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Selmer named Top Performing Plant

Company honors local GE facility

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

General Electric is a top performer.

The Selmer facility has the award to prove it after being named the 2016 GE Top Performing Plant by the corporate office.

“We were excited to be named the 2016 GE Plant of the Year and were only able to achieve the goal through hard work and dedication of the employees at General Electric in Selmer,” said GE Plant Manager John Harcrow. “We will continue to keep employee safety at the forefront of our daily activities and work as a team to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations.”

Stephanie Mains – CEO In-

dustrial Solutions – visited the local plant facility to congratulate the team. Mains and GE’s Susan Graham Bryce toured the plant and met several of the Selmer employees, including General Factory Operator Debbie Mitchell who just celebrated 38 years of service with GE Selmer.

“The Selmer team was excited to have the visit from Stephanie and listening to her address the employees was very motivational for everyone,” said HR Coordinator Tammy Knight.

The GE busway plant received the Top Performing Plant for all around excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), quality, delivery, inventory and cost out during 2016. In EHS, recordables were reduced by 41

percent and reported a 39 percent increase in safety concern reporting during the year.

“It was a great honor to receive recognition out of 28 facilities in our division,” added Knight.

The Selmer plant has a long history of exceptional customer service and 2016 supported the metric with 95 percent of delivery targets met, in addition to finishing the year with zero overdues.

During the all-employee presentation, Mains encouraged everyone to “find a better way every day.”

“It was refreshing to have Stephanie and Susan tour our factory and interface so well with

See GE TOP PLANT, 3A

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Susan Graham Bryce (left) and Stephanie Mains help Selmer GE Plant Manager John Harcrow celebrate the facility being named 2016 GE Top Performing Plant.

Towns want voting precincts back

By Joel Counce Contributor

A number of towns want their voting precincts back.

Representatives from Eastview, Finger, Guys and Stantonville met with McNairy County Election Commission Chairman Paul Estes and administrator of elections Joanie Collins to dis-

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McNairy Central High School senior Jordan Young was the guest speaker at the 3rd Annual Black History Program at Selmer Elementary School.

Senior encourages youngsters to dream big

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

The dream is still alive today.

McNairy Central senior Jordan Young made sure Selmer Elementary School students understood the vision of Martin Luther

King Jr. Young – guest speaker of the school’s 3rd Annual Black History Program – encouraged students to dream big during Wednesday’s celebration.

“Each one of you can be anything you want to be,” said Young.

“People will say you can’t do this, but I am here to tell you that you can.”

The high school student shared the story of Joseph in Genesis 37 after enlisting 12 vol-

See SES BLACK HISTORY, 3A

cuss a decision by the commission to remove voting precincts.

McNairy, Rose Creek, Cypress, Purdy, Leapwood and Lawton also have lost precincts and were part of the meeting on Feb. 21.

The decision to change the number of voting precincts in the county from 17 to seven was

See PRECINCTS, 4A

McNairy County man faces charges in Alcorn For the Independent Appeal

A 29-year-old McNairy County man faces multiple charges after a weekend struggle with Alcorn County deputies.

Alcorn County Sheriff Ben Caldwell told the Daily Corinthian the suspect was Jeremy Hollands, who remained jailed Monday afternoon and was awaiting bond to be set.

Hollands faces two felony

charges resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance and a third misdemeanor charge of improper tag, according to Caldwell.

Sheriff’s deputies stopped a motorcycle at 4:45 a.m. on Feb. 26 on County Road 520 in the Kossuth area after they noticed the tag was not visible.

After running a check on the

See FACES CHARGES, 2A

Grant paves way for preservation of old jail

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

Buford Pusser is big in McNairy County.

The chamber of commerce is taking advantage of the popularity of the historic former sheriff.

McNairy County Tourism Director Jessica Huff received a $50,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant on Monday from the State

of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to assist in the preservation of the old jail atop the courthouse.

Huff plans to turn the old jail into an experience center revolving around Pusser.

“This a great occasion and I am real excited about what is about to transpire,” said McNairy County Mayor Ronnie Brooks.

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“The jail is going go be a major attraction ... Jessica hit a home run in her first time out.”

Floor to ceiling photos of Pusser will be placed around the cell block. Information panels and new windows are also included in the preservation.

Tourists will be able to experience Pusser’s time as sheriff on their way to the old jail as photos of the former sheriff will be in the

elevator, according to Huff.

“It will be an experience,” said Huff. “We aren’t stopping here and have a lot of other plans.”

Pusser served as sheriff in McNairy County from 1964-70. He died in an automobile accident on Aug. 21, 1974. His old office in the courthouse basement has already been preserved.

“Buford Pusser wasn’t perfect,” added Pusser historian

Steve Sweat. “But good, bad or wrong, he is McNairy County history.”

Pusser became famous after the “Walking Tall” movie trilogy was released by Bing Crosby Productions in the 1970s. The first movie was based on the “The 12th of August” book by W.R. Morris which followed Pusser’s

See JAIL GRANT, 3A

Desperate search brings man to McNairy County

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

A desperate search brought Paul Pavao to McNairy County.

He was looking for more in his Christian walk.

“I had to find out what I was supposed to be doing as a Christian,” said Pavao on his decision to leave Knoxville and move to the county. “I was desperate to find the Christianity I read about in Acts 2.”

The New Testament Church recorded in Acts devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.

“If we are Christians, we need to be obedient to Christ,” said the

55-year-old Pavao. “Anything less isn’t Christianity.”

Pavao, the father of six, became a Christian in 1982.

“Christianity is people following Jesus,” he said. “The apostles preached that He is a King and should be obeyed ... the Sermon of the Mount is the greatest way to show Christians how to live.”

A love of church history allowed Pavao to deepen his faith and also write five books and establish his own blog.

“I have been writing about the early centuries of the faith for 25 years,” said the owner of Yachad Distribution – a business which ships clear packages out of the

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Paul Pavao is committed to following Jesus with all of his heart.

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Brown Shoe employees remember good times

By Joel Counce Contributor

Former Brown Shoe Company employees gather every year.

The second Friday in March gives them a chance to come together and fellowship with friends.

This year will mark the 23rd time the group has met close to the anniversary of the factories closing in 1994.

The Brown Shoe Company started in 1875 just outside St. Louis in the town of Clayton, Mo. It operated under Brown Shoe until changing its name to Caleres in 2015, according to the company’s website.

“We found out through word of mouth about the coming plant closure,” said Preston King, who worked at Brown Shoe Company for 37 years. “I hated to see it close and leave.”

King has fond memories about his time at Brown Shoe.

“I enjoyed working there,” he said. “I made a living there, raised a family.”

King, a 1953 graduate of Selmer High School, began working at the facility in 1956.

“I was a scared country boy when I started,” King said. “I had never been out much, but it didn’t take them long to get me filled in.”

His foremen and supervisors were good to him, according to King.

“They helped me learn how to do the job,” he said.

King worked as shoe cutter until the plant closed.

Homer Whitman moved from Memphis to work at Brown Shoe Company and worked as a supervisor for 30 years before he retired from the plant in 1993. Supervisor Gene Thompson hired Whitman to Building V in July 1953 and told him “I’m going to make you a supervisor.”

Whitman, who had recently finished a tour of duty with the Army in Germany, looked for a job at Brown Shoe Company. At the time, he lived in Memphis and worked as a supervisor at National Distillery making whiskey barrels.

By February, 1954, Thompson began to make good on his prom-

ise, placing Whitman in charge of pre-fit.

“I told him I’ve never even walked through pre-fit,’” Whitman said. “He said ‘did I ask you if you had walked through or to run it? Go run it.’”

Whitman ran the department for nine months before Thompson made him foreman of both pre-fit and the fitting room.

“Together, it was about 150 people,” Whitman said. “It was a good job.”

Whitman worked as foreman of both departments for five years before Thompson again called him in his office and promoted him to assistant supervisor at Building F in late 1959.

“Both factories together, we had about 800 people working,” Whitman said. “That was probably 1961 or 1962. We had about 300 people just sewing and we had a night shift too ... a lot of people in McNairy County and the surrounding areas worked with me there.”

The general supervisor for Brown Shoe Company visited the plant in 1963. By then, Thompson had transferred to the facility in Lexington. The general supervisor called Whitman outside.

“That usually meant there was a problem,” Whitman said.

“I asked him if we needed an engineer and he said ‘no, you and I will handle this.’”

Whitman returned to Building V where he worked as a supervisor until his retirement.

“No one told us they were closing the plant,” he said. “They never tell you. But the writing was on the wall. The company once operated 45 factories.”

By the time the local Brown Shoe closed, it was down to four sites around the country.

“You knew the end was coming,” said Whitman.

Whitman still does the work of a supervisor. Between dinners, he keeps up with those who have passed away in each year since the closing. This year, the number is up to 47.

“We’re getting older,” he said.

“I’m 87 and my baby brother died this past year.”

Sandy Barnes Whitaker start-

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Hee Haw fun starts Thursday

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McNairy County Hee Haw opens Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the McNairy Central Little Theatre. Minnie Pearl (Amelia Sanders) invites everyone to come out and have a good time while supporting the American Cancer Society. Performances are also set for Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 7-12.

Ash Wednesday marks day of remembrance

By Joel Counce Contributor

Ash Wednesday marks a day of remembrance.

The Catholic Church, on their website Catholic.org, calls it one of the most popular and important holy days on the Liturgical calendar.

Ash Wednesday – which is March 1 this year – falls the day after Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras.

“Fat Tuesday is a day of celebration,” said Deacon Jim Gray of St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. “It’s a day of feast, you do what you want.”

Ash Wednesday is a holy day.

“It’s a sacrament, like the rosa-

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motorcycle driver, it was discovered Hollands had a warrant for

ry. It’s not a thing to be worshiped, but a reminder that we were created from dust,” Gray said.

Services include taking ashes from burned palms of Palm Sunday from the previous year and placing them on the forehead by the priest in the shape of the cross. Biblically, ashes were used to express grief, guilt, repentance or to prepare for battle.

When ashes are applied during the ceremony on Ash Wednesday, the priest says “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” or “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

Ash Wednesday also marks the first day of Lent.

Lent is representative of Jesus’

40 days of fasting in the wilderness. It is, according to the website, the beginning of a period of fasting and prayer.

“It’s like a sacrifice,” Gray said.

“A lot of people give up things like candy or ice cream.”

It’s to deny oneself of something, according to Gray.

“Lent is as much about giving something up as it is doing something like an act of kindness,” added Gray.

Strict observers of Lent are expected to eat one large meal and two smaller meals each day and abstain from meat on Fridays.

The season of Lent ends on Easter Sunday with the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ.

his arrest, said the sheriff.

“The subject tried to run, then fought with the deputies,” said Caldwell.

After the suspect was subdued, deputies found a bag of

meth strapped to the motorcycle, he said.

“The tag on the motorcycle was covered up,” added the sheriff. “It was not visible.”

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McNairy County Tourism Director Jessica Huff (left) explains plans for the old jail to McNairy County Mayor Ronnie Brooks and State of Tennessee Community Development Director Jody Sliger.

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exploits as sheriff in his battle with illegal activity along the state line.

“It is amazing of the interest after all of these years,” said Pusser’s daughter, Dwana Pusser Garrison. “I am proud to be from McNairy County.”

The tourism grants help counties and cities improve local assets to increase economic impact of tourism.

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ed working at Brown Shoe Company on Halloween, 1976, not long after she graduated from McNairy Central High School.

“It was different,” she said.

“The only other place I had ever worked was the county election

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“Tourism is a huge economic driver,” said State of Tennessee Community Development Director Jody Sliger.

Sliger was on hand to present the chamber with the check.

