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‘I went ahead and signed for her’

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Monday that is looking for a Memphis man in connection with a shooting last month at Shirley's Bar on Front Street in Mason.

Cedric Montez Leavy, 25, whose last known address is 903 Creston St. in Memphis, has been added to the state's Top Ten Most Wanted List for one count of first degree murder, two counts of attempted first degree murder and felony possession of a firearm.

On March 25, police were called to a fight at the Mason bar that began in the parking lot and escalated into Cedric Leavy, 25, several individuals has been named a shooting. person of interest in When police arrived the shooting death there were between 250 of Shuron Lee on March 24. and 300 people outside the bar.

Shuron Lee, 32, of Mason, was shot and killed.

Thomas Whitley, 35, of Covington, was struck in the foot and back and is permanently paralyzed from the waist down.

Marico Middlebrooks, 34, of Covington, was also shot in the back.

Through the course of TBI's investigation, Leavy was identified by witnesses as shooting all three men.

Leavy is a convicted felon has an arrest history that dates back to 2005 and includes drug chargers, domestic assault, aggravated assault, burglary, identity theft, theft, vandalism, probation violation and failure to appear.

Leavy is a black male with black hair and brown eyes and is 6-3, 175 pounds. He has tattoos on both arms and is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the TBI at 1-800-TBIFIND. There is a $1,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Cortney Sellers meets with her attorney, Jeff Ward, Monday to discuss her home's foreclosure and the postal clerk who forged her name on certified mail pertaining to it. Photo by Echo Day

Mail carrier admits to forging certified mail Disabled Burlison woman loses home, workplace to foreclosure

Man shoots at boss over tractor

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A farm laborer is behind bars this week, charged with shooting at his employer over the weekend.

According to reports from the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, April 21, 57-year-old Nathaniel Page shot at his boss and co-worker when they attempted to retrieve a tractor from his Sanders Road home.

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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Cortney Sellers doesn't get out much.

Battling rheumatoid arthritis and in a wheelchair since the age of 12, she needs help getting dressed and works from her Munford-Gilt Edge Road home because she is unable to work elsewhere.

But soon Sellers will not have a home from which to work.

"It's gone, officially," she said. "I knew it was close to foreclosure. I was awaiting the inevitable certified mail."

The pieces of certified mail arrived at her home in February. The next time she checked her mail was on March 19. Her home sold on March 20.

Certified mail by its very nature requires signatures of addressees, however Sellers never signed for the mail. She soon realized that her postal carrier forged her signature.

"I was home," she said. "So I don't know why she didn't come to the door. I have no idea."

And the mail carrier admitted to signing the mail.

In a handwritten letter dated April 2, Sellers' carrier admitted she'd signed Sellers' name for the mail, stating that she knew Sellers didn't check her mail very often.

In the letter, she said it was something she'd been told to do by

a former employee at Burlison post office.

"I just went ahead and signed for her," the letter stated. "It was a miscommunication."

Because she has not been charged with a crime, The Leader has chosen not to release the carrier's name.

Sellers does not blame the carrier for the foreclosure, but she does question the Burlison post office's procedures.

"This is one of the strangest things I've heard of," said Sellers' attorney Jeff Ward. "She didn't do it once, she did it twice and according to her own letter, she said 'I was trained that way.' Who is training these people?" Ward asked.

Ward states that in communicating with the post office, the Burlison postmaster stated the carrier had been "talked to" about the incident.

A spokesperson for the United States Postal Services said the matter is currently under review.

"Although the carrier may have been trying to assist the customer, it appears she did not comply with our regulations."

While Ward tries to keep his client in her home, especially considering it's been modified to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards for Sellers, he says his client has not been treated fairly.

"It's one thing to be mistreated, it's another to be mistreated and stuck in a wheelchair."

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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com On Saturday night several prominent members of the community will take to the dance floor to raise money for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

The event, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Jimmy

Naifeh National Guard Armory in Covington, will be titled “It’s Time for Dancing With the Stars of Tipton County.”

It will also include a dinner, silent auction and other entertainment.

Nine couples will dance, using the format made famous by the television show “Dancing With the Stars.”

Three judges – Covington Mayor David Gordon, U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher and Tipton County Clerk Mary Gaither – will give out scores to determine a winner. There will also be a fan-favorite based on monetary donations.

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“They’ve used this format and been very successful.”

Saturday's event is sold out.

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www.covingtonleader.com ◄ FUNKY CHICKEN Stephen Tynes, Tipton Christian Academy's director of schools, dressed as a chicken and dyed his hair blue after challenging his students to raise money for St. Jude. Students raised more than $20,000, the most in the entire country. Also pictured is Amertice Allen, director of volunteer service centers for St. Jude. Photo by Sherri Onorati

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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Students across the county often raise money to help another child in need, but they don’t often raise tens of thousands of dollars for one event.

That’s just what one school did, a school with an enrollment of just 142 students in grades Pre-k to 3rd grade.

The school? Tipton Christian Academy (TCA).

The amount raised? $20,070.50.

The school, a ministry of First Baptist Church in Covington, recently held its second annual TrikeA-Thon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Although the amount

raised is staggering, it’s not surprising.

“Last year was the first year we participated and we raised $13,355,” said TCA Director of Schools Stephen Tynes.

Not only did the school raise more than $13,000 last year, they were also recently recognized as the top earning school for the event throughout the entire country.

“The Trike-A-Thon is our number two largest fundraising event for St. Jude’s,” said Amertice Allen, director of volunteer service centers for St. Jude. “Last year TCA was the top fundraising school out of 8,400 schools that participated in the event.”

The Trike-A-Thon raises money for St. Jude by teaching children riding safety, while raising money to help St. Jude find a cure for childhood

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CFD dedicates new pumper truck

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com To make sure it can continue to provide the level of fire service residents of the county have come to expect, Covington Fire Department (CFD) took delivery of a new pumper last week from Sunbelt Fire.

The 2012 E-One pumper engine replaces a problematic pumper purchased in the 1990s and is now known as Engine 4.

The new pumper was purchased for $355,000, using monies from the county’s subscription service. “The new pumper will be run mostly in the county,� said CFD Fire Chief Jerry Craig. “No city tax dollars were used to buy this truck.

It was paid for through the annual subscription service and it gives us a piece of equipment that will be dedicated to the county. It can handle any type of situation outside the city.�

Residents who live outside of the city’s limit pay $50 a year towards the county’s subscription fire service, which is divided into nine districts.

CFD’s responsibility outside of the city equates to approximately 5 miles or roughly 2,400 structures. “We have an ISO inspection within the next year and hopefully, this new truck will help with that by lowering

the county ratings,� said Craig. “Right now, we’re rated a 4 in the city and a 4/9 in the county. We furnish the same level of fire protection in the county as we do in the city. We don’t hook to a hydrant – we carry our water and take 3,500 gallons of water with us when we go outside the city.�

The new addition is a Class A custom pumper tanker and has a holding capacity of 1,500 gallons of water. In addition to meeting all of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) latest standards, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, the new engine has several new safety features designed to protect the firemen who use it. “It’s govern to go 60 miles an hour which is a huge safety feature,� said Sunbelt Fire sales representative Alan Gho. “There’s also a crew guard inside the cab.

Each time a firefighter sits down, he’s required to buckle up and when he doesn’t, the crew guard display will show that.

It’s also got a black box that records every time the truck is turned on, each time it brakes and how fast it is driven.�

One of the most impressive safety features of the new fire truck is hidden within its cab. “The E-One comes with a roll cage built for the safety of firefighters,�

Pictured in front of their new fire truck are Covington firefighters Chris Danial, Gary McIver, Sean Burrow, Jeremy Channell, Raymond Isome, Jeremy McDivitt, Lee Wallace, Richard Griggs, Chief Jerry Craig, Sammy Beasley and Sunbelt Fire repesentative Allen Gho

said Gho. “It’s designed on the same principles as NASCAR vehicles and the air condition system is rated at 60,000 BTUs. That’s huge when the guys get back in from a fire and need to cool off.�

Although the pumper was bought specifically for duties in the county, Craig said it will be used in the city if the need arises. “This truck was built to our specifications for the county but it will always be accessible to the city – if we need it in the city, we’ll use it.�

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Continued from A2 nosed with brain cancer in February 2011. “I challenged them to get at least $75 per student,� said Tynes. “Most of them met that and went way beyond and we had one girl who raised more than $4,000 in pledges. They got involved because of Lucy and because giving is what TCA is all about.

Lucy’s doing well and is cured right now and we’re real excited about that. She’s attending school a couple of days a week and the kids are happy to have her back at school.�

Tynes’ challenge to his students came with a reward of sorts. He recently paid up in front of a crowded auditorium filled with students and family members during the check presentation to St. Jude’s representative Amertrice Allen.

Wearing a full chicken suit in honor of his students reaching their goal of $15,000 and with his hair dyed TCA blue because they reached $20,000, the director of schools stood on stage to the delight and laughter of his students. “Thank you and your parents and your grandparents and everyone who has supported our

school through this effort,� said Tynes. “We would never have this amount of money without your help and riding around and we appreciate you so much. It is really a testimony because a ministry of our school is to give to those in need to get the care they require to overcome cancer, leukemia and other childhood diseases. You’ve done a great job and I’m so very proud of you.� “Do you realize how important you are to St Jude?� Allen asked the students. “You make a big difference in what we do everyday. Everything that you’ve done with the Trike-A-Thon helps children get the medicines they need and to have the surgeries they need. We want to say thank you so much for all you have done for raising funds for the children at the hospital and to all the parents and families, entire community because we know it is a group effort, you all have done and amazing job and I will definitely go back to Memphis singing your praises and taking picture because they may not believe me when I tell them that I saw a chicken with blue hair!� she added, laughing.

The presentation program ended with Tynes and Allen performing the Chicken Dance on stage and the students dancing in their seats. “It is amazing that preschoolers raised that amount of money,� said Allen. “We at St. Jude are always in awe of younger children getting onboard to help save lives. They are truly our heroes.� “I love children of this age, they’re exciting to work with and the families have been so supportive,� added Tynes. “This embodies what TCA is all about. The giving spirit, reaching out to other people throughout our community and throughout the world and helping these children as they come over here for treatment.

Does Tynes believe that TCA will take the title of number on fundraiser next year? “The rest of the schools are going to have to ride a whole lot and raise a lot of money to catch up with us,� he said, smiling. “We planned on being number one and we are really thankful the Lord has given us the opportunity and the resources that we have.�

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He was reportedly intoxicated and was taken into custody.

The .22-caliber rifle reportedly involved in the incident was recovered by deputies.

Page, who has at least one prior aggravated assault conviction, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of reckless endangerment and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

He is due to appear in court later this month.

At press time it was unknown if Page was still employed by the man he tried to shoot.

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Rock the vote? Maybe.

Why an Obama supporter considers not voting

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that another presidential election is upon us (and even if you do live under a rock you should know this). And this election is certainly an important one, as presidential elections tend to be.

This year, though, I’m not sure I’m going to vote for a presidential candidate. Perhaps it is irresponsible of me to print that in the paper, especially considering I’ve been a proponent of political participation, civic duty and civic responsibility since my AP Government OFF THE RECORD class in high school, but I really ECHO DAY think I may sit this one out.

In 2008 I voted for Obama and while I was hoping we’d see change we could believe in, and I really believed and hoped, I’m leaning more towards disbelief in 2012.

It’s not because I think he’s a Muslim and, therefore, a terrorist (get real, people; not all Muslims are terrorists and don’t forget that this country was founded on the basis of religious freedom). It’s not because I think he’s potentially unqualified because of his sketchy birth certificate (I could care less, honestly, and think we have bigger fish to fry). It’s not because he’s biracial, either.

Simply put, I’m not confident enough in the job he’s doing or in the American public to cast a vote to re-elect him.

(I think Jeff Ward, one of my favorite Republicans, just spit out his root beer. Yes, I did just say I don’t think I’ll be voting for Obama again.)

My lack of confidence comes mostly from the state of the economy. Four years later we have been through a double-dip recession and we can barely afford to feed, clothe and house our families. Forget extras. Car, home and retail sales haven’t recovered.

Many people have been under wage freezes since the early days of Obama’s presidency because consumer confidence is too low to warrant spending, thus eliminating the possibility of salary increases.

Meanwhile, gas prices are steadily increasing and healthcare costs are beyond ridiculous; I pay four times the amount for co-pays as I used to, for instance.

According to the promise tracker at politifact.org, to date Obama has kept 35 percent of the promises he made in 2008. In comparison, 28 percent are still in the works, 11 percent saw a compromise and 12 percent of promises were broken (13 percent are listed as stalled).

It looks good on paper, yes, but it’s been four years and there are almost as many promises still in the works as have been kept. That’s not a good thing in my book.

I must confess that if I were the president I’d tell Echo Day to go somewhere and come back when she had feasible solutions for repairing a broken economy as well as the rift in the American public. I don’t have the answers and I admit that, but I can’t be the only one who has lost confidence in the man she helped put in office, right?

There hasn’t been enough improvement for me.

Plain and simple. And this country is torn between supporting its president and hating its president and everything he stands for; it’s been an exhausting four years and I can’t take it anymore. I think we need to have someone in office that doesn’t generate as much hate and discontent as Obama (and, quite honestly, I don’t believe Mitt Romney nor any other candidate to be this person).

Economy and unity are our two major problems.

We are a country divided by a recession and a president who, as most would agree, hasn’t fixed it.

Don’t get me wrong: I like Obama. He’s funny, personable and, I believe, is well-intentioned. He had a lot on his plate when he took office – everything from making history for being this country’s first other-than-caucasian president to the tanking economy – and I think he has had to make some very, very difficult decisions, keep some big promises and let other promises go unmet.

But it’s not enough for me, and that’s why I just might skip that option on my ballot in November (you didn’t really think I was going to vote Republican, did you?).

Day is the news editor at The Leader. She can be reached at 901-476-7116 or via email at eday@covingtonleader.com.

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Learning farming About three score and a few ago every one of us Daddy reminded me the first couple of years our kids that grew in the country thought we were expert garden spot we staked out was full of trash. Back ’en horsemen. Actually we would go to the barn and there weren’t weekly garbage pick ups. Most folks assist our Daddies or in some cases older brothers used a fifty-five gallon barrel for a burn incinerator to saddle up for riding or dress up for plowing. We and the remains scattered. I placed five gallon slop might say we were serving our internship! Opening buckets at each end of a row and one in the middle of and closing the stall door. Fetching the bridles, trace the garden Daddy was plowing. As he turned up a chains, collars, lug a too big saddle, maybe a single can, stump, brick bat or a big rock I furiously farmed tree or trying to balance a too heavy turning it to the buckets. I’m red neck farming in plow to be hooked up. Whatever was necesJohn Deere road gear. sary? Just don’t stand around and do nuthin’.

