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Water rates on the rise in Munford State mandate required utility hike

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If an ordinance passes on a second reading next month, residents of Munford will see their water and sewer rates increase. According to an analysis conducted by city officials, bills will be between 27 and 30 percent higher. For example, a person whose monthly water and sewer bill is currently $17.29 (1,891 gallons of usage) would be $22.53 under the new fee structure.

A $34.22 (12,510 gallons) bill would become $43.63. The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen, which passed the bill in first reading Monday night, will hold a public hearing on the ordinance April 28 at 7 p.m. The ordinance will be voted on later that night during the board meeting. If the ordinance passes, residents will see the increased fees on their July bill. The city received a letter

from state officials last year mandating that fees increase because of â&#x20AC;&#x153;negative change in net assets for two consecutive years.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Dwayne Cole said Munford's current water rates are ninth lowest in Tennessee and sewer rates rank in the bottom third when compared to other cities in the state. Munford last increased water rates in 2004 and sewer rates have not changed since 1989.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now are under mandate to increase our rates to rectify this situation,â&#x20AC;? Cole said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spent a lot of time running various (fee) models. This will take us into the future. How far I can't tell you.â&#x20AC;? In other matters: â&#x20AC;˘ Public Works director Mark Walker said his department is still picking up limbs and debris from recent storms. He said it will be approximately SEE RATES, PAGE A3

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Theater-goers meet Patsy Cline, portrayed by Amber McCain, Saturday night after the star arrives at the Ruffin in a Rolls Royce limo. The show's last run will begin tonight and end Sunday afternoon. Courtesy photo

Crazy about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Patsy Clineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By SHERRI ONORATI Special to The Leader There will never be another Patsy Cline. And although many have tried, none has quite mastered the emotion and vibrancy needed to truly sing Patsy Clineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic tunes, such as "Walking After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces," "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and her signature piece, "Crazy," with the passion that she embodied. That is until now. The Historic Ruffin Theater opened "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" last weekend, the second play of its 2014 season, to the delight of hundreds of Patsy Cline fans. Clineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talent and legacy is fueled partly by her untimely death at the tender age of 30 in a plane crash on March 5, 1963 at Camden, Tenn. The 90-minute production pays tribute to the country music legend and showcases her career at various junctions in her life, including her time at WINC Radio, Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas and the Grand Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Opry. "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," written by Dean Regan and endorsed by the Patsy Cline Estate, is a musical treat and chronicles the life story of Cline, whose short but remarkable career is one well worth celebrating. The play, using local talent, is directed by veteran Ruffin Theater director

Kay Bridgewater, with assistance from Jeanie Nelson, and produced by another of the Ruffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veteran directors, Lorraine Birchfield. A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is sponsored by ADL - Athletic Driven Labs, whose generous donation made the production possible. Brighton actress/singer Amber McCain brings to the stage a powerful performance in the lead role and delivers a stunning rendition of Cline, matching the seductively rich tones of the heartfelt lyrics that made Cline famous. McCain says she has been a Patsy Cline fan all of her life and although this is her first time on the Ruffin stage, she has performed at several Patsy Cline sing-a-like contests. The extent of McCainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience on stage was a secret kept from her monthly Bunco group, that is, until her performance Sunday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know she could sing,â&#x20AC;? said Barbara Howell of Bartlett, a member of McCainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bunco group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was amazing and she kept all of her fame a secret!â&#x20AC;? she added, laughing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been an absolutely incredible experience to play Patsy Cline,â&#x20AC;? McCain said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patsy Cline is my idol and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always looked up to her ever since my grandmother introduced me to her.â&#x20AC;? Reganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s script gives us a glimpse

