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Atoka proposes $5.5M budget City officials prepare budget early, post online for residents

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Last week officials with the Town of Atoka announced a proposed $5.5-million operating budget, a proposal that was much ahead of its usual schedule.

Though fiscal years begin in July each year, many cities do not pass a budget until months later.

"The fiscal year begins in July,"

said Town Administrator Brian Koral, "and there's no reason to drag it out until October."

The document, which was posted on the town's website the day after it was proposed, is one of the most comprehensive budget documents ever provided to residents in Tipton County.

Within its 43 pages, Koral includes projected revenues and expenses for FY2013 as well as supporting documentation, in-

cluding personnel details, expenditure summaries, fleet inventory and a capital replacement plan.

“It’s public money, why wouldn’t you make it available?” he said. “It’s a new transparency with our citizens and it helps increase trust in local government when the numbers are right there.”

Revenues With a little more than two

months left of the current fiscal year, revenue continues to be strong, with both local sales and property tax revenue performing ahead of expectations. Koral said officials remain 'cautiously optimistic' that revenue trends will continue into the new fiscal year, but in preparing the budget they have taken a conservative approach to their projections.

The submitted budget anticipates $5.77 million in revenue SEE BUDGET, PAGE A3

Former Mason official speaks out about service

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A former Mason alderwoman is speaking out about her service to the embattled town, questioning some of its practices.

Abbey Cross served the town from April 2009 until she resigned in January 2012, going so far as to move from Mason due to the town's troubles.

She said she felt alone while a member of the board.

"I was voted in by the townspeople, but I felt like I was alone as alderwoman. The only thing the aldermen were allowed to do was to vote on bills," she said.

Cross said her duties were limited, even though the town saw a $100,000 embezzlement scandal while she was in office.

Mayor David Ward, she said, handled the town's hiring and firing. Boad members had no say when it came to municipal employees.

"We don't do any hiring of city workers, the mayor does that and the police chief does the hiring for the police department, so we feel like we had no rights."

Cross said she and other aldermen were instructed not to talk about the embezzlement scandal that ended with the conviction of a former clerk who was found guilty of stealing the equivalent of $100 from every man, woman and child in the town.

"I was told to watch what we say because we'd be in for a lawsuit, so it was like our hands were tied."

Cross said she asked the mayor at a meeting if he signed off on "all this money with the city recorder."

"It was like it was none of our business," she said.

Cross didn't have anything bad to say about the mayor, and said he's a nice guy, but there needs to be more accountability in Mason.

"I was a taxpayer there and I felt like they were taking from me and the rest of them. Where's the town's money going to?

Where's the town's money going?"

After a scathing letter by the state comptroller, last week Ward submitted a plan for internal controls to prevent theft. The contents of that plan have not been revealed.

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Walking in faith

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

“Whosever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 10:32 – King James Bible Jason Miller of Union City took that Bible verse to heart and attracted a lot of attention last week when he confessed his love of Jesus before the world by carrying a 12-foot cross across West Tennessee.

The 29-year-old father of two was following a dream and being led, he believes, to do what the Lord had commanded him to do.

“I’m spreading the love of Jesus,” said Miller, standing on Highway 51 N. just outside the Covington City limits. “I had a dream to build a lot of crosses. I woke directly from having that dream and built a cross and place in it my yard but it just wasn’t enough. The feeling just kept growing and growing inside me that I was suppose to do more.”

Miller said he then went to the lumber store and using 4x6’s, built a life-size Miller spent his weeklong vacation on a 16 foot cross. journey from Union City to Memphis.

“I took that cross and engraved scripture in it and it looked really pretty and although I felt like I was doing it for him, but it wasn’t enough.”

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Jason Miller, center, poses for a photo while talking with onlookers in Tipton County last week.The 29-year-old father of two built a cross and set out from Union City on foot, carrying Jesus' message throughout West Tennessee. The story was so popular calls flooded our newsroom and this photo was shared 232 times on Facebook with 497 likes. Photos by Sherri Onorati

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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A toddler abducted overnight Friday was found safe and his father charged with child abuse, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office reported.

At approximately 12:30 a.m., an AMBER Alert was issued for 1-year-old Ayden Fowlkes who was taken by his father following an alleged domestic dispute in

Covington.

According to police reports, Jonathan Owen Fowlkes, 27, of Oaklawn Road in Brighton, entered his son’s grandparents’ home uninvited and, after an argument with his father-in-law, allegedly attempted to assault him. Fowlkes left the residence with his son.

“Because of the reckless manner in which he was leaving, there was a possibility of

injury to the child by striking the child on different objects … banisters, floors, those types of things,” said spokesperson Deputy Chief Donna Turner. “That was our biggest urgency, to make sure the child was okay.”

Fowlkes’ in-laws were babysitting the toddler; Fowlkes and his wife are currently separated.

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Bell receives two additional 20-year sentences

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Though he received Tipton County’s first death sentence in March, convicted murderer Rickey Bell was sentenced to two more 20-year sentences Friday.

In late March, Bell, 32, was convicted of the June 1, 2010 murder of Drummonds mother Starr Harris. Harris was found

dead in a wooded area behind the Richardson Landing Lane home she shared with her husband and their blended family.

While sentences are delivered immediately following a first-degree murder conviction, separate hearings are held for additional charges.

Along with Harris’s murder, Bell was convicted of sexual assault and kidnapping.

Bell was on parole when he raped and brutally assaulted Starr Harris.

“It was a terrible, brutal offense,” said Judge Joseph Walker. “He has a previous history of criminal convictions … a previous history with criminal behavior.”

Walker called Bell a “professional criminal” who has devoted much of his life to criminal

acts.

Sources said the two 20-year sentences, which will be concurrent to one another but consecutive to the death sentence, will keep Bell in prison should his death sentence be overturned on appeal.

Walker said the public needs to be protected from Bell.

“The court finds … that he has an extensive ◄ Atoka police chief Jessie Poole drops a flare into a pit containing more than 45 pounds of prescription medication turned in during the national pill take-back day.

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criminal record; he’s a dangerous offender whose behavior indicates little or no regard for human life and has no hesitation about committing a crime in which a human life is at risk,” Walker said. “The court further finds consecutive sentences is reasonably related to the severity of the offenses committed, serves to protect the public from further criminal

acts.”

Bell, and the rest of Tennessee’s death row inmates, is incarcerated at Riverbend Maximum Security Prison in Nashville. He appeared in court in a yellow prison jumpsuit, handcuffs and glasses Friday, but did not say anything.

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APD burns prescription meds

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com On Thursday, May 3, Atoka Police Chief Jessie Poole gathered with other officials to burn more than 45 pounds of prescription drugs at an undisclosed location.

Participating in the pill take-back program, in conjunction with the Drug

Enforcement Agency and the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force, the department collected more medication this round than the other two rounds combined.

The voluntary program collects prescription and over-the-counter medication for safe disposal, a measure that will help prevent potential abuse.

Reward offered in Heaston murder

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Covington police have announced a $7,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Darius "Dee Dee" Heaston.

Darius “Dee Dee” Heaston, was shot on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 in Covington’s Frazier Park. He died the following morning at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis (MED). Witnesses placed Tony Dewayne Davis at the scene, stating he was seen firing a weapon on Long Street, and he was charged with shooting the 20-year-old.

Affidavits show Davis, 29, was also charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a weapon and attempted second-degree murder in the shooting of Tedrick

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Dunn. Dunn was not seriously injured.

Davis, of Mason, was being held on $250,000 bond. A hearing in General Sessions Court on Jan. 18 set him free, however.

District Attorney General Mike Dunavant said witnesses could not positively identify the suspect and hearsay was all the police had to go on.

Covington police, however, believe they have enough evidence for a conviction.

Heaston's mother Teresa Smith, who found out Davis was out of jail through Davis’s family members, never thought the case wouldn’t go to trial.

“I don’t know what to think. I feel like one day, if justice isn’t served here, it will be served on the other side.”

While she will not say

for certain she believes Davis to be the one responsible, Smith is urging the public to come forward with information that may convict the person who took her son’s life.

“I know people have information. If you have any kind of heart, why would you hold any kind of information that would solve a case? What if it was your child that was in the graveyard like mine is?”

Now, a reward has been offered by police in hopes it will help solve the case.

Persons with information are asked to call the tip line at 901-476-9036 or the Covington Police Department at 901-4751261.

the child. Turner said Fowlkes’ family members were not cooperative with the investigation and location

of Ayden and his father.

The alert stated Fowlkes was under the influence of crack cocaine, but his family members have publicly disputed the claim, insisting he’s a good father.

Turner said 30 minutes after the alert was issued, a Fowlkes family member made contact with deputies, reporting that Fowlkes had returned to the Oaklawn Road residence. He was immediately taken into custody.

“The AMBER Alert system is so effective because we need eyes and ears quickly to locate children when this happens,” Turner said. “Time is not on our side when things like this happen. This time, fortunately, it was and the child was located and reunited with his mother.”

Fowlkes was booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility at 7:32 a.m.

He has been charged with domestic assault, child abuse/neglect and aggravated burglary. Turner said more charges are expected.

Fowlkes does not have a history of criminal behavior.

The baby did not have any visible injuries.

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Covington woman battles breast cancer, several diseases

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, Covington resident Geneva Travis has had her fair share of trials.

And, unlike many other cancer patients, the majority of her health issues aren't being caused by the cancer itself.

"They said the vasculitis is really what'll get me," she said from a hospital bed in her home earlier this week.

Geneva, 63, is also battling Wegener's Granulomatosis, a painful inflammation of the blood vessels that is incurable.

She has lupus, too, and several other medical issues: a calcified gall bladder and problems with one of her lungs, for example.

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Continued from A1 That’s when Miller said he felt pulled to spread his love of Jesus on a larger scale. “Ever since I’ve been walking in faith, I could feel the pull and my calling growing. That it was something that He needed me to do. I had my vacation coming up but I started to have a sensual feeling of true love to walk across to Memphis.

This was the vacation that was giving to me.�

So Miller built another cross 12-foot high and out of 4x4’s. But this time he attached a wheel to it. “I left Union City on Sunday,� said Miller. “But I pushed myself too hard that first day. I had to go back home because my ankle swelled up too much.�

After recuperating for two days, Miller started back on his quest to walk from Union City to Memphis. “I don’t know the miles‌ I pushed my self too hard that first day and the lord was trying to let me know its not about the miles but its about the people,â€? he said, smiling. “It’s about all of these people that I am com-

BUDGET

Continued from A1 through the town's four funds: local and state taxes, intergovernmental transfers, service charges and licenses and permits.

During FY2012, Atoka saw an estimated six percent increase in sales tax revenue and Koral hopes to see a continued rise.

"Sales tax represents the largest single source of town revenue and is a key window into the health of our local economy," he said.

The budget includes a $1.35 million sales tax revenue in FY2013, $775,000 in state grants and $225,000 in state street aid, $890,001 in water collections charges and $124,050 in revenue from penalties and service fees.

Koral said that while much of the news from the past fiscal year is good, there are a few areas of concern, such as interest income and franchise fees from Millington Cable. Interest rates are at historical lows, which decreases the income received from the town’s investments, and with more households using satellite television instead of cable, franchise fees are lower. “Neither item has a major budget impact,� he said, “but they are still areas that staff will be monitoring going forward.�

Koral, however, remains optimistic about revenue growth in 2013. “The economic downturn seen during previous fiscal years has seemed to turn a corner

mas Eve with blood clots," Geneva said, "and went to the West Clinic in January. Dr. Robert Johnson found the mass."

The mass has since been removed from her left breast, but her battle with cancer wages on.

She said she has bad

reactions to chemotherapy, due to her other illnesses, and spends several days in the hospital after each treatment.

She's said she sometimes forgets she even has cancer because of the other issues she's been facing.

"Yes, we're concerned

about the cancer, but I have this rare, serious vasculitis which is why I end up in the hospital with my chemo," she said. "Cancer is a bad name, but the vasculitis is so much more serious, so all I've thought about is that.

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ing across and the lives that have been impacted.

That’s the ministry that I am doing without even saying a word.�

And impact people he has. Miller was constantly stopped alongside the road to talk to people about what he was doing or to just allow people to come and touch his cross. “We followed him through Dyer County,� said Willie McCadney of Dyersburg, who stopped to speak to Jason for the second day in a row with his father, Reverend. McCadney. “It’s very inspiring.� “They always say a picture is worth a thousand words,� said the elder McCadney. “Just think of the thousand words this picture is making because there is a thousand people driving on this highway this way and a thousand driving that way. And he’s not on his own; the Lord is with him. I can tell it. I can just see it. It’s a true blessing.�

Miller said he doesn’t know why the Lord picked Memphis as his destination but he thought that perhaps Memphis in May had something to do with it.

“I was praying about it and said, ‘Why Memphis, Lord? Why not Nashville or Knoxville, why not anywhere else?’ I was praying about it and suddenly it just dropped into my sprit.

Memphis in May. Then it all made sense to me. The Lord chose this vacation for me.�

During his journey, Miller said he didn’t want for anything. Strangers wanting to know his story would stop and offer water, food or a place to stay. “People brought me everything that I needed.

The love of these people has just been awesome.

They’re ministering to me as much as I am ministering to them. Anytime that I have ever prayed for something, it came. I have been fed, given water and put in hotels. The Lord has seen to my every need.�

Miller, a member of Manaa Ministries in Union City, said his pastor, Ruth Green and his wife, Brandie, have been supportive of his decision and have been praying for his safety. “My pastor led me in my salvation prayer and changed my life. I see everything in a different

and revenues have begun to trend in a stronger positive direction,� he said. “As always, the budget will continue to be monitored with potential adjustments being made as economic conditions and opportunities warrant.�

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light now and I’ll never be the same. My wife, she was looking for me in Dyersburg and called the police when she couldn’t find me,� he said laughing. “I was having dinner with a church group and didn’t hear the phone. So she’s really praying for me.�

Miller said his vacation was up on Sunday but no matter what, he was going to complete is journey. “A lot of people think I am carrying a burden but I’m not,� he explained. “I would feel so burden if I didn’t do this. Because I know where I’m going and I want to do as much for my Lord before my time comes. I saw a sign on at a church and it said ‘What you do in the time you’re on this earth echoes into eternity,’ and I believe that. I believe what I’m doing matters to a lot of people. I’m being lead by Jesus to do this. One guy stopped me and was jumping up and down; he was so excited.

He said to me, ‘Do you realize you are ministering to thousands of people and you’re not saying a word?’ That’s what this is all about. Something is constantly happening and I’m just going from moment to moment. The Lord is guiding my every move.�

Expenditures Proposed expenditures total $5.58 million, of which an estimated $3.5 million will come from the general fund.

