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Deputy's deadly force justified Grand jury clears deputy who killed Munford man

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

A Tipton County deputy’s use of deadly force last month was justified, the grand jury decided this week.

Sgt. Justin Browder, a 10-year veteran of the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, was cleared of wrongdoing in the shooting that killed Richard Jeffrey Rykiel on Tuesday, June 12.

Family members called 911 because Rykiel was suicidal and armed with a gun. By the time Browder arrived at the scene Rykiel was no longer armed

with the gun, but rather a butcher knife. The family members were outside the Marshall Road home when Browder, the first to arrive, made it to the residence.

The in-car dash cam shows Rykiel outside the house, confronting Browder with the butcher knife raised in his right hand. Browder gave numerous commands for Rykiel to dropt he knife, however Rykiel disregarded and yelled at the officer to shoot him. Browder also commanded Rykiel’s family mem-

bers, who were standing close to him, to move away.

Rykiel continued to move closer to Browder while Browder took seven steps backward to give Rykiel ample opportunity to comply with his commands.

Rykiel did not comply, however, and Browder fired two shots: one into his abdomen, the other into his chest. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

“Law enforcement is a dangerous job and the unknown looms around the corner on every call

we make,” said Sheriff Pancho Chumley. “It is always a tragedy when a human being loses their life.”

As is protocol, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. They have determined Browder’s actions were consistent and in compliance with the Tipton county Sheriff’s Office use of force policy.

Autopsy results show Rykiel’s blood alcohol concentration was .15 percent, nearly twice the .08 SEE DEPUTY, PAGE A2

DECISION 2012

SPORTS

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Voters, get ready.

The county general and state primary election officially gets underway in Tipton County tomorrow when early voting begins.

The Tipton County Election Commission office, located at 113 E. Church St. in Covington, as well as the City of Munford board room (69 College St.), will be open for early voters July 13-28, Monday through Saturday.

The hours for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The offices will be open 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Election day is Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Leading Republican candidates for U.S. Senate include Fred R. Anderson, Mark Twain Clemens, Bob Corker, Brenda S. Lenard and Zach Poskevich. Democratic candidates for this office are Mark E. Clayton, Larry Crim, Gary Gene Davis, Dave Hancock, Park Overall, T.K. Owens and Benjamin Roberts. Corker is the incumbent Republicans on the ballot for U.S. House of Representatives are incumbent Stephen Fincher and Annette Justice. Democrats running for this office are Wes Bradley, Timothy D. Dixon and Christa Stoscheck.

Incumbent Mark Norris and Woody Degan are the Republicans running for Tennessee Senate. There are no Democrats running.

The Tennessee House of Representatives’ District 81 seat is being given up by Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh this year. Republicans Rory Bricco, Randy McKee, Debra Moody and Terry Mullins are running for the seat as are Democrat Conneye Albright and Independent Tommy Hill.

Also on the ballot are county commission candidates John W. DeLancey (incumbent), Tom Emerson and Mike Joyner (District 4) and Terry Colin (District 5); assessor of property candidates Randy Baskin, Rose Cousar, Greg Stimpson and Scott Taylor; school board members Thomas L. Taylor (District 1), Marty Burlison and Patricia Jackson (incumbent; District 3), Susan Griffin (incumbent) and Farrel Vincent (District 5), Alvis Ferrell (District 7) and Wanda H. Scott and Jack Strong (incumbent; District

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Area high schools began practicing this week, gearing up for what is promising to be a great season. For more information, see page A11. Photo by Jeff Ireland.

Covington's CERT team best in nation

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com For the second time in the past month, students at Covington High have received national recognition.

This time the recognition was for triumphing over 48 teams representing 25 states to take the top Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) award during the annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National Leadership Conference.

Seniors Tony Joe Connell and Anna Claire Goforth won first place in the CERT event during the four-day national conference held June 20-23 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla. “I am so proud of them,” said Covington High Career Technical Education and CERT instructor Jennifer Downing. “They competed against 48

teams and California and Texas were really the biggest competitors but we just went in there and won it!”

Over 7,000 students attended the 37th annual health occupations conference taking part in educational symposiums, exhibits, various tests and competitions and explore the world-famous resort area. This year’s theme and student motivator was: “HOSA: It’s in our hearts to keep yours beating!”

Tony Joe and Anna Claire spent two days in competition for the emergency preparedness award. Round one was a comprehensive written examination. Upon successful completion of the two-hour exam, they advanced to round two – CERT skills testing – where they had to demonstrate several skills critical for emergency preparedness and triage to local Florida CERT members during a earthquake scenario.

“We had to show them that we knew how to open airways, control bleeding and perform a head-to-toe assessment,” explained Anna Claire.

“We also had to show we knew what to do for triage and demonstrate lift and carry.”

The students had been preparing for the past two years since Covington’s CERT program began. In addition to classroom instruction, the students are provided training by the Covington and Munford fire departments.

“CERT training is something very important that every citizen should have,” added Downing. “In the case of a disaster, first responders may not be able to provided assistance right away and folks would have to be able to take care of themselves until help could arrive.”

Anna Claire, the daughter of Steve Goforth of Brighton and Chad and SEE CERT, PAGE A3

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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Covington and Atoka will soon see two major new eateries as Applebee's and Dairy Queen will soon break ground.

Michael McGough with Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar has submitted a building/site plan with the City of Covington to build the popular eatery at Lanny Bridges Ave. and

Hwy. 51, in front of Walmart.

Covington Mayor David Gordon is excited to know the restaurant will be at the north end of the county.

“I think it sets us apart,” said the mayor at Tuesday’s board of Mayor and Aldermen. “We’re a little community of less than 10,000 folk and I think you won’t find many places of this size that have a res-

taurant like this. It’s something a little special and I think it will draw folks here to Covington that haven’t been coming.”

Construction of the restaurant is expected to begin in September and open for business by December 2012.

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and a new Dairy Queen will soon be under construction at the corner of Kimbrough and Hwy. 51, across from the Kroger gas station.

Demolition on the site will begin soon, said Town Administrator Brian Koral, and construction is expected to be completed by summer's end.

These are the first new chain restaurants in the county since 2010.

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“There is no question that Deputy Browder acted legally, appropriately and just as he was trained to do when confronted with such a dangerous situation,” said District Attorney General Mike Dunavant. “As a result of the Tipton Grand Jury’s finding of justification in this matter, the Office of the District Attorney is closing its file on this case and requesting that the TBI do the same.”

Rykiel was the only individual injured during the incident.

Jeff Ward, the attorney for the Rykiel family, said he plans to review the findings with the family later this week and they would decide what further actions, if any, would be taken.

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Correctional officer indicted on two statutory rape charges

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A Tipton County correctional officer was indicted on statutory rape charges this week, the district attorney announced Tuesday.

In April, Jason Cochran, 29, was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old female and placed on administrative leave.

A press release from District Attorney General Mike Dunavant said the alleged incidences occurred on March 9 and March 15.

“The allegations in this

case were originally discovered by the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office during an internal investigation,” said Dunavant.

Sheriff Pancho Chumley said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigated the case as

an independent agency and Monday the Tipton County Grand Jury returned a true bill against Cochran.

“This type of conduct will not be tolerated and is certainly not the current standard of quality employees at the sheriff’s office,” said Chumley.

“Just as in this case, even when we have not received a complaint from a victim, if we become aware of any questionable conduct by any employee, we will request it be investigated. I feel this is the only way to maintain the standards the citizens of Tipton County deserve and I demand at

the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office.”

Dunavant said it is not alleged Cochran committed the offenses in his capacity as a law enforcement officer. Cochran’s employment with the department has since been terminated.

He will be arraigned today in Tipton County Circuit Court. He was arrested Monday morning and released on a $2,500 bond.

If convicted, Cochran faces a possible range of sentence of 2-4 years on each of the aggravated statutory rape counts.

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Photo IDs required In 2012, a government-issued photo ID will be required for the first time.

“We’re asking everybody to please remember to bring a photo ID this year,” said Neil Bell, Tipton County’s administrator of elections.

Driver service centers are offering free photo IDs to those who want to vote but do not have one. Proof of citizenship (i.e. a birth certificate) and Tennessee residency are required. More information on photo IDs can be found at www.tn.gov/safety/photoids.shtml.

Voters who show up without a photo ID can cast a provisional vote. The voter will have until two business days after the election to provide an ID. The federal general election, which includes the presidential race, will be held Nov. 6.

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New reading program set to begin

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com A new ministry of the United Methodist Church for women and young girls will be starting in Covington. The program aims to help women and their families transform their personal situations by improving their reading skills.

The program, Faith That Works, is the concept of Covington native Marilyn Barbee, who has dreamed for years of helping her community through an outreach program.

“Faith That Works reading program is a faith and secular based program that will enable women, girls, and families to improve their reading skills through utilization of biblical and secular books and other resource materials,” explained

Barbee. “Our theme is ‘Believe to Achieve.’ The purpose of the reading program is to increase each student’s reading level, thereby improving their academic performance, which in turns will transform their lives through increase reading comprehension.”

Each 90 minute session will take place on Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m., beginning on July 21 through Sept. 22 at the Housing Authority Community Building located at 702 Jackson Ave. in Covington. Participants will read aloud, engage in small group discussions, complete vocabulary and spelling worksheets, journal writing and complete tests and engage in interactive lectures with biblical and secular based books and other resource materials.

“The goal is to service

the adult and child at each session,” explained Barbee. “I also hope to start a book club to inspire adults and children to discover the joy of reading while developing literacy skills and confidence in a safe environment. I believe that this program will have a great impact on the community, economically, educationally and may help lower crime rates.”

Class participation is limited to 20 couples. The adult woman must participate each week with their child who must be between the ages of 8-12 years. Both the adult and the child must be able to attend all eight sessions.

“I was led to start this program a few years ago so I went to school to prepare myself to be able to help others in this area,” explained Barbee, who has earned several de-

Fincher to host job fairs Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-TN) announced two upcoming job fairs connecting employers with job-seekers. The TSBDC and Workforce Development will be on site providing workshops on resumes and interviewing skills.

The Jackson job fair will take place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackson State Community College, 2406 North Parkway. Participating companies include UPS, ATT, West Tennessee Health Care, Regions Bank, Domtar Corporation, Modern Woodmen of the World and Labor Finders.

The Covington job fair will take place on Friday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dyersburg State Community College, 3149 Hwy. 51 South. Participating companies include ATT, Staff Mark, Regions Bank, Marriot Memphis, Delfield, and Mueller Industries Resume development, interview techniques and career coaching will be available on-site.

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Continued from A1 Heather Reynolds of Covington, said she was very happy they had won the competition.

“I am really excited that we placed first over teams that have had a CERT program in school for years. Being in HOSA and participating in CERT has helped me to realize that being in the medical field is something I really want to do.”

Tony Joe added, “It was neat to see how other students from across the country tackled emergency situations differently from us, but it was really great to see the name Covington High up on the screen in front of more than 7,000 people when it was announced we had won first place!”

Tony Joe, the son of Teresa and Randy Connell of Burlison, said this experience has reaffirmed his desire to enter the medical field.

“This was a great experience and the simulations were very life-like,” he explained. “I think I’ll start out with nursing but I’ve had the desire to become a gastroenterologist ever since my mom was sick with her liver.”

CHS senior Haley Johnston also attended the national conference and received national recognition for the CHS HOSA chapter newsletter.

HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry by providing a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in HSE programs.

grees including a Master of Arts in Religion, a Master of Divinity and a Master in Reading Education. “Being a life-long learner I plan to continue the journey and pursue a Doctorate in Higher Adult Education. but I want to pause and implement this program to give back to this community what I have so learned on this journey, that is believing you can achieve.”