McCain is pictured with daughter Kaitlyn before Saturday's show. Courtesy photo

of Clineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life with the help of WINC radio D.J. Little Big Man, played by Covington native Hunter Short. Short delivers an excellent performance as the D.J. and Covington lawyer Frank Deslauriers and Tim Eddy erupt the crowd into laughter as the comics who introduce Cline before her shows. Tiffany Conner, Toni Cross and Deanna Emmons are the commercial jingle singers who remind theater-goers of the live action that used to be radio. SEE PLAY, PAGE A3

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Do you know that some high school students believe that 90 percent of their peers have tried or regularly use marijuana? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the Anti-Drug Coalition of Tipton County is learning during discussions with children in the Tipton County Schools system. Since its inception in 2011, ACT has worked to create awareness of drug use in Tipton County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scary is so many kids think marijuana isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a big deal,â&#x20AC;? said Robin Racine, coordinator of ACT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;'Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural, it must not be bad for you,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; is what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say. However, we know otherwise.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The perception is higher with kids who use then with children who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? said president of the coalition, Scottie Delashmit, referring to the reported statistic. Racine, Delashmit and the members of the coalition have discussed not only the current ramifications of marijuana use, but what will happen if it becomes legal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just imagine all of the driving under the influence that could take place. We need to be prepared.â&#x20AC;? The coalition, comprised of individuals, government bodies and organizations, meets the third Thursday of every month at the justice center and the members are â&#x20AC;&#x153;working the plan,â&#x20AC;? according to Racine. The plan Racine refers to is a multi-pronged approach to address and increase awareness of underage drinking, tobacco use and prescription drug abuse. Underage drinking, tobacco use â&#x20AC;˘ Underage drinking can begin as young as nine or ten years old, according to Racine. A billboard detailing this information was developed and displayed on Highway 51 for several months this summer. â&#x20AC;˘ New billboards target binge drinking and steps are being taken to educate the coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front line of defense: convenience store clerks. â&#x20AC;˘ To help assess alcohol, drug and tobacco use among minors, the coalition has begun distributing vendor packs throughout Tipton County.

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SUPPORT FOR LILLIE MAE On Tuesday, March 18, crews working on the Unilever expansion employed with American Electric, Rose Construciton and others wore orange "Team Lillie" t-shirts in support of four-year-old Lillie Mae Glass. The preschooler, pictured center with her parents, Brad and Jessica Glass, and grandparents, is currently battling Rhabdomyosarcoma. The shirts were sold as a fundraiser to cover medical expenses. If interested in a shirt, please contact Gerry McLillie with McLillie Ink, at 901-568-8404. Photo by Echo Day

FAST FACTS Age: 36 Family: married to Anna; one daughter, two-year-old Edy; one child on the way Education: Memphis Harding Academy, Harding University Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord Favorite music: bluegrass Favorite beverage: sweet tea Favorite food: Huey’s hamburgers Favorite movie: Outlaw Josey Wales, Jeremiah Johnson Favorite book: Everyone’s A Coach Favorite TV show: How I Met Your Mother

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Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I have always wanted to work in football. My first memory is being with my dad at a high school football game. I just remember feeling I was born to be somewhere in sports. Q: What person had the biggest influence on you growing up and why? A: I would have to say that my parents have had the biggest influence on me. The Phillips adopted me when I was very young. Their home was the only foster home I ever lived in. Their love and encouragement gave me the desire to work hard and to not be satisfied with anything but my best. Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? A: Spare time? I don’t know what that is. I spend the majority of my time providing sports medicine

outreach services to students in Tipton and Lauderdale counties. I work closely with the school, principals, athletics directors, coaches, parents and physicians at Memphis Orthopaedic Group. When I do have down time, I am with my family. There is nothing more important to me than my time with them. Q: Tell us what all your job entails. A: I work with coaches to assess injured athletes and aid in the facilitation and coordination of getting the injured athletes the medical care and rehabilitation they need should an injury occur. I provide weekly injury reports to coaches, so they are aware of who is able to play and who is out of the game. I work primarily with Dr. Kevin E. Coates (an MOG physician) to provide these services to the student-athletes of this area. Along with Dr. Coates, I conduct presentations to students and athletes about