Neighbor, I can dreamingly recall when At least, look busy. we finished plowing for the day; Daddy My early training for plowing was walkwould ask me, “Bo, you wanna’ ride to the ing behind or beside Daddy while he geed, barn?” I’d just hold up my arms and he’d hawed and whoaed. All my friends includchunk me on the back of the old, tired, ing Emerson, Arvis, Thurman, Phil, Tommy, wore out mule. I’ll bet that old mule said, Wayne, Don, Bud grew up this way. While “I done pulled a turning plow all day and training for plowing my biggest problem was now I got to tote this stunted bo’ weevil.” trying to keep from stumbling over the big “But I’m too tired to buck.” I’m farming fresh clods about the size of a slop bucket. I SOUTHERN RAISIN' riding.

OTIS GRIFFIN was the cat’s meow! If he turned a big clump We’d get to the barn stall and I’d feed of grass loaded with dirt Daddy showed me him some corn ears and draw some fresh how to bust it against the ground real hard to separate well water. I’d pet and rub him down to get the sweat the rich dirt and throw the clump of remaining weeds off real good always talking to him telling him he did away. I’m real truly plowing and farming. a good job. Daddy said, “Livestock and animals recFriends on our famous front porch talks many years ognize your voice.” So me and the plow puller belater Daddy reminisced concerning my tender days came real good friends. of learning. In her homemade rocking chair MomAs I study on this I wonder how many youngsters ma would floss her teeth with her ever present white know the difference between a horse and a mule. How sewing thread from her big pocket of the see through, many can plow today? Just how many can ‘dress one’ faded apron and giggle while recalling each step I for plowing? I bet some believe a single tree is one called ‘learning farming’. As a young’un I do believe lonesome tree in the middle of the front yard all by its those pockets on her apron would hold Mr. Harrold’s self…Think about it. I have all these memories that mercantile in Millington entire counter of rolled up are treasures to me. How about you?…Glory! sewing material with thread spools, scissors and seven patterns th’owed in for good measure. (Just like most neighborhood Mommas).

Readers’ Views Inheritance - Good and Bad Obviously, when someone inherits a business, money, real estate or other assets, that is a good thing - for them. Conversely, when a hereditary disease is passed on, that is unfortunate. There are good inheritances and there are bad inheritances. With the help of a silent news media who refused to provide a bio of him, Barack Obama inherited a four year lease on our White House. And with the continued obsequious behavior and lack of diligence by the main-stream “journalist” he still blames the previous administration for his failures. He is quick to “blame Bush” for bad inheritances but never mentions the good ones.

Credit is never given for the inheritance of the valuable intelligence acquired during the Bush Administration from Gitmo by enhanced interrogation. That good inheritance provided Mr. Obama with the only positive accomplishment of his term thus far -- the assassination of Osama Bin Ladin.

It is true the last two years of the Bush presidency marked the beginning of our present economic woes.

It is also true the leadership of Congress changed from Republican to Democrat at that same time. When the Dems won the mid-term elections of 2006 they took the reins and the purse strings from the Republicans.

Between now and Nov. 6th the Dems will be relying on a dilatory press and voter amnesia hoping no one makes the connection. They will not want you to remember the true date of the beginning of the end of our good economy. It was Jan. 3, 2007, six years into the Bush administration and two years before the Obama inauguration. Because the Dems controlled both houses of Congress, Barney Frank was selected

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to head up the House Financial Services Committee and Senator Chris Dodd became Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. The economic woes suffered 15 months later began with the housing and banking industry under their watchful eyes. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wasted hundreds of millions $$ in loans to unqualified home buyers. Senator Barack Obama fought against efforts by President Bush to reform Fannie and Freddie while receiving the third highest pay-off from these two siblings.

Obama and his supporters are allowed by a negligent press to imply the economic downturn is a result of eight years of failed Bush policies. Over and over again we hear of this bad inheritance. An energetic true journalist could easily challenge these remarks by reminding us President Obama actually inherited this bad economy from the Democrat-controlled 110th Congress, of which he was a member.

We Americans inherited a great document, the U.S. Constitution. The first amendment grants power to a free press. Because of that power professional journalists should maintain the trust of the people by setting high standards of integrity and strive to deserve that trust. Currently, because of the obvious left-ward bias by most journalists that trust has waned while the power of the press remains. We need to demand accountability by the news media. They are to be reminded they are not to emphasize a certain viewpoint of a news event. They need to get their collective noses from the rear of Mr. Obama and report the news.

This would be a good inheritance for all of us.

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Even with low rates, you can invest for income Not long ago, the Federal Re- likely to rise during the life span of serve (Fed) announced that it a longer-term bond — and when plans to keep short-term interest rates go up, the prices of existing rates near zero until late 2014. The bonds will fall. To help lower this Fed initially pushed rates to that risk, you may want to build a “ladlevel in 2008, in an effort to stimu- der� of bonds of varying maturilate economic growth. Clearly, low ties. Then, if market interest rates interest rates have a wideare low, you’ll still have ranging impact — but your long-term bonds what effect will they have earning higher rates, on you, as an individual but if rates rise, you can investor? take advantage of them If you need income by reinvesting the profrom your investments, ceeds of your maturing then the continuation of short-term bonds. But ultra-low interest rates remember to work with may be a matter of some your financial advisor FINANCIAL FOCUS concern, particularly if to evaluate whether a STEVEN J. J ONES you own certain types of bond ladder and the fixed-income investments, such as securities held within it are consiscertificates of deposit. While CDs tent with your investment objecare insured, offer return of princi- tives, risk tolerance and financial pal at maturity and provide regu- circumstances. lar interest payments, they are not Dividend-paying stocks. You can risk-free. With low interest rates, find companies that have paid divyou risk losing purchasing power. idends for many consecutive years Still, fixed-rate vehicles may — and in some cases, increased well have a place in your portfo- their dividend payout each year. In lio. If you’re even somewhat de- 2012, companies listed in the S&P pendent on your investments for 500 are on track to pay out more income, you may need to broaden than $252 billion in dividends, a your search. Here are a few ideas record amount, according to data to consider: compiled from Standard & Poor’s.

Build a bond ladder. Long-term (Keep in mind that the S&P 500 is bonds, by their nature, are more an unmanaged index and is not subject to interest rate risk than available for direct investment.) shorter-term vehicles. In other Of course, stock prices will fluctuwords, interest rates are more ate in value, and you may receive

more or less than your original investment when you sell. Historically, dividend-paying stocks have been less volatile than nondividend-paying stocks. Be aware, though, that companies can lower or discontinue dividend payments at any time without notice. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Refinance your mortgage. Today’s low rates are good news for borrowers. With tougher standards in place, it may not be as easy to refinance a mortgage as it once was, but if you qualify, you may want to think about refinancing. You may be able to save quite a bit of money on your monthly payments — and lower payments can translate into a greater cash flow. Plus, if you don’t need all the savings, you can put some of the money into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or another retirement savings vehicles.

Ultimately, an extended period of low interest rates is just one more factor to consider in creating and adjusting your investment strategy. Work with your financial advisor to help ensure low rates won’t affect your income needs.

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Benton, Curtis Darnell Born: 8/17/1980 Uknown Covington, TN 380019 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Cathey, John Edward Born: 12/19/1985 3022 Calvert Memphis, TN 38108 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Currin, Terry Dewayne Born: 9/7/1985 1517 Pinecrest Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Parole violation, felony failure to appear

Draine, Robert Lee Born: 4/17/1948 6742 Tommie Lane Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Drummer, Tameca Leigh Born: 4/25/1974 905 Pearce St. Memphis, TN 38107 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Goodwin, Steve William Born: 10/25/1966 1864 Pinedale Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Heiple, Russell Stanley Born: 11/20/1987 4137 Owen Rd. Memphis, TN 38114 Charge: Failure to appear felony

Henerson, Darius Darrell Born: 5/26/1986 2533 #C Gay St. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Howard, Paul Aaron Born: 2/26/1990 59 Tony St. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Jivan, Ali Raza Born: 1/1/1971 1291 N. Highland Ave. Memphis, TN 38301 Charge: Felony failure to appear

TRA MATH WIZARDS Several Tipton-Rosemark Academy (TRA) students received awards at the 56th Annual Mathmatics Contest, sponsored by the Tennessee Mathmatics Teachers’ Association, recently held at Dyersburg State Community College. TRA students competed against 300 students from across the state and received the following awards: (pictured left to right) Andrew Edmiston - 1st Geometry Melissa Long - 5th PreCalculus Jordan Carpenter - 6th Geometry Jackie Kuykendall - 10th Geometry Mitch Long - 3rd Algebra I Patrick Brown - 3rd Algebra I

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The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of April 15-21.

â–Ş Adams, Dexter Maurice, 22, theft under $500, April 17, MPD â–Ş Adams, Patrick Cordale, 22, domestic assault, vandalism; April 16, CPD â–Ş Almond, Charles Blakely, 25, domestic assault, April 21, CPD â–Ş Armstrong, Patricia Ann, 57, domestic assault, April 21, TCSO â–Ş Barry, Nicholas Shane, 19, domestic assault, April 18, TCSO â–Ş Blaylock, Thomas Dewayne, 18, vandalism, April 19, TCSO â–Ş Boyd, Marcus Randle, 26, domestic assault, April 15, CPD â–Ş Brent, Anthony Savill, 24, domestic assault, vandalism, child abuse/ neglect; April 20, TCSO â–Ş Brown, Sterling Wayne, 51, poss. of drug paraphernalia, April 21, CPD â–Ş Burton, Marcus Antonio, 29, failure to pay child support, April 18, TCSO â–Ş Butler, Anthony Darnell, 32, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 20, MPD â–Ş Campbell, Anthony Cordarrell, 21, agg. assault with injury, April 15, MPD â–Ş Campbell, Jazzmin Renee, 21, DUI first offense, April 17, TCSO â–Ş Carrick, Keosha, 21, theft over $10,000, agg. burglary; April 18, TCSO â–Ş Carver, Phillip Daniel, 18, domestic assault, April

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18, MUPD â–Ş Crawford, Theresa Ann, 50, poss. sch. III drug, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, open container, DUI second offense; April 17, APD â–Ş Delashmit, Donald Wayne, 22, domestic assault, April 20, MPD â–Ş Duke, Stephen Tyler, 22, poss. controlled substance, April 17, TCSO â–Ş Evans, Derrick Jamal, 24, drving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no seat belt, registration law, theft under $500; April 18, TCSO â–Ş Farmer, John Neal, 34, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, failure to pay child support (x 2), April 18, TCSO â–Ş Fayne, Marcus Terrell, 28, domestic assault, April 15, CPD â–Ş Ford, Timothy Terrell, 42, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 18, TCSO â–Ş Frazier, Qwantisha Kenyette, 23, domestic assault, leaving accident scene; April 15, CPD â–Ş Garrett, Sornie Mack, 23, forgery, April 16, CPD â–Ş Geeter, Andrew Lee, 29, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding, no insurance; April 20, THP â–Ş Graham, David Wayne, 46, DUI second offense, simple poss. marijuana, poss. of prohibited weapon, driver to exercise due care, no insurance, driving on rev./canc./susp.

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license, open container; April 21, TCSO â–Ş Greene, Marilyn McKenzie, 20, underage consumption of alcohol, theft, failure to appear felony; April 17, TCSO â–Ş Guard, Michael Benidict, 61, agg. criminal trespassing, April 15, TCSO â–Ş Harrison, Brandon Wayne, 40, habitual motor vehicle offender, April 19, TCSO â–Ş Hawkins, Lamont Antonio, 31, failure to appear, April 20, CPD â–Ş Hernandez-Munoz, Hector Anturo, 43, DUI first offense, no license, no insurance, leaving scene of accident; April 18, APD â–Ş Hindman, Kelley Ray, 35, failure to appear, April 17, TCSO â–Ş Johns, Matthew Edward, 29, disorderly conduct, April 16, MUPD â–Ş Jones, Courtney LeCarl, 23, domestic assault, April 20, CPD â–Ş Jones, Jeanae Rochelle, 28, worthless check, April 19, CPD â–Ş Jones, Quatavis Deron, 24, domestic assault, April 16, CPD â–Ş King, Corneuis Emmitt, 19, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 15, TCSO â–Ş Leird, George Robert, 25, poss. sch. IV drug, poss. sch. II drug with intent; April 21, TCSO â–Ş Lohse, Cody Wayne, 22, criminal trespassing, April 16, APD â–Ş Lohse-Palmer, Rudy Ray, 18, criminal trepass, April 16, APD â–Ş McPeak, Taylor Dwayne,

20, shoplifting, domestic assault; April 20, CPD â–Ş Moore, Martez Deshun, 27, felony failure to appear, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, domestic assault; April 15, TCSO â–Ş Page, Nathaniel, 57, agg. assault no injury, reckless endangerment; April 21, TCSO â–Ş Pendelene, Donovan Elwood, 43, burglary, April 18, TCSO â–Ş Pilkington, Richard Allen, 37, felony evading arrest, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, felony evading arrest; April 15, TCSO â–Ş Poindexter, Rodney Eugene, 60, DUI fourth offense, implied consent law; April 16, TCSO â–Ş Robinson, Tristan Meshawn, 20, poss. sch. VI drug, April 18, CPD â–Ş Sarver, Timothy Marion, 32, unlawful carrying or possession of weapon, April 19, TCSO â–Ş Simpson, Shannon Derrell, 37, poss. drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver, April 19, TCSO â–Ş Taylor, William Dewayne, 39, poss. controlled subtance, April 17, TCSO â–Ş Vowell, James Rick, 48, domestic assault, April 21, TCSO â–Ş Wallace, Arthur Lee, 20, burglary, April 17, CPD â–Ş Watkins, Michael Kelly, 37, disorderly conduct, public intoxictation; April 15, TCSO â–Ş White, Clinton Wayne, 20, domestic assault, April 15, TCSO

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.

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Obituaries Kathy Wilson

November 20, 1957 – April 16, 2012 Kathy Wilson, 54, of Covington, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 23 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie Wilson, Jr.; two sons, Eddie Wilson, III of Brighton and Shannon Wilson of Byhalia, MS; one brother, Robert Cobb of Covington; one sister, Sandra Blaylack of Covington and three grandchildren.

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Pastor Jerry L. Alston

Date of Death – April 17, 2012

Jerry L. Alston, 53, the pastor of Paradise Baptist Church and owner of Jerry’s Home Improvement and Contractor, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.

