass phrases instead of hard-to-remember complex passwords, such as song lyrics, bible verses, favorite

quotes or scientific facts. Pass phrases when combined with upper case letters and unique characters or numbers are much more difficult to compromise and provide better protection of your data.

Do not use public computers or public wireless web access for your online shopping. Public computers may contain malicious software that steals your credit card information when you place your order.

Pay by credit card, not debit card. Debit cards do not have the same consumer protections as credit cards.

Do not respond to pop-ups. When a window pops up promising you cash or gift cards for answering a question or taking a survey, close it.

Do not click on links or open attachments in emails from financial institutions or vendors. Be cautious about all emails you receive even those from legitimate organizations, including your favorite retailers. The emails could be spoofed and contain malware. Instead, contact the source directly.

Bennett cautions that scammers also target senior citizens, who are using the web for email, shopping and banking in greater numbers every year. “Banks, financial institutions and even retailers will not typically provide a special link in an email, but will ask the consumer to log in to their web page,” Bennett said. “If you have someone in your family or community new to internet shopping, make sure they know how to avoid scammers year-round, especially around the holidays.”

Information on many current scams can be found on the website of the Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Specialist Allen Alexander • SGT Joseph W. Baggett • 2nd Lt. William B. Barkley, USMC • SGT Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Seaman Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • A1C Dustin Blakney, 19EMS • 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 • A1C Adam Court, USAF • 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

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• 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 • Lance CPL 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

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OBITUARIES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014

Paul Terry

Lewis Allen Youngblood

Doris Brooks Smith

Paul H. Terry, 78, of Frankfort, KY, formerly of Selmer, Tenn., husband of Pat O’Banion Terry, died Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born on February 2, 1936 to the late Willie and Martha Riley Terry in Perry County, KY. Mr. Terry retired from General Electric and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Selmer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Gregory Terry and wife Heidi and Michael Terry, both of Texas; his sister, Thelma Johnson and husband Edward; his brothers, Troy Terry and wife Betty and Robert Terry and wife Pat; grandchildren, Cole Terry, Macy Shepard, Lauren Shepard, Brooke Shepard and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Smith and Dorothy Holland.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Rev. Dwight Parker officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs, Tenn. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomson Hood Veterans Center Family Counsel, 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com

Lewis Allen Youngblood, native of Savannah, Tenn., was born April 4, 1938 and passed away at his home on December 6, 2014, a resident of Michie, Tenn. for the past 15 years. Lewis was retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, District 57, Local Lodge No. 455, Muscle Shoals, AL. Prior to moving to Michie, Lewis was Owner/Operator of F&L Trucking, Ramer, Tenn., leasing equipment to Oscar Mayer, Chicago, IL. Served honorably with the U S Army, having been discharged July 1967. Member of Berwyn IL Masonic Lodge #839.

Survived by partner and wife of 26 years, Frances (Bird) Farley-Youngblood, native of Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Also survived by following: Sister, Betty Sue Youngblood-Milford of Stantonville Tenn., Cousin/ Friend Loyd Melson, Savannah Tenn.. Stepsons - Charles A Douglas, Hornbeck Tenn. and Philip A Lobrano, Chewalla, Tenn. Stepdaughters - Pamela Davis, Union City, Tenn., Rita St. Don, Abilene TX, and Lisa Journagan, Wichita KS. A number of stepgrandchildren and niece/nephew families. Special friends - Richard and Joan Reed, Billy Burrell, and David and Doris Meeks, all of Corinth Miss. area.

Preceded in death by his parents, Roy Youngblood and Verrah Lewis-Youngblood, brother R J Youngblood, sister Mary Lou Youngblood-Britton, and special cousin/friend Jack Melson, all of Savannah and Ramer Tenn.

Masonic and Military graveside servcies were held on December 11, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Corinth National Cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi.

Doris Brooks Smith gained her wings on December 10, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Cord Brooks and Mamie Ray Brooks.

Mrs. Smith was born on July 8, 1938 in Selmer, Tenn. She was 76 years and 5 months old. She retired from Walmart in Selmer and had also driven a school bus for the McNairy County School System for 8 years. She was baptist.

She is survived by a son, Robert Glen Gray of Selmer, Tenn.; two daughters, Margaret Gray McClain of Selmer, Tenn., Helen Gray Thacker of Corinth, MS; three grandchildren, Brandi Lyn Gray of Selmer, Tenn., Chad McClain of Selmer, Tenn., Robert Heath II of Adamsville, Tenn.; four great grandchildren, Arianna Heath of Savannah, Tenn., Wesson Heath of Savannah, Tenn., Carolina McClain of Orlando, FL, Molly McClain of Orlando, FL; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Gray; a son, Michael Wayne Gray; a grandchild, Christopher Gene Heath; two brothers, Tom Brooks, Ray Brooks; and a sister, Martha Brooks Carroll.

A graveside service will be held on December 20, 2014, 1 p.m., at the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Selmer with Sister Janice Hooper officiating.

Jimmie Wilson Tidwell Jimmie Wilson Tidwell, Adamsville, Tenn. was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 29, 1922, the daughter of the late O. C. and Fleetie Pearl Franks Wilson.

On February 2, 1952, she was united in marriage to Aubrey E. Tidwell, who preceded his wife on March 3, 1994.

Mrs. Tidwell worked 30 plus years for Garan Incorporated. She was a member of Christian Assembly United Pentecostal Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. Mrs. Tidwell enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, reading the Bible and attending church.

She departed this life on December 14, 2014 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 15 days.

Mrs. Tidwell is survived by one son, Larry Wilson and his wife Shirley of Savannah, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Jana Cromwell and her husband Bill, Ronda Bynum and her husband Mickey and Vonda Hughes; five great grandchildren, Lauren, Sara Kate, Justin, Melissa and Morgan; one great great grandchild, Harper; one sister, Elizabeth McKnight and her husband Howard of Bartlett, Tennessee.

Mrs. Tidwell is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Irene Hutton and one brother, Burl Wilson.

Services was held on December 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Christian Assembly United Pentecostal Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Phillip Johnson, W.D. McCollum officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Hill Memorial Garden at Adamsville, Tennessee.

Memorial donations may be made to Christian Assembly United Pentecostal Church in Adamsville, TN.

Linda Sue Surratt Linda Sue Surratt was born July 1, 1947 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late David Elvie and Sue Nell Williams Gately.

She was united in marriage to Richard Lynn Surratt on July 1, 1967.

Mrs. Surratt worked at Aqua Glass, Garan Manufacturing, and also as a cosmetologist.

She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing and knitting.