proper injury prevention, proper care of injuries, proper hydration, and most importantly proper nutrition. I also work with the area HOSA programs instructing students interested in learning about sports medicine. I have worked specifically with two students that were able to go to the West Tennessee regional competition at Union University this past winter. I am very proud to say that they came in third and fourth, respectively. I know, not first or second ... It will happen. I am actively involved in the creation, promotion and planning of a health expo MOG is coordinating for Tipton and Lauderdale counties. Memphis Orthopaedic Group and myself feel it is important to give back to the schools and community and this event is the perfect way to do this. Memphis Orthopaedic Group will host the first annual Health and Injury Prevention Expo on Saturday, May 10, from

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HOSA of Covington High School has a flash mob in the cafeteria during lunch on Friday, March 21. The students were promoting the “kick butts” initiative and worked in correlation with ACT, the Anti-Drug Coalition of Tipton County. Photo by France Gasquet.

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Continued from A1 In addition to information and door clings, the packets include a questionnaire about what managers and employees are seeing on a daily basis, with regards to underage use. • The coalition will also provide vendor training on April 4, for anyone who sells alcohol or tobacco. • Members of the Covington High School HOSA worked with the coalition to put together a flash mob for “Kick Butt Day,” held on March 19. Prescription drugs • A presentation to Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton physicians regarding reporting practices for patients who are doctor shopping or obtaining fraudulent prescriptions is set for April. General Mike Dunavant and Chief Donna Turner will speak on behalf of the coalition. • The coalition has in its sights administering surveys to high school students to get more accurate data regarding alcohol, drug and tobacco

use. The surveys will be used to show changes based on the coalition’s efforts and will conducted on three grades per year. • Additionally, the coalition is supporting the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Initiative on April 26. “We will take your old prescriptions or other substances and properly destroy them,” said Racine. • Literature with the newest slang terms for drugs, such as “cotton,” for OxyContin or “kibbles and bits” for Ritalin is available through the coalition, as are at home drug testing kits, and at home lock boxes for prescriptions. • The first 5/10k run/walk for the coalition is in the planning stages for Nov. 22. “Everything we do needs to affect our environment,” said Racine. “We are pooling community resources to be more effective in our efforts.” For more information, contact Robin Racine at robin.racine@pcswtn.org or (901) 313-1115.

8:30 am to 5 p.m. at Brighton High School. The event is being sponsored by DepuySynthesMitek Sports Medicine, a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine and a part of the DePuySynthes companies of Johnson & Johnson, as well as Safe Kids Worldwide, and Methodist Healthcare North Hospital. Medical specialists will be on-site to provide sports physicals and educate participants about common over-training injuries, proper stretching and injury prevention techniques, nutrition, hydration, concussions, recognizing cyber bullying and other health topics. Students, family members and friends are invited to participate in a day of fun and learning at the expo featuring, food, entertainment, giveaways and educational breakout sessions. This

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Millington Telephone, and that the weather was also a factor. “I left the meeting feeling that they are sincerely seeking answers and taking immediate steps to improve our services,” Cole said. • A motion passed allowing Cole to meet with Poplar Grove Utility officials to discuss a partnership through which the natural gas system would be upgraded.

Continued from A1 two weeks until all the debris will be removed. • Cole said he and city manager Peter Colin recently met with Ritter Communications to discuss issues with communication systems in Munford. He said many of the problems arose when Ritter acquired

Q: What's it been like getting to know the student-athletes, teachers and administrators in Tipton County? A: It has been a joy! I really enjoy working with people who truly care about what they are doing and helping young people reach attainable goals. It is exciting for me to see how the entire community rallies around these student athletes and wants them all to succeed. I am glad that I can provide the much-needed athletic training services to this area and work with coaches who want the best possible care for their athletes. - Jeff Ireland