For more information or to register for the program, contact Marilyn Barbee at (901) 652-2765 or by email at mbarbee11@aol.com or the church at (731)-2851465. Registration forms are also available at the Covington Housing Authority.

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GUEST OPINION

Your next District 81 state rep?

Many folks assumed that I would be running for the District 81 State Representative race this year. Frankly I thought I would too, but I took an assignment in Wyoming, fell in love with the area and so decided to stay on for a few years.

Family matters, health and other considerations easily overrode politics. There were those who argued I was a shoe-in and had worked so hard that I deserved the office.

That thought actually made me uncomfortable. No man or woman should consider themselves entitled to any office or position in government. I see so many from both parties take office and the people for granted. The homesteading we see in Washington and our state capitols through incumbency has created a ruling-class JIM HARDIN who believe that government is, as a Frenchman once said, a “a cow to be milked rather than a guard dog to be fed.”

There are four good people running for the Republican nomination. There are a couple of folks running for the Democratic nomination, but the demographics of the district that undid the gerrymandering of 10 years ago, reuniting Tipton County, make it very unlikely a Democrat could win this race. Still, Republicans should never take the office for granted as Mr. Naifeh did for over three decades.

Rory Bricco, Randal McKee and Debra Moody are all good folks, and I have known them all for years. But of all four candidates for the Republican nomination, my support must go out to Terry Mullins. I’ve known him since 1991 when we were both active duty Navy. Terry was a Lieutenant Commander in charge of a Mobile Maintenance group supporting naval aviation and I was one of his First Class Petty Officers in charge of the Avionics repair shop.

Of all the people I know, no one has been more consistent as a leader, more energetic as a patriot, nor more committed to serving others than Terry Mullins. He came from very humble beginnings; the oldest of four children who helped his mother keep the family in home-grown goods to eat, especially pinto beans which he says was a staple three meals a day. He actually still likes pinto beans.

Terry enlisted into the Navy and earned a commission after he had achieved the rank of E-6.

Terry went on to work for FedEx, where I would work later, working himself up to a position that ran promoting safety throughout the corporation.

His influence with top executives down to the newest package handler was phenomenal to see.

He could work with and relate to anyone, just as he could as a naval leader.

Terry has since retired from the Navy and FedEx, runs his own landscaping business, was his own general contractor in the construction of his home, and is active in so many things within the community. There is nothing he can’t do! He worked with me in 1996 when Theta Rone ran against Jimmy Naifeh. He helped us again in 2002 when Tony Lopez ran, and again in 2004 during Dr. Cannon’s race. When I called him in 2010 to help once more, Terry asked me, “Who are we helping this time?” When I said it was me, Terry looked me in the eye and reminded me there was no position of power or money that was worth a man’s reputation, then he jumped on board.

When I decided not to run I put a lot of consideration into who I thought would be the best servant to run for this race. I considered many, but based on what I know about Terry it was easy. I have witnessed his ability to navigate between top executives and the average blue collar working stiff like many of us are or have been. He’s been both the working blue-collar man and the top leader. I know of his ability to find a way to reach a solution without having to compromise our first principles.

Terry Mullins has accumulated the most varied set of skills, experiences and knowledge of anyone I have ever known. When he goes to Nashville, he will more than anyone, including myself, understand all there is to know about the issues.

With his Will Rogers-like persona, he will be able to fight the good political fight in such a way that he won’t make his opponents the enemy.

You cannot help but like the man, and that, along with his unique mix of military, corporate, working and academic experiences, will make him the most effective representative in Nashville.

Finally, as I stated earlier, incumbency has become a pariah within politics. Terry is the only canSEE HARDIN, PAGE A5

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Relive your first trip to the ‘lie-berry’ My friends had been attend- the funnies in the evening Pressing Sunday School all our life but Scimitar when Daddy finished. I when we got a certain age Momma loved Captain Marvel, the plastic said all of us had to go to Rose- man, green hornet and superman mark grammar. The in the funny books so big boys and the older I didn’t need higher philosophers had allearning. At santy time ready warned us there I looked at the pictures was a law requiring our in the Sears and Roeattendance. As long as buck catalog and asked we could play ball I Momma, so I had all the was looking forward to matriculation I needed. traipsing up the blackI thought. top and partaking.

On one of our front Believe it or not but porch talks many years there was a time in hislater, Momma and I retory that a stump jumplived the past learning. er did exactly what he While steadily rocking, SOUTHERN RAISIN' was told and didn’t ask flossing and alternately O TIS G RIFFIN why? He didn’t even giggling, she explained think, why? I’ve had my to younger brother Barry noggin busted and hadn’t said a how I enjoyed going to school but word. I ran away, past the edge of not studying as all I wanted to do the store porch and asked why he was play ball. Rules changed in knuckled my head and the reply the thirteen years that followed. was, “I knew what you were thinkAfter we had been attending.” Remember when grown-ups ing school for about six weeks or didn’t even utter as all they had so Mrs. Douglas our first grade to do was mean eye gaze and you teacher decided we were ready to would straighten up and fly be introduced to the ‘lie-berrry’ (liright? brary). Understand when we were All we wanted to do was play incarcerated we sat up straight in ball, showoff on the monkey bars the little hard desks with the tray and knife fling some mumble peg. underneath holding our books. We Arvis, Phil and Lynn were pretty raised our hand for attention and good so they couldn’t wait. But we didn’t utter a sound until recogfound out we had some books to nized. No gum chewing, scraping learn readin’ ’ritin’ and ’rithmetic. the floor with your tennis shoes, no Just a waste of time as I could read rubber band shooting paper wads,

no pencil throwing or pulling long pig tails on Mattie, Ann or Edna’s scalp.

The lay out of the school was downstairs for all the younger grades but the upstairs held the huge (to us) two hundred seat auditorium and our Principal, Mrs. Margaret Cason’s office on one side. The loudest, famous bell that controlled the entire school was punched by her or Mrs. McCreight our secretary on the hour to change classes or exit the premises. The bell could be heard all the way to B and M grocery. No one else was allowed near the freight train sounding alarm. Some more rules.

On the other side of the stage with heavy burgundy century old musky smelling curtains was the ‘lie-berrry’ behind heavy double doors. Some way the glass was bubbled up and you could see movement but really not identify the individual. We would guess and figger but Tom and Paul weren’t really positive. Mrs. Douglas told us that we were going into the ‘lie-berrry’ soon and be ready for a new experience. All of us were excited and scared. I knew what blackberry, strawberry and hackberry were, but what is a ‘lie-berrry’?

Just some more curious memories in our wonderful South…

Glory!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Supporting Vincent Dear Sir, O.K., in the spirit of full disclosure, yes, Farrel Vincent, Candidate for Tipton County School Board, Munford District 5, IS my baby brother. I usually do not share that information, because he was a spoiled, bratty little twerp who was a pain in my neck for more years than I’ll ever admit.

I will now PROUDLY confess that I will be voting for Farrel Vincent for school board, NOT because he is my brother, but because there is no more qualified person for the position. I have been blessed to witness the outstanding Godly man he has become. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and retired with a spotless reputation and numerous commendations. He was a true leader who inspired those who worked under and over him.

After retirement, he finished his college degree in Education, with honors, and began a new career as a teacher in Tipton County. I confess I’m a little tired of hearing all the folks who learn I’m his sister say, “You’re Mr. Vincent’s sister? ...” My son/daughter think he’s the best teacher they ever had!” Or, Brian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com News Echo Day – News Editor eday@covingtonleader.com Jeff Ireland – Sports Editor jireland@covingtonleader.com Sherri Onorati – Staff Writer sonorati@covingtonleader.com

“My son/daughter hated school until they had Mr. Vincent.” But it’s true, Farrel was totally dedicated to being the best teacher he could be. He worked hard to teach the skills that were necessary, but was always an outstanding example of integrity, honesty, and Christian values for his students and those who worked with him.

If he is blessed with your votes and earns a seat on the Tipton County School Board, he will, without a doubt, be the hardestworking and most-involved member you have ever seen. Has any other candidate knocked on every door in the Munford district? Well, if not “every door,” darn close. Of course there was a small incident with a huge mama Pit Bull dog, but Farrel needs to tell you about that.

He has some fresh, specific ideas that will benefit the students and teachers in this county, and will dedicate himself to his job, just as he dedicated himself to Munford High School for the many years his daughters were in the band. (I may still have some oranges.) Both daughters, by the way, now teach in Tipton County schools. He will be an outspoken advocate for the students, the teachers, and the tax-

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I’m sure you’ve heard many teachers say, “If only we had someone on the board who knows what teaching is like.” Well, Farrel Vincent has been there and done that, and has come out of the trenches to put his knowledge to work for all in Tipton County. Those are a few of the reasons I’m voting for Farrel Vincent for School Board Munford District 5.

I could go on, but then you may call me biased just because he’s my brother. I’m really not. I just choose to look at the man he has become, and not the pesky little brother he was.

Sincerely, Leah Rae Coop Terry Mullins: A leader A leader relies on his faith in God and life experiences to guide him through decisions.

A leader is grounded in selfdiscipline, tolerance, diligence and determination.

A leader will sometimes “think out of the box” to address difficult, seemingly hopeless situations.

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A lineup of investment moves worth considering This week, Major League Base• Rebalance. Even without your ball’s All-Star Game is scheduled to taking significant actions, your be played in Kansas City. Whether portfolio can evolve in ways that you’re rooting for the American or may not be to your liking. For exNational League, you’ll no doubt ample, if some of your more agadmire the ability and gressive investments apathleticism exhibited by preciate greatly, they may these tremendous balleventually constitute a players. Of course, any larger percentage of your all-star team is made up holdings than you had of players who bring planned — and in doing different talents to the so, elevate your overgame. And this same apall risk level. To prevent proach — of combining this from happening, you a collection of skills toshould meet with your fiward one common effort nancial advisor periodiFINANCIAL FOCUS — can be found in other cally to “rebalance” your STEVEN J. J ONES endeavors, one of which portfolio. is investing.

• Seek quality. Many people Here, then, is one possible lineup latch onto “hot” investments, only of investment moves to consider: to be disappointed when they “cool • Diversify. All investments off.” Instead seek quality vehicles have both benefits and risks. As an — the ones that generally lose the investor, your goal is to help maxi- least ground when the market is mize the benefits and minimize the down and recover more quickly risks — and one of the best ways when the market rallies. When to do this is by diversifying your you invest in stocks, for instance, money across a range of assets. look for those companies that have Diversifying can help you reduce strong management teams, comthe impact of market volatility petitive products and good busithat might affect your portfolio if ness models. When you purchase all your money was tied up in one bonds, look for those with high particular asset class, and that as- ratings from the independent ratset went through a “down” period. ing agencies.

Keep in mind, though, that diversi• Stay invested. It’s tempting to fication, by itself, cannot guarantee “take a breather” from investing profits or protect against loss. when the financial markets are vol-

atile. But if you stay on the investment sidelines, you may miss out on the beginning of the next market rally. If you’ve built a diversified portfolio of quality vehicles, it may be easier to stay invested.

• Know your risk tolerance. If you find yourself constantly fretting about the market’s ups and downs, to the extent that your worries are affecting the quality of your life, you may have a portfolio that’s unsuited to your risk tolerance. Conversely, if you’re dissatisfied with the growth of your investments, you may be investing too cautiously, which could be a concern when you’re striving to reach long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Ultimately, there’s no one “right” way for everyone to invest, but you do need to match your portfolio’s composition with your individual risk tolerance and time horizon.

Your financial advisor can help your find the “lineup” of investment moves that is right for you.

Put it to work soon.

