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Bell sentenced to death

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com After four days of hearing testimony from law enforcement, forensics experts and other witnesses, a Tipton County jury decided Friday afternoon that Rickey Bell Jr. was guilty of first-degree murder, felony murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery in the June 2010 death of Drummonds woman Starr Harris, who was 36.

It took the jury about three

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hours to return the verdict.

And after about 45 minutes of deliberating on the punishment, the jury decided to sentence Bell, 32, to death by lethal injection.

“May God have mercy on your soul,” Judge Joseph Walker said to a stoic Bell after reading his sentence.

“Right now I’m feeling really happy that my sister can finally rest in peace,” Tonya Aloia, Harris’s sister, said moments after Bell’s death sentence was announced. “She’s deserved

justice for a long time.”

Bell’s attorneys James Gulley and Juni Ganguli contended that there was no physical evidence linking their client to the crime, which occurred approximately between 1:30 and 2 p.m. on June 1, 2010.

Harris’s body was found behind her residence on Richardson Landing Lane in Drummonds in some woods later that night.

Her body showed signs of a vicious assault that Assistanct District Attorney Walt Freeland

described as “consistent with being stomped to death.”

Harris’s shirt was partially off and the rest of her clothes were in disarray.

Two days after her body was found, detectives discovered what they believed was another crime scene in the woods about 80 feet away.

Detectives testified that there was evidence that a body had been there and there were drag marks that led to where the body was found.

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Bell receives Tipton’s first death penalty

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com On Friday, Rickey Alvis Bell Jr. became the first person to be sentenced to death in Tipton County, a punishment for which District Attorney General Mike Dunavant is glad to see imposed.

Last Friday, Bell, 32, was convicted of the June 2010 murder of Starr Harris, a Drummonds mother of three. Harris was sexually assaulted, strangled and beaten, then left for dead in the woods behind her Richardson Landing Lane home (see related story above).

It took four days of testimony and three hours of deliberation for the jury to reach a guilty verdict. Dunavant said - Mike Dunavant, he is very District Attorney General pleased with the outcome of the trial.

“Well, certainly we are appreciative of the jury’s verdict. We think it was the right decision. I felt like we had appropriate aggravating factors to impose the death penalty in Tennessee for that sentence.”

Bell has already been transported to Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, a facility home to 82 of Tennessee 86 death row inmates. Three are housed at a more solitary facility in Morgan County and the fourth is a female housed at the Tennessee Prison for Women.

Riverbend is also home to infamous Lester Street murderer Jesse Dotson, convicted of killing five of his family members in Memphis in 2008, and Tipton

It could be 20 years, best case scenario.

Tennessee’s Southwest Teacher of the Year Janice Smith, pictured with her kindergartners, said, “I’ve been told that teachers touch their students’ lives, but in reality they touch mine.” Smith has taught at Crestview Elementary for 28 years. Photo by Sherri Onorati

Smith named a top-notch teacher

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Crestview Elementary School kindergarten teacher Janice Smith, Tipton County’s Teacher of the Year for Pre-K thru fourth grade, has been recently recognized as Tennessee’s Southwest Teacher of the Year.

The honor recognizes the hard work and dedication Smith has shown throughout her 28 years of teaching.

Those who know her often comment on how she is one of the first to arrive at school each morning and the last to leave. Smith is also the founder of Crestview’s now famous Kindergar-

ten Circus.

“This is a big deal,” said Crestview principal Betty Glass. “It makes me feel very fortunate to have her here at Crestview. But, even before she received the accolades, I was very fortunate. She’s given her whole life to the kids and everything she does, she does to the Nth degree.”

Smith is one of 10 regional winners for the state in the category of Pre-K thru fourth grade teachers. The Southwest region encompasses a total of 12 school districts and 69 elementary schools. She will advance to the state competition for Tennessee Teacher of the Year and the winners will be an-

nounced in the fall.

Smith had no intentions on becoming a teacher. In fact, when she was in college, she was studying to become an opera singer. But a chance tutoring opportunity made her realize where her true talent laid.

“I thought I wanted to be a singer,” she recalled, smiling. “I would go home on the weekends and flip my mother’s broom and that was my microphone. I would have the radio on in the background and I would sing until my mother would walk through and catch me singing instead of dusting and sweeping like I was supposed to be doing. That’s all I ever knew I SEE TEACHER, PAGE A3

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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com It is a day normally known for its pranks, but what happened to threeyear-old Dustin Lee Glass is no laughing matter.

“April first will always be a bad day for me,” Chester Ederds, Dusty’s grandfather, said Tuesday afternoon. “He’s got a long

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ways to go and so do I.” On Sunday, Dusty was sitting on his grandfather’s lap as he mowed grass in Millington. Chester said he and his brother have done it several times in the past.

“I’d been going really slow, about one mile an hour, like I always did when they were with me.”

Chester said he can’t remember everything that

happened, but said he turned his head to look at the grass and when he looked back up, Dusty was in front of the riding mower.

“I shut it off when I saw him, but there was a little dew and I guess I slid forward enough …”

And that’s when tragedy struck.

Though the motor was

off, Chester said the blades kept turning and Dusty was hit by the mower.

“My heart fell down into my ankles,” he said. “I knew he wasn’t dead because I saw him moving.”

The mower cut the threeyear-old’s thumb, pinky and ring finger from his right hand and the skin and muscle from the inside of his right arm, from his

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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Beautiful spring weather has arrived, flowers are blooming and folks are readying their yards and homes for the summer season. Spring means spring-cleaning and not only our homes.

The eighth annual Clean Up/Fix Up Covington is scheduled for the week of April 7-14 and at

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Continued from A1 wanted to do.”

She was asked to tutor the daughter of her music teacher and fell in love with the experience.

“I went to school and tutored that child I didn’t realize that was what I was supposed to be doing,” said the Tipton County native. “I didn’t realize that my mother had always been a teacher. She taught Sunday school for 25 years and although she wasn’t a teacher like I am, looking back I see I inherited her gift of loving children. You have to love children if you are going to be a teacher because we are surrounded by them all day long.”

Smith began her career teaching first grade, but soon discovered she didn’t like the experience.

“I hated it,” she said, laughing. “I felt so restrictive. You didn’t have the opportunity to be flexible.

In first grade, I had a reading group, a social studies group and a science group. I had a schedule I had to stay on constantly and I never felt that I was able to be creative.”

After that first year, she asked to teach kindergar-

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Continued from A1 dom and a novelty gun/ lighter were found, both of which contained DNA from Bell.

Ganguli pointed out that that no evidence was found with Harris’s and Bell’s DNA. The condom did not contain Harris’s DNA. In closing arguments, Ganguli compared the trial to the one in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” in which a black man was wrongfully convicted of rape by an all white jury.

The jury in the trial of Bell, who is black, consisted of 11 whites and one African American.

Neighbors Andrew and Tommy Reddick testified that they saw Bell near the Harris house around the time of Harris’ death.

There were some other people around the house around the same time, including a friend (Harry Ellens, also known as “Big Mo) and a Fed-Ex driver who delivered a package at 2:16 p.m.

“They didn’t see Big Mo or the FedEx driver,” Ganguli said, “but they do remember seeing the black guy … Justice is not going to be served if you convict Ricky Bell. You need to let that man go.”

Bell, who did not testify, said in a statement to police that he had been to the Harris house twice on the morning of June 1, once to collect money for working for Rick Harris, Starr’s husband, and a second time to dispute the amount of payment.

Belinda Bell, Ricky’s mother, testified that her son was at their home on the couch at 2 p.m. on the day of the murder. The Bells lived down the street from the Harris family.

Gulley and Ganguli suggested that Rick Harris had something to do with Starr’s murder.

With the jury out of the courtroom, Rick Harris admitted to having an affair with Rebecca Harris, his ex-wife, in the months leading up to Starr’s murder.

He testified that he was making plans to rendezvous with Rebecca Harris the day of Starr’s murder.

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the end of the week, get out your walking shoes and sunscreen and invite a few friends and join the City of Covington for its annual walk across Covington on Saturday, April 14 beginning at 8 a.m.

The yearly event celebrates Earth Day and urges residents to clean up their property. City workers will be doing extra routes next week to pick up debris left along-

side the curb.

“We will have the trash trucks run continuously during the week in a concentrated effort to pick up residential trash,” said Robert M. Simpson, director of Public Works. “Every year more residents come out and help to make Covington a beautiful and cleaner city.”

The clean up will begin at 8 a.m. at the city main-

tenance shop located at 410 E. Ripley St. Upon registration, volunteers will be given a T-shirt, garbage grabber and assigned a team leader and areas of the city to clean.

At the conclusion of the clean up, volunteers will meet back at the city maintenance shop at noon for lunch. Door prizes, donated by Covington businesses, will be given away during

ten and that is where she has taught since and in the same classroom for almost three decades.

“I don’t have that same rigid schedule. I don’t necessarily beat my drum to the same beat as everyone else,” said Smith.

“Ms. Betty will let me go out side the box, as long as I keep the box inside. And I’m able to be creative and still meet the standards I need too.”

“For anyone to have their child in her room for one year is a tremendous blessing,” said Glass.

“She’s just wonderful.

Our entire kindergarten is and Ms. Janice is the lead.”

Smith has seen a lot of instructional changes throughout her long career and said she sometimes gets upset when people see her as no more than a babysitter.

“I get very upset with people who tell me I am nothing but a glorified babysitter,” Smith said.

“Because I’m going to tell you, we teach. It’s physically, emotionally draining. I am touched from the time I walk in the door until the time I go home by the needs of so many children. I have sacrificed time from being with my

family and friends. I love these children like they were my very own.”

Although the work is demanding, Smith said she wouldn’t change a thing and say that she is right where the Lord wanted her to be.

“Teaching is what I was born to do,” she said. “I want my children to walk in my room and know that this is a place where it’s safe and they can make a mistake and they can learn. That it doesn’t matter how smart you are, it doesn’t matter where you come from, none of that matters. If you want to be the president of the United States, you have the opportunity if you work hard enough and put your best foot forward. I want them to know that they can do anything they want to do.”

Smith said if the day ever comes when she feels she can no longer teach children, she would like to teach others to teach.

“If I ever decided that I am not physically able to meet the demands of teaching kindergarten, I would like to teach teachers how to teach,” she said, tearing up. “Somebody had posted on Facebook that I was teacher of

the year and I had a child that I had taught years ago who is now in her senior year of college send me an message. She told me, ‘I just wanted you to know that I love you so much and nobody has ever loved me the way that you loved me and I know its always a teacher’s dream to change a child’s life and I want you to know that you changed mine.’ It’s the little stuff like that. It’s made me realize that even though I am not a famous opera star, this is much better. I have done what I am supposed to have done.”

Smith said she is honored to have received recognition as the teacher of the year but she is just doing what she loves.

“It overwhelms me beyond words,” she said.

“This has encompassed my entire life. Why me?

I’m just a regular person and I would not be where I am without the wonderful support team of my co-workers and family.

God played a big part in my decision to become a teacher. Teaching puts the twinkle in my eyes, the smile on my face and it is the essence of what I am.”

When the jury returned, Ganguli asked Harris, “You knew that Starr would be in the woods because you put her there, right?”

“No sir,” Harris said.

He said he last saw his wife at noon when he left the house on the way to Munford Tire.

Rebecca Harris testified, with the jury out of the room, that Rick Harris kicked her in the stomach when she was pregnant with the cou-

ple’s child and regularly abused her.

A spokesperson for the Bell family declined comment after the trail.

District Attorney General Mike Dunavant said he was satisfied with the jury’s verdict.

“We got all that the justice system in Tennessee, by law, allows,” Dunavant said. “You can’t get a higher sentence than the death penalty.

We felt like all the proof was overwhelming.”

Appeals will follow, Dunavant said, that could take as long as 20 years to exhaust.

“It’s the first win in a long battle,” Aloia said.

“It’s the first step towards justice.”

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Continued from A1 Countian Donnie Johnson, convicted of firstdegree murder in Shelby County in 1985.

Though he has been incarcerated in the Tipton County Correctional Facility since his June 2010 arrest for Harris’s murder, Bell is no stranger to prison.

After committing crimes in Tipton County as a juvenile in the mid1990s, Bell was sent to a treatment facility in Pennsylvania. In 1997, he was convicted of carjacking, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in Pennsylvania and was sentenced to 4-7 years.

He ended up serving 13 years.

Four months later, in June 2010, he was back in jail after being accused of murdering Starr Harris.

“I can say, without a doubt, that this case was worked outstandingly, from top to bottom, from beginning to end, by the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the TBI,” Dunavant said. “They really had good physical and forensic proof, really had good eyewitness testimony and evidence.

The whole case together really for us a simple and easy case to prove and to present to a jury.”

Dunavant said he would be remiss if he did not say he was proud of the sentence.

“Let me also give credit to my staff: assistant district attorneys Walt Freeland and Joe Van Dyke did an outstanding job preparing the case; Leslie Vickery worked with the family and made them feel at ease in the courtroom. They did a good job.”

Capital punishment in Tennessee Bell has been sentenced to die by lethal injection, a punishment for capital offenses that became Tennessee’s primary method of execution in March 2000.

Capital punishment has existed in Tennessee on and off throughout its history. When it first became a state in 1796, hangings were permitted by the state constitution and were allowed until 1913 when electrocution replaced it.

Though he is the first person in Tipton County history to be sentenced to modern execution, and his death sentence is Tipton County’s first since records began in 1916, Bell would not be the first to die as a result of being convicted of murder in this county. Hangings were the preferred method of execution in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

On Aug. 16, 1881, Andrew Sanders was hanged for the murder of Michael Miller and William Johnson of Idaville was hanged on Dec. 17, 1897 for the murder of farmer Walter Boyd.

The method of execution has changed from hanging to electrocution to lethal injection and the death penalty itself has

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even been declared unconstitutional.

In 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court declared the death penalty unconstitutionally cruel and inhuman. The Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976 and Tennessee adopted a new statute.

In 1998, Tennessee law made lethal injection the method of execution for those committing capital offenses on or after Jan. 1, 1999. Those already on death row had the opportunity to choose how they’d die.

During the sentencing hearing, which was held immediately after Bell’s conviction Friday, prosecutors had to prove four aggravating factors in order for a jury to impose the death sentence: Bell’s prior felony convictions involved violence, he committed murder in the perpetration of rape, he committed murder in the perpetration of kidnapping and that Starr Harris’s murder was heinous, atrocious and cruel.

“The killing of any human being by another is heinous, atrocious and cruel, but (medical examiner) Dr. Funte testified that he caused enough bodily harm in his actions to kill her three different times.”

It took less than an hour for the jury to sentence him to death.

“I would have anticipated them staying out a little bit longer to determine what is the ultimate penalty, however, we felt like the evidence of guilt was overwhelming and the evidence of the need for the death penalty to be imposed was overwhelming,” Dunavant said Wednesday.

There is no way to know when Bell may be executed, he said, due to the lengthy appeals pro-

Thursday, April 5, 2012 • THE LEADER • A3 cess that is mandated by state law.

“That’s pretty standard and the direct appeal is an automatic procedure according to state law,” said Dunavant. “Any time you impose a penalty of death, you have multiple levels of court review to make sure Mr. Bell’s been afforded due process of law, a fair trial and all of the evidence points towards guilt but the appropriateness of sentencing. We believe that to be the case and we’ll be glad for that to be litigated.”