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Continued from A1 The live band pulls the show all together and includes locals Jim Adams on guitar, Wendell Combs on bass, Eddie Mack Owens on piano with Ronnie Parsons on drums. Chicagoan Richard Koc completes the group’s sound and brought the sweet tang only a steel guitar can convey from the Windy City. “Oh, it was a wonderful show,” said a smiling Norma Phillips of Millington. “I’m an old country girl and I love country music and she was wonderful!" The word is getting out and the show has brought in not only local theater patrons, but also visitors from Central Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. “Directing this play has meant the world to me,” said director Kay Bridgewater. “I grew up listening to this music and it reminds me of the wonderful memories of my childhood but it’s also allowed me to expose the amazing local talent we have, not only to the generation who grew up with Patsy, but also to our children and a generation whose never heard of Patsy Cline. Her music is timeless.” A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline will be on stage at the Ruffin Theater, 113 W. Pleasant Ave., Covington for one more weekend with performances on Thursday, Mar. 27 – Saturday, Mar. 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 3-17, seniors 55+ and military with ID card and can be purchased online for any night at www.ruffintheater.org or at the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.

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GOP hopes Obamacare alternative will help U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) has outlined a new plan that would offer a conservative solution to the problem-riddled, much delayed Affordable Care Act, known in general terms as Obamacare. Each anniversary of the bill’s passage brings yet another reason for Republicans to criticize it, and we’ve just hit the four-year mark. That said, the Republicans hardly have to look far to find reasons to rally against it. With polls showing it’s still wildly unpopular as another Congressional mid-term election approaches, President Barack Obama’s administration enacts delay after delay in implementing it after his Pinnochio-winning performance when he repeatedly told us, “If you like your health care, you can keep it. If you like your doctor, you can keep him.” Pinnichios, of course, are awarded by the Washington Post’s fact-checking wing in recognition of the wooden boy from literature whose nose grew with every mistruth. More Pinnochios means a bigger tale and four is the maximum. This statement, repeated over and over by the president, was also dubbed the “Lie of the Year.” Obama and the Democrats are trying to position the Republicans as a do-nothing group that only serves to oppose the Democrats. Grand Ole Party opposition drew their ire so much that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) had the Senate repeal a rule saying a filibuster could be ended by a simple majority essentially terminating the 200-year-old tactic when it was employed against judicial nominees and executive branch nominees. The vote to change the filibuster rule went 52-48 along party lines. Now, Alexander and the Republicans are taking aim at the Democrats with a new proposal for health care, seeking to shore up the claims that all they seek to do is to obstruct. According to a press release last week issued by the Alexander camp, “Look back at the health care debate as the president rammed his bill through Congress four years ago and you’ll discover something: Republicans were right. We said the president would never be able to keep his promise that Americans could keep their plans under Obamacare. We said his bill would raise individual premiums. We said patients would have fewer choices in providers. We were right about all of it. “Republicans had better ideas then about going step by step with reforms to increase competition, increase choice, put patients back in charge, and reduce the cost of health care so that more people could afford it. And as the president issues endless delays and repeals of his own law, we’re showing Americans that Republicans have better solutions today to fix the mess Obamacare has created.” Alexander’s press release went on to outline nine steps the GOP would take to fix health care after repealing Obamacare: 1. Make Medicare solvent so seniors can depend on it to be there for them and their grandchildren. 2. Give governors more flexibility with their state Medicaid programs so they can lower costs, improve health outcomes and have more money for other programs like education and roads. 3. Strengthen innovative workplace wellness programs that empower employees with more incentives to make healthy lifestyle choices. 4. Let small businesses pool their resources and offer lower cost insurance plans for their employees. 5. Provide families the opportunity to purchase insurance across state lines, creating greater competition between insurance companies and lowering premiums for everyone. 6. Expand access to health savings accounts and catastrophic health insurance plans, giving people more affordable insurance options that fit their lifestyles. 7. Incentivize the growth of private health insurance exchanges to give consumers expanded health insurance choices and allow them to keep insurance between jobs. 8. Make it easier for patients to compare prices and quality of doctors and medical services. 9. Incentivize states to reform junk lawsuits that drive up health care costs for everyone and are driving medical professionals out of their profession.The question remaining is will America listen. There’s no doubt that Obamacare has been plagued with problems ranging from truth in advertising, to the website rollout to truth in SEE OBAMACARE, PAGE A5