A three percent raise for municipal employees has been budgeted and Atoka will maintain its current share of health insurance premiums. Personnel expenses – including salaries, insurance, retirement and payroll taxes – account for 41.4 percent of proposed general fund expenditures.

Non-personnel expenses, which include items such as utility payments and vehicle expenses, account for 49.5 percent of general fund expenses.

Also included is more than $337,000 in planned capital outlay purchases and funding to begin design on a new town hall complex, complete intersection improvements at Atoka-Idaville and Rosemark roads and resurface Walker Parkway.

Additionally, Koral has proposed an upgrade to one of the town’s sewer pumping stations that would allow for the reduction of the amount of wastewater being pumped to Munford for treatment. It would also provide a source of irrigation for grass, trees and shrubs at one of the town’s parks. The up-

Inventory, replacement Also outlined in the document are the town’s fleet inventory and a capital replacement plan as well as a five-year plan for the purchase and replacement of equipment.

Three patrol cars, for instance, will need to be replaced during FY2013 and officials know now that the fire department’s Engine 3 is due for replacement in 2013. “We need to start planning for these things now,� said Koral. “We should see how they’re scheduled for replacement and start factoring in those costs now.�

The budget proposal, in its entirety, is available for review at the town’s website, www.townofatoka.com. Koral, who has been town administrator since June 2011, is taken aback when questioned why the town would post the documents online for the public. “It’s weird that it’s unusual that this is online and available,� he said. “Why wouldn’t everyone do this? We’re saying, ‘Here are the numbers, take a look. We have nothing to hide.’�

The budget passed on its first consideration on May 1. A public hearing will be held at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman will take place at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 334 AtokaMunford Avenue.

knuckles are split wide open and like grease is being spilled in it."

She didn't suspect she had cancer or any of the other medical problems, but this is her new reality.

She has difficulty eating these days, having no appetite, so she was encouraged to begin a support group.

The group, STARS (Sisters Taking a Recipe Somewhere), is comprised of her family members: aunts, cousins and even her daughter.

They eat, and she tries.

She credits them, and her daughter Tracie Jo Kesler, with helping her get through a difficult time.

"It plays a great important part," she said. "I love my support group.

And I love my daughter, she's my biggest supporter."

Another way to help support those with cancer is to donate to or become involved with Relay for Life. The annual event will take place on Friday at CobbParr Park, beginning at 6 p.m.

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The Obama blame game President Obama keeps blaming former President George Bush for the economic fix we’re in. Unemployment is still in excess of 8 percent. The national debt has grown $5 trillion since January 2009 when “hope and change” came into office, and continues to rise. Economic growth as measured by the GDP was 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2012. It was projected be a paltry 2.5 percent by Obama economists. Most experts agree the housing market has not hit rock bottom yet in most areas of the country.

Gasoline prices in January 2009 averaged $1.95 per gallon compared to $3.85 today.

Job growth that has occurred has been in primarily lower paying areas of the service (fast food) and administrative (receptionists) fields. Middle-class job growth rates remain stagnant. About 1.5 million, or 53.6 percent, of bachelor degree-holders under the age of 25 in 2011 were jobless or underemployed, the highest share in at least 11 years. Half of these were jobless, with a record number moving back home with their parents. In the mean time, government-backed student loan debt has soared over $1 trillion.

Still, President Obama says he inherited all of this from the JIM HARDIN Bush Administration. Really!

I was reminded by a friend about just who is most responsible in an email. Some of the points that were made as well as some data I have looked up are worth repeating.

Democrats took both houses of Congress in January 2007, and Barak Obama was one of them as a member of the U.S. Senate. Economic growth measured by the GDP averaged 2.04 percent annually during Bush’s eight years. In Obama’s first three years, GDP averaged 0.33 percent. The DOW closed at nearly 13,000 before Obama became president. It has struggled to stay above 12,000 during his administration, remaining lower or stagnant since 2007.

Unemployment in January 2007 was 4.6 percent, almost 50 percent lower than it is today.

Barney Frank became the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee which oversaw Fannie and Freddie, and Democrat Christopher Dodd assumed the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee in January 2007. Less than 18 months later, the financial services and banking industries in America were in trouble. Bush asked Congress multiple times to stop Fannie and Freddie. Senator Obama, a recipient of major Fannie and Freddie campaign contributions joined Barney Frank in the House and other Democrats in saying no to the reforms President Bush requested.

According to the Constitution, the Congress controls the federal purse strings and budget process, not the President. Due to the Dot.com Bubble in late 2000 before Clinton left office, a War on Terror, and frankly Republican and Democrat willingness to overspend, the Bush Administration saw a $4 trillion increase in national debt in 8 years. Still, there had been a fouryear decline in deficit spending before the Democrats SEE HARDIN, PAGE A5

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR True Leadership The Bible speaks often about exaltation. Matthew 23:12 reminds us to guard against self-exaltation. The contemporary term for self-exaltation is“spiking the football”. A person displaying such action is said to have a character flaw known as hubris. Symptoms of hubris include arrogance and over-estimation of one’s own competence or capabilities. We do not find this flaw in true leaders and heroes.

With this preface please consider the context of the speech President Obama gave of the elimination of Osama bin Laden by our Navy Seals consummating bin Laden’s date with 72 virgins: “And shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda, even as I continued our broader efforts to disrupt, dismantle , and defeat his network. Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by my intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden. It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground. I met repeatedly with my national security team as we developed more information about the possibility that we had located bin Laden hiding within a compound deep inside of Pakistan. And finally, last week, I THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886” 2001 Highway 51 South Covington, Tennessee 38019 Published Every Thursday by Tipton County Newspapers, LLC

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determined that I had enough intelligence to take action, and authorized an operation to get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice. Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.”

Notice the overuse of first-person pronouns: I, me, my…

Now, compare that speech to the one given by President Bush announcing the capture of Sadam Hussein: “The success of yesterday’s mission is a tribute to our men and women now serving in Iraq. The operation was based on the superb work of intelligence analysts who found the Dictator’s footprints in a vast country.

The operation was carried out with skill and precision by a brave fighting force. Our servicemen and women and our coalition allies have faced many dangers in the hunt for members of the fallen regime, and in their efforts to bring hope and freedom to the Iraqi people. Their work continues, and so do the risks. Today, on behalf of the nation, I thank the members of our Armed Forces and I congratulate them.”

Character differences notwithstanding, the elimination of Osama bin Laden is a major achievement. Americans could not care less who gets the credit.

It must be said, however, this is the only achievement to be celebrated and

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attributed to this administration. Even V.P. Joe Biden, after diligent search can only come up with “bin Laden dead – auto industry alive”. Total mentionable actions of Obama-Biden’s leadership after 3-1/2 years can be printed on a bumper sticker. And the latter part of that cute claim is not authentic.

The auto industry would have survived through the bankruptcy courts – minus union provisions.

The positive aspect of the bin Laden assassination is now being spoiled by the overriding need for political power. Ads praising the action of the administration and speculating whether anyone else would have done likewise is disgusting. To suggest that a failed mission would have been disastrous to the President’s re-election hopes is totally distasteful and thoroughly reveals the true motives of these “leaders”.

We the people deserve and should demand leaders who will look beyond the next election. True leaders will honor and defend our constitution. Promoting the common welfare will be their primary purpose. There should be no room at the top for hubristic behavior.

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liver cooking four miles away. I would threaten not to go home, run off and join the circus, even suggested going up North, but she knew that wasn’t true.

When Momma called us for supper, as soon as you hit the back door for three hundred years, she’d say, “don’t forget to wash up”. See, I found out later, she didn’t want me to get sick from all those germs. At suppertime, we all ate together and talked about everything as the radio was turned off. We didn’t have a television, cell phones, beepers, c.d. players, or a telephone, so we had to talk to each other.

Back then, as soon as the table was cleared, Daddy would go in the living room to read the PressScimitar, while Momma inquired if I had any homework. She knew the teachers always sent us home with all our books. Well, she would sew, while I studied.

Neighbor, Momma must have worn out seventy-five needles, and used ninety spools of thread trying to keep me in clothes. But she was always there to help me answer the questions ‘cause I had to make good grades.

Southern Memories of a Momma’s Love……Glory! To be continued…….

Always assume meetings open Open meetings and public records carry the rule of law in Tennessee.

Citizens should have have the presumption that any meeting of elected officials and any document held in local government offices is open and public.

Exemptions to the state’s Open Meetings Act and Public Records Act are just that — exemptions.

If any two or more elected officials of the same governmental body meet, citizens have every right to think they have every right to be in attendance at that meeting and should fully expect that public notice will be provided prior to the meeting.

There are only a few, very few, exceptions and very specific conditions must be met before any kind of private meetings of even just two local officials can take place.

For an example, officials may meet in private with an attorney to discuss matters of ongoing or truly pending litigation to discuss legal strategy, but that does not mean they can simply meet behind closed doors because an attorney is with them. The law is specific and open is the rule, not the exception.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Financial moves for children

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When Your Children Reach Middle Age Communicate your financial situation and estate plans — Don’t leave adult children in the dark as to your financial information. Share everything you can about how much you own, where you keep your assets and how you plan to eventually distribute them. By clearly communicating your situation and wishes now, you can avoid major problems later.

Create a durable power of attorney — By creating a durable power of attorney, you can appoint another person, such as an adult child, to conduct your business and financial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Such a move can help reduce stress your children may be feeling, while allowing them to make moves that can help preserve your finances.

Mother’s Day commemorates the special bond that mothers have with their children. By following the above suggestions, you can help strengthen that bond throughout your lifetime.

If you’re a mother, you’ll prob- cess in life is to help them go to college. ably get some nice cards and flowers You’ve got several good college-savon Mother’s Day. But of course, your ings vehicles available, such as a 529 greatest gifts are your children them- plans, Coverdell Education Savings selves. And since you want to see them Accounts and custodial accounts. Your happy and financially secure, perhaps financial advisor can help you choose you can use this Mother’s Day as an the vehicle that suits your needs and opportunity to consider ways to help objectives. your children at various stages of their When Your Children Enter the Worklives. ing World So, let’s take a look at Encourage IRA contribusteps you can take: tions — An Individual ReWhen Your Children Are tirement Account (IRA) is Young a great retirement savings Teach them to be savers — vehicle. As long as your Encourage young children children have earned into put away part of their come, they can contribute allowance, or any money to an IRA, so you may want they receive for household to help them “max out� on jobs, in a savings account. their contributions each Offer to match their contriFINANCIAL FOCUS year. While you can’t dibutions dollar for dollar.

S TEVEN J. J ONES rectly contribute to a child’s Help them become investors — Consider giving your chil- IRA, you can write a check to your dren a few shares of stock in compa- child and encourage him or her to use nies with which they are familiar. By it for funding an IRA. Make long-term care arrangements following the movements of their stocks with them, you can explain how — If you needed long-term care, such the markets work and how increasing as an extended nursing home stay, and share ownership is one key to helping you had inadequate financial preparations, the burden could fall on your build wealth.

Contribute to a college savings plan children. Now is the time to consult — One of the best things you can do to with your financial advisor to begin boost your children’s chances of suc- preparing for possible long-term care

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took Congress in January 2007. The Obama Democrat-controlled Congress added $5 trillion to the national debt in just 3 years, with deficit spending increasing at record levels.

What Obama inherited was 2 years of Democrat control over the federal budget, and oversight (I use that term loosely) of the financial and banking industries. Don’t get me wrong. President Bush and the Republicans were too quick to grow government in a knee-jerk reaction to the 9-11 attacks. At least they were trying to reverse that in Bush’s second term, but it was too little, too late. The Democrats took the reins in January 2007 and we can now see what nearly 5 ½ years of Democrat control has done.

Ultimately I lay our current economic situation at the feet of the dependent classes and liberal elites who elected Obama and a Democrat Congress. We have half the country not paying taxes and the other half of us supporting their deductions, welfare, corporate incentives, and a host of other largess paid for by the 50-percenters who pay taxes. Perhaps we 50-percenters need to protest, but we’re too busy— we have to go to work. In the mean time, Obama needs to quit blaming Bush and look in the mirror with the other 50 percent for someone to blame.

any record held by a school, at a courthouse or in city hall

Continued from A4 must be made available for any citizen to inspect during normal business hours. A citizen does not have to prove that a record is a public record. Again, openness is the rule of law. Someone in a public office denying access to any record must be prepared to provide the specific exception in state law if they deny a records request.

The Tennessee General Assembly is not as transparent as it needs to be.

However, in local government the law in on the side of transparency. The laws for openness may not be perfect, but they are good. Generally when local officials do things outside of public meetings, where two or more of them discuss the public’s business prior to or outside of a meeting, the problem is not the law.

The problem is in officials complying with the rule of law. When a citizen has a problem getting a public record from the police department, county clerk or property assessor, the problem is not with the law, it is generally in the office worker or office holder’s knowledge of the law. The rule of law is that public records are public. Exceptions, though many, relative to the volume of records held in government offices, are few.

Largely the issue of transparency in local government is a matter of not complying with the rule of law.

