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Gang awareness forum set Recent murders spur community gang awareness forum

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Several recent murders in Tipton County of young people and committed by young people have raised the question whether there is a gang problem in the county.

In response, a community gang awareness forum, Gangs: What parents, community and schools should know, will be held on Monday, March 19 in the Covington High School gymnasium.

Octavia Crawford, liaison officer be-

tween Tipton County Schools and the courts, said the school district is aware there is a gang problem in Tipton County.

“For the past couple of weeks there has either been a shooting or murder here in Tipton County,” said Crawford.

“We just want to bring gang awareness in so parents and teachers know what to look for and to stop all this violence in the community.”

Jimmy Chambers, a criminal investigator with the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office Gang and Narcotics Prosecution Unit, will be the forum’s presenter.

Crawford said all law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney’s office in Tipton County have been invited to participate in the open forum.

The first session, from 4 to 5 p.m., will

be for students only. “[Chambers] will talk to the students by themselves,” said Crawford. “He’ll stress the risks of being in a gang and ways of getting out of a gang if they are in one.”

The second session of the evening, from 5:30 to 6:30, is reserved for adults and no children will be allowed.

“This one is for adults only,” said Crawford. “We want to get the information out and have an intervention in place.”

The forum is sponsored by the Tipton County Board of Education in partnership with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department and the Covington Police Department.

For more information, contact Crawford at (901) 848-2225.

Chris Somerville, who was stabbed to death March 4, is pictured representing one of Tipton County’s most notorious gangs in this photo found on his Facebook page after his death.

Though his murder has not been attributed to gang violence, local law enforcement agencies and the school board have banded together to host a gang awareness forum Monday.

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Jail, levy to see improvements with $4M fund

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Tipton County Commission voted unanimously at the group’s monthly meeting on Monday to transfer $4 million from one fund to another to repair flood damage and expand the county jail.

County Executive Jeff Huffman presented the idea to the commissioners.

He said transferring the money from the debt service fund to the capital improvement fund “allows the county to have the funds available without borrowing it.”

Huffman said the county’s funds that are used to repair levee breaches on the Mississippi River during a May 2011 flood will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Association.

When FEMA reimburses the county, Huffman said, that money will be used for jail expansion.

In other matters: ▪ During the finance report, Commissioner Dale Smith reported that Sheriff Pancho Chumley asked for an additional $100,000 to be added to his budget to pay overtime to deputies.

“It’s been an extreme year,” Smith said.

“Hopefully this is a one-time thing.”

The board appropriated $50,000.

▪ The commissioners voted unanimously to allow Huffman to offer $25,000 to settle a $67,677 bill from The Med. Huffman said the bill was presented to the county nearly two years after an inmate sustained injuries and was treated at the Memphis hospital.

Because the bill was submitted so late, the county’s insurance will not cover it.

▪ The commissioners voted unanimously to appropriate $2,500 for a hotel/motel tax audit.

▪ Huffman was authorized to apply for a $250,000 matching grant from the

Rep. Jimmy Naifeh (D-Covington) announced last week he will not seek re-election to the state House of Representatives this year. He has been in office since 1974.

Naifeh announces retirement

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

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ep. Jimmy Naifeh (D-Covington) announced last week he will not seek re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Naifeh, 72, has represented District 81, which currently encompasses Haywood and parts of Tipton County, since 1974. Rumors about his retirement have been swirling for months, especially after he lost Haywood County and gained Republican-leaning South Tipton when maps were redrawn in January.

The former speaker said Thursday morning he knows it is time to retire.

“Like every endeavor in life, that which has a beginning must also have an end. For me, my service in the legislature, that end comes now,” he said. “I’m announcing today to

you, and to the people of my district, that I will not be seeking re-election to the House of Representatives this fall. The time has come for me to step aside for the next generation of leaders.”

Naifeh, the son of Lebanese immigrants, was born in Covington on June 16, 1939 and graduated from Byars Hall High School. Following his graduation from the University of Tennessee, he joined the U.S. Army where he served as an infantry officer.

He first ran for office in 1972, but lost by 13 votes.

“It was the best lesson I ever had,” he said, noting that he has never taken a vote for granted since.

He said the same values he learned while in the military also carried over into his political career.

“In the Army they say everybody

who has the ability to lead has the responsibility to do so. I knew I had to do something or I was going to go home.”

Naifeh climbed through the ranks of the House to become Tennessee’s longest-serving Speaker of the House, a position he held for 18 years.

His term as speaker ended in 2009 when Republicans regained control of the House, but Naifeh’s political influence didn’t end there.

In a surprise move, Democrats banded together to elect Rep. Kent Williams speaker, a move that allowed Democrats to maintain some control for two more years. As part of the deal, Naifeh was given the title speaker emeritus.

During the 2010 election, Naifeh was nearly unseated by Republican challenger Jim Hardin. Hardin won Tipton County, but Naifeh won enough SEE NAIFEH, A3

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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com During last Thursday’s Tipton County School Board meeting, discussions addressed policy changes, construction updates and the possibility of moving the fifth grade back to Crestview Elementary School.

The board voted to approve the second and final

reading of three proposed policy changes for the 20122013 school year. Each of the proposed changes for policies 4.408, 4.100 and 4.6., updated language within the policies.

Policy 4.408 deals with multimedia use in the classroom and changed the words “VCR Films” to “Multimedia” and added the statement, “No illegal

copies may be made or used.”

Policy 4.100 addresses instructional goals and objectives and updated the mission statement and beliefs of the Tipton County school system. The new mission statement reads, “The mission of the Tipton County School System, the leading catalyst for educational experience, is to guide and

inspire students to become model citizens who pursue postsecondary education and thrive in the global job market by engaging each student in challenging experiences led by quality educators in a safe and nurturing environment.”

Policy 4.600 applied changes to the current grading system. Language was added which holds SEE FIFTH, A3

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Q&A with Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole

Editor’s note: This week we are continuing a new bimonthly feature called Q&A. Through this feature we hope to help you get to know your neighbors, government officials and others in the community. This week we get to know Dwayne Cole, who has been Munford’s mayor for 11 years, making him the longest tenured city mayor in Tipton County.

Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A: I kept my options open ‌ My father was a business (grocery store) owner. It seemed to be my preferred path.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?

A: As a family, we love to go the lake. Love the lake. I like to read. I walk a lot.

Q: Do you consider Atoka an ally or a rival when recruiting businesses to your area?

A: Let me answer it like this: Economic development for Munford is first and foremost on my list of priorities. I consider it my responsibility to recruit business. To enhance the business community in our town is my top priority.

Q: What are some things going on in Munford that people need to know about it?

A: One of the largest things in the pipeline is this Village at Green Meadows. It’s a subdivision development that is about 630 lots. I signed a

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subdivision agreement on it recently, within the last two weeks. They should have units to sell in the spring of next year. That’s a big deal. It has the potential to greatly enhance our ability to attract businesses. We are at about 6,000, city of Munford only. City of Munford plus Atoka and the outside region, if you include Brighton, it’s about 35,000 I think. For us to attract the larger, better, more nationallyknown companies, we are going to have to build our residential base without a doubt. That’s a big deal. We’ve got city hall renovation coming up.

When the fire department moved out, that left a vacancy. We are going to address that in a couple of ways. We’re going to take our city court, our board room, all the functions that take place at 69 College St., which is across the street at the fire department ‌ Take all of those functions and move them over to city hall. That will serve

to give us more room to serve our citizens better there, and also will give the police department some needed room.

We have a notification about that coming out in the paper (today).

We are encouraging local participation. We will be having a pre-bid conference on Tuesday (March 20) of next week to allow local contractors more information to be better informed on the what the project is about ‌ The log cabin project is now underway. It will house the chamber of commerce and serve many functions. There will be a (Tennessee) Small Business Development presence there. Mississippi River Recreational Corridor will have information there.

That project will be truly multi-functional.

Q: Where do you see Munford in 20 years?

A: I see a great future. I see residential development beginning. There are signs

that we are coming out of the recession. Commercial development I believe will continue. And I do believe that some of the battles we’ve fought in the past will not have to be rehashed pertaining to economic development.

The Highway 51 corridor is ready for development.

Peter Parker recently bought the parcel between McDonald’s and Munford Avenue, that vacant area there. And he is serious about developing that property. We’re working with him to provide infrastructure for him to be able to make that a marketable parcel. We’re working on that now.

I-69 will be huge for this community and Tipton County as a whole. Will it be built in 20 years? I suspect that it will be.

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Smith indicted for fourth attempted murder

in his buttocks and the bullet exited the front of his pelvis.

Smith, who has been in custody since the incident, has been charged with attempted seconddegree murder. And Lewis isn’t the first person he is accused of trying to kill.

In August 2007, when he was 16, Smith shot at Patrick Adams. He was tried and, eventually, convicted on the lesser charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter after a mistrial. While on house arrest between the shooting and his trial,

Smith was arrested for driving without a license, attempting to sell marijuana and aggravated assault.

In 2009, Smith spent five months in jail on charges of rape and voluntary manslaughter.

In Lauderdale County in 2010, Smith was charged with simple possession of a schedule V drug, reckless endangerment and aggravated assault. A year later, he was charged with two counts of criminal intent to commit second-degree murder.

According to court documents, Smith and another Tipton County man, Kevin “Pkei” McNeal of Mason, were involved in a shooting on Watkins Road in Ripley.

The affidavits state Smith, who was a passenger in a white Pontiac G6 driven

by McNeal, began shooting at a Javene Tatum.

Witnesses allege 10-15 shots were fired in the direction of a crowd of approximately 200 people, including women and children. Smith was

reportedly still shooting as the vehicle drove off, bullets striking the vehicle of Steven Whitelow, a man attempting to pull the injured Tatum to safety. Nine shots were fired into Whitelow’s car, the case file reveals.

Smith and McNeal were indicted on a variety of charges _ including attempted second-degree murder (2 cts.), felony reckless endangerment, employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, prior felony conviction and being felons in possession of a handgun _ during the February 2012 term of the Lauderdale County Grand Jury.

McNeal has already taken a plea deal and, after his January arrest in Tipton County for which he was indicted in March, Smith’s $30,000 bond was revoked.

His trial in Lauderdale County is scheduled to begin June 26.

Additionally, the 21-year-old is a fledgling rapper on the Get Money Entertainment label. His

members that the bricks used to face the new building were left over from the construction of Munford and Crestview middle schools in 1992.

The school district has applied for a grant to construct a tornado safe room at Atoka Elementary and should know whether the grant has been approved within six months. Bids will be opened on March 29 for construction of the new BHS Agriculture building. Fisher said the goal is to have construction completed by June 30.

She added that the school district was also in the beginning stages of having additional restrooms added in the gym area at Covington High School.

The board received three retirement requests for approval for the end of the school year: Janet Pinner, MES assistant; Nancy Dodson, AES librarian; and Shirley Wicks, BES assistant.

Rodney Wallace, maintenance, is requesting retirement effective May 31.

The board also received three resignations: Bus driver Wanda Jordon, effective Feb. 29, and Kelly Elston, BMS teacher, and

Janie Barnett, BES foodservice, both effective at the end of the current school year.

Director of Instruction Georgia Dawson introduced the 2012-2013 textbook adoption list for the board’s approval.

The books covered the subjects of literature and career technical education (CTE) and were approved by the board members.

District 1 school board member Thomas Taylor said he was impressed with the subjects covered within the CTE courses.

“I am impressed with the types of courses offered,” said Taylor.

“There’s no doubt that our career and technical department in the county school system is outstanding,” said Dawson.

Dawson also told the board that the school district was investigating the possibility of moving the fifth grade at Crestview Middle School back to Crestview Elementary.

“We have the space this year to do it,” said Dawson. “We’ve had lots of interest in the community with wanting to relocate the fifth grade back to the elementary school

and we are really pleased that we may be able to do this. We wanted you to be aware of this.”

Dawson added that the move has not been implemented, nor approved, but is being considered.

“We have not completed that task yet, but we are thoughtfully planning that process and wanted to share the excitement of the possibility of that.”

“After talking with a number of my constituents, I think they are in favor of letting their children mature one more year before having them go into the middle school,” said district 2 school board member Chris Fisher. “I am 100 percent for that and so I encourage you, if that is feasible, to do that.”

senting Tipton County in the General Assembly.

I appreciate his service and the spirit in which he announced his decision this morning. I wish him well and look forward to continuing to represent Tipton County during the years to come.”

Recent Democrat retirements include four state senators (Joe Haynes, Roy Herron, Eric Stewart and Andy Berke) and five state representatives (Jimmy Naifeh, Eddie Bass, Bill Harmon, Janis Sontany and Harry Tindell).

Naifeh said he’s most proud of his work in bringing a college campus to his hometown of Covington.

He also prides himself in passing legislation creating before and after school childcare, strengthening punishment for child abusers in Tennessee, and passing legislation giving women more time off for maternity leave.

Naifeh will remain in office until November.

Terry Mullins of Munford has announced he will be running for the seat.

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Last week 96 people were indicted by the March 2012 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. Among them was Davarius Datron Smith, a 21-year-old who is facing his second attempted murder charge in this county.

An affidavit states Smith, who is also known as “Nudy-b,” intentionally and recklessly shot Aaron “Icy” Lewis on Simonton Street on Jan. 16. According to the report, Smith drove to the corner of Hill and Simonton streets, got out of the vehicle and fired a handgun multiple times in the direction of 402 Simonton where a group of people was standing.

Police say Lewis, Rob Jones, Deon Tipton and Charles Hall were in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death.

Eight .45-caliber shell casings were found at Hill and Simonton where Smith was standing.

Lewis was struck once

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Continued from A1 the students accountable for meeting all of the state objectives and if mastery is not shown, extended interventions shall be held. Students will receive a final grade on the report card when all the interventions are concluded.

For grades 3-6, students’ scores on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) will now be included within their semester averages for their yearly grade. For students in grades 9-12, courses with end-of-course exams will have those state test scores account for 25 percent of the student’s semester average the semester it was taken.

Dr. Charlotte Fisher, director of operations, gave an update on the construction status of several projects. The brickwork on the Munford High School concession stand has been completed and electrical work was in progress. The new stand should be opened by April 1, 2012. Director of Schools Dr. Buddy Bibb revealed to the board

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Naifeh is now the ninth Democrat legislator who has announced he will not be seeking re-election this year.

“Jimmy Naifeh’s retirement from the House marks the end of an era in Tennessee politics,” said Majority Leader Sen. Mark Norris. “We have worked well together during our time repre-

Davarius Smith, 21, has been indicted on an attempted murder charge, his second in Tipton County but fourth overall.

modest YouTube channel, under the name PoloDaDunn, has several tracks from his album “I’m So Playa-Made.”

On Facebook, he lists his occupation as Founder and CEO of Team Playa-Made where his responsibilities include rapping and hustling.

His trial in Tipton County is set to begin Aug. 27.

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Give billboard lawyers loser pay I have a lot of respect for the law, even ones I don’t like. I actually don’t cheat on my taxes and I clearly don’t like our tax laws. I also have a lot of respect for many who work in the legal profession, but I must confess that I find many others lacking in the honorable intent of the law. I tend to lump these lawyers up into the category of “Billboard Lawyers”.

You’ve seen the signs on the highway. “Call us and we’ll get you out of jail, sue the pants off your company, or get you a settlement.” We see them on television trolling for clients to make part of a class action lawsuit. More clients, more money. Now, I am clearly for capitalism, even in the legal profession, but regardless of the J IM HARDIN profession or occupation, the system should be fair to all parties. In civil trial law, it is not.

Anyone can get a lawyer and sue, regardless of the merits of the case. I’ve been part of corporations and businesses that face this at every turn.

Worker’s Compensation, EEO complaints, people suing you to get out of paying what they owe, spilt hot coffee on the lap, slips, trips and falls and a host of other schemes often claimed in order to get a money settlement.

I have had to attend many settlement hearings and mediations on behalf of my companies and can tell you this is how it works. Let’s say you terminate the employment of a Black female over 40 years of age for clear conduct violations or performance issues. You’ve done your due diligence, the incidents are clearly documented and you have terminated this employee consistent with your past practices of white males and others.