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

Continued from A4 It changed the evaluation process for state employees to one based more on measurable predefined job performance.

As a future state and Tipton County employee, one should measure and compare Terry’s prior performance when deciding who will provide the best future performance when employed by Tipton County taxpayers as our state legislator.

Terry’s speaking ability and academic accomplishments provide him the communication skills required to be the voice for all T-County.

Republicans, Democrats, farmers, bankers, merchants, single-parent households, truckers, construction workers, and especially the unemployed will be adequately represented by Terry Mullins.

There will be no “special interest”group that determines his final decisions.

And along with all these attributes, he is in favor of, and will work toward term limits to help eliminate lifetime

Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of July 1-7.

! Arthur, Christena Lee, 35, domestic assault, poss. of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver; July 5, TCSO ! Austill, Adam David, 28, disorderly conduct, July 7, TCSO ! Bennett, Richard Allen, 38, sexual battery, July 1, TCSO ! Bilderback, Michael Todd, 43, poss. sch. II drug with intent, obstruction of highway; July 5, CPD ! Campbell, Anthony Cordarrell, 22, failure to pay child support, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no seatbelt; July 3, TCSO ! Culver, Olive Virginia, 39, domestic assault, July 5, MUPD ! Dodson, Mario Jermaine, 37, domestic assault, July 3, CPD ! Douglas, Clinton Lee, 49, theft of services, July 2, TCSO ! Dowell, Brandon Antawn, 29, domestic assault, simple poss. marijuana, poss. of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver; July 5, TCSO ! Drafn, Michael Wayne, 33, agg. assault no injury, July 3, TCSO ! Dyson, Latara Nichole, 23, domestic assault, July 6, TCSO ! Emerson, Theophilus Devon, 35, failure to pay child support, July 3, CPD

24 Years Experience Virginia M. Crutcher, Esq. SSA Attorney for 14 years

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Continued from A4 A leader seems to be the first to recognize problems and is quick to respond with little regard to the “status-quo.”

He moves to correct the problem uninhibited about how “the establishment” might view his position.

We need such a leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives for Tipton County.

With his exceptional military experience,management of the key Safety Department at FedEx ,as well as the organization and management of his small business, where these leadership qualities emerged and were nurtured, Terry Mullins can and will fulfill that need.

Information about Terry that is available at www. terry4tipton.com meets and exceeds the criteria spelled out in the TEAM ACT. Governor Haslam, in cooperation with public safety employee and teacher unions, employers and legislators formulated and passed the TEAM ACT.

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! Ferguson, Rontavious Solmone, 18, criminal trespass, July 6, MPD ! Fultz, James Steven, 32, theft under $10,000, July 4, TCSO ! Garcia, Kevin Charles, 38, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, failure to pay child support; July 3, TCSO ! Goforth, Trey Allan, 18, agg. burglary, assault, vandalism, theft under $500; July 4, CPD ! Graham Jr., Roderick Derrick, 23, domestic assault, July 7, TCSO ! Grandberry, Lee Ernest, 25, domestic assault, July 3, CPD ! Guzman, Christian, 25, hunting violations, July 4, TCSO ! Harkins, Jeffrey Lawrence, 48, failure to appear, July 5, TCSO ! Harkness, Lisa Rene, 41, domestic assault, July 5, TCSO ! Harris, Tina Marie, 35, theft over $500, July 5, CPD ! Harrison, Ethan Taylor, 20, domestic assault, July 5, MUPD ! Huggins, Joseph Heath, 31, theft, evading arrest, reckless endangerment; July 4, TCSO ! Jordan, Benjamin Scott, 35, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, July 2, MUPD ! Kellum, George Glen, 40, domestic assault, poss. sch.

VI drug; July 4, TCSO

careers in politics.

We feel Terry is the most qualified candidate and we ask you to join us and vote for Terry Mullins for State Representative, District 81.

At this time of economic uncertainty and lack of jobs our county needs a real leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives - Terry Mullins is such a leader.

Dr. Jessie Cannon

didate of the six running firmly committed to term limits, pledging to serve only two terms himself.

Although I would be OK with four terms as a limit, I know that Terry will honor his word, because I have never known him to do otherwise. We need a shakeup in Nashville and Terry Mullins will definitely do that, but in such a way that his opponents will often come to see his side or at least respect his character and integrity, both much needed in Nashville today.

Class of 1972 40th Reunion October 20,2012 Contact: Mike Travis at 870-278-9367 or mike.travis@fbtbly.com or johnstonlee@comcast.net For more information. ! King, Dricila Cinderella, 22, theft, July 5, TCSO ! Leek, Robin Heath, 27, theft under $10,000, July 2, TCSO ! Marshall, Emily Jill, 37, theft under $500, July 4, TCSO ! Mason, Michael Edward, 26, agg. burglary, vandalism, agg. assault no injury; July 5, TCSO ! McClain, Robert Elseworth, 47, DUI second offense, reckless driving, driver to exercise due care; July 7, THP ! McPherson, Ricky Daniel, 27, violation of sexual offender act, July 3, TCSO ! Merriman, Jimmy Ray, 31, failure to pay child support, July 5, TCSO ! Middlebrook, Marquise Deangelo, 24, domestic assault (x2), theft, theft under $500; July 2, TCSO ! Moody, Michael Wayne, 37, agg. assault no injury, July 1, TCSO ! Moore, Marquise Deshon, 18, burglary, theft over $500, July 2, CPD ! Moore, Michael Lynn, 38, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; July 4, BPD ! Moreno, Freddy Jose, 55, worthless check, July 7, MPD ! Murphy, James Tyrone, 41, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, July 6, CPD ! Powers, Cortney Leavell, 23, agg. assault no injury, July 4, CPD ! Richardson, Secielia Marie, 22, delivery of marijuana, felony failure to appear; July 3, TCSO

! Robertson, James David, 44, assault, July 3, TCSO ! Rogers, Cody Wayne, 20, robbery, underage consumption of alcohol; July 7, MUPD ! Sansom, Tina, 52, criminal impersonation, false report, driver to exercise due care, driving on rev./canc./susp. license; July 1, MUPD ! Smith, Susan Leigh, 46, DUI fourth offense, July 6, TCSO ! Snipes, Debbie Mitchell, 43, DUI rst offense, consent law; July 4, MUPD ! Swain, Shawnveccheo De’Wayne, 20, agg. assault with injury, false imprisonment; July 6, TCSO ! Thomas, Eddie Tyrone, 23, theft under $10,000, July 2, TCSO ! Thompson, Misty Donyell, 36, failure to pay child support, failure to appear; July 5, TCSO ! Tucker, Joe Junior, 45, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, driving left of center of road; July 7, MUPD ! Washington, Geovon Niikaika, 22, mfg/del/sell controlled substance, July 7, TCSO ! Wherry, Channey Thomas, 55, poss. sch. II drug, July 5, TCSO ! Williams, Cornelious Lashawn, 19, burglary, theft; July 6, TCSO ! Wolfe, Kyle Harold, theft, July 6, TCSO ! Yanov, Lisa Maria, 22, resisting, July 3, TCSO

Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY INC. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986.

Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back.

If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension.

All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.

Obituaries Jennie Louise Wells Vandergrift August 22, 1933 – July 1, 2012

Jennie Louise Wells Vandergrift, 78, of Brighton, checked out Monday, July 1 to go to her heavenly home.

A memorial service for Miss Louise will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 at the Brighton Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

The widow of Arnold Vandergrift, she is survived by two sons, Jimmy (Caren) Vandergrift and Bryan Vandergrift, both of Brighton; one daughter, Vannice Crocker of Brighton; two sisters, Annie Irene Hill of Kingsport and Helen McQuiston of Brighton; three brothers, Billy Wells of Jacksonville, Fla., Whit Wells and John Earl Wells, both of Brighton; six granddaughters and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Wells.

In accordance with Miss Louise’s wishes, her body was donated to the University of Tennessee.

The family requests that memorials be made to Brighton Baptist Church, P. O. Box 29, Brighton, TN 38011.

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

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Callie Elizabeth Kercher June 26, 1991 – July 2, 2012

Callie Elizabeth Kercher, 21, of Brighton, died Monday, July 2, 2012, in a motorcycle accident on Highway 59, in Brighton.

Callie graduated from Brighton High School and was a member of Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She attended Dyersburg State College and was employed by David’s Diesel.

Callie was a very loving person and was passionate about outdoor activities such as shing and hunting.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Kendall Marie Kercher. Survivors are her mother, Melanie Botner Dennis, step-father, John A. Dennis, father, Norman L. Kercher, Jr., step-mother, Catherine Kercher, sister, Lacey Merritt Kercher, brother, Norman Lee Kercher, III, step-sister, Lydia Christine and her husband Jeff, step- brothers, Aubry and Wesley Dennis and grandparents, Norman and Barbara Kercher, Sr., Rita and Grady Coker, Candy and Gary Dennis, great-grandparents, Talmadge and Betty Dennis, and Melba Ruth Johnston, aunts and uncles, Ted and Teresa Botner, Jr. and Sandy and Greg Austin and Vernon and Brenda Smith, III. Callie will be missed by all.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 5 at Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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

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Laverne West Jones

March 1, 1913 – July 4, 2012 Laverne West Jones passed away at Covington Care Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 4 after a brief illness at the age of 99. She was preceded in death by her father, Conway West; her mother, Lillian Parr West; her brother, Clyde West; and two husbands, William Reece Fleming and Vance Jones.

Funeral services took place Saturday, July 7 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Face ofciating. She was buried at Walton Cemetery.

She is survived by her sister, Fanny Mae King of

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 17-18 AARP Driver Safety Course will be offered July 17-18, at Tennessee Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South, in Covington. The cost of the course is $12 for AARP Members, $14 for nonmembers, and the cost to educators (during July and August only) will be $5. Class hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, call Jim Novotny at 476-0477.

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.

July 21 Shiloh C.M.E. Church, 1580 Hwy 14, will present a Spring Fling and Fashion show on Satur-

day, July 21 beginning at 6 p.m. Come celebrate an evening of fashion and the latest designs.

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.

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.

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 up. Instructor is Jim Novotny, 476-0477.

August 25 Tipton County Veterans Council Pancake Breakfast will be on

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Jackson, Miss.; two sons, Billy Fleming of Covington and Jerry Fleming of Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren Elizabeth Fleming McDougal of Franklin Chris Fleming of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Roger Fleming of Atlanta, Ga. and Hunter Fleming of Gainesville, Ga.; and great-grandchildren Ryann and Knox McDougal of Franklin.

Ms. Jones was a graduate of Memphis State University and was a retired teacher. For most of her career she taught school at the Owen School in the Oak Grove Community in Tipton County and later taught in the Memphis City School system.

She was a member of Covington First United Methodist Church and was a Past Worthy Matron, Munford Chapter #380 Order of the Eastern Star.

Sandra Jean Ralph

Date of Death – July 7, 2012 Sandra Jean Ralph, 69, of Atoka, died on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Covington Care Center. She was a member of Atoka Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 9 at Munford Funeral Chapel. She was buried at R.H. Munford Cemetery.

Ms. Ralph leaves behind sisters Kim Miller and Allison Harrison, brother Kevin Gragg, two nieces, three nephews and one great-niece.

Memorials may be made to Covington Care Center.

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The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 12, 2012

Pearlie Hayes Crenshaw Date of Death – July 5, 2012

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Pearlie Hayes Crenshaw, daughter of the late Sylvester and Ella B. Johnson Hayes, expired Thursday July 5, 2012 at her residence in Mason.

Visitation will take place Friday, July 13 from 1-7 p.m. (wake 6-7) at Palmer Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday at First Baptist Church Keeling at noon, burial in church cemetery all in Mason.

