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Selmer Mourns Local couple killed as car crashes through festival

By Janet Rail Publisher

Our community is torn with grief over the loss of a local couple after a car broke through a barricade during the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival in downtown Selmer last Saturday.

Officials are still unclear what exactly caused the elderly driver to plow through the barricade into a crowded festival on Saturday; killing two people and putting hundreds of others in danger.

Police protection was handled by the Selmer Police Department, however the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted the investigation upon request of the Selmer Police Chief Neal Burks said Lt. Barry Siler.

Siler stated that the cause of the accident was still under investigation.

When asked about festival security, Siler said, “We often assist with traffic control and security at festivals across the state but were not asked by (Selmer Chief Burks) to assist in this festival.”

McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck also said that no assistance was provided or requested for festival security from his department.

Among the many witnesses, statements varied dependent upon who was standing where at the festival. At a press conference on Sunday, Lt. Brad Wilbanks of THP stated, “I've heard seven or eight different stories.

We owe it to the families to get it right. It will take weeks to get this together, and we want to be able to answer any and all questions the families might have. That's what takes so long.”

The festival came to a halt after Aaron Stamey, 91 and his wife, passenger, Lois M. Stamey, 86, of Hornsby struck a barricade and traveled through it into the crowded streets in their 1987 Crown Victoria, as they were traveling south on Court Avenue during the festival hitting an empty baby stroller that he carried on his grill before striking pedestrians Sherri King Duncan, 51, of Henderson and fiance Michael L. Johnson, 62, of Selmer at the intersection of Third Street.

The vehicle continued south and hit a 1960 Chevrolet Impala in the car show and a 1979 Chevy pickup parked at the southern barricade by a local political candidate Rusty Coffman, running for state representative. The vehicle veered left to strike a 2009 Kawasaki mule driven by SPD Officer Matt Rickman who jumped off before the car struck it prior to Stamey's car coming to a final rest off the left side of the roadway near the railroad track.

This tragedy was witnessed by countless citizens from different vantage points as the car traveled approximately an eighth of a mile through downtown Court Avenue.

Most witnesses described the sound like a 'whoosh or whiz' as the vehicle appeared to travel so fast that it caught many off guard.

Just minutes before Stamey drove through the barricade, the Selmer Fire Department drove a firetruck down Court Avenue to answer a call on a car fire just passed the railroad tracks outside the festival boundary.

Had the firetruck not cleared many off

the avenue, the casualty count could have been far greater, yet, two innocent people are dead.

The community remains devastated.

Family and friends are grief stricken. (Even those of us in the news business are at a loss for words.)

Aaron and Lois Stamey were treated and released at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss.

Johnson and Duncan are natives of McNairy County who shared the past few years together and were planning to wed this summer. They were killed instantly at the scene and transported to Shackelford Funeral Home prior to Memphis for autopsies.

Johnson graduated from McNairy Central High in '71 and spent his entire life working on cars. He owned a hot rod shop in Corinth, Miss.

“People knew him as a perfectionist.

That was the reputation he built his business on. His clothes, hair and cars had to be perfect. Even in high school when mom would iron his clothes, he would often re-iron them. He was a hard worker, very honest and cars left his shop perfect,” said brother Jimmy Johnson.

Johnson had built four or five of the cars in the show but did not bring one of his own. He lived in Eastview for many years prior to purchasing a home for the couple on Country Club Lane in Selmer.

Johnson was a member of the Magnolia

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(Above) Pictured are Sherri King Duncan and Michael L. Johnson, the local couple who died last Saturday after being struck by a car that crashed through a barricade at the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival. (Below) Church and Community leaders, along with family and friends of Duncan and Johnson came together at a prayer meeting at the First Baptist Church in Selmer last Saturday night to pray for the community and the families of those involved following the tragic accident.

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Local prayer service honors Selmer festival victims

By Janet Rail Publisher

Staff Photo by Janet Rail

Those in attendance at the prayer meeting held a candle light vigil for the victims of the tragic accident in Selmer last Saturday.

City of Selmer officials and the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce gathered at the First Baptist Church in Selmer to host a candlelight vigil and mourn the loss of Sherri King Duncan and Michael Johnson just hours after they were killed during a tragic accident at the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival Saturday.

The mood was somber inside the sanctuary as local ministers and community officials offered emotional and heartfelt messages to the crowd.

County Mayor Ronnie Brooks led the service stating, “There is a lot of pain and a lot of suffering. The only place we could come to is where we are, before the Lord.”

Many offered words of comfort, scripture reading and prayers. Prayers to allow healing, strength for our community and for good to come from this tragedy.

Music lyrics shared sentiments about no more sorrow and no more pain. To rise on eagles wings before my God and on our knees.

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

The car driven by Aaron Stamey, 91, which crashed through a barrier at the Rockabilly Highway Revival last Saturday killing two pedestrians.

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Car Club and attended Church of Crossroads in Corinth, Miss. He was the father of two children Wes and Brittany.

Duncan was a 1982 graduate of McNairy Central High and played the flute in the band.

“Sherri was an only child. She was always a good child, was hard working and went out of her way to help other people. She loved band and there is no telling how many spaghetti dinners I cooked for! We attended the Strawberry Festival and were at most events she was in. After high school, she attended Jackson State for a couple of years and spent most of her career working in medical offices for doctors,” said mother Shirley King.

King was currently working for Frix Jennings Clinic in Henderson, Tenn., where she currently lived and was in the process of selling her home in preparation for their wedding.

Where the shadows disappear. Jesus overcomes and we will rise when He calls our name. I will rise when He calls my name, no more sorrow, no more pain.

Ministers from Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, Lakeview Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, Mt. Zion and others spoke to the crowd. All attendees lit a candle in remembrance of the lost lives.

Mayor John Smith shared a heartfelt message with the crowd, offering his condolences for the family and asked all of his staff to join him on the stage as they grieve this great loss.

Minister Gregg Worthey from First Christian Church ended the service with words of encouragement and a gathering of all local ministers and all church leaders as they surrounded the city and county officials and members of the chamber of commerce asking all to wrap their arms around these leaders and the family of the deceased to get us through trying times like these and bring our community closer together.

We just put our faith in God to guide us through this great tragedy and to lean on each other during this time of mourning.

Staff Photo by Janet Rail

Emergency personnel hold up a blanket to shield those killed last Saturday as troopers from the Tennessee Highway patrol investigate the accident.

Her mother was smiling as she reminisced about her daughter and how she always called her during lunch and ask if her mother needed any groceries or anything which she would bring to her after work.

“She wanted to take good care of her two children, Peyton and Alise. She wanted to make sure that her son, Peyton had nice clothes and her 29-year-old daughter Alise, which has a daughter of her own and is expecting a second child, had the very best.”

The couple got acquainted on Facebook several years ago and their friendship developed as they discovered they had many common interest including cars.

Sherri has a 1978 Trans Am that Mike was planning to restore for her. Only a couple of weeks ago, the couple helped sponsor a benefit for cancer patient Aubrey King. The tragic loss of Sherri and Michael will be felt forever among the hearts of our community but their many acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

The Rockabilly Festival was celebrating its eighth year with events scheduled throughout the week. Another trage-

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dy has beset our community. Two innocent people are dead with many unanswered questions.

The THP critical incident response team is conducting an in-depth investigation into the cause of the incident, the events that led up to it, and exactly what happened so that all officials and organizations can determine future actions to safeguard its citizens to the best of their ability going forward.

Every person we met on the street had a different recollection of the events. No matter what they witnessed, no matter where they stood during those tragic moments, lives were lost, hearts were broken, images were permanently stored in their minds and for that reason we have chosen not to relive those moments but try to move on to heal, hold each others hands and pray that all will find peace, spread love and offer support to every neighbor so that from this tragedy will come strength and hope for a better tomorrow and find a way to honor the lives so tragically lost.

For visitation and memorial service information for Sherri King Duncan and Michael L. Johnson see PAGE 8A.

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Blackburn’s bill to expand Shiloh Battlefield Park into McNairy County passes House

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

Congressman Marsha Blackburn’s (R-Tenn.) legislation, the Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote June 7. This legislation would incorporate some of the pivotal areas of the Battle of Shiloh that lack adequate preservation; including the battlefields at Fallen Timbers, Russell House, and Davis Bridge into the Shiloh National Military Park, so that they may be preserved for future generations of Americans to experience.

In remarks on the House floor, Blackburn thanked her colleagues for their work on the legislation. She noted that park expansion and preservation is the result of a privatepublic partnership in Tennessee, Mississippi and at the Shiloh Park.

Fallen Timbers is in McNairy County and Russell House is partially within the county and partially in Mississippi. The two areas contain about 1,120 acres, according to Rep. Blackburn’s Press Secretary Kate McBrayer.

“I think it is so significant that we have seen our local elected officials work with our state and federal officials, and I do have to commend the employees of the National Park Service who have done a phenomenal job as they have worked toward the preservation,” Blackburn said.

Blackburn said that these areas are a part of the historical legacy, not only of Tennessee and Mississippi, but of the United States.

Blackburn noted that over a half a million visitors a year come to the park.

“This will bring in the ability of the park service -- give them the flexibility that they need -- to look at adding in the additional 2,100 acres into this part,” Blackburn said.

More questions than answers at festival press conference

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

Local leaders and investigators from the Tennessee Highway Patrol give a brief press conference last Sunday at the Latta building concerning the tragic accident last Saturday in downtown Selmer. No additional details concerning the cause of the accident were released.

Mayor John Smith opened the press conference with a statement stating, “Yesterday on June 11, our community held its 8th Annual Rockabilly Highway Festival where thousands of people were in attendance. Around the hour of 1:30 p.m. a vehicle broke through a barricaded section of street and made its way down Court Avenue where it came to rest at the corner of 1st Street and Court Avenue...The vehicle unfortunately struck two individuals who were pronounced dead at the scene by the Medical Examiner. The couple who were hit were citizens of McNairy County, they were not only citizens, but they were family and they were friends to me. The (THP) is leading in this investigation and I commend them for their efforts thus far. It is imperative that we be thoughtful and respectful to any questions that may arise pertaining to victims as well as the family and friends of those lost yesterday during this tragic event. Yesterday, many individuals from young to old will forever be af-

fected by this tragedy. As the Mayor of Selmer I ask each and everyone you to pray for those affected as well as our community as a whole.”

Chamber Director Eddie Crittendon also issued the following statement, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to those involved and affected by this tragic event. We are praying daily for the community, the family and our county.”

After brief statements from Fire Chief Anthony Carr as well as THP Lt. Brad Wilbanks, Larry King the father of Sherri King asked Mayor Smith a question about festival security.

“I want to know why, at all times, the barricades didn't have officers,” King said. “They were set too far apart...if nothing else there should have been police cars, fire trucks or something that would have prevented people from coming into the street wide open. I want to know why?

Why, can't we learn from the first one to the second one to keep people from getting killed?”

Smith then gave a brief statement to King saying, “All department heads will be meeting tomorrow, there are several things we need to discuss between ourselves. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, we have a lot of work ahead of us to see what we may or may not need to do. I am going to end this press conference now.”

Smith then closed the press conference asking for prayers for the community.

Staff Photos by Christen Coulon

Sherri King Duncan’s father Larry King questions Selmer Mayor John Smith about festival security at a recent press conference.

A National Park Service report found that 356,536 visitors to Shiloh National Military Park in 2015 spent $20,417,700 in communities near the park. That spending supported 330 jobs in the local areas and had a cumulative benefit to the local economies of $23,731,000.

The legislation would encompass Fallen Timbers, Russell House and the Davis Bridge battlefields and provide that consideration for Parker’s Crossroads, Blackburn explained.

“As I said, it is an important part of the National Park Service. This legislation is the product of work from our local, state and federal officials and from the community groups and organizations that support this,” Blackburn said.

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) introduced a similar bill in the Senate last year.

Community counselors help citizens cope

By Janet Rail Publisher

Over 50 citizens, emergency personnel and family members attended a critical incident debriefing held last Monday for any and all witnesses or persons seeking support following the fatal crash during the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival.

Michael Johnson, 62, and Sherri Duncan, 51, were killed when an elderly man, Aaron Stamey, 91, drove through a barracade killing the two local citizens during the festival.

Hundreds of people from the surrounding area and beyond were in attendance and were witness to the tragedy which led local officials to schedule one of potentially several meetings to help the community with the grieving process.