Funeral services took place on Saturday, April 21 at Barlow Funeral Home. Pastor Alston was buried at Townsend Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Kay Alston; daughters Sarita Alston, Stephanie Alston and Beunca Logan; stepdaughters Latisha Boddie, Sheila Young and Miranda Young; stepsons Reginald Wright, Terry Young Jr., Jermet Young and Joshua Young; sisters Shelia Bryant, Krystal Maclin, Sandra Hurd and Tanya Lashell; parents Sarah Alston Maclin and William Bonds; and 13 grandchildren.

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Gregory L. Brown

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She was survived by her daughter, Stacie Carlson (Brian) of Cordova; son, Derrick Lewis of Covington; four grandchildren, Piper Carlson, Meadow Lewis, Allie Lewis and Hailey Dobbs; mother, Denera Tillman of Cordova; sister, Sandra Cochran (Gene) of Cordova; countless number of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Beverly was preceded in death by her father, Derrick M. Tillman.

Funeral services took place Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Memorial Park Funeral Home-Memphis with the interment at Memorial Park Cemetery-Memphis.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMemphis.

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Lonnie A. Craig Jr.

Date of Death – April 21, 2012 Mr. Lonnie A. Craig Jr., 95, a farmer and former co-owner of Craig Barbeque, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Baptist Hospital Memphis. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was also a member of Collins Chapel C.M.E. Church.

Visitation will take place on Friday, April 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. at Collins Chapel. He will be buried at Townsend Cemetery.

Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Irene Craig. He is survived by a son, Durell Moore of Louisville, Ky.; sisters Minnie L. Walk of Detroit, Mich., Omah Pearl Donaldson of Brighton and Melissa King of Aguanga, Calif.; brother Herman Craig of Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

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Lawrence S. Cromwell

Date of Death – April 20, 2012

Lawrence S. Cromwell, 88, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. Mr. Cromwell is a World War II veteran, who fought in the battle of Normandy and received a purple heart.

He was a farmer and member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

Services for Mr. Cromwell were held on Monday, April 23 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. The visitation for Mr. Cromwell was Sunday, April 22, also at the Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. Interment will take place at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Jerry (Patricia) Cromwell and Danny (Pamela) Cromwell; grandchildren, Joshua Cromwell, Danielle King and Carl Cromwell; step-grandchildren, Carmon Cochran, Daniel Price, Robert Wallace, Justin Wallace and Jessica Mallard and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Billings Cromwell and by his brothers, Royce, Earl and C.D. Cromwell.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Perry Lane Max

Barbara L. Smith

April 25, 1961 – April 23, 2012

February 24, 1948 – April 22, 2012 Barbara L. Smith, 64, of Covington, H. R. Specialist with the V. A. Hospital in Memphis, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 25 at the Covington Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Covington Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by her husband, Alfred Smith, Jr.; one son, David A. Smith of Collierville; one daughter, Kimberly Ballard of Millington and three grandchildren, Megan Smith, Peyton Leffingwell and Hunter Smith.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

Perry Lane Max, 50, a carpenter, of Covington, died on Monday, April 23, 2012 in Memphis.

Funeral services took place on Wednesday, April 25 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. He was buried at Shiloh Cemetery.

Mr. Max is survived by his wife, JoAnn Paris Max of Ripley, stepson Dylan Paris Max of Ripley, father William Max of Covington, sisters Sherry Tindall of Covington and Darlene Max of Brighton, brothers Timmy and James Max of Covington, mother-in-law Brenda Paris of Ripley, seven nephews and five nieces.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Leach Max and his father-in-law, Jackie Paris.

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Madelyn Marie Montgomery Date of death – April 24, 2012

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Date of Death – April 18, 2012 Gregory L. Brown of Burlison, 53, a salesman for Massey Auto Parts, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 22 at Munford Funeral Chapel. He was buried at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Henning.

Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 24 years, Vickie Brown; daughters Angel (Chris) Cordle and Carrie (Jason) Gibbons; sons Cory (Amy) Glover and Gregory L. Brown Jr.; mother Thelma Ruth Brown; brothers Timothy J. Brown, Daniel C. Brown and Barry N. Brown; and grandchildren Christopher Cordle Jr., Kayla Lynn Cordle, Tyler L. Pessman, Blakeden M. Brown and Emily Page Glover.

He is survived by Syble Hemphill Owen, his loving wife of 58 years; his daughter, Jan Owen Harlow (Mickey) of Collierville; son Jerry Freeman Owen of Lakeland; sister Wanda Jean Owen Gray (Jim); six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place at Highland Heights Baptist Church on Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m. Immediately following the visitation, funeral services will begin. Interment will be at R.H. Munford Cemetery in Covington.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to MidAmerica Seminary or Shepherd’s Haven Home.

Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Maurice Owen

June 29, 1930 – April 22, 2012 Maurice Owen, 81, of Collierville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 23, 2012 after a long struggle with congestive heart failure.

Maurice “Mo” Owen was a righthanded pitcher for the 1946 Humes High School Team that won the Memphis city championship and finished third in the high school regional tournament representing the state of Tennessee. At just 16 years old, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals and was one of the youngest players in the organization.

He spent seven years in the minor leagues with the Cards and the Cleveland Indians with a two-year break during the Korean War. While playing service ball, he was voted Most Valuable Player for the Army in 1953. After being reinstated as an amateur in 1957, Mo Owen played, coached and managed teams in Memphis Park Commission Adult baseball and fast pitch. Once, leading his Highland Heights Baptist Church team to both church league and city league titles, he pitched seven games in 13 days. Later, when Mo was a player-manager, he pitched his final game at age 49. In that same year, his team battled Los Angeles to the final game in the amateur baseball World Series at Battle Creek, Mich. In 1989, he was inducted into the Memphis Park Commission Sports Hall of Fame.

Maurice Owen always performed with excellence, not only in baseball, but as a salesman for S.C. Toof & Co., McQuiddy and Business Products Inc. He also loved golf and maintained a 48-year membership at Windyke Country Club, where he had a host of friends.

In his later years, as a member of Bellevue Baptist Church, his passions for his faith, family and friends grew even stronger. He was a kind-hearted, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. At an early age, he learned from his mother and father that, whether in victory or defeat, he must, above all, hold to his faith in God and trust in our Savior Jesus.

Maurice was born June 29, 1930, in Covington, to Bentley Byron Owen and Rebecca Walk Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Byron Owen, and his son, Kenny Owen.

Madelyn Marie Montgomery, 4, died Tuesday April 24, 2012 in Munford after an eight-month battle of a rare brain cancer at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Madelyn was her parents real life princess.

She is survived by her parents, Donald and Angela Montgomery, brother Mitchell F. Montgomery, grandparents Glenn and Sherry Williams and Reggie and Nancy Montgomery, seven uncles, five aunts and eight cousins.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday April 27 at the Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington. Madelyn’s final resting place will be in the Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Tribute Program P.O. Box 1000, Dept.

142, Memphis, TN. 38148-0142. Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northridgefh.com. 901-872-3375 The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 26, 2012

Bernadine McAfee

May 10, 1935 – April 25, 2012 Bernadine McAfee, 76, of Burlison, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 27 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Randolph Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 at the funeral home.

A homemaker, she also wrote the Gilt Edge News for The Leader for more than 50 years. The widow of John “Toots” McAfee, she is survived by one daughter, Connie (Troy) Blyue of Burlison; one sister, Betty Baskin of Covington; three grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew. Friends may sign an online guest book at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARY POLICY The Leader publishes a brief obituary free of charge as a courtesy to the bereaved. To provide personalization of a loved one’s information, additional details may be published for an additional charge ($30-100, depending upon length of obituary). Please call or email for our pricing policies. Photographs also may be published. Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. For further information, call 901-476-7116 or email eday@covingtonleader.com.

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Beverly Tillman Lewis

April 13, 1948 – April 22, 2012

Beverly Tillman Lewis, 64, of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. Beverly was born April 13, 1948 in Memphis, was a graduate of Messick High School and attended the University of Memphis.

Beverly was an outstanding artist, was known for her love of life, was a generous and caring person.

She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church-Covington, worked many years for Cochran Corporation and Memphis Biofuels. Beverly was a devoted mother, she loved and cherished her grandchildren.

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Pyle, Densford families unite

Dennis and Linda Pyle of Dyersburg are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Stephanie Dawn Pyle to John Alan Densford, Jr. of Dyersburg on Saturday, May 12 at 5 p.m. at Osborn Farm in Arlington.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Howard Goodwin of Mulberry Grove, Ill., and the late Nelda Goodwin and the late Edward and Marjorie Pyle. She is a 2000 graduate of Dyer County High School.

The groom-elect is the son of Beth Davis of Munford and John A. Densford, Sr., of Jupiter, Fla. He is the grandson of Bob and Dot Davis of Tupelo, Miss., Shirley Densford of Kerrville and the late Jack Densford. He is a 2000 graduate of Munford High School.

A reception will immediately follow the wedding ceremony.

Erwin to marry Wilson

Alan and Tina Erwin of Brighton are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ashley Marie Erwin to Corey Len Wilson of Atoka on Saturday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Ora Dell Smith of Brighton, Dale and Elaine Erwin of Covington and the late James Herman Smith.

She is a graduate of Brighton High School and is employed at Super D Drugs.

The future groom is the son of Donna and Chuck Fee of Brighton and Jeff and Pam Wilson of Covington. He is the grandson of Sarah Wright of Millington and the late Leonard Wright and the late Gavin and Beatrice Wilson. He is a graduate of Brighton High School and is employed with Rose Fabricating & Industrial Solutions.

A reception will be held at the Covington Chamber Center immediately following the ceremony. Friends and family are invited.

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Baby Registry Tiffany Stitt (Mitchell) Baby Boy due April 27th Amber Cannon (Adam) Baby Boy due April 27th Jennifer Wallace (Matthew) Baby girl due May 2nd Meghan Laxton Nolan Baby Girl due May 15th Olivia Fuson (Scott) Baby girl due May 20th Stormy Lowrance (Lowell) Baby Girl due May

Eddy and Deane Dickey of Millington are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sarah Deane Dickey to Justin Todd Harris of Texas on May 12, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Elm Grove Church of Christ in Burlison.

Sarah is the granddaughter of Gladys Dickey of Waynesboro, Ga., and the late James Dickey and the late Leonard and Mary Adkins. She is a graduate of Dyersburg State Community College and Freed-Hardeman University.

Justin is the son of Charles Hamilton and Darlene Jones of Texas. He is the grandson of Betty Hamilton and James and Doreen Jones, all of Texas. He is currently serving in the United States Coast Guard.

A reception will follow immediately at the church’s fellowship hall. Friends and family are invited.

Military Matters Amn Dustin B. Munoz Air Force Airman Dustin B. Munoz graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Munoz is the son of Beth Bursi of Brighton.

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Just for Fun Bible Study - This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This nondenominational class is open to all. The facilitators this month are Ms. Marie Bonds and Mr. John Currie 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.

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My wife Charline and I have celebrated 39 years together and reside in the Holly Grove community. Our son Randal Baskin works for the Munford Police Department and resides in Munford with his wife Lisa and their two children; our daughter April Daugherty also resides in Munford with her husband Mark Daugherty and their two children.

I have been a contractor for 39 years and am proud to say I have built many homes in Tipton County. As a contractor I have had to oversee the full construction process. I have the privilege of working closely with the homeowners and the additional contractors required to build these homes to the best possible standards. With my many years of experience, I believe that I can assess the value of your property and/or home accurately.

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To Your Health 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.

Line Dance Class - Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor.

Ballroom Dancing - Ballroom Dancing classes will begin Wednesday, April 4 at 12 p.m. in the TCCA dance room. Richard Bishop is the instructor and the cost is $8 per class. Singles and couples are welcomed!

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.

Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential– “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis.

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.

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Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings, there’s quite a lot of news for you this week. Some good news and some sad news too. We’ve been doing a lot of praying for comforts and spiritual healings!

We are still in prayer for a most recent loss in our family as well as in our communities of Jamestown and Covington.

On April 17, our hearts were deeply saddened over the loss of our dear cousin Rev. Jerry Lewis Alston. Jerry was the loving husband of Angela Kay Alston, the son of Sarah Alston Maclin and William Bonds. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and uncle. On Saturday, crowds of family and friends came to say goodbye to this wonderful man who is already missed by so many.

President Mary Burton meet with teacher Willie Mae Burton recently for missionary meeting, she’s still expecting your presence.

On Sunday, April, 29, 2:30 p.m., my church North Star Community and Pastor Steven and first lady Dorothy Miller and members will celebrate our churches 14th anniversary. Rev. Pearl Andrews and the adult choir of Bright Hill of Jamestown are special guests.

Dinner will be served afterwards, public invited.

Congratulations to several college graduates from our area. Sabrina Bell, daughter of Joanna Bell and Walter Bell. She will graduate TSU on May 5 at 9 a.m., Chelsa and Kelsa Burton, daughters of David and Pam Burton will graduate Fisk University May 6th and May 7th, congratulations ladies!

Mrs. Minnie Cooke, formerly of Jamestown, now of Los Angeles, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Her sister was the late Joycie Vincent Hill also of Jamestown. Congratulations, young lady!

On our prayer and sick list we have several who are in the hospital as well

as recovering at home: Doris King, Tony Caruthers, Rudy Cobbs, Birdie Smith, Mildred Sherrill, Nadine Granderson Bradley, Marvin and Beverly Robinson and family (loss their 2 yr. old nephew last week), Bessie Cobbs, Mins. Pink Sherrill, Jr., David and Charlene Sneed, Barbara Alston, Ruth Alston, Shade Alston, Louise Manson, Posey Reed, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Connie and Christine Brown, Carlotta Jones, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Ada Fletcher, Jessie Lawson, John Bunton, Rudolph and Dollie Boykins, Carlotta Jones, Jennie Stewart, Isiah and Willie Mae Burton, Sr., Katarene Harber, Ruth Griffin, Mary Burton, Rev. Jerry Alston, Rufus Garner, Flossie Woods, Eula Culbreath and family, Beaulah Wakefield, Percy and Allie White, Robert and Dorcus Smith, Johnnie Thompson, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, John and Cleo Thompson, Dollie Cummings and Davy Ivy. Happy birthday goes to James Pisarz 14th, LaNourid Sherill 16th, Ortha Armstrong and Robert Draine 17th, Ruby Coe, John Tolbert and Danny Johnson 20th, Shirley Gray Draine and Earline Burton Polks 21st and Carolyn Ware and Camille Jackson on April 22nd, Samatha Hodges 25th, Earnest Stokes and Cindy Burton 27, Zach Evans and Billy Armstrong 29th.

