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TODAY, WE REMEMBER To date, Tipton County has lost more than 410 sons to various wars, from the Indian Wars to the World Wars and Vietnam. Today, we remember these men – the two lost in the Mexican War and the Spanish-American War, 267 killed during the Civil War, 52 killed during World War I, 65 killed during World War II, eight killed in Korea and 16 killed in Vietnam – and their brothers and sisters in arms who've fought for our country. We honor their sacrifices and we thank their families for the roles they've played and the loved ones they've lost in the name of freedom. To commemorate this Memorial Day, we have compiled stories of some of Tipton County's soldiers who've been killed in the line of duty (page A10). These are but a few of the stories that need to be shared of the sacrifices made by Tipton Countians.
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Five vie for property assessor By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Of the major races this election year is that to fill the seat of property assessor, a position that has been vacant since Bill Stimpson’s death in July 2011. Stimpson, who held the office for 19 years, was first elected in 1992. Though his term had not expired when he died, there was no appointment by the county commission to fill the term. A property assessor, accord-
ing to the county’s website, is responsible for discovering, listing, classifying and valuing all property within the jurisdiction of Tipton County for tax purposes. Taxable property is divided into two classes, real property and personal property. Real property includes land and all buildings, structures and improvements to the land. Personal property is machinery and equipment, fixtures, furniture and other items that are movable in nature used by a business.
Property assessors also reappraise properties every six years. The next appraisal year is 2014. Since Stimpson’s death nearly a year ago, the office has been run by four deputy assessors. One of them, Tammie Green, said they have all worked together for awhile and work together well. “We know what deadlines are coming up, so we just discuss things together and make decisions,” she said. “We can also ask the state or Jeff Huffman for help.”
In addition to Green, deputy assessors include Rose Cousar, Cecilia Bowers and Greg Stimpson, the late assessor’s son. Cousar and Stimpson are both running for the office. Cousar has served the public in her position for nearly 20 years. Greg Stimpson has served for 19 years and is a state board-certified assessor and is past president of the International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO) among other positions. Election commission re-
cords show three others have qualified to run on the Aug. 2 ballot: Randy Baskin, Rodney Hanks and Scott Taylor. Baskin, who lives in the Holly Grove community, says his qualifications come from nearly four decades as a contractor. “As a contractor I have had to oversee the full construction process. I have the privilege of working closely with the homeowners and the additional contractors required to build these homes to the best possible standards,” he said in his SEE PROPERTY, PAGE A3
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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Covington High School sophomore Aryn Mullins is preparing for the biggest event in her young life thus far. She is one of 325 students nationwide and the only one from West Tennessee who has been selected to play in the Bands of America (BOA) Honor Band when it performs at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Aryn, an accomplished clarinet player and National Honor Society member, is extremely excited. “It’s really overwhelming and exciting,” said Aryn, the daughter of Al and Dee Mullins of Covington. “I’ve always wanted to go someplace big. I think it will make me more independent and help me to make new friends. I hope to meet a lot of people from different parts of the country.” The BOA Honor Band is a 325 piece national ensemble with winds, percussion and a flag and dance team. Bob Buckner, who recently retired as director of the Western Carolina University “Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band, will direct the 2013 BOA Honor Band. Bands of America is a program of Music for All (MFA), one of the nation’s largest and most influential organizations in support of active music making. Aryn’s mother actually discovered the musical opportunity was available for her daughter and encouraged her to audition. “I felt this would be a wonderful opportunity for her and the experience will help her when she gets ready to go to college,” said Dee Mullins. “It’s something she’ll remember forever.” Aryn was required to submit six musical selections for judging, including a recording of her playing the “Stars and Stripes Forever.” “I started practicing the music the week it was due,” confessed Aryn, who is ranked first chair in the Covington High band. “I didn’t think I’d make it, but I did,” she added, smiling. Aryn will spend a week in Southern California, where she will have rehearsals, performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, special activities and a featured appearance in the worldfamous parade. The 124th Rose Parade, presented by Honda and themed “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” will take place on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 8 a.m. (PST). In addition to the United States, the 5.5-mile parade is broadcasted in more than 220 international territories and countries. Although uniforms are provided to selected members, that’s about the only thing that is provided. Aryn and her family must raise the $5,000 necessary to send her and her mother to the event. “We’re looking to raise the money through donations, car washes and other events throughout the summer," explained Mullins. “The money has to be paid by Oct. 30 and we’ve already had to start making payments. It’s a lot of money but it’s such a wonderful opportunity for her.” SEE PARADE, PAGE A3
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This weekend, the Class of 2012 made its speeches, said its prayers and made the walks that signified the end of an era. For some the end of high school will bring the advent of their post-secondary education, enlistment in the military or even an immediate entrance into the workforce. From the county's three public high schools, more than 600 students graduated. We are proud of each and every one of you and we salute your accomplishments. Congratulations on a job well done.
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Spencer's Own in concert Friday night By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The Standards will returned to Tipton County for one night on Friday, May 25 as they entertain Tipton County with new music under a new name. Now known as Spencer’s Own, a tribute to their father, Spencer, the quintet of brothers have long been a local favorite with their unique style of entertainment since they first arrived on the Tipton County music scene three years ago. Spencer’s Own is made up of brothers Jordan, Morgan, Nic, Nathan and Quinn who hail from Twin Falls, Idaho. Known for their five-part harmony and a cappella style of music, the vocal group is now breaking into the country music scene. They will be showcasing their new country debut single “Idaho Love,”
The group Spencer's Own, formerly known as The Standards, is comprised of brothers Morgan, Jordan, Nathan, Quinn and Nick Williams. They will be in concert at The Ruffin on Friday. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
as well as old Standard favorites. The five brothers recorded "Idaho Love" as a tribute to their appreciation and memories growing up in Idaho. “Twin Falls, Idaho is our hometown and the song was written from our experiences growing
up, said Nathan Williams. “We grew up surrounded by farmland and nature and it’s great to share a piece of home in our music.” This will be the group’s fourth performance at the Historic Ruffin Theater. The concert begins at 7
p.m. on Friday, May 25. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. “Tipton county has been so supportive of our music and we are excited to be coming back to share our new music with everyone,” said Nic Williams.
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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s Adult Education Division is preparing for major changes to the General Educational Development (GED®) test to take effect in 2014. “We encourage eligible Tennesseans who have not
earned their GED to do so now,” said Commissioner Karla Davis. “Beginning January 1, 2014, the GED test will cost more, must be taken on a computer, and will contain significant content changes.” The GED test is undergoing its biggest overhaul since the credentialing test began in 1942. The revised test will measure knowledge and core skills
that more closely reflect Common Core State Standards, which is the body of information young people are expected to learn in school and need for success in college and the workforce. Standards go up for the test to remain a valid option to identify skills demanded by employers and postsecondary schools. The 2014 test will be more
rigorous in general and requires higher level math proficiency. As before, the new GED test covers subject areas – writing, reading, science, social studies, and math. “The quality of the labor force is one of the most important factors that employers look at when they think about locating in a state, specifically, the eduSEE GED, PAGE A3
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 • THE LEADER • A3 DRUG TASK FORCE RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING OFFICERS The 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force held its quarterly board meeting on May 22, 2012, in Somerville. Trooper Brad Simpson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Captain Shannon Beasley of the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for their outstanding service and contributions to the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Pictured with Trooper Simpson and Captain Beasley are DTF Director John Thompson, District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, and DTF Board Chairman Bobby Riles, Sheriff of Fayette County.
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Recently Steven Tindall, a computer information technology student and member of the local SkillsUSA chapter at the Tennessee Technology Center at Covington was guest speaker at the Covington Rotary club, he shared his experiences preparing and competing in the SkillsUSA contest held in Chattanooga TN. Pictured left to right is Club President Skipper Boudurant, Steven Tindall, Computer Information Technology Instructor Patricia Avent, and Program Chair Rotarian Glenn Baker. Visit www.skillsusa.org for more information.
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Continued from A2 cation of the people who make up the labor force and their ability to deliver on the job,� said Marva Doremus, Labor and Workforce Development Administrator for Adult Education. “An educated workforce is critical to our future as a state. The only way we can grow Tennessee’s economy is with the right workers. Last year, 56.6 percent of those issued a GED credential in Tennessee were between the ages of 17 and 25. These individuals have 50 years to be in the workforce. We need to move them forward into postsecondary or other job training programs.� Commissioner Davis added, “New jobs are not being created for those without a high school education. The more education a person
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Continued from A2 “To be selected for this unique opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for these students and a testimony to their excellence and achievements,� says Eric Martin, Music for All President and CEO. “Each student is one of only 325 members chosen to be part of the Bands of America Honor Band, and their participation deserves the admiration and support of everyone in their community. The Rose Parade is one of our country’s national pageantry treasures, and the 2013 Honor Band members will be ambassadors of America’s bands, and of their states and communities.� Although band is now her favorite class, it wasn’t always so revealed Aryn, who has grown musically to participate in All West Honor Band, Martin Honor Band and Murray State Honor Band. “I didn’t want to be in band or marching band but my parents kept me in it and now I love it,� said Aryn. “You’re always moving. They’re like your family and it’s good to make that connection.� Aryn and her mother will depart on Dec. 27 and be in Calif., until Jan. 2, 2013. To help Aryn realize her dream, contributions may be made in her name, Aryn Mullins, Rose Parade, at InSouth Bank in Covington.
has, the less likely he is to be unemployed. The same is true of income – the income differences between a person who does not have a high school diploma or GED and a person who does are striking.� Other important points: • People who have not passed all parts of the current GED test before the end of the current GED test series, i.e., by December 31, 2013, will have to start over when the 2014 edition begins. • Presently the fee for taking the GED averages $65. When the GED test becomes computer-based in 2014, the fee will be a minimum of $120. Last year 12,047 Tennesseans earned GEDs. Tennessee still has 900,000 to one million adults without a high school diploma. Almost 29,000 students dropped out of high school in 2011. For local information on the GED, class times
and the free GED practice test, contact the Tipton County Adult Education Program at 800 Bert Johnson Ave. in Covington at (901) 475-0037. The GED practice test is required before taking the official GED. The official GED is given monthly at the Tennessee Technology Center in Covington (TTCC), 1600 Highway 51 S. Call (901) 475-2526 for the dates of the test or visit the website at www. ttccovington.edu. The cost fee the complete test is $55; individual sections are $11. The GED test or any of the subject areas may be taken up to three times a year. For further information call Jackie Walker, supervisor, Tipton County Adult Education program 475-0037 or Amanda Health, chief examiner and Christi Hill, examiner at the TTCC at 475-2526.
political announcement on April 26. “With my many years of experience, I believe that I can assess the value of your property and/or home accurately.� Hanks is a real estate agent with Century 21 A-1 Properties in Atoka. Taylor, who has more than 20 years of appraisal experience and is a state certified general appraiser, the highest certification in Tennessee, states he is the only candidate certified to appraise real property. On his website (scotttaylorforassessor.com), Taylor questions the requirements for the office of assessor. “Although it’s not required for the property assessor to be a licensed or certified appraiser to perform the duties of the office, wouldn’t it make sense to have an assessor that was qualified and certified to appraise real property in the state of Tennessee?� The general election will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 2.