“This is just the beginning,” said Eddie Crittendon, McNairy County Economic Development & Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Our whole thing is to bring people to the county and them spend money.”

The goal is to have the old jail open by the Buford Pusser Festival in May.

Caylin Flowers was one of three SES students to share their dreams during the celebration of Black History Month.

Jr., I have a dream,” said third mous musicians were honored grader Caylin Flowers. with a slideshow during the cerFROM PAGE 1A “Your dreams are still being emony. Those honored were Ray fulfilled today,” added Destiny Charles, Scott Joplin, Michael unteers from the audience.

Weekly in her letter to Dr. King. Jackson, Billie Holiday, Marion “His brothers told him he “Little black and white children Anderson, Louis Armstrong, Nat would never be able do all that are able to join hands today and “King” Cole, Etta James, Aretha he dreamed,” said Young. “Jo- love one another.”

Franklin, Whitney Houston and seph became a leader, and just Raiyana Stackens also shared Queen Latifah. like each historical figure in Black her vision.

“The boys and girls did a wonHistory, so can you.”

“My dream is the Earth is go- derful job,” said event organizer Three SES students had a ing to be a better place today,” Madine Nichols. “It is a great exchance to speak during the event. said Stackens. perience for students to show“Just like Martin Luther King Eleven African American fa- case their talents.”

commission.”

Whitaker was overwhelmed.

“People were just working hard and fast,” she said. “Everyone had to make production.”

At the time, Brown Shoe had a full, working kitchen inside the plant.

“They had the best breakfast,” Whitaker said. “We could bring our food back to our work

station and laugh and talk.”

Whitaker also played on the women’s’ softball teams coached by Jimmy Naylor and Ronnie Clayton.

The month the plant closed, a meeting discussing possible benefits for plant employees who were losing their jobs was held at the National Guard Armory in Selmer. The state of Ten-

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nessee, through the Job Training Partnership Act Program and the Tennessee Department of Employment Security offered benefits and training.

In addition to job training, employees were eligible for federal assistance through the Economic Dislocated Workers Adjustment Assistance Act. The Brown Shoe Company in

Lexington advertised openings for stitchers on May, 1994.

Manufacturing in the United States reached a peak in 1979, when more than 19.5 million Americans were employed in the industry. By 1994, when Brown Shoe Company left McNairy County, that number had fallen below 17 million and by 2009, it was less than 11.5 million.

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Selmer GE was named the Top Performing Plant by the corporate office. On hand for the announcement were Darren Higgins – EHS Manager, Susan Graham Bryce, Amber Spain – MSO, Brent Dobbs – Manufacturing Engineer, Stephanie Mains, Dominick Scheid – Quality Manager, John Harcrow, Selmer Plant Manager, Wes Yancey – Materials Manager, Brandon Jackson – MSO, Tammy Knight – HR Coordinator and Bryan Hobbs – Maintenance Manager.

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“Our biggest asset is our employees and GE Selmer was very lucky to have Stephanie take the time to connect with us at all levels.”

GE – in its 45th year in Selmer – employees 166 and another 62 hired through staffing provider Manpower.

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Insurance law could impact area

By Joel Counce Contributor

A state insurance law which took effect in January could have an impact on local drivers.

Under the new law, drivers without insurance can be fined $300, have their driver’s license and registration suspended until they can provide proof of insurance and retake a driver’s license test. There is also a $65 restoration fee, $50 fee to commissioner of safety and SR-22 certificate for three years.

An SR-22 may be required if a driver has been convicted of a DUI or DWI, involved in an atfault accident while driving without auto insurance, convicted of repeat traffic offenses or a high volume of traffic offenses in a short period of time or caught driving with a revoked or restricted license. The document can be provided by insurance carriers sometimes for a fee.

The law also requires motorists to have insurance before purchasing a vehicle.

“Once it gets down to it, people start losing their driver’s license and possibly their vehicles,” Bethel Springs Police Chief Dameon Blue said. “The law, as it is written, kind of puts that out of law enforcement’s hands.”

Penalties for driving without proof of insurance are less stiff but may include $25 coverage failure fee after 15 days; an additional $100 continued coverage failure fee after 45 days; driver’s license and registration suspended after 45 days until proof provided, a $65 license and registration restoration fee and a $50 fee to commissioner of safety.

It also gives law enforcement the option of having a vehicle towed, under certain conditions.

“There has to be a policy and procedure in place for dealing with towing vehicles,” Blue said.

“This is modeled after what the highway patrol does and it trickles down.”

Blue said at some point, the agency or the officer is going to have to say ‘enough is enough.’

Representative proposes bill to improve roads

By Joel Counce Contributor

A bill aims to improve state roads and bridges.

House Bill 1012 – proposed by Rep. David Hawk of Greenville – is a caption bill which would see one-fourth of one percent of the state’s sales tax go to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

A caption bill is a bill attached to an existing proposed bill. In this case, the bill is Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposed tax increases for gas at seven cents and diesel at 12 cents.

The tax increase would add $957 million to the $35.3 billion budget for a total of $36.257 billion.

“That’s $291 million to fund our roadways,” Hawk said.

“Two-thirds of it will stay with TDOT and the last third of it will go to counties and cities.”

The bill allocates $65 million for counties and $32million to go to cities across the state.

District 25 Representative Ron Gant said he wants to take a “wait-

and-see” approach to new legislation.

“We’ve just begun the budget proposal and next week we will hear this,” Gant said. “My goal as a state representative is to get money back to the counties and cities without having to raise taxes. That’s the goal I’ve got and the plan I support.”

McNairy County Road Superintendent Harvey Neal Smith said the additional money would still have the county about 10 years behind on projects.

“With the tax increases we would get about $1.75 million,” Smith said. “That’s a significant increase from $736,000 and would allow us to do bridge repair and fix the roads.”

Smith said no one likes to see a tax increase.

“That’s what they’re proposing and it would take about $35 million to fix all of our roads and bridges,” he said Smith estimated the cost of a two lane road to be about $70,000 a mile and bridges to cost between $200,000 and $300,000.

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Crisis Text Line offers alternative to reach out

By Joel Counce Contributor

The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network has partnered with Crisis Text Line to allow Tennessee residents to connect with a counselor via text.

“Not everyone in crisis is comfortable verbalizing their problems or talking to relative strangers on the phone,” said Scott Ridgway, the networks’s executive director. “The Crisis Text Line offers an alternative means of contact for people who might not reach out for help otherwise.”

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among youth and young adults ages 15-24 in Tennessee and for the United States at large. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, there were 945 recorded suicide deaths in the state in 2014, at a rate of 14.4 per 100,000 people.

McNairy County averaged about six suicides a year between 2005 and 2014. The age group with the highest suicide rate statewide is the 45-54 age group, though the overall number has been on a steady climb since 1981.

The text line, which opened on Feb. 13, can be used by texting 741-741.

Quinco Mental Health is a local facility where people can receive help with mental health issues. Quinco, based in Bolivar, serves six other counties – Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and Madison.

“Our case services exist to prevent harm to themselves or to any others,” said Jeff Helton, director of crisis services for Quinco. “We link the patient to outpatient mental health or hospitalization.”

Hospitalization can be voluntary or involuntary, whether an individual is psychotic, suicidal or homicidal or deemed a threat to themselves or others, according to Helton.

Before an individual can be hospitalized, they must undergo

a crisis assessment; a form completed by a pre-screening agent and a licensed psychiatrist at an admitting facility. If hospitalization is not required, an individual will be stabilized and referred to a local mental health provider.

“We work closely with law enforcement in each county we serve,” Helton said. “They assist us greatly in getting individuals to the hospital and ensuring the safety of the consumer and the crisis responder.

It’s not uncommon for law enforcement to pick up someone walking down a road who doesn’t know where they are, according to Helton.

The McNairy County Quinco office is located at 641 E Poplar, behind Selmer Elementary School.

“We have consultants on call.” said William Burney, who has worked at the Selmer location 23 years. “We never tell anyone ‘I’m sorry, we can’t help you right now. Come back Monday.’

Someone is always ready to help them.”

The clinic accepts walk-ins, though the hospital used to be

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“We hate to do this,” Estes said to the group.

“But this is strictly a matter of dollars and cents.”

Estes said the election commission had no choice.

“We’re not the bad guys,” said Estes. “We don’t have the money.”

The McNairy County Commission told the election commission they had to reduce their budget by 10 percent.

“The people in Guys want their election in Guys,” Guys Mayor Keith Rinehart said. “We may have to change commissioners or change something, but it’s not fair for our people to have to pay the county for our elections.”

Guys officials offered to pay the fee to keep a precinct in Guys.

“We want to know what this will cost,” said Rinehart.

Each election would cost the town $650.

Finger Mayor Robert Heathcock requested a compromise for his polling place.

“Instead of leaving Bethel Springs open, why not move it north?” Heathcock said. “I have a facility gym and we’ve spent $3,000 worth of lighting because they said they were having trouble with the lighting.”

The presidential primary is the only election the federal government pays the county to operate, according to Collins. The operating cost for the election was $26,000 with $21,000 coming from federal funds.

“We do what we can to make elections as convenient as possible for people,” Collins said.

Municipal leaders expressed concern the move would lower voter turnout.

Anyone age 60-years-old or older can request a mail-in ballot from their local precinct, Estes said.

Municipalities can hold separate city elections conducted by the county commission, but those elections cannot be held in concert with other federal, state or county elections.

The precincts’ closing is still officially pending and has yet to be approved by the state.

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a safe meeting place for those in crisis to go.

“The emergency room was a nice, stable place we could meet them,” Burney said. “Sometimes they wouldn’t even understand what was going on until they talked to a doctor in the ER and that doctor realized the issue wasn’t just physical.”

Clients with in-patient issues are now sent to Hardin Medical Center or Bolivar General Hospital.

The Quinco hotline is connected to a dispatch office in Jackson that is also used by PCS and Care Counseling. The hotline number is 800-467-2515.

According to the network, suicide numbers for McNairy County peaked at 2013 with 10, a rate of 38.3 per 100,000, more than three times the national average for that year.

The number was 2.4 times the Tennessee rate of 15.7 in 2013. In 2009, there were nine suicides countywide, a rate of 34.6 per 100,000, close to three times the national rate of 11.8 and more than double the rate in Tennessee of 15.1.

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Minor damage caused when vehicle strikes McDonald’s

By Joel Counce Contributor

Little damage was caused when a vehicle struck McDonald’s.

A customer hit the restaurant while trying to leave the parking lot of the Mulberry Avenue establishment around 5 p.m. on Feb. 24.

Lewis E. Jernigan of Bethel Springs told Selmer Police officer Ricky Fye he hit the brake, but his 2000 Cadillac Deville would not respond before it lunged forward

and struck the building.

The restaurant remained open, according to owner Logan Collier.

“He hit it a weak place where the windows are,” Collier said.

“There are no security concerns.”

Collier said the store didn’t have “too much damage.”

“It’s not a big deal,” he said.

Collier added the restaurant has a complete remodel planned in the near future.

Jernigan owned the Piggly Wiggly in Selmer for many years.

No one was injured in the accident.

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Travis Dixon, maintenance and Denise Jackson, 1st Assistant of McDonalds Selmer, investigate the side of McDonalds after a Selmer man struck the side of the building.

Endangered bats postpone highway purchase in Michie

By Janet Rail Publisher

The City of Michie’s request to purchase a portion of State Highway 22 and 57, has been postponed.

Mayor Anthony Smith shared a letter from the Tennessee State Department of Transportation stating a portion of the highway – known as the cutoff – is the potential habitat for the federally endangered Indiana bat and Northern long-eared bat.

Indiana bats have been on

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old Henco building. “Writing about Christian history has just been for ministry. I didn’t intend to make any money from it.”