The debriefing was hosted by Cypress Creek First Baptist Church.

Pastor Clifford Wynn, “We are in this together, something good will come from this and shared Proverbs 3.

Mayor John Smith and aldermen J.T. Hawkins, Nicky Atkins along with Fire Chief Anthony Carr and many members of his department, police department and rescuers were in attendance.

Rex Humphrey, chaplain, firefighter and EMT from Hardin County led the debriefing expressing his deep sympathy with all grieving parties and promised to do his best to answer any questions.

Derek Bodiford, from Lakeview Baptist Church came as a servant of the Lord and shared some personal experiences with death and a poem that helped him on his jour-

ney of grief. “This is reason Christ went to the cross, to hear the burden you have right now. I hope you know you are not alone.

Bodiford shared that many local pastors are available whenever they need to talk, process or cry so to reach out any time.

Dave Rushlow, a certified grief counselor shared how children and adults handle grief differently.

He encouraged a citizen to engage their children in an activity like drawing and see if they will talk more during those activities. “The grieving process is a journey and each person has a different journey which takes different amounts of time.

Rushlow offered parents to call The Healing Place for information, DVD's and support for grieving children at 256-383-7133.

Lonnie King, uncle of Sherri Duncan, addressed the crowd with additional concerns regarding any answers to rules and regulations for blocking off a section of a state highway. There were no direct answers offered at this meeting as the investigation in incomplete but Bodiford answered the press prior to the meeting.. ”I wanted to address the barricades. Emergency personnel had to answer several calls during the festival and if there had been concrete barricades instead of plastic barrels, emergency services might have been trapped inside,” he said.

“I believe our town did everything that they could to make sure this town was protected.”

Wynn had all attendees surround the family members in attendance and offered a prayer while all held hands in a circle of love.

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Selmer Prison guard arrested for child rape

By Jeff Whitten

County Jail on a $1 million bond. According to the arrest warrant, a local woman The McNairy County discovered a video allegedly Sheriff’s Department has ar- showing illegal conduct toward a minor rested CCA Coron Mr. Fitzgerrection Officer ald’s phone acJames Bradley cidentally while Fitzgerald, 31, of looking for anSelmer. Bradley other video. is charged with She then the rape of a brought it to the child, aggravatattention of the ed child abuse, Sheriff’s office. incest and Dep. Larry Wilsexual exploitabanks viewed tion of a minor, FITZGERALD the video prior according to Lt. to Johnson’s arDavid B. “Brad” rival. Wilbanks then took Johnson.

The investigation is possession of the phone the result of a video being and confirmed the contents brought forward to the Mc- to Johnson upon his arrival.

Nairy County Sheriff’s Of- Last Wednesday, a search fice. Fitzgerald is currently warrant was executed for the being held at the McNairy phone.

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Six inducted into county music hall of fame

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writers

Induction ceremonies were held for the six 2016 inductees to the McNairy County Music Hall of Fame last Friday at the Latta Building in Selmer.

The 2016 inductees are: Dwight and Freda Locke, Waldo Davis, Arlas “Bo” and Neil English (the Dixie Hayriders), and Bo Jack Killingsworth.

The living inductees (The Lockes, Bo Jack and the English brothers) played at the ceremony and Wayne Jerrolds played a tribute to the legendary fiddler Waldo Davis. Lloyd Watkins and the Hall of Fame Band played before and after the ceremony Killingsworth was inducted by McNairy County Mayor Ronnie Brooks. Bo Jack is a member of the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame and he regularly plays at the museum. He is wonderful entertainer who played with Eddie Bond and the Stompers for many years, touring widely and hosting their own TV show out of Memphis.

“Bo Jack’s version of retirement is more rockin’ than rocking chair,” Brooks said.

The Lockes were inducted by Arts in McNairy Performing Arts Chair Christy Whitten.

Dwight and Freda, along with the Gunner Lee Band, opened for country supergroup Alabama and have contributed their talents to more good causes that could

be be named, including their church and the local Hee Haw show. Dwight persevered through a severe injury in a motorcycle accident in 2009 that left him in a wheelchair, to continue his music.

Davis was inducted by Arts in McNairy Founder Shawn Pitts, who also emceed the show. Waldo played for a short time on the Grand Ole Opry and was one of the most influential local fiddler of the early mid twentieth century. He also had an outstanding radio career and was on some of the most popular early regional radio broadcasts in this area.

Grand Old Opry founder Judge George D. Hay, said of Davis, “He’s hotter than a firecracker.”

Harold English, son of Arnold V. English, inducted the Englishes. The English brothers were the heart of the Dixie Hayriders who backed their legendary brother Arnold English (fiddler) until his untimely death in a plane crash. The Dixie Hayriders were widely considered one of the best local dance and bluegrass bands to come out of McNairy County during the mid twentieth century and in their later years Bo and Neil have also been the driving force behind the Hatchie Bottom Boys, another outstanding local bluegrass band.

Neither Arlas nor Neil can remember when they started playing music. That’s probably because they started well before they could walk, Harold said.

Bo and Neil join older brother Arnold, who was inducted into the county music hall of fame in 2014.

Man charged sex crimes, is released from jail, victims encouraged to call SPD (Staff Report) -- Recently, a man in his mid-40’s was charged with stalking and sexual exploitation of a minor after allegedly exposing himself from inside his vehicle to a nearby 16-year-old girl outside of a Selmer restaurant.

The suspect was released by the McNairy County Jail on his own recognizance for medical reasons. As a condition of release, the suspect has been ordered not to have any contact with the victim in this case.

As per our publication’s policy, we are withholding the suspect’s name until such time as a conviction is can be made in this case.

However, any other potential victims of such a crime in the Selmer area are encouraged to report this crime to the Selmer Police Department at (731) 645-7907.

Prison guard charged with misconduct

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

A former prison guard at the McNairy County Jail was indicted last Monday by the McNairy County Grand Jury for official misconduct and official oppression.

Lewis James Scaif, 42, of Savannah, Tenn. was indicted on one count of criminal responsibility, one count of official misconduct and one count of official oppression, according to a press release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He

is charged with directing and allowing one inmate to assault another while both were confined to the McNairy County Correctional Facility on Sept. 26, 2015.

Scaif turned himself in to a TBI Special Agent last Monday afternoon and was booked into the county jail on a $25,000 bond.

The investigation came about as a result of a request by 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant and McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck to the TBI in Sept.

2015.

Staff Photos by Janet Rail

Last Friday, the McNairy County Music Hall of Fame inducted its six newest members, Dwight and Freda Locke, Waldo Davis, Arlas “Bo” and Neil English (the Dixie Hayriders), and Bo Jack Killingsworth.

The surviving inductees and family members of those who have passed accepted awards on their behalf. See future issues for features on this year’s inductees.

Tornado destroys Falcon’s buildings, but not their people or their spirit It has been about six months since the Dec. 23, 2015 tornado that severely damaged the Falcon Community. The rebuilding effort is far from finished, but signs of healing are everywhere. Many of the area homes damaged in the tornado have been repaired or rebuilt. Some residents are still waiting for their homes to be completed, and several of the homes that were destroyed will never be rebuilt. Over the last two weeks, our paper’s Managing Editor, Christen Coulon, visited the Falcon Community several times to meet and interview some of the residents who were most affected by the storm.

This is part 1 of a two-week series telling their story.

By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The community may look different, but it is still Falcon.

The Falcon rebuilding effort is well underway. Six months after the storm, only a few of the homes are still being rebuilt or waiting for repair.

Keith King owner of King’s Electrical, Plumbing and Construction said that his company was hired to repair or rebuild many of the homes damaged in the storm.

King said that he expected to complete construction and repairs on the properties he was contracted to work on in the area in the next couple of months.

King said that he did not think that there would be many more orders for repair or rebuilding from the storm after that.

One noticeable exception to that is the Falcon Baptist Church. Pastor Jay Houston said that they plan to rebuild over the spot of the old church.

The demolition of the old church took place earlier this month and Houston said that the old steeple was saved and will be placed on the new building.

Houston said that the new church will look similar to the old and should be complete later this year and finished by the one year anniversary of the storm.

The church has been holding their services in their fellowship hall ever since the storm damaged their old building. However, Houston said that the congregation has remained intact and have been very supportive of the challenges the church has faced.

“Every church member we have, has pitched in to help in any way they could to help get us going again,” Houston said.

“We are moving forward.”

Houston said that they have been working with their insurance company to rebuild the new church within the claim amount they had received for the old building.

He also said that the destruction of the

building in the storm was a sort of blessing in disguise because it revealed that there were major problems under the foundation which could not be seen until everything was torn back.

In several years, this invisible problem, could have destroyed the building, and it would not have been covered under insurance.

Houston also said that he was grateful for all of the help the church received from the community and the surrounding area.

“Adamsville’s High School Football team came out on a Saturday and helped with the cleanup,” Houston said. “That is just one example, folks donated food and water, churches donated money to help us rebuild, we wouldn’t be where we are right now if it wasn’t for the help of the people of Selmer and across McNairy County.”

The storm affected an area much larger that the church itself and nearly every member of the Falcon Community sustained some damage in the storm. Blake Huckabee, whose home was destroyed in the tornado, said that he is still waiting for his home to be completed.

“I’m just taking it one day at a time,” Huckabee said.

Huckabee did not have an accurate date for his new home’s completion, but said that it can’t come quickly enough.

None of the damage he received in the storm was covered under his insurance policy and Huckabee said that it has been slow going getting back on his feet.

“The good Lord has blessed me with this wrecker business (H&H Towing) and it is getting off the ground slowly but surely,” Huckabee said. “Any of the things that have happened, I have to give credit to the Lord for taking care of me.”

Another member of the Falcon Community, Sandy Whitaker said that her home sustained minor damage and that all of their outside structures sustained major damage and were a total loss.

Whitaker said that many of her home repairs have been completed but they still had a lot to do. She said that they hope to complete most of the repairs to their home in the next two weeks.

Whitaker and her husband Scotty said that they packed into their nearby storm shelter with their neighbors when the tornado hit their home. She said that right after everyone got into the shelter, it hit.

“We heard wind then all of the sudden it came over us,” Whitaker said. “Our ears started popping and we felt pressure. It didn’t last long and when we got outside it was real dark and we heard screaming.”

The screaming came from a neighbor searching for Brian Rogers whose rental home near Whitaker’s collapsed on top of him.

Read next week’s Independent Appeal for the second part of this story.

Staff Photo by Christen Coulon

The rental home in which Brian Rogers lived that collapsed around him during the December 2015 Falcon Tornado. Read next week’s Independent Appeal for Rogers story about his escape from the collapsed home as well as other stories of survival from this recent storm.

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Everything you need to know... ...about the Internet in two weeks

This is week two of the Independent Appeal’s two week examination of the internet. Last week we looked at the risks and benefits of connecting. This week we will examine some of the internet options our readers have (or don’t have) locally.We invite you to connect with us on Facebook and share your experiences regarding internet connectivity as well as any issues you have experienced related to internet access at work or home.

-Managing Editor Christen Coulon

Why can’t we get _____ internet here? “We can only get dial-up�

By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

This is a question that has come up repeatedly since I have been doing research for our broadband series. Dissatisfaction with speed and price of existing internet service is widespread in many areas of the county.

The answer to this question in any context falls into three broad categories: law, technology and economics.

Other than fiber, which McNairy County does not have, the fastest internet and the internet service that gives you the most speed per dollar spent tends to be cable modem.

Cable companies may be franchised either by local government or may seek a state franchise. Charter, and Comcast are franchised with the state, according to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. Charter’s franchise covers Adamsville, Bethel Springs and Selmer. Parts of Finger are served from Charter’s facilities, according to Patti Michel, Charter Director of Regional Communications, South.

Comcast has a McNairy County franchise, as well as local franchises in Guys and Michie, according to Comcast Director of Public Relations Sara Jo Houghland Walker. Comcast is available in Pocahontas, which is an unincorporated area, partly in McNairy County and partly in Hardeman County. Comcast’s state franchise covers Hardeman County.

These franchises are for cable television only, but since cable modem internet comes through cable lines, it is only available where cable lines exist.