Jim Zachary, Director Tennessee Transparency Project

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Bennett, David Anthony Born: 12/7/1973 71 Carl Miller Cove Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x2)

Brown, Jason Deshun Born: 12/29/1983 1464 Tabernacle Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x2)

Campbell, Bernard Devent Born: 2/10/1978 1012 Douglas Ave. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x2)

Debose, Gregory Born: 1/30/1978 3125 Scrub Oak Rd. Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x2)

Dickerson, Jermaine Ethenn Born: 6/27/1976 1100 Tatlock Circ. #48 Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x3)

Kiner, Derick Dewayne Born: 9/8/1978 107 Jamie Lynn Cove A Covington, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x2)

Lowrance, Lowell Robert Born: 12/17/1960 1481 Glenn Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38053 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Miller, Deborah Gail Born: 10/28/1968 280 Dock Bates Rd. Henning, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x3)

Owen Jr., James Vincent Born: 5/31/1968 1051 Huffman Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Popovich, Ariah Zytev Born: 2/17/1981 1614 S. College St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

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â–Ş Jackett, Kevin Maurice, 37, poss. controlled The following persons were booked into the Tipton substance, May 4, CPD County Correctional Facility during the week of April â–Ş Jackson, Christopher Danta, 29, agg. burglary, 29-May 5. domestic assault; May 5, on right side of roadway; â–Ş Allen, Don Covar, 46, CPD May 2, MPD public intoxication, April â–Ş Janeski, David Thomas, â–Ş Grandberry, Thomas 29, TCSO 45, DUI first offense, April Earl, 47, public â–Ş Alvey Jr., Jerry Alan, 19, 29, TCSO intoxication, April 29, burglary, May 5, TCSO â–Ş Jones, Robert Louis, TCSO â–Ş Armstrong, Billy Ray, 36, failure to pay child 40, domestic assault, April â–Ş Gunn, Jessie Lee, 40, support, May 2, CPD public intoxication, 29, BPD â–Ş Kemp, David Waylon, disorderly conduct, open â–Ş Boyce, Annette 20, simple poss. marijuana container; May 1, APD Dynechia, 20, theft over (x2), April 29, APD â–Ş Groff, Peter Frederick, $500, May 4, TCSO â–Ş Knight, Hae Lili, 20, â–Ş Boyd, Godfrey Lynn, 50, 52, dometic assault, May public intoxication, 2, TCSO tampering with evidence, underage consumption of â–Ş Hagerty, Alaina Bernice, alcohol, May 5, TCSO May 2, TCSO â–Ş Brent, Steven Lawrence, 37, disorderly conduct, â–Ş Lira, Meredith Rhea, May 4, TCSO 25, domestic assault, May 32, id theft, violation of â–Ş Hall, Calvin Gus, 47, 5, CPD reg. law, driving on rev./ domestic assault, May 1, â–Ş Coleman, Kevin canc./susp. license; May CPD Donnell, 30, poss. sch. II 2, TCSO â–Ş Haynes, Anthony Lee, drug, May 2, MUPD â–Ş Miles, Marshall 26, DUI first offense, April Andrew, 48, public â–Ş Davis, Christopher 29, MUPD Scott, 38, domestic intoxication, May 3, CPD â–Ş Heatherly, Daniel assault, May 4, MUPD â–Ş Owens, Lawanda Faye, Kevin, 31, criminal â–Ş Fayne, Marcus Terell, 34, driving on rev./canc./ impersonation, driving on susp. license, light law; 28, agg. criminal trespass, rev./canc./susp. license, resisting arrest, assault, April 29, TCSO no insurance; April 30, assault on officer; April â–Ş Pace, Cynthia Allyen, TCSO 29, CPD 53, driving on rev./canc./ â–Ş Flowers, Silvia Darlene, â–Ş Hillard, Mario susp. license, failure to Rodriquez, 29, speeding, 40, agg. assault no injury, report accident; May 2, driving on rev./canc./ April 30, CPD CPD â–Ş Fowlkes, Jonathan susp. license; April 30, â–Ş Parks, Betty Jane, 29, Owen, 27, domestic MPD DUI first offense, seatbelt assault, reckless â–Ş Hobson, Anthony law, driving on rev./ endangerment, agg.

Darnell, 23, intro of canc./susp. license, burglary, vandalism; May contraband into penal consent law; May 5, CPD 4, TCSO inst., May 1, MPD â–Ş Perry, Marion Houston, â–Ş Frost, Johnny Lee, 57, â–Ş Holland, Barry Louis, 48, DUI first offense, April public intoxication, May 36, poss. sch. VI drug, 29, BPD 4, CPD May 2, TCSO â–Ş Powell, Michael â–Ş Gomez, Alexander â–Ş Hughes, Joshua Lee, 22, Dewayne, 26, driving on Tobar, 39, criminal driving on rev./canc./ rev./canc./susp. license, impersonation, drivers susp. license, May 2, seatbelt law; May 4, MPD license required, driving TCSO â–Ş Pugh, Randy Kelly, 24,

domestic assault, May 3, TCSO â–Ş Sartain, Erin Elizabeth, 23, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no drivers license, no insurance; April 30, APD â–Ş Schneider, Jeffrey Alan, 26, theft under $10,000, May 2, TCSO â–Ş Sellers, Micahel Drew, 37, vandalism, May 1, TCSO â–Ş Shaw, Damien, 30, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, May 2, TCSO â–Ş Smith, Bruce Lamar, 28, agg. burglary, May 2, TCSO â–Ş Stanfill, Randy Ray, 28, criminal impersonation, April 30, TCSO â–Ş Stewart, Zachary Tyler, 19, agg. assault no injury, May 5, MUPD â–Ş Thomas, Brandon Forest, 18, underage consumption of alcohol, evading arrest, public intoxication; May 5, TCSO â–Ş Turner, Earnest Michael, 42, habitual motor vehicle offender, May 4, TCSO â–Ş Walls, Kevin Brian, 39, driving on rev/canc./ susp. license, speeding, no insurance; May 5, APD â–Ş Webster, Destiny Megan, 18, domestic assault, May 1, TCSO â–Ş Weathers, Ricky Arnell, 39, robbery, May 2, TCSO â–Ş Wilks, Wynette Nicole, 29, domestic assault, April 29, CPD â–Ş Young, Choyce Dioni, 40, poss. firearm/ commission dangerous felon, May 5, 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.

Obituaries Coy Franklin Rhodes Jr.

January 15, 1946 – May 2, 2012

Coy Franklin Rhodes Jr., born January 15, 1946, of Arlington, completed his climb to the top of the mountain to meet Jesus on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 after a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy.

Coy was an avid fisherman, Memphis Tiger fan and loving father. He leaves a son, Wesley Shane Rhodes (Kendra); daughters Alecia Brown (Richard) and DeAnn Gilliam (David); grandchildren Bailey and Lena Brooks; brother Robert F. Rhodes; sisters Stephanie Rhodes and Shirley R. Bishop; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation took place on Friday, May 4 with a service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Munford Funeral Home’s Millington Chapel.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 10, 2012

William Franklin “Frank�

Sanders Date of Death – May 2, 2012

Mr. William Franklin “Frank� Sanders, Sr., 51, of Trenton died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a wrought iron designer and fabricator. Mr. Sanders was a Baptist.

Memorial services for Mr. Sanders will be announced at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his son William Franklin Sanders, Jr. (Amber) of Atoka, his sister, Diana Steele (John) of Hernando, Miss. and many cousins and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Holcomb Sanders, Jr. and Edith Gawinski Sanders.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 326 Ellsworth Street, Memphis, TN 38111-4417.

Online condolences are available at www.curryfuneral.com.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 10, 2012

T.W. Williams

Date of Death – May 2, 2012 T.W. Williams, 87, the son of the late Marshall (Josie Cummins) Williams, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his residence in Mason.

Visitation will take place on Friday, May 11 from 1-7 p.m. with wake from 6-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at noon on Saturday, May 12 at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Stanton. He will be buried at the church cemetery.

He leaves to cherish his legacy 13 children, two siblings, 53 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in transition by his wife, Mosella Williams, two children and eight siblings.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 10, 2012

Dennis Keith Dickey

Date of Death – May 3, 2012

Dennis Keith Dickey, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Mr. Dickey was a cotton ginner for 28 years for Tennessee Gins.

A visitation memorial took place on Saturday, May 5 from 5-8 p.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Dungy Dye

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.

To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com May 11 The Area VIII Special Olympics will be held on Friday, May 11 at Brighton High School from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Over 200 volunteers are needed. For more information contact Mary Cass Stewart at 475-4632 or email mstewart@tipton-county.com May 12 Southern style pro-wrestling will be featured on Saturday, May 12 at the Garland Community Center Gym. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 ringside or $6 general admission. All proceeds go to the Garland Community Center.

May 16 The Munford High School Baccalaureate Program is scheduled

for Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Dr. Louis Brenton of Centerpoint Church in Lakeland, TN will be the guest speaker. This program is sponsored by the South Tipton County Ministerial Association and interested parents.

May 17 UT Extension-Tipton County, 111 West Washington Ave. in Covington will present a Brown Bag class on “How to Maintain a Healthy Lawn� on Thursday, May 17 from 5-6 p.m. Class is free. For more information contact Booker T. Leigh at 4760231.

The NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees) Association, Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon, Thursday, May 17 at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. The guest speakers will be Charles Patton, Attorney at Law & Grady Hurley. Topics to be discussed are Estate Planning and the VA Aid & Assistance Program.

For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 413-7123.

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of Southaven, Miss.; daughters Christie Sartain and Kimberly Scott, both of Covington; sister Sabrina Carney of Brighton; and grandchildren Hunter Sartain, Waylon Sartain and Lyla Scott.

Mr. Dickey was preceded in death by his father, Billie Samuel Dickey.

Memorials may be send to the American Diabetes Association.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 10, 2012

ton of Kannapolis, N.C.; one sister, Phyllis Bunton of Kannapolis, N.C. and six grandchildren, Jared Scott Fuller, Ashley Michelle Fuller Ward, Jessica Lyn Fuller, Dylan Michael Chapman, John L. Bunton, III (Trey), and Emma Kay Bunton and four great grandchildren, Colton Scott Fuller, Gracie Lynn Ward, Caden Dane Fuller and Addison Faith Ward.

The complete obituary can be read at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 10, 2012

Paul Rayburn Sims Jr.

March 11, 1960 – May 6, 2012

Paul Rayburn Sims Jr., 52, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was a self-employed carpenter and member of the Covington Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Chapel. Visitation took place on Tuesday, May 8 from 5-8 p.m. He will be buried at Charleston Cemetery.

Mr. Sims is survived by his daughters, Krystal and Stacie Sims of Mason; parents Paul Rayburn Sims Sr. and Melba Jean Mashburn; brother Kenneth (Anita) Sims of Ripley; sister Barbara Gail (Julian) Homan of Lakeland, Fla.; and grandson R.J. Burnett.

Memorials may be sent to the Covington Church of the Nazarene.

The Family of Lawrence Cromwell wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who were there for him and us not only during our time of loss and bereavement but also over these last two years. We want to thank Amedysis Healthcare for being there in the beginning, Methodist Alliance Hospice in his final days, Dr. James W. Martin and staff for your genuine affection as well as good medical care, Bro. Craig Batson and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church for your visits, cards and prayers, for all the dedication to our family and hard work in opening the family life center and feeding us. Also to Maley Yarbrough Funeral Home for your excellent care of our loved one and service to the family. To US Army that performed military honors at the graveside. God bless you all.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 10, 2012

Jack Roy Able Sr.

June 23, 1916 – May 7, 2012 Jack Roy Able Sr., 95, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012. He was born at Ashley Point, Ark. to William Jefferson Able and Alva Lee Perry on June 23, 1916. He married Frances Perry on November 23, 1938.

He was a World War II veteran and served his country in Germany and France during the war. Mr. Able retired from the Rexam Corporation as a plant manager.

Jack was a very kind, patient, Godly man, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 11 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife and lifelong love of 73 years, Frances Able; his son, Jack Roy Able Jr.; daughter-in-law Katie Able; grandson Brian Patrick Able; granddaughter Kelly Colleen Able; granddaughter Jennifer Ashley Osborne, and her husband, Chris Osborne; great-grandson C.J. Osborne; and two sisters, Dot Kinard and Bea Conzone.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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John L. Bunton Sr.

January 9, 1942 – May 7, 2012 John L. Bunton, Sr., 70, of Burlison, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam war and a retired supervisor with the Lydall Company.

He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Chapman of Covington and Robbie Fuller and husband Mike of Clarmore, Okla.; two sons, John L. Bunton, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Benton, Ark.; and John Emerson Bunton of Kannapolis, N.C.; one brother, Frank Bun-

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Nance, Lezu to wed

Melton, Lewman Birth of a daughter to join in marriage

Ruby Kate McClain

Hannah and Ryan McClain would like to announce the arrival of their daughter, Ruby Kate McClain, born February 29, 2012 at 6:05 p.m. at St. Francis HospitalBartlett. She weighed 8 lbs. 6oz. and measured 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Neal and Debe Simonton of Brighton, David and Diane Hampton of Tryon, Okla., and Bill and Jeannette McClain of Atoka. Great grandparents are Bill Daniels of Covington and Emil Nemec of Memphis.

Garry and Susan Smith of Covington are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Brittany Nichole Nance to Christopher Dale Lezu of Knoxville. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Grandview at Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga.

Brittany is the granddaughter of John and Barbara Locke of Covington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Smith. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Covington High School. She will graduate in May from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with two degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Administration with a minor in economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She will attend Lincoln Memorial University Graduate School in fall 2012. She is employed with Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC in Knoxville.

The groom-to-be is the son of Dale and Jo Lezu of Milton, West Virginia. He is the grandson of Larry and Joan Storey of Vickery, Ohio and Laura Winter of Charlotte, N.C. Christopher is a 2006 graduate of Ooltewah High School. He is a 2011 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a Bachelor of Animal Science with a minor in biology. He is currently enrolled in the Physician Assistant Graduate program at South College.

A reception will take place immediately following the ceremony. Friends and family are invited. The couple wishes to invite family and friends to visit their website and sign the guest register at lezuandnance.ourwedding.com.

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David and Debbie Faulkner of Munford and Michael Melton of Southaven, Miss. are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sarah Elise Melton to Jonathan David Lewman of Santa Rosa, Calif., on Saturday, June 30 at St. Lukes United Methodist Church.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Sandra Melton of Covington and the late Welton and Juno Winberry, the late Ferrell Melton and the late Dorothy Gatlin McDaniel, all formerly of Covington.

She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, earning a Master of Accountancy (MAc).

She is now employed as an accountant at Vanderbilt University, working in the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at Peabody College.

The groom-to-be is the son of Suzy Lewman of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Larry Lewman of Rockford, Wash. He is the grandson of the late G.C. and Barbara Townsend, formerly of Ukiah, Calif., and the late Wilson and Beulah Lewman, formerly of McKinleyville, Calif.

He graduated from California State University, Fresno with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Political Science and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in International Relations. He is currently serving as a Captain in the United States Army and is stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base serving as Ground Liaison Officer.

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony at The Tower Room.

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April

Leah Forrester Keiser (Pete) Baby Boy due June 1st Natalie Stubblefield Brunson (Todd) Baby Girl due June 24th

Angie Hanks -- Justin Waterbury Tiffany Nance -- Christopher Sullivan

Kelly Rose Kinney (Jordan) Baby Girl due July 9th

Candace Montgomery -- Josh Teerman

Darielle Surratt Baby due July 26th

May Kirby Powell -- Drew Kinningham Ashley Burk -- Rick Miller

Brittany Wright (Chris) Baby Girl due Aug. 17th Chelsey McCain (Cole) Baby Boy due Aug. 21st Congrats to: Jennifer & Matthew Wallace on the birth of their daughter, Taylor Jane Tiffany & Mitchell Stitt on the birth of their son, Pierce Rhodes Stormy & Lowell Lowrance on the birth of their daughter, Lorelai Summer Amber & Adam Cannon on the birth of their son, John Brantley

June Ashley Erwin -- Corey Wilson Liz Buckley -- Paul Roy Turner Katie Henderson -- Matt Saunders Brittany Nance -- Chris Lezu Jessica Montoya & Travis McLeese July Amy Mathis & Mark Shrum

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Natasha Rose of Burlison, bride-to-be of David Burnett, was honored with a bridal shower given on April 29 at the home of her aunt, Tracey Holliday of Burlison.