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Marry the old with the new? A couple of weeks ago the daughter of one of our former correspondents came into the office and we had a wonderful talk about her mother, Bernadine McAfee. Mrs. Connie Blyue told me her mother believed technology to be the cause of many problems with this country and I nodded my head in agreement. Being only 31 (I can still say ‘only,’ right?), it seems silly for me to have such an opinion, but I’ve always believed this country took a huge turn during the Industrial Revolution. I know things change, technology is improved and people and their skill sets evolve. I wish there was some way to reOFF THE RECORD tain those skills and still learn ECHO D AY others, though. When was the last time you darned a sock, wrote a letter using pencil and paper or canned vegetables? Many of these things, these skills, came about during a time when they were needed. And when this country began to prosper again after the Great Depression and the second World War, when all of the men and women who did such things, began dying, these skills began to die right along with them. When we make holes in our socks, we throw them away and buy new ones. When our clothes become damaged we throw them away and buy new ones. When something doesn’t work, like a television, it’s thrown away and another is purchased. We turn to computers for just about everything these days, from balancing our checkbooks to playing music, taking photos and storing documents. It’s fantastic to use one device for everything, let me be honest; I can watch a movie, check the weather, play games, catch up with friends and family members, take and view photos, count calories, record an interview, type notes and stories, listen to an audiobook, read a book, write a book, manage my bank accounts and appointments, order a pizza and just about anything else you could imagine without ever having to leave my couch. When you run into someone you have nothing to talk about anymore, because most of us overshare on Facebook and other means of social media. Even if you run into someone you haven’t seen since high school, chances are she already knows what you’ve been up to, how many children you have, what you ate for lunch and even how that attempt at potty training is going. There’s no catching up anymore. I can video chat with people on the other side of the world, and I have, but I don’t know most of my neighbors. In fact, I only know one family and I have lived in the same house for more than three years. I wrote my grandmother, who is 85, a letter a few months ago and I thought she’d like that, but she emailed me back. She sends me messages and posts to my Facebook wall and comments on my photos there. And while she might still can, I don’t think even she still darns socks; there’s no need for that anymore. Like our socks and sweaters, our basic skills have become disposable. We have children who don’t know how to sign their names because cursive is no longer necessary, according to our state. We have young adults who don’t know how to address or even stamp a letter to mail bills; they’ve never done this. And we have kids who can’t even divide two-digit numbers without a calculator. What is wrong with us, America? We’ve turned into lazy people who know nothing and can barely think for ourselves. I don’t know the last time I had a conversation that was more than mere small talk (well, except for the other night when my husband and I debated on whether or not you could call art ‘crap’ if you didn’t like it; I said no, he said yes). I am comforted in watching the evolution of the crunchy granola movement, where we are turning our backs on convenience and instead making our lives more difficult by eating organic foods, recycling, gardening, knitting and/or sewing our own clothes and raising chickens (we have seven at our house), for instance. My generation likes to believe this is something new, but this is how our grandparents lived, as did many generations before them. Is there some way we can marry the old skills with the new ones? Can we go back to teaching our kids penmanship and accounting and home economics? Can we teach them how to mail letters and balance check books and hem jeans in between Angry Birds and Cut the Rope? I love my iPhone, but more than that I love my talents and skills that produce tangible results. So what if I can take a fantastic abstract photo and post it on Instagram? I make a mean strawberry jam. If you have any ideas, please feel free to text, I mean call, me and share them. 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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Working on a little barn shoring up When is the last time you dirt while using floor jacks and saw a new barn go up? I reckon pry poles. Daddy finally was it has been a while. They just satisfied the hay wouldn’t tilt ain’t needed any more. Believe out of the loft. He measured the it or not but at one time stable, doors to hopefully close usually sophisticated and modern (at that requiring new hinges on newly time) barns were more important replaced door facings and not than the living quarters. City sway. slickers probably say, “what?” Tools of the trade back then But the livestock resided wore you slap out. and they made the living Can you remember a that put the grub on the brace and bit? Holding kitchen table at supper the heavy brace in the time. So? Many years palm of your left hand earlier when a new barn using your stomach was constructed the term muscles for more was a barn raisin’ and leverage and spinning in many cases several the handle with your neighbors came over and right. Usually the bits pitched in. Of course this were dull and Daddy was many decades ago had to sharpen with a SOUTHERN RAISIN' hand file. All we had as nowadays most don’t O TIS GRIFFIN even speak to one ’nuther was a coarse and a fine and sho’ ain’t gonna’ tooth saw that required help. a strong right arm, shoulder and Friends, when we moved to back. Everyone had a pole and the home place in Rosemark the a double bit axe but how many barn needed a lot of shoring up owned a broad axe and really which required time, patience, knew how to use it? It took finer work and finances. Only my dear tuning than a jewelers driver. country fellow American farmers Neighbor since Daddy had to understand this. Replacing do a lot of banging I can’t forget cracked, warped, and split walls the famous John Henry sledge were primary. Then on to leveling that went about a hun’ert pounds the foundation with a sharp to this little runty bo’ weevil. A shooter digging and chunking in slide rule was not required but
READERS’ VIEWS Fantastic show at Ruffin Dear editor, The show at The Ruffin last Friday was fantastic! Eric Pilkington and Lisa Byrd backed up by the band Southern Voices played to an enthusiastic audience, selections of class southern country and rock. They will also entertain this next month at Music on the Square so don’t miss them. With that kind of vocal talent they should be playing on Beale Street, Bourbon Street, or on the Delta queen if not Carnegie Hall!! “Spencer’s Own” from Nashville (formerly The Standards) will be on The Ruffin stage this weekend, Saturday, May 25 beginning at 7 p.m., so mark your calendars. Dr. Loren Crown Covington
Charger Beat - Seniors 2012 Editor’s note: The Charger Beat column, written by Steve Holt, usually appears within the Education section, however we believed this section to better fit within the Opinion pages. For 20 years I have had the singular opportunity to report the activities and accomplishments of CHS students as they matriculate and proceed to graduation. I claim license at the end of each year to bid farewell to those seniors whom I have watched grow and mature into young men and young ladies. As with previous graduating classes, the Class of 2012 has distinguished itself through acts of charity, community service and on the playing fields of the state.
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a folding rule was to the finest degree. Daddy had a little pocket ’specially sewn for his treasured ruler on his right pants leg of his overalls. He could grab that ruler and string it out for six feet faster than a Baptist preacha’ can dip you at a pond revival. No problem. Looked easy; just grab and yank real hard as I had been observing for years. Once while lowering the ceiling in the living room Daddy sent me to fetch his ruler. I scampered inside the house and was ready to show off. Well I yanked and broke the third section of the ruler. That shut down the operation and Daddy immediately jumped off the ladder and had a fast called prayer meeting. But I was the one doing all the hollering and squirming. That was the last one I ever yanked and broke. I know how to open a folding ruler this day. Yep, just learn but burn. I don’t reckon anyone uses old hand working tools any more? I don’t reckon anyone builds or shores up barns anymore either? Can’t find none of neither. All that’s left are just our old Southern Farmer barn memories…Glory!
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Their contributions to the well being of the community and the ongoing history of CHS will not be soon forgotten. To some who are most special to me, namely Josh, Walt, Allie, Shelton, Jawan, Adrian, Devione, Iesha, Demiah and your fellow graduates my hope for you all is that you live lives of peace and prosperity in whatever endeavors who chose. This community owes a debt to the staff and administration of Covington High School for the exemplary job done each and every year in the education of Covington’s teenagers. No they are not perfect and not all students succeed but not for a lack of effort
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for coming and allowing the Lord to use you in a mighty way to support us at the Springfest! So many people came and helped do things. Thank you to my board of directors for all your hard work. And even my past board of directors were here helping, as always. I really don’t know what we’d do without them all. It’s such an important job, it’s not just a position, and the sad thing is, they don’t get paid for it, as a matter fact, they’re
ask many times to “put out money” for this and that. Thank you board, you’re the greatest! Thank you to all the wonderful vendors who came and sold their goods and some of them even donated items for the auction. It kind of turned out to be more than just a cake auction this year. It was fantastic when they all started walking up handing me items to auction off along with the cakes. It was so much fun! So you just can never tell what might happen at Dunlap Springfest!
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▪ Bagwell, Paige Michelle, 21, domestic assault, May 13, TCSO ▪ Billions, Dustin Merritt, 23, domestic assault, May 15, APD ▪ Billions, Walter Edward, 43, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, misuse of evidence of registration, disregard stop sign; May 15, BPD ▪ Bland, Ladaveon Rayshawn, 20, agg. assault no injury, May 13, CPD ▪ Bohannon, Marvin Daniel, poss. controlled substance, May 15, TCSO ▪ Brown, Haliburton Lee, 30, del. of marijuana, poss. sch. II drug; May 17, TCSO ▪ Carpenter, Casey Alan, 21, DUI second offense, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, evading arrest, speeding; May 14, APD ▪ Carpenter, Robert Lewis, 54, DUI first offense, consent law, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, evading arrest, improper passing; May 18, APD ▪ Culbreath, Justin Donald, 18, agg. assault with injury, May 14, CPD ▪ Currin, Keyonna Delores, 19, forgery, fraud. use of credit card over $500, theft; May 18, TCSO ▪ Davis, Tony Dewayne, 29, theft over $1,000, criminal trespass; May 17,
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MPD ▪ Dowell, Timothy Tyson, 48, DUI second offense, May 13, THP ▪ Draffin, Tanya Cheri, 35, warrantless arrest, May 15, TCSO ▪ Fitzhugh, Karen Elizabeth, 38, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, May 19, TCSO ▪ Fontenot, Ventrus Boyd, 20, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license (x2), May 19, TCSO ▪ Frazier, Ted Dalton, 20, fraud, theft, DUI first offense; May 18, TCSO ▪ Gatlin, Bradley Alan, 20, reckless endangerment, agg. assault no injury, leaving scene of accident; May 16, LCSD ▪ Glass, Hannah Diane, 21, underage consumption of alcohol, May 19, TCSO ▪ Glover, Tommy Allen, 31, domestic assault, May 19, CPD ▪ Gray, Fred Lee, 52, theft over $1,000, criminal trespass; May 17, MPD ▪ Groff, Peter Frederick, 52, domestic assault, May 17, TCSO ▪ Jones, Brandon Keith, 24, simple poss. marijuana, May 16, TCSO ▪ Joyner, Frances Maye, 36, agg. assault no injury, May 16, MUPD ▪ King, Scarlet Lynn, 23, poss. of drug
Then, there was my wonderful brothers in Christ, Walter Blalack, Alan Guess and Jerry Covington, who make up “Three for Thee”, and oh my, did they ever “WOW” everyone, leading us all into an extremely worshipful time! This group is available to come to your church and sing and I can promise you a very worshipful experience. They also have recorded a CD that will blow you away. Then there was Mr. Rolland Essaff, not only
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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)
Fayne, Robert Lee Born: 1/15/1957 476 Tuxedo Drive Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support (x2)
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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paraphernalia with intent to deliver (x2), May 15, MPD ▪ Larrue, Willie Alvin, 60, domestic assault, May 15, TCSO ▪ Lawson, Donald Wayne, 37, theft over $500, May 15, TCSO ▪ Lax, Dameka, 32, theft under $500, May 17, TCSO ▪ Liggeons, Trenandold Wyelle, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, poss. sch. IV drug; May 15, TCSO ▪ Looney, Matthew Ray, 27, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, May 13, TCSO ▪ McCool, Glen Allen, 21, domestic assault, May 18, TCSO ▪ Murrell, Harold Clement, 80, agg. assault no injury, May 17, TCSO ▪ Owens, Conterrio Marrecious, 25, agg. assault no injury, May 17, CPD ▪ Palmertree, Christy Nicole, 32, DUI second offense, implied consent, open container, driver due care, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license; May 19, TCSO ▪ Parks, Betty Jane, 30, DUI first offense, May 15, TCSO ▪ Pride, Ronald Antonio, 31, tampering with evidence, DUI first offense, consent law; May 13, TCSO ▪ Pruitt, Michael Wayne, 47, agg. burglary, theft; May 19, CPD ▪ Reynolds, Jerry Michael, 25, poss. marijuana with intent, May 16, TCSO
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▪ Rodriguez, Anthony Perez, 36, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, seatbelt law, May 15, TCSO ▪ Scroggins, James Carey, 21, domestic assault, May 13, TCSO ▪ Sisco, Kevin Dwayne, 27, theft over $10,000, agg. burglary, burglary, theft under $10,000; May 13,18; TCSO ▪ Smith, Arthur Lyndale, 27, poss. sch. II drug, May 19, MUPD ▪ Smith, Toby Carl, 41, failure to pay child support, May 14, TCSO ▪ Somerville, Tommie Lee, 48, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; right side of roadway; May 13, TCSO ▪ Spitznas, James William, 37, DUI second offense, vandalism, simple poss. marijuana; May 13, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Chelsea Rose, 24, theft, May 17, TCSO ▪ Waits Brianna Benton, 25, domestic assault, May 19, TCSO ▪ Waldroop, Lisa Jane, 39, public intoxication, May 14, MUPD ▪ Wilingham, Damascus, 30, poss. sch. IV drug, May 17, TCSO ▪ Willis, Selena Dawn, 29, worthless check, May 15, TCSO ▪ Woody, John Ellis, 48, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, poss. controlled substance, poss. of drug paraphernalia with intent; May 19, MUPD ▪ Wright, Robert Allen, 54, hold for 603, May 16, 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 Norris H.B. Cothran
September 9, 1924 – May 3, 2012 Norris H.B. Cothran was born on September 9, 1924 to James (Jim) and Bertha Evans Cothran. He left this life to be with his Lord on May 3 at Baptist Hospital East with his daughters by his side after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with Company E 162nd Infantry 41st Division during World War II, with a tour of duty in the Philippines and Japan. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. He retired from Naval Air Station Millington. His favorite hobbies included hunting and gardening. He is survived by four daughters, Linda (Billy) Durham of Burlison, Pat (Sonny) Motes of Burlison, Beverly Coats of Brighton and Jane (Randy) Embry of Burlison; one granddaughter, Jennifer Coats Rodgers; three grandsons, Jeff Durham, Jason Womack and Will Embry; two great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters; a sister, Jean Adkison Jordan; sister-in-law Sue Rice; brothers-in-law Dupree Roach and Levon Jordan; and nephew Eddie Rice. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Lois Cothran; his parents Jim and Bertha Cothran; sisters Virgie McBride and Macel Bradshaw; brothers Estes, J.C. Bacel, Robert, Bartlett and Buddy. Visitation took place on Friday, May 4. Funeral services took place on Friday, May 5 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. He was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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liams; grandsons, Clint Beard and Brad Williams. There was a small visitation at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home on Friday May 18 from 5-6 p.m. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of the Crystal Community. Visitation was 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment was at the Antioch Cemetery in the Crystal community. Memorials may be sent to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, PO Box 721, Union City, TN 38261. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 24, 2012
Victoria W. Kilpatrick
Date of Death – May 17, 2012
Mrs. Victoria W. Kilpatrick, 85, a retired machinist for Mueller Industries, died at her daughter’s home on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Of Covington, she was a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star, Mayflower Chapter #62 and a member of Canaan M.B. Church, the Missionary Society and the choir. A public viewing took place on Tuesday, May 22 from 3-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m. and an hour and a half prior to the noon funeral on Wednesday, May 23 at Canaan M.B. Church. She was buried at Townsend Cemetery. Mrs. Kilpatrick is survived by daughter Betty K. Justice, son Keith L. Kilpatrick, sister Marjorie W. Barlow, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Kilpatrick. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 24, 2012
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Charlotte Ann Whipple Williams Gurley Date of Death – May 16, 2012
Charlotte Ann Whipple Williams Gurley, 76, of Crystal Community passed away on Wednesday, May 16 at Covington Care Center. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Faye Beard (Dale) of Union City and Brenda Carol Moss (Leonard) of Covington; sister, Jean Freeman (Jack) of Union City; grandchildren, Matt Beard, Amanda Williams, Charley Rivers, Houston Moss and Allie Carol Moss; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husbands, Bobby Williams and George Gurley; son, Timothy Ward Wil-
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 24 UT Extension-Tipton County, 111 West Washington Ave. in Covington will present a Brown Bag class on “Questions and Answers on Rose Care� on Thursday, May 24 from 5-6 p.m. Class is free. For more information contact Booker T. Leigh at 476-0231. TN Diabetes & Healthy Living Solutions, WTHC and The TN State Health Dept. are offering free Diabetic Education Classes beginning Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Covington Senior Center, 401 S. College St. Call 731-300-0882 for more information and to sign up. June 8 Life Line Screening being held at Central Baptist Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Road in Brighton on Friday, June 8. You must register by contacting Life Line Screening Rep. by email at: amy. thweatt@llsa.com or call 1-800-897-9177 ext. 1742. June 9 – July 10 Brighton AYSO Fall Soccer registration will take place on Saturday, June 9, June 23 and July 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 12 and July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 4-18 at Old Brighton High School. Cost is $65 and includes soccer jersey, shorts, socks, trophy
and soccer accident insurance. Credit cards are accepted. For complete registration information, please call Patti @ 4742423, email brightonsoccer@bigriver.net or visit www.ayso1535.d4sportsclub.com. Proof of dateof-birth is required at time of registration for new AYSO players June 14 UT Extension-Tipton County, 111 West Washington Ave. in Covington will present a Brown Bag class on “Creating a Pollinator Garden� on Thursday, June 14 from 5-6 p.m. Class is free. For more information contact Booker T. Leigh at 4760231. June 19 & 20 An AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held on June 19 and 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the TN Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington. Hosted by the Bank of Tipton, please contact Dianne Honeycutt at 476-6566 to sign up. Instructor is Jim Novotny, 476-0477. June 22 St. John M.B Church, Hwy. 59 West in Covington will host a Womens’ Empowerment Conference on Friday, June 22 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Motivation speakers, facials, free hairstyles, free manicures, giveaways and refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Mrs. Diane Winbush at 901-209-4065 or Ms. Juanita Bond at 901417-4376. June 26 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from
Date of Death – May 17, 2012 William Sherfield, son of Lawrence Sherfield of Memphis and the late Georgia Mae Sherfield, died May 17, 2012. Visitation took place on Tuesday, May 22, from 1-6 p.m. His funeral was Wednesday, May 23, at noon, both at Palmer Funeral Home with burial in Poplar Spring Cemetery, all in Mason. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Boyd of Covington; two brothers, Willie and Tite Williams of Atoka; other relatives and friends.