Under federal law, all cable franchise agreements must be nonexclusive That means, in theory, cities and towns, could make franchise agreements with more than one provider. Here is where economics comes into play. Where there is only one provider, cable companies can charge more for their internet service than if there were more than one provider and make larger profits. In 2003, only two percent of the nation was served by more than one cable provider, according to the Federal Communications Commission. It is difficult, if not impossible, for a second provider to come in, build the lines and make a profit.

A second way economics comes into play is that in order to make a profit, there has to be a certain density of houses in an area or providers will not run cable lines in that area. Unless there is a certain number of houses within a certain distance, costs become greater than revenue and the provider will not make a profit in that area.

A third factor limiting who can get internet service where is technology. This often comes into play with DSL. “Internet access technologies have distance and capacity limitations and our ability to provide service depends on how close customers live to our central office and the number of customers on the network,� AT&T Director of Public Affairs Daniel Hayes said.

People have posted on our Facebook page, saying they have sought service in a territory where a DSL provider serves, only to be denied.

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By Jeff Whitten Head News Writer

There are significant swaths of the county that cannot get fixed broadband at all. How large this area is depends on what your definition of broadband is. The state defines internet at download speed of 1.5 Mbps, while the Federal Communications Commission defines broadband as download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps. The state definition excludes satellite internet and includes wired broadband only. Wireless and satellite internet speeds can be affected by weather, topological features and network congestion.

One of the areas, according to Connected Tennessee’s map, is in the western part of the county, starting west of Highway 45 and ending east of the Hardeman County line. Another in the northeast sector of the county; runs east of a line through Selmer, Bethel Springs and Finger; north of Highway 64 and west of a line from Adamsville to Enville. There is a smaller area in the southeast part of the county between Eastview, Selmer and Stantonville and an even smaller area between Eastview and Michie.

On this map, a census block is considered to have broadband if one home in it has broadband, a very low threshold. Here are some of the Facebook comments from people who can’t get broadband:

Kelly Jackson Kiestler: “We live in Forty Forks in the Bethel community. We can only get dial up or satellite internet. Both have their negatives. Satellite provides limited GBs of service and is rather expensive for what you get and dial up is slow.

I work from home and the lack of reliable internet service makes my job difficult at times. Not to mention, I’m also trying to accomplish a life goal of obtaining my Masters Degree. Not having internet is a serious handicap to me in both my career and educational endeavors. I love living in the country but I seriously miss the luxury of reliable internet service that living in the city provided. We need internet in rural areas. We have children who are going to need this for school and technology is changing the delivery of health care as we know it. Soon enough, we will have to have internet connectivity for access to health care.�

Jamie Adele Coln Leitschuh: “Will Coln Rd in Acton (Michie). Satellite is an option. Also a mifi type option that works from Verizon, but not AT&T, part of the time. As a side note, there are also plenty of places in Acton where there is no cell phone service, including the highway.�

Randle-Jennifer Harvell: “Matrose Carrolls Road, Michie - nothing available at our house except cell phone data and possibly Hughesnet which has horrible reviews.�

Jamie Johnson Wheeler: “Hubanks Rd, Finger. Only option we have is Hughes Net. Cell phone boosters don’t help. Trapped in the stone age and because we are so rural we will be stuck there. Big shock moving from Selmer with fast Internet and cell phone service to nothing.�

Ruth Smith Burns: “I live on Finger Leapwood Rd. HWY 199. I have CenturyLink.

You would think being on a main hwy we would have good service. NOT! It is pitiful. I had better service with them when I lived in Michie. It is so bad if two people are using devices you pretty much can’t do anything. Some days it’s hard for one.

Their excuse is they haven’t updated here in a while and have no plans to. UGHHHHHH. We need good Internet. Our kids school work requires it now. HELP!�

Check out our Facebook page for many more comments like these from people who cannot get broadband where they live.�

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The Rhythm of Grace Matthew 11:28-30 in The Message Bible Jesus says this; “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me— watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

When we try to do life without the help of God most every time we find ourselves, tired, worn out, and burned out! Jesus wants us to know that the only way we can be free from all these things is by coming to Him; getting away with Him in order for Him to show us how to approach life from a posture of real rest that He exemplifies time and time again. He has a way of walking and working and doing things always from a position of total love and total rest. He calls it a rhythm; an unforced rhythm of grace.

What do we do when bad things happen to good people?...When calamity and adversity and distress cross our path? Most of the time our natural response is to react, but Jesus never reacted to calamity. He always had a response to adverse situations and He always responded in two ways: love and peace. I believe this rhythm of grace flows from the place of love and peace. If we want to have the same results as Jesus, then we must learn the unforced rhythm of grace! You see the grace of God is His righteousness and corresponding enablement that empowers us to do what it is right in life! But it doesn’t work unless we come into agreement with God! Whenever calamity and adversity come they try to do three things: divide, distract, and destroy. When bad things happen to good people this adversity produces chaos, panic, and fear. But God has not given us the spirit of fear, He has given us the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind! The enemy knows that a house divided will not stand, but we are not ignorant of the devices of the enemy! Therefore we can not allow calamity to divide, distract, and destroy us! We must arise and let the light of His love and peace unite us as one and mark time with the unforced rhythms of His grace! I seem to recall a famous quote that says “Together we stand; divided we fall!” In Psalms 4:1 King David says to the Lord “Thou hast enlarged me in my distress...” I believe that whenever we have adversity or distress cross our path it is always an indicator that God is about to do something that’s going to enlarge us!

Why? Because God’s plan for our lives is always to build us up and not tear us down! He isn’t trying to take us out, He’s trying to take us through! He has never promised us that we would never have storms come into our lives, but He did promise that He would never leave us or forsake us. King David said I’ve never seen the righteous forsaken or their seed begging for bread!

God has given us an opportunity to preach the love of Jesus and preach Him big! The key that will unlock God’s best for us is that we embrace the unity of our brothers and sisters in our community. A common-unity is the answer that will make us better instead of bitter. Psalms 133:1 says “ How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together In unity..” At the end of this passage God declares that He will command His blessing on the people that work together in unity. Our decision to work through calamity and adversity does not just affect us alone, it will set the example for our children to pattern their lives after. What kind of example do we want to set?

One that divides, distracts, and destroys, or one that builds, empowers, enables, and equips people to come together in love and unity that’s been bonded together by peace?

The scripture says in Deuteronomy that the Lord has set choices before us blessings or cursing, life or death. The amazing part about these passages is that God Himself tells us what to do: He says choose life! (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV).

God’s word for us is life and that more abundantly. Let’s be a people who come together in time of crisis, a people who strive to live together in love and peace. Let’s remember a phrase that was in the church world a few years ago (WWJD) what would Jesus do? He would walk in love and peace always responding from a posture of rest while speaking to the storm saying, “Peace be still.” Let’s be like Jesus and let’s learn the unforced rhythms of grace!

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 115, Number 05, Wednesday, June 15, 2016

McNAIRY VOICES Who’s going to win the presidential election in November?

Will Pickerd (Adamsville): “Probably Clinton.”

Terri Dale (Adamsville):

John Prince (Stantonville):

Jerry Hurst (Enville):

Diane Webb (Adamsville):

Angie Pickens (Adamsville):

“Clinton.”

“Hillary Clinton.”

“I’m afraid Donald Trump will. I’m a Republican but I don’t want him to.”

“I would say— it’s going to be close—Trump.”

“It’s hard to say. I’m thinking maybe Hillary, but I’m not sure.”

McNairy Voices is a new feature in the Independent Appeal highlighting the opinions of average citizens about the issues that affect the citizens of McNairy County, the state of Tennessee, and the United States as a whole. The participants are randomly selected on the streets of the county. Their viewpoints are not necessarily that of the Independent Appeal.

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

DOODLES

Pastor Barry L. Bishop Life Wind Covenant Church in Selmer

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

“McNairy Moves” toward becoming a Healthier Tennessee Community In March, the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness announced McNairy County has been named a candidate for official designation as a Healthier Tennessee Community. The name of the initiative is “McNairy Moves” and everyone is invited to join the efforts.

Healthier Tennessee Communities are those that encourage and enable more physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco abstinence at the local level. The program takes a community-wide approach to improving Tennesseans’ health by engaging the local leaders of cities, towns, counties and neighborhoods.

“Research has shown that we are much more likely

to change our health-related behavior and establish healthy habits when we are encouraged and supported by others-when we are in community,” Governor’s Foundation CEO Richard Johnson said.

In Tennessee, one in four adults smokes, and one in five high school students uses tobacco. Approximately 31 percent of the population is classified as obese and an additional 34 percent are overweight, and type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure are at epidemic levels.

The McNairy County Health Council community partners are proud to promote healthy choices in an effort to improve the quality of life and employment opportunities in our area.

We are working to sponsor community-wide events that support physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco abstinence, and then track and measure outputs and accomplishments over one year.

McNairy County joins more than 22 other counties, and 8 Tennessee cities taking part in the program.

Contact the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness at tennessee@healthierstate.org or 1-615610-1880. To join other Healthier Tennessee initiatives, visit www.healthiertn.com .

Beth Hamilton McNairy County Public Health Educator

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • E3 Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • 2nd Lt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Senior Airman 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 • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Sgt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force

• Kip Ellison • Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Malcolm Gillis E6, US Army National Guard • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • WO1 Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Captain Troy E. Mathis • 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 • A1C Logan D. 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 • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. 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 • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl.. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If your loved one has had a change in active duty status, please contact us at (731) 645-5346.

OBITUARIES

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Michael Lynn Johnson

Sherri Renee King Duncan

Lester Burl Sutton

Michael Lynn Johnson of Selmer, Tenn. departed this life on June 11, 2016 in Selmer at the age of 62 years, 9 months, 20 days. He was born August 22, 1953, the son of Wanda Sikes Johnson and the late Dorris Johnson.

He was engaged to be married to Sherri King Duncan.

Michael owned and operated The Hot Rod Shop in Corinth, Miss. He was a car enthusiast. He was a member of the Magnolia Car Club along with other clubs in the Selmer and Corinth area.

He attended The Church of the Crossroads in Corinth.

He is survived by a daughter, Brittany Johnson of Corinth, Miss.; a son, Wes Johnson and wife Gina of Olive Branch, Miss.; three grandchildren, Lauren Johnson, Lily Johnson, Rory Johnson; his mother, Wanda Johnson of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two sisters, Debbie Mitchell and husband David of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Anna Kinsey and husband Bill of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Jimmy Johnson and wife Terry of Adamsville, Tenn. and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his father, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Faye Johnson; his grandparents, Fred and Minnie P. Wilson Johnson and L. B. and Willie Ann Minnick Sikes.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 3:30 until 9 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel and on Wednesday, June 15 visitation will resume at 8 a.m. until service time at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Curtis Hill Cemetery.

Sherri Renee King Duncan of Henderson, Tenn. departed this life on June 11, 2016 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 51 years, 10 months, 16 days. She was born July 26, 1964 in Selmer, the daughter of Larry D. and Shirley K. Ferguson King.

She was engaged to be married to Michael Johnson who departed this life simultaneously with her.

Sherri was a Medical Receptionist at Frix-Jennings Clinic in Henderson, Tenn. She was a 1982 graduate of McNairy Central High School and attended Jackson State Community College for two and a half years. During her lifetime, Sherri had worked at Pat’s Flowers, The Honey Tree, and V & S Variety in Selmer and at the former Care South Med North and First National Bank in Jackson, Tenn. She was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Jackson.

She attended Sulphur Springs Methodist Church in Selmer and The Church of the Crossroads in Corinth, Miss. Sherri enjoyed walking, the outdoors, going to the beach, traveling, and watching movies. She loved her 2 precious children and her granddaughter. She made sure they always had what they needed.

She is survived by a daughter, Alise Duncan McDaniel and husband Zach of Jackson, Tenn.; a son, Peyton Dewayne Duncan; a grandchild, Ahylvia McDaniel and her granddaughter on the way, Haivyn; her parents, Larry D. and Shirley K. King of Selmer; her grandfather, Eldridge King of Selmer and a host of extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Roberta and Ancil Ferguson, Lonell King, and a special aunt, Patsy King.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 3:30 until 9 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel and on Wednesday, June 15 visitation will resume at 8 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Roger South and George Kyle officiating.

Burial will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.

Lester Burl Sutton of Eastview, Tenn. departed this life on June 11, 2016 at his home at the age of 84 years, 8 months, 1 day. He was born October 10, 1931 in McNairy County the son of the late Willie and Lester Morris Sutton. He was united in marriage to Doris Richard on December 5, 1952.