Up next for Bell, he said, will be the May 4 sentencing for the sexual assault and kidnapping charges, then in July his lawyers will present to the court a motion for a new trial.

Bell’s case will automatically be reviewed by the state supreme court and the court of criminal appeals.

“It could be 20 years, best case scenario,” Dunavant said, noting that the oldest person on death row in Tennessee has been in prison since his 1978 conviction.

Life on death row According to the Tennessee Department of Corrections, on death row, Bell will be subject

to strict supervision. He is currently classified as a behavioral level C, the lowest level, because he has just entered the prison system. He has the opportunity, through good behavior, to earn levels A or B, which mean more phone and visitation privileges or even applying for one of the few jobs available to death row inmates: cleaning, food preparation or data entry.

Bell and other inmates in his unit are awakened at 5:30 a.m. and served three meals a day, during the week, in their cells.

On weekends and holidays he will be served two meals. Breakfast is at 7 a.m., lunch is at 11 a.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m.

TDOC says lights are out by 9 p.m. every night.

His life is expected to continue this way until he is executed.

In 2010-11, the average cost-per-day to house a TDOC inmate, including those housed at privately managed facilities, was $64.83, the department reports. The cost to house a death row inmate was $94.74.

By comparison, last year the average costper-day to educate a pupil in Tipton County was $44.70.

Dunavant said he and his staff are glad, for the family of Starr Harris, to

see Bell receive the death penalty.

“Justice prevailed.”

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as the Glasses stay with Dusty in the hospital for the next few months, donations are being collected at InSouth Bank as well as Midway Market II (at the corner of Mueller Brass and College Street/ Mt. Carmel Road), where Tanya is employed.

Chester said he’s having a hard time dealing with the accident.

“I haven’t hardly slept since it happened because I keep picturing his arm,” he said. “Grandpas aren’t supposed to hurt kids, they’re supposed to protect them. They trusted me. I’d give both of my arms for his one.”

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Dusty was taken to LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center where he has already undergone a five-hour surgery and an hour-and-a-half surgery.

Chester said he will likely have surgeries every other day “for awhile.”

Dusty is the son of Dustin “Duck” Glass and Tanya (Tucker) Glass.

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Nashville, TN (March 27, 2012) -Gov. Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation announcing April as Tennessee Safe Digging Month. The proclamation reminds Tennessee homeowners to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects.

April marks the start of spring digging season, so (Covington Public Works), Tennessee811 and Gov. Haslam are encouraging homeowners to call 811 before they dig to prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages. A utility line is damaged by digging once every three minutes nationwide, and one-third of these incidents are caused by failure of the professional excavator or homeowner to call 811 before beginning their digging project When calling 811, homeowners are connected to Tennessee811, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of the intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags or spray paint Once lines have been accurately marked, digging can begin around marked lines.

"We join the governor in strongly encouraging individuals and companies to call 811 before they begin digging," said Kathy Quartermaine, Tennessee811 Marketing & Education Manager. "By having underground lines marked, homeowners are making an important decision that can keep help them and their communities safe and connected."

Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages.

Every digging project, no matter how large or small, necessitates a call to 811.

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TIPTON COUNTY FLASHBACK This week’s Tipton County Flashback is courtesy of Randy McKee of Munford who brought in a copy of the 1967 Byars-Hall High School newspaper, Purple and Gold.

At the top of the list this year are Pat Hamby, valedictorian; David Jamieson, salutatorian; and Bill Maclin, historian. They will be honored graduation night.

Smaller bills equal large savings

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The city of Covington is always searching for innovative ways to cut costs and save taxpayers’ money, while still getting the job done.

They recently discovered that making a seemingly small change in the way they prepare customers bills for the city’s gas, water and sewage service will help decrease city expenditures by almost $2,500 a year.

The change?

Printing smaller bills and changing the placement of customer addresses.

The new size is less than half an inch smaller than the previous bills but that change, along with the new placement of addresses would save the city $.04 a bill.

Covington has two billing cycles for its gas, water and sewage service and includes original bills and late notices, which means the city mails out bills four times each month. Last year, approximately 64,000 bills were been sent out. With the implementation of the new system, the city could realize an approximately savings of more than $2,500.

With the changes, also comes automation said Tina Dunn, Covington recorder/treasurer. Where it used to take three to four hours to print 2,000 bills, it now only takes 20 minutes.

“The city is always looking for cost-effective ways to save the taxpayers’ money and to be better stewards of the money we are responsible for,” said Dunn. “These changes, although small, does save the city money and that’s important to us.”

Southern Raisin’ – I will be there I do not know just when the law mas and Daddies their young’uns enactors that enact laws came up had to attend school whether you with a law that requires kids to at- liked it or not. Fine with me. tend school. That was never an isMost of the aforementioned losue with my friends in the various cations had populations of two to small communities in and around three hundred including stray dogs the metropolis of downtown Rose- and cats with a few ’coons, ’posmark. The school was a half mile sums, foxes and rabbits th’owed from our house but not far enough in for good counting. When you to ride the big yellow, black let- think about it with all these litters tered bus that lumbered and flocks slung togethby the house ‘pert nigh’ er now we had a bunch full each morning and afof new friends at one ternoon hauling my same place. classmates like they were This sho’ was a big big shots. I had to walk or deal since I only had to ride my bicycle to attend. go for four more years Friends, back then it then I could do what was referred to as gramI wanted (I thought) mar, but over the years, not what I was told to names have changed to do all the time. Some elementary, junior high my friends in gramSOUTHERN RAISIN' of and I guess a few more I mar school didn’t want O TIS GRIFFIN ain’t never heard of. But to go way off to Bolton it’s still eight grades to me and all so they decided to quit school on my friends. their own. With this many kids at When Rosemark ran out of eight our new school (to us) we thought grades I was forwarded to a higher we were in downtown Millington grade school at Bolton that was a or in the city limits of Covington. melting pot for several communi- (Huge stores and big brick buildties such as Barretville, Mudville ings with Police and Fire stations) Stewartville, Arlington and Bruns- These huge towns had city halls wick. Taking a trip back in time, but our city hall was the front porch the lawmakers told all our Mom- of Mr. Bens’ store as all important

business was conducted there.

Neighbor, these less than sixteenyears old that wanted to quit school didn’t get their way. Momma explained to me very softly because she didn’t want me to learn anything bad. When we mentioned going downtown (or uptown) it usually was to buy school clothes, take hogs to market, pick up feed or go to a big gospel singing at Ellis auditorium. The other side of the coin was if the law came out and grabbed someone that meant they were going downtown. Daddy finished, “well that ain’t good for somebody.” Two downtowns and I only liked one of them.

However, top dog educators got them a list of missing school kids and went to the various houses way out in the country since most didn’t a have a telephone and had prayer meeting. But the men with the tin star and a big felt hat did all the preaching. When service ended, there was no misunderstanding at the next sequestering would be downtown. Attitudes can change and attendance can be one hundred per cent. Just Southern Memories of getting some schooling….Glory!

The Civil War and Tipton County: April 1862 Compiled by RUSSELL B. BAILEY Tipton County Historian During late February and March 1862, more of Tipton’s Confederate volunteers died of sickness: James E. Walker of Co. C, 9th Tennessee Infantry, died Feb. 20 at Covington. William H. Price, also of Co. C., a theology student and member of the Presbyterian Church died at Humboldt on March 14th. Both were buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. At least 9 men of the 51st Tennessee Infantry died during March: Henry M. Hall at Corinth; John W. Sherrill at a St. Louis hospital; the remaining seven were believed to have died at Camp Butler Prison in Illinois: W. A. Crouch, John Horne, William A. Larimore, T. J. McClellan, Aaron W. Moore, Jackson? T. Parrott and Joseph Pucket.

The first of April found the Confederate Army of the Mississippi, commanded by Generals’ Albert Sidney Johnston and G. T. Beauregard, with 44,000 men at Corinth. On the 3d, the Southern army began their march northward to Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River where General U. S. Grant’s 40,000 Federals were encamped, awaiting the arrival of Gen. Don Buell’s THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886” 2001 Highway 51 South Covington, Tennessee 38019 Published Every Thursday by Tipton County Newspapers, LLC

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reinforcements from Middle Tennessee. The Confederate advance to Pittsburg Landing was hampered by rain and difficult muddy roads.

Approximately fifty Tiptonians of the 51st Tennessee Infantry, Fort Donelson P.O.W.’s, suffered in Northern prisons. The majority of the Regiment was unarmed and left in reserve at Corinth as a provost guard. Some of the men were detailed to work on bridge building 3 miles from Corinth on the road to Shiloh. During the first week of April there were “several sudden deaths from brain fever,” including a 12-year old boy. On the 5th, the Regiment received marching orders that were later countermanded.

Tipton’s soldiers at Corinth were in Gen. Leonidas Polk’s Corps. The Tipton Rifles, 4th Tennessee Infantry, joined Gen. A. P. Stewart’s Brigade, Gen. Charles Clark’s Division. The 4th Regiment numbered 512 men present for duty on the 2d. The next day the command received marching orders, cooked three day’s rations and began their march. On the 5th the men advanced to within four miles of the enemy “in fine spirits to meet the invader.”

Tipton’s men in Co. C, 9th Tennessee. Infantry were in Colonel W. H. Stephens’ Brigade, Gen. Benjamin

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Union operations against Island No. 10 and Tiptonville intensified with daily mortar and cannon bombardment.

Colonel Andrew Jackson Jr. commanded the 1st Tennessee Heavy Artillery. Seventeen men from Tipton were serving in the Southern Guards Artillery commanded

by Captain T. N. Johnston and included several families: the Smith brothers of Covington, Alexander W., Peyton Jackson, Robert Clinton and William Dickson Smith; the Fisher Brothers, Charles Glover and Philip Alston Fisher; the Jones brothers, Hardtimes Wales Baker and Lewellen W. Jones; the Cotton brothers, H. P. and Robinson J Cotten; Joseph T. Collier, John Haywood, R. C. Malone, E. W. Robinson, E. M. Ross, J. W. Shankle, Frank St. Sure.

Confederate Naval Commander George Hollins commanded five wooden gunboats at Tiptonville. Gen. W. W. Mackall at Island No. 10, described them as “worthless for offense and defense.” He added: “The guns are fine. Get them placed at Fort Pillow—the officers and crew of the boats to man them, if possible…I would not give the price of the wood which the boats burn for their present service.”

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Early IRA funding can pay off over time You’ve got until April 17 to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2011 tax year. That’s not a lot of time, but if you have some money available, and you haven’t completely funded your IRA for 2011, consider doing so before the deadline.

And once you’ve “maxed out” on your IRA for last year, why not get a jump on 2012?

Actually, you could have started contributing to your 2012 IRA as early as Jan. 2. In fact, if you can get into the habit of fully funding your IRA each January, you’ll give your money 15 extra months of growth potential, as opposed to waiting until mid-April of the following year. If you factor in all the years you’ll be contributing to your IRA before you retire, those extra months of growth opportunities, repeated over decades, could end up providing you with a fair amount of extra cash when you start tapping into your IRA at retirement.

Of course, you may not find it all that easy to come up with the full IRA contribution amount at one time. (In 2012, you can put up

to $5,000 into a Roth or traditional IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older.) But if you look at your entire financial picture, you may be able to think of some resources. Here are a few suggestions: Put your tax refund to work. In 2011, the average tax refund was about $3,000, according to the IRS. If you received that amount in 2012, and you applied it toward your IRA, you would already have met half the contribution limit (if you are 50 or older) or more than half (if you’re younger than 50).

Take advantage of interest payments or dividends. If you own income-producing investments, you may find that they can help you fund your IRA early. For example, if you own dividend-paying stocks, and you don’t typically reinvest the dividends, consider putting some of these funds into your IRA. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks can reduce or discontinue dividends at any time). And you can do the same thing with any interest payments you receive from bonds.

Put other “windfalls” into your IRA. If you receive a windfall, such

as a bonus from your employer or a gift of cash, think about putting it into your IRA. If none of these options present themselves, and you can’t afford to write out a big check to fund your IRA very early in the year, do the best you can to reach the contribution limit as soon as possible. To make this happen, consider setting up a monthly automatic transfer from your checking or savings account into your IRA. Even if you were to divide these transfers into 15 equal payments totaling $5,000 (or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older), you would still be funding your IRA more quickly than if you woul Early IRA Funding Can Pay Off Over Time d have scrambled to contribute in the last few months before the tax filing deadline.

No matter when you do it, fully funding your IRA is a great way to help build resources for retirement.

But the earlier, the better — so do whatever you can to beat that tax deadline each year.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

FBI investigations lead to 13 indictments Investigations into prison drugdealing, conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Marshals Service, have resulted in 13 defendants being indicted by a federal grand jury in Memphis, Tennessee, announced United States Attorney Edward L. Stanton, III. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, the grand jury returned indictments in the following cases: The first case involved the indictment of Margaret Middlebrook, 55, of Mason, TN; Tina Ward, 26, of Memphis, TN; and Antonio Mosley, 29, and Antonio Stewart, 37, both inmates of the Bureau of Prisons.

These charges relate to a drug trafficking conspiracy that occurred within the federal detention

facility in Mason. The charges are the result of a joint investigation by the FBI and United States Marshals Service, with the cooperation of CCA-Mason (Corrections Corporation of America), during 2011.

The second case involved the indictment of Denise Lewis, 46, of Memphis, TN; Juankeshia Gilliam, 23, of Memphis, TN; and Joshua Street, 24, an inmate with the State of Tennessee Department of Corrections.

These charges relate to a drug trafficking conspiracy that occurred within the federal detention facility in Mason, TN. The charges are the result of a joint investigation by the FBI and United States Marshals Service, with the cooperation of CCA-Mason, during 2011.

The third case involved the in-

dictment of Shemika Gilbert, 28, of Brighton, TN; and Danny Green, 28, an inmate currently residing at the federal detention facility in Mason, TN. The charges relate to the introduction of contraband into the federal detention facility. This case was jointly investigated by the FBI and United States Marshals Service during 2011, with the cooperation of CCA-Mason.

The fourth case involved the indictment of Thema Harden, 34, of Murfreesboro, TN; and James Fletcher, 31, an inmate of the Bureau of Prisons. The charges relate to the introduction of narcotics into the federal prison in Memphis, TN. The charges are the result of an investigation by the FBI, along with the cooperation of Bureau of Prisons investigators.

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The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of March 25-31.

