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Plea deal: Clifton agrees to 3 years

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Cindy Clifton is taken into custody last Thursday after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with students. Photo by Sherri Onorati

A former Covington teacher will spend three years in prison and eight years on probation after pleading guilty Thursday to having sexual contact with students.

Originally charged with 53 counts ranging from furnishing alcohol to minors to statutory rape by an authority figure, Cindy Clifton and her attorney, Blake Ballin, negotiated a plea deal.

"She has pleaded guilty to every type of charge in the indictment and at least one offense against every victim specified in the indictment," said District Attorney General Mike Dunavant.

Standing quietly behind the counsel table and dressed modestly in a short-sleeved white shirt with black camisole, black capri pants and black sandals, Clifton showed no emotion as she mouthed inaudible pleas to each count in the deal.

Charged in November 2011 with 14 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, 14 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, 11 counts of aggravated

statutory rape and 14 counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, Clifton pleaded guilty to four counts each of the first three charges and three counts of using her position for wrongdoing.

Gasps came from the gallery when it was revealed that on at least three different occasions in May 2011, the 42-year-old Crestview Middle School fifth grade teacher sent notes requesting several individual students come to her classroom where sexual acts were performed.

Additionally, she pleaded guilty to charges of committing sexual acts with at least four other minors as well as providing the juveniles with Bud Light and Absolut Vodka during parties at her Covington home.

At the time of the incidences – which took place from April-June 2011 – the 11 victims in the original indictments were aged 13-17. She was only accused of having a sexual relationship with seven of the 11 juvenile victims listed.

Plea deal and punishment According to the district attorney, the plea deal is as follows: SEE CLIFTON, PAGE A3

Leavy picked up for murder in Mason

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Conner Franklin gets some assistance from poll worker Melissa Barreras while taking advantage of the early voting period Wednesday afternoon at the Tipton County Election Commission office. As of Wednesday afternoon, 1,263 people had taken advantage of early voting in Covington and at the Munford board room. The hours for early voting are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Early voting ends July 28. Election day is Aug. 2. Photo by Jeff Ireland

The man wanted for killing a man in Mason almost four months ago was apprehended Tuesday in Indianapolis and will be brought back to Tipton County to face various charges.

According to local district attorney Mike Dunavant, Cedric Leavy, 25, was arrested after being on TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List for several weeks.

Leavy was wanted for first degree murder in the death of Shuron Lee, a father of six Cedric Leavy, 25, was from Fayette County. He is arrested Tuesday for also charged with two counts the shooting death Shuron Lee on of attempted first degree mur- of March 24. der and felony possession of a firearm.

Two other men, Thomas Whitely of Covington and Marico Middlebrooks of Somerville, were also wounded in the incident.

The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of March 24 at Shirley's Bar in downtown Mason.

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Atoka brothers indicted by July grand jury

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Two’s company, as the old saying goes, and a pair of brothers from Atoka will have one another as company while facing legal troubles this fall.

Eric Cortez Allen, 26, and brother Mark Allen, 32, were both indicted last week during the July 2012 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury.

On Nov. 5, 2011, Eric was pulled over at McCollough and Virginius, in Atoka, because he wasn’t wearing his seatbelt.

When Officer Bill White returned to his

patrol car to run the driver’s license provided – which actually belonged to Mark – he reportedly saw Eric repeatedly reach under the driver’s side dash.

A search of the vehicle was conducted by the department’s K-9 unit; White found 15 bags of marijuana, whose total weight was 56.5 grams, under the dash and 22 tabs of Hydrocodone in an unmarked bottle between the driver’s seat and center console.

Additionally, the father of six had an outstanding warrant for failure to pay child support and suspended driver’s

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license. He was charged with possession of schedule II with intent, criminal impersonation, driving on a suspended license and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

And in February Eric was nabbed for stealing a $52 bottle of tequila from Spirits of Atoka.

Surveillance video shows a man police believe to be Eric Allen putting the bottle down the front of his pants and walk out of the store without paying for the alcohol. Eric was charged with shop-

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LEADER STAFF REPORT news@covingtonleader.com The Leader's editorial staff was the recipient of six awards during a ceremony held last week in Nashville.

The awards were presented by the Tennessee Press Association and the University of Tennessee during the annual awards luncheon held at the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel.

The team, which was comprised of Echo Day, Jeff Ireland and Sherri Onorati in 2011, won first place in three categories: makeup and appearance, community lifestyles and local features.

Makeup and appearance is an award for the overall look of the paper, which was redesigned last year.

"We wanted bigger pictures, bigger headlines with a nice, clean, modern design," said Day. "We may be a weekly paper serving a small county, but we don’t have to look like it. Packaging the news in an attractive way is important."

"Being recognized by your peers for excellence in what you do is always rewarding and I am proud of what the news team accomplished," said Brian Blackley, publisher.

"Beyond winning awards, I believe it is vital for the newspaper to have content that's meaningful to the community. While there is no way to know you're there with certainty, recognition like this indicates the newsroom is on the right track and we thank our readers and adver-

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Q&A

Neil Bell Age: 62 High school: White Station High School '67, Georgetown College (Ky.) Favorite musical style: Jazz Favorite beverage: Diet Coke, cranberry with lime and water Favorite food: barbecue Favorite book: "Roughing It" by Mark Twain Favorite movie: “The Blues Brothers" Favorite TV show: “The Mentalist”

with Neil Bell

By JEFF IRELAND

Editor’s note: This week we are continuing a feature called Q&A. Through this feature we hope to help you get to know your neighbors, government officials and others in the community. Today we lob questions at Neil Bell, who took over as Tipton County's administrator of elections earlier this year.

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

A: A preacher.

Q: What person had the biggest influence on you growing up?

A: A friend of my father's that we went to church with … He coached the ball teams.

I wasn't good enough to play on his team.

My mom coached my team. He acted as a father to half the boys in the church. He didn't have to to me, because I had a father. But a lot didn't. Travis Hicks was his name … He was a leader at Leaclair Baptist Church. He did a lot of work for those kids.

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

A: Garden … and read.

I've got a vegetable garden. I'll give you a tomato on you're way out.

Q: What are some things that people misunderstand about your job?

A: People who work here are usually amazed at the complexity of the system and the great lengths we go to to make it virtually impossible to cheat. We have good relationships between the officials of the different parties. We work well together. The system is set up so that, even when that's true, we watch each other.

Almost nothing happens here of any consequence without being certain that a Democratic appointee and a Republican appointee are observing.

Q: Does it disturb you that less and less people vote nationwide?

A: I have mixed feelings.

Yes, our system depends on the activity of the

educated citizen voter.

And by educated I don't mean they've been to school. I mean they have studied the candidates and the issues. If people are not interested and not gaining the information, fine. Then I am not anxious to recruit them to vote. But I am anxious to recruit people who care to inform themselves and then vote.

Q: If you could change something about the political process, what would it be?

A: I read the paper. I watch the news. I see what people do in other countries when they change leadership.

Frankly … (I would change) nothing. I hear about how regrettable it is that everyone is so partisan, but look at what they do other places. We're not shooting people. We're not starving people.

We're not hanging people. And that's happening other places.

I don't know that I'd change anything.

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According to law enforcement officials, 250 to 300 people were in the bar's parking lot when police arrived.

Not many details of the event were released by law enforcement, but according to Lee's family, Lee came to the bar after his brother got into an altercation and was shot in his car.

Speaking on behalf of Lee's family, his fiance Catina Jackson said they were happy to see Leavy arrested.

“We miss Shuron tremendously,” Jackson said. “It's a day-to-day struggle living without him, but bringing his murderer to justice will make that struggle a little more bearable.”

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

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A month later, Eric’s older brother Mark allegedly passed another car in a no passing zone on Bethel Road in Atoka in front of an Atoka officer and refused to stop when the officer attempted to pull him over.

Mark led the officer on a pursuit, traveling more than 75 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone. The pursuit ended when Mark wrecked the black SUV into a tree 100 yards into Shelby County and was finally caught by the K-9 unit in a wooded area.

According to the affidavit, Mark, who is the father of 10 children, reportedly told officers he did not stop because he had prescription pills in the vehicle, which he said he dumped into the woods.

Mark was charged with felony evading arrest and improper passing.

Both brothers are out on bond. Their next appearances in court are in November.

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Man drowns in Mississippi

Former Crestview Middle School teacher Cindy Clifton plead guilty in court Thursday. Photos by Sherri Onorati

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A man drowned in the Mississippi River Thursday evening while swimming with friends near John's Boat Dock.

Officials with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office said Ricky Eugene Free, 28, of Henning, drowned while engaged in "recreational activities" with two other males at a sandbar near Ballard Slough Road. The other men on the scene reportedly told police Free attempted to swim to a sandbar in the river when he became distressed. Witnesses allegedly tried to rescue him but their attempts were unsuccessful.

Quito Volunteer Fire Department, the Tipton County Emergency Unit and Rural Metro, in addition to the sheriff's office, responded to the scene.

"Due to the difficult terrain of the area, rescuers had to transport the victim via boat back to Duvall Landing," said Sheriff Pancho Chumley. "An autopsy has been ordered by medical examiner Dr. John Hughey which will be conducted at the Regional Forensic Center in Memphis."

The victim is also known as Ricky Eugene Watson.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at the time of their loss," the sheriff said. "I want to thank the emergency service agencies involved for their at the scene in locating Mr. Free."

Local woman charged with fraud A Tipton County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for using the program to obtain prescription drugs, which she later sold.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, today announced the arrest of Willie Mae Somerville, 49, of Covington. She was indicted on one count of TennCare fraud Willie Mae Somerville for obtaining a prescription for the painkiller Hydrocodone, using TennCare benefits to pay for the prescription and concealing that she intended to sell a portion of the drug.

“We are committed to weeding prescription drug abuse out of the TennCare program,” Inspector General Deborah Y. Faulkner said. “Healthcare professionals, local law enforcement and community leaders are also committed to stopping this activity.”

The TennCare fraud charges against Somerville could result in a two-year sentence if convicted. District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant is prosecuting.

The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to over $3.5 million paid in restitution and recoupment to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of over $173 million for the TennCare program, according to latest figures. To date, over 1,600 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.

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Continued from A1 • With a plea of guilty to 15 counts of the indictment, Clifton will receive a total sentence of 11 years to be served at 30 percent; eight years will be suspended to supervised probation and three years will be served in a Tennessee Department of Corrections prison.

• Clifton received 11 months, 29 days in jail for the four counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, a misdemeanor count, receiving a credit for the one day she has already served. These counts will be served concurrently with the sentence for the felony counts. She will pay court costs and perform 400 hours of community service work.

• She will serve an 11-month, 29-day sentence for the four counts of contributing to the delinquency of minors, a misdemeanor charge, then will be placed on supervised probation. Clifton must pay court costs.

• Not having a criminal history, Clifton was sentenced to the maximum four years per count for each of the four aggravated statutory rape charges, a Class D felony, with the first two counts served concurrent to one another but consecutive to the remaining two, for an effective sentence of eight years for these four counts. She will pay court costs on each count, including a $1,000 Sex Offender Tax per count. She will also be required to register as a sex offender and surrender her teaching license. These four counts will be served consecutively to the following three counts.

• For the Class C felony charges of statutory rape by an authority figure, Clifton was sentenced to three years at 30 percent.

These three counts are to

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The community lifestyles and local features awards recognize outstanding work in their respective areas during a time period of the judge's choosing.

Day, The Leader's news editor, won fourth place for her personal column about the death of longtime letter writer Clyde Rush and fifth place for the spot news coverage of the February 2011 death of a carjacker in downtown Mason.

The carjacker's father later confessed to murdering Henning postal clerks Judy Spray and Covington native Paula Croom Robinson in October 2010.

The team also brought home a fifth place award for the 2011 Football Preview in the Best Special Section category.

"In all, I’m very, very pleased with this year’s awards and so proud of this team," said Day. "Last year we set a working goal to 'sweat the small stuff' because doing so is what's kept The Leader around for more than a century, and I think actively and consciously working on that goal made for a great paper in 2011."

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be served concurrent to one another but consecutive to all other counts for an overall effective sentence of 11 years. She will pay court costs, including the $1,000 Sex Offender Tax per count, and will register as a violent sex offender.

• Additionally, Clifton will be required to pay restitution to the Carl Perkins Center of Tipton County in the amount of $900 for the cost of the forensic interviews conducted as part of the investigation.

• She is not permitted to have contact with her victims or their immediate family members.

Dunavant said he believed the punishment fair.

"We believe it is just and fair and appropriate, given the facts and circumstances," he said.

"Our overriding concern as prosecutors is to protect and shield the victims from enduring what would have been a very public trial and they would be victimized all over again."

Delay in reporting denied Due to her mother's death on July 1, Clifton's attorney requested a 30day delay in reporting to prison so Clifton could get her late mother's estate in order and help with preparing her two minor daughters for the upcoming school year, however the request was denied. Walker said the initial request was made during a conference prior to her mother's death, to allow Clifton to spend more time with her mother while she will ill.

"It is the state's understanding there's no longer a valid reason and would argue the law … will require the defendant to be taken into custody immediately," Assistant

District Attorney Jason Pointer said, followed by a "C'mon, Judge!" cheer from a victim's family member.

"We're certainly not asking for something unreasonable," Ballin said.

"We're not asking for six months, we're asking for 30 days to make sure she has all of her affairs in order before she begins serving her sentence."

Stating that Clifton's actions had caused "much hardship, anguish and hurt for a good number of people and families," Walker revoked her bond and she was led out of the courtroom and into the jail to a "Thank you, Jesus!" cheer from the gallery.

"Staying out to arrange affairs is one thing," Walker said. "Staying out for final days is another, and that's no longer necessary."

Following the hearing, Ballin said Clifton was "surprisingly strong."

"This is something that, regardless of your innocence or guilt, know-

ing that you're going to serve a lengthy sentence like this weighs heavily on you. That, in addition to the fact that she just lost her mother, those two things, she has been remarkably strong and understands that she has a debt to society and is looking forward to getting this behind her," he said.

Taking the plea deal, he said, she avoided a potential life sentence if convicted.

Clifton is expected to serve her sentence in a TDOC women's prison in Nashville. She will be eligible for release in 2015, at which time she has requested to serve her supervised probation in her native Gibson County.

Clifton's youngest victim will still be in high school when she is scheduled to be released.

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OUR VIEW

Election has begun; make your voice heard Election 2012 has officially begun in Tennessee with the polls already open for early voting.

Residents have until July 28 to vote early in the primaries for a host of county and state offices.

Last week, The Leader published its “Meet the Candidates” section in the newspaper in an effort to help educate the voters about who’s running for these offices and the platforms on which they stand; we hope you got a chance to read that section to learn a little more about each candidate in the contest.

Voting is something inherently American. As we work to spread our ideas about a government that answers to the people amid turmoil around the world, it’s sometimes disappointing when we dig into our own voter turnout.

While we certainly acknowledge and respect your right not to vote in an election, there’s something almost irresponsible about doing so. Scores of brave men and women have offered up their lives in places throughout the world so you’ll have the right to continue to vote. Some believed it so strongly that they died on behalf of others around the world whose freedom was taken away by authoritarian governments. And, sadly, members of our armed forces continue to die in the name of freedom.

If you don’t know or don’t care, don’t vote. But if you don’t know and don’t care, it would be better if you’d find out, stand up and make your voice heard at the ballot box, either now, in early voting, or on election day, Aug. 2.