Mr. Sutton owned and operated Sutton Electronics in Selmer prior to retiring.

He was a member of Eastview Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He was a Gideon, a volunteer with Loaves & Fishes, and a former Alderman for the Town of Eastview.

Burl was a Boy Scout leader for several years and served his country honorably in the U. S. Air Force.

He is survived by his wife Doris Richard Sutton of Eastview; three daughters, Susan King and husband Neil of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., Kristie Younger of Selmer, Tenn., Jennifer Rhodes and husband Steve of Eastview, Tenn.; a son, Morris Sutton and wife Anna of Johannesburg, South Africa; nine grandchildren, Nichole Sullivan, Josh Younger, Laura Younger, Emily King, Lucy Mary Szydlowski, Wes Rhodes, Molly Hamm, Jude Sutton, Jessica Craven; six great grandchildren, Amara Younger, Clara Younger, Ella Younger, Tyler Sullivan, Reece Sullivan, Zeppelin Szydlowsk; a sister, Betty Kirk of Smyrna, Tenn. and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Keith Younger; three sisters, Fannie Jane Knight, Gladys Wardlow, Lois Sutton; two brothers, James Sutton, Terl Sutton.

Funeral services were held on June 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer with Bro. Jetta Forsythe and Bro. Rob Burns officiating.

Burial followed in the Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery.

James ‘Ronnie’ Blanton James (Ronnie) Blanton was born July 28, 1942 in Shelby County, Tenn., the son of the late J.C. and Joyce Guyton Blanton.

He was united in marriage to Doris Barber Blanton, and unto their union four daughters were born, Ronnell, Cherry, Selena and Jessica. Doris preceded him in death on September 9, 1998.

On October 1, 2005, he married Patsy Whitaker.

Mr. Blanton was the owner of Blanton Saw Service, coowner of Southwestern LTD with Patsy Blanton, and had worked at the family business of B & B Construction.

He was a member and Deacon of the West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee.

He loved his church and his church family. He enjoyed family gatherings and talking on the CB radio, his handle was “FlyinTiger.”

Mr. Blanton served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. He was very proud to have served his fellow man and country.

Mr. Blanton departed this life on June 6, 2016 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 73 years, 10 months, 9 days. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Whitaker Blanton of Stantonville, Tenn.; four daughters, Ronnell Gibbs and husband Danny of Crump, Tenn., Cherry Blanton of Germantown, Tenn., Selena Blanton of Stantonville, Tenn., Jessica Barnes and husband Willie of Adamsville, Tenn.; stepson, Tommy Jones of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Angela Grills of Hollywood, Fla., Kathy Robertson of Adamsville, Tenn.; a brother, Kerry Blanton of Savannah, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Wynter Walker, Landon Walker, Justin Dickey, Dreyton Barnes, Talisa Blanton, Tyler Gibbs, Carianna Blanton; seven great grandchildren.

Services were held on June 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. at West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tenn., with James Stophel, Jerry Woods officiating. Burial followed in the West Shiloh Cemetery at Stantonville, Tenn.

Marie Smith Marie Smith departed this life on June 5, 2016 in Michie, Tenn., at the age of 91 years, 9 months, 21 days. She was born August 15, 1924 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late William and Daisy Cooksey Emmons. She was united in marriage to Billy Smith on December 12, 1943. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on June 27, 2002. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Michie but had been attending Pebble Hill Methodist Church. She loved being with and taking care of her family. She enjoyed ironing and said it was relaxing to her.

She is survived by a daughter, Janice Baker and husband Kenneth of Michie, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Jennifer Harvell and husband Randle, Greg Baker and wife Marcie; three great grandchildren, Shelby Rose, Cade Harvell, Kyler Harvell; a sister, Zelma McCoy. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by four brothers, Aber Emmons, Major Emmons, Troy Emmons, Marshall Emmons.

Funeral services were held on June 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Acton in Acton, Tenn., with Bro. Alvin Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Michie Cemetery at Michie, Tenn.

Serving as pallbearers were Keith Emmons, Bill McCoy, Nathan Moore, Freddie Thomas, Garry Austin, Pete Smith.

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Betty Broughton Reynolds Betty Broughton Reynolds was born July 21, 1929 in Leicester, England the daughter of the late Alford and Mae Ward Broughton. She went to school in Leicester, England.

She was united in marriage to an American soldier, Raymond Reynolds on July 25, 1945. Mr. Reynolds preceded her in death on September 6, 2006.

Mrs. Reynolds worked at Levi Strauss in Ramer, Tenn. as a quality control inspector and supervisor. She was a longtime active member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She loved cooking for her family, reading, and making beautiful quilts for her family.

She traveled to England every other year to visit her family and friends, due to health reasons her last visit was three years ago. Along with her special and best friend, Glenda Barron they would go on bus tour trips.

Mrs. Reynolds departed this life on June 7, 2016 in Ramer, Tenn. at the age of 86 years, 10 months, 17 days. She is survived by two sons, Maurice Ray Reynolds and wife Margaret of Ramer, Tenn., Don Howard Reynolds and wife Donna of Ramer, Tenn.; a brother, Michael Broughton and wife Janet of Leicester, England; three grandchildren, Jeff Reynolds and wife Gina of Frisco, TX, Jeremy Reynolds and wife Rebecca of Bartlett, Tenn., Skye Vickers of Bartlett, Tenn.; six great grandchildren, Jordan, Dylan, and Peyton Reynolds, Caleb Reynolds, Annabelle and Henry Vickers; two nieces, Sarah Watts and Julie Girn.

Services were held on June 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Chris Dancer, Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery at Ramer, Tenn.

Nancy Kay Bivens Martin Nancy Kay Bivens Martin was born in Hardin County, Tenn. on February 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Rural Doran and Ruby Jewel Powell Bivens.

On September 2, 1966 she was united in marriage to Harold D. Martin, who survives.

Nancy worked as a seamstress for Garan Manufacturing for 5 years and also had worked for Walmart in Savannah, Tenn. for one year. She enjoyed traveling, working in the yard and flowers.

Nancy enjoyed talking with everyone especially when she would go to yard sales and would have her own sales. She collected punch bowls, glassware and Barbie dolls. Nancy was a member of Morris Chapel Baptist Church.

She departed this life on June 7, 2016 at her residence in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 9 days.

In addition to her husband Harold of 49 years, she is survived by her two children, Patricia Kay Carter and Daryl D. Martin, both of Savannah, Tenn; two grandchildren, Melanie Kendra Martin and Nickolas Ray Carter; three sisters, Carolyn Faye Doster of Sardis, Tenn., Mary Jo Hughes of Milledgeville, Tenn. and Sherry Lee Holland of Sardis, Tenn.; two brothers, Gerald Dean Bivens of Sardis, Tenn. and Thomas Edward Bivens of Savannah, Tenn.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Ann Bivens and Maxine Dickson and two brothers, Bobby Gene Bivens and Jimmy Randolph Bivens.

Memorial donations may be made to Morris Chapel Baptist Church Services will be held on June 9, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tenn., with Mike Moore, Benny Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Milledgeville Cemetery at Milledgeville, Tenn.

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Madison Kate Jobe & Bishop Payton Darby

Jobe - Darby

Ashley Nicole Moore & Morgan Eaton Hays

Moore - Hays Terry Lane and Lisa Moore of Selmer, Tennessee are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Moore, to Morgan Eaton Hays, son of Melinda Hays of Medina, Tennessee, and Greg and Teresa Hays of Parsons, Tennessee.

Ashley is the granddaughter of the late Thurman and Tommie Moore, the late Bobby Tucker, the late Betty Watson Lindemann, and Sue Tucker, of Lake Wales, Florida. She is the great-granddaughter of the late William Orlan “W.O.” and Mary Athalee Watson. Morgan is the grandson of Joe and Shelby Hays of Decaturville, Tennessee, and Gene and Melba Tatum of Parsons, Tennessee and the late J.D. “Peck” Powers.

Ashley is a 2010 graduate of McNairy Central High School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin. For the past two years, she has taught 8th grade math at Adamsville Junior/Senior High School. She is now a math teacher at McNairy Central High School.

Morgan is a 2008 graduate of Riverside High School and a 2012 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. He is the certified athletic trainer for McNairy Central High School through STAR Physical Therapy.

The couple will be united in marriage on Saturday, June 25th at First Baptist Church, Selmer, Tennessee at 5:00 in the afternoon. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. All family and friends are invited to attend.

CHURCH EVENTS June 12-15 • Falcon Baptist Church Revival Falcon Baptist Church will hold revival services from Sunday, June 12 until Wednesday, June 15. Sunday morning services will begin at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday night will be at 6 p.m.

Monday thru Wednesday will begin at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mickey Tramel. Pastor Jay Houston and the congregation invite everyone to attend.

June 13 - 17 • Forty Forks Baptist Church VBS Get ready for a boatload of excitement with Ocean Commotion during this year’s VBS at Forty Forks Bapist Church, 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs.

Starts at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. each night.

Dive into Noah’s flood account to learn how he was able to Stand for God, Obey God, Trust God, Thank God and Fear God. Food - lots of fun - crafts - Bible Stories.

For more info. call 731-4300552 / 901-826-0443 / 731499-1610.

• Eastview Baptist Church Bible School Eastview Baptist Church Bible School will be on June 13-17 from 6 until 8:30 p.m.

Age 3 years, 6th grade.

June 14 • Lebanon United Gran mothers Old Time Supper Grandmothers Old Time Supper will be at Lebanon United Church, 250 Chambers Store Road, Michie, Tenn. on Tuesday, June 14 from 6 until?

There will be barbecue sandwich and trimmings $5 per person or donation.

Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.

June 18 • Saulter’s Chapel CME Church Pre-Fathers’ Day Musical The Saulter’s Chapel CME Church Male Choir of Michie, Tenn. will be hosting their Annual Pre-Father’s Day

Musical Celebration on Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m. Special music will be provided by male choirs from the surrounding area. Rev. James E. Agnew is the Host Pastor.

• New Beginnings Fundraiser New Beginnings House of Praise Church will have a fundraiser on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Rose Creek Fire Department. There will be spaghetti plates (includes spaghetti, green beans, slaw and garlic bread) for $5 and with drink $6. Desserts $1. To preorder contact Jeannie Sanders 731439-7930 or Tina Crum 731434-4919.

Fallon Nichole Cone & Jason Daryl Savko

Cone - Savko Freddie and Mary Cone of Bethel Springs, Tenn. are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Fallon Nichole Cone to Jason Daryl Savko, son of Daryl and Jen Savko of Charleston, SC and Tracie and Joe Edmondson of Nashville, Tenn.

Fallon is the granddaughter of Charlene Jenkins of Selmer, Tenn. and the late F.R. Jenkins, and the late Floyd and Ivy Cone of Finger, Tenn. Jason is the grandson of Dona Yerecic of Pittsburgh, PA, the late Ron Savko, and Jan Savko of Pittsburgh.

Fallon is a 2006 graduate of McNairy Central High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Memphis. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2015.

She currently practices optometry in Germantown and Arlington, Tenn. Jason is a 2005 graduate of McKeesport Area High School in Pittsburg, PA and is a licensed aircraft mechanic in Memphis.

The couple will be united in marriage on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the historic Heartwood Hall in Rossville, Tenn. with a reception to follow. Following the wedding and honeymoon, the couple will reside in Memphis.

Tenn. on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday morning at 10 a.m. and evening at 6:30 p.m. Different speakers nightly. Fish Fry will be on Saturday, June 25. All free. Stone Family will Kentucky will sing Saturday afternoon.

June 20-22 • Adamsville Church of Christ VBS Vacation Bible School will begin at Adamsville Church of Christ June 20-22 from

6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Theme: God’s Power in Water”. Classes for all ages (cradle roll thru adult) For additional information call 632-3155.

June 25 • Vacation Bible School Grace Baptist Church will have their Cave Quest Vacation Bible School Saturday, June 25 from 2 until 5 p.m.

Cookout afterwards. Preregister on Facebook page: Grace Baptist Church of Selmer.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 20 thru 22 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ Theme: “God’s Power In Water”

June 19-24 • Patrick Family Worship Center Camp Meeting Patrick Family Worship Center Camp meeting will be held June 19-24 at 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville,

Lessons from Jesus -- Moses -- Jonah Classes for All Ages (cradle roll thru adult)

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Brad and Vonda Jobe of Ramer, Tennessee, are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Madison Kate Jobe, to Bishop Payton Darby, son of Jeff and Sue Darby of Marysville, Ohio.