Acosta, Ashley Aurumn, 21, domestic assault, March 25, TCSO Adams, Demarius Antwan, 22, poss. sch. II with intent, leaving scene of accident, felony evading arrest; March 25, CPD Alexander, Ralph, 21, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, leaving scene of accident, March 25, CPD Bates, Anthony Thomas, 30, assault, March 28, TCSO Becton, Steven Antone, 27, fraud. use of credit card over $500, March 30, TCSO Blake, Antonio Andre, 34, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO Bland, Ashley Wynette, 19, criminal trespass, March 31, CPD Blevins, Clarence Edward, 19, unlawful poss. of firearm, poss. of stolen property, contributing to a minor; March 29, CPD Borum-Williams, Cordell, 20, domestic assault, March 27, TCSO Buzzard, Richard Edge, 31, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO Chaney, Van Lamond, 37, agg. assault with injury, reckless endangerment; March 30, CPD Cromwell, Casey Ellen, 20, DUI first offense, consent law, underage consumption, resisting; Feb. 28, TCSO Dowell, Antuan Demarco, 22, domestic assault, March 31, TCSO Fayne, Antony Clay, 50, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO

Fletcher, Thad Phillip, 57, domestic assault, March 27, MUPD Froehlich, Niklaus Walter, 25, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, March 27, TCSO Gomez-Mendez, Juan Carlos, 27, domestic assault, evading arrest, resisting; March 27, TCSO Grace, Kellie Jean, 39, theft under $10,000, March 30, TCSO Grant, Jarvis Tyleke, 19, felon in poss. of firearm, poss. stolen property, contributing to a minor, simple poss. marijuana; March 29, CPD Griggs, Orlando, 25, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO Halliburton, Marcus Dewayne, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, evading arrest, noise violation; March 29, TCSO Harden, Jennifer Dale, 34, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; March 25, TCSO Hays, Christopher Lee, 28, carrying weapons on school property, public parks, unlawful poss. of firearm; March 30, TCSO Hess, Mark Daniel, 41, failure to appear, March 26, TCSO Hill, Larry, 27, disorderly conduct, assault, resisting; March 25, TCSO Hill, Shaun Royale, 33, disorderly conduct, assault, resisting; March 25, TCSO Hill, Sonya Marie, 29, domestic assault, March 29, TCSO

Hill, Tonya Lashelle, 35, disorderly conduct, March 25, TCSO Hodge, Rick Demond, 27, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 25, MPD Holland, Barry Louis, 36, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 28, TCSO Jackson, Cedric Edward, 20, domestic assault, March 28, CPD Johnson, Falenco Marshay, 22, disorderly conduct, March 27, TCSO Jones, Brian Keith, 43, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, seat belt law, no insurance; March 29, CPD Kemery, Pamela Ann, 45, DUI first offense, March 30, TCSO Lacey, Willie Earnest, 44, disorderly conduct, March 25, TCSO Lee, Nickolas Leshawn, 23, disorderly conduct, March 25, TCSO Leird, George Robert, 25, poss. sch. III drug, March 29, TCSO Lytle, Jamie Lee, 28, domestic assault, March 31, TCSO Marchitello, Kristy Ann, 35, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, disregard stop sign, March 28, MPD Moore, Billy Lee, 25, theft, March 27, TCSO Moore, Bruce Wayne, 32, poss. sch. II drug, March 26, TCSO Okoli, Brittany Chinyere, 25, disorderly conduct, March 25, TCSO Owens, Darrell Atawin, 25, assault, March 25, MPD Peat, Jerome, 41, failure to pay child support, March 29, CPD Poindexter, Eddie Lee, 32, domestic assault, March 30, CPD

Pryor, Matthew, 53, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, poss. controlled substance; March 29, TCSO Sanders, Robert Antonio, 30, domestic assault, March 31, TCSO Shrives, Aaron Davis, 41, domestic assault, March 25, TCSO Sloan, Zane Matthew, 25, simple poss. marijuana, poss. drug paraphernalia with intent; March 27, CPD Smith, Ronald Charles, 58, public intoxication, March 31, CPD Smith, Toby Carl, 41, DUI first offense, March 27, TCSO Somerville, Dexter Raymone, 21, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO Stafford, Timothy Eston, 45, domestic assault, March 28, TCSO Taylor, Bryan Anthony, 29, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO Thompson, Irvin, 49, domestic assault, March 25, TCSO Tidwell, Nathaniel Joe, 27, theft under $1,000, March 29, TCSO Turnage, Dylan Ryan, 18, theft $500 or less, contributing to a minor; March 28, CPD Turnage, Jeremy Nicholas, 25, shoplifting, contributing to a minor; March 28, CPD Vergers, Carl Gentry, 44, failure to pay child support, March 28, TCSO Wilbourn, Brandon Scott, 26, public intoxication, March 31, TCSO Williams, Britney Dominque, 20, poss. of sch. II drug, March 30, TCSO Young, Jerry Wayne, 45, aggravated assault with

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).

Obituaries Latosha Jozette Brudnicki

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Linda Ruth Jarboe

Ricky McPherson

March 23, 2012 – March 29, 2012

Date of Death – April 1, 2012

September 2, 1958 – April 1, 2012

Latosha Jozette Brudnicki, 6-day old daughter of Princeton Joleel Brudnicki and Latisha Renee Cross, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Covington with interment in Indian Creek Cemetery.

In addition to her parents, she leaves her grandparents Tonda Cross, Timothy Barnes, Ruthie and Bill Davis and Kenneth and Linda Brudnicki and great grandparents, Sylverene and Everett Cohill and Walter and Susan Cross.

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

Linda Ruth Jarboe, 67, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at her Covington home.

A memorial service took place on Wednesday, April 4 at Munford Funeral Chapel.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Jarboe; sons William T. (Nancy) Warner of Oakland, Michael D. (Marie) Kamerzink of Covington and August L. Jarboe of Covington; sister Tina (Rick) Schribner of Nashville; grandchildren James Allen Walton, Holly Ann Warner, Amanda Page Warner, Michael J. Kamerzink, Richard Z. Kamerzink, Blake W. Kamerzink and Ashley L. Kamerzink; great-grandchildren London Paige Burton and Zane H. Kamerzink; and nephew Cody Allington.

Mrs. Jarboe was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Kamerzink-Walton, and a brother, Thomas Allington.

Ricky McPherson, 53, truck driver, of Brighton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Drummonds.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lawrence; three sons, David Lynn McPherson, Ricky Daniel McPherson and Eric Holley, all of Burlison; one daughter, Amy Lee Webb of Ripley; his father, William McPherson of Covington; one brother, Willie McPherson of Gilt Edge; three sisters, Judy Lynn Lemonds of Drummonds, Sissy Dowdy of Covington and Mary Renea McPherson of Memphis and seven grandchildren.

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

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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. April 6 Central Christian Church - There will be an Easter egg hunt for ages 3-12 years at the home of Sue Qualls on Friday, Apr. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a lunch of hot dogs and trimmings. There will be an Easter Sonrise Service at the church Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast served by the men at 7 p.m.

April 7 The Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) Tipton County Chapter - Ransomed Riders are hosting a FREE bike blessing event April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yamaha of Millington 7705 U.S. Highway 51 N. Free food and drinks will be provided.

Central Baptist Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. in Brighton will host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 2 years to kindergarten.

April 21 There will be a plant sale for flowers, hanging baskets, mixed pots, vegetables, herbs and more to benefit the Tipton County Carl Perkins Center on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Covington First Assembly of God Church, 1861 Highway 51 S. in Covington. For more information contact Bethany Kirby 901-476-1515

Hosted by the Bank of Tipton, please contact Dianne Honeycutt at 476-6566 to sign up. Instructor is Jim Novotny, 476-0477.

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, 4760477.

April 26 Lifeblood is hosting an open blood drive on Thursday, April 26 at Baptist Memorial hospital-Tipton, 1995 Hwy. 51 South in Covington from ??

May 8 There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Drummonds Elementary.

Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886.

June 19 & 20 An AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held on June 19 and 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the TN Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington.

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April 12-15 Dyersburg High School Trojan Drama will present the play FOUR on Thursday, April 12-Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at the Dyersburg High School Little Theatre. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students. For more information contact Chris Solmon at (731) 286-3630.

April 14 Tipton County Master Gardeners will host a Lawn & Garden EXPO on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brighton Middle School, 7785 Hwy 51 South. The event is free. Troy B Marden, host of Volunteer Gardener - WKNO TV, Lelia Kelly, Associate Extension Professor & Consumer horticulture Specialist for Mississippi State University Extension Service, and Sherl Rose, Tipton County Master Gardener will be speakers. Visit the Tipton County Master Gardeners website for more information www.tiptoncountymastergardeners.com April 17 & 18 An AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held on April 17 and 18 from 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 p.m. at the TN Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington. Hosted by Patriot Bank, please contact Sandra Howard at 475-0405 to sign up. Instructor is

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Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886.

Quito United Methodist Church, 4580 QuitoDrummonds Rd. will host a community Bible study, Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore, for 10 weeks beginning on Tuesday, Apr. 10. This is a life-changing journey, which will lead participants through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and, finally, on the road with the Savior â&#x20AC;&#x201C; His face set toward the cross. This 10-week, indepth, interactive study includes personal, daily assignments and weekly group sessions with video response sheets. To sign up, and get more information please call Connie at 901-835-4368. Participants will need to purchase their own workbook.

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Because of this, Ron Rook Insurance Agency earned an invitation to attend Allstateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference, where they will be recognized by the top officers of the company. This invitation is a symbol of the dedication Ron Rook Insurance Agency demonstrates in assisting customers. Ron Rook Insurance Agency is one of only five percent of insurance agencies and financial specialists for Allstate nationwide to reach this achievement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tremendous honor to earn an invitation to Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference,â&#x20AC;? said Ron Rook, Allstate agent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment is to serve customers and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased that the company has acknowledged our efforts.â&#x20AC;?

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The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is making preparations to suspend unemployment benefits for claimants in the Extended Benefit (EB) program.

More than 10,000 claimants who are in the last 20 of 99 weeks available will receive their last benefit payment the week of April 12, 2012.

The EB program is triggered on and off by the health of Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate. The trigger rate is based on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;look-backâ&#x20AC;? provision of three years. To remain triggered on, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current rate must be higher than 120 percent of the average rate three years ago. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current rate recently dropped to 8.0 percent, dipping below the threshold to continue the program.

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Mayor Cole addresses business professionals Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole recently addressed a group of 59 business professionals and community leaders about â&#x20AC;&#x153;the state of the city.â&#x20AC;? The Mayor began his remarks by reviewing highlights of the last decade including being named the 4th Most Affordable Suburb in America in 2009, expanding services to citizens and customers, passing balanced budgets, and increasing public safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When some communities were cutting back and laying off workers, we were expanding our services,â&#x20AC;? said Cole.

He talked of new opportunities in economic development with the purchase of the property on Highway 51 near McDonalds by developer Pete Parker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been working with Pete to provide needed infrastructure to service new businesses sure to locate here.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Cole also mentioned The Village at Green Meadows, a new upscale residential development located on McCormick Road. The first phase of this development will be a gated 55 and older community, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;various amenities including tennis courts, pool, and meeting rooms.â&#x20AC;? These homes will also include safe rooms for protection from tornados.

The Mayor mentioned the various public facility projects recently completed and now underway, stating that the new fire station is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hub of activity in downtown. The most recent example of this was the Honor/Benefit Ride for Cpl. Christian Brownâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;We raised $16,250 for CB, hosted over 750 cycles and thousands of people.â&#x20AC;?

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The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation, and Governor Haslam signed into law this threeyear â&#x20AC;&#x153;look-backâ&#x20AC;? provision to allow Tennessee to remain triggered on to EB until Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total unemployment rate improved enough to trigger off of the program.

In February 2012, federal legislation was enacted that changed the structure of the remaining federal benefits. It reduces the number of benefit weeks available from a maximum of 99 to 73 weeks in September 2012 and places unemployment rate triggers on the total weeks available.

All federal unemployment benefits are set to expire at the end of 2012.

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Bank of Tipton president Gary Sloan is pictured with Tipton County Total Youth Leadership students and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. The students spent time in Nashville recently learning about government during â&#x20AC;&#x153;A view from the Hill.â&#x20AC;?

The BBB is warning area businesses about an online advertising company targeting businesses across the nation, including some in the Mid-South.

Businesses nationwide have reported receiving invoices from Open Business Directory demanding payment for services that they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t authorized.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Claimants who have been unemployed the longest are the ones affected by this change,â&#x20AC;? said Commissioner Karla Davis.â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment opportunities improve, other federal benefits could be reduced as well.â&#x20AC;?

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Harden, Owen to wed Terry and Dena Harden of Munford are pleased to announce the pending marriage of their daughter Brittany Renee Harden of Atoka to Adam Ray Owen of Atoka on April 14, 2012 at 6 p.m. at The Balcony in Munford.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Annette Harden of Brighton, Hilda Sanders of Halls and the late Willie Harden, the late Frank Sanders and the late Cecil Joyner.

She is a 2006 graduate of Munford High School, a 2011 graduate of Tennessee Technology CenterCovington and she is currently employed as a nurse at HealthSouth.

The groom is the son of Bobby and Pamela Owen of Munford and the grandson of Charles and Robbie Jackson, also of Munford.

He is a 2003 Munford High School graduate and is employed as a manager at Sam’s Club.

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Tipton County Commission on Aging events sponsored by

Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff The seventh annual Senior Talent Review will be Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at the beautiful Ruffin Theater. Tickets are on sale at the TCCA office for $5 and children 3 and under are free. This will be a great afternoon of family fun so get your tickets early as this wonderfully entertaining show is usually a sell-out.

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, April 13 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents The Southern Central Band.

Craft Club - The craft club meets twice this month on Monday, April 2 and Monday, April 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, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Bible Study - This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitators this month are Ms. Marie Bonds and Mr. John Currie Bending Needles Quilting Club - Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

Powell to unite with Kinningham Mr. and Mrs. Tim Pilkington and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Powell of Covington are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss. Kirby Powell to Mr. Drew Kinningham. Kirby is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry DuPriest, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powell and Ms. Sue Rose of Covington and Mr. Wayne Click of Brighton.

The bride is a graduate of Covington High School.

She earned an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Dyersburg State Community College. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis with a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management. Miss Powell is a Registered Health Information Administrator.

Drew is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Kinningham of Covington. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Kinningham and Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Bennett of Huntingdon, Tenn. The groom is a graduate of Covington High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Memphis. He is the Regional Sales Manager of Southwest Missouri for Humana.

Kirby and Drew will marry on May 11, 2012 at Heartwood Hall in Piperton, Tenn., with a reception to follow. After their honeymoon to the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort, they will reside in Springfield, Mo.

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

Microwave Cooking - Join Kelly in the craft room of the CSC on Tuesday, April 24 at 10 a.m. for some deliciously simple recipes you can prepare in your microwave.

Ms. Dianie Jones of Drummonds is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Victoria Maria Stokes to Andreas Dejuan Richardson of Drummonds on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Chapel in Drummonds.

Miss Stokes is the daughter of the late Elder Louis Barnes and the granddaughter of Willy James Knox of Chicago and the late Ida Mae Dean Jones.

She is a 1996 graduate of Munford High School and currently attends Ashford University pursing a bachelor degree in psychology. She works as an evangelist and missionary at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Drummonds and as a motivational speaker for victims of sexual and domestic abuse.

Mr. Andreas is the son of Ms. Andrea Spellman of Memphis and the late Charles Ray Slayden. He is the grandson of Betsy Slayden of Drummonds and the late Lee Andrew and Annie Mae Richardson.

He is a 2003 graduate of Munford High School and is a self-employed musician.

A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony at the Millington Civic Center. Friends and relatives are invited.

Alzheimer's Lichterman Plant Sale, April 13 & 14! program to be held The South Tipton Caregivers Wellness Support Group will host Andrew Sanders with the Alzheimer’s Association of Memphis on Tuesday, April 10 beginning at 5:30. Sanders will address the topic, “How do I know when I need help?”

The program will be held at the Restoration Church, 60 E. Main St. in Munford, and will begin with dinner served at 5:30 p.m., and the program held from 6 to 7 p.m. Visitors are welcomed but reservations are required. There is no fee, but donations for the dinner are appreciated.