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As the years stack up on you, Momma had her own personal from time to time you need to visit cure-alls and self-proclaimed remthe local medicine man for a little edies. Although not claiming to assistance. I’m not real sure when hold a doctor’s degree from “skintevery healer became a specialist knee” university or the academy of and presently can only offer some nail-punctures, many times Momrelief on certain parts of your anat- ma would sling the dish cabinet omy. That’s city slang for yo’ wore door wide open, seemingly tearout, hard worked body. ing it off the tan colored hinges. Friends, I realize it has been lon- Professionally she’d grab a white ger than I like to adpint bottle, shaking it mit, but believe it or vigorously, like wringnot, there was a time ing a chickens neck and in history that a doclight in forecasting the tor could and would upcoming torture of “a perform on the entire little”…(al- kee- hall). carcass. This situContinuing with, “this ation has gotten so might sting, just a little.” technical when you Actually it would set you finally, if possible, get on fire. Furthermore you an appointment to see would engage in a higha doctor about yo’ left stepping war dance that big toe on yo’ right Tonto and Little Beafoot, the dilemma ver would be very, very SOUTHERN RAISIN' ends with, “Well I’m proud to witness. O TIS G RIFFIN sorry, I only work on Remember how you left feet and I don’t could locate the broken engage in big toes, only small bottom of a Double Cola bottle ones.” Now back to the cotton in the middle of a newly-plowed field to search and hopefully locate cotton patch? How? Mr. Ben’s another specialist. grocery store cold drink box was My friends would have had a several miles away. This always rough time growing up and sur- occurred during a cotton row hopviving, trying to make through ping race when, low and behold, this ordeal. Have you ever just you would slice your heel wide sat down and thought about the open. With assistance, of course, it many times you got hurt, why you is back to the coal oil vat securely got hurt and what you had to do hidden in the shed. to relieve and get rid of the hurt? Friends, while camouflaging as Sough in coal oil and maybe smear a highly-skilled field hand Roseon yellow salve, normally used for mark temporary medic, my very cuts on our Hampshire sow. Possi- dear friend “Rabbit” would stripbly grind in some gummy pine-tar tear some rags to hinder the flow; dug out of a bent can with a nice don’t worry whether or not they clean (???) screwdriver, or maybe were clean even though the seespoon-serve with a hand-held hoe through cloth had been laying in sharpening file. You might try to the barn hen’s nest for six months. stop the blood flow with some The problem being, one must try to Days Work “toe-backy” juice. stop what little blood your anemic

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skinny body was pumping. Why go to all this trouble? Well first there would be a good honeysuckle fence row scolding. Then a trip to Doc Flippin’s for the dreaded long needle called a tetnus shot that hurt worse than the injury. Maybe some country cat-gut back ’en, appropriately called, stitches. More scolding and additional nursing from Momma. Pamper the wound for three years until you got better and most important, learned better. Neighbor, relax and recollect how many times you and your growing up friends were close to meeting your maker or at least you thought so. Don’t fudge too much, but remember there were times you didn’t want anyone to know how you had messed up and still came away still in one piece? If the truth was really known you’d have probably set up a tent at Doc Peter Flippin’s or Dr. Sid’s healing offices. The only problem would have been you would have had to stand up the entire visit. Why? Because yo’ momma would have had those Roebucks smoking after you got caught. Beloved, as you casually glance at the scars and rips, can you still describe in detail how each happened and where each occurred? Yep, you survived the school of hard knocks and in most cases graduated the top of the class of “summa’ cuma’ lawdy mercy.” We’d fall, squall, bawl and climb the wall, but we’d survive ... GLORY!