Mrs. Surratt departed this life on December 9, 2014 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 67 years, 5 months, 8 days. She is survived by her husband Richard Lynn Surratt of Adamsville, Tenn.; two daughters, SueLynn Stidham and husband Bugsy of Arlington, Tenn., Tabitha Roberts and husband Nicky of Counce, Tenn.; a son, Richard Neal Surratt and wife Kari of Savannah, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, David Dalton Stidham, Taylor Lane Stidham, Cali Elizabeth Stidham, Hunter Lee Roberts and wife Cheyenne, Hannah Lynne Roberts, Peyton Thomas Surratt, Mylan Cait Surratt, Keelan Isaac Surratt; honorary brother, Lynn Conley and wife Beverly of Selmer, Tenn.; an aunt, Annie Bullman; sisterin-law, Shelia Martin of Adamsville, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Gary Surratt of Adamsville, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services were held on December 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Billy Joe Stewart, Rickey Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

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During the holidays it is common for the idea or concept of gratitude to be on most of our minds periodically throughout this season. Yet for some, this is not the case. For those who are in the acute position in their journey with grief they may not feel thankful. They are consumed with the anguish of their loss. They will need extra understanding and longsuffering with additional patience from us who are not walking in their footsteps.

During the holidays, most of us are preoccupied with the preparations of feeding family and others, as well as decorations, etc. Our attention to those who are hurting may be in short supply. It was recently stated by a friend of mine who is hurting this holiday and is struggling with loneliness also, how soon the attention toward those who are hurting because of a major loss evaporates.

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Rheba Hardie On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Rheba F. Hardie passed from this life. She is remembered with great love by her daughters, Pam, Kim, Gay, Suzi, and Jodi and her grandchildren, Jason, Johnny, Christopher, Lee, Michelle, Rachel, Katelyn, Sarah, and Rebecca; also her great-grandchildren, Johnny, Charlie and Haley as well as her companion Teddy Such and many, many friends.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Sue Huggins and brother, Joe Neal Hill, both of Selmer, Tennessee.

During her 74 years, she most loved gardening, travelling, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation was held between the hours of 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 11th. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 at Haisley Funeral Home on Okeechobee Road. Burial service followed at White City Cemetery.

A gathering of friends and family in celebration of Rheba’s life followed at the Elks Lodge in Ft. Pierce, FL.

Jimmy Neal Allison Jimmy Neal Allison was born July 4, 1952 in McNairy County, Tenn. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Selmer and the 798 BTJ Pipeline/ Welder Union in Tulsa, OK. Jimmy departed this life on December 12, 2014 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 62 years, 5 months, 8 days.

He is survived by his father, Allie Allison of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, James Clay Allison and Clay’s mother, Betty Jean May both of Golt, MO; a brother, Tommy Cox of Selmer, Tenn.; a nephew, Kevin Cox of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Allison was preceded in death by his mother, Julie Christine Johnson Cox and a brother, Jamie Cox. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m., all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Roger Hubanks and Randy Latch officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.

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• Senior Citizen Center Meetings Senior Citizen Center will hold their meetings each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at New Bethel United Methodist Church.

• Looking for new Habitat For Humanity House Owners Pick up pre-applications at Selmer Post Office, Department of Human Services or McConnico Library.

Drop applications off at Jesus Cares, 120 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN. • McNairy County Calendar Gone to the Printer McNairy County 2015 Historical Calendar has gone to the printer. The committe thinks this will be the best calendar yet.

Don’t forgot to order yours! Mail check payable to the McNairy County Museum, 114 N. 3rd Street, Selmer, TN 38375. Cost is $10/ calendar if you pick up at the archives or $12 if you want it mailed. It will make a great Christmas gift.

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Derek and Amanda Miller are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Noah Alexander Miller. He was born on October 7th, 2014 at 2:42 p.m. Noah was delivered by Dr. Greg Mitchell at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah. His grandparents are Ted and Janet Miller of Selmer and the late Kathy Lewis. His great grandparents are Alfred and Annarae King and Marie Lambert of Selmer and the late Malcolm Lambert. Noah has two big sisters, Alexis and Kylie Miller at home.

CB&S Bank holds open house Lara Lowrance, Janice Murray and Michael Barnes gather round the Christmas tree for a photo at CB&S Bank’s open house in Selmer last Friday.

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December 20 •Giveaway for the Needy at God’s Way Church God’s Way Church for the needy at God’s Way Church Fellowship Hall at 1111 Peach St. in Selmer on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 a.m. until ?

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• Ramer Baptist Church Clothes Giveaway Christmas at the W.E.L.L. - Ramer Baptist Church will have a “clothes closet” give-away on Saturday, December 20th from 8 to 10 a.m. We are giving away winter and summer clothing, toys, and more.

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• Forrest Hill church of Christ Community Love Day Forrest Hill church of Christ presents our 1st Annual Community Love Day! Saturday, December 20th from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free hot meals for the family.

Come and experience the love we have for you!!!!

For transportation call: 731-645-0681 or 731-6104099.We are located off Hwy 45 South behind the car wash.

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December 19 • Jack McConnico Library Christmas Open House Jack McConnico Memorial Library will be having a Christmas Open House on December 19, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Santa Claus will be visiting the library and will recite “T’was The Night Before Christmas.”

Bring your letters to Santa and your camera. All are invited to attend.

For more information call Ms. Sonya Brand at 731645-5571 or visit mcconnicolibrary.org.

December 20 • “It’s A Wonderful Life” Showing at the Latta A special screening of the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown this Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at Latta Visitor’s and Cultural Center Theater. Admission is free and refreshments will be available for sale at the event.

Sponsored by the Eye Clinic Dr. Jamie Smith. For more information call (731) 645-6360.

December 21 • Forty Forks Baptist Church Christmas Cantata Forty Forks Baptist Church wishes to invite all to come join us Sunday, December 21st at 6 p.m., to celebrate the birth of Jesus and His saving Grace and love!

Hear the wonderful sounds of the cantata by FFBC Choir, as they present “Emmanuel! Celebrate Heaven’s Child”, under the direction of Ms. Pam Carroll.

The Children’s Department Bell Choir will play some great old Christmas Hymns! It will be a wonderful evening of celebration and reflection of our Savior’s birth! The church is located at 672 Ed Barham Road, Bethel Springs. Music Leaders, Lloyd & Brenda Watkins, Pastor: Bro. Randy Smith.

For more info please call or text: 731-610-1716 or 731-610-9652.

January 4 • Lefevres in Concert at Riverview Baptist Church The Lefevres will be in concert at the Riverview Baptist Church, 269 Wayne Road, Savannah, TN 38372 on January 4, 2015 at 6 p.m. A Love Offering will be received.

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Local farmers recognized for their service Bill Morrison of Chester County and Greg Mitchell of McNairy County were recently recognized for their service on the McNairy/Chester Farm Service Agency County Committee. Both Bill and Greg have served on the committee for 9 consecutive years, which is the limit that they can serve. Committee members are local farmers who help deliver FSA programs in their communities. Members meet approximately once a month, depending on the tasks at hand. The McNairy/Chester FSA held an election on 12/4/14. Tim Bishop was elected to replace Bill Morrison in Chester County. Jimmy Ray was elected to replace Greg Mitchell in McNairy County. They will be joining other committee members David Sparks, Arnold Stanfield, Rusty Harris, and John Howard Stewart. Pictured are (l to r) Bill Morrison, Lisa Weatherford (County Executive Director), and Greg Mitchell.

Shiloh National Military Park is inviting children to participate in a Civil War Christmas program on Dec. 20, at 2 p.m.

“We are excited to present this fun filled, yet educational opportunity to area children,” said Heather Henson, spokesperson for Shiloh National Military Park.