Her 78-year journey will always be in the hearts of her loved ones she leaves behind. Husband: Emerson Crenshaw of Mason. Eight children: William Hayes (Pearlie Mason), Charles (Gleanda) Crenshaw both of Somerville, Mary Harris of Cordova, Beverly Boone, Darlene Holt and Michael Crenshaw all of Memphis, Emerson Crenshaw, Jr., of Arlington and Curtistine (Chris) Chiozza of Bartlett. Three siblings: Shirley Green and Robert Hayes both of Saginaw, Mich., Albert Hayes of Memphis, 14 grandchildren,17 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relative and friends. Seven siblings precede her in transition.

The Tipton County Community Advisory Board (CAB), United Health Care and Tennessee Volunteer State Health Plan Group will be sponsoring a free Back To School Festival at Covington High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 13.

The CAB will also be assisting United Health Care and Tennessee Volunteer State Health Plan Group with distributing free school supplies and food to all school-age children (kindergarten through 12th grade). All children must be present and accompanied by an adult to receive the free school supplies.

For additional information concerning this free event, please contact JB Owens-Leverette, CAB President, at 901-475-1282 or Diane Wynn, CAB Vice President, 901-476-2364 or Barbara Bond, Resource Linkage Coordinator, DCS, 731-4212024.

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Margaret Ann Bryant Gillihan Date of Death – July 7, 2012

Margaret Ann Bryant Gillihan, 77, passed away July 7, 2012 after a long illness. Visitation took place Monday, July 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Munford Funeral Home with services Tuesday, July 10 at 11 a.m. She was buried in Helen Crigger Cemetery.

Margaret Ann was born August 31, 1934, in Covington and graduated valedictorian from Byars Hall High School. She married Melvin Gillihan and they had 57 happy years together in Munford. She was a member of the Mary Bryan Book Club for more than 50 years and taught Sunday School at Munford First United Methodist Church. She also volunteered delivering meals for the Meals on Wheels program. Her loving words of wisdom and encouragement will be greatly missed by all.

Besides being survived by her husband Melvin, Margaret Ann leaves her mother, Elizabeth Bryant and her brother Elton Bryant, both of Covington, and brother Raymond (Liz) Bryant of Jackson. She also leaves three children, all of Munford, Tab (Lisa) Gillihan, Mary (Mitchell) Higdon and Margaret (Dick) Youmans, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Munford Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

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Seminar will take place at:

The Gilt Edge Church of Christ 10726 Highway 59W, Burlison, TN 38015

901-476-8482 July 15th-20th Sunday 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.

“The Need and Where I Am” “Our Great Example” “You’ve Got to Start Somewhere”

7:30 Each Weekday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

“Cold is Cold!”

“Let’s Get Practical” “Tools in the Toolbox” “There’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat” “Closing the Backdoor”

Friday Aug. 25, at Restoration Church, 60 E Main St in Munford from 7-10 a.m.

For more information visit www.tiptonco.com/ docs/2012_Pancake_Breakfast_Veterans.pdf 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.

September 14-16 Munford High School Class of 1992 20-year reunion September 14-16.

For more info visit http:// www.classquest.com.

October 20 The class of 1992 20year 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 AL-ANON 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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Winfrey, Hale families unite

Tikita Winfrey of Covington became the bride of Byron Hale, Sr. of Covington on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend James D. Dowell, Jr. and attended by a host of family and friends at The Balcony in Munford at three o’clock in the afternoon.

The bride is the daughter of the late Chester and Jeanette Winfrey. The groom is the son of Mr. J.W. Hale of Ala. and Mr. Walter and Veronica Wright of Covington.

The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Tyrone Burton. She wore a stunning white corset wedding dress with delicate beading throughout the bodice. A full-length tulle and beaded appliquéed veil was held in place by a beautiful diamond and crystal tiara. The bride carried a bouquet of while lilies.

Nikita Winfrey, Misty Winfrey and Kimberly Hodge served as the maids of honor. The bridesmaids were Conswalla Draine, Roma Currie, Shauntay Dowell, Cassandra Taylor, Lori Currie, LaKesha Tipton, Tina Stowers, Wendy Currie, Charlotte Tipton, CorSandra Dowell, Janetta Currie and Taletha Burton. Junior bridemaids were Lonya Taylor and Kyania Hale.

Daughters of the bride and groom, Tyliyah Winfrey and Danyale Hale, were the flower girls, along with Camille Commage, Mariah Currie, Shania Williams, Cortashia Flowers, Cormareanna Winfrey and Corbreya Dowell. The groom’s son, Byron Hale, Jr. served as the ring bearer.

Tyrell Pierre served as the best man. Cameron Commage, Calvin Currie, Sr., Billy Grandberry, Reginald Hale, Eric Winfrey, Ramar Winfrey, Thazer Currie, Jr., Terrian Tipton, Kevin Hale, Charles Brown, Jr., Micheal Jackson served as the groomsmen. Tyrone Smith, Jr. and Robert Barbee, Jr. were the junior groomsmen.

Honored guest was the bride’s grandfather, Rast Currie, Sr. of Covington.

The reception was held at The Balcony where guests enjoyed music by Mr. John Hankins and a white and sage colored, three-tiered waterfall wedding cake.

Mrs. Stephanie Young was the wedding coordinator, Travis Malone the photographer and Christopher Sherfield catered the event.

After a two-week honeymoon in Las Vagas, Nevada, the couple will make their home in Covington.

Miss Tipton County applications available 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 applicat i o n on the web site MissTennessee. org. The deadline to apply for the pageant is Friday, August 3. Anyone who has questions about the pageant may email Mary Gail Elam.

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

Allen, Kevin Joseph and Heather Nicole Roberts of Munford Jeffrey Lynn Alsbrook, Jr. and Brandee Rachelle Lee Swords of Drummonds Blake Cahill Betterton and Cara Markee Bellora of Millington Stoney Ray Burns and Sharon Key Porter Edwards of Henning John Joseph Butt and Amanda Leigh Beasley Jackson of Cordova Jason Andrew Coats and Stephanie Renee Champion Wilson of Brighton Jewell Dwayne Cochran and Christina Nicole Sellers of Munford Jordan Elliot Collins and Tarka Lashae Mitchell of Memphis William Brian Cooper and Candice Lee Gibson Wright of Brighton Michael Lee Cornelius and Deborah Danielle Swann of Millington Darryl Craig and Roslyn Yvette Johnson of Covington John Edward Curry and Leasa Anne Carson Miller of Covington Jessie Everett Dungan and Chasidy Lynn Laxton Morrick of Stanton John Henry Erb, Jr. and Kathleen Nicole Coleman Null of Brighton Thad Phillip Fletcher and Lora Jean Pinner of Munford Teddrick Lovett Flowers and Laquisha Reunta Smith of Memphis Henry Lee Forbess and Debbie Diane Young Blackburn of Drummonds Darrell Matthew Franks and Nikole Elizabeth Kortebein of Louisiana Adam Bradfor Gilliland and Lauren Nicole Gam of

Munford Oliver Lee Grose, Jr. and Tameka Lashae Steele of Atoka Bryon Damon Hale and Tikita Natasha Winfrey of Covington Franklin Wayne Haley, Jr. and Stella Louise Meade Beasley of Covington Eric Duane Hallford and Maria Renee McCollum Sutphin of Munford Caleb Nathaniel Hollingsworth of Heather Michelle Morton of Cordova Lawrence Terrill Jones and Erica Nicole Wakefield of Covington David Lee Kane and Heather Faye Nichols Lippincott of Brighton Allen Vaughn Lewis and Beverly Dianne Higginbotham Whitecotton of Drummonds Daniel Ray Long and Lisa Marie Lavallee of Munford Josh Daniel McConnie and Sarah Nicole Knight of Mason Terry Joe McDougall and Madonna Lynn Varanelli of Millington Eric Tyrone McMahan and Charla Dequan Johnson of Drummonds Bryant Edward Miller and Kristina Michelle Tillery of Atoka Jason Wayne Moore and Tiffany Louise Baker Crunk of Munford John Alexander Ozment and Nelda Ann Turnbo of Memphis Johnny Joe Pilkington, Jr. and Kellie Lee Spencer Moore of Covington Michael Allen Poole and Abagail Hutcherson Morris of Covington Bryon Walter Rahilly, Jr. and Jennifer Lee Walker Hutchinson of Atoka Zachary Ty Robinson and Alexandra Marie Stubbs of Atoka

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Suspreme Court ACA decision 2012: The "end all" or the means to an end?

By DEREK E. BALTIMORE Senior Consulting Financial Group, Inc.

ers will say it is clearly a victory for President Obama; and a much needed and necessary change to the spiraling health care train Last Thursday, the Supreme wreck that is currently and presCourt of the United States of ently in force and all around us.

America ruled in favor of the Others will say that the impact President's signature piece of leg- of government controls and islation; the Affordable Care Act regulation are reminiscent to – aka Obamacare. When the rul- authoritarian governments, too ing finally came down, people of far-reaching into our lives as citiboth sides of the isle were zens in a democratic scrambling to "spin" each society – imposside's perspective as they ing actions into the attempt to better themfreedom that would selves and their respective have our founding parties in anticipation of fathers spinning the November elections. in their graves – as In discerning all of the simply an attempt information published in to quell the bleeding the newspapers and web of a system that is sites over the past week, SENIOR FOCUS "too broke to fix." it is easy to see that we live DEREK E. BALTIMORE In Chief Justice John in a sharply divided, political nation adrift at sea, with no wind or even operable sails should a gust appear out of nowhere. Many will say that the call to action Roberts opinion, he wrote, "The of the presumptive Republican court's job is not to protect the nominee to repeal the law as the people from the consequences of first act of his presumed admin- their political choices." What he istration is the right call. Still oth- could have meant: the chief jus-

tice's job is to get the court out oft he way while the politic still remains suspended between recognizing the unsustainability of the current welfare model and deciding what to do about it.

Reality could not have instructed the President more plainly.

The last thing we needed, with our country staggering with debt and an already unaffordable entitlement structure is yet another entitlement – a Rube Goldberg one no less! The last thing we needed was Obamacare. The nation and the times were asking Mr. Obama to reform health care, not to double down on everything wrong with the current system.

As noted from a Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Holman W. Jenkins, Jr., even with this week's court success, he failed.

It is not as if there wasn't a deep well of policy understanding that he could have drawn on to take the country in a better direction. Regardless of the Supreme Court ruling, reality will pass its own judgement of the Affordable Care Act –and it likely will not be favorable. God willing.

Tipton County Commission on Aging events sponsored by

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

Just for Fun Creative Aging- On Friday, July 13 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents The Beverly Brothers.

Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Book Club -The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, July 16 at 10 a.m.

Bible Study- NEW DAY FOR THIS MONTH ONLY-This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mr. Chris Dowell.

Bending Needles Quilting Club - Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

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.

Microwave Cooking - Join Kelly in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. for some deliciously simple recipes you can prepare in your microwave.

Lunch Trip -The CSC will be taking a lunch trip to the Covington KFC on Wednesday, July 11. Vans will leave the center at 11a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m.

Wii Games - Wii is back! Join Kelly in the dining hall of the CSC on Thursday, July 12 and 26 at 9 a.m. for Wii video games.

Tipton County Public Library -The TCPL will be presenting special programs at the CSC on Thursday, July 12 and 19 at 10 a.m. Thursday July 12 – Fur Box: Animals of Tennessee, July 19- Puppet Show and Storytelling.

To Your Health Health Screenings - Covington Manor will be testing blood sugar and blood pressure in the dining hall of the CSC at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, July 18 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, July 25 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

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.

Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center Kelly West 476-1068 Helen’s House - Anita Feuring 476-1068 www.tiptonaging.org

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Hi everyone, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure a few people have a big smile on their face from what rain was received in Tipton County. However, we out here at Almyra only got a sprinkle here and there. I do think the grass looks a â&#x20AC;&#x153;littleâ&#x20AC;? greener. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned to not pay a lot of attention to the weather predictions. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard four days of rain for over two weeks now. I know, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in charge,â&#x20AC;? so we need to dwell on something else I suppose.

A memorial will take place on July 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Brighton Baptist Church for Louise Vandergrift.

As of the present time, Charlie has still not received a report on his thyroid surgery. Thanks for the many calls and cards and your concern.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m.

The minister is Rev. Charles Todd. Everyone always welcome.

Ladies Bible Study and Day of Prayer will be this Thursday, the 12th at 7 p.m. at the church. Joe and Lillie McDaniels will meet with the Young Marrieds

study group at 6 p.m. July 22 in their home. Happy birthdays this week go to: Hadyn Ridinger, Lydia Wright, Kenny Stewart, Brody Cope and Rebbecca Regen. Hope they are each the greatest!

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m.

Rev. Charles Todd is the Minister. Everyone always welcome. We are always so thankful for our Dunlap residents that are able to be with us. Happy birthday this week to our friend and neighbor, Mr. Thornton Fee. Hope itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the greatest!

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 8:45 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director. Bible Study is at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night. Everyone always welcome.

Wednesday night Summer Series speaker on Wednesday the11th was Stan Phipps.

On Wednesday night the 18th our speaker will

be Doug Burleson. The Covington Youth Group is sponsoring a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back To School Supply Driveâ&#x20AC;? in conjunction with the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. We congratulate Jeddidiah Phillips and Aaron Stewart on receiving Camper of the Week and to Chloe Dalrymple for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Outstanding Bible Student of the Week at West Kentucky Youth Camp. Happy birthdays this week go to Charlie Morgan Halford, Evan Nowak, Mike McLean, Eric Keith, Craig Clay, Beau Phillips and Shelly Halford. Hope they are each the greatest! Happy anniversaries go to Jason and Tyyla Boswell and J.J. and Brandy Brown. Congratulations and much happiness! We have several to remember on our prayer list. Please continue your prayers for all of these and more.

In closing you can forget what I said about our rain. As I sat here on the computer Monday evening, we received a real live â&#x20AC;&#x153;pour down.â&#x20AC;? Please keep our country in your prayers at all times. Have a great week.

Gilt Edge Johnny Bylue The Gilt Edge Church of Christ will be having its annual gospel meeting July 15-20. The speaker will be minister Robert Long of Waverly, WV. The Sunday services are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m. The church will be having a potluck at the Burlison Community Center form 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 10726 Hwy. 59 W., Minister Daniel Dalton.

Southern-style pro wrestling will be at Garland Community Church on Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m. For more information visit ssprowrestling@gmail.com on Facebook.

Please remember those in the hospital, nursing home and those serving in the military and their families.

Until next time.

The Civil War and Tipton County â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 1862

By RUSSELL B. BAILEY Tipton County Historian With his army evacuating Corinth, Gen. G. T. Beauregard ordered the withdrawal of Confederate forces from Fort Pillow and Randolph on May 28, 1862. The first to leave the fort were the Pointe Coupee Louisiana Artillery on the 31st.

During the first week of June, the bombardment of Fort Pillow continued. On the 2d, the 1st Tennessee Heavy Artillery were ordered to the river defenses at Vicksburg. Captain H. J. Maley of Covington, resigned as commander of Co. C. Two thirds of his men refused to go. Most of them went to their homes and later joined companies of the 7th and 12th Tennessee Cavalry. The next day the artillerymen boarded the steamer Golden Age at Fulton, bound for Vicksburg.

On the 2d, more than 800 soldiers of the 12th Louisiana Infantry, the largest and best-armed regiment of the command, was ordered to evacuate Camp Green (8 miles east of Fort Pillow) and the picket post 8 miles east of the Camp.

They were ordered to cross the Hatchie on a pontoon bridge marching overland to Ran-

dolph, some of the troops via Covington. Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wagons were pressed into the service to haul baggage and supplies. Having rained for three days, the soldiers marched in six inches of mud every step of the way. One officer wrote that his feet were solid blisters. The next day the Louisiana soldiers boarded a river steamer at Randolph en route to Grenada.

A skirmish near Coal Creek between rebel and federal scouting parties resulted in the death of a Confederate officer on June 3. Seven Southern sailors were captured when they went ashore to a plantation to get ice.

The gunboats exchanged shots as well. Following this engagement, the Confederate rams at Fulton were loaded with commissary stores and ammunition with the help of Gen. Jeff Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missouri Marines.

C. W. Read, an officer of the regular Confederate navy stationed at Richardsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as Commander (Robert) Pinkney heard of the evacuation, he hurried away (from Randolph), leaving everything standingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the executive officer of the General Polk, Lieutenant Stone, disobeyed orders, and saved two guns.

The gun-boats left Ran-

dolph twenty-four hours before the last transport got away from Fort Pillow.

The gun-boats â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maurapasâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pontchartrainâ&#x20AC;? had already been sent up White riverâ&#x20AC;ŚI had been in command of the battery below Randolph but a few days, when I received orders to dismount my guns and ship them up White river to Lieutenant Fry. I was then sent to Vicksburg to recruit men for Pinkneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boats."

Colonel W. H. Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennessee Cavalry was ordered to cover the withdrawal of the Fort Pillow garrison and to burn all cotton subject to capture. From May 22-29, Lt. John T. Douglas commanding 24 men of Captain Lafayette Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co. I, from Covington, was at Camp Green. Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other cavalry companies, Captain John U. Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co. B. and Captain Samuel T. Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co. K, were at Jackson drawing rations for their horses.

On May 30, the troopers passed through Nut Bush on their way to Ripley.

Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cavalry did not arrive at Pillow until late on June 3 where they found Gen. Villepigue with less than a hundred men who were in the process of destroying the military and commissary stores that could not be hauled away.

DRUMWRIGHT SPEAKS TO LIONS Martha Drumwright of the Helen Tucker Adult Developmental Center talked about what the center does for those it serves at a recent meeting of the Covington Lions Club. Corky Mullins (right) was the program chairman and Lowell Friend is club president.

Welcome Back Burlison!

Well, to take and modify a quote from a famous writer, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say this, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.â&#x20AC;? I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been three weeks since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to write, however, I AM still here.

I want to thank those of you who have asked me about the column and if I was still writing. It let me know that there actually IS someone out there reading it.

So where have I been?

Well, I made the decision (I sometimes feel like it was the wrong one) to go back to school. I went to school and received my Paramedic diploma back in 2000, which is just about equivalent to an Associates Degree. However, I had been wanting my Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree ever since. Back in March and April it appeared that opportunity had finally opened up. So, I began a weekly trek over to Jackson to spend some time at Union University working towards my degree. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say that college is a great deal more difficult when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 42 than 18.

Trying to juggle family, work, church, and school as well as other things like writing a weekly column hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been easy. And to put it simply, things get dropped.

I have really struggled with not being able to write this column as I enjoy finding out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in Burlison and sharing it with others. However, after prioritizing everything I had to do, something had to give.

But that really did bother me. Many of you know that I am a pastor and as such, I always try to apply Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wisdom to life (not as successfully as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

like, though). I was actually encouraged by a short scripture in Philippians, chapter 3, which reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, what jumped out at me most was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can do all thingsâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? portion of that, as though I am supposed to do it all. I realized that verse is saying that I can do anything that I need to do and shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t place unrealistic expectations to do everything, and by everything I mean the things I need to do as well as those things that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being done by others.

I know most of us are busier than ants at a picnic, but sometimes we do it to ourselves. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely learned here recently that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to prioritize what needs to be done, attend to the most important things first and then get to the things youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to do later. Sure, you might not get to do what you WANT to do, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just part of being an adult.

Well, with all that said the news in Burlison isâ&#x20AC;Ś well I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t received too much, actually. Burlison has been ticking along much like the rest of the

county, hot and dry. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying not to pass out from the heat and praying for rain. If you have any news, birthdays, anniversaries, prayer requests or anything else on your mind, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sure like to hear from you. Send me an email to BurlisonNews@ gmail.com or call me at (901) 569-1090. Until next week, take care.

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Goodwill gesture finds modern day Tom Sawyer

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com When the boats of the Tipton County Emergency Unit (TCEU) launch on the waters of the Hatchie or the Mississippi Rivers, the volunteer personnel manning the county’s only water rescue unit are never quite sure of what they may find.

Last Wednesday, July 4th, finding a man asleep on a sandbar in the Mississippi was the last thing they expected.

“When we came up on him, he was lying on the sand with cardboard over his face,” said Dexter Hartsfield, TCEU member. “We weren’t sure what was going on. Turns out he was just sleeping,” he added, laughing.

The mid-week holiday gave the unit an opportunity to take to the wa-

ciscan, who decided to paddle down the mighty Mississippi in honor of his 64th birthday.

“I’m having the adventure I conceived years ago,” Vanini explained to this reporter when he was located, once again on a sandbar the following night. “I’d always thought of doing a long river trip with my rowboat. When I was living in Europe, I had the idea I wanted to float down the Danube to the Black Sea … then, I thought about the Rhine but never got around to it. A couple of years ago the idea resurfaced and so I thought, why not the Mississippi?

It’s in a country whose language I know and the Mississippi is even bigger than the Danube and the Rhine and the weather would probably even be better.”

of youth in a boat aptly named Ponce de Leon.”

His best friend, Johnny Smith, nephew of famed boat builder, Myron Warr, built his boat out of cypress logs, which had been submerged in Dunn’s Creek, a tributary of the St. John’s River system in Florida for more than 70 years.

“The Ponce de Leon is a Florida flat-bottom creek boat built by my friend,” he said, proudly. “It’s basically a Warr design.

That wood was felled in the 1930s and had been sitting in the water for decades. Johnny built it custom for me, curving up the bow and transom so not much of boat rests in the water. It makes it a very fast boat for turning.”

He said he has been averaging about 30 miles a day, rowing along side

Members of the Tipton County Emergency Unit who found David Vanini on the Mississippi River are from left to right, Dale Burse,Vanini, David Womack, Dexter Hartsfield, Julie Hartsfield, Mike Buchanan and Dustin Kemp.

Photo by Sherri Onorati

ters as a goodwill gesture. With cases of water, bottles of sunscreen and lifejackets, they cruised up and down the Mississippi assisting boaters.

“We knew that folks would be on the water and with the high temperatures, we just wanted to make sure everyone was okay,” said Hartsfield. “We’re trying to let people know that we’re here to help; we’re not just a body recovery unit.”

The gentleman they found was David L. Vanini, a native San Fran-

Vanini, who currently lives in Satuma, Fla., embarked on his adventure on May 17, his 64th birthday, launching his cypress-wood rowboat in St. Paul, Minn.

“I had planned to make the trip for my 63rd birthday in May 2011, but there was a lot of flooding last year, so I wisely deferred the matter to the next year. I decided to launch on my birthday for dramatic effect,” he added, laughing. “Here you have a man on his last year before he becomes a senior citizen in search of the fountain

the bank of the Mississippi, stopping at night to pitch his tent on a sandbar and to have a hot meal if he finds driftwood.

