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Hundreds of McNairy County residents gathered last Saturday at the Crazy K Ranch in Michie to raise money for Jesus Cares at the Heart and Soul Gala. The Mardi Gras themed event featured both silent and live auctions to help support the work of Jesus Cares.

SEE PAGE 2A for more coverage of this event

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By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Students were treated to a four-day weekend last Thursday and Friday after McNairy County Director of Schools John Prince announced on Feb. 4 that the schools would close for the rest of the week due to excessive absences due to illness as well as the threat of inclement weather last Thrusday morning.

Bethel Springs Elementary School Principal Terry Moore said that his school was hit particularly hard by illness in the last week with more than 50 of his students absent each day with either with stomach virus and the flu before the closing.

Moore said that the school’s janitorial staff spent the time cleaning surfaces and disinfecting to curtail illness going into this week.

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“We have used Lysol spray and we used Clorox Bleach and they rubbed down the chairs with sanitary wipes, they cleaned table tops, they cleaned the floors, and the lockers down the front hallway,” Moore said. “They cleaned about everything they could clean from one end to the other.”

Moore said that the closing was a precaution taken by the schools to cut the number of absences.

Despite the number of absences, he said that he has seen high absenteeism due to illness in the past and said that it happens more often during the cold weather months as students spend time in close proximity to one another.

Moore said that the rapid change in temperatures between cold and warm days also plays a role and takes its toll on students.

Staff members at area schools spent last Thursday and Friday sanitizing the schools to prepare for the children’s return.

“I’ve seen it every year, it happens one or two times each year,” Moore said.

When school opened last Monday, Moore said that he was still seeing a lot of absences with 50 reported last Monday, but he hoped that they would see an impact from the break later this week.

“We are running pretty high again today,” Moore said.

NOTE: The mandatory Tennessee Promise meeting for all McNairy County seniors which had originally been scheduled for last Thursday has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, (Feb. 11) at 3:30 p.m. at the McNairy Central High School.

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A 21-year old Bethel Springs man was indicted on charges of solicitation of a minor following an incident with a 12-year-old girl in July 2014.

According to McNairy County Assistant District Attorney Bob Gray, James Edward Johnson was indicted on the charges last Monday.

The charges stem from JOHNSON an incident on July 10, 2014 in which Johnson was alleged to have picked up a 12-year-old girl to babysit children at his home. The Incident Report from the McNairy County Sheriff’s office alleges that Johnson instead took the girl to pond near Warren Floyd Road in Bethel Springs and offered her $1 million to remove her clothes and go skinny dipping.

The alleged victim’s mother reported to police that Johnson also asked to touch her daughter, but the girl refused and Johnson then took her home and paid her $40. There is no evidence to suggest that Johnson paid the reported $1 million that he had allegedly offered the juvenile victim in this case.

Johnson is currently being held at the McNairy County jail on a list of unrelated charges.

Read next week’s Independent Appeal for a list of all of the McNairy County Grand Jury Indictments from the jury’s February 2015 session.

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A 44-year-old Stantonville man was convicted last Monday with aggravated statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl.

Adamsville Chiropractor Matthew Barnes was charged in the case on May 12 following separate Sheriff’s Department interviews with the victim and their family as well as the accused.

According to McNairy County Assistant District Attorney Bob Gray, Barnes pled guilty to the charges in McNairy County Circuit Court and was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 4-years, however, Barnes was given diversion which means that he will not have to serve any time behind bars.

Gray said that Barnes will have to register for the sex BARNES offender’s registry, but could petition to have his name removed from the list following the completion of his diversion.

The conviction comes after a McNairy County Sheriff’s Department investigation in which officers spoke with all of the parties involved in this case.

“On Sunday May 11, (2014) I received a call from a citizen alleging that his 14-year-old daughter was having a sexual relationship with a 44-year-old man,” McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck said. “This discovery was made through the parents checking cell phone content and social media sites, the juvenile did admit to a consensual relationship with Matt Barnes, a 44-year-old male that resides in... Stantonville.”

Buck said at the time his department was notified of the possible crime on Mother’s Day, (May 11, 2014) after the victim’s Father contacted him.

After the initial report, Buck said that they had their sex crime investigator, Deputy Amy Ballard, meet with the victim and the victim’s mother.

Following interviews with investigators, they were able to prepare warrants against Barnes at the conclusion of the investigation. Barnes was arrested May 12th, 2014.

Gray said that last Monday’s decision does not directly affect Barnes professional licensure as a chiropractor, but Barnes could face additional disciplinary action from the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners which next meets on April 16.

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More than 400 McNairy County residents gathered last Saturday at the Crazy K Ranch in Michie to raise money for Jesus Cares at the Heart and Soul Gala. The Mardi Gras themed event featured a catered meal from Top O’ the River and hundreds of quality items to bid on in both silent and live auctions to help support the work of Jesus Cares. Bill Abernathy, one of the event’s coordinators, praised the work of his fellow event coordinators, and the dozens of Jesus Cares and youth volunteers who helped make the event happen. Abernathy also praised the work of Kennedy’s Auction Service who helped coordinate the live and silent auctions. The event was a huge success and the proceeds were close to last year’s record setting event Abernathy said. This was the first year the event was held at Crazy K, but Abernathy said that it was a great location and he said that the was glad to have been able to keep the event in McNairy County.

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Margaret Patton teaches budding artists at the Adamsville, McNairy County Senior Center last Thursday. Patton plans to begin classes with pen and ink, and watered down acrylic. She plans to gear classes to the individual needs of students from beginner to advanced. Patton has taken many art classes and studied art at the University of Memphis. “I’ve just always loved to paint,” Patton said. Patton also teaches workshops in Bolivar, Tenn., Middleton, Tenn. and in Mississippi. She has a studio at her home in Crump, Tenn. Classes are Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The center is at 408 Park Avenue. For more information call Cindy at (731) 632-0302.

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The county’s first Senior Citizens’ Center, the McNairy County Senior Center, is at Adamsville. It is called the McNairy County Center because it was the first senior center in the county, according to Director Cindy Thrasher.

On April 11, 1972, a group of interested citizens met at the Tri-County Convalescent Home (now the Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center), just across the street from the present location of the senior center at 408 Park Ave. On April 25, the first organizational meeting was held and officers were elected. Rebecca Abernathy was elected President; Leland Majors, Vice-President and Burlene Orr, Secretary-Treasurer.

The club was chartered on May 3, 1972.

The following year, after funding was obtained from the County Court (now called the County Commission), banks and businesses in Adamsville, construction of a club house began and was completed in January1974.

Thrasher had worked at the center for over 38 years.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is one of the many housed in the senior center.

The center has a transportation program. It has a 25-passenger bus and a 14-passenger converted van for the handicapped.

People from their 60s to their 90s are served by the center.

Major funding for the center comes from the Tennessee Commission on Aging. Additional funding comes from the City of Adamsville, the county, the United Way, fundraisers and donations.

Sign up and distribution for the commodity program occurs at the senior center, serving over 300 people. The center reminds people to sign up for commodities and to pick them up. If they cannot come to the center, the center delivers to them.

People also go to the Adamsville senior center to sign up for energy assistance.

“We’re a resource center,” Thrasher said.

“We believe in keeping them fit.

That’s the reason we provide our fitness classes,” Thrasher said.

The center has a partnership with Maximum Health and Fitness. Under this agreement, people who sign up with the senior center can go to Maximum and use their equipment two days a week. About 200 people take advantage of this opportunity. Last year the center served a total of about 3,000 people, according to Thrasher.

In addition to Thrasher, Sue Smith serves on the staff as nutrition director. The center home-delivers meals to seniors with limited mobility from this

side of the Tennessee River bridge to Lawton.

“We serve a wide, wide area of people in home-delivery meals,” Thrasher said.

The senior center participates in the Senior Olympics. Thrasher serves on the board for the Regional Senior Olympics.

“We always take people and promote that and participate in that,” Thrasher said.

Participants can go from the regional Senior Olympics, to the state and then to the nationals every other year.

“A huge, huge amount of people participate in that,” Thrasher said.

These olympics include golf, discusthrowing, field events, running and shuffleboard, Thrasher said.

Health screenings, such as blood pressure and blood sugar readings are also done at the center. There are also all kinds of health education and safety programs at the senior center. There are computer classes taught there that include one-on-one assistance for all age groups.

One man who had previously been in the real estate business took a refresher course there so he could go back into the business.

The center also participates in the Miss Tennessee Senior Pageant. Thrasher has been on the board for the pageant since it started in 1991.

Thrasher works with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which is a counseling and assistance program that helps seniors with Medicare, including Part D, the prescription drug program and other health insurance questions.

Thrasher typically helps about 50 people a year find the best plan for them.

“We try to keep them educated on all the changes,” Thrasher said.

Trips are organized through the senior center. One group went to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. Seniors have gone beyond the lower 48 states to Alaska and Hawaii.

Overseas trips have also been on the senior center’s itinerary, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and Africa.

On one trip to Italy, the group saw the Pope.

“We went into the Vatican and he was speaking at the window,” Thrasher said.

“We were sitting right there when the Popemobile went by. That was exciting,” Thrasher remembered.

The senior center has also organized trips to Germany, Switzerland and Ireland.

Last spring, seniors went on a spring break bus tour—to Miami and Key West, Fla. “Whatever the need was there, we tried to fulfill that need and we still do,” Thrasher said.

The senior center staff often helps seniors understand their explanation of benefits letter from Social Security.

“We have lots of great volunteers that help us,” Thrasher explained.

Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is Feb. 15-21

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The National Weather Service is partnering with local emergency service personnel to conduct the Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week which runs Feb. 15-21.

The event calls attention to the peak of severe weather that occurs in the late winter and spring seasons in Tennessee.

Severe weather occurs when warm air comes into contact with cold air and Rudy Moore, Director of Emergency Management for McNairy County said that we are likely to see plenty of that in the weeks ahead.

“It’s a time when we go through our preparations for severe weather and spread awareness about it with the public,” Moore said.

Historically, the spring months...especially March, April, and May are the most active for severe weather throughout the State, however, Moore said that

in Tennessee Severe Weather can happen year-round.

Moore encouraged all citizens to put a safety kit together or (recheck on existing safety kits) to ensure they include the items needed to survive on your own for three days. Suggested items for safety kits should include food, water, medicine, batteries, flashlights, and a NOAA Weather radio.

“Fill it with everything you need to keep you going for three days,” Moore said.

According to the National Weather Service, now is the perfect time of year to check your preparedness plans. They suggest residents learn about weather safety for the different types of severe weather by visiting their website. Make sure you have a means of receiving severe weather information at your home, work, school, and when traveling.

Moore encouraged residents to make sure they know what to do when threatening weather approaches.

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Social media safety seminar held at Adamsville High School

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A social media safety seminar was held

by Sheriff Guy Buck and McNairy County School Technology Supervisor Matt Wood at Adamsville Junior/Senior High School Jan. 27.

The seminar was hosted by Molly Cheshier, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs Tennessee site coordinator for the McNairy County Board of Education.

“It can be so advantageous, but it can also wreak havoc,” Cheshier said about access to technology.

“Obviously, the reason they asked me to come and speak is because I am such an internet guru. That is a joke,” Buck said.

Buck remembered that he once considered taking a class in computer technology in 1980.

“I said, ‘There’s no reason to waste my time on that. That stuff’s not going to last...I absolutely refused to embrace technology for the better part of my adult life. As I ‘m getting older now, I’m having to. I never dreamed as early as 10 years ago, I’d walk around with a computer in my pocket. The computer in my pocket is my absolute lifeline to my work, to my family, to everything” Buck said.

“What I want to do is to let you know what we deal with on a daily basis from the law enforcement standpoint when you start talking about the internet,” Buck said.

Buck said that the biggest problems of the internet is anonymity of it. Anyone can claim to be anyone or anything and there is no way to independently confirm this.

“Everything that makes the internet convenient also exposes us to to becoming victims of people who are looking to do bad things to us,” Buck said.

One of the most common problems created by the internet is identity theft, Buck said. Identity theft can sometimes begin with a phone call, but most of the time it begins with a link clicked and then a name and date of birth entered online in order to get information.

“Before long, they realize, ‘I have given too much information for something that I’m probably not going to get anyway,’ and they’ve become a victim of identity theft,” Buck said.

“We need to be very, very cautious and very aware about what we make available to the public,” Buck said.

Internet predators are the most severe problem on the internet, but there are many other hazards on the web, Buck said.

The hazards of the internet, especially to children, are not confined to the use of a wired box at home where parents can supervise. Wireless technology means that internet threats can reach just about anywhere.

