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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=160 BGCOLOR="#0000BF" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sarahs Purple Martins Bluebird Trail"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Site Journal"><U><B>Site Journal</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Becoming A Martin Landlord"><U><B>Becoming A Martin Landlord</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id192.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="My Martin Colony"><U><B>My Martin Colony</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purple Martin Pictures"><U><B>Purple Martin Pictures</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id96.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purple MartinFest "><U><B>Purple MartinFest </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id188.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Emergency Supplemental Feeding"><U><B>Emergency Supplemental Feeding</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id329.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Project Purple Martin"><U><B>Project Purple Martin</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id330.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purple Martin Links"><U><B>Purple Martin Links</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Predator Control"><U><B>Predator Control</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bluebird Trail"><U><B>Bluebird Trail</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tree Swallows "><U><B>Tree Swallows </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id286.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cliff Swallows"><U><B>Cliff Swallows</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id86.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Creative Innovations"><U><B>Creative Innovations</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id187.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Growing Gourds"><U><B>Growing Gourds</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Downloads"><U><B>Downloads</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id307.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Monarch Butterfly"><U><B>Monarch Butterfly</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id279.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purple Martin Articles"><U><B>Purple Martin Articles</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="575" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 55 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="10d4d9300.gif" border=0 width="473" height="48" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 4012 WIDTH="575"><bR> <div> <B>Purple MartinFest</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="5" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="522" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#0000CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 118 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="10d0fa650.gif" border=0 width="506" height="101" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Location</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Victor Stoll Family Farm </B></div> <div> 494 Sweet Lips Road</div> <div>  Finger, TN </div> <div> 38334</div> <bR> <div> <B>Date & Time</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>*Annually 3rd Weekend in June*</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="10d7261b0.gif" border=0 width="550" height="27" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>You are welcome to bring your pets, but please keep them on a leash, and perhaps bring a baggie or two for their waste. </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="10d51e1c0.gif" border=0 width="30" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990099" FACE="Arial" ><B>MartinFest is an alcohol-free profanity-free event</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><B><IMG SRC="10d51e1c0.gif" border=0 width="30" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you are driving and have some extra room in your vehicle you might want to consider bringing some additional items. Chairs will be provided, but having a few extra is nice. </B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Some Other Items To Consider</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>                                                    <IMG SRC="dc710100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Umbrella</B></div> <div> <B>                                                    <IMG SRC="dc710100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Camera</B></div> <div> <B>                                                    <IMG SRC="dc710100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Sun Block</B></div> <div> <B>                                                    <IMG SRC="dc710100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Hats</B></div> <div> <B>                                                    <IMG SRC="dc710100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Comfortable Shoes</B></div> <div> <B>                                                    <IMG SRC="dc710100.gif" border=0 width="16" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Bathing Suit </B></div> <div> <B>                                                         (if your motel/hotel has a pool)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Travelers Information</B></div> <div> <B>(FINGER, TENNESSEE INFORMATION)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Finger, TN Facts</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.idcide.com/citydata/tn/finger.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.idcide.com/citydata/tn/finger"><U><B><U>http://www.idcide.com/citydata/tn/finger.htm</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Finger-Tennessee.cfm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Fing"><U><B><U>http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Finger-Tennessee.cfm</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Finger, TN Weather</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTN0179?from=search_city" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.weather.com/weather/local/UST"><U><B>http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTN0179?from=search_city</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?CityName=Finger&state=TN&site=MEG" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.ph"><U><B><U>http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?CityName=Finger&state=</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?CityName=Finger&state=TN&site=MEG" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.ph"><U><B><U>TN&site=MEG</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?CityName=Finger&state=TN&site=MEG" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.ph"><U><B> </B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Finger.html " TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Finger"><U><B><U>http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Finger.html</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Finger.html " TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Finger"><U><B> </B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>MAPS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This will show the general area, including Henderson (Americana), Finger (Stoll Farm): </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.325208,-88.606709&spn=0.947266,1.703488&z=8&hl=en" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.325208"><U><B><U>http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.325208,-88.606709&spn=0.947266,1.703488&z=8&hl=en</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>STATE INFORMATION & FREE ITEMS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tennessee Online Vacation Planner</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.tnvacation.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.tnvacation.com/"><U><B><U>http://www.tnvacation.com/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Free Tennessee Road Map</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/MapOrder/maporder.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/MapOrder/map"><U><B><U>http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/MapOrder/maporder.htm</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Free Tennessee 2005 Vacation Guide</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.tnvacation.com/contact/order/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.tnvacation.com/contact/order/"><U><B><U>http://www.tnvacation.com/contact/order/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>TENNESSEE ROAD CONDITIONS </B></div> <div> <B>(for both weather and construction related information)</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.westmorelandtn.com/road_conditions.