The bride-to-be wore a casual outfit of denim jeans, a blue jacket and a lovely pink lace rose corsage.

To set the scene, the

home was tastefully decorated with pink balloons and rose garland highlighted by a beautiful centerpiece made of pictures of the happy couple. During the fete, guests enjoyed pink lemonade and refreshments of mints, nuts, cookies and candies and special gifts of balloons filled with money.

Special guests included Donna Rose, mother of the bride-to-be, Mrs. Herbert Rose, grandmother of the bride-to-be and beloved aunts Tracey Holliday and Susan Rose, all of Burlison and Barbara Low of Memphis.

The wedding is set for June 2, 2012.

Burk to marry Miller

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Olivia Fuson (Scott) Baby girl due May 20th

Rose honored with shower

Darrell Burk of Stanton and Angela Hayes

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of Brighton are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ashley Gail Burk of Covington to Richard Boyd Miller of Covington. The wedding will take place on May 19, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Carahills II in Galloway.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Vera Burk of Stanton, Joyce Maharrey of Covington and the late Connie Burk and the late Arlin Bullard.

She is a 2006 graduate

of Brighton High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. She is employed with Cascades in Brownsville, Tenn.

The groom-to-be is the son of Jimmy Miller and Tina Green, both of Mason. He is the grandson of Betty Lovett, the late Jimmy Lovett, the late William Richard Miller and the late Ally May

Miller. He is a 2006 graduate of Brighton High School and a sergeant in the United States Army Reserves. He has recently returned from a 12-month deployment in Afghanistan with the 655th Transportation Company. He is currently enrolled in machine tool technology classes at the Tennessee Technology Center of Covington.

A reception will take place immediately following the ceremony at Carahills II.

Citizens of Tipton County, I am seeking the office of Assessor of Property in the August 2, 2012 election. I have served as Deputy Assessor for almost 20 years and with your votes would continue to serve the public as Assessor.

I have been married to Ralph Cousar for 38 years and we have two sons, Justus and Ryan. Justus is married to Kelli Howard Cousar and they live in the Oak Grove community with their daughters Brinley and Anna Reese. Ryan resides in Gilt Edge. I was raised in the Quito community where my mother, Mattie Wilson Pairamore still lives. I attended school all twelve years in Munford and graduated from Munford High School.

My husband and I are members of Central Christian Church in Covington, where I have served as president and program leader of the Ladies Bible Group and in many other areas.

In the coming weeks I will be visiting the communities and towns of our county and will personally meet with as many of you as possible.

Please allow me to continue to use my knowledge and experience in the Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office by casting your votes for me on August 2, 2012.

I appreciate your votes and support!

Sincerely, Rose Cousar

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A8 â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, May 10, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ THE LEADER

Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been such an exciting week with all the rain the Lord sent us. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so long since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen any rain. Now, maybe our water bill will go down a little.

Well, graduation is here.

Our grandson Hayden Scott will be graduating from Brighton High School in this class of 2012 on the 17th. He has chosen Memphis State for his collage career. I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the University of Memphis, but it will always be Memphis State to me, having grown up in Memphis. His choice was easy, as that is where his girlfriend Caroline is going.

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day will be this weekend, the 13th.

There is so much to be said about a mother. One word to describe a mother is â&#x20AC;&#x153;angel,â&#x20AC;? as she is always looking out for your best interest. Today and always. I miss mine more and more every year. She has been gone 14 years now. My pictures say a thousand words. If you are blessed to have yours still, please share all the love you have.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. The flowers this past week were in memory of Albert and Hazel Draffin and Joe (Chico) Fernandez. Happy birthdays from last week and this week are for Lori Beth Smith, Catherine Malone,

Ted Wilson, Betty Betts, Shane Strong, Joy McDill and Barbara McFarland.

Hope they are each the greatest!

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m.

Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors. We are always grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to attend. Congratulations to Ricky and Kim Wells as they were united in marriage.

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 8:45 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. for the morning hours. Bible study is at 10:00 a.m. between these two services. Worship again at 5:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director. Congratulations to Jeff Phillips on being selected Exchangite of the Year by the Tipton County Exchange Club and to Michael Moore on being a published author. His book is titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Duet Scenes for Teensâ&#x20AC;? and he is registered in the Library of Congress. Happy birthdays this week go to Abby Rutherford, Crystal Edmonds, Mike Rogers, Wanda Townsend, Shawn Anderson, Lydia Edmonds and David Whaley. Hope they are each the greatest!

In closing, hope your week is a good one and stay active if at all possible.

Cookbooks still available The Tipton County Commission on Aging proudly presents its third cookbook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking with Friends.â&#x20AC;? The newest cookbook has more than 700 recipes, all submitted by local residents.

Cookbooks may be purchased for $15 each or two for $25. The books are available for purchase at TCCA or at The Leader office. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks are used to fund programs for Tipton Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior citizens.

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Burlison John W. Werner l 569-1090 l burlisonnews@gmail.com This week in Burlison we have a couple Birthdays to announce. First is Ricky Bohannon on May 11, Marsha Zimmerman on May 12 and Ricky Lott on May 16. Happy Birthday to you all!

Prayer requests received for this week are: Betty Tyler, Grace Poole, Gwen Wealti, Julie Howard, Karen Black, Kay Rudicil, Annette Gilbreath, Kim and David Lowe, Katie Lou Cates, Georgia Dixon, Louise Pittman, Trey Erwin, Brenda Smith, Patty Seeber, George Moore, Wayne Graves, Sissy Townsend, Anita Azotea, Emma Lou Dickey, Zach Lowe, Mark and April Daughtery, Ethan Latta, Beth Lunyou, Lacye Fuqua and Mazie

Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The news of the day! The Sherrillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Reunion is coming up on Memorial Day weekend, to be held on that Saturday on the lawn of Minister Pink Sherrill, Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, right here once again in good old Jamestown. The family will gather on Sunday morning once again at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home church of Bright Hill. Pastor S. P. Cole and associated pastor Rev. Pearl Andrews, daughter of the late Josephine Sherrill Burton, are prepared for this great family to worship with them. Services begin at 11 a.m. The committee to contact regarding this event are Glodine King Davis, Sgt. Ret. Timothy Burton, Sr., Rev. Kevin R. King, Jr., Kenny King, Debra King Elkins and Rev. Pearl Burton Andrews. Deadline for all family monies is May 15th.

Come on family, its almost time.

Prayers are with a patient at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis, Isiah Burton suffered a fall on Thursday at his home. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep he and wife, Willie Mae and their children during his ordeal.

Also, our regulars on the prayer list are Bessie Cobbs, Doris King, Rudy Cobbs, Tony Curruthers, Troy King, Jennie Stewart, Katarene Harber, Ruth Alston, Willie Shade Alston, Carlotta James, Connie and Christine Brown, David and Charlene Sneed, Eula Culbreath and family, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Ada Fletcher, Rudolph Boykins, Possey Reed, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Jonnie Thompson, Percy and Allie White, Robert and Dorcus Jackson Smith, Floyd White, Sr., John and Cleo Thompson, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family.

Happy birthday this week to Florene Sherrill Trent on May 3rd, Darias Wilder â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th, Gloria Harber Douglas and Norma Nash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th, Joseph Heaston, Sr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7th, John Jones, Sr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9th, Ive Norris, Sr. and Barbara Cobbs Miller â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11th.

Anniversary wishes goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Glen (Linda) Baker on the 6th!

Missionary meeting every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at The Center. President Mary Burton is expecting you!

Remember Sunday is Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Do something wonderful for the wonderful lady in your family. But most of all, continue to give and to show Mom all of your love. For all Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motherâ&#x20AC;?

M is for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Momentâ&#x20AC;? she first held you in your arms.

O is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outstanding,â&#x20AC;? her devotion and her charm, T is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tender,â&#x20AC;? the loving tenderness that she brings.

H is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happiness,â&#x20AC;? the ways she makes your heart sing.

E is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything,â&#x20AC;? because she stands above all others.

And, R is for all of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rewardsâ&#x20AC;? you get from her, just by her being your mother!

Love her always, respect her for the heavenly treasure that she is! Until next time.

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September 14-16 Munford High School Class of 1992 20-year reunion September 14-16. For more info visit http:// www.classquest.com October 20 The class of 1992 twenty-year reunion is getting close! Classmates, save the date of October 20 and find us on Facebook under â&#x20AC;&#x153;CHS Class of 92â&#x20AC;? for details. If Facebook isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your thing, email us at naw1973@gmail.com so we will have a way to contact you.

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Also congratulations to Hannah Gilbreath of Burlison, daughter of Clay & Lana Gilbreath on her acceptance to Blue Mountain College with a full scholarship. Congratulations also go out to Hanna Durham of Burlison, daughter of Jeff and Joanna Durham, on her signing to play softball at Union University next year!

The movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;COURAGEOUSâ&#x20AC;? is playing for free in Burlison this Saturday night, May 12th. Smyrna Baptist Church is showing the movie in their gym and admission is free and so is the popcorn and drinks. Everyone is invited to come have a great movie night in Burlison.

If you have Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, Military Honors, prayer requests or other news in the Burlison area, send it to BurlisonNew@gmail.com or call me at (901) 569-1090. Have a great week.

Tipton County Commission on Aging events sponsored by

Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff TCCA and the Covington Senior Center are seeking volunteers for upcoming programs. We are currently seeking volunteers for jewelry making and kiln fired ceramics. If you are interested please contact Kelly West at 901-476-1068.

Computer classes begin on Thursday May 3 at 8:30 am and 10 a.m. at Tipton County Commission on Aging.

Cost is $20 for 10 classes. Call 476-3333 to reserve your spot, only 4 spaces left.

Just for Fun Creative Aging - On Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents Rudy Martin.

Book Club -The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m.

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

Bingo - Bingo will be held in the dining hall of the CSC on Friday, May 18 and 25 beginning at 10 a.m. each day.

Microwave Cooking - Join Kelly in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, May 14 at 10 a.m. for some deliciously simple recipes you can prepare in your microwave.

Wii Games - Wii is back! Join Kelly in the dining hall of the CSC on Thursday, May 17 and 31 at 9 a.m. for Wii video games.

Storytelling - On Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC, Ms. Cozet Jones will be the featured storyteller.

To Your Health Health Screenings - Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, May 16 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, May 23 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/ when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

Get Fit, Stay Fit - Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older.

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

Line Dance Class - Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. 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 are every Wednesday 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houseâ&#x20AC;? Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Countyâ&#x20AC;Ś All shared information is confidential - â&#x20AC;&#x153;what is said here, stays hereâ&#x20AC;?- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚFor Men Onlyâ&#x20AC;? 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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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The Civil War and Tipton County April-May 1862 Compiled by RUSSELL B. BAILEY Tipton County Historian Fort Pillow In April 1862, Fort Pillow became the Confederacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern most line of defense along the Mississippi. Federal reports indicated that Pillow contained 40 cannon with 1,200 Negro laborers at work on the fortifications.

More than 6,000 Confederate soldiers were at Fort Pillow. Gen. Albert Rustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arkansas Brigade of 2,400 men included Lemoyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th Battalion, McCarverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18th Battalion, Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Battalion, Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18th Regiment, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Smeadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regiment and a battery of light artillery. General John Villepigueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri and Tennessee troops at least 3,607 soldiers.

Two Southern naval squadrons were at Fort Pillow. The ships of the regular Confederate navy were the: McRae, Polk, Livingston, Maurepas, and Ivy, under the command of Captain George Hollins. The five ships were armed with a total of 20 cannon.

On the 11th the Ivy and McRae under Captain Hollins were ordered to the defense of New Orleans and Captain Robert F. Pinckney assumed command of the remaining vessels. His ships moved to Randolph when the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Montgomery Ramsâ&#x20AC;? arrived at Pillow.

The second squadron arrived at Fort Pillow from New Orleans April 12. The Mississippi River Defense Fleet under Senior Captain J. E. Montgomery, was subject to the orders of Gen. Villepigue (later Gen. M. Jeff Thompson). The eight boats were swift, light-weight craft armed with one or two cannon, rams and named: Little Rebel, General Bragg, General Sterling Price, Sumter, General Van Dorn, General Jeff Thompson, Colonel Lovell, General Beauregard. An officer wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;These ships were converted river boats, and the very great difference between a gunboat and a steamboat with a gun on it must

Elm Grove Tula Starr Hello dear readers. Last week I asked anyone interested in light blue iris to come by my house and I would give them some. Well, I had just recently met one of our neighbors who lives on Kellum Rd., Mr. and Mrs. Yarboro. She came by and I gave her some of the iris.

Monday morning after the big rain we had on Sunday night, I went out into my iris flower bed and pulled up the rest of the blue iris. I cut off the tops and planted them in our back yard where a new

be borne in mind when reading of Confederate crafts on interior waters in the early days of the warâ&#x20AC;Ś(the boats) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;were iron-plated only in their bowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they looked very much like a cow-catcher.

This was intended not to guard the men at all, but as a protection to the machinery.â&#x20AC;?

On April 14, some 20,000 Union infantry on transports, and tugs towing seven mortar scows and gunboats were anchored within half a mile of Craighead Point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 13-inch mortar weighed 17,520 pounds and rested on a 4,500-pound bed. With a 20-pound charge of gunpowder and an elevation of 41 degrees, the mortar could hurl a 204-pound shell loaded with 7 pounds of powder three miles. At this range the shell took 30 seconds in flight.â&#x20AC;?

At 2 p.m., a mortar fired the first shot toward Fort Pillow, some 3,800 yards away. Fort the next six hours, the Federals fired eighty shells at the Confederate fort. This was the beginning of a sevenweek Union bombardment of Fort Pillow.

Corinth, Miss.

The 51st Tennessee Infantry numbered 410 officers and men at Corinth on April 3.