“This unique hour long program will introduce young people to how Christmas was celebrated over 150 years ago in our nation.”

Children will gain insight into the different ways soldiers and their families celebrated the holiday in camp, and on the home front.

Gifts during the Civil War time period were often handmade; such as spinning tops, Jacobs’s ladder, and the cup and ball.

In order to experience a Civil War Christmas, participating children will have the chance to make their own period gift during the program.

St. Nicholas (a.k.a. Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, and Father Christmas) and Mrs. Claus will take time out from their busy schedule to make a special appearance at Shiloh Battlefield. St. Nicholas will be reading “The Night Before Christmas” to the children, while they enjoy light re-

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He even told the park rangers that he is bringing a special gift for the children. St. Nicholas would like to invite the parents as well as the children to listen as he reads this timeless story.

If your child is interested in attending the Civil War Christmas program, and listening to St. Nicholas, please register by contacting the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center at (731) 689-5696.

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“They’re having a ball,” said Selmer Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer at the Holiday Dreamland Dance held last Friday at the Selmer Civic Center. Students from all the county schools from fifth through eighth grades danced, ran around, played and, in general enjoyed themselves at the semi-formal dance. Dancer even led some of the line dances.

COURT BRIEFS DAVID A. OLIVAREZ: Driving while license suspended (2nd or subsequent)Fined $50 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months.

REGINA MARIE M. SALVUCCI: Theft (up to $500)- Restitution in the amount of $45 + cost, supervised probation.

KENNETH J. VANN: Disorderly conductFined $25 + cost, supervised probation.

JONATHAN SHAW: Simple Possession/ Casual Exchange- Fined $250 + cost, supervised probation, defendant sentenced to 48 hours, defendant to attend alcohol and drug evaluation and counseling.

JEREMY C. BONEE: Possession unlawful drug paraphernalia- Fined $150 + cost, supervised probation, defendant given credit for 16 days. Defendant is on unsupervised probation and is to report back in 6 months if finest and cost are not paid.

JEFFERY S. CLARK: Child abuse/neglect/ endangerment- dismissed on payment of cost, defendant os on probation until all fines and cost are paid. Defendant to complete parenting class and anger management class, remian compliant with family counseling and no other charges or problems for one year.

DOUGLAS BRITT: Driving while license suspended- fined $50 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months.

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LAMETIUS T. ATKINS: Obtain drugs by fraud- Fined $250 + cost, supervised probation.

ROSE NIELSON: Driving while license suspended- fined $50 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months.

RYAN A. VANDIVER: Alter/falsify/forge/title/plate/assign and driving while license suspended- Fined $55 + cost, supervised probation.

KRISTIE RENFRO: Driving while license suspended- dismissed on payment of cost.

GRANT DAWSON: Simple possession/casual exchange and possession unlaw drug paraphernalia- Fined $400 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to attend drug and alchol evaluation and counseling.

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SEAN PURVIS: Simple Possession/Casual Exchange- Fined $250 + cost, supervised probation.

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A Night of Bobcats thrash Frank Hughes Nailbiters in Michie

by Sarena Downs Sports Writer

AJHS vs. Michie

The McNairy Central teams took the victories on Dec. 9 when they played against Frank Hughes. The Lady Bobcats team was the first to play, and they exerted their way on their opponents through three of the four quarters.

MCHS (W) 45 Frank Hughes (W) 34

The Lady Bobcats played hard and were ahead by 10 at half time, a lead they sustained through to the end, as they beat Frank Hughes School, 45 – 34.

Coach Jerry Lott commented on the girls’ victory saying, “We played good defense, offense was just good enough tonight.”

Coach Lott looks forward to the girls making progress on their offense saying, “We’re still missing some easy chances inside. We are still missing some second chance baskets inside. We’re just not getting enough offensive rebounds.”

Although Coach Lott still sees room for improvement, he is proud of the effort put forth on the court joking, “Still, a win’s a win, it’s a good week!”

Haven Phelps lead in points as this win put the Lady Bobcats overall record at 3 – 6.

FHHS

MCHS

1 6 8

2 6 14

3 13 10

4 9 13

F 34 45

(MCHS) Haven Phelps: 16 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Kaitlyn West: 6 Reb, 11 Pts, 1 Stl; Margie Coleman: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Madi Rose Hammock: 4 Pts, 2 Reb; McCord: 2 Pts, 9 Reb; Alexis Trice: 1 Pt, 2 Reb, 6 Ast, 1 Stl; Mackenzie Parson: 2 Reb; Amber Czarniecki: 1 Reb Team Free Throws: 11/20.

The Bobcats’ men’s team roared as they dominated the scoreboard against the men of Frank Hughes.

MCHS (M) Frank Hughes (M)

71 33

The Bobcats seemed unstoppable as they went into the second half with a 22 point lead against their contender.

Coach Brian Brown commented, “I thought that was probably our most complete game on both ends of the floor. We shot the ball extremely well [...] and that opened up some things for us.” The Bobcats’ defense was on point - holding their opponents to 33 total game points.

Coach Brown showed his approval saying, “I was pretty well pleased. We fouled a little too much. We did a good job handling their traps and their pressure.”

Bobcats were able to pick up an additional sixteen points in the second half bringing them to an overall 38 point lead.

Coach Brown boasted about the blowout victory saying, “During the half court, we probably executed as well as we have executed all year. So overall, good win. Hopefully it will give us good momentum to start district play Thursday night at Fayette-Ware.”

FHHS

MCHS

Staff Photo by Sarena Downs

Above: Adamsville’s Rob Hill and Michie’s Josh Butler battle under the basket. Below: Adamsville’s Madison Hollin puts up the shot, heavily contested by Michie’s Greenlea Lipford and Alexis Moore.

by Sarena Downs Sports Writer

It was a night of nail-biters as two of our county schools battled it out on the court last Thursday night as Michie hosted Adamsville. The girls took the court first in a high-pressure and closely-played contest.

Michie (G) Adamsville (G)

The boys then hit the hardwood for another close game, thrilling the captivated crowd.

45 52

Adamsville Cardinals played a tough county matchup against Michie Blue Devils last Thursday night. Both teams hit the ground running as they warmed up in the first quarter.

Michie seems to have lost their footing however in the second quarter, giving Cardinals a 12-point surplus for the quarter.

This may have been what sealed Michie’s demise. Despite Blue Devils blazing the scoreboard with 21 points in the final quarter, Cardinals still walked away with the victory.

Adamsville Coach Chad Austin commented on the Cardinal’s opponent and their victory saying, “Michie played really well at home tonight. It felt great to get a win before Christmas break. Coach Cleary has a team that will be hard to beat at the county tour.”

This win puts AJHS Cardinals overall record at 7 – 4.