“Decoding Nicea” was the first book of Pavao, who also owns Greatest Stories Ever Told Publishing Company. The book details the brawling and fighting of the Council of Nicea during the 4th century. It was political intrigue as the governments of church and state blended into a volatile stew, according to the author.

“Paul is a man who walks, talks and lives a godly life,” said

the endangered species list since 1966 and are found over most of the Eastern half of the United States. Northern long-eared bats were listed as threatened in April 2015 and are found in 37 states from the Atlantic coast westward to eastern Montana and Wyoming.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Federal Highway Administration have standardized their assessment of the impacts of the bats from highway construction and expansion in order to minimize those impacts.

The Michie Mayor and Board of Aldermen is now required to coordinate with the Wildlife Service to determine the feasibility of purchasing the highway.

The board approved the first reading of the 2017-18 budget and approved up to a $600 donation to constable Mike Smith for gas purchase to assist with patrolling the city and alerting the board to any issues including street lights needing bulb replacement.

The city is working to number each street light with reflective

numbers and establish a grid to address outages more efficiently.

The board approved the continued support of donations to retired seniors volunteer program, Quinco and the local elementary school.

The board discussed an $1,800 expenditure hydrant invoice for inspections. The invoice was under the fire department and was moved by amendment of the budget to come from a general budget surplus for city employees training and travel as a one time amendment.

The board discussed with concerned citizens the costs of internet and cable service in the city. Comcast is the current provider however, internet service is not available to some areas and competition does not cover due to a potential contract with the city.

According to broadbandnow.com, approximately 5,000 people in McNairy County don’t have access to any wired internet and no one has access to fiber optic broadband connection currently.

longtime friend Sandra “Simchah” Huizar. “All he wants is to see is the true body of Christ the King alive and functioning on earth.”

“Decoding Nicea” left an impression on founder of Stonehouse Ministries International and former Rose Creek Village resident David Taylor.

“The book is the best book ever on the subject of the early church,” said Taylor. “It’s easy to read and makes church history accessible for everyone.”

Pavao has also penned “The Apostles’ Gospel.”

“It’s short and sweet and compares the gospel we preach today with the gospel preached by the

apostles in the book of Acts,” he said. “I want to paint a picture of the Christian model in the 1st century for people.”

“Grace” and “How to Make a Church Fail” are also part of his writing collection.

“It was written from the devil’s standpoint,” said the author of “How to Make a Church Fail.” “In it, the devil tells the story of how he transformed peace-loving, persecuted Christians into the mega-structure that has persecuted others throughout history.”

Future plans call for a book on the papacy called “Rome’s Audacious Claim” to be written along with turning his “Leukemia and Loving It” blog into a book.

The blog deals with his recovery from leukemia and lymphoma said Pavao, who is married to Lorie. He spent 10 months in the hospital with leukemia which required a bone marrow transplant.

The Air Force veteran also suffered a heart attack during the leukemia treatment in 2011 before being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2014. It would take four rounds of chemotherapy to put the disease in remission in early 2015, but the treatment left the author with no immune system for nine months.

“Basically, I missed 2015 and remember it being just blackness,” said Pavao. “But 2016 was great.”

The disease never caused Pavao to sway in his faith.

“As much as I felt depressed, I thought this is God’s plan and it will be good for me,” he said.

“Leukemia and lymphoma gave me a chance to count it all joy and glorify God in the midst of it all.”

Pavao’s blog has put him in touch with others around the world facing the same rare cancer. He is thrilled when he can coach others through their treatment.

“God has rebuilt my body back twice from nothing,” said Pavao. “It is worth following Him and through it all, I have grown from it.”

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Bethany Brown (from left), Jeffrey Fowler and Leonard Phegley get ready for another edition of the Michie News.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017

Michie Schools seventh grader Huston Tacker films an edition of Michie News.

Michie students produce own show

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

MICHIE – Morning announcements are done a little different at Michie Elementary School.

Thirteen seventh graders inform the community of school happenings in front of the camera.

“Michie News” is taped each day and played on YouTube.

“We tried doing it in 2005, but the technology wasn’t at the level it is today,” said Michie teacher Michelle Bowen.

The school took another shot at the idea in 2014. Bowen pulled out the equipment and went to work getting the project off the ground after receiving a video grant.

“I have always been involved with technology,” she said.

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Students share the latest happenings in the community and the lunch menu.

Leonard Phegley contributes his “French Phrase of the Day” and Jeffery “Captain Random” Fowler shares a “Random Fact” during some of the eight-minute segments.

The school mission, Pledge of Allegiance, GoNoodle activity and Larry Bell’s 12 Powerful Words song are also part of each broadcast.

“All the students have different roles,” said Bowen. “Some of them are introverts until you put them in front of the camera.”

Bowen wants students to see the future opportunities available through the program.

“It opens things for them,” she said. “It gives them dreams of a future other than what is in the community.”

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Representatives with the Tennessee State Parks and National Park Service got a chance to see what McNairy County has to offer.

The two park services came together as part of a familiarization tour in both Tennessee and Mississippi.

Close to 28 park employees toured Big Hill Pond State Park along with the Civil War Interpretive Center and Contraband Camp in Corinth, Miss. on Feb. 16.

“This is a good day for all of the parks to get together and become better neighbors,” said Jim Harrison, manager of Big Hill Pond State Park.

Harrison shared a little information about the county’s only state park.

“We have a little over 5,000 acres and around 190,000 visitors a year,” he said.

Big Hill Pond State Park, located in the southwestern part of the county, got its name from the 35-acre Big Hill Pond. The pond was created in 1853 when soil was scooped from a borrow pit to build a levee across the Tuscumbia and Cypress Creek bottoms for the Memphis to Charleston

Railroad.

Popular items of the state park include a 70-foot observation tower which offers panoramic views of Travis McNatt Lake and the boardwalk that winds through Dismal Swamp.

Visitors of the park can also enjoy camping, hiking, mountain biking and fishing. The park is home to 30 miles of overnight and day use trails with four backpack trail shelters.

There are also around 14 miles of horse trails which is shared with mountain bikers.

“I grew up fishing here,” said McNairy County Tourism Director Jessica Huff. “My family loves the park and we come here a lot.”

Huff also told the group about the preservation plan of the county courthouse jail involving legendary sheriff Buford Pusser.

“Buford is a large legend here,” said Huff. “He is our Paul Bunyan.”

The familiarization tours are designed to educate staff of all of Tennessee’s offerings to better serve visitors who visit the parks each year.

“It’s a way for all of to see what each park has to offer,” said Harrison.

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State treasury returns record amount of unclaimed property

By Ron Gant

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McNAIRY VOICES What do you think of the proposed closing of seven voting precincts in McNairy County?

State Representative District 94

The Tennessee Treasury Department returned a record amount of unclaimed property in 2016 to Tennesseans across the state.

The amount marked a 28 percent increase over the prior year. A total of 41,827 claims were processed in 2016, totaling more than $34 million with an average claim amount of $817.

Unclaimed property is money that has been turned over to the state by businesses and organizations that cannot locate their original owners.

Each year, millions of missing dollars are returned with the assistance of the Tennessee Treasury Department helping get that money back to GANT original owners.

While $34 million was returned during 2016, there is currently $789.2 million of money and property still waiting to be claimed.

Types of unclaimed funds held by the treasury include stocks, bonds, gift certificates, checks, unclaimed wages, refunds from utility and other companies, life insurance annuities, among others.

In Tennessee, unclaimed property does not include real estate or physical items.

The treasury department credits the large increase in returned property in 2016 to the Department’s website ClaimItTn.gov.

The searchable online database contains all unclaimed property in Tennessee dating back to the beginning of the program.

People can visit the website to search for their name and can file a claim through the website. The Department recommends searching for common misspellings of your name and addresses as well.

There is no expiration date for unclaimed property in Tennessee and it is held by the state until claimed by its rightful owner.

The unclaimed property services are offered by the treasury department free of charge and no fees are associated with processing a claim.

Once a claim is received, the treasury verifies the funds are going to the correct person, with many claims being returned within two weeks of being submitted.

(For those without internet access, the Unclaimed Property Division can be contacted by phone at 615-741-6499.)

Jason Raines (Ramer) I don’t see a major problem with it. Driving a few extra minutes to vote is not a big deal.

Janice Keen (Enville) For the older generation, it may be harder for them to get a way from the voting place.

Travis Campbell (Eastview) That’s wrong.

Look at the elderly, it’s hard enough for them to get out and vote already.

Tom Phillips (Bethel) I travel a lot for work and don’t vote at my precinct.

I’m not home much.

Brittany Stacy (Michie) That’s bad. I don’t know how to take it.

It will affect a lot of people and some won’t be affected at all.

Bill King (Lawton) I can understand why. A lot of people want to vote early and get it over with. It’s more convenient that way.

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

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How is Trump protecting the American people?

Dear Editor, After reading the article “To the Nay Sayers” it troubled me over the weekend and so I read it two more times and could not wrap my head around the logic.

The Japanese had to expand their islands territory and had started to invade North and South Korea, then Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and many of the Islands of the Philippines, forcing its men, woman and young children to fight with them or die.

The bomb was the only thing that stopped their conquest toward those regions of a world domination of tyranny. The last straw was the invasion of and destruction of our military and many human lives at Pearl Harbor.

As to giving kudo’s to the president let me ask you if in your lifetime you have ever seen a president who defends and admires a communist leader over our own former president and the press?

Reinstating the Dakota Pipeline after signing an executive order one day to stop its progress and two days later canceling that order and giving the go ahead to continue its project is very dangerous to American land owners.

All of us will pick up the tab if a spill happens because foreign entities are not liable according to the Government Contract for cleanup.

There is also the fact that we for the first time in history, we have a Russian warship within 30 miles of Connecticut spying on our nuclear sub arsenal and hacking or trying to hack our high tech military information.

Trump has not said a single word about this except that “It would be rude to our Potential Ally” to ask them to move further away from our shores.

Not to mention his new executive order to allow dumping coal residues into our streams and lakes.

How is that for protecting us Americans and the environment, wildlife and very fragile oceans?

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Finding the magic balance as parents

By Lesa Marie Storms Contributor

I have to admit I have major trust issues.

Stories such as the one last week out of Henderson that a pastor and teaching assistant being charged with raping an 18-yearold student and member of his congregation bothers me.

The entire idea makes me ill.

My daughters are being raised STORM in church and I want them to feel comfortable talking to our pastor about issues life may present to them.

Our pastor is amazing and I do not for a nanosecond believe he would harm anyone. However, he will not always be their pastor.

Life will bring them other spiritual leaders and I would hope they would be able to trust any man of God. But that’s not reality.

This pastor isn’t the first to be accused of this and likely won’t be the last.

Instead of teaching blind trust, I will teach my girls to be cautious and to be educated that there are bad people in this world.

This particular story is a double whammy because it involves both a pastor and school staff. Second to trusting their spiritual leaders I would like to think my girls could trust those employed at their schools. This isn’t the first time and won’t be the last we see a school employee charged with rape.

One of the biggest things I feel I can teach my girls is no one is to touch them in an inappropriate way. I need to drill into them if anyone ever were to touch them in a way they shouldn’t that they are to tell me immediately.

No matter what the person tries to tell them, they tell me. I know I am someone they can always trust and I need to make sure they know this too.

The world has changed so much since I was a child. In my yellowed memories life was both simpler and safer. We played outside from sun up to sun down, ventured quite a dis-

tance from home and as long as we came back at dark, everything was good.

I hope my girls have similar memories when they look back at their lives and don’t realize that I check on them every few minutes when they are playing outside. We live just off a state highway and it would be far too easy for someone to stop and steal one of my girls.