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TIPTON COUNTY’S You can cope with turbulence Most Wanted as a passenger and an investor Seen one of these people?

If you’re like many travelers, When you invest, you also need to you get a little nervous when your achieve balance by owning a vaairplane goes through some tur- riety of vehicles, including stocks, bulence. And if you’re like a lot of bonds, government securities and investors, you may get somewhat certificates of deposit. You’ll want jumpy when the financial your investment mix to markets are volatile. Yet reflect your risk tolerflight turbulence probance, goals and time ably isn’t as scary as it horizon. While this seems, and the same may type of diversification be true for market volatilcan’t guarantee profits ity — if you know how to or protect against loss, respond. it can reduce the effects Let’s look at some posiof “turbulence” — that tive responses to market is, market volatility — FINANCIAL FOCUS movements: on your portfolio. Over STEVEN J. JONES • Don’t overreact to turtime, your “cargo” (your bulence. Turbulence happens on investments) may shift, becommost flights, but passengers are ing too heavy in stocks or bonds well aware that they can’t “bail relative to your objectives. Conseout” at 30,000 feet, so they gener- quently, you’ll need to periodically ally don’t panic. As an investor, rebalance your portfolio to ensure you also need to avoid panicky it’s meeting your needs. behavior — by not taking a “time • Match your “transportation out” from investing. Over a period method” with your goals. If you of decades, if you were to miss just are flying from New York to Los a handful of the market’s best-per- Angeles, you may experience deforming days, your returns could lays or some changes in the flight be dramatically reduced. And the plan — but your goal is still to best days often follow some of the reach Los Angeles as quickly and worst. So if you’re not invested in efficiently as possible. Consequentthe market, you could miss out on ly, you wouldn’t scrap the idea of the beginning of a new rally, which flying and head to the West Coast is typically when the biggest gains on foot. When you invest, you occur. will also encounter events, such as • Balance your “cargo.” The market downturns, that you feel ground crew properly positions may be slowing you down in your an airplane’s cargo to maintain progress toward your long-term the plane’s center of gravity and objectives, such as a comfortable reduce the effects of turbulence. retirement. But if your objectives

OBAMACARE

Continued from A4 reporting. (They say five million people are signed up but will not say how many of those have actually paid after the Congressional Budget Office said seven million people was the number needed to make it work.) We’re not keen on another attempt to repeal Obamacare until after this year’s election; the reality is that a repeal doesn’t have the votes to pass and will only serve to give fuel to the Democrats who claim obstructionism. But if the Republicans can convince America that they have something better than the politically toxic Affordable Care Act to fix America’s health care system – which was broken long before Obamacare – then they may just be able to get the votes they need to repeal it after the November election. The solution touted by Alexander and the Republicans may be the right start, but it won’t matter if the media doesn’t report it or if the people don’t listen to it.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 Atoka McLaughlin or call 901-837-9772.

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Alley, Auturn Lei Born: 10/7/1982 144 Clevland St. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Bell, Calvin Born: 10/20/1983 Hwy. 87 Henning, TN 38041 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Brider, James Earl Born: 11/28/1985 1075 Burben Place Memphis, TN 38106 Charge: Burglary

Dowell, Kevin Tarrell Born: 4/18/1988 2745 Day Hill St. Gates, TN 38019 Charge: Poss. sch. II drug

Buton, Marcus Antonio Born: 4/11/1982 338 Elm St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support x 3

Byrd, John Alan Born: 9/2/1964 3216 Gainesville Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Goodwin, Steve William Born: 10/25/1966 1864 Pinedale Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Cole, Allen Anthony Born: 4/6/1965 2086 Kelly Chapel Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Heiple, Russell Stanley Born: 11/20/1987 4137 Owen Memphis, TN 38114 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Stevens, Bryan Michael Born: 11/26/1975 4115 Pleasant Ridge Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Poss. sch. II