Call (901) 476-3333 by 3 p.m. on April 9 to reserve a spot.

Sanders is the Alzheimer’s Association’s Manager of Diversity Outreach in the West Tennessee Area. He teaches the Basic of Alzheimer’s Disease at a number of localities and functions, and provides training at Memphis Police Department Academy and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on how to approach a person with dementia.

The South Tipton Caregivers Wellness Support Group consists of those who care for family members over the age of 60.

Early shoppers, get first choice of the best plants at the Lichterman Volunteer Native Plant Sale, Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14.

Budget hunters get their chance at fabulous plants and even better prices when remaining plants go on sale at half price, Saturday, April 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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$6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and $4.50 for children. Children under 3 are free. Visit www.memphismuseums.org for more information.

Lunch Trip - The CSC will be taking a lunch trip to Wells Kitchen in Brighton on Wednesday, April 11.

The vans will depart the center at approximately 10:30 a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m.

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, April 11. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, April 18 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, April 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.

SHIP - A representative from the State Health Insurance Program will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. to discuss the program and answer any questions.

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 am 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 will begin Wednesday, April 4 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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Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone, I wish you all a very Happy Easter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very special holiday for Christians. Of course the children love all the egg hunts. Now it seems most hide plastic eggs. When my children were young, I boiled real eggs and dyed them. It was as much fun to eat them as it was to find them.

We have had some beautiful weather, however I hear we are supposed to get a change soon. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still staying out of the yard because of the poison ivy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better, but

every time I go outside I come in itching.

Bless his heart, Charlie has a honey do list that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not used to. He may become a gardener soon.

Speaking of weather, we had quarter size hail last week and big raindrops. It hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped the ball games yet, but it probably will this week.

My little Addie hit three home runs last week. It was awesome.

Neighborhood Watch We will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday night. Miss Courtney Fee will be our guest speaker. Hope to see you there. It is held at Three Star Fire Depart-

Brighton Debe Simonton Hello my dear friends, what, what is this? Already April, where did March go? I cannot believe the year is a quarter already gone!

Okay what is this all about, Arkansas says that teachers and students can have consensual sex if the student is 18 or over! But the state reserves the right to take the teachers license if caught. Boy, is that backwards. And our state is banning the low riding pants? I agree, I absolutely hate looking at the behind of a kid with his boxers hanging out! But, to make it a law for the school systems? Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the schools have the ban anyway? My good-

Jamestown Darsay Burton Greetings, Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally arrived, just in time for another birthday for yours truly. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, Easter Sunday, April 8 is my big day. Now that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been retired for almost three years, this birthday will be a milestone for me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big 60 and I feel very blessed. Keeping my weight down is a big fight but so far, I appear to be winning!

Plus, I still look good! Well, I think so, haha! I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if or what my family is planning for me this year, however, being that its falls on Easter and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very busy holiday for everyone, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just take whatever I get!

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Salem Presbyterian Worship is at 11 a.m., each Sunday morning.

Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Our Easter sunrise service will be at 7 a.m., followed by a pancake breakfast. Easter Egg hunt will be Sat. April 7 at 10 a.m. Please bring plastic eggs. April 15 there will be a meeting for all who are interested in being a part of the Appalachian Mission Team this year. Happy birthday this week go to Lucy Blakeman. Hope itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the greatest!

ness, the government is getting into too much of the local business.

On this past Saturday, March 31, there was a Merit Badge Workshop hosted by troop 260. Some of the classes that were offered were aviation, skating, Sheriff Dept. finger printing, fire safety by the Fire Dept., wood working, leatherworks, art. In total, 250 scouts were registered to attend the 9th annual workshop. Adult scout classes were also offered.

Happy birthday to our sweet daughter, Staci Sullivan. Other birthday wishes go out to Christy Murphy, our niece Paula Hedgepeth, Caleb Trotter and my good friend, Callie Rickard. Some other good friends, Barbara Smith, Jenifer Stephens, Hunter Scott, Kay Scott and Camille Ballard. Happy, happy birthday to all of you.

en last words of Christ on tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. Pastor Steve Miller and North Star Community Church 3966 Frayser-Raleigh Rd. in Memphis, where I am a member as well as an usher, will be hosting this service. The public is invited.

One of the seven speakers will be Jamestownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own, Rev. Pearl Andrews, and also assistant pastor at Bright Hill M.B., along with its adult choir. Dinner will be served following this service in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining room.

Also, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. at North Star, Rev. Pearl Andrews and Bright Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir will be special guests helping observe our churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14th anniversary. Once again, diner will be served. The public is invited.

Sharon Presbyterian Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday. We welcome all members, friends and visitors. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is invited to an Easter breakfast on the 8th at 7:30 a.m. Happy birthday this week goes to Mrs. Louise Gupton.

Hope it is the greatest!

Covington Church of Christ Worship is presently on our regular schedule at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

Brother Mike Rogers is the minister and Brother

Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director. We will be changing our time schedule to two morning services on April 22. The first at 8:45 a.m. and second at 11 a.m.

Bible study will be held in between these two services at 10 a.m. until 10:45 p.m. Everyone always welcome. Our sympathy is extended to Paulette Grahm in the loss of her husband Mr. Lee Grahm. Easter egg hunt will follow the morning worship service. Our marriage seminar will be held on April 15. Happy birthdays this week go to Parker Speight, Judy Randolph, Denise Cartwright

This past Sunday was Palm Sunday, when Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem. This whole week will play out the mission of Jesus to give to us the Atonement. How much He loves us to die for us. It is hard for me to comprehend how He suffered for me. Whenever I see the reenactment of the Crucifixion I get so humble, grateful, totally emotional. If you can get your head in the right spot the Spirit can witness this truth. If you start with St. John chapter 12 in the Bible it will take you through the whole week leading up to His death and resurrection.

My heart breaks when I read about the disciples denying Him. Simon Peter said he would lay down his life for him but when the time came he forsook Him. Denying he even knew Him, to keep from

Pastor Steve and first lady Dorothy Miller are greatly affiliated with the Bright Hill M.B. family, as many of the members there are related to Pastor Miller. His father is Amos, (A.E.) Miller of Jamestown, his mother is Dallie Cummings, now of Millington.

On April 28 at 6 p.m., Jamestown Community Health Organization (JCHO) will gather for its annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Takes Tenâ&#x20AC;? fundraiser. Once again, it will be held at the lovely Covington Country Club. Tickets are $10 each. Join us for a short program, fun and games and delicious foods prepared by all ten tables. For more information, contact Pres. Rev. Pearl Andrews, vice-president Katarene Harber, treasurer Mary

and my very own baby girl, Sherri Ann Kidd.

The year Sherri and Terri (my twin girls) were born on Good Friday, so that has always been a special day for me. Hope they are each the greatest!

A very special thanks to Irene Parker for my poison ivy soap.

In closing, I would like to mention a dear friend I went to high school with, Mrs. Bruna Cook Leadford. She is okay now but has had some health problems as well as another friend Louise Vandergrift. Please remember them in your prayers and have a wonderful week.

being arrested. How many of us would be more afraid for our safety if we were to be threatened of our Christian belief in Him? I hope we are ready to stand up for Him and even to the physical death.

My favorite and comforting scripture St. John 14:1-3,â&#x20AC;? Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be alsoâ&#x20AC;?. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that just give you such peace and comfort! I pray that this Easter season will give you reflection and humble your heart for our Savior, Jesus Christ. ~ Love you, Debe

Burton and assistant treasurer Jessie Cooke. Program coordinators are Gwen Cooke and Pam Cobbs Springfield.

Birthdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this week are Richard Gray â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apr. 2; Maddie Armstrong Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd; Donnie Burns and Brenda Stewart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th; Shade Alston and Sarah Lyons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th; Anthony Clewis, Bessie Cobbs and Fred Stafford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th; Freda Burton Hunter, Allie White and Evelen Jefferson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7th; DarSay Burton and Shelby Tuggle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th.

We are in prayers always. On our prayer as well as on our sick list, Bessie Cobbs, Jennie Stewart, Shade Alston, Ruth Alston, Isaiah and Willie Mae Burton, Sr., Posey Reed and family, Carlotta Jones, Connie and Christine Brown, Flossie

Woods, Jessie Lawson, Beaulah Wakefield, Eula Culbreath and family, David and Charlene Sneed, Minister Pick Sherrill, Jr., Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Rudolph Boykin and family, Robert Smith and family, Percy White and family, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Ada Fletcher, John Bunton, Jonnie Thompson, Ellouise Vaughn, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Katarene Harber, Cindy Burton, Sgt. Timothy Burton, Sr. and Sgt. Mike King (Ret.) and family of Pensacola, Fla. This is all for this time. Happy Easter! Remember, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a risen Lord to save a destructive world. It takes a cross in order to get a crown!â&#x20AC;?

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Mt. Carmel Elaine Watkins The weatherman said yesterday that this warm spring won’t necessarily mean a super-hot summer. My trusty Farmer’s Almanac says we’re in for a “wet, mild summer” and it was right about the “wet, mild winter.”

Which brings me to this week’s farm report: winter wheat is beautiful, heading out. Lots of corn being planted and some is up. Spraying fields to keep weeds down so we won’t have to plow and lose those natural resources through erosion.

Won’t be long before soy-

beans and cotton will be sowed.

Kirby Powell, brideelect of Drew Kinningham, had a big shower Sunday at the Covington Church of Christ. My favorite thing she received was a beautiful cake plate that Mary Beasley made.

Just beautiful! Best wishes to this couple as they marry in May and live in Missouri, where Drew already is working.

J. J. Brown is recovering from knee surgery, Aerik and Kali Langston are recovering from a procedure and Anna Kate Dalrymple is recover-

ing from a tonsilectomy.

Joyce Whaley and Dale Laxton have both had tests. Jimbo Edmonds, Craig Randolph, Geneva Travis, Trey Erwin and so many others are in our prayers, as well as our servicemen and women, and voters.

Everyone at church is getting ready for Lads to Leaders this weekend.

We have a dress rehearsal Wednesday night, when the boys say their speeches and lead singing. Puppets and short films the children and teens have made will be before the regular worship hour. Big

night and big weekend!

An Easter egg hunt will be after the morning services. We will have a Marriage Seminar at 9:30 a.m. and during the worship hour on April 15th. Everyone is invited.

There will be a potluck meal around noon, then another part of the Seminar. Stan and Sheila Butt are speaking and they are supposed to be phenomenal on this subject.

Happy Birthday this week goes to Tonya Hill on March 24th (sorry it’s late!), to Parker Speight on April 3rd, to Judy Randolph on the 6th, to

Dunlap Retirement Center rots stuffed with goodies.

They loved it and what a great group of kids. Kudos to whoever is working with them. Thank you Salem Youth and all the youth leaders, ya’ll are the best.

We played host to Girl Scout Troop #10107 this past Friday night when Kim and Melanie were brave souls and did a lock-in, in our Fellowship Hall here on campus.

It looks so good to see kids out running around playing on the grounds!

That’s what this place was built for back in 1905, so I’m sure “the grounds were happy.” The neatest thing about the Girl Scouts coming and using your facility, they leave this place cleaner when they leave than when they come. That’s their motto, and they carry through every time. Then they cleaned out two of our flowerbeds and planted flowers. The beautiful colors they chose are breath taking! It really added color to the green

only bushes and trees.

Thank you Girl Scouts, ya’ll did a good job! If your girls have extra time on their hands and want to do something worthwhile, get them involved in Girl Scouts!

Just a quickie note about our Springfest, in which the girls are also going to be involved in rolling dough again this year for Ms. Patsy’s famous fried fruit pies! Yes that’s right; once again Ms. Patsy gave me the go on cooking her pies!

Ya’ll just need to come and have one of her pies.

They are so good! It’s also a sight to see in the making of these things and it’s so good to teach these younger girls how to do things like that. Thank you Ms. Patsy.

Anyway, our Springfest will be May 19th here at Dunlap Retirement Center starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. We have all sorts of things planned. But I would like to once again ask my readers to please bring

Burlison John W. Werner • 569-1960• burlisonnews@gmail.com We begin this week with a great big “Happy Anniversary” to Roger & Sharon Hall for 10 years this past Tuesday, April 3. We also have birthday wishes going out to Steven Knight on Apr. 1, April Daugherty on Apr. 5, and Skip Baskin on Apr. 11. Happy Birthday ya’ll!

Prayer Request for this week include: Buddy Lavelle, Sissy Townsend, John Erp, Geraldine Brumsdale, Dick Hawks, Brenda Smith, Verna Lou Timbs, Mary Phillips, Dee and Shirley Fletcher, Diane Thornton, Mark Counts, Wayne Hall, Sheila Gray, Katie Lou Cates, Amanda and Emerson Saxton, Richard Aycock, Austin Nason, Joyce Martin, Annette Gilbreath, Marie Sharp, David Gilbreath, Jo Campbell, Bill Rice, Winford and Ruby Dawson, Joyce Branch, Junior Mae Boswell, Christine Max, Penny Bomar, Patty Seeber, Lamar “Cooter” Joyner and David Zimmerman. I hope you will take a moment to pray for these. God knows their needs greater than we do and it won’t take but just a minute of your time.

On Thursday, April 5 it’s that time of the month again! It’s the first Thursday of the month and that means that the staff from Covington Manor are in Burlison for free health checks. The Covington Manor Staff will be a Smyrna Baptist Church in the fellowship hall from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Come get a check

ditorium building finished. An architectural firm has been hired and they are working on our new plans. So exciting!

If you are looking for a church family, visit us at 1690 Highway 51 South, across from between Maley’s and Wal-Mart.

This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Twas Easter-Sunday. The fullblossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet (1807-82).

Happy Easter - eat a chocolate bunny! Until next week . . .

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Hope you’re all having a blessed week! Mine started out so wonderful. We had the most awesome time of worship at my church this week. If your heart didn’t get prepared for the Easter season from that time of worship this morning then nothing is gona prepare you. Thank you so much Carol! You are absolutely amazing. I know it was a team effort, but I also know you were the brainchild behind it all. I wish everyone in the world could have experienced it.

This week at Dunlap is Ms. Louise Gupton’s birthday! Happy b’day Ms. Louise. We love you so much and wish you the very happiest b’day.

We have one more b’day this month and its one of our staff members, Darlene Davis on the 17th.

Happy b’day Darlene.

The residents sure did enjoy the Salem Youth Group coming Sunday afternoon.

They brought them Easter car-

Denise Cartwright on the 8th and to Sherri Kidd (and her twin Terri Barber) on the 9th!

Again, I am so excited about us going to two services on April 22nd. Our early service will be at 8:45 with Sunday school following at 10; the latter service at 11 a.m. James and I signed up for the late services - 30 more minutes of sleep!

We’ve outgrown our building built in 1966, with two add-ons and a auditorium renovation a few years ago. The two services will continue until we get a new au-

up!

Easter is almost here! I can’t believe it! I thought it was just January a week or two ago. As Easter arrives there’s a lot going on in Burlison. There is a Community Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast being hosted at Smyrna Baptist Church, this Saturday, April 7. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and the Egg Hunt will follow. Easter Morning Sunrise Services will also take place at Smyrna on Sunday, April 8, at 7 a.m. The entire community is invited to come attend this wonderful worship service.