Buck pointed out that if you have a smart phone, it can be used to track your location.

“You’ll be amazed at the amount of information they can gather from you, unbeknownst to you,” Buck said.

Buck said that one of the worst things you can do if you are going on vacation is to post

that fact to social meafter they are viewed, dia. This alerts thieves though there are now to your absence, makapps that can grab the ing your home an easy image, Buck said. target for burglars.

The only reason “That is something you would not want that we all should be someone to see an worried about with image is that is is inthe internet, but that’s appropriate, Buck not as big as what we said. worry about when “We need to be inour children are on volved with our chilthese social sites and dren and we need to they’re letting everyfind out what they are body know everything doing,” Buck said. about themselves,” Juveniles caught Buck said. sexting can be placed Buck said that the on the sexual offendvacation goers greater registry and face est concern used to other legal jeopardy, be to leave their lights Buck pointed out. on a timer and to get Two McNairy County their mail picked up juveniles have been while they were gone. placed on the registry “Those days are in and will remain there Submitted Graphic the past because now for the rest of their we’re telling every- Graphic from a PowerPoint presentation lives. Being on the body what we’re do- by Sheriff Guy Buck on social media at sex offender registry AHS. ing,” Buck said. affects job opportuniThis is a particular ties, where someone concern with children checking in, letting can live and other things. predators know their location.

Buck said that Snapchat hampers pros“They’re telling people way too much ecutions of sexual predators because the imabout themselves,” Buck said. ages go away.

Obvious goals of the seminar are to preBuck said that law enforcement must vent physical harm or emotional harassment develop relationships with all social netor bullying of children and identity theft. working apps, such as Facebook, Skype, InLess obvious is the damage to you repu- stagram and others because they are utilized tation and legal jeopardy that the internet in investigations all the time. Some are more can cause, Buck said. There are things like cooperative than others. cyberbullying laws that used to not exist.

“Most of them are only as cooperative as Another thing for young adults to think you are smart, meaning that if you are smart about is when they post pictures of them- enough to tell them exactly what you need, selves at a frat party or something, these pic- then they’ll comply with what you’re asking, tures go out to the entire world and stay there but most of them are not there to be friendly forever, Buck said. to law enforcement. A lot of time people have A member of the audience said she knew unrealistic expectations about what we can a teacher in another county who lost his job actually do when we get into an investigabecause of a Facebook post. tion that involves cyberbullying or even the “That’s sad when it happens but is it un- bomb scare we had at the school,” Buck said. realistic to think it’s going to happen? ” Buck Buck said that the bomb threat investigasaid. tion was a very fast learning experience beAny post never goes away, but goes into cause he had never dealt with Topix, the site the cloud, Buck said. on which the threat was posted.

“If we knew where the cloud was, we’d go “Every one of those entities presents a get it because there’s a lot of stuff in it, we’d new challenge,” Buck said. like to get out of it,” Buck joked.

How popular social networking sites “Once you put something out there, are and which of these sites exist have it may not go away, so we need to be very changed and over time and will continue to conscious of what we put out there because change. There were times when chat rooms, there may be professional consequences Myspace, IM and other means of social where you get fired from a job,” Buck said. networking were the most popular among According to Buck’s PowerPoint presen- teens. tation, three-quarters of children and teens While children should be educated about report sharing personal information about the dangers of the internet, fear-based scare themselves or their families to complete tactics will not work, according Buck. A more strangers in chat rooms. Four percent of effective approach is an appeal to norms. teens report sending sexually suggestive im- Suggest that inappropriate behavior is ages or videos by cell phone and 15 percent not a normal and accepted behavior among report having received such images or videos a youth’s peers and that people who engage from someone they know. in such behavior are abnormal and need Apps such as Snapchat make it easier to help. sext since the images go away a short time “It’s easier said than done,” Buck said.

Buck counseled the audience to never share passwords and to tell their children to never share their passwords.

“Never communicate with anybody that you don’t know,” Buck advised.

This includes never accepting a call on Skype from anyone who is not on your contact list.

Buck recommended that everyone enable and elevate privacy settings and disable Facebook chat. This is a continuing process because as fast as you fix them, Facebook updates and changes them and you have to do it all over again.

Buck said parents should use filtering software to block web sites inappropriate for children.

Wood said that kids can get around these filters.

Parents should regulate the time children spend on computers and computers should be in common areas where parents can see what their children are doing on the internet.

There is a new law giving law enforcement more ability to deal with cyberbullying.

Signs that a young person is being cyberbullied include poor self esteem, not wanting to go to school, being secretive, Buck said.

Buck asked parents who believe their children are being cyberbullied to get involved and find out what is going on. They should also document the cyberbullying and preserve the evidence.

Phone numbers can be spoofed but law enforcement can figure where a message really came from, Buck said. Sometimes scammers or telemarketers will spoof a person’s phone number because they know a person will often answer it just out of curiosity.

“Facebook, Yahoo, Google—they are a lot more interested in making money off you than providing you with free services,” Wood said.

At the same time, Wood said he appreciates Google providing free email for the schools.

“They do not care much about your privacy,” Wood said.

Wood said it is often difficult to tell who is cyberbullying whom and that parents often do not want to believe that their children are doing anything wrong. It is difficult for a school administrator to tell a student’s parents that their children are accused of an infraction the school internet policy.

Wood explained that there are legal requirements that school administrators must follow. There are some circumstances where administrators are required to call Department of Children’s Services or law enforcement.

In response to a question from the audience, Buck said he did not know of a criminal case where a parent was held responsible for the misconduct of their child but they could be held responsible in a civil case.

On another topic, Wood says there are apps for Android and iPhone that will allow you to see who is on your wireless network and block them if you wish.

Buck concluded by offering to make this type of presentation before any group that wished him to do so.

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Literacy event set to rock Selmer this Thursday Managing Editor

This Thursday is a day you don’t want to miss at the Selmer Civic Center. The fourth annual “For the Love Of Literacy Dessert Tasting Fundraiser will take center stage from 5-8 p.m.

The fundraiser raises funds to support the McNairy County Literacy Council which works to fund programs including Adult Education. And while they are raising money for a important cause, the event itself is all about having fun.

The event The event is just $5 at the door with children five and under free and it features live music by Andy Avery, door prizes and all of the candy, chocolates and baked sweets you can eat, it’s a wonderful evening for a price that is easy on your wallet.

Avery is an internationally known musician who has played with and opened for such acts as Bon Jovi, KISS, Areosmith, White Snake, Joan Jett, Journey and Ted Nugent. Avery also sung for a band called Smokehouse, which was managed by Gene Simmons of KISS. The popular singer was also recently named along with 24 other

musicians as an Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame inductee for 2015. Avery will accept the award in September.

“I’m going to be doing a little bit of everything,” Avery said.

Avery plays a balanced set of well known rock songs, pop music and contemporary Christian music in his set. His memorable performance last year, drew a crowd of dancers to the stage as residents ranging from 8-80 years old cut a rug to Avery’s music.

Avery said he gave up the rock and roll lifestyle after spending a single night as the lead singer for the band Journey. Avery then found Christ, and began ministering through his music. Avery said that he moved to Lexington, Tenn. about seven years ago to work at a local church there, and then was called to go out and play on the road again using music instead of sermons to spread the word of God. Local residents will know Avery for his work with Gregg Worthey at the 1st Christian Church in Selmer, as well as several other area churches where he performs.

“I got to know (Avery)...when he was doing some sound work at the church,” Worthey said. “He performs several times a year at

my church. It is what we call an A such as the Family Resource Cen- enjoy a great evening and leave and W service, Avery and Worthey. ter, the McNairy County Individu- with a better understanding of the It’s a combination of sermon and alized Graduation Program and thousands of children and famisong. We do an Easter, Christmas Pilot Pre-K classes. lies who lack the resources to read, and usually a couple of others While the funding goes to succeed in school, operate a comduring the year, and he does a the literacy council, the effects puter or find a better job,” said Jablock party for us on the street.” of these donations will be felt net Rail Publisher of the IndepenIn addition to Avery, the event throughout the community. dent Appeal. “Come help us build will also feature demonstrations “We hope everyone will come a better McNairy County.”

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Commission applies for housing funds Milledgeville seeks

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

The McNairy County Commission approved applying for a Tennessee Housing Development Authority grant at its meeting last Monday. Money from this grant can be used to help residents repair their homes.

This is a non-matching grant, according to Budget Committee Chairman Jim Rickman. This means that the county would not have to put up any matching funds. The grant is available up to $500,000. The county applying will not preclude any town from also applying.

Nelson and Associates would administer the grant and write the application. Each homeowner is eligible for up to $40,000, though they do have to contribute $500 each of their own funds.

If a town applies, it and the county would be eligible to split $750,000, according to County Mayor Ronnie Brooks.

“I feel it would be very beneficial to the people of McNairy County...This is a good opportunity,” Brooks said.

The commission approved $98,000 for chillers at the Justice Center and the Courthouse. The low bidder was Billy Rogers Plumbing, Heating and Air. Building Committee Chairman Stan Wheeler acknowledged that some parts of the Justice Center are hot and some are cold. He said that issue would be addressed by the vendor.

Wheeler said a specific proposal on the move of some county offices from the Courthouse to the old Pickwick Electric Cooperative building would be submitted at next month's meeting. The county bought the old building when PEC moved to its new facility on Highway 142.

The commission approved renaming a section of State Route 224 from U. S. Route 64 to State Route 199 for Woodrow Finley, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that started World War II, on Dec. 7, 1941 by the Japanese. Finley was stationed on the USS Arizona.

Education Committee Chairman Jeff Lipford shared various funding and outcome measures for the McNairy County schools.

“We're doing a lot more with a lot less, compared to some counties around us,” Lipford said.

Lipford also shared results of a survey on various

education issues done by the McNairy County Education Association. Lipford is also MCEA president.

Nearly four-fifths of the 243 respondents said that the main asset of the county school system are the teachers and staff. Almost three-fifths of respondents oppose zoning students and requiring them to attend the school in their zone. Three-fourths of respondents said that out-of-county students should be able to attend county schools. A similar proportion favored a school improvement program between $10 and $28 million. Two-thirds favored funding the program through a wheel tax.

Almost three-quarters of respondents said education funding should increase. A majority of the respondents to the survey were parents. Nearly a third of respondents live in Selmer and a quarter in Adamsville.

Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Board Chairman Robert Shackelford gave the first of a planned series of monthly economic development reports.

Shackelford filled in for County Commissioner Carol Ann Woods, who was not present.

“As soon as we informed Carol Ann that she was going to be the liaison, she skipped town. We'll talk to her about that when she gets back,” Shackelford joked.

Shackelford said that the IDB was continuing its search for property for industrial development. All of the current properties are under contract. The search has been narrowed down to four tracts.

“I'd rather not give you any more details at this time, until we can approach the owners of these particular tracts,” Shackelford said.

The board also completed a request on a project that is known to the board only as Project Orca, an automotive manufacturer supplier that would require a 50,000 square foot building. It is forecasted to create 145 jobs over a six-year period.

This company is considering locating in Tennessee and several other southeastern states. The Selmer industrial board proposed locating the company in the old Sparks building in the Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Park.

The board applied for a $95,000 state Fast Track grant to help with erosion near the new Monogram building.

The board is also working with marketing firm Younger & Associates to promote McNairy County as a sustainable (green) community.

Bethel rezones land to attract solar farm

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The town of Bethel Springs rezoned 30 acres of city property adjacent to the town’s Dollar General for use in a proposed 128-acre solar farm at their monthly meeting last Monday.

The farm is being proposed by Silicone Ranch Solar and is one of two locations the company is considering in McNairy County.

The town is also pleading with residents and all other Bethel Water Department customers to fill out a survey needed to obtain a $360,000 Community Development Block Grant to repair its water lines. So far, the town has about 50 of the 204 surveys needed. The grant itself would ask the town to match about 3 percent of the grant (about $10,000). The town has until the close of business this Thursday to complete the surveys or risk losing the opportunity to apply for the grant until 2016.

This means that each resident’s survey could be worth about $1,750 to the town if they could get all 204 of them complete.

During the meeting the town also passed a resolution to apply for the grant during the 2015 grant cycle, a move which means nothing if the surveys are not completed by residents.

In reported activity, the town’s departments reported that they are working to fix pot holes across the town. They are also working with the county to come up with a solution to fix a culvert on Main Street which is in need of repair.

The Bethel Springs Fire Department, which was in dire need of manpower, reported that they have filled out their ranks with seven active members who are reporting to calls and they also have an eighth member who is expected to join shortly.

In other news, following a line of questions from the board, the town hired a new town attorney, Benjamin F. King of Selmer to represent the town.