I hope they forget the times I’ve laid into them in stores because they were just out of my sight and I got scared.

While my memories are of freedom and safety, I know the world was just as dangerous when I was young.

I know looking back that mom always knew where we were and we didn’t have any where near as much freedom as we thought.

There’s a magic balance for parents to find and I hope I can manage it.

As I work to find balance for my girls I will pray for the 18-year-old and her family. I will pray for the church that must be devastated.

And I will pray that this is the last time we hear of a story like this.

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 • Senior CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Master CPO Greggory Culverhouse • PFC Matthew Hunter Dawson, US Army • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • 2nd Lt. 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 • CW02 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 • 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.

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Teresa Diane Null

Clara Aline Moore

James Berry

Teresa Diane Null was born December 26, 1956 in Selmer, Tenn., the daughter of the late Clifford and Mary Sue Jernigan Coleman. She was a member of the Court Avenue Cumberland Church in Selmer, Tenn.

Mrs. Null departed this life on February 24, 2017 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 60 years, 1 month, 29 days.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jimmy Null of Selmer, Tenn.; two daughters, Bridget Hamm and husband Shawn of Selmer, Tenn., Ashley Simmons and husband Kevin of Finger, Tenn.; eleven grandchildren: Blake Hamm, Brayden Hamm, Landyn Hamm, Addy Hamm, Alex Bauman, Zach Bauman, Lili Bauman, Cason Simmons, Ethan Bauman, Isaac Simmons, Bentley Simmons; two sisters, Linda Woolrich of Counce, Tenn., Sandra Robinson and husband Montie of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Neal Coleman and wife Lisa of Selmer, Tenn.

Services were on February 27, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., Bro. Ben Martin officiated. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.

Clara Aline (Cissy) Moore was born June 7, 1972 in Jackson, Tenn., the daughter of the late William “Jack” Henry Williams and Barbara Aline Hanna Ferguson.

She was a member of the Solitude Free Will Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn. and the Leapwood Fire Department.

She had worked for Mighty Auto Parts in Jackson, then for Holmes Industrial in Montezuma, Motor Parts and Bearing in Henderson, and also Jackson, and was currently at NCM Mill Works in Leapwood. Cissy was also a homemaker who loved her family and they loved her.

Cissy departed this life on February 24, 2017 in Memphis, Tenn. at the age of 44 years, 8 months, 17 days.

She is survived by her husband, Nick Moore of Adamsville, Tenn.; a daughter, Amber Hanson of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Sawyer Moore of Adamsville, Tenn.; a sister, Ginny Jaco and husband Nick of Selmer, Tenn.; father-in-law, Charles Moore and wife Beckey of Adamsville, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Amanda Gober and husband Gary of Adamsville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Katie Moore and husband Josh, Scott Whitley and wife Melanie, Sarah Duncan and husband Daniel, Bella Jaco and Andrew Gober.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Moore was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Carolyn Moore.

Services were held on February 27, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Solitude Free Will Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn., David Paseur and Tanner Garrison officiated.

Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

James (Greg) Berry was born August 7, 1973 in Hardin County, Tenn., the son of James G. Berry and Judy Ingle Spence.

He departed this life on February 22, 2017 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 43 years, 6 months, 15 days.

Greg was a HVAC Mechanic prior to becoming disabled. He was a member of The Knights of Thunder Riding Club of Pickwick in which he helped with many fundraisers. His club name was (Scooter) him being confined to a wheelchair.

He is survived by a son, Zachary Thomas Berry; his mother, Judy Spence and stepfather Phillip Spence; father, James Berry and stepmother Dora Berry; three grandchildren, Destiny Berry, Jacob Berry, Landon Berry; a sister, Bridget Sanders; brother-in-law, Chris Lockwood; four stepsisters, Lauren Spence, Tera Terry, Tasha Spence, Sandy Kirk; two stepbrothers, Patrick Spence, Nathan Moore; a host of extended family and friends.

Greg was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Galen Berry on January 27, 2015; a stepsister, Sheila Walton.

Services were held on February 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Phillip Sparks officiating. Burial followed in the Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery.

Rex Milford Rex Milford was born March 16, 1935 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Dennis E. and Jewel Garrison Milford.

He was united in marriage to Betty Sue Youngblood on August 21, 1965.

Mr. Milford retired from Pickwick Landing State Park. He was a member of the Meeks Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn. His hobbies were playing dominos with family and friends, farming alongside his son, and was a longtime supporter of the Adamsville Cardinals football team. His voice was one of the Tennessee River Boys for over 50 years. He, along with his twin brother, Ray and brother-in-law, Jerry were the original three boys.

Mr. Milford departed this life on February 23, 2017 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 81 years, 11 months, 7 days. He is survived by his wife, Betty Milford of Stantonville, Tenn.; a son, Marlon Rex Milford of Stantonville, Tenn.; twin brother, Ray Milford and wife Shirley of Stantonville, Tenn.; three sisters, Willie Ann Milford, Carolyn Murphy, and Sandra Whitten and husband Jerry all of Stantonville, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Milford was preceded in death by a step daughter, Shelia Diane Guynes; a brother, Jerry Dan Milford.

Services were held on February 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Meeks Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tenn., Charles Linam officiated. Burial followed in the Meeks Grove Cemetery at Stantonville, Tenn.

Ted C. Myrick Ted C. Myrick departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16 2017, at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was born in Butler County, AL on May 24, 1932, the son of the late Carl and Barbara (Rabon) Myrick.

On May 24, 1952, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Erline S. Stinson, also from Butler County, Ala. They had been married 64 years, 8 months, and 23 days.

Brother Myrick worked in the logging industry for his brother Clarence, L&N railroad, and operated Myrick’s Service Station while living in Alabama. In Tennessee, he operated Myrick’s Service Station at Stantonville, owned/operated his electronic repair business at Finger and served as a Lieutenant with Murray Guard.

He was saved as a young man and received his life’s calling to be an Evangelist while living in Alabama. With the Lord’s direction, he sold all of his property and invested the money into the ministry, purchasing a bus and tent to be used to forward the gospel. Following God’s leading, in 1967 he moved his family to Tennessee where he preached in tent revivals in Mississippi and Tennessee. He continued this work and established the Oak Grove Free Holiness Church outside of Selmer, Tenn. in 1972. He preached, sang and played musical instruments at this church for many decades. He continued to get closer to the Lord throughout his life, demonstrating great faith right up to the end.

Brother Myrick enjoyed playing musical instruments, including rhythm and lead guitar, violin, banjo, harmonica, and piano. The Lord gave him the gift to play the guitar and other instruments without ever taking lessons. He also enjoyed carpentry work, building houses, cabinets and furniture. He enjoyed meeting people and discussing life, hobbies and the Bible.

Brother Myrick had five children: Timothy of Enville (deceased), Jeannie Smith of Selmer Tenn., Terry of Finger Tenn., Pamela Moore of Signal Mountain Tenn., and Stanley of Smithville Tenn. He had four brothers: Clarence (deceased), Ralph (deceased), John (deceased) and Lewis of Greenville, Ala. He has two sisters: Fannie Mae Newton of Montgomery Ala., and Lela Powell of Pensacola Fla. He had nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Services were held at Johnson Funeral Home in Georgiana, Ala. on Sunday, February 19, 2017, with burial at Providence Cemetery. Rev. Watson Wasden officiated with songs from Jennifer McInvale of Georgiana, Ala. and Savannah Moore of Signal Mountain, Tenn. The eulogy was given by Lori (Barnes) Myrick of Smithville, Tenn. The pallbearers were: Allen Newton of Montgomery Ala., Ricky Powell of TX, Ulysis Black of Georgiana Ala., Larry McInvale of Georgiana Ala., William Myrick of Greenville Ala., and Alex Moore of Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Jerry M. Smith Services for Jerry M. Smith, age 78 of Somerville, were held at 12 p.m. Thursday, February 23 at Hickory Withe First Baptist Church with burial at a later date in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation was from 10:30 a.m. until Noon Thursday at the church. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar were in charge of arrangements. He passed away February 19, 2017 at River Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Covington.

He was born January 4, 1939, to the late Montell Smith and Alma Saulsbury in Ripley, Tenn. and graduated from Ripley High School. On June 21, 1963, he married Lynwood Moore Smith and was retired from sales in 2013 after fifteen years of working with Acosta Food Sales, and also worked for Sherman Williams Paints.

Jerry was a member of East Side Baptist Church for 41 years, serving 32 years as a deacon, and Sunday School Superintendent for 21 years, and was currently a member of Hickory Withe Baptist Church. A veteran of the US Army, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching his grandchildren play ball. He loved to travel, loved the Lord, and loved his church family. He moved to Memphis from Ripley in 1957, where he lived for 39 years before moving to Somerville in 1996.

Survivors are his wife, Lynn Moore Smith of Somerville, Tenn.; a son, Keith Smith (Rhonda) of Coldwater, Miss.; a sister, Ann Mills of Ripley, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Smith of Ripley, Tenn.; and four grandchildren, Cooper, Caleb, Colton, and Claire Smith of Coldwater, Miss. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John W. and Donald R. Smith.

Memorial donations may be made out to Hickory Withe Baptist Church or East Side Baptist Church.

James Kenneth McMahan James Kenneth (Mac) McMahan was born July 12, 1942 in Corinth, Miss., the son of the late Wilford and Lois Meeks McMahan.

He was united in marriage to Sheila Rogers on November 9, 1973. He was a lifelong member of the Ramer Baptist Church; 5th District County Commissioner for over 20 years; Officer of local 993 Union; President of Ramer High School FFA Chapter; and worked 42 years at the papermill in Counce, Tenn.

Mr. McMahan was an avid Tennessee Vols fan. He spent many nights and weekends cheering on his daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren as they played a variety of sports. He never missed a game until the last year when it became more difficult to attend. Mac was often known for his meticulate yard and beautiful flowers.

Mr. McMahan departed this life on February 24, 2017 in Ramer, Tenn. at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 12 days.

He is survived by his wife Sheila Rogers McMahan of Ramer, Tenn.; two daughters, Paige McMahan Teague and husband Shane of Ramer, Tenn., Brooke McMahan Maness and husband Trent of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; a son, Scott McMahan of NY; a sister, Fadra McMahan Cass and husband Mike of Counce, Tenn.; a brother, Bill McMahan and wife Tammy of Olive Branch, Miss.; seven grandchildren: Stone Teague, Aspen Teague, Coy Teague, Ainsley Maness, Audrey Maness, Lauren Maness Smith and Clay Maness; special friend and caregiver, Sherry Robinson; Paul Ervin and the coffee shop crew; and many other freinds.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McMahan was preceded in death by a son, Jamie McMahan.

Services were held on February 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Ramer Baptist Church in Ramer, Tenn., Joe Loncar officiated. Burial followed in the Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery at Ramer, Tenn.

Jim Burleson Jim Burleson of Bethel Springs, Tenn. was born October 22, 1948 in Longview, WA, the son of the late Vester and Lura Moffitt Burleson.

He retired from Longview Fibre Company in Longview, WA after 33 years of service. He was a Mason in the Mechanical Department.

Jim was united in marriage to his wife Tommie on June 19, 1998 and moved to McNairy County in June of 2001.

Jim loved the outdoors, mowing the fields with his tractors, and playing with his dogs Zeus, Molly, Jack, and Ozzie. He enjoyed attending antique auctions, collecting glass, and various collectibles.

Jim departed this life on February 22, 2017 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 68 years, 4 months.

He is survived by his wife Tommie (Wyatt) Burleson of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two step-daughters, Brandi King of Portland, OR, Kelly Moore of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two step-sons, Chad Moore, Matthew Moore; four grandchildren, A. J. Abell, Devin Abell, Cameron King, Parker King; two sisters, Mary Kell of Longview, WA, Betty Jewett of Longview, WA; a host of extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Funeral services were held on February 26, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Bro. Mike Hollaway officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery near Bethel Springs.