This year marks the first time in 36 years Jimmy Naifeh will not be on the ballot for the Tennessee House of Representatives. Naifeh’s service also included 18 years as Speaker of the House and his political legacy is large. Replacing a man like Naifeh, whose length of service, whose knowledge of the intricacies of the House and whose political allies made him a force in Tennessee politics will be a challenge for Tipton County, but the good news is that several good folks have risen to the challenge.

Additionally, members of our county commission, our county’s assessor of property and members of our school board are also be on the ballot.

Your state government, your county tax collections, the management of the county and the education of our children are all big issues and big solutions are required.

Read last week’s “Meet the Candidates” and then go to the polls and vote for Tipton County’s future.

Don’t be left on the sidelines. Get to the ballot box during early voting or go out on election day and make your voice heard. Tipton County’s future depends on it. Let your voice be heard.

Us Southerners is dumb, but they dumber I suppose at one time or other, open. He doesn’t understand that every one has seen ‘Gone with the we got it all going for us and they Wind’, ‘Green Acres’, ‘Beverly Hill- may be in a world of hurt. One of billies’, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’, ‘Hee these days, he’ll find out that God Haw’ or ‘Walking Tall’. talks like us.

Why did I mention When I ask him if he is these? That’s simple. a Yankee, he gets fightEach film or show is ing mad and stomps off about the Great South into the night. Why? as seen through foreignHe’s not proud of his er’s eyes. If you ain’t ‘upbringing’ like I am. looked at a map lately, I still don’t know why a foreigner doesn’t live he’d get so upset and on our glorious Southbent out of shape. ern soil.

Folks picture us as I have toured part of snuff dipping, tobacco our United States and chewing, knife throwconversed with stranging, gun shooting, pisSOUTHERN RAISIN' ers. In a few minutes, tol toting, Jack Daniels O TIS G RIFFIN one would say, “You are sipping, collard eating, from the South aren’t rabbit chasing, illiterate you?” Right away I notice they inbreds, that sit around all day undon’t say ‘ain’t’ and ‘y’all’ like us. der a shade tree, beside our trailers, My answer is ‘yep’. I’ve got a little whittlin’ on a gum limb. That’s all grin now. “You people are dumb well and good. Just keep thinking and stupid aren’t you?” that.

My answer is, “I’ve been told In reality, my Southern brothers that.” Now, I’m smiling as he in- are ‘brilliant and the smartest’ folks forms me, “that I’m also a hick and in the world. We just don’t want a redneck.” My answer is, “I,ve word to get out. Why? The rest of heard that.” By this time I’m really the world would be trying to copy fired up. I bust out laughing and my brothers. consider hugging and kissing him.

Are you aware that three per cent He doesn’t understand. He just of the population furnishes the food cocks his head sideways and looks for the other ninety seven percent? funny out of his little beady eyes.

I didn’t think so. The farmers have When I explain to him that all it worse than anyone. Everything that may be true, but I’m a beloved is against them. The ‘guv-mint’, Southerner and very proud of my weather, insects, and the financial heritage, his mouth just drops structure. Regardless, whether it is

crops, lumber or animal husbandry.

Their backs are against the wall.

What other occupation are you going to find the necessary qualifications just to survive? The farmers must be bankers, weathermen, accountants, psychiatrists, psychologists, mechanics, electricians, gamblers, doctors, veterinarians, pharmacists, agribusiness men, horticulturists, politicians, salesmen, analysts, fortune tellers and major in time management. On top of that, the farmers have corns and bunions on their feet with calluses on their aching hands.

The Southern farmer still has time to be a husband, father, church member, coach of the little league, P.T.A member and active in civic affairs. His back has too sore from having to carry all the rest of the folks that don’t produce anything.

So far my brothers have been able to barely stay ahead of the game. There are more laws restrictions and amendments against the farmer than any other occupation.

They have been smart enough to produce more with less, as prices have gone down rapidly. In some cases the ‘guv-mint’ is so stunned, they actually go to the farmer, write him a check and tell him not to farm for year or two. Farmers are smarter than folks in Washington. But, that’s not real hard to understand.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A letter to our leaders Dear President, senators, congressmen, governors, state legislators, judges, etc., You work for me, the people, not your contributors – as in corporations, unions, PAC’s or any other self-serving entity. You have all forgotten that. You were elected to serve us, “We the people,” to serve “our” interest not yours. It’s about time you realize that or eventually we won’t need you. Because of your selfishness in wanting to have a well-paying and lucrative position of power, financed by people who support your continued position of influencing national suicide by allowing you to forget that you are supposed to be serving your country and we, the people.

If you continue serving these other entities and yourself, you and “We, the people” may no longer be the nation that the people of the world envy – those who came here in droves leaving behind cultures, loved ones, possessions and country to embrace the American way of life.

You do us a disfavor by continuing to serve as our representatives in government when you do not live up to the oath you took as you entered your part of “our” government. You were put there to do your best for your country. You swore to God you would, why would you do that if you did not mean to live up to your commitment? If you haven’t lived up to that oath, you have falsified yourself to all of the “people” who voted for you and your nation and your God. You must believe in God, otherwise you would not have sworn your oath to Him. But then, you, others and judges have taken God out of this country.

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tion? Doesn’t it mean something to you when you don’t put the best interests of your country above anything else but God? John Adams said, “… our constitution was made only for moral and religious people. Wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”

The founders of our nation, a republic, believed that it would come to no good end with out a largely religious people. George Washington said, “… of all the dispositions and habits which leads to political prosperity, religion, and morality are indispensable supports.” Or in my words, you can’t govern and not believe in the Bible. The Supreme Court under Earl Warren, basically, has ruled God out of our nation beginning when he became Chief Justice in 1953. Since then, slowly by surely, God has been erased out of our national conscience. The courts, following his example, have consistently enacted laws without consulting congress or the executive branches of government. The courts, which have followed his lead, have consistently made this country into a nation it was not meant to be.

I have lived through enough time to see this transition take place. I don’t want my family to live in that nation. I want a nation of patriots; law-abiding citizens and elected officials who put our nation first.

Having term limits for senators (12 years), representatives (10 years) and something other than life terms for our judges would contribute to a return to sanity. What we have done and are doing is not rational. Bringing down our morals has done more harm to this nation. Patriotism seems to be dead in our government and in a good portion of our population. Without that dedication we are finished. To paraphrase Abra-

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ham Lincoln, “No foreign country could lick us only we the USA can do it.” He finished his Jan. 27, 1838 speech with this words, “As a nation of free men, we must live through these times or die by suicide,” and in 1862 again, the last words of his annual message to Congress, “…we shall nobly save or meanly lose the last great hope on earth.”

It’s up to you gentlemen who serve our government. Shall we lose the last great hope on earth?

Ted Hansen Atoka Freedom NOT hunting I wish people would quit twisting and rephrasing the debate on the Second Amendment to pretend to care about the “right to bear arms” ONLY in the context of ‘hunting’ or ‘sport shooting’ interests!

That argument totally misses the point Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers were trying to make, which is to keep the power of the people in the hands of the people.

Why was there a “revolution’ to begin with...?

Because of a tyrannical, out of control ruling class that gave no voice, nor measure, nor means for redress by the citizens. This ruling class could and would, without warning; expand their powers with unlimited injustice against the citizenry.

Read and absorb the words of Thomas Jefferson: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights,

Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

When a society or “people” have reason to “alter or abolish” an injust government, with what means and what manner will they do this? How will they “throw off” that tyrannical Government? With petitions, signs, burning effigies? No! The ONLY means is by and through an armed citizenry! The sole point of our Second Amendment is to keep our government in check if it begins to turn rogue and lawless! Let’s be real and honest, the Second Amendment is NOT about deer season. It’s about the ability of the people to live free!

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Are you a “Hands-on” Investor?

The investment world can be tolerance and time horizon, your complex — so you may not want to financial advisor can recommend navigate it alone. But when it comes appropriate investments. Over to getting professional advice, you time, your financial advisor will certainly have an abundance of communicate with you regularly choices. How can you know which to keep track of changes in your life approach is right for you? and to suggest any changes you The answer depends, to a large may need to make in your portfoextent, on how you choose to work lio. Of course, you have the final with a qualified financial say in accepting or rejectadvisor — someone with ing these recommendathe training and experitions, which is why this ence to help you work method is considered a toward your financial hands-on way to invest. goals. When you work Investing through a with a financial advisor, managed account — In he or she will analyze this situation, your finanyour financial situation cial advisor will help you — your income, current create, implement and FINANCIAL FOCUS assets, family status and refine your long-term fiSTEVEN J. J ONES short- and long-term innancial strategy, but the vestment goals, such as money managers will helping pay for your children’s (or make the daily investment decigrandchildren’s) college education sions, relying on a variety of criand attaining a comfortable retire- teria pertaining to your situation. ment.

For example, if your portfolio has You can choose different ways become overweighted in a specific of working with a financial advi- asset class, such as stocks or bonds, sor — and a deciding factor may and is no longer aligned with your be how “hands on” you want to be goals, it may automatically be with your investment strategy. To brought back into balance. illustrate this concept, let’s look at So which method of investing two common ways investors inter- is better for you? There’s really act with financial advisors: no one right answer for everyone.

Taking recommendations and If you’re the sort of person who making choices — After evaluating likes to make all your own deciyour financial situation, goals, risk sions, then you might be better off

LETTERS

Continued from A4 Secure Future for Tipton County Having been married to Rory “The Brick” Bricco for more than 32 years I can say that he is the hardest working person I have ever known. He is energetic, enthusiastic, with a sharp mind and quick intelligence.

He is a kind man who loves people. He is also a man who loves to be honorable. Rory has been a rock for me and for our children and grandchildren.

Rory and I both came from households which many people would have considered to have been poor but we saw the good in our hardworking families and the values they taught us. We learned to be content with what we were given and to gain anything else we wanted by working hard to get it.

In this manner, starting at the bottom, Rory brought himself up through the ranks in his job, working 36+ years for the same company. As Operations Manager for the past 12 years he has proven himself to be brilliant as a leader in working with people, and in financial and business management skills.

Rory is a man of superior communication skills. Working as he does as a member of a global manufacturing team he has learned to work successfully with people from all walks of life. He will go toe-to-toe with anyone, battle, and win, while still in possession of his smile and spirit of good will. He can battle without that smile, too, but it is quick to return as he shakes hands afterward.

Rory needs your help in the primary as he has three opponents. His opponents are all good people but he stands head and shoulders above them all. He is every bit as con-

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following the hands-on approach with your financial advisor. On the other hand, if you are particularly busy and just don’t feel you have the time to be actively involved with day-to-day investment decisions, you might want to consider a managed account.

In any case, you’ll want to be comfortable with the method of investing that you’ve chosen. So do your homework beforehand. Whether you’re interested in a hands-on relationship or a hands-off approach, you still need to interview several financial advisors to find one who has worked with people in your situation and who seems genuinely interested in helping you. During these interviews, make sure you understand everything related to working with a financial advisor — the fees involved, the way decisions will be communicated to you if you choose a managed account, and so on.

Deciding how you want to invest is your first step in working toward your financial goals — so make the choice that’s right for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 Atoka McLaughlin Drive or call 901-8379772.

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Most Wanted Seen one of these people?

If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.

Fleming, Tuwan Darrell Born: 9/5/1976 3506 Rabbit Run Rd. Memphis, TN 38115 Charge: Delivery of cocaine

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

Crenshaw, Shawna Dawn Born: 4/30/1971 4062 Gilt Edge Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Theft over $500 x 2

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

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▪ Johnson, Paula Antaneet, 23, theft over $500, July 13, TCSO The following persons were booked into the Tipton County ▪ Joy, Brian David, 32, Correctional Facility during the week of July 8-14. burglary, theft; July 11, TCSO ▪ Elmore, Randy Lynn, 42, ▪ Kirby, Rickey Eugene, ▪ Adams, Robert Eric, delivery of marijuana, July 47, poss. sch. II drug, July 40, failure to pay child 14, TCSO 14, TCSO support, July 14, TCSO ▪ Elston, Timothy ▪ Marchitello, Miguel ▪ Allwardt, Rick Alan, 29, James, 20, mfg./del/sell Angel, 35, driving on rev./ domestic assault, July 13, controlled substance, July anc./susp. license, July 11, CPD 10, BPD TCSO ▪ Bing, Robert Franklin, ▪ Mason, James Carter, 56, 47, agg. assault with injury, ▪ Fleming, Michael Anthony, 24, driving on domestic assault, July 13, July 10, TCSO rev./canc./susp. license, TCSO ▪ Bledsoe, Brandy Nicole, noise violation; July 10, ▪ McKee, Darlene Diane, 32, criminal simulation, TCSO 46, warrantless address, July 9, TCSO ▪ Fleming, Paul Wayne, 64, July 8, APD ▪ Boone, Margie Ann, 50, promotion of meth manuf., ▪ Mitchell, Valinda Noe, domestic assault, July 13, poss. sch. II drug; Julyi 14, 44, domestic assault, July APD TCSO 12, CPD ▪ Bowling, Deborah Ann, ▪ Fletcher, Daniel ▪ Nathaniel, Michael 80, domestic assault, July James, 19, simple poss.

Dewayne, 51, delivery of 9, CPD marijuana, poss. of drug marijuanan, poss. sch. II ▪ Brown, Gerald Terrell, drug, sch. III drug, delivery 31, simple poss. marijuana, paraphernalia with intent to deliver, tampering with of cocaine; July 10, TCSO July 13, TCSO evidence, contributing to a ▪ Nisby, Marquize ▪ Brown, Michael Dean, minor; July 8, TCSO Deangelo, 21, theft, July 11, 31, domestic assault, July ▪ Gayden, William TCSO 8, TCSO Junior, 26, poss. of drug ▪ Norman, Whitney Marie, ▪ Burnett, Barry Lamont, paraphernalia with 25, simple poss. marijuana, 20, domestic assault, July intent to deliver, del. of Julyi 13, TCSO 14, TCSO marijuana; July 10, TCSO ▪ Olden II, Henry, 41, ▪ Butler, Lamarcus ▪ Gibson, Sky Leann, 24, delivery of cocaine, July 10, Kentrell, 30, driving on theft, July 10, TCSO TCSO rev./canc./susp. license, ▪ Gillia, Ashley Nicole, ▪ Owen, James Venton, speeding; July 9, MPD 44, failure to pay child ▪ Campbell, Ronald Keith, 28, poss. sch. II drug, poss. sch. II drug with intent, support, July 13, TCSO 32, intro contraband into poss. sch. IV drug; July 14, ▪ Owen, Todd, 41, penal inst., July 12, TCSO TCSO domestic assault, July 10, ▪ Cochran, Jason Wayne, TCSO 29, statutory rape (x2), July ▪ Greer, Shannon Lee, 41, delivery of sch. IV drug ▪ Patel, Jitendra Bhiap, 49, 10, TCSO (x2), July 10, TCSO DUI first offense, reckless ▪ Coleman, Cornelious, ▪ Gude, Pandora Lakey, driving, light law, driving 34, driving on rev./canc./ left of center; July 11, CPD susp. license, theft of motor 23, shoplifting, July 10, TCSO ▪ Patrick, Christopher Lee, vehicle; July 10, MPD ▪ Hammett, James Scott, 34, simple poss. marijuana, ▪ Craig, Dennis Wayne, 34, theft merchandise $500 July 13, TCSO 42, agg. assault no injury, or less, July 13, TCSO ▪ Perkins, Fred Eugene, child abuse/neglect; July ▪ Hammons, Richard 55, poss. sch. II drug, poss.