The town also announced that they will be looking to hire a part-time employee to assist with water/sewer line maintenance in the evenings.

The Bethel Springs solar farm is still early in its planning stages and the Independent appeal will report more on this developing story as more information becomes available.

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The mayor and board of aldermen met with Lynn Manning, Community Development Partners Project Consultant, and passed three resolutions to apply for a Community Development Block Grant in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for a water system improvement project.

The City of Adamsville, on behalf of the Town of Milledgeville, will be responsible for the local cash/ match to be provided in full by the water fund account and Mayor Dannie Kennedy was designated as financial officer under the terms of Title 1.

The city held their public meeting Jan. 21 regarding the grant application with ten citizens attending.

The board also passed a motion to allow additional work on their white fire truck which was taken to Murfreesboro for repairs.

Additional work in addition to replacing seals and gages was estimated at $1,689.16 and will be completed as approved.

Mayor Dannie Kennedy reported work on the fire station addition is progressing well and that a meeting was requested with the contractor to determine if the project was on budget to free up an estimated 1516,000 for additional improvements. The city will hold an open house upon completion.

The city is planning their election for May 30 and announced a deadline to qualify to run of Feb. 19 at noon. The city will elect a mayor, and one alderman from each county for a four year term and one alderman from Chester County for a two year term. Citizens have until April 30 to register.

City Recorder Margie Alexander reported a $2,000 rate increase in insurance due to the new fire truck and requested reimbursement for a two day training for the fire department in April for any firemen willing to attend which was approved at a cost of $85 per person.

The mayor and board will report next month on any missing street signs, street lights or issues with city streets.

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MISSION STATEMENT: The Independent Appeal strives to promote and advance McNairy County, educate and inform its citizens, while protecting the people’s right to know, and the rights and interests of our readers and advertisers.

The Independent Appeal has a legacy of independent family ownership.Past publishers were: William J. Rail 1976-2000; Leslie Houston, 1974-1976; Bruce Hurt, 1970-1974; George Hamilton, 1964-1970; Wilbur Wright, 1946-1964; B. O. Weeks, 1941-1946; Ken Duke, 1938-1941; Orpheus Abernathy and Family, 1920-1938; Col. J.W. Purviance, 1902-1920. “Dedicated to the peaceful, progressive and proud people of McNairy County.”

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If you care about new job growth in the community you need to support the McNairy County Literacy Council this Thursday at the Selmer Community Center from 5-8 p.m. for an evening of fun for a most important cause – our future.

Help us better develop our local workforce by educating adults and children alike at our annual fundraiser, the Love of Literacy Dessert Tasting Fundraiser for only $5 at the door.

Only a few years ago, 31.5 percent of our adults 24-65 did not have a high school education in our county. Due to the efforts of past and present teachers in Adult Education, our rate is now close to 22 percent.

Education fetches better prospects of career growth and is an eligibility criterion for employment in any sector of the industry.

Any time an industry looks at a community they want to first determine if there is a qualified workforce. Governor Bill Haslam, while speaking to the Tennessee Press Association last Thursday, told the audience that one of the first questions asked by many prospective businesses is related to the quality of the workforce available in Tennessee. In his state of the state address, last Monday, Haslam underscored the state’s efforts to ensure a strong workforce through a focus on workforce development and his Drive to 55 initiative that aims to raise the percentage of Tennesseans with a certificate or degree beyond high school from 32 to 55 by the year 2025.

Economic development in McNairy County is largely dependent upon our ability to provide an educated workforce. Many middle class jobs do not require a bachelor’s degrees but do require specific knowledge and skill sets specific to a job.

Many of our adult education students pass their equivalency test and move on to technical schools, community college or universities.

It may surprise you to hear that Tennessee has a significant literacy problem with our children.

According to Theresa Carl, President Governors Books from Birth, 45 percent of Tennessee third graders read at a level less than half. Non-profit correctional facilities use research about how many children at the third grade level cannot read at the third grade level to determine how many prison cells will need to be built in the next 10-15 years.

In addition, 1 in 8 adults in Tennessee can barely read and are lacking basic prose literacy skills, according to the Tennessee Literacy Coalition.

No doubt, school years are the grounding years of one’s education. Schools lay the foundation of a child’s development and play a key role in developing children into responsible citizens, however, prior to a child entering the education system, there are opportunities for children to be exposed to books and the love of reading from birth with no costs to any parent in Tennessee through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation.

Dr. Martha Glover, of McNairy County Imagination Library, stated we are reaching 900 of the 1,500 eligible children in the county and she hopes to get every child registered for the free books.

Research has proven the earlier a child is enrolled, the greater the impact. Children with as few as 25 books in the home completed an average of two more years of schooling than those with no books.

The Independent Appeal continues to collect used books and magazines from our readers which we donate to the schools for distribution.

Come out Thursday evening, have fun and know that your efforts are making a difference in McNairy County.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Independent Appeal welcomes your opinion. Letters to the editor are subject to editing or omission for length, style or libel. All letters must include the writer’s name and signature, as well as a phone number and address for verification. The Independent Appeal does not publish anonymous letters. Letters deemed suitable for publication will run as soon as possible after receipt on a space-available basis. Because of space limitations, letters should be limited to 400 words, about two double-spaced, typed pages, one letter per person every 90 days.

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Volume 112, Number 39, Wednesday, February 11, 2015

McNAIRY VOICES Should children be required to be vaccinated or should their parents have the right to say no?

Renee Jones (Selmer): “They can say no, but think they should...My grandkids were vaccinated.”

Paul Schumacher (Gravel Hill): “I think kids should be required...The children have to be protected, vaccinations are important.. We had our children vaccinated and they came out okay.”

John Anderson (Eastview):

Jimmy Brush (Selmer):

Easton Knight (Selmer):

Dustin Grimes (Selmer):

“I believe that is should be required unless the parents can show medical reason for not doing it.

This is for everybody around— this is not just for the child.”

“Yes, I think so. I was vaccinated.”

“I think vaccinations should be required. I had them when I was a kid and I don’t see any harm in them.

I think that it keeps diseases down and keeps kids from being sick.”

“I think it should be up to the parents.”

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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Measles outbreak underscores importance of immunization

By Woody McMillin Tenn. Dept of Health

Measles, a disease considered eradicated in the United States, is making headlines due to a growing outbreak linked to a California amusement park. Most of the people infected with measles in this outbreak were not vaccinated against the disease. While Tennessee does not yet have any reported measles cases in 2015 and no cases linked to this outbreak at this time, the Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone of the importance of routine vaccination against measles and other illnesses.

“Measles is a highly contagious, potentially deadly disease, but we have had great success in preventing it for decades with a safe, effective vaccine,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “Measles vaccine is among the immunizations required in Tennessee, and it’s important to make sure children get this vaccination not only for their own protection, but to help protect those such as young infants or people with severe medical conditions who cannot be immunized or are otherwise at high risk for serious complications and death from measles.

“While we can be proud of our relatively high rates of vaccination in Tennessee, even higher rates would offer greater protection from outbreaks and for vulnerable populations

who can’t be effectively vaccinated,” Dreyzehner continued.

“We assess immunization rates of children by their second birthday. The national target is a 90 percent immunization rate. In Tennessee in 2014, our rate was 93.3. This shows the vast majority of people here are protecting themselves and their vulnerable neighbors, but we could still do better.”

The measles vaccine, as part of the measles-mumps-rubella or “MMR” vaccine, is routinely given to children after their first birthday and again before Kindergarten. Two doses of MMR vaccine will protect almost all people against measles for a lifetime.

In 2014, the TDH identified the first cases of measles in the state in three years. The four cases were in adults and were all linked to an initial patient with an uncertain immunization status who had traveled abroad. TDH and metro partner the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department responded and identified more than 100 people who were exposed to the initial measles patient. The combination of Tennessee’s high vaccination rates and thorough public health investigative work limited the impact of this outbreak and contained it to only three additional cases.

“Despite the reports some may find frightening about this new, multistate outbreak of measles, most younger, American-born adults received at least one vaccine against measles as children, and those born before 1957 are gener-

ally assumed to have had measles disease in childhood,” said State Epidemiologist Tim Jones, MD. “Adults planning to travel outside the U.S. and those who work in healthcare need to be certain they have received two doses of vaccine.

It is also very important that children be vaccinated against measles as part of their routine medical care to continue to build and maintain immunity against this disease in our communities.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there were more cases of measles in the United States in 2014 than any year in the past 20 years. The cases and outbreaks are linked to disease acquired internationally and spread in this country among people who are not immune.

MMR vaccine is required to attend daycare, school and college in Tennessee, and immunization rates among Tennessee children are very high. In the 2013-2014 school year, 95 percent of Tennessee Kindergarten students in public and private schools had received all required immunizations, including two doses of MMR; just over one percent had a religious or medical exemption to immunization.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes a high fever, cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis or “pinkeye”, followed by a rash on the face that spreads down the body.

Measles can cause serious complications like pneumonia, and is sometimes fatal.

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 • E3 Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • 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 • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • CPL Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • SPC Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Senior Airman Adam Court, USAF • SGT James P. Crain • PFC Anthony “Tony” Crouse • SGT Major Joel Crouse • SP4 Richard Crouse • Aaron J. Cull Senior Airman U.S. Airforce • SGT Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • SGT Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Captain Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Corporal Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force

• Kip Ellison • LCPL Dwight A. Emily Jr. • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Lydia Gillis, US Navy E3 • Malcolm Gillis E6, US Army National Guard • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • SGT Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • SSGT Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Senior Airman James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Lieutenant Colonel (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • SPC Matthew Hemby, Army • SGT Brian W. Hendrix • SGT Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Private Alex Johnson, US Army • SGT Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sergeant Joseph Lilly • Captain Troy E. Mathis • Captain Jessica Mayfield, US Army • SPC Ritchie A. McCrary

• SPC Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy • 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 • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Veronica Sebree Petty Officer 3rd Class

• Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • SPC Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • CPL Jeremy Tyler Sisk • CPL Sam Speck, USMC • SGT Shaun Spicher, USMC • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • SPC Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • SPC Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • PVT Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sergeant Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • SPC Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer James Matthew Wolford • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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Brenda Carolyn Locke Derryberry Brenda Carolyn Locke Derryberry departed this life on February 6, 2015 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 70 years, 10 months, 2 days. She was born April 4, 1944 the daughter of the late Estell T. and Vadell Hicks Locke.

She was united in marriage to Terry Wayne Derryberry on September 21, 1962.

Terry and Brenda owned a store in Ramer for many years.

She was a 1962 graduate of Selmer High School. She previously had worked at General Electric in Selmer and Levi Strauss in Ramer. Brenda had a variety of hobbies, loved traveling with Terry, and cooking for her family and others. She loved helping other people in any way she could. She enjoyed reading and doing her daily crossword puzzle.

She is survived by her husband Terry Derryberry of Ramer, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Amelia Gabrielle Young of Ramer, Tenn.; four sisters, Martha Bess Locke Ashe and husband Charles of Selmer, Tenn., Rubye Locke Mathis and husband Owen of Selmer, Tenn., Jimmie Locke Crowe and husband Richard of Selmer, Tenn., Kaye Locke Massengill of Ramer, Tenn.; a brother, Dwight E. Locke and wife Freida of Selmer, Tenn. and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Derryberry was preceded in death by a daughter, Melinda Carol (Derryberry) Young; two sisters, Betty Sue Locke Horton and Peggy Jo Locke Kyle.

Funeral services were held on February 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with John Coleman officiating.

Burial followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery near Ramer, Tennessee.

Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Boatman, Bryan Massengill, Ronnie Kyle, Gary Barnes, Wayne Barnes, Anthony Dickey. Honorary were David Wooten, Jerry (Worm) Dickey.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Larry Travis Preslar Larry Travis Preslar was born March 9, 1950 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Noah Franklin and Annie Rhea Cox Preslar.

He was united in marriage to Pamela Gail Wehunt on March 4, 1999. He was a retired farmer and had worked at Connector Castings in the past.

He was also a member of the National Rifle Association.

Larry, a christian, loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and most of all spending time with his wife and grandchildren.

Mr. Preslar departed this life on February 4, 2015 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 64 years, 10 months, 26 days.

He is survived by his wife Pam Preslar of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Gina Michelle Preslar of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Jeremy Newton Preslar of Selmer, Tenn.; a step daughter, Geneva Gayle Roberts of Bolivar, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Jennie Marie Roberts of Bolivar, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Linda Meeks and Norma Faye Preslar both of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; seven grandchildren: Mia Preslar, Jaden Preslar, Trevor Boleyn, Maddelyn Boleyn, Alyssa Bolyard, Kadea Bolyard and Austin Bolyard; a cousin he loved as a brother, Tommy Lee Cox of Selmer, Tenn.; and a sister-in-law, Carol Vest and husband Greg of Tupelo, Miss.; several nieces, nephews, others relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Preslar was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy Dawn Preslar; a sister, Vickie Ann Preslar White; and a brother, Gene Franklin Preslar.