This employee calls Cory B. Trotz, the Cochran firm, or some other lawyer advertised on a billboard and wants to sue. The employee has race, gender and age discrimination she can claim. Your corporate legal team agrees that you have a rock solid case, but you are required to mediate before going to trial. You sit there between the lawyers from both parties expecting your legal team to tell them to pack sand; “we’ll see you in court”.

Instead, they pass settlements across the table like used car salesmen (by the way, I respect used cars salesmen), until the company’s lawyer decides to settle.

Your lawyer will tell you that he understands your frustration, but it would cost $50,000 or more in legal fees to win the case in court. A $15,000 settlement is a small price to pay in order to “make this go away.” This same process happens in worker’s comp and other cases where lawyers work on a contingency. The plaintiff’s lawyer gets his 25-30 percent cut plus expenses and never has to step foot in a court room for his payday.

Billboard lawyers make a living trolling for clients who are willing to pursue frivolous lawsuits knowing that in most cases they will at least get a few thousand dollars to “make them go away.”

Many will do 2-3 of these each day making a fortune on a civil legal system stacked against the defendant.

The only answer to this insanity costing taxpayers, businesses and individuals billions each year is a Loser Pay system. If you sue and the judge or jury determines the suit was frivolous, you pay the cost of time and legal expenses to the defendant. Of course, since most lawmakers are lawyers, I don’t see this happening any time soon. Again, I know many honorable lawyers, but these generally do not advertise on billboards.

READERS’ VIEWS Thanks, QDVFD, for a job well done Dear editor, Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2012 at approximately 2:15 p.m., my daughter and I were laying on the bed watching a movie when we noticed a burning smell. We both looked through our home and found no signs of smoke. We looked outside and noticed a small cloud of black smoke floating from across the road. Simutaneously, we said, “Papaw must be burning his trash”. We got back on the bed and before we had a chance to start our movie we heard a loud “BA BOOM” - We jumped up & ran to look out the front windows and saw small flames behind Papaw and Nannies house. We ran to put on our shoes and when we ran outside to head across the street we heard another “BA BOOM” and instantly the fire tripled in size.

Horrified and scared we started across the street and like music to our ears we heard sirens and knew help was on the way. The Quito-Drummonds Volunteer Fire Department arrived on site, got to work and extinquished burning shed before it reached their house. Each of Papaw’s arms and one of his hands were singed by the fire, but no one was seriously SEE LETTERS, A5

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Southern Raisin’: Special get-togethers Anyone that as grown up in Southerners. However as most the most wonderful domain of everything else this passion has the world commonly referred to slip-slid away too. as our beautiful South has vivid Momma would stay in contact memories of homecomwith her family at ings and reunions. They Charleston through are as close to infer tar my grandparents Maw and pitch, as only a counand Paw Faulk, Uncle try boy understands. At Roy and Aunt Ruby, one time or ’nuther we Aunt Audra and Aunt have all had the privilege Vera normally by mail or fear of getting guillosince we never had a tined if we were to attend telephone when I was such functions. coming up. Preparing My most memorable would start about a events are church homein advance. The SOUTHERN RAISIN' month comings, high school same for Daddy at the O TIS GRIFFIN class reunions and family world famous Duck reunions in no particular Hill, Ms. Shiloh Baptist order of importance. Delving Church to hear the local commuback in time do most of my folks nity proudly tell it. Sad to say, but remember that it seemed like evI don’t believe the attachment is ery small community had a Shiloh there any more for the past and Baptist Church and possibly a present day former attendees.

United Methodist or a CumberNeighbor, when Daddy was land Presbyterian Church in close working at the Powder Plant in proximity?

Millington making explosives Friends, I remember this from for WW II overseas, we boarded my front porch Rosemark talkings (Southernese for rented) at Ms. with Momma and Daddy long Ora Hassell’s big white house in ago. Homecomings at one time Shelby Forest. This was before were very, very important to die we moved to the metropolis of hard, caring, God-fearing, loving Rosemark. So I was about the size

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Felons with firearms bill introduced by Norris (NASHVILLE, TN), to 6-year sentence and up March 13, 2012 -- Senate to $3,000 in fines. Senate Majority Leader Mark Bill 2250 would increase Norris (R-Collierville) the offense to a Class C led passage of felony, which is two key bills punishable by through the a 3 to 15-year Senate Finance sentence and Committee toup to $10,000 day. One bill in fines for would enact convicted feltougher senons carrying a tences for gun firearm whose possession by crime involved those with prithe use of force, NORRIS NEWS or violent feloviolence, or a S EN . M ARK NORRIS ny convictions, deadly weapwhile the other on. The punwould enhance penalties ishment would be a Class for certain crimes com- D felony for felons whose mitted by gangs. conviction involved a Norris sponsored a se- drug offense. ries of anti-crime laws Tennessee Department dubbed “Crooks with of Safety and HomeGuns” passed in recent land Security Commisyears designed to curb sioner Bill Gibbons told gun-related violence and members of the Senate focus resources on keep- Finance Committee that ing these criminals be- over the last 10 years, hind bars longer to pro- approximately 19,000 tect the public. “This is a people arrested in Memcontinuation of those ef- phis possessed a firearm forts to give law enforce- when charged. About ment authorities stronger thirty percent of those tools to curb violence in arrested had been previTennessee,” he said. ously convicted. He said Currently, illegal pos- the scope of the problem session of a firearm for was increased by a rise convicted violent felons in drug trafficking and is punishable as a Class gang activity. Gibbons E felony which carries a 1 said the proliferation of Brian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com News Echo Day – News Editor eday@covingtonleader.com

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of a stunted bo’ weevil trying to use a step ladder to crawl out of my faded white bassinet, but to no avail.

During his employment at the Plant our family was invited by fellow workers to attend the Big Creek Church at Lucy. As we say in the South ‘we didn’t have a home church’ so we felt obliged and comforted to worship with our family’s new found friends.

This was quite a decision because at this time during the war everything was rationed especially the gas and tires so you had to economize to the tiniest degree.

Driving to church on Sunday really meant you had to watch the gauge to make sure you had enough petro to get to work. True, true. It wasn’t like it is today where if you want something just get it and worry about paying later. Just let the rough end drag with maybe ‘a dollar down and a dollar when you catch me’.

Sunday worship got us there but the future annual visits cemented the memories and bring a tear to a glass eye….Glory!

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crimes involving firearms pointed to the need for a “more effective hammer” to deter felons from going armed.

The second measure, Senate Bill 2252, would enhance penalties for certain gang-related crimes committed by groups of three or more people one classification higher than if they had acted alone.

The bill covers crimes not included in the previous Crooks with Guns legislation.

“A person robbed pr assaulted by more than one assailant has a much greater chance of suffering severe injury or death,” said Senator Norris. “This bill would keep them behind bars longer by bumping up penalties by one classification for aggravated assault, robbery, or aggravated burglary, if the crime is committed in concert with two or more persons.”

“We have made a lot of progress in the last couple of years addressing the problem of violent crime in our state,” said Commissioner Gibbons. “You passed Crooks with Guns 1 and then Crooks with Guns 2, which addressed Commercial Printing Shane Waits – Manager swaits@covingtonleader.com

certain types of violent crimes and provided enhanced sentences for those if the offender was carrying a gun. You also passed some very important legislation dealing with aggravated robbery, upping the percentage that an individual has to serve before being eligible for parole. This bill addresses certain types of serious crimes not covered by that previous legislation.”

Norris said both bills were part of a package of public safety bills included in Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative agenda. The bills were recommended by a Public Safety Subcabinet Working Group composed of more than 10 government agencies which held meetings with over 300 leaders in law enforcement, substance abuse, and corrections.

The group developed 11 objectives and 40 action steps in their multi-year safety action plan with the goal of significantly reducing drug abuse and drug trafficking; curbing violent crime; and, lowering the rate of repeat offenders in Tennessee.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Give your portfolio a “spring cleaning” Springtime is almost here. If ficient, and even less expensive, if you’re like many people, the aryou consolidated all these things rival of spring means it’s time to in one centralized location. As an spruce up your home. But why investor, you also might find that stop there? This year, consider consolidation can offer you some applying some of those benefits. Do you have same spring-cleaning one Individual Retiretechniques to your inment Account (IRA) with vestment portfolio. one financial services Here are some ideas provider and a second you may want to put to IRA with another? Do work: you have a couple of Get rid of clutter. You old 401(k) accounts probably don’t have to with former employers? look too far around your And have you scattered home to find things that investments here, there FINANCIAL FOCUS are broken or simply and everywhere? By S TEVEN J. J ONES no longer useful to you. consolidating all these If you poke around your portaccounts in one place, you can folio, you might make similar cut down on paperwork, reduce discoveries: an investment that fees and, most importantly, unite has chronically underperformed, your investment dollars so that duplicates another investment or it’s easier for you to see what you met your needs in the past but is have and then follow a single, less relevant to your current situa- coherent investment strategy. tion and goals. Once you identify Prepare for turbulent weather. these types of investments, you As you know, springtime can may decide to sell them and use bring heavy rains, hail, strong the proceeds to take advantage winds and other threats to your of opportunities that may prove home. As part of your overall more valuable to you. spring cleaning, you may want to Consolidate. Over the years, check the condition of your roof, you may have accumulated mulclear branches away from your tiple versions of common househouse, clean your gutters and hold items — brooms, mops, downspouts, and take other steps hammers — which pop up mysto protect your property from the teriously in various parts of your ravages of Mother Nature. And home. You might find it more efjust as you need to safeguard your

LETTERS

at home with their families when they were dispatched; they were not at a central location. They came from all directions. They came with a strong purpose and didn’t miss a beat.

Each of them had an important role and each one of them performed

Continued from A4 injured and we owe it all to the brave firefighters.

The response time of the Quito - Drummonds volunteer firefighters was amazing. These men and women were

home, you’ll want to protect the lifestyles of those who live in that home — namely, your family.

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Get professional help. You may find that you can’t do all your spring cleaning by yourself. For example, if your carpets and rugs are heavily soiled, you may need to call in a professional cleaner. Or if your tree branches have grown out of control, you might need to bring in a tree trimmer. Similarly, when you decide to “tidy up” your portfolio, you’ll need some assistance from a financial professional — someone who can study your current mix of investments and recommend changes, as needed, to help ensure your holdings are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and short- and long-term goals.

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their role with perfection. Munford Fire Department and Shelby County Fire Department responded as well.

Our family would like to thank each of the Quito Drummonds Volunteer Firefighters, Munford Firefiighters and Shelby County Firefight-

McKinney, Shanta Lavette Born: 9/27/1980 495 Ervin Lane Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Violation of parole, agg. assault w/injury

Burns, Hubert Hue Born: 7/30/1979 225 Scott Dr. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Del. of cocaine 2x

Crowe, Lisa Marie Born: 3/22/1976 239 Shilough Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Poss. of sch. II drug

Currie, Anthony Dewayne Born: 8/30/1375 124 Justin Cove Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. burglary, theft over $1,000

Currin, Terry Dewayne Born: 9/7/1985 1517 Pincrest St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Del. of cocaine 2x

Elkins, Chad Lewis Born: 6/5/1981 1429 Hill St Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Poss. of cocaine w/ intent

Jones, Joshua Ray Born: 7/29/1987 263 Navy Dr. Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Agg. burglary, theft over $1,000

Miller-Reno, Paula Sue Born: 5/26/1976 249 Ash Rene Dr. Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Promo. of meth manufacturing

Morgan, Charles Edward Born: 4/5/1989 652 Leavert St. Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Agg. burglary

Poe, Aaron Marquil Born: 6/22/1988 306 Virginia St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Felony evading, poss. of marijuana w/intent

ers who responded to the fire Sunday on Ray Bluff Road from the bottom of our hearts and let them know how much we appreciate them for doing such a great job.

Lynda Oglesby Drummonds

Covington’s baseball team beat Germantown in their home opener Monday. See the full story on page B1.

Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of March 4-10.

▪ Acosta III, Richard Francis, 27, driving in rev./canc./susp. license, March 8, TCSO ▪ Adams, Carlos Delaine, 50, poss. of sch. III drug, March 6, TCSO ▪ Adams, Larry Wayne, 33, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO ▪ Allen, Mark, 32, felony evading arrest, improper passing, resisting; March 10, APD ▪ Andrews, Charles Robert, 32, domestic assault, agg. burglary; March 5, BPD ▪ Armstrong, Norvell, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO ▪ Balton, Jasmine AnnMarie, 21, shoplifting, March 9, TCSO ▪ Bates, Darnell, 58, conspiracy, March 4, TCSO ▪ Becton, Terrance Deshun, 18, theft, March 7, BPD ▪ Brooks, Justin Blake, 24, theft under $10,000, March 7, TCSO ▪ Carpenter, Owen Edward, 31, delivery of marijuana, March 8, TCSO ▪ Cleaves, Richard Daniel, 30, criminal trespass, March 9, CPD ▪ Cleaves, Richard Daniel, 30, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, window tint laws; March 9, TCSO ▪ Cooper, Kenneth David, 43, DUI third offense, March 5, CPD ▪ Cousar, Charles Douglas, 38, domestic assault, March 10, TCSO ▪ Cox, Heather Dean, 38, domestic assault, March 8, TCSO ▪ Davis, Catrina Rena, 28, harassment/indimidation, March 8, TCSO ▪ Dickerson, Craig Jordan, 20, poss. of sch. II drug, March 10, TCSO ▪ Dickson, Demichael Reshaun, 23, felony failure

to appear (x2), March 6, TCSO ▪ Draine, Christopher, 33, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO ▪ Dunn, Robin Paulette, 46, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 6, TCSO ▪ Estes, Lester James, 48, domestic assault, March 4, TCSO ▪ Fayne, Clara Lewis, 55, poss. of sch. II drug, March 6, CPD ▪ Flowers, Nikita Cerew, 44, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO ▪ Gillia, Ashley Nicole, 28, poss. sch. II, III drug with intent, March 7, TCSO ▪ Grandberry, Paul Levertis, 49, domestic assault, March 8, CPD ▪ Grant, Michael Dale, 21, delivery of sch. IV drug, March 6, TCSO ▪ Green, Eric Dunta, 27, agg. burglary, March 6, TCSO ▪ Harris, Arnesia Nion, 30, agg. assault with injury, March 7, CPD ▪ Hayes, Carl Edward, 33, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, seat belt law, no insurance, light law; March 7, TCSO ▪ Henderson, Kevin Lavette, 22, statutory rape, March 5, MPD ▪ Hill, Charles Leon, 47, delivery of cocaine, March 7, TCSO ▪ Hotz, Douglas Anthony, 50, violation of sexual offender act, March 4, TCSO ▪ Hughes, Joshua Lee, 22, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 10, TCSO ▪ Jackett, Samantha Jo, 27, child abuse/neglect, worthless check; March 6, TCSO ▪ Jarmon, Derek Anthony, 35, failure to appear, March 6, CPD

▪ Jarmon, Kevin Sean, 31, domestic assault, March 7, TCSO ▪ Kemery, Pamela Ann, 45, domestic assault (x2), March 9, TCSO ▪ King, Teri Renee, 22, agg. burglary, March 6, TCSO ▪ Leird, George Robert, 25, poss. sch. III drug (x2), poss. sch. VI drug; March 6, TCSO ▪ Lewis, Rod Nicholas, 20, poss. of fiearm/ commission dangerous felon, March 8, TCSO ▪ Link, Demarius Marque, 25, domestic assault, March 8, TCSO ▪ Marbry, Dustin Todd, 26, failure to pay child support, March 6, TCSO ▪ Marbry, Kody Dewayne, 20, rape, delivery of marijuana; March 7, TCSO ▪ Masters, Fred Edward, 45, initiate meth manuf. (x2), poss. sch. II drug with intent, poss. drug paraphernalia with intent, agg. assault with injury (x5), felony evading arrest; March 10, TCSO ▪ McBroom, James William, 35, criminal trespass, March 7, CPD ▪ Merida, Noemihi Herrera, 50, felony evading arrest, window tint laws, no drivers license; March 7, TCSO ▪ Miller, Rickie Dale, 35, theft under $500, March 7, TCSO ▪ Montgomery, Jeremiah Clinton, 28, poss. sch. IV drug, March 6, TCSO ▪ Mosley, Dexter Brent, 20, voluntary manslaughter, March 4, CPD ▪ Perez, Juan Carlos, 41, public intoxication, March 10, CPD ▪ Pilant, Angela Cherie, 42, DUI first offense, open container, speeding; March 7, MUPD ▪ Poindexter, Charles Lee, 80, domestic assault, March 10, TCSO ▪ Polk, Merandus Martez, 25, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO ▪ Powell, James Bradley, 30, failure to appear, March

7, TCSO ▪ Pruitt, Joseph Michael, 48, harassment/ intimidation, March 7, TCSO ▪ Reburn, Donald Lee, 42, theft under $10,000, March 6, TCSO ▪ Reynolds, Earl Denard, 47, failure to pay child support, March 6, TCSO ▪ Richardson, Adam Camron, 18, agg. assault no injury, March 8, TCSO ▪ Roberson, Buddy, 33, burglary, March 6, APD ▪ Roswell, James Michael, 51, habitual motor vehicle offender, March 7, TCSO ▪ Ruiz, Miguel, 22, forgery, March 4, TCSO ▪ Salmon, Shana Lyn, 35, hindering creditors, March 6, TCSO ▪ Somerville, Tameika Lasha, 19, vandalism, March 9, TCSO ▪ Steele, Frank Deshanta, 40, ID theft, March 8, TCSO ▪ Stubblefield, Jimmy Wade, 22, agg. burglary, vehicular assault; March 6, TCSO ▪ Tate, Sophia Devonne, 22, domestic assault, March 8, TCSO ▪ Temple, Mary Grace, 31, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 6, TCSO ▪ Thompson, Misty Donyell, 36, domestic assault, March 8, APD ▪ Thornton, Marquita, 19, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 6, TCSO ▪ Varnadoe, Richard Edward, 32, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO ▪ Warren, Tawana Leigh, 33, theft, March 7, CPD ▪ Wheat, Jessee Lee, 20, burglary, March 4, TCSO ▪ White, Odell, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 10, TCSO ▪ Williamson, Rob, 45, poss. of firearm, March 6, TCSO ▪ Yanov, Brandy Michelle, 25, domestic assault (x2), March 4, TCSO

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Call 901.550.0350 Free Consultation Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY INC. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986.

Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back.

If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension.

All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.

Office: 901.476.2223 ▪ Cell: 901.647.2

Obituaries Emily Sweeney

October 25, 1957 – March 6, 2012 Emily Sweeney, 54, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 6.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 9 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

A member of the West Side Church of Christ, she is survived by her husband, Larry Sweeney; two sons, Andrew Sweeney of Louisville, Ky. and Jeremy Sweeney, of Nashville and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Langston and Hazel Talley Mooneyham.

The family request that any memorials be made to the West Side Church of Christ.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Paige Koneski and Julie (Dexter) Hartsfield and many loving great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Flowers graduated from Central High School in Memphis, attended Converse College and was a graduate of Rhodes College (Southwestern at Memphis). She was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church of Memphis where she was very active for many years in the singles ministry, W.M.U and the Radio Bible Class. She was also a member of Chi Omega Sorority and numerous civic organizations in Memphis.

The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Memphis on Thursday, March 15 followed by the Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Chapel with a private burial in Oxford, Mississippi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First Baptist Church of Memphis or the charity of the donor’s choice. www.memphisfuneralhome.net.

Doris Adkins Billings, 84, the retired owner of Billings Tile & Marble, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of Munford United Methodist Church and the Tipton-Bethel Home Demonstration Club.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, March 15 at Munford Funeral Chapel. She will be buried at Bethel Cemetery.

Mrs. Billings was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Carl Billings. She is survived by daughters Virginia Getz, Patricia (Jim) Hinshaw and Sally Hill; sons Carl Billings and Kirk (Tammy) Billings; sisters-in-law Ruby Adkins, Kathleen Adkins and Faye Adkins; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Munford United Methodist Church.

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John David Pouncey

Date of Death - March 10, 2012

Dorothy McDaniel

April 19, 1920 – March 7, 2012 Dorothy McDaniel, 91, of Covington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 7 at her home.

Dorothy was born to Varda and Grace Walton on April 19, 1920. Dorothy grew up and made her home in Covington where she raised her family and worked as a self-employed seamstress much of her career.

She walked with the Lord from childhood through the end of her life. She was a member of Salem ARP church where she served God faithfully.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandra G. Melton and Teresa G. (Jacky) Peyton, both of Covington; one son, Jerry W. (Kay) Gatlin of Memphis; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Sanford Gatlin and James Earl McDaniel; one daughter, Linda Gatlin Parr; one brother, Leno Walton and one sister, Annie Mildred Parr.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 10 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Walton Cemetery.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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William L. Perry

Date of Death – March 10, 2012 Mr. William L. Perry, 74, of Munford, a retired drywall finisher, died on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Memphis.

Visitation and funeral took place on Tuesday, March 13 at Munford Funeral Home. He was buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery in Munford.

Mr. Perry was preceded in death by a son, Mick Perry. He is survived by his wife, Aline Perry, sons Rick Perry and Steven “Scooby� Perry and granddaughter Raechel Perry.

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Katrina McCall Flowers

October 8, 1916 – March 10, 2012

Katrina McCall Flowers, 95, of Memphis, died on March 10, 2012.

She was born on October 8, 1916, the daughter of Lizette Kimbrough and John William McCall, Sr. and was the wife of the late James Earl Flowers of Covington.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John W. McCall, Jr. and survived by daughters, Lizette Flowers and Kate (HJ) Weathersby, and son, John (Debbie) Flowers and sister, Lizette (Ralph) Bethea and brothers Dr. Duke (Winona) McCall and Dr. Charles (Ernestine) McCall.

She was the loving grandmother of Katrina (Michael) Sippey, Jamey (Joe) Rutherford, David (Angela) Traywick, Jim Weathersby, Matt (Gina) Weathersby,

March 17 The Brighton Band Boosters will host the 3rd annual Brighton Fest & Car Show on Sat. March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brighton High School.

There will be a craft fair, games, food and car show.

Fun for the entire family. The BHS and BMS bands will also provide entertainment.

Drummonds Elementary School will sponsor a huge yard sale Saturday, March 17, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the school cafeteria or on the front walk. Rain or shine.

Come out and support this fundraiser, which will benefit DES students.

First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2105 Highway 59 S. in Covington will be having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 17 from 7 -10 a.m. The cost is $5 and is a fundraiser for the youth of the church. There will also be facility tours of the new building. Tickets are available at the church office, located at 211 S. Main Street in Covington or at the door the day of the event.

Central Baptist Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Rd, Brighton, is having a benefit yard sale hosted by the youth/women’s ministries on March 17 from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the youth camp.

The sale will take place in the

Doris Adkins Billings

Date of Death - March 13, 2012

John David Pouncey, 44, of Quito, died on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at his home. An Eagle scout, he was an assistant scout master and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Munford Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

He is survived by daughters Alexa Pouncey of Millington and Ruby Pouncey of Quito, son Aubrey Pouncey of Quito, parents David and Peggy Pouncey of Quito, sisters Julia (Larry) Richer of Quito and Cindy (Mike) Cline of Somerville and brother Bill (Jill) Pouncey of Chattanooga.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist, Boy Scouts of America West Tennessee Council or to the American Cancer Society.

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Art exhibit to be held Dyersburg State Community College, Jimmy Naifeh Center, is presently exhibiting paintings by the following artists: Emily Waggener, Robin Porter, Robbie Anderson, Carolyn Ramage, Charlotte Ann McCraw, Mary Holland and Audrey Turner. A reception for the artists will be held on March 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Tornado presentation The Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) Tipton County Chapter - Ransomed Riders are hosting a free bike blessing event April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yamaha of Millington 7705 U.S. Highway 51 N. Free food and drinks will be provided.

Bonzie Lee Miller Tolbert Date of Death - March 10, 2012

Mrs. Bonzie Lee Miller Tolbert, 64, of Millington, died on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis.

Visitation will take place on Friday, March 16 from 2-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the service begins at noon at St. Paul Chapel M.B. Church. She will be buried at St. Paul Chapel Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, James Tolbert; son Michael Tolbert; sisters Nancy Gibbs, Dianne Cook, Denise Hood, Larsenia Boyce and Margaret Hill; brother Wiley Miller; and two grandchildren.

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Mary Joyce Thorpe

March 2, 1927 – March 12, 2012 Mary Joyce Thorpe, 85, of Brighton, passed away on Monday, March 12.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in R. H. Munford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 at the funeral home.

The daughter of the late R. N. and Lear Roan Palmer, she was a retired nurse’s assistant and a member of the Brighton Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by two sons, Charles Thorpe and Randie Thorpe, both of Brighton; two brothers, James Palmer of Drummonds and Clyde “Buddie� M. Palmer of Brighton; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com

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Please call the church office at 475-4422 for more information.

Dacus Riding Club, 9051 Hwy 51 N., Brighton, is holding its annual membership drive on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

Rainout date is Mar. 24. BBQ with all the trimmings, horse games and fellowship will take place. Call (901) 870-2986 or visit dacusridingclub.com for more information.

The Tipton County Chamber of Commerce and the University of Tennessee ExtensionTipton County office will be giving away Bald Cypress trees on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tipton County Farmers Market located right off the Historical Covington Square.

They are free to the public; there are only 150 trees to give away. Please contact Lee Johnston at (901) 476-9727 or Booker T. Leigh at (901) 4760231 for more information.

March 19 Mr. Dean Eicher with the American Red Cross will be presenting a program concerning the destruction of a tornado that ripped through Joplin, Missouri. The program will be on Monday, March 19, 7 p. m., in the Atoka City Hall.

The Tipton Amateur Radio Society is inviting the public to this meeting.

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New $15 million multi-agency challenge to foster job creation and business innovation in rural communities nationwide WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Obama Administration today last week a $15 million multi-agency Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator challenge to spur job creation and economic growth in distressed rural communities. This competition, which is being funded by the U.S. Department of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Economic Development Administration (EDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), was designed by the Taskforce for the Advancement of Regional Innovation Clusters and the White House Rural Council.

President Obama recently announced the challenge as part of the Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Waitâ&#x20AC;? efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, particularly expanding opportunity for rural Americans and supporting new and innovative businesses nationwide.

The national effort will support rural partnerships by identifying and leveraging local assets and strengthening linkages to industry clusters. Strong industry clusters promote robust economic ecosystems and the develop-

ment of a skilled workforce, both of which are critical to long-term regional success in rural areas. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 challenge winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;both rural and urban public-private partnershipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;generated millions in matching funds and their projects are expected to help create hundreds of new businesses and thousands of new jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that when rural America is growing, America as a whole is getting strong, and bringing everyone to the table creates more innovation and more jobs,â&#x20AC;? said U.S. Commerce Department Secretary John Bryson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Rural Jobs Accelerator challenge aligns federal efforts and resources to build on the historic investments that have been made in rural America over the past three years. The contest will help determine where there is the greatest potential to maximize regional industrial strengths, helping businesses in rural areas create more jobs and support an economy that is built to last.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rural Jobs Acceleratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will speed up job creation, new business start-ups and expansions by building regional economic systems in rural areas,â&#x20AC;? said U.S. Agriculture Secretary

Eating healthier with diabetes Dining with Diabetes is a program that teaches individuals how to effectively manage diabetes by practicing healthy eating habits. This three-class series is designed for diabetics, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about diabetes. Each class includes a sampling of tasty recipes. Each participant will receive a Dining with Diabetes cookbook. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on

nutrition, meal planning, exercise, and how to understand common diabetesrelated medical tests. Classes are taught by a Registered Dietitian and Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent.

Dining with Diabetes includes three sessions and will meet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 10, 17 and 24 from 11:00a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00p.m. Classes will be held at the Tipton County Extension office located at 111 West Washington Avenue in Covington. The

Tom Vilsack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;USDA and our partners will work together to increase the power of local businesses, Tribes and officials to implement economic development strategies specially targeted to their regions.â&#x20AC;?

The Rural Jobs Accelerator Challenge is expected to give out approximately 20 awards, depending on the number of eligible applications. To be eligible for an award, projects must benefit rural communities, but the applicant is not required to be located in a rural area. Nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribes and state and local governments can collaborate to apply for funding. Although businesses are not eligible to apply directly, applicants can also partner with the private sector on implementation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A strong rural economy is key to a stronger America. This announcement to support $15 million in investments is exactly what Delta families need.

These common sense steps promote job growth in economic clusters and continues the White Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to growing and investing in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural communities,â&#x20AC;? said Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chair-

man Christopher Masingill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Appalachian Regional Commission partnering with USDA, EDA and other agencies creates opportunities for Appalachia communities to better leverage resources, take advantage of economic opportunities, and lay the ground work for further economic growth. We believe proposals like the Jobs Accelerator will help strengthen the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneurial eco-system,â&#x20AC;? said Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Earl F. Gohl.

The deadline for applications is May 9, 2012 and guidelines for submissions are accessible here. In addition to the four funding partners the initiative is supported by nine other Federal agencies: Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Denali Commission; U.S. Department of Education; U.S. Department of Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Employment and Training Administration; U.S. Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Small Business Administration.

cost of the class is $25 per person. Preregistration is required and must be completed by April 3. Call today to reserve your seat!

For more information about the Dining with Diabetes program contact Priscilla Eddins at the Tipton County Extension Office (901)476-0231. All programs

sponsored by the UT Extension Service are opened to all eligible persons on a non-discriminatory basis.

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Don't be late for the ball Cinderella comes to life at the Historic Ruffin Theater March 22-25 Cinderella (Leah Watkins) scrubs the floor as her wicked stepmother Freida (Beth Summers), and stepsisters (Bianca Stone and Johnna Clements) look on. Photo by Sherri Onorati

The Historic Ruffin Theater will entertain and delight theater patrons with a timeless tale of love and triumph over humble beginnings when it presents the classic children’s tale of love, Cinderella, beginning Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25. Cinderella is directed

by Tiffany Conner and produced by Kay Bridgewater.

The play, adapted by award winning author Michele L. Vacca from the wellknown version written by Charles Per-

rault in 1697, tells the story of a wicked stepmother and the harsh tasks she made her beautiful stepdaughter, Cinderella, perform. When the King proclaims a ball is to be held to find his son, the Prince, a wife, the wicked stepmother and her equally wicked daughters try to prevent Cinderella from attending the ball but fortunately for Cinderella, her fairy godmother has other plans for her; but only until midnight.

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love ensues when Cinderella attends the ball.

“Directing this production of Cinderella has been very rewarding,” said director Tiffany Conner. “I have such an amazing cast. They have really worked very hard and have gone above and beyond my expectations.

The Tipton Arts Council, along with the Dizzy Daizy Café and The Freckled Frog, are the sponsors of Cinderella, and it is being presented by special arrangement

with CLASSICS ON STAGE! of Chicago.

“I invite everyone who loves the tale of Cinderella to come out and watch it at The Ruffin,” added Conner. “They may find there is a bit of magic all around us and if they are open to finding it and they believe in it, anything can come true.”

Cinderella will be preformed on Thursday, March 22-Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each for adults and $6 for students, military and seniors.

Director: Tiffany Conner Producer: Kay Bridgewater Cinderella: Leah Watkins Thelma: Bianca Stone Gertrude: Johnna Clements Freida (StepMother): Beth Summers Waller Prince Phillip: Aric Delashmit Lord Pettigrew Peabody (the Baron): Jay Davis The Fairy God Mother: Kay Bridgewater Fellow: Tim Birchfield

Herald The Herald: Samuel Chase Day King Ferninando: Keith Moschitto Queen Isabellina: Shelly Van De Voort Princess Lily: Ashton Pickard Princess Marigold: Aubrey -Lake Webb Princess Daisy: Bookalise McLillie Princess Veronica: Jennifer Taylor Princess Iris: Taylor Scott Princess Jasmine: Gabby Rapp Princess Morning Glory: Keelyn Sealy Cousin Cuthburt: JordanLeggett Cousin DelBurt: Hayden Elam

Cousin Elburt: Bo Baldridge Dancing Duncan: Samuel Leggett Dapper Dan: Hunter Elam Count Pythagoras Von Euclid: Brent Armbruster Duchess of Dullsomore: Sarah Franklin Zelda Zingerfinkle: Breanna Leggett Mynona Mynette: Hannah Emmons Molly Mynette: Lily Alsbrook Maggie Mynette: Emma Grace Conner Tammy Mynette: Debbie Case Amber Topez: Emily Hobson

Tiffany Crystal: Rachel Wallace Ruby Pearl: Sharon Fisher Rhonda: Emily Moschitta Wanda: Breanna Bowers Yolanda: Darla Watkins Paige 1: Kody Conner Paige 2: Jobey Case Paige 3: Jadan Leggett Back Stage: Tiara Stone and Chrissy Baldridge Lights: Deanna and Jackie Emmons

Burke and Staheli join in marriage Mr. and Mrs. William R. Burke and Ms. Pamela Staheli of Munford and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Staheli of Cookville, Tenn., are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Kristen Ashley Burke and Andrew Gary Staheli. The Rev. Bob Lane joined the couple together in holy matrimony at 2 p.m. on September 10, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church in Drummonds. Julia Shaffer provided the music.