Next Tuesday, April 10, the Town of Burlison Council meets at 7 p.m. at the Burlison Community Center/ Jimmy Burlison Town Hall. The Council consists of a Mayor (Frank Tyler) and two Councilmen (Eddie Kellum and Jim Kenny). Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The Burlison Community Center is available for rent for events such as family reunions, wedding receptions, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, etc. To make reservations, call Councilman Kellum at 476-2683.

Well, that’s all for now. If you have a birthday or anniversary you want announced, call me at (901) 569-1090 or send your news to BurlisonNews@ gmail.com. Ya’ll have a good week!

and donate a cake so we can auction it off!

Until next week, have a blessed week; tell the people you love just how much you love them. But most of all, love the Lord with all your heart, and tell Him!

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RABIES CLINIC 2012 Important notice to dog and cat owners, all dogs and cats 3 months of age must be vaccinated and registered with Tipton County Animal Control. This is a state law. The vaccination clinics have been set up throughout the county at a reduced price of $15.00 for each dog and cat. After which the rates will return to normal fee. Local Vets of Tipton County will be on site to give the vaccination.

Vaccination Clinic Schedule Wednesday April 11, 2012 3:30 Leigh’s Chapel 4:00 Erwin’s Grocery 5:00 Holly Grove Presbyterian

Thursday April 19, 2012 2:30 Randolph Methodist 3:00 Giltedge Community Center 5:00 Bucksnort Grocery

Friday April 13, 2012 4:00 Mt. Carmel 5:30 Clopton Gin

Saturday April 21, 2012 1:30 Brighton Comm. Center

Saturday April 14, 2012 1:00 Atoka City Hall

Friday April 27, 2012 1:15 Gift Gin 2:00 Hwy 59/14 SE Corner 3:00 Gainsville Byrd Welding

Wednesday April 18, 2012 12:00-2:30 Cobb Parr Park 3:00 Drummonds Fire Dept

Saturday April 28, 2012 1:00 Munford City Hall 1:30 Fastimes at Hwy 14 1:30 Burlison Gin

Get Your Picture Taken With The Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny is visiting Brighton Bank on

Friday, April 6, 2012 Have your picture made with the Easter Bunny between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 and receive a goody bag.

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You May Contact The Tipton County Animal Shelter for more information

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Saturday 8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.

Proceeds benefit Relay for Life

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Encouraging kids to save UT Extension teamed up with local banks to encourage youth to start early, saving money and setting money goals for the future. As part of the Tennessee Saves Initiative, developed by the University of Tennessee Extension, the goal of the program is to encourage better financial responsibility.

In February, two programs were presented to the youth of Tipton County – the 2012 Piggy Bank Pageant and Teach Kids to Save program. Over 85 youth in the third, fourth, and fifth grades participated in the initiative by constructing piggy banks for Tipton’s County Piggy Bank Pageant. Students were encouraged to design a functional bank using any theme or material. Local banks provided ribbons for all participating students and cash prizes to the winners to help them get a jump-start on their money goals. Winners received $50.00 for first place, $40.00 for second place and $25.00 for third place.

Sponsorship for the 2012 Piggy Bank Pageant was provided by the following: Patriot Bank, Bancorp South, First State Bank and Bank of Tipton. UT Extension would like to thank Tennessee Saves members, local banks, volunteers and principals, staff, and students from the following schools for supporting the Piggy Bank Pageant: Austin Peay Elementary, Brigh-

ton Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Elementary, Drummonds Elementary and Munford Elementary. Congratulations to the 2012 Tipton County Piggy Bank Pageant winners!

3rd Grade Division: 1st place - Breona Smith (CES); 2nd place - Abigail Gallardo (CIAA); 3rd place - Klara Cope (BES) 4th Grade Division: 1st place - Haley Wilson (DES); 2nd place - Ben Roberts (BES); 3rd place - Tristan Linn (BES) 5th Grade Division: 1st place - Taylor Jones (DES); 2nd place - Ashton Brown (BES); 3rd place - Hannah Humprineus (AES) In addition to the Piggy Bank Pageant, UT Extension and area banks further pushed the importance of saving money to second grade students at Crestview, Munford, Brighton, Austin Peay, and Drummonds Elementary schools along with Covington Integrated Arts Academy. UT Extension worked very closely with Bancorp South, Bank of Tipton, First State Bank, Regions Bank, Patriot Bank and the FDIC to help promote the Teach Kids to Save program. This program included reading age-appropriate books about money and implementing money games and activities to help students realize that by starting to save now will make an impact for them in the future.

Pictured above is Austion Peay's 3rd place winner Hannah Humprineus (AES) with Nick Nichols.

Below: DES first place winner Taylor Jones with Nick Nichols. Pictured below left is Brighton Elementary winners. Courtesy photos

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Gina because she’s the best!!!

Tipton County students receive scholarships Two Tipton County students have been awarded scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Judy Rayburn, director of admissions.

Raechell Seagrave, daughter of John and Janine Seagrave of Brighton, will be a freshman. She received the UTM McWhorter Scholarship/Workship.

Nacavia Weathers, daughter of Rodney and Chan-

dra Weathers of Covington, will be a freshman. She received the Harold Conner Scholarship.

Additional information on scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available by contacting UT Martin Office of Student Financial Assistance, 205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, Tenn.

38238. In-state residents telephone 800-829-UTM1; out-of-state residents should call (731) 881-7040.

Covington FFA competes in Ag Mechanics contest The Covington FFA recently competed in the West Tennessee Agriculture Mechanics Contest at Haywood County High School. Team members were challenged to learn such skills as arc welding, truss construction, electric wiring, and differential leveling.

Each member also took a test on agriculture mechanics knowledge. The team did really well, as they finished second in the district and sixth in West Tennessee out of 19 high schools.

Pictured left to right: Alex Smith, Billy Howard, Ethan Wooden, Jason Joy, Jeffrey Sartain (Not pictured Cody Smith)

U of M BHS FFA participates in competition Preview Day April 14 High school juniors and their parents are invited to attend Junior Preview Day at the University of Memphis on Saturday, April 14. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre and will continue in the adjacent University Center.

Students will have a chance to learn about admissions, residence life, student organizations, scholarships, financial aid, academic programs, and student services.

The event is free, but space is limited, so those who are interested are encouraged to make reservations early. Reservations can be made online at http://recruitment. memphis.edu. Reservation deadline is April 6.

Parking is available in the Zach Curlin garage.

For more information, call 901-678-2169 or 800669-2678.

Congratulations to Brighton FFA’s members for competing in the preliminaries and finals for the speaking events at Crockett County High School.

Addie Davis placed first in preliminaries and sixth overall in Creed Speaking. Creed Speaking is designed to help students develop their ability to communicate in a powerful, organized and professional manner, as well as boost selfconfidence through reciting the creed. Stephanie Cason placed third in preliminaries and seventh overall in Extemporaneous Speaking. In the Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE, participants are given 30 minutes to deliver a speech on one of three assigned agricultural topics. Stu-

dents must learn to think on their feet and develop an argument quickly and persuasively.

Connor Morgan placed first in preliminaries and fourth overall in Job Interview.

The event is designed to recognize outstanding FFA members for their ability to prepare and interview for real world employment opportunities. Paula Vick placed fifth in Prepared Speaking Preliminaries and eighth overall. During the Prepared Public Speaking CDE, students write and deliver a sixto eight-minute speech about a current agriculture-related topic. The speaking skills gained through this event help students excel in school, community and career settings. Arianne Stearns, Makayla Boswell, Paul

Nason, and Maddy Murphy competed in Quiz bowl. Quiz bowl is a CDE where a 4-member team competes against other teams, to showcase their FFA, and agricultural knowledge.

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MHS falls to Hardin County

Rivalry Win

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Munford made the long trek to Savannah on Monday for a doubleheader against District 13-AAA leading Hardin County with hopes of taking over first place.

But the Cougars (7-7 overall, 2-2 district) suffered a pair of tough losses to fall two games behind the Tigers in the league standings.

In the first game Munford grabbed a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning on an RBI double from Stephen Stewart.

But Hardin County pushed a run across in the top of the seventh and won it with four runs in the top of the ninth.

Josh Hibbard and Ryan Bargery singled for Munford's only other hits in the game.

Hunter Barber pitched well, allowing just four hits and striking out eight over six and 2/3 innings.

In the nightcap, Munford led 6-1 after Josh Hibbard hit a bases-loaded double in seventh, but Hardin County rallied for an 8-6 win, punctuated by a three-run walk-off homer.

Kale Fultz pitched six-plus innings for Munford before being relieved

by Jeremy Reeves.

The Cougars return to action today at home against Bolton at 7 p.m., and Friday at 6:30 p.m. at home against White Station.

Munford gets back to district action Monday at home against BrighSEE MHS, PAGE A21

Covington routes Lady Tigers

Brighton pitcher Laura Judy (5) gets high fives from her teammates during action against Munford on Monday. Judy struck out five and held Munford to five hits over seven innings as her team pulled out a 5-3 District 13-AAA win. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Lady Cards overcome slow start, defeat MHS

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Leading 3-1 through four and half innings Monday night, things were looking pretty good for the Munford Lady Cougars in their District 13-AAA opener at Brighton.

But it the bottom of the fifth, Munford (10-7 overall, 0-1 district) committed three errors that led to four Brighton runs and a 5-3 Lady Cardinal win.

After Haley Craig and Laura Judy led of the bottom of the inning with singles, Munford misplayed a bunt that led to the first two runs.

A third error led to a third Brighton (10-3, 1-0) tally and Bri McBride drove in another with a double.

“We knew they were going to bunt a lot,” said Munford coach Glenn Goulder. “We just didn't handle it very well.”

Judy took care of the rest, finishing off a complete game by allowing just one Munford baserunner over the final two innings.

She struck out five and allowed five hits and two walks.

Munford's Alex Turner hit a two-run homer, her third of the season, in the first inning.

“The difference in the game,” Judy said, “was that we stayed together as a team after that homerun.”

“They're the team that everybody is chasing,” Brighton coach Robin Jacobs said about Munford. “They're a good team. I don't know that we're at their level yet, but we got a break and took advantage of it … We hung in there and kept fighting.”

Jacobs said Judy kept her team in the game after a rough first inning.

“She pitched really good and we played good defense,” Jacobs said. “We didn't make mistakes behind her.”

Ali Christmas came up with an RBI single in the bottom of the third with the bases loaded to trim Munford's lead to 2-1. Munford turned a double play to get out of the inning without further damage.

In the top of the fifth Sami Jo Schulz singled for Munford and scored from first on a double by Tori Ray to push the lead to 3-1.

SEE RIVALRY, PAGE A22

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Lady Chargers had a good early week and a not so good week on the road in tourney action in Southaven, Miss., as they ran their season record to 7-4-1 during Spring Break.

Saturday was a marathon that saw the Lady Chargers play three tournament games in succession.

They opened with a 4-0 win over Jonesboro. Hannah Clifton got the win on the mound allowing a single. She walked three and struck out seven. Gabby Glenn, Shelby Bolding and Jasmine Brown had two hits apiece.

Desoto Central took down the Lady Chargers in the middle game of the day 3-1. Gabby Glenn took the loss, giving up seven hits with one walk and one strikeout. Glenn had a pair of hits and Whitney Cook had a single.

“The same pitcher gave us the same problems,” said Covington coach Martha Lawler. “ She was not overpowering, just really smart.”

Covington closed out the day with an 11-1 win over the Arlington Lady Tigers.

CHS scored one in the first inning and then blew the game open with 10 runs in the third.

Autumn Glenn picked up the win.

She hit a batter, allowed two hits and no walks with six strikeouts.

She also paced the CHS offense with a single and a double. Clifton added a pair of singles.

“Both Arlington pitchers struggled,” Lawler said. “They walked five and hit two batters to aide our offense.”

On Friday in tourney action, Desoto Central took the measure of CHS 2-1.

CHS managed a single run in the sixth on Bolding’s RBI-single. She drove in Gabby Glenn, who was 3 for 3 in the game. Abby Glenn took the loss. She walked one, gave up four hits and struck out four.

“We had great difficulty with their pitcher,” Lawler said after the loss.

On Monday, Gbby Glenn stopped the Collierville Lady Dragons 8-0 with a 4-inning stint on the mound.

She allowed only two hits, struck out six and walked one. Her sister Gabby closed out on the mound givSEE CHS, PAGE A21

Covington outfield Skylar Ramsey makes a diving play during action against Brighton on Friday. Covington beat Brighton on Friday and Saturday. Photo

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Chargers sweep pair from Cards Max complete game leads way in game one

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Covington Chargers closed out a week in which they went 3-1 with a home-and-home sweep of the Brighton Cardinals over the weekend.

A narrow 4-3 Covington win was the order of the day in Covington on Friday night.

D.J. Max (2-0) earned the completegame win. He allowed five hits and no earned runs as three CHS errors gave Brighton their only tallies in the contest.

The Chargers managed seven singles with Kirk Winberry and Carter Click accounting for a pair each and one RBI apiece. Tommy Beasley chipped in a single, a run scored and an RBI. Nathan Newman took the loss for Brighton.

The Cardinals (5-8) jumped on top in Saturday’s matinee at Brighton with a pair of runs in the second inning.

CHS tied the game at 2-2 in the top of the third, only to fall behind again as

the Cardinals added two in the bottom of the frame.

Covington scored three in the top of the sixth inning to take a 5-4 lead and added a pair of runs in the top of the seventh to seal the deal.

Tyler Davis went four innings for Covington, allowing four hits, two earned runs and five walks before giving way to Jon Hayden Bowers (2-0), who got the victory in relief.

He pitched two innings giving up a hit and two walks. Dylan Schlauch picked up his first save of the year in one inning of work. He allowed the Cardinals a run on 1 hit and 1 walk.

Brian Tomlinson took the loss for Brighton.

Beasley produced two RBI on a single and a double for CHS. Carlos Williams, Schlauch and Skylar Ramsey each had an RBI. Covington travels to Batesville (Ark.) for a weekend tourney facing Beebe, Searcy and El Dorado on Friday and Saturday.

The Cardinals will play a pair District 13-AAA games Monday and Tuesday night against Munford.

Monday's game is at Munford and Tuesday's is at Brighton.

In other action: • Covington opened the week with a 9-8 loss to the White Station Spartans.

The Chargers fell behind in the first inning 4-0, but staged a comeback with three in the bottom of the frame. The Spartans added two runs in the third to increase their lead to 6-4, only to see Covington roar back with a single run in the bottom of the inning and add four more in the fourth to take an 8-6 advantage.

It would not last as the Spartans touched up Schlauch (2-1) for three in the sixth inning for the win.

Schlauch went the distance in the loss, allowing 13 hits and six earned runs with 10 strikeouts and four walks.

Three big Charger errors hurt the CHS effort. Covington pounded out 11 hits with Davis and Ramsey leading the way each with a pair of singles and two RBI. • The Chargers bounced back on Tuesday with a late-inning rally to down the Bolton Wildcats 7-3. CHS trailed most of the game and was down 3-1 entering the seventh when the offense exploded and put a six spot on the board to take the win.

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COMMENTARY

Will we make the little ones stumble?

By EMILY PEYTON COOK

Two people from one whole generation of Israelites made it to the Promised Land because of the sin.

Two. Dos. Eštạyim.