Madison is the granddaughter of the late Patsy and the late Don Jobe, and David and Vernita Sitton, all of Corinth, Mississippi. Bishop is the grandson of Curtis and Sue Darby of Woodbury, Tennessee, and Alice and the late Glen Stickney of Troy, Missouri.

Madison is a 2013 graduate of McNairy Central High School, and Bishop is a 2013 graduate from Westerville Central High School. They are both enrolled at Freed Hardeman University and will graduate in May of 2017, Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Bishop with a Bachelor’s degree in Bible.

The couple will be united in marriage on Saturday, June 25th at Foote Street Church of Christ in Corinth, Mississippi at 11:00 in the morning. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception which follows.

June 25, 2016 Fallon Cone Jason Savko Madison Jobe Biship Dorby Ashley Moore Morgan Hays

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Come by and wish your local hometown barber a happy birthday!

Happy Birthday to Peggy Williams Daniel: Marvelous Mother, Fabulous Friend and Vivacious Volunteer! This beautiful woman is known as “The Flag Lady” or “Mrs. Red, White, and Blue” because of her love of our great country! She is our patriotic pride, and her “personal politicians” (children Mike, Melanie and Drew) would like to wish her a wonderful birthday!

Come by and say hi as we join her at “Elephants in the Park” on Saturday, June 18th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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June 26 • Saulter’s Chapel CME Pastor /Wife Appreciation Day The Saulter’s Chapel CME Church, Michie, Tenn. will be hosting Pastor and Wife Appreciation Services to honor their pastor Rev. James D. Agnew and First Lady D.r Earnest R Agnew on Sunday, June 26 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Jonathan Bass will be the guest speaker for this occasion and will be accompanied by the Mt. Nebo CME Church choir and church family. Rev. James D. Agnew is the host Pastor.

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June 26 • Lebanon UMC Homecoming The Lebanon United Methodist Church, 250 Chambers Store Road, in Michie, invites everyone to their annual homecoming June 26. The celebration will began at 10 a.m. with worship service, followed by music with The Full Gospel Band (Steve Whitten, David Crowe, Roger Kirk, Jimbo Naylor, Larry Chandler and Dakota Chandler) until noon. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by more singing with Full Gospel. For more information call 6456919.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

June & July • Science Club at Irving Meek Library Science Club will be a fun and unique time to experience hands on science through learning science experiments. For students grades 3-6. Irving Meek Jr. Memorial Library will be the location every Monday at 1 p.m. through the months of June and July. Limited spots available. Call to RSVP 731-632-3572.

Senior Center Trip: Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, The Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota By special request the McNairy County Senior Center will be offering 12 days/11 nights trip to Yellowstone National Park, Mt. Rushmore, The Badlands and the Black Hills of South Dakota on October 8-19.

Included in the trip is Motorcoach transportation with restroom and video equipped 11 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in South Dakota, 20 meals: 11 breakfasts and 9 dinners, visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Guided Tour of Deadwood, Admission to the Unique Journey Museum, visit to the amazing Crazy Horse Memorial, visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park, tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park, and admission to Yellowstone National Park. Pricing for this outstanding trip is $1,175 per person double occupancy. For further information call Cindy Thrasher 731-632-0302.

June 18 • Scott Family Reunion All Scott descendants are invited to attend the 2016 Scott family reunion, including those of Winfield Warren and Susie Paralee Doss, Scott family.

The date is Saturday, June 18, the day before Father’s Day, beginning at 10 a.m. at The Marty Community Center, 304 Blanton St., Adamsville, TN. Chicken and drinks will be provided. Organizers

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For more information call Rickey Scott at 731-6070031.

• Concerts in the Park at Shiloh National Military Park This Saturday the Shiloh National Military Park will present its second of five Concerts-in-the-Park in commemoration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. Local Pickwick based folk-rock artist Papertrader, Mason Jar Fireflies from Memphis and National Park Radio will perform beginning at 5:30 p.m.

• Cortez Family Benefit A benefit will be held for victims of Vicious Dog Attack on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at Crump Fire Dept./Community Center. Motorcycle ride sign-up at 9 a.m. at 3 Way Hawg, Counce, Tenn. Call Allan 731607-3905 for info.

There will be barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, auction, cake walk and cake auction. Entertainment

by Tennessee River Boys, Wayne Jerrolds Band, Jim Reaves/Barbara Holland. For more information contact Jim Reaves 731-439-6515 or Michelle Osborn 731-610-9899.

June 25 • Hendrix Reunion The descendants of Richard Ivy Hendrix, Sr. will be having the annual Hendrix reunion the 25th of June at the Community Center in Selmer, Tenn. All family and

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July 3 • Picnic in the Park The sixth annual “Picnic in the Park” will be held behind the Ramer Civic Center on Sunday, July 3 beginning at 6 p.m. The free event is sponsored by Chewalla Baptist Church. There will be food, music, and the event will be wrapped up with a large fireworks show. This event has drawn large crowds every year since it began in 2011. For more information, check the church’s Facebook page.

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Adamsville Dixie Youth Freeman Construction team have great 2016 season

Senior Letterman Awards – Molly Grace King, Sara Grace Carroll, and Allie Ray.

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The Adamsville Dixie Youth 7-8 Year Old Coach Pitch team sponsored by Freeman Construction had an outstanding season, finishing 12-2. Pictured are, Back (L to R): Lexi Yeager, Brilee Ritter, Corbin Dale, Tanner Conley, and Maddox Gant. Front (L to R): Maddox Freeman, Brayden Smith, Issac Bowles, Tyler Screws, and Caleb Haenitsch.

Not pictured are Cameron Finley, and Jonah Patterson. Coaches are Chris Ritter, Daniel Conley, and Blake Freeman.

The team and coaches would like to thank all the parents for making it a great season, and give a special thank you to Keith Freeman for sponsoring the team.

Junior Players – Allison Sweat, Selika McCord, and Dani Mask.

Local teams take top spots in softball tournament

All District Players – Allie Ray, Molly Grace King, Dani Mask, and Katie Turner.

All Academic Team – Dani Mask, Selika McCord, Allie Ray, and Molly Grace King.

Sophomore Players – Emily Phillips-Harmon, Caroline Maness, Marlee Smith, and Katie Turner.

Freshman Players – Allison Jones, Caitlyn Bodiford, Rachel Pickens, Camron Henley, Anabelle Whitaker, and Callie Hodge.

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Selmer Teams representing GWT Engineering (both pictured in a group photo) took the 1st ans 2nd place spots in a recent softball tournament on June 4. The tournament which took place at Selmer’s Patriot Park was sponsored by the Selmer Parks and Recreation Department. Savannah took 3rd place in the tournament.

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Crown and Court

Alexis Weirich juggles responsibilities of pageant queen and basketball player

By Kiley Williams Staff Writer

Alexis Weirich is a talented 12 year-old eighth grader at Selmer Middle School.

Over the past week Alexis participated in basketball camp, played in a multi-game softball tournament, and still found the time to put on an elegant pageant gown and take the reign as Rockabilly Queen 2016.

Alexis started playing sports at a very young age under her mother’s expert guidance. Since Alexis’s mother, Victoria Weirich, is a long-time volleyball coach, the first team sport that she was exposed to was volleyball.

In addition to volleyball, Alexis has been playing travel basketball with the high school, middle school summer tournament, parks and recreation softball, and church sports ministry projects like “corn hole.”

Alexis commented, “Sometimes it’s hard when you have three activities in one day. But that’s my life and I’m used to it, and I would bored if I were not doing it all.” Alexis stated that she liked basketball the best. “It is the sport that I have a love for.”

Alexis has every intention to continue playing basketball, softball and volleyball in high school.

Furthermore, AlexStaff Photo by Kiley Williams is has already deterWeirich takes it to the mined that she wants rack for the Lady Lions. to put her entire focus on basketball when she reaches college.

Alexis concluded that Coach Jerry Lott and the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats the only other thing she really likes to do Basketball Team will host their Basketball camp on June is swim. “It would be Staff Photo by Kiley Williams 20-22 for Grades 2-5 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and awesome if some day Alexis recently won the Miss Rockabilly and Miss Relay for for Grades 6-9 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the McNairy County had a Life pageants. swim team.”

McNairy Central High School Gymnasium. The fundamenAlexis’s mother crowned Miss Relay for Life and Miss Rockabilly and it tals of basketball will be taught to each camper. Campers Victoria commented, “As far has been great. All I can say is that I am so proud of her.” will have an opportunity to participate in contests each as me keeping up with all of Not only is she a great athlete but she also has mainday to display their proficiency of those skills. CampAlexis’s activities, I’m blessed tained a 4.0 over-all GPA and became a member of Beta to have a job that allows me Club. “She so reminds me of her big sister who also ers will also have an opportunity to utilize those skills to take off when ever needed. played basketball and volleyball.” Victoria commented. learned in game situations each day. The aspects of teamIt helps that I’m the owner. I Congratulations to Alexis and the Weirich family on work, self-discipline, and sportsmanship will be stressed was so excited when she won Alexis’s recent sporting endeavors and on taking two the Rockabilly Crown. She consecutive pageant crowns. also. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and have the has been in that pageant for I am sure the McNairy County sports program and opportunity to win prizes. Cost of the camp is $45, and four years and never won. their fans are glad you are playing on their side. checks should be made payable to Coach Jerry Lott. To So this year she has been

register, mail payment along with camper’s name, grade, shirt size, and a contact person’s information to Coach Jerry Lott at 230 Westwood, Selmer, TN, 38375 by June 15th, or come by early on the first day of camp to register.

There will be a meeting for Adamsville Jr. High School Football players going into the 7th and 8th Grades on Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. at the Adamsville High School Field House. This meeting is for players and parents. For information call Michael Harvill at 731-239-2434.

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Goodman is ‘good guy’ Recent MCHS Grad is musician, tennis wizard, but most importantly, a man of faith

By Jeff York Contributor

There are not many young people that can say they play nine musical instruments, finished in the Top 10 in their class, was chosen Mr. MCHS and Best All Around, and went to the state tennis tournament.

Grant Goodman could say that about himself, but the soft-spoken teenager is never going to say much about himself. He had much rather talk about his family and especially the advantages of being the baby brother to three gorgeous sisters.

“I’m just not your normal guy,” is one of the first things that could be pulled out of the newly graduated Goodman.

Grant is the son of Lisa and David Goodman. His three sisters are Lauren Pinkston, Ansley Pinkston, and Meredith Goodman.

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For a team who joined MCHS Tennis as part of an elaborate laugh, Goodman and his partner Sam Pierce were no joke on the courts, taking home two district championships, a regional title, and became the second MCHS team to reach the Tennessee State Tournament.

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member dancing to my sister’s singing when I was little,” commented Goodman. “Lauren, Ansley, and Meredith have all served as emcees at Freed Hardeman’s ‘Making Music,’ and maybe I can do that someday.”

A Christian, Grant hopes the way he lives daily is a good example for everyone that is around him.

“I want to lead by example and try to read my Bible on a daily basis,” commented Goodman. “I did not get invited to some things like parties, but that is okay with me.”

Grant can play piano, banjo, drums, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, harmonica, and ukulele. He learned how to play the banjo for his Senior Project.

He loved getting attention when Lauren would bring her college girlfriends to their home.

“The fact I have grown up with older sisters has helped me be more well-rounded,” said Goodman. “My parents helped me by making sure I was in church (Stantonville Church of Christ).”

Sarah Allison is the MCHS teacher that had the most impact on him. He said she was a good teacher, was hilarious, and encouraged him to study more in school.

Goodman is one of the most law abiding teenagers, but like many of his contemporaries, last year he got his first speeding ticket.

Of course he didn’t want to tell his parents, so he stayed silent for a couple days.

But that Sunday at church, there Staff Photo by Ethan Huggins was a Bible class lesson about the na- Grant Goodman serves up some heat for his opponent on the courts. ture of God. The teenagers sometimes have class with the adults and at the The duo led McNairy Central to two district chamend of the class, the teacher asked, “Is there anything pionships, a region title, and became the second ever anyone would like to add before we end?” doubles team for the Bobcats to reach the state tourGoodman piped up and said, “Yeah, I just wanted nament. to say that I really appreciate how God is such a lov“We (Sam and Grant) just thought it was funny ing, merciful, forgiving Father. He extends so much to play tennis because anyone can make the tennis grace. I’m sure my own father will model these char- team,” said Grant. “We found out we could be good acteristics when he finds out right now that I just got at it and got more serious about playing.” my first speeding ticket.”