Given in marriage by her father, William Burke, the bride wore a beautiful white cap sleeve organza A-line gown. The gown, made of opulent organza fabric and delicate beaded lace adorning the bodice and skirt hem, created a stunning A-line silhouette, which created an image of romance. The look was completed with a beaded white chapel train with floral lace trim. To continue the image of romance, the bride carried an assortment of beautiful, white flowers, including roses, tulips, lilies and hydrangeas with glitter sparkled among the petals.

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The maid of honor was Mrs. Kayla Ferguson with Mrs. Christy Burke, Mrs. Anna Gray, Mrs. Elizabeth Chastain, Mrs. Marianne Leadmon and Mrs. Erin Sinquefield serving as bridesmaids. Wesley Burke Jr., served as the ring bearer and Molly Burke and Erica Burke served as the flower girls.

Christopher Niswonger served as the best man with Ryan Perkins and Todd Barber as the ushers. Groomsmen included David Stevens, Wesley Burke, Jeffrey Burke, Mark Jenkins and Chase McClerkin.

The four-tiered floral designed wedding cake was created by Banky’s Donuts

and Pastries and featured tiers of white cake and strawberry filling, yellow cake with caramel filling, chocolate cake and a white cake top tier. The groom’s cake was a one-tier chocolate Star Trek themed cake made by Lee Wilson.

A rehearsal dinner was given the night before the ceremony at Faith Baptist Church by the parents of the groom.

A reception immediately followed the ceremony at The Helmsman Club on Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Orlando, Fla., and have made their home in Brighton.

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Baptist Tipton nurse has no intention of slowing down after 65 years at work

By LORI SIMPSON, BMH public relations specialist, special to The Leader For more than 65 years, Helen Baddour Deneka has provided a friendly face and quality care to patients in Baptist Memorial hospitals throughout the Mid-South.

The daughter of Lebanese immigrants, Deneka, who celebrated her 86th birthday on Dec. 26, was born in Munford, Tenn. Her father owned a grocery store in town, and her mother raised six children, including twin boys who were born at home weighing more than 8 pounds each.

Growing up in the South in the 1930’s was a much different experience for Deneka than growing up today is for modern youths. Her days were spent helping her mother in the kitchen and looking after her younger siblings.

When she was 7 years old, her older brother was rushed to St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis, where he was immediately taken into surgery.

He suffered a ruptured appendix and died on the operating table.

“Back then, they didn’t know what was wrong until they were in the operating room,” she said.

“By the time he was in surgery, it was too late to do anything for him.”

As a teenager, Deneka sold tickets at the Munford Theater, earning $3 a week, and during the summer, she worked at a department store in Millington for $5 a week.

Her mother encouraged her to pursue a career in nursing, and in 1943, she entered the nurse training program at Baptist Memorial Hospital in downtown Memphis.

“It was a lot different than it is now,” she said.

“The hospital only had 500 beds, and the rooms did not have restrooms or telephones. Student

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nurses had to be impeccably dressed, and our uniforms were inspected every morning at 6:45.

If there was something wrong with your attire, you were sent back to your room to change.”

Nurses were required to sterilize all medical items, hand sharpen needles and mix the fluids for IV bags, which could take several hours.

The students had to follow strict guidelines while in the nursing program. One rule was especially difficult for Deneka’s father to follow.

“He was always bringing me food from home, which was against the rules,” she said. “I remember one time he brought me a watermelon. After my roommate and I ate it, she put the rinds in the trash on every floor but ours. We were never caught.”

When she graduated in 1946, Deneka decided to pursue her certification in anesthesia. To do so required moving to Detroit for a year.

“I was scared to death because I had never been outside Memphis,” she said. “I didn’t know anyone there, but someone did pick me up and take me to church on every Sunday I was off.”

When Deneka returned to Memphis, she began working as an anesthesia nurse at the Baptist Medical Center.

She worked with several urologists during her time at the Medical Center, including Dr. Thomas Moore, who was the original owner of Graceland.

“Dr. Moore actually named it Graceland,” she said. “After he passed away, his wife sold it to Elvis Presley for $1 million.”

Within a few years of her return to Memphis, her neighbor began trying to arrange a blind date for her with a naval officer. Deneka turned her down, so she took it upon herself to arrange a meeting.

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“I was invited to a party at the military base, and my neighbor invited me to go,” she said. “I didn’t know that Harry was going to be there, as well. We met, just kind of clicked and were married the next year.”

Deneka worked in anesthesia until 1981, when her youngest sons were in school. Wanting to be able to spend time with them, she left Baptist to stay with them and help her husband run his store in Millington.

However, she could not stay away from health care for long. In 1986, after her youngest son graduated high school, Deneka returned to Baptist, this time as a recovery room nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

“I have worked hard all of my life, and I was never sorry that I returned to work,” she said. “I love nursing more than anything I have ever done.”

Deneka’s supervisor, Debra Kidd, has worked with her for 25 years and said Deneka can still “run circles” around younger nurses.

“Helen is so dependable,” she said. “She has always worked whenever

our unit has needed her, even when she wasn’t feeling her best. Her patients love her, and I have received many notes telling me how wonderful it was to have Helen as their nurse.”

When not working, Deneka enjoys playing bridge, attending alumni events at the Baptist College of Health Sciences, reading and cooking authentic Lebanese meals.

She has even had some of her best recipes printed in a cookbook for family members.

She is unsure how much longer she’ll work before permanently retiring, but she has a lifetime of memories she will take with her.

“I have had a lot of nice patients and experiences in my time with Baptist,” she said. “I was working when penicillin was discovered, when Archie Manning was a patient and the day Elvis died.

It’s been a full and wonderful career.”

Baptist Memorial Health Care is celebrating its 100th year of service to the MidSouth. If you would like to share a Baptist memory, please visit www.mystorymybaptist.com.

TCCA has put the “fun” in fundraising. On Saturday March 17th, in the dining hall of the Covington Senior Center beginning at 10 a.m., “Rockers” of all ages will take to their rocking chairs to raise money for Tipton County Commission on Aging and the programs they provide the seniors of Tipton County. Like a seated walk-a-thon, participants will be continuously rocking in rocking chairs.

Community members are encouraged to sponsor a “Rocker” and come out to cheer them on. The more money donated, the more they’ll “rock” out. Prizes will be awarded to the most decorated rocker, the oldest and youngest rocker and to the most money raised. Please call the office for a sponsor sheet or more information, 476-3333.

Just for Fun Craft Club - The craft club meets on Monday, March 26 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Book Club-The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m.

Bible Study- This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mrs. Marie Bonds.

Bending Needles Quilting Club- Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

To Your Health Health Screenings- Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, March 21 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, March 28 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises.

This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Please note for the month of March only, Friday exercise will begin at 10:45 a.m. except for March 30 at 9:15 a.m.

Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class.

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Madison Gabrielle Jarrett celebrated her 5th birthday in her pre-school classroom at Crestview Elementary School in Covington on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Classroom students, teacher Mrs. Carolyn and her assistant were all treated to happy meals and Dora cupcakes.

Helping to celebrate were her mother Shaunitha, her sister Malia and her grandmother Mary Ann. Madison received a special surprise in the form of happy birthday sung by her father, Sgt. Jamie Jarrett, who was in Atlanta for National Guard training.

Madison is the daughter of Jamie and Shaunitha Jarrett of Covington, the granddaughter of Rev. Jessie and Frances Somerville of Covington, and of Thomas and Mary Ann Jarrett of Henning.

Her big sisters are Malia Johnson of Covington and Jameila Michelle Jarrett of Halls.

PASSIONATE CARE Helen Deneka, 86, has been a nurse at Baptist-Tipton since 1943, with only a five-year absence. She says her love of nursing is what keeps her working.

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Education Priscilla Eddins from Covington UT Extension will be in the dining hall at 10 a.m on Tuesday, March 27 to educate us in controlling and managing diabetes.

Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet.

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South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay.

Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding.

TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness GroupThis is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets in the TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Burlison John W. Werner l 569-1090 l burlisonnews@gmail.com Angels of Hope would like to invite everyone to their fundraiser on March 24 at the Burlison Community Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plate lunches will be $8 each. A silent auction will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with items going to the highest bidder. They will have lots of items such as tools, oil changes, grinder, heat gun, drill, jack, purses, and more.

There is going to be over 150 items. They will be selling

“greasy beef” sandwiches for $3 each just like the ones you could get up town. Come join them and help fight cancer. For more information call Betty 901-476-8776 or 901-275-5867 cell or Ms. Faye 901-476-2108.

Their Cooking For a Cure cookbooks will also be on sale for $15 and all proceeds go to American Cancer Society.

I haven’t heard much news from the Burlison area this week other than the pear trees

blooming. There was one thing I wanted to write about this week. Living right on Highway 59 is such a convenience, especially when the roads ice over or it snow, it’s one of those roads that gets cleared. However, there can be some drawbacks. The other day I walked the front of the house along the road and picked up half a bag a trash. Some of it was paper and soft drink cans but I was amazed to see no less than 7 beer cans. I have a hard time understanding why someone would litter, especially in this beautiful area. I can’t imag-

ine why anyone would think it’s appropriate or even “ok” to take something as beautiful as our community and literally trash it. The day after I picked up the trash from the ditch at the roadside I made a conscious effort to look along the roadside as I drove down Highway 59. The sad news is that the trash was not limited to my small stretch of highway.

It struck me as being odd that I saw blooming lilies, buttercups, pear trees and other blooms. I saw geese alighting on ponds and cardinals bouncing across the yard and wonder in abso-

The Civil War and Tipton County March 1862

On March 3, 1862, Union forces began laying siege to the Confederate forts at New Madrid, Mo. Men from Tipton serving in the “Southern Guards Artillery” and the 4th Tennessee Infantry were engaged in some of the fighting.

On the 5th, General G. T. Beauregard ordered the “new levies from Tennessee to “rendezvous at Henderson and Bethel Stations on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.”

They, and the men of the 51st and 52d Tennessee Infantry Regiments “Tennessee Volunteers” were then ordered to Corinth, Mississippi to report to Gen. Daniel Ruggles.

There the these two regiments were placed in Ruggles’ Division, Gen. L. P. Walker’s Brigade.

The 9th Tennessee Infantry and other regiments covered the Confederate withdrawal from Columbus, Ky. in March 1862. One soldier wrote: “When the movement first commenced it was ordered that all the sick men be immediately sent off. It was nothing more than natural that much confusion should exist… The roads in every direction were quite muddy and it was difficult for wagons to pass, and those who had sick friends were interested in their removal, and in all directions might

be seen coming through the mud bearing their friends upon a litter of following a wagon pushing it through the muddy way…”

On the 15th the 9th Infantry left Humboldt on board trains in cold and drizzling weather, “some of our boys were on the top of some box cars and I with them, and we suffered much with cold,” wrote J. S. Spence.

Lieutenant James I. Hall of Mt. Carmel, wrote: “Our troops withdrew by way of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad… to Humboldt where we went into camp and remained for more than a week. I got a leave of absence for several days and went home for the first time.

I remember when my furlough came. I was so worn out with marching that I felt as if I could not walk a step farther. When the furlough came, I felt that I could walk the whole way home. I had an uncomfortable ride on the top of a freight car from Humboldt to Mason, the journey consuming the whole night and part of a day. I spent several days very pleasantly at home.”

At Fort Pillow, Maley’s Company from Covington worked on mounting the heavy cannon being sent there from up the river

and Pensacola. The 21st Alabama Infantry left Pillow on the 14th.

James Williams wrote: “—We had to carry our tents and most of our baggage from camp to the boat (steamboat Scotchman)—about a mile—through a drenching rain, and the slippery mud of these clay hills—on the landing particularly the mud was very loblolly—it is cold and drizzling rain… I am glad we have bidden farewell to Fort Pillow—it is a nasty muddy hole and now that we have left it I must say that it was by far the most comfortless place we have ever been in.”

Union forces severely bombarded New Madrid on the 13th and the next day the Gen. John McCown withdrew his command to Island No. 10 in the Mississippi River to avoid being trapped. Mortar boats moved closer to Island No. 10 where they continued their bombardment of the Southern fortifications. On the 17th McCown’s Division left Tiptonville on steamboats. The next day the 4TH, 5th and 31st Tennessee Infantry Regiments, 11th and 12th Louisiana Infantry Regiments, 2 batteries (including Bankhead’s), and two troops of cavalry arrived at Fort Pillow.

Dunlap Retirement Center Kathy Keiter l 476-7014 Hello everybody, hope you’re all doing fine and dandy. That’s an expression you don’t hear much anymore. Or “fine as frog hair.” Boy, what happened to winter? Don’t know about you, but I’m good!!

Yesterday we celebrated one of our staff b’days and today one of our “Dunlap babies” b’days and tomorrow another one of our staff b’days!

Happy b’day Elaine, Boss, and Angie. Sure hope you all have a great day!

Well, we got everyone moved into his or her new rooms and they all seem to be very happy. Now we’ll start working on the old Hunter building and see if we can spruce it up a little. If anyone would like to help with this project, please let me know. We need all the help we can get – your prayers, your bodies and financially – if you can.

It’s so very sad to see the house closed down. I go in there every day and check everything. Please be in much prayer for us as we are going through this transition.

On our prayer list this week is Mr. Harold Nelms. He is at Quince Nursing Home in Memphis, recovering from a stroke and will not be able to return to Dunlap as he no longer has use of his legs. We will miss you Mr. Harold, especially Tina.

Also this week our deepest sympathy goes to the Parham family as our dear Ms. Madelyn Parham passed away last week. She left us on Christmas night to go in the hospital and was never able to return. We miss her deeply. Rest in peace Ms. Madelyn. Our prayers are with you Nancy, Jerry and Rob and all of her wonderful grandchildren, they all loved “Memaw” so very much.

Well, mark your calendars for May 19 for our annual “Springfest”

held here at the center.

It’s a fundraiser we have at this time every year to help raise money to pay our once a year building permits that costs $2,400.

We depend on you, our community once again. If you have a craft that you would like to sell, please give me a call and I’ll put you down for a booth.

There is no charge for the booths; they are donation only. We’ll have much music, crafts, food, kid’s games, food, and fun. I’ll

be telling you more about it in the coming weeks!

Until then, be thinking of some residents you can be sending us. I have one room open right now with a full bath, call for more details. And I need to be compiling a list of folks to reopen Hunter, hopefully by the summer.

Keep Christ at the center of your marriage, your home and your relationship with your friends and you’ll reap the benefits. God bless.

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Don’t forget that if you have any birthday announcements, anniversaries or other Burlison news to send it to BurlisonNews@gmail.com or call me at (901) 569-1090. God Bless.

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Greetings, rain, rain go away only let the spring DarSay Burton flowers stay!

We’ve skipped ahead on the clock now if only we can stay ahead of the spring storms that tend to crop upon us every year that would be just great! Everything that God made, and had made, is still “all good.” Therefore as Christians we’ve learned to take however God chooses to give our weather to us.

First in this week’s news, my heart’s very heavy.

Last week we lost our oldest living uncle, Vernard LeAndrew “Big Boy” Burton. Born in Tipton County to Presley (Diego) and Helen Burton, “Big Boy” was 93 years young. A quiet gentleman with a heart big as Texas!

He was father to Robert, Herbert, Shelton and Joan and husband to Ann and by far, the best overall mechanic around. Moving from Jamestown to Ripley and on to Hammond, Ind., where he lived the remaining years of his life, “Big Boy” loved living but above all, “Big Boy” truly loved his family as all of his family in return truly loved him. I was his “Hey, girl.” Whenever he’d see me he’d smile and say, “Hey, girl!” Of course, he knew my name but I was always, “Hey, girl” which I loved being called. He was “Big Boy” to the rest of the family but he was and will always be, “Uncle V” to me. On Wednesday in his beloved Hammond, we laid Uncle V to rest. It would have been wonderful hearing him say to me, “Hey, girl” as his lovely gray eyes twinkled. But I’ll forever hear his wonderful, gentle voice in my heart.

