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Stark ranked among best in nation By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Back in 2010, Jonathan Stark was an under-six-feet sophomore point guard for Brighton High School. He was well-known in local basketball circles for sure, but STARK not a lot of people would have predicted that four years later he'd be ranked as one of the top 26 college freshmen basketball players in the country. Following his impressive 2013-14 freshman season at Tulane, Stark was named one of 26 Freshman AllAmericans by CollegeInsider. com. The list includes players headed to the NBA like Duke's Jabari Parker and Kansas' Andrew Wiggins. "This is an outstanding honor for Jonathan," Tulane head coach Ed Conroy said. "He really developed throughout the season and helped this team accomplish SEE BEST, PAGE A2

National Day of Prayer event set By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com The annual National Day of Prayer, scheduled for May 1, will be observed on the courthouse lawn, organizers announced this week. Created in 1952, the mission of the event is to to mobilize prayer in America and to encourage personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. Event coordinator Zach Cook said the theme for this year's event is "One Voice United Through Prayer," emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to unite together in humility to pray and place their faith in the SEE PRAYER, PAGE A3

Building and code enforcement officer Lessie Fisher posts a notice of condemnation at 304 North Main St. Fisher is working to have blighted properties repaired or demolished. Photos by Echo Day

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t first glance they don't look so bad, just a few houses that need new paint and maybe a new roof, but a closer look reveals a bigger problem plaguing Covington: properties in such bad shape, they're at risk of being torn down by the city. Take North Main Street, for instance. Once an affluent African-American neighborhood, the 1/3-mile road that leads between the historic court square and Highway 51 is now home to at least a dozen properties that are either vacant or appear to be vacant. Three of these properties – former residences that have been condemned – are on the city's priority list for demolition.

"I'm not going to say they necessarily need to be torn down," said Sheila White, who lives between two of the properties, "but they make the street look bad. It is Main Street." In the shadow of the court square, renovated in the last eight years and recently dressed in pink cherry blossoms, there's the row of businesses across from The Studio and the farmers market, that have seen better days. The fish market operates out of one business, but the others are vacant. The Main Event, at the corner of North Main and Spring, has been padlocked for quite some time. There's the tall brick building with stained glass windows that towers above North Main from a hill; there are boarded windows on its side. There are two properties just north of it, 304 and 308 North Main, that look like they were once residences of people proud to live in them. The roof of the house at 304 North Main, originally built in 1938, looks as if it melted right off of the house. It is littered inside and out with debris, home furnishings; a curtain still hangs in a back window. Henry L. Porter of Mason purchased the property, formerly owned by G.R. Smith and R.S. Maley, for $400 DISTRICT PLAY Cardinals sweep Cougars in district games. A16

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in July 1917 and records indicate his daughters Ernestine Norfolk and Noreen Swan, who is still listed as the property owner, inherited it in 1961 when he died. Next door, things aren't much better. At 308 North Main, the porch steps have rotted and fallen away. Paint is peeling away from the siding in sheets. Full sheets of plywood have been nailed to cover windows. From the gable roof over the rotted porch, a metal address sign still hangs delicately by only one hook. The property was purchased from Harriet Malone, who also owned the property next door, by James Harris Porter in 1934 and has been in the family since. It is currently listed as being owned by Katie V. Porter and Jocelyn Berry. The owner of an adjacent property said he has a hard time renting a new brick home because of the eyesores. "It doesn't give potential tenants, especially those with children, a comfortable home feeling to see blighted houses next door," he said. Both dwellings, as well as one at 502 North Main listed as being owned by Alma Edwards and Michael Edwards, the late mother and brother of alderman John E. Edwards, have been listed as being in need of "minor

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repairs," according to property assessment data, but Lessie Fisher said they need more than that. In a meeting earlier this month, Fisher, who works in the city's planning and building division, said these properties, as well as 13 others, need immediate attention. Now condemned, in addition to being eyesores, the properties have become home to pests, feral cats, stray dogs and crime. "These are the ones that have come to such a shape that they are very hazardous to the general public," she said. "We want these taken care of to assist the police and fire departments because it will help remove the illegal activity. People will get in these homes and start fires and use drugs." Fisher is asking property owners to repair and renovate the structures, to make them once again habitable, or to demolish and remove them. "Each of these properties has had multiple notices placed on them," Fisher said. "A couple of the (owners) said, 'I'm gonna get to it, I'm gonna get to it …' Well, the building has gotten in such a shape that we need to have it addressed now." If not done within the time frame she's given, Fisher has asked to use the city's community development funds to demolish them. If this is done, a lien will be placed on the property in an attempt to collect the money the city will spend. Though the properties are eyesores, Fisher said the battle against run-down properties is an on-going one, but it's one she's willing to fight in the name of public safety. "Hopefully we get things into better shape. We really just want to have responsible owners maintaining their properties."

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www.covingtonleader.com Jonathan Stark, a 2013 Munford High School graduate who just wrapped up an impressive freshman season at Tulane, drives the baseline during action last season against Princeton. Photo courtesy Tulane University

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Continued from A1 many of our goals. He has outstanding coachability and attacked every practice and every game with a lot of enthusiasm and energy." Stark, who is now listed at six feet, transfered to Munford for his senior season. He averaged 19 points and 3.5 assists a game, was named the district MVP and led the Cougars to a district title. He still didn't get any offers from high-major schools, so he ended up signing at mid-major Tulane. "A lot of people (recruiters) were a little shy on him," said his father, Jerry Stark. "He didn't really get the offer that I thought he deserved. Then he ended up being one of the stars on the team." Stark's freshman statistics at Tulane proved his father's point: 14.5 points per game (second on the team), 4.2 assists (second), 37.2 minutes per game (first), 45 made 3-pointers (second) and 38 percent from 3-point range (second). He led the team in scoring 12 times, scored a career-high 25 in his third game, was named the Conference USA Freshman of the Week three times, Player of the Week once and finished second in Conference USA Freshman of the Year voting. Jonathan Stark takes all of his success in stride. "I think I had a pretty good season," he said last week while home on a break from school. "I didn't expect to play as much as I did." Butch Hopkins was Stark's coach during his freshman season at Munford. Hopkins said he told more than one recruiter they were missing the boat by not recruiting his star point guard. "As far as physically, you're not going to find many better for a guy his size," Hopkins said. "His vertical jump makes him a player a lot bigger than he is. His speed and quickness is something to behold. I haven't seen anybody that can trap him." Before Stark's senior season, Hopkins spent a lot of time with him in gym. Hopkins had an idea to rework his jump shot, something that many players with Stark's talent would resist. "One thing that makes him different than most players is how coachable he is," Hopkins said. "I asked him to change his shot. He was going to be a senior and he never complained one bit. Within four or five weeks of three or four hours a day working on it, you could see it getting better and better. Anything you asked him to do he tries to do." "He helped me out a lot," Stark said. "He helped keep me motivated. He was a big part in my success this year. He always told me to keep working and don't take any days off,

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to treat every drill like it was your last." Next season Stark's ability will not be a secret. Tulane moves into the American Athletic Conference with traditional powers like Memphis, Cincinnati and Connecticut, the defending national champs. Stark will play one game in FedExForm in Memphis and plenty of games will be on national television.

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"It will give us, as a team, a lot of exposure," Stark said. "I think we'll just have to stay focused. With me being point guard, Ill try and be a leader and keep everybody on the same page. I think it will be a great oppotunity for me to show my talent." Said Hopkins: "Being in that conference and everything, he's going to get a lot more publicity. You can't do much better than being picked among the best 26 freshmen in the country. If he can stay in the top 26 as a sophomore, now he's going somewhere ...I think there's no limit to what the young man's going to do.”

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Take pride in your community

Last week I drove my children up North Main Street and back again and I asked them to count the number of buildings – houses and businesses – that looked like they were falling down and empty. One child counted 15, another 13, the third 12. I’d counted 12 that afternoon, but if I didn’t know the fish market was occasionally open, I’d have counted 13 properties that appeared to be vacant. (Clearly we have different definitions of “falling down and empty,” kind of like our definition of clean rooms.) That’s 12 on one 1/3-mile road, from the former sandwich shop to the corner of Ripley Avenue, including the Main Event, which is not technically on North Main, but touches it. When you expand the search area, you’ll observe only one occupied property, a beauty or barber shop, on Spring Street between North Main and North Maple. The former All Day Lawn building on North Maple was torn down over the weekend, but it was vacant, as is the former electric company and a gas station on opposite corners at the intersection of East Liberty and North Maple. We are at nearly two dozen vacant properties now, if you’re not keeping up, and we haven’t even traveled to the south and west sides of the square. There are vacant and diOFF THE RECORD lapidated buildings on every ECHO DAY approach to the city’s crown jewel, the historic court square, and city hall is surrounded by a church that’s reportedly closed its doors, two vacant homes and a vacant business. It’s ridiculous if you ask me. (I realize that you haven’t, but I get paid to deliver my opinion to you about once a month, so just feign interest, okay.) It’s not just that these properties are vacant, it’s that most of them are eyesores. Paint is peeling, porches have rotted, roofs have fallen in and vultures are perched on what remains of them (true story), as if foreshadowing the ending to the house’s storied history. In preparation for a story on combating the blight, I pulled the land transfer records of each property on the city’s priority list back to its original purchase. North Main was once home to affluent African-Americans and many of the homes on the street were passed down in families through two and three generations, but today they look pitiful. I’ll dare to suggest the original owners would be ashamed of what their homes have become. We can agree that the square, lately, has been stunning with its beautiful pink blooms and new signs of life after a bitter winter. We can agree that the square is important to the city, especially when it comes to sales tax revenue, and its status as a little small Southern town that’s survived not only the Civil War and Reconstruction, but the Civil Rights movement and 18 seasons of Dancing with the Stars. We love the square not for the businesses’ convenient operating hours, but for the sense of security and small town life that fills our souls when we visit. We are proud of the square and we certainly take pride in its beauty. So why, then, do we not take pride in the homes and businesses that surround it? Why have we allowed these homes to fall into such a state of disrepair that the city will end up paying for demolition? To the city’s credit, Lessie Fisher, who works in the building and planning division, has been working to alleviate the city of its eyesores, and not just the ones around the square. Several properties have been condemned and 16 added to the

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Can you remember when there “Doc” Flippin, the genius healer was a time country doctors made from Rosemark, initially rode a house calls? How many folks can horse to visit his patients. Miss garner up a tale or two about be- Beth, his daughter, told me a few ing on their so-called death bed times, “When Daddy returned and the brilliant physicians came late at night he was so tired, one flying to the rescue. Take a slow of the farmhands had to assist him trip down memory lane and visu- from the saddle after his long and alize the black, faded leather medi- treacherous tour.” cine bag with the broken latch that A trek of many miles in the probably never did work anyway. sleet and rain even caused the Even faded photos, paintings good doctor some days of hacking, or clips always depict the bag as fever and misery. Although “Doc” scuffed, bulging and “pert wouldn’t admit it, nigh” dilapidated. HowMiss Beth repeatever, the small, hand cared the farmhand ried bag could hold enough said, “I thought the supplies to overflow a cotdoctor once was ton wagon with cracked almost frozen on and splintered sideboards. the mount as iciNeighbor, I never saw or cles hung from the heard of anyone except the horse’s mane and country doctor sticking his the saddle bags.” or her paw inside a docCan anyone betor’s vault to extract any lieve some of the medicine except the healer cures and remehimself. We talked about dies that were disSOUTHERN RAISIN' it occasionally. Why? pensed many years O TIS G RIFFIN Speculation or educated ago? If the country guessing. Each of the little doctor said, “try glass containers with the dark red it,” there were no questions asked. rubber tops had been punctured Paregoric, since removed from the many times with needles appear- drug store shelves, would cure ing the size of squirrel rifle bar- what ailed you. Why? Derived rels. Especially when the needle from opium, the morphine based was spearheaded your way. The narcotic would kill any pain. Upshiny tin encased the top of the set stomach, colitis, flux diarrhea, bottle to hold the rubber in place. colic, bo’ weevils, possibly chicken Most of the little bottles had no la- fighting and even Sat’dy night hair bels. Like the good vet “Doc” Hall pulling. from Kerrville took a short whiff At my early age, little did I reor possibly stuck the humanitar- alize the interest in the small, ian’s tongue to the top to decipher yellowish bottle with a red rubthe contents. Maybe the curer con- ber cap. Many years later on the templated, “Well if it don’t knock front porch of Mr. Ben’s emporium me out, maybe this will get the pa- a little gossip emitted. A few tient back on hi feet.” “hun’ert” years ago, small coun-