Joshua, Caleb and the children 20 years and younger at the time they spied out the land, moved in to the Promised Land after God won their battles for them. All the Israelites between 20-40 perished before receiving their inheritance.

Why? From Joshua 14:7-9: “Remember what the Lord said to Moses, the man of God, about you and me…I was forty years old when Moses, the servant of the Lord, sent me from Kadeshbarnea to explore the land of Canaan. I returned and gave an honest report, but my brothers who went with me frightened the people from entering the Promised Land. For my part, I wholeheartedly followed the Lord my God. So that day Moses solemnly promised me, ‘The land of Canaan on which you were just walking will be your grant of land and that of your descendants forever, because you wholeheartedly followed the Lord my God. Did you catch that? He followed the Lord with his whole heart. He lived without the fear of man but trusted in God's promises alone to save him and bring him to the Promised Land.

Barna statistics say that the average church going family misses 17 Sundays a year. That means out of 52 Sundays, the average "Christian" goes to church 35 times out of a 52 week year and misses 4 months of church. The Lord com-

mands one day for Himself during the week. He also says in Hebrews 11:25: And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

Most of us who grew up in the Bible belt knew from a very early age that Sunday was God's day and it was to be kept holy and a remembrance and celebration of what Christ did for us on the cross that first resurrection Sunday. Now many of us who were at one time leaders in our youth groups and there every time the doors were open are sitting at a dusty field running the opposite way from God’s will and God’s umbrella of protection. I see from scripture that God requires my whole heart. If I can't give it to Him on the one day He commands, how will I give it to Him the rest of my week? If He doesn't even have my heart on His day, how can He have the heart of my life?

Remember, consequence always follows sin and we don’t get to choose the consequence. I believe this is generational sin. I want my children’s generation to be able to carry on the legacy of faith that I know and continue winning this world for Christ. If we keep going in the way we are going, away from God's way, there may only be a Joshua and a Caleb, who see the Promised Land in their day. God always leaves a remnant of His people, even if it is just two.

We, as true believers, have been promised a land, an eternity in heaven with Christ. But, do we

live, much like the Israelites, in fear that this is all we have, this one life in the flesh? I know that there will be consequences for the generations to come, for my generation and the generation before me forsaking church for a season. There is no way around it. You see it in scripture all over the place, societies putting other gods before the Lord and punishment following to the third and forth generations.

Mark 9:42 says "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe to stumble, it would be better for him if, with a heavy millstone hung around his neck, he had been cast into the sea.” I believe with all my heart that if we don't give the Lord's day back to Him and serve Him with our whole heart, not just in the off season, our children will pay and we will have to answer to God for the blood on our hands.

If you have made it a habit to be away from church for a season, it's not too late. This Sunday is Easter, the epitome of a brand new start and a brand new life. Repent. Turn back around and head away from the field or whatever has been keeping you absent from church and head toward God's house, not just for Easter, but for good. God will bless your obedience. Dear believer, you are the light of the world, a city on a hill, the example of what a Christian is to a lost society of people. Return to the church so we can be the body of Christ the way it was designed to be. Join me in praying for revival of hearts towards God.

April 5 First Presbyterian Church, 402 South Main in Covington will have Maundy Thursday worship service (The Lord’s Supper will be served). On Thursday, Apr. 5 at 6 p.m. Call 4762434 for more information April 2-6 Community Holy Week Services - Traditionally, downtown Covington churches rotate the hosting privilege of Holy Week Services. Services are from 12:05 - 12:30p.m.

Lunch is from 12:30 - 1 p.m. All are invited.

Please note: No meal is served on Good Friday in respect to those who observe fasting. Schedule of Services: Thursday, Apr. 5, at Covington Assembly of God Church. Rev. Chuck Williams, of First Baptist, preaching; Friday, Apr. 6, at Central Christian Church. Rev. Bill Ryan, of St. Matthew’s Episcopal, preaching.

April 4-6 Bethel Church, 25 N. Tipton Rd, Munford, will be conducting Holy Week Revival, April 4-6, The Final Week of Jesus' Earthly Ministry, 7 p.m. nightly.

Everyone is invited to come out and share in this experience.

Clopton United Methodist Church, 5285 BrightonClopton Road, invites everyone to their Holy Week activities: Maundy Thursday, at the church; community breakfast on Saturday, April 7, from

7:30 to 10 a.m. at the church; bake sale on Saturday, April 7, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the church; Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, at 3 p.m. at the church; Sunrise Service on April 8th at 7 a.m. at the church; adult choir cantata, "Celebrate Jesus", at 11 a.m. at the church.

April 7 Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Ave. in Munford will host a kids Easter celebration egg hunt for ages 0 to 10 on Saturday, Apr. 7 starting at 1 p.m. There will be a short drama presentation by the MBC youth drama team followed by one of the biggest egg hunts around with over 4,000 eggs with nine prize eggs for each group. There will be a hotdog cookout after the egg hunt. For more information call (901) 837-6325 or visit munfordbaptistchurch.com.

There is a community Easter Egg hunt and Pancake Breakfast being hosted at Smyrna Baptist Church, this Saturday, April 7. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and the egg hunt will follow.

April 8 Stanton Church of Christ, Holland St. at 70 Highway, will host a gospel meeting and speaker seminar on “Religions that Divide Us.” Subjects will include Catholicism, Protestantism, Atheism and Islam on Sunday, April 8 at 9:45 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and on Monday, April 9 through Wednesday, Apr. 11 at 7 p.m. nightly.

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Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple St. in Covington will have an Easter Sonrise service on Sunday, Apr. 8 at 6:30.

Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:40 a.m.

Easter Morning Sunrise Services will also take place at Smyrna on Sunday, April 8th, at 7 a.m.

The entire community is invited to come attend this wonderful worship service.

"Celebrate the Resurrection" at Central Baptist Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Road in Brighton, with a Easter Breakfast on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Everyone welcome. Praise and worship to follow.

Need more information, contact church office at 901-475-4422.

April 10 Quito United Methodist Church, 4580 QuitoDrummonds Rd. will host a community Bible study, Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore, for 10 weeks beginning on Tuesday, Apr. 10. This is a life-changing journey, which will lead participants through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and, finally, on the road with the Savior – His face set toward the cross. This 10-week, indepth, interactive study includes personal, daily assignments and weekly group sessions with video response sheets.

To sign up, and get more information please call

312 South Main St. Covington 476-8614

Connie at 901-835-4368.

Participants will need to purchase their own workbook.

April 21 New Beginnings Church, 2357 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds, will be hosting a drive-thru prayer on Saturday, Apr. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Call 901-835-love for more information.

April 23-27 Bethel Church will be conducting a tent revival, South Tipton County Tent Revival, April 23-27, located across the street from Naifeh's supermarket. Please come out and be blessed.

ON-GOING Teachers needed Teachers are needed for Sunday school classes at the Tipton County Correctional Facility on Sunday afternoons at 2:30-3:30 p.m.; six male teachers and two female teachers are needed. If you’re interested in volunteering, call 901-4751403 or 901-277-8769.

Central 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.

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Drivers - $2000 sign-on bonus! Start today! CDL- A. Heavy Haul. 2 yrs exp with oversize/overweight freight req. O/O’s: up to 78% of freight bill.

1-800-835-9471 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed/OD Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.40.50cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA 800-533-7862 Tank Drivers: OTR Company w/Good Home Time. CDL-A 2yrs Exp, Good Record. Van and Flatbed Drivers Welcome. 225-445-7103 CDL-A Drivers: Assigned trucks, paid orientation, insurance benefits, 401K, drop pay, prescription card, paid vacation 573-471-9732.

HOUSE HELP

112

Caregiver seeking work in Tipton County area.

Experienced.

References available. 837-7886.

MISC. HELP WANTED

116

Local Church needs Piano or Keyboard player for morning worship 901-682-5559 or 901-653-4963.

PROFESSIONAL

117

Headlines Salon At Headlines Salon we always have a position open for the right qualified, energetic, smiling face. We have open lease. Call David West at 901-326-9247 HomeChoice Health Services Ripley Branch Has immediate need for: Full-time and/or Part-time Registered Nurse For Lauderdale, Tipton, Shelby (Millington) County Area HomeChoice is a local home health agency Serving West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Reliable transportation and auto insurance required.

HomeChoice Health Services is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested, fax resume to 731-635-7549. Or call Bernice Patrick, RN at 731-635-7550.

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

RESTAURANT & HOTEL

118

Experienced kitchen help needed. 18 and up. Applications taken Tuesday Thursday from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Marlo’s Down Under. 102 E. Court Square, Covington.

PETS & LIVESTOCK MISC. PETS & SUPPLIES 202 Happy Jack® Flexenhance: relieves joint & muscle pain in dogs.

Contains Mother Nature’s flea repellent. West Tennessee Livestock S u p p l y ( 4 7 6 - 4 4 1 9 ) . www.happyjackinc.com

MERCHANDISE CLOTHING/APPAREL

306

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

Call 901-832-0226.

Women’s clothing, mostly Name brand, some new. 0-12. Dresses, pants,shirts, shorts and more. 9014 7 6 - 0 6 2 0 .

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

316

Kenmore Refrigerator/freezer $100 also Kenmore Electric cook stove $100 acll 901-581-2026.

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

LAWN & GARDEN

318

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901

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

$535 - $550/mo.

Call 731-635-7177 for more information

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 Mobile home for rent, 2373 Bud Eubanks Rd. 2br, 1ba, $375mn., $375dep. 901-493-4334.

2br, 1.5ba, $575/mn in Covington.

Remax On Track. Call David Maley at 901-873-3312.

328

ATVs/GO-KARTS/MOTORCYCLES 952

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

CASH

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Edition Dyna Super Glide. 7500 miles, Lots of chrome. $9000. 901-475-4887 TRAILERS

Call Clark at 901-233-4233 or Tim at 901-230-7736

LAWN CARE Mowing, hedge trimming, mulch, light tree work, flower beds, spraying Call Joe 901-356-1442

LAWNMOWER REPAIR Save 30% on repair cost Retired mechanic over 40 years experience. Works from home, pickup and delivery available

901-355-5963 Bushog and Box blade work. Grade driveways and spread dirt and gravel. 901-378-6574 Firefighter lawn service free estimates, 5th cut half price call today! 901-517-6069 or 901-3553691.

MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!!

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

NEW 3BD 2 BA 16X18, DEL SET AND A/C WOW $32995! 100% FINANCING WITH A CLEAR DEED WAC. EASY HOMES LLC <3 WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 Farm Land: Sale, Rent or Wanted 703 For sale in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. 2 Lots, 2 open and close grave sites. 1 companion Veteran marker with vase in the Honor Garden area. $3500 cash. Call Carolyn Timbs.

901-837-2102.

For rent, Pasture and Hay land in the Garland Community. 901-4766379 Wanted to buy: Livable mobile home with lot, not to exceed $10,000 901734-5866.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802 Commercial Bldg in Brighton on 1 acre. Approx. 2000 sqft building set up for cabinet shop/hobby shop/etc.

Has office, eating area, 2 bathrooms and large open area for business. $650/mo. Chuck: (901) 485-8655 or 8 4 0 - 2 4 6 4 .

Assembly, Fabrication, Welding - Mig and Tig, Fork lift operators, and Pallet builders.

Must have H.S. Diploma or GED, pass pre employment background and drug test.

If interested apply online at www.staffmark.com

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

Notice to Furnishers BARN Apt for rent. Crestview school district. 3BR/1BA;HVAC; all appliances; secluded but just 4 miles from Covington. $800/month;$800 deposit.

Includes Electric.

901.476.7226 Covington City limits, upstairs adult apartment. 1br, 1ba, Lg. livingroom, stove, refg., mico., no smoke, no section 8, $400mn plus deposit. Call 901-827-3843.

Large 1 bedroom apartment in Munford. Water/sewer and garbage paid. Low utilities. $500/Mo. Chuck: (901) 485-8655 or 840-2464.

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

HOMES FOR RENT

902

3br, 2ba, C/H/A, carport, deck, 1400 sq. ft., one year lease. $785/mn, $500/dep. 901-837-2115.

Covington City limits, 2br, 1ba, livingroom, stove, refg., mico., no smoke, $600mn plus deposit. Call 901-827-3843.

Covington City limits, nice neighborhood, 3br, 2ba, Lg. livingroom. washer and dryer, stove, refg., micro., no smoke, no section 8, $900mn plus $500dep. Call 901-8273843.

House for rent in Burlison. Call 9015 8 1 - 2 0 2 6 .

or in person at 442 Highway 51 North Suite H.

977

NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC PROJECT NO.: 98047-4276-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNJ839 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 05/11/12.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING WORKS! ONE call & your 25 word ad will appear in 95 Tennessee newspapers for $265/wk or 23 West TN newspapers for $95/wk. Call Teri at 476-7116 Chamber Director Position Available The Brownsville-Haywood County (TN) Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will be someone who embraces challenges, can translate vision and is enthusiastic about growing our community!

REAL ESTATE BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW MANUFACTURED. CHECK OUT THE DEALS AT EASY HOMES LLC <3 WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033

Staffmark - currently recruiting for the following positions in Covington.

(731) 668-1147

Local Business would like to purchase a used time clock to document employee time. Call 901476-7116.

LAWN CARE

954

Wholesale Trailers, LLC

Diabetic Test Strips Needed! $$ Cash $$ paid most types. Up to $10/box. Call 800-441-1879

PROFESSIONAL

Think Small Think Classified

CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES 907

Kabota B-7800 30HP Diesel 128 hrs.

Just serviced. 5’ underbelly mower $10,000. 901-475-4887.

WANTED TO BUY

House For Rent, Brighton Village/Brighton Schools, 3BR/2.5BA, Fireplace, Whirlpool Tub, Hardwood Floors,Ceramic, 2 Car Garage. $500 Deposit/$1150 Month Rent. 901-4767761

The Director reports directly to the Chamber Board of Directors. This position is one of authority and independence, requiring strategic thinking and operational planning skills, experience in board relationships, business development, ¿scal management and advocacy.

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

Applications available at complex office.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tdd# 711

Office: 901-475-1371

Candidates should have previous experience leading a corporation, nonpro¿t or governmental organization or division; be able to provide evidence of successful community organizing; corporate relations; and employee management.

Deadline for Applications: April 13, 2012 To apply, download application and job description at www.brownsvillehaywoodcounty.com/chamber or pick up packet at 121 West Main Street in Brownsville.

CURB APPEAL - TIPTON COUNTY YARD SALE LISTINGS Brighton

Covington

Garland

ESTATE/MOVING SALE

IN COVINGTON

Garland Yard Sale 98 Shiloh Rd. Off 59 Hwy. Saturday 8-Noon.

Saturday, 14 April 2012. Sale begins at 1:00 pm sharp at 677 Dawson Rd, Brighton, TN. Bedroom set; office furniture, filing cabinets, lamps, tables, couch and matching chair and a half, television, two entertainment centers, saws, pool table, cues, and much more. Everything must go! CASH ONLY! (731) 612-7607

Fri & Sat 8-3 Rain or Shine, Lots to choose from, everything from A-Z, 2 SHEDS FULL take 54E From Covington, 254 Ray Lane watch for signs

COVINGTON- 1528 Walters, off James St. April 6th and 7th. 7am. Men’s and women’s New still with tags.

Name Brand!

New teen dresses.

Covington Big yard sale, April 12 & 13 (TH & Fri.).