April 28th beginning at 6 p.m. at the Covington Country Club, the Jamestown Community Health Organization (JCHO) will have another event, “It takes Ten.� Program planners are Gwen Cooke and Pam Cobbs Springfield. Tickets are $10 each, dinner will be served also. Contact Pres. Rev. Pearl Andrews or any JCHO member, hope to see you there.

All for now, remember: “Whenever you are in doubt over what just might be a bad idea, forget it!�~ Until next time.

Elaine Watkins We need some rain. Sunday we got two showers that didn’t even show up in the gauge. The six-tenths we got last week lasted pretty well with the clouds and cool temperatures after it, but it was a gloomy start to the week. So glad when the sun came out finally mid-week.

I got up at 5 a.m. last Wednesday and rode to Southaven, Miss., with Clint to meet Mark Maddox and pick up some used tanks. Cutting them up for bridges across a big ditch where we are putting up our first irrigation. Supposed to be on the ground May 18th!

Lyla turned two on Friday! Elizabeth and I took her to Memphis for lunch and to do some shopping. Rained on us while we were there but not much here. We had her party Saturday afternoon and Brian and Shelley Dickey and my dad, Kenneth Weir, joined us. We had a big Minnie Mouse cake and she had a ball opening gifts.

Happy Birthday, Lyla!

We had our first day of two services at the Covington Church of Christ on Sunday. We had 144 for the first service and 101 for the second. Good start.

That afternoon Tessa McDavid, bride-elect of John Evans IV, had a big bridal shower at church. She got lots of nice gifts and we all enjoyed watching her open them and wish them a happy life together. They will be married on May 26th.

The Halls baseball team cooked shoulders Friday night and we bought one from Justin. Yesterday I fed Clint, James, Courtney Gurley, Mark Maddox, Nick Bryan and Roberto barbeque, beans, slaws, chips and cupcakes. It was fun, and we still have barbeque left!

John Henderson is out of the hospital and was back at church on Sunday. Pat Farabee, Alma Rose, Richard Huffman, Geneva Travis, Trey Erwin, Jimbo Edmonds, Craig Randolph, Dale Baskin, Bob Baskin and so many others are in our prayers, as well as our servicemen and women, and voters.

Congratulations to Shawn Anderson, who was selected as one of the 2012 Federal 100 Award Winners. This is someone who takes a program from the drawing board to completion, who solves a problem that has left others baffled, who steps up in the face of a crisis, and who puts the interests of the community above his or her own. Shawn takes care of the GPS maps for Tipton County. Congratulations Shawn!

Happy Birthday this week goes to Jennifer McMahan on April 23rd, to Ian Keith on the 25th and to Sonyia Rimmer on the 27th. Happy Anniversary to Ken and Judy McCool on April 25th.

This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Reading, writing and driving a car all burn about 75-125 calories per hour.� You shouldn’t do some of these at the same time though! Also, “Today is the birthday of Robert B. Thomas, founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac�. And it’s been printed since 1792! “Thanks for Reading� this week goes to Bill Gatlin and Dorothy Smith! Sa-lute!

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Present were the United Daughters of the Confederacy Forrest Camp, the Memphis Brigade Color Guard of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and a large audience.

Present for the dedication, the descendants of Capt. Edward East Buchanan from left to right Ernest, Mark, Cale Buchanan and David Baird are shown holding their ancestor’s original battle flag. Capt Buchanan and his brother William served in Co. C, the 11th Tennessee Cavalry under Generals Forrest and Wheeler.

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Burlison John W. Werner • 569-1090• burlisonnews@gmail.com Birthday wishes start us out this week with Emilee Engstrand on Apr. 27 and Joyce Martin on Apr. 30. And a great big belated Happy Birthday to Ms. Ruby Dawson who turned 92 last Saturday!

Happy Birthday ladies!

Let’s congratulate Brandon Connell, son of Randy and Teresa Connell, for his scholarship he received April 19 at Honors Night at Covington High School.

Brandon received a $2,775 scholarship to the Tennessee Technology Center in Covington. Also, TonyJoe Connell, son of Randy and Teresa Connell, competed at HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) State level competition with his partner AnnaClaire Goforth, and received 1st place in his competition CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). They will be traveling, with other CHS students, to Orlando, Florida in June to compete at the national level. Randy and Teresa are very proud of both!

Next Thursday, May 3, there will be two events happening in Burlison. At

9 a.m. the staff from Covington Manor will be in Burlison for free health checks.

The staff checks blood pressure, blood sugar levels, oxygen levels and heart rate. They will set up in the Fellowship Hall at Smyrna Baptist Church at 7512 Highway 59 West. Later in the day, at 11:45 am, everyone is invited to attend the National Day of Prayer event outside the Burlison Town Hall & Community Center. Come prayer for our county and leaders.

Speaking of praying, here is the prayer list this week: Larry and Christine Knight, Lawrence Cromwell, Joyce Branch, Sissy Townsend, Floyd Picheloupe, Richard Huffman, Norris Cothran, Georgia Dixon, Sylverene Cohill, Ms. Ruby Dawson, Evan Latta, Patty Seeber, Jo Campbell, Joyce Martin, Ashley Park, David Gilbreath, April Staggs, Buddy Lavelle, Bob Yoakum, Charlie Moss, Verna Lou Timbs and Diane Thornton.

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8:30 and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Happy birthdays this week go to Brooks Alan Smith and Rodney Waits. Hope they were the greatest!

Libby Click Hi Everyone, hope your week has been a good one. I love to watch all the beautiful birds outside my kitchen window. My week started by being there at the perfect time. We saw the male and female cardinal walk towards each other and very graciously touched beaks. It appeared as though they were kissing. A few seconds later, two very tiny cardinals appeared. I considered it a blessing. They share the ground with several doves.

On May 3-5 at 8:30 each morning, we will be having a yard sale for the MidSouth Military Museum to raise money for a video projector, a concrete pad for the helo, as well as parts for the helo. Many items will be for sale. Please bring your items to the museum located at 10021 Old Memphis Rd. in Atoka. We would love to have pictures of our veterans to place on the walls. If anyone has items to donate, or if you need assistance with large items, please call Bob McFarland at 8372921. Items donated are tax deductable.

The museum is a non-profit organization.

Please come and join us.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. On Sunday, April 29, all Sunday school classes will meet in the fellowship hall at 10 a.m. Please bring breakfast finger foods. All middle and high school youth are invited to a lock-in on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Pick up between

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors. Congratulations to Ricky and Kim Wells who were married here this past Saturday afternoon.

Covington Church of Christ Our newly scheduled times for worship services begin at 8:45 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. with Bible study in between at 10 a.m. We remain the same on Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. and Bible study again on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director.

Happy Birthdays this week go to Jennifer McMahan, Ian Keith and Sonyia Rimmer. Hope they are the greatest! Happy anniversary goes to Ken and Judy McCool. We have several suffering with various illnesses. Please remember these and others in your prayers.

Our sympathy goes out to Thelma Brown in the loss of her son, Greg Brown.

We are so grateful for our many visitors.

I hope we can go on into summer soon. Please continue to remember Louise Vandergrift in your prayers. Have a great week!

April 1862 Shiloh, April 7 By dawn of April 7, Gen. U. S. Grant was reinforced by the arrival of 25,000 fresh troops. Thus strengthened, the Federals attacked. During the course of the day the both sides attacked and counter-attacked, the battles lines swaying back and forth.

Tipton County’s two infantry companies, the “Tipton Rifles� Co. I, 4th Tennessee and “Southern Confederates� Co. C, 9th Tennessee, fought near each other, on the Confederate left and center, northeast of Shiloh Methodist Church at Water Oaks Pond. Both companies were near Captain I. P. Girardey’s Washington Artillery of Augusta, Georgia. Both units were in the immediate presence of General G. T. Beauregard who had assumed command of the Army of the Mississippi upon the death of Gen. Sidney Johnston.

William Dillon of the 4th Tennessee wrote: “The report of the death of the gallant A. S. Johnston is confirmed‌ we were engaged from about 9 o’clock a. m. to 3 p.m., but at no time so hotly engaged as yesterday. The enemy made several desperate attempts to regain their camps‌about 4 o’clock p.m. our regiment was marched from the field.â€?

Lt. Col. O. F. Strahl reported that the 4th Infantry suffered about 4 killed and 30 wounded on this day. The “Tipton Rifles� served under Gen. Braxton Bragg during the day.

General W. T. Sherman wrote of the action at Water Oaks Pond: “It was the severest musketry fire I ever heard.� Gen. Cheatham wrote that his men (9th and 6th Tennessee) his men “fought here for four hours, the most hotly contested I have ever witnessed.� It was here that Tipton Countians first fired upon the enemy troops of Gen. Sherman. It would not be their last.

Captain David J. Wood of Mt. Carmel commanded 6 companies of the 9th Tennessee Infantry. Lieutenant Charles B. Simonton commanded Co. C. Lieutenant John Green Hall recalled an incident of the action: “(Our Flag‌was born by the gallant (Newt) McMullen, while making a hasty retreat from an advanced position we had occupied, a shell struck the staff; shivering it to atoms, carrying in its fury the flag torn and mutilated, wrapping it around a tangled brushwood.

The brave standard bearer halted, and, while the enemy pressed hard upon him, disentangled its folds, and folding it carefully placed it in his bosom, and bore it off in safety.�

Captain Wood was wounded and Andrew M. Trobaugh killed. This portion of the 9th Tennersee suffered 19 killed and 70 wounded on the 7th.

Shiloh was the second costliest battle for Tipton’s Confederate soldiers. At least fifty-one men were killed, wounded or missing. No wonder the aging veterans attending the 1902 Tipton County Confederate reunion in 1902 petitioned the state legislature to appropriate $25,000 for the erection of a state memorial at Shiloh.

On June 3, 2005, the State of Tennessee dedicated a Confederate Monument to her soldiers at Shiloh with Governor Bredesen, and Speaker’s Wilder and Naifeh involved prominently in the ceremonies.

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The beautiful hanging baskets may be purchased to • Honor someone special • Memorialize a loved one or • Recognize your local business The hanging baskets will be displayed on the light poles in the downtown area and a sign will recognize each business/individual for which the baskets are purchased. Purchase price is only $45.00 per basket.

Order forms may be picked up & dropped off at Brighton Town Hall.

Knightly News News from Covington Integrated Arts Academy Pre-K registration at CIAA will be May 1 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and May 2 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The child must be four on or before September 30.

Parents will need to bring these items: certified birth certificate, social security card, shot record, two proofs of residence, and income verification. Proofs of residence may include the following: property tax records, mortgage documents, lease agreement, current utility bills with the address on it, automobile registration, and voter’s registration card. Income verification could be a pay stub, income tax form, case number, SNAP. The child will need a physical before he/she can begin school. You will sign

your child up for screening when you come. We need all children registered and screened as soon as possible!

Pre-K school hours are the same as the regular hours for other grades. PreK students may ride a school bus to and from school if they are four years old.

The CIAA Pre-K had another visiting artist this week. Mr. Chuck Parr came to get us ready for a performance of the Pigeon Roost String Band. The Pre-K students strummed a guitar and an auto harp. They got to play a washboard, too. Mr. Chuck sang some of the songs that we will hear performed. One of the songs they really liked was Proud Mary. Be sure to come by and get your child a place in Pre-K!

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Gray, a graduate of Klahowya Secondary School who is majoring in Science Education, received the recognition from the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The awards were presented at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana, on April 13. “We’re proud to honor Aimee Gray as one of the top student teachers in the state of Indiana,� said Chuck Watson, chair of UE’s School of Education. “We pride ourselves on preparing professional, skilled, and caring teachers, and Aimee has exemplified these traits.

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Peyton Graham retires as Tennessee State FFA President Peyton Graham, a 2011 graduate of Munford High School and former member of the Munford FFA Chapter, retired from her leadership position as Tennessee State FFA President during the 84th Tennessee FFA State Convention held April 2-4, 2012, in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Graham began her year of service by attending two National FFA leadership conferences – BLAST Off (Building Leaders and Strong Teams of Officers) and NLCSO (National Leadership Conference for State Officers).

She also attended two weeks of FFA Leadership Training Camp held in Doyle, Tenn., to motivate members to embrace their strengths in FFA. In the fall, state officers are challenged to conduct chapter visits to the various FFA chapters across the state. Graham, along with her teammates, visited more than half of the chapters in Tennessee, which equals to about 100 visits between the eight officers. As a state officer, she served as a delegate for the 84th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind., where she served as vice-chair of the Delegate Reconstruction committee.

Graham also traveled to China in January to tour farms and agriculture industries, be submerged into the Eastern culture, and even climb the Great Wall of China.

One of the most important responsibilities of state officers is to con-

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birthday in celebration of National FFA Week. During this tour, the officers present to students and business and industry leaders across the state, spreading goodwill and securing sponsorships for the upcoming year. The team also spoke to the Tennessee House of Representatives and received a joint resolution from the House.

To close the year, the state officer team spent countless hours preparing for the Tennessee State FFA Convention. Graham and her teammates were responsible for chairing sessions, presenting awards, conducting business and presenting their final motivational remarks with their retiring addresses. Graham’s retiring address was entitled “Live Unlimited.�

She encouraged members to be fearless in achieving their goals and was quoted to say “If we play a sport but you worried about getting injured, remember that Peyton

Manning didn’t become MVP worrying that he would get sacked. If you are struggling to learn the FFA Creed, realize that even Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t let his nerves get the best of him before making his ‘I Have a Dream Speech’, or if you nervous about passing your driving test, remember that even Dale Earhardt Jr. had to start somewhere before racing NASCAR.�

The Munford FFA Chapter is truly proud of Peyton and the influence she has had on the 13,000 Tennessee FFA members across the state. Since 1999, the chapter has had the privilege of having 10 state officers with Peyton being the first State President. But her success and goals will not end with her retirement. She was selected as an intern for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America and will be working in the Dresden, Tenn., office this summer.

In addition, she will compete in a state runoff for the opportunity to run for a national FFA office at the National FFA Convention this fall, in hopes to have the opportunity to reach the over 523,000 FFA members nationwide.

This year’s FFA theme is “I Believe.� Not only does the Munford FFA Chapter believe in the future of Peyton Graham, but the potential of every student in the program that has a will to succeed.

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Students provide community service through school work Picture l to r: Kelsie Gross, Alexandria Haynie, Gerran Sanders, Mary Cate Wilkins, Haley Loyed, Brooke Kelly. Back Row: Terry McGee, Forest Davis, Skylar Davis, Camron Phillips, Jesse Waits, Troy Jones, Laverrick Childs, Calvin Thomas, Steve Clark

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Landscaping makes an area beautiful but it’s normally a low priority item on a budget, so students at Covington High School have taken matters into their own hands and have stepped up to help beautify area schools.