15, TCSO Wesley, 34, statutory rape drug paraphernalia with ▪ Crews, Randall Lee, 51, aggravated, July 11, TCSO intent to deliver; July 11, domestic assault, July 13, ▪ Hanson, Micahel Carl, TCSO TCSO 35, public intoxication, July ▪ Polk, Merandus Martez, ▪ Daugherty, Charles 26, domestic assault, July Patrick, 25, vandalism, July 10, TCSO ▪ Harris, Rahie Mahmad, 13, CPD 8, CPD 19, agg. burglary, ▪ Sansom, Kevin ▪ Dickerson, Chester Lee, vandalism, assault, theft Frederick, 47, habitual 45, public intoxication, under $500, agg. assault no motor vehicle offender, theft of motor vehicle; July injury; July 8, CPD July 14, TCSO 10, MPD ▪ Sarver, Timothy Marion, ▪ Edwards, Sheldyn Wain, ▪ Henderson, Kevin Lavette, 23, theft over $500, 32, criminal trespass, July 34, agg. robbery, poss. of July 12, TCSO 14, TCSO stolen property; July 13, ▪ Hobson, Antoinette ▪ Scott, Jovante Monteral, TCSO Terry, 36, driving on rev./ 20, domestic assault, July ▪ Edwards, Windal Sherel, canc./susp. license, seat 10, TCSO 30, theft of motor vehicle belt law, July 14, MPD ▪ Semernezski, Louis, 34, July 13, TCSO

driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, July 10, TCSO ▪ Smith, Ronald Charles, 58, disorderly conduct, public intoxication; July 13, CPD ▪ Somerville, Regina Yvette, 37, agg. assault no injury, July 8, CPD ▪ Stafford, Johnny Clayton, 47, domestic assault, July 8, TCSO ▪ Tapp, Fred Wesley, 55, domestic assault, July 10, CPD ▪ Tate, Andrew Lee, 36, public intoxication, July 14, CPD ▪ Taylor, David Lee, 39, domestic assault, July 14, CPD ▪ Taylor, Dennis Lavell, 29, poss. sch. II drug with intent, delivery of marijuana; July 12, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Laquita Tamika, 19, simple poss. marijuana, July 9, MPD ▪ Taylor, William Dewayne, 39, poss. controlled substance, July 10, TCSO ▪ Thomas, Andre Lazar, 44, agg. assault no injury, July 10, TCSO ▪ Thomas, Catidra, 20, theft, July 12, TCSO ▪ Thomas, Chamarla Marie, 21, domestic assault, July 11, CPD ▪ Turnbull, Wendy Michelle, 34, DUI first offense, July 8, BPD ▪ Walker, Vernoica Lunya, 20, theft, July 13, TCSO ▪ Watkins, James Edwards, 64, domestic assault, July 13, CPD ▪ Weston, Ronald Glenn, 19, delivery of marijuana, July 11, TCSO ▪ Whitefeather, Mark Anthony, 57, forgery, July 13, TCSO ▪ Wilson II, Floyd, 23, poss. sch. II drug with intent, criminal trespass; July 13, CPD ▪ Yanders, Bobby Joe, 37, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, July 10, TCSO ▪ Yarbrough, Ambra Rene, 27, poss. sch. III drug with intent, July 10, 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.

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Obituaries Vernon Carl Jackson

Date of death – July 12, 2012 Vernon Carl Jackson, 78, formerly of Drummonds, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Baptist-Tipton Hospital. He was a farmer and an U.S. Army veteran.

Funeral services took place Tuesday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at Munford Funeral Home – Munford Chapel. The family received friends on Monday, July 16. He was buried at Sigler Cemetery in Millington.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Jackson; one daughter, Judith Gayle Gandy; sons, Vernon Reed Jackson, David Allen Jackson, Carl Andrew Jackson, James Taylor, Pee-Wee Taylor, Jerry Taylor and Gary Taylor; brothers, Stanley Jackson and Casey Jackson; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family asks memorial contributions be made to disabled veterans.

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Clarence Oden

Date of death – July 16, 2012 Clarence Oden, 70, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012.

He is survived by his brother, Wayne Stubblefield of Drummonds, Funeral services took place on Wednesday, July 18 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Indian Creek Cemetery in Brighton.

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Daudet Johnston Schreurs Daudet Johnston Schreurs, 65, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Monday, July 16, 2012. She was born September 4, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Bert and Natalie (Lipscomb) Johnston. Daudet worked as a teacher of Elementary Education and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Daudet is survived by her husband, Jerry Schreurs of Hot Springs; sons Christopher Boggs (Amanda) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Thaddeus Boggs of Odenville, Alabama; daughters Janet Schreurs (Dwight Bordelon) of Houston, Texas, Robin Jackson (Brooks) of Greensboro, North Carolina and Natalie Grace Moore (Dodd Mitchell Moore) of Brandon, Mississippi; brother Lee Johnston (Dawn) of Henning, Tennessee, and Tony Johnston (Michelle) of Covington, Tennessee; and grandchildren Melaina and Marlee Boggs and Madelyn Moore.

A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs with Pastor Michael Mattox officiating. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

Mamie Boddie

Date of death – July 13, 2012 Mrs. Mamie Boddie, 72, of Ripley, died on Friday, July 13, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 21 at Cannon Baptist Church Cemetery in Henning. Thompson’s Mortuary has charge of services.

Local teen winner in 8th District art competition Virginia Kelley displays her artwork,“Funny Faces,” with Congressman Stephen Fincher. Virginia was the Tipton County winner in the 2012 Eighth District Congressional Art Competition and the district-wide third place winner.

held at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce in Jackson, Tenn. Virginia is a homeschooled student at Gateway Christian School and her art teacher is Anne Enoch. Her artwork is a pencil drawing entitled

“Funny Face.”

In the district competition, Kelley won third place for her artwork.

“The quality of the artwork submitted this years was outstanding and I am extremely proud of each of these young artists and truly hope they will continue to pursue their artistic talent,” said Congressman Fincher.

Fincher hosted a reception following the judging to honor the finalists, and each county winner received a Congressional plaque.

The Congressional Art Competition was open to all high school students in the Eighth Congressional District.

up. Instructor is Jim Novotny, 476-0477.

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 July 19 The NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees) Association, Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon, Thursday, July 19 at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 413-7123.

chase that includes sales tax from Tipton County.

The movie will start at 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to watch the movie. This project is sponsored by Jeff Huffman, county executive, the CovingtonTipton County Chamber and Turner’s Dairy.

August 25 Tipton County Veterans Council Pancake Breakfast will be on Aug. 25, at Restoration Church, 60 E Main St in Munford from 7-10 a.m. For more information visit w w w. t i p t o n c o . c o m / docs/2012_Pancake_ Breakfast_Veterans.pdf

July 31 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from 3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Center at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231.

The clinic will also be held on Aug. 14.

The annual Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the historic Ruffin Theater. Any young woman, age 17 through 24, who is interested in competing for the title of Miss Tipton County 2013 may email Mary Gail Elam at mgail00@hotmail.com or Robyn Scott at rmf79@ hotmail.com for an application. You may also find an application on the web site MissTennessee.org. The deadline to apply for the pageant is Friday, Aug. 3. Anyone who has questions about the pageant may email Mary Gail Elam.

July 21 Shiloh C.M.E. Church, 1580 Hwy 14, will present a Spring Fling and Fashion show on Saturday, July 21 beginning at 6 p.m. Come celebrate an evening of fashion and the latest designs.

Aug. 14 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from 3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Center at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231.

This Saturday, July 21, “Beauty and the Beast” a Walt Disney classic, will be shown on the east side of the courthouse lawn in Covington. There is no charge to view the movie. Also, a free ice cream cone will be given away to those who show a receipt of any kind of pur-

August 21 & 22 An AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held on August 21 and 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the TN Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington. Hosted by Brighton Bank, please contact Vicki Smith at 476-5353 to sign

Date of death – July 17, 2012 Irene Gabbard McGill, 85, went to be with her loving Heavenly Father and family on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Irene passed in peace at her home in Munford.

Preceding Irene in death were her husband, CPO Sherman G. McGill, USN (ret); mother and father, Mabel and Fred Gabbard; sister Clara Wright and brothers Sam and Lynnwood Gabbard.

Irene is survived by daughter Carolyn McGill Meton; son Sherman McGill Jr. (Meg); grandchildren Seth (Lindsay), Katie and Erin; great-grandson Tate McGill. Her sister Christine Loyd and her nieces and nephews also mourn her death. Close friend Anita Albonetti grieves with the family.

The family deeply appreciates the love and compassion provided by Team Ms. Irene: Barbara, Carol, Judy, Kathy, Margaret and Polly. The family expresses sincere thanks to Methodist Hospice for their caring support.

Visitation will take place at Munford Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 19 from 3-5 p.m. A memorial service will take place at 5 p.m. with interment in Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Ky. at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 20.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 19, 2012

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 19, 2012

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 19, 2012

Congressman Stephen Fisher announces that Virginia Kelley is the Tipton County winner of the 2012 Eighth District Congressional Art Competition. The district-wide judging of all county winners was

Irene McGill

September 4, 1946 – July 16, 2012

September 14-16 Munford High School Class of 1992 20-year reunion September 1416. For more info visit http://www.classquest. com October 20 The class of 1992 twentyyear reunion is getting close! Classmates, save the date of October 20

and find us on Facebook under “CHS Class of 92” for details. If Facebook isn’t your thing, email us at naw1973@gmail.com so we will have a way to contact you.

On-going events House of Hope hosts ALANON meetings at 1425 Munford-Drummonds Rd. every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and each Tuesday (book study) from 7 – 8 p.m.

For more information contact hopealanon@yahoo.com Mason Police Department is looking for State Certified individuals in the Medical fields to add to the Mason volunteer First Responder Team.

Volunteers will be call upon to help saves lives in Mason and surrounded area. Volunteers will assist with traffic crashes; respond to medical emergencies and help conduct search and rescue missions. Requirements are: must be 21yr old or older, pass a criminal background check, posses a valid Tennessee driver license and must have a current National Registry License in the any of the following fields: First Responder; EMT; Paramedic; RN, etc. Please contact Mason Police Department 901-294-2189 or come by Mason City hall at 12157 Main Street, Mason

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Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. For further information, call 901-4767116 or email eday@covingtonleader.com.

Covington Pediatrics, at 1998 Highway 51 South, is closed. Anyone who wants their child’s records may come by the office to get them. The office will be open for giving out records from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on these days: Monday 7/9/12, Wednesday 7/11/12, Thursday 7/12/12, Monday 7/16/12, Wednesday 7/18/12 and Thursday 7/19/12. After this time no records will be available.

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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 ▪ A7 www.covingtonleader.com

Heather Morton becomes the bride of Caleb Hollingsworth

Neal, Gross to wed Charles A. and Rebecca Brantley Neal of Cookeville, Tenn. and Gary and Kathy Gross of Celina, Ohio are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Catherine Anne Neal and Andrew Gross of Covington on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 4 p.m. in Memphis.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Bolton High School and a 2009 graduate of Union University.

She is employed by Binghampton Development Corporation, a non-profit.

The groom-to-be gradu-

ated from Grace College in Warsaw, Ind., and currently serves as the youth director at First Presbyterian

Church in Covington.

Catherine is the granddaughter of the late Larry and June Brantley, formerly of Brownsville and the late Eugene and Margueritte Neal, formerly of Murfreesboro.

Andrew is the grandson of Joan Counterman, Gene Counterman and Lavern and Ann Gross all of Ohio.

Friends and family are invited to observe the celebration of the happy couple’s nuptials at 2495 Hollins Ave. in Memphis.

TENNESSEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 81 Editor's note: Due to space constrictions, a portion of the responses of a couple of candidates were inadvertently left out of the "Meet the Candidate" special section and are being republished.

Miss Heather Michelle Morton became the bride of Caleb Nathaniel Hollingsworth on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 3 p.m. on the front lawn of Davies Manor Plantation in Bartlett, Tenn. The ceremony was officiated

by Will Gomez and the music was rendered by Deep Blu Entertainment.

The bride rode in a horse drawn carriage, provided by Carriage Tours of Memphis, to the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Frank and Cheryl Huggins of Brighton and Donnie Morton of Brighton. The groom is the son of Guy and Linda Hollingsworth of Munford.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Frank and Cheryl Huggins, who both walked her down to the aisle. She wore an exquisite sleeveless dress with delicate lace straps. The dress was made of ivory lace over satin and boasted delicate buttons down the entire length. A drop-waist bodice, accented with rhinestones was highlighted with a princess cut neckline and a diamond shape cutout in the back. She wore a waist-length lace veil. The bride completed her wedding day ensemble with cowboy boots and a country bouquet of roses, daisies, Queen Anne’s lace, succulents, mums, hydrangeas and calla lilies wrapped in burlap ribbon.

The maids of honor were Kati Hughes and Britni Egg. Bridemaids were Taylor Baxter, Amanda Tanner and Samantha Stowell. Patience and Lydia Gomez and Marley Duvall served as flower girls. Jacob Taylor and Josiah Gomez were the ring

bearers.

The groom’s brother, Silas Hollingsworth, served as the best man.

Users were Shane Morton and Michael Taylor. Groomsmen were Cody James, Ben Zawacki, Jordan Fisackerly and Brian Knack.

Honored guests included the bride’s grandparents, Jim and Jean Orman of Atoka and Marlene Morton of Brigton.

The reception was held at Hillwood where guests enjoyed a BBQ meal catered by Neely’s Barbeque, snow cones by Jerry’s Snow Cones and cakes made by Sweet Sensations of Atoka. The wedding cake was a four-tier white on white confection with butter cream icing and lace details made of fondant. It was topped with spring flowers and a wooden hand-carved bride and groom giraffes as toppers. There were two groom cakes; one, a two-tier chocolate University of Tennessee with chocolate covered strawberries and a large “t” on top. The other was a red velvet cake decorated in a baseball motif complete with baseball, baseball bat, ball cap and a box of popcorn.

A rehearsal dinner was given on Thursday, May 10, 2012 by the parents of the groom, Guy and Linda Hollingsworth at Cracker Barrel in Lakeland, Tenn.

After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple has made their home in Cordova.

Terry Mullins Qualifications for the Office 1970 – 1996 United States Navy, Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer; 1996 – 2012 FedEx, Certified Director of Safety; 2012 – present Small Business Owner, Mullins Dirt Dogs, LLC; MS in Operations Management, University of Arkansas; BS, University of Idaho, Adjunct Professor Status Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Georgia Tech credentialed in OSHA 501; Certified Director of Safety (CDS); Certified FCC Ham Radio Operator; Certified FAA Airframe/ PowerPlant Mechanic (A&P) Plans for the future of this office and changes I will introduce legislation to term limit state elected officials.

Power has the ability to corrupt even the most humble of men.

The “will of the people” in Tipton County is strong for term limits. We in Tipton County will lead the fight “the good fight” to bring term limits to Tennessee. I have knocked on thousands of doors and talked with folks from both parties and the response is over whelming -WE THE PEOPLE are in favor of term limits. There are 15 other states with term limits. Tennessee was the 16th state to join the Union it’s only appropriate that we become the 16th state to adopt term limits.