Laverne Parimore Laney Date of Death – May 18, 2012
Laverne Parimore Laney, 80, a homemaker from Atoka, died on Saturday, May 18, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital Bartlett. She was a member of Hosanna Church in Munford. Funeral services too place on Tuesday, May 22 at Munford Funeral Chapel. She was buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mrs. Laney was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis Dale Laney. She is survived by daughter Lynn Camper of Munford, sons Mike Laney of Brighton and Jesse Laney of Atoka, sister Bettye Nall and brother Bobby Parimore, 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hosanna Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 24, 2012
Norma Jean Farrell Creasy March 25, 1935 – May 21, 2012
Norma Jean Farrell Creasy, 77, of Memphis, passed peacefully on May 21, 2012, with family by her side. Norma Jean was born on March 25, 1935 in Galloway to Levy Cleveland and Margaret Elizabeth Dacus Farrell. She graduated from Somerville High School in Somerville in 1953. Upon graduation, Norma Jean was awarded a full basketball scholarship, but chose to forgo her scholarship to care for her father who was in poor health. Even from an early age Norma Jean was ready to put the needs of her family ahead of her own. She married the love of her life, William Houston Creasy on May 4, 1958. She worked for many years as a recorder at the USDA Cotton Division. She is survived by her husband of 54 years; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Creasy Boone and Rocky Boone; son and daughter-in-law Michael Creasy and Carrie Creasy; grandchildren, Elizabeth Boone Wheeler and Ben Wheeler, Bryan Boone, Brett Boone and Laura Boone. Services will held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Family Funeral Care on 4925 Summer Avenue, with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 24, 2012
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3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Center at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231. The clinics will also be held July 10 and 31 and Aug. 14. July 10 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from 3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Center at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231. The clinics will also be held July 31 and Aug. 14. July 31 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from 3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Cen-
ter at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231. The clinic will also be held on Aug. 14. Aug. 14 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and
Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from 3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Center at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231.
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Katie Henderson to wed Matt Saunders Ms. Susan Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Henderson of Covington, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Katherine Leigh Henderson to Mr. Matthew Brian Saunders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Saunders of Oakland, Tenn. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. L.C. Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hartsfield II of Covington, the late L.C. Thornton, Jr, and the late William Thomas Henderson, Jr. Katie is a 2005 graduate of Covington High School. She earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies in 2009 and a Master of Science in Leadership & Policy Studies in 2010, both from The University of Memphis. Katie is an Academic Advisor at The University of Memphis.
The prospective bridegroom is a 1998 graduate of Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Memphis in 2003. He earned a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Mississippi in 2007 and is a teacher and the head football coach at Munford High School. He is the grandson of Mrs. Dorothy Hecky and the late Mr. Herman Hecky of Cold Spring, Ky., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Saunders. Katie and Matt will marry on June 30, 2012 at First United Methodist Church of Covington and a reception will follow at the Covington Country Club. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the two will reside in Oakland, TN.
Military Matters Marine Corps Pvt. Anna C. Morris, a 2011 graduate of Munford High School, recently completed 12 training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Morris and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Morris spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training.
They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Morris and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values – honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Morris and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54hour, team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers.
American Hero Ride 2012 2012 marks the 7th year of the American Hero Ride. Every Memorial Day Weekend riders gather in Tulsa, OK, and begin a journey to The Veterans Administration Medical Center Spinal Cord Unit in Memphis, where on May 26 they will host a luncheon for the patients, make a donation to the spinal cord unit and visit with each and every patient in the hospital. The Eagles Nest gathers money all year long to help these wounded Veterans. On Memorial Day weekend the donations are delivered to our heroes. The Veterans in this hospital deserve all we can give because they gave all they have. These wounded Veterans are battling
to get well and deserve whatever we can do to help their recovery. North Shelby VFW Post 7175 will be welcoming the Eagles Nest to thank them for their support of our wounded Veterans currently hospitalized at the VAMC. Darrell Lee and the Smoking Guns Band will be travelling with the Eagles Nest and will perform during the evening. We encourage you to come out to welcome the Eagles Nest to Tennessee and thank them for their support of our Vets. There is no cover charge to join us in the festivities, but we will be asking for donations to help the Eagles Nest further their work, to support the families who lost
loved ones to war, those Veterans who were injured in war, and those in the military still proudly serving our country. Corporate sponsors are welcome and greatly appreciated. JukeZoo.com will be doing a live feed simulcast from the VFW. This will be streamed directly to our troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and numerous other military bases worldwide. Please join us at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, at North Shelby VFW Post 7175, located at 4681 Cuba-Millington Road, Millington. Must be 21 years of age or accompanied by parent to attend. For more information, call (901) 299-7086 or (901) 872-7175
Mark Twain Clemens For Senator Mark Twain Clemens announces his candidacy for United States Senator, of the great state of Tennessee. Mark Twain Clemens has been a resident of Bedford County’s, Longview Community since 1993. He has worked fifteen years as an Explosive Engineer for Tennessee Excavating. His platform is to reduce the 15 trillion dollar deficit by cutting government spending and raise tariffs to a reasonable amount. Mark Twain Clemens also suggest ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is proposing to build a 100% made in America transcontinental passenger rail system. He believes the creation of this passenger rail system and Tennessee being a right to work state, together would make the environment rich for industrial growth locally in Tennessee. This project will be larger than the TVA; it will create real jobs almost instantly. This job creation program does not require economic tax theories such as 9-9-9. Mark Twain Clemens has two reason for raising the tariffs. 1. Even when spending is wrangled back under control, we still have to pay back $15.3 trillion. he money will have to come from somewhere. He does not feel comfortable leaving this burden solely on the tax payer’s shoulders. 2. Since the present Congress does not sensibly collect this revenue, this is like a new revenue source untapped. Applying half of the money the passenger rail system would be no cost to the American tax payer. Mark Twain Clemens does not accept contributions, this is to separate his higher moral, political standard from the rest of the riff rafe. He also acknowledges the vast amount of the special interest money is what is wrong with our legislative system today. He will make aggressive legislation to reform all campaign contribution and lobbying laws.
My Fellow Citizens of Tipton County As you are aware the 2010 census and subsequent redistricting has united Tipton county wherein all the residents of the county will now be represented in the 81st State House District. No longer is Tipton County divided into two districts. This change along with the recently announced retirement of Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh will begin a new chapter for the entire county . Under the right leadership these changes present an opportunity to advance our county and make it competitive in this ever changing world. The continued success of Tipton County will be best served by someone who possesses strong leadership skills along with a passion to see the residents of Tipton County realize their greatest potential. I am Rory Bricco, a long-time resident of Tipton county and would like to present myself for your consideration in the upcoming primary and election for Tennessee State House Representative. I am a Conservative, a strong supporter of the Constitution, good education, strong family values, limited government and hard work. Even though we live in an uncertain time, a time of high unemployment, high gas prices, rampant criminality, and unemployment, I have faith in our Constitution and in our country as well as the residents of Tipton county. I am willing to work together with each of you in order to build a strong future for our children and grand children. I am a husband, father and grandfather and I have a vested interest in the preservation of our families, communities, state and nation. I am a team worker as proved in my business life of 36+ years and I would like to work to help this county, state and nation secure the future. I believe all government representatives should be subject to the laws they pass and if you want to send someone to Nashville to uphold the values that you hold dear then I am that person. I am committed to work hard to win this race so that I can go to Nashville to fight to make a better Tipton county. I need your help in order to make this happen. Please consider making a generous contribution to my campaign. Thank you, Rory Bricco P.O. Box 220 Covington, TN 38019 901-825-8908 www.RoryBricco.com www.Facebook.com/RoryBriccoForStateHouse www.twitter.com/RoryBricco
I want to take this opportunity to announce to the citizens of Tipton County that I am seeking the elected position of Property Assessor. I am a long term resident of Tipton County, the son of Stan and Lucille Taylor both of Tipton County. I have had the privilege of living, working and raising three wonderful children in our community. It is the Property Assessor's responsibility to discover, list, classify, and value all property within the jurisdiction of Tipton County for tax purposes. In order to develop credible and accurate valuations of properties, it is necessary for the individuals performing the valuations to have both education and experience in appraising property. Although it’s not required for the property assessor to be a licensed or certified appraiser to perform the duties of the office, I believe that it makes sense to have an assessor that is qualified and certified to appraise real property in the State of Tennessee. I am the only candidate for the office of Property Assessor that is certified to appraise real property in Tennessee. Tennessee (like most states) has three real estate appraiser classifications: State Licensed Appraiser, State Certified Residential Appraiser and State Certified General Appraiser. I have over 20 years of experience in appraising and I have achieved the highest level of certification – Tennessee State Certified General Appraiser – License 722. My experience in Tipton County spans the appraisal of all categories of real property: land, single-family residential homes, multi-family and commercial properties. During the past 20+ years I have had the opportunity to personally inspect a vast number of the homes and businesses in Tipton County. I am familiar with our communities, the quality of home construction, our school districts, and transportation systems and I understand how these attributes impact property value. In addition to my education and experience in appraising real property, I am a seasoned small business owner. I know what it takes to plan and execute a budget, manage staff to achieve maximum productivity and provide excellent customer service. As Property Assessor for Tipton County, I will utilize all of these attributes to provide you, the citizens of Tipton County, with the level of accuracy, honesty, and service that you deserve. Thank You for Support, Scott C. Taylor
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Elm Grove Tula Starr Hello dear readers: This has been such a beautiful spring. We have been working in our yard. We are in the process of planting more hosts around the trees in our front yard. We have some vacant spaces that need some new plants. We have quite a few hosts in our back yard that are too crowded where they are. We love to work in our yard. We have transplanted day lilies in our back yard ... down where the water washed out gullies.
We have had a big giant table out in the back yard where we have our little red barn... we decided to move in down to the basement. It was so heavy we had to drag it down to the basement doorway. Our good neighbor, Mr. Alvin Williams, was cutting grass on his tractor and we stopped him long enough for him to come up and help us move this big table with his big tractor. It is so big, it barely went thru the door of the basement. We are so happy to have it moved. I can now have more storage space in our basement. My husband cut the grass last week with the regular riding mower and did
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not use his precious tractor. Hope he remembers to use the right gas to put into it when he uses it this Friday. Early on this spring we moved our swing up under the big tree in our back yard. It really has worked well to sit our in the yard and look down at the lake. There is an island in the lake with a big giant cedar tree in the middle of it. Well, it was not cleaned off last year so it had really grown up in weeds and grass. Well, my husband likes to play with matches, so he decided he would burn it off. Well, he burned the grass off and the fire went up into the cedar tree and left a big burned spot in the middle
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Debe Simonton Hello friends, I was dropping off Brenna for her finals and saw that the FFA department still has a bunch of ferns left. You can go over to the school and go to the front office desk or drive over to the department, which is located in the back of the school. You’ll have no problem recognizing where you are! There are wondering ducks and roosters and the sheep are grazing! The Brighton High School graduation was such as great night. The evening temps were almost perfect. Connor crossed the stage with no problems! Yea, we are so happy for our precious nephew. He plans to attend the U of M this fall, majoring in engineering. He has a few issues with transportation. He was hit by a “stop sign runner� a few week’s ago at the dual intersection at Brighton Clopton and Sunnyside/Huffman. Totaled his car and totaled out our help in getting these kids to their destinations. Ugh! It has been a pain but hopefully we well come across something he can afford without a note. It is hard shuffling 4 teens around and trying to work too. Two of them have jobs. If you know of a reasonable vehicle in good working order for sale, please let me know! It will be greatly appreciated. There were 22 students leaving for State on Sunday morning. Trevor was sponsored by Brighton High School to attend Boys State for this week. We are so proud of him and hope he is having a great time and great learning experience. He will be a senior this next year and so will Jon-Allen. Jon-Allen attended a steak dinner for the students receiving the highest mark on the writing assessment, which was a 6. We were the highest in the county just under 30 students. Way to go BHS! Brenna will be a sophomore next school year. She is a terrific student as well. She got a 100 on her French exam. Congrats! I was just watching a segment on the Joplin, Mo. tornado. They were showing the graduation (a year later) and how the kids were affected by this tragic event. There was one young man who lost his parents and sustained multiple injuries during this horrific destruction. His life is so different and he made such sweet reference to how important parents are during this transition time in so many students’ lives. Just remember this is a crossover time for the student and also the parents as well. Those students going into col-
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John W. Werner l 569-1090 l burlisonnews@gmail.com lege or technical schools in the fall need to know to stick with it. The first semester is the hardest, go easy on the classes. There is so much change in all areas; school, social, independence, new boundaries. Endless responsibilities that most students haven’t had to experience until now. Speaking of Joplin, Mo., our special neighbors, the Copeland’s daughter, Paige, is now working in Joplin. She says the house she is living in was the only one standing on the street. It is hard to imagine the destruction there. Paige was working at Methodist Hospital in the food area when she got this new job. Please keep Mrs. Louise Vandergrift in our prayers. She is such an icon in the community. She never failed to have a joke to tell and well wishes to give. She was the “go to� for information in our little town! Hope she continues on her recovery. Keep her family close to your hearts and prayers as well, too. Prayers go out to Justin ‘Chubbs’ and Lindsey Hughes. Their twin babies, Emma and Garrett, were born on Monday, May 21. They are both right under 3 lbs. Pretty early, as they weren’t due until the first part of July. Congratulations guys on the new additions! Happy Birthday to Vickie Baker, Misty Scott, Lisa Simpson, Linda Stafford, and our nephew, Matthew Hedgepeth. Love to you all and have a good week!