try stores were prevalent every few miles. Seems like a few folks would get a little piece of money and purchase a couple of bottles of paregoric over the counter from Mr. Ben. Then ease across the road to Thompson Brothers and repeat the same. Maybe ride to Barretville and grip a couple. Transport to Mr. Hilton Bond’s and proceed to Mr. Robert Douglas’ in Bolton. By the time these folks returned home they could have petrified the entire universe of Dixie. Did you have a sore throat? No problem, just swab with pure poison silver nitrate. Some swabs were constructed from chicken feathers shaved down to the end to resemble a modern day tickler. At least it tickled your sore throat. If silver nitrate wasn’t available, well run in a substitute miracle cure of a tablespoon of sugar with three or four drops of coal oil. I was told any more than four drops of coal oil would make you a little nauseated. That citified talk for making country folks “low” sick. My fellow Southern Country Americans, I’m not saying what was right, left or wrong. We did what the good doctors thought was best at the time. There are jillions of so-called cures and remedies. Just how many can you recall? Remember to shake it, take it and hope and pray you make it ... GLORY! Otis Griffin is the author of the book “Southern Raisin.” He was born in Charleston, Tenn., and attended Rosemark Grammar School and Bolton High School.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Praise for FOX News On March 17, I responded to an opinion letter admonishing the readers to stop watching FOX, claiming the information received was inaccurate and detrimental to our well-being as a nation. I must assume from his comments he prefers to remain with our heads in the sand, depending on the biased alphabet news media to keep us adequately informed. My response was not printed. Thus this second attempt to penetrate the cloak of media protection the Obama administration enjoys. The writer of the “Kick Fox News”

letter (3/12/14) has a short memory if he doesn’t remember the public disrespect dumped upon George W. Bush by the mainstream alphabet news and the Associated Press. I agree our country is in peril, it is dangerously divided, but don’t blame FOX News, the messenger. Whether our present occupant of the White House is a “wannabe” tyrant, dictator or emperor, he is definitely not a leader – not in any stretch of one’s imagination. Without the obsequious behavior of Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden, he is a mere community

organizer with a pen, a telephone and an ever present teleprompter. Russia, however, has a leader. For better or for worse, he is a leader that makes our guy look second rate, weak and fawning. Israel also has an exceptional leader. Great leaders do not necessarily speak English. An Obama supporter should be asked this simple question: Is your president a shrewd social engineer determined to bring this country to its knees globally? Or is he merely incompetent? The premise has to be one or the

other. The result is the same. We are a country in peril, a country in decline on his watch. The answer to this perilous problem is good, reliable information. Be informed. Do not “drink anyone’s KoolAid.” Pull your head from the sand and help make our leaders – and more importantly, our news sources - accountable. Be concerned that malpractice exists in journalism. Bill Wallace Covington

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Dickerson, Jermaine Ethenn Born: 6/27/1976 1100 Tatlock Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Burglary

Pirtle, Markeliss Born: 3/28/1988 1150 Simonton Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. assault

Hill, Quinton Sloan Born: 7/26/1987 328 Stevens Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Delivery of cocaine, DUI first offense

Scott, Kyle Lane Born: 10/12/1976 4078 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Promotion of meth manuf.

Burton, Marcus Antonio Born: 4/11/1982 338 Elm St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Sex offender act, criminal impresonation, failure to pay child support x2

PRIDE

Continued from A4 priority list. The owners have been asked to repair the properties, have them removed or the city will remove them and put a lien on the property. I applaud Fisher’s work on this project and hope to see her through to its completion.

Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility April 13-19, 2014.

■ Aitken, Deborah Carolyn, 48, worthless check, April 18, TCSO ■ Alana, Cory James, 20, domestic assault, harassment/intimidation; April 17, TCSO ■ Allen, Jeffery Randall, 42, DUI first offense, implied consent, failure to maintain control, leaving accident scene, open container; April 13, TCSO ■ Ballard, Jennifer Christine, 36, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding, leaving accident scene; April 14, APD ■ Bane, Michael Waylon, 33, violation order of protection, April 14, CPD ■ Bland, Nicholas Rashun, 19, shoplifting, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, reckless driving; April 17, CPD ■ Boyd, Malcolm Darrell, 49, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, March 29, TCSO ■ Bratcher, Erica Lashelle, 36, failure to appear, April 11, TCSO ■ Burk, Leslie Brian, 27, DUI first offense, improper passing/turn; April 12, TCSO ■ Burrell, Crystal Lysandra, 39, DUI first offense, driving left of center, open container; April 13, TCSO ■ Carpenter, Edward Ray, 30, theft over $10,000, poss.firearm/commission dangerous felony; April 15, CPD ■ Carson, Cole Alexander, 23, burglary, agg. assault with injury; April 12, TCSO ■ Chapple, Lywiga Durrle, 22, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, April 15, TCSO ■ Christensen, Dawn Marie, 37, domestic assault, April 13, MUPD ■ Cleaves, John Edward, 40, failure to pay child support x 3, April 17, TCSO ■ Cobbs, Rudy Ronett, 57, DUI first offense, April 19, APD ■ Cramblit, Ricky Allen, 32, del. of counterfeit cocaine, April 13, CPD ■ Croom, James Michael, 32, agg. assault no injury, child abuse/neglect; April 19, CPD ■ Crowe, Anthony William, 35, violation conditions of community service x 2, April 13, CPD ■ Day, Phillip Michael, 46, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 24, TCSO ■ Decker, Justin Lee, 27, DUI first offense, speeding, seatbelt law; April 12, THP ■ Drabant, Kelly Diana, 32, agg. assault with injury,

domestic assault; April 17, MUPD ■ Dungan, Kari Rochelle, 31, domestic assault, April 18, CPD ■ Eldridge, Kaitlyn Namanda, 19, criminal trespass, April 13, MUPD ■ Erwin, Jonathan Larry, 26, simple poss. marijuana, April 14, TCSO ■ Fayne, Rodney Earl, 32, disorderly conduct, April 12, CPD ■ Fleming, Tuwun Derrell, 37, poss. sch. II with intent, April 15, TCSO ■ Fletcher, Farris Wayne, 52, DUI first offense, open container, seatbelt law, reg. law; April 13, TCSO ■ Flowers, Lemichael Deshun, 24, domestic assault, theft under $1,000; April 19, CPD ■ Fowler, Amber Lashea, 27, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, exercise due care; April 16, TCSO ■ Francis, Michael J., 60, DUI first offense, leaving scene of accident, implied consent law, failure to report accident, open container; April 19, MPD ■ Garrett, Courtney Danielle, 20, poss. drug para., April 15, TCSO ■ Gilliland, William Dustin, 33, failure to pay child support, April 13, TCSO ■ Goodbar, Holly Noelle, 36, shoplifting, April 15, TCSO ■ Goodwin, Curtis L., 55, public intoxication, April 18, CPD ■ Greathouse, Paula Alexander, 30, poss. sch. II with intent, April 13, TCSO ■ Greer, Michael Dustin, 24, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding, no insurance; April 18, MPD ■ Grunden, Christopher Lee, 21, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, March 28, TCSO ■ Guidry, Ronnie Nelson, 42, domestic assault, April 12, BPD ■ Hadley, Carl Edward, 58, DUI first offense, no insurance, due care, left of center driving; April 19, THP ■ Harris, Brandon Alan, 44, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, disregard stop sign, failure to appear; April 13, TCSO ■ Hill, Jason Lee, 27, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, left of center driving, no insurance; April 14, TCSO ■ Holmes, Clesthra Marshai, 24, no insurance, disregard stop sign, disregard traffic orders;

If the vultures are any indication, this will not end well for the properties, but it means fewer eyesores for residents. Hopefully it will also mean a renewed enthusiasm for taking care of other properties in the neighborhood.

April 18, MPD ■ Hooper, Ashley Lauren, 25, theft, April 16, TCSO ■ Hunt, Johnny Wayne, 50, disorderly conduct, April 13, MPD ■ Jackett, Jim Weslee, 32, agg. assault with injury, April 14, TCSO ■ Jackson, Ashley Michelle, 24, DUI first offense, light law; April 19, TCSO ■ Jones, Kristopher Darrell, 37, felony evading arrest, April 16, TCSO ■ Kellum, Mary Elizabeth, 25, domestic assault, April 12, TCSO ■ Kennedy, Carol Lynn, 32, DUI first offense, driving on rev./canc./susp. license; April 13, APD ■ Leavy, Cedric Monteze, 27, theft over $500, poss. firearm commission dangerous felony; April 15, CPD ■ Leek, Robin Heath, 29, theft under $10,000, April 19, TCSO ■ Leopard, Joseph Andrew, 33, agg. assault with injury, resisting; April 14, TCSP ■ Lewis, Shannon Lyn, 26, poss. sch. II, promotion of meth manuf., agg. child abuse/neglect; April 16, TCSO ■ Maze, Richard Wayne, 28, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; April 19, TCSO ■ McClanahan, Veronica Degail, 23, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, April 15, TCSO ■ Miller, William Keith, 43, DUI second offense, consent law, speeding; April 13, MUPD ■ Murphy, Carl Jeffrice, 42, failure to pay child support, April 14, TCSO ■ Neal, Caleb Shane, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, April 15, TCSO ■ O’Neal, Barbara Sue, 51, order of protection violation, public intoxication, agg. assault no injury, vandalism; April 15, CPD ■ Overall, Robert James, 25, criminal trespass, April 12, TCSO ■ Parham, Joshua Clint, 33, shoplifting, April 14, TCSO ■ Patrick, Sara Katherine, 33, driving on rev/canc./ susp. license, bumbers-lift kits, child restraint law; April 13, THP ■ Phillips, David Wayne, 54, poss. sch. II, initiate meth manuf., agg. child abuse/neglect; April 16, TCSO ■ Pierson, Terence Lavon, 20, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, poss. firearm commisssion dangerous felony, unauthorized use of a weapon; April 15, CPD ■ Pittman, Larry Gene, 42,

domestic assault x 2, April 14, TCSO ■ Poole, Embry Esther, 49, DUI second offense, no insurance, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license; April 15, CPD ■ Randolph, Robert Lee, 20, theft of services, no insurance; April 13, APD ■ Reed, Jessica Lee, 27, domestic assault, April 15, MUPD ■ Reynolds, Cathryn Alexzandra, 18, domestic assault, April 14, CPD ■ Reynolds, Steven Tanner, 21, agg. assault no injury, theft; April 16, TCSO ■ Richardson, Mark Antonyo, 35, seat belt law, no insurance, driving on rev./canc./susp. license; April 15, TCSO ■ Rudd, Letorche Monique, 22, public intoxication, April 17, CPD ■ Scarbrough, Keithel Blain, 44, theft over $10,000, April 16, CPD ■ Small, Eric Martrell, 30, recklkess endagerment, agg. assault no injury; April 15, TCSO ■ Smith, Carl Andrea, 45, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, failure to pay child support, noise violation, simple poss. marijuana; April 13, CPD ■ Smith, Rachel Brooke, 27, disordery conduct, April 9, CPD ■ Somerville, Jesse James, 18, theft over $500, poss. firerarm commission dangerous felony; April 15, CPD ■ Stella, Krystyn Marie, 31, promotion of meth manuf., April 16, TCSO ■ Taylor, Talisa Lasha, 37, assault, April 10, TCSO ■ Taylor, William Earl, 36, DUI first offense, consent law, disorderly conduct, noise violation; April 13, MPD ■ Taylor II, Tommy Dale, 34, DUI first offense, April 13, TCSO ■ Temple, Jermaine B., 35, poss. sch. II with intent, driving left of center; April 15, TCSO ■ Turner, Jamie Preston, 42, forcible fondling/sexual battery, domestic assault; April 18, CPD ■ Vann, Dewayne Calvin, 35, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, driving right side of roadway; April 17, TCSO ■ Vaughn, John Avery, 35, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, light law, reg. law; April 15, MPD ■ Welzbacher, Randall Lynn, 58, burglary, theft; April 13, TCSO ■ Williams, Bill Louis, 45, theft under $500, April 16, CPD

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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Obituaries James Gilbert Platt

Date of Death – April 14, 2014 James Gilbert Platt Jr., 82, of Munford, died on April 14, 2014. Jim was born on Dec. 19, 1931 in Munroe, La. and grew up in Macon, Miss. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years and loved to tell stories of his world travels while serving; one of his favorites being the time he spent spear fishing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Polly; his wife of 31 years, Debra “Blue” Platt; and his younger brother, Bob Platt, formerly of The Woodlands, Texas. He is survived by his sister, Bettie Platt Durham of Huntsville, Ala., youngest brother Tom Platt of Fleming Island, Fla., three nieces and four nephews. He is also survived by his loving stepchildren, Bryant “Chip” Ray II and Melody Haskins (Mike), and granddaughters Chloe and Aulbree Haskins. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Sunday, April 27 at Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Ave., Munford. The family will receive visitors from 1:30-2:30 p.m. with the service following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project (www. woundedwarriorsproject.org) or to Baptist Trinity Hospice House, 1520 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville, TN 38017. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, April 24, 2014

Turner Cleophas Armstrong Date of Death – April 18, 2014

Turner Cleophas Armstrong, 72, a retired school teacher, passed away, April 18, 2014. Survivors include son Rodney Armstrong, daughter Candice Armstrong, granddaughter Renesha Armstrong and great-grandson Rylan Christian Lee Collins. He also leaves two sisters, Syvilla Fields and Galia Diane Dumas, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, April 25 at Union Hill Baptist Church, 1379 Joe Joyner Rd, Munford from 5-7 p.m. A viewing will take place Saturday, April 26, at St. Mark Baptist Church, 3220 Wilkinsville Rd, Drummonds from 10-10:55 a.m. with funeral to follow at 11 a.m. Entombment will be in Restland Memorial Garden in Drummonds. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, April 24, 2014

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Palmolee Talley

Date of Death – April 18, 2014 Mrs. Palmolee Talley, 85, of Munford, died April 18, 2014 at her home. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Atoka. She was a member of Munford Chapter of Eastern Star where she served at Worthy Matron on two occasions. The family received friends at a catered reception from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 and the service was held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. All services were held at Munford Chapel. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Thurman J. Talley; her son, Thurman J. (Cindy) Talley, Jr.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be made to Wounded Warriors Project. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, April 24, 2014

John R. Bell Jr.