CHS landscaping students have been performing flowerbed maintenance at Covington High, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Covington Middle School and the Tipton County Board of Education. The students have also taken part in turf grass maintenance at CHS and reached out to their neighbors by providing landscape services to residents who live within walking distance of the school and are unable to do their own yard work. All the work the students do is free, but they will accept donations to the school to help purchase tools an CHS senior Greg Berford feels good about his class’ contribution to the community. “We are learning the fundamentals of the landscape industry and it feels good to give back to the community,� he said. “I like that we get to do

but just aren’t sure how and this class provides

physical activity and that it is preparing us for a future career,� added senior Terry McGee. While they are working, the students learn skills needed to be successful in the landscape industry, such as shrub trimming, flowerbed weeding and cleanup, tree pruning, and mulching. They are even learning how to write and submit bids for the work they accomplish. “Learning how to create a mock bid by figuring their hours and material cost are important basic principles in creating and maintaining a landscape business,� said CHS landscaping teacher Steve Clark. “These students are learning valuable skills that will make them more productive no matter what they decide

to do after high school.�

The students are also learning how to be more efficient on each job and how to work together.

For each job, the students are broken up into crews of three to four, with each crew assigned a specific responsibility. Not only do they have to work complete their own tasks, but they have to work with one another in order to complete the overall job in a timely manner, while making the finish product look as good as possible. “The goal of this class is for the students to learn about all the aspects of landscape maintenance while helping out the nearby schools and residents,� added Clark. “The classroom changes from job to job and the students get to see exactly

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CMS recently conducted their monthly PTO meeting on April 12 in the CMS library, however, this meeting was certainly a night to remember.

Five team members from the Crestview Mid-

dle School Drama Club presented an evening of poetry from works of such authors as Robert Frost, Fee Chen, William Shakespeare, James Reeves, Maya Angelou, Taylor Dumm, and even Dr. Seuss.

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DSCC News Brief Holocaust Remembrance “On one hand, you cannot hold a grudge for the rest of your life; on the other hand, you cannot forget,� said Jack Cohen.

Cohen spoke to the students, faculty and staff members assembled in the auditorium of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County for the Holocaust Remembrance presentation on Thursday, April 19.

Cohen, a Holocaust survivor, lived with his parents, brother, and grandmother in occupied Greece during World War II. He is a member of the Tennessee Holocaust Commission (THC).

The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance as our nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust and created the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as a permanent living memorial to the victims.

The program was cosponsored by the DSCC Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs Programs, Dr. Dave Strong, Professor of History and DSCC Student

what all goes into maintaining a landscape.� “The campuses of Covington High and Covington Integrated Arts Academy have never looked better!� exclaimed CIAA principal Sara Gangaware. “It is a win-win situation to have a landscaping class that can do this for us. They get real hands-on experience, and we get beautiful campuses. I am very pleased with the work they did and hope to cultivate a long term relationship with them.� “They are a great group and it has been a lot of fun teaching and working with them. It means a lot to these young men and women to know that they are actually doing something good to help their neighbors. A lot of kids want to help others

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The home stretch

TRA outguns Munford Wilson leads Rebels with four hits

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Tipton-Rosemark and Munford took part in high-scoring shootout Thursday in Ripley during the Aaron Schuch Memorial Tournament.

In the end, the Rebels got the best of the Cougars, 11-7.

TRA led 5-2 through four and a half innings before putting six runs on the board in the bottom of the fifth to take control of the game.

Jordan Wilson led TRA's attack, going 4 for 4 with a double and four RBI, and David Owen chipped in with two hits and a pair of RBI. Andrew Ralston doubled in two for the Rebels as well.

Rebel starter J.T. Moody gave up 10 hits, but struck out six and went the distance to earn the win.

Jeremy Reeves and Tommy Smith each had two hits and Jase Hutchison was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Ryan Bargery added a double and an RBI for the Rebels.

Casey Crowe relieved Hunter Barber in the third inning and took the loss.

Munford plays at Covington Friday at 7 p.m. and hosts the Chargers on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Cougars' regular season finale is Monday at 7 p.m. at Cordova.

TRA plays at USJ today, hosts Harding on Friday and travels to ECS on Monday. The Rebels host FACS on Tuesday in the regular season finale.

Covington's Thomas Watson dives back into first base during recent action. Covington split a pair of games with Milan last week. The district tournament begins next week. Photo by Phil Ramsey

Chargers split with district foe Milan

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Oddly enough, the showdown between Covington and Milan last Monday and Tuesday for first place in District 13-AA’s South Division hinged on the play of two football quarterbacks.

Both shone for their respective teams and the squad split the two-game set.

The Chargers were 2-2 during the week, improving their record to 20-8 (5-1 district).

On Monday at Milan, the Chargers fought back from a 4-0 deficit after three innings to post a five spot with two outs in the fourth to take the lead.

They went up 6-4 with another run in the fifth, only to see the Bulldogs tie it up with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame.

CHS came out of the sixth leading 8-7 and tacked on a run in the seventh to take a 9-7 lead into the bottom of the inning.

In the bottom of the seventh, Caleb Powell, last year’s star QB for the Bulldogs, popped a grand slam for an 11-9 Milan win, pulling the Bulldogs into a tie for the division lead at 4-1.

Tommy Beasley went six and 1/3 innings for Covington, giving up nine hits and three earned runs with five strikeouts and three walks. Brad Walker (2-1) relived for the final two outs in the 7th

Title clinched

Munford downs BHS, sews up District 13-AAA

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Munford entered Thursday's District 13-AAA home game against Brighton with one just one league loss – and it came against Brighton last month.

The Lady Cougars got a measure of revenge with a 2-1 win and then clinched the regular season district title on Tuesday with a 12-0 win at Jackson North Side.

Brighton took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on an RBI double from Ali Christmas.

In the bottom of the third Jodi Duncan came up with a two-out singled and scorded on a single by Alex Turner to tie the score at 1-1.

An inning later Tara Comer, who led off with a single, got into a rundown between third and third. She scored on an error and that ended up being enough for Munford starter Paige Barnes.

Barnes went all seven innings, striking out three and allowing just three hits and no walks.

“I wanted to win this game so I didn't give up,” Barnes said. “I love my defense and they always have my back.”

Said Comer, “I was trying to score … I was thinking, 'Go for it.'”

Laura Judy, who was 2 for 3 at the plate, took the loss. She struck two and allowed seven hits.

Christmas had a pair of doubles.

“We have a lot of respect for them,” Munford coach Glenn Goulder said about Brighton. “I knew it was going to be tough … Paige came up big. I see her everyday and she only has one expression … A smile. I'd compare her to a crafty veteran. Very smart and clever.”

Munford (24-7) beat North Side 12-0 behind a five-inning one-hitter from Alex Stanford.

Sami Jo Schulz hit a two-run homer, Stanford doubled twice and drove in two and Tori Ray had an RBI double.

Duncan drove in two and Turner doubled in two.

The Lady Cougars play in the Jackson North Side tournament this weekSEE MHS, PAGE A13

and took the loss. He surrendered two hits and four earned runs.

Beasley drove in four runs and Dylan Schlauch a pair in the loss.

Tuesday’s face off with Milan at Covington was equally as exiting with the Chargers outlasted the Bulldogs 4-3 in a nine-inning affair.

Each team scored in the same innings (third and ninth), although both had other chances snuffed out by great defensive play.

CHS, which had one error, fell behind 2-0 in the third.

The Chargers came right back in the bottom of the inning with a pair on singles by Carlos Williams, Beasley and SEE CHS, PAGE A13

Obion edges Lady Chargers

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Above, Brighton pitcher Laura Judy makes a throw to first base during action against Munford last Thursday. At left, Munford pitcher Paige Barnes makes a throw to first baseman Tara Comer.

Munford won, 2-1, and clinched the district title on Tuesday. with a win over North Side.

Photo by Jeff Ireland

Leading 4-1 going to the bottom of the seventh last Thursday against Obion County, the No. 1 team in the District 13-AA South Division, Covington coach Martha Lawler felt good about the Lady Chargers’ chances.

Covington posted the first out only to see the Lady Rebels get a pair of singles followed by a three-run homer to tie the game.

CHS failed to score in the eighth and lost in the bottom of the inning as the Lady Rebels got a walk-off solo homer from their leadoff hitter to take the game 5-4.

Worried about the affects of the loss at Obion, Lawler and senior Allie Moss led a pre-game speech about effort an doing one’s best before Friday's game against Munford.

“We talked about it being the time of year to get hot and take care of business and encouraged the team to forget everything up to this point, focusing on the game at hand,” said Lawler.

Despite the game being called due to rain in the fourth, Lawler counted it as a “big victory” as her team responded in a big way, scoring 13 runs in four innings to one for the Lady Cougars.

Autumn Glenn went 4 for 4 and Moss was 2 for 3 with 4 RBI for Covington. Whitney Cook and Jasmine Brown also were 2 for 3 and five others added a hit apiece.

“It will not go in the win column,” Lawler said. “ But this looked like the Covington of old.

If the girls continue to play up to capability, look out for Covington.”

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Charger soccer team ties at South Fulton

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com With two starting forwards on the sidelines due to injury, the Chargers struggled to get anything going on the pitch in the week past.

At South Fulton, CHS could manage only a 2-2

tie.

Andy Carver and Traquli Tipton scored for Covington. “We could not get it rolling,� Covington coach Robert Luttrell said.

Dyersburg posted a 6-0 win on Thursday over Covington.

Trailing 2-0 at the half

and anticipating seeing the Trojans in the playoffs in two weeks, Luttrell tried some different approaches to test Dyersburg’s reactions.

The Charger JV fared somewhat better, tying Dyersburg 2-2.

Down 2-0 at the break, CHS came back with a

pair of goals from Isaac Williams and some great play in goal from freshman keeper Josh Owen.

The JV dropped Memphis Academy 4-0 on Friday.

The Chargers got single goals from Michael Walters and Rudy Middlebrooks and a pair of

tallies from Daniel Joy. Covington will play in the Best of the West Tourney this week facing Brighton on Friday at 11 a.m..

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Writers gather for outdoor convention Late last week I traveled to attend the Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association annual convention, held this year in Chattanooga.

Writers showed up from all across the entire state and enjoyed a Thursday evening cruise and dinner on a Tennessee River Paddle Wheeler known as the Southern Belle Riverboat.

The food was buffet style and very good and while we dined the paddle wheeler traveled up the Tennessee River to the Chickamauga Dam where we turned and returned red, right, returning. Red buoy on your right Wildlife Chatter when you are returning to Arnold Bull dock.

Entertainment was furnished by a keyboard and a singer that knew every song that was requested. His name was Eddie Hamilton. One of our own crew got up on the stage with Eddie and the music was great and continuous.

Friday came and with it our choices of either fishing on the abundant waters of the Chattanooga area or turkey hunting in the mountains. I chose the turkey hunting trip and we the guide, Sam Brocada, got close enough to hear many turkeys but unfortunately “no cigar�this time.

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The ladies were offered and enjoyed a morning trip to the local museum. That night writers and ladies went to the Sticky Fingers Smoke House for dinner in downtown Chattanooga and a tour of the the Tennessee Aquarium, which is housed in two buildings and represents the wildlife and fishes of Tennessee. A site worth the trip.

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Williams and Beasley recorded stolen bases in the frame and the Bulldogs committed one of their six errors in the game.

The Chargers had other chances, leaving the sacks juiced in the second and fifth. Milan also had opportunities that were denied by double plays in the second and fifth innings.

Milan scored twice in the top of the ninth.

Undeterred, Covington came back with two in the bottom of the inning for a 4-3 walk-off win.

Davis singled to score Williams and knot the score and anticipated starting quarterback for the 2012 season, T.A. Watson, blooped a single over the drawn-in infield to score Beasley for the win.

Dylan Schlauch pitched 8 and 1/3 innings. He allowed seven hits, two earned runs and struck out seven. Bradyn McClain got the one-pitch win with the final out in the ninth on a fly to center.

Covington returns to action today at Ripley at 6:30 p.m., before playing Munford on Friday (home at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday (road at 1 p.m.). The regular season wraps up Monday at 6:30 p.m. at home against Millington.

The district tourney opens at USA Stadium in Millington on May 3.

In other action: •On Thursday, the Chargers routed Jackson South Side 16-2. Walker (3-1) got the win. He gave up two earned runs on seven hits, struck out seven and walked one. Williams scored four times on four singles and Schlauch matched him in hits, driving in two along with Watson and Walker. Beasley had four RBI and Winberry three. •White Station ended the week for Covington with a 4-1 loss. Davis took the loss as the Chargers managed only three singles in the contest.

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Continued from A12 end, travel to Milling on Monday and finish up the regular season on Tuesday at home against Halls.

Brighton (21-4) hosts Collierville Friday and North Side on Monday before hosting Dyer County on Tuesday in the regular season finale.

In other action: • Brighton swept a doubleheader at Hardin County on Monday, 12-0 and 10-0.

Lulu Smith homered twice and drove in five in the first game and Morgan Shaver was 4 for 4 with a double. Bri McBride was 2 for 4 and Judy doubled in two and pitched a four-hitter for the win.

Shaver homered and drove in two and Christmas doubled twice to pace the offense. Haley Craig and Judy each singled and doubled and Kristen Walker doubled in two. Judy pitched a five-inning four-hitter. • Christmas and Hadley Wilkins each singled and doubled in game two and Wilkins drove in a pair.

Judy struck out five and allowed just five hits over seven innings.

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Last year, for our May 1st Friday Coffee, we saluted the Kentu Kentucky Derby. This year, I want to continue that theme.

I aalways like to research recipes, their origins, and what makes them so special. It seems that Derby Day recipes are steeped in tradition. These traditions have developed over the years bringing forth recipes that consist of southern flavors and often plenty of bourbon! The Kentucky Hot Brown is absolutely one of my most favorite dishes. I have learned to make this delightful sandwich into a casserole—one that my friends call, a “widow-maker”—because it is so full of cholesterol! Every Derby Day Brunch has to have the Kentucky Hot Brown, Garlic Cheese grits, Shrimp Dip Devine, Benedictine Dip, Louisville lemon squares, and Derby Pie. Of course, you can’t have a Derby Day Brunch without Mint Julep—unless you are the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce—we might just have a “Mock” Mint Julep—because I love the taste of lemon and mint! My recipes for this month are for Derby Squares instead of the Derby Pie, the Shrimp Dip Devine and for the Mock Mint Julep. I’ll also include the recipe for the real Mint Julep, just in case some adventurous soul wants to try it. If you would like the recipe for the Kentucky Hot Brown or the Benedictine Spread, email me at claudia@southtipton.com.