On Sunday afternoon at Bright Hill Baptist Church, Minister Pearl Andrews officially became Rev. Pearl Andrews with her husband, Rev. Romel Andrews and two of their three children, Ashley and Michael, Xavier, a senior at UT Knoxville, was unable to attend, along with several of her sisters and brother David Burton and his wife, and the members of the Andrews family of Covington and Ripley on hand.

Pastor S. P. Cole and members of the council, Pastor Israel Sheppard, Pastor Fred Bailey, Pastor Matthew Hall and Pastor Steven Miller with Rev. Gary Andrews of Ripley, leading devotional and Dr. Earnest Motley, pastor of Spring Hill Baptist in Memphis, giving a wonderful ordination sermon were also there as Rev. Oma Pearl Burton Andrews was officially ordained as a Baptist minister. Congratulations Rev. Pearl Andrews!

Missionary meeting was held on Monday at the Center, president Mary Burton was on hand with teacher Willie Mae Burton.

Jamestown Community Health Organization (JCHO) sold soup and chili on Saturday at the Center.

They received a nice turn out, all of the members wish to thank all who came out and supported them.

On our prayers list, Isiah Burton, Sr., Katarene Harber, Bessie Cobbs, David Sneed, Connie and Christine Brown, Posey Reed and family, Joseph Heaston, Eula Culbreath and family, Marvaline and Helen Lee, Ruth Alston, Shade Alston, Flossie Woods, Carlotta Jones, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Eugene and Gigi Baker,

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Elm Grove Tula Starr Hi dear readers, this is the view from my window… My computer sits at the window overlooking the two lakes owned by our good neighbors, Charlene and Alvin Williams. Today there are 13 ladybugs crawling around on the outside below our window and the screen. There are six

Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Johnnie Thompson, Jessie Lawson, Charlene Sneed, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Ada Fletcher and family, James Ellis and Family, John Bunton, Rudolph Boykins, Ellouise Vaughn and Rufus Garner.

Birthdays this week, Rhonda Harber – 11th, Ryan

Campbell – 13th, Stacy Tolbert and Martha Gray – 14th, Norma Baker Lyte – 17th and Joann Burton and Gwen Richardson – 19th.

All for now, remember, “Spring into spring with a smile. It just may be what the doctored order.” Until next time….

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this peach tree is this giant cedar tree and then a tall giant white pear tree which is in full bloom.

Thanks to the Williams for planting all these flowering trees. We are enjoying them. It is 6:32 p.m. and there is a show going on in the orchard. The beautiful peach tree is glowing with the beautiful sunset shining on this one tree. What a sight.

Elm Grove United Methodist Church:

Mt. Carmel Elaine Watkins Big news at the Covington Church of Christ. We have outgrown our building and are going to two services until we build a new facility. We are so excited - we had 202 last Wednesday night! If you don’t have a church family, check us out. As the old phrase goes, “Come grow with us.”

John Evans had surgery on his shoulder Thursday and was at church yesterday. Jeff Hanks continue to battle kidney stones. My grandmother, Evelyn Harrington, is still in rehab but passed the test of getting in and out of a car last week so she should be home soon.

Thanks for all your prayers and asking about her. These and many more are in our prayers, as well as our servicemen and women, and voters.

Sympathy goes to Gale Sutton in the death of her sister, Geneva Russell, to Tommy Shroader in the sudden death of his father, Gary Schroader, to Linda Grant in the death of her niece, Gayla Winberry, and to the Sweeney family in the death of Emily Sweeney, Marlene Brown’s niece.

The birthday party at Covington Manor will be on the 17th at 2 p.m. and the devotional at Covington Care will be on the 18th at 4 p.m.

We entertained 40 members of the Freed-Hardeman Chorale last night with a barbeque supper, after hearing them sing for us after

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Prayer Concerns: Bertha Wright, Charlotte Cutis, Annette Hanks, Bobbie Waits, Dick Hanks and Jane Spray. We went to church last Sunday night for the first time on Sunday night. We enjoyed the sermon very much. Thanks to Bro. Jim Appleton for a good sermon.

This past week our son took his motor home and went down to Bolixi, Miss., to hunt for a job. He left his three cats in our care while he is searching for a job and a cheaper place to park his motor home. $450

a month is lots of money when you don’t have a job.

The cats are all inside cats... all they do is eat and sleep and poop. The baby kitty, Smoky is now as big as the other two, almost. He runs thru the house like a tornado... jumps up on all the counters, (I moved their nest into our wash room).

His favorite place to sleep is on top of the upper cabinets in the washroom. He has knocked off three tea kettles that I had displayed on top of the cabinets.

Please pray for Jeff to get a job ASAP.

church. It was wonderful and I’m glad they all stayed so we could meet them and some of their relatives who came. I assume they had a safe trip back to Henderson and hope they come again soon. It was good to see Janet Zimmerman, former member, again. She came to see her granddaughter perform with the group.

Along with all that, we also had a diaper shower for Adley Drew Henderson, newborn baby of Mindi and John. Congratulations to them!

Happy birthday to John Evans III on Feb. 27, to Kim Clay on the 28th, to Delores Whaley on March 1, to Charles Yoakum on the 3rd, to Anna Kate Dalrymple, Brandi Laxton and Percaya Langston on the 4th, to Brayley Brown on the 5th, to Alan Otts, Billy Chapman and Whitney Hanks Conner on the 8th, to Ryleigh Sallee and Clara Boswell on the 11th, to Lauron Chaney and Clay Dunger on the 12th and to Makayla Bishop on the 13th. Happy anniversary to Rick and Jenni Langston on March 8. A special happy birthday also goes

to the Queen of Mt. Carmel, Catherine McCalla, on March 20. I know she won’t mind me bragging that she will be 90 - how great an accomplishment!

Congratulations to Jill Matlock on being Tipton County High School Teacher of the Year! Si! This week’s Farm Report: All this warm weather is making the farmers antsy.

Some corn was planted recently that should be up by now. We have been doing some spraying for weeds.

We had a fair turnout for the presidential primary election last Tuesday. Get out there and vote in November; also in local elections in August.

This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Procrastinate! Some say that the Ides of March is ill-fated for new projects.” Not too good a day for Julius Caesar either ...

“Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Peggy Campbell and Mary Sue Barry! Sa-lute!

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CHS defeats G'town

Off to a quick start Brighton's Jared Webb (3) gets congratulated after driving in two runs with a triple and scoring on an error during the Cardinals' season opener Monday at home.

Brighton defeated Halls 11-1 in five innings. Photo by Jeff Ireland

TRA splits first two games

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Covington got its baseball season started with a bang on Monday night, defeating one of the best teams in West Tennessee on the road.

The Chargers got a stellar pitching performance from Dylan Schlauch and some timely hitting to defeat Germantown, a Class 3A team that made it to the sectionals last year, 3-2.

“They're picked to win their district, which has Houston and Collierville,” said Covington head coach David Sage. “That's a big win for us. I don't know if Covington has ever beaten Germantown.”

Schlauch allowed two runs on three hits in the first inning, but was dominant Best of the after that, alWest lowing just Baseball two hits the Tournament rest of the way. He reschedule tired GermanB10 town in order in the second, third, fourth and fifth innings.

Covington (1-1) did its damage in the fifth inning.

Thomas Watson and Bradyn McClain got the inning started with back-to-back singles and Carlos Williams drove in two runs with a bases-loaded double. Tyler Davis, who had two hits in the game, drove in the game-winner with a ground ball, and Schlauch took care of the rest.

Germantown didn't get a runner past second base after the first inning.

“I think he (Schlauch) was a little too pumped up in the first inning,” Sage said. “After that he calmed down.”

The Chargers played Christian Brothers on Tuesday at Bartlett and fell 8-6.

Covington led 2-1 through two innings before Christian Brother pushed four runs across in the third. The Chargers scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to trim the Purple Wave's lead to 7-6, but couldn't get any closer.

Watson had a triple and two RBI's for Covington and Williams had two singles and drove in one. Tommy Beasley doubled and Davis and Kirk Winberry each drove in a run.

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Brighton routs Halls in season opener

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Brighton pitcher Ryan Tomlinson brings a pitch to the plate during the Cardinals' season opener Monday against Halls. Tomlinson was 3 for 4 at the plate and went all five innings on the mound in an 11-1 Brighton win. Photo by Jeff Ireland

New bat requirements were instituted by the TSSAA this year for high school baseball, making them less lively.

It was hard to tell Monday in Brighton's opener.

The Cardinals scored in every inning at home against Halls and rolled to an 11-1 win in five innings.

Already leading 4-1, the Cardinals got two-RBI triple from Jared Webb in the third inning. Webb scored on a Halls throwing error to give Brighton a 6-1 lead and the Cardinals rolled from there.

“I thought we looked good,” said Brighton coach Brian Oswalt. “The pitching was good and the hitting was good … If we can hit the ball all year like we did today, we can do a lot of stuff.”

Brighton added four runs in the fourth inning. Charles Armour doubled in two, Bentley Jones brought home one on a sacrifice fly and Ryan Tomlinson scored on an error.

Tomlinson went the distance for Brighton, allowing six hits and striking out three, to earn the win.

“We were all excited about the first game because it's been a long offseason,” said Tomlinson. “We wanted to show how all of our hard work has paid off.”

Tomlinson was also 3 for 4 at the plate.

“I had a little bit of the first-game jitters,” Tomlinson said. “(Catcher) Nathan Newman called a good game and the defense played great.”

Webb was 2 for 2 with three RBI's and Colton Hatcock was 3 for 4 with a triple.

Oswalt said he liked his team's early season attitude: "We're just going to have to come out with the same intensity every game."

Munford beats FACS, falls to St. George's

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Munford second baseman Walker Bouler puts the tag on a St. George's runner during action Tuesday night in Munford.

St. George's won, 6-2. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Munford had some chances to overtake visiting St. George's Tuesday night and move to 2-0 on the season, but the Cougars were unable to come with key hits when they needed them.

The result was a 6-2 St. George's win.

Nine Munford errors also proved to be very costly.

“We've got to make the routine plays,” said Munford coach Steve Ledford. “You can't give teams extra outs because they're going to score some runs.”

St. George's led 4-0 through two innings before Munford took advantage of a couple of Gryphon miscues to push two runs across.

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One inning later the Cougars loaded the bases, but came up empty again.

St. George's scored twice in the top of the seventh.

Munford had just one hit in the game.

“We just weren't able to overcome the errors,” Ledford said.

“We didn't do enough with the bats.”

Hunter Barber took the loss for Munford.

Munford (1-1) defeated FACS on Monday at Bolton in the season opener, 4-3 in nine innings.

Stephen Stewart doubled and singled to lead the offense.

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Munford wins grand premio at Spanish Feria For the 28th consecutive year, DSCC hosted the Spanish Feria on the Dyersburg campus. The Feria, held on March 6, has become one of the capstone events for area high school students taking Spanish language and culture courses. Students compete in areas as diverse as crafts, cooking, dictation and poetry. In recent years, the Spanish video production has become a highlight of the competition.

This year approximately 297 students from Bradford, Brighton, Munford, Covington, and Crocket high schools took part in the Feria.

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ARTESANIAS (Arts & Crafts) Pottery, Model Building 3rd Place - Vince Brown, Bradford 2nd Place - Troy Moyer & Bobby Roach, Munford 1st Place - Tyra Libby, Munford

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Paper Crafts 3rd Place - Ruth Hull, Munford 2nd Place - Paolo Lucia, Munford 1st Place - Jenna Crotts, Munford

Postres (Desserts) 3rd Place - Cameron Bowles, Munford 2nd Place - Michelle Morrow, Brighton 1st Place - Emily Rogers, Bradford

Fiber & fabric crafts, Costumes, Clothing 3rd Place - Ruth Emily Hull, Munford 2nd Place - Kyle Moore, Munford 1st Place - Lydia Hubbard, Covington Painting, Drawings 3rd Place - Brandon Overall, Covington 2nd Place - Emily Toddy, Covington 1st Place - Shelley Sigler, Munford Carteles (posters) 3rd Place - Alexis Sullivan, Bradford 2nd Place - Haylee McDill & Makayla Boswell, Brighton 1st Place- Alyson Hubbard, Brighton Cartas De Identidad: (name tags) 3rd Place - Tania Traller, Munford 2nd Place - Jill Matlock, Covington 1st Place - Dave Barger, Munford COCINA ( Food) Entremeses (Appetizers) 3rd Place - Erik Jeter, Munford 2nd Place - Kelsey Lumpkin, Munford 1st Place - Tanner Winfield, Munford Entradas (Main course)

Dictado (Dictation) Nivel I (Level I) 3rd Place - Whitney Young, Covington 2nd Place - Stanley Gatlin, Munford 1st Place - Rainier Lunizo, Munford Nivel II (Level II) 3rd Place - Ashley Brower, Munford 2nd Place - Clint Loften, Munford 1st Place - Terry Russell, Munford Poesia (POETRY) Nivel I (Level I) 3rd Place - Destiny Jones, Munford 2nd Place - John Lombardo, Munford 1st Place - Sadie Wright, Munford Nivel II (Level II) 3rd Place - Alyssa Tarpley, Munford 2nd Place - Vaden Fite, Munford 1st Place - Trevor Humes, Munford Nivel II (Level III) 3rd Place - Shelley Sigler, Munford 2nd Place - Nicholas Cook, Munford

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COMMENTARY

God's accounting system Matthew 7:17-23 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

When I found out that a man with whom I work was diagnosed with cancer, I told him that I would pray for him. He seemed happy to hear it. "Thanks." I did pray for him. I still do. Later, I received an e-mail from a friend that was both touching and thought-provoking.

The last paragraph was taken from 2 Chronicles 7:14 -- "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." I forwarded it to several people, including

the man for whom I was praying.

He didn't speak to me for weeks because I "sent him something religious."

I see "God Bless America" on the backs of cars and on tee-shirts.

I wonder if the people who are wearing them understand that God's blessing requires a u-turn on their part? It appears that we want all of the blessings, but don't want to be accountable for our actions.

We want Him to take care of our country, but leave us to live our private lives the way that we want to, with no input from Him. I think that we are looking into the end of the age. 2 Timothy 3:15 tells us, "This know also, that in the last days, perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof. From such, turn away."

In the Amplified Bible, verse 5 reads, "And [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it -- their conduct belies the genuiness of their pro-

fession. Avoid [all] such people -turn away from them."

Jesus said that we will know true believers. It shows up in their behavior. Unfortunately, a lot of people are more into the "fruit inspection" of others, and not looking closely at their own actions.

The day is coming -- and I believe, soon -- when we will all stand before God and give an accounting for our actions. He is going to take every thought, every word and every action and throw them into the fire. The junk stuff is going to burn to ash like wood, hay and stubble.

What is left will be gems. I pray that in my life, there are more gems than ash.

The last thing is that He is going to open the Lamb's Book of Life.

My friend needs to understand that praying for someone to be healed isn't enough. We in America need to understand that wearing a teeshirt or a bumpersticker that reads, "God Bless America" isn't enough.

The day is coming when the accounting will be due.

Revelations 20:15 "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."

My friend, what are you counting on?

March 31 and Sunday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 5010 West Union Rd., Millington. Admission is free.

Call 872-2264 or visit the church office, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for more information

March 17 First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2105 Highway 59 S. in Covington will be having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 17 from 7 -10 a.m. The cost is $5 and is a fundraiser for the youth of the church. There will also be facility tours of the new building. Tickets are available at the church office, located at 211 S. Main Street in Covington or at the door the day of the event.

Mount Herman A.M.E. Church, 3492 QuitoDrummonds Rd, Dixonville is having its annual Dixonville Community Clean-up day on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed. For more information contact Bro. Cleveland Jones or the church office at 901-835-2886. Church school is Sunday at 9:30 a.m., morning worship is Sunday at 11 a.m. and Bible study is on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Central Baptist Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Rd, Brighton, is having a benefit yard sale hosted by the youth/women’s ministries on March 17 from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the youth camp.