On the 9th the regiment received orders to march to Monterey, about 13 miles from the Shiloh battlefield. The men were ordered to gather up guns and knapsacks left by soldiers. Seventy-year old Captain Orrin D. Weaver of Tipton County commanded the 51st Tennessee. A soldier wrote of the rainy march over â&#x20AC;&#x153;the muddiest roadsâ&#x20AC;? he ever saw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went about 25 miles, we got on the wrong road; we got to Monterey at 2 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the eveningâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

On April 20, General Bragg ordered the 51st and 52nd Regiments consolidated to form the 51st Consolidated Tennessee Infantry. John Chester was appointed Colonel, John Ingram Lieut. Colonel and Captain Edward O. Shelton of Tipton County, Major.

gully washer has started.

Tuesday morning I got in the mud in the back yard and covered up the iris that I had laid out yesterday. If they live it will be ok, if they wash away... that will be ok too. At least they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in my front yard.

The old man and his Kabota Tractor: Last Thursday he was cutting grass and he ran out of gas. He runs down to the storage bldg. where he keeps his gas. Well, he put the gas in and the tractor would not start... would you believe that he put his regular gas in this tractor that takes diesel?

Well, he has worked on this

tractor all week... He first thought the battery might be dead, then he decided to drain the oil and put in new oil. Well, he drained five gallons of transmission fluid out of this tractorâ&#x20AC;Ś before he realized that he had made a mistake. So, he found the oil container and drained the oil out too. He has never done anything to this tractor... so, he found out that he is not a tractor mechanic.

Thanks to our good neighbor, Mr. Alvin Williams, he came and helped him... and they got the tractor cranked this morning. I think this tractor is going to be FOR SALE. Love and prayers.

Mt. Carmel

Teeghan, who should arrive next week, if not before. Best wishes to her and Michael!

Carolyn Whaley is having laser surgery today - hope all goes well and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home soon. Genie Renfroe is on our prayer list, along with Tonya Hill and so many relatives and friends, also our servicemen and women, and our voters.

Sympathy is extended to Shawn Anderson in the death of his mother, Mary Anderson, last week. That family is in my prayers.

Congratulations to Jeff Phillips on being the Exchangite of the Year and to Michael Moore on the publishing of his book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Duet Scenes for Teensâ&#x20AC;?. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jenni Langstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad!

Happy Birthday this week goes to Crystal Edmonds on May 6th, to Mike Rogers, Wanda Townsend

and Shawn Anderson on the 7th, to Lydia Edmonds on the 9th and to David Whaley on the 12th!

About three months ago now, I wrote about the cardinal flying against the window, waking me up in the morning. Well, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing it right now. I think he started his 12th week Saturday! Is there a Guinness Book Record category for birds flying into windows?

Everyone kept talking about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Moonâ&#x20AC;? Saturday night but I went out at midnight and it looked normal to me. Did I miss it?

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almanac Quote: Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with easeâ&#x20AC;? - Lisa Alther, American writer, b. 1944. Happy Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! Until next week.

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set up for everyone to buy some birthday presents or even Christmas presents, please come and check them all out. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, train rides, and speaking of train rides, this year we have a special feature to the train ride. We have two new baby goats to see along the way. They are one month old and cute as little buttons!

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no charge to get in, just plan to come and spend the whole day with us. It all begins at 10 a.m. and is over at around 3 p.m. We will also have a cake auction by a real auctioneer, Mr. Roland Essaff.

If you can, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m putting out a plea to my readers, I really, really need cakes to auction off, can you please make one or even two if you want, and bring them, or if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come, call me and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pick them up on Friday! And as always, we would appreciate any donation that anyone can make. We are non-profit, so you are what keep us afloat.

Until next week, have a blessed week, and love the Lord with all your heart!

Elaine Watkins Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful Tuesday morning and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wet outside!

We got 1.1â&#x20AC;? of rain Sunday night and yesterday and even though some areas in the county got up to four inches, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy with our amount. The corn is just soaking it up!

And we can finish planting soybeans now! Prayers answered!

Ten of us went to the First Friday Dinner and Movie Night last week to see Nicholas Sparksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lucky Oneâ&#x20AC;?. Good movie.

We had a great time eating together and some of us went for ice cream afterward. It was so good to have Pat Farabee, who has been very sick, with us.

Meghan Laxton Nolan had a great baby shower on Sunday for little

Kathy Keiter l 476-7014 Hello everybody! I am so hoping everyone has had a wonderful week. We sure have out here at Dunlap.

We are so very thankful for many things this week.

Number one we are thankful that Ms. Jean Bell didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get hurt any worse than she did as her foot went to sleep and she fell! We love you Ms. Jean, it would never be the same without our longest resident here. She has been here 10 years ago this past January.

We are also thankful for our friends from Crossway Baptist Church coming out to visit with our residents.

This church has worked their fingers to the bones several times in the last three or four months here around the buildings, and then went in and shared the gospel with the residents. Thank you so much Crossway folks!

I am thankful for the families of the residents!

They are all so very supportive to the staff and me.

Thank you for making our jobs easier and for loving

your dear family member.

Please continue to pray for Ms. Suzetta Johnson as she is in Health South Rehab from a broken hip. She seems to be doing so good.

We love you Ms. Suzetta, hurry and come home.

Her family, Ray, Mark and Suzanne have been right there for her. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also had two residents that have had some skin cancers removed this week and last, so please keep them in your prayer as well.

Now, down to business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We have our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Springfestâ&#x20AC;? coming up on Saturday, May 19. Please plan to come and share this wonderful event with us. It is our annual spring fundraiser, where we offer the greatest entertainment in Tipton County, the best hamburgers and hot dogs and absolutely the best fried pies ever! Ms. Patsy Fee works really hard to make these yummy pies so come on out and support us in this fun time of fellowship! There will be about nine different craft booths

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Knightly News News from Covington Integrated Arts Academy While CIAA is just naturally a busy place with all the musical and drama performances, but these last few weeks in particular will be jam-packed with fun and exciting events. Something that stands out is how uplifting and rewarding it is to see students receive certificates and awards for their hard work and accomplishments this school year.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all just about good grades; it is about success. For each child at CIAA, success can be defined in so many ways. Whether it is being the most improved, striving in academics, aiming for the top in arts, or honorable behavior and kindness, our kids are not only reaching high, they are winning. That is what this is all about folks, seeing our kids feel the thrill of success. Allowing them the opportunities to become the best at whatever goal they seek, and being able to have them stand in front of their peers and parents dancing, smiling, and cheering at their success is a dream come true. We are so proud of all our knights!

Since 2006, when the Tennessee Arts Commission chose our school to be a part of an amazing opportunity to become a school that emphasizes learning through the arts, we have been on a journey of success. When the trial period ended, our school chose to continue this path as one of the three value plus schools in the entire state and the benefits to our learners continue to be one of the greatest joys imaginable. There are some very hard working staff who go above and beyond to make CIAA exactly what it is, an exceptional opportunity. These teachers are not only licensed and highly qualified by the State of Tennessee, but they go through intensive training every summer to add the arts integration to the academic lessons, as well. This opens a window to a whole new world that many children just never have the opportunity to know. It is truly a unique approach to learning and a wonderful opportunity for the children of Tipton County.

This week we are celebrating the

success of our kids, including a trip to a Redbirds game, credits at our ongoing book fair, or certificates of their achievements. Everyone is welcome to visit our amazing library Thursday night from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., come and see our choir performance on May 15 at 6 p.m., or just come by for a tour of our school. We would love for you to come and see how arts integration can create academic and personal success.

CIAA is a choice school for all children in Tipton County, and all are welcome to come see what we have to offer.

CIAA students proudly accept their awards at the schoolĘźs honors programs this week, including Paula Smith, who scored a perfect 6 on the TCAP writing assessment.

As we wind down towards the end of the year we want to offer a major THANK YOU to all of our teachers, parents, administrators, and community members who support us. We also want to express how extremely proud we are of our students and thank each one for their loyalty to our school and congratulate them on their ongoing success.

SWTDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s REDI Program helps host Three-County College Summit Colleges from Middle and West Tennessee are participating in a Three-County College Summit that organizers believe could be one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest college summits ever held from 7:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10-11 at Dyersburg State Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Covington Campus. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southwest Tennessee Regional College Summitâ&#x20AC;? is a partnership effort between SWTDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) College Access Program; Tipton, Lauderdale, and Haywood county schools; and Dyersburg State Community College.

On May 10, juniors from Ripley, Halls, and Haywood high schools will attend the college summit; on May 11, juniors from Coving-

ton, Munford and Brighton high schools will attend.

Door prizes will be given to the students by the participating colleges: UT Martin, Lane College, Union University, University of Memphis, Tennessee Technology Center-Memphis, Tennessee Technology Center-Ripley, Middle Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, Jackson State Community College, and Dyersburg State Community College. Additionally, the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation and LWIA 12-Workforce Development personnel will be on hand to help guide students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An event like this helps inspire students to strive for better grades, become more aware of

opportunities available to them, and to begin to dream about their future,â&#x20AC;? said Lisa Hankins, REDI director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about the doors that can be opened to students in these three school systems through this event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also would like to thank Dr. Jamie Frakes, Dyersburg State Community College, and all the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrators, staff, faculty, and student body for hosting what will be the largest college summit of its kind in West Tennessee.â&#x20AC;?

To learn more about the upcoming College Summit, contact Lisa Hankins at lhankins@swtdd.org or 731.668.6450, or Cedric Deadmon, REDI coordinator, at cdeadmon@ swtdd.org or 731.668.6448.

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Brittany Nichole Nance, a 2008 graduate of Covington High School, will graduate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville on Friday, May 11, 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Administration with a minor in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Continuing her education, Brittany has been accepted into the graduate program at Lincoln Memorial University in the fall.

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Four years ago when assistant principal Marcus Heaston started the Covington High School’s mentoring programs under Project Excel, he wasn’t quite sure how it would be received because as he put it, “the kids didn’t know me.”

He knew something had to be done though. Covington was considered at-risk because of its low math scores, particularly for minority and poverty students.

“Coming in, no one really had an answer to fix the problem,” said Heaston. “How do we educate young black students, particularity young African-American males?”

Heaston said after talking to his mentor, retired principal Isaiah Davidson, he came up with the idea of creating a club for academics.

“I wanted to set up a club but set it up like it is in college,” explained Heaston. “In CHS, a lot of our negative groups, like the gang members, were the ones who had the biggest influence on the kids. I was like, ‘How do we attack this coming in, and they don’t know me from Adam?’”

Heaston explained he hoped by setting up the club like a college club, the students would want to be a part of it.

“For a lot of HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) the people who have the most influence on campus are either athletes or Greeks. But in order to be in a fraternity or sorority or to play college athletics, you first have to qualify academically. Once you got into the groups, those are the ones everyone looked up to.”

Heaston said for that first year, he turned to his younger brother Marlon Heaston, the freshmen boys basketball coach for assistance.

“My brother was the freshmen basketball coach so guess who came to tutoring,” he said, laughing. “The freshmen basketball team. That was four years ago.

This year, every member of our basketball team who is a senior made all-academic region… they had a 3.0 GPA and above. So we won the regular season championship, the tournament championship and all of our seniors made the academic all-star team for our district. Now, we’re Student participants of CHS's men- talking about a lot toring club pose in front of the Fe- of schools, many dEx Forum where they were treated who don’t have to a Grizzlies game for doing well. to deal with the

issues that we have and our school had the most representation for academics. That is phenomenal but those are the kids who started with day one –who stuck with the program.”

The program is mentoring and it’s opened to all Covington High students. Under the Project Excel grant, CHS provides tutoring Monday thru Thursday, ACT tutoring, physical fitness training and real world lessons.

“We have the Live Strong Club where the kids can come out and participate in physical fitness because many parents can’t afford a gym membership at the Sportsplex. We’re not reinventing the wheel or anything but we are giving our kids the resources and support they need. Basically, we’re giving them positive avenues in which they can spend their time after school.”

Heaston said during the first year the program didn’t have too many students, especially minority students, but that the numbers have been increasing each year because students are beginning to see the benefits.

“We didn’t have too many minority students with a GPA that was 3.0 or above,” said Heaston. “I knew the kids were capable of it, but no one explained to them the importance of having a high GPA or a high ACT.” Heaston said things have gotten easier over the past four years and he now has some community assistance with the program, including an anonymous donor who gives $2,000 each year to help students pay for college application fees.

“As we’ve grown into the CHS Men’s & Women’s Mentoring Group, the Tipton County Layman’s Association has kicked in to sponsor the groups,” he said.

“They sponsor our field trips and they kick in to buy lunch for the kids or pay the bus driver. And I have a donor who helps with the application fees required to just apply to college. Some kids don’t have the money to pay for their application fees. For a kid who comes from poverty, $25 is a ton of money for a parent to give when they have to keep the lights on.”

Heaston is extremely proud, and rightly so, of how the program he started four years ago has grown and the results it has produced.

“When we first started, we had mostly freshman and sophomores,” said Heaston. “I had the support of the athletic coaches because I knew if I can get the athletes to come onboard and grow the way I wanted them to go, it could permeate throughout the building; they’d have some influence on the other students. Every year, we’ve had more and more success and you can’t ar-

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End of the road

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Brighton and Munford softball teams took care of business Tuesday in the opening round of the District 13AAA tournament at Brighton, but it was far from easy for either team.

Munford, the tournament's top seed, trailed fourth-seeded Hardin County 2-1 through three innings before rallying for a 3-2 win.

The big blow came in the bottom of the fourth when Munford's Alex Turner blasted a two-run homer, her sixth of the season season, to left field to give the Lady Cougars a 3-2 lead.

Alex Stanford took care of the rest, keeping Hardin County off the board the rest of the way after allowing two runs in the top of the first. She struck out six and allowed six hits.

Munford coach Glenn Goulder was not happy with his team's performance.

“Our offense really did nothing tonight,” Goulder said. “Turner bailed us out tonight … Stanford pitched well enough to win.”

Munford (32-9) got on the board in the first inning when Jodi Duncan drove in a run with a double.

Tori Ray had a double in the sixth inning, but was thrown at third trying to stretch it into a triple.

In the first game of the night, second-seeded Brighton needed a three-run homer from Lulu Smith in the sixth inning to defeat third-seeded Dyer County 6-4.

Trailing 4-3, Ali Christmas and Hadley Wilkins led off

Above, Munford pitcher Josh Reeves covers home as a North Side runner hits the dirt during district tournament action. Below, Brighton shortstop Bently Jones makes a throw to first base against North Side. Both teams saw their seasons end in the district tournament. Photos by Jeff Ireland

Seasons come to end for Brighton, Munford

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Brighton and Munford each had some chances to finish in the top two of the District 13-AAA tournament, which is every team's goal and ensures a spot in the region tournament.

But, ultimately, both teams came up just short.