Services were held on February 6, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Jeremy Weekley officiated. Burial followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Jack R. Williams Jack R. Williams, Sr., 80 years of age, passed away on February 3, 2015, at the McNairy Health Care Center in Selmer, Tennessee. He was born in Haverhill, Mass., the son of Kenneth and Helen Williams.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, June Lopez Williams and a sister Betty Williams of Haverhill, Mass.

Jack was a man of many talents. In his early years, living in Greenville, Mississippi with June, his passions ranged from serving in the USAF, auto mechanic to underwater diving inspections. Upon retirement they, resided in Gulf Shores, Alabama until June’s death in October 2012.

Jack was a quiet but humorous, loving and devoted husband and father. He is survived by two sons, Jack R. Williams, Jr. of Selmer, Tennessee and Jay B. Williams of Gulf Shores, Alabama and four grandchildren Lauren, Reed, Wes and Madison. Jack also is survived by three brothers; Stanley, Wayne and Kenneth Williams and a host of nephews and nieces living in the Massachusetts area.

Services will be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the McNairy Healthcare Center Activity Department, Hwy 64 By-Pass, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 or to Jesus Cares, 120 West Court, Selmer, TN 38375. Medina Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

OBITUARIES

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Nellie Velma Combs Nellie Velma Combs, age 92, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of this area, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2015. She was born in Hardin County, Tenn., a daughter of Will and Etta Reaves Cierley.

She is the loving sister of Ava Maloney and Jean Sanders. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nephews Jared Acree and Dillon and Chad Maloney.

A graveside service was held on February 10, 2015, 3 p.m., at the Ledbetter Cemetery near Adamsville, Tenn. with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in charge of arrangements.

Betty Loyd Hill Betty Loyd Hill was born October 7, 1928 in Finger, Tenn., the daughter of the late Jessie James and Jonnie Cordelia Russell Wilson.

She was united in marriage to Cratis William Hill on December 25, 1946. Mr. Hill preceded her in death on May 25, 2014.

Mrs. Hill was a homemaker and loved people. She was a member of the Middleton Church of Christ in Middleton, Tennessee for over 20 years and before that she was a member at Refuge Church of Christ in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Mrs. Hill departed this life on February 3, 2015 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 86 years, 3 months, 27 days. She is survived by three daughters, Betty J. White of Selmer, Tenn., Alice Sackmaster of Selmer, Tenn., Freda Hill of Selmer, Tenn.; two sons, Joe Neal Hill and wife Teresa of Selmer, Tenn., David William Hill and wife Tammy of Bainbridge, GA; an honorary son, Pete Ellis; a sister, Helen Vaughn of Selmer, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren, Bobby, Jamie, Brian, Chris, George, Joey, Cody, Thomas, Timothy, Jonathan, Kevin, Freddie, Tracy, April, Jaclyn, Christina, Gabe, and Felicia; 33 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by son-in-law, James Harold White; a great-grandchild, Allison Paige Hodge; two sisters, Opal Kiser, Myrtle Hill ; four brothers, Jesse Variman Wilson, Andrew Joycie Wilson, David Crocket Wilson, James Edward Wilson.

Services were held on February 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jeff Scott officiating. Burial followed in the Refuge Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

CARD OF THANKS

Franks Family On January 24th 2015, we lost our precious mother, Martha Barber Franks. We want to thank those who cared for mother during her stay at McNairy Health Care Center and also during her stay at McNairy Regional Hospital. Thank you Dr. Bartz, Dr. Perkins, Cindy and Dana with Legacy Hospice and all the others who were so kind and compassionate during mothers stay. Shackelford Funeral Home made a very difficult time so much easier and we thank you so much. Thank you Brother Tony Polk and all of mother’s friends at Second Baptist Church.

Thank you and God bless you all, Kathie Wilson and family and Sandy Durham and family

CHURCH EVENTS February 13 • New Bethel United Methodist Church Food Pantry

The food pantry at New Bethel United Methodist Church, 74 Wright Street, Bethel Springs will be open on February 13 at 9 a.m. until noon. First come, first served. There is a $5 transportation fee per family, the food is free.

February 15 • God’s Not Dead First Baptist Church in Crump will be showing the movie “God’s Not Dead” on Sunday February 15 at 5 p.m. Free Admission and everyone is invited to attend.

• Stantonville Church of Christ Sermon Series Most of us settle for orindary marriages when in reality we want something more. We want an extraordinary marriage! Join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. for the 2nd part of our series called, “The Love of Your Life: A Sermon Series on Marriage.” As we learn together how to have an extraordinary marriage. For more information, visit our website at: stantonvillechuch.com February 20 • Calvary Apostolic Church Youth Speaker Bro. Warren Youth service guest speaker Bro. Matthew Warren will be speak at Calvary Apostolic Chruch, 1622 Bunch Street, Corinth, MS 38834 on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

For directions or more information call 731-632-0963 or 662-664-4897.

February 22 • Trinity Baptist Church - Josh & Ashley Franks Josh and Ashley Franks will be singing at Trinity Baptist Church at 7193 Michie Pebble Rd, Michie, TN. Sunday February 22nd at 10 a.m. Pastor George Kyle and congregation invites everyone to come and enjoy a wonderful time of some great gospel music.

There will be no charge; a love offering will be taken. For additional information, please call 731-610-3121.

COMMUNITY EVENTS • Scholarship Applications being accepted McNairy Regional Hospital Auxiliary is now accepting scholarship applications. The requirements are that the student live in McNairy County and their field of study be in the medical field. Applications are available in the McNairy Central and Adamsville High Schools and from the hospital gift shop and front desk auxiliary members. Applications must be received by March 2, 2015.

• Stephen Foster Music Club Scholarship Applications Stephen Foster Music Club scholarship Applications are in the guidance offices at the McNairy Central and Adamsville High Schools. Applications must be turned in by February 15th.

• Local Hams Need Volunteers The McNairy County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) has been re-activated, after the passing of their former leader some 3 years ago, and is recruiting local Ham Radio Operators to join them. Under the new leadership of Barry Nelson, K9YVT, the group is trying to recruit members from all of McNairy County. All that is required is a valid Amateur Radio License of Technician class or higher and a sincere interest in providing communication during disasters such as severe weather events. Interested hams can contact Nelson at 731-434-0283 or on the McNairy Countyu ARES Repeater, KK4UTX, on 146.805 MHz, minus 600, and using a tone of 107.2. All hams are welcome.

• Free Computer Classes at McConnico Library Jack McConnico Memorial Library will be having free computer classes on Saturday beginning Feb. 7 from 9 a.m.

until 11 a.m. Bring your own laptops, ipads and devices. For more information call 731-610-6572.

February 10, 17, 24 • Dining with Diabetes UT Extension will hold free classes for all diabetics, their family members or caretakers. Classes will include educational information by various health care professionals, recipes on how to prepare healthy meals without cutting taste, and the opportunity to taste a variety of dishes. The classes will began February 10 and will continue February 17 & 24.

All classes will be at the Selmer Senior Center at 5:30 and will include some great door prizes. To register or for more information, please contact UT Extension at 731-645-3598.

February 10 • Relay for Life Kickoff The Relay for Life kickoff meeting will be held February 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the cafeteria at McNairy Regional Hospital.

This event will be a chili cookoff where the teams will compete for best chili. Anyone who would like to participate in relay is invited to attend. There will be a drawing for door prizes for thos attending.

February 12 • Charlie Brown Valentine Party The Red Rooster Pickers will host a Charlie Brown Valentine Party on Thursday night, Feb. 12 beginning at 5 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at The Sawmeal Restaurant in Adamsville. It is imperative that table reservations be made immediately to the Sawmeal. Call the Sawmeal at 632-5111 for reservations.

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EVENTS

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February 13 • Father/Daughter Dance Howdy Partner! Come join us for an evening at the Father/Daughter Dance at the Selmer Community Center on February 13, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. $10 a couple. There will be food, door prizes, dancing and pictures. Dress in western attire.

• Valentine’s Celebrated at Adamsville Senior Center Valentine’s will be celebrated at the McNairy County Senior Center, 408 Park Avenue, Adamsville, TN on Friday, Feb. 13 from 10:30 - 1:00 p.m. Fun, games, fellowship, soup, sandwiches, and desserts will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Cost $3 per person. Call 632-0302 for further information.

• Valentine’s Day Party at McConnico Library Jack McConnico Library is proud to present their Valentine’s Day Party on February 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. There will be crafts, fun and lots of tasty treats. Go to mcconnicolibrary. org and check them out or find them on facebook!

• McConnico Library has Income Tax Forms Jack McConnico Memorial Library has begun receiving some income tax forms. Come by the library at 225 Oak Grove Road, Selmer, Tenn. for more information.

February 14 • Annual Wine Tasting Event Friends of the Park will have their annual wine tasting event featuring wines from Napa Valley on February 14 from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at the PIckwick Landing State Park Inn. $40 donation per person and all proceeds go to Friends of the Park. For tickets and other information, text or call Sheri Rinks call 731-607-2977.

• Sulphur Springs Fish Fry Sulphur Springs Fire Department will have their monthly fish fry and barbecue chicken on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 3 until 6 p.m. Adults $10 and children $5. Everyone welcome. Come bring your Valentine.

• Democratic 4th Annual Valentine Dinner The McNairy County Democratic Party is having their 4th Annual Valentine Dinner at the headquarters in Selmer on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 5-7 p.m. Jeff will be grilling, the women will be baking potatoes, making salads and rolls. Oh, the handmade desserts. The price is $15 person or 2 for $25.

February 17 • Southern Gospel at McNairy Co. Senior Center Dale and Toni Scarborough Ministeries from Sodie Daisy, Tenn. will be providing a program of Southern Gospel music on Tuesday, Feb. 17th from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the McNairy County Senior Center, 408 Park Ave., Adamsville, TN Everyone is welcome. Call 632-0302 for information.

• SWHRA Head Start to Hold Pre-Registration What children are expected to know and do upon entering kindergarten is much more than what it used to be. Not only do they have to their know colors, shapes, and numbers, there are many other skills that must be mastered socially, emotionally, and physically. So I ask you… Is your child ready to go to kindergarten? Let us help you and your family be sure that your child is indeed ready for school!

The Southwest Human Resource Agency’s Head Start program is a free pre-school program for children of families that qualify based on income, disabilities, and family circumstances. Head Start is a comprehensive program that focuses on all areas of a child’s development- including medical and dental services, nutritional services, family services, and educational experiences for the entire family. Head Start does not provide transportation.

The Head Start center in Selmer will be conducting a pre-registration for 3 and 4 year old children to attend classes beginning in the fall of 2015 on Tuesday, February 17th and Wednesday, February 18th. Stop by 705 Industrial Park Road anytime between 8:30 am- 5:00 p.m., or call Amy Alvis (731645-8953 / 731-645-5879) to schedule an appointment at

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your convenience.

Every child deserves a HEAD START in life… please consider giving your pre-school aged child one by contacting one of the following Head Start Family Case Manager: Amy in Selmer at 645-8953; Angie in Ramer at 645-0169; or Sharla at 632-5116. You may also contact Carrie Buck, Asst. Director for Family and Community Partnerships, or Mayriene Moten, Family Service Specialist, at 731-989-5111 for more information.

February 19 • Retired Teachers Meeting The McNairy County Retired Teachers will meet Thursday, Feb. 19 at the First Presbyterian Church, Selmer at 2 p.m.

The program for the meeting has not been determined at this time. However, members are asked to bring a favorite finger food and enjoy the fellowship. Also members have an opportunity to donate to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. The items requested are containers of peanut butter and jars of jelly.

February 20 • Washington DC Trip Planned Selmer Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to Washington DC for 6 days and 5 nights on May 1-6, 2015. Tour highlights include transportation, lodging, 8 meals, 3 full days guided tours of Washington DC, Arlington Cemetery, a visit to the Smithsonian Institute and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Cost is $599 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit is due by February 20th with final payment by March 20th.

• Biltmore Estate/Ashville, NC is a 4 day, 3 night trip for April 20-23. Cost is $399 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit is due upon signing and the balance due in full by February 28th.

• Colorado and the Rocky Mountains is a 9 day, 8 night trip June 28. Cost is $699 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit is due upon signing with final payment due April 13th. For more information on any of these trips, contact Hollie Knight at 731-645-7843.

