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Covington boys forfeit wins Ineligibility cost basketball team 26 wins, top seed in tourney By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com
The fortunes of the Covington High School basketball team took a surprising turn last Friday when the TSSAA ruled that Covington would have to forfeit 26 wins, every one of them up to that point, for using two ineligible players. Covington athletic director Mark McClain confirmed the ruling Friday night. "Some eligibility issues were brought to our attention," McClain said. "We investigated it ... and we self-reported it."
A pair of players, both of whom played significant minutes this season for Covington, transferred from Haywood High School during the offseason. According to the TSSAA, the family of those two players, a junior and a senior who are brothers, led Covington High School officials to believe the family had moved to Covington. In a letter addressed to McClain, TSSAA executive director
Bernard Childress wrote: “The administration at Covington High School was misled to believe the entire family unit vacated their residence in the Haywood County zone and moved to Covington. This would have justified a change in schools. Both student-athletes were ruled eligible to play based on false information provided to the Covington High School administration.” Both players were ruled ineligible to play school sports
at any level for one year, starting last Tuesday, meaning the junior player will not be able to play his senior year in Tennessee. Covington High School was also fined $250 for using ineligible players, though Childress complimented the school in his letter: “We want to commend the administration of Covington High School on the manner in which this situation has been handled and self-reporting the violation.”
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Bommer begins black history preservation By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com
Sugar rush Second annual Chocolate Tour was too sweet to miss By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
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n Saturday, the square was a gathering for indulgence as the second annual Chocolate Tour brought thousands to Covington for sweet treats. “We were really thrilled with the attendance,” said the Cov-
ington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce’s Robin Sealy, one of the event’s organizers. “We sold about 1,400 tickets.” The number was near triple those sold at the inaugural event last year. In all, a dozen and a half vendors provided chocolates of every sort, everything from chocolate-dipped strawberries and potato chips to chocolate cobbler with a rich strawberry drizzle
Top photo: Mary Gail Elam offers chocolate treats at Past Times Antiques Saturday. Above: Emily Brown, 8, was the winner of the gift basket. Courtesy photos
to chocolate truffles and chocolate peanut clusters. The Hatchie River Store won the people’s choice vote and the cov-
eted glass trophy for a second year in a row. Eight-year-old Emily Brown of Covington won the gift basket.
Minnie Bommer is fully aware there are people in Covington who do not like her. During the 1960's, Bommer, 73, was one of the more vocal members of civil rights marches in Covington. “I was considered public enemy number one,” Bommer says. “I couldn't get a job in this town ... But I went back to school and my score was higher than others that applied for several state positions. I could not be denied if they wanted federal dollars." Some time in the mid 60's, when BOMMER Covington's schools were going through the process of integration, there was, according to Bommer, an altercation between some black and white students near a grocery store. There were allegations that the white owner of the store made some inappropriate comments toward the black students. Bommer helped organize a boycott against the store. Another time she made allegations against Covington High School that a teacher was unfairly treating black students, including her own daughter, trying out for the band's flag corps. Bommer went to the school's administration, the school board and then the federal government before she got the results she was looking for. “I was very active in the civil rights moveSEE HISTORY, PAGE A3
Atoka residents angry over planned amphitheater By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Residents of Hummingbird Loop spoke out about a planned amphitheather in their neighborhood last week. The general consensus: not in my backyard. "I can't imagine what this will do to the neighborhood," one resident told
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Town officials were hoping for the opposite reaction to their plans, however. The amphitheater project was proposed to be funded by a $250,000 Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant awarded in October 2012. Officials said the low-impact project was to be constructed in the hillside SPORTS Brighton junior Essex Ramsey will wrestle in the state meet today in Franklin. B1 ALSO: CHS girls, MHS boys and girls chasing state berths
of Pioneer Park, which is located near Walker Parkway and Williamsburg Drive, directly behind the homes on Hummingbird Loop. The venue was planned to host community-related events, such as family movie nights, said Town Administrator Brian Koral. "Will we be hosting Woodstock 2014 out there? Probably not. Our goal is