What would you do help this state rebound form the economic downturn

As Governor Haslam has emphasized, economic development is a top priority in Tennessee. I plan to focus the attention of the State on West Tennessee. Tipton County will be the center of an Enterprise Zone similar to the Chattanooga, Tullahoma, Oak Ridge and Huntsville Enterprise Zone. Visionary leadership brought hundreds of jobs to that region. We can do the same, I will work hard to build a bipartisan coalition, with other regional legislators, in neighboring counties such as Haywood, Lauderdale, Fayette, Shelby and Madison, to bring maximum benefit from the resources of I-40, I-55, Canadian National and CSX railroads, the Mississippi River, the partially developed Megasite, and future I-69. Within Tipton County, I see the Mayors leading a collaborative and coordinated effort seeking out industry.

I would carefully coordinate expansion of the regions’ technology and vocational centers and Dyersburg State Community College. This is critical and would facilitate a long-term economic recovery and improve our ability to recruit 21st Century jobs.

Education is the cornerstone of economic development. We continue to provide an efficient, effective education system envied by others. I would work with those concerned with education Dr. Bibb, the Board of Education and the Tennessee Education Association (TEA) to provide a more structured environment for those children who lack discipline and hamper the abilities of teachers to teach and students to learn. EDUCATION will continue to be the “Crown Jewel of Tipton County.” I will

strive to ensure each child has the formula that has proven to work so well for me over my lifetime “hard work + education = opportunity.”

Tell us why people should vote for you Each of us needs to understand that this country has always fought, and hopefully always will, to establish and preserve individual freedom.

Foreign enemies have been easier to recognize in the past, but domestic enemies to our freedoms are just as insidious a threat to our cherished way of life.

Since 911, we now are fighting domestic enemies armed with aircraft, bombs and bullets and minority special interest lobbyist and finally a third threat resulting from the detrimental side effects of fighting terrorism in America. That third threat is that of our own government taking away our personal freedoms with legislation and encroachments on our Constitutional Rights.

I have a deep sense of patriotism that comes from true sacrifice. I stand ready to do “one more tour” to shift the paradigm from career politician to citizen servant as our forefathers envisioned. On the top of my list of goals to accomplish is to lead Tipton County in the fight to bring term limits to Tennessee.

I WILL NOT ACCEPT SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY FOR MY CAMPAIGN NOR FOR MY SERVICE AS A REPRESENATITIVE OF THE PEOPLE!

COUNTY COMMISSION Editor's note: Due to space constrictions, a portion of the responses of a couple of candidates were inadvertently left out of the "Meet the Candidate" special section and are being republished.

Thomas T. Emerson Candidate, District 4 http://www.commishemerson. tomemersonjr.com.

Qualifications include being able to budget, plan, organize, and most importantly, able to communicate with everyone. I am not a political ambitionist and do not intend to become a career Politian.

Goals: My understanding six years ago is that Tipton County was Toyota’s first choice to build a new plant. Business Development is another main goal of mine. Business competition results in fairer prices for the citizens and a larger choice variety for anything any citizen needs or desires to purchase. Competition drives down the cost to citizens and therefore creates a better quality of life for all Atoka and Tipton County.

Bringing in existing business’s, creating new business’s, both create a positive environment for the community; offers more local jobs for the local citizens; promotes more local income for the city and county; gives the jobless more jobs; creates a more positive personal satisfaction knowing that the jobless citizen is now contributing to supporting their family and themselves; makes them feel better about themselves; creates a positive livelihood, better communication, self-respect, more incentive to increase involvement in their community; creates higher edu-

cation; more positive emphasis on helping children achieve higher education, in turn becoming a more positive influence and factor in this Great Nation overall.

Seeing clearly at every intersection means routine maintenance. Several intersections are not safe. With High School drivers, this should be a main priority for the County and each municipality.

Tipton County Economic Downturn: If the right people were in political offices as Tipton County, Tipton County would not be in an economic downturn? Instead, Tipton County would be a thriving county busting

at the seams with their cup running over with positive economy! I propose that the citizens of Atoka and Tipton County review their existing officials and consider if they are the right servants of the people. My whole life has been service. I was a servant to my father in a Funeral Home, I serve my wife, my children and grand-children the best I can; my Country, USA as a Vietnam Era US Navy Veteran; my Church the best I can. Jesus served us while He was upon this earth. I believe that if allowed to serve the great citizens of Atoka and Tipton County, it would be a first step for Tipton County

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rebounding from any kind of economic downturn. If elected my job is to think, act, and live accordingly by my convictions to represent each citizen in Atoka/Tipton County, praying before making any decisions, intelligently considering each plan or decision so I can truly represent all Tipton County citizens as a humble servant.

My name is not well known in Tipton County.

I’m not a lifelong born/ raised individual of Tipton County. I am not a part of any good ole boy network that may exist.

I pray the only reason that anyone would vote for me is they are assured to have elected a person into office that is a genuine, humble and ready to get the job done servant, willing to represent all citizens, not just a few.

I want to thank the Leader for this opportunity to write

my voice in their paper and appreciate their time and assistance to campaign in a written format. Thank you, the citizens of Tipton County and Atoka for taking the time to read my article and considering voting for me now and on August 2, 2012.

God Bless all the citizens and families in Atoka and all of Tipton County.

Graciously, humbly and respectfully, Tom Emerson, Jr.

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The Civil War and Tipton County June 1862 Compiled by Russell B. Bailey, Tipton County Historian Evacuation of Fort Pillow and Randolph, (Con't) Early on the morning of June 4, Union mortars began their bombardment of Fort Pillow.

Their barrage continued until 3 p.m. The Confederates responded with shots at long intervals, firing about 20 rounds that morning, and ceased firing altogether at 2 p.m. A Federal recalled “our tremendous shells could be seen very distinctly exploding over the bluff on which their works were situated.” Reports from Federal scouts and one deserter indicated that “a garrison of 20 men” had been left to fire the few guns left.

At 6 p.m., Confederates in Fort Pillow began the destruction of everything of value that could not be hauled away by river or overland to Mason’s Depot on the railroad. The Federals saw a dense volume of smoke rising from the tree-tops and heard several explosions. An Alabama soldier later wrote: “That night the artillery regiment left, and we commenced the work of destroying our guns and property. First we set fire to the quartermaster stores; next the commissary, and then every ‘shanty’ on the ‘hill’. We blew up all the guns, except two, which would not burst. It was a terrific sight—the rain pouring down, the thunder rolling midst lightening flashes, while the Yankees were pouring a stream of fire, making the sight sublime, though terrible.”

An encampment for nearly 2,000 men situated on the extreme east end of the Fort above Coal Creek was reduced to “charred ruins, ” leaving behind “the usual assortment of bottles, biscuits, playing cards, bibles, utensils, letters, a few course tents and some coarser clothing.”

A northern account confirmed the destruction: “The commissary storehouses in the ravine

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at the lower end of the fort were burnt to the ground, leaving “an immense pile of smoldering pork on one side of the road and… (another) of corn and beans and peas on the other side… some 20-30 barrels of molasses were left… all the barracks’ houses and stores in the place had been consumed… the quantity of shot and shell left behind was unusually small and the magazines were entirely empty. The evacuation was complete, clean and entire, nothing worthy the carriage was left behind.”

The destruction included the hospital at Fulton, horse sheds and forage barns. Cotton bales used for earthworks were set fire. The beams of the casemated battery near the bluff were knocked down with the awning falling on top of the cannon.

For some reason the telegraph lines from the poles in rear of the fort, stretching to Memphis, were not removed.

Col. W. H. Jackson’s Tennessee Cavalry and Brig. Gen. John Villepigue were some of the last to leave Fort Pillow. They remained to cover the retreat and “moved by easy marches by way of Brownsville, Durhamville, Ripley, Covington, Shelby Depot, Collierville, to Coldwater, Holly Springs, Miss., Lumpkin’s Mills and thence to Abbeyville, on the Tallahatchie River, where they were joined by Companies’ L. and M.” (Some of the regiment were at Germantown on June 6 and heard the cannon firing of the Battle of Memphis.)

L. F. Delisdemier of the C.S.S. Sterling Price wrote: “The fort being completely demolished, the fleet started down the river. At Randolph, the Van Dorn got aground, and had to send men in the woods to cut spars and spar her off.”

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Hello everybody! Hope you’re all doing well this week. We are as well, here at Dunlap. Val and I got to do a few days away and we’re as always, excited to go but glad to be home. Everyone needs some time away, so I’m very thankful to my assistant director, Angie, for taking over while I was gone.

We have a birthday today, one of our staff members, Ms. Linda Jackett. Happy birthday Linda, we hope your day is a great one. We only had the one resident birthday this month and that was Mr. Jim Downs on the 3rd. I know we wished him a happy birthday already and he did have a great one!

We are getting so excited for Sunday to get here, not only because we get to be in our Lord’s house but because we are celebrating “Christmas in July”, thanks to Macedonia Church! We are looking forward to this day!

We are so very sorry to hear of Ms. Louise Vandergriff’s death last week. Our hearts go out to the whole family. Our prayer is that the Lord would give you peace and comfort until you see her again in heaven.

Just a quick reminder that we have two apartments available for rent for you folks that are 55 and up. They are both independent living apartments and are very nice places. One of them is a one bedroom, with a smaller bedroom and a half bath in it. It also has a huge living room, a small kitchen, one full bathroom and a room that can be a storage room or another small bedroom. The

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Hello to all, we are so thankful for the rain the good Lord gave us this week. We just need some more in our neck of the woods.

Our crepe myrtles – we have so many coming up all over the place. They are all color and sizes. If any one wants some please call me 475-9884 and come by to see us. The old man said he is fixing to pull them up.

We have a cedar tree in my flowerbed, it is about one foot tall. Well, it is under our large crepe myrtle. So the blooms are falling in this little green tree. It looks like a decorated Christmas tree. It is so pretty with the dark pink blooms nestled in the green tree.

The lake behind our home is so pretty. There is a little bridge to get to the island. You can’t get the riding mover over to the island so Marshall takes his weed-eater over and cuts the grass. There is a huge cedar tree on the island and several plants that are now growing again.

We are enjoying our new pastor at Elm Grove Methodist Church. Rev. Lee Ramsey is doing a good job of remembering names. Anyone who does not have a church home, you are welcome to come and join in our worship time on Sunday, Sunday night and prayer meeting on Wednesday. Love & Prayers.

This is a free event. Free ice cream cones to those who show a receipt for a purchase which includes sales tax paid in Tipton County. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to watch the movie.

Paul “Skip” Erwin, Jr. “I feel that the STEMC Board of Directors should have a representative with an engineering/technical background. I believe I can fulfill that need and bring a commonsense approach to the issues-at-hand.”

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stead of “a complete 180.” (Realize that 360 degrees is a complete circle, and would mean that your opinion changed, but then changed back to your original opinion).

“It is a mute point,” instead of “a moot point.” (“Mute” means that someone is unable to speak. “Moot” means that

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 Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. .

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.

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

Wii Games - Wii is back! Join Kelly in the dining hall of the CSC on Thursday, July 26 at 9 a.m. for Wii video games.

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boss.”

“Irregardless, I support him,” instead of “Regardless, I support him.” (“Irregardless” is not a proper word.)

“I should of visited him,” instead of “I should have visited him.”

“I did a complete 360,” in-

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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.

What Happened to Cursive and Grammar?

Did you know that today’s kids are not being taught to write or to read cursive handwriting anymore? Our obsession with computers is destroying it, so everyone just types, texts and tweets.

It gets worse. While children are still being educated in proper grammar, it is not being used much anymore. It is our fault, too. But, we sound uneducated if we are not precise in our language. We must be more careful. Poor grammar has caused many resumes to be tossed at first glance.

Here are some of the more annoying mistakes that you might run across, along with their corrected or intended forms: “For all intensive purposes,” instead of “For all intents and purposes.”

“I could care less,” instead of “I couldn’t care less.” (It actually reverses the meaning if used incorrectly).

“If you think that, you have another thing coming” instead of “another think coming.”

“She asked Robert and I to come,” instead of “Robert and me.” (Just take out the first name, and see how it sounds— “She asked me to come.”)

“He use to be my boss,” instead of “He used to be my

utilities are paid and your maintenance is included. We have another apartment that has two huge bedrooms, a very nice sized kitchen and living room, and then there’s that same sized little room that can be used as a bedroom or an office or a storage room. I’d love to show you around, just give me a call and we’ll set up an appointment for a tour!

Also another reminder that our annual “yard sale” is coming up on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 and Sept.

1. If you have anything you would like to donate for our yard sale, please give me a call at 476-7014. We take donations for anything you don’t want anymore. Then when we have our sale, it’s all for donations. So please come on out and show your support for this sweet place.

We are a non-profit organization and we depend on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and our community family for support. We will be putting everything out on Thursday, August 30, so if you have something you’d like to bring, that would be a great time!

Until next week, “Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!” I love this….“be kinder than necessary!” God Bless!

something has no actual effect.

Law students often compete in Moot Court Competitions” to practice trial skills).

“Hard road to hoe,” instead of “hard row to hoe.” (Who hoes a road? City people mess this one up all the time.)

Here are some confusing combinations that might trip any of us up at times: Your/You’re: Your means belonging to you.”/ You’re is just a contraction of “you are.”

Whose/Who’s: Whose is an interrogative or relative pronoun”/ Who’s is a contraction for “who is”.

Who/Whom: Replace the word “who/whom” with “he/ him.” If “he” is correct, “who” is correct, as he is the subject of the sentence. If “him” is correct, “whom” is correct, as it the object.

To/too/two: To indicates direction. / Too means “also.”/ Two is the number after one but before three.

Accept/Except: This one is wrong on many signs when they say, “applications now being excepted,” when they really mean “accepted.” (They have opposite meanings).

Their/There/They’re: Their is a possessive meaning “belonging to them.”/There indicates position./They’re is a

contraction of “they are.”

Lay/Lie: I want to lay an object down. To lie down is something a person does.

(This one is tougher because “lay” is also the past-tense form of “lie,” while the pasttense form of “lay” is “laid.”)

Its/It’s: “Its” is possessive.

“It’s” is a contraction for “It is.”

Good/Well: He sings well.

(Ask, does it how?—adverb).

He is good at singing. (Adjective, describe his personal qualities.)

Sit/Set: To set means “to place” / to sit means, “to be seated.”

Desert/Dessert: A desert is hot and dry. Dessert is “SuperSweet” so remember to double your S and you will be fine.

That/Which: That is specific, which is general.

Sight/Site/Cite: Sight is your eyes being able to see. / Site is a location. / Cite is to give credit for a source.

Mr. Peel seeks justice for those injured in car accidents, work place incidents, medical malpractice, and nursing homes. He often addresses churches, clubs and groups without charge. Mr. Peel may be reached though PeelLawFirm.com wherein other articles may be accessed.

Tipton County Public Library -The TCPL will be presenting special programs at the CSC on Thursday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19- Puppet Show and Storytelling.

To Your Health Health Screenings - 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.

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.

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.

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Local playwright to debut work

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The Historic Ruffin Theater will host a local treat for the community the weekend of July 28-29. Local playwright and Mason native Gloria Thompson Adams will make her debut on stage of the beloved the-

ater when she presents “Mrs. Wisdom, the Mother of Twelve Sons.”