The sale will take place in the youth/children’s building. Please call the church office at 475-4422 for more information.

April 7 Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Ave. in Munford will host a kids Easter celebration egg hunt for ages 0 to 10 on Saturday, April 7 starting at 1 p.m. There will be a short drama presentation by the MBC youth drama team followed by one of the biggest egg hunts around with over 4,000 eggs with nine prize eggs for each group. There will be a hotdog cookout after the egg hunt. For more information call (901) 837-

March 31 The Splendor of Easter – A Concert of Worship will be held on Saturday,

Covington, TN

476-9718

Wooten Tractor Co.

2031 Highway 51 South • Covington , TN 38019

Phone : 476-2631 WOODS

SALES & SERVICE

3080 Hwy. 51 S. Covington TN 38019

476-8500

Tipton County Gun Trader 1015 B Hwy 51 North • Covington, TN

(901)476-0607 Jay Ridings Cell: 619-5991 John Evans Cell: 201-9426 Make Your Pet’s Grooming Experience a Pleasant One

Linda B. Mills

PET SALON

(901) 476-3386

Cell (901) 489-5559

McBride Stitt & Williams Insurance and Wealth Management

BUSINESS • HOME • AUTO • FARM • LIFE • HEALTH Tel: 901-476-7137 • Fax 901-476-3560

- Sandi, cfcdevotions.org

6325 or visit munfordbaptistchurch.com.

April 8 St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will be hosting an Easter brunch and egg hunt following church services. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.

Children's Sunday school and liturgy begin at 10:30 a.m. with fellowship immediately following in the parish hall. We are located at 303 S. Munford - the church with the red door! Come celebrate Christ's resurrection with us! www.stmatthewsepis. org.

ON-GOING St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will be hosting a Lenten soup supper and study each Wednesday night at 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 29 and lasting until April 4. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Teachers are needed for Sunday school classes at the Tipton County Correctional Facility on Sunday afternoons at 2:303:30; six male teachers and two female teachers are needed. If you’re interested in volunteering, call 901-475-1403 or 901277-8769.

Central

Building Supplies / Contractor

Securities offered through LPL FINANCIAL, member FINRA/SIPC

Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-4767116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com.

RL COULSTON & SONS

Church Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Evening worship at 6 p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple Street.

Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming life’s hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087.

Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at 520 Simonton St., in Covington.

All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email co-pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at MinisterSBryant@yahoo.com or call the church at 486-4446.

Brighton ARP Church will be hosting a grief support group at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month. The Church is located at 81 Church St. Brighton. 476-7233 for more information.

Christian

Whitley & Hughes Family Eye Care Modern eye care with a hometown commitment!

312 South Main St. Covington 476-8614

68 Doctors Drive Munford 837-0188

FRED'S

Covington SUPER DOLLAR STORE Munford 476-3364 837-2000

First Utility District Tipton County “Natural Gas is Best” Phone 901-476-9525 901-476-0714

Hwy. 59W. and Bringle Road

710 Hwy.51 N. Covington 476-1307

Dunlap Retirement Center 24 hour staff

“Independent living with a helping hand”

1495 Dunlap Orphanage Rd., Brighton Office: (901) 476-7014 Kathy Keiter www.dunlapretirecenter.org Director

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5010 West Union, Millington, TN 38053 901-872-2264

Sunday School 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Wed. Services - 6:30 pm

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TV Broadcast on Millington Cable Sunday's 10 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Check Advance • Jewelry • Title Loans

Pawn Shop 14382 Hwy. 51 S.

Atoka, TN 38004 (901)837- Cash (2274) • (Across from 51 furn)

DAN PICKARD OWNER MICAH FULCHER MANAGER

"Affordable & Accommodating"

XI. Honor thy local newspaper Send us photos from your church events to be featured in an upcoming edition! Email them to eday@covingtonleader.com.

476-4000 RENE’S HOME CARE

Keep you loved one home instead of a nursing home Personal, in-home care for seniors Daily and weekly services • Short or long-term care

866-225-7214

www.reneshomecare.com

Steven Newman - Manager 2054 Highway 51 South • P.O. Box 189 Covington, TN 38019-0189 Office: 901-476-4936

0 89 1 ce Maley - Yarbrough Funeral Home Inc. Sin

Covington Memorial Gardens, Inc. "To Better serve Humanity"

Landon B. Yarbrough - President 1701 Hwy. S. Covington Obituary Line: 476-9753 • Fax line: 476-1349 476-9778

Homer Skelton

9030 Hwy 51 N. • Millington

(901) 873-FORD (3673) www.millintonford.com

Hometown Medical Services, LLC 111 Munford St. South • Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9996 • 901-476-9986 Fax Alan Hopkins, Msn, Rn, Cs, Acnp

Deadline for all classified ads is Tuesday at 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 ▪ B6 www.covingtonleader.com

EMPLOYMENT DSP Needed in Millington Area South of Tipton County. Drummonds.

Contact TPA at 731-660-6493/ l o n n i e s @ t e n n e s seepersonalassistance.org Glazier Needed. Must have 5 years experience. Able to measure and install frameless showers. 901-5029609.

Help Wanted - Vinyl Siding, Need experienced Vinyl Siding applicator w/2-3 years experience. Must know how to operate brake. Must have reliable transportation and tools.

Please contact John Norton, 901493-3524 for further information.

DRIVERS

107

DRIVING FOR A CAREER? No experience?

No problem!

14-Day local training in Jackson, TN Great pay * Benefits Job security Student tuition loans available Placement assistance.

Call 1-800-423-8820 www.drive-train.org for training opportunity with DRIVE-TRAIN 119 E. L. Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305

CDL-A DRIVERS: 401K Now Available!; Assigned Trucks, Weekly Settlements, Insurance, Paid Vacation and Orientation. 573-471-9732 www.sjpti.com Drivers: Flatbed-W/Steel Coil Exp. Great wkly pay/benefits pkgs.

Monthly bonus+401K. Steady yr. round work. Jaro: 888-636-5276 Drivers: Solos & Teams. 1yr CDL-A Great money, benefits, home time.

Lots of miles. 100% No-Touch.

Apply: Carter-Express.com 800-7387705 x1286 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed/OD Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.40.50cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA 800-533-7862

PROFESSIONAL

117

FULL TIME social worker needed for the Tipton County Carl Perkins Center. Bachelors degree in social work or related field required. Two years social work experience preferred.

Send resume with references and salary expectation to 707 South Main Street, Covington Tn. 38019

Local Business would like to purchase a used time clock to document employee time. Call 901476-7116.

CAMPERS/MOTOR HOMES

352

1988 5th wheel camper, good condition. $3100. 901-605-7776

PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE Mowing, hedge trimming, mulch, light tree work, flower beds, spraying Call Joe 901-356-1442 Firefighter lawn service free estimates, 5th cut half price call today! 901-517-6069 or 901-3553691.

MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!!

Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287.

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

704

Covington, 1010 Crestview, 1,287sq. ft. brick/siding, 3br, 2ba, hardwood/carpet, all appliances, DBL carport, storage bldg., partially fenced yard, great neighborhood. $82,000. 901301-3578.

REAL ESTATE RENT APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901 Looking for female to share a 2br, 2ba trailer with private entrance. Free rent for help with housekeeping. No Liars!

No Thieves! 901-687-5190.

AUTUMN HILLS

TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901489-2435.

HOMES FOR RENT

902

Brighton, Small 2br, appliances, no pets, $650mn. 901-301-3578.

1ba, all $500dep,

Covington City limits, 2br, 1ba, livingroom, stove, refg., mico., no smoke, $600mn plus deposit. Call 901-827-3843.

Covington City limits, nice neighborhood, 3br, 2ba, Lg. livingroom. washer and dryer, stove, refg., micro., no smoke, no section 8, $900mn plus $500dep. Call 901-8273843.

Covington, 3br, 1ba, $550mn, $450dep. 901-476-8431. Available immediately.

Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901- 553-3857.

Home for rent,2 BR 1 B, Drummonds area. Nice 1 acre lot, kitchen, living room, dining room, spacious laundry room. Covered front porch, back porch deck. No smoking, No pets. $650/month, $325/deposit.

References and background check.

901-835-2226 or 901-359-8208 House For Rent, Brighton Village/Brighton Schools, 3BR/2.5BA, Fireplace, Whirlpool Tub, Hardwood Floors,Ceramic, 2 Car Garage. $500 Deposit/$1150 Month Rent. 901-4767761 Pilkington Properties, 137 S. High Covington. 3br, 1ba, $650mn, $300dep. 901-484-2770.

Quite country home for rent. Brighton schools. 3br, 2ba. $750mn, $500 dep. Call 901-389-0278. 298 Beaver Creek Lane.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 Small 2br, 1ba, MH. Great for single adult. No pets. Water and sewage paid. $340mn, $500dep. 901-8377 5 4 4 .

ROOMMATES

905

Looking for female to share a 2br, 2ba trailer with private entrance. Free rent for help with housekeeping. No Liars!

No Thieves! 901-687-5190.

CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES 907

3br, 2ba, $675/mn in Covington.

Remax On Track. Call David Maley at 901-873-3312.

TRAILERS

954

Wholesale Trailers, LLC

(731) 668-1147 New Tires • All Sizes • Equipment Trailers Jackson, Tennessee • Cell 731-234-2009 5x8 6x12 16ft

TRUCKS/BUSES/VANS

955

1 Owner, Garage kept, 1989 ToyotaExt. Cab (G Codt) Auto Tran 4 cyl w/16 valves. $2195. 901-201-0307.

Notice to Furnishers

977

NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Traf-Mark, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98047-4183-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNK088 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 04/27/12.

Think Small Think

Classified

$250 Deposit 4 - Bedroom, 2 - Full Baths Now Leasing

Call 731-635-7177 for more information

ANTIQUES

302

Early 19th Century sofa and recliner.

Sofa- Hand carved 109” long. $325.

Recliner- Cherry, brass fittings. $600 cash. Appraised- $1500. 901-4759715.

CLOTHING/APPAREL

306

FORMAL GOWNS. 1 short (red w/rhinestones), 2 floor length, 1strapless black sparkle, 1 peach sparkle. Sizes 4, 6 & 10. $60 each.

Call 901-832-0226.

FURNITURE/HOME DECOR 313 For Sale- Small Table, Electric stove, TV armoire, dresser, night stand, King size box spring & frame. 901674-8461

WANTED TO BUY

328

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ For Junk Cars $ $ $ Free Pick Up, Call Sam $ $ $ $ 901-351-8025 $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Diabetic Test Strips Needed! $$ Cash $$ paid most types. Up to $10/box.

Call 731-468-6964

CASH

Available at the leasing office

Eaglewood VIII Apartments 50 Eaglewood Cove Covington, TN 38019

Chamber Director Position Available The Brownsville-Haywood County (TN) Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will be someone who embraces challenges, can translate vision and is enthusiastic about growing our community!

GARAGE SALES

Munford- Moving sale, Sat. March 17th. Rain or shine. Everything must do! 10 Baltic Dr. Near Munford Baseball field. 7-till. Furniture, bedding, curtains, pictures, clothing, salt water pool 4’X18’, golf clubs and misc. items.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

1 Bedroom Apartments Seniors - Handicap - Disabled Rent Based on Income 901-475-1027 TTY# 800-848-0298

$535 - $550/mo.

Hay, 5 FT. Round bales, Good $45.

Best $55. Fertilize Bermuda. 901517-8054.

Big Garage Sale, Saturday, March 17, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 38 Thornhill Cv. Atoka, TN - Lochmeade Subdivision.

Children’s toys, books, bedding, upright piano, furniture, clothes and much more!!

Experienced Truck driver needed CDL Class A, 4-5 days a week, no weekends, physical labor, Retirement/Insurance Package after 90 days. Call Leish at 901-476-2491

2br, 1.5ba, $575/mn in Covington.

Remax On Track. Call David Maley at 901-873-3312.

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES 203

Atoka- Awesome moving saleDownsizing! 248 Williamsburg Dr. (Rosemark Rd. to Williamsburg Dr.) Fri & Sat., March 16 & 17, 8am Bedroom furniture, queen mattress set, dining room set, antique desk, lamps, bookshelves, sofa bed, Eastlake table, set 4 patio chairs, yard art, gold plated silverware, sewing bench full, filing cabinet, bedspreads, lawn mower, pressure washer, yard tools, T.V. Everything like new!

HELP WANTED

RIPLEY HEALTHCARE Covington City limits, upstairs adult apartment. 1br, 1ba, Lg. livingroom, stove, refg., mico., no smoke, no section 8, $400mn plus deposit. Call 901-827-3843.

Covington, Duplex apt., Stove, Fridge, C/H/A. All electric. 2br, 1ba,, $500/mn, $200/dep. No Pets, No Section 8. Great for married couple or single. 901-476-9337, cell 901592-7009.

DUNLAP AREA, 2 LAKES, HORSES - 1 BR furnished apt. All utilities paid. All appliances plus W/D, 2 satellite TV’s. $685/mn, 9016 0 3 - 1 2 9 8 , 4 7 5 - 1 7 2 8

***Now Hiring*** LPNs and CNAs all shifts available Join our staff and be on your way to a rewarding career!!! We are seeking individuals experienced in working with dementia or Alzheimer’s programs. Long term care experience preferred.

Qualified candidates receive Paid time off, sick days, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, company matched 401k and much more.

Interested individuals should apply in person or fax your resume to: 502-429-5890

The Director reports directly to the Chamber Board of Directors. This position is one of authority and independence, requiring strategic thinking and operational planning skills, experience in board relationships, business development, ¿scal management and advocacy.

Candidates should have previous experience leading a corporation, nonpro¿t or governmental organization or division; be able to provide evidence of successful community organizing; corporate relations; and employee management.

Deadline for Applications: April 13, 2012 To apply, download application and job description at www.brownsvillehaywoodcounty.com/chamber or pick up packet at 121 West Main Street in Brownsville.

Tractor-Trailer Drivers - Memphis, TN The Quikrete Companies are now accepting applications for experienced Tractor-Trailer drivers at our Memphis location. Our Tractor-Trailer drivers are HOME EVERY NIGHT each week, operate modern equipment, and we offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation days, and holidays.

Position requirements include: • A minimum of 25 years of age • Possess a Class CDLA with 2+ years of driving experience • Clean MVR • Ability to operate dump, flatbed and pneumatic equipment • Must be able to pass a DOT physical and controlled substance test Interested candidates should apply in person to: Quikrete - Memphis 4362 Millington Road Memphis, TN 38127 901-357-4679 - EOE -

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 ▪ B7 www.covingtonleader.com with the south boundary line 112 poles to the beginning containing 511/10 acres be the same more or less; the same bounded on the north

by Home, on the south

by Hayes; on the east by Armstrong; on the west by Armstrong, anti being the same land conveyed to Nathan A. Horne by M. C. Joyner

by Deed recorded at Deed Book 213, Page 483, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Further, this is the same property conveyed to M. C. Joyner by deed from Jerusie Todd recorded in Deed Book 181, Page 495, in the Register’s Office; and by decree of the County Court of Tipton County, Tennessee and recorded in Minute Book 72, Page 304 in the Office of the County Clerk of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Also being Map 126, Parcel1S.01 according to the Tax Assessor’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

The property will be sold for cash, in bar of the equity of redemption and all exemptions.

The Special Commissioner’s Report of Sale will lie upon her desk for a period of ten (10) days following the sale, subject to being raised and reopened by deposit of advance bid of at least 10% over the initial bid price. The property will be sold as is, where is, with possession given upon confirmation of the sale. All taxes through 2011 will be paid from the proceeds of the sale.

Classifieds, continued from B6

Curb Appeal Get Your Yard Sale Noticed!

Easy layout, no word count. 3 sizes to get you noticed: 1x1 $13, 1x2 - $22 and 2x2 - $40.