to minimize the impact on the neighbors." The neighbors don't want the amphitheater at all, however. Noise, parking and property values were among the reasons shared. Parking was the biggest issue, however. Pioneer Park currently has 10-12
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Hattye Yarbrough, center, poses with Dorothy Kent, Rev. Keith Norman, Minnie Bommer and Pastor William Smith III followiing the 58th annual Black History Month program at Collins Chapel CME Church Sunday. Photo by Echo Day
Scholarship established to honor lifelong historian By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com At the annual Black History Month program Sunday, there was a surprise for Mrs. Hattye T. Yarbrough. “I was speechless,” Yarbrough, 91, said. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine someone would establish a scholarship in my name.” Before he began, featured speaker Rev. Keith Norman presented the noted historian with a $500 check to begin the scholarship fund. “You are a torchbearer and we thank God for you,” Norman told her. Others in the crowd also donated to the fund. “There’s a humbleness I feel, definitely,” she said. “I very much appreciate it. They caught me off guard.” Yarbrough, a fixture in the community since the 1940s, is a former teacher and librarian who has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Black history. The scholarship will ensure her legacy continues. Yarbrough grew up the daughter of sharecroppers in Hardeman County during the Great Depression. Because she could not attend Grand Junction High School, she was moved to Paris, Tenn. to live with her aunt, uncle and "brother cousins." "It hurt badly, because I was being taken away from my family," said Yarbrough in a 2009 interview with The Leader, "but it was one of the best things that ever happened to me in my life, it really was." In Paris, Yarbrough moved into her younger cousin's room and began
reading the books on his shelf. These books were unlike those she had seen before as they were written by such authors as W.E.B. DuBois, Carter G. Woodson, Richard Wright and Langston Hughes. "These books were written by black folks about black folks, I had never seen that before. I was seeing all of these folks who had contributed to history." Yarbrough's life would change during her freshman year in high school, the day she asked her aunt for the truth about "colored folks." "I said, 'I've been reading Vernon's books about colored folks,' as we were called then. Then I asked, 'Is this the truth?' And you'd have to know my aunt to know that she laid down her pencil and her pen and her work and gave me the lesson of my life about colored folks and what we had done.” This was her introduction to AfricanAmerican history. Yarbrough said her aunt told her the history of their people and from that day forward she has poured her heart and soul into this history and sharing it with others. During the World War II she collected memorabilia from soldiers she met – photos, letters, patches and more – and preserved the items in a scrapbook that will go on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in February 2015. "What I do is not for the glorification of one race and the neglect of another," she said. "It's for inclusion. History left us out."
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Continued from A1 Before the ruling came down, Covington was ranked second in the Class AA Associated Press state poll with a 26-2 overall record and 17-0 District 13-AA mark. Covington defeated Obion County on Friday in its regular season finale. The Chargers were seeded last in the district tournament because of the forfeits. Covington defeated South Gibson County on Monday in
the first round, but saw its season end to topseeded Westview on Tuesday in a 71-68 loss. The Chargers finished
the season with a 2-29 record, though they were still ranked 10th in the final AP Class AA state poll.
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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com It turned out to be a busy weekend for Covington's narcotics officers. On Saturday, the division executed a search warrant and made one arrest, but on Sunday they arrested many more. Lt. Larry McGarity said the residence in the 500 block of Davis Street is one police have had their eyes on. "It just worked out perfectly," he said of the search warrant. " Police say they were tipped off by a neighbor who noticed a large crowd at the house." Once inside the home, police reportedly observed multiple people sitting at a table where cash was sitting on the corners of the table and a single die in the middle. A partial marijuana cigarette was also found on the table. "A little bitty thing ... a little marijuana roach," said homeowner John Mason. "They put it on me and the owner and got sandwich bags I put my kids chips and cookies in and talking about paraphernalia, my butt." Officers allege two men ran toward the back of the house, one going near the bathroom and another throwing cash under a dresser where he was later detained. Officers recovered 20.1 grams of marijuana from inside the toilet, which they say was clogged by the drugs, as well as eight Hydrocodone pills and $2,001 in cash.