July 20, 1932 – April 19, 2014 John R. Bell, Jr., 81, of Munford, passed away Saturday, April 19 at his home. Born to the late John R. and Stella Mitchell Bell, he graduated from Litton High School Nashville. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and later graduated from Vanderbilt University. After his Navy career, he worked 31 years at Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. as a procurement analyst. January 1, 1988, he retired and purchased a 22-acre farm, “Bell Bottom Stables,” where he enjoyed trail riding and tending his horses. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church; other activities that he enjoyed during retirement included serving as adult scout leader where he was actively involved in camporees and visiting his wife’s preschool class where he would work with children at the computers. As one of the first survivors of Pyloric Stenosis, his case is documented in the medical archives of Peabody Medical Center, Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bell; daughters, Deborah Garcia and Dawna Manlick; son, John R. (Kyong Cha) Bell, III; step-daughter, Amy (Tim) Cloud; step-son, Timothy (Mari) Walton; grandchildren, Douglas Doane, Jessica Farris, Andrew (Joni) Bell, Teresa Bell and great grandchildren, JadeLin Bell and Cassidy Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Bell Burke. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 23 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Memphis. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials made

to any of the following: American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Tennessee Chapter), American Heart Association, Salvation Army, or Alabama Teen Challenge. Friends may sign online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, April 24, 2014

Buddie Jones

Date of Death – April 20, 2014 Buddie Jones, 91, of Munford passed away April 20, 2014. Mr. Jones was an Army veteran who was on Omaha Beach as part of the invasion of Normandy. He was predeceased by his wife, Minnie A. Jones and a son, Dennis Jones. He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Hatchel of Munford, Glenna Kaye of Mobile, Ala. and Pamela Jones of Tampa, Fla.; son, David L. Jones of Texas 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. The family received friends at a catered reception Wednesday from 5-8pm with a service Thursday, April 24 at 11 a.m., both at the Munford Chapel. Interment to follow at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, April 24, 2014

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FISH DAY!!!

Property Transfers ▪ Mike Jankovsky and Kelly Jankovsky to Ryan Nolan, 101 Charles McMee Place, Covington, 38019, Lot 3b, Rolling Hills Lake Estates, $110,000 ▪ Thomas C. Warren and Patricia Warren to Thomas C. Warren and Patricia Warren Revocable Living Trust, Property Located In Tipton County,, Lot 38, Simmons Rd. S/D, Sec D, Transfer of Property ▪ James C. Harkness to Polymathic Properties, 438 Brittany Lane, Atoka, 38004, Lot 414, Blaydes Estates S/D, Sec R, $70,000 ▪ Jan Wade Hensley to David G. Caudle, 500 E. Church Ave., Covington, 38019, Unit A., Hidden Cove Condominiums, $102,000 ▪ Bank of Tipton to Timothy Pilkington, 1914 and 1894 Highway 179, Covington, 38019, Lots

2 and 3 of Ralph Estates, Sec A, $116,000 ▪ Harley McNeal and Michelle McNeal to Ronnie L. Blackmon, 173 Ralph Rd., Covington, 38019, .76 Acre Tract of Land In Tipton County, $142,500 ▪ HUD to James Knight, 110 Hickory Lane, Millington, 38053, Lot 42, Pecan Grove Estates, Sec B, $71,359 ▪ James L. Forrester and Tabitha J. Forrester to HUD, 235 Beaver Creek Rd., Brighton, 38011, Lot 15, Beaver S/D, Sec B, $68,149 ▪ Jeremy Keeley to Vincent M. Dobbins, 2152 Indian Creek Rd., Brighton, 38011, Property Located In Tipton County, $135,000 ▪ David M. Fry to HUD, 445 Sassafras Circle, Munford, 38058, Lot 11, Eastwood S/D, Sec 3, $68,851 ▪ James Kelly to Jan

Hensley, 257 W. Harmony Drive, Mason, 38049, Lot 39, Richland Hills S/D, Phase 2, $38,500 ▪ Donald W. Smith to Michael Steven Wooden, 420 Bledsoe, Covington, 38019, $18,000 ▪ Apex Home Builders, LLC. to Bonnie Brown, 136 G Lafont Circle, Munford, 38058, Lot 69, Glenview Estates S/D, Sec B, $281,900 ▪ Apex Home Builders, LLC. to Bart W. Davis and Amber Davis, 63 Coffetree Cove, Atoka, 38004, Lot 4, Oak Creek S/D, Phase I, $304,100 ▪ Apex Home Builders, LLC. to Shawn Poole and Jody Poole, 141 S. Chinkapin Dr., Atoka, 38004, Lot 51, Oak Creek S/D, Phase 1, $227,900 ▪ Bennie McDow to William R. Anderson, 98 Milo Drive, Munford, 38058, Lot 64, Wooten Bros. 4th S/D, $125,000 ▪ Larry Warf, Et Al. to

Elaine Easley, 7317 and 7321 Highway 179 Covington, 38019, Two Tracts Land Located In Tipton County, $46,000 ▪ Daniel E. Glover and Susan O. Glover to Heather Johnson, 311 Boyce Ave., Covington, 38019, Property Located In Tipton County, $49,900 ▪ Harry Moss Kitchens and Kimberly Kitchens to Brandon J. Mendes and Rachel M. Mendes, 3103 Drummonds Road, Munford, 38004, Lot 20, Campground Acres S/D, Sec C, $175,000 ▪ James R. Vaughn to J.P. Morgan Chase, 1042 Travis Lane, Brighton, 38011, Lot 23, Indian Creek Estates, $85,000 ▪ David R. Burgess and Helen Burgess to Elizabeth M. Rose and Douglas L. Rose, 165 Haley Lane, Munford, 38058, Lot 37, Cherokee Hills Estates, Sec E., $155,000

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License plate furor

We have seen the vanity used to stop really offensive plates. Sometimes, they are plates from slipping through. But, she hard to decipher, but was a detersome are pretty clever: mined atheOn a Huge Hummer: ist. With reli“1 M P G” (bad gas gious fervor, mileage indeed). she completOn an old beater: “BC ed an appliMY D4S” (because the cation using divorce was costly he the phrase has an old car). “ B A P T I S T. ” On a red convertYes, the deible: “BLONDE” (it David Peel partment acwas mounted upside Peel Law Firm cepted it. down). So she sued, On a white Bronco: claiming vio“NOT O J” But, a Federal Lawsuit has lation of her First Amendment been filed in New Jersey seek- right to free speech and pointing the issuance of the pro- ing out the both belief and, posed vanity plate: “8THE- lack of belief, are protected free speech. IST.” Previously, the president The state had deemed it ineligible as it “may carry conno- of American Atheists, comtations offensive to good taste plained when his application and decency.” This is usually for “ATHE1ST” was denied,

and it was granted. This will likely go the same way. One fellow sued because of the suspension of his vanity plate that said “0INK.” Like many people, I would assume he was just a Razorback fan. But, the plate was one of those with a logo on it, too. Guess what the logo was? The Fraternal Order of Police! Thus, calling the police pigs was understandably controversial. Vanity plates do cause some controversy. But they can be worth a lot of money, too. How about $9.3 million? That is what one guy turned down to keep his unique “F1” plate in England. He paid over $600,000 to get it. Seems like a good investment so far. I forgot one: “I SUE 4U” Mr. Peel may be reached through PeelLawFirm.com wherein other articles may be accessed.

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Tipton County Commission on Aging events Don't miss out on these great opportunities! THIS WEEK’S EVENTS April 28th – May 2nd Thursday Just So You Know – 9:30 a.m. – Dining Room Bible Study – 10 a.m. - Dining Room Intense Exercise– 10 a.m. - Gym Friday Exercise – 9:15 a.m. – Dining Room Creative Aging – Soft Fire Duo – 10 a.m. – Dining Room

UPCOMING EVENTS For the week of April 28th – May 2nd Monday Exercise – 9:15 a.m. Dining Room Tai Chi – 10 a.m. – Dance Room Crochet – 10 a.m. – Craft Room Bingo– 10 a.m. – Dining Room Writers Workshop – 10:30 – Meeting Room Tuesday Blood Pressure Checks with Crossroads – 10 a.m.– Dining Room From left, Babette Payne, Gloria Elay and Tim Ammons prepare the garden for planting peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, corn, cabbage, dill, thyme, sage and oregano. Courtesy photo

SRVS, Oleo Acres create garden SRVS/Tipton County Enhanced Learning Center partnered with Oleo Acres’ Tim Ammons to build a vegetable garden at the center. SRVS, a United Way agency, offers comprehensive support to people with disabilities. The garden will be used to teach horticultural classes to people with disabilities and provide an oppor-

tunity to grow vegetables and herbs to be sold at the farmer’s market. The center’s members and families participated in a dig and a horticultural demonstration taught by Ammons. Donations from Home Depot in Covington, Tractor Supply and the support of the city of Stanton have made the garden possible.

Community Events

The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com April 26 Keep Tipton County Beautiful presents Earth Fest 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brighton High School. There will be free information on the environment, recycling and going green. Grovestock Fest at Holly Grove C.P. Church, 4385 Holly Grove Rd. Awesome outdoor fun from noon until 9 p.m., with live music and entertainment, headlined by Dove Award Winner Mark Schultz. Activities including frisbee golf, kite flying, tie dying, arts and crafts vendors, and great family fun. Come celebrate with us! Bring your blankets and lounge chairs. For more information, visit www. grovestockfest.org. April 27 The gospel singing group Lewis and Lewis will perform at 10 a.m. at Westside Church (33 Paulette

Circle, Covington). Call 476-0851 for more information.

May 1 Our nation will celebrate the 63rd National Day of Prayer. We, the people of our community, have the opportunity to emphasize the power of prayer as a testimony to who God is, what we believe and the fact that our nation was founded upon God’s word. We would like to invite you to join Americans across our nation by participating in the National Day of Prayer. Our local event will take place at the Munford City Park gazebo, 101 College Street, at 6:30 p.m. May 3 Dunlap Retirement Center will be having their annual Springfest fundraiser on the grounds at Dunlap, Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Please come! You'll have a blast! Atoka Pack 60 Cub Scouts will be have a fundraiser rummage sale from 7 a.m. -2 p.m. at Atoka United Methodist Church, 609 Atoka-Munford Road. There will be an auction at 11 a.m., featuring homemade designed chairs by our scout families. Poplar Grove United Method-

ist men’s annual barbeque, located at 228 Quito Drummonds Rd., Drummonds, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. The menu is barbeque, baked beans, slaw, beverage and dessert. An adult plate is $10 and children’s plates are $6. Barbeque by the pound, whole shoulders and Boston butts are also available. To reserve shoulders and butts, call Don Cole at 835-3766, Vernon Pairmore at 837-8108 or C. W. Henderson at 233-9444. The cutoff date for ordering is Sunday, April 27. May 31 A household hazardous waste collection will be held at Brighton High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household cleaners, automotive products, cell phones and many other items will be accepted for disposal. For more information, contact Keep Tipton County Beautiful at 476-0254. Sept. 27 Byars-Hall High School Alumni Group will meet on Heritage Day Weekend for its 103rd anniversary reunion. All alumni through 1970 are invited to attend. The group will meet on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Covington Country Club for an evening of fellowship, food, live music, dancing and to celebrate the anniversary years for the classes of '54, '59, '64 and '69.