VILSACK

Continued from A4 ment, offer re-training opportunities to the recently unemployed, and help participants with limited education or low literacy levels achieve milestones that move them closer to economic independence. USDA has made employment for SNAP participants a high priority and has begun working with stakeholders to determine how the SNAP E&T program can be made more effective and efficient. This grant opportunity is part of the Department’s continuing focus on helping SNAP participants gain meaningful employment. In addition, the new Farm Bill will strengthen the SNAP Employment and Training program, providing funding for up to 10 three-year pilot projects that help workers find gainful employ-

ment, increased earned income, and reduced reliance on public assistance. Pilot projects will target those with low skills, urban and rural communities, opportunities for quick employment, and both mandatory and voluntary E&T programs. The Food and Nutrition Service will release more information about these projects in the near future. State agencies or private nonprofit groups such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks and other emergency feeding organizations are eligible to apply for the grants. Grant applications are due May 2014. Awards will be announced in September 2014. The Request for Applications is available on www.grants.gov.

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Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility March 16-22, 2014.

■ Allen, Brenda Faye, 47, Tenncare fraud, March 19, TCSO ■ Ballard, Doyle Bryan, 34, DUI first offense, poss. controlled substance; March 17, CPD ■ Boyd, Angionette Denise, 29, agg. assault no injury, March 16, TCSO ■ Branch, Antonio, 49, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no insurance, left of center driving, improper tag display; March 19, TCSO ■ Brimhall, Frederick Eugene, 28, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, leaving accident, no insurance, exercise due care; March 17, TCSO ■ Britton, Sonya Marie, 35, speeding, March 16, TCSO ■ Brown, Terrance Lavelle, 29, agg. assault no injury, March 22, CPD ■ Burnett, Scott, 53, shoplifting, March 21, TCSO ■ Butler, Mariceo Cortez, 22, poss. drug para., March 20, TCSO ■ Byrd, John Alan, 49, felony failure to appear, March 17, TCSO ■ Campbell, Anthony Cordarrell, 23, domestic assault, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, resisting, failure to pay child support; March 19, TCSO ■ Cason, Andre, 31, disorderly conduct, resiting, public intoxication; March 16, TCSO ■ Chaney, Van Lamond, 19, robbery, theft over $1,000; March 17, TCSO ■ Cleaves, John Edward, 40, failure to pay chid support x 3, March 17, TCSO

haven’t changed, neither should your “transportation method” of reaching them. In other words, don’t abandon your long-term strategy in favor of quick fixes, such as chasing after “hot” stocks that may not be suitable for your needs. • Maintain perspective on your “flight path.” When you’ve flown, you’ve probably observed (perhaps with some envy) some of your fellow passengers sleeping through periods of turbulence. In the investment world, these types of people are the ideal long-term investors — they know that turbulence, in the form of market fluctuations, is normal, because they’ve experienced it many times before. Their perspective isn’t on shortterm events, such as volatility, but rather on the voyage toward their “final destination” — i.e., the achievement of their long-term goals. So when you fly, fasten your seatbelt and relax. And when you invest, don’t overreact to shortterm events. By following these basic guidelines, you will be a calmer traveler and a better investor.

■ Collum, Robert David, 33, public intoxication, resisting; March 16, CPD ■ Davis, Kevin, 44, domestic assault, March 16, TCSO ■ Dickerson, Christopher Shane, 25, simple poss. marijuana, March 16, TCSO ■ Drain, Christopher, 35, theft of motor vehicle, March 20, CPD ■ Ferris, Terri Lynn, 52, agg. assault no injury, reckless endangerment; March 16, TCSO ■ Fleming, Dondre Marquez, 21, disorderly conduct, March 22, TCSO ■ Fowler, Gregory Dustin, 26, DUI first offense, poss. drug para., seat belt law, left of center driving, reg. law; March 22, THP ■ Gilchrease, Tyrone, 43, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 16, MPD ■ Glover, Bradley Dewayne, 35, DUI first offense, poss. firearm while intoxicated, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, theft under $1,000; March 16, CPD ■ Govier, Kim Marie, 43, shoplifting, March 21, TCSO ■ Hall, David Leslie, 35, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, window tint laws; March 17, TCSO ■ Huynh, Than Hvan, 46, DUI first offense, March 17, THP ■ Jasen, Jennifer Denise, 32, poss. sch. II, March 17, TCSO ■ Johnson, Derek Benjamin, 27, domestic assault, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license; March 18, APD ■ Jones, Kristopher Darrell, 37, domestic