Starting April 1st Call or email Teri at 901-476-7116 or tjennings@ covingtonleader. com

Deadline Information Deadline is Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Thursday edition Classified Line Rates: $11.00 for 15 words or less .30¢ per word over 15

Witness my hand, this 1st day of March, 2012 Judy Billings, special commissioner Publish: March 1, 8 & 15

50 maximum for all classified line ads.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Classified Display Rates: $13.20 per column inch 1x1 minimum

size $13.20

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on April 4, 2007, by Jason Stafford and Kacie Stafford to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book Number 1334, Page 720, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, March 22, 2012, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee,

proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 2, Holly Woods Estates Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 273, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is subject to building lines and easements in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 273, and Southwest Tennessee Easement in Book 1277, Page 62, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1334 Page 718 of Tipton County Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 Goforth Veterans Memorial Parkway, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Jason Stafford and Kacie Stafford The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Nuvell National Auto Finance OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in 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.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o AMP1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 417-4040 File No.: 221.J1102446TN Web Site: www.jflegal. com Insertion Dates: 03/01/2012, 03/08/2012 and 03/15/2012

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Plaintiff: Krystle Henry Vs. Respondent: Scotty Henry In this cause it appearing from th petit’on for divorce which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts. Respondent, Scotty Henry, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry.

It is ordered that said Respondent, Scotty Henry, file a response to Plantiffs Address 1619 Pryor Road, or contact Plaintiff, Krystle Henry on or before March 23, 2012 or Judgement by default may be enter and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee.

This the 1st day of March, 2012 1mar4wp

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CHARLES F. PINKSTON, ARTHURE. HORNE, BARBARA WOOTEN, JESSE BANKS, HORNE, FREDNA M. TWYMAN, MICHAEL E. LOWE, JOSEPH S. WOOTEN, SHARON ELAINE WOOTEN, RUBEN GLEN WWE, ALFREDA WOOTEN TAYLOR, CHARLES E. WOOTEN, SAMUEL LEON LOWE, JR., JOSEPH D. HOREN, PAULINE PINKSTON ODEN, ANNETTE PINKSTON THORPE, ALVIN E. HORNE, SR., GARLAND F. PINKSTON, SR., MARILYN WOOTEN aka MARILYN D. CASTELMAN, SYLVIA K. BROOKS, HOWARD PINKSTON, LAVERNE WOOTEN aka LAVERNE PAYNE, JAMES HORNE aka J. W. ROBINSON HORNE, LEON MCGRAW, JOSPEH MCGRAW, DAVID A. MCGRAW, MEAH A. WOOTEN aka ALMEDA WOOTEN, Petitioners, Vs.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in

No. 25810

MELVIN SHAW, JAMES WOLKES, EVANEttE

WOOTEN, ALEXANDER MCKINNEY, DERICK MCKINNEY, GEORGE JONES, GERALD JONES, JACOB E. HORNE, JR., NATHANIEL HORNE, MILDRED HORNE, THERIS HORNE, GLORIA HORNE, ERNEST HORNE, JESSIE HORN, AND TRACEY HORNE, Respondents.

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with a Order Granting Petition For Partition And Sale Of Real Property of the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee made and entered in the above styled cause on January 11,2012, public notice is hereby given that I will on: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 At the hour of 1:00 p.m.

In the Chancery Court Courtroom at the Tipton County Justice Center in Covington, Tennessee, sell to the highest and best bidder, the following described tract of land, to wit: Lying and being in the 6111 Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, more particularly bounded aDd described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of the original L. B. Fisher tract; thence N 1 ‘h east with the east boundary line 78 poles to a stake; 1 ‘h links east of a hickory stump a poplar pointer; thence west 88 ‘h south 112 poles to the west boundary line of said L. B. Fisher tract; thence south 10 east 68 poles to the SW corner of said Fisher tract; thence east

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated OCTOBER 27, 2006, executed by ELMER HUTTON (A/K/A ELMER M. HUTTON) AND WIFE, JANET SUE HUTTON (AKA JANET S. HUTTON), to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1309, PAGE 12, RERECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 1314, PAGE 658 AND CORRECTED IN RECORD BOOK 1397, PAGE 799, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable

by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee,

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 ▪ B8 www.covingtonleader.com to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 8, MAPLE WOODS VILLAGE, SECTION A, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET F, PAGE 164-B, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. ALSO LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY IS A 2002 FLEETWOOD STONECREEK MANUFACTURED HOME 24 X 56, WITH A VIN # OF KYFLY45AB02117-SC12.

SEE ALSO AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION (MANUFACTURED HOME) OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1314, PAGE 672, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELMER M. HUTTON AND JANET SUE HUTTON, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 27, 2006 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1309, PAGE 9, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1968 MAPLE DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004.

MAP 127L GROUP A CTRL MAP 128I PARCEL 001.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. 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. THE T RU S T E E / S U B S T I T U T E TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 6, 2012.

This is improved property known as 1968 MAPLE DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0115

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TN THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated May 24, 2005, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 1207 / 630, Instrument 73024, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Pamela Matkins, Larry Elrod and Donna Elrod (Borrower) to JERRY D. HOLMES, JR. (Trustee) for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/ indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005-HE5, POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated December 27, 2011.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on April 03, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the followingdescribed property: LOT 36, T.G. GOULDER ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE TOWN OF BRIGHTON SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 87-A, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 341 East Kenwood Avenue, Brighton, TN 38011, Parcel ID 080K C 00700 000.

The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title.

Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: American Mortgage Services, Inc 8086 Highway 51 Millington, TN 38053 Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); 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; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters

which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. 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 sale to another day, time and/ or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale.

Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 File#: 010604

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on March 28, 2002, by William Carter and Susan Carter to H. Ray Beliles, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 996, Page 384, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PNC Bank, National Association; and WHEREAS, PNC Bank, National Association, the holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, April 5, 2012, commencing at 10:00 PM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 106, Phase IV, Richland Hills Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 24, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 78 Friendship Circle, Mason, TN 38049 CURRENT OWNER(S): William Carter and Susan Carter The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o CS11 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 417-4040 File No.: 1155.J1102786TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 03/8/2012, 03/15/2012, 03/22/2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust executed by Tyrone Johnson, unmarried, to Lenders Title and Escrow, Trustee, dated the 30th day of September, 2005 and being of record in Book 1236, page 52, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, which conveyed certain real property, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the indebtedness described therein, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid and has been declared in default by the lawful owner thereof, Nationwide Mortgage Relief, LLC. Appointment of Substitute Trustee having been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing William Timothy Hill as Substitute Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 29th day of March, 2012, at 12:00 noon., on the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured, if the holder is the successful purchaser) the following described property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 9, Section A, Cherry Hills Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 18118, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Being the same property conveyed to Tyrone Johnson, unmarried by Deed recorded 10/7/05, in Book 1236, page 33, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Property known as: 5765 Mt. Carmel, Covington, TN 38019.

Interested Parties: Citibank, N.A. as trustee for First Franklin; Jessie Hill, Jr. At the time of this publication, the § 35 5 117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above.

William Timothy Hill Attorney At Law 201 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 1800 Nashville, TN 37219

Publish: 3/8/12 – 3/15/12 – 3/22/12

Tyler Shearon, Petitioner, Dana Nichole Shearon, Co-Petitioner vs. Justin Bryan Hector.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It appearing from the sworn affidavit of the Plaintiff, filed in this cause, that the residence and location of the Defendant, JUSTIN BRYAN HECTOR is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that he make his appearance herein at the Chancery Courthouse of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Covington, Tennessee on the 23rd day of April, 2012, and plead, answer or demur to complainant’s bill for divorce, or the same will be taken for confessed as to him, and this cause proceed with ex parle, and that a copy of this Order be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader.

R. D. NO PR2986 ESTATE OF George W. Shackelton. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 27th day of February, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of George W. Shackelton, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 8th day of March, 2012.

Maxine Griffith Executrix 8mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2987 ESTATE OF Wilbur E. Adkinson II. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 1st day of March, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Wilbur E. Adkinson II, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 8th day of March, 2012.

Bethany Kirby Outlaw Executrix 8mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: ADOPTION OF LAURYN TOR, A minor,

NICOLE

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MATTHEW TYLER SHEARO , Stepfather, PETITIONER, Docket Number 2 8. 8 5 1 DANA NICHOLE SHEARON, Natural Mother, CONFIDENTIAL CO-PETITIONER, Vs. JUSTIN BRYAN HECTOR, Natural Father, RESPONDENT.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice of the action shall be published in the Covington Leader as follows: IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket # 28,851 In re: Adoption of Lawyn Nicole Hector, Mathew

This the 27th day of February, 2012.

Judy Billings Clerk & Masters/Assistant Clerk 4wpmar08 Vicki L. Green Attorney for Plaintiff

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed April 12, 1995

by Ernest Cayson, Peggy Cayson to H. Frederick Humbracht, Jr., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 760, Page 528, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1297, Pages 561, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Real Time Resolutions, Inc., having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, April 12, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Description of Lot 1 of Bowmar Subdivision, Section A as recorded at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 74-A, said property being situated in the 6th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and located on the north side of West Main Street.

Beginning at a found iron post being the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Bowmar Subdivision, Section A as recorded at Plat Cabinet A Slide 74-A also being the northeast corner of the Aileen right sides property as recorded in Deed Book 301, Page 468, also being the south line of the Silas Bowmar Property as recorded at Deed Book 218, Page 119; thence in a northeasterly direction, along the north line of Lot 1 also being the south line of Bowmar, north 79 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds east, a called and measured distance of 94.00 feet to a found iron post being the northeast corner of Lot 1, also being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of said subdivision; thence in a southeastwardly direction, along the east line of Lot 1 also being the west of Lot 2, south 08 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east, a called and measured distance of 216 feet to a found iron post being the southeast corner of Lot 1 also being the southwest corner of Lot 2 also being in the north R.O.W. line of West Main Street (40.00 feet from center line); thence in a southwesterly direction, along said R.O.W. line,

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 ▪ B9 www.covingtonleader.com so being the south line of Lot 1 south 79 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds west a called and measured distance of 94.00 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 1, also being in the east line of right sides; thence in a northwesterly direction, along the west line of Lot 1, also being in the east line of right sides; north 08 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west, a called and measured distance of 216.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.47 acres more or less.

Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117.

Tax Parcel ID: 06-112015.05 The United States Internal Revenue Service has filed liens on all property belonging to Ernest W. & Peggy L. Cayson as follows: Serial Number 620385347 recorded in Lien Book 16, Page 183, dated January 14, 2003 as recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office, Covington, Tennessee.

Timely notice has been given by the undersigned Substitute Trustee to the Internal Revenue Service

by Certified Mail as required by 26 USC Section 7425(b).

The sale of this property will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the said property under the provisions of 26 USC Section 7425(d)(1).

Subject to Deed of Trust in favor of First State Bank of record in Record Book 727, Page 277, assigned to National Mortgage Company (nka Bank of America) of record in Record Book 727, Page 286, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Property Address: 534 West Main Street, Munford, TN. Other Interested Party: Daimler-Chrysler Financial Services Americas, LLC All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 2491-093123-FC Published: March 15 March 22 March 29 Real Time Resolutions, Inc./Ernest Cayson

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated OCTOBER 31, 2007, executed by SEAN C. PUTMAN AND KIMBERLY A PUTMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to ARNOLD M. WEISS, ESQ., Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 209, for the benefit of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON

COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 45, FINAL PLAN, SECTION B, MAPLE WOOD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION (A/K/A MAPLE WOODS SUBDIVISION), AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY INCLUDES AS AN IMPROVEMENT TO THE LAND SET FORTH HEREIN A MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNIT PERMANENTLY AFFIXED THERETO, BEARING (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS VEARING IN PRIOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION) VIN AND/ OR SERIAL NUMBER RBAL014658A (A/K/A RBAL014658B IN AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION).

SEE ALSO MANUFACTURED HOME AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 222 AND IN RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 224, BOTH IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SEAN C. PUTMAN AND WIFE, KIMBERLY A. PUTMAN,

BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 206, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 61 QUEENSBERRY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004.

MAP 127L GROUP A CONTROL MAP 128I PARCEL 010.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. 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. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE

IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 13, 2012.

This is improved property known as 61 QUEENSBERRY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0280

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 15, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Deed of Trust Note recorded in Book 1330 at Page 871 in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee, executed by Sedrick James Terry and Stella Terry, conveying the certain property described therein to Danny Goulder, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation and to Robert S. Coleman, Jr., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee in ¬¬¬Book 1540 at Page 688.

WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Deed of Trust Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Deed of Trust Note and Deed of Trust.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Robert S. Coleman, Jr., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on April 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, described as follows: Lot 2 of Carrington Estates as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 39. In the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lots.

SUBJECT TO Subdivision Restrictions at Book 1154, Page 469 and building lines and easements in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 39, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1330, Page 869 of the Tipton County Register’s Office More Commonly Known As: 42 Carrington Avenue, Brighton, Tennessee 38011 Said sale shall be held 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; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: none.

The following individuals or entities have an interest in the above-described property: (1) The Estate of Sedrick James Terry; (2) Stella Terry; (3) The Unknown Spouse of Stella Terry; (4) The Unknown Heirs of Sedrick James Terry; (5) The Unknown Tenants of 42 Carrington Avenue, Brighton, Tennessee 38011; and (6) The Unknown Personal Representative of The Estate of Sedrick James Terry; To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425.

The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale.

This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information gathered in connection herewith will be utilized for that purpose.

DATED this _13th____ day of March, 2012.

Prepared by: Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr., P.A. Successor Trustee 1405 North Pierce, Suite 306

issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

Request for title is being made on a 1989 Chevy GC1 VIN # 1GCDC14K5KE109358 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Charles E. Jackson, Jr. at (901) 826-6526. By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

MEETING NOTICE The First Utility District Board of Directors will meet Monday, March 19, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at 3706 Hwy 59 West. This will replace the meeting scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2012 at 6 p.m.

This 15th day of March, 2012.

Keith Pointer Executor 15mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

REQUEST FOR TITLE

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NOTICE 2010 DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS Friday March 30, 2012 Is the last day you can pay your 2010 delinquent property tax in the City Recorder’s Office. You are advised that after Friday, March 30, 2012 additional penalties, interest, and court cost will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012.

Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 March 15, 2012; March 22, 2012; and March 29, 2012

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A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2010 delinquent tax payment must be received in my office by Friday, March 30, 2012.

R. D. NO PR2990 ESTATE OF Lullean Arnelle Spears Holmes.

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Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lullean Arnelle Spears Holmes, deceased, were

Tina C. Dunn, Recorder-Treasurer PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF COVINGTON AUCTION

The City of Covington will have an absolute auction on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the City Maintenance Building located at 410 East Ripley Street in Covngton, TN for 20 used confiscated Drug, DUI, or DOR vehicles and nine (9) surplus city vehicles and equipment.

The highest bidder must present cash, certified check, or a letter of credit before the title will be issued to the buyer.

Each potential buyer will register and be issued a number prior to the auction scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.

The vehicles and equipment are sold as is, where is and can be inspected at the City Maintenance Building at 410 East Ripley Street during normal working hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Each vehicle or equipment must be removed from the location in five (5) working days from the date of the auction.

Vehicles and equipment to be sold are listed below: CONFISCATED DRUG/DUI/DOR VEHICLES YEAR 2005 2000 1995 1994 1998 1995 1968 1992 2000 1999 2002 1998 1997 1998 1981 1996 1999 1996 1998 1994

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Wildlife Chatter: Turkey season gets underway at the end of the month We said a couple of weeks ago that the 2011 Tennessee Hunting Season was over that was the bad news.

However, the 2012 Tennessee Turkey Season starts March 31 and that is the good news.

Get your camo, shot gun, turkey calls and decoys out of storage now and start fixing and/or overhauling those items to get ready for the action that is about three weeks away.

The Statewide Young Sportsman Hunt is March 24-25 (ages 6 through 16).

One bearded turkey, which counts toward statewide bag limit unless taken on a WMA where turkeys are designated as bonus birds, can be killed. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device. The adult is not required to have a license.

Most Wildlife Management Areas are open with

statewide seasons and bag limits, but some have restricted dates or quota hunts. See the WMA section of the hunting guide for specific dates and regulations.

Hunting hours will be 30 minutes before legal sunrise to legal sunset, unless otherwise listed or changed.

Albino, grey/silver phase, bronze or other non-typical plumages regularly appear in the Tennessee flock but at extremely low frequencies.

These aberrantly-colored birds are often considered a prized natural trophy or a perceived domestic problem.

Very little is known about these color phases, but most biologists believe the influence of domestic genes in the wild flock has little impact on population health or the expression of these rare plumages.