1 2 3 4 F 10 11 21 Michie 3 45 AJHS 8 15 13 16 52

(AJHS) Donovan Stackens: 12 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl; Brodie Austin: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 3 Stl; Cade Harvell: 16 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Stl; Tucker Case: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 5 Stl; Rob Hill: 5 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Stl; Collin Misenhimer: 2 Pts, 4 Reb Team Free Throws: 6/9

2 8 25

3 13 17

4 3 15

F 33 71

(MCHS) Alan Rickman: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl; Brandon Walker: 11 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 3 Stl; Travon McClendon: 5 Pts, 3 Reb, 11 Ast, 3 Stl; Nick Crabb: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Stl; Grant Goodman: 8 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Debarrian Marcell: 2 Reb, 1 Ast; Keenan Davis: 3 Reb, 1 Stl; Jeremiah Sanders: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast; Darrius Sanders: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast; Jarrett Mask: 1 Pt, 2 Reb, 2 Stl; Clint Coleman: 11Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast; Kameron Atkins: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl. Team Free Throws: 7/15.

Cards fall to TCA in tough games

By Brian Azevedo Sports Writer

23 27

Both teams hustled as Adamsville Junior High Lady Cardinals went head-to-head with the Lady Blue Devils.

The Blue Devils showed their home court advantage, dominating the first quarter.

However, as the Cardinals found their rhythm in the second, they came back with a vengeance nearly evening the score by halftime.

The Cardinals did not let up either, carrying the heat into the second half. Nevertheless, they were not the only ones. At the top of the final quarter The Blue Devils only trailed by one point.

Cardinals celebrated the victory after they narrowly escaped the Blue Devils grasp, winning by only four points.

1 2 3 4 F 10 Michie 5 6 2 23 5 27 AJHS 2 10 10

(AJHS) Molly Howell: 6 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Stl; Alexis Wynn: 5 Pts, 9 Reb, 3 Stl; Gracie Hutton: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Stl; Lauren Phillips: 5 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Stl; Madison Hollin: 9 Pts, 8 Reb, 7 Stl. Team Free Throws: 1/9.

Michie (B) Adamsville (B)

Staff Photo by Sarena Downs

McNairy Central’s Selika McCord battles under the basket with a Hughes defender.

1 9 14

The Adamsville Cardinals would play host to the Trinity Christian Lions last week, but neither the boy’s or the girl’s team were able to hang on for the win.

TCA (W) Adamsville (W)

66 38

The Lady Cardinals started their game with TCA full of energy and they took it to the Lions on every trip up and down the floor.

With Robin Moore leading the way on offense the Lady Cardinals were right on the Lady Lions’ heals.

TCA would have the advantage as they moved into Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo Robin Moore goes up the second quarter as the strong against the Lions’ Cardinals were down 14-11.

However, in the second defense in the Cardinals district match-up against quarter the Lady Cardinals were not about to close the TCA. gap any farther.

Although the Lady Cards played hard, TCA was able to widen their lead and go into halftime up 28-21.

After halftime, the Cardinals came out on the floor and they had trouble getting their offense started.

While the Lions were able stay consistent and put up 14 points for the third quarter in a row, the Cardinals were only able to score seven and they fell further behind.

Once the fourth quarter got underway, the Lions looked to put the game away for good.

Although the Cardinals played well they were not able to hang with the Lions as TCA was able to score 24 in the final quarter while the Cardinals were only able to put up 10.

Adamsville played hard but TCA was able to escape with the district win.

TCA AHS

14 11

14 10

14 7

24 10

the rest of the Cardinals team would have a tough time dealing with TCA. Adamsville played well in the opening minutes and were able to hold a 17-16 lead over the Lions after the first quarter.

However, once the Cardinals got into the second quarter their offense went cold and they were having trouble slowing the Lions down.

Adamsville was only able to score 7 points in the second quarter, while the Lions were able to put up 20 and take a huge lead.

Adamsville was able to battle back after halftime and in the third quarter they were able to outscore the Lions 19-14 closing in the gap and bringing the game closer moving into the fourth quarter.

However, the Lions were able to finish strong and they were able to hold off the Cardinals' surge.

The Lions were able to score 15 points in the fourth quarter while the Cardinals were only able to put up 12 points in their home loss.

TCA AHS

16 17

20 7

14 19

15 12

65 55

(AHS) Tucker Campbell: 19 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl; Des Whitley: 6 Pts, 3 Ast; Dakorea Dilworth: 16 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Stl; Austin Cotner: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast; Tyler Luna: 6 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast; Riley Jenkins: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast; Tylan Walker: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast

66 38

There were no stats reported for the Lady Cardinals.

After a pause in the action, the men’s team hit the floor for a game against rivals TCA. TCA (M) Adamsville (M)

65 55

The Cardinals got off to a great start in the first quarter against their district rivals.

Playing without Ross Burcham, Tucker Campbell and

Staff Photo by Brian Azevedo

Tucker Campbell fades back as he takes the shot over the TCA defender.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014

Selmer and Ramer collide in Eagle’s Nest

by Ethan Huggins Staff Writer

In JV action, the Selmer Middle JV team beat the Ramer JV team 40 to 3.

Selmer (G) Ramer (G)

38 11

At the L.G. Vaughan Memorial Gymnasium, the Selmer Middle Lady Lions took on the Ramer Elementary Lady Eagles on the hardwood.

It was a rough, tough, physical game for both. The first quarter was an offensive game as the score after the quarter was 9 to 5, Selmer. In the second, the Lady Lions held their ground and play tight defense to get a bigger advantage on the Lady Eagles. In the third, the Selmer girls still prevailed in the quarter.

Even while they were down, the Lady Eagles were trying their best to make a comeback. In the final quarter, the Lady Lions defense was the controlling factor as they pulled out the victory.

The Lady Lions collected 26 steals throughout the game and grabbed 31 rebounds.

Lady Lions head coach Robin York on the game, “We were not executing a game plan all night, but a win is a win and we like wins.” Megan Hodum was the leading scorer with 9 points to go along with 6 steals.

Lady Eagles head coach Meribeth Boehler on the lost, “What we need to work on the most is boxing out and rebounding.”

(SMS) Megan Hodum 9 Pts., 2 Reb., 6 Stl.; Caitlyn

Bodiford 6 Pts., 6 Reb., 3 Stl.; Tori York 6 Pts., 5 Reb., 2 Stl.; Temperance Walker 6 Pts., 4 Reb., 1 Ast, 9 Stl.; Alliyah Davis 3 Pts. 3 Reb. 1 Ast., 3 Stl.; Rachel Pickens 2 Pts., 6 Reb., 1 Stl; Maggie Overton 2 Pts., 3 Reb., 2 Stl,; Allie King 2 Pts., 1 Reb; Maggie Whitaker 2 Pts., 1 Reb. No stats were reported from Ramer.

The second game of the evening was a physical one that saw the Lions defeat the Eagles.

Selmer (B) 56 Ramer (B) 25 In the second game of the night, the Selmer Middle School Lions faced off against the Ramer Elementary Eagles. In the first quarter, the Lions were off to a fast start as Ramer was trying to stay with them. In the second, the offense was clicking on all cylinders as Selmer had a little luck on their side. With .5 seconds left until halftime, Hunter McCullar made a ridiculous buzz-beating three pointer to end the half that could have made it on SportsCenter’s Top Ten plays of the day. Starting in the second half, the Eagles were soaring on offense to try and get back into the game. In the forth, the pressure from the Lions defense was the theme in the quarter and they got the victory.

Selmer head coach Stacy Riley was proud of the win.

