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Munford proposes $3M budget Pay to increase, taxes remain same

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In Munford, salaries are expected to increase and property tax rates to remain the same according to a "very tight" $3 million operating budget proposed during the monthly meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman. Before the budget was approved on its first reading Monday night, the mayor and aldermen had some discussion regarding the pay increase to determine whether it'd be given as a lump sum, as it was

done last year, or a true salary increase. "We have options here, something, frankly, we didn't have last year," said alderwoman Terry Colin. Revenues for fiscal year 2012-2013 are proposed to be $2.962 million and expenses are proposed to be $2.955 million. With the pay increase, revenues are expected to be $6,983 above the town's expenses. However, without the twopercent raise, revenues would

be an estimated $35,000 more than expenses. Colin also suggested a one-and-a-half-percent raise or a two-percent bonus. "If there are no raises, we can also hire a firefighter and split (the cost) with Atoka," she said. But other aldermen were vocal in their disagreement. "I would like to see our employees get the two-percent raise," said Jack Foraker. "It will be reflected overall on Social Security and as the years go on. As much as I'd like to hire

a firefighter, in the needs of the entire workforce, a two-percent raise is what I have to support right now." Alderman Bob Forbess agreed for the same reasons. "I'd much rather have raises than bonuses," he said. "You draw more Social Security and more retirement. If you get a $1,000 bonus, in two weeks it's gone. I'll worry about next year's budget next year." The proposal, which Mayor SEE BUDGET, PAGE A3

Victim's family still looking for answers By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com MASON – Yesterday afternoon at her home in Longtown, located just minutes southeast of Mason, Thelma Lee looked over framed pictures of her son, who was shot to death in Mason a little more than three months ago. Moments later, Catina Jackson, the fiancée of her son Shuron Lee, joined the lady that would have been her mother-in-law if not for an incident March 24 at Shirley's Bar that took the life of a father of six, first-born son and husband-to-be. “The past three months have been … just feelings of emptiness, loneliness, rage and frustration,” said Jackson. “Someone you spent every day with is all of sudden gone. They're not there.” “He's the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. All you had to do was get to know him,” Lee said. “Thursday SEE ANSWERS, PAGE A3

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Social networking saving dogs By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Pictured above is a post Angie Patton made on the Helping Tipton County Animal Shelter Animals Facebook page Wednesday, sharing the photo of a male dog available for adoption at the shelter. Patton said she believes networking the animals increases the survival rate.

The group focuses its efforts at the Tipton County Animal Shelter, a "highkill" facility located near the landfill and Public

Works Department in Brighton. "This is not a motel for animals," Patton said. "It's not the shelter's fault

we have to euthanize. I thought the (high-kill rate) was due to ignorance, but I just don't think people reSEE DOGS, PAGE A3

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Not many people can resist pictures of adorable puppies and adult dogs in need of a home, and that is just what Angie Patton is counting on. Patton, who works with Angels Among Us, a rescue organization founded in July 2011, said social networking sites are saving dogs from certain euthanization in Tipton County. "We started out a year ago with the Facebook page," she said. "We take their pictures and post them. We're now up to about 3,000 followers." More than just followers, the Facebook page has helped the rescue group save "at least 200" dogs through fostering and adoption.

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Court costs are on the rise in Munford to help meet the costs of new technology for the court and police department. On Monday, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized Police Chief Jim Harger to purchase a lease with SAS, the company that hosts the new web-based fine and court cost payment system. The lease will cost $31,439 and, said Mayor Dwayne Cole, is a selfsupporting budget-neutral item.

Currently, court costs are $88.75 and the increase will bring them to $105.75. The basic fee, said Town Recorder Stacy Craig, is $92; $13.75 will go to the state and $12 will go to SAS to help pay for the new program. "This is a very modest increase," said Cole. "It's $5 for the city and $12 for the technology increase." After the five-year lease period is up, and the program has been paid off, the $12 SAS fee will become "a welcome revenue stream" for the town, the mayor said. Persons receiving tickets in Mun-

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with Floyd Columbus Editor’s note: This week we are continuing a new feature called Q&A. Through this feature we hope to help you get to know your neighbors, government officials and others in the community. This week we meet Floyd Columbus, who has been writing a column for The Leader about the activities going on at the Tipton County Adult Developmental Center for the past 10 years. He is also in charge of fire safety and organizing outings at the center.

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Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I wanted to be a policeman at one time.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? A: I recently started putting my own (model) cars, trucks and airplanes together. I've put some classics together, old Chevelles and things like that. I've got some at home and some at the center.

Q: What do you like about writing for the newspaper? A: I like to write about where we go and the kinds of things we do. Q: How do you get information for your column? A: Sometimes I ask my instructors and sometimes people come to me.

Q: What was it like growing up in Tipton County and being a little bit different than

Q: What's your favorite kind of car? A: At one point I was into Mustangs and at another point it was Chargers. I've been into lots of others too.

Q: How do you think the developmental center helps the people that it serves? A: I think it helps them feel good at times. It helps us learn our outcomes and everything. It helps us to

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Just passing through – on bikes By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Tipton County sees many visitors passing through each day along Hwy. 51, but not many are riding bicycles. On Monday, June 25, Ted Esler, right, and his sons Joshua and David, followed the Mississippi River Trail through Covington where they stopped for lunch at the Subway location in the north part of town. The Eslers are from Orlando, Fla. and drove their bikes from the Sunshine State to New Orleans, where they began riding the MRT. According to the trail's website (mississippirivertrail.org), the MRT courses along America’s backbone, the Mississippi River, from its headwaters in Itasca, Minn. to

the Gulf of Mexico, offering approximately 3,000 miles of on-road bikeways and pedestrian and bicycle pathways for the recreational enjoyment, health, conservation and tourism development of river communities, river states and the nation.

Ted said the ride is a way for him to spend time with his sons who voiced in an interest in a ride Ted was planning as part of a sabbatical. They chose the MRT instead of a cross-country trip due to time constraints with his sons' college

schedules. "Thanks for noticing us, Covington! You have a beautiful town and we enjoyed seeing it," Ted posted on The Leader's Facebook page Monday night. Follow along with their journey at esler.org.

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Continued from A1 alize it is high-kill. These animals need help." And help is just what Patton and the group have done. By using Facebook to post photos of the dogs and cats at the shelter, those who've been picked up by animal control or surrendered by their owners, more attention is being paid to the animals who need foster and permanent homes. The group's Facebook fans are able to view the photos and share them on their own wall. It's a genius move that brings about more awareness, more exposure, for homeless animals. "We have got to network these animals," Patton pleaded. "I believe there's a home for every single animal. People love those animals." Through the rescues of several animals two weeks ago, she said there were no euthanizations for the first time in quite awhile. That statement has not been verified by TCAS officials, however. Patton said her ultimate goal is to turn the Tipton County Animal Shelter from high-kill to no-kill. "I know that we can do

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it in a year," she said. "We need to start a better intake process and network them." She said she would also like to work on a surrender process that would avoid the shelter completely. "We've just got to put the right people in place. The shelter doesn't have to be like this. This is not just this shelter's problem, it's a common problem and it needs to be changed. These animals are paying every day with their lives." Angels Among Us/ Helping Tipton County Animal Shelter Animals (angelsamongusanimalrescue.org) is just one of the many rescue organizations working diligently to save unwanted and unclaimed pets in Tipton County.

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Continued from A1 was call day for us. I look down at the phone, but it never rings.” The details of what happened in the early morning hours of March 24 at the Mason downtown bar are sketchy at best. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which is handling the case, will say only that Shuron Lee, 31, was shot to death in the parking lot. According to Jackson, Lee was summoned to the bar because of an altercation that Lee's brother was having with someone in the bar. What happened after that is not known, but Jackson said her fiance was shot in the car. The TBI has identified Cedric Montez Leavy as its prime suspect. Leavy, who has a lengthy criminal record, has not been found despite being placed on the TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List. Two other men, Thomas Whitley of Covington and Marico Middlebrooks of Somerville, were wounded during

the incident. Leavy, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first degree murder and felony possession of a firearm. There's a $1,000 award being offered by the TBI for information leading to his arrest. Jackson and Lee's family members have been questioned about ties to Leavy, but they say there are none. “Prior to this incident, I had never heard of Cedric Leavy,” Jackson said. “I want him to be found … I'm sure he has a family, but consider if Shuron was your first-born child, your fiance … your children's father.” According to the TBI, 250 to 300 people were in the parking lot when Lee was killed. Jackson said that some people have suggested that the shooting was gang-related, but she said that's not true. “He (Lee) has been misjudged as a gangster because he has tattoos,” Jackson said. “But most

of his were faith-based and about his children. I believe he deserves justice … This man was very loving, humble and caring.” Kristin Helm, TBI's public information officer, wrote in an e-mail that there are no new leads on the case and they are “still actively looking for him.” Jackson said she has been frustrated at times with the lack of progress being made by law enforcement. She said she's offered to match TBI's reward, but has heard nothing back. In the meantime, Jackson and Thelma Lee are left to mourn and wonder if the man allegedly responsible for Lee's death will ever be apprehended. “All I know is my firstborn son is dead,” Lee said. “Being a mother, that is tough.” Jackson has a fouryear-old daughter with Lee who celebrated her birthday days before her father's death. “She asks where her daddy is because she's

Barkelew has applied for the SAFER grant, which helps municipalities pay salaries for new firefighters through grant funding, however the town did not receive a grant in 2012. Barkelew will be applying for funding in 2013 and city leaders would like to wait to hire another firefighter until announcements have been made. The budget is one Cole also said is "the most difficult I have ever been involved with." The proposal was passed unanimously on its first reading. Alderman Mike Durham was absent for the meeting. City officials will announce a public hearing prior to the budget's second reading next month. The budget and its required public hearing will be posted in the Legals section of this newspaper in the coming weeks.

The next regular meeting will take place on Monday, July 23 at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

used to seeing him everyday,” Jackson said. “I know I have to be strong for her and the rest of the children, but I have to relive this everyday. If it takes everything inside me to fight for justice, I'll do that … You don't know how strong you are until you have no other option.” Anyone with information about Leavy's whereabouts can call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

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Continued from A1 Dwayne Cole has called "a very good budget, a very tight budget," keeps the property tax rate at 93 cents per $100 of valuation. It will also include a new patrol car, the remodel and expansion of the Munford Police Department and City Hall and "limited" capital outlay. It will not, however, include the hire of a new firefighter, an item requested by Fire Chief Alan Barkelew. During his departmental report, Barkelew told the board there are six full-time firefighters between Munford and Atoka. "If there's any way possible, we desperately need more help," he said. "We're going to house fires with two people and waiting on reserves to get there. Fifteen minutes is an eternity in a fire."

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Funerals are no place for family feuds My daughter-in-law know. I talk to each one lost her beloved grandfa- of them, I love each one ther on Monday and has of them and apparently, been having a hard time I’m co-conspirator with this week dealing with each one, when all I’m his lost. Not just with the just trying to do is keep fact that he’s gone, but the peace. how the “other” famI don’t know the whole ily members have been story with my daughtertreating her and in-law’s famher side of the ily. But what family. I can see, is They wouldn’t someone is allow her to being hateful see him before at a time when he passed and there should refused to acbe nothing knowledge her but love being and her family, shown. who had been a Why can’t JUST MY VIEW part of his life for SHERRI ONORATI people at least almost 30 years, in have an underthe obituary. standing and agree that Why does death seem any conflict is not to be to bring out the worst in discussed until after the loved one is buried? people? At least show them that What is it that makes people act so hateful at much respect. a time when folks are at When a loved one is their most vulnerable? lost, recognize that you I wonder how her are not the only one who grandfather would feel loved the deceased perif he’d known what was son, that someone else is going on. I’d met the man hurting too. on several occasions and Think of how your I feel comfortable in say- loved one would feel ing I don’t think he’d be about such strife or think proud of what was hap- of the impact the feud pening. will have on the children I can appreciate the fact of the family who are althat the death of a close ready probably confused family member is a stress- at what is happening. ful time. Grief, sadness, This has got me thinkfrustration, heightened ing and praying when anxiety and anger are my own time comes my commonplace. Some de- sons do not show such scribe feelings of shock, animosity among each depression, confusion other. Family members and a myriad of other are to love one another disturbing emotions. On and to honor and respect top of that, there are the the life of their lost loved arrangements to make, one. deciding who will make One way to stop that the arrangements, who from happening is to prewill pay for the final ex- plan your own funeral. penses and dealing with My children already the will. know the type of stone The law saws the im- I want – the genealomediate next of kin is gist in me wants one big responsible for and is enough to list my immeentitled to make those ar- diate family members so rangements. But what in future generations can the case of extended and find us easily – but perblended families? haps I need to arrange My own family went the whole thing now, so through a “feud” when there would be nothing my grandmother passed major left to decide that 20 years ago. My mother would cause an issue. It and her siblings began would break my heart to fighting over the ar- know that my loved ones rangements and who got would fight over my fiwhat. To this day, several nal arrangements. of them still do not talk to Remember that old one another. game show “FamWhy? ily Feud?“ On the show, Why do folks have to someone always won. fight when everyone in- But when a loved one volved has lost someone dies and a family feud they loved? surfaces, everyone loses. Is it just a power trip? Emotions among family Are they thinking, okay, members run deep. We I’m in charge now and should all count the cost I’m going to pay you of feuding during such a back because he loved difficult time, and choose you too? the better and higher I don’t know what the path. deal was with my mother Or least try rock, paand her siblings, and to per, scissors to make debe honest I don’t want to cisions.