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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683 FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-313-2919 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 2105 Highway 59 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2010 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 476-4433 CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH 894 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 837-8563 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-475-4422 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 400 South Maple Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6858

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CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH 8642 Hwy 179 Stanton, TN 38069 901.476.8479 CHURCH OF CHRIST 873 Hwy 51 N. (Quality Inn) Covington, TN 38019 901.475.9443 CHRIST CHURCH AT CASPER CREEK 6849 Center College Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901.840.3637 CITY OF REFUGE 176 B Wesley Reed Drive Atoka, TN 38004 901-826-4034 CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH 5285 Brighton Clopton Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-5512 COLLINS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH 303 W. Ripley Avenue Covington, TN 38019 615-486-0666- Pastor COVINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1861 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9592 COVINGTON ASSOCIATED REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN 133 W. Washington Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2222 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3030 Drummonds Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4326 CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH AT THE NAZARENE 3865 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2545 EBENEZER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 70 Witherington Rd Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2670 ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2016 Elm Grove Rd

GARLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 1756 Garland Dr. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9691 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH 2256 Mt. Lebanon Road Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1356 GILT EDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 10726 Hwy. 59 West Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8482 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008 GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666 GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4735 GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER 795 Tennessee Ave Covington, TN 38019 HARVEST CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 9703 Hwy. 59 S Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2135 HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9709 HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8379 HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138 HOPEWELL UNITED METHODIST 3866 Munford Giltedge Rd Munford, TN 38058 HOSANNA MINISTRIES 13779 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4540 JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110 JESUS THE WAY OUTREACH CENTER 795 Tennessee Drive Covington, Tennessee 38019 KELLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 692 Garland Detroit Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 KING'S HILL M.B. CHURCH 123 King's Hill Road Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-9258

LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866 LIGHTHOUSE APOSTOLIC 2536 Tracy Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-9138 MASON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11733 Hwy 59 Mason, TN 38049 837-8308 MT. HERMAN CHURCH 3492 Quito-Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053 (901) 835-2886 MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041 MT. LEBANON BAPTIST 1837 Mt. Lebanon Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3417 MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1239 Hawkins Road Burlison, TN 38015 901-828-2676 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804 NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611 PLEASANT HILL FULL GOSPEL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 2739 Old Memphis Road Covington, TN 38019 901-837-4058 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244 RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TN Holy Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m. 837-1312 REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058 901-831-3980 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897 RESTORATION CHURCH 60 East Main Street

Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781 SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210 SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081 SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Edge Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168 SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178 SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140 ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559 TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-553-9598 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 THE CHURCH AT SHILOH 497 Shiloh Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3467 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE M.B. CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337

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Food pantry celebrates four years By REV. GRACE PHELPS Special to The Leader This month, the Bread of Life community outreach completes four full years of providing food and other types of emergency assistance to needy folks in Tipton County. In late 2009, approval was given by the Mid-South Food Bank for Bread of Life to become a member agency. Food distribution began on the first Saturday of April 2010 when 10 households were served and has continued since then four Saturdays each month; the first and third Saturdays at First Methodist in Covington and the second and fourth Saturdays in Brighton. Currently, an average of 100 households are served each Saturday. Since starting, Bread of Life has provided food to 2,372 different Tipton County households; 7,431 individuals have been served. Some of those households come for food assistance most every month. Total food distributed during that time comes to 389 tons. Those who receive food must meet criteria established by the Mid-South Food Bank, which verifies their financial need. Each time someone comes for food, they sit down with a trained volunteer who reviews their information, including household size, current address and income. Most of the folks who are served are fixed-income elderly or disabled folks and those who are working, but not earning enough to sustain the basic needs of their household. A food bag usually includes items such as canned fruits, vegetables and soups, rice or pasta, cereal, peanut butter, frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables

and bakery items. Three different local grocery stores donate fresh and frozen items each week to the pantry. In the growing season, several local farmers have planted patches of sweet corn and sweet potatoes for the food bags. Many in the community have become involved in this caring effort; the volunteer pool now stands well over 200 folks, most who work once a month. Volunteers from over 20 churches in Tipton County participate, and students from organizations such as FFA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, HUGS Homeschoolers, and Boy, Girl and Venture Scouts give their time regularly. The effort each week involves more than 40 volunteers. Picking up food at the MidSouth Food Bank in Memphis and at local grocery stores, unloading the truck, and stocking shelves, refrigerators and freezers takes place on Thursday and Friday afternoons. On Saturday morning distribution days, about 25 volunteers work in various capacities, bagging the food, qualifying folks who come and carrying out the food. A time of worship is offered (not required) first thing on Saturday mornings for volunteers and guests; there is singing and prayer, scripture is read and a short devotional offered by an area pastor. Guests are offered the opportunity to lift up requests for prayer and many do. In the winter months (November – February), guests are offered the opportunity to get a winter coat for themselves or family members when they come to the Covington food pantry. This year, 373 coats were distributed, with over 975 coats being donated.

During the four years of operation, expenses for the feeding ministry have come to just over $97,000, all of which has been provided by free-will giving from churches and individuals throughout the community. It is not funded by the First Methodist Church budget and there are no grants or any type of government support for the program. God has richly blessed this ministry through the generous and compassionate hearts of so many folks in Tipton County who wish to obey Jesus’ command to love our neighbors and help those in need. In addition to the feeding ministry, more than $160,000 has been provided during the last four years for emergency utility assistance, temporary housing and rent, and other emergency needs through the First Methodist Good Samaritan fund and the Operation Round-Up utility assistance fund, which is administered through Bread of Life. Again, all these funds come from free-will giving or city residents “rounding up” their utility bills to contribute to the Round-Up fund. Food is distributed on Saturdays from 9 until 11 a.m. and sign-in begins at 8 a.m. at both locations. Those who need food should bring photo identification and a copy of their food stamp award letter or other document verifying current household income. If you would like to become a Bread of Life volunteer or contributor, you can contact Rev. Grace Phelps at 901-476-9694 or gphelps_fumc@bellsouth.net for more information. Bread of Life is an outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church in Covington.

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Church Bulletins April 26 The Gilt Edge Church of Christ is presenting its Annual Ladies Day. Ladies of all ages are invited. The event will be held at the Burlison Community Center. Registration is 9-9:30 a.m.. The theme of the event is: “Teachers of Good Things, Learners of Many Things”. The speakers are Elaine Dalton from the Algood Church of Christ in Algood, Tenn. and her daughter, Sarah Leland, from the Sugar Creek Church of Christ in Independence, Mo. Lunch will be provided.

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some who have understood this woman’s words as a mocking denial that Jesus had any power to give the living water He mentioned, but something far different is about to happen. Notice that Jesus did not answer her question if He was greater than Jacob, but He gave her an answer by which she might understand He is. Whatever value the city placed on the well, Jesus could give her something that was of greater value. Jesus defined the water that He could give as a spiritual power that leads to eternal life. His water, eternal life, would satisfy the deepest thirst of her soul. Whoever drinks from the water in Jacob’s Well will thirst again, but whoever takes of the ’living water’ shall be satisfied, and will not have a sense of ’want’. The words of Jesus meant that one who seeks after ’living water’ will not look for happiness or fulfillment in other objects. The one who receives the ’living water’ will be satisfied with the gift of our Lord. And this will

be forever. Jesus will be in his heart and shall be a constant supply, an unfailing fountain of living water, springing up, not like a stagnant pool or a deep well, but a flowing fountain that flows in the heat and in the cold, and in hunger and in thirst, in prosperity and in poverty, and in life, or in persecution, His gift of “living water” lives on and leads into everlasting life. It is not so strange that the woman still did not understand Jesus, showing how slow sinners are to understand spiritual matters. The woman asks for the water thinking it is a physical water, as she did not yet understand that Jesus was speaking of spiritual matters. But her curiosity was stirred, and I believe this is what Jesus wanted, to prepare her mind to receive the truth which He was about to declare. At this time, the woman was thinking on a purely physical level, and Jesus wanted to lead her into a spiritual mindset.

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COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802

EMPLOYMENT Broadmeadow Place Apartments Covington, TN. Maintenance Technician needed for apartment complex Must be EPA/HVAC certiďŹ ed Knowledge of general maintenance duties: plumbing, carpentry and electrical required. High energy a must! Good salary and beneďŹ ts. Serious inquiries only: 901-476-8662 150 Peeler Rd Covington, TN. 38019

Smyrna Baptist Church is searching for a (paid) parttime Music Director. Musical background &/or studies desired. Send resumes to: Smyrna MUSIC P. O. Box 105 Burlison, TN 38015 Or, email: smyrnamusic21@yahoo.com

For Rent: Church located at 2086 Atoka/Idaville Rd. Atoka,Tn. Sanctuary, 4 classrooms and fellowship hall. Available March 1, 2014. For appointment or further information contact Mr. Vann @ 901- 871-6072

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901

Broadmeadow Apartments

Nice Quite Country Setting: 2BR/1BA laundry room, on private property 417 Pickens Rd. Mason Area. $475mo./$500dep. 901-476-6960/- 901-212-1425

For rent: Doctors office building, approx 2400 sq feet. 534 Munford Atoka Ave. Munford, TN. Please cal 371-6004 or 581-2892

150 Peeler Rd., Covington, TN ~Section 8 Assistance~ Now Accepting Applications: For 2 BR, 3 BR, Elderly 62+ & Handicap Accessible Apts. We will process applications on Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ONLY.

HOMES FOR RENT

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2 Bedroom 1 Bath house for rent in Brighton for $650/month. Also large 1 bedroom apartment in Munford for $450 month. Bob 487-9076 or 840- 2464. 107

Drivers: Class A CDL Earn $50,000 + per year. Sign on bonus, Benefit Package. Family-Owned Company 573471-1102.

For Rent 35 Lavern Atoka. 3BD/- 1.5BA $800/mo. $800/ dep. 901-828- 2015 Houses for Rent in Covington: 3BD/- 1BA $650/mo. $500/dep. 2BD/1BA $500/mo. $500/dep. Call 901-389- 7075 Newly Renovated 3BD/2BA home on 1 acre. 10 minutes from Millington. Munford High School district. CHA $900/mo. $900/dep.. Proof of income required. 901-461-2315

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included. 3005 Hwy 179 Covington. $750mn. 901-3514832.

2br, 2ba, Utility shed, screened porch, large lot, appliances

TWO-AND-THREEBEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-832-3221. Section 8 not available.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 3BD/2BA Mobile home Mason $450/- mo. $450/dep. 901-2828898 No Pets. Brighton Area 2BR/1BA Applanices/- water furnished. $525/mo. $525/dep. 901-4761538 Mobile Home for rent 3BD/2BA large kitchen/living area. 51 Melrose Rd. $800/mo. Call Ryan 901-604-1786 Mobile Home for rent: 2BR/2BA Brighton schools. Dunlap community. $500/mo. $500/dep. 901-239-6566.

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The Methodist Presbyterian Nursery School (MPNS) is seeking a preschool director. Applications available at either FUMC or FPC. 117

Shear Essence 5847 AtokaIdaville Brighton is looking for Hairstylist, Massage Therapist, Aestician & Nailtech 901-2393830/901-239- 3982 I would like to care for your children days, nights, weekends. 12 yrs. experience as a nanny 901-837- 0303

HORSES & SUPPLIES

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Hay For Sale. Horse quality. Tifton 44. Dry stored, clean square bales $4.00ea. Rolls 4x4 net wrapped $40ea. Ripley Cell 731-571-5993

CLOTHING/APPAREL

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FORMAL GOWNS. (PROM DRESSES) Adult - 1 short (red w/- rhinestones) small $35, 2 floor length, 1- strapless black sparkly, Medium $25, 1 peach sparkly, large $20. Call 901-832-0226. Pick up in Covington or Munford.

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51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 837-2274.