The play, written and directed by the budding playwright tells the story of a mother who claims only seven of her sons because they look and act like her and treats the other five with disdain because they remind her of her husband. She comes to terms with the harm she has caused her children and learns a valuable lesson during a block party arranged in her honor.

Similar to the style of Tyler Perry, theater patrons will be delighted as they watch the drama unfold and the family antics as they try to get their mother to understand the wrong she has done to the family.

“Mrs. Wisdom, the Mother of Twelve Sons,” is a poignant tale of a family as

they struggle with acceptance and understanding.

Contributing to the play’s humor, intensity and message are its characters. Each of the 12 sons is played by area ministers and/or preachers.

“This play will make you stop and think about how you treat one another,” said Adams, play director for Mt. Sinai M.B. Church in Mason. “You can’t deny anyone. God loves us all and so should we.”

Performances for “Mrs. Wisdom, the Mother of Twelve Sons” will be Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for seniors, children and military.

The cast of Mrs. Wisdom, Mother of Twelve Sons.

Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings, I got back into town on Sunday evening from Nashville attending the wedding of niece Carla Burton who is the daughter of our oldest brother Carl (C.L.) Burton, Sr. Carl and wife Olivia (Cookie) attended along with the bride’s mother, Karen Watkins Campbell and her step-father Kevin Campbell, also of Nashville. The groom is Lorenzo Hawkins III, son of Lorenzo Hawkins, Jr. and Valerie Hawkins King, also of Nashville.

After a lovely honeymoon in Jamaica, they will make their home in Nashville.

Reverend Sidney F. Bryant, their pastor, performed the ceremony at their church which in Payne Chapel A.M.E. in Nashville. Their families were all in attendance, both in as well as out of town. My twin sons Sherman and Therman Boddie came in from Hunstville, Ala., for the wedding. I am always happy to see them. Our brother Tim Burton, Sr. of North Carolina was unable to attend. He was under

the weather but I’m happy to report that he’s doing well once more.

Willie Mae Burton was a very “happy camper” over the weekend. Her beloved husband, Isaiah Burton, Sr. was able to attend her 90th birthday celebration. He’s now a patient (P.T.) at Covington Care in Covington (truly improving). Their ten children truly made this a very happy occasion.

On Saturday, family and friends, many from out of town came. Special guests were her sisters, Joyce Clewis of Houston, and Lura Clewis from Oakland, Calif. came with four nieces, a great-niece and nephew from Houston and another from Palestine, Texas. A close friend of their youngest daughter, Vera Lois Burton Stokes (Ernest), Amy Cole and family came from Davenport, Iowa, where Vera now lives.

Willie Mae and Isaiah’s cousins came from Memphis, Navine Alston Dandredge and Ida Bell Burton Jordon. Just about everyone from Jamestown was also there. Holiday Inn Suites in Millington was the Saturday meeting place and on Sunday, all met at Brighton

Hill M.B. Church in Jamestown. Sermon was given

by Willie Mae’s daughter Earlene Burton Potts of Ohio’s son-in-law from Ft. Worth, Texas, Rev. Darryl Bryant. Pastor S.P. Cole and first lady Wilda Cole were honored to see everyone and to help shower gifts upon one of their oldest members, Willie Mae who serves as women’s class S.S. teacher, as well as church announcer and she is on the Mother’s Board.

Congratulations once again to a very nice and sweet lady, my auntie Willie Mae Clewis Burton.

On Sunday at 6 p.m., Shiloh C.M.E. was host choir to Tipton County Singing Union. Pres. Everlena Winfrey-Sloan was pleased to see everyone, Bright Hill M.B., St. Mark A.M.E. and Mt. Tipton C.M.E. Special guests for the evening was the Tipton County Male Chorus.

Burton-Bass-Alston family will met on July 28-29th.

28th at Casper Creek Park in Milllington at 10 a.m.

Softball game and picnic and 29th , we will join the St. Mark A.M.E. Church family of Munford for worship at 11 a.m. Contact family member Barbara Cobbs

Miller or yours truly, hope to see you there.

We are in prayers for Jennie Stewart, Posey Reed, Ruth Alston, Connie and Christine Brown, Carlotta Jones, Doris King, Eula Culbreath and family, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Beaulah Wakefield, Rhonda Heaston-McLin, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Ada Fletcher, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family Min. Pink Sherrill, Jr., Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Rudolph Boykins, Katerene Harber, Louise Alston Mason, Menola Hallards, Minnie Bommer, the McMillins family of Gilt Edge, Johnny Thompson, Ruth Griffin, Rufus Garner and Gladys Miller and family.

Happy birthday this week to Theron Alston20th, Debra King Elkins, Thomas Burton, Jr. and JaCinta Brown Jones – 21st, LaToya Draine-22nd, Janice Jackson – 24th, Ashley Burton and Stacie Herbert – 25th.

All for this time, remember, “Most times when it seems as if things are always going wrong, they are. That is why prayers are still and will forever be the answer!” Until next time.

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The August workshops will address retail sales direct to consumers, including at farmers markets, and will address the sale of live animals for custom processing. Each workshop will cover the same materials and will last between two and three hours.

Workshop participants will be provided a copy of a new educational publication from UT Extension, PB1805, titled “Basic Regulatory Considerations for Retail and non-retail Meat Sales in Tennessee.” A meal is also provided for each participant, so pre-registration at least five days prior to the meeting is required. Seating is limited in some locations.

Participation in this educational program counts toward eligibility for 50 percent Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) cost-share in the value-added sector for farm-fresh

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Best of the Best

The Leader is publishing the official ballot below & asking our readers to vote on who or what they consider to be the Best of the Best in Tipton County.

Winners will be announced August 30 in The Leader after all entries have been counted.

Mail your ballot to Best of the Best PO Box 529, Covington, TN 38019 You may also bring your ballot to: The Leader, 2001 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN A minimum of 25 different nominations must be made in order for the entry to qualify.

Fill in the blanks with your favorite choice.

Local Folks

• High School (where) ____________________________________________________

• Bank Employee (who/where) ____________________________________________ • Barber/Stylist (who/where) ______________________________________________ • Beautician (who/where)_________________________________________________ • Car Salesman (who/where) _____________________________________________ • Community Correspondent (The Leader) ___________________________________ • Community Volunteer ___________________________________________________ • Educator (who/where) __________________________________________________ • Electrician (who/where) _________________________________________________ • EMT (who/where)______________________________________________________ • Farmer (who/where) ___________________________________________________ • Financial Advisor (who/where) ___________________________________________ • Firefighter (who/where) _________________________________________________ • High School Mascot (Tipton County Only) __________________________________ • Insurance Agent (who/where) ____________________________________________ • Lawyer (who/where) ___________________________________________________ • Law Enforcement Officer (who/where) _____________________________________ • Most Devoted Sports Fan ________________________________________________ • Musician/Band/Singer (who/where) ______________________________________ • Nurse (who/where) ____________________________________________________ • Physician (who/where) _________________________________________________ • Politician/Public Official (who/where) _____________________________________ • Realtor _______________________________________________________________ • Salesperson (who/where) _______________________________________________ • Server (who/where) ____________________________________________________ • US Postal Carrier (who/where) ___________________________________________

Business & Organization

(Please include the city where business is located, otherwise the vote will not be counted) • Accounting Firm (where) ________________________________________________ • Antiques (where)_______________________________________________________ • Appliances (where)_____________________________________________________ • Auto Parts (where) _____________________________________________________ • Auto Repair (where) ____________________________________________________ • Bakery (where) ________________________________________________________ • Bank (where) __________________________________________________________ • Bar (where) ___________________________________________________________ • Beauty Salon/Barber Shop (where) _______________________________________ • Building Supplies (where) _______________________________________________ • Car Dealers (new or used) _______________________________________________ • Chiropractic Services (where) ____________________________________________ • Church (where) ________________________________________________________ • Civic Club (where) _____________________________________________________ • Clothing (where) _______________________________________________________ • Convenience Store (where) ______________________________________________ • Dentist (where) ________________________________________________________ • Elementary School (where) ______________________________________________ • Entertainment _________________________________________________________ • Farm Supplies (where) __________________________________________________ • Fitness (where) ________________________________________________________ • Dry Cleaners (where) ___________________________________________________ • Exterminator (where) ___________________________________________________ • Floor Covering (where) _________________________________________________ • Florist (where) _________________________________________________________ • Funeral Home (where) __________________________________________________

All entries must be turned in by August 3

• Home Builders (where) __________________________________________________

(Please include first name, last name, place of business and where the business is located, otherwise the vote will not be counted)

• Furniture (where) ______________________________________________________

• Ms. Tipton County (who/where) ______________________________________________

• Hotel/Motel (where) ____________________________________________________ • Insurance Company (where) _____________________________________________ • Gardening Supplies/Nursery (where) _____________________________________ • Gas Station (where) ____________________________________________________ • Gift Shop/Boutique (where)______________________________________________ • Grocery Store (where) __________________________________________________ • Heating/Air (where) ____________________________________________________ • Insurance (where) ______________________________________________________ • Jewelry (where) ________________________________________________________ • Landscaping (where) ___________________________________________________ • Law Firm (where) ______________________________________________________ • Liquor Store (where) ____________________________________________________ • Meat Department (where) _______________________________________________ • Middle School (where) __________________________________________________ • Mortgage Lender (where) _______________________________________________ • Nail Salon (where) _____________________________________________________ • New Business (where; established in the last year) _______________________________ • Nursery School/Day Care (where) ________________________________________ • Nursing Home/Assisted Living (where) ____________________________________ • Park (where) __________________________________________________________ • Pet Grooming (where) __________________________________________________ • Place To Live (city/town)_________________________________________________ • Plumbing (where) ______________________________________________________ • Pharmacy (where)______________________________________________________ • Photography (where) ___________________________________________________ • Physician (where) ______________________________________________________ • Pool & Spa Service (where) ______________________________________________ • Produce (where) _______________________________________________________ • Optometrist (where) ____________________________________________________ • Real Estate Firm (where)_________________________________________________ • Thrift/Resale Store (where) ______________________________________________ • Tires (where) __________________________________________________________ • Veterinarian (where) ____________________________________________________

Eateries

(Please include name of business and location, otherwise the vote will not be counted) • Asian (where) _________________________________________________________ • BBQ (where) __________________________________________________________ • Breakfast (where) ______________________________________________________ • Donuts (where) ________________________________________________________ • Fast Food Restaurant (where) ____________________________________________ • French Fries (where) ____________________________________________________ • Fried Chicken (where) __________________________________________________ • Hamburgers (where)____________________________________________________ • Home Cooking (where) _________________________________________________ • Italian (where) _________________________________________________________ • Ice Cream (where) _____________________________________________________ • Mexican (where) _______________________________________________________ • Morning Coffee (where) ________________________________________________ • Pizza (where) _________________________________________________________ • Restaurant (where) _____________________________________________________ • Salad (where) _________________________________________________________ • Sandwiches (where) ____________________________________________________ • Seafood (where) _______________________________________________________ • Steaks (where)_________________________________________________________ • Sunday Brunch (where) _________________________________________________ • Sushi (where) _________________________________________________________ • Sweet Tea (where)______________________________________________________

• Mr. Tipton County (who/where) _________________________________________________

This category is meant to portray individuals who you feel has represented Tipton County the best. Ranging anywhere from outstanding personality to those who have made a true difference in Tipton County.

Vote Early...Vote Often!

Ballot Rules: 1.) Only ballots cut from The Leader will be counted. No copies accepted. 2.) Each vote must be from newsprint. Buying votes will not be accepted. 3.) Businesses & Individuals nominated must be in the area; please include the necessary information regarding the nominee. 4.) A minimum of 25 different nominations must be made in order for the entry to qualify. 5.) Employees of The Leader and/or their family members are NOT eligible for nominee.

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BHS, CHS, MHS gear up for scrimmages

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com With the regular season starting in just four weeks on Aug. 17, Tipton County football teams are kicking things into high gear with two-a-days in preparation for upcoming scrimmages and a jamboree on Aug. 10.

Covington, which advanced to the state semifinals a year ago, has been hitting the practice field as early as 7 a.m. in helmets and shorts (teams can't practice pads until July 30).

The Chargers will travel to Jackson on Aug. 3 for a scrimmage against South Side and then hit the road for Humboldt in Aug.

7 for their final scrimmage of the season.

Covington will once again host a jamboree on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

Tipton-Rosemark and Lausanne will play the first game, followed by Munford vs.

Haywood and Covington against First Assembly Christian School.

Munford, which earned a playoff berth last year for the first time in several seasons, has been hitting the practice field every morning the last two weeks as well.

“We've been going through two-a-days for the past week outside,” said Munford coach Matt Saunders. “I feel like we're getting a lot of work done. We've got a lot of guys coming back this year, so I'm feeling

good about this season.”

The Cougars are heading to Briarcrest for a 7-on-7 scrimmage today and next Thursday. Both games start at 7 p.m.

Munford will travel to FACS on Aug. 3 for a scrimmage in pads.

Brighton, which advanced to the second round of the Class 6A playoffs a year ago,

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Brighton begins the regular season at home against Murfreesboro Riverdale. Covington opens at Bolton and Munford travels to Horn Lake.

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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The playoff system for Tennessee high school football will remain as is for the foreseeable future.

On Monday in Nashville the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association's board of controls voted to keep the current Division I six-class format in place for the next four years.

A proposal was on the table to lower the number of postseason classifications to five starting next year, but the board voted 5-4 to keep things as they are.

In 2009 the current playoff system was put into place.

Instead of five Division I classifications in the regular season and the postseason with eight regions in each class, as was the case for many years, a new plan was implemented that includes 16 districts in three classifi-

cations (1A, 2A and 3A) for the regular season.

When the playoffs roll around, teams are divided into six classes and seeding is used in each quadrant of each classification to determine matchups.

It's certainly more complicated, but the idea was to limit regular season travel by putting teams in the same area in the same district, even though they may be different sizes.

For example, Munford and Brighton play in District 13-AAA in the regular season. But the Cougars compete for a 5A spot in the playoffs, while the Cardinals are classified as 6A. Munford head coach Matt Saunders said he doesn't have a problem with six classifications, but he doesn't like the way the playoff berths are determined.

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a No. 8 seed last year. “Last year, the last four weeks of the season, we were sitting at a computer every Friday night and Saturday morning trying to figure out of we were in. It's almost like figuring out the BCS (Bowl Championship Series).”

While the format can make sense geographically in the regular season, critics have complained that it can cause excess travel in the playoffs and eliminates some rivalry games in the regular season and the playoffs.

The board also voted to keep Division II football teams in two classifications rather than three, which had been proposed.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLING

A look at Tipton County’s historical schools

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.

Walnut Grove School The books for Walnut Grove are few at the Tipton County Board of Education, where historical documents have been kept for decades, but still enough where a bit of its story can be told.

Records available begin with the July 24, 1923 to April 20, 1923 school term. It describes the school as a oneroom framed building approximately 720 square feet in size. It had an ordinary stove for heat, several windows for ventilation, one toilet and a cistern well on the grounds for water. The little school did have a blackboard, which was recorded as being 36 inches off the floor. Students had use of three different size seats, 22 single patent desks and 12 double desks. The school was located on one and a half acres and unlike most schools of the time, had playground equipment consisting of a swing set and a seesaw valued at $6. The school library had 190 books in it to start the school year but by the end of the year, its number had dropped to 185. The students were recorded as having read

50 books for the year.