Welcome Back Burlison! This week’s news includes a couple graduation announcements I have received. Congratulations to Jonathan Michael Martin, Frank Douglas Huffman, and Brandon Connell who are all graduating from Covington High School and to Audrey Engstrand who is graduating from Brighton High School. Congratulations to the Class of 2012! Birthday wishes go out to Ashley Smith on May 17, and we have three birthdays on Saturday, May 26th, which are Adalyn Baskin, Jim Campbell, and Tracey Holliday. Happy Birthday everyone!
The prayer requests for this week are: Cindy Kidd, Nick Howard, Thurston Howard, Annette Gilbreath, Larry Knight, Patty Seeber, Glenn Maddox, Bobbie Cromwell, Bob Yoakum, Charlie Moss, Verna Lou Timbs, Jo Campbell, Dave Buross, David Gilbreath, Rogene Azotea, Mary Phillips, Maci Phillips, Nick Ragsdale, Richard Huffman, Fred Wiseman, and the Family of Floyd Picheloupe. Memorial Day is once again upon us. It is a day to remember those, who not only served our country in military duty, but those who died in the process. A day to honor
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of the tree. We trimmed the cactus and the little tree growing down there. He had to use the weed eater, because we do not have a push mower, and our regular lawn mower is too big to go across the little bridge. It is now looking really green and pretty. We are enjoying Elm Grove United Methodist Church. We have Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church at 11a.m. We have Sunday night services and Wednesday night service. If you don’t have a church home, please come to see us.
our fallen service men and women has evolved into Memorial Day Weekend. I personally believe it’s a great way to show our respect and our appreciation to those who gave their life for their country. The sad thing is, this weekend many people will be more focused on this being the “opening weekend� of summer, instead of a time to remember. They will bask in the freedom that was purchased with the lifeblood of those that have died in service and never give it a moments’ thought. They are too concerned with whether or not they have enough hotdogs, burgers, drinks or suntan lotion. I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend and that you
have the ability to spend it with family and friends enjoying our freedoms. However, my biggest hope is that everyone will spend a few minutes considering the hearts that opened to serve others and the lifeblood that poured forth, laid down sacrificially to purchase the freedoms that surround us today. Appreciate them. Remember them. It’s the very least we can do. If you have Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, Military Honors, prayer requests or other news in the Burlison area, send it to BurlisonNews@ gmail.com or call me at (901) 569-1090. Have a great week and a wonderful Memorial Day!
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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 began 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 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 25 beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Storytelling - On Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC, Ms. Cozet Jones will be the featured storyteller.
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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 “Helen’s Houseâ€? Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County‌ All shared information is confidential - “what is said here, stays hereâ€?- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group - This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. • â€œâ€ŚFor Men Onlyâ€? Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center Kelly West 476-1068 Helen’s House - Anita Feuring 476-1068 www.tiptonaging.org
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Mt. Carmel Elaine Watkins This week’s Farm Report: Got a good six-tenths inch of rain last night. Some areas got over two inches, but we’re happy with what we got. The corn and beans are soaking it up! Wheat looks ready to cut and I’m sure lots of acres will be harvested when it gets dry in a couple of days. We got our irrigation rig up but they haven’t dug the well yet. Supposed to have last week but haven’t yet. Several of us are traveling to West Kentucky Youth Camp this Friday night for the wedding of John Evans IV and Tessa McDavid Saturday morning at 10. I am baking 100 cupcakes for the rehearsal supper and plan to have them at the camp around 4 p.m. then I’m driv-
ing on up to Calvert City to see my grandmother, Evelyn Harrington, and all the family and go to the drive-in, which is the plan of several of us. Granny turned 101 this month and when I talked to my Uncle Steve last night she’d decided she wanted a pie and she just went into the kitchen and made herself one! Wow! Can’t wait to see her and am looking forward to the wedding at the camp, where the couple met! Somebody bring Kleenex for Cammy! Carolyn Whaley is still on our prayer list after her surgery. Kris Apa, mother of Tricia Speight, needs our prayers for recovery, as well as Barry Brown, son of Thelma, who suffered a stroke. You may recall that Thelma just lost a son to a heart attack a few weeks ago. Florence Robertson, Mike Rogers’ mother, is home from the hospital. All
Jamestown Darsay Burton Greetings, congratulations to Pastor S.P. Cole and first lady Wilada Cole of Bright Hill M.B. Church of Jamestown. The happy couple celebrated 30 years of devoted faith and service to Bright Hill and it’s families. On Sunday, May 20th during the 11a.m. worship hour, associated pastor Rev. Pearl Burton Andrews spoke the word. Dinner was served immediately after service, Bright Hill kitchen staff, Janice Mosley, Pam Cobbs Springfield and LaRue Albritton did an outstanding job of preparing and of serving. Former pastor, Dr. Earnest Mottley, now pastor of Springhill M.B. Church in Memphis, brought the afternoon message. Pastor Posey Heaston, formerly of Jamestown, now the pastor at Global M.B. Church in Memphis and his church, were also special guests. Thank you Pastor and Mrs. S.P. Cole for all you have meant to us all here at Bright Hill and in this small community. This weekend, May 25-27, the families of the late Pink Nathaniel and Flor-
those, and there are so many, who are taking treatments are in my prayers, as well as our servicemen and women and our voters. Speaking of voting, if you got a new voters’ registration card, take a close look at it, as it means your voting location has changed. We’ve moved from the Austin Peay Elementary School to the Armory! Little Teeghan Ayleene Nolan was at church for the first time on Sunday. Sweet as can be! Pray this is the first of thousands for her! Proud parents Michael and Meghan Nolan, proud grandparents, Chris and Michelle Laxton, and proud great-grandparents, Dale and Shirley Laxton, were all present and beaming! Happy Birthday this week goes to Patsy Moore on May 22nd, to Larry Whaley on the 24th and to John Combs and
ence “Doll� Smith Sherrill will reunite on the lawn of Minister Pink Nathaniel Sherrill, Jr., (former home of the late couple) in Jamestown. Contacts are GloDine King Davis, Debra King Elkins, Kenny King, Rev. Kevin King, Jr., Sgt. Ret. Tim Burton, Sr., Rev. Pearl Burton Andrews and Alice Burton Bell. Family worship will be held May 27th at 11 a.m. at the family’s home church in Jamestown, Bright Hill M.B. We’ll be expecting you. On July, 14, the children and grandchildren of Willie Mae Burton of Jamestown will fete her on her 90th birthday which is July 6th, in Millington at the Holiday Inn. RSVP your acceptance please. Contact person is Debra Burton Martin by June 30th at (901) 476-4172. Willie Mae and husband, Isiah are the proud parents of 11 children, one daughter, Ivy Faye Burton Sherrill is deceased. VBS begins on June 11-14 at 6:30 p.m. at Bright Hill. Hope to see everyone there, especially our children, Bro. Thomas Bounds will be heading VBS, teachers Marsha Burton – ages 6-8; Elisha Bounds – ages 9-11; Sis. Willie Burton – women ages 35 & up and Bro.
Angie Gatlin on the 25th! Happy Anniversary to Hunter and Morgan Anderson on May 21st! “Thanks for Reading� this week goes to Al Chaney and Pat Gatlin, who asked about the snake James killed last week! Sa-lute! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Sixty-seven pounds of hair have as much nitrogen as 100-200 pounds of manure�. Don’t throw away that hair you clean out of your brush - put it in the garden! I’ll tell you another source of nitrogen - lightning - and everything was really green this morning after all we had last night! Happy Memorial Day!
Bounds, Bro. Glenn Baker, Rev. Romel Andrews – men ages 35 & up. Rev. Pearl Andrews will teach seniors. We are in prayers for Bessie Cobbs, Jennie Stewart, Doris King, Posey Reed, John and Cleo Thompson, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Carlotta Jones, Connie and Christine Brown, Eula Culbreath and family, Rufus Garner, Ellouise Vaughn, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Ruth Alston, Willie Shade Alston, Tyndall Miller, Min. Pink Nathaniel Sherrill, Jr., Rev and Mrs. Richard Coe, Eugene Baker, Ruth Griffin, Percy and Allie White, Robert and Dorcus Smith, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Johnny Thompson, Ada Fletcher, Mary Burton, Isiah Burton, Sr. and family, James Ellis and family, Rudy Cobbs and our men and women in uniform. Happy Birthday this week to Tonty Scott – 22th, Fallon Cobbs -23, along with Daryl Clewis, James Jordon and to Dorothy Miller, first lady of North Star Comm,/Church of Memphis on May 27th! All for now, remember, “It’s easier to stand in your shoes, then to walk in someone else’s!� ~ Until next time.
Gilt Edge Johnny Blyue The McAfee family held a reunion in the home of Everett and Betty Clark. Twenty-five attended the first day. The second day, 35 attended in the home of Jim and Vickie Haywood. There was a lot of picture taking and reminiscing. The Randolph Cemetery will be having a memorial service Sunday at 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the service will be at Randolph United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Ben Rainey. The Gilt Edge Church of Christ will be having Vacation
Bible School on June 4-8 from 7-9 p.m. The church is located at 10726 Hwy. 59 W. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2012. Southern Style Pro Wrestling returns to the Garland Community Center on June 2. Bell time 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $7 ringside, $6 general admission. Continue to remember those in the hospital, nursing homes, those in the military and their families. ~ Until next time.
The Civil War and Tipton County April 1862 Compiled by RUSSELL B. BAILEY, Tipton County Historian Cornith During April, the Confederate army was re-organized due to the passage of the Conscript Law. The “Tipton Riflesâ€?, Co. I, 4th Tennessee elected the following: John T. Barret, Captain; Oscar F. Turner, 1st Lieutenant; John A. Bernard, 2d Lieutenant; Peter M. Hughlett, Brevet 2d. Lieutenant. John Green Hall later wrote: â€œâ€ŚAmid the foul and pestilential atmosphere of Corinth, Mississippi,‌we sickened until every tent became a hospital, and there were not well men enough among us to mount a corporal’s guard.â€? Lieut. James I. Hall recalled that it rained incessantly. “Our camp was a mud hole; our drinking water was procured from a branch in which I remember seeing a dead horse lying.â€? On April 24th at Monterey, Tennessee, cannon fire caused the 51st Consolidated Tennessee Infantry to form a line of battle for their first time. Fort Pillow Sergeant Hiram Holt of the 2nd Alabama Infantry wrote: “The Yankees keep up the fight here day and night, the (mortar) bombardment goes on 14 days‌ We reply to them regularly‌ It is one of the prettiest sights in the world particularly at night to see the red balls flying like blazing comets through the skies‌ One shell will blow a hole into the ground large as half of your room. Yesterday a shell struck a fellow & literally tore him into fragments, you could find pieces of him scattered all around.â€? T. J. Frazer recalled the enemy occasionally throwing a shell inside the fortifications, “which makes the boys dodge about right smartly‌ Our guns reply to them pretty spitefully.â€? Major Charles Hill and part of the 1st Tenn Cavalry was at Trenton on April 15th where they drew munitions. On the
19th the Regiment was at Ripley. Lieut. T. J. Frazer was detailed to take about 50 men (sick and dismounted men and some prisoners) from Trenton to Fort Pillow. They rode the train arriving at Mason’s Depot on the 17th. The flooded Hatchie River prevented their marching overland. Rather than wade and ferry for two miles, they spent the night and took the train to Memphis on the 18th‌ arriving at Pillow the 19th. Gen. Rust’s Arkansas Brigade departed en route to Corinth, leaving one regiment at Randolph on the 25th. They left behind nearly 40 of their men dead from small pox. That same day, Captain Samuel Taylor’s Cavalry from Tipton
Co. was ordered to Mason’s Depot “to procure wagons, mules and cooking utensils.â€? On the 27th, 3 companies of artillery left; the 1st Missouri Battalion arrived. On the 28th, Jarret Law of the 12th Louisiana wrote his wife: “I have not been able to drill for the past week; have had some light fevers and something like the flu‌the enemy has been shelling this fort for the last two weeks and to day while I am writing these lines they are shelling us heavy‌our tent is nearly a mile from the River, they throw them near our tent‌ two of the recruits died and were buried here. Since then the sick (about 80 of our regiment) have been sent to the hospital‌ Our meat gave out
to day; we had none to fry to get lard to put in our biscuit so we sent some flour to the bakers and exchanged it for baked bread. Our rations gives out sometimes then we have to buy‌ until the day for drawing (rations).�
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playing his guitar, and playing his harmonica. Thank you Rolland, you’re great at what you do. God has truly gifted you! Ms. Patsy Fee and Ms. Lisa Simpson sort of did a tagteam this year with the pies! Thank you to all of you and for all the pie helpers. Ya’ll did a great job! And we can’t forget Billy and Ann Chapman and all their crew, grilling the burgers and feeding everyone. To Brighton ARP men, thank you so much for the games for the kids, Libby Click for the face painting, Bob McFarland and his crew with the military vehicles. Oh so many more, God bless all of you for helping to make our day so special! We could not do this without the community pitching in and helping!