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Better study on it ‘fore you make final decision This was one of the few things toting slop buckets and occasionthat ‘pert nigh’ everybody had or ally barrels of the liquid a shorter at least needed to survive. Man distance to the garden. Thirdly, a can not live by bead alone; he must spot should be completely in the have some fresh vegetables out of sun, out in the open, as the Good the garden. As my ‘pore’ old coun- Lord wants plenty of rays and try hard working rednecks know, raindrops for the vegetation. The you don’t wake up one day ad a lay should be flat to some degree, previous back yard automatically but not too much, as you don’t is transformed into a want a lob lolly similar garden….. When I was to a Berkshire sow hog growing up everyone wallow. So you need decided the proper tera slight slope to slow minology for the locadown or let the water tion was called a garden ease off in case of a frog ‘spot’. After working a strangler. garden for a few days We always ran our in the blazing, bearing rows north and south. down sun, I know why I asked Daddy why it was a spot or maybe the certain directions caused dancin’ spots and his usual reply before yo’ eyes. was, “that is the way Friends, there was his Daddy and grandSOUTHERN RAISIN' a time years ago, if you daddy done it.” That O TIS G RIFFIN wanted some grub for was good enough for the table, it was grown a me. There were a few short distance from the big house. more small items, but another big After conferring with some of my one, was the odor from the garden, brilliant senior citizens there was a especially if the wind shifted. All lot of studying before a final deci- country folks know and undersion concerning the location of the stand if you want a good garden it garden spot? City slickers couldn’t absolutely must be fertilized with comprehend this intellectual ap- good barnyard manure. Rightproach. fully so. Although John Smith and First, the spot needs to be fairly the pilgrims used some fish, our close to the big house to cut down small ponds with perch and bream the walking. Secondly since the couldn’t furnish us enough to prowell was near the back door, water duce any growth. had to be hand drawn as this saved Neighbor, I’m not saying what is

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciate Art Yesterday, my granddaughter and I were leaving the Court Square of Covington. At the corner of Washington and Main, we noticed the beautiful mural on the concrete block wall behind the parking lot. It is amazing. (I must confess, we wandered into the wrong lane of the street while looking. Thank God no traffic!) This is a much better city improvement than the brick crosswalks that make your teeth rattle when driving over them. My daughter tells me that this mural has been there for a while, which is a lesson for me to slow down, look and appreciate the beauty around me. Thank you to whoever did this. It is wonderful. Jane Moon, Covington

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right or wrong. There may have been some better or easier ways to pick a garden spot, but that is how Daddy did it and it worked for us. My Southern, hard working, country green thumb geniuses know what I mean. Can you imagine someone approaching a Harvard graduate (someone educated above their capacity) that had never seen a garden and tell him, “hey bubba, calculate me a good garden spot.” Now that smart fella’ would slip his slide rule and it would go zipzap. He’d probably finger punch all kinds of buttons on ’em black shiny machines with long wires dangling off his desk and Washington would think another war had erupted just past the Potomac River. Lightnin’ would flash and thunder would roll. I’d say this self proclaimed genius would pick a spot that would start up on top of a jillion white oaks and slide down in a washed out gulley smack dab in the middle of a kudzu crop. I don’t know this for sure. Beloved, I do know a lot takes place for a good garden spot and none of it is easy. But my brilliant Southern Brothers and Sisters know and fully understand. Beautiful, Rich Growing Gardens Are Almost A Thing Of The Past-------GLORY!!!!

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was a good political position and also a good business decision. I would like to expand on that premise of responsibility. Candidates have the responsibility of informing us their motives and goals, sharing with us their views on current and future legislation. We voters also have responsibilities along with the privilege to vote. It is our duty to make sure we are registered to vote. We should feel charged to make ourselves informed about the issues and have knowledge about the candidates. What are the candidates’ qualifications and the views that deserve your vote? In Tipton County we are fortunate to have several good people seeking public office. The school board and the tax-assessors are important positions and should demand your close examinations of the candidates. Their campaigns seem dwarfed however by the District 81 race to replace Mr. Jimmy Naifeh, who is retiring. There are four Republicans, one Democrat, and one Independent vying to claim this position. We have heard how they feel about social issues, i.e. gay mar-

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riage, abortion. But what are their plans to improve the economy of Tipton County? How do they plan to attract industry to our county? Long range how will they deal with pending legislation that will affect Tipton County, the state, and eventually the nation? What will they attempt to accomplish about illegal (note the word ILLEGAL) immigration? What about the Sheriff’s bill; the Parking Lot bill; Agenda 21; healthcare coverage; term limits; coal production regulation; the federal government’s involvement in local schools (No Child Left Behind) (teacher’s unions); Tennessee’s method of choosing our Attorney General and Supreme Court Justices? As you can image, you are not merely selecting a Sunday School teacher. You are helping choose someone to speak for you in the TN House of Representatives. That person will be filling big shoes. Regardless of your party affiliation you must recognize Mr. Jimmy Naifeh represented his district very well. He has many, many friends including the writer (though we disagree on most SEE LETTERS, PAGE A5

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money. Confidence in future pension payments — From time to time, companies are forced to reduce their pension obligations due to unforeseen circumstances. You may want to take this into account as you decide whether to continue taking your monthly pension payments, but it’s an issue over which you have no control. On the other hand, once your lump sum is in an IRA, you have control over both the quality and diversification of your investment dollars. However, the trade-off is that investing is subject to various risks, including loss of principal. Before selecting either the lump sum or the monthly pension payments, weigh all the factors carefully to make sure your decision fits into your overall financial strategy. With a choice of this importance, you will probably want to consult with your financial and tax advisors. Ultimately, you may find that this type of offer presents you with a great opportunity — so take the time to consider your options.

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Tennessee’s district attorneys prepare for new law allowing some criminal records to be cleared The Tennessee district attorneys are preparing to implement the effects of a new law that will allow Tennessee residents convicted of certain crimes to have the infraction expunged from their public records, effective July 1. This is the first time what is known as “extraordinary relief” has been available in Tennessee. “This responsibility has been presented to the district attorneys of Tennessee by the legislature, and the district attorneys will carry out their duties by the book,” said Wally Kirby, executive director of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. “The district attorneys will ensure that any person seeking extraordinary relief meet all necessary requirements and comply strictly with the process.” Only certain crimes are eligible for expunction; they must be non-violent, non-DUI and non-sexual crimes. Crimes eligible are misdemeanors and Class E felonies committed in the state of Tennessee after Nov. 1, 1989, including forgery, theft, vandalism, and fraudulent or false insurance claim, among others. These crimes must have been for an amount less than $1,000. Additional stipulations to qualify for expunction require that the individual have no other convictions than the one under review. Also, the individual must have completed all terms of his or her sentencing, paid all fines and remained free of alcohol or substance abuse for at least

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one year. At least five years must have elapsed from the completion of the individual’s sentence. The individual must also pay a fee of $350 to the Clerk of Court, provide photo or government-issued identification, and present a copy of the record of the conviction. State Rep. Judd Matheny, R-Tullahoma, sponsored the bill as it passed through legislation in the House. “It’s paramount to recognize the hard work many have put into this legislation that will allow Tennesseans who have paid for their mistakes to have a second chance,” said Rep. Matheny. “Special thanks go to the stakeholders and the Haslam administration for their cooperation and understanding.” Residents of Tennessee wishing to apply for such expunction must contact their district attorney general’s office in the county in which they were convicted of the crime. The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in Tennessee’s courts. It is composed of the district attorneys from the state’s 31 judicial districts. The district attorneys are elected for a term of eight years and are responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases on behalf of the state. For more information, visit www.tndagc.org

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Bostwick, Ryan Alexander Born: 1/9/1987 122 Byars Cove Henning, TN 38041 Charge: Convicted felon poss. of firearm

Briggs, Amanda Katherine Born: 11/5/1976 5885 Shelby Oaks Dr. Memphis, TN 38134 Charge: Possession sch. II drug

Burns, Hubert Hue Born: 7/30/1979 225 Scott St. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Delivery of cocaine (x2)

Campbell, Bernard Devent Born: 2/10/1978 1012 Douglas Ave. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Delivery of cocaine

Cartwright, David O’Brian Born: 1/1/1979 1737 Shoaf St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Possession sch. III drug

Christoher, Anthony Dewayne Born: 6/25/1982 4125 Northside St. Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Delivery of cocaine

Crowe, Lisa Michelle Born: 3/22/1976 239 Shilough Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Possession of schedule II drug

Davis, Ricky Lee Born: 3/24/1967 1101 Brewer Rd. Somerville, TN 38068 Charge: Habitual motor vehicle offender

Douglas, Curtis Born: 2/26/1972 404 Brown St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Forgery

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

Continued from A4 political matters). During his long tenure he has touched many of our lives in a positive way. So, whoever represents Tipton County needs to be ready to seize the high profile position Mr. Naifeh leaves behind. Academic accomplishments, life experiences, leadership capabilities, articulate public speaking are all important. The candidates desire to

serve and the ability to make a difference is most important. There are many resources available to us to examine our candidates to help us make the best choice. These resources include the forums and debates to be held. Other resources are the news media, alternative social media networking such as Facebook (T-County Watch) and “googling” the

Under arrest

▪ The following persons were booked into the Tipton County

Correctional Facility during the week of June 17-23. Allaire, John Thomas, 36, violation of order of protection, June 19, TCSO ▪ Bailey, James Randall, 23, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, June 21, TCSO ▪ Ballard, Natalie Susanne, 38, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, June 17, BPD ▪ Borman, Candace Danielle, 65, vandalism, criminal impersonation, June 18, TCSO ▪ Brown, Christopher Byron, 22, agg. robbery, June 21, TCSO ▪ Brown, Logan Ray, 20, assault, June 19, TCSO ▪ Burchett, Demetria Latrese, 22, domestic assault, June 23, TCSO ▪ Burnett Jr., Timmy Deshone, 28, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, June 20, TCSO ▪ Campbell, Ronald Keith, 32, unlawful poss. of weapon, domestic assault, public intoxication; June 17, TCSO ▪ Chrismon, Roy, 55, theft, June 17, TCSO ▪ Clark, Christine Estelle, 36, promotion of meth manufacturing, June 18, CPD ▪ Cleary, Charles Patrick, 31, domestic assault, June 18, TCSO ▪ Collum, Rhonda Faye, 32, poss. sch. II drug, criminal impersonation, intro of contraband into penal inst.; June 17, TCSO ▪ Cook, Amber Gayle, 25, domestic assault (x2), June 21, TCSO

▪ Cunningham, Akira Djuan, 29, poss. of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver, simple poss. marijuana; June 22, TCSO ▪ Dillard, Darrell Thomas, 44, failure to pay child support, June 19, TCSO ▪ Dodson, Howard Douglas, 69, domestic assault, poss. firearm/ commission dangerous felon; June 20, TCSO ▪ Dunn, Ronniea, 37, reckless homicide, June 17, CPD ▪ Duvall, Denelley Yyvonne, 37, harassment/ intimidation, filing false report; June 18, TCSO ▪ Frazier, Tyrus Antwon, 20, theft, June 22, TCSO ▪ Froehlich, Niklaus Walter, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding 21+, simple poss. marijuana; June 19, TCSO ▪ Governatori, Kara Michelle, 19, DUI first offense, violation implied consent law (x2); June 23, MUPD ▪ Grandberry, Leroy, 55, domestic assault, June 19, TCSO ▪ Harris, Richard Ray, 57, resisting, DUI third offense; June 18, TCSO ▪ Harris, Sandra Kaye, 49, theft under $500 (x2), criminal trespass (x2); June 20, CPD ▪ Harris, Thomas Richard, 42, poss. marijuana with intent, light law, poss. of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver; June 18, TCSO

candidate’s name and address. All this can be beneficial as well as discussions with family and neighbors. Along with our right to vote comes our responsibility to vote wisely. To vote wisely we need to be informed.

▪ Harrison, Pamela Kay, 41, forgery, fraudulent use of credit card under $500, June 19, TCSO ▪ Heaston, Joseph William, 62, public intoxication, indecent exposure, June 23, TCSO ▪ Helton, Douglas Walter, 42, disorderly conduct, public intoxication; June 18, TCSO ▪ Howard, Bedlia Irene, 45, criminal simulation, June 20, CPD ▪ Howard, Kelvin Lee, 40, felony failure to appear, June 22, CPD ▪ Howell, Samuel Houston, 39, DUI first offense, domestic assault; June 18, TCSO ▪ Jones, Jennifer Ann, 38, unauthorized use of auto, June 17, TCSO ▪ Jones, Misty Benard, 33, theft, June 22, BPD ▪ Jones, William Lyle, 41, public intoxication, June 20, CPD ▪ King, Matthew Logan, 24, agg. assault with injury, June 20, TCSO ▪ Koss, Christopher Shane, 23, disorderly conduct, no auto insurance; June 21, CPD ▪ Laxton, Mikel Anthony, 41, DUI second offense, seatbelt law, due care; June 23, THP ▪ Light, Ariel Simone, 18, shoplifting, June 22, TCSO ▪ Martin, Keith Eric, 46, DUI first offense, simple poss. marijuana, implied consent law; June 17, APD ▪ Max, Timothy Tray, 21, agg. assault no injury, June 23, TCSO ▪ Max, Vickie Gail, 53, agg. assault no injury, June 23, TCSO ▪ McClain, Carol Diane,

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50, DUI second offense, June 20, CPD ▪ McCraw, Dillon Ryan, 18, resisting, underage alcohol consumption; June 20, TCSO ▪ Medlin, Jimmie Kevin, 36, failure to pay child support, June 18, TCSO ▪ Miles, Marshall Andrew, 48, public intoxication, June 17, CPD ▪ Moyer, Lisa Ann, 34, agg. child abuse and neglect, June 20, TCSO ▪ Polk, Merandus Martez, 25, domestic assault, June 22 ▪ Robinson, Charles Lavell, 46, DUI first offense, June 22, TCSO ▪ Robinson, William McArthur, 28, criminal impersonation, June 18, TCSO ▪ Rose, Justin Dale, 31, agg. assault with injury, agg. assault no injury; June 23, TCSO ▪ Scalf, Gerald Lee, 51, worthless check, June 17, MUPD ▪ Shaw, Shenette Dianna, 18, theft, June 19, TCSO ▪ Sherrill, Latana Sharee, 20, theft, June 19, TCSO ▪ Slough, Jennifer, 28, arson, June 22, TCSO ▪ Smith, April Beatrice, 37, worthless check (x2), June 21, TCSO ▪ Springfield, Troy Lee, 33, shoplifting, June 22, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Cataurius Antwain, 24, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, simple poss. marijuana; June 19, TCSO ▪ Wakefield, Angela, 46, worthless check, June 17, TCSO ▪ Zelinski, Michael, 50, 603 evaluation, June 21, 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 Angela Judy Mason

Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 13, 2012 Angela Judy Mason, 45, of Brighton, died on Friday, June 13, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. A homemaker, she was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 18 at Munford Funeral Home. She was buried at Quito Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jack Boyce; daughters Hayley Elizabeth Mason and Morgan Alaina Mason; son Michael Ethan Mason; parents Ronnie and Judy Evins; grandmother Gladys Evins; sister Christy Burk; and brother Cory (Kellie) W. Evins. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church Family Life Center, 900 Simmons Road, Drummonds, TN 38023. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

Edward Nicholas Zaharia July 15, 1953 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 11, 2012

Edward Nicholas Zaharia, 58, Atoka, died at Regional Medical Center in Memphis while surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 16, 2012, as a result of a motorcycle accident near Jackson. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Nereus & Achilleus Catholic Church, Neche, ND. Interment was held at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Cemetery, Leroy, ND. A memorial visitation was held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 5-9 p.m. at the Cypress Hut, 9643 Highway 70 West, Stanton, TN (Edward owned this bar). Arrangements are being handled by Zaharia Family Funeral & Cremation Service, Truman, MN. Edward Nicholas Zaharia was born on July 15, 1953 to Nick and Rita (Carignan) Zaharia at Grafton, ND. He attended school and graduated from Pembina High School. Following high school, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND. On June 15, 1972, he married Kellene Hiller and they had two children together, John and Lisa. They farmed and ran a semi truck operation in Pembina, ND. They later divorced. In 1982, Edward moved to Hallock, MN where he owned and operated the â&#x20AC;&#x153;North Quarterâ&#x20AC;? steakhouse and lounge. He later moved to Fargo, ND and then to Memphis, TN. Edward lived in Atoka for 20 years. While in Atoka, he owned a franchise of Winzer Corporation, and also owned and operated The Cypress Hut bar in Stanton. Edward loved riding snowmobile while living in North Dakota and Minnesota. He enjoyed riding snowmobile with his daughter, son and brothers. He truly enjoyed bar-hopping with family and friends and always buying the last round. Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion was his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He rode 60,000+ miles per year. He loved riding with his friends and especially with his son. Edward is survived by his son, John (Teresa) of Truman, MN and his daughter, Lisa (John) Longtin of Jamestown, ND; four granddaughters, Emily, Courtney, Gracie, and Johnnie Zaharia, and two grandsons, Levi and Layne Longtin; his parents, Nick & Rita Zaharia, of Bathgate, ND, six brothers, Mark (Joanne), Bill (Lorrie), Dan (Jessie), Jim, Tom (DesaRae), Ted; and two sisters, MaryLee (Scott) Reck, and JulieRae (Chad)Fraser and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his love, Debbie Holowell. www.zahariafamilyfuneral.com The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

Newton L. Wright Jr.