By virtue of an 8-7 win over Munford on Friday at Munford, Brighton had a chance to finish in the top two when it took on Hardin County on Tuesday.

Trailing 2-0, Brighton's Matt Scott led off the top of the sixth with a double. Ryan Tomlinson drove him home with a single, but he was thrown out at second on a very close play and the Cardinals could not get any closer, falling 2-1.

Brighton finished the season at 19-15, something that head coach Brian Oswalt said he was very proud of.

“We've got a really young team and we went through a lot of ups and downs,” Oswalt said. “We started 70 percent underclassmen most of the time … Our two seniors, Ryan Tomlinson and Kyle Hayes, are two quality guys who led us to good season.”

As for Munford, Saturday's 8-7 loss to Brighton ended the season at 16-17.

Brighton jumped out to an 8-0 lead through three innings.

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Chargers win three, earn spot in region tournament

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Covington won its first three games in the District 13-AAA tournament last week, securing itself no worse than second place and a spot in the region semifinals, which will be played on Monday.

The Chargers (28-9) were to play in the district tournament title game Wednesday night. A win there would mean the Chargers will host on Monday. A loss means they'll travel.

CHS openened tournament play on May 3 at home by virtue of its first place divisional finish.

Gibson County fell victim to the Chargers 14-3 in a five-inning affair.

Tommy Beasley ran his record to 8-0 with a complete game victory.

He gave up nine hits struck out one and did not walk a batter. CHS pounded out 13 hits. Kirk Winberry and Montel Williams had three RBI apiece and Beasley added two in his own cause.

Friday’s contest with the Haywood Tomcats was a nerve-wracking affair.

The greatly-improved Haywood squad gave the Chargers all they could handle before falling 3-2.

D.J. Max turned in a spectacular performance on the mound to run his record to 7-1. He struck out 13, walked one and allowed just two hits.

He ran into a little bit of trouble in the fifth, but worked out of trouble.

“I was just trying to hit my spots … I know my team's behind me if they hit the ball,” Max said. “After that hit, I knew I had to strike somebody out if I could and we'd come back in and hit the ball.”

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Brighton's Hunter Riley tries to maneuver around a Munford defender during district tournament action Tuesday night in Munford.

Brighton won, 2-1, ending Munford's season. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Brighton ends Munford's season

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Covington senior D.J. Max brings a pitch to the plate during action against Haywood on Friday night. He struck out 13 and pitched a two-hitter to lead the Chargers to a 3-2 win. Photo by Jeff Ireland

trict, so you know if you get in the losers' bracket, you're going to have to win two additional games,” Covington coach David Sage said. “This was a big win …

D.J., he's matured and got better, physically and mentally stronger … Over the last three or four starts, he's averaged more than 10 strikeouts a game. Teams don't see a side-armed kid like him that much velocity very often.”

Beasley provided all three RBI for Covington, which managed only five hits in the game.

Carlos Williams scored the win-

ning run in the fifth inning. He reached on an error, stole second and third base and scored on Beasley’s two-out single.

Saturday’s opening game at USA Stadium saw CHS crush the Milan Bulldogs 15-1 in another five-inning game.

Dylan Schlauch improved to 6-1 with a six-hit, five-strikeout, onewalk performance.

Carlos Williams knocked in four runs and T.A. Watson, Bradyn McClain and Montel Williams had a pair of RBI each. Milan helped the SEE CHS, PAGE B2

Things were not looking great for Brighton Tuesday night midway though the second half against Munford in the District 13-AAA tournament semifinals.

With a loss meaning the end of the season, Brighton trailed 1-0.

But in the 55th minute, Zac Ginn directed a shot that glanced off the post and past Munford keeper Erik Furseth to the game at 1-1.

Then, with 10 minutes left, Tanner Burnett scored on a corner kick from Ginn for the game winner in a 2-1 victory that propelled the Cardinals into the district title game and spot in next week's region tournament.

“I was thinking this could be the last time I get to play with these seniors,” said Ginn, a junior.

“We just flipped a switch and got it done.”

Munford's Jaylen Hill put Munford ahead 1-0 with an unassisted goal in the 20th minute, but SEE SOCCER, PAGE B2

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On a night for Covington seniors during which they honored cancer survivors, Covington and Dyersburg locked horns on April 30 for the No. 2 seed in the district tournament.

The Lady Trojans took a 3-0 lead in the fourth.

Covington picked up a run in the fifth to make it 3-1 and then saw Dyersburg go up 4-1 with another run in the sixth.

Dyersburg took a 7-5 lead in the top of the ninth inning only to see CHS roar back again with three in the bottom of the frame for an 8-7 win. Jasmine Brown got the walk-off double that scored two for the victory.

Autumn Glenn pitched six innings, allowing eight hits while striking out three.

Gabby Glenn picked up the win, closing out the last three innings.

She gave up two hits and struck out one. Autumn Glenn and Allie Moss paced the offense with each going 3 for 5 with two RBI. Covington hosted the second round of the District 13-AA tournament on May 3, knocking out Milan 3-1.

A new star emerged in Hannah Clifton, who drilled a two-run homer, her career first, in the bottom of the sixth to seal the win. Autumn Glenn got the win surrendering four hits. She struck out 9.

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The game was a pitching duel as expected that

saw Autumn Glenn come out on top 1-0. She struck out six and gave up five hits. Pierce allowed only two hits by CHS and struck out 13.

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The Charger soccer team spoiled Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Night last Tuesday, making a comeback from down 3-0 to forge a 3-3 tie.

Milan was on fire for its final home game of the year, taking a 3-0 lead at the break.

Covington coach Robert Luttrell moved some

players after half leading to better movement around the pitch. Daniel Joy, Skylar Davis and Rema Clay scored a goal each for the Chargers.

Dyer County came calling for the Chargers' senior night last Thursday.

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Taylor Patterson led the girls by defeating Addy Adkison 9-7 and them teamed with Madison Willis to win the doubles against Adkison and Morgan Mathis, 8-5.

Munford's Amber Carlin, Haley Bryan, and Maelin Harris defeated their opponents to lead the Lady Cougars to a 6-1 win.

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His return sparked a CHS rally with four goals in the final 18 minutes of play for a 4-1 win.

Clay had a pair of goals and Van Cleve and Joy adding a goal each. The Chargers closed the year as the 3 seed for tournament play.

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Continued from B1 Charger cause with seven errors in the contest.

Covington closed the regular season with a 10-0 whitewash of Millington on April 30. Tyler Davis got the win in the five-inning mercy rule game. Davis scored three runs and Schlauch had two RBI.

SOCCER

Continued from B1 it didn't hold up as Munford, which beat Brighton earlier in the season to earn the right to host the semifinal game, saw its season end.

Brighton (5-7-3) plays at Jackson North Side today in the district title game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We've been working together all season to be a unit and today we really came together,â&#x20AC;? head coach Zane Hill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them they decided to show up at the right time.â&#x20AC;?

a complete-game effort by retiring Dyer County in order in seventh.

Judy struck out four and allowed eight hits.

Christmas and Wilkins each had a pair of hits for Brighton (25-6).

Brighton and Munford were scheduled to play

a winners' bracket game last night.

The winner of that game qualifies for region and will play for the district title game tonight at 7. The loser plays at 5:30 p.m. today against Dyer County or Hardin County.

BASEBALL Continued from B1

Colton Hathcock hit a two-run homer for Brighton in the first innings and drove in two more with a double in the second.

Jared Webb drove in two runs with a double and Tomlinson was 2 for 5.

But Munford rallied late, scoring two runs in the sixth and four more in the seventh.

Hunter Barber hit a three-run homer in the seventh and Ryan Flake and Walker Bouler each finished with two hits.

Nathan Newsman pitched five innings for Brighton and earned the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just never really got going,â&#x20AC;? said Munford coach Steve Ledford.

Munford loaded the

bases in the third and fourth innings, but failed to score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just couldn't get that big hit when we needed it,â&#x20AC;? Ledford said.

In other action: â&#x20AC;˘ Munford lost to Hardin County 11-3 on Thursdays in the district tournament opener. Jase Hutchison led Munford with a pair of doubles and Josh Hibbard and Flake each had two hits.

Barber took the loss. â&#x20AC;˘ The Cougars defeated North Side on Friday, 6-4.

Flake was 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI and Hutchison doubled in two. J.C. Trobaugh had a single and two RBI. Josh Reeves struck out seven over six innings to earn the win.

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MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041 MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881 MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804 NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244

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COMMENTARY

Superwoman, a Mother's Day message

By PASTOR JOE ALAIN First Baptist Church of Port Allen, La "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things" (Luke 10:41, NKJV) Mary and Martha were two sisters who were as different as night and day. Martha was the picture of the perfect hostess. She loved to entertain company; of course, as long as they called in advance. If they had such magazines in her day, Martha certainly would have been a subscriber to Southern (Bethany) Living and Better Homes and Gardens. The Bible does not tell us, but perhaps her last name was even Stewart! Martha is a perfectionist and yet, she is her own worst enemy.

She sets expectations that she can never meet. She is never able to completely rest and be content. Life for Martha is always an unfinished task.

On the other hand, Mary, Martha's sister, is not much into the hostess scene.

It's not that Mary does not also enjoy having company over, but Mary is more interested in conversation than the day's menu. When you drop in at Mary's house for a visit she may have you go fetch your own glass of iced tea. It's not that Mary doesn't care. Mary just takes life as it comes and material comforts and hostess graces are just not that important to her.

One time when Jesus was at the home of Mary and Martha, Mary broke a very expensive bottle of fragrant perfume and she anointed Jesus with oil (Mk. 14:3-9; Jn. 12:18). This was an expression of Mary's love and devotion to Jesus. Some of Jesus' disciples became infuriated at her for doing that. Martha was there (Jn. 12:2) and I am certain that she too chimed in with the disciples in chastising Mary for her extravagance.

In Luke 10:38-42 we

discover an occasion where the stark contrast between these two sisters, Martha and Mary, is obvious. Mary is sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Martha is busy "with much serving." Mary is enthralled as she sits at the feet of the savior.

Martha is enraged as she busily paces back and forth from the kitchen to the living room. The Bible tells us (v.38) that Martha welcomed Jesus into her house. This visit does not appear to have been planned. Because of the short notice there would be much work to do if dinner was going to be on the table. It did not take long for Martha to become stressed and angry at the fact that Mary was sitting while she was serving.

Martha directed her anger towards Jesus (v.40). She is essentially saying "Lord, if you really cared about me you would rebuke my sister Mary and tell her to get in the kitchen." Martha is ordering Jesus around and telling Him what to do! Anger, frustration, and resentment often comes out in this kind of controlling way. When people do not act the way we want them to we often want someone else to straighten the person out for us.

It's easy to focus on Martha's apparent frustration and anger, but I want you to consider her in a little different light.

Martha is not really a bad person. In fact, she is a woman of dedication and she is a doer. I can just imagine that she is the kind of woman that probably seldom complains, seldom misses the smallest details, and she can always be counted on when you need her.

Martha is certainly a commendable woman.

Thank God for the Martha's of the world! This story is not in the Bible to teach us that serving is bad and that sitting is good. Under different circumstances serving may have been the best course of action.

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.

May 11 Stanton Church of Christ in Stanton will host its annual gospel singing, directed by Stephen Sutton, on May 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.

May 12 Smyrna Baptist Church, 7512 Hwy. 59 West in Burlison will have a free showing of the movie “Courageous” on Saturday, May 12, in its gym. Come on out and join us and bring your family and friends.

Admission is free and popcorn and drinks will be provided. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the movie will start promptly at 6:15 p.m. Nursery care will be provided for babies and infants 3-years

old and under. Children ages 3-5 years old will be supervised at the church's playground during the movie. For more information, contact event chairman Sam Nason at samneil2000@aol.com, the church at smyrnabc@bellsouth.com, or call Pastor John Werner at (901) 4766178.

Stanton Church of Christ in Stanton will hold its annual gospel meeting May 13 at 9:45 and 10:40 a.m. and at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. on May 14-16. Sermons conducted by Kenneth Gossett of Jonesboro, Ark. All are welcome.

May 19 First Baptist Church of Atoka will present its 5th annual Ladies’ Conference “Being a Mentor for Christ” on Saturday, May 19 at 5 p.m. Special speaker will be Sharon Rabon, a featured speaker at National Sword Ladies’ Jubilee. Tickets are $10 and include buffet meal,

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Instead, this is a story about maintaining a much-needed balance in life. It's a story about the need to recognize that we are human, we stumble, and we fall short. It's a story about being human and how we desperately need to realize just how human we are. It's a story about setting priorities and making the best choices in life. In life we are not usually confronted with choices that are outright good vs. bad!

Those are the easy ones to make. But, oh how difficult are the everyday choices between what is good and what is best!

In this instance (Lk. 10:38-42) there were more important things to do than housework and preparing supper.

What Jesus desired was not dinner, but devotion. Martha was "worried and troubled about many things." Martha's worried and anxious heart would not find rest in serving (trying harder and doing more) but by sitting at the feet of Jesus and finding rest in His presence.

How do you know the difference between choosing what is good and what is best at any given time? You have to examine your life below the superficial level of outward appearances. If only Martha could have stopped long enough to see herself as Jesus did, then she could have seen that her life was filled with busyness but inside she was running on empty. Her life was one of frustration and distractions. Her calendar was filled with activities and engagements (good things) but she was missing out on the best things in life.

Jesus was saying to Martha, "Martha, you're not superwoman! You need to slow down. You need to re-prioritize your life." Martha was caught up in what many of us are snared in today — the performance trap. In Martha's mind she had to do it all. She was always setting expectations she

could never meet. If the truth be known Martha probably did not like herself very much. She could not accept herself and as a result she could not accept others. What Mary knew and what Martha needed to know was that in a devoted relationship with Jesus Christ God's unconditional love and grace are experienced and we are set free from the bondage of the performance trap.

Martha needed to know that she was not superwoman and that was ok.

Martha needed to know what we so desperately need to know today. That in Jesus Christ we are set free from a life that seeks to only please others, and we are set free form a life of trivial pursuit and emptiness.

How about you? Is your life filled with purpose and peace or does your life look more like Martha's life — stressed and frayed? When you accept Christ then you are able to accept yourself and you become empowered to accept others. There is good news for the "bedraggled, beatup, and burnt out!" That good news is that you can experience God's rest and acceptance today. Where do you start?