Arrested/cited for gambling were: ▪ Dexter Adams, 23, 6626 Finde Naifeh, Mason ▪ Tyrisha Adams, 20, 207 West Dove Cove, Covington ▪ Richard Cleaves, 215 West Dove Cove, Covington ▪ Reece Davis, 834 S. Maple, Covington ▪ Deandre Flowers, 1461 Sandpiper, Covingon ▪ Terri Foster-Mason, 539 Davis Street, Covington ▪ John Mason, 539 Davis Street, Covington ▪ Farris Poindexter, 14719 Hwy. 70 West, Stanton ▪ Regina Somerville, 636 W. Liberty, Covington ▪ Clarence Taylor, 1164 E.Kenwood, Brighton ▪ Terrian Tipton, 1340 Tabernacle, Covington ▪ Leander Williamson, 506 Long, Covington Adams and Williamson were also charged with possession of controlled substance with the intent to manufacture/deliver/sell. John and Terri Mason were both charged with simple possession/casual exchange. Two minors were in the home at the time the search warrant was executed. " It's one of those things that worked out well for the people, the citizens of the community who are just fed up," McGarity said.
It's that time of year again for one of the longest running fundraising events in Tipton County. The Covington Lions Club is hosting its 58th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 6 to 11 a.m. at Covington Integrated Arts Academy. Over the last five years the Covington Lions Club has spent $68,339.72 helping 1,130 people in Tipton County in need of eye and hearing care who could not otherwise pay for it. The funds necessary to pay for this care are generated through the annual Pancake Breakfast. The last five pancake breakfasts have raised $55,836.50. Pancakes are served to
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After graduating from Lane College, Mrs. Hattye received an assignment to teach at Frazier High School in Tipton County. When the school closed in 1970, Yarbrough moved to Covington High School and was one of the school’s librarians. Mrs. Yarbrough began the first program to celebrate Black History Week and, after 58 years, announced Sunday this was her last as the program’s chairperson. Details about the scholarship are still being worked out, but Mrs. Yarbrough said her criteria is that the award go to students who will work to promote the African-American contributions in American history. “That’s my number one guideline,” she said. “I just pray there’s someone they can find that will do that.”
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Continued from A1 ment,” Bommer says. “So my daughter suffered for that.” In the 1990's she ran for mayor of Covington twice against white incumbent Russell Bailey, losing both times. Bommer, who is now a Covington alderman, is currently pushing for more minorities on the Covington Fire Department. “Things with the fire department are going to get messy,” says Bommer, who defeated popular incumbent Shelvie Rose for the position last year and was not shy about expressing why she thought she was the better candidate while campaigning. Through it all, she's remained in the public eye for the most part. She was the director of Children and Family Services, a Covington nonprofit that helps low-income residents, for 16 years before retiring in 2002. Her awards for community service are numerous. They include being awarded the Tennessee Black Legislative Caucus Distinguished Service Award, Thousand Points of Light Award, NAACP Lifetime Membership Award and the West Star Leadership Award. The Rural Health Association of Tennessee named her the Rural Health Care Worker of the Year. In 1983 she became the first African-American and the first woman to serve on the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen. She served for eight years, six as chairman of finance and administration. Bommer's latest venture is the formation of the Association for the Preservation of African-American History
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and Culture in Tipton County. The plan is to have a black history museum in Tipton County. Hattye Yarbrough, who taught Bommer about black history in grammar school, has been an inspiration to Bommer and is also involved in the association. “My goal is to make sure this place is in place before she (Yarbrough) leaves this place,” Bommer said. Bommer says she's mellowed since marching in the 1960's, calling herself “a little more diplomatic” these days. “You have to pick your fights,” she adds. Still, she's not shy about standing up for what she believes in. Her focus is, and always has been, young minds because those are the ones most likely to change. She wants young people who have left Covington to come back. “Some have left who don't want to deal with these social mores that don't make sense,” she says. During a recent discussion about matters of race, moments after saying she's mellowed, Bommer gets fired up again talking about the Covington Fire Department issue. “I have a very low tolerance for unfairness,” she says. It's been over 50 years since she marched for civil rights, but it's pretty clear the fire hasn't left her. “You can't change the way people think,” she says, “but you can change the way they act … I care, but I don't really care if people like me. I want respect.”