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED JUNE 15, 2012 Bids for the construction or maintenance of the following projects will be received via the Internet until 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 15, 2012 and opened publicly in the Construction Division, Suite 700, James K. Polk OfÂżce Building, Nashville, TN, 37243-0326 and posted to the TDOT Construction Division website (www.tdot.state.tn.us/construction/ bid_lettings.htm) at that hour. BENTON, CARROLL, CHESTER, DECATUR, DYER, FAYETTE, GIBSON, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, HENRY, LAUDERDALE, MCNAIRY, MADISON, OBION, SHELBY, TIPTON, AND WEAKLEY COUNTIES (Contract No. CNL246) Call No. 008. Project No. 98048-4118-04. The relensing of snowplowable pavement markers on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before November 30, 2012. NO PLANS CONTRACT. BENTON, CARROLL, CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, DYER, FAYETTE, GIBSON, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, HENRY, LAKE, LAUDERDALE, MCNAIRY, MADISON, OBION, SHELBY, TIPTON, AND WEAKLEY COUNTIES (Contract No. CNL245) Call No. 009. Project No. 98048-4119-04. The random on-call fence repair on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before May 31, 2013 (See Special Provision 108B). NO PLANS CONTRACT. TIPTON COUNTY (Contract No. CNL152) Call No. 060. Project No. BR-STP-384(8), 84384-3214-94. The construction of a concrete box beam bridge on S.R. 384 over drainage ditch (L.M. 7.08), including grading, drainage, and paving. Project Length - 0.289 mile. Completion Time - On or before July 31, 2013. Plans Cost - $10.00 Cross-Section Cost - $10.00. The DBE goal for this contract is 10%. TIPTON COUNTY (Contract No. CNL222) Call No. 061. Project No. BRZE-8400(61), 84952-3402-94. The construction of a concrete box bridge on Kenwood Avenue over branch (L.M. 0.66) in Brighton, including grading, drainage, and paving. Project Length - 0.113 mile. Completion Time - On or before April 30, 2012. Plans Cost - $10.00 Cross-Section Cost - $0.00. The DBE goal for this contract is 10%. TIPTON COUNTY (Contract No. CNL220) Call No. 062. Project No. HRRR805(5), 84027-3404-94, HRRR-59(24), 84005-3221-94, HRRR-384(10), 84017-321694, HRRR-384(11), 84017-3217-94, HRRR-1417(2), 84053-3407-94, HRRR-1473(2), 84945-3495-94, HSIP-14(51), 84003-3218-94, HSIP-1472(10), 84026-3413-94, HSIP1472(11), 84026-3414-94. HSIP-14(51), 84003-3218-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements at the intersection of S.R. 14 (L.M. 11.88) and S.R. 179. Project Length - 0.100 mile. HRRR-59(24), 84005-3221-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on S.R. 59 beginning at the Mississippi River (L.M. 0.00) and extending to S.R. 178 (Munford-Gilt Edge Road) (L.M. 8.66). Project Length - 8.660 miles. HSIP-1472(11), 84026-3414-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on Simmons Road beginning at the Munford City Limits (L.M. 0.18) and extending to Wilkinsville Road (L.M. 2.77). Project Length - 2.590 miles. HSIP-1472(10), 84026-3413-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on Simmons Road/Quito Road beginning at Wilkinsville Road (L.M. 2.77) and extending to Quito-Drummonds Road (L.M. 5.33). Project Length - 2.560 miles. HRRR-805(5), 84027-3404-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on Wilkinsville Road beginning at Simmons Road (L.M. 0.63) and extending to Glen Springs Road (L.M. 5.07). Project Length - 4.440 miles. HRRR-384(11), 84017-3217-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on S.R. 384 (Mt. Carmel Road) beginning at S.R. 14 (L.M. 0.00) and extending to Robert Johnson Road/Sunnyside Road (L.M. 3.59). Project Length - 3.590 miles. HRRR-384(10), 84017-3216-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on S.R. 384 (Mt. Carmel Road) beginning at Robert Johnson Road/Sunnyside Road (L.M. 3.59) and extending to the Covington City limits (L.M. 6.02). Project Length - 2.430 miles. HRRR-1417(2), 84053-3407-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on Indian Creek Road/Holly Grove Road/McWilliams Road beginning at the Brighton City limits (L.M. 0.42) and extending to the Garland City limits (L.M. 5.85). Project Length - 5.430 miles. HRRR-1473(2), 84945-3495-94: The miscellaneous safety improvements on Old Memphis Road beginning at the Covington City limits (L.M. 0.46) and extending to Brighton-Clopton Road (L.M. 5.40). Project Length - 4.940 miles. Total Project Length - 34.740 miles. Completion Time - On or before November 15, 2012. NO PLANS CONTRACT. TIPTON COUNTY (Contract No. CNL232) Call No. 063. Project No. HSIP-178(10), 84012-4210-04, 84012-321094. The resurfacing (either microsurface or thin mix overlay) on S.R. 178 beginning at West Main Street (L.M. 1.90) and extending to S.R. 59 (L.M. 11.52). Project Length - 9.620 miles. Completion Time - On or before October 15, 2012. Plans Cost - $3.00 (11â€? x 17â€?). INTERNET BIDDING MANDATORY ON ALL CONTRACTS. A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the “Tennessee Code Annotatedâ€? and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequaliÂżcation of contractors before bidding authorization will be provided. Unauthorized bids will not be considered for award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hereby notiÂżes all bidders that it will afÂżrmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in consideration for an award. 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This Memorial Day we pay tribute to the men and women who've lost their lives in service to this country. We honor, and graciously thank, them for their sacrifices so that we may have the lives we often take for granted. Below are stories of Tipton Countians who've fought for this country and died for this country. These are but a few of the stories that need to be told so that we may fully appreciate our freedoms. Darrow A. Rose July 25, 1931 – June 20, 1951 Private First Class Darrow A. Rose, U.S. Army, was a 19-year-old member of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division and served as a heavy weapons infantryman. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on April 24, 1951 and returned to duty on May 6, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 20, 1951. Private First Class Rose was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Myrick E. Davis Abt 1826 - Oct 4, 1864 Myrick E. Davis was a 36-year-old private when he enlisted in Capt. Charles W. Bradshaw’s Co. 42 Reg’t North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). He reported to Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina on May 10, 1862 and was recorded as mustering-in on May 12, 1862 by C.W. Bradshaw for a period of three years or the war. He received a confederate bounty of $50 for enlisting. He is shown on company muster rolls on June 30, 1862. Davis was listed on the company muster rolls for July and Aug. 1862 as being “absent” and sick at home. Company muster rolls account for him in September and October 1862 and list him as “absent” and sick in Petersburg. Company muster rolls for Nov. and Dec. 1862 show the same thing. From January to April 1863, company muster rolls have him listed as absent and sick in Petersburg. The rolls for March/April 1863, show Davis being last paid by Capt. Wallock to Dec. 31, 1862. According to a register of the Medical Director’s Office, in Richmond, Va., Davis was wounded and admitted to Farmville Hospital on April 12, 1863. He appears on a register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Farmville, Va., with a chief complaint of rheumatism and was admitted to the hospital on April 12, 1863. He was given a 30-day furlough until May 5, 1863. On April 28, 1863, he appears on a report of the medical examining board at C.S.A. General Hospital, Farmville, Va., with a diagnosis of rheumatism and given a 30-day furlough once again. On May 4, 1863 he appears on a register of General Hospital, Farmville, Va., and another 30-day furlough is given to Hothburg, Davidson County, NC. The May through October 1863 muster rolls show Davis as being absent and sick in the hospital at Petersburg since Sept. 1862. Davis is listed as last paid by Capt. Bessent as of Dec. 31, 1862. A company muster roll dated Oct. 31, 1863 list his status as being absent and sick in hospital in Petersburg since Sept 1862. He then he appears on a regimental return for the month of Oct. 1863 from being sick in the hospital. Davis appears on a company muster roll for the months of Nov. and Dec. 1863 listed as “absent” and sick at home since June 1863. He is listed on the muster rolls for Jan. and Feb. 1864 for Co. A, 42d Reg’t NC Inf., and was last paid by Capt. Bessent to Feb. 28, 1863. His current status is marked as “present.” March and April muster rolls for 1864 show Davis is present with his company and last paid by Capt. Bessent on Feb. 28, 1964. He next appears on a company muster roll for Apr. 30 to Aug 31, 1864 and was recorded being last paid by Capt. Bessent until Apr. 30, 1864. His status is listed as “absent” due to being wounded in hospital in Richmond since Aug. 15th, 1864. Muster rolls for September and October record Davis as last being paid by Capt. Bessent on April 30, 1864. A report of sick and wounded for General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, Va., for the month of Oct. 1864, shows Davis suffered from febris typhoides and lists his date of death as Oct.1, 1864. Three separate records record three separate date of deaths; another list his status as having died at Winder Hos-
pital on Oct. 8, 1864 from the effects of a gunshot wound. Myrick E. Davis’ name appears on a register of Officers and soldiers of the Army of the Confederate States who were killed in battle, or who died of wounds or disease as having died on Oct. 4, 1864 at Winder Hospital. On Feb. 11, 1865, his widow Ellen Davis makes a claim of deceased officers and soldiers from North Carolina, which was filed for settlement in the Office of Confederate States Auditor for the War Department. Barney Alvin Adkison Feb. 27 1895 – Dec. 18, 1918 Private Barney A. Adkison was born in the Egypt community to John Franklin and Elnora L. Turnage Adkison, the third child of six. When required to complete a civilian draft registration card at the age of 22 during World War I, Barney listed his occupation as farmer, under the employment of S.L. Beaver. He was described as being tall, slender with gray eyes and brown hair. He was single with no dependants. Adkison enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 5, 1917 and was sent overseas to France with the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infrantry Division. On Oct. 18, 1818, he sent a letter to his mother and family, letting them know he had been ill with a cold and asking how his father was doing with his harvest. Two short months later, Barney A. Adkison was killed in action on Dec. 18, 1918 and was buried in Suresnes American Cemetery in Suresnes, France, five miles west of Paris. He is buried in Plot C, Row 2, Grave 36. In 1930, his mother, Elnora, made a pilgrimage to see her son’s final resting place. Robert Holmes Dunham 1824 - March 25, 1843 Robert Dunham was the son of Daniel A. and Louvania Adkins Dunham and was born in North Carolina. His father moved the family to Tipton County when Dunham was a boy, becoming one of Tipton County’s pioneer families. Moving to Texas
Pictured top center is the letter Robert Holmes Dunham wrote to his mother a half hour before he was excuted by Santa Anna's troops. Bottom right: Robert H. Dunham. Bottom center is Barney A. Adkison and pictured bottom left is perhaps one of the last letters that Barney Adkison sent home to his mother before he was killed in battle two months later. Photos courtesy Tipton County Veterans Museum.
about 1837, he soon joined the fight for Texas’ independence under the leadership of General Sam Houston. Dunham and several hundred others were sent across the border into Mexico on the Mier Expedition. He and his fellow soldiers were later captured by the forces of Santa Ana and were imprisoned as prisoners of war. After an attempted escape as they were being marched to Mexico City, a decree was issued that every 10th man was to be executed. The 200 men were ordered to draw beans – white for life, black for death. Robert H. Dunham chose a black bean. It is said that when he drew the unfortunate bean, he flicked it into the face of the officer in command. He was allowed to write the following letter to his mother: Mexico Dear Mother – I write to you under the most awful feelings that a son ever addressed a mother for in half an hour my doom will be finished on earth. I am doomed to die by the hands of the Mexicans for our attempt to escape the orders of P. Santa Anna that every tenth man should be shot. We drew lots. I was one of the unfortunates. I cannot say anything more. I die I hope with firmness. Farewell, may God bless you, and may he in this my last hour forgive and pardon all my sins. Farewell! Your affectionate son, R. H. Dunham. The 17 men who drew the black bean, including Robert Holmes Dunham, brother to Elizabeth Virginia Dunham Fisher who was wife of Dr. Charles Fisher, were executed on March 25, 1843. In 1848, the bodies were returned from Mexico to be buried at Monument Hill near La Grange, Fayette County, Texas.
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www.covingtonleader.com Alfred Naifeh Jan. 5, 1915 – Oct. 16, 1942 Alfred Naifeh was born in Covington on 5 January 1915 to Nicholas and Rathia Naifeh, both formerly of Syria.
Naifeh was raised in Norman, Okla., after the death of his father and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1937 with a BA and in 1940 with a LLB. He was awarded a Cook Fellowship at the School of Law, University of Michigan, receiving his LLM degree in 1941. He was a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, and Order of the Coif. He was serving as a law clerk to Judge Alfred P. Murrah of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals of the 10th Judicial District in Oklahoma City when he was called to active duty on July 5, 1941. Naifeh reported onboard destroyer MEREDITH (DD-434) the disbursing officer Feb. 17, 1942. On Oct. 1942, he was promoted to Lieutenant (junior grade). The USS Meredith was struck by a massive Japanese air raid during the Battle of the Solomon Islands and rapidly sunk. LTjg Naifeh worked for
several days to locate his wounded shipmates and place them aboard life rafts. On the third day, he died of exhaustion after fighting off shark attacks and rescuing many shipmates. He was listed as missing in action and was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his heroics. In 1944, the Navy named the USS NAIFEH (DE-352), a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort, after him. His mother, Rathia Naifeh, christened the ship on Feb. 29, 1944 at Orange, Orange County, Texas. The ship was decommissioned in June 1946 and sat idle for four and a half years in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. The USS NAIFEH was reinstated in January 1951 to assist in the Korean Conflict. It was engaged in extensive patrol, mine sweeping, ASW and shore bombardment activities.