Dottie Sue Evans Dottie Sue Evans was born December 29, 1944 in Selmer, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Marlin and Ruby Hickman Price. She graduated from Selmer High School in 1962.

She was united in marriage to Lewis Evans on October 1, 1965. Mr. Evans preceded her in death on June 30, 2005.

Mrs. Evans retired from Harwood Manufacturing after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Piney Grove Church of God and attended Calvary Baptist Church over the last couple of years since her move to Adamsville.

She was a wonderful, humble, Christ loving lady that met everyone with a smile and a kind word.

Mrs. Evans departed this life on February 23, 2017 in Adamsville, Tenn. at the age of 72 years, 1 month, 25 days. She is survived by a son, Jeff Evans of Selmer, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Sue Simmons of Adamsville, Tenn.; a grandson, Matthew Cole and wife Whitney; a great-granddaughter, Gracie Mae Cole; niece, Amy Oakley and husband Matthew; great nieces, Emma Faith and Caroline Elaina Oakley.

Services were held on February 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., Aaron Moss officiated. Burial followed in the Prospect Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.

Church Events

Good Grief Facing life’s challenging cicumstances? Having a hard time finding a “new normal” without your loved one?

Want some practical help through difficult times in your life? Sometimes it helps to talk to others who have and are walking the same path toward healing. Each Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. Selmer First United Methodist Church, located at 1122 West Cherry Ave. (Hwy 64 W) offers the Renewed Hearts Life Support Group, facilitated by Jennifer Sauer, Bereavement Coordinator with Asera Care Hospice, the group is free and open to the community. For more information, call the church office at (731) 645-5267 or email us at selmermethodist@gmail.com

March 4 • Youth of Selmer First UMC On Saturday, March 4 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. the Youth of Selmer First United Methodist Church will have their Annual Event Sale (inside fellowship hall). The church is locat-

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Patricia Luther Duncan Arnold Patricia Luther Duncan Arnold, 53, went to be with the Lord suddenly on February 24, 2017 from her home in Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Patricia was born in Memphis, Tenn. on 1/10/1964 to Ray L. (Deceased) and Eveline Luther.

She was a fun loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.

Patricia is survived by her sons, James O. Duncan and wife Brenda and William R. Duncan, her grandchildren: Cielo N. Duncan, Brisa K. Duncan, Luna B. Duncan, William Duncan Jr., three sisters and a brother, Bobby Forkum, Rose Luther Bonds, Derona Luther Graves, Shelia Luther Chambers and a large number of friends that she considered to be her family. She will be missed by all.

Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Ray W. Luther Sr. and two Brothers, Johnny Luther and Ray William Luther Jr. There will be a private memorial service for the family at a later date to be determined.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a charity of your choice in Patricia’s name.

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ed at 1122 West Cherry Ave. in Selmer (Hwy 64 W). There will be new and used furniture, lamps and decorative accessories, clothing of all sizes, household items, toys and much more.

March 5 • Sportsmen’s Banquet and Wild Game Supper Chewalla Baptist will host their Sportsmen’s Banquet and Wild Game Supper on Sunday, March 5. The banquet will be held following the worship service that begins at 6 p.m. Bro. Jason Martindale, pastor at Northside Baptist, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend the service. • Spring Revival at Little Zion MB Church Rev. Chris Traylor and the Little Zion M. B. Church is inviting you to their Annual Spring Revival. It will be starting on Sunday, March 5, 20017 at 3:00 p.m. On Monday, March 6 and March 7, we will be starting our services at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and help us to make it a great success. The speaker for the week will be Rev. Charlie Barnes of the Mt. Pelier Baptist Church of Starkville, Miss. The Garden Spot of the South planting the seed of the spirit in the heart of God’s people. Please come out and join us. Thanking you in advance. • “Walking By Faithâ€? Ten Years & Counting 2017 is a Special Year in the Life of Forty Forks Baptist Church! Everyone is invited! We especially wish to have those that helped us start again to come! God is truly amazing! What has happened in 10 short years, can only be the Work of God! We Stand on Holy Ground! Our goal “To Be a Light to the community, our county and spread throughout the world!

The day will began on Sunday, March 5 - Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.-Worship at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Meal for Everyone. Return to Sanctuary after meal for music which will include, “Jerry Whitten & TN River Boys & Family�, Steve

Garcie Roberts Garcie Roberts was born on April 28, 1933, the son of the late Floyd and Mary Preston Roberts. He departed this life on February 19, 2017, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 22 days.

Garcie served his country in the United States Navy. He was self-employed at his construction company, Roberts’ Siding. Garcie lived in California before moving to Hardin County, Tenn.

He attended the New Prospect Baptist Church in the community of Hooker’s Bend. Garcie enjoyed spending time with his family and passing out scripture candies.

Garcie is survived by his sons, Robert Alen Roberts and wife Doris of Savannah, Tenn. and Garcie Jeremy Roberts of Savannah, Tenn.; daughter, Linda Paulette Black and husband Duane of Adamsville, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Sharee Thornberry of Santa Ana, California; sisters, Frances Lawson and husband Ed of Savannah, Tenn. and Emogene Adkins of Savannah, Tenn.; brother, Winston Roberts and wife Brenda of Greenville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tammy Hollins and husband Jackie, Heath Gramse and wife Jenny, Trent Gramse and wife Brandy, Charles Bosman, Steve Bosman, Bobbie Jo Davis and husband Brian, Letisha Rene Stamp, and Leslie Ann Emison and husband Jay; and great grandchildren, Michael, Olivia, Thomas, Justin, Haley, Colton, Cameron, Emily, Courtney, Kylie, Presley, Emily, Skyler, Grace, Destiny, Chloe, Denim, Lacie, and Brooklyn.

Along with his parents, Garcie was preceded in death by his stepmother, Myrtle Roberts; sisters, Ellawease Price and Peggy Jacobson; and brothers, Boe Roberts, Harold Roberts, and Herbert Roberts.

Memorial services will be held on March 4, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, Tenn., with Chad Balentine officiating.

Card of Thanks

Litaker Family There are no words to describe the pain of losing a loved one. Mary Litaker was truly one of a kind person who was selfless and caring for others. There is a theory that people tend to carry the traits of others they surround themselves with. This theory was proven true by the people who have helped our family get through these past weeks and helped us cope with our loss. The Litaker family would personally like to thank everyone for the prayers and support they showed. As time goes on we will continue to lean on one another and get through these rough times. Thank everyone for your prayers, thoughts, patience, and overall selflessness to make sure our family is okay.

Sincerely, The Litaker Family

Claunch-Testimonies-Memorials. No evening services. For more info. please call 731-439-0552 or 731-610-1716. Bro. Randy Smith, Pastor. Lloyd & Brenda Watkins, Music Ministry.

March 5-8 • Piney Grove Church of God Revival Piney Grove Church of God, 888 Rosecreek Road, Selmer, Tenn. will be having revival services, Sunday night March 5th through Wednesday March 8th. Sunday night service time is 5 p.m., Monday thru Wednesday evening services will be at 7 p.m. Bishop Rick Cottrell, from Linden, Tenn. will be the guest speaker. There will be special music each night. Pastors Aaron and Danita Moss and congregation extend a cordial invitation for everyone to come and be blessed. • Old Friendship Baptist Church Revival Old Friendship Baptist Church will be having a revival from March 5th-8th. Sunday times will be 10:55 and 5:00. MonWed will begin at 7:00. We invite everyone to come out and here Bro. Manning Garrett.

March 12 • Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Fundraising Event Mt. Sharon Presbyterian invites you to join us in worship service March 12 with Bro.Ricky Mitchell and share a soup and sandwich lunch after service. This is a fundraising event for the Presbyterian Women’s Organization. Cost is $5 and $2.50 kids under 10. Enjoy food for the soul fellowship in God’s word and afterwards food for the body. If you are not able to attend worship service, lunch will be served at Mt. Sharon Church, Gilchrist Community approximately 12 noon.

March 14 • Lebanon United Methodist Church The Lebanon United Methodist Church, Michie, invites you to Grandmothers County Supper on March 14 at 6 p.m.

Chicken & dressing, fried chicken, country vegetables, drink and dessert $5 or donation. Come and enjoy.

Community Events March Classes • Sign-up for Tennessee A.C.T.S. Free Education Classes A community center providing free, educational classes ot the public of all ages. Kid’s Art Class: Ages 5-13 Every other Tuesday afternoon. To sign up, go to www.facebook.com/ groups/tnactskidsartclass or email Jamie Ferguson at info@ tnacts.org.

Financial Knowledge Classes, Thursdays 6 - 7:30 p.m. in March. To sign up, email Matt Ferguson.

March 2: Intro to Financial Investing.

March 9: Planning for Retirement.

Career Building Workshops, Mondays 6-7:30 p.m.

March 6: Resume Writing. Location 102 N. Maple St., Adamsville, TN. March 2 • Sons of Confederate Veterans Meeting SCV Battle of Shiloh Camp 1454 will meet the first Thursday of every month at Shiloh Methodist Church, located in the fellowship hall (basement) at Shiloh Park. Supper will be at 6 p.m. and meeting will be at 7 p.m. • Sharing Hearts FCE Event Sharing Hearts FCE will be selling merchandise at the Enville Community Center on March 2nd from 3 to 6 and on March 3rd from 7 to 6.

March 2 - 4 • Hee Haw Show The McNairy County Hee Haw show will be Thursday, March 2 thru Saturday, March 4. All shows will be at the MCHS Little Theatre and start at 6:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $5, ages 7-12 $3, and 6 and under is free. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

March 3 • Stantonville Fish Fry Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department will have their monthly fish fry on Friday, March 3, from 4 until 7 p.m. $12 an order and $8 for 1/2 order.

March 4 • $1000 Gift Card Hee Haw has something to share with you! Brian McDonald HVAC donated $1000 gift card to be given away at the Hee Haw show on Saturday, March 4 during intermission. A $1 donation makes you eligible to be entered into the drawing.

You do not have to be present to win. See any cast member to make a donation. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. • Chewalla Fire Department Fish Fry There will be a fish fry-barbecue chicken supper at the Chewalla Fire Department Saturday, March 4 beginning at 3 p.m. at the fire station. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10. You will get fish or chicken plate with sides, dessert, and drink. Proceeds will benefit the Chewalla Fire Department.

March 5 • Sportsmen’s Banquet and Wild Game Supper Chewalla Baptist will host their Sportsmen’s Banquet and Wild Game Supper on Sunday, March 5. The banquet will be

held following the worship service that begins at 6 p.m. Bro. Jason Martindale, pastor at Northside Baptist, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend the service.

March 6 • McNairy County Democrat Women The McNairy County Democrat Women will meet Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters. Bring finger food to share. Everyone welcome.

March 7 • Free Classes at UT for Diabetics UT Extension will hold free classes for all diabetics, their family members or caretakers. Classes will include educational information by various health care professionals, recipes on how to prepare healthly meals without cutting taste, and the opportunity to taste a variety of diabetic friendly dishes. The classes continue until March 7. All classes will be at the Selmer Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. and will include some great door prizes. To register or for more information contact UT Extension at 731-645-3598.

March 9 • McNairy-Chester Cattleman’s The McNairy-Chester Cattlemen invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Rodney will be at the farms most of the afternoon, members who are free that afternoon may want to go early to watch the demonstrations. Location is at Jackie Roach’s Farm, 1381 Bethel Purdy Road, Bethel Springs, Tenn. The program will be Fencing demonstration by Rodney Walker owner of Electrolock Fencing and distributor of Twin Mountain Fencing from Cullman, Ala. Dinner $5 cost share.