331 Country Lake Dr. Left off Burnett Lane. Furniture, kitchen items, glassware, clothes and more.

Munford Munford- Saturday 4/7, 7-1 p.m., 303 E. Rae Dr. Microwave, weed eater, household, kitchen stuff

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012 ▪ A17 www.covingtonleader.com

FORECLOSURE SALE

Classifieds, continued from A16

Deadline Information Deadline is Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Thursday edition Classified Line Rates: $11.00 for 15 words or less .30¢ per word over 15 50 maximum for all classified line ads.

Classified Display Rates: $13.20 per column inch 1x1 minimum size $13.20

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING WORKS! ONE call & your 25 word ad will appear in 95 Tennessee newspapers for $265/ wk or 23 West TN newspapers for $95/ wk. Call Teri at 476-7116

CURB APPEAL GET YOUR YARD SALE NOTICED! Easy layout, no word count. 3 sizes to get you noticed!

STARTING APRIL 1 ST Yard Sales will only be display ads.

Call or email Teri at

901-476-7116 or tjennings@covingtonleader.com

1x1 $13 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 NOVEMBER 18, 2009, executed

by CHRISTOPHER L. WESTCOTT, A MARRIED MAN (JOINED BY HIS WIFE, JENNIFER B. WESTCOTT), to RALPH HENSON, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 705, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANK, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable

by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BY AND THROUGH ITS SER-

VICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 12, MAPLE WOODS VILLAGE, SECTION B, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS IN BOOK 944, PAGE 442, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165 AND SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE EASEMENT IN BOOK 920, PAGE 700, OF THE TIP-

2x2 $40

TON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHRISTOPHER L. WESTCOTT, A MARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2009 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 703, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO MANUFACTURED HOME AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 715; TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA), AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION (MANUFACTURED HOME) OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 721; AND REAL PROPERTY AND MANUFACTURED HOME LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 724, ALL IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 39 TEABERRY STREET, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004 (A/K/A 39 TEABERRY LANE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004).

MAP 128I GROUP A PARCEL 042.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE

1x2 $22

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. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCE-

MENT 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: JENNIFER B. WESTCOTT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 20, 2012. This is improved property known as 39 TEABERRY STREET, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004 (A/K/A 39 TEABERRY LANE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004).

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0210

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, executed by JAMES R. JENKINS (A/K/A JAMES ROGER JENKINS), A MARRIED PERSON (JOINED

BY HIS WIFE, CYNTHIA L. JENKINS), to ARNOLD M. WEISS, ESQ., Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 149, for the benefit of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable

by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 17, MAPLE WOODS VILLAGE, SECTION B AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 944, PAGE 442; AMENDED AT BOOK 1246, PAGE 7, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165 AND SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE EASEMENT AT BOOK 920, PAGE 700, IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES R. JENKINS, A MARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 147, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO MANUFACTURED HOME AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 162 AND REAL PROPERTY AND MANUFACTURED HOME LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1376, PAGE 828, BOTH IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 98 WESTERFIELD DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004 (A/K/A 98 WESTERFIELD ROAD, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004).

MAP 128I GROUP A PARCEL 021.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012 ▪ A18 www.covingtonleader.com 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: WFHM FINAL DOCS; CYNTHIA L. JENKINS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 27, 2012. This is improved property known as 98 WESTERFIELD DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004 (A/K/A 98 WESTERFIELD ROAD, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004).

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0296

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated August 04, 2006, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 1295 / 55, Instrument 92598, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Ruth Ann Gibson (Borrower) to MARY L. ARONOV (Trustee) for the benefit of AAMES FUNDING CORPORATION DBA AAMES HOME LOAN (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof.

U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-AM3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AM3 (Holder), now being the present owner/ holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee.

Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated January 12, 2012.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on April 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN SECOND CIVIL DISTRICT, TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED 555, PAGE 391, ID# 67/10.03, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS 1.69 ACRE, FILED IN PLAT BOOK 530, PAGE 506, METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM TIMOTHY W. BASKIN AND WIFE, DEBRA WIGGS BASKIN AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 555 PAGE 391 DATED 07/23/2006 AND RECORDED 07/26/2006, TIPTON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF TENNESSEE. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 1579 Jack Bennett Road, Brighton, TN 38011, Parcel ID 067 01003 000.

The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, courtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizing or warranties of title.

Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: Citibank South Dakota, N.A. C/O John M. Richardson, Jr. P.C. 403A Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37040 Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing;

any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale.

Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 File #: 011092

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 April 16, 2007

by Mark A. Zanotti, a single person to Ralph Henson, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1337, Page 272, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Green Tree Servicing LLC, 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, May 3, 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.

Lot 10, Section, A, Cottonwood Subdivision as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 187, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Property subject to subdivision restrictions, building lines and easements of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 187, in the aforesaid Register’s Office.

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

Tax Parcel ID: 06-111AB010.00 Property Address: 60 Cottonwood Drive, Munford, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 7135-093250-FC Published: March 29 April 5 April 12 Green Tree Servicing LLC/Region 11/Mark Zanotti

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the North entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by The Finishing Touch, LLC, to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, recorded at Book 1383, Page 166 and conducted

by Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Tipton Co. Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Patriot Bank The following real estate located in Tipton Co., TN will be sold to the highest cash bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Lot 21, Wooten Oaks Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 428, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Also commonly known as: 0 Wooten Oaks Circle, Munford, TN 38058 – Parcel ID: 112K-A-021.00 Owner(s) of Properties: The Finishing Touch, LLC Other Interested Parties: Sarah Stonecipher, Jonathan C. Stonecipher 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

Substitute Trustee.

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

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

Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee 2820 Summer Oaks Dr., Bartlett, TN 38134 Publication dates: March 29, April 5 and April 12, 2012

ORDER OF PUBLICATION No. 29,566 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF LIZA ANNE GREEN A Minor, WILLIAM HENRY GREEN, STEPFATHER Petitioner, JESSICA ANNE GREEN, NATURAL MOTHER Co-Petitioner, VS. JESSIE EVERITT DUNGAN Respondent.

It appearing from the sworn petition It appearing from the sworn petition for adoption and termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Jessie Everitt Dungan, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It further appearing that conception occurred in Tipton County, Tennessee.

It is therefore ordered that Respondent, Jessie Everitt Dungan make his appearance at the Chancery Co of Tipton County, Tennessee, 180~OUth College, Covington, Tennessee on Monday, the 21st day of May, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. and answer petitioners’ petition for adoption and termination of parental nights or the same will be taken as confessed as to Respondent and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Leader published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee.

This 21st day of March, 2012 CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY Judy Billing Richard McFall Attorney for Petitioners 118 West Pleasant Avenue Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-6735 March 29, April 5, 12, & 19

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 OCTOBER 31, 2008, executed by CHARLES W. CROSS AND JANET L. CROSS (A/K/A JANET L. CAPPOS, A/K/A JANET L. PATRICK), HUSBAND AND WIFE, to LARRY A. WEISSMAN, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1416, PAGE 902 AND CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1425, PAGE 901 AND RECORD BOOK 1426, PAGE 212, for the benefit of SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, 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 TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN

THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 3, BLOCK D, MCLENNAN-PAYNE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES W. CROSS AND JANET L. CROSS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS

BY THE ENTIRETIES, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 2008 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1416, PAGE 900, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 580 PAYNE AVENUE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

MAP 041J GROUP E PARCEL 015.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

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 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 3, 2012. This is improved property known as 580 PAYNE AVENUE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0356

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 JULY 29, 2005, executed by COZSET T. JONES, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to ALICE GALLAHER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1222, PAGE 180, for the benefit of FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION D/B/A/ FIRST TENNESSEE HOME LOANS, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee

in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 104, SECTION D, WOODLAWN PLANTATION SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET E, SLIDE 176, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS REGISTER’S OFFIE OF OF TIPTON COUNTY IN LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON DEED OF TRUST), TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO COZSET T. JONES, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED JULY 29, 2005 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1222, PAGE 178, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 84 WOODCHASE DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 098B GROUP A CTRL MAP 079O PARCEL 104.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 2, 2012. This is improved property known as 84 WOODCHASE DRIVE,

BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0239

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Paul Benson and Debbie Benson, to Craig R. Allen, Trustee, dated July 23, 2010, and duly recorded on August 17, 2010, in Book 1485, Page 221 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, assigned to MidState Trust VIII on September 2, 2010 and recorded on September 20, 2010 In Book 1489, Page 240, and further assigned to Wachovia Bank N.A. formerly known as First Union National Bank on September 2, 2010 and recorded on Sept 20, 2010 in Book 1489 the holder of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Trustee, will at 11:00 a.m. C.D.T., on April 26, 2012 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in the Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Property described in the above-referenced Deed of Trust with Tax ID. 55-33.19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2557 McClerkin Road, Burlison, Tennessee 38015-7209 Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemption as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the abovedescribed property.

Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions.

OTHER MONETARY LIENS OF RECORD: NONE The Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement.

CRAIG R. ALLEN, Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423) 265-0214 Ad Run Dates: 04/05/2012, 04/12/2012 04/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2995 ESTATE OF Velma P. Marler.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 22nd day of March, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Velma P. Marler, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 5th day of April, 2012.

Gail Woody Executrix 5April2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2994 ESTATE OF Carole Barham.

(Deceased)

Thursday, April 5, 2012 • THE LEADER • A19

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Atoka Elementary School Honor Roll 3rd nine weeks Principal’s List 1st grade Angelynn Crawford, Angelina Johnson, Zachary Fryar, Christian McKenzie, Owen Geiger, Cody Meyer, Teagan Abernathy, Kaylee Allen, Richard Connor, Roman Diaz, Abygayle Gaither, Haley Griffin, Ethan Jones, Maddux Anderson, Mikalah Garner, Tempe Miller, Rachel Richter, Emily Ward, Macie Davis, Addison Dunn, Kaysie Ferrer, Jayden Flaig, Elijah Foster, Susan Manning, Mikalah Miller, Miles Neville, Catherine Stuart, Kyla Sutton, Nick Vadnais, Wesley Burke, Olyvia Clark, Gaby Douglas, Madison Gafford, Jacob Miley, Brianna Moore, Caden Moore, Matthew Reynolds, Max Rohdemann, Chloe Tekell, Tyler Todd, Cameron Wheat, Ava King, Noah Lambert, Chad Perez, Rhys Roberts, Izzy Sarwar, Talia Sferazo, Jada Woods, Stephanie Boberg, Joshua Burke, Hayden Moore, Olivia Bend, Thomas Holloway 2nd Grade Claire Geiger, Lily Gunn, Angelina Noneaker, Sophia Piedra, Mason Rodriguez, Madison Yarbro, Abby Carlisle, Melea Edmonds, John Owen Hensley, Kaleb Norton, Joshua White, Bailey Wood, Rachel White, Peyton Ayers, Braden McGee, Riley Richardson, Kaylee Autry, Mykaela Brown, Jax Butigan, Emily Fields, Carley Harris, Erin Pettit, Kaitlyn Brown, Isai Cantu, Lane Dawson, Erin Edmondson, Addie Glass, Shawna Howell, Matthew Johnson, Maddie Peters,

Nathan Fryar, Mayson Mask, Shelby Kendrick, Matthew Schultz, Zachary White, Cailin Wirth, Dylan Browning, Joseph Carris, Eli Harber, Jillian Hester, Arianna Pond, Keira Reid, Brooke Trundle 3rd Grade Jake Buchanan, Makenzie Craig, Jonathan Jackson, Jace McGee, MacKenzie Winnans, Kayleigh Fisher, Celina Gaither, Isabella Hall, Jeremiah Harris, Austin Tylee, Kimo Coelho, Kiara Fleming, Sarah Spicer, Melody Webb, Sarah Willis, Jonas Carter, Nathaniel Loving, Jackson Rezach, Natalie Richter, JaMaya Delaney, Madison Embry, Lauren Horton, Avery Peterson, Taylor Reynolds, Rebekah Callahan 4th Grade Chloe Dalrymple, Racheal Embry, Grace Glidewell, Jaivion Lightfoot, Alex Weatherwax, Sun Mi Ko, Remi Lehmen, Maximus Lowery, Sarah Wines, Samantha Barton, Caleigh Douglas, J.R. Minton, Tyler Richardson, Riley Reid, Jillian Stevens, Lexi Tekell, Mary Grace Willis 5th Grade Sara Cottle, Ali McConnell, Molly McCourt, Morgan Medders, Jaxon Pennington, Lacy Bertrand, Lindsey Turner, Grayson Vincent, Madilyn Wickham A/B Honor Roll 1st Grade Madden Anderson, James Booth, Eli Burlison, Mack Ellis, Hanna Patterson, Andrew Davis, Zada Moore, Abbi Saige Pycke, Camilo Rosich, Mary-

Legals continued Notice is hereby given that the 22nd day of March, 2012.

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

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

This 5th day of April, 2012.

Carliss Barham Chastain Executrix 5April2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2997 ESTATE OF Theresa K. Plunk.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 26th day of March, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Theresa K. Plunk, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton

The Tipton County Legislative Meeting will be held on Monday April 9, 2012 at 7:00pm.

This meeting will be held at the Justice Center.

County, Tennessee.

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

This 5th day of April, 2012.

Steve F. Plunk, Sr. Executor 5April2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

There will be a called beer board meeting on April 9, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall this week April 5, 2012.

