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MCNAIRY COUNTY PUBLISHING

Volume 120, Issue 48 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

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EXPO MEET McNAIRY is a dream team's success By Janet Rail Publisher

Moondog Makers & Bakers of Corinth, Mississippi set up an oven to serve ﬁre baked pizzas, one of the many attractions during the expo See more on page 9.

EXPO at the Hangar and Job Fair “Meet McNairy” was a spectacular achievement Saturday at the Robert Sibley Airport – Aviation & Transportation Museum. It was estimated that over 1,000 attended, however the numbers do not tell the full story. An Expo is a people's success and the small team of dreamers wanting to expose everything good about McNairy County to others was not only commend-

able but proves how a powerful few can make a difference. The success is the direct result of one person, Wes Landreth, of Jones Exhaust, having a great idea and sharing it with Robin Lees founder of Downtown Events Alliance of Adamsville. Never tell Robin about a great idea if you think she is not going to make it happen. Robin quickly assembled a committee of four adding Sybil Dancer, Selmer Parks & Recreation and Sherry Holsing, Packaging Corporation of Ameri-

can and of course, Chris Tull, manager of Robert Sibley Airport. After ten months of planning, the Expo delivered to the hearts and minds of many around the county and beyond who had never even seen or visited our local airport. A special treat was Byron Conaway, showcasing his private collection of antique war planes, vehicles and archives in Hangar One. Moving beyond any barriers of Covid, the Expo is a testament See EXPO, 9

With the heart of a servant, the Platt's put others before self By Dayna Patterson Darryl day. Goodrum Contributor

Clifford Wynn

Many times they have opened their Not all heroes wear home to the youth at capes, some wear Selmer First United scrubs or overalls and Methodist Church for drive John Deere trac- hayrides, bonfires, tors. No stranger to fishing adventures and most, because you even lend their land for will always find these photo shoots. Jenny is two helping behind a hospice nurse for the scenes to make Legacy Hospice and life easier for someone what an angel is she. else.By Rhodes Janet and Rail Jenny She has a gentle touch Platt are the true ex- and voice that is so Publisher Rhodes and Jenny Platt amples of a Good Sa- comforting in the time maritan. need. Jenny pours go along way and it is Three candidates areof running for They both have her heart into her pa- something the couple Mayor, incumbent Rethe McNairy heart ofCounty a servant so enjoy. Rhodes and tients just as if they Mayor Larry Smith, and publican always nominee, put othJenny Platt are faithwere her own family. and challengers Clifford Wynn and Wilers before themselves. ful members of Selmer Rhodes farms and also liam Darrell Goodrum, running as Whether you see them both serves as president of First United MethodIndependents. selling peaches at the the local Farm Bureau. ist church and are alSmithMarket, has servedatone term as counFarmers Lately, Rhodes has ways first in line to ty mayor marketing being electedbeen in 2018 and the Farm offer a helping hand. a public taking will atrun as theorRepublican nominee event, church in Bureau AgSimulator Whether it’s dressing attendingstore delegates the McNairy the by grocery or of around to events. Kids up to perform Vacation volunteering, they are County Republican Party in a delegatand adults all enjoy Bible School skit year always smiling andheld are on sitting ed convention February in 10, the cab of a after year, providing happy to see you. 2022. combine where they hay for the Christmas They bothis adevote So what “county mayor” Ten- to harvest Parade float, attendcan seeinhow theirnessee? heart The and County time crops. Technical AsFarming is the ing events, even if they into sistance helpingService, others. an agency numberwithin one indus- are busy, just to show The the Platt’s devote a try in the University of Tennessee's Insticounty and their support. They lot of their time helpalso love that is something henominate tute for Public Service, says, “The typically one of supporting their own into ing out as a volunteer the youth church or doesn't want anyone county mayor should have a better an executive position orinhire a county at Jesus Cares Thrift camp or just passing to forget. If you don't picture of the total government oper- manager. Tennessee is one of only two Storeation andthan will any be other cel- county their hugsmayin know him, peoofficial,most states that use thewarmest title of “county ebrating their 40th ple know exactly who the hallway between and should also have the knowledge, or” in all counties, Hawaii, being the anniversary this June. he is when you men- church and Sunday information and leadership ability to other. Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas If you talk to either of tion Platt’s Peaches. steer most use the titleschool. of “county judge,” as Tenthem forthe a county periodinofthe direction They are always The Platt'snessee alsodid prior beneficial to the county's future.” to 1978. time you know their spend a lot of time vis- present. Jenny is quick Theisvast America's counties family themajority centerofof to step in and fill the iting with the shut ins. not have Rhodes an elected head of countheirdo world. THREE CANDIDATES, gaps whenever she 4is Small acts of kindness See government. County commissions and ty Jenny have worked hard their entire lives to build a family home that McNairy everyone could By Jai Templeton anniversary of the Battle Co. COVID-19 Contributor enjoy. With their fourth of Shiloh. The re-enactas way, of grandchildCases on the ment was held April 1-3 Re-enactors from thir- on private property along life gets sweeter by the April 2, 2022 ty-three states and two Joe Dillon Road. Re-enacMcNairy Co. COVID-19 foreign countries con- ters were in period dress verged on east McNairy and camped several days Cases as of March 29 County the past week to property. TN will update weekly now commemorate the 160th on the Battles were recreated