“At first I was like, ‘Oh, God, I rowed 31 miles today, I’m hungry as hell and I have to pitch a tent… maybe I’m not going to do it tonight,’ but then, something recharges me and I continue on,” he said. “Now, it’s second nature. I’ve rowed over a thousand miles since I launched and I figure I have about 640 miles until I hit New Orleans. ” Vanini undertook his

Dale Burse shows David Vanini some of the emergency supplies the Tipton County Emergency Unit brought for his use for the rest of his almost three-month journey. Photo by Sherri Onorati

adventure alone but said he doesn’t mind the selfimposed solitary life.

“I’ve met people, conversed with them but I haven’t had a roof over my head since May 17,” he said, smiling. “But I’ve always had a penance for being alone. I don’t really mind it. When I started I said to myself, ‘Do I need to go with anybody; I don’t think, I’ve rowed in much tougher water.’”

Vanini, a published author, explained he was a world traveler and was known for doing things out of the ordinary, spending 11 years farming organically in Ireland and living in Norway for many years. He also speaks Norwegian, German, Italian, French and Spanish.

“I have been to 47 counties and I have various places in the world that I love and I guess I will be missing them all on my death bed except for one if I happen to be in it,” he said. “I was a bit of a rebel growing up. Not doing anything authority told me to do, hating school, non-conforming and I’m still doing it. Of all the guys I went to school with, they are doing nothing… sitting in their living rooms, getting drunk every afternoon and the only exercise they are getting is switching channels with the remote control. They’re the type of people who get stuck in a rut needing to conform. Now, they are confirming to themselves that when you get to a certain age, you can’t do anything anymore and for me that’s insanity. I want to be with people in their 20s and 30s who are looking forward to living, not with people who say, ‘well, in my day’ and always looking backwards.

I don’t normally hang around with people my own age because I think most of them are dead,”

he said laughing.

Vanini is not sure where his trip will end, but that New Orleans is a possibility, explaining he may stop when he runs out of food.

“I have about 32 more days of food left, so perhaps when that runs out I’ll stop but I have no end destination right now. I just take it day-by-day.”

Vanini revealed he is writing a book based on his experiences and when he finally stops will head back to San Francisco to see his 80-year-old mother.

David Vanini poses with his boat, the Ponce de Leon, which he is rowing down the Mississippi River. He left St. Paul, Minn. on May 17 and was located on the river in Tipton County on July 4. Photo by Sherri Onorati

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“I may call the book ‘The Latter Day Voyage of the Ponce de Leon,’ but I’m not sure yet. It’s a working title and a bit long!” he added, laughing. “But my mother is not doing well so I’ll spend some time with her before I finish the book.

After that, I was thinking of driving to New York in April and taking a ship back to Norway to live for a bit. Norway is the land that I love more than any on the earth. It’s an absolutely beautiful country. ”

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New youth league forming

It's time for football

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

A brand new football league has formed giving kids in Tipton County another option to compete and stay active.

West Tennessee Youth Football was organized a few months ago and includes two teams in Jackson, one in Haywood County, one in Memphis, six in East Arkansas and one in Brighton.

Sign-ups for the local team will be every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Brighton High School parking lot for ages 6-12. There will also be signups for cheerleaders.

“Our goal is to increase the level of competition in this county,” said Natasha Gray, the organization's area director. “We want to give more children the chance to play football and cheerleading.”

Gray said there are plans to add more teams this season and to eventually branch out into other sports and other areas in Tipton County and West Tennessee.

Games will be played at Brighton High School and 10 players signed up last week.

“We are here to teach teamwork, spirit of competition and values of hard work,” Gray said. “We want to keep kids out of trouble, to get them moving and to help them with any social skills, like interaction they normally won't get.”

The fees are $301 for football, which includes uniform and equipment, and $229 for cheerleaders. Sign-ups will run through the end of August.

“It's not about winning,” Gray said.

“It's about the kids enjoying themselves and having fun. That's what sports is all about.”

For more information, call 687-1579 or e-mail brightoncardinals@yahoo. com.

Members of the Munford High School football team go through workouts Tuesday morning in helmets and shorts. The first official day of practice was Monday and area teams including Covington, Brighton and Tipton-Rosemark all took advantage of slightly cooler weather to get some work in. July 30 is the first day teams can begin to practice in pads. The season begins Aug. 24. Photos by Jeff Ireland

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Unique, historic canoes built by hand Wes Cramer is a fellow purple heartwood (from that I met last year at the Africa), ambrosia, maple, Sequecentennial at Fort and ash for the stern and Wright, Randolph, Tenn. yoke. The gunnels (sides) He and I visited of the canoe the powder magaare made from zine that was built white oak , the by the Confederseats are maate Army (CSA) hogany, some to supplement the from South batteries at Fort America and Pillow. Since the Wildlife Chatter some from Afmagazine was ba- By Arnold Bull rica. sically a man-built He has to get cave, we could not see these varieties of wood a lot. We went to Wes’s from the Woodwork house to get some flash Shop in Bartlett at 8500 lights to help us explore Wolf Lake Dr., 901-755the magazine. It was then 7355. that I discovered that Stems are made from Wes Cramer was both an ash and made in four artist and a master crafts- pieces (two inner and two man. outer at each end of the He had built a 16-foot canoe). These stems must canoe out of redwood, be steamed to be formed,

and once heated it must be formed in a minute or less to avoid cracking. If it cracks you would have to discard that stem and start over.

The canoe is reinforced inside and outside with fiberglass matte and clear epoxy resin. It is handsanded down up to 12 times during the course of construction. The seats are traditional woven cane.

In the 16-footer that Wes has there are two seats. Remember, the front seat in the canoe is designed to allow the paddler to paddle from the seat or from a kneeling position, whereas the rear seat is located more to the rear in the tradi-

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All the wood strips have to have a bead (¾ inch by ¼ inch by 16 feet on a 16-foot canoe). The strips are interlocked by bead and cove joints which includes the entire length of the canoe for strength and stability.

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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Munford High School soccer teams have once again received the TSSAA Outstanding Award for academics, the highest award for GPA from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.

The boys team posted a 3.33 GPA, while the girls were just behind them with a 3.32.

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This is the third straight year that the girls have received the outstanding award and the first for the boys.

The boys have received the excellent award the past two season for a GPA above a 3.00.

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CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782

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

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

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ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559

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COMMENTARY

Let there be 'the light'

By RALPH KELLEY Special to The Leader Before we can even start this lesson, we must determine who this man is that is spoken of in verse six: 1. He came from God. 2. He was a true prophet of God. 3. He was not the light.

4. His mission was to bear witness to the light.

To bear witness to the light was to bear witness to the coming of the Messiah. Jesus said of this man in John 5:35, “He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light“. The writer of this gospel made a difference between a dim and borrowed light and the true light which lights every man coming into the world.

As the true light, the Messiah was self-revealed, independent, pre-existent and eternal. He was the perfect light, and the source of the light that was within Him was also identified with our Father.

The purpose of sending this man was that all people might believe in the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed One. This man who was sent from God, went ahead of the Messiah to announce His coming and to prepare the people to receive Him. Because many would not believe in the coming Messiah of this message, was due to the hardening of their hearts and the prejudice on their part, and no blame was placed to the account of the herald who went before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah.

Who is this man?

The coming of the true light into the world tells us of the appearance of the Messiah as the Redeemer, and also tells us of His pre-existence, and showing us that it was by His own will that He came. By His coming into this world is a reference that He “lightens every man." I do not believe we can deny that the coming of Jesus has reached and benefited, in some degree, every person who has been born since

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July 14 All youth invited! Greater St. John, 411 Shelton St., will have its Youth Extravaganza on Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. T.J. Lewis, Pastor. For more information contact Michelle Walker 476-5880.

July 15 Cornerstone Assembly of God, at the junction of Mt. Carmel Rd. and Austin Peay, will have its Homecoming on July 15 with Brother Tracy Henson preaching Sunday morning. The Hensons will be singing after lunch. Everyone is invited.

Central Christian Church, 400 S. Maple in Covington, will host Brother Derry Gray as a guest speaker for both the morning and evening services. On Jul 22, Brother Jimmy Rogers will bring the message for both morning and evening services.

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 Start the upcoming school year off right: with a blessed backpack!

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will host its second annual Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone invited. Please bring your backpack and feel free to bring one to donate to the less fortunate.

VBS July 15-19 Munford Church of Christ, 435 S.Tipton, will be hosting VBS from 7-8:30 each night. This year's theme is God's Creation – Digging for Answers. Learn God's

the coming of Jesus. The greatest pity is that this light, which leads to eternal life, is available to every man, but not all will choose to accept Him. “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world knew Him not.”

These words are incredible in that the very Creator of the world, should set aside His total glory and powers as God, and choose to come to earth as a man, subjecting Himself to all of the inconveniences and limitations of human flesh.

And then to face the stiffnecked, inflexible and rebellious refusal of His people to acknowledge Him when He came. I do not believe that God was taken by surprise by the refusal of man to accept the Messiah when He came. Isaiah 53:1 tells us, “Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” I believe the repetitious use of the word “world” shows the tragedy of mankind not knowing Jesus when He came.

word, enjoy activities, crafts, games, and songs.

For more information call 837-8639.

July 17-20 St. Matthew M.B. Church and St. Luke M.B. Church will be hosting a Praise in the Park VBS at Frazier Park on July 17-20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call 476-5935 or go to stmatthewbc12@yahoo. com.

July 19-20 Hopewell United Methodist Church, 3866 Munford-Gilt 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 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.

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 in-

formation: 901-872-4413 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.

Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming life’s hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087.

Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at 520 Simonton St., in Covington. All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at MinisterSBryant@yahoo. com or call the church at 491-7061.

Brighton ARP Church will be hosting a grief support group at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month. The Church is located at 81 Church St. Brighton. 476-7233 for more information.

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

Sunday School 9:00 am & 10:30 am 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.

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We require a minimum of 1 year recent and veriable 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 benets 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 Class-A CDL Flatbed Drivers Home on the weekends! All Miles PAID (Loaded & Empty)! Lease to Own-No Money Down CALL: 888-567-4971 DRIVERS: CDL-A New $2400 SignOn Bonus Limited Positions Solos and Teams Excellent Pay/Benefits/Home Time/Bonuses Newer Equipment/No Touch Freight Recruiting 877-628-6806 www.carter-express. com Drivers: Teams, OTR, Home Weekends Very Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, CDL-A 23yoa 2 yrs exp. GoPenske.com #1204735 or 877-675-9829 Owner-Operators, Sign-on Bonus! Plenty of Work & Top pay! 2yrs.TT exp. Containers, ATC, Call 870-400-0020.

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Musician Needed: Local church seeking a christian, dedicated, and talented musican. Call 496-5154 or484-0588 if interested.

PROFESSIONAL

Professional beauty supply store immediately hiring energetic salesperson w/ excellent customer service skills. Ideal candidate will have retail experience and knowledge of beauty industry. $8/hr.

Send resume to Suzanne at: SBS, 7174 Hwy. 64, Bartlett, TN 38133. Or email: spretsch@msn.com 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 Chihuahua and Chorkie puppies, 8 weeks, all colors, male and female. $125. 901-592-7573.

Free Puppies, 8 weeks old. 1/2 Lab, 1/2 Blue Heeler. Excellent Pets. 901476-9894.

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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.

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Tennessee Tractor, Your Local John Deere Dealer, is accepting applications for Service Technicians at all locations. If you have diagnostic and repair skills we need you now… NADC graduates are encouraged to apply. Salary Based on Experience; Performance Incentive Plan; Insurance; 401K Retirement Plan; Paid Vacation and Holidays. Experience does not have to be on John Deere Equipment.

For more information contact: Kenneth Pigue at 731-432-0236 or kpigue@tennesseetractor.com www.tennesseetractor.com JOB OPENING

JOB OPENING

Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council’s Head Start/Early Head Start program is now accepting applications for the position of Center Coordinator for the Lauderdale Head Start and Early Head Start Center.