Mrs. Estes Wilson of Burlison who was born on Dec. 12, 1897, was the teacher who completed the end of school record book. She was married with one dependant and lived in the community. She wrote she had a first grade teaching certificate issued in July 1920 and had three years of prior teaching experience, two and a half of them at Walnut Grove. She was paid $70 a month to teach grades first through eighth. During the current school year, she made 12 home visits.

That year, 71 students in grades first through eighth attended 160 days of school.

Some of the family names of the students are still seen today – Bradshaw, Pugh, Wilson, Lanier, Little, Lewis, Dycus, Wiseman, Max, Craig and Kelley. The majority of the school’s pupils lived in the Burlison area on Route 2 and a handful lived in Covington on Route 1.

Students studied the standard subjects of reading, arithmetic, language, writing, geography and spelling. Unlike most schools today across the country, the students even enjoyed a 45-minute recess each day.

The record books revealed 25 students failed that school year, with five students having failed for the second time and two having failed for more than two years. Student ages ranged from 5 years to 18 years old.

Ms. Wilson wrote at the end

U of M Lambuth to hold orientation Aug. 9 The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will hold New Student Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Jackson, Tenn., campus. To be eligible, a student must have already applied and have been accepted for admission.

During orientation, new students get important information about college life, meet with an adviser, and plan their class schedule.

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of the year, “All space was covered except for 6th grade arithmetic, pages 1-212; 7th grade arithmetic, pages 179362 and 7th grade language, pages 83 to 180.”

There were six students each in the sixth and seventh grade that year. One student in sixth and three in seventh failed.

Three students had perfect attendance during the 19231924 school year. Seven-yearold first grader Jewel Craig did very well that year in addition to having perfect attendance. She made a 92 in spelling, a 97 in reading, an 87 in writing and drawing, a 93 in arithmetic and a 92 in language. She was promoted to the second grade.

Virginia Roe, also 7 years old but in the second grade, also did well. She made a 95 in spelling, a 94 in reading, an 88 in writing and drawing, a 97 in arithmetic in 97 and a 97 in language. She was also promoted.

Flossie Ferrel was a 9-yearold fourth grader who lived a half-mile from the school.

She made a 90 in spelling, a 96 in reading, an 86 in writing and drawing and an 85 in language. Arithmetic and geography gave her a bit of trouble, earning a 65 and a 53 respectively, but still receiving a promotion to the fifth grade.

The description of the school changes during the 1923-1924 school year, which may mean the school was added onto, if not moved. School record

cepted may register online for orientation at www.memphis. edu/nso.

Transfer students who have been accepted to the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus may meet with an adviser and register at any time by visiting the Lambuth Campus weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More information is available via email at recruitment@ memphis.edu or by phone at 901-678-2566 or 800-669-2678.

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Grove School. He had two years experience and had taught at one other school. He was paid $60 a month to teach students ages 9-15 years of age in grades fourth-seventh.

In 1938, under teacher Clois Montgomery, five students were issued their 8th grade certificates: 13 year-old Ruth Roe, 14-year-old Calvin Lani-

A page from the 1923-24 record book for Walnut Grove School that is housed at the Tipton County Board of Education. Nineyear-old Flossie Ferral had perfect attendance that year.

was charged $20 a month for her room and board.

The 1936-1937 school records also show two teachers for 63 students. Albert Kelley of Burlison had a permanent teaching certificate #50818, issued on July 4, 1934. A student of Garland and a high school graduate, he attended Union University from 19311935 and earned a bachelor's degree. He reported having 202 credits with 27 of them in education. Kelley was a 23-year-old and was listed as the principal of the Walnut

er, 14-year-old Margaret Lewis, 14-year-old Lauren Pinner and 14-year-old Velmer Kidd.

The last book held at the school board for Walnut Grove records the school year for July 28, 1941 to May 1, 1942. Student numbers had been declining for a number of years and 42 students in grades first through eighth were recorded as attending the two-room schoolhouse.

Elnora W. Sawyers, 47, was the current teacher. She held a four-year examination certificate issued in June 1941.

She attended West Tennessee Teachers College for six months and had 13 years experience in teaching. She was paid $60 a month to teach students in grades 5th-8th.

For the record, Sawyers recorded the years work as including, “… installing three new windows (frames and all), put in several panes in others, new stove, new pump put in well, now out of order, 1 new toilet and 1 rebuilt, 2 new teacher desks, 11 small desks, 1 new board, new cellar dug out for store room, 1 new pencil sharpener, a globe bought and received a volleyball and net.”

She also wrote, “Have completed the required number of subjects for each grade.

Have had our quota of books form the country library each month. Lunch room in operation all winter. Met requirements of state for approval and received 5 eighth grade certificates. Have had a small but very active PTA. Have put on 2 programs for the public.”

The students who qualified for their 8th grade certificates at the of the school year in May 1942 were Eugene Bradshaw, 14; Arthur Wilson, 14; Mildred Armstrong, 15; Pearl Harris, 16; and Ruby Harris, 17.

Anyone with additional information or pictures on Walnut Grove or any Tipton County community school is encouraged to contact Sherri Onorati at The Leader office, 476-7116.

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the Tennessee Theatre Association, the Southeastern Theatre Conference, and the Montgomery County Historical Society.

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Wind” on Friday, July 20 at 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Millington Civic Center - 8077 Wilkinsville Road in Millington. Needed are: 30 actors - 7 women, 23 men,

ages 17-65. Show dates are September 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22.

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Seize the day–Carpe FFA!

The following students earned degrees from the University of Memphis during May 5 commencement ceremonies. The rest of the list will be published in next week's edition:

By MCKENZIE MAN NING Munford FFA Reporter Camp Clements, located in Doyle Tennessee, opened its doors June 18-23 to multiple FFA chapters this past month for the annual Tennessee FFA Leadership Camp. On the initial day of camp, Munford FFA president Jessie Pyland was appointed as the Camp Council President.

While at camp members were offered many enriching classes to become more familiar with the duties and responsibilities of officer positions.

There were also classes dedicated to furthering education in a wide variety of CDEs, Career Development Events. Elena Smith advanced in the preliminaries of the Extemporaneous Speaking CDE where she went on to win first place in the finals. Another competition at camp was Quiz Bowl, a knowledge test on all things agriculture and FFA, where Munford advanced through all the rounds to place first as well.

Each afternoon, every-

University of Memphis degrees awarded

Pictured left to right before the first camp session are Shelby Simmons, Zoey Smith, Payton Hendershott and Houston Graham. Courtesy photo.

one was encouraged to participate in as many sport events as possible.

There were a number of exciting activities for a range of talents: softball, volleyball, basketball, track and field events, shuffle board, swimming, horse shoes, paddle boating, canoeing, and pool.

Participation was a key element to gain the full camp experience. By contributing your time to your team, you make friends from chapters all across the state.

Three state officers attended camp as well, speaking at each session and encouraging us to “Carpe FFA.” Carpe

FFA was the theme of camp this year. To seize the FFA, to dive in headfirst and emerge oneself, grabbing every opportunity possible.

This was the first camp experience for many, but the last experience for others. As Munford FFA graduates go to college in the fall, there will be holes in our chapter and big shoes to fill. However, their absence will give opportunities to other members to step up to the plate and become involved in ways they weren’t before, allowing the next generation of Munford agriculture students to Carpe FFA.

Stephanie Leigh Adney of Munford – BA in Psychology Michael Jason Allen of Covington – BA in History William Patrick Anderson of Atoka – MS in Mechanical Engineering Grady Elmore Baggett of Munford – MAT in Instr and Curr Leadership Knox Johnson Baggett of Brighton – MAT in Instr and Curr Leadership James Patrick Baker of Drummonds –BBA in Finance Jeffrey Scott Bennard of Drummonds – BBA in Accounting Amanda Presson Billings of Covington – BS in Nursing Tammy Boswell Billings of Covington – MS in Nursing Lane Coulston Brewer of

Covington – BSE in Teaching All Learners Carolyn Buford of Brighton – BA in Sociology Heather Elaine Cannon of Munford – BA in History Larry J. Clark of Covington – BSE in Integrative Studies Jason Dean Cockerham of Munford – BSE in Sport and Leisure Management Christa Cross of Covington – BSE in Teaching All Learners Samantha Dawn Davis of Brighton – BSE in Human Development and Learning Stephanie Ann DeCesare of Atoka – BBA in Accounting Melissa Alyson Diaz of Burlison – MAT in Instr and Curr Leadership Christopher Brian Elam of Covington – BSET in Engineering Technology Brittany Michelle Elwood of Brighton – MS in Nursing Andrea Brooke Folk of Covington – BA in History Kayla Michelle French of Ato-

ka – BBA in Accounting Sarah Elisabeth Girdner of Atoka – BS in Civil Engineering Ashlee Kaye Gragg of Atoka – BA in Psychology Amber Nicole Gwin of Burlison – BBA in Accounting Rita M. Hall of Brighton – Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies Christine Marie Heiser of Drummonds – BFA in Art Caleb Nathaniel Hollingsworth of Munford –BBA in Accounting Sharon Hunter of Munford – BSE in Teaching All Learners Brady George Johnston of Munford – BPS in Professional Studies Ashley Azlin Jones of Atoka –BA in English Lyndsey Carol Jones of Munford – BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice Shalana Arlease Jones of Drummonds – BA in Psychology

HEADED TO COLLEGE The Alpha Art Civic & Social Club recently awarded its first annual scholarship to Constance Demiah Eaton.

Constance, the daughter of Deanna Yarbrough of Brighton and Michael Eaton, is a 2012 graduate of Covington High School. She will attend Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in the fall.

Pictured with Constance is club president Shelia Barlow (left) and Cora Yarbough, event coordinator.

SWTDDís REDI college access program receives Innovator Award Southwest Tennessee Development Districtís REDI College Access Program received a coveted Innovator Award this week at the Southern Growth Policies Board's Conference in Chattanooga. The 2012 conference theme was "Re-imagining Workforce Development" and it was hosted by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Acknowledging that an educated workforce is essential in sustaining economic success in today's world, the two-day conference targeted creative and innovative ways to

make strides in creating a world-class workforce and recognized programs throughout the south that were making strides in this arena. At the conference, each of the 13 Southern states received one Innovator Award for a workforce development-related program. SWTDD's REDI Program was the winner for the State of Tennessee.

"To stay competitive in a 21st century economy, it is imperative that we create a more seamless path between high school, postsecondary, and the workforce.

Today's students must be

prepared to be tomorrow's workers," said Governor Haslam. "The states that provide the strongest pool of talented workers with the most relevant skill sets are the states that will grow jobs and attract businesses."

"Southwest Tennessee Development District's REDI concept began in 2008 when regional leaders in both the public and private sector met for a two-day brainstorming retreat addressing economic development issues specific to the West Tennessee region," said Lisa Han-

kins, REDI Director for the 11-county regional effort.

"Based on the vision captured at the retreat – that successful economic development requires a strong foundation and that "education" is that foundation – REDI and its workforce development focus became a reality in March 2010. In just two years, the Regional Economic Development Initiative has touched the lives of literally thousands of students – both traditional high school graduates and non-traditional adult students."

Working closely with

19 high schools in the 11-county area, REDI's College Access Program helped 1,284 seniors from the Class of 2011 acquire financial aid totaling $6.5 million dollars for postsecondary education in the 2011/2012 academic year. Besides helping students get to college, REDI has personnel on the campuses of Jackson State and Dyersburg State whose primary responsibility is to help students stay in college. On those campuses, REDI's community college students have a retention rate of 75 percent (com-

pared to a non-REDI rate of 50 percent).

The West Tennessee counties participating in REDI are Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, McNairy and Tipton.

To learn more about the REDI Program, contact Lisa Hankins at lhankins@ swtdd.org or 731.668.6450.

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COMMENTARY

The value of freedom First Baptist Church of Atoka America was founded by people who were seeking the opportunity to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience. From that desire to be free to worship grew the understanding that men must be free in other areas as well. For instance, freedom of speech is essential to worship.

A preacher must have the liberty to criticize or expose the immoral judgments of a government leader or the government as a whole. Since the Bible teaches the equality of men, there grew the understanding that the press, those who print the news (in our day transmit it electronically), must also be free from governmental pressure or censure.

America stood for freedom in a way that no other country in modern history and most likely nearly all of ancient history has ever stood. Our flag has flown over a free people for over two hundred years. It has attracted the admiration of untold millions of others around the world.

Our forefathers understood very clearly that our liberty does not come from our government.

Our rights are not given to us by the government, but are Godgiven. A loss of this understanding of the true nature of freedom is poisonous to its continuation.

Americans are not free because of Washington, D.C., but Washington, D.C. exists because of a free people. Consider some of these words from those who helped to shape our country: But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored.

Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.

John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams, July 17, 1775 Let the pulpit resound with the doctrine and sentiments of religious liberty. Let us hear of the dignity of man's nature, and the noble rank he holds among the works of God... Let it be known that British liberties are not the grants of princes and parliaments.

John Adams, Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law, 1765 What price shall we place on freedom? What is its value? The Bible says that a man would be

the loser to gain the whole world and lose his own soul. Losing our freedom, whether to sin through it controlling our life or through surrendering it to the control of the government is an immeasurable loss. It is obvious by reading the words of those who handed this country to us that they never intended for the government to hold the position of the grantor or denier of rights. Our forefathers had a healthy distrust of government for they had seen it run roughshod over the rights of the population.

America has been the greatest missionary sending nation in the world. Western Europe once held that position, but they have lost it and have sunk into the mire of secularization of their society and socialism. Instead of looking to God to supply their needs, more and more they began to see government as the answer to social ills. To quote one of our recent Presidents, “Any government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take everything you have.” Let it be our prayer that such never happen here.

RL COULSTON & SONS Building Supplies / Contractor Covington, TN

476-9718

Wooten Tractor Co.

2031 Highway 51 South • Covington , TN 38019

Phone : 476-2631 WOODS

SALES & SERVICE

3080 Hwy. 51 S. Covington TN 38019

476-8500

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

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

Linda B. Mills

PET SALON

(901) 476-3386

Cell (901) 489-5559

McBride Stitt & Williams Insurance and Wealth Management

BUSINESS • HOME • AUTO • FARM • LIFE • HEALTH Tel: 901-476-7137 • Fax 901-476-3560 Securities offered through LPL FINANCIAL, member FINRA/SIPC

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

312 South Main St. Covington 476-8614

68 Doctors Drive Munford 837-0188

FRED'S

Covington SUPER DOLLAR STORE Munford 476-3364 837-2000

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

Hwy. 59W. and Bringle Road

Gateway Baptist Church in Atoka celebrated its Vacation Bible School week, May 29 to June 2, with an Amazing Wonders Aviation theme. One of its youth members, 16-year-old McKenzie Manning is a pilot. She took several photos of the group from the air.

Church Bulletins

Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-476-7116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com.

July 16-20 Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Brighton will have their annual revival, July 16-20, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Our guest evangelists include: Pastor Darrel Wynn, Pastor Darrel Rozell, Pastor Ronnie Porter, Pastor Clarence Nelson, and Pastor Troy Hall.

For additional information call 496-5154.

July 18-20 Smith Grove Baptist Church will be hosting a three-day revival beginning at 7 each night. Robert L. Fields is host pastor and Pastor James Powers of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Mason will serve as the evangelist.

July 22 Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple St. in Covington will have Brother Jimmy Rogers bring the message for the 10:45 a.m. service and the 6 p.m. service.