I Buy Junk Cars & Trucks Call Sam 901-351-8025

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House for Sale. Built in 2009, 3BR/2BA on 1.3 acres. $112,900. Call Joshua @ 901517-6069

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HUGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, 4/26 7-2 PM 94 Dogwood Trace, Atoka

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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014▪ A13 www.covingtonleader.com NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 17, 2008, executed by Aaron C. Thomas and Jamie J. Thomas, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded January 28, 2008, in Deed Book 1380, Page 740-753; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the North Entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse , located in Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 36, OLIVER WOODS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 443, OF THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO AARON C. THOMAS AND WIFE, JAMIE J. THOMAS BY WARRANTY DEED BEING FILED FOR RECORD SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH. TO THE FIRST DEED OF TRUST BEING FILED FOR RECORD SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH. JAMIE J. THOMAS, WIFE OF AARON C. THOMAS JOINS HEREIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING, BARGAINING, SELLING, CONVEYING AND CONFIRMING AND DOES HEREBY GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, CONVEY AND CONFIRM UNTO THE PARTY OF THE SECOND PART, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND INTERESTS OF EVERY KIND, CHARACTER AND DESCRIPTION WHATSOEVER, WHICH SHE NOW HAS OR HEREAFTER MAY ACQUIRE BY VIRTUE OF HER MARRIAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HOMESTEAD AND ANY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY AS ALL OR A PART OF AN ELECTIVE SHARE OF A SURVIVING SPOUSE AS PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, BUT THE SAID JAMIE J. THOMAS DOES NOT JOIN IN THE COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF THIS INDENTURE AND IS NOT IN ANY WAY OBLIGATED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED HEREBY. TAX ID NUMBER: D07; 127LA; 036.00 Parcel ID: 127LA-36.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 65 N Oleta Ave, Atoka, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Aaron C. Thomas and Jamie J. Thomas OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #68847: 2014-04-10 2014-04-17, 2014-04-24

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Nathan A. Howe and Darla R. Taylor Howe executed

a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Citizens National Bank, Lender and Katie Winchester, Trustee(s), which was dated September 13, 2005 and recorded on September 22, 2005, Book 1232, Page 497, and subsequently assumed on May 18, 2009 by Mary L Brown and William R Brown, SR, via loan assumption agreement recorded July 23, 2009 at Book 1446, Page 189-190 Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on May 1, 2014, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit:

situate in the City of Covington, County of Tipton, and State of Tennessee, to wit: The following described real estate lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Beginning at an 80 penny nail final in the centerline of Solo Road (50’ R.O.W.) at the northeast corner of Daniel Bucey’s Lot (680/384) said point being an east interior corner of Hazel A. Hill’s property recorded in Deed Book 659, Page 506, then north 03°38’52” east, 170.37 feet along the said centerline to the intersection of the centerline of Rayburn Road (50’ R.O.W.); then north 05°50’32” west, 45.95 feet along the centerline of Rayburn Road to the northeast corner of this partition; then leaving the road and running north 88°14’53” west along the north line of this partition, and passing an iron pin set at 23.33 Feet, but continuing for a total distance of 300.00 feet to an iron pin set for the northwest corner; then south 01°43’02” west, 225.00 feet along the west line of this partition to an iron pin set in Bucey’s north line; then south 88°16’58” east along Bucey’s north line following the alignment of a post and wire fence and passing an iron pin found at 275.31 feet, but continuing for a total distance of 300.00 feet to the point of beginning, encompassing 68,152 square feet or 1.56 acres of land, more or less. According to survey of Raymond E. Pittman, P.O. Box 1218, Munford, TN 38058, dated October 16, 1992. *Subject to Court Order of record in Record Book 1550, Page 757, to include the title interest of Helen Black and Paul Pemberton. Tax Parcel ID: 24/25.05

Lot 18, Section B, Whippoorwill Estate Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 161 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed from Nathan A. Howe and Darla R. Taylor Howe to Mary Lou Brown and William R. Brown by warranty deed recorded in Book 1446, Page 188 in the said Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed herein from Edward Earl Howe and Eva Bernadette Howe to via Warranty Deed recorded in Book 1232, Page 496 in the said Register’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 125K B 018.00 Address/Description: 313 Whippoorwill Circle, Millington, TN 38053. Current Owner(s): Mary Lou Brown. Other Interested Party(ies): Midland Funding LLC as assignee of FNCB Newport News. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-5508484 File No.: 14-00601 10apr3w

TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed May 25, 2006 by Susan Pemberton (married) to Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1281, Page 285*, and the owner of the debt secured, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.. as trustee on behalf of CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates Trust 2006-8, 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 1, 2014 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, towit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. The following described property

Property Address: 947 Solo Road, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: Paul Pemberton; Helen Black All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l5268296 File # 7134-112334-FC Published: April 10, April 17, April 24 Green Tree Servicing LLC/Susan Pemberton

NOTICE OF HEARING Jason Lee Pelcha and Kassandra Dawn White VS. Father of Jaydon Lee White, Respondent JUVENILE COURT CLERK TIPTON COUNTY COVINGTON, TENN . To: Father of Jaydon Lee White Whereabouts unknown You are hereby notified that the Petition for Custody has been set for hearing on the day of May 7, 2014. at 9:00 a.m. in the Juvenile Court of Tipton County. Tennessee. Covington, Tennessee. William Monroe. Esq. 6000 Poplar Avenue Suite 250 Memphis, TN 38103 901-202-4747 Cc: Court Clerk & Master IN THE TIPTON COUNTY, JUVENILE COURT In Re: Jaydon Lee White DOB 6/1212013 Jason Lee Pelcha DOB 9/2/1983 and Kassandra Dawn White DOB 3/27/1993, Co-Petioners, PETITION for CUSTODY COME NOW your Petitioners, Jason Lee Pelcha and Kassandra Dawn White and in support of this Petition as to Custody of the Minor Child, Jaydon Lee White would state as follows: 1. Petitioner is a resident citizen of Tipton County, Tennessee and is not the biological father ofthe minor child, Jaydon Lee White, who is presently under one years of age. 2. Co-Petitioner is a resident citizen of Tipton County, Tennessee and is the biological mother of the child and has never been married to the Co-petitioner. 3. The Mother’s and child’s address for the last four months was 419 Rayburn Road, St. Louis, Missouri 4. The Mother’s and child’s address from the date ofthe child’s birth until four month’s ago was 2006 Detroit Road, Burlison, Tennessee. 5. The Mother and Co-Petitioner does not know who is the biological father ofthe child and no one has claimed to be the biological father. 6. The Mother and Co-Petitioner does not have a current residence, is unemployed and has no means to care for or raise the minor child. 7. The Mother and Co-Petitioner states that Jason Pelcha has formed a bond with the minor child and is fully able and willing to care for Jaydon Lee White. 8. Jason Lee Pelcha states that he is of good moral character and that he has the means and desire to properly raise and care for Jaydon Lee White 9. Jason Lee Pelcha states that he has formed an emotional bond with Jaydon Lee White and that your Co-Petitioner desires to have permanent custody of the child and to assume the role of father with the child. 10. The Mother and Co-Petitioner states that she desires to surrender permanent custody of Jaydon Lee

White to Jason Pelcha as it is in the child’s manifest best interests to do so. WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED Petitioner prays: I. That this Petition be filed in this cause. 2. That immediate custody of the parties’ minor children be granted to the Petitioner pending the outcome of the Petition for Change of Custody; 4. That the Court appoint a Guardian ad Litem to conduct an investigation and make a report to the Court should the court deem it necessary; 5. That proper notice publish to the putative father whose identity is unknown stating that this matter is pending and that he should come forward and protect his rights. 6. That sole custody ofthe minor children be awarded to the Petitioner based upon the facts set forth above; 7. That the child henceforth be known as Jaydon Lee Pelcha. 8. For general, further and other relief as to which the Petitioner may be entitled. Respectfully submitted, THE MONROE FIRM, P.L.L.C. William M. Monroe (#4761) Attorney for Petitioner 6000 Poplar Ave suite 250 Memphis, TN 38119 (901)202-4747 STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF SHELBY We, Jason Lee Pelcha and Kassandra Dawn White, having been duly sworn, make oath that the facts and matters set forth above are true and correct. We also ask the Court to approve the prayers set forth above as they are in the best interests of Jaydon Lee White.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Michael Fincher, Denise Cowle and Paige Fincher executed a Deed of Trust to Trustmark National Bank, Lender and James E. Shumaker, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated April 13, 2006 and recorded on April 21, 2006, Book 1270, Page 479, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Regions Bank successor by merger with Regions Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on May 6, 2014, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 27, Section B, Chisolm Trails Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slides 114 and 115, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Parcel ID Number: 110B A 02400 000 Address/Description: 68 Chisolm Trail, Atoka, TN 38004. Current Owner(s): Michael Fincher and Denise Cowle. Other Interested Party(ies): Riverwalk Holdings, LTD, as assignee of Cornwell Tools. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road

Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-5508484 File No.: 14-06513 10apr3w

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3231 Estate of CHARLES EDWARD BENNETT, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on April 1, of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of CHARLES EDWARD BENNETT, who died 1/2/2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement wit the undersigned at once. CHARLOTTE OVERALL EXECUTRIX VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 17apr2wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3233 Estate of WARREN L. STURDIVANT, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on April 9, of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of WARREN L. STURDIVANT, who died 2/6/2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement wit the undersigned at once.

designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 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 98, SECTION E, WEST ROAD SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 29, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSEPH BOLKA AND TERESA BOLKA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2009 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1428, PAGE 335, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 343 CHEROKEE ROAD, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053. MAP 144 PARCEL 008.33 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 UNPAIDTAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, 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. THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET. SEQ. 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

JUDY TURNER JANE S. TALLANT CO-EXECUTOR

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019

This day, April 22, 2014. This is improved property known as 343 CHEROKEE ROAD, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053.

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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 FEBRUARY 13, 2009, executed by JOSEPH F. BOLKA, III AND TERESA G. BOLKA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1428, PAGE 338, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent,

J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F14-0017 24apr3w

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: Adoption of Justin Bailey Phillips, DOB 11/8/09 ROBIN GALES and BILLY GALES Plaintiffs vs. CATHERINE PHILLIPS BIEBER and TOMMIE JONES Defendants

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE In this cause, it appearing from the complaintant, which is sworn to, that the residence of the defendant, Tommie Jones, is unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is therefore ordered that the said Tommie Jones file an answer

THE LEADER• Thursday, April 24, 2014 • A14

www.covingtonleader.com

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee.

BEER BOARD MEETING

NOTICE

The Town of Mason will hold a Beer Board Meeting on May 12, 2014, at 6:45 PM at Mason City Hall with the following agenda:

The City of Munford will publish its Water Quality Leader on May 1, 2014.

Beer permit application for Raid Tabbaa for “Short Stop #5,” Hwy. 70, Mason, TN

will not be mailed directly to each customer.

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VIRGINIA GRAY CLERK AND MASTER

TOWN OF MASON Application has been made to the Beer Board of the Town of Mason by Raid Tabbaa for an on & off premises beer permit for “Short Stop #5” at 28 Hwy. 70, Mason, TN. Hearing on this application will be heard at 6:45 PM on Monday, May 12th at the Town Hall in Mason, TN. Any citizen desiring to speak for or against the granting of this permit may come before the Beer Board at that time and place to be heard.

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REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro VIN# 2G1FB1ED4B9159868 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify: David Jordan H&H Towing 862 B Hwy. 51 N. Covington, TN 38019 by certified mail within 10 days of this publication. 24apr1w

Copies of this report will be available at Munford City Hall, 1397 Munford Ave. A copy of this report

David Smith Mayor

This the 24th day of April, 2014.

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS FRANK DESLAURIERS P.O. BOX 1156 COVINGTON, TN 38019

Report for 2013 in its entirety in the Covington

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BEER NOTICE The following has made application for a license to sell beer for on and off premises consumption in Tipton County: Individual Name: Charles Triplett Business Name: Southern Comfort The business is located at 4904 Hwy. 51 S., Brighton, TN 38011 and the nearest church is Smith Grove MB Church which is situated approximately 6700 feet from the establishment, which is on the east side of Hwy. 51.

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A hearing will be held on this application Monday, April 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the ofﬁce of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman. Tipton County Beer Commission Steve Bringle, Chairman, Wayne Cole, L.K. Dyson, Tommy Hill. 17apr2w

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE Obstruction Light Construction, Covington Municipal Airport The City of Covington, Tennessee is accepting sealed bids from qualiﬁed contractors to furnish and install a solar obstruction light and tower at 1548 Ray Lane, south of the Covington Municipal Airport.