Essential Job Duties: Responsible for monitoring day to day center operations as well as supervising and evaluating teaching staff in the areas of education, health services, and family involvement in a pre-school environment and/ or infant – toddler center based setting. Candidate may supervise an Assistant Center Coordinator depending on location.

Qualications: The successful applicant should possess a BS in Early Childhood Education or related eld with 18 credits hours of Early Childhood Education is preferred. At least 2 years experience administering an early care and/or early childhood education program is required. Five (5) years of experience in supervision experience is required. Valid driver license, valid auto liability insurance coverage, and vehicle are required. Good written, verbal, and computer skills are required. $16.87 per hour Based on Education Excellent Benets Package 12-Month / Salary-Exempt / Full-time - Regular Position

The City of Munford will be accepting applications through July 2th, 2012 for the position of BUILDING INSPECTOR I CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The job description and qualications 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

Applications may be picked up locally at: Lauderdale Head Start/Early Head Start Center 142 Nelson Street Ripley, TN 38063 Or, you may call 731-364-3228, ext. 124 to have an application mailed, faxed, or emailed to you for your convenience.

For sale: 2840 John Deere Tractor, breaking plow, disk, do all. 901-4765 2 9 0 .

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**Submit Complete Applications to: (YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY ANY RELEVANT COURSEWORK) Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Head Start/Early Head Start Program 231 South Wilson Street Dresden, TN 38225 Attn: Human Resource Department, Suite 212 REFERENCE: Center Coordinator – Lauderdale Head Start/Early Head Start Center

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

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**Applications for this specic position will be accepted until 07/23/2012 However, this program accepts employment applications on an on-going basis.

(ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY POSITION.) We are an equal opportunity employer!

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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.

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 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

Think Small Think

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YARD SALE LISTINGS Staffmark is currently recruiting for the following Heavy Industrial positions: Data Entry/Receptionist Machine Operators / Fabrication Welders Packaging Forklift Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance If you have good work history and are looking for a job with a prominent company that has excellent benets, we encourage you to apply.

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

ENGINEERING ASSISTANT Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is accepting applications for an Engineering Assistant. The position requires an Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or similar course of study which includes trigonometry/geometry and other technical studies or 5 years relevant utility experience in distribution design, surveying, and/or mapping. Must possess excellent organization and communication skills. Must be able to gather technical data and present effectively in a reporting format to others. Must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of common varieties of computer operating systems, hardware and software including Computer Aided Drafting. Must work well with others and contribute to the team environment. Work in conditioned ofce environment with some eld work required. Working extended hours through large system events will be required. Applicant is not required to live in Brownsville city limits, but within a reasonable distance, Covington, Jackson, etc. Applications will be accepted until July 25, 2012, and can be picked up at any Southwest ofce. Send application, salary history, and three references to: Mickie Webb, Vice President of Human Resources, Southwest Tennessee EMC., P. O. Box 959, Brownsville, TN 38012 or e-mail mwebb@stemc.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/male/female/disabled

Estate “Give-Away”!

Monday, July 9 thru Saturday, July 14 Furniture/Appliances. Must be gone BEFORE Sunday, July 15! Saturday, July 14 Deadline! All remaining items will be donated to Goodwill on Sunday, July 15! Call 901-488-8956 ASAP!! You must have your own means of moving and transporting items.

8557 Munford Giltedge Rd. Munford.

1/2 mile from Hwy 59.

Saturday 7-3. A variety of Good Stuff!

339 Dacus, Munford.

Saturday 7am-?

Come one, come all!

Big yard sale

Saturday the Elks Lodge in Atoka will be hosting a rummage sale from 7:00am-3:00pm.

Something for everyone!! Come shop in the cool a/c !!! 164 Commercial Drive, Atoka, TN. (Behind 51 Pawn).

254 Ray Lane, July 13 & 14, 8-2.

Inside-Rain or shine.

Drive to back. Hwy 54 E. to Ray Lane-Turn go 1/4 mile - see sign on Hwy.

Safety and Environmental Manager Komatsu America Corp., a leader in construction and mining equipment, has an immediate need for a Safety and Environmental Manager at its Parts Operations facility located in Ripley, TN. The Safety and Environmental Manager will ensure the facility is in full compliance with the required OSHA safety programs, Process Safety Management, and other Federal, State and Local regulatory programs. In addition, manage the onsite safety programs, workers compensation claims, disaster recovery training, and also ensure all policies and procedures are being followed and maintained.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions: • Managing overall safety program for local facility • All safety training including forklift operation, safety rules Hazmat, etc.

• Assisting supervisors with near misses and accident reporting • Developing and driving root cause analysis for accidents • Driving preventative countermeasures to potential accidents • Leading teams to improve workplace safety utilizing programs such as: KYT, SIP, open employee communication, etc.

• Develops policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines • Designs/manages safety training for all levels of employees • Maintain and manage a disaster recovery plan for the local facility • Communicate safety record and safety activities in corporate monthly safety meetings, including an annual international safety convention Experience/Knowledge: • Bachelors of Science Degree, preferably in a Safety and Environmental eld, Master’s degree a plus • Possesses a strong sense of integrity in all aspects of how they conduct themselves.

• Possesses excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Is a strong communicator; speaking, listening and writing.

• Has a strong sense of professionalism and possesses strong interpersonal skills.

• Must know Microsoft Ofce Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Must be capable of creating professional PowerPoint presentations to be used at the corporate level • Demonstrates a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives to ensure success • Demonstrates an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement • Expert knowledge/experience of OSHA and TOSHA compliance • Knowledge/experience in handling workers compensation claims • Must be able to travel internationally An excellent compensation and benets package, including company matching 401(k), accompany this opportunity.

Interested parties may apply for the position of online: www.komatsuamerica.com.

Deadline for applying is 07/25/12 An Equal Opportunity/Afrmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

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Snapper Dealership

2br,1ba house in quiet Covington area. No section 8, no pets. $650mn, $450dep. Would consider renting 3 acre pasture also. Leave name & phone number. 901-476-4933.

Background check required.

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

3br, 2ba, Large backyard. School zoning for Munford Elementary, Brighton Muddle and High. $400dep., $850mn. 901-490-3467.

476-4419

5br house in Charleston/Mason area. on two acres. C/H/A, DBL garage, Good schools, $800/mo.,will work with deposit. 901-873-0202

PROFESSIONAL

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

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

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 NEW 4BD 2BA DBLWIDE, DEL SET AND A/C WOW $49995! 100% FINANCING WITH A CLEAR DEED. EASY LIVING HOMES LLC. <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033

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1BR, 1 BA Duplex. Good location in Cov. Renovated $400/mo. 901-4765547 200 Buford, Munford/Brighton. 3br, 2ba, Brick. No Pets! $850mn, 901212-7555 or 901-837-3255. Deposit required.

2br, 1ba, CHA, water furnished, freshley painted, clean carpet, No pets, No smoking. $530mn, $300dep. 901-604-4765 or 901-8352 5 1 7 .

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

Newly Remodeled 3br, 2ba, 941 Hatchie St. Cov. $600dep, $600mn.

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

Newly remodeled home. 3br, 2ba, 539 Davis St. Covington. $650mn, $650dep. 901-476-6960 or 901-2121425.

3br, 2 full baths, 19 Jones Ave Mason. Corner lot. $500mn, $500dep. 901-282-8898.

3br, 2 full baths, water and sewage paid. No pets, great for adult roomates. $500dep, $425mn. 8377544. \cf2\cb1\lang1033\expndtw03BR, 2BA DWMH. 3 miles outside Cov. city limits in country setting. No pets. $750/mo.901-476-5547\cf0\ cf2 MH 3 BR 2 BA , Nice large lot. 485 GRIMES ROAD Drummonds Across from Glens Springs fishing lake $550 plus deposit. 901-835-2933 MH for rent, 1br, water and sewage paid. No pets. $500/dep, $380/mn.

901-837-7544.

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

901-569-3560.

MOBILE HOME, 3br, 2ba, 22Jones Ave., Mason, Tn. $425/mo + $425/dep. Corner lot. 901-282-8898 TRAILERS

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Wholesale Trailers, LLC

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area.

476-7632.

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

BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW MANUFACTURED. CHECK OUT THE DEALS AT EASY HOMES LLC <3 WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802 Lease, 1400 Sq. Ft. Next to Walmart. $1320mn No deposit. Newly renovated. 901-340-6715.

REAL ESTATE RENT 3+2 on 1 acre, Brighton/Munford schools. Credit check, references required. Available August 1st. 901837-2911.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901

AUTUMN HILLS $250 Deposit 4 - Bedroom, 2 - Full Baths

Now Leasing $550/mo.

Call 731-635-7177 for more information Covington City limits, upstairs adult apt., 1br, 1ba, kitchen, liv., din., stove refg. $350mn, plus deposit. 8273843.

TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 9014 8 9 - 2 4 3 5 .

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Randy Gerald Reed and JoAnn Reed executed a Deed of Trust to EquiFirst Corporation, Lender and Duke N Brasfield, Attorney, Trustee(s), which was dated September 13, 2007 and recorded on September 20, 2007 in Book 1364 at Page 290, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association as grantor trustee of the Protium Master grantor Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the un-

dersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on July 24, 2012, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Parcel ID Number: 145DA018.00 Address/Description: 686 Simmons Road, Drummonds, TN 38023.

Legal Description in Book 535, Page 145 of Conveyance Deed, Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee.

Current Owner(s): Randy Gerald Reed and JoAnn Reed.

Other Interested Party(ies): None Know.

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and

dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 12-13450

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 3, 2009, executed by ELIZABETH M. FLORES, JOINED BY HER HUSBAND JEROME D. FLORES, conveying cer-

tain real property therein described to ARNOLD M. WEISS as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on February 10, 2009, as Instrument No. 125092, in Book 1426, at Page 279; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale.

WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 20, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the

Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 95, SQUIRE’S GROVE, SECTION C-PHASE I, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 104, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL# 142A D095.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 168 WELLINGTON WAY, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): ELIZABETH M. FLORES and JEROME D. FLORES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee.

This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 12-0032898 FEI # 1006.161759 06/28/2012, 07/05/2012, 07/12/2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2008, executed by JOHN J WHEELER, AND GRETCHEN K WHEELER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILSON, JR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on March 24, 2008, as Instrument No. 115146, in Book 1388, at Page 467; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose(“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice

is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 19, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Part of the Anne Sanford Boyd property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southwest line of South College Street, said point being the southeast corner of lot herein described; thence North 7 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 77.0 feet to a point; thence South 85 degrees West a distance of 135.0 feet to a point; thence South 7 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 77.0 feet to a point; thence North 85 degrees East a distance of 135.0 feet to the point of beginning. According to survey of Campbell Surveying Co., Inc., 6263 Poplar Avenue, Suite 702, Memphis, TN 38119, Surveyor, Tennessee License No. 1546. PARCEL # 041G D 00900 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 605 S COLLEGE STREET, COVINGTON, TN 38019.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): JOHN J WHEELER AND GRETCHEN K WHEELER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 10-0096614 FEI # 1006.109722 06/28, 07/05, 07/12/2012

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 com-

A18 • Thursday, July 12, 2012 • THE LEADER plaint, 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 MASON-GAINSVILLE 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

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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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH12012-PR-3022 Estate of Dennis Dickey, deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 18 of 2012 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Dennis Dickey, who died May 3, 2012, 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 abovenamed Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before

date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 Dennis Dickey personally appeared before me, the undersigned Clerk of Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, and made oath that the attached notice, being in the form required by Tennessee Code Annotated §30-2-306 was published in The Leader, a newspaper published in Tipton County, Tennessee on and.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH12012-PR-3024 Estate of Peggy J. McNabb, deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 21 of 2012 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Peggy J. McNabb, who died June 8, 2012, 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.

Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 Peggy J. McNabb personally appeared before me, the undersigned Clerk of Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, and made oath that the attached notice, being in the form required by Tennessee Code Annotated §30-2-306 was published in The Leader, a newspaper published in Tipton County, Tennessee on and.

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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 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 beginning 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

REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 1993 Ford Mercury Topaz blue in color VIN # 1MEPM36XXPK624622 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Donna Forrester, 2032 Millstone Mountain Road, Covington, TN 38019.

By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

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

NOTICE OF COMPLETION Marbury Construction Company, of Denmark Tennessee is completing construction on the 2010 CDBG Sewer System Improvements Project No.: GG-11-34405-00 for the City of Covington.

Any person or party having a claim against the project should notify Mayor David W. Gordon at the City Hall (901) 476-9613 within the next ten (10) days.

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Mt. Carmel-Clopton Elaine Watkins 476-7093 This week’s Farm Report: We got a good half inch of rain last night, first rain we’ve gotten since June 11th. We were really beginning to suffer but the beans soaked it up and the corn may have a better test weight now. Sure cotton is enjoying the moisture too - we don’t have any this year but there’s a lot around.

During the last couple of weeks, grandson Cameron Dickey turned 19, Bonnie Atkins Holloway retired from Soil Conservation Service and had a big ice cream social thrown in her honor on June 28th, James celebrated a birthday, I shelled peas all day Monday (yum!) and we celebrated the 4th of July with barbeque from Mason with Clint, Courtney, Liz, Lyla and Justin.

Friday night eight of us went for Ladies’ First Friday Dinner and Movie Night and we saw “People Like

Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings, some rain came, but here in Memphis, near Bartlett we didn’t see any! But it is cooler now.

Everyone in the Josephine Burton family are planning now to attend another wedding on Saturday, July 14. Our niece who lives in Nashville, Ms. Carla Burton will become the bride of Lorenzo Hawkins III, also of Nashville. The bride’s father, our oldest brother, now of Atlanta, Carl, Sr. (C.L.), will escort his daughter on her big day. The mother of the bride is the former Karen Watkins of Ripley, now also living in Nashville.

Congratulations Carla and Lorenzo!

Happy birthday on Sunday, July 8 to Mary Stewart Burton of Jamestown, daughter of Jennie Stewart of Jamestown and the late Noble (N.C.) Stewart. Aunt Mary was married to our late uncle Caesar “Cecil” Burotn, she’s the mother of Mable, Irene, Ronnie and Cortney Burton.

Willie Mae Burton’s birthday was July 6. This Saturday, her children will honor her 90th year with an event in Millington, TN at the Holiday Inn, contact son, Tyrone (Callie) Burotn at 901-476-4172.

The Burton-Bass-Alston family is getting together in the park again this year, July 28-29 at Casper Creek Park in Millington. Sunday morning services with the St. Mark A.M.E. Church of Munford at 11 a.m. Looking forward to seeing all of you there for both events.

Contact Barbara CobbsMiller ASAP if attending.

My church now, North Star Community of Memphis will observe its first annual Usher’s Day, Aug. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speakers and church will be Rev. Pearl Lurry and Vision Temple Ecumenical Church of Memphis. A tribute and honor to later usher, Sis. Dorothy Ivra, formerly of Memphis, is

Back-toSchool festival The Tipton County Community Advisory Board (CAB), United Health Care and Tennessee Volunteer State Health Plan Group will be sponsoring a free Back To School Festival at Covington High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 13. The CAB will also be assisting United Health Care and Tennessee Volunteer State Health Plan Group with distributing free school supplies and food to all school-age children (kindergarten through 12th grade). All children must be present and accompanied by an adult to receive the free school supplies.

For additional information concerning this free event, please contact JB OwensLeverette, CAB President, at 901-475-1282 or Diane Wynn, CAB Vice President, 901476-2364 or Barbara Bond, Resource Linkage Coordinator, DCS, 731-421-2024.

slated on this program.

The public is invited, Rev. Steven Miller, Sr., formerly of Jamestown is pastor. Bro Lester Bradford is president and Sis. Debra Bell’s vice president. I am one of the ushers, looking forward to seeing all of you.

Jolly Corteria meeting for July was held at the home of president LaRue Albritton of Jamestown.

Happy birthday also at this time to Shawn Yorkley – 8th, Patrice Taylor –9th, Bobby Young, Jr. –10th, Kenneth Irvin –11th, Kyma Draine –12th and D’etric Hall –13th.

We are in prayers for Jennie Stewart, Doris King, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Posey Reed and family, Isiah Burton, Sr. and family, Gladys Miller and family, Ruth Alston, Connie and Christine Brown, David

Us”. Really, really good movie but rated PG13 for a few words, the worst being said by a child. Don’t like that!

But it had a great story and wonderful ending. Fun night!

My sympathy is extended to Carolyn Whaley in the death of her nephew, Greg Bryant. That family is in my prayers. Sympathy is also extended to the family and friends of Trey Erwin. He’s out of his pain now no more tests, needles or treatments. His parents and family are in my prayers now and in the days ahead.

Sympathy is also expressed to the family and many, many friends of dear Louise Vandergrift, who passed away last week. She will be missed and if you never got her cookbook from Wells Kitchen, try to get one now. It’s like reading her story. She was such a sweet, sweet woman.

And Sweet Tracy and family have my prayers in the death of Homer Brammer. So sorry for that family’s loss.

Catherine McCalla, the Queen of Mt. Carmel, has come home from rehab! Hallelujah! Got to get over and Charlene Sneed, Carlotta Jones, Jessie Lawson, Flossie Woods, Beaulah Wakefield, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Rev. Richard Coe and family, Min. Pink Sherrill, Jr., Eugene Baker and family, Ada Fletcher, Rhonda Heaston-McLin, Jonnie Thompson, Mary Burton, Shade Alston and family, Jon and Cleo Thompson, Eula Culbreath and family, Tyndall Miller, Menola Holland, Minnie Bommer, Pual Whitley and family, Rev. Kavin King, Jr., Rudolph Boykins and family and Ruth Griffin and family.

This is all for this time, remember, “At the end of each day, there should be more gained than loss and more good than evil!” Until next time.

Covington Pediatrics, at 1998 Highway 51 South, is closed. Anyone who wants their child’s records may come by the ofce to get them. The ofce 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.

Thank you, Lucky Beasley Wife of Dr. Jimmie Beasley

Too Good To Be Through

C ONSIGNMENT S ALE Offering gently used, upscale children’s clothing to Tipton County & surrounding areas. If you love name brand clothes for a fraction of the price, then this sale is for you!

We will also have maternity, juniors’ and women’s clothing/purses at this sale.

Our Next Sale will be JULY 19th - 21st 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

*HALF-OFF* Sale July 21st 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The sale is sponsored by Trust Company Bank & will be held at their location.

1270 Old Hwy 51 South • Brighton, TN We will accept VISA, MC, Discover and Cash *Please visit out website for more information:

www.toogoodtobethrough.weebly.com Michele Pike - michelepike1@aol.com

there and visit! Jeff Hanks will have surgery in August. All those having treatments are in my prayers, along with our servicemen and women and voters.

Happy Birthday goes to Lauren Murray on July 1st, Nolan Combs - 3rd, Elaine Shankle and Drew Kinningham - 5th, Sara Anderson - 7th, Charley Morgan Halford - 8th, Evan Nowak - 11th, Mike McLean and Eric Keith - 12th, Craig Clay - 13th and to Beau Phillips and Shelley Halford on the 14th!

Happy Anniversary to Grant and Crystal Edmonds on July 4th, Rick and Patsy Moore -5th, Jason and Thyla Boswell -10th and to J. J. and Brandy Brown on the 13th!

This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Don’t cut salad greens, tear them. Metal from knives may cause leaves to turn brown faster.”

Won’t have a column next week either. Just saying . . . Enjoy the cooler temperatures this week! Good-bye 104! Until next week.

Camille Ballard - cbeachballard@aol.com

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 ofce of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Mayor and AJdennen of the City of Munford will have a Public Hearing on Monday, July 23", 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 69 College Street, Munford, TN. The purpose is to review and adopt on the second reading of the 2012-2013 Budgets for the General Fund, State Street Aid Fund and Drug Fund, and any other business pertinent to the City.

A budget consisting of the Available Funds and Appropriations below shall be adopted for the Fiscal Year July 1,2012, through June 30, 2013.

Available Funds for said budget are as follows:

GENERAL FUND Local Taxes Licenses & Permits Intergovernmental Revenue Fines & Forfeitures Services Miscellaneous Income Total General Fund STATE STREET AID Intergovernmental Revenues Miscellaneous Revenues Fund Balance Total Available Funds-State Street Aid DRUG FUND Court Fines & Costs Fund Balance Total Available Funds-Drug Fund

1,480,250 97,300 631,239 376,034 367,850 10,000 $2,962,673

140,706 110,810 $251,516

5,500 41,082 $46,582

Appropriations for said budget are as follows: GENERAL FUND Legislative Court Administrative Police Fire Community Dev Streets Street Lighting Health Parks & Recreation Centennial Park Library Total General Fund STATE STREET AID Streets Total State Street Aid Fund DRUG FUND Police Total Drug Fund TOTAL ALL FUNDS

39,265 8,230 74,936 1,140,775 676,291 21,057 147,238 25,000 0 402,484 336,200 84,213 $2,955,689

151,375 $151,375

39,450 $39,450 $3,146,514

There is hereby a property tax rate of ($0.9298) per $100 of assessed valuation for the purpose of funding General Fund services. The property tax and any penalties and interest will be rounded to the nearest dollar.

Stacy M. Craig City Recorder I Treasurer

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TDEC urges voluntary water conservation measures

Maintaining adequate water supply is an issue of both supply and demand As hot, dry conditions continue across the state, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is asking communities to be mindful of their water-usage practices and to adhere to any voluntary or mandatory water conservation requests made by local utility districts. Private water well users also are encouraged to conserve water and have a plan of action in place as drought conditions persist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While most parts of the state have adequate water supplies at this time, there are areas that are experiencing strains on their water systems, and we need to be thinking about the months ahead,â&#x20AC;? said Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless, when a utility is working to meet the demands of its customers, both supply and demand are part of the equation. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why voluntary measures to conserve water where possible are so important.â&#x20AC;?

Above average temperatures this spring and summer, coupled with insufficient rainfall, have placed a burden on water supplies in several areas of the state. Area reservoirs are at historic lows and the potential for significant rainfall re-charge events in the near future is minimal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, there are nearly 40 public water systems in Tennessee that have experienced issues ranging from declining water sources to water demand

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Some water systems also have experienced issues with taste and odor. Taste and odor issues are generally worse in those areas where stream flow has diminished and source water is collected closer to the bottom of the stream, or where algae is imparting a taste and odor to the water. Taste and odor issues in water from public water systems are aesthetic in nature, and do not pose a safety or health risk.

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Although secondary to the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supplies, protecting the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watersheds through conservation efforts will ensure they can also recover quickly from the impacts of a drought.

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Chicago, IL – Hearing loss affects 31 million Americans. Still, only 24% of those who need a hearing aid own one. Hearing loss is a condition that, in most cases, develops gradually–many people do not realize they are affected.

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Undetected But Signicant Hearing is one of the basic ways we communicate and interact with each other and the environment: Undetected hearing loss can have serious consequences.

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