June 14, 1955 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 23, 2012 Newton L. Wright Jr., 57, of Covington, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his residence. A native of Covington, he was a unit manager with the Tennessee Department of Corrections and a member of Charleston Baptist Church. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 27 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with Bro. Artie Nute officiating. He was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Wright of Covington; brother Phillip Wright of Stanton; sister Teresa Plummer of Ripley; nieces Shana Cannon and Becky Carver, both of Ripley; and great nieces and nephews Ashlyn, Skyler, Michael and Hunter Bo Carver and Mason Cannon. Memorial gifts may be made to Charleston Baptist Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

Harold Lee Nelms

Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 24, 2012 Harold Lee Nelms went to be with God on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lee Nelms, his mother Alma Elizabeth Owen, his wife, Evelyn Marie Guinn, and youngest son, Troy Warren Nelms. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, both at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home, with interment to follow in the Morrison Cemetery in Brighton. His is survived by his brother, Doug Nelms of Nolensville, TN, two sons, Jerry Nelms of Memphis, TN and Gordon Nelms (Elizabeth) of Gautier, MS, grandchildren Faith Bumpus (David) of Paris, TN, Lane Nelms of Union City, CA, Rebecca Nelms of Lincoln, NE, great-grandchildren Brin Terrell (Ashley) of Davie, FL, and Courtney Terrell of Memphis, TN. Mr. Nelms joined the US Navy three weeks after the Pearl Harbor attack. He served in the Navy during WWII as a radio operator training bombardiers at Banana River, FL (now Patrick Air Force Base) and aboard

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cargo planes in the Pacific ferrying ammunition and supplies to the front and returning the wounded to the US. He served in the Navy eight years reaching the rank of Petty Officer. Later he served the US Air Force for about two years achieving the rank of Tech Sergeant. He returned home to join his wife and sons rearing his family in Brighton, TN. He was employed as a civilian radio repairman at the NAS Millington station where he retired after 34 years of service. He served as a Deacon in the Brighton Baptist Church and was committed to helping ensure the church grew as an extension of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission on earth. He was a lifelong member of the Navy Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) and enjoyed his many friend ships made in that organization. The family wishes in lieu of flowers that those wishing to remember Mr. Nelms make a donation to the Nelms Family Scholarship Assistance program at the Brighton Savings Bank. This scholarship assistance program was one of his most treasured activities. He derived great pleasure helping young people continue their academic careers as they left Brighton High School. He was a 1934 graduate of Brighton High School. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

Collier â&#x20AC;&#x153;TCâ&#x20AC;? Whitley Jr. Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 23, 2012

Mr. Collier â&#x20AC;&#x153;TCâ&#x20AC;? Whitley Jr., 76, of Covington, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his residence. He was a retired laborer for Jones Manufacturing Company and was a member and deacon of Greater St. John M.B. Church. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 29 from 2-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m. until the funeral begins at noon at Greater St. John M.B. Church. He will be buried at Townsend Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jean Helen Whitley; daughters Beverly Sneed, Carolyn Whitley Payne and Melisa Whitley; sisters Elizabeth Whitley, Gertrude Shelton, Annie Laura Smith and Dorothy Faye Young; brother Paul Whitley; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his only son, Spencer L. Whitley. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Busterâ&#x20AC;? Byrd Jr.

July 31, 1951 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 25, 2012

Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Busterâ&#x20AC;? Byrd, Jr., 60, of Covington, passed away on Monday, June 25. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 27, at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Townsend Cemetery. He is survived by five children, Tammy Stewart, Adam Byrd, Samatha Byrd, Casey Byrd and C. W. Gatlin; two sisters, Sam Akins and Tina Smith; two brothers, Jerry Owen Byrd and Johnny Byrd, Sr. and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelyene Owen Byrd; one sister, Cathy Jean McBroom and one brother, David Lee Byrd. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

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 June 30 Local author Joe Fitzpatrick will have a book signing for his novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Voyage to the End of Time,â&#x20AC;? on Saturday, June 30 from 12-2 p.m., at Applegarth Books in Millington. Shiloh C.M.E. Church, 1580 Hwy 14, is holding a Hot Fish Fry fundraiser day on Saturday, June 30 starting at 10 a.m. Menu will be catfish filet, smoked turkey legs, red hot sausage, spaghetti and side items. Dinners are $7 each. Bring a flier and received $1 off. June 30 & July 1 The Ruffin Theater Camp will present Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. on Saturday, June 30 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information visit www.ruffintheater.org or visit on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/TheRuffinTheater

July 1 First Baptist Church, 5010 West Union Rd, Millington, will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Salute Youâ&#x20AC;? a musical celebrating the Armed Forces, freedom and the United States Flag on Sunday, July 1 at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call the church office 872-2264. July 4 The City of Munford will kick off its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration at 7:30 p.m. with a concert by the Navy Band at City Park in Munford at College Street. Fireworks to follow at dusk. July 6 2012 Tomato Tasting and Country Store will be held on Friday, July 6 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Family Life Center, First Baptist Church, 107 Lafayette St., Ripley. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information contact the Lauderdale Extension Office at 731-635-9951. July 10 Booker T. Leigh of the UTExtension 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.

Thank You I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the following people during the illness, death and interment of my beloved mother, Helen Burlison Huffman. Lisa Bowden, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sistersâ&#x20AC;? and my favorite Aunt, Gary, Ginger Ray and Will Carter, Melinda Jones and Gretchen from Methodist Hospice, and John Werner and Greg Gilbreath. I would especially like to thank Linda Dawson and Charlotte Williams, W.E. Sandlin and Brenda Moss for their personal attention during the funeral and to my personal angel, Charlotte Ferguson. If I missed anyone, please do not feel slighted. Please know that you were angel sent to answer my prayers. Sincerely, Tim Bowden Brighton, TN

Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Busterâ&#x20AC;? Byrd Jr. July 31, 1951 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 25, 2012

Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Busterâ&#x20AC;? Byrd, Jr., 60, of Covington, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 27, at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Townsend Cemetery. He was a mechanic and retired from Ripley Parts and Tire in Ripley. He was married to Debbie Wilcox Byrd of Ripley for 27 years and raised her three daughters as his own. He is survived by his former wife, Debbie Byrd of Ripley, daughters Cindy Sanders of Ripley, Gina Pugh of Bells and Lois Pierce of Ripley; grandchildren Jamie Onorati, Amber Pierce, Katie Pierce, Ashley Tucker, Megan Stewart, Jeffrey Pugh, Jr., Brittany Pugh, Dallas Crider and James Crider, Jr.; and great-grandchildren Braden Pierce, Liam Onorati and Chandler Pierce. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelyene Owen Byrd.

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Margaret Kapche Peterson, 86, of Covington, died on Monday, June 25, 2012 at her residence. Born in Chicago, she was a homemaker and a member of Covington First United Methodist Church. Funeral services took place on Wednesday, June 27 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Carpenter officiating. She will be buried at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 28 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville. Mrs. Peterson leaves a daughter, Kathy (Tim) Peterson Wallace of Covington; a son, Blair S. Peterson Jr. of Seattle, Wash.; and grandchildren John Martin Wallace of Covington and Kathryn (James) Wallace Williams of Cordova. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blair Peterson. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church Covington, the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 28, 2012

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Amanda Grivet to become the bride of Richard O'Brien Richard and Anita Grivet of Burlison are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Amanda Grivet to Richard O’Brien, the son of Gerald and Elaine O’Brien of Covington and Danny and Corinne Belton of Halls. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of John and Joyce Grivet of Houston, Texas, and the late Hershal and Evelyn Baggett, formerly of Ripley. The groom-to-be is the grandson of Dean and Roberta O’Brien and Earlinda Beckett, all of Covington, the late Dianna O’Brien and the late Earl Becket, formerly of Covington. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, 275 Faye Barfield Rd., in Henning, Tenn. Reception to follow. Family and friends are invited to attend. Only out of town guests will receive formal invitations.

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Natasha Lynn Rose and David Burnett were joined in holy matrimony on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at a ceremony held at Carahills I Estate in Eads, Tenn. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Robert McDaniel. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Donna Rose of Burlison. The groom is the son of John and Carolyn Burnett of Memphis. The bride was given in marriage by her father Keith Rose and wore a stunning strapless white satin, fulllength gown with a bodice decorated with beads, sequins and crystal embellishments, which were also found throughout the gown’s train. Her veil was held in place by a diamond tiara. She carried a bouquet of cascading pink roses mixed with white baby’s breath. Elizabeth Burnett served as the maid of honor. Jonathan Frey was the best man and Brian Rose and Kyle Ray served as the ushers. A cake reception was held following the ceremony at Carahills I Estate. The beautiful three-tiered confection was made by Carahills and featured a white and chocolate cake with pink and white roses. After a 10-day honeymoon in Traverse City, Mich., the newlyweds have made their home in Burlison.

Elm Grove Tula Starr Tuesday morning - what a beautiful day that we have. We sat on our deck in our rocking chairs and enjoyed our neighbor’s pretty lake, and had our second cup of coffee. The sun was shining in the water and it looked like diamonds sprinkled. So peaceful. Elm Grove United Methodist Church: Last Sunday we welcomed Rev. Lee Ramsey as our new pastor. Rev. Ramsey was raised in Georgia and the son and grandson of United Methodist ministers. He is married to Mary Leslie, a native of Tipton County and the daughter of Hugh and Mary Sam Dawson. They have two children, Shelley and Luke, (both are in collage). Lee, an ordained elder has been teaching at Memphis Theological Seminary since 1998 and Mary Leslie an ordained deacon, has been teaching at New Hope Christian Academy since 1999. They live in Memphis. Welcome. I made a mistake in last weeks article, regarding Jean Jordan. Jean Jordan received a call from Dorothy Wilson Smith of Florida wanting the recipe for the Chocolate Cobbler since she lost her recipe and her son was wanting her to make it again since he really liked it. The recipe was correct. Mack and Shirley Adkison and Mack’s mother Jean Jordan and husband Lavon Jordan celebrated their anniversary on the same day, June 16, It was Shirley’s 29th, and Jean’s 21st. Love & prayers

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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. Just for Fun Creative Aging- On Friday, July 13 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents The Beverly Brothers. Craft Club- The craft club meets twice this month on Monday, July 2 and 23 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Book Club -The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Bible Study- NEW DAY FOR THIS MONTH ONLY-This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mr. Chris Dowell. Bending Needles Quilting Club - Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

In recognition of all Educators and associates in the teaching profession, AARP is offering a Driver Safety classroom course for $5 (a $9 saving off the normal course price). This course is open to present and retired members of the Teaching Profession (e.g., teachers, principals, administrators, secretaries, custodians, lunch room workers, Sunday school teachers, home school teachers, etc.), and open to the public at the usual course fee ($12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members). The course is geared tos eniors (50 and above) and covers defensive driving, rules of the road, Tennessee laws, automobile safety and coping with physical changes that seniors develop. Those who have had a good driving record in the past three years will receive a discount on their auto insurance. The class(es) will be held at the Tennessee Tech Center in Covington. Class times are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on two successive days. All course materials will be supplied. Course dates for the first of two Educator classes are: July 17th and 18th. To register for this course and/or get more information, please contact Jim Novotny at 476-0477. The next regularly-scheduled Driver's Course will be Aug. 21 - 22, and will accept: Those who wish to take the course for the first time; Those who have taken the course 3 years ago and wish to recertify (to continue to receive a discount on their auto insurance); Members of the Education profession (as stated above) at the special, $5 fee.

Bingo - Bingo will be held in the dining hall of the CSC on Friday, July 6, 20 and 27 beginning at 10 a.m. each day.

Applications now accepted for 2013 Master Gardeners

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

Applications for the 2013 Master Gardeners course are now available at the public library and at the Tipton County Extension office at 111 West Washington Ave. and the Lauderdale County Extension office. The 15-week class which begins in January 2013 will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 1, 2012. The $125 course fee is paid when students receive a notice of acceptance into the class. Each student will receive a large handbook that covers various subjects including basic botany, composting, soils herbs woody and herbaceous ornamentals, vegetables, turf grass, etc. Speakers will be extension agents, specialist from the University of Tennessee, and Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener course is offered by the University of Tennessee for more information call Booker T. Leigh at (901) 476-0231.