assault, March 21, CPD ■ Jordan, Joshua Tate, 35, public intoxication, March 18, CPD ■ Kilpatrick, Jeremy Marcel, 22, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, light law; March 22, TCSO ■ Lewis, Eddie Lee, 34, poss. counterfeit cocaine, March 19, CPD ■ Marbry, Michael Todd, 46, DUI first offense, failure to yield, consent law; March 22, TCSO ■ Martin, Jason Daniel, 31, vehicular assault, poss. sch. IV; March 21, TCSO ■ Martinez, Joel, 29, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, left of center driving; March 19, TCSO ■ Mason, Vickie Lynn, 48, domestic assault, March 22, MUPD ■ McGill, Jerry Gene, 48, agg. assault with injury, resisting; March 21, TCSO ■ McNeal, Larry Diaz, 29, failure to pay child support, March 22, MPD ■ Miles, Mary Louise, 24, theft/merchandise $500 or less, March 18, TCSO ■ Mitchell, Justin Deandre, 24, simple poss. marijuana, March 20, CPD ■ Mitchell, Rodney Antonio, 27, felony failure to appear, March 17, TCSO ■ Moore, Billy Lee, 27, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, impeding traffic; March 22, TCSO ■ Morris, Anthony, 31, tampering with evidence, poss. sch. VI, resisting arrest; March 20, TCSO ■ Murray, Tomeka Michelle, 37, poss. sch. II with intent, March 19, CPD ■ Norfork, Daiquon Drontez, 18, domestic assault, March 20, CPD ■ Owens, Monique Nicole, 18, arson, March 19, MUPD ■ Pryor, Steven Damar, 25, DUI first offense, March 20, CPD ■ Rivers, Melvin, 23, agg.

assault no injury, March 20, CPD ■ Roach, Norris Arnold, 50, failure to pay child support, March 17, APD ■ Ruffin, Preston Scott, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 16, TCSO ■ Shahan, James Earl, 22, DUI first offense, consent law; March 21, THP ■ Shrump, Erica Meshelle, 30, poss. sch. II, March 18, TCSO ■ Stewart, Michael Alex, 41, domestic assault x 2, March 21, TCSO ■ Van Pelt, Kamesha Lashae, 20, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, March 21, TCSO ■ Wakefield, Daryl Spencer, 47, domestic assault, March 19, CPD ■ Washington, Sanji Trenise, 40, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, disregard stop sign, no DL; March 19, TCSO ■ Weathers, Quinton Gemaul, 30, failure to pay child support, March 18, TCSO ■ Wells, Sherrill Gene, 43, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 17, TCSO ■ White, Michael Todd, 26, agg. assault no injury, vandalism; March 19, TCSO ■ White, Thomas T., 42, agg. assault with injury, March 16, TCSO ■ Wilson, Ricky Leon, 29, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding; March 22, TCSO ■ Wirges, Kyle Nolan, 27, DUI third offense, reckless endangerment, child restraint law, assault; March 21, CPD ■ Wolsefer Paula Jean, 27, poss. sch. II, March 17, TCSO ■ Yarbery, Angela Remona, 19, criminal trespass, March 16, TCSO ■ Young, Keyerica Chantivia, 24, shoplifting, March 21, TCSO

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

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco.com.

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