VBS July 17-20 St. Matthew M.B. Church and St. Luke M.B. Church will be hosting 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 19-20 Hopewell United Methodist Church, 3866 MunfordGilt Edge Road, Munford will have Vacation Bible School on July 19 and July 20 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. July 21st is Family Day, children to be at church at 4:30

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

Fri - Sat. 9 a.m. midnight

Reg. Hamburger #1 & #2 1/2 pprice 5p.m. - 11 p.m.

710 Hwy.51 N. Covington 476-1307

pm, parents at 5:00 p.m. Program on Sunday, July 22 at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Terri Frazier 901-827-7701 July 23-25 Campground UMC, 3183 Drummonds Rd., will hold Vacation Bible School from July 23 – July 25 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Aug 18 One of the many events this year in honor of Smyrna Baptist Church’s 200th anniversary is a fish fry at 6 p.m. Although the free event is open to the community, if you plan to attend, sign up on the sheet posted at the church or email smyrnabc@bellsouth. com no later than Aug. 12. For more information, contact Pastor John Werner at (901) 476-6178.

Dunlap Retirement Center 24 hour staff

“Independent living with a helping hand”

1495 Dunlap Orphanage Rd., Brighton Ofce: (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

August 19 Crosspointe Baptist Church will hold its revival on Aug. 19-22. Guest Speaker: Brother Jerry Chaddick.

Worship Guest: Luke Garrett. Sunday, Aug. 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 - Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. For more information: 901-8724413 ON-GOING Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m.

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

Ever wondered about the Bible's mysteries? Every first and third Sunday, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church discusses them through the American Bible Society's Inside the Mysteries of the Bible: New Perspectives on Ancient Truths series. Class begins at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday (free coffee, movie and discussion included). Youth Sunday school and worship services begin at 10:30 a.m.

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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

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Open Sun - Thurs.

9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

Sundayy Worshipp 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.

Check Advance • Jewelry • Title Loans

Pawn Shop 14382 Hwy. 51 S.

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

DAN PICKARD OWNER MICAH FULCHER MANAGER

"A Affordable & Accommodating"

476-4000 BE SEEN BY THOUSANDS OF READERS EACH WEEK. Call 901-476-7116 to nd out how to be featured on our Faith pages

9030 Hwy 51 N. • Millington

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

Hometown Medical Services, LLC 635 Highway 51 South • Covington, TN 38019

901-268-8635 Alan Hopkins, PhD, ACMP

7/19/12 11:33:33 AM

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

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 ▪ B6 www.covingtonleader.com

EMPLOYMENT Local company seeking part time house keeper. Must have own transportation and able to withstand the heat and cold/ Some outside work. Send resume to 901-8734296

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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.

call 1-800-423-8820 www.drive-train.org

for training opportunity with DRIVE-TRAIN 119 E. L. Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305

NANNY WANTED Full Time position available for Nanny of infant and small child to be kept in my Brighton TN home. Light housekeeping and organizational abilities a plus.

Must have prior experience.

References REQUIRED. Only serious inquiries. Please mail contact information and references to ATTN:NANNY P.O. BOX 402 COVINGTON TN 38019

Comfort Keepers

Caregivers-Needed:InHome Care is seeking caregivers to provide inhome care to our clients in Tipton County, Millington and Arlington.

Must pass background checks, have dependable auto, provide proof of auto insurance. Call 731635-0354.

DRIVERS A&R Transport, Inc., a premier nationwide bulk carrier, is currently looking for experienced TRUCK DRIVERS for our Memphis, TN terminal. Regional and Over the Road positions are available. For a limited time we are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus payable after 90 days of employment.

We require a minimum of 1 year recent and verifiable OTR experience, a valid Class A CDL, HAZMAT is a plus and a minimumage of 25 years old.

A&R offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package which includes: Blue Cross PPO and Dental, excellent assigned equipment, 401k with company match, paid vacation and holiday, life and disability plans. Drivers can also earn up to $1,200 per year in driver bonuses.

For more information please call Jason at 1-888-202-0004 or e-mail driverjobs@artransport. com. To apply online visit our website at www.artransport.com DRIVERS: CDL-A New $2400 Sign-On Bonus Limited Positions Solosand Teams Excellent Pay/ Benefits/-Home Time/Bonuses NewerEquipment/No Touch Freight Recruiting 877-628-6806 www.carter-express.com Experienced CDL-A Drivers: Earn up to 42 cpm! New Equipment, Insurance, Abundant Miles, Bonus Opportunities. 573-471-9732 Home weekly. $2000 Sign on. Solo & teams. New equipment arriving daily!

Hogan. Call Sandra today. 314-8132786 or 800-444-6042. www.hogan1.com

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DIESEL MECHANIC 2 –Full Time positions available for a Diesel Mechanic in Covington TN . EXCELLENT PAY and BENEFITS. Only serious inquiries. Please mail or drop off resume/contact info to Baskin Truck Parts, LLC 1844 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019. Please no phone calls.

FRONT COUNTER/ PARTS DEPARTMENT HELP NEEDED 2 –Full Time Positions available for Front Counter/Parts Department Help in Covington TN. Great Pay. Only serious inquiries.

Please mail or drop off resume/ contact info to Baskin Truck Parts, LLC 1844 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019. Please no phone calls.

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

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

Tipton Christian Academy After School Care Program is looking for 4 responsible individuals to work part time in the afternoons. Applicants must be high school graduates, have patience and enjoy working with children. You may complete an application at the First Baptist Church office located at 2105 Highway 59 S., Covington, TN 38019 or fax your resume to 901-475-4930.

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GUARANTEED WEEKLY INCOME! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE NEED: People who have never sold automobiles and would like an opportunity to increase your income and standard of living.

WE OFFER: • Financial Assistance to Help You Get Started • Excellent Pay Plan & Many Bonuses.

• 5 Day Work Week • Fantastic New & Used Vehicle Inventory • Health & Dental Plan • Paid Vacation • Employee/Family Vehicle Purchase Plan • Fully Paid Professional Training Program WE TRAIN: All personnel will attend our exclusive fully paid, in-house training program.

This program is taught by our highly qualified corporate Training Director with over 33 years experience. $40K· $55K 151 Year!

We will pay you while In training and PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP YOU GET STARTED & BE SUCCESSFUL!

3299 Hwy 51 S Covington, TN 38019 Call Daniel Allen for an Appointment 901-313-8643 July 19-20-21 ONLY 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.

Dogs, Cats & supplies 201 Free to good home. Cute, loving mixed puppies. Appx. 4 months old.

901-476-0102.

CLOTHING/APPAREL

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

Call 901-832-0226.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Please – If you were in the area and saw a motorcycle accident on Atoka Idaville at Portersville on Memorial Day, May 28th, call or text Yvonne at 901-461-9160.

You may also email her at lewood2000@msn.com It is really important to us and we would appreciate any help with this matter.

Think Small Think

Classified

PROFESSIONAL Snapper Dealership

Sales, Service & Parts Now opeN Walls West Tennessee Supply 833 East Street, Covington

476-4419

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

MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!!

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

REAL ESTATE

Residential rental properties in Covington area. 901-475-6238.

Comm./Indust. ProPerty for rent 802 For rent: Doctors office building, approx 2400 sq feet. 534 Munford Atoka Ave. Munford, TN. Please call 371-6004 or 581-2892

Trailers

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Wholesale Trailers, LLC (731) 668-1147

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

EstatE salE 24 Edith lane | atoka, tN

Friday, July 20th, Saturday, July 21st Sunday July 22nd, and Monday, July 23rd

Furniture, Glassware, Tools,

NEW 5BD 3BA Guns, 100’s of Dolls, Pottery, DBLWiDE, DEL Too Much To List!

SET AND A/C WOW $64995! 100% DO NOT MISS! FiNANCiNG WiTH A CLEAr DEED WAC. Burnside Estate Sales EASY LiViNG HOMES LLC.Fri./Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, Mon. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

TN 731-784-5033

Before you Buy a new manufactured. check out the deals at easy homes llc <3 way> humBoldt, tn 731-784-5033 Why pay rent? 3 bed/2 bath home for sale on 486 Dacus Dr in Munford. Walking distance to 3 Munford schools park. NEW heat/ air w/10 yr warranty. NEW flooring, paint, blinds custom kitchen cabinets. Fenced yard.

Exterior is maintenance free and is READY TO MOVE IN. $112,000. Please call for more information.

901-828-7034.

JOB OPENING The City of Munford will be accepting applications through July 27th, 2012 for the position of BUILDING INSPECTOR / CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The job description and qualifications may be obtained online at www.munford.com. Job applications may be picked up at Munford City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1397 Munford Avenue, Munford, TN. Stacy M. Craig

City Recorder / Treasurer

Town of Atoka The Town of Atoka is seeking motivated, teamoriented, highly energetic individuals with a commitment to public service to fill the following positions: • Public Works Equipment Operator – full-time, permanent • Public Works Utility Clerk – part-time, temporary Complete job descriptions and applications are available at Atoka Town Hall, 334 Atoka Munford Avenue, Atoka, TN 38004. Applications must be received by 3 pm on Friday, July 27.

The Town of Atoka is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.TownofAtoka.com

Maintenance Position Career Opportunity Are you looking for a Great Environment?

Responsible for troubleshooting, repair and installation of complex mechanical equipment and electrical distribution systems with minimal supervision. Additoinal responsibilites include PLC programming, troubleshooting and other general maintenance duties as assigned. Must be willing to work overtime and scheduled weekends, as required.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 3 to 5 years industrial maintenance experience.

• High School diploma or GED required, advanced training preferred.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting, installation, and schematic reading.

• Very knowledgeable of electrical codes, PLC programming & troubleshooting.

• Perform all functions within established Safety guidelines & rules.

• Must provide your own hand-tools.

• Work within a team-oriented environment and be a self-starter.

• Capable of standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting up to 40 lbs. for an entire shift.

Position offers an excellent work environment. Starting rate is $19.10 per hour. Benefits available after 90-days to include: group medical, dental, vision, term life, and STD/LTD. 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan also available.

Those interested should apply in person Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Marvin Windows and Doors of Tennessee,101 Marvin Road, Ripley, TN 38063 Or e-mail resume to: r_paulw@marvin.com We are an equal opportunity employer.

www.estatesales.net

YARD SALE LISTINGS Big Yard Sale

605 Junior Dr. off Old Brighton Rd. Covington. Fri-Sun.

Moving sale, Fri. and Sat. 111 Buford W., off Marshall in Munford.

Washer and Dryer, King size bedroom suite, Lots of furniture.

HUGE MOVING SALE Rain or Shine. Fri. July 20 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. July 21 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include 51” Console TV $250, Couch Loveseat $200, Large Gas Grill $65, Refrigerator with ice maker $150, Computer Desk with Hutch $40, Chest Freezer $40, Coffee End Tables, Tools, Toolboxes, Linens, Mens Womens Clothes, Outdoor Furniture, Hammock, Non-working Slot Machine, Bakers Rack, Lots of merchandise. All has to go. 30 Fay Cove, Atoka TN

HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL (A Division of West TN Healthcare)

DIRECTOR OF NURSING Requires valid, in good standing, Tennessee RN license. BSN required. MSN desired. Candidate must have 3 years supervisory experience, willing to be on call, and work as bedside nurse as needed.

Knowledgeable of Joint Commission Standards and State regulations. Organized and have positive outlook for change.

Responsible for operational management and directs the delivery of nursing care, treatments and services in Nursing Departments as well as other assigned departments. Great benefits and competitive pay.

Please email resume to Debbie.Harris@WTH.org.

EOE/M/F/D/V

JOB OPENING Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council’s Head Start/ Early Head Start program is now accepting applications for the position of Center Custodian for the Tipton County Head Start and Early Head Start Center.

Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities include cleaning and general maintenance of Head Start and/or Early Head Start center and playground.

Qualifications: Custodial/maintenance experience is desired. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicant must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and vehicle with liability insurance.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. $8.17 per hour 11-Month /80 hr. Biweekly/Permanent Position Applications may be picked up locally at: Tipton County Head Start & Early Head Start Center 410 Alston Street Covington, TN 38019 Or You may call 731-364-3228, ext. 124 to have an application mailed, faxed, or emailed to you for your convenience. **Submit Complete Applications to: Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Head Start/Early Head Start Program 231 South Wilson, Street Dresden, TN 38225 Attn: Human Resource Department, Suite 212 REF: Center Custodian – Tipton County HS/EHS Center **Applications for this specific position will be accepted until 07/30/12 However, this program accepts employment applications on an on-going basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer!

“We Make a Difference!”

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 ▪ B77 www.covingtonleader.com

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REAL ESTATE RENT

Newly Remodeled 3br, 1ba, 941 Hatchie St. Cov. $575dep, $575mn.

901-476-6960, 901-212-1425.

Large 3 plus 2 on 1 acre. Brighton/Munford Schools. $795mn, $795 security deposit. 901-837-2911.

Newly remodeled home. 3br, 2ba, 539 Davis St. Covington. $600mn, $600dep. 901-476-6960 or 901-2121 4 2 5 .

Mobile HoMes for rent 903

ApArtments for rent 901

3BR, 2BA DWMH. 3 miles outside Cov. city limits in country setting. No pets. $750/mo.901-476-5547\cf0\cf2

AUTUMN HILLS $250 Deposit

3br, 2baths, water and sewage paid.

No pets, great for adults. $500dep, $425mn. 837-7544.

4 - Bedroom, 2 - Full Baths

Now Leasing $550/mo.

Call 731-635-7177 for more information

Staffmark is currently recruiting for the following Heavy Industrial positions: Data Entry/Receptionist Machine Operators / Fabrication Welders Packaging Forklift Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance

MH 3 BR 2 BA , Nice large lot. 485 GRIMES ROAD Drummonds Across from Glens Springs fishing lake $550 plus deposit. 901-835-2933

If you have good work history and are looking for a job with a prominent company that has excellent benefits, we encourage you to apply.

MH for rent, 1br, water and sewage paid. No pets. $500/dep, $380/mn.

9 0 1 - 8 3 7 - 7 5 4 4 .

Mobile Home for rent. 2br, 1ba, Large Lot. $415mn, deposit required.

901-569-3560.

You can apply online at www.staffmark.com or in person at the Staffmark office in Covington located at 442 Hwy 51 North Suite H. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer.

3br, 1ba, $450mn, $300dep. in Covington. Section 8 Welcome. 901475-6238.

Covington City limits, upstairs adult apt., 1br, 1ba, kitchen, liv., din., stove refg. $375mn, plus deposit. 8273843.

T WO - A N D - T H R E E - B E D RO O M Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901489-2435.

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

1BR, 1 BA Duplex. Good location in Cov. Renovated $400/mo. 901-4765547 2br, 1ba, 4300 Haynie St., Covington. $480mn, $480dep. 901476-6960 or 901-212-1425.

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

For rent Aug 1st. 2br, 1ba, CHA, 4miles from Covington. $450mn + deposit. 901-476-6720.

For rent Aug. 1st. 2br, 1ba, older home, 4-miles from Covington. $385mn + deposit. 901-476-6720.

House for rent, 3br, 1ba, Newly remodeled. $400dep, $550mn. 215 Boals in Covington. 901-476-8431.

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.