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following: ASPHALT – COLD MIX CORRUGATED METAL CULVERTS CREOSOTE TREATED BRIDGE LUMBER LIMESTONE & RIP RAP PIT-RUN MINERAL AGGREGATE ROADSIDE CHEMICALS ROADWAY STRIPING ASPHALT-HOT MIX UNIFORM RENTAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, TN 38011. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, May 5, 2014. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date. Bids sent by mail should be addresses to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Hwy 51, Brighton TN 38011. The bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “BID ENCLOSED” thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error. Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid during the first sixty (60) days after the actual opening bid date. Bid specifications are available on our website www.tcpw.net or can be picked up at the Public Works Office in Brighton. Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Shannon Reed, P.E. Director 24apr2w

Copies of the Invitation to Bid can be picked up at the Covington Municipal Airport. Bids will also be received at the Covington Municipal Airport, 169 Airport Parkway Drive, at 1:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, May 19, 2014, and then publicly opened and read aloud. All contractors desiring to submit a bid must attend a mandatory, on-site, pre-bid conference on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Covington Municipal Airport. Contractors will meet at the Airport and will then be taken to 1548 Ray Lane to visit the site and inspect the general conditions. Notice: Do not conduct an on-site visit of this property at any time other than the mandatory pre-bid conference. The City of Covington and the Covington Municipal Airport, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 (42 U. S. C. 2000d) and 49 CFR, Part 26, Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation, hereby notiﬁes all bidders that it will afﬁrmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Copies of the Invitation to Bid may be obtained at the Covington Municipal Airport. Questions regarding the project should be referred to Robin Anderson, Airport Manager (901) 476-1392. The City of Covington reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids submitted. Authorized By: David W. Gordon, Mayor

First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

“There is no freedom unless the press can tell the truth and survive while telling it.” – Judy Woodruff The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, 2005 Courtesy the Freedom Forum

“A free press sometimes causes pain. But it is a free and vigorous press that, in the end, protects all of us.” - Roger S. Kintzel The Atlanta JournalConstitution, 1997

Courtesy the Freedom Forum

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Legal submissions due each Monday @ 4pm.

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in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee 38019 and with the plaintiffs’ attorney, Frank Deslauriers, P.O. Box 1156, Covington, Tennessee 38019 on or before June 1, 2014 or judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

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Cardinals sweep Cougars in district Strong pitching leads the way for Brighton By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Brighton needed a split and Munford a sweep before the two teams squared off for the final two District 13-AAA games of the regular season Monday and Tuesday. Whichever team achieved that goal would secure third place in the district and avoid a first round matchup with nationally-ranked Dyer County in the district tournament. Both games were competitive, but the Cardinals won them both to move to 3-3 in the district and 1514 overall. Brighton pitcher Colton Hathcock, a University of Memphis signee, was the story in Tuesday's 5-2 win at Brighton. He struck out 11, including eight in the final three innings, in a complete-game effort. “Colton is Colton,” said Brighton coach Brian Oswalt. “They had a great approach with him, putting some balls in play, and we made a couple of errors. But he did a great job.” Munford's Joseph Fulcher had an RBI single in the top of the first and the Cougars (12-19, 0-5) loaded the bases, but Hathcock got out of the inning, giving up just one run. Gunner Vines drove in Munford's other run in the top of the third with a single, but Hathcock was in control the rest of the way. Brighton put runners on first and third with two outs in the seventh before Hathcock got a strikeout, his third of the inning, to end the game. “I thought both games were very competitive,” said Munford coach Jason Johnson. “We had some missed opportunities tonight where we just didn't execute. We had people in scoring position all night, but I thought we did a good job against him (Hathcock). We've been facing hard throwers all year. That's what district games are all about.” Colby Poston brought a Brighton run home in the bottom of the second with a bunt single to give the Cardinals a 2-1 lead. In the bottom of the third an RBI-triple by Ladarius Williams and an RBI single from Tanner McDivitt gave the Cardinals a 4-2 lead. Brighton's final tally came in the bottom of the sixth

Above, Munford's Ty Gillespie gets back to third base ahead of the tag from Brighton's Jared Webb during District 13-AAA action Tuesday night in Brighton. At left, Cardinal Colton Hathcock, who struck out 11 over seven innings, brings a pitch to the plate Tuesday night. Brighton won, 5-2. Photos by Jeff Ireland

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Munford, Brighton pick up key wins By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Brighton and Munford picked up key wins Monday with the district tournament approaching next week. The Lady Cardinals (13-8-1) manhandled Haywood at home in five innings, 10-0. Ali Christmas led Brighton's 13-hit attack with a 3-for-3 day that included a double and two RBI's as Brighton scored five times in the first inning to take control. Raygan Huffman and Seeley Layne each doubled and singled and Alex Griffin added a double. Huffman also had two RBIs. Layne pitched all five innings to earn the win. She struck out three, walked none and allowed five hits. Munford hosted Collierville, a potential sectional opponent down the road, and pulled out 3-1 win to move to 21-9 on the season. Peyton Joyner hit her

second homer of the year and Maddison Welch belted her first homer to pace the offense. The Lady Cougars broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Sam Scott went all seven innings for Munford to earn her 14th win of the season, allowing just two hits. Brighton and Munford play each other May 2 at 6 p.m. at Munford in a key district game. In other games: • Brighton defeated Northwest on Friday in tournament action in Clarksville, Tenn., 7-1. Layne struck out six and allowed four hits over six innings for the win. Anna McIntyre drove in a pair of runs and Lauren Kinney, Sam Berryhill, Marissa Moss and Griffin each drove in a run. • The Lady Cards beat Ohio County in tourney action on Friday 11-1. Moss struck out six in four-inning one-hitter and also homered and

CHS moves to 6-0 in district By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

pitched a four-hitter to pick up the win. • Springfield ended Brighton's tourney run on Saturday with a 6-2 win. Moss struck out nine

The Chargers won three games during the week against Millington and a pair against district foe Jackson North Side to improve to 20-10 overall and 6-0 in District 15-AA. They suffered a non-district loss at Brighton at week’s end. Rain cost CHS a home game with Jackson North Side on March 14, so the teams played a double dip at JNS the following day. The opening game was a test for both teams that was won by Covington 6-5 in the 11th inning. North Side struck first with a pair of first-inning runs. The lead grew to 3-0 with a fourth inning tally. CHS knotted the score with a three spot in the bottom of the fifth. Dalton Carlton drove in three runs with a single to right that was misplayed. He had five RBIs in the game. Both teams remained scoreless through eight innings until JNS took the lead with two runs in the top of the 10th. Facing defeat, the Chargers clawed back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame. McClain scored the tying run with two out with Carlton’s 4th RBI on a fielder’s choice to short. McClain was the 11th inning hero for CHS. A single to right brought Jalen Jones home with the winner.

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Munford's Tori Ray brings a pitch the plate in recent action. Photo by Jeff Ireland

doubled. Layne added three hits and Kinney added two. • Brighton beat Lewis County on Saturday in tourney action 4-2. Layne homered, drove in two runs and also

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Watkins signs with Ark. Tech By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com One of the most accomplished golfers in Brighton High School history made his college choice official last Wednesday. In front of family, friends and coaches, Cardinal senior Logan Watkins signed a golf scholarship with Arkansas Tech. The college, located in Russellville, Ark., has won two straight conference titles. That was something that attracted Watkins to the school. “They're one of the best golf teams around here,” Watkins said. “I really liked the coaching staff and everybody there.” Watkins won district and region titles during his senior season last fall and qualified for the state tournament for the third time. He believes his experience at Brighton, which has had one of the best golf programs in West Tennessee over the last decade, helped him develop. “We were always playing for district, region and state titles,” Watkins said. “I played against a lot of high-rated guys and I think that prepared me.”

Football alumni game is May 3 The second annual alumni football game between Covington and Brighton high schools will be held May 3 at 7 p.m. at Brighton High School. Southeastern Rivals and McDivitt Motors are sponsoring the event. A portion of the proceeds go to both football programs. Tickets, which are $10, are available at Covington and Brighton high schools. Children five and under are admitted for free.

Brighton senior Logan Watkins was joined by his parents Shelia and Mike Watkins (front), plus family, friends and coaches, when he signed a golf scholarship with Arkansas Tech. Photo courtesy Thomas Sellers

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Continued from A16 and allowed just six hits, but took the loss. • Munford split district doubleheader with Hardin County last Thursday in Savannah. Tori Ray homered, singled and drove in three runs to lead Munford to a 12-1 win in game one. Joyner and Scott each doubled twice and drove in two runs and Christina Cantrell doubled and drove in one run. Ashlee Wilson added two singles and an RBI and Courtney

Bonaiuto singled twice. Scott struck out eight and allowed six hits over seven innings for the win. Munford led 1-0 through three innings in game two, but fell 3-1. Cantrell, Duncan and Scott each doubled for Munford and Taylor Hobson singled. Wilson drove in Munford's lone run. Scott went the distance again and struck out six, but took the loss.

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Continued from A16 Jake Durham pitched seven strong innings, allowing three unearned runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out 10. Matt Folk (2-3) got the win, holding the Indians to two runs on three hits in four innings of work. CHS had only five base hits in the game. One each from Carlton, McClain, Cook, John Michael Spoon and Brad Walker. The nightcap was nothing like the opener. Covington rolled to a 13-3 win. Spoon upped his record to 4-0 with 6.2 innings of three-hit ball. He gave up three runs (one earned) while striking

out seven and walking two. Carlton continued on a tear with two hits and three RBIs. McClain, Whitley and Cook added two RBIs apiece and Spoon helped his cause with one RBI. Whitley and T.A. Watson had three hits each. McClain, Carlton and Hunter Taylor had a pair of hits apiece and Spoon, Walker and John Michael Cannon added one hit each. Millington was a 9-0 victim on April 16. The Chargers went up for good in the first with a single run and then pulled away. Watson improved to 3-0 for the

year with 3.2 scoreless innings. He walked one and struck out five. Carlton had two RBIs and put CHS ahead to stay with an RBI triple in the first inning. The regular season comes to a close with a game at Munford tonight at 6:30 pm. They travel to district foe Liberty Tech at 5 p.m. tomorrow and host the Crusaders on Saturday with an 11 a.m. game. The final regular season game is scheduled at Bolton on April 29 at 6 p.m. District tournament play opens on May 1 with satellite games. All other games will be played at USA Stadium in Millington.

Fulcher went the distance for the Cougars. He struck out five and allowed just four hits. Both teams begin district tournament play May 2 in Dyer County. Brighton will play Hardin County in the first semifinal. “We split with them this year,” Oswalt said. “I like our chances with our pitching and the way we've been hitting lately.” Munford fell to Dyer County 6-0 earlier this season. “We gave up six unearned runs to Dyer County,” Johnson said. “We just need to make the routine plays and scratch out some runs. That's the game plan.” In other games: • Brighton shut out Covington at home on Friday 5-0. Williams was 2 for 3 with an RBI and Poston, Newman and Kolten Childress each doubled. Bentley Jones, Newman and

Poston each drove in one run. Chase Kidd (five innings, two hits, five strikeouts) and Hathcock (two innings, no hits, four strikeouts) combined to shut out the Chargers. Bradyn McClain and T.A. Watson each singled for Covington's two hits. • Kyle Hindman and Vines each homered Saturday for Munford at Dyersburg in a 12-3 win over Gosnell, Ark. Vines finished 2 for 3 with two RBIs and Hindman drove in two. Clayton Talley struck out three over seven innings to earn the win. • Munford beat Westview on Satruday in Dyersburg 7-0. Simmons struck out five and allowed just two hits over seven innings for the win. Hindman drove in two runs with a double and Gillespie had a pair of hits.

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Continued from A16 when Nate Newman walked and then scored on two Munford throwing errors. Jacob Sawyers started on the mound for Munford and took the loss. Dusty Baker relieved him and pitched the final 3.2 innings. The pair of pitchers, both sophomores, gave up just two earned runs. “We're really young,” Johnson said. “Our top three pitchers are sophomores, but I feel like they can compete with anybody.” Brighton won Monday's game at Munford 2-0 behind a strong pitching performance from Newman. He went all seven innings, allowing just two hits and striking out four. Hathcock hit a solo homer and Poston drove in Brighton's other run. Ryan Haynes and Corey Simmons each had two hits for Munford.