“Our kids worked hard all week. We played good defense around the rim,” said Riley.

Ramer head coach Jeremy Blakely had these thoughts about the game. “Selmer played good. They had good defense and defense causes turnovers. That’s what caused us the game,” said Blakely.

(SMS) Hunter McCullar 13 Pts.; Tobias Robinson 11 Pts.; Norvante Holt 9 Pts. Omari Robinson 5 Pts.; Lucas Hively 5 Pts.; Keyshawn Bills 4 Pts.; Tristin Atkins 4 Pts.; Peyton Kiddy 3 Pts.; Justin Smith: 2 Pts. (RES) Trevon Campbell 6 Pts., 1 Reb., 1 Ast., 4 Stl.; Austin Scott 6 Pts., 8 Reb., 1 Ast., 1 Stl.; Stone Teague 5 Pts., 2 Reb., 1 Stl.; Anthony White 4 Pts., 3 Stl.; Chandler Mercer 2 Pts.; Logan Young 2 Pts., 8 Reb., 1 Stl.; Gage Willis 1 Reb., 1 Ast.; Cole Kirk 1 Stl.

Staff Photo by Ethan Huggins

A zoo’s worth of Lady Lions and Lady Eagles rush the rim for possession on Thursday.

MCHS splits with Fayette-Ware in Somerville

By Sarena Downs Sports Writer

McNairy Central made the trip to Somerville for a split with the Fayette-Ware Wildcats. Kaitlyn West was at the top of the leader board with an impressive 19 points as the Lady Bobcats took the floor first.

MCHS (W) Fayette-Ware (W)

45 28

The Lady Bobcats' string of success continued as they beat Fayette-Ware in a district match-up last Thursday night in Somerville. They played strong defense through-

out the game, holding the Wildcats down to 28 total points for the game.

Their offense dominated the court during the first half, ending it with an 11-point lead. Returning after half-time, the Wildcats put up a bit more of a fight but McNairy Central showed their skills and added another seven points to their lead, winning 45 – 28.

McNairy Central’s next match-up will be against rival county team, Adamsville, on Tuesday night after press.

FWHS MCHS

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(MCHS) Kaitlyn West: 19 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 4 Stl; Margie Coleman: 11 Pts, 4 Reb, 5 Ast, 4 Stl; Selika McCord: 6 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl; Haven Phelps: 4 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl; Alexis Trice: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Stl; Olivia Mitchell: 2 Pts; Madi Rose Hammock: 1 Ast, 2 Stl Team Free Throws: 6/8 The Bobcats were left licking their wounds after their district loss in Somerville last week, a tough game for the hearty Boys in Blue.

MCHS (M) Fayette-Ware (M)

48 82

McNairy Central began their district play last Thursday as they played Fayette-Ware in Somerville. Coach Brown hoped to continue with the momentum of the win celebrated earlier last week against Frank Hughes but was

not so fortunate.

The “catfight” started viciously as Fayette-Ware ended the first quarter with a 10-point lead. The Bobcats held their own in the second quarter, matching them for points but still leaving them with a nine point deficit.

The Bobcats hustled after halftime, bringing their score up to 36 with Wildcats just ahead at 39. Just as the Bobcats began to close in on Fayette-Ware in the third quarter, they ran into some bad luck. They lost one of their key players when Travon McClendon was injured.

McClendon suffered from a torn Achilles’ tendon, and underwent surgery to repair the tear last Monday. The surgery was successful. However, the Bobcats will likely have to play without McClendon for rest of the season.

By the time the Bobcats were able to score another basket, the Wildcats had already soared ahead by 21 points. This proved the downfall for the Bobcats who fell to the Wildcats 82 – 48.

FWHS

1 24

2 13

3 26

4 19

F 82

MCHS

14

14

15

5

48

(MCHS) Alan Rickman: 13 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl; Brandon Walker: 8 Pts, 4 Reb; Travon McClendon: 6 Pts, 3 Ast, 2 Stl; Nick Crabb: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Ast; Grant Goodman: 4 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast; Debarrian Marcell: 1 Reb; Jeremiah Sanders: 4 Reb, 1 Ast; Darrius Sanders: 4 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl; Clint Coleman: 2 Pts, 1 Reb; Kameron Atkins: 2 Pts Team Free Throws: 10/15

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A closer look at College Bowls and Playoffs

by Darryl Weatherford Contributor

This time of year most people think about the Holidays, but to a sports nut like myself there is College football. And this year, we have something that has never been in the College football bowl era, the playoffs.

Bowl games have been a tradition since 1902.

Then, in 1996 another first was introduced, overtime.

The reason overtime was put in motion was because teams would finish with a 10-0-1 record and another team would finish 10-1 and they would end up as conational champions.

The top ranked teams were decided through the AP or Coaches poll. During that time, there were a lot of multiple champions. In 1998, the selection system created a five bowl game match-up involving 10 of the top ranked teams in Division I Football, including

a National Championship game where the top two teams would compete for the championship.

This system relied on a combination of computers and polls. The first inaugural BCS game featured a local boy from right here in Selmer, Tennessee, whom I have known since 1991. His name is John Finlayson. He played Tight End for the University of Tennessee and they played and won against Florida State 23-16.

During the BCS bowl era, the SEC conference won a total of 9 championships out of the 16 which were played, and if it was not for Florida State in the last minute beating Auburn, the SEC would have been 10-0 during the BCS era. If you go back as far as you can remember, the SEC has won a total of 36 National Championships.

The BCS was designed to stop that according to Kirk Herbstreet and a bunch of other analysts that do not like the SEC. Well, it backfired on them so they came up with another system.

And now, the BCS era is over; a new system has been created to crown a champion, and it is called Playoffs. It has been talked about for years but was always put back in the closet saying that Division I was

always about the Bowl games. Now it is official.

They have come up with a four team playoff and now you start to hear the word “ELIMINATION.” As teams play against each other, and depending on how they advance up the ranks, they get put in one of the four spots with other teams getting noticed, just waiting for one of the four teams to get eliminated and they can take their place.

When the first playoff bracket came out, there was Florida State and 3 teams from the SEC west.

As the season went on and teams lost, they were shuffled around. One week Florida State was #1, then it was Mississippi State, then after the conference championships we had to wait until the following day to find out who was in and who was out.

Before the conference championships Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, and TCU were the 4 teams in, with Baylor and Ohio State on the outside looking in.

Because Ohio State had a conference championship and won convincingly, they jumped over TCU and made them the fourth team along with Alabama, Oregon, and Florida State.

TCU got bumped because

they are in a conference that dropped their championship a couple years ago.

That is the price Big 12 teams pay for not having a conference championship.

The remaining teams that are not in the playoffs will be part of the Big 6 Bowl match-ups. The Peach Bowl has #9 Ole Miss vs. #6 TCU. The Fiesta Bowl has #20 Boise State vs. #10 Arizona. The Orange Bowl has #7 Mississippi vs. #12 Georgia Tech. The Cotton Bowl has #8 Michigan State vs. # 5 Baylor. The remaining two Big Bowls will be at the Rose Bowl where #2 Oregon will face #3 Florida State and the Sugar Bowl will be #1 Alabama against #4 Ohio State on January 1.