In the Feb. 7 issue of The Leader, John Evans was erroneously reported to be the owner of Tipton County Gun Traders. The store is owned by Jay Ridings. In the same edition, Dr. Samuel Broffitt of Covington was inadvertently left out of the list of past speakers at the Collins Chapel Black History Month program. We apologize for and regret these errors.
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By BRIAN BLACKLEY bblackley@covingtonleader.com It was announced that the U.S. Postal Service will cease delivering first class mail on Saturdays, though package delivery will continue as normal. As we all know by now, this is a cost cutting measure on the part of the USPS as it struggles to meet its obligations. In 2012, it was announced, the USPS experienced record losses. The number is $15.9 billion in losses, as a matter of fact. That’s in one year. Ouch. Now let me take a momentary diversion as I speak, not of the bureaucracy which is the USPS, but of the people in post offices like Covington, Brighton, Atoka, Munford, Drummonds, Mason, Burlison and even little ole Tipton. I’ve been in the newspaper business my entire adult life and a bit of my life prior to adulthood. When you’re in the newspaper business, the value of a compassionate postal employee cannot be overstated. A helpful postmaster cannot be appreciated enough. A helpful clerk is a blessing when she makes sure the carriers deliver the newspaper that week, even though your postal account came up a few bucks short (you have to settle up later, but later is a good thing... it means the paper went out). And route carriers who find a newspaper that has a label that fell off, but deliver it anyway because they know who gets the paper on their route have saved newspapers thousands of complaint calls over the years. I’ve made friends in some of these post offices and the people I know are some of the best. But that’s the good side of the USPS. Our local postmaster, the clerks, the carriers who live and work in our community are great friends and wonderful folks and they’re not responsible for the bureaucracy that has become the dismal failure known as the U.S. Postal Service. Let’s look at this for a moment from an abstract perspective. You run a company that’s in trouble. Financially, it’s a wreck and it’s up to you to do something about it. Payroll costs far exceed the national average for folks with your employee’s job descriptions. Benefits are way higher than average, too. In fact, the most recent data I could find is from 2010 -- three years ago -- when the average compensation package of a USPS employee with salary and benefits is $83,000. Let’s say your business has that cross to bear. Let’s say volume is down, too. People used to take advantage of your service, but in the last four years, your volume has dropped 20 percent along with revenue as your costs have stayed the same or even climbed. Now, your losses exceed your gains. You’re losing money. Fast. Blame it on technology, a changing world, global warming, El Nino or the Taliban if you want, but no matter who’s fault it is, the situation is dire. Now what if I told you that the plan to fix losing customers, paying too much for your employees and dealing with a public that has a low opinion of what you do is simple. First, raise prices on basic customers. Squeeze them for more. Charge them more money to do what fewer and fewer of them are doing every day. Second, reduce service and keep fewer hours. Don’t be open as much. Don’t work on weekends, or do so in a greatly reduced capacity. Third, don’t reduce payroll costs or benefits. Yes, it got you in trouble, but if you keep paying more than you should for longer, the problem will go away, right? This is the madness of a government that doesn’t understand economics. I get that something must be done, but the wrong something is always being done. Provide better service. Demand more from employees. Price things aggressively to get more volume, or offer additional services that justify the costs. Do more with less. Don’t do less with what you’ve got. Cut prob-
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The congregation at Alexander Chapel AME in Mason pose for a photo around 1910. Photo courtesy of “Tales of Tipton.”