Memberships: Tennessee cattlemen $30, McNairy-Chester $10. Total $40. For more information call Scott at 610-1753 or Hilda at 645-6919.

March 10 • Brown Shoe Company Reunion If you or any member of your family ever worked for Brown Shoe Company, you are invited to a reunion. It will be Friday, March 10 at the Eastview Civic Center. It will be potluck and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Please try to attend and enjoy good food, fellowship and entertainment. For additional information call Joan at (731) 439-0495.

March 11 • Breakfast at Michie The 7th district democrats are cooking breakfast Saturday, March 11 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Michie Community Center on Hwy 57. Everyone is welcome to come and share food and fellowship.

March 18 • Benefit for Larry Smith There will be a benefit for Larry Smith, kidney transplant patient, on Saturday, March 18 at the Marty in Adamsville.

Selling chances on a Henry rifle, there will be train rides for the kids, cake walk, silent auction, fingernail and face painting, live music, Boston Butts, BBQ and chicken plates.

Poker run leaves the park in Adamsville at 11 a.m. For more information call Jennifer at (731) 645-0092 or Sue at (731) 646-0314.

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Card of Thanks

Etta Fay Hendrix Kennedy The family of Ms. Etta Fay Hendrix Kennedy would like to express our sincere gratitude for the love, concern and especially the prayers during her illness and death. Our family was so blessed by your visits, phone calls, cards, food, flowers, memorials and comforting words during this time. God’s love and your many prayers were truly felt by all of us each and every day.

We would like to express our appreciation to the ladies who helped care for her with love and concern each day while she was a resident at the McNairy County Healthcare Center. Also, our appreciation to Legacy Hospice and Dr. Ryan Bartz. Rev. Jerry Woods and Rev. Joey Johnson for your uplifting words and sharing of the cherished memories of her life. To the staff of Shackelford Funeral Directors for their support and conducting the service. To Mrs. Tammy Howell for remembering her “flower request� and to First Baptist Church of Selmer for the wonderful meal that was provided after the service.

Ms. Etta, or Granny as she was lovingly known by her family, was a treasure to many people and will be greatly missed.

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Health Department employees honored

West Tennessee Regional Director Marilyn Barnes (from left) presents service awards to McNairy County Health Department staff Jessica Stephenson – RN, five years; Health Educator Beth Hamilton – 25 years and WIC Nutritionist Ruth Teague – 30 years.

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Black History Celebration Raiyana Stackens places her art project to be viewed at the SES Black History Celebration.

Staff Photos by Steve Beavers

Destiny Weekly helps put up a display in tribute of famous African American musicians.

Arts in McNairy and Selmer Elementary School celebrated Black History Month with events last week. Poet/storyteller Autry Davis (above) performs during AiM’s “Why We Remember” on Sunday at The Latta. Davis – president of the Crossroads Poetry Project in Corinth Miss. was the keynote speaker at the AiM event. AiM board member Leanne Emmons (at right) adjusts one of the many African masks on display during the celebration. The Community Choir also performed at The Latta as did singer Bessie Jarrett. Selmer Elementary students Angela Puentes and Zada Cheairs (bottom photo) distribute programs prior to the 3rd Annual Black History Program at SES. McNairy Central High School senior Jordan Young was the guest speaker at the SES event.

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Campus Gant meets with local UTM band members.

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Making McNairy County Sports headlines for more than 114 years

Volume 115, Number 42, Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Sports • Briefs •

Junior High Hoop Ramer Eagles place second in Mississippi basketball tourney. www.independentappeal.com

B Section

McNairy County baseball team gets win

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

Softball Registration Girls softball registration for girls ages 4-14 is available at the Selmer Community Center.

Cost is $40 and deadline to register is March 10.

A little home cooking was all McNairy County needed.

The middle school squad made history in gaining its first victory since forming in the fall.

McNairy – comprised of 6th-8th grade players throughout the county – downed Middleton 6-2 in the second meeting of a two-game series with the Tigers on Friday.

The local squad got on the board in the last of the second. Jake Morris ripped a triple over the left fielder’s head to get the inning going. Will Overton followed with a single up the middle to make it 1-0.

McNairy added another run in the second when courtesy runner Blake Luckett scored on a wild pitch.

The team erupted for four more runs in the third.

McNairy Blue-White Game The McNairy Central Baseball Blue-White Game is set for Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m.

There is no cost to attend the game and concessions will be available.

Hunter Safety Class The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will hold a Hunter Education class on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18. The Friday class begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Saturday class is slated for 8:30 a.m.

Both sessions will be held at the Eastview Community Center.

Students must attend both sessions to complete the class.

Everyone taking the class must register online at Tn.Wildlife. org. Registration can be done by going to the website and clicking on Hunter Education. Those registering just need to follow the steps after clicking on Hunter Education to sign up. The course is free. Students must be 9-years-old to complete the class.

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Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

McNairy County’s Jake Morris chases down a Middleton runner during the team’s first home contest.

See BASEBALL, 2B

MCHS Sports Hall of Fame The McNairy Central High School Sports Hall of Fame is currently accepting applications for the 2017 class. An application and criteria can be found on the school website at mchscats.org (click on Athletics) or on its Facebook page at facebook.com/mchshalloffame. Applications must be postmarked by April 15. Nominations can be made in one of the four categories: athlete, coach, school official or contributor to the athletic program at MCHS.

Local • Schedule • Thursday, March 2

Junior High Baseball Bolivar at McNairy, 5

Tuesday, March 7

Junior High Baseball McNairy at Pickwick SS, 4:30

Thursday, March 9

Junior High Baseball Pickwick SS at McNairy, 5:30

Monday, March 13

Baseball Adamsville at Riverside, 6 Middleton at McNairy, 6:30 Softball Middleton at Adamsville, TBA

Tuesday, March 14

Baseball Riverside at Adamsville, 6 Tomahawk Classic @ Jackson North Side McNairy vs. South Gibson, 4 McNairy vs. North Side, 6 Boys Soccer McNairy at Scotts Hill, 5 Adamsville at Fayette-Ware, 5 Softball Adamsville at Hardin Co., TBA Junior High Baseball Hornsby at McNairy, 5:30

Thursday, March 16

Baseball Tomahawk Classic @ Trinity Christian McNairy vs. TCA, 4 McNairy vs. Huntingdon, 6 Boys Soccer Adamsville at TCA, 5 Softball McNairy at Ripley, 5 Junior High Baseball McNairy at Hornsby, 5

Saturday, March 18

Baseball Alcorn Central at AHS, TBA Softball Booneville Tournament McNairy

Monday, March 20

Baseball Adamsville at Madison, 4 Gulf Coast Classic McNairy vs. Batesville, Ark., 3

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Hunter McCullar (right) and Keenan Davis go for the steal in a meeting with Lexington earlier this year.

Cavs sink Bobcats in region tourney

By Jeff York Contributor

ALAMO – A 21-point difference at the free throw line and an inability to get their offense untracked combined to close the season of the McNairy Central Bobcats.

Crockett County was 24-of-30 from the charity stripe to defeat the Bobcats 53-39 in the opening round of the Region 7-AA Tournament.

McNairy hit just 3of-9 at the line.

The loss brought an end to the MCHS season at 14-14.

The host Cavaliers had almost as much trouble scoring early as the Bobcats and led only

7-2 after the first quarter.

Senior Keenan Davis scored McNairy’s only field goal in the opening eight minutes.

McNairy prevented Crockett Co. from getting their pace of the game rolling and that allowed the ‘Cats to remain within striking distance.

Davis hit a 3-pointer late in the first half to close the halftime gap to 23-15.

MCHS trailed by 10 early in the third quarter when Josiah Sanders bagged consecutive triples to quickly cut the Cavs’ lead to 30-24.

The Cavaliers appeared to ready to go on another run when Brandon Walker hit a 3-pointer to stop their momentum.

The Bobcats were unable to rally in the fourth quarter because Crockett was almost perfect shooting free throws.

CC steadily built their lead into double figures and their largest advantage of the game was at 53-37.

McNairy’s offensive woes were evident with the lack of a player score in double figures.

Walker scored only nine points and Davis added seven in their final game as Bobcats.

(B) Crockett Co. 53, McNairy 39 Region 7-AA Tournament McNairy 2 16 14 7 – 39 Crockett Co. 7 16 16 13 – 53 MCNAIRY CENTRAL (39): Brandon Walker 9, Keenan Da-

vis 7, Josiah Sanders 6, Mason Latham 5, Clint Coleman 4, Jeremiah Sanders 4, Omari Robinson 4.

3-pointers: (M) Walker 3, Jo. Sanders 2, Davis.

Record: McNairy 14-14.

(B) Lexington 63, McNairy 54 District 14-AA Consolation McNairy 8 15 17 14 – 54 Lexington 19 16 15 13 – 63 MCNAIRY CENTRAL (54): Clint Coleman 14, Omari Robinson 11, Keenan Davis 11, Jeremiah Sanders 6, Hunter McCullar 5, T.J. Robinson 4, Jarrett Mask 2, Mason Latham 1.

3-pointers: (M) Davis.

Record: McNairy 14-13.

MC players collect season honors District 14-AA presents basketball accolades

For the Independent Appeal

McNairy Central had several players named to all-district and all-academic teams following the end of the basketball season.

The Lady Bobcats had

Selika McCord and Khyla Wade-Warren selected to the District 14-AA Team.

Wade-Warren is the first freshman to be named all-district for MCHS in many years.

McCord was also named to the all-aca-

demic team for having a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Desiree Weatherspoon was also part of the academic squad.

Only seniors were eligible for the team.

Brandon Walker and Keenan Davis were the

Bobcats named to the alldistrict team.

Omari Robinson and Clint Coleman were named to the all-tournament team.

Seniors Jeremiah Sanders, Jarrett Mask, Walker and Josh Northcutt

were named to the all-academic team.

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Eagles take 2nd in Mississippi tournament

The Ramer Eagles finished second in the Walnut/Chalybeate Ruritan Club 12-U Tournament on Feb. 25. Ramer defeated Walnut to advance to the second round. Ramer then beat Chalybeate for a berth in the championship game. Pontotoc knocked off Ramer in the title game. Members of the team include (back row from left) Nate Palmisano, Donovan McDougal, Jacob Stapleton, Andrew Steward, Hunter Rori, Jessey Speck and coach George Gladish. Front row (from left) Alana Stapleton – manager, C.J. Essary, Ethan Johnston, Broderick Alexander, Kaylabe Allen, and Jaxon Rori – manager. Not pictured is Brandon Blakely.

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Overton’s opposite field hit to right chased home Tyler Barclay and Bryce King to make it 4-0.

Eli Yopp accounted for the other runs in the inning.

Yopp slapped a single to right with the bases loaded to bring home Morris and courtesy runner Logan Luckett.

“We did a better job with the bats,” said McNairy Head Coach Josh Yopp after Friday’s first victory. “The team had some timely hits that it didn’t have the first night.”

Overton picked up the win, going all four innings and allowing just two hits. He also went 2-for-2 at the plate with three RBI. “I was pleased with the defense and pitching in both games,”said Yopp. “We still have some work to do when it comes to the small things.”

The two teams played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday.

McNairy had a golden opportunity to collect a victory in the opener for both clubs. The local squad loaded the bases with one out in the fifth inning. Luke Keen coaxed a base on balls, Nathan Burks reached via catcher’s interference and King walked to load the sacks.

Middleton pitcher Blake Massey came on in relief of starter Luke Turner to get the Tigers out of trouble. Massey got Morris to ground into a force play at home for the second out. The Middleton hurler then retired Barclay looking on a 3-2 pitch.

