NEWS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018
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Poppy flower sales to benefit veterans
Staff Photo by Steve Beavers
Carrier receives service pin
Selmer Postmaster Tom Neal Hamilton (right) presents rural letter carrier Johnny Cook with his 30-year service pin. Cook also received a congratulatory letter from District Manager of Customer Service and Sales Christopher L. Alexander. “You can be proud of your contribution to the fine public service reputation the U.S. Postal Service enjoys today,” said Alexander. “It is the diligence and loyalty of employees like you that have played a major role in making our Postal Service the best in the world.” Hamilton also lauded the work of Cook. “He is a great employee who never complains,” said Hamilton. “He just wants to do his job.”
By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal
McNairy County is celebrating Poppy Month. Selmer Mayor John Smith and McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith signed a proclamation declaring November as Veterans Day Month. The Selmer American Legion Auxiliary will be selling cloth poppy flowers and acorn necklaces with poppy flowers or crosses in them. “They’re real acorns,” said American Legion Auxilary Chaplain Sandra Cholewiak. “The flowers are made of bread dough and the crosses are deer antler that have been sliced and carved.” The Auxiliary requests
donations for the necklaces and the poppies. “The money can only be used to help veterans and their families,” said American Legion Auxiliary President Lavonne Moore. “We want the residents of McNairy County to know we are here.” McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith said the cause was worthwhile. “They take time out of their lives and their schedules to serve our veterans,” he said. “That is so important.” Selmer Mayor John Smith agreed. “They work hard and they are dedicated to this,” he said. “Their service is important to the veterans, to the city and to the county.”
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Support local merchants during holiday shopping By Janet Rail Publisher
It’s time to go Christmas shopping. Christmas is near and the local shops are ready. Many merchants are welcoming shoppers during Open Houses in the area. This makes the shopping experience fun and not overwhelming with shops so full that finding the perfect gift is near impossible. Strolling the local marketplace allows people
time to put thought into gifts. Strolling the shops this week during the Open House season, the staff at each shop was willing to help people find the perfect gift or just sample some great food and browse the merchandise for ideas. Great gift ideas are not always expensive. Wonderful options can be found
starting at $8 from lovely earrings, bracelets, soaps, candles, kitchen towels and hand made lip balms for stocking stuffers. Area merchants work hard to select a variety of gifts that are of great quality, unique and won’t break a budget. If you are looking for something special they are willing to help. For the past two years, I
have attended open houses and enjoyed the friends and fellowship while having the opportunity to pick up a few gifts and a lot of Christmas spirit. Most of my gifts are selected and wrapped within a few hours and I feel so good about the selections and know my friends and family will love the gifts. It’s never too early to be in the spirit of Christmas. Chime in on the shopping season early and make more time to celebrate the reason for the season.
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Gallery and Gifts, LLC
109 North Main St. Bolivar, TN
731-403-0002
“Great gifts for guys and gals!”
Diamond &
Christmas
thank you to everyone who came to our Open House!
Open House
Denise • Martha • Jennie Maggie • Misty • Kayce Jayden • Amy
Friday, November 9th
The Shack
11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Floral Connection
Full Service Salon & Gift Shoppe
207 Jones Street in Selmer
178 S. 3rd St., Selmer, TN
516 WALDRON ST. • CORINTH MS
(731) 645-3359
Hours: Tues - Fri 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
662-286-5597
ATTENTION: ALL VETERANS Pickwick Saw Shop,
along with SCAG, are proud to offer a 15% discount off MSRP on SCAG lawn
mowers and mower accessories to current and retired Fire, Police and EMT personnel, as well as active duty Military and Military Veterans.
SIMPLY THE BRAVE
Program Details:
• All current and retired Fire, Police, EMT, active duty Military and Military Veterans are eligible to purchase at a discount rate • Proof of service must be presented to the Scag dealer at the time of sale • Discount valid on ALL new/ unused Scag models and accessories excluding National Promo Models • Accessories must be purchased at same time as mower to receive discount • Discount cannot be combined with any other Scag program • Subject to dealer participation • Not valid on any previous purchases • Discount does not apply to service parts, clothing or other promotional items • Offer subject to change or cancelation any time without notice or obligation
Pickwick Saw Savannah 1645 Wayne Rd., Savannah, TN 38372 • (731) 727-8026 Hours: M-F 7 AM - 5 PM Sat 8 AM - 4 PM
See Dealer for details. Offer valid while supplies last. Not valid on past purchases. Offer subject to termination at any time without notice or obligation.