February 21 • Pancake Breakfast Leapwood FCE is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, Feb. 21 starting at 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Leapwood Community Center. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Includes endless pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Only pancakes are endless.

February 22 • Miss Liberty Pageant The 8th Annual Miss Liberty Pageant will be held Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Selmer Community Center. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. Pageant at 2 p.m. Fee will be $30. For more information, please call 731-645-3866.

• Art Show at the Latta The Latta building will be hosting an art show during the entire month of February featuring the works of the many talented artists from Rose Creek Village, with a reception on Feb. 22, from 2-4 p.m. Artists featured in the show will be Jeremiah Briggs (oil paintings), John Cullimore (painted tiles), Yvonne Cullimore (acrylic paintings/mosaics), Faith Dickerson (gourd), Rachel Fagan (pencil & mixed media), Marlene Hidalgo (jewelry), Diane Lemire (textile baskets/ knitting), Anavah Matthews (watercolor paintings), Nichole Park (photography), Ben Pennington (acrylic painting/wood work), Elena Pennington (jewelry), Nikki Pennington (pencil drawings/acrylic paintings), Cheres Pennington (metal/ acrylic embossed paintings/portraits), Rachel Schepp (photography), Whitney Spearman (jewelry), Ashley Tyler (photography), Quinn Pennington (leather work), Ida Edwards (baskets), Maranatha Fagan (embroidery).

February 28 • 5th Annual African American History Banquet The Bethel Springs Rosenwald Community Center Organization of Bethel Springs, Tenn. will sponsor the 5th annual McNairy County African American History Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at the Selmer Civic Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Bethel Springs Rosenwald Community Center Organization is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, with a mission statement of “Enriching the Lives of Families”, (ELF).

For more information call Shirley Williams, President,

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A Special Thanks We would like to thank all the friends and family of Ms. Ethel Hurst, along with the staff at McNairy County Health Care Center, for such a nice celebration of her 101st birthday. She enjoyed all her flowers, gifts and cards. She read every one.

Thank you to Mayor Ronnie Brooks for the reading of the Proclamation and Mayor John Smith for the key to the city. Ms. Ethel truly enjoyed her time visiting family, church members and other special friends who came by to wish her a happy birthday. A special thank you to Ms. Patricia at MCHC for organizing such a beautiful party for Ms. Ethel on her 101st birthday.

The Ethel Hurst Family

COURT BRIEFS NICHOLAS LOPORTO: Possession unlaw drug paraphernalia- Fined $150 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to serve 48 hours, defendant to attend drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling.

SUSAN V. JONES: Driving while license revoked- Fined $25 + cost, supervised probation, defendant given credit of 1 day. Supervised probation, defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months.

SHANTELL WELLS: Possession unlaw drug paraphernaliaFined $150 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to serve 48 hours to run concurrent with previous charge, defendant to attend drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling.

TINA WICKER: Driving while license suspended- Fined $25 + cost, supervised probation, defendant to not drive in TN for 6 months.

THOMAS RAY HAYSLETT: Assault- Defendant given credit for 35 days. No contact with victim.

JAMES PLUNK: Hunt/fish/trap no license or stamp and hunting from aircraft/watercraft/motor vehicle- Fined $50 + cost, Fined $10, Hunting privileges suspended for one year, weapon is declared contraband.

FARRAH R. FRAZIER: Domestic assault- Victim failed to appear and refused to testify. State could not prosecute without victim and witness.

CARL D. SHELTON: Criminal impersonation- Fined $25 + cost, supervised probation, defendant given credit for 4 days, Supervised probation.

EVAN HIGGS: Driving on suspended licence suspended (2nd or subsequent)- Dismissed on payment of cost. Defendant has valid driver license.

JAMES B. JOHNSON: Simple possession/casual exchange marijuana <1/2 oz (three counts)- Fined $1000 + cost, $250 and $750, supervised probation, defendant to complete time out correctional services and counseling, defendant given credit for 16 days.

JUDY T. REED: Driving while license suspended- dismissed defendant has a valid driver license.

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March 7 • Community Service Awards Banquet The Annual Andrew Shelton Community Service Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m.

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Last Thursday, Ethel Hurst and her friends at the McNairy County Health Care Center celebrated Hurst’s 101st birthday with a large party. Both McNairy County Mayor Ronnie Brooks and Selmer Mayor John Smith were on hand to celebrate with Hurst as well. Brooks gave Hurst a special proclamation from McNairy County and Smith gave Hurst the key to the Town of Selmer.

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McRoberts to perform at The Latta Arts in McNairy and The Stephen Foster Music Club will present Dr. Terry McRoberts, pianist, in recital on Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Latta in Selmer.

The free concert is a part of AiMs ongoing endeavor to promote a broad spectrum of the Arts in McNairy and the surrounding areas.

Terry McRoberts, a native of Ohio, performs frequently as a soloist, a collaborative musician, and with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

McRoberts is University Professor of Music at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where he teaches private piano and related courses, is coordinator of keyboard studies and of concerts and recitals, and serves as university organist.

An authority of the English piano teacher Tobias Matthay, he is Past-President of the American Matthay Association for Piano, and a former editor of The Matthay News. McRoberts served Tennessee Music Teachers Association as president and editor of Tennessee Music Teacher, and is currently Membership Chair. He contributed reviews of new music for Piano Guild Notes, is past president of the Southern Chapter of the College of Music Society, and is former governor of Province 15 for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Prior to moving to Tennessee, he served on the faculty of Blue Mountain College in Mississippi. A church organist for over twenty-five years, he currently plays at First United Methodist in Jackson, Tennessee.

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Sarah Anderson, President Unit 162, Jan Bruce, President Dept. of TN, Dorothy Monroe, Treasurer Unit 162 and Sandra Cholewiak, Vice President Unit 162.

97th Mid-Winter Conference

The American Legion Post 162 and American Legion Auxiliary 162, both of Selmer, attended the 97th MidWinter membership and leadership conference in Murfreesboro, Tenn. There were several hours of speakers and the Dept. of Tennessee officers tried to show a good time while teaching leadership and how to gain new members.

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BREAKING DOWN THE BRACKETS There’s just something special about a tournament. While the country’s eyes are on the build-up to the biggest basketball tournaments of the entire year, the county is firmly entwined in the hopes of their beloved Cats and Cards.

McNairy County’s four teams are spread through their four separate brackets - each with a path to the finals laid out for them, some more difficult than others.

The Adamsville Cardinals’ men’s team enters the 2015 District 15-A Tournament in the third seeded position. The defending District Champion Cardinals, coached by Nathaniel Root, said at the onset of the season this team was his “most athletic,” and said the Redbirds would “be full force [...] and looking to make a run at a district championship.” The Cards have a lot going for them this year: they only lost two players from last year’s team and maintained three starters, not to mention the spectacular play from their core group of leaders. On-court direction from Tucker Campbell, DaKorea Dilworth, Des Whitley and recent Memphis Tiger Football signee Ross Burcham will be crucial to the long-term tournament success of the Cards.

Legendary Coach Jerry Lott will lead his third-seeded Lady Bobcats into tournament play in a tough district draw. “We should be competitive in our district,” Lott said at the beginning of the year. “[...]but there are three or four teams that are capable of winning it all. Losing two starters from last year’s District 14-AA Championship team to the collegiate level stunted the Lady Cats a bit, but solid play from veteran Cats Haven Phelps, Margie Coleman, Kaitlyn West and Selika McCord brought the fierce Ladies of McNairy Central to the district dance in the third seed.

The other ladies’ team of the county - the Adamsville Lady Cardinals, Coached by Kevin McClain - will be seeded at num-

ber six in the 2015 District 15-A Women’s tournament. Adamsville, who at the start of the season was rebuilding a very talented team from their previous campaign, has impressed this season. Anything can happen during a heated bracket, and the team that works the hardest and makes the plays can come away as a winner. The Lady Redbirds will need to put their heads down and play hard to the final whistle, and if they can, their excellent teamwork displayed through the year may crown them as champions.

Rounding out the teams in post-season play are the McNairy Central Bobcats at the sixth seed in the 2015 District 14-AA Tournament. The Bobcats welcomed back Coach Brian Brown, who admitted during the pre-season his team may have a tough go during district, but also wisely predicted the team play and scrappiness that has grown to define McNairy Central athletics over the year. A squad of variant age, the Cats will need to rely on one another deep in every game to pull out the “biting, scratching and clawing” that will take them to the top of the district mountain.

It’s hard to capture just what it takes to emerge from a tournament as the winner. This writer always assumes the recipe calls for equal parts talent, good coaching, luck and that certain intangible ‘magic’ that propels a team through the bad luck a season will bring and propels them to their inevitable fate as champion.

As McNairy Countians, we’ve either been raised or made to believe that the rivalry between the Bobcats and Cardinals is the most important thing to focus on during sports seasons - but during post-season play I implore you all to support not only your own team, but all county teams in the hunt for the all-illusive championship trophies.

After all, that little bit of county pride gives you more games to watch and more tournaments to enjoy - and it isn’t even March yet!

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TOP LEFT: Lady Bobcat Selika McCord BOTTOM LEFT: Bobcat Alan Rickman TOP RIGHT: Lady Cardinal Bethany “Bug” Johnson BOTTOM RIGHT: Cardinal DaKorea Dilworth.

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tled back, scoring seven more points than MCHS in the quarter, to take the lead to end the quarter.

In the final moments of the game, Lexington stretched their lead a bit, but McNairy Central got the deficit to four with a few minutes to play. In the final minute of action with MCHS down one, they had possession, but Lexington got a takeaway that sealed it. As the final seconds rolled down, the fans gave the Lady Bobcats a standing ovation.

Senior point guard Haven Phelps was the leading scorer for the Lady Bobcats with 12 points. Coach Lott assessed the game, saying, “We had one bad quarter where we only scored five points. We’ve got to play all four quarters against a good team like Lexington.”

(MCHS) Haven Phelps 12 pts.; Kaitlyn West 10 pts.; Margie Coleman 8 pts.; Alexis Trice 4 pts.; Selika McCord 3 pts.; Mackenzie Parson 2 pts.; Madi Rose Hammock 2 pts.

Between the two games, the seniors were recognized for their achievements they have had in their high school careers at McNairy Central. The mens’ team then took the floor for a district matchup with Lexington.

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Staff Photos by Ethan Huggins

Left: Haven Phelps works the top of the key for the Lady Cats. Right: MCHS’ Olivia Mitchell fires off the shot from behind the arch.

by Ethan Huggins Sports Writer

In the last home game of the season, the Roundhouse hosted Lexington High School up on the hill as emotions ran high for the Bobcats of McNairy Central. It was also a special night for McNairy Central as they celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness during the games.

Lexington (W) 44 McNairy Central (W) 41 In the pregame festivities, Coach Lott was sporting a pink polo and the Lady Bobcat’s uniforms were a slight pink to support and celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness. The game got off to a hot start as the offense of the Lady Bobcats were playing the fundamentals and hitting the easy shots. Both teams were tied at the end of the first eight minutes, 11 all.

In the second frame, both teams were going see-sawing the lead on almost every possession. The defense of MCHS was holding down the fort as Lexington was trying to battle back and regain the lead for good.

Haven Phelps paid great attention on a heads up play to end the half. Lexington had .7 seconds left and they elected to roll the ball to get an advantage. Phelps stole the ball from the player not paying attention to what was happening and scored a lay up as time expired to put the Lady Bobcats up by six.

To start the third period, the Lady ‘Cats defense started to get tired as Lexington batby Sarena Downs Sports Writer

The 2015 McNairy County Champion Selmer Lions’ boys team visited Waynesboro last Friday to play in the T-N-T Tournament. The Champs won a blowout victory, 44–18.

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In the marquee matchup of the night, the Lexington Tigers battled the Bobcats in the den. Lexington comes in with the best record in the district and have a talented player, Nick Marshall - a player that the scorecard says is 6 foot 10 inches, who is already recruited for the Memphis Tigers.

Against both the giant Marshall and the odds, the Bobcats showed no fear and played the game. They got off to a slow start agains the Tigers, putting up six points in the first eight minutes. The defense for the Cats were gonna make sure that a player of that size that Lexington has was not gonna dunk and they did a great job in the first and second quarters.

The second quarter, the offense got better and cut the lead that the Tigers were holding on to. McNairy Central hit a few threes in the quarter to slash the deficit. Lexington had a dunk in the quarter, much to the chagrin to the Bobcat fans.