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Lady Chargers hold on to first place in district By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Lady Chargers maintained their hold on first place in District 15-AA with a win over Jackson Central-Merry and a big non-district win over Dyer County. Their record stands at 8-13 (5-1 district) headed into the final week of the season. The JCM game on April 15 was over in a hurry. CHS posted a 23-0 win in three innings. Covington scored 16 runs in the first inning. Hannah Clifton got the win. She and Abbey Beasley combined for a three-inning no-hitter. Each helped at the plate with Clifton scoring two runs with and an RBI and Beasley adding a double, an RBI and a run scored. Players up and down the lineup contributed to the win. Treasury Poindexter and Auburn Davidson were both 2 for 2. Clifton, Beasley, Carly Cousar, Deanna Hill, Bailee Moss, Kiera Booker, Taylor Vickery and Heavenly Myers each had a hit. Thursday’s win against Class 3A Dyer County was a close affair won by the Lady Chargers 3-2. The Lady Choctaws took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third, only to have CHS knot the score in the bottom of the inning. Dyer County went ahead 2-1 with a run in the fifth and looked on the way to a victory until Covington plated two in the ninth for the come-from-behind win. Clifton went the distance for the victory, allowing two runs on five hits. She walked two and struck out two. Neely Glenn singled and doubled. Vickery, Poindexter and Malia Johnson accounted for CHS’s three other base hits. Johnson and Maddie Lane had an RBI each. Steals were crucial in the win. Poindexter had two more and Johnson and Lane added one apiece. The Lady Chargers took it on the chin at Obion County Monday night, falling 9-2. It was a five-hit, five-error game for CHS. "We have a hard time putting three good games together in a row," said coach Matt Shearon. Alli McDivitt had a hit and a run scored. Raygen Escue went 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored and Anna Adkinson was also 2 for 3 with a triple and two RBIs. Covington closes out the 2014 regular season with a full slate of games beginning at St. Benedict today at 5 p.m. They will be at Brighton tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. District tournament play begins on May 5. First round games are satellite games. CHS will have a bye. All other tournament play will be in Ripley. In track news: Covington participated in its biggest meet of the year at the George Hancock Invitational in Dyersburg, competing against 20 area teams. On the girls' side, the 4 X 200 relay team finished sixth with a time of 2:01. The 4 X 100 relay time also placed sixth with a time of 55:15. The boys 4 X 800 relay team came in fifth in a time of 9:40. Davion Bates was sixth in the 100-metter dash, finishing in 11:11. Jhon Wes Walker earned the Chargers' best finish with a second place showing in the 1,600-meter run, covering the distance in 4:56. Ky Anderson took fourth in the 200-meters run, finishing in 23:30. CHS competes again at University School of Jackson today.

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Unilever helps TCA with fundraiser By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com

Unilever recently donated several boxes of assorted ice cream bars as part of Tipton Christian Academy’s annual spaghetti dinner and auction, which took place March 15. Ice Cream Day at TCA was Tuesday, April 22, and five-year-old Maci Phillips was its princess of Ice Cream Day, her family having made the highest bid at the auction. Dressed in a pink and aqua glittering crown and complementing sash, Maci delivered popsicles, Klondike bars and Strawberry Shortcake bars to each class during snack time. Lisa Blalack, TCA director, said the TCA children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the treat. “What fun it was to celebrate with our ice cream princess, Maci Phillips,” said Blalack. “Thanks to Unilever, Maci gave every student, teacher and staff member at TCA ice cream joy!” Larry Gibson, operating manager of Unilever, was pleased with the school’s delight. “Unilever is a proud member of the Covington community and happy to support great causes to help all of us live better, healthier, more sustainable lives. Education of our children is a key to a bright future for all.” The spaghetti dinner fundraiser, in its fourth year and led by PTO president Pam Sanders, netted more than $27,000 for the school. The monies have been earmarked for educational items, such as new computers, and continued expansion of the private school.

Covington FFA competes at forestry event

The Covington FFA recently had a strong showing at the West Tennessee Forestry Career Development event.The team placed first in the district and second in West Tennessee. The competition required the students to be able to identify trees, measure trees, complete a compass course, identify forestry tools and equipment and read a topographical map. By placing second in the region, the team will move on to the state competition that will be held May 30 at Camp Clements in Doyle. Pictured are, from left, Mr. Cole, Molly Flanagan, Britney Kellum, Kayla Fisher, Ryan Wick, Sarah Kate Poole and Mr. Johnson. Courtesy photo

Laura Ashley Giles will be graduating from the University of North Alabama on May 10 at 2 p.m. at Flowers Hall with her bachelors in business administration degree with a major in accounting. During her time at UNA, Laura held many leadership roles, ranging from a LaGrange Ambassador Society member, ambassador for the president of the college of business, and student government association president her senior year. Additionally, Laura is graduating with a 3.88 grade point average. She plans to pursue her MBA at the University of North Alabama and afterwards, to begin working for KPMG, LLP in Nashville in January 2015. Courtesy photo.

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The 2014 Tipton County 4-H Speech Contests were held in March with 144 4-H students presenting speeches at in-school clubs and countywide speech contests. Any 4-H student from the fourth to 12th grade can participate. The goal of public speaking is to help reinforce self confidence, build character and improve communication skills. First place winners in the county contests advanced to the Regional and Sub-Regional Speech Contest. This year the Tipton County 4-H was represented at the Sub-Regional Speech Contest in Fayette County by, from left, Autumn Taylor, Patrick Langford and Landon Lemons. Anyone interested in learning more about Tipton County 4-H can contact Matthew Adams at 901-476-0231 or cadams11@utk.edu. Courtesy photo

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The Civil War in Tipton County By RUSSELL BAILEY Tipton County Historian

Murder of Joseph Bragg at Covington Conclusion Former Mayor Samuel R. Shelton witnessed the execution of Peter Bragg, who â&#x20AC;&#x153;was taken to the roadside east of Covington, and near the bridge over Town Creek, and there hung by a rope thrown over the limb of a hackberry tree in expiation of the foul crime in which he took part in.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Shelton added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;During these troublesome times (Fall 1863,) the people of Tipton had foes without and foes within. On the one hand, the Federals were over-running the country and plundering its citizens and on the other, they were subjected to depredationsâ&#x20AC;Śof horse thieves and murderersâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;A band was formed composed of deserters from the Confederate army whose avowed purpose was to rob theâ&#x20AC;Ś (Unionist) peopleâ&#x20AC;Śbut whose real object was to rob any one who had moneyâ&#x20AC;ŚThe leader of this band was (Lewis) Davis (Jr.), a young man who was born and reared in Covingtonâ&#x20AC;Śhe soon found accomplices in the person of Shaver, Gardner and others.â&#x20AC;? Lewis Davis Jr. had joined the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tipton Rifles,â&#x20AC;? 4th Tennessee infantry; he deserted following the Battle of Shiloh.

Addison Sleeth, of the 52nd Indiana Infantry stationed at Fort Pillow, witnessed the hangings: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sheriff andâ&#x20AC;Śtwo deputies took the prisoner from the jailâ&#x20AC;Śplaced him on a mule and led the way. We boys followed in column of fours and the citizens brought up the rear. When we reached an elm tree in the edge of a grove we halted;â&#x20AC;Śformed a square facing inward with the prisoner and officers inside and the crowd outside. The Negro was told that he had to die and was asked if he had anything to say. He then told the story of how he and the two white men committed a murder so horrible that it made oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flesh creep to listen to it.â&#x20AC;? Within a few days, Davis was captured and confined in the Covington jail. The sheriff requested soldiers from Fort Pillow to help prevent the rescue of Davis by members of his gang. The soldiers came and surrounded the jail. Addison Sleeth describes the hanging the next day: â&#x20AC;&#x153;At 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock, the fall-in call sounded and when we were in line, the sheriff and two guards brought out a slender rather fine looking young man who looked to be not over 22 or 23 years oldâ&#x20AC;Śhe had a worn look,â&#x20AC;Ś was pale and nervous but there was nothing in his looks to denote the depth of wickedness and crime into which he had fallen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our line of march to the fatal tree was one company in front, then the sheriff andâ&#x20AC;Ś(deputies?) and our company in the rear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A large crowd of citizens were scattered all along

the line among them the wife, mother and sisters of the prisoner. On the way down, I rode along side of the sheriff and prisonerâ&#x20AC;ŚI remember the prisoner turned to usâ&#x20AC;Śand said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boys, it looks hard to jerk a man up and hang him without giving him a trial.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; When we asked him if he was guilty he did not say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We reached the tree on which we had seen the Negro hangedâ&#x20AC;Śformed a hollow square facing inward with the sheriff, prisoner and his wife who had never left his side, inside and the crowd outside. The prisoner sat on a mule with his hands tied behind him and was talking to his young wife who held his tied hands. The sheriff asked him if he had anything to say. He made no replyâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sheriff drew the black cap over his face, placed the noose around his neck. His wife gave one wild scream and fell in the dust at the feet of the mule apparently lifeless. Citizens picked her up and took her away and the mule was led from under the prisoner. The rope slipped its fastening to the limb letting the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet touch the ground. He drew up and his knees touched the ground before the rope could be drawn up. The rope was drawn up and after five minutes struggling the body became still. We remained till life was extinct and left behind us one of the most trying scenes on the nerves we had to witness in the four years service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In less than a week the third and last of the murderers was hanged from the same limb but we were not there to see it.â&#x20AC;?

Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting straight to the churches first as there is a lot of information. Salem Worship is at 11 a.m. Charles Todd is the minister. Our sympathy is extended to family of Martha Jean Harris, who passed on April 14. We rejoice with Jeff and Emily Stewart in the birth of their son, James Holden Stewart, born April 17. The senior high youth will meet at the manse this Sunday night, the 27th, for supper and Bible study. The young marrieds will meet Sunday, the 27th, at 6 p.m. at the home of Jeffery and Caroline McDaniel. This Sunday, everyone is invited to the Appalachia fundraiser luncheon after the worship service. There is memorial to Salem in memory of Bobby Malone. Dear Salem family, thank you for everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done for us during such a long illness. We are so blessed with such a loving family. God has us in the palm of his hand and gives us

strength to handle the moment. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed you, the Roses. Synodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special Easter offering: If you cannot give through your local church, you may send your Easter gift to: Board of Stewardship, 1 Cleveland Street, Suite 110, Greenville, SC 29601 or call at 864-232-8297. Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. Charles Todd is the minister. A wonderful time was had at the Easter breakfast. Thank you to Joyce Byrd, Courtney Fee, Patsy Fee, Anna Blake Hanks, Mary Holland and Juanita Waits for preparing such a delicious meal and fellowship. We very much appreciate the Rev. and Mrs. Todd and all family members who were able to be with us at this special time. Jimmy tells us that Carolyn is recovering fine and got a good report from the doctor. I understand Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and girls were able to be with them as well. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing.

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Tula Starr Me,â&#x20AC;? as a special request for the pastor and honoree. Rev. Andrews message came from I Samuels 16:21, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Armor Bearer.â&#x20AC;? On our prayer and sick list: Ruth Alston, Katarene Harber, Rudolph Boykins, Carlotta Jones, Jessie Lawson, Eva Heaston, Flossie Woods, Clark and Birdie Jones, Connie Brown, Mary Burton, Floyd White Sr., Beaulah Wakefield, Doris King, Emma Moore and family, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Joseph Heaston Sr. and Charlene Sneed. Happy birthday this week to Brandon Campbell and Marcus Cooke (9th), Eddie Heaston (12th), Alice Bell (13th), Shonda Saxon and Jean Anderson (14th), Melvin Cobbs (15th), Ty Hudon, Dominique Wakefield and Altante Johnson (16th), Kurbel Newson, Bob Draine and Oreatha Armstron (17th), Ruby

Coe and Danny Johnson (19th). Memphisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; North Star Community Church will celebrate its 16th anniversary on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Pastor Steven Miller Sr. and first lady Dorothy Miller host the event and several special guests will be attending. The public is invited. Pastor W.E.Gatlin is expecting you on the first Saturday at noon, every month, for a religious filled missionary meeting. The public is invited to St. Paul M.B. in Drummonds. This is all for this time. I hope all had a happy Easter. Never forget the true meaning of Easter; although the lovely dresses and suits, candies and colored eggs are quite alright, remember this, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; love for a dying world to save all of our souls, oh, what a love!â&#x20AC;? Until next time.

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Hello dear readers. What a beautiful time of the year. The dogwoods are in full bloom in everyone's yards. The white ones are so pretty and the pink ones are gorgeous. I wish I had a pink one! Elm Grove United Methodist Church There were different times for church last Sunday. There was breakfast, an Easter egg hunt, then church worship. What a good day at Elm Grove. I am sorry that we missed the good time. We are trying to get someone to bring us a dump truck load of dirt. The roots on our trees are coming to the top, making it hard to cut the grass with a lawn mower.