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Spring Fling underway Munford junior shortstop Sami Jo Schulz makes a play during state tournament action Tuesday in Murfreesboro. Schulz had three hits and Munford defeated Mt. Juliet 6-5 to move on in the winners' bracket. Photo by Jeff Ireland
Lady Cougars get revenge at state By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com
Carlos Williams steals third during state tournament action Tuesday against Spring Hill. Covington won 2-1 to advance in the Class AA bracket. Photo by Jeff Ireland
Max leads Chargers to first round win By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com SMYRNA – Before the Chargers took the field Tuesday afternoon in Smyrna for their first round Class AA state tournament baseball game, the Covington players appeared calm. “Somebody came up to me and said your players look dead,” head coach David Sage. “I said, 'This is baseball, not football. You want to be calm.'” Apparently the team's demeanor was effective. Covington got a dominant performance from senior ace D.J. Max and just enough offense to down Spring Hill 2-1. Max admitted he was a little nervous early, but he put together an impressive outing.
In a complete game effort, he allowed just two hits and struck out 10, including the final two batters of the game with the bases loaded. “I don't know about the other guys, but I was (nervous),” Max said. “I couldn't throw a strike in the first inning. But I think we finally realized, 'Hey, this is the state tournament. It's time to play our hearts out.'” Covington got on the board in the first inning when Carlos Williams led off with an infield single, stole third and scored on a ground ball from Tyler Davis. In the third, T.A. Watson drove home Dylan Schlauch, who had reached on an error, to give Covington a 2-0 lead that would prove to be enough. “D.J. loosened up after a couple of batters and pitched great,” said
Sage. “The big thing was we didn't have any walks until the seventh inning and no errors.” There was high drama in the seventh. Max hit two and walked one, loading the bases. But he struck out Darian Pruitt looking and Nathan Anderson swinging to end the game and set of a celebration in the stands and on the field. It was the first state tournament win for the Chargers since 2006, when Covington won it all. Davis made a diving catch on a sacrifice bunt earlier in the inning to prevent further damage. “I don't know what I was thinking in the seventh inning,” Max said. “I was just pitching.” Kirk Winberry paced Covington's offense with two hits.
TRA teams drop state tourney openers By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com MURFREESBORO Tipton-Rosemark Academy sent two teams to the Spring Fling this week, but both teams got off to rough starts. The Lady Rebels softball team took on Davidson Academy in round one of the Division II-A state tournament Monday in Murfreesboro. Rosemark beat Davidson last year en route to a state title, but Monday's game didn't go well for the Lady Rebels. Davidson scored twice in the top of the first and seven in the sixth inning en route to a 12-0 win. “We made an error in the first inning and gave them a couple,” said head coach Joe Layton. “We just need to get some confidence right now.” Mady Kate Gantt and Jordan Collins each singled for TRA's only hits in the game. Roxeanna Kimes allowed only three earned runs as TRA committed six errors. The Rebels baseball team opened up state tournament play against Ezell-Harding on Tuesday at LaVergne High School and dropped a 3-1
Covington tracksters qualify for state By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader
Above, Rosemark second baseman Cody Migliore tries to turn two during Division II-A state tourney action Monday afternoon at La Vergne High School. The Rebels fell to Ezell-Harding 3-1. At right, TRA's Mady Kate Gantt makes a play in centerfield during state tournament action Tuesday in Murfreesboro. TRA lost 12-0. Photos by Jeff Ireland
decision. Andrew Ralston gave TRA a 1-0 lead with an RBI-groundout in the first inning, but EzellHarding tied the game in the bottom of the inning and took the lead with
two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Rebel ace David Owen went all six innings. He struck out five, allowed seven hits and walked five. Blaine Curtis and Con-
nor Alexander each had two hits for Rosemark. Caleb Herndon went the distance for EzellHarding, striking out six, walking none and allowing six hits.
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MURFREESBORO - Munford softball coach Glenn Goulder is one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet. But he has a memory, and last year's 14-1 loss to Mt. Juliet in the state tournament did not sit well with him. He can forget it about it now. Facing the same team Monday night in the first round of Class AAA state tournament in Murfreesboro, Munford got a measure of revenge with a dramatic 6-5 win. “I'm feeling really, really good right now,” Goulder said. “But to be honest, it's a little about revenge. We lost to these guys 14-1 last year. We might not be the best team in the state, but we're pretty good.” Munford trailed 5-4 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. But with two outs and Tori Ray breaking from first, Jodi Duncan squibbed a ball into the hole at shortstop. It was a clean hit, but the ball skidded into left field and Ray kept running and scored to tie the game. Munford's Alex Stanford was up next and she promptly ripped a single that scored Duncan for the game winner. Stanford, who relieved starter Paige Barnes in the fourth inning, retired the side in the top of the seventh to nail down the win, the first-ever state tournament victory for the Lady Cougars. “Honestly?” Stanford said when asked about her game-winning hit. “I said a little prayer and put it in His hands … Pitching I was just trying to hit my spots and depend on my defense.” Munford trailed 3-1 heading into the bottom of the third inning. But in the third, Alex Turner, who was 2 for 3, drove singled home a run to narrow the gap. Then, with two outs, Tara Comer, who was also 2 for 3, singled home two runs to give the Lady Cougars the lead. Mt. Juliet scored twice in the top of the fifth, setting up Munford's rally in the sixth inning. Sami Jo Schulz and Duncan each had three hits and Stanford had two as Munford finished with 14. Stanford allowed just two hits over four innings.
In his first season as Covington High School’s track coach, Antonio Gaines has acquitted himself well with members of both his boys' and girls' contingents advancing to Spring Fling competition in Murfreesboro this week. Looking to bring home the gold on the girls' side are Kamesha Vanpelt, who placed first with a time of 25.1 in the 200-meter dash. The 4x400 relay team of Tamara Perry, Christina Jones, Briuna Dean and Kamesha Vanpelt came in fourth with a time of 51.03 sec. CHS placed two competitors in the shot put with Trey Wilson claiming first on a toss of 46.6, followed by Jadarius Temple in second with a toss of 45.3. Temple has placed in every event entered this season. Tavious Cleaves qualified for state by taking third place in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.37. The 4x800 relay team of Tyrone Tipton, Adrian Thompson, Detric Smith and Tavious Cleaves posted a time of 1:29.66, which was good for fourth place and a trip to state. Boys alternates to state are Collier Robinson and Jaylon Edwards.
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Covington to host children's triathlon
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Next week the first triathlon ever held in Tipton County will take place at Cobb Parr Memorial Park, and it's an event just for children. The inaugural Covington Parks and Recreation Kidz Triathlon is for kids who like to swim, bike and run, and it's open to children up to age 16, including those under 6. It will take place on Saturday, June 2. Athletic director Richard Vandergrift said he's excited to get children in the community moving with a new activity. "We decided it would be a great way to get kids and up and moving and get them exercising," he said. "We just want to continue to try to do something to get our kids active." While the thought of a triathlon can be overwhelming, Vandergrift said this is an event in which the average child can participate. The course's difficulty depends the participant's age. For instance, a six-year-old will swim 25 yards, bike 1/2-mile and run 1/4-mile and a 16-year-old will swim 200 yards, bike three miles and run two miles. There are varying levels of parent involvement allowed for the younger groups too, said Vandergrift. "The older the child, the more we want them to win it without their parents. We'll have stations throughout the course to assist the kids, to have water to give the kids, to direct them so they don't cut a course short." The Kidz Tri is the first event of its kind, for adults or children, ever held in Covington. "The closest we have for triathlons for kids is Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown; they're larger communities, so they're able to get the participants out," Vandergrift said. "This is the first one to be held in a rural county and we may even be the first one in the state to hold (a kids' triathlon) in a rural county."
Covington Kidz Triathlon Who: Children up to age 16 What: Compete against others in swimming, biking and running When: Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. Where: Cobb Parr Memorial Park Cost: $20 until May 25, $30 after Located in Cobb Parr Memorial Park, the swimming course will take place at City Pool; the bike course will take participants past Covington Integrated Arts Academy, around the riding area and the Jaycee building to the Alternative School; and the running course will take them around the playground and down to the soccer fields behind the arts academy. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a goody bag. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. "We're going to do everything we can to make this go over as best as we possibly can. We're excited. We're just trying to do something here, something unique," said Vandergrift. He's hoping for a great turnout. "We'd love to have thousands of kids out there, it'd be a big thing for us, but we're going to be realistic too. We'd love to have 100 come the first year, then that gives us something to build on. We want people to come." Early bird registration is $20; the deadline is Friday, May 25 at 5 p.m. After May 25, the registration fee increases to $30 per participant. You can also register the day of the event from 7:30-8:30 a.m. For more information, call 901-4763734 or visit the Covington Sportsplex.
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The Munford Middle School 7th grade team won the middle school regular season and completed the sweep by going undefeated in tournament play to bring the championship trophy home to Tipton County. The Cougars defeated middle school teams from Houston, Collierville, Covington, Brighton, Briarcrest, MUS, Fayette Academy, ECS, Harding Academy, St. George and FACS. Pictured are, front row, Branden Baker, Corey Simmons, Kyle Kelley, Josh Hatfield, Logan Arnett; second row, Drew Drexler, Steven Kendrick, Mark Smith, Austin Perry, Garrett Baugh, Austin Cousar, Brennan Hollie; back row, coaches Spence Cousar and Jon Morganelli.
Sports Happenings Lady Cardinal softball camp The BHS Lady Cardinal softball camp will be held May 29-30 at BHS for ages 6-14. The cost is $40. For more information, call Robin Jacobs at 647-8761 or Emily Stewart at 355-4146. BHS baseball camp The BHS Cardinals will host baseball camps June 18-19 (ages 9-14) and June 4-5 (4-8) from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The fee is $50. For more information, contact Brian Oswalt at 389-0548 or Zane Adams at 494-5109. Golf scramble The 21st annual Elliston Open Golf Scramble will be held June 13 at Forest Hills in Drummonds with a 1 p.m. start. Entry is $75 per player with cash prizes for various flights. Sponsorships are also available. Call Jeff Ireland at 901-201-7328 for more information. Indoor soccer Registration is open May 14 through June 1for a summer indoor soccer league in Munford. Age
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ber 1-31, youth fee $68, adult fee $55 for ages 4 and older For more information, please contact Munford Parks and Recreation at 837-5965.
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DES Project Excel targets grades and attitudes By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Drummonds Elementary may be a small, rural school but it is making big gains with their students in academics and in student attitudes through its Project Excel program. This year’s program reached more than just the 50 fourth and fifth graders who actually attended the extra hours of after-school instruction. “We really targeted intervention this year if they were really academically behind at all,� explained principal Patricia Mills. “We saw really nice gains from all of them. I can’t wait until TCAP results because we think it will translate into that. But it was more than just that. Even if we don’t see the academic gains, the attitudes of the kids and the effort they started putting forward was amazing. And it spread into the students who weren’t attending the program. They saw their friends doing better and they wanted to.� Project Excel is a federal-based program which provides educational support services to at-risk students in Tipton County. The program allows students to participate in academic enrichment/tutoring, mentoring and character education in a safe and drug free environment. Students attended the program from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. three days a week beginning in October and continued through April. “Our teachers gave above and beyond,� said Mills, proudly. “It takes a lot of energy to go from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and then to give it that extra two hours. Our teachers were amazing and the best part is they made the kids want to come. They’d get upset if they couldn’t stay.� Mills said the best benefit of the program was the fact that many students were able to work with their regular teachers. “Many of the attendees were able to work with their actual teachers for the extra two and a half hours of instruction,� said Mills. “Our teachers have them during the day and then when they extended that instruction into the afternoon, it was that relationship, that, ‘I know you can do it,’ that positive encouragement that really made a difference. Many would have gone home and had mom or dad still working, but here, they have the teacher who is going to be giving them a test tomorrow, help them study for the test the night before.� “Mrs. Charlotte Roberts worked with my daughter,
Baptist College of Health Sciences recently announced the graduation of several Tipton County students. Anna Marcy of Covington received her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Marcy, a graduate of Covington High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hanks and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Marcy of Covington. Hollie Michelle Simmons of Brighton received her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Simmons, a graduate of Munford High School, is the daughter of Joe and Lisa Simmons of Brighton.
Ashleigh last year in Excel and this year,� said DES parent Teresa Cantrell. “She has not only helped my daughter succeed academically, but emotionally as well. It broke my heart to see her self-confidence and self-esteem drop tremendously after second grade but these past two years has been a blessing. Ashleigh looks up to Mrs. Roberts and thinks of her as a second mother! I have seen her confidence level excel so much, and, as a mother, you want nothing more than your children to not only succeed, but succeed with confidence.� “The biggest difference I notice is interventions and attitude change," said Mills. "I have standards and benchmarks I have to meet, so the pressure is to get that met and I only have so many hours in a school day. And you’ll hear many educators say, ‘I don’t have enough time.’ Well, this was that gift of time.� “I had parents tell me that their child’s attitude had completely shifted about school,� said fourth grade teacher Charlotte Roberts. “It was, ’Oh, I can’t get him up in the morning,’ to ‘He cries on the weekends because he’s not at school.’ I even had a kid purposely fail his STAR test so he could be in Excel and I had to tell him, ‘Dude, go back and retake that test,’� she added, laughing. Mills is extremely proud of all of her teachers and especially those who helped with Project Excel this year. “They were committed and the program wouldn’t have been a success without their dedication,� said Mills. “From the time school started ‘til after it ended. They all contributed, many going and helping students who were not in their grades. Veteran teacher Karla Fayne said she was appreciative of the positive feedback they were receiving from the students and their parents. “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback,� said Fayne. “We’ll see a numerical advantage but it was also attitude, homework, effort and attendance that was effected. And not only did we notice it, but the parents as well. It was more than just academics, we wanted to target the whole child.� “I not only want to thank the school for having this program, but also to thank all the teachers that put in all this extra time after school to help these students,� said Cantrell. “A couple of years ago, it was so hard to see my child come home day after day crying and saying how much she hated school. Thanks to Mrs. Roberts, she doesn’t say that any more. She looks forward to getting up and going to school and that makes my day.�
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Baptist College graduates three from Tipton County Justin Cole of Atoka received his bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine. Cole, a graduate of Brighton High School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brock Cole of Atoka For more information about Baptist College of Health Sciences, please call 901-575-BCHS or 866-575-BCHS or visit www.bchs.edu.