The National Championship will be January 12, in Arlington, Texas.

Now, when they were talking about a playoff back in 2007, I had come up with the perfect formula. I had the Pac-10, Big-10, Big-12, and one At-Large on one side of the bracket and the Big East, ACC, SEC, and an At-Large on the other side.

My formula would have worked, but we will see in the coming weeks if their formula is going to work.

Let the games begin.

And one last thing, GO SEC!

Weekly County Sports wrap-up Dec. 4

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MES (G) 10 HARDIN CO. (G) 25

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MES (G) 20 WALNUT (G) 11

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MES (G) 37 ALCORN (G) 26

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School Board appoints Student Representatives Hancock, Foote to voice student opinions from AHS, MCHS

by Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Summer Hancock and Hunter Foote were appointed student representatives to the McNairy County Board of Education at its meeting last Thursday. Hancock will represent Adamsville Junior/Senior High School and Foote comes from McNairy Central High School.

Lynn Smith of MCHS was charged with designing the process and choosing the MCHS rep. He started by researching how other school systems which had representatives chose them.

Smith first asked if there was anyone interested in serving in this capacity and had prospective candidates write down why serving would benefit them and things they could do to voice student opinion.

Next year, the selection process will be more formal. There were time constraints on making the choice this year.

AJSHS Principal Greg Martin then spoke about Hancock.

“She’s very civic-minded,” Martin said.

Hancock is the first one to call when something needs to be done by the student body, Martin said. Hancock organizes the homecoming parade, is president of the Spirit Club and started Project Graduation, in which adult-supervised, alcoholfree activities are offered as part of the post-graduation party.

Martin joked that Hancock could run the board meeting.

“We’ve got two excellent representatives for the remainder of this school year,” said Director of Schools John Prince.

The board approved these representatives and the process by which student reps will be approved in future years.

In other news from the meeting, the board approved the Tennessee School Board Association-recommended evaluation form for the Director of Schools.

A meeting will be held to fill out the forms and to conduct any necessary discussion. Board Attorney Ross Mitchell will then compile the results, which will be sent to Prince, who may respond to the evalua-

Hughes receives diploma from TSU

tion within 30 days. An initial meeting will be scheduled in February or March.

Prince told the board he will create a job description and proposed salary for a Supervisor of Maintenance and Facilities.

The board would then have to approve any expenditure of money out of this year’s or next year’s budget for salary.

Prince said he anticipates the new supervisor would be hired sometime around May and serve for a couple of months in this fiscal year.

In answer to a question by board member Mark Massey, Prince said the school board’s debt would be retired early in 2017.

Massey said that a discussion should begin on how to use the money freed up by the debt being retired in addressing issues of the school system.

Prince noted that a building committee meeting had been held prior to the regular meeting for just that purpose.

“We have begun a process of analyzing that exact question,” Prince said.

“I recommend we do that. If we wait around until 2017, we’re going to be too

late,” Massey said.

The board scheduled a called meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. to address building issues. The building committee met Tuesday and will report to the full board at the Thursday meeting.

The board approved adding County Commissioner David McCullar to the BOE building committee. The commission building committee, of which McCullar is a member, made this recommendation.

The school board building committee includes Smith, Prince, Lynn Baker and Ricky Whitaker.

In the Director of Schools Report, Prince announced that consistent with the board’s expressed desire last month to set up a schedule of board meetings at all the county schools, the January 8 meeting of the board will be held at Bethel Springs Elementary School. There will be a work session at 6 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. regular meeting.

The June and July meetings will be held at the Courthouse because school is out during those months.

Knight graduates from Memphis Submitted Photo

Brandon Demur Knight graduated December 14, 2014 from the University of Memphis’ Heriff College of Engineering. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

While attending the university he received 4 year scholarships from Memphis Advantage and TN Hope. He also was awarded scholarships from the Bodine Company, the Hoyt B. Wooten Scholarship, and the Mary Lou Johnson Foundation. Brandon is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Black Scholars Association, EMOC (Empowering Men of Color), and President of the National Society of Black Engineers. He is the son of Auzzie and Sharon Knight of Selmer, TN.

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Brandon Marquez Hughes graduated from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts at the College of Health Sciences in Exercise Science on December 13, 2014. Brandon is the son of Theressa Irons and Greg Hughes.

His grandparents are Ella Irons and the late Robert Earl Irons, Willie Ann Hughes and the late Billy (Bill Bo) Hughes. Great grandparents are the late Ellie Ruth and Mose Harville and the Late Blanche and Freeling Hughes, Dovie and Monk Luster, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Irons. Congratulations, Brandon.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 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.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m.

Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m.

BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville 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 p.m. (with exception of 1st & 3rd Sunday) TV-18 Program 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3 p.m., Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Dr. S. Freed Ware, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Jim Outland, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night: 7 p.m.

Cypress Creek First Baptist Church 14 Falcon Road, Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Worship: Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Corp. Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: Weds 12 Noon Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn.

Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie James Hardin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Church Service: 11 a.m.

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Lakeview Baptist Church 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Bro. Harold King Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:15 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Discipleship Training: 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Cody Hill, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer James Young, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville James Stophel, Pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Shawn Weaver, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer 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.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Thursday: 7 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

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

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

Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Zolan Clayton, Pastor Children’s Church: 11 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

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

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD 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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Zolan Clayton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Nights: Supper 6 p.m.

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:55 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening: 7:15 p.m.

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

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

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

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 9 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

OTHER/NON-DENOMINATIONAL Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 4145 Hines Gin Road, Selmer Pastor D.R. Moore Services: Saturday 10:30 a.m. www.abundantlifecf.com A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Mike Sweeney, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wedesday nights: 7 p.m.

Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruth.com Fellowship Church 142 South Y Shopping Ctr., Selmer Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m.

For info. call 731-434-0097 www.onechurchnow.com

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

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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: 7 p.m.

Harvest Bible College Harvest Evangelistic Int. Ministries Inc. 349 Old Hwy 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 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6 p.m.

Thursday Night: 7 p.m.

Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

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.

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AES Science SMS BETA Club serves Vets is erupting

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Mrs. Sandy Junkin’s 5th graders had a fun filled day erupting volcanos. As a conclusion to a unit, each student made his/her own volcano. They had to explain how the eruption occured as it erupted.

Selmer Middle School Beta Club members recently served the World War II veterans and their guests at Mayor Ronnie Brooks’ Veterans Luncheon. Above: Pictured from left to right, Row 1: Hayden Nash, Brook Replogle, Janavee Patel, Trevor Mangrum, Sammy Bakeer, Hannah White Row 2: Meg Suggs, Camron Henley, Peyton Kiddy, Jayden Austin, Jayli Ferguson, Lydia Locke Row 3: River Hurst, Braden Rickman, Anabelle Whitaker, Lucas Hively, Hunter McCullar, Jack Simpson, and not pictured, Laini Plunk. Right: Busy in the kitchen filling plates, pouring tea, and serving the honored guests. These students were honored to serve this special group of people.

Adamsville Elementary appoints their annual elves

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The second grade students at Adamsville Elementary School have been doing persuasive writings. They recently filled out elf applications for a job in Santa’s workshop.