No one too big for their britches Mr. Billy Simpson was the first ent day trend of trying to hold up coach that Rosemark University yo’ britches with one hand as they had when I was lapping up my were so oversized each fell down learning. Until he organized the to our knees. It sho’ was hard to three sports and pitted against practice with one hand trying other Shelby County schools the to tackle and the other tentacle contests had resembled grasping for yo’ draw’s coon hunts with the hopefully before you coons firing the guns tripped and got yo’ while the dogs and noggin’ rearranged. chasers shimmied up Imagine playing dethe tree trunks. fense, with the uniform Believe it or not, but nine sizes too huge at one time many blue trying to hang on and moons ago small comhere comes George munities were very Robert and Herman close knit as individuRay blocking with Ed als pitched in for a comHaley toting a former mon cause and didn’t Hampshire sow now worry about who got made into pigskin SOUTHERN RAISIN' the credit. Not so nowcalled a ball. Alas he O TIS G RIFFIN adays. With assistance is begging you to get in from many in the comfront of him so he could munity such as Mr. McCallum, Mr. grind you in the hard clay ground Vaughn, Mr. Henry Williams, our while reminding you with, “if you beloved janitor, the Wylie. Smith, can’t stand the heat, well get out of Thompson and Moore families the kitchen.” Often I wanted out along with the Barret and McCalla of the kitchen, out of the house, the families plus many more Mr. Simp- yard and the hog lot before I got son trudged around and wrangled ground into chit’lin stew. up some football equipment. Emerson said he thought some Friends, we were probably the of this gear had been worn by first community in the world that Red Grange, Jim Thorpe or the fainitiated the terminology of “One mous four horsemen from Notre size fits all.” At least it appeared Dame. Thurman Tim chimed in that way. Additionally I believe with, “what about Ole Charlie our little school started the pres- Conerly as I think I got his shirt on
back’ards.” Since Arvis, Tommy and Lynn were so smart they ‘figgered’ this thing out. Neighbor we got some sea grass string hanging from nails on barn walls saved from hay bales and some leather strips used to restring ball gloves and clod hoppers to wrap around our loose fitting duds. This took up the slack as only perpetuated by a redneck. Momma tried to down size in her sewing but she could only perform so many miracles. When I yanked the belt through the metal grabbers there was enough belt dangling for a fishing line still flopping. Inside some of the britches were slots for thigh pads or we were told. Usually one was missing and big Paul had his pads bottom side up’ards as no one really knew how this so called uniform should fit. If you asked one of the older mean boys you would get another smoking knuckle rub on your noggin. We did the best we could with the old worn out uniforms, but my memories will never wear out. Just like king cotton…Country sowed and Country growed…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.
FACEBOOK FEED The following comments have recently been left on our Facebook wall. To leave yours, visit us at www.facebook.com/covingtonleader. I stopped by The Leader office today and asked about a back issue that featured my old science teacher, Mr. Stone, in it because he had not read it yet. The lady who assisted me gave me the paper for him instead of charging for it. Generosity and kindness like that is what makes the staff of The Leader so great!!! Thank you. Tim Ammons, Oleo Acres Feb. 6, 2013 Thanks for the beautiful article about my mother.... Tena Mebane Alexander. She is one of Tipton County’s finest. Stacey Alexander Feb. 9, 2013
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Time for a change Congratulations to the Town of Atoka for understanding the need for fire protection. Hats off to Town Administrator Brian Koral. He realizes that in order to provide adequate fire protection the fire department must be staffed with sufficient personnel. A staff of 18 firefighters would provide 3 shifts of 6 firefighters. With 6 firefighters on duty 24 hours a day the department would truly be able to make a difference
in service to Atoka. Neither the citizens nor their governing bodies like to see tax increases. However, when an essential service is needed by the citizens tax increases are necessary. It is refreshing to see an administrator and governing body that understands the need for essential services and is willing to do what is needed to provide that service for its citizens. I hope that the Town of Atoka can serve as an example to Tipton County officials and the municipal officials in Tip-
ton County. All citizens of Tipton County need to be provided adequate fire service. With the exception of Covington, there is not a fire department in Tipton County that is adequately staffed, equipped, and funded to provide the essential service of fire protection to the citizens of Tipton County. It’s time for a change. Steve Fletcher Mayor, Town of Gilt Edge