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.westmorelandtn.com/road_condi"><U><B><U>http://www.westmorelandtn.com/road_conditions.htm</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>HOTELS/MOTELS </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>*RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Most Mart guests choose to stay at the closest hotel to the Stoll Farm in Henderson, TN at the Americana Inn. The hotel is located at 550 Sanford St., at the junction of Interstate 45 and State Hwy 100. The hotel's capacity is 53 rooms and they offer single and double Queen bedrooms. </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Americana Inn</B></div> <div> <B>(731) 989-0111</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>ALTERNATIVE LODGING</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>From Finger to: Adamsville, TN approx 18 miles</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Jackson, TN. 25 miles North on Hay 45.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Selmer, TN. 15 miles South on Hway 45.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Savannah, TN. 38 miles via Hway 45 South to Selmer, then East on Hway 64.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Shortcut: 9.3 miles East on Finger- Road to Hway 224, then South 6.7</B></div> <div> <B>miles to Hway 64. East 2.0 miles to Adamsville (Has motel) then 8.7 miles</B></div> <div> <B>to Savannah.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>(distances were obtained from Microsoft Streets & Trips)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="943e00a0.gif" border=0 width="480" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Selmer, TN</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Southwood</B></div> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(formally Day's Inn)</B></FONT></div> <div> <B> 631 Mulberry Ave</B></div> <div> <B> (731) 645-4801</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This facility has 43 rooms.....please reserve yours early! Regina, Cindy, or the General Manager Mary Sue Conner will be happy to assist - please mention that you are a Martinfest attendee. Complimentary breakfast provided, including country gravy with sausage, biscuits, coffee, juice, and cereals. It is also very nice that they extend a 10% discount to AARP or AAA members or to seniors over the age of 60.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Super 8 Motel</B></div> <div> <B>644 Mulberry Ave.</B></div> <div> <B>Selmer, TN</B></div> <div> <B>(731) 645-8880</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="943e00a0.gif" border=0 width="480" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Adamsville,TN</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Deerfield Inn</B></div> <div> <B> 414 East Main</B></div> <div> <B> (731) 632-2100</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Discounted prices will be extended to Martinfest attendees.....June 19, 20, and 21st. King bed $52 includes tax will be reduced to $48.00 includes tax. Two beds regularly $56.00 includes tax, will be reduced to $52.00 for Martinfest guests. Coffeemaker, microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers in room. HBO</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="943e00a0.gif" border=0 width="480" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Savannah, TN</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Savannah Motel</B></div> <div> <B>40 Adams Street</B></div> <div> <B>(731) 925-3392</B></div> <div> <B>...if no answer (731) 925-4946</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>single rates $32.00 + tax for one bed, $38.00 + tax for 2 beds, smoking and non-smoking rooms available. Microwaves and mini refrigerators and complimentary coffee in the morning. $2.00 reduction of room rate for AARP members</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Comfort Inn </B></div> <div> <B>1314 Pickwick ST. </B></div> <div> <B>South, Savannah, TN</B></div> <div> <B>(731) 925-4141 </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>no additional information available at this time.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="943e00a0.gif" border=0 width="480" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Corinth, MS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Corinth is easily accessible by traveling south on Highway 64 to the highway 72 intersection. (Speed limit of 65 mph should make it approximately a 30 minute trip). </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&oi=fwp&pb=f&q=Holiday+Inn+Express+(662)+287-1407" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&oi=fwp"><U><B>Holiday Inn Express </B></U></A></div> <div> <B>(662) 287-1407</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&pb=f&q=Hampton+Inn+%28662%29+286-5949&pb=f" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&i"><U><B>Hampton Inn </B></U></A></div> <div> <B>(662) 286-5949</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&pb=f&q=Crossroads+%28662%29+287-8051&pb=f" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&i"><U><B>Crossroads </B></U></A></div> <div> <B>(662) 287-8051</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1296 WIDTH="575"><bR> <div> <B>RESTAURANTS</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://chatt.net/~fs4647/catfish.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://chatt.net/~fs4647/catfish.htm"><U><B>Hagy's Catfish Hotel</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>For Barbeque Baby Back Ribs, and the best fried Catfish ever. Take Hway 22 South from Hway 64 in Crump 4.6 miles and look for sign on left. Excellent dining. Located near Shiloh National Military Park. </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://phonebook.superpages.com/yellowpages/C-Restaurants/S-TN/T-Adamsville/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://phonebook.superpages.com/yellowpa"><U><B>Pusser's Restaurant</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>142 Main Street</B></div> <div> <B> Adamsville, TN </B></div> <div> <B>(731) 632-1199</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Gracious owner, Dwana Pusser Garrison, daughter of Buford Pusser, will warmly welcome individuals or large groups. They have a separate room that will accommodate very large crowds, but kindly call ahead to make reservation if you are going to make this a "group" experience. Live keyboard music provided most weekends. Varied menu, luncheon and dinner specials. Many homemade items including their sauces and salad dressings. Senior portions available. </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Lunch - Monday-Tuesday 11:00am - 2:00pm</B></div> <div> <B>Dinner Wednesday - Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>15% gratuity will be added to bill of parties consisting of 8 or more </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Wyatt House and Gardens</B></div> <div> <B>132 N. 3rd Street</B></div> <div> <B>Selmer, TN</B></div> <div> <B>(731) 645-8319</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Large Sunday brunch ~ Quiet surroundings </B></div> <div> <B> Multiple dining rooms available in a lovely older home </B></div> <div> <B>Varied Menu ~ Salads & Crab Cakes are especially wonderful </B></div> <div> <B>as are the daily specials </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>CAMPING & STATE PARKS</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/parks/Chickasaw/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks"><U><B>http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/parks/Chickasaw/</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Chickasaw State Park information</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks"><U><B><U>http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tennessee State Parks</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks"><U><B><U>http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>For the folks that have the benefit of some leisure time to spend in the area. Here are a few other links to some nice places you might want to visit...</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Shiloh National Military Park</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nps.gov/shil/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.nps.gov/shil/"><U><B><U>http://www.nps.gov/shil/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Reelfoot Lake State Park</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/parks/ReelfootLake/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks"><U><B><U>http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/parks/ReelfootLake/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Land Between The Lakes</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.kentuckylake.com/lbl/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.kentuckylake.com/lbl/"><U><B><U>http://www.kentuckylake.com/lbl/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id96.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purple MartinFest "><U><B>BACK</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 89 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="10d4d9300.gif" border=0 width="473" height="48" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>