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Microwave Cooking - Join Kelly in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. for some deliciously simple recipes you can prepare in your microwave. Lunch Trip -The CSC will be taking a lunch trip to the Covington KFC on Wednesday, July 11. Vans will leave the center at 11a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m. Wii Games - Wii is back! Join Kelly in the dining hall of the CSC on Thursday, July 12 and 26 at 9 a.m. for Wii video games. Tipton County Public Library -The TCPL will be presenting special programs at the CSC on Thursday, July 12 and 19 at 10 a.m. Thursday July 12 – Fur Box: Animals of Tennessee, July 19- Puppet Show and Storytelling. To Your Health Health Screenings - Covington Manor will be testing blood sugar and blood pressure in the dining hall of the CSC at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, July 18 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, July 25 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

Tap Dance Class - Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class - Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. Ballroom Dancing - Ballroom Dancing classes are every Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the TCCA dance room. Richard Bishop is the instructor and the cost is $8 per class. Singles and couples are welcomed! Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service - Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential - “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group - This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. • “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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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The Civil War and Tipton County May 1862

prisoners. Gen. Villepigue directed the fort’s acting medical director, Confederate Surgeon C. H. Tebault of Louisiana, to examine the men. Dr. Tebault concluded that all but six or seven of the men were infected with smallpox and possibly infect the whole garrison with the disease. Villepigue telegraphed Gen. Beauregard the next day: “I shall quarantine them (prisoners).” Villepigue was ordered to return the sick Confederates to the Union naval ships. Flag Officer Davis refused to receive the sick Confederates who had no desire to be returned north. Gen. Villepigue directed Dr. Tebault, Captain J. E. Montomery and Gen. M. Jeff Thompson to locate a place where they could be treated without infecting the other soldiers. They selected Hatchie Island, the strip of land west of Ballard Slough just north of Randolph. Dr. Tebault volunteered to treat the prisoners with milk as a Diluent: “There was a cow on this island furnishing milk…(I) conceived the idea of admixing the smallpox lymph of the attacked prisoners with the warm milk of the cow in question, and with the thus modified smallpox lymph, to protect those not yet suffering from the malady; and protect himself as well. The experiment proved a valuable one, for the dreaded

On the 24th Sergeant E. G. Robertson of the Tipton Rifles was shot in the face and killed while skirmishing with the enemy.

for him many times in my notes in the last six months. He had been at Quince Skilled Nursing for several months now and had suffered two strokes that we know of. Please continue to keep sons, Jerry and Gordon in your prayers as they bury their father, 96 years old. Rest in peace Mr. Harold.

We are on the other hand very excited to finally have Mr. Freddie Huggins back home with us! Welcome home Mr. Freddie! We love you and have missed you so much. Please continue to pray for Mr. Freddie as he has two 90 percent blockages in his heart. The VA is trying to treat him with medication that hopefully will open his blockage 10 percent. We’d like to say thank you to Salem ARP Church

that came out Wednesday night and brought fried chicken for all the residents, plus ate along with them. Thanks so much, friends at Salem. You bring sunshine to their hearts because they love young people! Also a big thank you goes to True Life Church Youth Group for bring, you’re the greatest! Keep in mind of our Labor Day Yard Sale in September. If you have anything you want to get

rid of, please bring it our way. The sale is always donations only. That will be Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Please come on out and look over our items, you might find some goodies. You know what the saying is… one man’s junk… another man’s treasure! Before closing I want to let you know we have one room available in our retirement buildings and two independent living apartments as well. If you’re interested, please

call me at 476-7014 and we’ll set up a tour. We also have a waiting list for Hunter building to open back up, so if you want to consider down the road, just give me a buzz. Until next week, be kind to one another, tenderhearted to everyone, this world would be a much better place if everyone practiced that. Give your kids a hug everyday! God bless you all, have a great week!

a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 10726 Hwy. 59 W. Minister Daniel Dalton. Theh Tops Club, Inc., has a program called "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". New members who want to take off a few pounds of weight or a lot

of weight can join now for $28 and get three months free. That's right three months free! The group meets at the Covington Church of Christ at 6 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Contact Juliet Wuornos at 837-3854 after 6 p.m. for more information. Souther STyle Pro Wres-

tling will be at the Garland Community Center July 7. On the card feastures "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert" and "Wildfire" Tommy Rich. The results from the June 23 show are as follows: Enforcer over Rellik, Zeke Hunter over Bryan Wilson, Chris Braggs over Azreal Sy-

cksyde, Todd Johnson over Rockin' Reuben, Soultaker over "Dirty" Dutch Mantel and the main event between the L.A. Hustlers vs Teko Murdock & Ricky Johnson ended in a double disqualification. Please remember those

in the hospital, nursing home, military and their families.

Compiled by RUSSELL B. BAILEY Tipton County Historian

Fort Pillow

On May 15, nearly all of Tipton’s men who were discharged from the Southern Guards Artillery enlisted in Captain Lafayette Hill’s Co. I, Jackson’s Tennessee Cavalry. William T. Haynie, of the Tipton Rifles, joined the company and was later detailed courier for Gen. Villepigue. Others from Tipton joined the Tennessee heavy artillery. Captain Marsh Miller of the scout boat Grampus was sent to Memphis to expedite work on the

Hatchie Island (Ballard Slough)

On May 19, the Federal army sent from the “infected prison” at Alton, Illinois, 202 exchanged Confederate prisoners. These men were the remnant of about 800 prisoners of Gen. Sterling Price’s command captured in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark. Approximately 600 of the prisoners had died of small pox at the Alton prison. While Gen. Villepigue was out reconnoitering, his second in command, Colonel Andrew Jackson, 1st Tennessee Heavy Artillery, accepted the 202 remaining

Dunlap Retirement Center Kathy Keiter l 476-7014 Hello everybody, I sure hope and pray you’ve all had a great weekend. It was a nice one that’s for sure. Hot days, warm to breezy nights… nice! I hate to start off with bad news but we had one of our oldest and longest residents to pass away this past Sunday, Mr. Harold Nelms. I have asked for your prayers

Gilt Edge Johnny Blyue The Gilt Edge Church of Christ will be having its annual Gospel Meeting July 15-21. The speaker will be minister Robert Long of Waverly, West Va. The services times are Sunday Bible study 10 a.m., Worship 11

Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone, hope your trees and plants are still living. I don’t recall ever having to water “everything so much” and we have not even reached a 100 degrees yet. This year we may hit a 105 or even 110. Who knows? All I know is we have been sitting out in these temperatures while watching our little Addie Kidd play in her All-Stars tournaments in Atoka. Her team has won every county they have played. They are known as the Atoka Sweeties. Their coaches have done a tremendous job with all these girls this year. My little Addie hit a walk-off home run Sunday night. Charlie’s thyroid surgery has done very well. He re-cooperated by the weekend. Thanks to so many of you for calling, visiting and the special cards. The Lord is so good! Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Baylor Owen Dixon was presented Sunday for the Sacrament of Infant Baptism. Ladies

Bible Study will be on July 12 at 7 p.m. at the church. The deacons meeting will be the second Sunday of July meeting after church on July 8. Thanks, Bob. Happy birthdays this week go to Bobby Moody. Hope it is the greatest! Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, visitors and friends. Continue to remember those on our prayer list and especially Mr. Raymond Griffin as he continues with his testing. We are always grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to attend. Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday morning and again at 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Bible Study at 10 a.m. Sunday morning and again at 7 p.m. Wednsday evenings. Visitors always welcome. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister. Our Summer Series has been wonderful. July the 4th next Wednesday night will be

our singing night. Please come and participate. It’s beautiful to listen to each form of music with no instruments. Especially the sopranos, which consist of so many of the young ladies and the men who sing bass. Must not leave out the altos. We have many birthdays this week and several anniversaries. Hope they are each the greatest! Our minister Brother Mike and his wife Bonita Rogers celebrated their 35th this past Sunday. We have several on our prayer list. Please continue to remember them as well as Todd Townsend as his riding lawnmower turned over on him this past week. He is at home re-cooperating. Our youth and several adults are at their second week of the West Kentucky Youth Camp. By the way, we had a hilarious start to the day while at McDonald’s. In the parking lot we happened to see a naked man changing clothes in his car. Turned out it was a friend. It made our day. In closing, try and stay cool somewhere and hydrated. Have a great week!

malady was instantly arrested…. When Fort Pillow was evacuated, these exchanged Confederates were transported under my charge on the Paul Jones of Commodore’s Montgomery’s fleet to Memphis, and were finally delivered by me to Gen. Price at Tupelo, Miss. The smallpox did not extend to the garrison…, and was effectually arrested…through the protective power of this modified smallpox virus.” By the morning of the 20th, six Federal rams and four transports of U. S. infantry reinforced the Union navy. On May 23, J. D. Tomlinson of the 12th Louisiana at Camp Green, wrote to Mrs. J. D. Law about the death of her husband of typhoid: “I took him (Jarret Law) and George Hughs out to a private residence in the country so that they would be more comfortably situated and better cared for. The name of the family is Jordan who were very kind… I stayed with and waited on them until they both died… we buried them at a church on Mr. Jordan’s land and marked their graves…

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Age doesn’t diminish personality of "Mother" Ware By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader. com An old German proverb says, “The oldest trees often bear the sweetest fruit,” and inside Covington Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, lives some of the sweetest fruit in the form of its amazing residents. One resident is Frances Ware, who recently celebrated her 99th birthday on May 24. Her friends and caregivers from St. Matthew’s M.B. Church love her very much and hold her in high esteem. She is considered the old “mother” at the church. “She is a wonderful person,” said Jimmie Yander, friend and church member. “I’ve known her for 38 years and she is a sweet person and we love to take care of her. We’re proud to have her as our mother.” Although some of her memories are fading, Ms. Frances is still very aware of her surroundings and very vocal in doing what she wants to do, which really wasn’t talking to this reporter. “How come I got to do this,” she asked. “Because we want to honor you,” said Brenda Talley, her caregiver and friend. “I’m going to be in the paper with you, too.” “Then good, you be in there and I’ll be out!” she

added, laughing. She was born in Covington in 1913 to Jule and Parline “Lulu” Rose or Rhodes Williams, she believes in the Frazier area. She remembers living on a farm and raising horses. Her mother died at age 25, when Frances was five years old, on Feb. 10, 1919. Her father remarried when she was 10 to Bloomie Bledsoe on Feb. 17, 1924. Ware is the only child living of her mother’s children; two sisters and a brother have passed. Her stepmother, whom she said treated her very well, gave her four more brothers. Two are still living, LV Williams in Omaha, Neb. and Warren Williams of Cleveland, Ohio. She attended school at Frazier until the sixth or seventh grade when she moved to Omaha, Neb., where she finished her education. She laughed when asked whether she was a good student. “Well, I guess I was,” she said, giggling. “My favorite thing to do in school was jump rope or play outside.” She added she liked to read and she still is a faithful, daily reader of the Bible. During the summer and fall when school was out, she said she had to help on the family farm and spent her time picking and chopping cotton. She remembers her fa-

Mt. Carmel Elaine Watkins I can tell summer has officially arrived - 100 degrees in Memphis today. Cooler tomorrow (Tuesday) but back up for the rest of the week. No rain last week, none forecasted this week. Pray we aren’t getting into a drought pattern already! At least the irrigation is up and running - on one field! Thanks to family and neighbors we’ve had “real” tomatoes, fried green tomatoes and fresh corn on the cob over the weekend. Frozen purple hull peas but think the fresh ones are coming in, so I need to get some. Got the carrot and strawberry cakes baked and delivered, one for Jimmy Wood with a chainsaw on it, the other for Lewis McCain, with a Fender guitar! Good practice with the candy clay! Hope they were good, and Happy Birthday, you two, and thanks, Rosemary Wood McCain! Sorry to have missed the ByarsHall Chorus Reunion with Russell Phelps this year, but had family affairs to attend to, that I will expound on next week. I know everyone had a great time - we did last year. Hope they will be able to do it again! Congratulations to Bonnie Atkins Holloway on her retirement as Secretary at the Tipton County Soil Conservation Service, with

ther fondly, recalling the love he had for his family and the lessons he taught her. “Daddy was a good man, he worked hard,” she said, reminiscing. “He took care of us, took care of his family. He taught me to work hard, tend to my business and treat people right.” Her memories of her mother, understandably, have faded but she remembers her stepmother Bloomie well. “She was nice to me,” she said. “She taught me to work hard, keep my room clean, wash dishes, clean up the house and to cook. I didn’t like to cook but she made me cook,” she added, laughing. She worked hard as a housekeeper, cleaning other peoples’ homes. When she was of age, she married Willie Ware in 1933. She never had any children who survived their birth. In her almost century of living, Ms. Frances has seen many changes in the world. She said after she began seeing cars on the roads all the time, she wondered what would happened next and said the day that man had landed on the moon was one of the biggest changes for her. “I wondered how they flew and stayed up there,” she said. Obviously tired of answering questions and not afraid to speak her

39 years’ service total to Tipton County government! We will miss her! I really will; we travelled to meetings together and always had a good time. Hope she has many years to enjoy herself! Catherine McCalla remains in rehab but I talked to her on the phone the other day and she sounds good. More rehab to do before she comes home, which I hope is soon, and I know she does too! Charlie Click and Michelle Laxton both had surgery last week and are doing fine; Charlie was at church yesterday. Tonya Stanley is recovering from a spider bite and Noah Maxwell, George and Paulette Watkins’ grandson, one of the twins, is recovering from a broken hip he got at the lake. Todd Townsend had a lawnmower accident and is having a rough time. Josie Hill is healing after a bicycle accident and Katelyn Kellow is recovering from surgery, as well as Eddy Dickey, Richard Huffman and Barry Laxton. Michael Moore is having tests. All those taking treatments (Jimbo Edmonds is home from Texas, as least for the time being) are in my prayers, along with all our servicemen and women, and voters. Heard today a National Guard unit from Arkansas is going to Afghanistan. They are in my prayers as they search for bombs over there. Sa-lute! Happy Birthday this week goes to Perry Pena on June 14th, to grandson Cameron Dickey on the 27th, to Todd Townsend on the

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Greeting, this week finds me away on vacation with my family, the Burtons, children of the late Nenemiah and Josephine Burton. All ten of us are or will be in Texas for a few days. Our prayers list this time Jennie Stewart, Isiah Burton, Sr. and family, Ruth Alston, Rudolph Boykins and family, Carlotta Jones, Mins. Pink Sherrill, Jr., Eugene and Gigi Baker, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Jessie Lawson, Flossie Woods, Eula Culbreath and family, Connie and Christine Brown, Ruth Griffin, Rufus Garner, Menala Hollands and family, Johnnie Thompson, Ada Fletcher, Robert and Dorcus Smith, Percy and Allie White, Mary Burton, Shade Alston, Louise Alston, Nadine Bradley, Beaulah Wakefield, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Fletcher Dickson, Sr., and family and the men and women of the armed forces. Birthdays this week are Jaydan Sherril and Velda Fran Young, 22th; Joyce Clewis, 23rd; Fon Hunter, Jr., 24th; Pam Springfield, 25th; Ava Yokley and Ren Johnson, Jr., 26th; and Cory Cooke and Dai Sha Evans, 28th. I’ll have more news for all of you next time. Remember the Burtons – Bass – Alston family reunion is July 28-29 in Millington. Contact Barbara Miller ASAP. Remember, “When you wash your windows things become a whole lot clearer!” Until next time.