Some joke, right?

The room erupted with laughter.

Grant Goodman seems to be destined to succeed Laughter and joking seem to play a big part in in whatever he chooses to pursue.

Goodman’s life, as the highly successful doubles Then again, when a teenager says that one of his team of Goodman and his regular partner Sam Pierce main goals is to help others get to heaven, then you actually began their tennis careers as freshmen at know that person is headed for nothing but success.

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2016 Carson Herrin Memorial Golf Tournament Results

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Finishing in first place were the team of Chris, Dewayne, Rick, and Carlton.

The third place team were Michael, Brett, Jeff, and Lee.

By Drew Wheeler Interim Sports Editor

When love and communal gathering can come together from tragedy and raise money to support the community, something truly special has happened.

Something special happened recently, as the Second Annual Carson Herrin Memorial Golf Tournament took place on May 21 at Shiloh Golf Course in Adamsville.

“The tournament raised money for our non-profit, CHAMP, the Carson Herrin Athletic Memorial Program,” said

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Second place honors went to the team of Matt, Daniel, Andy, and Brady.

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CHAMP co-founder Kevin Herrin presents Richard Ashe with a plaque, thanking him for grilling the day’s food.

Melissa Herrin, “Last year’s tournament allowed CHAMP to make a $5,200 donation to the Adamsville Junior Pro Football League.”

“We hope to use this year’s funds to help finish the fieldhouse built at Michie School in honor of Carson,” Melissa said.

While many teams came out to play for such a fine cause, only three were awarded as the top teams, and they are pictured above.

Kevin Herrin, co-founder of CHAMP and Carson’s father, presented Richard Ashe with a plaque, thanking him for

bringing his equipment and grilling food for the day’s events.

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Stay Safe and Healthy at Upcoming Warm Weather Events

“Fight the Bite – Hydrate Right – Respect the Sun’s Might” Tennessee Department of Health Submitted Article

Summer is fast approaching and that means plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun and adventures across Tennessee. Thousands of music lovers will visit Nashville and Manchester June 9 through 12 for the CMA Music Festival and Bonnaroo. Thousands more are expected for Elvis Week in Memphis Aug. 10 through 16 and in Bristol for Bristol Motor Speedway’s NASCAR event Aug. 20. For all these activities and many more, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds fun-seekers to ‘Respect sun’s might, fight the bite and hydrate right.”

“We are blessed to have an amazing abundance of outdoor activity opportunities in our beautiful places and spaces every Tennessee summer. Don’t we want to enjoy them without worry?” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “Even if they don’t make us sick, bug bites, sunburn and dehydration can spoil some fun, so it helps to remember to ‘Respect the sun’s might, fight the bite and hydrate right.’”

“Fight the Bite” To prevent mosquito and tick bites, TDH recommends:

• Put any sunscreens on first, then apply repellants to skin often. These can include lotions, liquids or sprays. TDH and CDC recommend use of repellants that contain DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane 3, 8-diol and IR3535. Duration of protection varies by repellant; read labels on products to determine when reapplications are necessary for optimal protection.

To learn more about insect repellants, visit http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/.

• Wear ‘long, loose and light’-colored shirts and pants and wear socks. Tucking shirts in pants and tucking pants into socks will help form a barrier. Wear closed shoes or boots instead of sandals.

• For more complete protection, especially in higher-risk situations, treat clothing with permethrin or purchase pretreated permethrin clothing.

• In locations lacking window screens and/or air conditioning, the use of bed nets is advised.

These should reach the floor or be tucked under the mattress. In camping situations, make sure tent screens are in good repair, zip flaps and make sure mosquitoes have not gotten inside.

• Avoid perfumes, colognes and products with fragrances that might attract mosquitoes.

TDH reminds Tennesseans that preventing tick and mosquito bites, while always important, is more crucial this year in light of international concerns about Zika virus disease. There is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus disease and no medicine to cure it.

While its symptoms are mild in most people, it can cause the birth defect microcephaly if a mother is infected with it while pregnant.

“Although Zika virus disease can be transmitted sexually, in most cases it is acquired when a mosquito bites an infected person and then moves on to bite someone else,” said TDH State Epidemiologist Tim Jones, MD. “Thus far we have not had this type of Zika transmission in Tennessee. We are hopeful more people will understand how serious the disease can be for pregnant women, and that they will take appropriate steps to protect themselves, and ultimately others, from harm.”

“This summer maybe it’s time to think differently about coming together for a great event or hosting and add a couple of questions to what we ask our friends and guests: Can I get you a cold drink? How about some sunscreen? Ready for some repellent?”

Dreyzehner said. “Like knowing what your friends’ favorites are, it shows we care and are thinking about their comfort and their health.”

other way to protect yourself from summer heat and is critical in protecting your body’s organs.

TDH hydration recommendations include: • Drink when you feel thirsty. Simple, and it turns out your body’s thirst mechanism is really good at judging when you need water; it’s best to pay attention to it. Don’t overload on water and don’t get too behind.

• Cold water is a great way to rehydrate.

Flavor it for variety.

• Limit or avoid too many caffeinated drinks (some sodas, tea and coffee); they may cause some people to urinate more frequently or cause anxiety or a feeling of nervousness.

• Limit or avoid drinks with high amounts of sugar and sodium. Read the labels.

For more information on hydration, www.cdc.gov/ healthywater/drinking/nutrition/index.html.

“Respect the Sun’s Might” To prevent damage to skin and eyes from potentially

For more information on avoiding tick and mosquito bites, visit wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/thepre-travel-consultation/protection-against-mosquitoesticks-other-arthropods.

harmful UVA and UVB rays, TDH recommends: • using a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher and applying it as recommended; • slipping on a hat to protect the face, head, ears and neck; • being aware of time outside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest; • wearing sunglasses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Seeking shelter during the brightest part of the day is a good way to reduce the risk of harmful sunburn; it can also help your body cool down. Drinking water is an-

To see more information about sun safety, visit www. cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm.

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosper-

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Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.

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McNairy County Educators recieve 2016-17 Project Grants A grant titled BUILDing Mathematicians is awarded in Memory of Pasty Cain by the faculty and staff of Adamsville Elementary to Crystal Austin of Adamsville Elementary. The primary focus of the project is to build and expand math skills, which includes but is not limited to observations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations, measurement and data, and geometry. The goals are to create a fun learning environment, help struggling students with math fluency, promote an environment that will challenge upper level students so that they are not left out, and help students rise to their grade level/potential while learning to love and appreciate math. We have a good math curriculum, but it does not come with all that we need to assist our students in individual growth. These materials will allow me to present the skills in a different way, as well as allow me to differentiate to meet all learning levels.

AUSTIN

A grant titled “AIl Wrapped up in a Bar of Chocolate” and sponsored by Selmer Rotary Club is awarded to Katie Austin of Selmer Elementary.

Through this grant students will learn how to apply various literary comprehension and vocabulary skills while sparking their love for reading through a novel unit. Students will acquire and develop skills related to recognizing story elements, analyzing and describing characters and their traits and properly answering questions using text evidence, Overall I will provide useful and appealing activities to enhance my students’ reading abilities while creating a positive reading and writing environment.

The grant titled “Going Live in 3-2-1 is sponsored by Home Banking Company and awarded to Michelle Bowen of Michie Elementary. This project’s focus is to provide a wireless media system to enhance the daily morning news broadcast, Michie News. Michie News is a program written, organized, filmed, edited and produced by students in the 7th and 8th grades for the purpose of communicating daily news, special events, and announcements to all students in grades Pre K 4-8th. At Michie Elementary School via our You Tube channel. The Major focus of Going Live in 3-2-1 for Michie News is to produce a daily broadcast along with creating prerecorded segments, public service announcements, and other specialty video productions throughout the school year.

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A grant titled Fiction VS Nonfiction is sponsored by the Selmer Lion’s Club and is awarded to Wendy Bowers of Adamsville Elementary. The grant’s primary focus is to provide students with opportunities to build on multiple skills including but not limited to, compare and contrast, point of view, inference, cause and effect, text structure, theme and summarizing. This program would be used during small group intervention, one-on-one intervention, and it could also be used to supplement our reading curriculum. It is imperative in today’s society that students be able to read and apply certain skills to be successful. Many of the skills taught through this program would help students grow in those areas.

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Students Named to Dean’s List at University of Memphis Kevin Maness of Adamsville

By Gabrielle Maxey U of M, University Relations

Aereal Westbrooks of Adamsville Cydney Thomas of Adamsville

Krystin Kennedy of Ramer

Jackson Majors of Adamsville

The following students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Memphis for the spring 2016 semester: Kelsey Young of Adamsville

Brittney Kirk of Ramer

Kasey Kennedy of Ramer

Halley Beckham of Adamsville

Shawna Roten of Selmer Allie Pitts of Selmer

Amanda Terwilliger of Bethel Springs

James Parmely of Selmer

Holly Naylor of Finger

Louis Howerton of Selmer

Kimberly Mask of Michie

Matthew Chandler of Selmer

Jacob Littlejohn of Michie Shelby Ragan of Ramer Ronald Mullins of Ramer

Ronald Schaming of Adamsville

Jacob Mullins of Ramer

Blake Chandler of Selmer Acqu’Aria Bradley of Selmer

Trinity Shoate of Stantonville Mycaela Rhodes of Stantonville The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educational experiences while pursuing new knowledge through research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship.

FHU Names McNairy County Students to President’s, Dean’s Lists

Freed Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President’s or the Dean’s List for Spring 2016. Sixteen McNairy County Students were recognized. To be on the President’s List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. The following students achieved this distinction: Callie Horton, a senior arts and humanities major; Madison Jobe, a junior English major; Kelley Moore, a junior nursing major; Meg Yates, a senior nursing major; and Michael Yates, a senior biology major.

Recognition on the Dean’s List requires full-time status and a minimum GPA of 3.40 for the semester. Included on the Dean’s List were: Kyle Burns, a junior communication major; Wyatt Eason, a junior biology major; Emily Harris, a senior psychology major; Ian Jobe, a sophomore biology major, Josh Mankey, a senior nursing major; Dillon Redmon, a freshman accounting major; Preston Shackelford, a sophomore history major; Mary Tennyson, a junior psychology major; Jordan Waffird, a senior biology major; Alyssa Wallis, a sophomore nursing major; and Brent West, a sophomore management major.

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 Bro. Tanner Garrison, 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 Mark Shumaker, 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.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.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 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

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: 6:00 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 Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Traditional Service: 9 a.m.

Bible Study 10 a.m.

Modern Worship: 11 a.m.

731-645-9777 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.

New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship:

6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. James Stophel, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups - All ages Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer/ Fellowship 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: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer 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.

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

Worship: 10:15 a.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.

New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study: Wed. at 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 Walter Thompson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 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.

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.

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 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 & Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

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

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

Thursday: 7 p.m.

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

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 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 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Services: Saturday 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.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.

Kingdom Church More Sure Word Pastor Curtis Lake, III 132 Warren Ave., Selmer Sunday at 6 p.m.

Prayer: Wednesday 6 p.m.

731-439-1855 Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday nights: 7 p.m.

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

Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 12 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach 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.

Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn.

731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 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

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

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

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INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 7B The grant titled Beyond the Rhetoric: Writing for College and Career Readiness, sponsored by Bank of McNairy County is awarded to Stacy Jones of MCHS. According to HigherEducation.org each year approximately 60 percent of students discover that, despite their eligibility for college, they are still not adequately prepared for the rigorous demands that college requires, especially when it comes to literacy. Therefore, the focus of this project is to implement a college-preparatory writing curriculum in high school in order to better ensure college and career readiness.

A grant titled Nuts for Novels and sponsored by Phillips 66 Spectrum Corp. is awarded to Meribeth Carpenter of Ramer Elementary. Picture a classroom where students are as eager to read as a pack of squirrels are for eating nuts. As a new teacher, it is a struggle to get your hands on a classroom set of novels. I am in need of a novel library-multiple copies of the same book. Receiving this grant would allow me to begin my novel library. I want my kids to love reading. I believe having an environment as described is the basis for creating a love for reading.