First, recognize that you are human. Like all humans we fall short (Rom. 3:23). We cannot make it in life without Jesus Christ — His grace and power. Even Martha's need Jesus. Second, give Jesus Christ complete control of your life. Simply said, don't try to be superwoman (or superman for that matter) but let Christ give you His peace and rest. Jesus' words still ring true for us today: "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden [distracted, anxious, tired, frustrated], and I will give you rest" (Mt. 11:28, NKJV).

fellowship, special music and door prizes. Tickets must be purchased by May 13th. For more information call (901) 313-2919 or visit fbcatoka.org.

12, in its gym. Come on out and join us and bring your family and friends.

Admission is free and popcorn and drinks will be provided. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the movie will start promptly at 6:15 p.m. Nursery care will be provided for babies and infants 3-years old and under. Children ages 3-5 years old will be supervised at the church's playground during the movie. For more information, contact event chairman Sam Nason at samneil2000@aol.com, the church at smyrnabc@bellsouth.com, or call Pastor John Werner at (901) 4766178.

Plummer Grove C.M.E., 1528 Andrew St. in Covington will host its annual memorial banquet and musical on May 19 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served. Tickets are $15 and are available from any church member or at the door. Gospel Divine, Spiritual Gifts, Sensational Southern Aires and Slim & Victory Aires will be performing. For more information contact Bro. Tyrone Avery 475-1854, Sis. Florida Avery 476-9583 or Diane Wynn 476-1848.

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.

May 12 Smyrna Baptist Church, 7512 Hwy. 59 West in Burlison will have a free showing of the movie “Courageous” on Saturday, May

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

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THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 ▪ B7 www.covingtonleader.com 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

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on May 11, 1993 by Janie L. Brown to David Seivers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 701, Page 147, recorded May 13, 1993, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and

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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 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 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,

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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 #ALBUS-28733B, 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

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5117 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,

W H E R E A S , USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a nonrefundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the Seventh Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Beginning at a set spindle in the centerline of Wortham Road being the southeast corner of the Charles Walker property, deed book 389, page 175, which this 0.96 acre partition is a part, also being the southwest corner of the E. F. Roden property; thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of Wortham Road, also being the south line of Walker, N 86 deg. 49’ 21” W, 212.53 feet to a set spindle being an angle point in the centerline of Wortham Road; thence northwesterly direction continuing along the centerline of Wortham Road, N 85 deg. 15’ 26” W, 220.00 feet to a set spindle being an angle point in the centerline of Wortham Road; thence in a north-

westerly direction continuing along the centerline of Wortham Road, N 85 deg.

01’ 04” W, 110.04 feet to a southwest corner of Walker, also being the intersection of the projected east line of Robert Huevel property, deed book 504, page 39 with the centerline of Wortham Road; thence in a northeastwardly direction along a west line of Walker, also being the east line of Huevel, N 04 deg. 35’ 54” E, passing through a found iron at 25.30 feet in all 225.17 feet to a found iron being the “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” of this 0.96 acre partition, being a point on the south line of this partition, also being an interior corner of Walker, also being the northeast corner of Huevel; thence in a northwestwardly direction along a re-entrant line of Walker, also being the south line of this partition, also being the north line of Huevel, N 85 deg. 24’ 06” W, 120.00 feet to a found iron on the east right of way line of Al Street (50 foot total right of way) an exterior corner of Walker, also being the southwest corner of this partition, also being the northwest corner of Huevel; thence in a northeastwardly direction along the east right of way line of Al Street; also being a west line of Walker, and this partition, N 04 deg. 35’ 54” E, 181.44 feet to a set iron being the northwest corner of Walker, and this partition; thence in a southeastwardly direction along the north line of Walker, also being the north line of this partition, S 85 deg. 24’ 05” E, 230.04 feet to a set iron being the northeast corner of this partition; thence in a southwesterly direction along the east line of this partition, S 04 deg. 35’ 54” W, 181.44 feet to the southeast corner of this partition; thence in a northwesterly direction along the south line of this partition; N 85 deg. 24’ 06” W, 110.04 feet to the true point of beginning and containing 0.96 acre more or less according to survey of Van E. Boals dated September 19, 1985.

Being the same property conveyed by Margie R. Lott to Janie L. Brown, by deed of record in Deed Book 701, Page 145, in the said Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 58 Al St Atoka TN 38004 CURRENT OWNERS: Janie Brown The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback 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.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Bank, N.A. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) 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.

Publication Dates: May 3rd, May 10th, and May 17th Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda. gov

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 ▪ B8 www.covingtonleader.com

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on February 9, 2004 by Jamie L. Sutphin and wife, Christine B. Sutphin to Charlotte Miller, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1123, Page 129, the beneficiary being First South Credit Union.

Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1506, Page 655; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, May 25, 2012 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: Situated in the City of Covington, County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Beginning at a stake the Southeast corner of the W. A. Bomar and wife, 103.5 acre tract of which this is a part, the same being Malcolm Stewart’s Northeast corner, said stake being in the center of the Campground gravel road and the center of a gravel road running South 45 degrees West, thence with Malcolm Stewart’s North line and the center of said road South 45 degrees West 211 feet to a stake; thence North 34 degrees West 210.5 feet to a stake in the field; thence North 45 degrees East 211 feet to a stake in the center of Campground Gravel road; thence with said road South 34 degrees East 210.5 feet to the beginning, containing 1.0 acre.

Property address: 18 Armstrong Road, Atoka, Tennessee This sale is subject to 2010 and 2011 Tipton County property taxes.

This sale will erase, as to this property only, the judgment lien, Ford Motor Credit vs. Jamie Sutphin, in Shelby County General Sessions case number 1408485 and recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office in Book 1475, Page 581.

All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee.

The sale date and time may be adjourned and rescheduled, without additional newspaper publication, within one year from the originally scheduled date, by announcement at the date, time and place of the new postponement date and time in accordance with T.C.A. 35-5-101.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. Successor Trustee By: Roger A. Stone, President Publication Dates: May

3, 10, 17 Our File No. 11-00482-0

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CHRISTINA SOUDER, PLAINTIFF

DIANE NO. 29668

VS. PATRICK ROSS SOUDER, DEFENDANT NON-RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Patrick Ross Souder, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry.

It is ordered that Patrick Ross Souder, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, July 5, 2012, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee.

tary in the respect of the estate of Barbara Jean Castleberry, 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 3rd day of May, 2012.

Kenneth Castleberry Executor 03may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

Judy Billings, Clerk and Master CLERK AND MASTER Attorney for Plaintiff ELIZABETH B. ZIARKO P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Request for title is being made on a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire VIN# 1G2JB5241V7597061 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify April Sellers 1-573680-4567 By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 2000 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.

By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

Notice is hereby given that the 19th day of April, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Frances R. Clifton, 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 3rd day of May, 2012.

Anna K. Clifton Bailey Willis Clifton Co-Executrixes 03may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Norma Nash Tim Donaldson Co-Executors 10may2wp

Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: F32/T8 six lamp heavy duty light fixtures F32/T8 four lamp heavy duty light fixtures For additional information and detailed specifications contact Glenn Turner at (901) 4755807.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 pm on May 17, 2012 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

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

Dr. William Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County Board of Education

Tipton County Chancery

Brighton Utility District Water Quality Report 2010 Is my drinking water safe?

Yes, our water meets all of EPA’s health standards. We have conducted numerous tests for over 80 contaminants that may be in drinking water. As you’ll see in the following chart, we only detected seven of these contaminants.

We found all of these contaminants at safe levels.

What is the source of my water?

Your water, which is ground water, comes from the confined tertiary sand aquifer. Our goal is to protect our water from contaminants and we are working with the State to determine the vulnerability of our water source to potential contamination.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has prepared a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for the untreated water sources serving water to this water system. The SWAP Report assesses the susceptibility of untreated water sources to potential contamination. To ensure safe drinking water, all public water systems treat and routinely test their water. Water sources have been rated as reasonably susceptible, moderately susceptible or slightly susceptible based on geologic factors and human activities in the vicinity of the water source. The Brighton Utility District sources Have been rated as reasonably susceptible to potential contamination.

An explanation of Tennessee’s Source Water Assessment Program, the Source Water Assessment summaries, susceptibility scorings and the overall TDEC report to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be viewed online at www.state.tn.us/environment/dws/dwassess.shtml or you may contact the Water System to obtain copies of specific assessments.

A wellhead protection plan is available for your review by contacting Matalee Hall at the Brighton Utility District between 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. weekdays.

Why are there contaminants in my water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Enviromental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791) Este informe contiene información muy importante. Tradúscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

For more information about your drinking water, please call Matalee Hall at 901-476-8661.

R. D. NO PR3005 ESTATE OF Frances R. Clifton. (Deceased)

This 10th day of May, 2012.

REQUEST FOR TITLE

This the 3rd day of May 2012.

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Notice is hereby given that the 3rd day of May, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lonnie Craig, Jr., deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR3008 ESTATE OF Calvin Leslie Weeks, Jr.. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 3rd day of May, 2012.

Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Calvin Leslie Weeks, Jr., deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 10th day of May, 2012.

David Weeks Administrator 10may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

How can I get involved?

Our Town Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the utility office located at 139 N. Main St. in Brighton. Please feel free to participate in these meetings. The Brighton Board of Mayor and Aldermen serve four year terms.

The district customer complaint policy may be reviewed by the Utility Management Review Board of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation pursuant to Section 7-82-702(7) of Tennessee Code Annotated.

Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations?

The State and EPA require us to test and report on our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We have met all of these requirements. Results of unregulated contaminant analysis are available upon request. We want you to know that we pay attention to all the rules.

Other Information The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occuring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animal or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water: -Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Enviroment and Conversation prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public wate systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under-gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about not only their drinking water, but food preparation, personal hygiene, and precautions in handling infants and pets from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or at http:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Brighton Utility District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components,. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead Water System Security Following the events of September 2001, we realize that our customers are concerned about the security of their drinking water. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities at any utility facilities, including treatment plants, tanks, fire hydrants, etc. to 901-476-8661.

Water Quality Data What does this chart mean?

• MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• MCL: Maximum Contaminant Levels, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

• MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants.

• MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfectant level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• AL - Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

• Below Detection Limit (BDL) - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant falls below the state's required detection level..

• Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory anaylsis indicates that the contaminate is not present.

• Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

• Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

• Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

• Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.

• Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.

• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

• TT - Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.

Contaminant

Violation Yes/No

Level Found

Range of Detections

Date of Sample

Total Coliform Bacteria

NO

0

2011

Copper1

NO

0.41 90th%

2011

Lead1

NO

9.7 90th%

Sodium

NO

TTHM (Total trihalomethanes) Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

0

< 2 positive samples

Naturally present in the environment.

ppm

1.3

AL=1.3

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.

2011

ppb

0

AL=15

Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits.

5.6

2011

ppm

N/A

N/A

Erosion of natural deposits; used in water treatment.

NO

7.33

2011

ppb

N/A

80

By-product of drinking water chlorination

NO

1.62

2011

ppb

N/A

60

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

R. D. NO PR3006 Contaminant

ESTATE OF Barbara Jean Castleberry. (Deceased)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR3007

Notice is hereby given that the 23rd day of April, 2012.

Letters of Testamen-

ESTATE OF Lonnie Craig, Jr. (Deceased)

Chlorine

Violation Yes/No NO

Level Found 1.27 avg.

Range of Detections

Date of Sample

1.14-1.39

2010

Unit MRDLG Measurement ppm

4

MRDL 4

Likely Source of Contamination Water additive used to control microbes.

Iron: Iron occurs naturally in our raw water and occasionally accumulates in the distribution system. Iron shows up as “red” or “rusty” water at your tap. Although you do not want to drink water that is not clear, iron is not considered to be a hazard to your health. We test for iron daily and it is usually around 0.2 ppm. The aesthetic limit for iron is 0.3 ppm.

During the most recent round of Lead and Copper testing, 0 out of 30 households sampled contained concentrations exceeding the action level.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 • THE LEADER • B9

www.covingtonleader.com

Tennessee named one of the best states for business

Annual ‘Chief Executive’ Magazine ranks Tennessee fourth for the second consecutive year Chief Executive magazine named Tennessee one of the top four states in the nation for business today in its eighth annual survey of Best and Worst States for Business. More than 650 chief executive officers rated all 50 states in three general categories: taxation and regulation, quality of workforce and living environment. Tennessee ranked fourth for the second consecutive year. Rounding out the top five were Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Indiana.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Chief Executive magazine for the hard work beginning done in our state,” Bill Hagerty, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, said. “Governor Haslam is a successful business man himself, so he understands exactly what companies are looking for when relocating and expanding. It’s

with his insight and leadership that we are continuously working to create and maintain a business friendly environment that encourages companies to grow and invest in Tennessee.” The magazine sited two examples of CEO comments on the survey: “Recently moved from New York state to Tennessee. Differences in ambience/climate/cost of living/attitude of government towards business are outstanding!”

“Good states have quality work force, affordable housing, good infrastructure and business friendly regulations with low income taxes, none of these apply to Illinois or California but do so in Tennessee and Texas.”

The Chief Executive magazine honor is the latest in a number of awards Tennessee has received for its economic development efforts recently. In March,

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Notice to Bidders The Town of Atoka will be accepting bids for new police package sedans.

Specifications may be picked up at Atoka City Hall. All bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012.

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The Tipton County Legislative Meeting will be held on Monday May 14, 2012 at 7:00pm.

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Pursuant to the Town of Atoka Charter and Zoning Regulations, the Town does hereby give public notice of a hearing to be held by the Atoka Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:30 pm on Tuesday the 29th day of May, 2012.

The Business is located at 2791 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds, TN 38023 and the nearest church is New Beginnings which is situated approximately 2,280 feet from the establishment, which is on the West side of Wilkinsville Road.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will be hearing a variance request involving the property located at 130 Mabel Ln in Atoka.

A hearing will be held on this application Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of theTipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman.

A copy of the request may be viewed at Town Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons are encouraged to attend.

The following has made application for a license to sell beer for on & off premises consumption in Tipton County:

Individual Name: Daniel R. Forrester, Jr.

Tipton County Beer Commission Steve Bringle, Chairman, Wayne Cole, L.K. Dyson, Tommy Hill

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Contractor has applied for and the Owner is considering Final Payment in the matter of the following public construction contract.

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Contractor: Martin &White Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 5501 Old Millington Rd. Millington, TN 38053 Owner: Tennessee Board of Regents Designer: OGCS, Inc. 3485 Poplar Ave,. Suite 200 Memphis, TN 38111 Designer Contact Person: Name: James R. Prillaman Telephone: 901-452-6283 Fax: 901-458-9640 This advertisement is to give notice that the Designer has certified the Contractor's application for final payment so that the Owner may make final payment. Anyone harboring a claim relative to the Contract or the Work should file notice of their claim with the Designer within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice.