Incumbent Larry Smith

Three candidates running for McNairy County Mayor The county mayor should have a better picture of the total government operation than any other county official.

Elementary student's smile brings hope for recovery following accident

The Platt's have one son and two daughters. Their son Rob Platt is marriedold to Jessica and they A six-year Adamsville El- have two children Noah and Etta. The two daughters are Becca and Rachel. ementary Student, Greyson Rachel is married to Jonathan Eyres who have one son Ellis Reynolds, was struck by a vehiand are expecting their second child any day now.

cle on the campus of the school, needed and Rhodes is something to on Wednesday, April 6, that accordalways handles everybe grateful for in any ing to the Adamsville Police thing with an amazcommunity. Especially Department's incident report. ing Greyson calmness. Together when it is apparent got immediate aid by theymultiple are a perfect duo. they love what they individuals, one who Youwas can’t get much do. You will never see a member of the Adamsville better than The Platt Rhodes or Jenny withFire Department. Greyson was family. Thank you for out a smile on their transported to Hardin Medical everything big and faces and that puts a Center and then transferred by small you both do for smile on any face they Vanderbilt encounter. Medical the ambulance people of to McNairy Center where he remains and is County, your family Congratulations on undergoing care but improving and your friends. We your 40th Anniversary, are daily. thankful for good may you have many people like you. more years offering Greyson and his mother Alyssa Reynolds There areSeepeople love to yourselves and at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, ELEMENTARY, 4 Rhodes harvesting peaches. born to serve and others. Tenn.

160th Re-Enactment of the Battle of Shiloh deemed a success

Caterpillar's continued commitment to education inspires hope for tomorrow

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to give spectators a sense of what occurred during the original battle fought on April 6-7, 1862. For those unable to attend last weekend's event there will be historical demonstrations on Shiloh National Military Park begin-

Children at Selmer Elementary School explore the Bolt Jig donated to their STEAM class with Jerry Sweat, Ricky Whitaker and Gary Dickey.

ning Thursday, April 7th thru Sunday, April 10th. A full schedule can be found at ups.gov. Use the search functions to locate Shiloh National Park. By JanetMilitary Rail The event was orgaPublisher nized by the 1st Division, Southern Re-enactors Together, with our partwho will also on an ners, we are put providing additional twenty-one the solutions that help events this world. year. The build a better allFor volunteer groupCathas over 95 years, members from across the erpillar's company stratsouthern United States egy reflects their legacy and continuing commitment to meet the needs of their customers and the communities in which they live and work. United by values, Caterpillar employees around the world share a focused

and are a non-profit, non-political organization committed to the historical accuracy of the re-enactments that they participate in. view of their business. Dale strategic Fortenberry who Making choicserves a mayor esalso today to create profit- of Farmington, Miss., is the able growth for tomorcommander of Freeman's row. Battery, Forrest Artillery. One of Caterpillar's partFortenberry whoCounplayed ners is the McNairy the part this past weekty Board of Education. Caterpillar is adding2 our See SHILOH, local schools to many others in the area. Caterpillar recently donated a Bolt Jig to Selmer Elementary School STEAM program that can be assembled and disassembled. See CATERPILLAR'S, 4

BIBLE VERSE

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; Follow us “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 on Facebook Farmington, Miss. Mayor, Dale Fortenbery, as ConfederPhotos Submitted Christie Roach and Jai Templeton. Opinion 5Classifieds 7Schoolby9Obituaries 11Sports 12

Bible Verse

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have