They wrote paragraphs explaining their qualifications. The winners were chosen and given an elf hat. These students got to be the elves in the annual Christmas program.

Left to Right: Zachery Moore, James Smith, Emma Oakley, Ryce Coffman and Jacob Meeks.

Volume 10 Issue 31 December 17, 2014 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association

It’s All About the Numbers

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.

EDITORS Matalyn Nasalroad Josh Dickerson ADVISOR Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING

Dec. 18 •SPIRIT DAY: Throwback Thursday •Final Exams 3rd & 4th Block •Faculty Christmas Lunch 12:00 •BB Hardin Co H 6:00 Dec. 22 •BB Crockett Co A 6:00 Dec. 29 •BB Alcorn Classic A Jan. 3 •BB TCA H 6:00 Jan. 5 •Spring Term Begins •SPIRIT DAY: Ties & Tiaras Jan. 6 •SPIRIT DAY: Hobo Day •BB Southside A 6:00 Jan. 7 •SPIRIT DAY: Flannel & Jeans Jan. 8 •SPIRIT DAY: TN Day •BB FR Hardin Co A 6:00 Jan. 9 •SPIRIT DAY: Blue & Gold •Club Picture Day •BB Homecoming •BB TCA H 6:00

Accounting students at MCHS visited the offices of Kevin and Susan Redmon on December 12 to learn more about careers in the accounting field. Pictured are Brian Bufkin, Nic Childress, China Klene, Jacob Weaver, Kevin Redmon and Dillon Redmon. Bufkin is a 2nd year accounting student, and Redmon is a 3rd year accounting student. Childress, Klene and Weaver are 1st year accounting students. First year students have studied bookkeeping for sole proprietorships and payroll, while 2nd and 3rd year students have studied corporate bookkeeping, payroll and stocks. Their teacher is Lisa Forsythe.

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NOTICE TO COMMISSIONER In the matter of the Estate of MYRTLE JEAN POAG, deceased In accordance with the requirements of TCA§678-406, I do hereby certify to you, Myrtle Jean Poag, residence at death, 3044 Finger-Leapwood Road, Finger, TN 38334, date of death: June 6, 2014, age at death: 81, and that, by order of the McNairy County, Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee, there has this day been duly appointed and qualified as the representative of the below-named estate:

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E. Poplar Ave., Selmer - Convenience could not be better. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is walking distance to grocery, school, doctor office. Back yard is level and several shade trees. The home has hardwood, carpet and tile, fireplace in living room, formal dining room, den, double carport with storage off carport. One bed & bath upstairs.

#9936974: 15 Eric Ln W, Ramer, TN - Great place, convenient to Corinth, Selmer, Pickwick. Vinyl sided-home ready to move into.

Split bedroom plan, open living area, treyed ceiling in living room, separate laundry. Beautiful yard, corner lot. Professional landscape, concrete walk, patio, Double carport. Grass looks like golf course.

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#9935530: 343 Purdy Rd, Selmer, TN - Walking distance to grocery, doctor office. Convenient to schools. Vinyl siding home with hardwood flooring, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room and separate dining, laundry room, deck, storage room, 2 car carport.

#9936971: 3132 Main St, Bethel Springs, TN - Home on a large, partially wooded lot, offers lots of potential. Three bedroom vinyl home, large deck, storage area, paved drive, double carport.

NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS 260 Arendall Street • Adamsville, TN 38310

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Accepting applications for: 2 bedroom apartments. ALL UTILITIES included in rent and rent is based on income.

Office hours: TUES. & THURS. 9 - 2 Dianne Copeland, Site Manager Financed through Rural Development.

Subsidized through Dept. of HUD.

#9935110: 185 Mockingbird Ln, Selmer, TN - Brick home on nice level lot. good area. Enter into a large open living area with fireplace and opening into kitchen/dining area with patio doors opening onto patio. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single attached carport, detached garage, storage building.

Hillcrest Meadows Apartments 21 Alta Vista Drive Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 645-5290 1 Bedroom apartments for the Elderly age 62 or older 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.

Accepting Applications (800) 545-1833 ext. 339 TDD

#9929392: 218 Elysian Drive, Selmer - Great place for children to ride bikes. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open living area is located at end of street n subdivision near Wal-Mart. Very private back yard with complete woods at back& side. Work shop, patio, single garage.

#3283920: 2498 Buena Vista Road, Bethel Springs - Brick home near by-pass with park-like back yard. Inside is a den with fireplace, formal living, dining/kitchen combined. Lots of cabinets, hardwood flooring, Small town living, but convenient for working in Jackson.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

gross value of the property of the above-named estate is, in my opinion, approximately $171,000.00.

Witness my hand, under seal of office, at Selmer, in the above-named county and State of Tennessee this 17th day of October, 2014.

Deusner & Kennedy 177 West Court Avenue Selmer, TN 38375 731-645-6177 18604 30, 31, 32, 33

Kim Boals, Clerk and Master 18614 31, 32 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Plaintiff V.

NO. 8461

RICHARD M. ABERNATHY AND G. S. ABERNATHY, JR., ET AL., (Delinquent Taxpayers, as certified herein for the year 2006 and whose names appear in Exhibit “A” annexed hereto Defendants

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION It appearing from the Complaint in this cause, which is sworn to, that the following named individuals, corporations, and/or partnerships, to wit: Carpet, Doors & More Map - 89L, Group C Parcel – 5.00 Taxes – $16.00

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Plaintiff

V. NO. 8559 ADAMSVILLE AMOCO, ET AL., (Delinquent Taxpayers, as certified herein for the year 2007 and whose names appear in Exhibit “A” annexed hereto

Defendants

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION It appearing from the Complaint in this cause, which is sworn to, that the following named individuals, corporations, and/or partnerships, to wit:

Fronnie Allison Map - 9 Parcel – 4.00 Taxes – $35.00 Allon Delivery, LLC Map – Taxes – $223.00 Amy’s Sassy Looks Map – 78 Parcel – 19.04P Taxes – $7.00

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES Parcel – 1.01 Taxes – $280.00 Highway 64 Motor Co Map – 89L, Group D Parcel – 11.00P Taxes – $225.00 Jimmy Lipford Trucking Map – Parcel – Taxes – $151.00 Mickie Jones Map – 34 Parcel – 27.00 Taxes – $13.00 Kenneth Gene Lamay Sr & Brenda Jane Lamay Map – 22 Parcel – 1.01 Taxes – $197.00 Moore, Flaye K Map – 80J, Parcel F Parcel – 1.01 Taxes – $345.00 Oneal Moore Map – 132 Parcel – 7.01 Taxes – $25.00 Dennis & Katrece Morris Map – 26 Parcel – 28.10 Taxes – $26.00

Delinquent Tax Attorney Deusner & Kennedy 177 West Court Avenue Selmer, TN 38375 731-645-6177 18602 30, 31, 32, 33