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: A Pre-GED online management system that gives students background knowledge for GED study. Interactive instruction and skill practice is needed in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. This management system needs to be web based.

For additional information contact Jackie Walker, 901-475-3504.

Sealed bids will be opened at May 24, 2012, 10:00 am at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

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Dr. William E. Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County

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When: Wednesday, May 23,2012 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or want to make an appointment, please call: Emily Sullivan, Tipton County Board of Education, 475-5808 Please bring birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of residence.

Trade & Industry Development magazine named Amazon.com, Inc., General Motors, Quaprotek USA, MANN+HUMMEL USA and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development among the recipients of its 2012 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Awards, totaling the most for any state. Tennessee earned a strong ninth place finish in the annual Site Selection magazine’s Governor’s Cup for economic development and was ranked among the top 10 states in the U.S. for best business climates. The magazine also recognized Amazon.com, Inc. as one of the Top Deals of 2011.

To read the full Chief Executive magazine’s Best and Worst States for Business article, visit http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business-2012.

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: Print and supply the Tipton County 2012-13 Student Handbook.

Bids will be received based on 15,000 Student Handbooks.

Contact Daryl Walker for a copy of the 2011-12 Student Handbook and for additional information.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00pm on May 31, 2012 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

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

Dr. William E. Bibb, Director of Schools

AGENDA HTL Advantage The Board of Directors of HTL Advantage will meet on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 9:00 am at the Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce offices in Brownsville, TN 38012.

1. Call to Order – Jeff Huffman, Chairman 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Minutes from March 20th, 2012 HTL Advantage Board Meeting – Jeff Huffman 4. Discuss and Consider HTL Advantage Financials – Duane Lavery 5. Discuss and Consider Revised FY 20112012 HTL Advantage Budget and the Proposed FY 2012-2013 HTL Advantage Budget – Duane Lavery 6. Discuss Economic Development Workforce Issues – Duane Lavery 7. Schedule Next Meeting Date 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn

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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com A pair of employees from The Leader brought home first place awards over the weekend at the Tennessee Press Association Advertising and Circulation Conference in Gatlinburg.

Classified and advertising salesperson Teri Jennings won a trip to the conference by selling the most network and web ads in the state from December 2011 to March 2012.

Graphic designer Sara McKee won first place in

the state for best sales promotion and second for best classified section. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's nice to be awarded for just doing my job,â&#x20AC;? said Jennings, who has won the award two years in a row competing against 123 TPA-member newspapers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be intimidating to make cold calls, but I just go for it. What do you have to lose?â&#x20AC;?

McKee took first place for a series of a Naifeh's ads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm honored,â&#x20AC;? McKee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's always nice to be recognized for the work you do.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Willie Turner was recently chosen as GCA Employee of the Month by GCA Services Group, Inc. GCA is a national provider of janitorial/custodial services.

Turner is employed at Munford Middle School and is in charge of the everyday operations that make the school run effectively each day.

The faculty, students, and parents at MMS appreciate him and the work he does to keep our building in great working order each day. MMS received the Clean Facility Award this past December due to his efforts.

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Barton joins Regions Bank to focus on business, agriculture Regions Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Sheila Barton to the Community Banking Division in Covington.

A graduate of Dyersburg State Community College with a degree in finance, Barton brings over 26 years of experience in the Tipton County market. As a lifelong resident of Covington, Barton is heavily involved in the Covington Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. She is a mem-

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Local high school students visit Tennessee Technology Center at Covington Munford and Covington High School student members of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) recently visited the campus of the Tennessee Technology Center at Covington.

HOSA is a national student organization whose mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

Instructors, Tab McDivitt of Covington High School and Sonja Moore of Munford High School brought their students for informative presentation on the

practical nursing program at TTCC. While they were on campus, Belinda Douglas, Assistant Director of TTCC and Coordinator of the Four Rivers Nursing Program and Jolene Karol, Practical Nursing instructor at TTCC gave overviews of nursing as a career, as well as highlighting the advantages of the TTCC program. Following the career discussion, students were taken to the TTCC â&#x20AC;&#x153;hospital labâ&#x20AC;? where the TTCC nursing students demonstrated some of the skills and techniques that they have learned this year. The Tennessee Technology Center at Covington offers a full-time daytime PNE program ,as well as, an evening and weekend class.

Munford High School HOSA students: Front row, left to right: Natalie Marking, Amber Kendall, Ashley Glass, Bridgett Cockerell, Courtney Mashburn, Athena King and Charlotte Cannon. Back row: Erin Wallace, Kristen Fleming, Adrianna Montgomery, Nikki Jackson, Matt Payne and Belinda Douglas, Assist Director TTCC and Four Rivers Nursing Program Coordinator.

Munford High School HOSA students: left to right, back row; Jolene Karol, TTCC Practical Nursing instructor, Paige Ridings, Kaitlyn Thompson, Elisabeth Barners, Joseph Lee, Mindy Frayser, Brandi Laurent and Megan Berryman. Front row: Jessica Potter, Shanera Hankins, Christin Price, Raiosha Evans and Dylan Turnage.

Covington High School HOSA students: Front row, left to right; Morgan Harris, Erika Brown, Keri Holt, Katelynn Aday, and Khelsea Elkins. Back Row: Belinda Douglas, Assistant Director TTCC and Four Rivers Nursing Program, Director, Shaquia Clemons, Jessica Coats, Delecia Borum, Elizabeth Newman and Khadridra Dowell.

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Students have a unique opportunity to win a full-tuition scholarship to pursue a graduate business degree at Lipscomb University by submitting an entry in the One Degree Away From Making A Difference Video Scholarship Competition.

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DSCC News Brief DSCC News Brief Dyersburg State Community College announces the 2012-13 officers of the Alpha Epsilon Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

They are, from left to right: Eilya Smith of Dyersburg, Vice President of Service; Carrie Buckner of Newbern, Vice President of Scholarship; Leah King of Dyersburg, Secretary; Jesse Benthal of Dyersburg, Vice President of Fellowship; Brandy Campbell of Munford, DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Secretary; Jarred Holloway of Munford, President. Shown with the officers is Dr. Karen Bowyer, DSCC President PTK is the international honor society of two-year colleges. To be eligible for membership in the DSCC chapter, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college. New members will be inducted into the DSCC chapter of the organization during fall semester.

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Shacklett said this competition will not only encourage prospective students to think about how a graduate business degree will change their careers and lives, but it will also give them an opportunity to be innovative and use technology that they are using in their professions.

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Tipton County African-American students were honored during the fourth annual Leacgy Awards Banquet held at Covington High School. Courtesy photo.

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Established in 2009 as a result of Covington High School’s mentoring programs, Tipton County’s annual Legacy Awards are given to honor and recognize its African-American students who succeed academically.

Four years ago, CHS was considered atrisk because of its low math scores, particularly from its minority and poverty students. Covington High School assistant principal Marcus Heaston began a mentoring club from a grant through Project Excel to encourage and assist the school’s African-American students to succeed academically.

“When I first started up here at CHS I was basically building from scratch,” said Heaston. “That first year we started with 15 kids. This year, we have about 140 and depending on what sport season it is, we average about 70-80 kids at our weekly meetings.”

To recognize the academic gains that his students were showing, Heaston came up with the idea of holding an annual awards program for the school’s minority students and to include Munford and Brighton High African-American students as well.

“When you can see certain people who look like you and doing great things, that can inspire you,” explained Heaston. “We had to create an environment that these kids could see other kids that looked like them and act like them in a successful manner. So we started the Legacy

Awards.”

The Legacy Awards honor the top 10 African-American students from each grade from each of the county’s three high schools. There are also special awards given for the best student athlete in each class and four special awards, the Dornetha Taylor Award, the Isaiah Davidson Award and the Ricky Fayne Award to honor the three people Heaston considers his mentors and the Adrian Nathaniel Student Athlete Award to recognize the best student athlete.

“The students who have the highest minority GPA get an award,” said Heaston.

“The Dornetha Taylor Award is for CHS, the Isaiah Davidson Award is for MHS and the Ricky Fayne Award is for BHS. That’s my way of honoring them for being good mentors to me. The top student athlete out of each class who has performed in the classroom as well on the court is also honored.”

The first year two years it was held in the school’s cafeteria with close to 400 parents attending. The third year, they had to move it to the gymnasium because of the growing crowd. And this year’s ceremony was the largest to-date.

“The third year, we couldn’t fit everyone in the cafeteria, so we held it in the gym and filled the bottom section and half of the top. This year we had a capacity crowd and we ran out of seats. It was like a Covington/Brighton basketball game.

To me it was just overwhelming to look up and see all of those family members. I remember when I was at Covington city

schools and they were giving out hams and turkeys to try to get people to come out. And to be honest with you all I’m giving out is a piece of paper but I am recognizing their child and we had a standing room only crowd this year.”

To qualify for a Legacy Award, besides being African-American, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Seniors who just miss the GPA requirement but still fall in the “B” range and who have been accepted into a four-year university or college, are also recognized.

A total of 361 Tipton County students were honored during this year’s awards ceremony, with more than half of the awardees being CHS students.

“Out of the senior class we honored 48 minority students who were accepted to four-year university and we only have 155 students, black and white, in the class total. Over 60 percent of Covington graduating African-American seniors have been accepted and are going to college. Given where we were four years ago, that is phenomenal to me!”

Heaston said in addition to the gratitude expressed by his students, parents and grandparents continually thank him for the work he has done.

“They are very appreciative. I’ve even had gang members come and thank me for helping out their family members,” he said. “They tell me they are thinking about trying to go back to school and can we help them out.”

Heaston said he’s up to helping anybody out, as long as they are serious about

the endeavor.

“Our mentoring programs are is opened to any student who is at risk – male or female, black or white, rich or poor – they are all welcome to participate,” said Heaston. “Plus if any kid wants to come, they can come. It’s for at-risk but if any kid need the extra help with tutoring they are welcomed. If you want to work with Mrs. Brandi Blackley on ACT, you can work with Mrs. Blackley. We even have former students who are trying to get into college and needed help with their ACT who are working with Mrs. Blackley. They’re like, ‘I’ve grown up a little bit, life is different I’m trying to get into school, can you help me?’ And you know, we don’t have to do that, but I’m just trying to help this community. You can be 70 years old and we’ll help, but when you come to CHS you have to follow our rules but we’re willing to work with you.

“Over 80 percent of our African-American students live below the poverty line,” said Heaston. “I’m just helping them get in the door, whether they stay in the house is on them. But I tell them, ‘You can never say no one stepped in and gave you the opportunity.’”

This year's highest minority GPA's and winner's of the Dornetha Taylor, Rickey Fayne and Isaiah Davidson awards are Khealsea Elkins, Dominique Thurman and Brittany Galbreath, respectively.

Winners of the Adrian Nathaniel Student Athlete Award are Shelton Lyons -CHS; Rujonn Glass - BHS; and Cedric William, Jr. - MHS.

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PUBLIC RECORDS MARRIAGE LICENSES The following are marriage licenses for the month of April 2012 and were recorded in the county clerk office of Mary Gaither.

Jordyn Ashley Johnson to Dustin Wallace Carter of Millington Christina Marie Stone Alsip to Christopher Lynn Carter of Atoka Jennifer Nicole Longoria to David Wayne Carter, Jr. of Munford Rhonda Dione Grott McQuay to Jammie Robert Castleman, Jr. of Covington Nicola Dianne Stone Wilson to John-Paul Pierre Dawson of Munford Kaitlyn Storm Joyner to Christopher David Eggleston of Drummonds Dawn Marie Roaldson Lowe to James Mitchel Floyd of Covington Rebecca Joann Jackson

to Tarek Mansour Mohamed Gewida of Henning Katheryn Lynne Lightfoot to William Martin Greathouse of Munford Deonca Kay Sigler to James Thomas Gunnells of Munford Rebecca Elizabeth Garlock to Charles Erik Handy of Atoka Brandi Nicole Kinkade Gentile to Jim Lovelle Hardy of Covington Shannon Ray Ann Huffman to James Baxter Harkness of Munford James Marshall Toombs, III to Charles Keith Hatfield of Covington Wendy Beth Mathis to Steven Wayne Hill of Munford Leann Michelle Pruitt Siddons to Roy Wayne Jones, Jr. of Munford Janet Lynn Weatherly Short to Christopher Hunter Joyce of Memphis Kirby Ann Powell to

William Andrew Kinningham of Springfield, Mo. Lindsay Christine Ringer to Nicholas Andrew Kunkel of Atoka Chelmous Hunley Banks to Thomas Earl Lane of Millington Brittany Lynn Travis to Landon Chase Mears of Atoka Rachel Marie Cranford to Brandon Joseph Mendes of Atoka Kristy Michelle Valley Roberts to Steven Lee Morrow of Drummonds Brittany Renee Harden to Adam Ray Owen of Atoka Rosie Marie Bell Phillips to Carl Gene Phillips of Memphis Lyndsey Kara Wallace to James Michael Poole of Covington Nikki Nicole Shaw to Andres Vicente De La Cr Rancancoj Lopez of Pontotoc, Miss.

Monica Joan Caldwell

Hendren to Jim Larue Richards of Covington Victoria Maria Jones Stokes to Andreas Dejuan Richardson of Drummonds Angela Renee Manning Jones to Christopher Mark Rutledge of Munford Amber Leigh Honeycutt to Dennis Dawayne Scullark of Atoka Tiffany Ann Nance to Christopher Sims Sullivan

of Covington Erin Elizabeth Taylor to Landon Kyle Sutton of Munford Candace Michelle Montgomery to Joshua Pail Teerman of Memphis Kayla Jeanne Dowdie to Robert Christopher Tolbert of Brighton Tricia Ann Leonard Alsbrook to Harold Wayne Twisdale, Jr. of Covington Sherry Ridings Fuller to

Scotty Joe Twitty of Memphis Cassie Leighann Cullum to Nathan Ruben Villa of Atoka Angela Jean Keiter Hanks to William Justin Waterbury of Brighton Kimberly Dawn Dunn McBride to Richard Allen Wells of Brighton Sheila Marie Barton to Jarred Avery Wheeler of Atoka

LOCAL INDUSTRY DONATES JD Martin, of Southern Integrated Services, Inc. of Atoka, TN presents a check to the Tennessee Technology Center at Covington Post Secondary Skills USA chapter. The funds will be used to help with the cost of sending students to Chattanooga, Tennessee to compete in the skills competitions.

Accepting the check is Glenn Baker, recruiter and training coordinator.

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