McNairy scored its lone run in the top of the second.

Morris singled up the middle to start the inning. The eighth grader stole second and went to third on a throwing error by the catcher. He scored later in the frame when Turner tried to pick him off and the throw sailed past the third baseman.

Barclay turned in a strong performance on the bump in going all five innings. He allowed just two hits and fanned six while only walking a pair.

McNairy’s B-Team won both meetings with Middleton.

Aidan Yopp collected the win in McNairy’s 11-2 victory on Thursday. McNairy scored in the last frame to take a 2-1 decision as Caleb Rankin got the win in relief on Friday.

McNairy County returns to the diamond on Thursday.

The team will host Bolivar in a 5 p.m. contest at McNairy Central High School.

McNairy County has a pair of local games set for March 7 and 9. They play at Pickwick Southside on March 7th before entertaining Southside on March 9th.

Staff Photos by Steve Beavers

McNairy County catcher Nathan Burks gets ready for the play at the plate.

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Will Overton picked up the win in a 6-2 decision over Middleton.

Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration is scheduled for the week of March 6-10, 2017. Effective October 1, 2012, a child must be (5) years of age on or before August 15, for the 2017-2018 school year and on or before August 15, for all school years thereafter, to enter kindergarten.

In order for a child to enter school in August of 2017, the parents must carry the following information to the school: 1. A certified copy of the birth certificate of the child.

2. A copy of the child’s immunization record supplied by the Health Department.

3. A copy of a physical examination for the child.

4. The child’s social security number.

5. Two proofs of Residence.

6. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child.

Children may be registered during the week of March 6 without the information listed above; however, they will not be admitted to school until all registration documents have been submitted.

Children who participate in a LEA-administered Pre-Kindergarten program during the 2016-2017 school years may enter Kindergarten in the 2017-2018 school years respectively.

No child shall be eligible to enter the first grade without having attended an approved Kindergarten program meeting the requirements outlined by the Tennessee State Board of Education and the Tennessee Department of Education.

Pre-K 4 Registration Beginning March 6th, 2017

Pre-K registration packets are available at each elementary school.

• Adamsville Elementary • Michie Elementary • Selmer Elementary

• Bethel Springs Elementary • Ramer Elementary • Pilot Pre-K

A child must be 4 years of age on or before August 15, 2017 in order to enter Pre-K. Applications are available in the school office. Registration and eligibility will not be determined without all the following documents.

1. Certified copy of birth certificate 2. Copy of immunization record from Health Dept.

3. Copy of physical examination (Doctor’s signature required) 4. Copy of social security card 5. Two (2) proofs of residency (ex. Utility, phone or other bills) 6. Proof of Family income (Must have one of these forms: 1040 Income Tax Form, current W-2 form, or food stamp number - Must have case profile documentation to qualify.

7. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child.

Criteria for Pre-K Programs: • Transportation must be provided by parent/guardian for the entire year • Child must live in McNairy County • Length of school day is 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Students not eligible to attend the Project Enrich after school program • Family income is used to determine eligibility.

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Local UTM band members meet State Rep. Gant Submitted Photo

Tennessee State Representative Ron Gant met with McNairy Central graduates and University of Tennessee at Martin band members Emma Foret, Jerry Emmons and Will Latham last week during a visit to the Martin campus.

School menus Elementary Breakfast Menus Mar 6 Assorted Pop-Tarts Craisins Choice of Juice/Milk

Mar 7 Ham & Cheese Croissant Applesauce Cups Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 8 Chicken & Biscuit Apples Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 9 Sausage/Gravy Breakfast Pizza Bananas Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 10 Sausage & Biscuit Chilled or Fresh Fruit Choice of Juice/Milk Elementary Lunch Menus

Mar 6 Chicken Nuggets/Roll Ham & Cheese Snack Tray Uncrustables Pack/Yogurt Chef Salad Cheesy Potatoes Green Beans Diced Peach Cups Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 7 Cheeseburger Chili/Crackers Uncrustables Pack/Cereal Chef Salad Cinnamon Roll Baked Potato Halves Broccoli/Cheese Sauce Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk

Mar 8 Pizza Calzone Oven Baked Chicken Uncrustables Pack/Doritos Chef Salad Battered Potato Wedges Baked Beans Mandarin Oranges Choice of Juice/Milk

Mar 9 Country Fried Beef Sticks & Gravy/Roll BBQ Nachos Uncrustables Pack/Doritos Chef Salad Fluffy Whipped Potatoes Whole Kernel Corn Diced Strawberry Cups Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 10 Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza Soft Shell Taco Uncrustables Pack/Cereal Chef Salad Crinkle Cut Fries Carrots/Dill Spears Applesauce Cups Choice of Juice/Milk High School Breakfast Menus Mar 6 Sausage & Biscuit Chicken & Biscuit Assorted Pop-Tarts Uncrustables Strawberry Mini Bagels Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk

Mar 7 Sausage & Biscuit Chicken & Biscuit Assorted Pop-Tarts Uncrustables Sausage/Gravy Breakfast Pizza Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 8 Sausage & Biscuit Chicken & Biscuit Assorted Pop-Tarts Uncrustables Ham & Cheese Croissant Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 9 Sausage & Biscuit Chicken & Biscuit Assorted Pop-Tarts Uncrustables Funnel Cake Waffle Fresh Fruit Choice Choice of Juice/Milk Mar 10 Sausage & Biscuit Chicken & Biscuit Assorted Pop-Tarts Uncrustables Blueberry Pancake Bites Fresh Fruit Choice

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

Wednesday: 7 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 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.

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 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 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.

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 Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.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.

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.

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.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Mickey Cossar, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:00 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.

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.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 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.

Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: Modern Service starts at 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry For more info. call 731-645-9777 Email: lakeviewselmer.com 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. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Adults 6:45 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.

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 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

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

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

Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 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.

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.

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 Joe Loncar, 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 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.

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., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 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 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 Matthew Ingram, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs Matthew Ingram, 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 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Dr. Toni Watson Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Joy Shelby Weathersbee, Pastor 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.

Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m.

Located: 6 miles east of Finger, Tenn. on Hwy 199 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.

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

Thursday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Walter Thompson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 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

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Bear Party at Selmer Elementary School

Submitted Photo

Pre-K students in Mrs. LaShell Moore’s class read the book ‘Bear Snores On’ and learned about animals going into hibernation recently. The Selmer Elementary School students had a Bear Party to say goodbye to their bears for the winter to cap off the learning.

Amaro greets at SES Black History Month Program

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SES student Jared Amaro was one of the student greeters at Selmer Elementary School’s Black History Month program.

Meeting Ruby Bridges

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In honor of Black History Month, the first grade students in Mrs. Madine Nichols’ class got creative with their writing assignments on Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to attend an all-white school at the age of six in 1960. Pictured above are Ella Younger (left) and Taven Clark (right) with their projects.

Issue 45 March 1, 2017

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Volume 8 Member of the Tennessee High School Press Association

The Sound of Silence

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

ADVISOR Lisa Forsythe

UPCOMING EVENTS THU Mar. 2 7:30 am FCS Devotion SAT Mar. 4 10:00 BsB Blue/White Scrimmage Softball Scrimmage Soccer Jamboree MON Mar. 6 6:00 pm Freshman Orientation THU Mar. 9 7:30 am FCS Devotion Soccer Blue & White Scrimmage 7:00 pm Choir Concert MON Mar. 13 BsB Middleton H SB Fayette Ware A 3:00 Cheer Clinic 5:30 Required Parent’s Meeting TUE Mar. 14 3:30 Cheer clinic BsB South Gibson SOC Scotts Hill 7:00 pm Band Concert WED Mar. 15 3:30 Cheer Clinic THU Mar. 16 7:30 FCS Devotion 3:30 Cheer Clinic BsB TCA A SB Ripley A SOC Riverside H FRI Mar. 17 3:30 Cheer Tryouts 3rd Quarter Report Cards

Amanda Edmonds

Amanda Edmonds (left) and her mentor Jessica Burkeens communicate through the use of sign language.

For many people, conversation comes easily. For those with hearing problems, talking with someone else usually requires that each person

learn a whole new language.

Sign language, that is.

Senior Amanda Edmonds decided she would like to learn sign language for her

senior project.

“I choose this project because for a while I have wanted to be a sign language interpreter. I really want to

work with deaf people and be able to communicate with them just like I can with hearing people,” said Edmonds.

Edmonds asked Jessica

Burkeens to be her mentor.

Burkeens is deaf, and uses sign language every day to communicate.

Edmonds and Burkeens had trouble communicating at first, but slowly overcame it as Edmonds learned how to speak this new language.

She then decided to learn the signs for songs.

“I have learned two songs in sign language, I Can Only Imagine and Hall of Fame. I have also learned that showing emotion is an important part in signing because sign language is only visual,” said Edmonds.

Edmonds had problems initially with putting emotion into the song, and also with keeping to the rhythm with the music.

“I have learned that I love to procrastinate, and that it is very important that I stop. I learned that I really enjoy sign language, and being able to communicate to a deaf person using sign language. This project will be something that I remember forever because it has brought me closer to a world outside of my own.

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While you shop you will also find: sausage & biscuits $1 each coffee & sodas $.50 each All proceeds go toward Sharing Hearts FCE and future community service projects.

BIG YARD SALE Saturday, March 4 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CHARLES CLABURN No. P-1386 Melanie J. Claburn, Personal Representative NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 14th day of February, 2017, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of ROBERT CHARLES CLABURN, who died on December 2, 2016, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

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

(B) Sixty (60) days

from the date the creditor received an 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 first publication or posting) as described in (1) (A); or

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

WITNESS MY SIGNATIRUE, this the 14th day of February, 2017.

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 first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or

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

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Melanie J. Claburn Executrix for the Estate Kim Boals, Clerk & Master Terry L. Wood Attorney 24521 41, 42 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULETTE TREECE GRISWELL No. P-1385 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 14th day of February, 2017, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of PAULETTE TREECE GRISWELL, who died on November 16, 2016, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk & Master of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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Jada G. Carter Administrator for the Estate Kim Boals, Clerk & Master Terry L. Wood Attorney 24519 41, 42 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 August 27, 2014, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded August 28, 2014, in Book No. 414, at Page 421, in Office of the Register of Deeds for McNairy County, Tennessee, executed by Dewanda J. Boyd, conveying certain property therein described to Kevin Carter, Carter Law PLLC as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fortune Financial Corporation, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation.

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First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, will, on March 20, 2017 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:

Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

49 seconds East for 76.23 feet to a concrete monument, being the SEC of described tract; thence leaving said road margin, along a new severance line South 74 degrees 13 minutes 31 seconds West for 231.93 feet to an iron pin set, being the SWC of described tract, North 12 degrees 24 minutes 36 seconds West for 176.88 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.582 acres, situated on this tract is a 30.5’ x 28.4’ wood dwelling. Subject to easements.

the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title.

February, 2017.

Anthony R. Steele, Trustee

BEGINNING at a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap in the Northern right of way of Ode Moore Road (50 foot Right of Way), the Southeast corner of the herein described tract; thence North 55 degrees 29 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 100.75 feet, with the Northern right of way of said road, to a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap; thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 198.44 feet to a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap; thence South 62 degrees 36 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 121.77 feet to a Number 4 rebar iron pin set with cap; thence South 30 degrees 32 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 210.99 feet to the point of beginning.

Together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record.

Said properly contains 0.520 acres more or less.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 68 Ode Moore Road, Michie, TN 38357 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: DEWANDA J. BOYD �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. 319556 DATED February 9, 2017 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. COM 24513 40, 41, 42 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on March 29, 2017 at 10:00AM local time, at the center of courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed

by Cynthia L. Strickland, to James E. Shumaker, Jr., Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Trustmark National Bank on September 25, 2012 at Book 407, Page 933, Instrument No. 83456; conducted by Shapiro & Ingle, LLP, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Trustmark National Bank, its successors and assigns.