Regardless of color, all wild turkey in Tennessee are legal for harvest during the open turkey season and must be checked in according to big game check-in

Tennis Scores Munford vs. Dyer Co., March 13 Girls Munford 9 Dyer Co. 0 Taylor Patterson (M) def Madison King (DC) 8-2 Madison Willis (M) def Erica Tipps (DC) 8-1 Amber Carllin (M) def Rachael Sudbury 8-0 Hayley Bryan (M) def Mallory Reed (DC) 8-0 Maelin Harris (M) def Tara Jackson (DC) 8-0 Kayla Shellenberger (M) def Fallen Lemons (DC) 8-0 Patterson/Willis (M) def King/Tipps (DC) 8-3 Shellenberger/Sydney Campbell (M) def Sudbury/ Reed (DC) 8-2 Bryan/Carlin (M) def Jackson/Lemons (DC) 8-0 Boys Dyer Co. 7 Munford 0 Zach Bowers (DC) def Corey Barfield (M) 8-2 Brandon Hendren (DC) def Tanner Hobson (M) 8-2

Best of the West Baseball Tournament

Monday, March 19 at Covington 4:30 Ripley vs. Millington 7:00 Covington vs. Armoral at Brighton 4:00 MHEA vs. Haywood 6:30 Brighton vs. Champaign at Munford 4:00 Bolton vs. SBEC 6:30 Munford vs. FACS at CBHS 4:00 Houston vs. White Station 6:30 CBHS vs. White Station

Tuesday, March 20 at Covington 4:30 Covington vs. SBEC 7:00 Houston vs. Marquette at Brighton 4:00 Gibson County vs.

MHEA 6:30 Gibson County vs.

Brighton at Munford 4:00 USJ vs. Bolton 6:30 USJ vs. Munford at CBHS 4:00 FACS vs. White Station 6:30 CBHS vs. Rosemark at USA Stadium 4:00 Haywood vs. Millington 6:30 Armoral vs. Millington at Ripley 6:30 Ripley vs. Champaign Wednesday, March 21 at Covington 2:30 Covington vs. Marquette 5:00 CBHS vs. Marquette 7:30 Houston vs. North Side

paign 5:00 Rosemark vs. Mt. Home

at Brighton 4:00 FACS vs. Brighton at Munford 4:00 North Side vs. Bolton 6:30 Munford vs. Ripley at CBHS 4:00 Bentonville vs. White Station 6:30 Bentonville vs. CBHS at USA Stadium 4:00 Rossville vs. Halls 6:30 Rossville vs. MHEA

Friday, March 23 at Covington 4:00 Rosemark vs. Haywood 6:30 Covington vs. FACS at Brighton 4:00 Mt. Home vs. Brighton 6:30 Mt. Home vs. Bolton at Munford 4:00 Batesville vs. North Side 6:30 Batesville vs. Munford at CBHS 4:00 Hardin County vs.

Rossville 6:30 Hardin County vs.

CBHS at Collierville 4:00 Bentonville vs. Millington 6:30 Bentonville vs. Collierville

at Brighton 4:00 Rosemark vs. Halls 6:30 Rosemark vs. Ripley at Munford 4:00 White Station vs. Gibson County 6:30 Rossville vs. Gibson County

at Brighton 10:00 Hardin Co. vs. Halls 12:30 Hardin Co. vs. Armoral 3:00 Brighton vs. Armoral

at USA Stadium 4:00 Champaign vs. Bolton 6:30 Champaign vs. Collierville

at Munford 10:00 MHEA vs. North Side 1:00 MHEA vs. North Side

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those devices utilizing an artificial light capable of locating wildlife.

Night vision scopes are illegal.

It is illegal to bait for turkeys.

Rifles and handguns are prohibited.

Turkeys may not be shot or stalked from a boat in Dyer, Haywood , Lauderdale, Obion, Shelby or Tipton counties.

The use or possession of electronic calls while turkey

at USA Stadium 10:00 Munford vs. Bentonville 1:00 Haywood vs. Halls

Continued from B1 ington.

In other area action: Tipton-Rosemark beat Cordova 8-2 on Tuesday behind eight hits. David Owen picked up the win.

The Rebels (1-1) lost to Dyer County in season opener on Tuesday, 8-5. Andrew Ralston took the loss for the Rebels, who had six hits and led 2-0 before the Choctaws scored eight runs in the third.

hunting is prohibited. Use of live decoys is prohibited.

However, artificial and mounted decoys are permissible.

Possession of ammunition loaded with shot larger than a No. 4 while turkey hunting is prohibited.

The use of any type of food or feed or attract wild turkeys on WMA’s is prohibited.

Calling or attempting to call wild turkeys using any means to mimic the sounds

made by turkeys is prohibited on all WMAs from March 1 until the opening day of the spring turkey hunts on the WMA. A licensed turkey hunter who has filled his bag limit or does not possess a valid permit for a quota hunt may accompany another turkey hunter who has a valid permit (except on WMAs where prohibited) and assist him in calling, but may not have a gun or bow in his/her possession.

Continued from B9

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-7-203 and 13-7-303 notice is hereby given 15 days in advance, of a public hearing to be held by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Atoka, Tennessee on the 3rd day of April, 2012 at 6:45 PM at Atoka Town Hall. The hearing is to receive public input on: • Adopting the Town of Atoka’s Municipal Zoning Map (dated 09/06/2011), and, • Adopting the Town of Atoka’s Municipal Zoning Ordinance (dated 09/06/2011); and, • Adopting the Town of Atoka’s Regional Zoning Map (dated 09/06/2011), and, • Adopting the Town of Atoka’s Regional Zoning Ordinance (dated 09/06/2011) As a part of the municipal zoning update, the following properties are being considered for rezoning: • 616 Atoka-Munford Ave. owed by Shannon D. Numera – R-1 to NC • 1102 Atoka-Idaville Road owned by John L. McLaughin Trust – NC to R-1 • Part of Tax Map 111 Parcel 101 owned by APC Investment LLC – M to R-1 • Part of Tax Map 111 Parcel 28.01 owned by James Harrison – M to R-1 • Part of Tax Map 111 Parcel 28.02 owned by Munford Development Co. – M to R-1 Any interested party is invited to review the ordinance / maps and related exhibits at Atoka Town Hall and/or appear before the Board of Mayor and Alderman and be heard in objection or in favor of the adoption thereof.

The Town of Atoka is actively seeking candidates for the position of Concession Manager for the Nancy Lane Park concession stand. This is a seasonal position that runs from April - October and primary working hours are in the evening and weekends. A job description and information about how to apply can be found by visiting our website www.townofatoka.com or you may contact Parks and Recreation Director Brian Peel at Atoka Town Hall at 901-837-5300. The Town of Atoka is an equal opportunity employer.

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Saturday, March 24 at Covington 10:00 Batesville vs. CBHS 12:30 Covington vs. Mt. Home 3:00 Batesville vs. Collierville

Thursday, March 22 at Covington 2:30 Covington vs. Cham-

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The legal hunting equipment for the bearded marauder are shotguns using ammunition loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller. There’s no restriction on number of rounds in the magazine.

Longbows, recurve bows, compound bows, crossbows and other bows drawn or held by a mechanical device are allowed.

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NOTICE OF 911 BOARD MEETING CHANGE THE TIPTON COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Board Meeting has been changed from Monday March 19th to Monday March 26th. @ 05:00P.M. LOCATION 220 HWY 51 N, STE 4 COVINGTON, TN 38019 TIPTON COUNTY 911 IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE LANDSCAPING PROPOSALS CITY OF COVINGTON The City of Covington is seeking proposals for grass cutting, landscaping, and maintenance of several sites in the City.

The work period extends from May 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012. Interested contractors can pick up lists of these job sites and a description of the work from the Covington Personnel Office located at 200 West Washington, Covington, TN. Proposals should be submitted to the Personnel Department and will be accepted until 10:00am, Friday, March 30, 2012.

CITY OF MUNFORD The City of Munford is accepting bids on the CITY HALL REMODEL / NEW BOARD ROOM PROJECT. All interested bidders shall comply with the terms outlined in the following bid schedule: 1. Release of design plans and specifications to interested bidders is scheduled for Friday, March 16th, 2012, Munford City Hall at noon.

2. Pre-bid Project Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, Munford Board Room, 63 College Street at 2:00 p.m.

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3. Bid Opening is scheduled for Thursday, March 29th, 2012, Munford Board Room, 63 College Street at 2:00 p.m.

The Town of Atoka is seeking motivated, teamoriented, highly energetic individuals to fill part-time vacancies with the Town. The Town is now accepting applications for the following positions:

For additional information, please contact Neal Hunter at the City of Munford at 901-837-0171.

Stacy M. Craig City Recorder

• Concession Stand Manager (Parks Department) • Community Service Supervisor (Public Works Department)

INVITATION TO BID Complete job descriptions and applications are available at Atoka Town Hall, 334 Atoka Munford Avenue, Atoka, TN 38004. Applications must be received by 5 pm on Friday, March 23.

The Town of Atoka is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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AGENDA HTL Advantage The Board of Directors of HTL Advantage will meet on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 9:00 am at the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce offices in Covington, TN 38019.

1. Call to Order – Jeff Huffman, Chairman 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Minutes from September 12th, 2011 HTL Advantage Board Meeting – Jeff Huffman 4. Discuss and Consider HTL Advantage Financials – Duane Lavery 5. Discuss Update of Regional Accelerator – Chris Przybyszewski 6. Discuss State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Regional Strategic Plan – Ted Townsend 7. Schedule Next Meeting Date 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn

The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: The construction of a new agriculture barn located at Brighton High School. The contract will be for separate bid packages. Separate bid packages will include (1) a base bid of a pre-engineered metal building (60’ x 80”) with two alternates of 20’ x 60’ each, (2) foundation and slab, (3) HVAC, (4) electrical, (5) plumbing, (6) acoustical ceiling, and (7) drywall and metal studs.

For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on March 29, 2012 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

Dr. William E. Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County

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The CIAA Knightly News Here ye, Here ye! Calling all parents of our little Knights! We are extending a Knightly thank you to all our parents, staff, and students for helping us create some of our most super successful weeks at CIAA. Our recent Blue Jeans for Babies weeklong campaign raised over $1,100 for the March of Dimes.

Way to go! Our CIAA Bookfair was a smashing success and your purchases helped to place over $1,400 in books into the hands of our students through scholastic dollars!

Our students themselves are proud new owners of over $400.00 in books, which they won answering trivia questions and participating in drawings.

Their smiles as they picked out their new books were priceless! We also had a visit from a wonderful woman who came in and generously purchased the complete wish list for our leaders. Thank you Ms.

Sherri for your generosity and random act of kindness that put even more books on the classroom shelves for our students.

That kind of community support is a blessing beyond measure.

There have been lots of other amazing events going on as well including our CIAA choir trip to the Jackson Symphony and All Star nights for our PreK and 6th graders!

If you missed any of these events, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel left out, for there are plenty more exciting events coming up! This week our visiting artist is Debra Tayloe and we would love for all family and guests to come and participate in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our World is a Butterfly Placeâ&#x20AC;? display on this Friday, March 16. We also want to personally invite all our Knightly parents to our upcoming Spring Open House on April 12 where there will be fun and activities for all ages. Please feel

free to bring a friend to our open house to meet our spectacular team. Mark the date in your calendars for open enrollment dates, which are April 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20.

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Our Featured Teacher this week is our fabulous first grade teacher, Mrs. Courtney Baggett, who has been teaching for three years. Mrs. Baggett says her favorite thing about teaching first grade is seeing the students faces light up when they make a connection with learning and states her teammates are what make teaching at CIAA so wonderful.

Thank you for all you do Mrs. Baggett!

Our PTO is working hard to raise money to purchase more technology for our students. Students, parents, and staff can purchase a Little Yellow School Bus for $1. There are some very fun challenges going on to increase the donations and if enough money is raised then â&#x20AC;Ś well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say you will have to check back to catch the pictures to see what Mrs. Sarah Gangaware will be doing if we raise all the money! The first step to success is showing up so show up next week to see what new things we are up to.

Excited students reach to see the new books being added to our library. Courtesy photo

ATES FUN FRIDAY RAISES MONEY FOR KIDS On Friday, March 9, Atoka Elementaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Council sponsored â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fun Fridayâ&#x20AC;? and helped raise money for two organizations, March of Dimes and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pictured is Team Mackenzie, who helped support JDRF, in honor of kindergarten student Mackenzie Owen (pictured with her mom and brother Christopher, who is also a student at ATES).

AUSTIN PEAY ELEMENTARY RAISES $6,030 FOR MAKE-A-WISH During its first-ever sponsorship drive to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the students at Austin Peay Elementary and Tipton County Pre-School out did themselves. The two primary schools raised $6,030 for Make-A-Wish Mid-South by holding a change drive during the week of March 5th-9th.The students brought in pennies on Monday, nickels on Tuesday, dimes on Wednesday, quarters on Thursday and dollars on Friday. This will be the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first time to sponsor a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish. Pictured from left to right are Latoya Williams, the teacher who raised the most funds; Mary Stewart, Principal Leisa Bennett and Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator, Rebekah Sudduth.

Literacy Council spelling bee to be held March 20 Preparation for the second annual Tipton County Literacy Council spelling bee is underway. Twelve community based teams have signed on to compete in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraiser. The event raises money to fund scholarships for GED recipients planning to continue on to higher education. It also provides funding for individualized reading instruction, GED testing scholarships, and GED graduation.

Last year the event received an outpour of support from local businesses

and schools throughout the community. Tipton County served 262 undereducated adults in 2010-2011 with 100 receiving their GED. Of those 100, five continued their education at a community college or technical school.

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United States USED NEW 1794 to 1803................up to...................$2,000.............$50,000 1836 to 1838................up to...................$1,000.............$5,000 1840 to 1873................up to...................$500................$5,000 Trade Dollars..................up to...................$100................$2,500 1878 to 1904................up to...................$1,500.............$12,500 1921 to 1935................up to...................$50..................$5,000

OF FACE VALUE ON SILVER COINS 1964 & OLDER

All prices in ad based on rarity and condition

YOU MAY HAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF ITEMS GATHERING DUST Almost everyone has something of value they no longer need or want: Inherited items, jewelry that doesn’t fit your style, watches that are old or even broken, silver pieces. Several items that might be useless to YOU... may be considered treasures by the collectors from our vast international network.

During the past few years, low interest rates, war and uncertain stock market performance combined to push prices of gold and silver to their highest levels in 25 years. We have studied the investment and retail markets for decades, and in the past during times of economic uncertainty (which is deepening now), there have been dramatic price declines in many areas of the jewlery, gold and retail markets.Which is why this may be the best time in decades for you to sell for some of the highest prices ever.

SILVER COINS

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United States USED NEW $1.00 1842 to 1889..........up to...............$1,000..........$10,000 $2.50 1798 to 1834..........up to...............$5,500..........$17,500 $2.50 1840 to 1834..........up to...............$1,000..........$5,000 $3.00 1854 to 1888..........up to...............$3,000..........$10,000 $5.00 1795 to 1833..........up to...............$10,000........$50,000 $5.00 1834 to 1938..........up to...............$1,000..........$10,000 $5.00 1839 to 1908..........up to...............$1,500..........$6,000 $5.00 1908 to 1929..........up to...............$1,500..........$6,000 $10.00 1795 to 1804..........up to...............$9,000..........$29,000 $10.00 1839 to 1932..........up to...............$1,000..........$7,500 $20.00 1850 to 1933..........up to...............$1,500..........$10,000 $50.00 1851to 1852...........up to...............$5,000..........$15,000 $50.00 1915 Pan-Pec..........up to...............$7,500..........$25,000

IMPORTANT ECONOMIC INFORMATION

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1. INTERNATIONAL COIN COLLECTORS specialize in evaluation and buying New and Antique jewelry. Our generations of experience qualify us to evaluate everything from small pieces to the finest and most valuable estate jewelry 2. INTERNATIONAL COIN COLLECTORS has an undisputed reputation. We work in compliance with your Local and State Government.

3. This is an ideal opportunity to have your valuables evaluated (especially if you inherited them) by specialists right here in this area. Come in for a free consultation and cash offer-NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 4. If you are not wearing or enjoying the items that you have, then this is a great chance for you to convert them to CASH. This is much better than just holding hard to sell diamonds, jewelry & coins.

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