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28th, to Helen Goforth and Paulette Watkins on the 29th and to James Watkins on the 30th. Happy Anniversary goes to Mike and Bonita Rogers on June 24th, to Jimmy and Kathy McMahan on the 25th, to Ron and Jeni Chaney on the 27th, to Lloyd and Rosie Barnes on the 28th and to Billy and Ann Chapman on the 30th. On Sunday, July 1st, Clopton United Methodist Church, 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road, declares our dependence on God with an Independence Day celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available until 8 p.m. Ronnie Twisdale will play from 8:15 p.m. until dark; then the fireworks will begin. Bring your lawn chair. Everyone is invited. On Saturday, July 7th, the men of Clopton United Methodist Church, 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road, will host a community breakfast. I know this has been in The Leader, but I want to personally congratulate Kristie Glass Maxwell on being chosen Tennessee’s Most Outstanding County Trustee of the Year! You go, girl. This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: (For June 30th) “On this day in 1953, the first sports car with a fiberglass body was unveiled - the Corvette! Yeah, baby! Stay cool and pray for rain! The farmers will appreciate it! Until next week . . .

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Anyone who knows me, knows how much I enjoy cooking. The only thing better for me is when I get to cook with my granddaughter, Kate Parchman. Kate has loved to cook since she was a little girl. Once, I gave her an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday. She didn’t want “that little thing”; she wanted to bake a real pie in a real oven. She was so little she had to stand on a stool to reach the cabinet. She made a pecan pie and it turned out perfect. After two more pecan pies, she announced, “That’s too easy. I want to make an apple pie with a lattice crust.” And she did!! Last month, Kate did most of the cooking for our 1st Friday Coffee. I helped with the planning and preparation and she did the mixing, blending, and cooking. We had an Italian theme—Spinach & Pancetta Strata, Potatoes Alfredo with Roasted Red Peppers, and Tiramisu. We made the Tiramisu from scratch, beginning with thick custard made with 6 egg yolks, heavy cream and sugar, with a splash of homemade Kailua! (The Kailua was a gift from a friend.) Kate really has a talent when it comes to cooking. She is able to identify the tastes found in different food. She loves experimenting with everything Chocolate. Kate is a very lucky young lady. Her other grandmother, Louise Parchman was the County Home Demonstration Agent for Houston county. Her greatgrandmother, Virginia McCormick, was a fantastic cook—claiming her caramel pie—the best in the land! Kate’s other great-grandmother, Kathleen Wilson, is still baking banana nut cakes with caramel icing at the age of 86! Kate seems to have inherited her creativeness from these fine ladies. They would be as proud of her as I am. Kate is also lucky to have a mother (Blaire Parchman) and a Mimi (me) who willingly provide the ingredients for all her special dishes. Who knew that a small package of “Castor” sugar for the Tiramisu cost $10.00—but Mimi bought it! We are going to make our own Vanilla flavoring. As per Kate, it has to be made with Vanilla Beans from Madagascar—not Mexico! Of course, these little beans cost almost $6.00 a piece. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Kate has had a busy summer. Between Cheerleader Camp, church camp, helping with Vacation Bible School, and a mission trip, she still finds time to help me cook. She will be helping me with the next First Friday Coffee. We will be making some special 4th of July recipes. Cooking with my Kate is such a pleasure. If you have someone from the next generation interested in cooking, please find time to share your recipes and experience with them. This is an art that NEEDS to be passed on. Happy 4th of July from the South Tipton Chamber. - Claudia and Kate Watermelon –Feta Salad ( Paula Deen Recipe) 3 Tablespoons olive oil 10 cups cubed watermelon 1 (8 oz) Package feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ¼ cup minced chives In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, mint, chives, and olive oil. Add cubed watermelon, tossing to coat. Gently stir in feta cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve. If you are a little adventuresome, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the salad! It takes it up to the next notch.

A “Meet the Candidates Forum,” sponsored by the South Tipton County and Covington-Tipton County Chambers of Commerce was held on Tuesday night, June 18, at Brighton Middle School. Fourteen candidates running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, Assessor of Property, County Legislature and School Board attended. Voting registration forms are available at the Chamber office and can be downloaded from the county’s website, www.tiptonco.com. The last date to register for the August election is July 3rd and the last date to register for the November election is October 9th. Early voting is July 13-28.

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Some of the 2012 Total Class members gathered at the home of Claudia and Bob Wilson to celebrate their class completion. Those attending were front row, l to r, Lessie Fisher, Ellen Newman and Margaret Alsbrook. Second row, Nick Nichols, Nate Garrett and Brian Koral.Congratulations to the 2012 Tipton County Total Leadership Class. The Total Leadership Program, designed for both adults and youth, provides a learning experience to help develop community awareness and leadership skills. The program focuses on current issues and concerns facing communities in Tipton County. It is a joint project of the Covington-Tipton County and South Tipton County Chambers of Commerce.

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Guard has newly-revised bonus policy for enlistees Officials from the Tennessee Army National Guard announced a new bonus policy that recently went into effect. This policy has five different tiers of bonuses ranging from $5,000 all the way up to $15,000 for new enlistees. According to Lt. Col. Andy Easterly, Guard recruiting and retention battalion commander, the incentives are designed to provide unit commanders the ability to fill critical positions in their units, further enhancing overall readiness. “The enlistment bonuses are targeted

toward particular vacancies,” Easterly said. “Qualified applicants with no prior military service have to complete basic training and advanced individual training in their selected military specialty.” Easterly pointed out that many veterans aren’t required to attend basic training. Standards for enlistment in the Tennessee Guard clearly remain high, with 90 percent of enlistees requiring a high school diploma or higher and 65 percent of those must test in the upper 50 per-

cent on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. Veterans may also qualify for a priorservice enlistment bonus provided they have not previously received a priorservice bonus. “The key for veterans to qualify for a bonus is enlisting in a military specialty in which they are already qualified,” Easterly pointed out. “The bottom line is that Tennesseans need to know their National Guard is going strong, but we’re always looking for good men and women to join our

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Hall honored for longevity in radio By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader. com Tipton County’s oldest DJ and quite possibly the world’s oldest serving DJ was recognized and honored last month for being on-air for more than 56 years. James and Mary Dell Boyd, owners of Sav-ALot, recognized Lawrence “Man” Hall for being the premier radio announcer for Sav-A-Lot since 1981. “He has been with us since 1981,” said James Boyd during the US 51 Country 93.5 live remote. “He is the man and he can do it. We are proud of Lawrence; he’s from here, he’s been here with us and he is an inspiration to a lot of people. We appreciate him and what he’s done for us.” “James Boyd has been a great friend and he’s really one of the best men in Tipton County I’ve ever worked with,” responded the 88-year-old with his trademark laugh. Boyd read Hall a note from Covington Mayor David Gordon who offered his congratulations to Hall on his longevity in radio. “Dear Man Hall, congratulations for being the oldest, active DJ in the world. We’re very proud of your accomplishments.” The event, attended by

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family members and James Boyd shows friends, also gave Lon- his appreciation to nie Tucker an oppor- Lawrence “Man” Hall on the air tunity to explain the for his 56 years important role Hall in radio. Seated played in her own fu- next to Hall is US ture. 51 morning radio “I went back to school personality Beth and went to Columbia Summers. School of Broadcasting and became a radio anT o d a y, nouncer and promoter for the Lawmyself, because of Man r e n c e Hall,” she said. “He has “Man” Hall show can be been a tremendous help to heard on WKBL-1250 AM the community and to a lot every Sunday morning of churches for 56 years. It’s from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. commendable for him and “I love what was I was we thank God for him.” doing,” said Hall. “It was Hall, the second oldest of hard when I started back 12 children of the late Du- in that time and people pree and Lillie Peete Hall, said some hard things, but has been on the air since he I stayed on in there, praise began his career on March the Lord!” 18, 1956 at WKBL-AM.

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Literacy council makes donations Orison Swett Marden once said, “Our trials, our sorrows, and our grieves develop us.” That is a message the Tipton County Literacy Council members hope will ring volumes throughout our community. Before school dismissed for the summer, the group made a contribution of 100 copies of Michael Oher’s I Beat the Odds to Tipton County middle and high school students. The book is an inspirational national bestselling autobiography about the life struggles of a homeless kid turned NFL superstar for the Baltimore Ravens. A heart-wrenching story tells how Oher beat the odds of the Memphis inner-city ghetto to go on to relish in a world of opportunity. The story was all too familiar to many of the students in classes of English teachers, Ms. Mary Williams and Mrs. Pearl Andrews. Several of the students could relate to the struggles Oher describes in his troubled past. What is more interesting is the positive reaction the students had after reading the book. “The book teaches young, black males…. to get out and try to do

something in life to be successful,” says Jamall Holland, a student in Mrs. Andrews’ class. Another student, Michael Gillihan, says, “I am thankful for everything that I have.” Students under the direction of Ms. Williams were equally inspired by the book. Derrick Somerville describes his previous desires to join a gang. After reading this book he says, “I want a life outside of the hood; to do better. I just want to be successful.” Michael Harmon relates to Oher’s description of his mother succumbing to negative forces in life. He says, “The book helped me see that I’m not the only one.” Likewise, Jessie Boothe sites a lesson “Just because you’re surrounded by bad choices, doesn’t mean that you can’t be successful as an adult.” Kenlyo Taylor’s opinion was consistent with the majority of the students interviewed after reading the book. He says, “No matter where you come from or what is your background, life is what you make it” The Tipton County Literacy Council is photographed here presenting the teachers with the books for their classes.

L to R clockwise: Barbara Dorn, Mary Williams, Valerie Bonds, Patsy Fee, Blanche Strong, Nancy Huelsing, Glenn Baker, Pearl Andrews and Jackie Walker.

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By Sherri Onorati sonorati@covingtonleader.com Although school is out for the summer, join us each week as we take a look at some of Tipton County’s former community schools, which, through its students, have made a lasting impact on Tipton County.

Melrose School Melrose School was a community school established about 1925 for the area’s black students. It was located in the Melrose Community, halfway between Brighton and Covington. Students, from the Brighton and Covington communities, included children, from the Alston, Glass, Craig, Bell, Hall, Ellis, Frazier and Harper families, among others. The school’s first term, 1925-1926, was held in a frame building located on two acres. It used an ordinary stove for warmth and water had to be brought in daily from a spring, as there was no water on the grounds. The teachers recorded that both the water and the bathroom arrangements were considered unsanitary. There were three double patent desks for student use and no school library. Rannie Wright was the school’s first teacher, earning $51.25 for the 1925-1926 term. Herman Wright was his apprentice. The 22-yearold budding teacher lived at 45 Ripley Ave. in Covington and received his education at Frazier Training School, graduating in 1920. He attended Wendell Phillips Normal School until 1924 and then went on to attend Crane College for a year. His

previous teaching experience included the previous year’s terms at Melrose. The 1926-1927 term was his first school year as a full-time teacher and he was paid $40 a month to teach 104 students in grades 1st -7th. The school day started at 8:30 a.m. and went until 3:30 for a 120-day school term. Students were taught arithmetic, reading, US History, geography, spelling, grammar, Tennessee history, writing, drawing and hygiene. The majority of Bethel’s 81 students were in the 1st thru 3rd grades; fifteen older children made up the students in grades, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. Melrose had a School Improvement Association, which helped to ensure the school received the resources needed to educate its students. James D. Davis served as the association’s president and Sam Moore was the secretary. The group had 12 members who met weekly on Tuesdays with an average of six members attending each week. Although the students during that first term numbered 104, only an average of 58 attended each day. They ranged from 5 to 18 years of age and 72 of them were overage for their grade, while three were considered younger. Bethel failed 33 students the first year of his teaching due to absences, lack of participation and low mentality. Sometime between Oct. 1927 and Feb. 1928, the school was accidently burnt down and the children had an unfinished school term. Later that year, another building was erected for the children, this time a fourroom school, which allowed

and board. Every student was promoted that year and McCorkle recognized 12 students for their perfect attendance. Students honored were first graders William Frazier, Herman Craig, M. David and L. Frazier; third graders Melvin Moore, James Stanford and Ollie Alston; 6th graders Robert and Verbal Alston and 7th graders Lewis Alston and Ernie Hall. One name is unreadable. McCorkle taught for the next ten years, leaving during the 1944-45 term. Evelyn Lois Turner, who came to Melrose during the 1941 school year, was principal-teacher, along with Vera McCadden. The school saw some small improvements, namely the addition of a school library and books in the classrooms and playground equipment. The two ladies had 65 students now attending the 20-yearold school. At the end of the year Turner wrote in the school’s register book, “Improvements included planted flowers, made a victory garden and white washed the campus. Improvements to the instructional program included bought Newsweek, new maps, current literature and workbooks.” Two students received their 8th grade certificates at the end of the 1945-46 school year. Fourteen-year-old Beatrice Augusta Elcan and 17-year-old Katie B. Adams were presented their certificates on May 8, 1946. Mattie Burrell came back to Melrose in 1948 and continued teaching at the school until 1961. In 1956 she wrote the school objectives as, “to arouse and maintain an interest in subject matter. To help

for two teachers. Eighty-one children started the 19291930 school term in the new building on Jan. 7, 1929. The new school was basically similar to the previous one with minimal conveniences. There were no desks, no library and no playground equipment. Teachers included Mattie O. Burrell and Genevieve Coward. Burrell, 33, was a graduate of Fraizer High and A & I State Normal School. She earned $45 a month to teach students in grade 4th – 8th. Coward, 22, earned $25 a month to instruct children in 1st – 3rd. At the end of the school year, the two teachers reported 63 students had failed, eight promoted and 10 dropped out of school or moved. In 1934, the school had an active School Improvement Association with Sam A. Moore now the president and AG Brent as the secretary. Its membership rolls increased to 60 members, who met six times a year and an average of 50 members in attendance at each meeting. At the beginning of the 1934-1935 school term, the secretary recorded $27.80 in the association’s budget. Ten dollars and eighty cents was given for room decorations and the other $17 was spent on other expenditures. One hundred seventeen students, in grades 1st -8th, began the school year with only 14 leaving Melrose before the year ended. P.T. McCorkle was the only teacher that year. He was originally from Memphis and came to Melrose as a veteran teacher with 20 years of experience in 1933. He was paid $35 a month for teaching but was required to pay $15 a month for his room

Pictured above is the end of year report which was required to be completed to account for failed students.

children understand, develop the habit of thinking through things and be able to reach conclusions. To help children understand social and political conditions.” Classroom objectives were listed as, “Aim to teach citizenship, special emphasis on the 3rs, appreciation of home, school and church, teach the golden rule and respect for those that are in authority. Special emphasis on attitudes and habits.” She added at the end of the year, “Some progress was made towards achieving the objectives but there is room for improvement still.” The school’s last term was 1963-1964 and students from the Somerville, Hall, Hayes, Adams, Brown, Frost and Taylor families, and others, made up its final rolls. Vera P. McCadden and Ozell Wright were the last of its teachers. There was a total of 67 students that year, with 23 in grades 1st-3rd and 44 in 4th-8th. School began on July 12, 1963 and ended on May 20, 1964. School was closed from Sept. 20 to Nov. 11 for cotton picking season. In his report at the end of

the year, Wright wrote, “A great amount of time and work was encountered in the area of reading… The results of the Standard Achievement Test showed the majority of students rated below their individual grade level. An urgent appeal was made to the parents concerning their children’s home study habits. It was asked of them to give their individual children more guidance and time for study in their home. As a result, the majority of the students improved greatly.” Melrose had only 12 teachers in its 39-year history, starting with Rannie Wright, Herman Bethel, Mattie O. Burrel, Genevieve Coward, Katie V. Miller (who later became Katie V. Porter), PT McCorkle, Beatrice Nelson, Anna R. Kohlhain, Evelyn Lois Turner, Vera P. McCadden, Ozell Wright. Melrose School is no longer standing. Anyone with additional information or pictiures of Melrose is encouraged to contact Sherri Onorati at The Leader, 4767116.