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Coaches of the Year Well deserved congratulations to CHS head softball coach Martha Lawler and head baseball coach David Sage for their recognition as Coach of the Year in District 13 AA. That is all for the 201112 year. With good fortune, the Charger Beat will return for year 21 in the fall.
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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
SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210
ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559 TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337
RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244 RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TN Holy Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m. 837-1312 REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave.
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COMMENTARY
Faith explained by a layman By BILL WALLACE Special to The Leader Because of the current atmosphere of ridicule and outright mockery and persecution of Christians it is easy to question our faith. We say we believe Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from eternal Hell, but do we have true Christian faith? Christian faith is more than clichéd rhetoric such as “are you saved”; “do you know Jesus”; “have you found Jesus”; “are you washed in the blood”; “have you accepted the Lord”. This language means absolutely nothing to the unchurched and is fodder for mockery. It can be
detrimental to the true believer. Our analytical nature sometimes can separate us from God's ever-present grace. Let me share a story I heard several miles ago on my faith-journey. A circus was coming to town near Niagara Falls. To promote the event, one of the performing acrobats “tight-walked” a cable stretched across the falls. A crowd soon gathered and grew larger as he daringly made several trips across. He asked the crowd if they believed he could push a wheel-barrow along the cable to the other side. By this time the spectators were convinced he could actually do such a
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 26 Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple St. in Covington, will hold a VBS workday with lunch provided on Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 3 Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Ave in Munford presents 2012 "SKY" Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 3 to Friday, June 8 from 6-8:30 p.m. for K-5th grade. For more information call (901) 8376325 or visit www.munfordbaptistchurch.org. Fellowship Bible Church, 6920 Hwy 59 W. in Burlison will hold its Homecoming on June 3. Servants Heart will be singing at 1:30 p.m. Please come and join us as we are celebrating 16 years! First Presbyterian Church, Covington will be moving our Lord's Day worship to 10 a.m. beginning June 3. We are an Evangelical Presbyterian congregation, proclaiming Christ's
kingdom through word and deed. June 16 King's Hill MB Church at 123 King Hill Church Road in Covington is hosting a free Community Youth and Young Adult Expo on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to connect our leaders of tomorrow with local resources for personal improvement, while providing wholesome family fun. Come enjoy relay races, games, face painting, and informational booths relating to health and wellness, college, and more! Snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Cherryl Deveaux at 901-870-5313 or email cherryl.deveaux@ yahoo.com June 24 Mt. Sinai M. B. Church in Mason will present the inspiration play, “He Will Steal Your Life,” written and directed by Mt. Sinai drama director, Gloria Thompson Adams, on Sunday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. Come and see how Satan can and will steal your life if you let him! July 8 Mt. Sinai M. B. Church in Mason will present the inspiration play, “Mrs. Wisdom, the Mother of
thing. And he did! He then proclaimed to the astonished folks that he could shove the wheelbarrow with someone in the wheel-barrow across the falls safely to the other side. The enthusiastic crowd cheered at this possibility. They believed with all their hearts this great showman could perform this feat. He then asked for a volunteer. The crowd grew silent and began leaving. To the dismay of the performer there were no volunteers. Belief is one thing. Faith is much, much more. As with the wheelbarrow story our belief in Christ is one thing. Our faith in Christ as our Sav-
ior is much, much more. Living a Christian lifestyle is more than parroting over-used phrases. Regarding the wheelbarrow we want to know “is there a safety net?” No, there is none. “Is there a tire on this wheelbarrow that might blow out and cause an accident?” “Is there technology providing aid to the acrobat assuring our safety?” No, there is none. As with the wheelbarrow story there is only the lack of faith that deprives us from realizing the grace of God. Great things happen when our faith matches God’s grace. Ephesians 2:8
Twelve,” written and directed by Mt. Sinai drama director, Gloria Thompson Adams, on Sunday, July 8 at 3 p.m.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church discusses them through the American Bible Society's Inside the Mysteries of the Bible: New Perspectives on Ancient Truths series. Class begins at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday (free coffee, movie and discussion included). Youth Sunday School and worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to attend.
VBS June 3-8 Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Avenue, presents “SKY” Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 3-Friday, June 8, 6-8:30 p.m. K-5th grades. Call 901-837-6325 for more information or visit www.munfordbaptistchurch.org. June 4-8 Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple St. in Covington, will present Vacation Bible School June 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. Call 4766858 if transportation is needed to attend. June 11-15 St. Stephen M.B. Church, 815 Hwy 51 North in Covington will hold Vacation Bible School, June 11-15 from 6-8:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Adventures On Promise Island". ON-GOING Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Evening worship at 6 p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple Street. Ever wondered about the Bible's mysteries? Every first and third Sunday,
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1 BR/1BA apartment: 900sq.ft, hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen, all appliances, central heat and air, 11 foot ceilings, exposed brick, overlooks Covington’s Court Square. ADT Security. Rent $695/ Dep. $695. No pets. 2BR/2BA apartment: 1200 sq.ft, hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen, all appliances, central heat and air, 11 foot ceilings, exposed brick, large skylight in great room. ADT Security. Rent $800/Dep. $800. No pets. Apt for RENT: 185 Houston Gordon Rd., Covington 2 BR/1BA upstairs apt. Hardwood floors. All appliances. Electricity included in rent. $800/mo & $800 dep. Very nice neighborhood. 901.476.7226 or 901.299.4221. Covington city limits. Efficiency, upstairs, 1br, 1ba, stove, refrigerator furnished. $350 + deposit. No smoke, section 8, animals. 901-827-3843. TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901-489-2435.
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JOB OPENING Early Head Start Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council’s Head Start and Early Head Start Program is now accepting applications for the position of Early Head Start Teacher/Family Advocate and Classroom Substitutes for the Lauderdale Head Start and Early Head Start Center.
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EHS Teacher/Family Advocate: Essential Job Duties: Day-to-day activities necessary for operation of an infant, toddler or two year old classroom while ensuring program policies and procedures are being met. Must provide a safe, nurturing environment in the classroom (e.g. classroom activities and well-being of infants and toddlers and accurate record keeping). Ensure full enrollment is achieved and maintained. Ensure family goals are developed; maintain support and communication and ensure children receive required health services and all follow-up. Qualifications: HS Diploma/GED, good written, verbal, and computer skills, valid auto liability insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle required. An Infant/Toddler CDA is preferred, but if hired, individual will be required to complete. Experience and/or training in working with infant/toddler children is desired. $8.68 - $9.14 per hour, Commensurate on Education, Excellent Benefits, 11-Month / 80 hr. Biweekly Position. Classroom Substitutes: Essential Job Duties: Assisting the classroom Teacher or Assistant Teacher on an as-needed basis with classroom activities, record keeping, teaching and nurturing preschool children. Qualifications: The successful applicant should possess experience and/or training in working with preschool children and posses a nurturing personality and patient disposition. High school diploma/GED, valid driver license, and access to transportation to and from work location. $7.25 per hour , No Benefits, 11-Month/Part-time Position. Applications may be picked up locally at: Lauderdale Head Start/EHS, 142 Nelson Street, Ripley, TN 38063 or You may call 731-364-3228, ext. 124 to have an application mailed, faxed, or emailed to you for your convenience **Submit Complete Applications to (YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY ANY RELEVANT COURSEWORK): Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, Head Start/Early Head Start Program, 231 South Wilson Street, Dresden, TN 38225, Attn: Human Resource Department, Suite 212 REFERENCE: Position of Interest – Lauderdale Head Start/EHS **Applications for this specific position will be accepted until 6/03/12. However, this program accepts employment applications on an on-going basis. (ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY POSITION.) We are an equal opportunity employer! “We Make a Difference!”
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YARD SALE LISTINGS Brighton
Covington
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Moving-Yard Sale, Everything must go! 167 and 170 Lee St. off Hollygrove (inTerritown), Brighton. Saturday 7am
Friday/25th and Saturday/26th at 7am at 503 Hwy 179 Covington
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Huge yard sale. Everything must go! 3562 Holly Grove Rd., Covington. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. thru June.
Sat. May 26th. 932 S. Main St., Covington. 8 till 3.
June 2nd, 8-2, 225 W. Main St. Munford. Furniture, household items, Home interior figurines, and lots more!! 4 households combined. Do NOT want to move things back in the house!! ALL MUST GO!
Yard sale, Sat., May 26th. 7am-till. 321 Janes St., Covington. Between 51 Hwy and College St.
Curb Appeal Get Your Yard Sale Noticed! Call or email Teri at 901-476-7116 or tjennings@covingtonleader.com
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 ▪ B8 www.covingtonleader.com (866) 960-8298 File #: 010980
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CHRISTINA DIANE SOUDER, PLAINTIFF 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. This the 3rd day of May 2012. 03may4wp Judy Billings, Clerk and Master CLERK AND MASTER Attorney for Plaintiff ELIZABETH B. ZIARKO P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR3009 ESTATE OF Lola J. Edwards. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of May, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lola J. Edwards, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 17th day of May, 2012. Larry Edwards Executor 17may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated June 12, 2007, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 1351 / 196, Instrument 105887, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Shannon L. Nelson and Brian R. Nelson (Borrower) to ARNOLD M. WEISS (Trustee) for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated December 30, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on June 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, COUNTY OF TIPTON DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF JOSEPH E. CHIDESTER AND WIFE, KATHLEEN M. CHIDESTER’S PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 654, PAGE 266, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTH POPLAR STREET IN THE TOWN OF BRIGHTON, IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JOSEPH E. CHIDESTER AND WIFE, KATHLEEN M. CHIDESTER’S PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 654, PAGE 266, OF WHICH THIS PARTITION IS A PART, SAID POINT BEING ALEX MARBRY’S NORTHWEST CORNER (DB 274, PG 327), THEN SOUTH 61 DEG. 46’ 54” EAST, 14.54 FEET ALONG MARBRY’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THEN NORTH 26 DEG. 50’ 49” EAST, 114.55 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION AND THE EAST LINE OF A 0.41 ACRE LOT TO AN IRON PIN FOUND
ON THE SOUTH R.O.W LINE OF NORTH POPLAR STREET (30’ R.O.W.); THEN SOUTH 63 DEG. 16’ 33” EAST, 115.26 FEET ALONG THE SAID R.O.W LINE TO A POINT; THEN SOUTH 26 DEG. 46’ 12” WEST 117.56 FEET ALONG THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF NORTH POPLAR STREET TO ALEX MARBRY’S NORTH LINE; THEN NORTH 61 DEG. 46’ 54” WEST, 115.45 FEET ALONG MARBRY’S NORTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 13,384 SQUARE FEET OR 0.30 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSEPH E. CHIDESTER AND KATHLEEN M. CHIDESTER HEREIN AT BOOK 542, PAGE 356, SEE ALSO CORRECTION DEED AT 654, PAGE 266 AND ALSO WARRANTY DEED AT BOOK 450, PAGE 11 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS GLEN WILLIAMS AND LEISA ANN WILLIAMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE HEREIN AT BOOK 723, PAGE 881, OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. SOURCE OF TITLE BOOK 723 PAGE 881 (RECORDED 05/02/1994) APN 084080 L A 00401 For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 91 North Poplar Street, Brighton, TN 38011, Parcel ID 080LA00401000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: N/A Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 28, 2006, executed by TERRY C JONES AND WIFE CHARLOTTE K JONES, conveying certain real property therein described to OWEN LAW FIRM as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on May 2, 2006, as Instrument No. 87785, in Book 1272, at Page 936; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF8, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF8, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on June 15, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at an iron stake at the northwest corner of lot described, said stake being the northeast corner of the E.L. Whitson estate, and in the south line of James Grandberry; thence with the east line of Whitson estate south 2-1/4° east 179 feet to an iron stake the southwest corner of lot described, said stake being in the north line of the Munford Cemetery; thence with the north line of
the cemetery north 88-3/4° east 582 feet to a stake in the west line of High Street, passing an iron stake at 557 feet; thence with the west line of High Street, north 2-3/4° west 72 feet to a stake, the southeast corner of Saddie Baddour; thence with Sadle Baddour’s south line 88-3/4° west 294 feet to a stake, passing an iron stake at 5 feet; said stake being Baddour’s southwest corner; thence with the west line of Sadle Baddour and Marshall Bryson north 2-3/4° west 107 feet to an iron stake, Bryson’s southwest corner, said stake being in the south line of Johnny Baddour; thence with the south line of the of the Baddour’s Jones, Littman and James Grandberry south 88-3/4° west 288 feet to the beginning, containing 1.67 acres and being lots No. 1 and No. 2. PARCEL # 41B-J-12.08 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 235 S HIGH STREET, COVINGTON, TN 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): TERRY JONES, CHARLOTTE JONES, TERRY C JONES and CHARLOTTE K JONES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1). MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., 2). FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee
2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0063591 FEI # 1006.159415 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2012
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated April 27, 2005, of record in Deed Book/Page Number 1203 / 680, Instrument 72081, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Larry Clark and Mary Clark (Borrower) to ARCHER LAND TITLE (Trustee) for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACE MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/ indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 20052 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated March 06, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on June 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee,