I believe once I build my novel library my students will be Nuts for Novels.

JONES

CARPENTER

A grant titled MobyMax-Accelerated Personalized Leaning given in memory of all Bethel Spring Teachers that have passed on is awarded to Shelia McClain of Bethel Springs Elementary. The primary focus of this project is to diagnose reading and math deficits in my students. Every student should have the opportunity to feel success and excel at their own level of learning. MobyMax meets a student where they are academically in reading and math. My purpose as a special education teacher is to find the learning gaps in my students and teach the missing skills while encouraging them not to give up on their academic ability. Moby Max is a standards based online curriculum that will help me do that through placement tests that diagnose weaknesses, online lessons, and motivational tools.

A grant titled Ready, Ready, Tennessee Ready, and given in memory of all Selmer Elementary teachers that have passed on is awarded to David Duncan of Selmer Elementary School. The primary focus of this grant is to provide funds for the purchase of a computer program called ISL to aid students in math class. The ISL program, is a computer program designed to give students practice at their level in all academic areas. The ISL program allows practice that feels like play, promotes left and right brain activity, practice that keeps the students in the zone, and provides learning that sticks with the student.

A program that aligns with our current Tennessee state standards more than other programs we have used. It is also a cross-curriculum program, so students can also work on other subjects in their other classrooms.

McCLAIN

DUNCAN

A grant titled “Bouncing and Riding through Our ABC’s and 123’s is sponsored by TVA and is awarded to Christy Perkins and the Charlotte Boley Education Center. This grant is designed to help Preschool students increase their letter and number sense, as well as improve their motor skills all while actively playing. Students will use tricycles, ball hoppers, and roller boards as they maneuver in and out of the alphabet and numbers completing a variety of academic games. Because my classroom is an off campus site students do not have access to a physical education program or a gym. This grant will provide the equipment to help build my students motor skills as well as enhance the current curriculum by enticing my students to learn their letters and numbers while having fun.

A grant titled See the Words; Hear the Words, Read the Sentences sponsored by Pickwick Electric is awarded to Bonnie Hickman of MCHS. The primary focus of this project is to help students improve their reading fluency and comprehension skills in 9th through 12th grade with mild to severe disabilities. Students with mild to severe disabilities have difficulty recognizing sight words, following text, and understanding the meaning of information text. These students not only struggle with reading assignment but have difficulty reading indoor and outdoor signs, following information on food labels and well as cooking instructions. As a solution to this problem with students with severe disabilities I hope to purchase specialized equipment to help in instruction in these areas of reading.

PERKINS

HICKMAN

This grant is titled “Lose the Baditude” and is sponsored by Paul Fisher Oil Company and awarded to Mica Rickman of Bethel Springs Elementary. The primary focus of this project is to continue to build a library for character education and enrichment through bibliotherapy. The program will improve student coping skills (such as how to handle anger and test anxiety appropriately) and help them to lose their “baditudes”. These skills will benefit the students not only in their social interactions with others, but will also have a positive effect in all areas of academic study. Teachers, staff, and parents will benefit as students will continue to develop better character throughout the school year.

A grant titled Hickory Dickory Dock Math Around the Clock is sponsored by Bancorp South and is awarded to Kayce Howard of Michie Elementary School. The primary focus of this project is to enhance the quality of the kindergarten math centers at our school and obtain teaching and learning tools to help students master what is necessary to be successful in the math curriculum. The children’s literature that has been chosen for this proposal will allow the students to grasp a greater knowledge of the math content while carrying out practice through the use of hands-on manipulatives during small group centers.

RICKMAN

HOWARD

A grant titled Now I Get It and sponsored by Robert Shackelford and Shackelford Funeral Home is awarded to Misty L Brown of MCHS. The primary purpose of this project is to develop the students’ knowledge of using number sense, operations, reasoning, geometry and measurement, probability, statistics, data analysis, functions, and algebra in 9th through 12th. Grade students with mild to moderate disabilities. Students with mild to moderate disabilities have difficulty using fundamental math skills and applying these in the high school curriculum. As a result, students often lack confidence in their skills and applying these in high school curriculum. As a solution to this, the grant asks to purchase a Moving with Math SUMS, Teacher Resource Manuel, SUMS Student Activity Books, ARM Manipulative Kit and OHHS Overhead Manipulative Kit. (No photo available for Misty Brown.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Ramer, Tennessee will hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on June 27, 2016 at the Ramer City Hall on the 2016-17 fiscal year budget in accordance with Section 6-56-206 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.

The public is invited to attend and comment on the proposed budget.

ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED GENERAL FUND 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Estimated Revenues $15,184 $15,000 $15,000 Local Taxes $32,246 $31,236 $31,180 State of Tennessee $1,235 $1,590 $2,340 Other Sources

Total Estimated Revenues

$48,665

$47,826

$48,520

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs

$6,457 $34,155

$8,800 $30,319

$12,500 $34,269

Total Estimated Expenditures

$40,612

$39,119

$46,769

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance Employee Positions

$23,554 $31,607

$31,607 $40,314

$40,314 $42,065

STREET FUND Estimated Revenues State of Tennessee Other Sources

$9,024

$9,000

$9,000

Total Estimated Revenues

$9,024

$9,000

$9,000

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs

$0 $5,581

$0 $5,700

$0 $15,750

Total Estimated Expenditures

$5,581

$5,700

$15,750

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance Employee Positions

$36,768 $40,229 0

$40,229 $43,529 0

$43,529 $36,779 0

A grant titled Are You attracted to Me? Sponsored

by Home Banking Company is awarded to Lisa Roten of Ramer Elementary. The project based program engages students in learning the fundamentals of physical science and helps them understand the science behind magnetism, making it both accessible and fun. Students are introduced to a wide range of magnetism concepts and asked to predict outcomes, explore physical science concepts, and create personal laboratory experiments following the scientific method. These interactions will generate open ended assignments that are parallel with Tennessee standards and inquiry based assignments that cut across the curriculum.

ROTEN

CORRECTION Jocelyn Briana Wilson was inadvertently left off the 4th Quarter Honor Roll for MCHS. We apologize for any inconveniences this might have caused.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF MICHIE

Proposed Budget Hearing

The City of Michie, Tennessee, hereby provides certain financial information for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget in accordance with the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated Title Chapter 56 Section 206. There will be a public hearing concerning the budget at City Hall on June 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. All citizens are welcome to participate.

REVENUES: Local Taxes State of TN Federal Government Other Sources Total Revenues EXPENDITURES: Salaries Other Total Expenditures

GENERAL FUND FY 2015 FY 2016 FY2017 Actual Estimated Proposed $55,709 $55,000 $55,000 $80,907 $70,959 $73,028

FY2015 Actual 0 $16,860

STREET FUND FY2016 FY2017 Estimated Proposed 0 0 $17,561 $17,561

$18,134 $154,750

$25,400 $151,359

$20,775 $148,803

0 $16,860

0 $17,561

0 $17,561

$34,216 $100,724 $134,940

$39,500 $100,807 $140,307

$39,500 $103,404 $142,904

0 $13,517 $13,517

0 $9,484 $9,484

0 $14,600 $14,600

Beginning Fund Balance $102,583 Ending Fund Balance $122,393 Number of FTE Employees 1

$122,393 $110,500 1

$110,500 $116,500 1

$71,882 $75,225 0

$75,225 $79,500 0

$79,500 $64,900 0

Appropriations for the budget ordinance to be read on June 27, 2016 are as follows: Retired Senior Volunteer Program $500.00 McNairy County Sheriff’s Calendar $125.00 Quinco Mental Health Center $400.00 Michie Athletes $100.00

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301 - JOB OPPORTUNITIES In NEED of a part-time babysitter in my home. M-F, hours vary. Must have references, be dependable, and not always on the go. Non- drug user, serious inquiries only. Possibly some light chores. (731) 434-4013 or (731) 439-1213. Ask for Bonda. (5) HELP WANTED: Truck Drivers Class A&B driver, Dump - Truck experience preferred, but will train.

(662) 286-9158 or (662) 287- 2296 Contact Buddy, or Apply in person at 202 Ayers Rd. Corinth. (5-6)

MAXEDON Plumbing & Electrical

4

MISCELLANEOUS 401 - FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Reconditioned appliances – good condition. refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers. Call Robert: 731-695-9050. (48-11)

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

5

SERVICES 501 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 2398945, cell (662) 284-6146.

Free estimates. (TF) GARZA MANUFACTURED HOUSING: Transporting, blocking, and anchoring. Licensed with Tenn. State Fire Marshall's office. (731) 9260741. (5-8) Interior/ Exterior Painting; House Washing. FREE estimates. Call Don Mcanally (731) 925-0208. (5-6)

FOR SALE: 20 & 40 foot metal cargo containers for sale. Great for storage. Call for pricing and delivery 731-68895616. (47 – TF)

FOR SALE: 2015 Massimo side x side 500cc; Jacuzzi- 7 people; stuffed bear cubs, best offer, purchased over 30 years ago in up state NY at taxidermy shop. Call (863) 273- 8531. (5-6)

610-4462 or 439-2923 Weekends & Holidays - Same Fair Rate

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016

Regional Runs Available.

Choose the Total Package: Auto Detention Pay after 1 HR! Weekly Hometime! Regular, Frequent Home Time, Top Pay, Benefits; Monthly Bonuses & More! CDL-A, 6 mos Exp. Req’d

EEOE/AAP 866-326-2679 www.drive4marten.com

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated July 18, 2000, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 24, 2000, in Book No. 295, at Page 164, in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Bobby Joe Gee and Beverly Denise Gee, conveying certain property therein described to C. Thomas Cates as Trustee for Saxon Mortgage Inc.; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2000-3, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2000-3.

the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2000-3, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2000-3, will, on June 27, 2016 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:

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

COMMENCING at a PK nail in the center of Forty Forks and Bethel Springs Road, said nail being located in the center of a culvert, the Northeast corner of the parent tract; run thence South 23 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East with the center of said road, 417.23 feet to a PK nail for a TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 25 degrees 07 minutes 19 seconds East with the center of said road 304.92 feet to a PK nail; thence South 85 degrees 30 minutes West, leaving said road, 240.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 20 degrees 35 minutes 47 seconds West 232.19 feet to an iron pin; thence North 67 degrees 57 minutes 10 seconds East 206.60 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.337 acres, more or less. The foregoing legal description is based upon a plat of survey of James A. Martin, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Certificate Number 1469, which plat of survey is dated September 24,1990.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 3152 Otis Plunk Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315 This sale is subject to

215A Court Ave. Selmer, TN

Carla Hall Broker/Owner

(731) 645-4255

www.hallsrealtytn.com

Approx. 2000 sq. ft. home on 194 Acres with 30 x 60 Metal Building (Directions: Take Hwy 64 West - Turn onto Sulphur Springs Road - go 1/4 mile turn right onto Hines Gin Road, Sale is 7/10 mile. Watch for Signs.

WATCH FOR SIGNS!

OPEN HOUSE

194 ACRES SOME FENCED

Sunday, June 19th 2-4 p.m.

416 - Shane Ln., Ramer - $139,000 * Dead end road * 8+ Acres * Pond

* Attached Garage * Detached Garage * Recently Updated * 3 bedrooms * 1 full bath * 2 half baths * Eat-In Kitchen

2,000 Sq. Ft. Home with both Central HVAC & Propane Heat, Featuring Three Bedrooms, Two Baths (Both with Jacuzzi Tubs, Walk-In Steam Shower and Double Vanities), Hardwood Floors, Stainled Glass Throughout, Nice, Decks and Screened In Sun Room. Very Nicely Decorated.

Property Includes an Almost New 30 x 60 Metal Shop Building, Insulated with Two Roll-up Doors and Walk-In Door. Beautifully Landscaped Yard with Fruit Trees & Flower Gardens.

Terms: Real Estate 15% Certified Funds, Non Refundable, Day of Sale, Balance Due at closing on or before July 25th, 2016. Personal Property to be paid in full, day of sale. 10% BUYERS PREMIUM on all purchases.