Lexington got off to a high flying start in the third with a few dunks, but they flew a little too close to the sun as they got a technical foul for one of the dunks, which energized the fans and the Bobcats for the rest of the quarter. MCHS had a few big shots in the quarter to help their effort out.

As the final minutes ticked away, the Cats defense were making sure that they would not let Lexington have a great trip back as they forced takeaways to help their cause. As the finals seconds were slipping away, the fans roared their support for the Bobcats.

In the end, it was all they could do to get back into the game, but the Tigers wrestled away the win.

Senior Alan Rickman was the high scorer for the Bobcats with 12 points, and Senior Nick Crabb had 4 points.

(MCHS) Alan Rickman 12 pts.; Jeremiah Sanders 7 pts.; Brandon Walker 5 pts; Nick Crabb 4 pts.; Vinny White 4 pts.; Tristan King 2 pts.; Grant Goodman 2 pts.; Clint Coleman 2 pts.

Lions roar past Wayne County

Selmer (B) 44 Wayne Co (B) 18 The Lions came out strong and kept up the pace throughout the game. The offense was dominant, putting 27 points on the board.

In the second half, the defense stepped up their game.

They were able to hold Wayne Co. to only 4 in the third, only to go on to shut them down completely in the fourth.

This win leaves SMS’ record at an impressive 16 – 2 for the season. They will play in the semifinals on Feb. 20.

If Selmer comes away with a win in that game, they will head to the State Championship Game on Feb. 21.

(SMS) Hunter McCullar: 12 Pts; Lucas Hively: 6 Pts; NorStaff Photo by Ethan Huggins vante Holt: 13 Pts; Tobias Robinson: 10 Pts; Peyton Kiddy: The 2015 McNairy County Champion Selmer Lions, now one game through the 2015 TNT State Tournament.

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Celebrating MCHS Seniors SNA Basketball receives trophies

Staff Photo by Ethan Huggins

McNairy Central High School recently celebrated their Seniors on 2015 Senior Night.

Honored individuals are pictured with their parents or guardians, including Courtney Czarniecki, Nick Crabb, Brittany Jernigan, Alexis Wynn, Alan Rickman and Haven Phelps. Congratulations to all of you!

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Leapwood FCE donates and presents trophies to Special Needs Athletics Basketball Team. Presenters were Barbara Isbell, Loretta Plunk, Warren and Lila Pollock.

Common Sense: Sports Edition: Is the SEC in decline?

By Jeff Whitten Staff Writer

With Alabama’s 42-35 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal, haters of the Southeastern Conference have had a field day. It did not help matters that the SEC went a mediocre 7-5 in bowl play, including an 2-5 record by the powerhouse SEC West.

This was be the first time since 2005 that a SEC team was not in the national championship.

WHITTEN SEC dominance seemed to have ended with the Bowl Championship Series last year.

The SEC won 9 of the 16 BCS championships from 1999 until 2014. The conference won seven straight between 2007 and 2013.

In 2014-2015, the best record by any of the five Power Conferences and the only winning bowl record other than the SEC was the PAC 12, which won six out of eight of the bowl games it played in. The Big 10 went 5-5, the Atlantic Coast Conference went 5-7 and the Big 12 went 2-5 In interconference play, the 8-3 record of the PAC 12 against the Power 5 Conferences was the best followed by the ACC’s 10-7 record, according to USA Today Sports. No other conference had a record above .500. The SEC went 5-6, the Big 12 went 4-6 and the Big 10 went 6-11.

Only the PAC 12 and ACC had a winning record against the Top 50. The ACC won seven games out of 13 and the PAC 12 won five of nine. The SEC went 5-5. the Big 10 went 4-9 and the Big 12 went 2-7 against the Top 50.

As far back as records go, the SEC has a winning record against all conferences, Power 5 or not, except for the now defunct Big East football conference, according to the M Cubed web site. The SEC had a 25-29 record against this

conference. The SEC has won 66 percent of its games with the ACC, 59 percent against the Big 10 55 percent against the Big 12 and 62 percent against the PAC 12 .

The SEC has had an occasional mediocre year even during its period of supposed dominance. This conference only went 5-4 during the 2010-2011 Bowl season.

Other than these two seasons, the SEC had never won less than two-thirds of its bowl games in the past eight years.

I would wait and see a couple of years if the trends in bowl and Top 50 wins continue, but it is clear that the Alabama dynasty is in decline.

The Crimson Tide won three of four BCS championships between 2010 and 2013. Over the last two seasons, they seem to run out of gas towards the end, losing games they are favored to win. They are 1-1 in December and 0-2 in January, the two most important months in winning championships,over the last two years.

Though the hiring of Lane Kiffin as offensive coordinator made their offense more explosive, the decline was not arrested this year.

You can measure conference strength at various levels, but I have always thought top versus top was the best way for fans. Middle versus middle is only of interest to statisticians.

I have always thought that other than the SEC, the best conference is the PAC 12. There was the University of Southern California dynasty in the early to middle of the 2000s (in the interest of full disclosure, I am a USC alumnus). Since then, the Oregon Ducks, have always been good when they have been healthy and lost narrowly to an Auburn team led by Heisman-trophy winner Cam Newton in the 2011 BCS championship game.

Other than injuries, not matching up well with the Stanford Cardinal is the only thing that has kept them out of several other BCS championship games.

Before the Jan. 12 championship game, I thought that Oregon was best-positioned to be the next dynasty. After Ohio State’s decisive victory in that game, they have now been installed by some sports web pages as Number One

for next season. (It’s a little early for that, don’t you think?).

Whether they will have a post-championship hangover and whether they will dominate the next few seasons the way they dominated the playoff and championship games this year remains to be seen.

There is some reason to believe that the Big 10 is going to be resurgent. In addition to Ohio State’s success, Jim Harbaugh has been hired to coach at Michigan. He knows a thing or two about how to build a winning program.

Ohio State’s beating Oregon offers vicarious payback for some of the beatings the Ducks gave to the Vols (and to me, the Trojans).

Even though Oregon is a rival of my alma mater, I do respect what that program has accomplished and especially their Heisman-Trophy winning quarterback, Marcus Mariota. The way his and their season ended was kind of sad in a way (the Team of Destiny denied, and all that.)

If I had written the ending as fiction, I would have had Mariota scoring the go-ahead touchdown with five seconds left in the game.

In the SEC, Ole Miss and Mississippi State, though they had a disappointing bowl season, seem to be on the rise. Some have picked the Tennessee Volunteers to win the SEC East next year. The 247Sports web page places the Vols at Number 20 for next year. Arkansas also seems to be a rising SEC star.

If the SEC’s run is finished, there are a couple of ironic things about it.

First, it was Urban Meyer, who coached those championship Florida teams in the 2000s, who was the coach who has supposedly ended SEC dominance.

Second, the fact that the SEC has not won the major college championship for the past couple of years disproves all of the conspiracy theories (the “Mountain West is best” theory)—that ESPN and the SEC somehow conspired to put the fix in (as if those theories needed disproving). How they would have also corrupted the voters in the polls and the computer algorithms is never made clear.

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Six students from UTM’s sport business program worked hospitality events at last week’s Super Bowl game in Glendale, Ariz., where the New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. The group, led by Dr. Dexter Davis, is the second from UT Martin to attend the big game. The students also worked behind the scenes at the Pro Bowl on Jan. 25. Pictured on the field post-game are Rachel Robison, a senior from Springville; Ian McGrew, a senior from Troy; Dakota Shanes, a sophomore from Bon Aqua; Dr. Dexter Davis, assistant professor of sport business; Jamison Matney, a senior from Bon Aqua; Ross Landreth, a senior from Selmer; and Courtney Caton, a sophomore from Huntingdon. Caton, Robison and Shanes are marketing majors, while Landreth, Matney and McGrew are sport business majors.

SPORTSBRIEFS Adamsville Parks and Rec - Spring Soccer 2015 The Adamsville Parks and Recreation department signups begin February 2 and will run through February 20. The season will begin March 9 and run through April 3. Fee is $30, games will be played on weekday nights, for ages 7 through 14. Any further information or for questions, please call Bubba Martin or Ted Hughes at 731-610-2093 or 731-926-5675 respectively.

AM. Proceeds will benefit Adamsville High School 2015 Senior Class Project Graduation. Pre-Registration takes place until February 16 for $20, (Race T-Shirt only guranteed to pre-registered runners) and after February 16 til the day of the race at $25. Registration forms may be picked up from any 2015 AHS Senior, at Maximum Health and Fitness (both locations), Salon Elite, or Elite Sports Academy.

BUS TRIP: Lady Vols Softball vs. LSU - Knoxville The West Tennessee Big Orange Club will be taking a trip to Knoxville to watch the Lady Volunteers take on the Lady Tigers of LSU in softball action. Bus will leave K-Mart in Jackson on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7:30 AM with a lunch stop in Cookeville. Game time is 5 PM EST on Saturday, and Sunday at 2 PM EST. Bus will return Sunday evening to K-Mart at about 9:30 PM. Price is $123 per person including: tickets to both games, bus fare, hotel room (2 per room) and tip for bus driver. Deadline for tickets is March 15th - 38 seats are available! To reserve or for questions, call Greg at 731-424-8238.

Selmer Dixie Youth 2015 Signups Selmer Dixie Youth signups will be Saturday, February 21 and Saturday, February 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Selmer Civic Center. This will be for ages 4-12.

BUS TRIP: Tennessee Orange & White Game - Knoxville The West Tennessee Big Orange Club will be taking a trip to Knoxville to watch the annual Tennessee football Orange and White Game. Two buses will leave K-Mart in Jackson on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 4:00 PM. Gates to game open at 12:30 PM EST on Saturday.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015

School menus Elementary/Middle School Breakfast Feb - 16 No School Today

Choice of Cereal Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 17 Sausage & Biscuit or Honey Bun Choice of Cereal Strawberry Applesauce Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

High School Breakfast Feb - 16 No School Today

Feb - 18 Sausage Bagel Pizza or Choice of Cereal Bars Choice of Cereal Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 17 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Ham & Biscuit or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Cereal Assorted Pop-Tarts Honey Bun Strawberry Applesauce Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 19 Pancake/Sausage Stick or Assorted Pop-Tarts Choice of Cereal Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Feb - 20 Biscuit & Peppered Gravy or Goody Ring

Feb - 18 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Cereal Assorted Pop-Tarts NutriGrain Bar Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 19 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Biscuit & Peppered Gravy or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Cereal Assorted Pop-Tarts Choice of Cereal Bars Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Feb - 20 Sausage & Biscuit or Chicken & Biscuit or Sausage Bagel Pizza or Yogurt Parfait Choice of Cereal Assorted Pop-Tarts Oats'N Honey Granola Bar Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Elementary/Middle School Lunch Feb - 16 No School Today Feb - 17 Chicken Nuggets/Roll

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or Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or Uncrustables Pack French Fries Glazed Carrots Baked Apples Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Tetrazzini/Roll or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Battered Potato Wedges Whole Kernel Corn Garden Salad Diced Peaches Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 18 Cheeseburger or Chicken Noodle Soup/ Cheese Toast/Crackers or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad French Fries Baked Beans Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Diced Peaches Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk Feb - 19 Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza or Soft Shell Chicken Taco or Ravioli Casserole/Roll or Uncrustables Pack or Salad Bar Spicy Fries White Beans Cole Slaw Diced Pears Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

High School Lunch Feb - 16 No School Today Feb - 17 Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or Popcorn Chicken /Roll or Crispitos or Uncrustables Pack French Fries Cheesy Potatoes Green Beans Mixed Fruit Pineapple Tidbits Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 19 Country Chicken Tenders/Roll or Meat Loaf/Roll or Uncrustables Pack or Chef Salad Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Pinto Beans Turnip Greens Garden Salad Applesauce Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 20 Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza or Country Chicken Tenders/Roll or Meat Loaf/Roll or Uncrustables Pack or Salad Bar French Fries Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Black Eye Peas Turnip Greens Strawberry Applesauce Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice Choice of Milk

Feb - 18 Sausage Stuffed Crust Pizza or Cheeseburger or Chili/Cheese Toast/Crackers or Uncrustables Pack or Salad Bar French Fries Baked Potato Steamed Broccoli

Feb - 20 Sausage Stuffed Crust Pizza or Chicken

Black History Month UTC announces Poster Winners Fall 2014 Dean’s List

by Mary Donoso

Office of University Relations, UT-Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The following is a list of students from your area who made the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2014 at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Students who make a 3.2 or higher semester grade point average are awarded the honor.

Madison Wicker of McNairy County was recently named to the list. Congratulations, Madison.