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Manta Rays off to fast start Schwarz, Simonton, Hensley, DeSalvo lead way By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Covington Manta Rays swim team hosted their first meet of the season on June 12 and fared very well. Manta Ray Cullen Schwarz dominated his age division and captured a triple win by placing first in all of his individual races. Mary Grace Simonton and John Owen Hensley finished the night with a double win, while Jonah Hensley and Katie DeSalvo brought home single wins. Newcomers Robie Meyers, A.J. Kidd and Brie Howard had an impressive start to their season by placing first in their individual heats. Alyssa Ray, Ella Krull, Chloe Cooper, Devin Picchi, Hanah Massey, Kori Pilgrim, Tanner Jenkins, Tanner Pilgim and Ian Roberts also placed in the top three in their events.

Manta Ray swimmer Kirby Bradshaw takes a lead in the backstroke during a recent swim meet held in Covington. Courtesy photo

Tomlinson signs with CBU By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com On several levels, Christian Brothers University was a perfect place for 2012 Brighton High School graduate Ryan Tomlinson to continue his baseball career, as well as his education. Tomlinson, who wrapped up his high school career with a 4.0 grade point average and ranked third in his class, signed a baseball scholarship with CBU last week. In addition to excelling in the classroom, Tomlinson hit over .300 for the Cardinals in 2012 and was also the ace of the pitching staff, posting a 3.30 earned average and going 6-2 while usually drawing the Cardinals' toughest opponents.

Above, Ella Fultz of the Atoka Sweeties takes a hack at a pitch during the district tournament held Friday night in Atoka. At left, Covington Darlings pitcher Audrey Glass wheels and makes a throw to second during action Friday. Photos by Jeff Ireland

“It's just a great school academically,” Tomlinson said. “Once the season started, I started getting a little attention and I thought about playing at the next level. I give Coach Z (Zane Adams) a lot of credit. He helped with my pitching a lot.” Tomlinson, a lefty, was recruited as a pitcher, but Brighton head baseball coach Brian Oswalt said he believes Tomlinson will be able to contribute at CBU in several different ways. “He can lay down a bunt, run the bases, steal a base for you,” Oswalt said. “He's just an all-around player … At the beginning of the year, he said he would lead, and he did that … He does what he's asked. He's a great all-around kid.” BHS graduate Ryan Tomlinson recnently signed a baseball scholarship with Christian Brothers University. Joining him at the signing were, from left, back, assistant principal Cetrice Bounds, principal Christi Huffman, assistant coach Zane Adams; front, mother Josie Tomlinson and head coach Brian Oswalt. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Summer reading keeps young minds sharp while schools out By TRE HARGETT, Tennessee’s Secretary of State We all know how important school is to a child’s development, but learning outside the classroom is extremely important, too. In fact, students who don’t continue to learn after school lets out for the summer run the risk of falling behind their classmates. Studies have shown that students who don’t read over the summer months lose up to a month of the instruction time they received during the previous academic year. Students who fall behind during the summer often don’t catch up after the school year resumes. It’s particularly a problem with students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds. In a 2003 Education Digest article, University of Florida education professors Richard L. Allington and Anne McGill-Franzen wrote that less-affluent students without access to summer reading opportunities may fall as much as a year and a half behind students from more-affluent backgrounds by the end of the

fifth grade. By ninth grade, researchers believe up to two-thirds of the difference in reading skills among students is attributable to the types of learning activities the students were exposed to during the summer months while they were in elementary school. That’s the bad news. The good news is there is a remedy for this problem that is as close as the local public library. Nearly all public libraries across Tennessee offer free summer reading programs for children. (Many offer programs geared toward teens and The programs vary from community to community, but they often include games, activities, puppet shows, magic acts, free prizes and guest readers. In short, they create a safe and fun environment where young people can maintain and build their reading skills. Since these programs are conducted in libraries rather than schools, there’s a benefit to children who struggle with reading in a classroom setting.

A library may seem less intimidating for those students. Reading helps children learn by fueling their imagination and encouraging them to become more curious about the world around them. That can have a positive impact on their work in other subjects when they return to school. And, of course, reading is a skill they will need throughout their lives, no matter what career paths they decide to take. I am proud that the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA), which is part of my office, provides promotional support and training for summer reading programs. Each year, TSLA gives librarians across the state manuals that offer tips for running successful reading programs as well as promotional items such as posters, bookmarks, pencils and participation certificates. TSLA also hosts annual workshops to give librarians a chance to come together and discuss what works in summer reading programs.

Summer reading programs remain extremely popular in Tennessee. Last year, more than 88,000 children, 9,000 teenagers and 10,000 adults participated in the programs statewide. While the children’s programs are by far the biggest, the teen and adult programs have been growing the last few years as well. In a sluggish economy, it’s not surprising that teens and adults are taking advantage of a free entertainment option. This year, I hope we can exceed the 2011 participation numbers. I encourage all Tennesseans – young and even not-so-young – to see what type of summer reading programs are available at their local libraries. Reading is a fun way to pass time during the hot summer months, but it’s so much more than that. It’s also a skill that can lead to a better life. One of the themes to this year’s summer reading programs is “Dream Big – Read!" That’s great advice to follow.

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The Tennessee Technology Center at Covington recently awarded Thomas Wayne Adams the Machinist 1 Diploma as evidence by satisfactory completion of the courses prescribed in the Machine Tool Technology program. Robert is now currently employed with NKC of America as a machinist. Pictures (l) his instructor Gary Giordano and Robert Adams. Courtesy photo.

Toma Gunton (r) was recently presented the Machinist 1 diploma as evidence of satisfactory completion of the courses prescribed in the Machine Tool Technology program at Tennessee Technology Center at Covington. Toma in now employed by Indmar Marine Engines in Millington, TN. Also pictured is Gary Giordano, Instructor. Courtesy photo.

Munford FFA holds 12th annual Lamb Camp By MCKENZIE MANNING The Munford FFA Chapter recently held their 12th annual Lamb Camp. Lamb Camp is a four-day summer experience offered to all elementary school students. It offers a valuable, fun opportunity for children to learn the responsibility and effort it requires to care for an animal. On the initial day of camp, a child pairs up with another camper and they share their selected lamb for the week. Each camper learns how to feed, water, halter, wash, sheer, walk, and show their lamb. Throughout the four days, students also have various crafts that incorporate sheep such as “Sheep Feed For Us”; where they make their human version of sheep feed and learn why each component of it is vital to the sheep’s health. By far, the most difficult part of the entire camp experience is learning how to

properly show your sheep. So after three days of effort, each camper has had enough practice to be able to correctly present their animal. At end of the week, there is a show for the campers’ friends and family to illustrate how much the children have accomplished in learning to handle their lamb. Lamb Camp is a wonderful activity full of bonding, education and entertainment offered each summer at Munford High School Agricultural Department. All children kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend Lamb Camp next summer where they will build a relationship with their counselors and with their sheep, creating lasting memories as well as learn the value of taking care of their animals. MHS FFA student Cory Wright shows camper Jessie Brooks the proper way to sheer a lamb during the club's recent four-day lamb camp. Courtesy Photo

Tipton County GED honors graduates UT Martin names locals to spring honor roll

The following Tipton County students were recently named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. To be eligible for Chancellor’s Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hours of credit and achieve a 3.2 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor’s Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4.0). Atoka Highest Honors - Katrina D. Moeller, Maria L. Downing High Honors - Whitney D. Crow, Kaitlyn M. Downing, Veronica E. Knight Honors - James W. Moeller, Stephanie R. Roach

Pictured L to R (front row): Daniel Burnett, Jerry Byrd, Rocio de la Cruz, Mark Allen Denison, Josiah Dicks, Paige Eckert, Heather Elam, Cyril James, Roseanna Jeﬀers, Demetrius Jamall Jones, David Lockner (back row): Christopher Peel, Anthony Ramage, Sarai Rue, Crystal Keen, Carl Tidwell, Victoria Vermillion, Victoria White, Jessica Wolfe, Denise Wright, Jessica Wright, Cassie Yenson

The Tipton County Literacy Council hosted the 2012 GED graduation on June 12, 2012 at Brighton Middle School. The much-anticipated annual event honored twenty-four graduates this year. Since May 2011 until May 2012 seventy-two clients have achieved their goal of obtaining a GED, however two hundred and sixty clients were served. The graduation is an optional ceremony for clients, but it offers a platform for the recipients to be honored for their achievement. The Literacy Council awarded five Clayton Haynes Memorial scholarships for $500 each to graduates

planning to enroll or who are already attending institutions of higher learning. The recipients were Victoria White, Cyril James, Miriam Cleaves, Denise Wright, and Victoria Vermillion. In addition, the Literacy Council gave each graduate a copy of Michael Oher’s I Beat the Odds. The book mirrored many of the same challenges that several of the clients illustrated through essay and personal testament. Members of the Literacy Council believe it to be a great read for anyone pursuing their dreams.

CHS FFA places 3rd in state forestry competition

From Left to Right: Jeﬀrey Sartain, Dustin Higdon, Jason Joy, and Greg Berford. Courtesy Photo

The Covington FFA recently placed 3rd in the state at the State Forestry Career Development Event held at Camp Clements. Team members were Jason Joy, Jeffrey Sartain, Greg Berford, and Dustin Higdon. The team members participated in tree measuring, tree identification, tree disorders, chainsaw parts and idenficiation, azimuth reading, forestry tool idenfication, and a team and individual test. The members also participated in a team tree identificiation and tree measuring.

Brighton Highest Honors - April N. Armstrong, Jessica L. Campbell, Victoria P. Golden, Kelly L. Kinney, Leah R. Rogers, Augusta W. Smith, Lauren N. Wheeler, Robert A. Willey High Honors - Soobin K. Crabb, Nathan D. Ray Honors - Andrew M. Carter, Blake P. Stevens, Nicholas P. Stevens Burlison High Honors – Erika M. Boswell, Mary E. Giles, Chapell S. Smith Covington Highest Honors – Veronica R. Brent, Alex K. Mashburn, W.C. Robinson High Honors – Pauletta Y. Alston, Ariel J. Butler, Regina R. Daniel, Lacye M. Fuqua, Katheryn M. Massey, Vernice A. Moody, Dearl C. Pemberton, Shelby D. Stanton, Latoya D. Williamson, Jacob W. Winberry Honors - Diana M. Bryan, Elizabeth A. Coulston, Chebria A. Foster, Jacob A. Gardner, Ashley N. Glass, Beau A. Hensley, Sarah A. Newman, Mary A. Smith Drummonds Highest Honors - Emma L. Sanders, Deja R. Woods, Erik E. Levin High Honors – Janie J. Brammer High Honors - Derek T. McCoy, Cesalee R. Mullen Mason High Honors - Yolanda R. Taylor, Marcus A. Wakefield Honors - Joe B. Waddell Munford Highest Honors – Kayla D. Ballard, Katherine A. Lenagar, Rachel L. Lenagar High Honors - Ashley N. Adkison, Rebecca L. Bartusiak, Breanna J. Hollie, Cody J. Lemmons, Cynthia L. Morris, Tameshia M. Wilson Honors - Cody F. Jennings, Erin E. McGill

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GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH 2256 Mt. Lebanon Road Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1356

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683

GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447

GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062

GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4765

NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804

GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER 795 Tennessee Ave Covington, TN 38019

NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259

TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462

HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9709

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016

TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356

HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8379

PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889

HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019

POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd.

POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd.

HARVEST CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 9703 Hwy. 59 S Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2435

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

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023

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SNAPSHOTS Scouts from Venture Crew #1420 bag freshly picked sweet corn to be distributed in the Bread of Life food pantry. Courtesy photo

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Fresh corn donated to food pantry Many of us may feel overwhelmed when we see so much need in the community around us and think, “What can I do – I’m only one person?” Local farmer Keith Davis decided to go out and plant a corn crop. And on Saturday morning June 23, about 30 volunteers gathered in his corn field to pull a little over 6,000 ears of sweet corn to be distributed in the Bread of Life food pantry, an outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church in Covington. About 1,200 of those ears were pulled and taken directly from the field to the Brighton location of the Bread of Life food pantry that morning which enabled over

120 families to receive fresh corn in their food bags. The balance of the corn was bagged in plastic grocery sacks by volunteers and was stored in a large freezer at the Tipton County Board of Education. On Thursday, June 28, members of the Covington FFA chapter will be harvesting a half-acre plot of sweet corn which they planted to be donated to the Bread of Life food pantry. It will also be bagged and frozen and all the corn will be distributed on food pantry Saturdays during the month of July. For those who are gardeners or farmers, donations of fresh produce are always most welcome at the Bread of Life food pantry.

If you’d like to plant a food crop specifically for the food pantry or if your garden is producing more than your family can use, share it with needy families through Bread of Life. To make a produce donation, please contact Rev. Grace Phelps at 476-9694 or gphelps_ fumc@bellsouth.net. Bread of Life food pantry distributes food four Saturdays each month – 1st and 3rd Saturdays at First United Methodist Church, 145 West Church Avenue in Covington, and 2nd and 4th Saturdays at Trust Company Bank, 1270 Old Highway 51 South in Brighton. Bread of Life is a member agency of the Mid-South Food Bank.