Derby Day Squares—(Sarah Fritschner, author of Derby 101) Pastry Crust—2 cups flour, 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup butter softened Topping—1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 T bourbon (or 1 teaspoon vanilla), ¼ t salt, 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels (6 ounces), 1 cup chopped pecans Heat oven to 350 degrees. For crust, mix flour, sugar and butter in bowl, beating until evenly blended. Pat into 9 x 13 pan and bake for 10 min.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month: (left to right) Caleb Max,Tipton Rosemark Academy; Audrey Abel, Brighton High School; and Adrianna Montgomery, Munford High School.

With them are Bobby Chapman, Chamber Board Chairman; Denna Krosp-Patriot Bank Barretville; Nora O'Hara-Patriot Bank Mortgage; Jan Phillips, Patriot Bank South Tipton; and Charles Ennis, Patriot Bank.

Arlisa Armstong, Area Director; Amy Turnage, STC Chamber of Commerce; Shelvie Rose, City of Covington; Harriet Cannon, Area Director; and Barbara Dorn, City of Munford joined leaders from across the state April 11-12, 2011 as participant(s) in the Seventeenth Annual Rural Development Conference: Building Vibrant Communities, hosted at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. Workshops included included Downtown Planning for Small Communities, Heritage Based Economic Development, Growing Renewable Energy Jobs in Rural Communities, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Manufacturing Site Selection Trends,Tennessee State Rural Initiatives, Communications, and Leadership Development.

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Eight@Eight County Executive Jeff Huffman provided a county update to chamber members at Lord of the Beans.

May 3 – Student of the Year Breakfast, 8 a.m., Munford Methodist Church

Congratulations to our May Students of the Month: (left to right) Patrick Yanakopulos,Tipton Rosemark Academy; Claire Bibb, Brighton High School; and Jimmy Roach, Munford High School.

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COMMENTARY

There has never been a time like this

By Pastor John Werner Smyrna Baptist Church “Hi, do you know me?” For those of us who have reached that 40 year old “over the hill” mark, you may remember a popular series of television commercials by American Express during the 70’s & early 80’s. There would be some celebrity claiming not being easily recognized while traveling or dining out so they would flash their American Express credit card as if it were some official badge of identification for celebrities. It was a popular catch phrase during that time and was generally used as a humorous spear to break the ice when speaking with friends.

But I’m not sure it was very original, seeing how that question was asked of Jesus.

Now the translated words asked of Jesus were actually “How do you know me?” However, the questions are almost identical. Almost, that it is. Now when you read the Gospel of John, chapter one, verses 43 through 51 we find this question asked of Christ. Who said it? It was Nathanael. Oddly enough, when you study the Gospel accounts you only find Nathanael being mentioned a few times and truthfully, today, we don’t know him very well. It is believed and understood as a consensus that Nathanael was also the disciple called Bartholomew. Some even offer the suggestion that he was the bridegroom of Cana at whose wedding Jesus performed his first miracle. However, that’s only speculation. So it’s ironic that centuries later, someone who

asked Christ, “How do you know me?” that we would know so little of him.

In this Biblical account of Nathanael coming to Jesus Christ there is a deep and meaningful message for people today. That message is Jesus Christ knows YOU! You may think that no one really know you. You may even have the ability to keep a silent, hidden, “inner person” which you have never revealed to another human being.

You may feel alone and disconnected from the world. The truth is, Jesus Christ knows you. If fact, He knows you better than you know yourself.

When Philip was called by Christ to follow Him, Philip went and found Nathanael. There, wherever Philip found him, Nathanael was sitting under a fig tree. Philip told Nathanael they had found the Messiah spoken of by Moses and the Prophets and that He was from Nazareth. Nathanael wasn’t sure if anything good could come out of a place like Nazareth but yet he followed Philip to meet Jesus.

When Nathanael arrived where Jesus was, before introductions could be made, Jesus correctly identified Nathanael as an Israelite and commented on his character by saying “in him there is not deceit!” Nathanael had just walked up to Jesus Christ for the first time and having Christ speak to him as through Christ knew him raised questions for him. However, Jesus Christ went beyond identifying his nationality or character traits, Jesus Christ told Nathanael where he was and what he was doing before Philip ever came to tell

him about the Messiah. Nathanael knew in his heart this man they had found, or who had found them, was God in the flesh, the Messiah, the Anointed One of God, The Redeemer of our souls who had been written about by the Prophets.

If you’re struggling with feeling alone, not only in this world, but for eternity, I want you to understand this; You Are Not Alone and Jesus Christ knows you! Which may be why you’re reading this right now.

Christ came to redeem us from sin and He knows all about you. He knows about all of us and all of our sins. He died for them to remove that barrier from between us and a Holy Righteous God. He knows you and knows your past. Greater still, He knows our future and wants each of us to receive what He has for us. The sad news is that many will deny Him and therefore fail to receive what He has already paid for with His blood and that is eternity with God in heaven.

If you want to know Jesus Christ like He knows you, it’s a very simple process. We have been given the exact instructions on how to accept Christ in the Book of Romans, chapter 10, verses 9 &10 which read “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, YOU WILL BE SAVED. (10) For with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.”

If you don’t know Jesus, you can today by believing in Him and telling others you do. And to answer the original question asked, “YES, He does know you!”

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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 901-476-7116 or send an email to eday@ covingtonleader.com.

way Baptist Church, 1915 Rosemark Rd., Atoka, will host Clay Crosse as he leads in worship and song, at both the 8 a.m. and the 10:30 am services. All are welcomed to come hear a special message from Clay and Renee Crosse.

April 23-27 Bethel Church will be conducting a tent revival, South Tipton County Tent Revival, April 23-27, located across the street from Naifeh's supermarket. Please come out and be blessed.

Garland United Methodist Church invites you to a gospel singing featuring the groups of "Southern Voices" and "At the Cross" on Sunday, April 29 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the singing. All are invited.

The church is located in Garland at 1613 Garland Drive.

April 25-27 Shiloh CME Church, 1580 Hwy. 14 in Covington, will host a specialized revival power hour beginning at 7 p.m. on April 25, 26 and 27. Guest church and preacher will be Rev. Clarence K. Heath, the Greenwood CME Church, Memphis.

April 29 Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple St. in Covington will hold its 5th Sunday Singspiration on April 29 at 6 p.m. followed by a spaghetti supper. All are invited.

On Sunday, April 29, Gate-

May 3 The Covington National Day of Prayer will be held at the Tipton County Courthouse on Thursday, May 3 at 12 p.m.

The theme for this year's event is "One Nation Under God." Please join our community as we gather together to pray and seek the Lord's protection and favor on our community, region, and nation. You can find out more info on the NDP and the Covington event on the NDP website at http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org or by

contacting Zach Cook at 901-848-2672.

May 6 A Study in Book of Revelation will begin Sunday Evening, May 6th at 6:00 pm at Smyrna Baptist Church. This Bible Study is open to everyone. This will be a very in depth study and discussions within the scripture will be encouraged. Come out and join us as we seek to reach a deep understanding of the amazing Book of Revelation. Smyrna Baptist Church is located in Burlison at 7512 Highway 59 West, 1 mile past the Post Office and Cotton Gin. May 20 Shiloh CME Church, 1580 Hwy. 14 in Covington will celebrate its 144th church anniversary on Sunday, May 20 at 2:30 p.m.

ON-GOING Teachers are needed for Sunday school classes at the Tipton County Correctional Facility on Sunday afternoons at 2:30-3:30 p.m.; six male teachers and two female teachers are needed. If you’re interested in volunteering, call 901-475-1403 or 901277-8769.

Central Christian Church

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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.

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

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Childcare, Brighton home, ages 2-5.

M-F. Call for more info. 901-5929433! Limited spaces available!

EMPLOYMENT 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

Firefighter lawn service free estimates, 5th cut half price call today! 901-517-6069 or 901-3553691.

Home improvement and Repairs, Update your bath or paint exterior.

Custom back splashes or tile floors.

Add Crown molding or replace rotten wood. Call Jason at 901-827-1969.

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

119 E. L. Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305

CDL-A Drivers: Assigned Trucks, Paid Orientation, Insurance Benefits, 401K, Drop Pay, Prescription Card, Paid Vacation 573-471-9732 Drivers: Local West Memphis $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus, Home Daily! If you have a personal vehicle call Werner Enterprises today! 1-888880-5902 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 Dump Truck Driver Needed.

Percentage pay. Must have clean MVR, Current CDL and pass drug test. Call today at 901-481-1378.

Owner-Operators, Road, 2yrs.TT exp. Plenty of Work & Top pay!

Containers, ATC, Call 870-400-0020.

MISC. HELP WANTED

116

Headlines Salon At Headlines Salon we always have a position open for the right qualified, energetic, smiling face. We have open lease. Call David West at 901-326-9247 Childcare

122

Will babysit in my Covington home.

M-F, Reasonable rates, meals and snacks provided. Call 901-692-2331.

DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201 AKC Registered German Shepherd Pups 5 Female and 3 Male, Black and tan, and black and silver, wormed and first shots given, $500 each. Sire and dame on site, ready in 1 to 2 weeks. Call 731-612-7873 or 731-612-7874.

BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW MANUFACTURED. CHECK OUT THE DEALS AT EASY HOMES LLC <3 WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 NEW 5BD 3BA DBLWIDE, DEL SET AND A/C WOW $64995! 100% FINANCING WITH A CLEAR DEED WAC. EASY LIVING HOMES L <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 HOMES FOR SALE

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 Home for Rent, 2 BR Rustic on 1.7 acres. $625/mn $500/dep. Brighton.

901-553-1100

WANTED TO BUY

$535 - $550/mo.

Call 731-635-7177 for more information

HOMES FOR RENT

CASH

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

2- Houses for rent in Covington. 234 Loon Lane $695/mn, $400/dep and 50 Crane Cove. $550/rent, $300/dep. Call 901-502-5217 or 901-3562963.

3br, 1ba, brick home in Covington. $685/mn, deposit required. 901-2293681.

410 Baxter, Covington. 3br, 2ba, $750mn. 901-358-0010.

Brighton, Small 2br, 1ba, all appliances, no pets, $500dep, $650mn.

901-301-3578.

LAWNMOWER REPAIR Save 30% on repair cost Retired mechanic over 40 years experience. Works from home, pickup and delivery available

901-355-5963

CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES 907 2br, 1.5ba, $575/mn in Covington.

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

Think Small Think

Classified

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

ANTI-DRUG COALITION OF TIPTON COORDINATOR The Anti-Drug Coalition of Tipton (ACT) has formed a substance abuse prevention coalition through fiscal agent Professional Care Services. A county-wide coalition, ACT has a diverse membership and represents the population of Tipton County. ACT plans to facilitate collaborative problem solving to reduce youth binge drinking, underage tobacco use and prescription drug abuse among the general population. The ACT Board will be accepting resumes for a Coalition Coordinator through May 18th. The Coalition Coordinator is a 30hour per week position that will be responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing goals and objectives that will bring an awareness of substance abuse issues in our community. It is preferred qualified applicants have a bachelor’s degree, however, other education and/or experience in public health, law enforcement, education or community development will be considered.

Please submit resumes to Tipton County Anti-Drug Coalition, C/O Lisa Kent-LADAC, 1997 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019 or email to Lisa.kent@pcswtn.org.

Crop Production Services, an EOE, is hiring a full time Administrative Coordinator for our Covington location. Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Invoicing, inventory management, A/P, A/R/, basic secretarial duties.

Minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime in the busy season. Please send resume to: Crop Production Services, Attn: Guy Spence, 2425 Rialto Road, Covington, TN 38019.

Immediate opening in Tipton County!

I need a smiling voice to do telephone survey. Must be experienced in making outbound calls, able to work afternoons and evenings. SENIORS are encouraged to apply. Call John Parker for a confidential interview @ 1-901-359-8064 or fax resume to 1-901-753-4581.

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER

T WO - A N D - T H R E E - B E D RO O M Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 9014 8 9 - 2 4 3 5 .

Get out of the HUM-DRUM world of Nursing Homes or the exhausting pace of hospital life. Shift differential for evening, nights and weekends. Join our professional team and experience the best kept secret in nursing.

We are looking for competent, self-motivated graduates of an approved School of Nursing. Must be 21 yrs. of age and have a valid driver license. Prior to employment with CCA, you must successfully complete a drug screen, medical exam and background investigation, which includes credit and criminal histories.

CCA is a Drug Free Work-place & Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D Please apply on line www.ccajobs.com

Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is accepting applications for a Distribution Engineer. The position requires a B.S. degree in Engineering (electrical preferred) from an accredited university. Must have passed the EIT. Zero to five years experience. Must possess excellent organization and communication skills. Must be able to write technical reports effectively and present them before a group. Must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of common varieties of computer operating systems, hardware, software and basic networking.

Working extended hours through large system events will be required. Must work well with others and contribute to the team environment. Applicant is not required to live in Brownsville city limits, but within a reasonable distance, Covington, Jackson, etc. Applications will be accepted until May 17, 2012. Send resume, salary history and three references to: Mickie Webb, Vice President of Human Resources, Southwest Tennessee EMC., P. O. Box 959, Brownsville, TN 38012 or e-mail mwebb@stemc.com for additional information.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/male/female/disabled

YARD SALE LISTINGS Atoka

Brighton

Munford

Hugh Yard Sale - Proceeds benefit Mid-South Military Museum. Thurs. - Sat., May 3rd-5th 8:30 a.m.

10021 Old Memphis Road, Atoka, TN 837-2921

Yard sale, 387 Miss Helen Circle, Brighton. Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7-1. Table, Chairs, Men's, Women's and Children's clothes and lots of STUFF!

Unable to continue our yard sales.

Open each Fri-Sat. Until all is SOLD! Weekdays Call 901-8374556. Mon-Thur. 81 Chickasaw Circle. Munford area. Thank you wonderful people. May God Bless.

Snapper Dealership

476-4419

2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632.

$10.00 per hour + bonus

Yard Sale 33 Chisolm trail, Atoka. Friday, Saturday at 8-?

Sale, Service & Parts NOW OPEN Walls/WesTennessee Supply 833 East Street, Covington

2009 Chevy Traverse For Sale, Fully Loaded 2009 Traverse For Sale!

Emaculate condition!

50,100 miles!Engine only has 11,000 miles on it! Exterior is White and Interior is Black Leather! $26,300 Blue Book Value! Please call Jenifer, 833-5870!

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903

Looking for professional, energetic stylist for a fast paced salon. For more information please call 901-603-8384!