PARENTS / TEACHERS Submitted Photo by Jerry Porter

Local elementary students show off their winning Black History Month posters. Pictured from left to right are Cooper Caswell, second place; Fox Coulon, first place; and Keonna Trice, third place. All posters submitted will be on display at Corinth Wal-Mart from February 2nd - 8th and Corinth Library from February 9th – 25th during regular business hours.

We want your child / student’s campus submissions!

We’re looking for parties, events, festivals, projects and more!

Send all submissions to editor@independentappeal.com or submissions@independentappeal.com

Thank you!

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 P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer 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.

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

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

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

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.

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 Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Sunday Worship: 5 p.m.

Thursday nights: 7 p.m.

Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.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.

Adamsville, Tennessee

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New Lowes Water Heater - 40 gal. propane in box. $175; Clothes dryer $85; Fiberglass Camper Top for small pick up $100, 9 1/2 Horsepower Johnson $400.

Call 645-6642. (39) Savage Axis XP Black 308 Win w/ 3x9x40 scope Mossberg 835 Turkey 12 ga 3.5 "MOBU Infinity" 24" Barrell. Both guns are brand new $325 ea or $600 for both. Call 731-499-2959. (39)

Entertainment center includes 35 inch Sanya TV, stereo, AM-FM radio dual cassette for taping and recording, CD player and 215 inch house speakers. $200 OBO. Call 662-412-9424. (39) Musical Instruments: New Dean Vendetta Electric guitar and case. $100 New Oscar Schmidt Mandolin and Case $275.00. Call 731-453-5517. (39) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;96 Model EZ Go Golf Cart.

Excellent condition with new batteries and tires. Bed on the back. $1000, Call 731-608-6367. (39) Storage Buildings. Rentals, returns, new factory direct, Cash or Rent to own. No credit checks, no security deposit. 662-415-8180 or www.secureportablebuildings.com (39-42)

402 - WANTED We buy and haul off junk cars and other metal items. Call Jimmy Harris at 731-439-0343.

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404 - PETS/LIVESTOCK Puppies: Free to a good home. 2/3 German Shepherd 1/3 Lab. Have 2 (both black). Call 6324743 or call /text 439-7857. (39)

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SERVICES 501 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WILSON SERVICE COMPANY: We move and install mobile homes! Licensed, bonded/insured.

Also, house leveling, rotten joist/ sill replacement, support piers installed, floors and metal roofs. Call (731)609-8794 or (731) 610-4813.

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MAXEDON Plumbing & Electrical 610-4462 or 439-2923 Weekends & Holidays - Same Fair Rate 215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

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AGREED DIVORCES $299.00 plus court costs. 645-8557. (TF)

4013 - 1158 High School Rd., Selmer - $79,500 * Rustic Cypress Home * 3 Bedrooms * 1 Bath * Carport * Lg shaded deck * Utility rm.

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

Free estimates. (TF) HARRIS HOME IMPROVEMENT: Concrete, dirtwork, shingles, siding, flooring and foundations, block, brick, painting and additions. Highly recommended.

Free Estimates. 731-439-0343 (3441)

2214 - Bishop Rd., Finger - $49,900

* Mobile Home * 2 bedooms * 1 baths * 21 ac. +/- * Rural Area * Wooded & Open

KIDDY'S PRO EXTERMINATING CO.: Terminate and Pest Control. We repair rotten and damages floors and foundations. Free Estimates and Inspections. Call 6458575 (38-45)

105 - Lakefield Rd., Selmer $485,000

* Country Farmette * 13 acres +/* 2 story ranch * 4 BRs * 3.5 BAs * LG Family Room * Master BR Suite * LG porch * DBL Garage * In ground pool w/ poolhouse * Barn

WILL SIT WITH THE ELDERLY part time, days only with light house duties. Adamsville-Selmer area. I have good references. 731610-1454. (39)

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Rent is based on household income.

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#9943425: 132 Dowty Rd., Selmer, TN - Great house and area for large family. Brick home with full finished basement. 4 bedrooms down and 2 up, large living area. eat-in kitchen. The home has a large front and back porch, pond, storage building, carport. You wont have to leave your property for hunting deer. Approx 1 mile off Hwy 45 N, for convenience if you work in Jackson. Home has over 3,200 sq. ft. of living space.

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#9943428: 454 E. Poplar Ave., Selmer, TN - Older, remodeled brick home close to schools, hospital, grocery. Lots of character that is not found in new homes. Living room with hardwood flooring and fireplace with French doors leading to covered patio. Formal dining room with French doors into living room. Eating area with plenty of cabinets, Remodeled kitchen, large walk in closet, attic that is floored and stairway, Master bedroom, family room and large master bath with walk-in tile shower. This would be great for a live-in parent.

#9943250: 2224 Feddie Davis Rd., Ramer, TN - Lots of house for the money and room for kids to play. Vinyl and rock, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, open living area with fireplace and lots of cabinets.

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#9943426: 1706 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer, TN - Ready to move into and under $50,000. Two bedroom siding home sits off road with big front yard. Open living area, tile and laminate flooring.

Fenced back yard, storage building, attached single carport and double detached carport, metal roof. Bamboo privides some privacy.

#3169289: Selmer - Too many amenities to mention. Property is residential or commercial. Completely remodeled, all hardwood & tile floors, 3 fireplaces, granite countertops, pantry to die for, more storage than you can believe, privacy fenced back yard, patio & courtyard.

#9938028: 236 Kirkpatrick Dr., Selmer, TN - Brick home close to schools, grocery, hospital. Inside is a large living room with hardwood flooring, eati -in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lots of storage, sunroom, parking space for 4 vehicles, storage building, fenced back yard. The home has new thermo windows, and 5-yr old roof. Very neat.

#9938910: 290 Hazelwood, Selmer, TN - Eight Y.O. brick home like new. Hardwood flooring in foyer, family room, dining, kitchen and eating. Vaulted family room with fireplace, open living area, split bedroom plan, huge master bath with jetted tub and separate shower, large walk-in closet. Double garage, concrete drive and walk-way, covered patio.

#9935111: 302 Mitchell St, Selmer, TN - Remodeled brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open living area, large deck, storage building, concrete drive, 2 level wooded lots. Convenient to work, church, grocery, hosptial. Great for relaxing on backyard grilling or just relaxing on the deck with wooded yard.

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#9943227: 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.

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#9935107: 3075 Buena Vista Rd, Bethel Springs, TN - Country property with over 8 acres, 2 ponds, and partial fence. Stucco home with over 3100 htd living space and extra bonus of a 2BR/2BA guest house. Interior has 4BRs/2BAs, living, den, and office. 24x40 Shop and Barn/Shed. Location convenient and private.

LEGALS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, MCNAIRY COUNTY WHEREAS, Bandi Burney and Jessica Burney executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Lender and Robert M Wilson Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated May 3, 2006 and recorded on May 4, 2006 in Book 381, Page 1202, McNairy County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED C E R T I F I C AT E S , S E R I E S 2006-9, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on February 24, 2015, at 2:30PM at the usual and customary location at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at an iron pin in the Eastern right of way of Tull Street, said iron pin being located 276.20 feet South 01 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds East from the Southwest corner of Donald Kirk and the

Northwest corner of Williamson, see Deed Book 130, Page 50, run thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds East leaving Tull Street 138.88 feet to an iron pin set in the Western boundary of Smith, (Deed Book 127, Page 72), thence South 02 degrees 07 minutes 01 seconds East with the Western boundary of Moore and Goodrum 110.45 feet to an iron pin set, thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds West with the Northern boundary of Jean Locke 140.98 feet to an iron pin set in the Eastern right of way of Tull Street, thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds West with the Eastern right of way of Tull Street 110.80 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.355 acres more or less. All bearings noted herein are based upon an observation of magnetic North made September 13, 1993.

The foregoing legal description is based upon a plat of survey of James A. Martin, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Certificate No.1469, which plat of survey is dated June 15, 2004.

Being that property conveyed to Bandi Burney and wife, Jessica Burney,

by Warranty Deed of Donnie Eugene Gray and wife, Tina Gray, dated May 3, 2006, of record in Deed Book 199, Page 611, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID Number: 080J G 001.12 Address/Description: 375 Tull Street, Selmer, TN 38375.

Current Owner(s): Bandi Burney and Jessica Burney.

Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-18460 19024 37 38, 39 ORDER OF PUBLICATION: GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE:

IN RE: PETITION OF DIVORCE Case No. 15 DV-12 DANNY R. REDMON (Plaintiff) vs. TAMMY S. REDMON (Defendant) Said Court found that the Respondent, Tammy S. Redmon, cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for 4 consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Tennessee, requiring Tammy S. Redmon to serve an answer upon Lisa M. Miller, Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 173 South Third Street, Selmer, TN 38375, on or before the 20th day of March, 2015, or otherwise said cause will proceed ex parte and default judgment issue.

This the 16th day of January, 2015.

Van McMahan, Judge Byron Maxedon McNairy County Clerk

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Lisa Miller Attorney for Petitioner 19040 37, 38, 39, 40 NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of LEE DANIEL INGRAM, Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on January 29, 2015, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Lee Daniel Ingram, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, TN. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise, their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this noticed to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an acttual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

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

This 29th day of January, 2015.

Dudley Ingram, Executor Estate of Lee Daniel Ingram Kim Boals,

Clerk & Master Terry Abernathy, Attorney 19072 38, 39

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on February 27, 2015 at 10:00AM local time, at the center of Courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Robert C. Hitchborn and Gloria Hitchborn, husband and wife, to Carter, Stanfill, & Assoc., PLLC, Trustee, on February 26, 2010 at Deed of Trust 398, Page 2707, Instrument No. 71996; all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party entitled to enforce security interest: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, its successors and assigns The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: BEING just North of the present city limits of Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee and BEGINNING at a stake, said stake being located in the Northwest margin of the intersection of Forsyth Road and Gayle Street; thence in a southwest direction with the North margin of Forsythe Road 344 & 1/2 feet to a stake; thence in a northern direction 258 feet to a stake in the south margin of Gayle Street; thence in an eastern direction with the South margin of said Gayle Street 344 & 1/2 to the point of beginning and forming a triangle shape lot.

Parcel Number: 080 050.05 Current Owner(s) of Property: Robert C. Hitchborn and wife, Gloria J. Hitchborn Street Address: 378 Forsythe Rd, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.* All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

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

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

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

Shapiro & Ingle, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Ingle, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 www.kirschattorneys.com File No. 15-063447 19078 38, 39, 40 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on February 27, 2015 at 10:00AM local time, at the center of Courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Emily Teague Prather, to Kathryn Reed Edge, Esq., Trustee, on May 22, 2003 at Deed of Trust 353, Page 848; all

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of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party entitled to enforce security interest: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-ABF1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-ABF1, its successors and assigns The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Lying and being in the old 4th Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, in the Town of Ramer, and being Lot No. 4 in what is known as the M.C. Key Addition to the Town of Rames, Tennessee, a plat of which addition has not been filed for record, and said Lot No. 4 is more particularly described as follows: Begins at the northeast corner of Lot No. 3, run thence South 21 degrees 30 minutes East 420 feet to a stake; thence North 68 degrees 30 minutes East 105 feet to a stake; thence North 21 degrees 30 minutes West 420 feet to a stake in the south boundary line of Highway No. 57 right of way; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes West 105 feet to the beginning.

Parcel Number: 129P-A014.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Emily Teague Prather Street Address: 4274 Highway 57 West, Ramer, Tennessee 38367 Secondary Property Address: * Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.* All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

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

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

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

Shapiro & Ingle, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Ingle, LLP 555 Perkins Road Extended, Second Floor Memphis, TN 38117 Phone (901)767-5566 Fax (901)761-5690 www.kirschattorneys.com File No. 13-052623 19054 38, 39, 40

2228; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-18 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 5, 2015 at 03:00 PM at the Side Entrance of the McNairy County Courthouse , located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: LYING AND BEING IN MCNAIRY COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN SET IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF CAPOOTH ROAD, WHICH POINT IS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 OF GRISWELL DIVISION AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LOT; THENCE, FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF CAPOOTH ROAD, NORTH 77 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 242.83 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9; THENCE, WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, NORTH 19 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 439.09 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LOT; THENCE, SOUTH 66 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 130.40 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE, WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 11, SOUTH 03 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST 413.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.8 ACRES, LOT 10. Parcel ID: 140-022.11 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1528 CAPOOTH ROAD, RAMER, TN 38367. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ANITA HOPKINS AND CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and

the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #77418: 2015-02-04 2015-02-11, 2015-02-18

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 31, 2006, executed by ANITA HOPKINS AND CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee recorded September 12, 2006, in Deed Book 383, Page 2213-

19074 38, 39, 40 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE (113 S. Tina (Tima) Drive, Selmer)

WHEREAS, on June 6, 2005, Chris H. Crotts and Pam Crotts executed a Deed of Trust, (ADeed of Trust@) in favor of Larry A. Butler, Trustee, to secure a promissory note described therein (the “Note”), the same being payable to BancorpSouth Bank with said Trust Deed being of record in the Register=s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee as Trust Deed Book 376 Page 601 to which reference is hereby made; and WHEREAS, the said Larry A. Butler , Trustee, is unable to act as Trustee under the Deed of Trust, and I, Jerry P. Spore have been appointed Substitute Trustee (the “Trustee” or “Substitute Trust” by the owner and holder of the Note by an instrument of record in Trust Deed Book 415, Page 1254, Register’s Office for McNairy County, Tennessee; WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Note; and WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Note has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust.

NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, Jerry P. Spore, Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and confered upon me by the Deed of Trust, will on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the front door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in McNairy County, Tennessee, described as follows: Map 80B Group D Parcel 004.00

BEGINNING at a stake in the West margin of Tima Drive, NEC of McCormack, runs thence North 5 degrees 15 minutes East, with said Drive, 86 feet to a stake; thence continuing with Tima Drive, as it curves slightly 28.72 feet to a stake, SEC of Alsobrooks lots; thence North 85 degrees 30 minutes 46 seconds West, with South line of Alsobrooks, 199.18 feet to a stake; SWC of Alsobrooks; thence South 5 degrees 15 minutes West 112.15 feet to a stake, NWC of McCormack; thence South 84 degrees 45 minutes East, with North line of McCormack, 200 feet to the point of beginning.

This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the restrictions and easements contained in instrument of record in the Office of the Register for McNairy County, Tennessee, in Plat Book No. 2,

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BEING the same property conveyed to Pam Cartwright by Warranty Deed of record in Deed Book 167, Page 152, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

The address of the above described property is113 Tina (Tima) Drive Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower, are expressly waived in the said Deed of Trust. Title is believed to be good, but the Trustee will make no covenant of seisin, marketability of title or warranty of title express or implied and sell and convey only as Trustee.

The property shall be sold AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS and without any representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether express or implied The sale of the property shall be made subject to any and all prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes and assessments (plus penalty and interest, if any) and matters of record, plus any and all other matters and encumbrances superior in right to the lien of the Deed of Trust. Further, such sale is also subject to any matter that on site inspection or accurate survey of the property might disclose.

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

JERRY P. SPORE, Trustee

Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC 312 E Lafayette Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 424-0461 Publication dates: February 11, 2015 February 18, 2015 February 25, 2015 19143 39, 40, 41 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTY OF TIMOTHY D. BROWN and wife, TINA K. BROWN March 2, 2015 AT 11:00 O’CLOCK A.M. CST WHEREAS, Default having been made in the payments of the debts and obligations to be paid in certain Deeds of Trust acknowledged July 19, 2013 and April 30, 2014 and executed by Timothy D. Brown and wife, Tina K. Brown, conveyed to W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Instrument Deed of Trust Book No. 410, Page 1068 and Deed of Trust Book No. 413, Page 371; and the holder of said indebtedness and obligations having demanded that the property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness, plus the costs of foreclosure, in accordance with terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust; and Whereas all of said indebtedness and obligations having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, Now Therefore, Notice is given that I, W. Jay Reynolds, as Trustee of that certain Deeds of Trust recorded in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, under Instrument Deed of Trust Book No. 410, Page 1068 and Deed of Trust Book No. 413, Page 371, having been appointed by the holder of said indebtedness and obligations as Trustee on said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on the 2nd day of March, 2015 commencing at 11:00 o’clock a.m. CST at the East door of the McNairy County Court House in Selmer, Tennessee, pro-

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES ceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property (“Property”) situated and being in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: TRACT NO. 1: BEGINNING at point in the center of Tom Baker Road, the southeast corner of the and conveyed to Jeffrey Wiggins and wife, Sherry Wiggins by deed of record in Deed Book 121 at page 161 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West with the eastern boundary of Wiggins passing a corner fence post at 34.45 feet, in all 481.85 feet to a steel fence post; thence North 36 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds West with Wiggins 412.53 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 12 minutes 01 seconds West with Wiggins northern boundary 273.55 feet to a steel fence post at the northeast corner of Mike Smith, see Deed Book 121 page 248, and being the southeast corner of Don Forsythe and wife Carolyn Forsythe land, see Deed Book 129 page 126, said post being in the western right of way of a new gravel road; thence with the eastern boundary of Forsythe as follows: North 15 degrees 40 minutes 13 seconds West 176.10 feet, North 24 degrees 35 minutes 23 seconds West 35.66 feet, North 55 degrees 17 minutes 28 seconds West 87.30 feet, North 61 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds West 114.40 feet, North 54 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds West 82.00 feet to a steel fence post, the northeast corner of Forsythe and the southeast corner of Kimball Holley, see Deed Book 133 page 205, thence with the eastern boundary of Holley as follows: North 22 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds West 37.20 feet, North 12 degrees 37 minutes 05 seconds West 312.80 feet to a steel fence post, the northeast corner of Holley and the southeast corner of Rosamond Tyler, see Deed Book 134 page 702, thence with the eastern boundary of Tyler as follows: North 12 degrees 15 minutes 55 seconds West 146.62 feet to a pipe, North 01 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 234.97 feet to a steel fence post, the northeast corner of Tyler; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 37 seconds West with the northern boundary of Tyler to an iron pin, the northwest corner of Tyler; the northeast corner of Suggs and the southeast corner of Hicks; thence with the eastern boundary of Hicks along an old fence line as follows: North 02 degrees 37 minutes West 621.32 feet, North 02 degrees East 396 feet, North 05 degrees East 513.15 feet, North 10 degrees East 364.65 feet; thence with the northern boundary of Hicks West 1006.5 feet; thence with the eastern boundary of Hicks North 495 feet to the southern boundary of Richard, Inc.; thence east with the southern boundary of Richard, Inc. 49.5 feet to the southeast corner of Richard, Inc.; thence north with the eastern boundary of Richard, Inc. 990.0 feet to an iron pin; thence east with the southern boundary of Richard, Inc. 2079 feet to an iron pin; thence south with the western boundary of Lambert and Locke’s Babb tract 1600.5 feet to the southwest corner of the said Babb tract; thence south 89 degrees 48 minutes east with the southern boundary of Locke’s Babb tract 1866.16 feet to ditch, thence with the ditch and severance line through the Locke McMahan tract as follows: South 32 degrees 26 minutes 00 seconds East 108.46 feet, South 52 degrees 43 minutes 20 seconds East 79.34 feet, South 56 degrees 36 minutes 56 seconds

See LEGALS, 9B

LEGALS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 503 - PUBLIC NOTICES East 106.94 feet, South 31 degrees 08 minutes 35 seconds East 117.40 feet, South 05 degrees 35 minutes 48 seconds East 108.00 feet, South 07 degrees 28 minutes 20 seconds West 310.76 feet, South 19 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds West 51.08 feet, South 06 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds West 145.18 feet; thence leaving said ditch to and with a fence as follows: South 88 degrees 14 minutes 53 seconds West 145.52 feet, South 88 degrees 30 minutes 30 seconds West 175.68 feet, South 09 degrees 44 minutes 54 seconds West 233.26 feet, South 11 degrees 08 minutes 39 seconds West 370.28 feet, South 08 degrees 29 minutes 35 seconds West 212.38 feet, South 25 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds West 341.55 feet, South 10 degrees 43 minutes 38 seconds West 168.65 feet, North 70 degrees 34 minutes 27 seconds West 10.00 feet, South 07 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds West 193.80 feet, South 06 degrees 31 minutes 17 seconds West 529.16 feet, South 39 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 21.21 feet, South 87 degrees 39 minutes 41 seconds West 88.04 feet, South 00 degrees 21 minutes 15 seconds East 558.32 feet to a point in the center of Tom Baker Road, thence with the center of said Tom Baker Road as follows: North 84 degrees 19 minutes 14 seconds West 180.24 feet, South 75 degree 37 minutes 09 seconds West 103.05 feet, South 68 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West 104.97 feet, South 73 degrees 48 minutes 14 seconds West 99.62 feet, South 89 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds West 111.74 feet, North 82 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 156.13 feet, South 77 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 126.94 feet, South 67 degrees 47 minutes 25 seconds West 153.77 feet, South 67 degrees 46 minutes 29 seconds West 51.62 feet to the point of beginning and containing 268.5 acres more or less and being subject to Road Easements for Tom Baker Road and subject to easement agreements for the new gravel road.

This being the same property as conveyed to Timothy D. Brown and wife, Tina K. Brown by deed recorded in Deed Book 152, Page 470, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

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TRACT NO. 2 COMMENCING at the intersection of Tom Baker Road with Tennessee Highway #57, then northerly with said road 0.39 mile to a steel fence post (SFP) set on the east rightof-way (25.0 feet from the center) of said new road for a true point of beginning; thence with said R/W (chord description) N 01° 21’ 48” W 483.50 feet to a SFP set; then leaving said R/W with a severance line N 89° 42’ 11” E 448.06 feet to a SFP set at a fence line; then continue with a severance line and generally with the fence S 18° 15’ 12” W 509.00 feet to a SFP set: and then S 89° 31’ 30” W 277.13 feet back to the P.O.B., containing 4.020 acres more or less.

This being the same property as conveyed to Timothy D. Brown and wife, Tina K. Brown by deed recorded in Deed Book 152, Page 220, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

A review of the McNairy County public records reveal that the property may be encumbered by the following: (1) Deeds of Trust from Timothy D. Brown for the benefit of Home Banking Company, Inc. of record in Deed of Trust Book 410, Page 1068 and Deed of Trust Book 413, Page 371 in said Register’s Office. (2) Any rights of the Trustee in the Deed of Trust described in No.1 above. (3) Rights of parties in actual possession of all or any portion of the property. (4) Being sold subject to all unpaid taxes, if any.

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

otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, State or Federal, which have not been waived by such governmental agency. Said sale also subject to matters which an accurate survey of the property might disclose.

The property is to be sold AS IS WHERE AS, without representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether expressed or implied. Without limiting the foregoing, THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS 30th day of January, 2015.

W. JAY REYNOLDS, Trustee Reynolds & Reynolds 55 Court Street, Suite A Savannah, TN 38372 (731)925-7000 19139 39, 40, 41 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MILDRED LOUIS MANNING DAVIS CHRISTOPHER Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of January, 2015, Letters Testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the above estate were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Probate Division of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk and Master within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as te case may be) of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death; otherwise, their claim will be forever barred.

This the 30th day of January, 2015.

Tony Neill, Administrator W. Jay Reynolds, Attorney for the Estate Kim Harrison Boals, Clerk & Master 19057 39, 40 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated , and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded August 2, 2001, in Book No. 312, at Page 104, in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Willie L. Stepp, III and Rapheal Renee Stepp, conveying certain property therein described to David G. Mattull as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. as nominee for RBMG, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by MidFirst Bank.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by MidFirst Bank, will, on March 23, 2015 on or about 1:00 PM, at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT 1: Beginning at an iron pin situated in the West line of the parent tract, the southwest corner of Lot #4 as described in that Warranty Deed of record in Deed Book 167, Page 248 and the northwest corner of the herein described tract; thence South 02 degrees 15 minutes West with the West line of the parent tract 164 feet to an iron pin; thence South 80 degrees 07 minutes East 404.6 feet to a point in the center of Forsythe Road; thence with the centerline of said road North 17 degrees 54 minutes East 100 feet passing an iron pin at 75.4 feet; thence North 73 degrees 10 minutes West passing an iron pin at 25 feet and in all 431.7 feet to the point of beginning

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TRACT 2: BEGINNING at a stake in the East line of Cagle, the Northwest comer of Harbin; runs thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West with Cagle, 164 feet to a stake; thence the point of beginning; runs thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West with Cagle, 227 feet to a stake; thence North 88 degrees East, with Forsythe, 327.5 feet to a stake; thence South 46 degrees East 293 feet to a point in the middle of Forsythe Road, a 50-foot street; thence with the middle of said Forsythe Road as follows: South 54 degrees 57 minutes West 24.6 feet; South 30 degrees 45 minutes West 100 feet; South 12 degrees 55 minutes West 75.4 feet to a point; thence North 73 degrees 10 minutes West, passing the West margin of Forsythe Road at 25 feet, in all, 456.7 feet to the point of beginning.

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503 - PUBLIC NOTICES Stepp, III, Willie L. Stepp, Rapheal Renee Community South Bank The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

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