All Announcements Made Day of Sale Take Precedence over Any Printed Material

PERSONAL PROPERTY

• Mission Deck • French Parlor Chair • Oreck Vacuum • Pecan King Size Bed • Iron Patio Furniture • Walnut Butlers Chest • Cast Aluminum Patio Table & with Matching End Tables Chairs • Linens & Quilts • Enamel Top Tables • Walnut Blanket Chest • Flat Top Trunk • Early Empire Chest • Lanterns • Stoneware & Churns • Rocker • Marble Top Dresser • Jinny Lind Twin Bed • Mission Style Bed • Yard Tools • Cabinet Sewing Machine • Stainless Steel Gas Grill • Early Banjo • Cast Iron Gypsy Pot • Clocks • Horse Drawn Hay Rake • Kitchenware • Rubber Watering Trough • Duncan Phyfe Chest • Rolls of Hog Wire • Cherry Bedroom Suite (6 pc) • Molasses Feeder • California King Bed, 2 Night • Feed Troughs • Creep Feeder Stands, Dresser, Chest & • Husqvarna Z5223 Commercial Wardrobe. Cost over 10K NEW! Zero Turn Mower w/192 hours • Leather Parlor Chair w/Ottoman LIKE NEW!!

• Ridgeway Cherry Grandfather • Pushmowers • Chainsaws Clock • Weedeaters • Hedge Trimmers • Area Rugs • Tools of All Kinds

• Mahogany Bed & Chest • Brass Bed • Victorian Bird Cage • 220V Window A/C Unit • Shop Fan • Cedar Chest • Alunimum Ladders • Walnut Dining Suite • Mahogany Bed & Chest w/6 chairs • Brass Bed • Oak Chifferobe • 220V Window A/C Unit • Walnut Desk • Cedar Chest • Lamp Tables • Buffets • Walnut Dining Suite • Concrete Patio Furniture w/6 chairs • Concrete Yard Art • Oak Chifferobe • Lamps • Parlor Table • Walnut Desk • Walnut Chippendale • Lamp Tables • Buffets Ladies Desk • Concrete Patio Furniture • Cherry Twisted Barley • Concrete Yard Art • Husqvarna Z5223 Commercial Gate Leg Table Zero Turn Mower w/192 hours • Oriental Rugs • Floor Lamps LIKE NEW!!

• Bakers Rack • Pushmowers • Chainsaws • Weedeaters • Hedge Trimmers • Leather Sofa • Mahogany Corner Cabinet • Tools of All Kinds • Victorian Marble Top Table • Victorian Bird Cage • Oil Paintings • Oil Lamps • Shop Fan LOTS MORE! • Alunimum Ladders

MUCH MORE TO SEE TOO MUCH TO LIST!

(731) 610-3800

TN License #3939 Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 610-8913

TN License #2118 Selmer, TN 38375

* Utility Rm. * Shaded Yard * Deck * Landscaping * Fenced yard area * Call today to view

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See LEGALS, 9B

LEGALS/YARD SALES/BUSINESS DIRECTORY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016

503 - PUBLIC NOTICES

YARD SALES CARPORT SALE 800 Lynnbrook Drive Selmer (5th house on the left) Friday June 17 and Saturday, June 18 7 a.m. until ?

Nice Beanie Babies, clothes, purses, shoes, sheet sets, comforters, home decor.

731-434-4018

YARD SALE Thursday, June 16 Friday, June 17

808 Circle Hill Drive Selmer

Clothes, tools, furniture, and more.

YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Thursday & Friday June 16 & 17

Fri., June 17

Thurs., June 16 7 AM - 7 PM

7 AM - 2 PM

8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

5971 Finger/Leapwood Rd.

241 S. 6th St.

Furniture, appliances, much more! All must go.

Rain or Shine.

Selmer

on Hwy 199, 6 miles off 45.

all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Bobby Joe Gee Beverly Denise Gee The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

W&A No. 251081 DATED May 23, 2016

BIG SALE

MOVING/GARAGE

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee

3 Weekends

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR. COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM 22767 3, 4, 5

Friday, Saturday, Sunday Inside garage Lots of stuff! Some furniture

865 Pickett Road

Stantonville off 142 - 7 miles from Walmart (More added each week)

SALE June 17 & 18

3261 Hwy 57 W Ramer Multiple Families

All Clothes, furniture, jewelry, home decor and much more.

Rain or Shine.

YARD SALE

CARPORT SALE

Turn off bypass by Justice Complex 2nd building on right.

8 a.m. - 5 Rain or Shine Stantonville/Gilchrist Rd. 2284 also 224 (South) Home of Judy Moore

Saturday, June 18th 7 a.m. until 12 Industrial Park

Lots of stuff!

Cheap!

Bedroom suite, Dining room suite, clothes, knick knacks, table saw.

Friday June 17 Saturday, June 18

Furniture, Jewelry, Clothes, Home Decor.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA §30-2-306 Case Number 55CH1-2016-PR-1335 Estate of HENRY H. SANDERS, JR., Deceased Notice is hereby given that on May 31 of 2016 letters of testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of

1-800-748-9889

Accepting applications for:

1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments. ALL UTILITIES included in rent and rent is based on income.

Office hours: TUES. & THURS. 9 - 2 Dianne Copeland, Site Manager

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.

Financed through Rural Development. Subsidized through Dept. of HUD.

Rozelle Wilson – Driving While License Suspended – dismissed upon payment of costs, Def has valid DL. Jimmy E. Johnson, Jr. - Domestic Assault, guilty, 11/29 supervised probation, costs, 208 days in jail.

Woody Presley - Driving While License Revoked, guilty, 6 months supervised probation until costs are paid, $25 fine, costs, 4 days in jail, credit for time served.

Jimmy M. Johnson – Probation Violation, guilty, probation revoked and reinstated, 14 days in jail,

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Advertise here for as low as $8 a week.

Call (731) 645-5346.

Walker, Walker & Walker, PLC Ken Walker Richard Walker 2 Locations to Serve You: Jackson, TN & Lexington, TN

MAST Tree Service

MOBILE HOME PARTS Mobile Home Parts, Inc.

75 Riverport Dr., Jackson, TN 731-422-6226

• Insured • Free Estimates • Fencing • Lawn Service • Stump Grinding • Demolition in storm damage

Windows Doors Tubs Faucets Hardware Showers Gutters Metal Anchors Tiedowns Tires Underpinning Heat & Air Parts / Furnaces

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL, WE CAN DO IT ALL.

We offer Repair & Install Service Including heating and air!

Financing Available!

731-934-7322 or cell 731-610-6712

Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Meadows Apartments 1 Alta Vista Drive Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 645-5290

Accepting applications for 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments for the Elderly age 62 or older or Disabled of any age.

Rent is based on household income.

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

Subsidized and financed through rural development. This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer

(800) 545-1833 ext. 339 TDD

LPN’s/CNA’s NEEDED Full time LPN Position & PRN CNA’s Please apply in person.

3701 Joanne Drive Corinth, MS 38834

MS Care Center of Alcorn County (662) 287-8701

JOB OPENING

Southwest HRA Head Start

is now accepting applications for the position of:

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSISTANT McNAIRY COUNTY This is on-call / as needed employment with excellent training opportunities available.

Salary for this position is $7.25 per hr.

Job Duties Include: Assist Head Start Teacher on as needed basis in carrying out a program of instruction for pre-school classrooms of up to 20 children.

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience/training in working with preschool children desired. Pass physical exam, drug screen and criminal/fingerprint background check.

Applications may be picked up at: Southwest HRAMcNairy Co. Community Service Center at 145 South Y Square, Selmer or online application at 222.swhra.org Send applications to: Southwest Human Resource Agency P.O. Box 264 Henderson, TN. 38340 Applications will be accepted through June 24, 2016 An Equal Opportunity Employer

1, $150 fine on count 2, 48 hours in jail, may do time on weekends, must complete McNairy Care Program, A & D assessment, Teen Challenge or AA/NA. Robert Magill - Theft of Property, dismissed upon payment of costs and at request of DA. Cameron Hockaday - Poss Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses & Activities, dismissed at request of DA, insufficient evidence.

Jimmy E. Johnson, Jr. - Probation Violation (3 counts), guilty, probation revoked and reinstated, 208 days in jail, 11/29 probation starts over 6/9/2016 (for each

count).

Jimmy Senter - Theft (Up to $500), guilty, 11/29 supervised probation, costs, 36 days in jail, 36 days credit.

Robert Magill - Burglary-Other than Habitation, dismissed upon request of DA and victim.

Weston Vaughn – Theft of Property - $500-$1,000, bound over to grand jury.

Pamela Walker – Fraud Use Credit/Debit Card – Up to $500, guilty, $205 restitution + cst sprv prob, probation term of six months.

Anthony R. White - Probation Violation, dismissed, Def has paid

STUMP REMOVAL

TIRES

SEPTIC CLEANING

FURNITURE SHOWROOM

MICHAEL’S TIRE & Light Mechanical

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

MATTRESS

ABC

Stump Grinding & Tree Service Teeth Sharpening / Retipping

731-434-9309

Self-propelled grinder won’t damage yard FREE Estimates

25 Years Experience • Insured & Licensed

TIRE SERVICE

Kim Boals, Clerk & Master/ Deputy Clerk 22776 4, 5

Your first consultation is always free.

(731) 632-0603

credit for 14 days served.

Terry Van Thurmond – Probation Violation, dismissed, will pay all fines and costs.

Cody L. Stout – Simple Poss/ Casual Exchange (2 counts), guilty, 11/29 supervised probation, $250 fine, costs, costs only assessed on count 1, $150 fine on count 2, 48 hours in jail, may do time on weekends, must complete McNairy Care Program, A & D assessment, Teen Challenge or AA/NA. Poss Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses & Activities (2 counts), guilty, 11/29 supervised probation, $250 fine, costs, costs only assessed on count

Larry McKenzie Attorney

Our office has helped thousands of people in financial hardship. Let us explain your bankruptcy rights and options.

260 Arendall Street • Adamsville, TN 38310

COURT BRIEFS

Jacqueline Matthews Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

BANKRUPTCY?

NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS

This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

800-545-1833 ext. 339 TDD

Henry H. Sanders, Jr., who died 3/18/2016, were issued to the undersigned by the McNairy County Chancery Court of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) or this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that if our (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (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.

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SATURDAY, MAY 28!

GRAND RE-OPENING! AT OUR NEW LOCATION

583 Mulberry Ave.

12-2 PM - Rock 100.3 LIVE! 4-8 PM - Local band The Myxx LIVE! Bring your lawn chairs and come out!

abcstumpgrinding.com

(731) 439-3604

TREE & LAWN SERVICE

STUMP REMOVAL

American

Lawn & Tree Service

(731) 926-6981

Chase J. Koehler, Owner • Tree Cutting / Trimming • All Storm Damage Cleanup • Firewood for sale • Fully insured

CALL TODAY!

Pebble Hill

TREE SERVICE

all fines and costs.

Jimmy E. Johnson, Jr. - Theft (Up to $500), guilty, 11/29 supervised probation, costs, 208 days in jail, concurrent with another case Lukas Dakota Austin – Evading Arrest, bound over to grand jury.

Richard Childs – Assault – Physical Contact, dismissed at request of DA. Public Intoxication, dismissed at request of DA. Jimmy C. Strickland - Probation Violation, guilty, probation revoked and reinstated, 29 days in jail, credit for time srvd, may serve remaining time on weekends.

Rozelle Wilson – Driving While

American Johnny

Call Anthony Smith

Tommy Price 731-610-5719

(Will be continued in next week’s Court Briefs)

ELAM & SONS Stop by and See Our New

FURNITURE SHOWROOM Tommy Elam is still making mattresses!

Come check out our Drive-Thru Lumber Shed & a variety of farm animal feed - including dog feed!

645-0411

5404 US HWY 45 731-645-6102 BAIL BONDS

BAIL BONDS Dennie or Betty Howell

“Fast Service 24 Hours A Day”

• Pruning • Removal • Stump Grinding FULLY INSURED

License Suspended, dismissed, Def has valid DL. Davie B. Strayhorn, Jr. - Evading Arrest, guilty, 11/29 supervised probation, costs, 13 days in jail, 13 days credit.

Jimmy E. Johnson, Jr. - Possession Weapon – Convicted Felon, dismissed upon plea to other charge.

Weston Vaughn – Burglary – Other than Habitation, bound over to grand jury.

STATEWIDE BAIL BONDING

731-645-3661 731-610-6327 731-610-7305

ADVERTISE HERE

Advertise your business in this spot for $8 per week (For info. call the office 731-645-5346 or come by 111 North Second St., Selmer)

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