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What is God really like? By PASTOR FREEMAN WEEMS First Baptist Church, Atoka The Bible tells us all that we need to know about who and what God is. It is revealed in Romans chapter one that creation Pastor Freeman Weems testifies of two things that all men know about Him: first, that some supernatural power put this universe into place; second, that this power is not some impersonal force, but is the Creator, the God of Genesis one. In 1 John chapter four we are told that God is love. Many people focus on the love of God, making it His central, or what theologians call His essential, attribute. Certainly, God is a God of love. In fact, one of the first verses every Sunday School child learns is John chapter three, verse sixteen, where we are told that God loved the world enough to send His only begotten Son to die for all sinners. So love is an

important part of who and what God is. However, we have yet to discover in this short assessment of our great God, His essential attribute. In Isaiah chapter six, we read the following: “1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.” When we arrive in the final book of the Bible, the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, we find in chapter four, verse eight: “…and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.” I would propose to you that the Lord’s essential attribute, that from which all others flow, is none other than His holiness. When He gave command to His people to be like Him, the God of heaven said: “15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversa-

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July 8 Mt. Sinai M. B. Church in Mason will present the inspiration play, “Mrs. Wisdom, the Mother of Twelve,” written and directed by Mt. Sinai drama director, Gloria Thompson Adams, on Sunday, July 8 at 3 p.m. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 4625 Hwy. 59 South in Covington, will hold a revival on Sunday, July 8 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mon-Wed, July 9 – 11 at 7 p.m. Evangelist: Rev. Phil Glisson

July 14 All youth invited! Greater St. John, 411 Shelton St., will have its Youth Extravaganza on Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. T.J. Lewis, Pastor. For more information contact Michelle Walker 476-5880. VBS July 17 St. Matthew M.B. Church and St. Luke M.B. Church wil be hosting a Praise in the Park VBS at Frazier Park on July 17-20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call 476-5935 or go to stmatthewbc12@yahoo. com. July 23-25 Campground UMC, 3183 Drimmonds Rd., will hold Vacation Bible School from July 23 – July 25 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Steven Newman - Manager 2054 Highway 51 South • P.O. Box 189 Covington, TN 38019-0189 Office: 901-476-4936

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tion; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1) The God whom we serve, who has saved us with an everlasting salvation, is holy. That means more than an absence of evil, but includes an absolute repulsion of any and all that would be evil. This is His calling to you and me. Though in our lives we struggle and falter with our imperfections and sins, yet our face is set toward glory. Those who only say that God loves you are missing the rest of the statement. Indeed, the Lord loves you, but He loves you enough not to leave you as He found you. His holiness demands a changed life and His love provides the means. When we trust Him as Savior, the precious Holy Spirit indwells us, making the change demanded by holiness possible. The testimony of the Lord’s people is that we are not all that we shall be, but we are surely not what we were. Holy, holy, holy, is what the angels sing! And I intend to help them make the courts of heaven ring! May this be our heart’s desire, to please the One who is absolutely and essentially holy.

ON-GOING Jesus Storybook Bible Storytime will take place at 10 a.m. each Saturday morning from July 14-Sept.1 at Court Square Park in Covington. Come, and bring a friend, for free children's worship, reading, activities and popsicles! 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. Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming life’s

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

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Dunlap Retirement Center 24 hour staff

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hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087. Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at 520 Simonton St., in Covington. All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at MinisterSBryant@yahoo. com or call the church at 491-7061. Brighton ARP Church will be hosting a grief support group at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month. The Church is located at 81 Church St. Brighton. 476-7233 for more information.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday Worship 9:00am,10:30am,6:00 pm Wed. Services - 6:30 pm

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

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Pawn Shop 14382 Hwy. 51 S.

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

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

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

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DRIVING FOR A CAREER? No experience? No problem! 14-Day local training in Jackson, TN Great pay * Benefits Job security Student tuition loans available Placement assistance.

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Dedicated team routes. Earn up to 24 CPM/driver. Skyline Transportation, Inc. Home every weekend. Same pay loaded or empty! Paid holidays + vacation. Health/dental/ vision/disability. Call David today! 800-245-4933 ext. 241. www.skylinetrans.com 23 years old w/1 year exp. CDL hazmat required. DRIVERS: CDL-A New $2400 Sign-On Bonus. Limited Positions. Solos and Teams. Excellent Pay, Benefits, Home Time, Bonuses, Newer Equipment, No Touch Freight. Recruiting 877-628-6806 www.carter-express.com Drivers: Teams, OTR, Home Weekends Very Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, CDL-A 23yoa 2 yrs exp. GoPenske.com #1204735 or 877-675-9829 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed/OD Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.41.51cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA Call: 800-533-7862 www.trinitytrucking.com Experienced CDL-A Drivers: New Compensation Packages! Earn up to 42 cpm! New Equipment, Insurance, Abundant Miles. 573-471-9732

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Teller position available with a Memphis based credit union. Applicant should be a self-starter, outgoing, and responsible. Please fax resume to 901-526-8667.

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The Leader is seeking an advertising sales representative. Position requires an ability to call on business customers and sell advertising. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing leads, making cold calls, and working with customers to help their advertising message have maximum impact. Additionally the advertising representative will be able to grow a sales territory, work under deadline pressure and demonstrate an ability to meet sales goals. It’s a very, very fast paced job with daily, weekly and monthly deadlines for a detail-oriented person with a great personality and good marketing skills. The position includes competitive benefits package that includes access to a 401(k), three weeks of annual paid time off, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. Hours are generally 8-5, M-F, but could require additional work to get the job done at busy times of the month. Interested? Email helpwanted@covingtonleader.com or fax a resume to 901-476-0373. No calls, please.

PETS & LIVESTOCK DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201 1 yr. old female Min Pin for sale. $175. Registered with papers. Pet taxi, lease and collar included. Great with children and other pets. 901337-2542

MISC. PETS & SUPPLIES 202 For sale: Rabbits, Babies and breeders. 1 male pet housebroke. 901-488-5305.

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WE DO REPAIRS! Fine jewelry, costume jewelry, watch batteries, custom work We buy gold, silver and diamonds. During June, let me pay your first $25 on your next repair! $50 or more limit one per customer

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Office space in Atoka, TN. 1,000 SF located in Atoka Commercial Park. $1000 per month. (901)837-9801 for more information.

REAL ESTATE RENT Lot for trailer, Munford - Beaver Rd. $200mn plus deposit. Garden site available. 901-837-8912. Country home for rent, Quiet, private country home for rent. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and very large shop for rent on 1 acre. Recently repainted interior and replaced floors. No pets in the house or smoking. House will be

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POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Gilt Edge is seeking qualified applicants for the position of City Recorder. Requirements for the position include: • Proficiency in the use of Quick Books • Minimum of five years experience in the field of accounting and bookkeeping • Ability to be bonded • CPA and/or degree in Administration, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field preferred but not required Send resume and cover letter no later than Friday July 6, 2012 to: City of Gilt Edge PO Box 123 Burlison, TN 38015 Contact Mayor Steve Fletcher, 901-476-9402 with any questions. Steve Fletcher, Mayor

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The American Greetings Plant in Osceola Arkansas is currently accepting resumes for its Digital Printing Press Department. The position requires certain operational skills such as running, loading, and unloading of HP Indigo and Xeikon presses. Computer, mechanical, and physical skills are required. Must be able to visually observe and recognize print and paper quality issues through the use of a handheld densitometer. Must be able to pass a mechanical comprehension test and Color Blindness Test. Generous wages, benefit packages (401K & Retirement Plan, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, etc.) & opportunities for advancement. Persons interested please forward resumes/ questions to: elizebeth.creecy@amgreeting.com.

LOST, Miniature Dachshund, Dark Brown and White face. 16 yrs, 8 mo. Last seen in the 1800 block of AtokaIdaville Rd., on 06-19-12. 901-8378935 or 901-409-0560.

PROFESSIONAL Snapper Dealership Sales, Service & Parts NOW OPEN Walls West Tennessee Supply 833 East Street, Covington

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CANTEBURY APARTMENTS 100 Cantebury Cir. • Covington, TN 38019 Now accepting applications for 1-2 Bedrooms

Applications available at complex office. Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Office: 901-475-1371 NOW HIRING General Warehouse positions, loading and unloading, pick packers, forklift drivers, shipping and receiving, inventory control, CNC Machinist. Clerical positions: Customer Service Reps, Receptionist, Administrative Assistants We are looking for employees that will go the extra mile to get the job done. Must have at least 6 months experience working in a warehouse environment, a team player and a good attitude. Must pass pre-employment background check, and drug test. Apply in person at 1250 North Germantown Parkway, Suite 121 Cordova, TN 38016 or call 901-751-2323.

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Houses and Apartments in Stanton and Brownsville, 1-2 bedroom available. Includes all appliances. Deposit and references required. 901-205-9088.

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PUBLIC AUCTION COOK’S TIRE & SERVICE CENTER Saturday June 30th @ 10:00 AM 231 S. Church St. Halls, TN Partial Listing 100’s of New & Used Assorted Tires, ’89 Ford F350 XL 4sp Diesel Wrecker, ’96 International 4700 Diesel Wrecker w/ Jarr-DAN Bed, ’85 Ford F250 Diesel Ext. Cab 4WD, Toyota 4-stage Forklift, Challenger 3-stage Air Compressor, Millermatic 200 wire welder, Plasma Cutter, Lincoln welder, Ben Pearson Liftmaster Carlift, Coats 5060EX & 5060E Rim Clamp Tire Changer, Snapon Battery Charger, Exhaust Pipe Bender, Room full of Automative Assorted parts/books, Assorted Tools & Toolboxes. **Many More Items Too Numerous to Mention**

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YARD SALE LISTINGS Inside Moving sale. 46 Fox Valley Cove, Munford. Friday & Sat. Furniture, stove, tools, toys, china etc.

294 Cherokee Hills Ave. Munford, off Marshall Rd., Sat. 7-11. Baby girl clothes.

606 W. Liberty, Covington. Saturday 7-Noon. Everything must go! Antiques, jewelry, too much to mention.

3 family yard sale, 1530 Hwy 14 N. Covington. Next to Shiloh Church. Sat., July 30th 7-?

Yard Sale. Saturday June 30th. Woodlawn Plantation in Brighton at 249 Bloomington Drive from 7am to 1pm.

Multi family, Fri. & Sat. 8am - until. Antiques & collectables, movies, games, electronics, coffee maker, washer, dryer, furniture, porcelain collectable dolls, Name brand clothes (babies, kids, women & men) 39 Beaver Lane, Atoka., off Tipton Rd. across from the old Post Office BBQ.

FULL DAY OF SELLING Go to website for Terms and Conditions: www.hinsonauctions.com 10% Buyer’s premium applies on all items.

6655 Mt. Carmel Rd., Covington. Sat., June 30 and Sun., July 1. 7am-6pm. Hunting and fishing sale.

DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Sat. 7-? 2776 Holly Grove Rd., Covington. Teen clothes, household items, décor and much more.

MOVING SALE 118 Rolling Meadows Dr. off Hwy 51 S., Right on Simmons Rd. in Rolling Meadows Subdivision. Near Shelby Co. line. Fri. & Sat. 8-4. Dishwasher, patio furniture, gas grill, misc. furniture, lots of household items, adult and children, toys and misc.

Curb Appeal Get Your Yard Sale Noticed! Call or email Teri at 901-476-7116 or tjennings@covingtonleader.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Plantiff: Jennifer L. Stella vs. Respondent: John D. Stella In this cause it appaearing from petition for divorce which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts. Respondent, John D. Stella, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that said Respondent, John D. Stella, file a response to Platiff’s Address 1338 Holly Grove Road, Covington, TN or contact Plaintiff, Jennifer L Stella on or before June 28, 2012 or Judgement 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 Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This the 7th day of June, 2012 7june4wp

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust executed by Diana Winbush and Clifford Winbush, wife and husband, T/B/E, to

Trace Robbins, Trustee, dated the 30th day of April, 2007 and being of record in Book 1339, page 867, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, said deed of trust, which conveyed certain real property, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the default by the lawful owner thereof, Household Financial Center, Inc. Appointment of Substitute Trustee having been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing William Timothy Hill as Substitute Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 5th day of July, 2012, at 12:00 noon., on the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured, if the holder is the successful purchaser) the following described property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Being the west 90 feet of lot 3, Tatlock Subdivision, Block C, as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 51 and 52 and as described in Deed Book 909, page 502 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 Diana Winbush and husband, Clifford Winbush, by Deed Recorded 10/30/2003, in Book 1103, page 498, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Tax ID. 01-041P-A-0410-014.01 Property known as: 1101 Redbud Cove, Covington, TN 38019. Other Interested Parties: Capital One Bank At the time of this publication, the § 35 5 117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above. William Timothy Hill, Substitute Trustee Date: June 11, 2012 William Timothy Hill

Attorney At Law 201 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 1800 Nashville, TN 37219 Publish: 6/14/12 – 6/21/12 – 6/28/12

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 July 14, 2005, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 1218 / 235, Instrument 75469, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Danny Corley (Borrower) to LENDER’S TITLE AND ESCROW LLC (Trustee) for the benefit of NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE 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. BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-SP1 (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 05, 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 July 17, 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: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT DESCRIBED, SAID STAKE BEING SOUTH 89 1/4° W. 200 FEET; S 1 1/2 DEG. E. 194 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE JON STRONG 15.77 ACRE TRACT OF WHICH THIS SURVEY IS A PART, SAID STAKE BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 30 OF THE JON STRONG MAP, AND IN THE WEST LINE OF ANTHONY STREET, A 50 FOOT STREET; THENCE WITH THE WEST LINE OF ANTHONY STREET, S. 1 1/2 DEG. E 131 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 26; THENCE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOT NO. 26, S. 89 1/4 DEG. W. 151.5 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT DESCRIBED, THE SAME BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 34, AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 33; THENCE WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT NO. 33, N 1 1/2° W. 131 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 32 AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 30; THENCE WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 30, N. 89 3/4 DEG. E. 151.5 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING .456 OF AN ACRE, SAID LOT BEING NOT NO. 28 OF THE TERRITOWN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION AND ACCORDING TO THE JON STRONG MAP AND THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 440, PAGE 454, REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DANNY CORLEY, DATED 10/14/1999, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/09/1999, BY WARRANTY DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 883, PAGE 842 IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. PARCEL #02-051K-B041.00 For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 327 Anthony St, Brighton, TN 38011, Parcel ID 051K B 04100 000/02-051K-B-041.00. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtsey, 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 seizing 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 (866) 960-8298 File #: 010487