The following real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder: Described property located at McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: TRACT #1: Lying and being in the Sixth District of McNairy County; Beginning at a concrete right of way monument in the western right of way of Racepath Road, the SEC of the 0.582 acres tract conveyed to Amy Hernandez in Deed Book 202 page 205, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; thence South 49 degrees 22 minutes 27 seconds East 115.21 feet with the western right of way of Racepath Road to a concrete right of way monument; thence South 41 degrees 24 minutes 47 seconds East 123.40 feet with the western right of way Racepath Road to a concrete right of way monument, the NEC of Keith Thomas, see Deed Book 173 page 412; thence South 87 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds West 136.21 feet with the northern boundary of Thomas to an iron pin, the NWC of Thomas and the NEC of Nugene Moore, see Deed Book 140 page 733; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 59 seconds West 207.56 feet with the northern boundary of Moore to the NWC of Moore and NEC of Crane Properties LLC, see Deed Book 211 page 197; thence with said northern boundary of said Crane Properties as follows: thence South 73 degrees 31 minutes 57 seconds West 9.14 feet; thence North 55 degrees 31 minutes 52 seconds West 30.97 feet; thence North 39 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds West 41.25 feet; thence North 35 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds West 19.79 feet to the NEC of Crane; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds East 51.76 feet with the remainder of Knight to an iron pin of the SWC of Hernandez; thence North 74 degrees 13 minutes 31 seconds East 231.93 feet with the southern boundary of Hernandez to the point of beginning, together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record.

Said property contains 1.09 acres, more or less.

Said property is subject to a private road easement of record in Deed Book 162 page 524.

TRACT #2: BEGINNING at an iron post found on the South ROW of us. Hwy #64, being the NWC of parent tract and the NEC of Dwayne Shambeau (DB 165 pg 597); thence along the South ROW of U.S. Hwy #64 South 86 degrees 55 minutes 10 seconds East for 171.18 feet to a concrete monument, being the true point of beginning and the NWC of described lot; thence continuing along the said highway ROW South 85 degrees 48 minutes 07 seconds East for 54.64 feet to a concrete monument, South 61 12 minutes 19 seconds East for 89.24 feet to a concrete monument, North 89 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds East for 85.72 feet to a concrete monument, being the NEC of described lot and parent tract, located on the West a margin of Race Path Road; thence along the West margin of Race Path Road South 34 degrees 08 minutes

SOURCE OF TITLE: Deed Book 224, page 300.

Street Address: 21 Race Path Rd, Stantonville, Tennessee 38379 Parcel Number: 078 032.11 and 078 032.14 Current Owner(s) of Property: Cynthia L. Strickland The street address of the above described property is believed to be 21 Race Path Rd, Stantonville, Tennessee 38379, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: Any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, through, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: None.

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

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/ bank check made payable to or endorsed to Shapiro & Ingle, LLP. No personal checks will be accepted.

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

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee.

This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse.

Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price,

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

Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele, P.C. P. O. Box 2428

ANTHONY R. STEELE, Trustee of a Deed of Trust executed on August 18, 2008, by TERRY MANN, which appears of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, at Deed of Trust 393, Page 1767 (“Deed of Trust”) will sell the property described below for cash at a foreclosure sale requested by the current holder of the Deed of Trust and underlying indebtedness, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Pursuant to T.C.A. §47-9-604 this sale shall also include the affixed manufactured home described as one (1) 1998 CMH Riverland Manufactured Home bearing Serial Number CS2001500TNAB. Sale Date and Location: March 17, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the front door of the Courthouse in Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee.

Property Description: Abbreviated description per TCA 35-5-104(a) (2) is the property referenced and described fully at Book 209, Page 380 and commonly known as 2492 South Gin Road, Ramer, McNairy County, TN 38367.

Property Address: 2492 South Gin Road, Ramer, McNairy County, TN 38367.

Tax Map Identification No.: 159-018.01 (However, the property description shall control in the event of any inconsistencies between the description and address or tax identification number).

Parties Interested: None known.

All sales of Property, both real and personal, are “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey.

The sale of the described property is subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements, setback lines, prior liens, encumbrances, if any, and any other priority as may appear in the public records. Title to the manufactured home may be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require.

The right is preserved 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.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT THE DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED AS A RESULT WILL BE USED FOR THAT EXPRESS PURPOSE ONLY. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. This the 17

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017

COURT BRIEFS Chad Evan Tull - Probation Violation: Guilty.

Probation revoked & reinstated, to serve 3 days in jail. Probation term of 11 months 29 days to being 02/16/2017. Additional probation a provision of PSI. Telisa Jarnagin - Contributing to delinquency of a child: Dismissed. Officer has been terminated.

Telisa Jarnagin - Misdemeanor Failure to Appear: Dismissed. Officer has been terminated.

Tracy Lee Harris - Implied Consent: Dismissed.

Tracy Lee Harris - Evading arrest flight-vehicle: dismissed.

Tracy Lee Harris - DUI first offense- Guilty: Fined $350.00. Ordered to pay court cost ($709.73). 48-hour sentence, supervised probation. For 11 months 29 days, drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling and rehabilitation.

Tracy Lee Harris - Driving while license revoked due to DUI: Dismissed.

Christopher Loyd Lockwood - Resist Stop, Arrest, Search (No Weapon): Dismissed.

Christopher Loyd Lockwood - Driver’s License to be Carried and Exhibited: Dismissed.

Christopher Loyd Lockwood - Driving while License Revoked: Guilty. Fined $50 plus cost. Supervised Probation. Jail time suspended to 10 days. Credit for time served. Active Probation.

Jacob D Baldini - Probation Violation: Guilty.

Revoked and Reinstated. To serve 34 days, Credit for time served. Probation term of 11 months 29 days to begin on 02/16/2017.

Earnest T. Irons - Misdemeanor Failure to appear:

Dismissed.

Earnest T. Irons - Driving while license revoked due to conviction of DUI: Guilty. Fined $350.00 plus cost.

Supervised probation.

James M. Sanders - Poss. unlaw drug paraphernalia uses & activates: Guilty. Fined $250.00, court cost of $698.28. Supervised probation one year, drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling and rehabilitation.

Time suspended to 3 days served.

James M. Sanders - Driving while license suspended: Guilty. Fine only.

James M. Sanders - Poss. unlaw paraphernalia- attempt: Guilty. Fined $ 150.00. Court cost of ($698.28). Supervised probation one year. drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling and rehabilitation.

Jail time suspended to 3 days; credit for time served.

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Cited in (NO FEES) of probation revoked and reinstated.

John Jarrett Mood – Simple poss./casual exchange: Guilty. Fined $250.00. Ordered to pay court cost of ($718.23), supervised probation one year, drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling and rehabilitation.

Jail time suspended to 48 hours. Probation term of 11 months 29 days.

Jerrod J. Dennis - Driving while license revoked: Dismissed.

Thomas Joseph Hatmaker- Vandalism (up to $500.00): Dismissed.

Thomas Joseph Hatmaker - Domestic AssaultAggravated: Dismissed.

Julia Lynn Gray - Failure to appear on citation: Dismissed.

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 7B Julia Lynn Gray - Driving while license suspended: Guilty. Fined $250.00 plus cost. Supervised probation, 5 days in jail.

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Encourages healthy choices People who eat breakfast tend to make healthier choices throughout the day. According to MayoClinic.org, “People who eat breakfast tend to eat a healthier overall diet, one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. In contrast, people who skip breakfast are more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day, too.” Try starting the day with 100-calorie Thomas’ Light Multi-grain English Muffins.

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Food: Allison Maurer - a sports dietitian and Gatorade consultant who has worked with high school and collegiate athletes - says, “The important thing to remember is that food is fuel. It gives athletes the energy they need to perform and also helps them recover. When planning your athletes’ meals, look for whole food sources that provide high-quality fats, lean proteins and complex carbohydrates. Talk to your athlete about his or her fuel strategy before, during and after practices and games, and offer support by providing healthy, energy rich snacks.”

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Talk about these benefits with your athlete, and encourage them to go to bed and rise at the same time each day.

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Life as a student athlete means keeping everything in balance. By focusing on the body - from nutrition to time management - athletes can focus on giving their best performance this upcoming season.

McNairy County Board of Education

MEETING

The McNairy County Board of Education will meet for the regular monthly meeting Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the McNairy County Annex Auditorium.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Selmer, Utilities Division, is modifying its Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance (no 600, revised March 2010) for updated headworks protection criteria (Paragraph 2.4 of the ordinance) and local industrial user limits. This change resulted from updated calculations based on predicted municipal and industrial wastewater flows for the next 5 years. The treatment facility must comply with NPDES permit # TN0062308, and pass-through limits issued by TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.) The new limits as well as calculations to determine the new limits are available for review at the office of Public Works, 500 Peachtree Ave., Selmer, TN 38375.

Comments regarding this change are being received for thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice. Please send any comments to: Mr. Richard Ashe, Public Works Director, 500 Peach Ave., Selmer, TN 38375.

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STK#22907A

RANGER XL

3,389

*$

TAHOE LTZ 4x4

29,398

*$

CIVIC LX

MALIBU LTZ

8,889

*$

12,389

*$

2002 CADILLAC

STK#22707U

STK#22895U

4,389

*$

2011 DODGE

2009 CHEVROLET

2011 TOYOTA

COROLLA

AVENGER SE

SENTRA SR

STK#22682U

STK#22362U

STK#22587U

STK#22819A

STK#22786U

CALIBER MAINSTREET

TAHOE LT

8,398 1 OWNER!

*$

2012 CHRYSLER

8,390

*$

2014 DODGE

2005 JEEP

LIBERTY SPORT ESCALADE AWD

11,396

*$

2004 INFINITI

2011 NISSAN

1994 LINCOLN

TOWN CAR EXEC.

STK#22430U

STK#22519U

6,000 ONE OWNER!

*$

2,789

*$

2011 CHEVROLET

2005 JEEP GRAND

2009 HONDA

STK#22831U

STK#22880U

STK#22973U

SILVERADO CREWCAB LT CHEROKEE LAREDO

8,389 LOCAL TRADE!

*$

7,389 ONE OWNER!

*$

CHARGER RT

2016 DODGE

2012 JEEP WRANGLER

SAHARA 4x4

G35 COUPE

SORENTO

TUCSON GLS

SLT Z71 CREW 4x4

2014 GMC SIERRA

2008 NISSAN

STK#22672U

STK#22964U

STK#22638U

STK#22966U

STK#22410U

STK#22956U

STK#22961A LOADED!

STK#22896U

9,389 HEMI V8! JUST IN! LOADED!

2004 BUICK

CHEROKEE LAREDO

ALTIMA 2.5S

TITAN SV CREW

2015 NISSAN

2012-15 NISSAN

ROGUE

RENEGADE LATITUDE

2015 JEEP

2014 KIA

STK#22885U

STK#22721U LOADED!

STK#22880U

STK#21586U

STK#22603E

STK#22500U

STK#22588E

STK#22929A

9,389

*$

7,279

*$

2005 NISSAN

8,398 ONE OWNER! JUST IN! *$11,398

*$

ARMADA LE

5,619

2005 JEEP GRAND

TITAN SE

RANIER CXL

*$

2004 NISSAN

2012 HYUNDAI

ODYSSEY EX

200

*$

2011 KIA

2014 NISSAN

MAXIMA SV

SOUL!

4,389 LOW LOW MILES! 10 IN STK! SAVE THOUSANDS! SHARP!

*$

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