LAWN CARE Call Clark at 901-233-4233 or Tim at 901-230-7736

Wholesale Trailers, LLC

STYLIST POSITION OPEN

81 Sarah Cove, Atoka.

Off Faulkner and Margaret.

Saturday, 8-? Lots of Clothes and Misc.

PROFESSIONAL

954

902

120 Simonton St., Covington 3br, 1ba, $575mn. Call Tim 901-4754797.

328

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ For Junk Cars $ $ $ Free Pick Up, Call Sam $ $ $ $ 901-351-8025 $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Reduced- Covington city limits, 2br, 1ba, Kitchen, living room, stove and refrigerator furnished. C/H/A, Section 8 welcome. $550/mn plus deposit.

Call 901-827-3843.

NEED A CHANGE OF PACE? Now Seeking LPN PRN'S, RN PRN'S and RN P/T NEEDED

316

MATCHING WALNUT SOLID WOOD, (5 DRAWER) CHEST OF DRAWERS AND TWO NIGHTSTANDS (WITH TWO DRAWERS) $175 FOR SET. 901-832-0227.

One bedroom home for rent w/acreage. Burlison, TN. $600 For info call 901-604-2720.

TRAILERS

AUTOMOTIVE

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901

306

5 Piece Victorian living room set,.

Like new. Paid $1200, sell for $450.

Contact 405-650-6962.

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

704

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.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

For rent- 1533 Michael St. Covington, TN. 3br, 2ba, brick. $750/rent, $750/dep. 901-828-2015.

Telephone Survey

MERCHANDISE CLOTHING/APPAREL

AUTUMN HILLS

Burlison MOVING SALE Furniture, 4 wheeler, etc. 6958 HWY 59 W. Burlison. Saturday, 28th. 7am-12pm

ESTATE/MOVING SALE Antique iron fence and gate, furniture, household items, Red hat items, tools, antiques, baby items, misc. 45 Hastings Way (Mueller Brass Rd) Covington. 4/27 & 4/28.

Yard Sale-Storage Unit Buy Outs! Fri. & Sat. 7-?

407 N. Gretna Green, Munford off McLaughlin.

Dealers Welcome!

ESTATE SALE MAY 3RD , 4TH, & 5TH

STARTS AT 8:00 AM 6382 HWY 179 ( INSIDE & OUT) RAIN OR SHINE DEALERS AND COLLECTORS WELCOME ALL SALES ARE FINAL, AS IS AND CASH ONLY

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Classifieds, continued from A18

SURREYWOOD I APARTMENTS

Employee Office/Newspaper

Munford, TN 38058 • 901-837-0087

Pay for training, Now hiring Assistant Manager: Offer holiday pay, hourly pay, bonus pay

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Apply in person at: Cash Express, 525 A North Hwy 51, Covington, TN 38019

2 BEDROOM UNITS RENT RANGES FROM 0 - 443 USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Fax Resumes: Attn Vickie Flores at 931-241-5995 or bring by the office Cash Express

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CURB APPEAL GET YOUR YARD SALE NOTICED! Easy layout, no word count. 3 sizes to get you noticed!

STARTING APRIL 1 ST Yard Sales will only be display ads.

Call or email Teri at

901-476-7116 or tjennings@covingtonleader.com

1x1 $13 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE JOHNNY LIN, Plaintiff, VS.

CHAMBER-

No. 29603

CINDY K. CHAMBERLIN, Defendant,

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice of the action shall be published in the Covington Leader as follows: IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON

2x2 $40

COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket #29603 IN RE: JOHNNY CHAMBERLIN VS. CINDY K. CHAMBERLIN It appearing from the sworn affidavit of the Plaintiff, filed in the cause that the residence and location of the Defendant, Cindy K. Chamberlin is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon the diligent search and inquiry.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that he make his appearance herein at the Chancery Courthouse of Tipton Co~ty, Tennessee, in Covington, Tennessee on the 4th day of June, 2012, and please, answer, or demur to com-

plainant’s bill for divorce, or the same will be taken for confessed as to her and this cause proceed with ex parte, and that a copy of this Order be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader.

This 3rd day of April, 2012.

Frank Deslauriers #12,051 Attorney for Plaintiff 214 W. Pleasant Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5356 Judy Billings Clerk and Master 12april4wp

1x2 $22

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 11, 2007, executed by CHRISTOPHER MILLS AND ALICIA MILLS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to JEANINE B. SAYLOR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on June 13, 2007, as Instrument No. 104881, in Book 1346, at Page 923; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF

AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 11, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, 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 127, SECTION G, BLAYDES ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 125, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL # 128M C 01700 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 115 WILLIAM BLAYDES STREET, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER A. MILLS, AKA CHRISTOPHER MILLS ,ALICIA G. MILLS, AKA ALICIA MILLS, and CHRISTOPHER & ALICIA MILLS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; 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 to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. 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 Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 3423522 TS#: 12-0009863 FEI # 1006.155373 04/19/2012, 04/26/2012, 05/03/2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 9th day of August, 2005, executed by Christine F. Sutphin and Joseph D. Naccarato, II, conveying certain real property therein described to William G. Simpson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded August 11, 2005, at Book 1222, Page 880.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Sara C. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, 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: Said property being located on the east side of Maple Drive (f.k.a. Sawdust Trail Road), situated in the 7th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a cotton picker spindle found in the centerline of Maple Drive (f.k.a. Sawdust Trail Road), 50 foot right of way, at the southeast corner of Joseph P. Naccarato, Deed Book 525, Page 293 and a interior corner of Litus Moore, Deed Book 235, Page 507; thence with the centerline of Maple Drive and the east line of Naccarato along the following three (3) courses: N 33° 14’ 19” E, 59.45 feet; N 27° 30’ 30” E, 50.43 feet; N 22° 38’ 02” E, 84.74 feet to a cotton picker spindle set with identification washer affixed stamped “Key 1970” (which is typical for all monuments referred to herein as set) at the “Point of Beginning” of this 5.52 acre partition; thence with the centerline of Maple Drive, the east line of Naccarato and the south line of Jeff Wade, Deed Book 729, Page 784 along the following seven (7) courses: N 21° 27’ 19” E, 91.12 feet; N 21° 22’ 25” E, 93.93 feet; N 20° 24’ 57” E, 77.88 feet; N 23° 27’ 31” E, 100.59 feet; N 26° 28’ 48” E, 86.15 feet; N 33° 21’ 25” E, 81.43 feet; N 36° 34’ 46” E, 108.20 feet to a spindle set in a west line of Charles L. Walker Deed Book 274, Page 434, at a exterior corner of Litus Moore; thence S

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 ▪ A20 www.covingtonleader.com 73° 33’ 24” East, 56.65 feet, leaving said centerline with a west line of Walker to a point in the centerline of Billings branch; thence with the centerline of Billings Branch and a west line of Walker and the west line of Norris Hoye Ruleman, Deed Book 841, Page 873 along the following thirty three (33) courses: S 07° 00’ 04” E, 59.58 feet; S 09° 29’ 42” E, 52.53 feet; S 87° 16’ 12” E, 52.04 feet; 5.50° 17’ 38” E, 16.52 feet; S 09° 28’ 11” E, 32.99 feet; S 62° 43’ 42” E, 32.99 feet; N 44° 43’ 07” E, 31.10 feet; N 77° 12’ 12” E, 42.22 feet; S 87° 39’ 14” E, 33.99 feet; S 18° 14’ 45” E, 55.43 feet; S 36° 07’ 48” E, 94.51 feet; S 44° 33’ 44” W, 49.79 feet; S 68° 14’ 38” W, 30.45 feet; S 25° 48’ 49” W, 35.38 feet; S 09° 35’ 53” E, 44.81 feet; S 09° 06’ 50” E, 27.99 feet; S 85° 37’ 50” E, 26.18 feet; S 38° 06’ 00” E, 65.08 feet; S 29° 55’ 20” W, 51.61 feet; E 65° 15’ 11” W, 81.81 feet; N 89° 38’ 47” W, 50.96 feet; N 36° 11’ 26” W, 18.62 feet; N 82° 40’ 53” W, 75.25 feet; N 02° 07’ 26” W, 30.01 feet; N 48° 06’ 23” W, 23.21 feet; N 79° 02’ 33” W, 29.73 feet; S 23° 08’ 07” W, 23.26 feet; S 82° 14’ 56” W, 22.02 feet; S 13° 49’ 56” W, 30.71 feet; S 12° 54’ 07” E, 33.81 feet; S 42° 02’ 14” E, 76.68 feet; S 31° 53’ 49” E, 5.04 feet; S 12° 46’ 26” W, 70.02 feet; thence N 67° 43’ 59” W, leaving said branch and the west line of Ruleman, passing a 1/2 inch by 18 inch Iron Rod Set with identification cap affixed stamped “Key 1970”, at 15.00 feet, but in all a distance of 372.73 feet to the point of beginning and containing 5.52 acres, more or less.

However, there is to be excepted from this 5.52 acre partition that portion occupied by the right of way of Maple Drive (50 foot total right of way).

Being the same property conveyed to Christine Sutphin and Joseph Naccarato, II by deed of record in Book 1222, Page 877, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 5.52 acres, Maple Drive, Atoka, TN. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): Christine F. Sutphin & Joseph D. Naccarato, II OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; 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 to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. 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 Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 19th day of April, 2012.

SARA C. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019

(901) 476-3973

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Note and Deed of Trust executed on December 23, 2008, by Peggy Wiseman and Marvin R Harper to Monte Connell, Trustee, as Deed of Trust appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1421, Page 347; 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 Note and Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be 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. § 35-5-117, 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, May 17, 2012, commencing at 10:00 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: Beginning at a point in the south line of Antioch Road, said point being 80.0 feet eastwardly from the northeast corner of Clayton Beckett Jr. property (527/110); thence along said south line, South 87 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds East a distance of 133.16 feet to a point; thence South 04 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 178.42 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 25.25 feet to a point; thence South 03 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 11.76 feet to a point; thence North 87 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds West a distance of 72.94 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 60.35 feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 202.71 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel #01-019-033.03 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 475 Antioch Highway 51 Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Estate of Marvin R Harper, Marvin R Harper and Peggy Wiseman 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. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold ‘as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any

sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). 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 LW0 NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30329 404417-4040 File No.: 1154112 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 04/19/2012, 04/26/2012, 05/03/2012

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 FEBRUARY 17, 2005, executed by JOYCE FULLER (A/K/A JOYCE L. FULLER, A/K/A JOYCE LUCILLE NOWLIN), AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to STATEWIDE TITLE AND ESCROW OF TENNESSEE, LLC, A TENNESSEE CORPORATION, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1191, PAGE 266, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALLEN MORTGAGE LC, 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 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 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 17, MCLISTER PLACE SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOYCE FULLER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED APRIL 20, 2004 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1136, PAGE 879, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 REGENCY DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 079P GROUP A PARCEL 064.00 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. 671-1433. 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: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 17, 2012.

This is improved property known as 157 REGENCY DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0036

in the respect of the estate of Winnie Inez Hoy, 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 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.

This 19th day of April, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated AUGUST 29, 2007, executed by CAROL J. ALEXANDER, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 329, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE

R. D. NO PR3002 ESTATE OF Winnie Inez Hoy. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 5th day of April, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary

Janie Ruth Hoy Dunbar Thelma Ann Hoy Hanks Kathy Elaine Hoy Hawkins Co-Executrixes 19April2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

RESOLUTION NO 2012-5 INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE, TO BORROW FUNDS AND INCUR INDEBTEDNESS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,250,000 BY OBTAINING A LOAN FROM THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE, PURSUANT TO A LOAN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, AND TO FUND THE INCIDENTAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES RELATED THERETO WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest of the City of Covington, Tennessee (the "Municipality"), to borrow funds and incur indebtedness through the execution with The Public Building Authority of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee (the "Authority"), of one or more loan agreements for the purpose of financing certain public works projects, as hereinafter more fully described.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. For the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs of certain public works projects, consisting of the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a Bio Mass Gasification project for the Municipality, including but not necessarily limited to, equipment for tree clearing along creeks, ditches, and other areas of the City, the acquisition of all other property real and personal appurtenant thereto and connected with such work, and to pay all legal, fiscal, administrative, planning, and engineering costs incident thereto, reimbursement for expenditures related to the foregoing project, and costs incident to the financing thereof (collectively, the "Project"), the Municipality is hereby authorized to borrow money and incur indebtedness by entering into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement"), with the Authority, in the amount of not to exceed Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) for the financing of the Project. The rate of interest payable pursuant to the provisions of a Loan Agreement shall be a variable rate which rate shall not exceed the maximum rate of interest permitted under the laws of the State of Tennessee.

SECTION 2. The indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Agreement shall be payable from funds of the Municipality legally available therefor and to the extent necessary from ad valorem taxes to be levied for such purpose on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the Municipality, without limitation as to time, rate, and amount and for the punctual payment of said principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such Loan Agreement, the full faith and credit of the Municipality will be irrevocably pledged.

SECTION 3. The indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Agreement shall be incurred pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 21, Tennessee Code Annotated, as amended (the "Act"), and Title 12, Chapter 10, Tennessee Code Annotated, as amended.

SECTION 4. After the adoption of this Resolution, the City Recorder is directed to cause this Resolution, with the notice prescribed by the Act, to be published in full once in a newspaper published and having general circulation in the Municipality.

SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Municipality requiring it.

Adopted and approved this 24th day of April, 2012.

MAYOR Attest: CITY RECORDER NOTICE The foregoing Resolution has been adopted. Unless within twenty (20) days from the date of publication hereof a petition, signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the City of Covington, Tennessee, shall have been filed with the City Recorder of the City of Covington, Tennessee, protesting the incurrence of the Indebtedness by the execution of the Loan Agreement, the Loan Agreement will be executed, as proposed.

STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF TIPTON

Thursday, April 26, 2012 • THE LEADER • A21

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District Attorney staff members receive state service pins District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant is honored and pleased to present several members of his staff with State of Tennessee employee service pins for their respective years of dedicated service to the 25th Judicial District of Tennessee. The staff members receiving pins are as follows: 5-year service pins: Pam Lewis - Pam has served with distinction since September 1, 2006, when she was appointed by District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant as Administrative Assistant for the Criminal Division. Since that time, she has diligently and effectively managed all types of administrative details for all criminal offices in the 25th Judicial District (Lauderdale, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, and McNairy), including the areas of personnel, budget, equipment and technology, inventory, audit, office procedures, and victim services. Prior to her service with the State of Tennessee, Pam was employed as office manager and secretary for the private law firm of Carney, Wilder & Dunavant from 1979-2006.