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) executed January 23, 2006 by DAVID GRAYSON MINISTRIES, INC. (“Grantor”), to SANDY WILSON, as Trustee (“Trustee”), for the benefit of REGIONS BANK (“Lender”), which Deed of Trust is of record at Record Book 1262, Page 228 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee in the place and stead of SANDY WILSON, as Trustee, by Substitution of Trustee of record at Record Book 1550, Page 15, in said Register’s Office; and REGIONS BANK as present owner of the debt secured, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property conveyed by said Deed of Trust; and said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, at the option of the owner of said indebtedness; this is to give notice that WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee or a duly appointed agent, will, on: THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012 commencing at 12:00 noon, at the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell the following property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the time and under the terms designated in this Notice of Sale: Being Lots 25 and 26 of the South College Subdivision according to the plat and

survey thereof record at Book 215, Page 487 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Each of said lot fronting 75 feet on the north side of Carr Street and running back north between parallel lines a distance of 160 feet. The Real Properties or its addresses is commonly known as 323 Carr Street, Covington, TN 38019. The address is not a part of the legal description and, in the event of a discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. Subject to any easements, liens, restrictions or other matters of record prior to said Deed of Trust, and any unpaid City of Covington and Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes or assessments. Owner of Record: David Grayson Ministries, Inc. Other Interested Parties: City of Covington; Tipton County, Tennessee Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat (including but not limited to plat of record in Record Book 215, Page 487 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee); any and all unpaid City of Covington and Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes; any restrictive covenants, agreements, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: None. To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provisions of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. Equity of redemption, statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, all of which are waived in said Deed of Trust and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder at the next highest bid. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another date, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place of the sale set forth above. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information gained will be used for that purpose. WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee Wendy Geurin Smith The Law Office of Wendy Geurin Smith Attorney and Counselor at Law 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250 Memphis, Tennessee 38119 901.761.8111 Publication Dates: June 21, 2012; June 28, 2012; and July 5, 2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on June 1, 2006, by Mary E. Dowell to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, for the benefit of Argent Mortgage Company, LLC and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1280, Page 135; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Quest Trust 2006-X2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-X2 and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank

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www.covingtonleader.com National Trust Company, as Trustee for Quest Trust 2006-X2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006X2, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, July 19, 2012, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in the 13th and 15th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee: Beginning at a stake in the north margin of the Charleston-Salem gravel road, said stake being north 86 degrees east 530 feet from the southwest corner of the P.W. Norman farm, of which this survey is a part; runs thence from the beginning stake with the north margin of the road north 85 degrees east 105 feet to a stake; thence leaving the road north 3 1/2 degrees 210 feet to the beginning and containing 1/2 acres more or less and being the same property conveyed in Joseph Dowell (now deceased) and wife, Mary E. Dowell by deed of record at Book 384, Page 112, on March 12, 1976, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Parcel # 13-076-007.09 Property Address: 729 Smith Drive, Covington, TN 38019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 792 Smith Drive, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Mary E. Dowell The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: City Finance Co., Northstar Capital Acquisitions, LLC assignee of Wells Fargo Financial; Northstar Capital Aquisition, LLC For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-11433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-11433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1132512 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 06/21/2012 ,06/28/2012,07/05/2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust executed by Gloria J. Dyson, to Arnold M. Weiss,, Trustee, dated the 14th day of January, 2005 and being of record in Book 1185, page 236, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, said deed of trust, debts and obligations having been assigned by MERS as nominee for Fidelity Mortgage, Inc.. at Book 1532, page 698, which conveyed certain real property, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the default by the lawful owner thereof, HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. Appointment of Substitute Trustee having been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing William Timothy Hill as Substitute Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 13th day of July, 2012, at 12:00 noon., on the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured, if the holder is the successful purchaser) the following described property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Being Lot No 28 of Town Creek Subdivision, Section C as of record at Plat Cabinet C., Slide 8 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a found iron in the south right of way line of Town Creek Avenue, being the northwest corner of Lot 28 and the northeast corner of Lot 27; thence along Town Creek Avenue. north 89 deg. 11’ 13” east, a distance of 74.96 feet to a found iron being the northwest corner of Lot 29 and the northeast corner of Lot 28; thence south 00 deg 48’ 47” east, a distance of 119.77 feet to a found iron being the southeast corner of Lot 28; thence south 89 deg. 11’ 13” west, a distance of 74.96 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 27 and the southwest corner of Lot 28; thence north 00 deg. 47’ 47” west, a distance of 119.77 feet to the point of beginning. According to survey of Joseph G. Tidwell, TN R.L.S. No. 345, 1874 Driftwood Ave., Memphis, TN 38127, dated February 27, 1997. Being the same property conveyed to Gloria J. Dyson by Deed, dated 3/6/97, of record in Book 792, page 901, Register’s Office for Tipton County; TN. Property known as: 737 Town Creed Rd, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: City Auto Finance, LLC; Beneficial Tennessee, Unifund CCR Partners At the time of this publication, the § 35 5 117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above. William Timothy Hill, Substitute Trustee Date: June 19, 2012 William Timothy Hill Attorney At Law 201 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 1800 Nashville, TN 37219 Publish: 6/21/12 – 6/28/12 – 7/5/12

Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust executed by Butch Richard Dover, an unmarried person to Jerry D. Holmes, Jr., Trustee, dated the 17th day of October, 2002 and being of record in Book 1028, page 422, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, said deed of trust, debts and obligations having been assigned by MERS as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. at Book 1547, page 201, which conveyed certain real property, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the default by the lawful owner thereof, Household Financial Center, Inc. Appointment of Substitute Trustee having been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing William Timothy Hill as Substitute Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 13th day of July, 2012, at 12:00 noon., on the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured, if the holder is the successful purchaser) the following described property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Description of a 10.00 Acre partition of the Clarence Maddox property as being recorded in Deed Book 187, Page 431. Said property being located on the East side of Mt. Carmel Road and situated in the First Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Tax I.D. #5055.00 However, there is to be excepted out of the above described partition, that portion occupied by the Mt. Carmel Road and its right-of-way. Being the same property conveyed to the Butch Richard Dover and Dona Dover herein by deed of record in Deed Book 733, Page 498, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Further being conveyed to Butch Richard Dover by Quit Claim Deed in Deed Book 1022, page 559, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property known as: 2446 Mt. Carmel Road, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: City Auto Finance, LLC; Beneficial Tennessee, Unifund CCR Partners At the time of this publication, the § 35 5 117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded. The notice required by 26 U.S.C. §7425(b) has been timely given to the United States, and this sale is subject to the right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the U.S. Treasury, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record: Book LB 17, page 521; and Book LB 18, page 240. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above. William Timothy Hill, Substitute Trustee Date: June 19, 2012 William Timothy Hill Attorney At Law 201 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 1800 Nashville, TN 37219 Publish: 6/21/12 – 6/28/12 – 7/5/12

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Note and Deed of Trust executed on September 17, 2002, by Elizabeth Young and Bobby Joe Young to John O. Rhea, Trustee, as Deed of Trust appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 28, Page 642; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PNC Bank, National Association and WHEREAS, PNC Bank, National Association, the holder of said Note and Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, July 12, 2012, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 22, King Farms Subdivision, Section A, as recorded at Plat Cabinet F, Slide 81, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Elizabeth P. Young and Bobby J, Young from Pickard and Ballard Development Co. by Deed dated April 12, 2000 of record in Entry Book 24, Page 251, Said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1340 Fayne Road, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Elizabeth Young and Bobby Joe Young The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold ‘as is, where is.” This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 19, Page 85. Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-11433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-11433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1273412 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 06/21/2012, 06/28/2012, 07/05/2012

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Randy Gerald Reed and JoAnn Reed executed a Deed of Trust to EquiFirst Corporation, Lender and Duke N Brasfield, Attorney, Trustee(s), which was dated September 13, 2007 and recorded on September 20, 2007 in Book 1364 at Page 290, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association as grantor trustee of the Protium Master grantor Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on July 24, 2012, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Parcel ID Number: 145DA018.00 Address/Description: 686 Simmons Road, Drummonds, TN 38023. Legal Description in Book 535, Page 145 of Conveyance Deed, Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee. Current Owner(s): Randy Gerald Reed and JoAnn Reed. Other Interested Party(ies): None Know. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 12-13450

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 3, 2009, executed by ELIZABETH M. FLORES, JOINED BY HER HUSBAND JEROME D. FLORES, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M. WEISS as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on February 10, 2009, as Instrument No. 125092, in Book 1426, at Page 279; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 20, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 95, SQUIRE’S GROVE, SECTION C-PHASE I, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 104, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL# 142A D095.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 168 WELLINGTON WAY, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ELIZABETH M. FLORES and JEROME D. FLORES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002

B10 • Thursday, June 28, 2012 • THE LEADER Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 12-0032898 FEI # 1006.161759 06/28/2012, 07/05/2012, 07/12/2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2008, executed by JOHN J WHEELER, AND GRETCHEN K WHEELER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON, JR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on March 24, 2008, as Instrument No. 115146, in Book 1388, at Page 467; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose(“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 19, 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: Part of the Anne Sanford Boyd property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southwest line of South Col-

lege Street, said point being the southeast corner of lot herein described; thence North 7 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 77.0 feet to a point; thence South 85 degrees West a distance of 135.0 feet to a point; thence South 7 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 77.0 feet to a point; thence North 85 degrees East a distance of 135.0 feet to the point of beginning. According to survey of Campbell Surveying Co., Inc., 6263 Poplar Avenue, Suite 702, Memphis, TN 38119, Surveyor, Tennessee License No. 1546. PARCEL # 041G D 00900 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 605 S COLLEGE 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): JOHN J WHEELER AND GRETCHEN K WHEELER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Reg-

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE JOSEPH EARL BATES, a resident citizen of Tipton County, Tennessee, PLAINTIFF, VS.

No. 29797

SHAWNA VOLDEN BATES, a resident citizen of Wisconsin, DEFENDANT. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the complaint, which is sworn to, that Shawn Volden Bates, the defendant, is a nonresident of Tennessee and that personal service of process cannot be had upon her, service of process by publication having been ordered, she is hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend the complaint of Joseph Earl Bates, plaintiff, whose attorney is J. Thomas Caldwell, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee, 38063, within 30 days after the date of the last publication of this notice; otherwise, default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. It is further ordered that this notice shall be published in The Covington Leader, a weekly publication of general circulation, once weekly for four consecutive weeks beginning June 28, 2012. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 28jun4wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH12012-PR-3017 Estate of Lee William Hooper, deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 14 of 2012 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Lee William Hooper, who died February 19, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All

persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 28jun2wp

REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 1994 Pontiac Firebird VIN # 2G2FV22P8R2251091 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Kyle N. Smith at 120 Mathis E. Ave., Brighton, TN 38011 By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the office of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 9:00 am, Friday, June 29, 2012.

Any interested Bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Keith Woods at 475-5806. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dr. William E. Bibb, Director of Schools Tipton County Schools

D.O.T. Physical Examinations for up to 150 Bus Drivers. Physical exam must meet all state and federal guidelines for a D.O.T. physical examination. Any interested bidder may obtain more information about the physicals and specifically scheduling and appointment availability by contacting Keith Woods at 475-5963. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: D.O.T. Physical Exams 2012-13.

Dr. William E. Bibb, Director of Schools Tipton County Schools

INVITATION TO BID

Bid Package I New Tires: Michelin, Bridgestone or comparable tire with 16 ply. & min. tread depth of 22/32 10Rx22.5, and 11Rx22.5 Bid Package II 11Rx22.5 Re-Cap Both Bid Packages must meet or contain the following:

Fuel Supply for the 2012-13 school year for the Transportation Department (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) Supply 3 locations: Board of Education, Munford High School and Brighton High School. Must meet 87 octane Bulk Price Bob-Truck Price

Must meet all State and Federal regulations.

Grade 2 Diesel Bulk Price Bob-Truck Price

Any interested bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Keith Woods at 475-5806

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: tire bid 2012-13. Bids will be opened and read at 9:30 am Friday, June 28, 2012. Any bid received after 9:30 am will not be considered.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: fuel bid 2012-13. Any bid received after 10:00 am on Friday June 29, 2012 will not be considered.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Price to include: Mounting price, balancing, and checking rim/tire round.

Dr. William E. Bibb, Director of Schools Tipton County Schools

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Tenants may satisfy their indebtedness anytime prior to the sale.

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$13.20 per column inch 1x1 minimum size $13.20

CALL FOR BIDS The Town of Atoka will receive bids for the following: 17ft. Turf Batwing Finish Mower The Town of Atoka invites bids from qualified companies interested in providing a 17ft. Batwing Finishing Mower in support of the Town’s public works activities. The vendor selected will be responsible for delivering the equipment outlined in the Call for Bids issued by the Town. Bids will be received at the following address: Town of Atoka – 334 Atoka Munford Avenue – Atoka, TN 38004 until 1:00pm on Friday, July 6, 2012 Copies of the Call for Bids packet are available by contacting the Town at (901) 837-5300. Bid packets are also available online at www.TownofAtoka.com. The Town of Atoka reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Bid opening will occur immediately at 1:00pm on the submission date. Any bids received after the scheduled submission deadline will be returned unopened to the bidder. Fax bids will not be accepted. 28jne1w

Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 am, Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction. Any bid received after 10:30 am will not be considered. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Tires for the 2012-13 school year for the Transportation Department (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013)

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Request for title is being made on a 1988 Dodge Dakota VIN # 1B7FN14C5HS312837 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Preston Clark, 165 Williams Road, Atoka, TN 38004. By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

INVITATION TO BID

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: drug and alcohol testing 2012-13. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 am Friday, June 29, 2012. Any bid received after 9:00 am will not be considered.

It is hereby given that on the 2nd of July, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. the following will be sold at Munford Mini Storage, 82 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058

REQUEST FOR TITLE

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A company to administer drug and alcohol testing for the T.C.B.O.E. The program must meet or exceed all D.O.T. requirements.

MUNFORD MINI STORAGE

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following: PIT-RUN MINERAL AGGREGATE Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, TN 38011. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, July 2, 2012. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date. Bids sent by mail should be addresses to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Hwy 51, Brighton TN 38011. The bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “BID ENCLOSED” thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error. Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid during the first sixty (60) days after the actual opening bid date. Bid specifications are available on our website www.tcpw. net or can be picked up at the Public Works Office in Brighton. Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Shannon Reed, P.E. Director 21jne1w

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The Munford National All-Stars recently won the Sub-District 1A championship and received the sportsmanship award for the tournament.They advanced to the district tournament this weekend (June 29) in Covington. Pictured are, from left, back, coaches Travis Parish, Dustin Lowry, Mitch Parimore, Randy Couillard; second row, Mitchell Montgomery, M.J. Parimore, Cole Evans, Noah Lowry, Gabriel Couillard, Chase Spears, Christian Cousar, Connor Hudson; front, Wyatt Parish, Waylon Cooper, Kade Allen and Roman Diaz. Courtesy photo

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