Tdd# 711

Office: 901-475-1371 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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JANUARY 18, 2002, executed by DALE FRANKLIN FERRELL, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 982, PAGE 870, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s

Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable

by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE:

BEGINNING AT THE CENTER LINE INTERSECTION OF THE MASONGAINSVILLE ROAD AND GRIFFIN ROAD; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG GRIFFIN ROAD WITH THE FOLLOWING COURSES; S 03 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES, 20 SECONDS WEST, 243.28 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 00 DEGREES, 51 MINUTES, 11 SECONDS WEST, 118.86 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 03 DEGREES, 28 MINUTES, 52 SECONDS EAST, 137.64 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 06 DEGREES, 07 MINUTES, 26 SECONDS EAST, 178.32 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 11 DEGREES, 43 MINUTES, 59 SECONDS EAST, 115.49 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 04 DEGREES, 12 MINUTES, 47 SECONDS EAST, 94.28 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 02 DEGREES, 33 MINUTES, 47 SECONDS W, 208.47 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 02 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 09 SECONDS EAST, 343.45 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 00 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES,

00 SECONDS WEST, 125 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE EASTWARDLY LEAVING SAID ROAD, N 90 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS E, 25.00 FEET TO A SET IRON IN THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF GRIFFIN ROAD BEING THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING”; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF GRIFFIN ROAD, N 00 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS E, 208.71 FEET TO A SET IRON BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION, N 90 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS E, 417.42 FEET TO A SET IRON BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION, S 00 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS E, 208.71 FEET TO A SET IRON BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION, N 90 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS W, 417.47 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 2.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DALE FRANKLIN FERRELL, AN UNMARRIED MAN, BY DEED DATED JANUARY 18, 2002 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 982, PAGE 867, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. THIS IS IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 287 GRIFFIN ROAD, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049.

MAP 139 PARCEL 012.03 PI: T S/I: 001 (MOBILE HOME) MAP 139 PARCEL 012.03 (LAND) THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED

FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, June 28, 2012.

This is improved and unimproved property known as 287 GRIFFIN ROAD, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0658

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed May 16, 2006 by Marcus Green, a single person and Dianna Cotton, a single person to Larry A. Butler, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1276, Page 440, re-recorded in Record Book 1296, Page 463, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, July 26, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Being Lot 86, of Section C of Baskin Heights Subdivision, as recorded in Tipton County Register’s Office, Plat Cabinet B, Slide 144, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the north line of Robin, said point being a common corner of Lots 85 and 86 of said subdivision; thence southwestwardly along said north line 120.0 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 87 of said subdivision; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing said Lots 86 and 87 and a prolongation thereof 170.0 feet to an angle iron; thence northeasterly along the north boundary line of said subdivision 120.0 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 85; thence southeastwardly along the line dividing Lots 85 and 86 a distance of 170.0 feet to the point of beginning.

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

Tax Parcel ID: 01-081KA013.00 Property Address: 416 Robin Cove, Covington, TN. Other Interested Party: BancorpSouth Bank All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 2162-095184-FC Published: July 5 July 12 July 19 BancorpSouth/Marcus Green

TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms of that certain Deed of Trust dated the 5th day of March, 2004, from MARK E. BOWEN and MELISSA BOWEN, as Mortgagor to DONNA B. DOWNING as Trustee, as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 11 26, Page 194, in said Register’s Office; and

B8 • Thursday, July 19, 2012 • The Leader BRIGHTON BANK, the owner of the debt secured, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that DONNA B. DOWNING will on Thursday, August 9,2012, commencing at 12:OO p.m. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: All that land located in Tipton County, Tennessee, as described more particularly in Deed of Trust of record at Book 1126, Page 194, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, known municipally as 9340 Campground Road, Atoka, Tennessee, and known on the records of the Tipton County Assessor of Property as Map 82, Parcel 1 .10.

This being the same property conveyed to Mark E. Bowen by Warranty Deed of record at Book 1058, Page 931, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. This sale is subject to a right of redemption by the United States of America pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 7425 (d)(l) by reason of Notice of Federal Tax Lien of record at Lien Book 18, Page 374, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Notice has been timely given to the United States of America pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 7425 (b).

Other interested parties: Clearview Sod Farm.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee. Sale made subject to lien for unpaid City and County property taxes; and any rights of existing tenants.

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 by the Trustee or by an authorized agent on the Trustee’s behalf.

TRUSTEE Donna B. Downing Publication Dates: July 12, 2012, July 19, 2012, and July 26, 2012

TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed July 5, 2007 by Lillie Mae McGee, an unmarried woman to Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney at Law, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1353, Page 320, and the owner of the debt secured, Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, August 16, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Beginning at a stake the southwest corner of the Evi Mai White et al 25.85 acre tract of which this is a part, the same being the southeast corner of the Malcolm Stewart 25.85 acre tract and in the center of the Camp Ground gravel road; thence north 29-1/2 deg.

East 174 feet with Malcolm Stewart’s cast line to an iron stake in same; thence south 39-1/2 deg. East 55 feet to an iron stake; thence south 33-3/4 deg. West 155 feet to a stake in the center of the Campground gravel road; thence with the center of said road north 58 deg.

West 41 feet to the begin-

ning containing .18 of an acre.

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

Tax Parcel ID: 06-113031.07 Property Address: 2912 Campground Road, Munford, TN. Other Interested Party: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Tipton County Planning Department

All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 7167-094933-FC Published: July 12 July 19 July 26 Reverse Mortgage Solutions/Lillie Mae McGee

Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2012PR-3027 Estate of Dorothy O. Baker, deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 29 of 2012 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Dorothy O. Baker, who died October 26, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 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.

Wanda Baker Lakey Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 12jul2wp

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust, executed the 21st day of November, 2008, by Nickie P. Price, a single person, to H. McCall Wilson, Jr., as Trustee as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1418, Page 840. Thomas M. Minor was appointed as Substitute Trustee by Appointment of Substitute Trustee of record at Record Book 1556, Page 228 in said Register’s Office.

Whereas, The Bank of Fayette County, the owners of the debt secured by said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by a default in the payment of the debt and obligations secured, at the option of the Owner, after being authorized to proceed with a sale under the aforesaid Deed of Trust in the event of a default there under, this is to give notice that the undersigned will on the 10th day of August, 2012, commencing at 12:00 noon, at the front door of the Court-

www.covingtonleader.com house in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a stake in the center of the Quito & Millington Road on the Tipton & Shelby County line, the northwest corner of A. E. Graig; thence with said road north 2 east 140 feet to a stake; thence north 89 degrees 20 minutes east 283 feet to a stake; thence south 2 west 124 feet to a stake; the Shelby and Tipton County line; thence with said county line South 88 west 283 feet to the beginning.

This being the same property which has been designated by the Tipton County Tax Assessor as Parcel No. 27.00, on Tax Map 146.

This being the same property conveyed to Nickie P. Price by Warranty Deed from Larry Yancey and wife, S. Hope Yancey of record at Record Book 1418, Page 838 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Property Address: 5982 Quito Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053 Owner of Property: Nickie P. Price The sale of the above described property shall be subjected to unpaid property taxes, assessments, subdivision restrictions, building lines, easements and all other prior liens and encumbrances of record superior in right to Deed of Trust. In addition to the following parties may claim an interest in the above referenced property: NONE All rights and equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead and dower and all other rights or exemptions of every kind are expressly waived and title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will only sell and convey only as Trustee. The sale held pursuant to this notice may be rescinded at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth herein.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 17th day of July, 2012.

THOMAS M. MINOR SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE MINOR DOUGLAS, PLLC ATTORNEYS FOR TRUSTEE 124 EAST MARKET STREET SOMERVILLE, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117 July 19, 2012, July 26, 2012 August 2, 2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed May 16, 2008 by Matthew Williams, a married man and Ken Williams, a married man to Charles M. Ennis, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1396, Page 283, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Flagstar Bank, FSB, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, August 23, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Description of Jack A. McDivitt and wife, Marie B. McDivitt’s lot recorded in Deed Book 392, Page 476 in the Register’s Office, being a part of Milford Timbs 5.5 acre tract recorded in Deed Book 357, Page 148 lying on the north side of Phillips Street in the Town of Brighton, in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at

an iron pin set in the north R.O.W. line of Phillips Street (50’ R.O.W.) at the southeast corner of Jack A. McDivitt and wife, Marie B. McDivitt’s lot recorded in Deed Book 392, Page 476, said point being the southwest corner of Donald Hayes lot (400/463), then North 65 deg. 40’ 57” West, 125.00 feet along the said R.O.W. line to an iron pin found at Robert Watkins’ southeast corner (386/116); then North 25 deg. 54’ 08” East, 156.90 feet along Watkins’ east line to an iron pin found in the south line of the Brighton Baptist Church lot (425/12); then South 65 deg. 30’ 00” East 125.00 feet along the south line of the Church lot to an iron pin found at Hayes’ northwest corner; then South 25 deg.

52’ 49” West, 156.50 feet along Haye’s west line of the point of beginning, encompassing 19,606 square feet or 0.45 acres of land more or less.

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

Tax Parcel ID: 80K-B006.05 Property Address: 120 Phillips Street, Brighton, TN. Other Interested Party: Clayton Bank & Trust All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 July 19, July 26, August 2 File # 1779-095754-FC

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed December 29, 2006 by Jennifer L. Calvert, a single woman to Lenders Title & Escrow, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1318, Page 547, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1524 Page 405, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Bank of America, N.A., Successor

By Merger To BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, August 9, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Being Lot 16 of Liberty Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 96 in the Register’s Office lying on the east side of Lee Street in the First Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginnning at an iron pin found at the northwest corner of

Lot 16 of Liberty Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 96, said point being on the east right-of-way line of Lee Street (50’ R.O.W.), then north 87 degrees 21’ 34” east along the south line of Lot 15 a measured distance of 219.21 feet (called = 220.00’) to an iron pin found at the northeast corner of Lot 16; thence south 03 degrees 10’33” east, 100.00 feet along the west line of Lot 23 to the southeast corner of Lot 16; then south 87 degrees 21’ 31” west, 220.00 feet along the north line of Lot 17 to the east R.O.W. line of Lee Street; thence north 02 degrees 43’ 14” west, 100.00 feet along the said right-ofway line to the Point of Beginning.

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

35-5-117.

Tax Parcel ID: 02-051KA016.00 Property Address: 190 Lee Street, Brighton, TN.

Notice The City of Munford, Public Works Department will be accepting bids for material to be used in a sewer project along Hwy 51 and McLaughlin St. For a list of material contact Lynn Hughey, Munford Public Works Department at 901-837-5974.

Notice to Bidders The Tipton County Board of Education is now accepting bids for IPad syncing carts and IPad cases. Bids are due by 10 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2012, and should be sent to the attention of Marty Becton, Tipton County Schools, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

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

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Beer Notice The following has made application for a license to sell beer for off Premises consumption in Tipton County:

individual Name: Sultan Ali Althaibani Business Name: Sal’s Spot The Business is located at 3523 Wilkinsville Road, Millington, TN 38053 and the nearest church is St. Mark Baptist Church situated approximately 1,628 feet from the establishment, which is on the east side of Wilkinsville Road.

A hearing will be held on this application Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman.

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

CALL FOR BIDS

The Town of Atoka will receive sealed bids for the following: Town Facility Cleaning The Town of Atoka invites bids from qualified companies interested in providing cleaning services at Town facilities as directed by the Town.

Bids will be received at the following address: Town of Atoka 334 Atoka Munford Avenue – Atoka, TN 38004 until 3:00 pm on Friday, July 27, 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 3:00 pm 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.

Thursday, July 19, 2012 • THE LEADER • B9

www.covingtonleader.com All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 1701-095541-FC

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed February 15, 2008 by Billy Cooper and Peggy Cooper, Husband and Wife to Charles M. Ennis, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1383 Page 856, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Flagstar Bank, FSB, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a

part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, August 9, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lying and being in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee, and thus described: Being a portion of Lot 42 of South College Subdivision as shown in Deed Book 240, Page 156, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, together with additional footage lying to the west of Lot 42; Beginning at an iron pin in the north line of James Street 3.2 feet west of the southeast corner of Lot 42; Thence with the north line of James Street west at 71.8 feet passing the southwest corner of Lot 42 in all 78 feet to an iron stake; thence north 1 degree 19 minutes west 211 feet to an iron stake; Thence south 89 degrees 22 minutes east passing the northwest corner of Lot 42 at 11 feet in all 82.8 feet to an iron pin 3.2 feet west of the northeast corner of Lot 42; Thence south 210.2 feet to the beginning, all bearings magnetic, according to survey of W. H. Green dated February 3,

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Tax Parcel ID: 01-041MM028.00 Property Address: 536 James Avenue, Covington, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

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BaseBall TryouTs Ages 8&9 Child cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2013

The West Tennessee Cobras are having fall baseball tryouts in Covington, TN on Saturday, July 28th at Cobb Parr Park at 10 a.m. We are looking for the best young talent that West Tennessee has to offer. If you and your child are serious about baseball, PLEASE COME AND TRY OUT!!! * Any questions please call Coaches Jeffrey Daniels - 731-413-8688 or Tony Marbry - 901-634-8642.

HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY!

Family and friends recently celebrated the 99th birthday of Cora Owens Huston of Drummonds at her niece Patricia Fosterʼs home. Ms. Cora was born on July 6, 1913 in Mississippi and celebrated her special day with her daughter and caregiver Elizabeth Tipton, her sisters Eula Nabors and Willie Bumpers and a brother Roy Owens.

Local company expands in Brighton ProMED Concepts, LLC, a Brighton, Tenn. company, recently announced plans to expand their medical manufacturing operations by relocating to a larger facility within Tipton County.

Founded in 2003, ProMED Concepts is a high-technology firm which has both domestic and international customers. Workers produce precision medical parts and equipment which require specialized skills and utilization of state-of-the-art technologies to make high quality products for doctors and hospitals around the globe. High speed broadband telecommunications is needed to meet ProMED customer needs; therefore ProMED is working with Millington Telephone to establish such an infrastructure.

The relocation will increase the company’s square footage from 3,500 to 15,000. The new facility will include a clean room, quality control lab and additional office space. Owner and CFO Carolyn Morrison says, “The new facility is a part of our ongoing plan to improve production while maintaining high quality standards for all of our products. The expansion is key in increasing our ability to control larger-scale production.”

ProMED Concepts’ additional space is also expected to result in an expansion of employment for the company. Over the year following the expansion, owners plan on doubling their workforce. Within three years, they expect to hire up to 30 additional employees. Owner Wade Morrison says, “We are proud to grow our business in Tipton County. Hiring locally is an important part of how we do business and we look forward to continued success here and increasing the economy in our county.”

“ProMED Concepts’ decision to expand its operations in Tipton County is exactly the kind of investment that keeps communities strong,” said Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman. “We are thankful to ProMED Concepts for its continued investment in our citizens and county, and we look forward to working with them and wish them continued success doing business in Tipton County.”

“This is great news for Brighton and Tipton County,” said Courtney Fee, Tipton County Commissioner, “These new jobs will be the result of a strong relationship between the company and the local community.

I’m pleased ProMED Concepts has chosen to deepen its presence in Brighton, and we look forward to working with them toward their continued success in Tipton County.”

A ground-breaking ceremony for ProMED Concepts’ new facility will be held on Thursday, July 19th at 9 a.m. to commemorate the relocation and expansion.

The ceremony will take place at the new location, 7203 Highway 14 South, Brighton. The public is invited to attend.

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