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Some financial gift ideas for longtime Valentines Love is in the air this week, as you may wish to consult with your Valentine’s Day rolls around again. financial advisor. During the course of your life, Life insurance isn’t the only type you’ve probably sent your share of protection you need to consider of flowers and candy. But if your — because you don’t have to die to valentine is also your spouse — lose your income. In fact, statistiand, in particular, your long-time cally speaking, you are more likely spouse — you may want to go be- to become disabled during your yond roses and chocoworking years than you lates this year to give a are to die — which is why gift that can help lead to you need adequate disfinancial security. ability income insurance. You can choose to Your employer may promake financial gifts in vide disability coverage, a number of ways, of but, as was the case with course, and some of life insurance, it may not them could provide an be sufficient. So you may immediate financial imalso need to consider addfinancial focus pact. But you may want ing a private policy. Steven J. Jones to look even further While it’s important to down the road and consider what maintain adequate life and disabilyou can do for your spouse in the ity insurance, it’s still not enough areas of insurance planning and to ensure your spouse will be takestate considerations. en care of if he or she outlives you. For starters, do you have suffi- You also need to ensure that your cient life insurance to help provide estate plans are in order. for your spouse and any children Toward that goal, you will need who may not yet be adults? Many to work with your legal advisor to people rely solely on their employ- create the necessary legal docuers’ group insurance, which is often ments, such as a will, a living trust, insufficient to adequately cover all a durable power of attorney or the costs associated with maintain- whatever other arrangements may ing their families’ lifestyles — not be appropriate for your situation. to mention future costs, such as In generating your estate plan, you paying for college. How much life must consider many factors: the insurance do you need? There’s no amount of assets you have, how one right answer for everyone, so you want them divided, when you
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would like them distributed, and so on. In any case, estate planning can be complex, so you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors before putting any strategy into place. Life insurance, disability income insurance and an estate plan don’t sound like particularly romantic gifts. And you can’t really just “give” them on Valentine’s Day because it will take some time to assemble the insurance coverage and estate planning arrangements you need. But if you haven’t fully worked on these key parts of your financial strategy yet, perhaps Valentine’s Day will be a good time to start — because once you’ve got all your protection needs and estate planning taken care of, you’re really giving your valentine some gifts that are designed to last a lifetime. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 Atoka McLaughlin Drive or call 901-8379772.
ing that an entity separate and apart from the government print the notice. However well intentioned, shifting the responsibility for printing public notices to the government’s own website raises the specter of manipulation further eroding public confidence. Local governments struggle financially and understandably are looking for ways to decrease expenditures. But to suggest that shifting notices to their own website in lieu of the newspaper could have disastrous consequences adversely affecting the public’s right to know. But communications have changed. The internet is becoming the source of information for many people. In a decade most homes will have access. Currently, however, only 40% of the populace has access to a computer
in the rural areas of Tennessee. In my district, less than a third of households in one county have access to broadband internet. Moreover, a survey by the Fiscal Review Committee staff showed that over a third of the 455 county and municipal governments in Tennessee do not have websites. Rep. Ryan Haynes (R – Knoxville) and I have filed a bill that both will preserve the independence of the public notice and will recognize the growing use of computers. Senate Bill 461/ House Bill 1001 will require Tennessee newspapers which print public notices to post them on their website as well. The bill also requires that every newspaper will have to post on their website homepage a link to the public notice section and another link to a
statewide website. This system will ensure the widest distribution of public notices. But most importantly, notices will be published by those who are independent of government and who are responsible only to the people who read their news reports. And, this measure comes with no extra cost to the local government. Our bill combines the best of both worlds. It keeps public notices in places where more people can and will find them. That promotes government transparency and public trust. You cannot put a dollar figure on it, but we cannot afford to lose it. Sen. Ken Yager is a Republican from Harriman in his second term in the State Senate. He is Chair of the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
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Obituaries Margaret Irene Mason Johnson February 13, 1923 – December 22, 2012