The City of Covington Finance & Administration Committee Meeting has been scheduled for April 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution (Section 26-701) issued by Mike Forbess., Clerk of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, dated the 21 Feb 2012, I will expose to sale to the highest bidder, for cash on the 09 April 2012. Time 10:00 A.M. at GOVDEALS.COM Execution # 12-cv-54 Ben Baker Vs Edward Lewis Jr 1989 Dodge Truck, Vin # 1B7HM16Y4KS181833 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD @ GOVDEALS.COM Beginning 09 April 2012 – 23 April 12 1801 S. College St, Covington TN 38019 All Property And Vehicles Sold Subject to Any and All Liens JT “Pancho” Chumley Sheriff of Tipton County, Tennessee

Clare Barbier, Kinley Harrington, Timya Sneed, Gabriel Thornton, Eden Blanchard, Cole Epling, Alyssa Gay, Ethan Kehayias, Peyton Miller, Marcus Murriel, Braxton Sharp, Lillian Yarbrough, Brandon Henson, Blake Leary, Allyson Perry, Zylin Smith, Nicholas Suarez, Candice Wyse, Maddox Pinner, Princess Richman, Bella Tedford, Alaysia Williams, Davin Barkelew, Ethan Livingston, Emmy Edmonson, Hunter Baylous, Peyton, Barlow, David Fox, Sydney Greene, Morgan Headley, Adam Hervey, Presley Lairmore

Sammi Jo Ping, Harlie Pogue, Tyler Yancey, Jaidyn Goode, Lily Pace, De’Anthony Halliburton, Brayden Mullins, Devon Yarbrough, Hunter Gill, Lexi Standridge, Tyler Cauble, Reagan Jeter, Cater Marbry, Ashton Miller, Stephen Tolbert, Malachi White, Christian Cox, Jaden Gonzalez, Andrew Newbury, Kayla Price, Dylan Thornton, Haden Bryan, Kyle Burton, TaNiya Leggett, Madison Ragghianti, Ethan Schroeder, Wade Walters 3rd Grade Hayleigh Ayers, Tanner Davidson, Hayden Hahn, Andrew Hutcherson, Kandace Lipscomb, Mattie Sarwar , Rhett Barlow, Rachel Blasco, Evan Coats, Zoe Elkins, Alyssa Fields, Alexie Griffin, Gage Holmes, Aja Jones, Brendan Reames, Jackson Wickham, Anderson Brown, Kaci-Lynn Ellwood, Travis Fields, Chance Goodwin, Anthony Guest, Caitlyn Kelley, Bryanna Parker, Stevie Sellers, Audrey Rook, Javaris Tolton, Erin Abernathy, Seth Beloate, Bria Gooden, Ryan Hill, Kyle Jensen, Allison

2nd Grade William Glenn, Logan Hubbard, Han-Mi Ko, Madelyn Nokes, Austin White, Emma Buchanan, Kelsey Camp, Chloe Knighton, Dawson Martin, Tucker Martin, Katelyn Shaw, Austin Taube, Gracie Brown, Joel Chaney, Sydney Collins, Breanna Lizzi, Dawson Wilkey, Wil Wilson, Gavin Brandon, Ethan Brunner, Grace Crow, Taylor Elkins, Jacob Meredith, Tyler Smith, William Bogue Jiminez, Riley Morgan,

Martin, Marshelle Neville, Audrey Parimore, Luke Wheat, Reaghan Brock, Madison Carter, Noah Harber, Jackson Perry, Taylor Stone, Domanique Degraffreed, Elmo Gay, Hayden Kraft, Grace Minner, Daniel Nabors, Joseph Woodard, Aubrey Huth, Camden Mask, Alison Moschitta 4th Grade Kylie Autry, Camden Baker, Ali Carey, Leanna Davidson, Caleb Hall, Maeve McGee, Hayden Sanders, Christopher Sherer, Tony Carter, Cheyanne Cook, Hayes Honeycutt, Lexi Robertson, Zachary Thornton, Jeffrey West, Brenna Byars, McKenzie Martin, Brianna Printup, Kaylee Blanchard, Arianna Matthews, Branden Kerley, Eli Simpson, Shyann Stevens, Alyssa Williams, Emily Ayers, Abby Edmonds, Lilli Jones, Bailey Kersey, Ciara Potter, Hanna Stuart, Trinity Clay, Skylar Holmes, Mackenzie Love, Drew Miley, Madeline Miller

ney Johnson, Josie King, Aspen Kohl, Britney Kupiainen, Emily Moschitta, Maximus Moses, Kole Rodriguez, Colton Harris, Jordan Hart, Camryn Jarmon, Morgan McDaniel, Jeremiah McKay, Caleb Meyer, Kyli’ Olden, Hailee Patterson, Allie Peek, Lexi Reese, Dylan Underwood, Landon Winter, Jacob Chamberlain, Jacob Dodson, Kylee Dye, Abby Fields, Mary Giannini, Tony Hilbert, Daisi Hogan, Gabriel Johnson, Max Lodrigue, Olivia McGaughy, Samuel Nelson, Emily Smith, Belle Wright, Destany Bowman, Brody Reames, Jacinda French, Taylor Kelley, Meagan Barnett, David Lydigsen, McKenzie Batten, Zoey Brainerd, Jada Dorris, Mariah Gaston, Coby Greenwalt, Selina Hankins, Hunter Haywood, Avery Slocum, Nicole Walton, Cameron Webb, Shane Boothe, Jaycob Cunningham, Christian Dewald, Edwin Keen, Sean Lydigsen, Drew Marcy, Madison Salyer

5th Grade Connor Hawley, Court-

Munford Water System Water Quality Report 2011 Is my drinking water safe?

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

What is the source of my water?

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

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

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

A wellhead protection plan is available for your review by contacting Lynn Hughey at the Munford Water System between 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. weekdays.

Why are there contaminants in my water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Enviromental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) Este informe contiene información muy importante. Tradúscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

For more information about your drinking water, please call Lynn Hughey at 901-837-5974.

How can I get involved?

Our Water Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Munford Municipal Building located at 69 College St. Please feel free to participate in these meetings.

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

The State and EPA require us to test and report on our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We have met all of these requirements.

Results of unregulated contaminant analysis are available upon request.

We want you to know that we pay attention to all the rules.

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

can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animal or from human activity.

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

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

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

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

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

FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under-gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These people should seek advice about not only their drinking water, but food preparation, personal hygiene, and precautions in handling infants and pets from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Munford Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components,. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead Water System Security Following the events of September 2001, we realize that our customers are concerned about the security of their drinking water. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities at any utility facilities, including treatment plants, tanks, fire hydrants, etc. to 901-837-0171.

Water Quality Data What does this chart mean?

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

MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

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

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

• MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfectant level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

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

• Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.

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

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

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

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Violation Yes/No

Level Found

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NO

0

2011

Sulfate

NO

8.2

2011

Asbestos

NO

BDL

Copper

NO

0.052

Fluoride

NO

.93

Lead

NO

Sodium

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MCL

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2011

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NO

4.6

2011

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Haloacetic Acids

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2011

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60

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Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water disinfection.

(HAA5) Contaminant Chlorine

Violation Yes/No NO

Level Found 1.10

Range of Detections 1.0-1.4

Date of Sample 2011

Unit Measurement ppm

MRDLG 4

Naturally present in the environment.

MRDL 4

Likely Source of Contamination

Water additive used to control microbes.

Iron: Iron occurs naturally in our raw water and occasionally accumulates in the distribution system. Iron shows up as “red” or “rusty” water at your tap. Although you do not want to drink water that is not clear, iron is not considered to be a hazard to your health. We test for iron daily and it is usually around 0.04 ppm.

The aesthetic limit for iron is 0.3 ppm.

During the most recent round of Lead and Copper testing, 0 out of 20 households sampled contained concentrations exceeding the action level.

A20 â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, April 5, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ THE LEADER GETTING THE SCOPE ON EDUCATION

Jessica Pyland and Salvador Lopez were chosen to represent Munford High School at the Tennessee School Boards AssociationĘźs Student Congress on Policies in Education.

SCOPE brings together 9th through 12th grade students from across the state to discuss major topics in education. Participants have an opportunity to discuss major topics and learn about education issues through mock school board meetings, discussions and debates.

www.covingtonleader.com DSCC NEWS BRIEF The Dyersburg State Community College Student Government Association (DSCC SGA) sponsored a blood drive at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County on Thursday, March 1. Lifeline Blood Services brought their bus to the Naifeh Building parking lot and accepted donations from more than 36 volunteers. According to Lifeblood, these donations have the potential to save 112 lives in our community. The DSCC SGA sponsors blood drives each semester.

Dr. Karen Bowyer, President of Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC), recently met with Ms. Kay Summers, President of the Tipton County Retired Teachers Association, and other members of the Association to discuss the Leaving a Legacy for Learning Fundraising Campaign. This Fundraising Campaign is underway in Tipton County to raise needed funds for scholarships and program development at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center in Tipton County.

Members of the Dyersburg State Community College Foundation Board Executive committee met on Tuesday, March 6 in the Terrace Room of the Security Bank Community Learning Center on the Dyersburg campus of Dyersburg State Community College. The Foundation Board is composed of area leaders from Dyer, Lake, Obion, Crockett, Gibson, Tipton and Lauderdale counties. They serve as advocates for the College to prospective students, elected officials and potential donors. It is the major vehicle for developing, soliciting and accepting private gifts, federal grants, and other private donations. The Foundation exists to manage these funds and make distribution of these funds to the College for use in various programs to promote academic enrichment.

Larry White of White and Associates Insurance in Dyersburg is the 2011-12 foundation chair. Paul Rose of Rose Construction in Covington is vice chair/chair elect. Serving as

treasurer is DSCC Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Lowell â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Hoffmann of Lexington. Dyersburg resident Youlanda Jones-Wilcox, DSCC vice president for Institutional Advancement and Continuing Education, is the Foundation secretary.

Also serving on the Foundation Executive Board are: Bill Adcock, business consultant, Past Chair, Newbern; Jeff Agee, president and CEO of First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg; Bill Boehmler, senior vice-president and financial consultant, Hilliard-Lyons, Dyersburg; Dr. Karen A. Bowyer, DSCC, Dyersburg; William Cloar, retired, Dyersburg; Joe Emery, executive vice-president, Security Bank, Dyersburg; John Lannom, attorney at law, Dyersburg; Warren Nunn, chairman, Bank of Halls, Halls; David Taylor, chairman, Forcum Lannom Contractors, Dyersburg; and Katie Winchester, immediate past chair, Dyersburg.

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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Covington Boxing traveled to Augusta, Ark., last Saturday and won three of five matches.

Covington's Tyronza Boyd defeated Christian Rodriguez of Tulsa and Latonio Grandberry beat Rodrigo Duran from Clarksville, Ark. Deshun Harvey of Covington took out Carlos Alvarez of Clarksville.

Covington's Darryl Jones lost a close decision to Victor Pando of Tulsa.

In the fight named the bout of the night, Covington's Terance Currin stepped up in weight class to 140 and lost a tight decision to Keron Coleman.

Currin dropped Currin in the second round with a left hook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both these kids came to fight,â&#x20AC;? Covington coach Jimmy Glover said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew it would be a test for Terance at that weight, but this is a hard-punching kid who can handle just about anyone around.â&#x20AC;?

Grandberry was given the sportsmanship award.

Chargers fall to Peabody

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com With five starters, including the goalkeeper, out of the game for spring break, the Charger soccer team took a tough 3-2 loss against Peabody at home last Monday.

The Golden Tide led 2-0 at the half and added a third in the second stanza for the win.

Bobby Van Cleve and Nate Thompson had a goal apiece for CHS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although short on players, we made a game of it,â&#x20AC;? said Charger head coach Robert Luttrell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good opportunity for my freshman goalkeeper Josh Owen to get some experience.â&#x20AC;?

CHS is 2-3 for the season.

The squad plays at district foe Obion County on Monday and against district opponent Ripley on Tuesday.

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Continued from A13 Beasley (3-0) kept his season perfect with a complete-game effort.

He gave up three earned runs on four hits while striking out six and walking one. Schlauch and Click each contributed a double and two RBI.

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Continued from A13 ing up only one hit. She walked three and struck out two.

Autumn Glenn provided plenty of offense, going 3 for 4 with three RBI. Gabby Glenn and Whitney Cook had a pair of hits each. Lyndsey Ashburn, Jasmine Brown and Ryleigh Deverell added singles.

CHS will be at Munford tonight at 6:30. They will host Brighton on Monday at 6 p.m. and Ripley on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in a District 13-AA game.

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Munford fares well in tourney

Folks, as I write this column on a Friday It turned out that dad wanted to move afternoon, tomorrow morning (March 31) to a new location and Jake said, “Dad, we is opening day for the statewide Tennessee are staying here.” Jake won and they stayed turkey season. where they were and Jake got If you have not done it already, himself a nice 23-pound gobit is time to get your turkey huntbler with what looked like an ing gear ready. eight-inch beard.

This last week end was juveTalk about happy, it just does nile turkey season. not get any better than what I pulled up at Buchanan’s those two fellows did that SatGrocery in Mason last Saturday urday morning. A morning’s morning and there in the parking adventure ended up in a life lot was one of the nicest Tennestime of memories. Good for see Toms one could see. A young you Jake and Ricky.

Wildlife Chatter fellow and his father were talking Arnold Bull hosts “Wildlife Arnold Bull about the bird to other folks. No Chatter” on WKBJ and has won doubt that dad, Rickey Fletcher, numerous awards for his writing was happy, but so was 7-year old son Jake and television work. He can be reached at 476Fletcher, who shot the 23-pound turkey.

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I got a step-by-step recount of the morning’s events.

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Lady Cougars traveled to Murfreesboro last week to play in the Lady Warrior Classic and went 4-3.

On Thursday, Munford scored three times in the first inning and never trailed en route to a 7-3 win over South Elgin (Ill.) in the tournament opener.

Alex Turner and Alex Stanford each doubled and drove in a run and Sami Jo Schulz was 2 for 3 to pace Munford’s offense.

Paige Barnes went the distance for Munford, striking out two and allowing four hits to earn the win.

Jodi Duncan, Tori Ray and Maggie Johnson each drove in a run for Munford.

In other action: • Munford dropped an 8-4 decision to Riverdale on Thursday.

Schulz was 2 for 4 and Turner was 2 for 3 with an RBI. Stanford allowed four hits and struck out three to take the loss.

• On Friday, Tara Comer allowed just one hit over five innings and struck out four as Munford defeated Fenton (Ill.) 8-0. Jessyca Baker was 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI and Duncan was 2 for 2. Barnes was 2 for 3 with three RBI. • Girls Preparatory School scored three runs in the seventh on Friday to edge Munford 9-8. Turner was 2 for 3 with a two-run homerun in the third, a double and three RBI. Duncan, Amanda Levin, Stanford and Schulz each had two hits and Comer doubled.

• On Saturday, the Lady Cougars lost to Independence (Miss.) 3-0.

Levin was 2 for 3 and Comer singled for Munford’s only hits. Stanford struck out six, but took the loss.

• Comer allowed just six hits over seven innings on Friday as Munford defeated Wynne (Ark.) 4-0. Duncan was 2 for 3 with a double and Ray drove in two runs with a triple.

• Munford wrapped up tournament play with a 6-2 win over Dickson County. Barnes drove in two runs, struck out two, walked none and allowed six hits to earn the win.

Schulz was 2 for 3 and Stanford and Duncan each doubled.

Ricky Fletcher and son Jake set this year’s precedent on turkey hunting.They were checking in a 23-pound pound turkey before 9 a.m.

FLASHBACK

This photo is of the Exchange Club youth baseball team from 1975. Pictured are, from left, front, Mark Myracle, Harvey Beasley, Wayne Hubbard, Dan Thornton, Derick Myracle, Gary Jacobs, Pat Holmes, Wayne Nolan, Ron Chaney; second row, Joe Holmes, Gary Kitchens, Chris Chaney, Conner Franklin, Duck Fuller, Tony Jacobs, David Thornton; back, coaches Johnny Walker, Milton Thornton and Al Chaney. Photo submitted by Al Chaney.

RIVALRY

Continued from A13 Alex Stanford went the distance for Munford and took the loss. She struck out five, walked none and allowed just one earned run.

Haley McDill and McBride each had two hits for Brighton.

Munford will host Covington today at 6:30 p.m. before returning to district action Tuesday in a doubleheader at home against Hardin County. The first game starts at 5 p.m.

Brighton returns to action Monday

at Covington at 6 p.m.

In other action: • On Saturday the Lady Cardinals defeated Booneville (Miss.) 4-3 behind a strong game from Laura Judy. She was 2 for 2 with a double and struck out seven in seven innings. Craig, Hadley Wilkins and Lulu Smith each drove in a run.

• Later in the day Brighton took out Jonesboro (Ark.) 2-0. Laura Judy was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI and

Ali Christmas was 2 for 3. Becky Judy struck out four in six innings for the win.

• On Friday the Lady Cardinals lost to Lewisburg 7-1. Craig was 2 for 3, Maddy Cox doubled and Wilkins drove in Brighton’s only run.

• Laura Judy and Smith had Brighton’s only two hits in a 5-3 loss to Hernando. Laura Judy took the loss.

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