Jack Elmore Map - 120 Parcel - 12.01 Taxes - $62.00

Barnes, Billy & Debra Map – 93 Parcel – 46.01 Taxes – $130.00

Pro Plastics Map – 89 Parcel – 93.03P Taxes – $241.00

Mr. C’s Pizza Map - 55 Parcel 14.01P Taxes - $71.00

Beckwith, Pearlee Map – 100L, Group A Parcel – 8.00 Taxes – $209.00

IE & Beatrice Reed Map – 161 Parcel – 26.00 Taxes – $61.00

Woodrow L. Phelps Map - 66 Parcel - 4.00 Taxes - $123.00

Tom Henry & Zenola Prather Map - 129H, Group - A Parcel - 7.00 Taxes - $161.00

Heirs of Judy Thorton Bodell Map – 43 Parcel – 4.06 Taxes – $292.00

Robert’s Steak & Seafood Map - 89L, Group D Parcel - 1.00P Taxes - $17.00

Robert’s Steak & Seafood Map - 89L, Group D Parcel - 1.00P Taxes - $19.00

Cooky Map – 171 Parcel – 8.01P Taxes – $7.00

Vernese Sipes Map – 69O, Group E, Control Map 80B Parcel – 2.00 Taxes – $67.00

OB & Melissa Stackens Map - 80 Parcel 083.11 Taxes - $295.00

Jack Elmore Map - 120 Parcel - 12.01 Taxes - $62.00

Kevin Smith Map – 8 Parcel – 21.00 Taxes – $49.00

Trad Turbine & Research Development Map - 78 Parcel - 16.00P Taxes - $4.00

Family Time Video Map – 55J, Group C Parcel – 3.01P Taxes – $7.00

Robert Lee Stricklin Map – 117 Parcel – 9.13 Taxes – $122.00

Fairview Floyd Map – 60C, Group B Parcel – 3.00 Taxes – $29.00

David & Sherry Taylor Map - 120 Parcel 028.18 Taxes - $11.00

Janell Smith Foust Map – 161 Parcel – 54.02 Taxes – $133.00

Karen Terry Map - 136 Parcel - 26.01 Taxes - $12.00

H’s Grocery Map – 26P, Group A Parcel – 13.00P Taxes – $10.00

The Junction Map – 130K, Group A, Control Map 130F Parcel – 3.05P Taxes – $1,321.00

MARTHA BRASFIELD CHANCERY COURT JUDGE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: STEPHEN CRAIG KENNEDY (011746), Delinquent Tax Attorney

Angela Hammock Map – 148 Parcel – 45.01 Taxes – $88.00 Hughes, Dorothy Map – 60F, Group C, Control Map 60C

reside out of the State and/or cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Teneessee, requiring the said Defendants to serve an Answer upon Stephen Craig Kennedy, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 177 West Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, on or before the 2nd day of February, 2015, next and make defense to the Complaint filed in the above cause, which seeks the collection of delinquent McNairy County property taxes for the year 2007, or otherwise said Complaint will be taken for confessed and cause proceeded with ex parte.

This the 1st day of December, 2014.

MARTHA BRASFIELD CHANCERY COURT JUDGE

Payne Woodworks Map - 69 Parcel 28.15P Taxes - $119.00

Heirs of Claudell Coleman Map - 170 Parcel - 4.01 Taxes - $40.00

reside out of the State and/or cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Teneessee, requiring the said Defendants to serve an Answer upon Stephen Craig Kennedy, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 177 West Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, on or before the 2nd day of February, 2015, next and make defense to the Complaint filed in the above cause, which seeks the collection of delinquent McNairy County property taxes for the year 2006, or otherwise said Complaint will be taken for confessed and cause proceeded with ex parte.

This the 1st day of December, 2014.

Map – 12K, Group A Parcel – 11.00P Taxes – $24.00

APPROVED FOR ENTRY:

Barber, Onell & Jessie Duren Gilchrist Map – 80O, Group D, Control Map 80J Parcel – 9.00 Taxes – $169.00

Wilson Market Map - 12K, Group A Parcel - 11.00P Taxes - $20.00

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Tony & Renee Moss Map – 81 Parcel – 1.02 Taxes – $25.00

Woodrow L. Phelps Map - 66 Parcel - 4.00 Taxes - $123.00 Heirs of Tom Henry & Zenola Prather Map - 129H, Group - A Parcel - 7.00 Taxes - $161.00

Heirs of Claudell Coleman Map - 170 Parcel - 4.01 Taxes - $40.00

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Simple Pleasures Map – 89L, Group D Parcel – 2.00P Taxes – $29.00

STEPHEN CRAIG KENNEDY (011746),

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA§30-2-306 Estate of Gail Lorraine Damron, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on December 4, of 2014, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of GAIL LORRAINE DAMRON, who died 10/16/2014, were issued to the undersigned by the McNairy County Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or

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(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

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

December December 02, 2014 Animal control - Sticine Rd Assault Assault Attempt to Serve - Cheshier Rd Attempt to Serve - Masseyville McNairy Rd Attempt to Serve - Sol Colston Rd Attempt to Serve - Florence Ave. Attempt to Serve - Dowty Dr. Attempt to Serve - W. Pine St. Attempt to Serve- Oakwood Dr. Attempt to Serve Attempt to Serve - Adams St. Attempt to Serve - Hill Ln. Attempt to Serve - Teague Ln. Attempt to Serve - Masseyville McNairy Rd. Attempt to Serve - Florence Ave. Attempt to Serve - Bethel Purdy Rd. Attempt to Serve - Jarnagin Ln. Attempt to Serve - Bethesda Purdy Rd. Attempt to Serve - Charlie Burns Rd. Business alarm - Highway 22 S Business alarm - Highway 45 S Child abuse Disturbance - Otis Plunk Rd. Extra patrol - Otis Plunk Rd. Reckless driver - Highway 22 S Speak with an officer Threats - Hines Gin Rd. Wreck with injuries - Guys Chewalla Rd. Wreck with injuries - Hurley School House Rd.

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December 03, 2014 Animal control - Candy Ln.

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Animal control - Sticine Rd. Animal control - Tulu Rd. Assault - Highway 64W Attempt to Serve - Mulberry Ave. Attempt to Serve - Dillion Rd. Attempt to Serve - Court Ave Attempt to Serve - Florence Ave. Attempt to Serve- Highway 45N Attempt to Serve - Ward Rd. Attempt to Serve - Purdy Rd. Attempt to Serve - Purdy Rd. Business alarm- Highway 45 S Domestic verbal - Landreth Ln. Fighting - Highway 22 S Harrassment - Pyron St. Speak with an officer - Highway 142 Theft report - Treece Ln.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Fighting - Highway 45 S Noise disturbance - Hamburg Rd. Property dispute - Rosa Burrow Ln. Prowler - Highway 22 S Retrieve property - Matrose Carrolls Rd. Retrieve property - N. 7th St Speak with an officer Unruly juvenile - Leapwood Enville Rd. December 07, 2014 Assault - Buena Vista Rd Attempt to Serve Attempt to Serve Domestic physical Domestic physical - Moore School House Rd. Residential alarm - Highway 142 Residential alarm - Highway 142 Residential alarm - Highway 142 Retrieve property - Feddie Davis Rd. Shoplifter

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2011 CHEVROLET

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BROSE

STK#20727A

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2008 GMC

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CRUZE LT

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2009 SATURN

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