Tommy White – Tommy has served with distinction since September 1, 2006, when he was appointed by District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant as Criminal Investigator for the 25th Judicial District. Since that time, he has diligently and effectively assisted law enforcement in criminal investigations in the 25th Judicial District, and has also served as member of the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Prior to his service with the State of Tennessee, Tommy has served as a Deputy Sheriff and DARE Officer for the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and as an officer with the Covington Police Department from 1983-2006.

Tyler Burchyett – General Burchyett has served with distinction since September 1, 2006, when he was appointed by District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant as an Assistant District Attorney in the Criminal Division, prosecuting criminal cases primarily in Tipton County. In August, 2010, General Burchyett was assigned to the Child Support Enforcement Division, where he has handled all child support cases in Fayette, Hardeman, and McNairy counties.

15-year service recognition: Mark Davidson - General Davidson has served with distinction since July 1, 2011, when he was appointed by District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant as an Assistant District Attorney in the Criminal Division, prosecuting criminal cases primarily in Fayette County.

Mark has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney General in the 25th Judicial District, from 1994 to 1999, when he was primarily assigned to prosecute cases in Lauderdale County for former District Attorney General Elizabeth T. Rice. From 1999 to 2004, General Davidson served as an Assistant State Attorney General for Tennessee Attorney General Paul G. Summers, and prosecuted criminal cases on appeal before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court. From 2005 to 2010, General Davidson served as Senior Counsel in the Capital Division of the Attorney General’s Office, prosecuting death penalty cases before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Tennessee Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts of Tennessee, and the United States Supreme Court.

20-year service recognition: Walt Freeland - Walt has served with distinction since January 1, 1991, when he was appointed by then District Attorney General Elizabeth T. Rice as a part-time Assistant District Attorney General. On August 31, 1992, General Freeland was appointed as a full-time Assistant, and since that time, he has vigorously and effectively prosecuted all types of criminal cases in all five (5) counties in the 25th Judicial District.

“Pam, Tommy, Tyler, Mark, and Walt are all vital members of my staff, and provide outstanding public safety and prosecutorial service to the citizens of Lauderdale, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, and McNairy counties. They are all trusted friends and respected colleagues, and I look forward to continuing to work with them in our collective prosecutorial efforts,” said District Attorney Mike Dunavant. We join the State of Tennessee in expressing our gratitude to all of these public servants in recognition of their respective distinguished years of service to the citizens of the 25th Judicial District.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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, the 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 TUESDAY, MAY 29, 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 54, MARSHALL ACRES, SECTION D, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 192 (AS CLARIFIED IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 147), TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE (ERRONEOUSLY SPELLED REFRENCE IN LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN DEED OF TRUST) IS HEREBY MADE FOR A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. MANUFACTURE NAME BUCCANEER, MODEL #5390 T9, SERIAL #ALBUS28733B, 64 FEET LONG BY 13 FEET WIDE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CAROL J. ALEXANDER,

BY DEED DATED AUGUST 29, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 326, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 320, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 171 JEFFERSON COVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

MAP 081M GROUP B PARCEL 054.00 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. 671-1433. 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, April 24, 2012.

This is improved property known as 171 JEFFERSON COVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0116

Jim’s Auto Body Shop 832 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0682 For sale by public auction Friday, April 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

(1)2003 Ford Mustang VIN# 1FAFP42X93F406647

REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 19 Suzuki GSX 750 VIN # JS1GR7HA442105158 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify H & H Towing, 862 B Hwy 51 N., Covington, TN 38019.

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Call Teri at 476-7116 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE TOWN OF MASON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2011 AT 6:30 PM AT MASON CITY HALL. THE PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA WILL BE THE FOLLOWING: 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF MASON, TENNESSEE TO REZONE THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES FROM -1 {GENERAL BUSINESS} TO R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) PARCELS 14.00, 15.00, AND 16.00, GROUP A ON TIPTON COUNTY TAX MAP 138C. 2. ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VARIOUS STANDARD CODES RELATING TO INSPECTION ACTIVITIES OF THE TOWN OF MASON, TENNESSEE, AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING PROVISIONS AS PROVIDED IN SAID CODES. ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. MITZI SMITH CITY RECORDER

City of Covington Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting May 8, 2012 7:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room 200 West Washington Ave.

1. Thomas Draine- 838 Hwy 179, Covington, TN - Variance - Lot of Record All Interested parties should attend the meeting, For additional information call Covington Public Works, Planning and Building Division at 901-476-7191.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of MASON CCR; Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report for 2011 will be published in The Covington LEADER on Thursday, May 3, 2012. This report will NOT be attached to the billing statements. The Town of MASON continues to strive in providing clean & safe water to all our customers. Thank You, Town of MASON Water Department.

The Town of MASON CCR; Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report for 2011 will be published in The Covington LEADER on Thursday, May 3, 2012. This report will NOT be attached to the billing statements. The Town of MASON continues to strive in providing clean & safe water to all our customers. Thank You, Town ofMASON Water Department.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Atoka’s Consumer Confidence Report (C.C.R.) / Water Quality Report will be published in The Leader on May 03, 2012. The C.C.R. / Water Quality Report will not be direct mailed to Atoka water customers. You may request a copy to be mailed to you by contacting Atoka Public Works at (901) 837-5301 INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following: ASPHALT – COLD MIX CORRUGATED METAL CULVERTS CREOSOTE TREATED BRIDGE LUMBER LIMESTONE & RIP RAP PIT-RUN MINERAL AGGREGATE ROADSIDE CHEMICALS ROADWAY STRIPING

Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, TN 38011.

Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, May 7, 2012. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date.

Bids sent by mail should be addresses to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Hwy 51, Brighton TN 38011. The bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “BID ENCLOSED” thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error.

Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid during the first sixty (60) days after the actual opening bid date.

Bid specifications are available on our website www.tcpw.net or can be picked up at the Public Works Office in Brighton.

Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.

Shannon Reed, P.E. Director

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: COON VALLEY ROAD LEVEE REPAIR OWNER: TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Sealed bids for COON VALLEY ROAD LEVEE REPAIR (Contract No.3) will be received by MR. SHANNON REED at the office of TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS, 8279 HIGHWAY 51, BRIGHTON, TN 380111 until 10:00 a.m., CST, Monday, May 14, 2012, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud: The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: 1) TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 4) ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT 8279 HIGHWAY 51 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD BRIGHTON, TN 38011 LAKELAND, TN 38002 2) WEST TENNESSEE PLANS ROOM 439 AIRWAYS BLVD. JACKSON, TN 38301

5) TENNESSEE ROAD BUILDERS 213 5TH AVE., NORTH NASHVILLE, TN 37219

3) BUILDER’S EXCHANGE 642 SOUTH COOPER MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Copies may be obtained at the office of ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT & ASSOCIATES, INC. located at 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002, PHONE: 901-372-0404 upon payment of $100.00 (non-refundable) for one specification book and one set of drawings.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. All Bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, found in “Tennessee Code Annotated,” Section 62-6-119. At least the following information, as required by Section 20 of this Act, must appear on the outside of the envelope containing bid in excess of $25,000.

1. NAME OF BIDDER 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BIDDER 3. BIDDERS LICENSE NUMBER 4. EXPIRATION DATE OF TENNESSEE LICENSE 5. THE PORTION OF CLASSIFICATION OF BIDDERS LICENSE THAT APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT 6. NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED Any bid submitted from a bidder not on the official bidders list, that is maintained at the office of Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates, Inc., and/or not containing the above information will not be opened.

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CHATTER

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Tipton-Rosemark Academy senior Julanne McCommon signs a letter of intent last week to play both basketball and softball next year at Dyersburg State Community College. McCommon was joined at the signing by, from left, TRA assistant basketball coach Wendy Porter, DSCC coach Ryan Puckett, TRA head basketball coach Sharia Armour, TRA head softball coach Joe Layton and TRA assistant softball coach Amber Needham.

Tennis Results April 23 Girls Munford 4 Arlington 3 Singles Taylor Patterson (M) def Samantha Sargeant 8-25 Tyler Napier (A) def Madison Willis 8-4 Amber Carlin (M) def Alyssa Levans 8-3 Hayley Bryan (M) def Haley Morris 8-3 Presley Parish (M) def Maelin Harris 8-4 Doubles Patterson/Willis (M) def Seageant/ Napier 8-5 Levans/Morris (A) def Kayla Shellenberger/Carlin 8-6

Phillp Martin (left) of Country Chevrolet in Covington presents a $500 check to Jason Hughey of Covington Dixie Youth Baseball. Country Chevrolet is sponsoring a "Diamonds and Dreams" program through which 12 field makeovers and a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco will be awarded. Anyone can register for the contest at www.chevybaseball.com.

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Saturday brought more seminars for the writers and a spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor arts/cultural festival with more than 200 vendors.

Saturday seminars were two fold: in the morning we had two speakers featuring Dan Hicks of the TWRA and Harold Sharp, former tournament manager for Ray Scott of BASS (Bass Anglers Sportmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society).

Hicks brought us up to date on a lot of wildlife programs and their present status along with the expected goals in the very near future. Mr Sharp gave us a history of the BASS organization along with the insight of one who was there from the very beginning.

Saturday afternoon brought professional photographer Christian Sperka. Mr Sperka had spent a lot of his professional career either teaching in the United States or photographing animals in Africa. He took the entire afternoon schedule and starting with the basic premises of photography and ending up with a display of his personal pictures and also with a bag full of photographic short cuts and professional techniques.

Saturday night brought the election of officers and yours truly was elected President of TOWA and the awards banquet and our last speaker, Ed Carter, head of Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).

Mr. Carter brought us more information on various programs that are taking place across the state and available to the hunters and fishermen.

The one change that I thought was a good move was the addition of a sixth elk drawing permit for hunters but the sixth permit was going to be for a juvenile of Tennessee.

This is a very nice touch.

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Sports Happenings Tipton Rosemark Academy is hosting basketball camps this summer for playersin grades 6-8 and 9-12. The 6-8 camp will be held July 16-18 from 8 a.m. to noon each day at TRA. The 9-12 camp will be held July 9-12, also at TRA. Lady Rebel coach Sharia Hogg Armour will be the instructor. The cost is $75 for 6-8 and $80 for 9-12. For more info, call 731-335-3484 or e-mail sarmour@rebelmail.net.

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Ready. Set. March for Babies! March of Dimes kicks off biggest fund-raiser On Saturday, April 28 at Shelton Park, families and business leaders will join together in the March of Dimes annual March for Babiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Covington Ambassador Family is Dr. Charley and Lizzy Jackson and their daughter, Annabelle. Annabelle is the granddaughter of Steve Allen and Jackie Wooten.

Lizzy was in the early stages of her pregnancy when she went into premature labor and delivered Annabelle after only 24 weeks gestation and weighing only 1 pound and 11 ounces. The newborn had to be taken directly to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Regional Medi-

cal Center (The Med) in Memphis where she stayed for 100 days.

Little Annabelle Jackson, Covington's poster child for the March of Dimes. Photo

by Phil Ramsey

Each day was a trial of ups and downs for the family, not knowing if Annabelle would survive. But the family kept a vigil over her and

Community Events The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available.

April 26 Lifeblood is hosting an open blood drive on Thursday, April 26 at Baptist Memorial hospital-Tipton, 1995 Hwy. 51 South in Covington from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

April 28 Grovestock â&#x20AC;&#x201C;first annual Kendall Marie Kercher memorial fine arts festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be held on April 28 at Holly Grove C.P. Church, 4538 Holly Grove Rd. in Brighton from 12-9 p.m. Bring blankets

and lounge chairs for a day of Christian music, food, arts and crafts and fellowship.

prayed for their precious baby girl to live and be able to come home and lead a normal life. After months of uncertainty, Annabelle was finally released from the NICU and is home and thriving.

The Jacksons and Wootens are excited to represent the March of Dimes as the Tipton County Ambassador Family for 2012.

The family encourages everyone to come out and take part in the upcoming March for Babies walk through the beautiful historical district of Covington. The walk will end at Shelton Park where participants will meet for a picnic and fun activities for children.

Registration for the walk begins at 9:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. To register for an event online, visit www.

marchforbabies.org.

Funds raised by March for Babies in Tennessee help support prena-

tal wellness programs, research grants, newborn intensive care unit (NICU) family support

programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.

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May 3 The Covington National Day of Prayer will be held at the Tipton County Courthouse on Thursday, May 3 at 12 p.m. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Nation Under God.â&#x20AC;? Please join our community as we gather together to pray and seek the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protection and favor on our community, region, and nation.

You can find out more info on the NDP and the Covington event on the NDP website at http://www. nationaldayofprayer.org or by contacting Zach Cook at 901-848-2672.

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SERVICE SPECIALS Good at Both King Cotton Dealerships ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS!

12

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CHANGE

FREE CAR WASH WITH ANY PURCHASE

FREE 27 POINT INSPECTION

29

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OIL

.95

.95 TIRE ROTATION INCLUDED

ANY

.95

99

$

ROTATE & BALANCE

KEEP YOUR ENGINE RUNNING CLEAN & PREVENT UNEVEN TIRE WEAR

Service Manager

ROTATE AND BALANCE ALL FOUR TIRES Plus Tax. Certain Restrictions May Apply. See Dealer For Complete Details. Expires 4/30/12

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STOP SAFELY. SHORTEN STOPPING DISTANCE & GET RID OF THE SQUEAK

Plus Tax. Per Axle. Excludes Machining Rotors. Does Not include resurfacing rotors. Certain Restrictions May Apply.

See Dealer For Complete Details. Expires 4/30/12

959 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN

965 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN

901-475-6080 877-761-7924

901-476-7111 877-761-79233

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We welcome Brad Davis as our new Sales Manager at King Cotton Ford.

Brad Davis

www.kingcottonford.com 965 Highway 51 N | Covington, TN 38019 (901) 476-7111

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Elyce Merritt,

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BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

OIL & FILTER CHANGE PLUS TIRE ROTATION

Up to 5 qts. Conventional Motor Oil, Includes Oil, Filter & Labor. Excludes Diesel and Synthetic. Plus Tax. Expires 4/30/12

Service Advisor and

Up to 5qts. Conventional Motor Oil, Includes Oil, Filter & Labor.

Excludes Diesel and Synthetic. Plus Tax. Expires 4/30/12

39

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MAKE MODEL

Bob Fuller,

Rodney Hanks, Service Manager and

Jimmy Sears, Service Advisor

He’s Back!!

King Cotton Autoplex welcomes back Sam Naifeh

Sam Naifeh

www.kingcottonhasitcheaper.com 959 Highway 51 N | Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-6080 | (901) 476-7111

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