We get so much junk mail wanting us to buy some more stuff. If everyone received as much junk mail as we do, well, no wonder the mail person has a full-time job delivering all the mail. Thanks to you mail carriers for bringing us our few good letters along with all the junk mail. A big thank you, mail carriers.

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Important notice to dog and cat owners, all dogs and cats 3 months of age must be vaccinated and registered with Tipton County Animal Shelter. This is a state law. The vaccination clinics have been set up throughout the county at a reduced price of $17.00 for each dog and cat. After which the rates will return to normal fee of $21.00. Local Vets of Tipton County will be on site to give the vaccination. VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULE Wednesday April 9, 2014 Friday April 25, 2014 3:30 Leighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel 4:00 Mt. Carmel 4:00 Erwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery 5:30 Clopton Gin 5:00 Holly Grove Presbyterian Wednesday April 16, 2014 12:00-2:30 Cobb Parr Park

Saturday April 26, 2014 1:30 Brighton Comm. Center 1:30 Burlison Gin

Thursday April 17, 2014 2:30 Randolph Meth. Church 3:00 Giltedge Community Center 4:30 Bucksnort Grocery

Friday May 2, 2014 1:15 Gift Gin 2:00 Hwy. 59/14 SE Corner 3:00 Gainsville Byrd Welding

Saturday April 19, 2014 1:00 Atoka City Hall

Saturday May 3, 2014 1:00 Munford City Hall 1:30 Fastimes Hwy. 14

Wednesday April 23, 2014 3:00 Drummonds Fire Dept. You May Contact the Tipton County Animal Shelter For More Information 837-5919 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The azaleas are in full bloom in the back of our home. They are so tall that they reach up to the window sills. With the blinds open, I can see them while I am at my computer. What a sight! May God bless all you who read my writings. Thanks. I just love all the pretty flowers that are blooming.

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the congregation and leadership rolls. A special thanks to Heather Keith for teaching our young girls how to lead singing. The girls cannot lead during our worship services, as the Church of Christ uses only men for church services, however girls may lead in Bible study classes or special events for the children. Even with some still not having returned from the program, the pews were filled. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing to see people worshiping together on this special day of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resurrection. Following church, I met Mr. Bill and his family at the Brighton home of his daughter, Debbie Neal. Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Sandy and her family, who reside in Nashville, were here as well. He had all of his children and grandchildren here together, which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen often. Debbie and Bud had a new wooden patio cover installed last week(a gorgeous design), so we all had lunch outside. It was a beautiful day and a special weekend. My children were here, there and yonder this year. Have a great week!

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DarSay Burton Greetings. Jamestown Community Health Organization (JCHO) held its monthly meeting on the 12th at the home of LaRue Albritton of Jamestown. Plans for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Day picnic were discussed. There will be more about the picnic after the information has been gathered. Afterwards, president Rev. Pearl Andrews and the committee, along with several from Jamestown, busied themselves with cleaning the Dickens Cemetery. President Andrews thanks everyone for a job well done! Andrews recently began her tenure as head minister at the old Care Chapel in Jamestown. Her first service was Easter Sunday. Grace Gospel is a non-denominational church and all are welcome. Andrews was also guest speaker on the 13th at the Global M. B. Church in Memphis. Rev. Collie Heaston was honored for dutiful service to the Global M.B. Church ministries for doing a wonderful job as associate pastor. His beautiful wife, Janet, looked very lovely in her red dress and hat. All of the ladies were dressed in red. Yours truly performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;The House Inside of

Open Door Baptist Church Donald K. Tabb is pastor. You are invited to be with us during services: Sunday morning at 11; Sunday evening at 6 and Wednesday evening at 7. The church phone number is 901-461-5762 and a nursery is available. We are located one mile east of Highway 14 at the corner of Dunlap Orphanage and Beaver Creek road at the Sharon Presbyterian Church. You may visit our website at www.opendoorbaptisttipton.org. Easter is always a blessed day. Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to visit with my dear beloved church family in Dyersburg, the Phillip Street Church of Christ, for the annual Ladies Day meeting and luncheon. There were 17 different congregations represented from around West Tennessee. This is where my family and I worshiped prior to moving to Tipton County. They have been very special people in my life. At Covington Church of Christ, many of the congregation were still in Memphis for the annual Lads to Leaders program, which focuses on church youth speaking and praying in front of

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Controlling bees can be a challenge By BECKY MULLER Extension Agent

If you see large, black bees hovering around eaves, decks and wood siding of your home or and outbuildings, then you are familiar with the carpenter bee. These insects are searching for mates and nesting sites. Carpenter bees cause cosmetic and structural damage to wood. They can also be quite intimidating and have the potential to inflict painful stings. Males aggressively patrol their territory and inspect intruders. The males are harmless, however, since they lack stingers. Female carpenter bees can inflict a painful sting, but seldom will unless handled or molested. The males are easily distinguished from females by a large white marking on their “face." While carpenter bees are pollinators for several species of plants including blueberry, wisteria and holly, they are considered pests when they bore into wood. Carpenter bees are similar in appearance to bumblebees, but have different nesting habits. Bumblebees generally nest in the ground, whereas carpenter bees tunnel into wood to lay their eggs. Bare, unpainted, weathered softwoods are preferred especially redwood, cedar, cypress and pine. Painted or pressure-treated wood is much less susceptible to attack. Common nesting

sites include eaves, fascia boards, siding, wooden shake roofs, decks and outdoor furniture. Carpenter bees overwinter as adults in old nest tunnels. Females excavate galleries in wood, laying their eggs within a series of small cells. The larvae emerge as adults in the summer. The entrance hole and tunnels are perfectly round and about the diameter of your finger. Coarse sawdust, the color of fresh cut wood, is often seen beneath the entry hole, and burrowing sounds may be heard within the wood. Female carpenter bees may excavate new tunnels or enlarge and reuse old ones. Serious damage can result when the same piece of wood is worked year after year. Insecticidal dusts such as Tempo 1D (cyfluthrin), DeltaDust (deltamethrin), Bonide Termite & Carpenter Ant Dust (deltamethrin) and Apicide (carbaryl) can be puffed into nest holes in the evening when the carpenter bees are at rest. An insecticidal dust fills the void very well and will not soak into the wood as a liquid might. The bees should have access to the nest for at least 24 hours to allow them to spread the dust through the galleries. The hole is then sealed with a wooden dowel coated with suitable sealants, such as carpenter’s glue or wood putty,

to prevent reinfestation, moisture intrusion and wood decay. Painting the wood after the dowel is sealed may prevent woodpeckers from banging against the wood in search of the bees. Carpenter bees overwinter in previously used galleries, so the structure should also be inspected in the fall and any holes that may have formed should be treated and sealed. Homeowners may not have access to insecticidal dusts labeled for wood treatment and thus may need to apply sprays (bee/wasp killer aerosols, Ortho Home Defense Max Termite and Destructive Bug Killer Concentrate, Bayer Advanced Home Pest Control Indoor and Outdoor Insect Killer ready-to-use pump) into the nest opening. The broadcast spray approach is often warranted when carpenter bees are riddling siding on a barn, wood shake roofs, decking or similar large expanses of wood. Broadcast treatment is best accomplished with a pump up or hose end sprayer, targeting wood surfaces that are most favored by the bees (fascia boards, joist ends of redwood decks, etc.). Residual effectiveness of such applications is only about one to three weeks, so the treatment may need to be repeated. Individual holes which are already present can also be treated with a wasp and hornet aerosol spray or insecticide

dust (e.g., Sevin), directed into the nest opening. Although carpenter bees are less aggressive than wasps, female bees in their nests will sting. It is advisable to treat at dusk or while wearing protective clothing. Leave the holes open for a few days after treatment to allow the bees to contact and distribute the insecticide throughout the nest tunnel. Then plug the entrance hole with a piece of wooden dowel coated with carpenter's glue, wood putty, or other suitable sealant. This will protect against future bees using the old tunnels, as well as moisture intrusion and wood decay. Carpenter bees normally will not tunnel into painted wood. Therefore a more permanent solution is to paint unfinished wood surfaces, especially those with a history of being attacked. Wood stains and preservatives are less reliable than painting, but may provide some degree of repellence versus bare wood. To further discourage nesting, garages and outbuildings should be kept closed when carpenter bees are actively searching for nesting sites. Call Becky Muller at 476-0231 or email at beckymuller@utk.edu with questions. Karen Vail, John Skinner, Adam Taylor, and Paul Rhoades from UT Extension contributed to this article.

napkins and plates, and received several ‘Frozen’ toys and the DVD. The hit of the party was an animated card sent by Dot Smith of Pensacola, Fla. Everyone laughed and played with it; it was the hit of the party. It was a great party and everyone had a big time. Happy birthday, Lyla! I cooked all day on Sunday after church. The children came back that night and we had turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and green beans, rolls and a Peppa-Pig cake for Lyla's actual Easter birthday. It was another fun family gathering - we are so blessed! Chris Laxton remains on the prayer list, as well as Bobbie Deen, Carmen

Starck, Heath Billings, Dr. Jesse Cannon, Keith McCalla, Dot Smith and all servicemen and women. Happy birthday to LaVerne Baxter, Lyla Harrell and Laurie Hobson on April 20, Craig Robinson on the 21st, Ruby Hopper on the 22nd, Jennifer McMahan on the 23rd and Ian Keith on the 25th! Happy anniversary on April 20 to Fay and Bruce Hazlerig! Happy birthday at Clopton United Methodist Church to Scott Fields on April 21 and Nina Vanstory on the 24th! That church will have youth Sunday on the 27th with a birthday brunch at

10:30 a.m. The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse will have their 21st annual dinner and auction with "Dancing with the Stars of Tipton County" this Saturday at Covington High. For more information, call 476-1515. This week's Farmer's Almanac quote: "Happy Birthday on April 24 to Robert B. Thomas, the founder of the Old Farmer's Almanac!" Thanks, Robert! Hope everyone had a great Easter! On towards May… Until next week.

Mt. Carmel-Clopton Elaine Watkins It's a partly cloudy Monday afternoon and the wind is getting up. There is a chance of rain later and we need a little to get the corn up and also to activate the pre-emergent pesticide; we have finally started planting! We received an inch and a half (at least) last Monday. It was a good rain. Temperatures dropped into the 40s Tuesday, but it warmed back up to 80 during the weekend. Lyla had a big fourth birthday party on Saturday and we, along with Liz and Justin, were joined by Clint and Courtney, and Shelley Dickey and Catherine McCalla, the Queen of Mt. Carmel! Lyla had a ‘Frozen’ birthday party with cake,

SRVS - Tipton County Floyd Columbus Last Tuesday and Thursday, staff and service recipients went to Fred’s to purchase some items and work on management; then we went to the gym to work out and exercise. Service recipients worked on their activities and outcomes on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8. The eighth grade GEMS from Brighton Middle School helped cleaned the center this past weekend. Ms. Susan Phillips and her husband, Mr. Bobby by the center to visit us. It was good to see them hope they come back to visit again. Service recipients watched some DVDs on the ipad at the center and also played some games. We all enjoyed ourselves. Mr. Bill Franklin came out and cut the yard on Tuesday, April 8. We appreciate his thoughtfulness and love in doing that for us. Jerry and Terry Bowman, along with their house-mother, Ms. Edith Braddock, came to the center on Wednesday, April 9. It was good to see them and we hope they come back again. Thursday, April 10, staff and service recipients cleaned the center and washed some cups. We worked together to get it done. Staff and service recipients watched some DVDs of Andy Griffith and Barney in Ms. Donna’s room on Friday, April 11. We also practiced for the Special Olympics events, which were held at Brighton High School on Wednesday, April 23. We also watched a DVD of Bewitched in the recre-

ational room. Saturday, April 12, some of the staff, service recipients and parents came out to the center for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the vegetable and flower garden teaching garden. We want to thank those in the community and the county for their support. We are making great strides and improvements. The public is invited to come see the garden and all that is being done here at the center, located at 3373 Highway 59, West Covington and the phone number 475-3999. We will also be raising all kinds of animals here at the center. A big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ammons, from Oleo Farms out in Stanton, for helping us with this worthwhile project. Everyone appreciates it very much; thank you again for the kindness and love that you have shown us. Ms. Tammy Boyd’s birthday was April 14. Happy birthday, Tammy. Until next time, Floyd Columbus.

Stephen Shopher, a local investigator with Child Protection Services, spoke to the Covington Exchange Club recently about child abuse in Tipton County. Nicole Caldwell was the program chairman. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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