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Re-Roofing Project at TN041-01, -02, -03, -04, -06, and -07 will be received by The Covington Housing Authority, 1701 Shoaf St., Covington, TN 38019 on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The estimated construction cost of the project is between $500,000 and $ 550,000 . The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Form of Contract, Drawings, Specification, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following locations: Ledford Engineering and Planning, LLC; The Covington Housing Authority; the West Tennessee Plan Room in Jackson, Tennessee. F.W. Dodge Corporation, Reed Construction Data, Builders Exchange in Memphis and the Tennessee Office of Minority Business Enterprise, located in Nashville, TN. Bidding documents may be obtained from Janice Campbell at the office of Ledford Engineering and Planning, LLC, 11762 Douglass Street, Suite 101, Arlington, TN 38002, (901) 867-7800. A deposit of $200.00 is required from prime bidders for one set of Bidding Documents. Prime bidders tendering a bonafide bid, except the successful Contractor, will be refunded their full deposit upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after bid opening. Prime bidders not tendering a bonafide bid will be refunded $100.00 upon return of the Bidding Documents. ALL BID DEPOSIT CHECKS OR DRAFTS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE LEDFORD ENGINEERING AND PLANNING LLC. Extra sets of Bidding Documents will be furnished to prime bidders for a deposit of $200.00, one-half, $100.00 of which will be refunded if the bidding instruments are returned within 14 days after bid opening. Make check payable to Ledford Engineering and Planning LLC. A deposit of $200.00 is required from subcontractors and materials suppliers for each set of Bidding Documents. Subcontractors and materials suppliers will be refunded $175.00 of their deposit upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after bid opening. Partial sets will not be issued. Make check payable to Ledford Engineering and Planning LLC. All bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the contractors Licensing Act of 1976 (TCA Title 62, chapter 6) of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. No bid will be opened unless the outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid provides the following information: 1. The Contractor’s license number, the date of the license’s expiration, and a quotation of that part of his classification applying to the bid. 2. The license number, expiration date thereof, and license classification of the subcontractor applying to the Bid Form for electrical, plumbing or heating, ventilation or air conditioning in excess of $25,000. If the subcontract does not exceed $25,000 for the above mentioned categories, the general contractor must certify to this effect, in writing, on the outside of the bid envelope. In the case joint ventures, this information must be provided by each party submitting the bid. Each bidder must deposit with his bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the bid. Bid Bonds and Performance and Payment Bonds must be secured by a guaranty or surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 and shall be within the maximum amount specified for such company in said Circular 570. The “Bid Bond” and the “Performance and Payment Bond” must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the state where the project is located, and must be listed in U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570. Attention is called to the fact that the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project. The Contract will be subject to the “Section 3” Clause, see Document 00715 - General condition, Article 40, calling for utilization of low-income businesses and individuals from the project area where feasible. Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the contract Work Hour Standard Act. Bidders must certify that they do not, and will not, maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin. Attention is called to the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Attention is called to the fact that The Covington Housing Authority is not an Indian Housing Authority. WALK THROUGH AND PREBID CONFERENCE A Prebid Conference at the Covington Housing Authority Office, 1701 Shoaf, Covington, TN, will be held for the purpose of answering questions Bidders may have and to consider any suggestions they may wish to make concerning the project at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Immediately following the Prebid Conference, a walk through of the project will be held by the Owner. All contractors are strongly recommended to attend this walk through and Prebid Conference. The Covington Housing Authority Mrs. Christi Billings Executive Director
Thursday, May 24, 2012 • THE LEADER • B9
www.covingtonleader.com Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property: PARCEL 0410-C-18.00 A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN TIPTON COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING LOT 9 OF HYDE PARK MILLS SUBDIVISION IN THE TOWN OF COVINGTON AS SHOWN IN DEED BOOK 196, PAGE 78 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LARRY CLARK, MARRIED BY WARRANTY DEED FROM CROMWELL AND SCOTT, L.L.C. DATED 3/25/2004 AND RECORDED 4/16/2004 IN BOOK 1133, PAGE 928, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 428 Hyde Park Circle, Covington, TN 38019, Parcel ID 041O C 01800 000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: Arrow Financial Services LLC C/O Shon Leverett Morgan & Pottinger P.S.C. 601 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held
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 22, TIPTON MANOR ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 28, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO STEPHANE D. DAY, AN UNMARRIED PERSON AND KENNETH E. MOSES, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED DATED JUNE 9, 2004 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1147, PAGE 73, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 80 PATRICIA LANE, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053. MAP 125 PARCEL 035.22 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 File#: 012023
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 JUNE 9, 2004, executed by STEPHANE D. DAY, A SINGLE PERSON AND KENNETH E. MOSES (A/K/A KENNETH EDWARD MOSES), A SINGLE PERSON, to KATIE WINCHESTER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1147, PAGE 74, for the benefit of FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY
WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, May 21, 2012. This is improved property known as 80 PATRICIA LANE, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0514
ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: THE KNOWN FATHER OF STEVEN EDWARDS (DOB 3/6/99) STEPHEN EDWARDS 17-1355
IN THE JUVENILE COURT AT RIPLEY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: STEVEN EDWARDS (DOB 3/6/99) In this cause it appearing to me from the bill filed herein which is SWOrn to, that the defendant is a resident of the State of Tennessee, whose place of residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on said defendant. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said known father of Steven Edwards, Stephen Edwards, be required to serve upon the Lauderdale County Juvenile Court, whose address is 100 Courthouse, Ripley, Tennessee, an answer to the complaint within (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, judgment by default on the 23rd day of July, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. shall be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. It is further ordered that this notice be published in the Covington Leader, a newspaper printed in Tipton County, Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks, requiring the known father, Stephen Edwards to so appear. This 21st day of May, 2012 Linda Summar County Court Clerk
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death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of May, 2012. Beverly Coats Executrix 24may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR3011 ESTATE OF Wilamina Vitrano. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 10th day of May, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Wilamina Virtrano, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 17th day of May, 2012. Charles M. Salayi III Executor 24may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
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R. D. NO PR3013 ESTATE OF Norris Cothran. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 14th day of May, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Norris Cothran, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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
Charles W. Warren Docket No: 29707 Petitioner, Vs. Lynette Warren, Kim Warren, Melissa Warren, Veronica Johnson, Antonio Warren, Cheree C. Warren, Alisha Jackson, Herman Thompson, Gamer S. Thompson, II.
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The Town of Atoka, Tennessee will hold a public meeting at Atoka Town Hall on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. to receive public input on the following budget ordinance for Town's fiscal year 2012. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE as follows: SECTION 1. The budget consisting of the Available Funds and Appropriations listed in Sections 2 and 3 below be amended for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012. SECTION 2. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen estimate anticipated revenues of the Town from all sources to be as follows:
ORDINANCE __________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2013. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE as follows: SECTION 1. A budget consisting of the Available Funds and Appropriations listed in SECTIONS 2 and 3 below be adopted for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013. SECTION 2. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen estimates anticipated revenues of the Town from all sources to be as follows: General Fund Local Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Revenues Fines, Forfeitures & Miscellaneous Total Revenue - General Fund Fund Balance Total Available Funds - General Fund
FY2013 Budget $ 2,005,500 $ 18,000 $ 1,375,500 $ 260,700 $ 3,659,700 $ 4,945,769
State Street Aid Intergovernmental Revenues Fund Balance Total Available Funds - State Street Aid
FY2013 Budget $ 225,000 $ 288,701
Drug Fund Court Fines and Costs Fund Balance Total Available Funds - Drug Fund
FY2013 Budget $ 60,000 $ 108,834
$
$
$
Water and Sewer Fund FY2013 Budget Revenues $ 1,832,001 Estimated Available Cash $ 6,741,638 Total Available Funds - Water and Sewer Fund $
FY2013 Budget $ 640,720 $ 1,321,383 $ 375,950 $ 776,792 $ 343,318 $ 8,500
State Street Aid Street Repairs & Resurfacing Total Expenditures - State Street Aid
FY2013 Budget $ 225,000
Drug Fund Police Total Expenditures - Drug Fund
FY2013 Budget $ 60,000
Water and Sewer Fund Expenses Total Expenditures - Water and Sewer Fund
$
FY2012 Budget $ 1,835,600 $ 13,200 $ 1,103,071 $ 69,600 $ 55,200 $ 3,820,502
State Street Aid Intergovernmental Revenues Fund Balance Total Available Funds - State Street Aid
FY2012 Budget $ $ 207,559
Drug Fund Court Fines and Costs Fund Balance Total Available Funds - Drug Fund
FY2012 Budget $ 40,000 $ 65,551
$
6,897,173
$
207,559
$
105,551
Water and Sewer Fund FY2012 Budget Revenues $ 1,720,000 Estimated Available Cash $ 3,254,163 Total Available Funds - Water and Sewer Fund $
4,974,163
8,605,469
513,701
168,834
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SECTION 3. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen appropriates from these anticipated revenues and unexpended and unencumbered funds as follows: SECTION 4. No appropriation listed above may be exceeded without appropriate ordinance action to amend the budget. General Fund General Government Police Fire Streets Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Total Expenditures - General Fund
General Fund Local Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Revenues Fines and Forfeitures Miscellaneous Revenues Fund Balance Total Available Funds - General Fund
3,466,663
$
225,000
$
60,000
$
1,832,001
FY2013 Budget $ 1,832,001
SECTION 5. A detailed line-item financial plan shall be prepared in support of the budget. SECTION 6. All unencumbered balances of appropriations remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and revert to the respective fund balance. SECTION 7. The appropriations of this budget shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year until a budget for the next fiscal year has been adopted. SECTION 8. There is hereby levied a property tax rate of $0.555 per $100.00 of assessed valuation rounded to the nearest dollar for the purpose of funding General Fund services. SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect from the date of its final passage, the public welfare requiring it. PASSED on the First Consideration by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 1st day of May, 2012.
SECTION 3. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen appropriates from these anticipated revenues and unexpended and unencumbered funds as follows: General Fund General Government Police Fire Streets Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Total Expenditures - General Fund
FY2012 Budget $ 429,607 $ 1,219,242 $ 396,145 $ 932,302 $ 279,000 $ 7,900
State Street Aid Street Repairs & Resurfacing Total Expenditures - State Street Aid
FY2012 Budget $ 209,000
Drug Fund Police Total Expenditures - Drug Fund
$
3,264,196
$
209,000
FY2012 Budget $ 40,000 $
Water and Sewer Fund FY2012 Budget Expenses $ 1,720,000 Total Expenditures - Water and Sewer Fund $
40,000
1,720,000
SECTION 4. No appropriation listed above may be exceeded without appropriate ordinance action to amend the budget. SECTION 5. A detailed line-item financial plan shall be prepared in support of the budget. SECTION 6. All unencumbered balances of appropriations remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and revert to the respective fund balance. SECTION 7. The appropriations of this budget shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year until a budget for the next fiscal year has been adopted. SECTION 8. There is hereby levied a property tax rate of $0.555 per $100.00 of assessed valuation rounder to the nearest dollar for the purpose of funding General Fund services. SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect from the date of its final passage, the public welfare requiring it. PASSED at the First Consideration by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 1st day of May, 2012.
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Respondents. NON-RESIDENT NOTICE In this cause, it appearing that after diligent search and inquiry, the whereabouts of Lynette Warren, Kim Warren, Melissa Warren, Veronica Johnson, Antonio Warren, Cheree C. Warren, Alisha Jackson, Herman Thompson and Gamer S. Thompson, Il., the heirs of Ethel M. Warren, Deceased, are unknown and cannot be ascertained; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that all heirs of Ethel M. Warren, Deceased, who claim an interest in the real estate which is the subject of this cause of action, file an answer with the Honorable Tommy L. Fullen, Esq., 5104 Stage Road, Memphis, Tennessee, 38134 and with the Chancery Court of Tipton County, 180 I South College Street, Suite 110, Covington, Tennessee, 380 I9 on or before July 16! 2012 otherwise the Petition will be taken to confessed to each of them, judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this notice is published for four consecutive weeks In the Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 24 day of May 2012. JUDY BILLINGS, CLERK AND MASTER Tommy L. Fullen Attorney for the Petitioner 5104 Stage Road Memphis, TN 38134 386-1647 tommy@tommvifullen.com 24may4wp
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The Town of Mason, Tennessee is considering making necessary improvements to its wastewater treatment facility as a funded project under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. A portion of the project area is located in a 100-year floodplain. Residents in the Town of Mason will greatly benefit from this improved wastewater system project. To complete the vital project, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary to carry out part of the CDBG project in a floodplain. The Town is interested in discussing alternatives to this project and securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project and possible minimization measures. Please send written comments to Mayor David Ward, Town of Mason, 12157 Main Street, Mason, Tennessee, 38049. Comments will be received until June 8, 2012.
The Tipton County School system is giving written notice to parents regarding student records. The childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cumulative records are located in the office of the school the student attends/attended. Records of special education students are located in the Special Education Office or records room. In keeping with the laws regarding confidentiality, all student records are kept in locked files and maintained by appropriate personnel. Parents/legal guardians have the right to review their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records or request a copy, as do students upon reaching the age of 18. To review/copy records, a request should be made in written form, signed and dated by the parent/legal guardian, or student, if they are 18. Records of student that have been inactive by moving, mainstreaming, graduating, etc., are kept at the Tipton County Board of Education for three years. In accordance to the confidentiality law, the records are destroyed after three years.
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The City if Gilt Edge is requesting bids for trimming trees and brush on the City road right of way. Bids should be sent to City of Gilt Edge, PO Box 123, Burlison TN 38015. Bids are due at the above address no later than 5:00 P.M. Monday June 11 2012 or delivered in person to the Gilt Edge City Hall at 9149 Munford Gilt Edge Road, Gilt Edge, Tennessee no later than 7:00 P.M. Tuesday June 12, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. All bids should be plainly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;right of way trimmingâ&#x20AC;?. The City Gilt Edge reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities in the bidding process and to accept the bid determined to be in the best interests of the City. For a detailed list of items and specifications, contact Mayor Steve Fletcher 901-476-9402. Steve Fletcher, Mayor
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