Margaret Irene Mason Johnson, 89, died on December 22, 2012 at her Arlington home. She was born on Feb. 13, 1923 to Geneva Williams Mason and David “Dave” Mason in the Barrett’s area of Arlington, claimed Christ as her savior early in life at Hammond Grove Church and served Him faithfully all her days. After marrying, she became an active member of Belmont Baptist Church where she was a member of numerous committees, taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School, was a youth leader for the Friendship District Association, a founding member of the education committee, served as president of the choir and finally took her seat on the Mother’s Bench. Margaret graduated from Barrett’s Chapel High School in 1941. While there, she played on the basketball team coached by Guy Hoffman and was homecoming queen. On Aug. 16 of the same year, she was united in marriage with James R. “Plute” Johnson with whom she celebrated 68 yeras of marriage. Margaret stayed busy her entire life, going from work in the cotton fields to opening and operating Arlington Elementary School’s first cafeteria for African-American students, to becoming a licensed cosmetologist, substitute teacher and holding a leadership position in the “War on Poverty” program before retiring from the Arlington Developmental Center. In the community, Margaret worked with several charitable organizations, including serving on the Arlington Beautification Committee, being a member of the Independent Pallbearer’s #6 Society in Brunswick and working a number of local elections. She was precededin death by her parents; brothers Willie D. Mason, Howard Mason and Calvin Mason; husband James R. Johnson; sons James Russell Jr., who died as an infant, and George William (Rose). She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Patsy (James) Williams M.B.A., R.D. of St. Louis, Mo., Carol Ann Johnson J.D. and Samuel Terry (Nacquia) Johnson M.D., of Covington; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild; her loving caregivers, Mary and Jimmy Martin; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services took place on Dec. 28 at Belmont Baptist Church. She was buried in Hayes Cemetery in Arlington. Millington Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) February 14, 2013
Dr. Henry J. Fischl
June 25, 1929 – February 2, 2013 Henry J. Fischl, M.D., 83, of Covington, passed away February 2, 2013. Mr. Fischl was a graduate of the University of Connecticut and received his medical degree from St. Louis School of Medicine in 1963. He retired from his Obstetrics Gynecology practice in 1993. He was an Army veteran, and enjoyed playing cards, reading and Corvettes. He is survived by his son, Henry J.B. Fischl; daughter, Veronika Paschall; sister, Pauline Barbara Supinski; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Freida Mary Fischl and Freida Sanders and brothers, Joe Fischl and Henry Fischl. Funeral services took place on Monday, Feb. 4 at Munford Funeral Home. The family asks any memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011 The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) February 14, 2013
Peggy Ann Hatchcock
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Hathcock. She is survived by daughters Jane Lambert and Judy Lindley; sons David Scott and Richard Scott; sisters Melba Dodson and Betty Sue Impson; brother Gary Neafus; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell United Methodist Church.
Frederick Pirtle
October 29, 1973 – February 7, 2013 Frederick Pirtle, 39, died on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Holy Deliverance Church in Brownsville. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) February 14, 2013
Capt. Gerald Alan “Bubba” Spencer January 26, 1956 – February 10, 2013
Gerald Alan “Bubba” Spencer, 57, of Brighton, passed away on Sunday, February 10 at his home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 13 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Indian Creek Cemetery. A 28-year employee of the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department, currently serving as captain, he is survived by his wife, Jane W. Spencer; one daughter, Jana McCommon of Burlison; one son, Steele (April) McCommon of Atoka; one sister, Sherri (Robert) Bailey of Brighton; one nephew, Shane (Paula) Maxwell of Brighton and three wonderful grandchildren, Noah Maxwell, Case Maxwell and Abigail McCommon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Quinton and Norma Helene Huffman Spencer. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #74, the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.
February 16 Elm Grove United Methodist Church is having a fellowship dinner from 5-7 p.m. to raise funds for a small
group who will travel to Guatemala this summer. All proceeds from this dinner will benefit this mission trip. There will also be pizza for the kids. There is no charge for the dinner, but donations for the mission trip are accepted. The dinner will be held at the church, located at 1108 Elm Grove Rd. in Burlison.
Thank You The family of Ada Bowers Fletcher would like to thank all our friends for your thoughtfulness during this time of our loss. Your flowers, cards, memorials and food came as a great comfort. We appreciate you honoring our sister, sister-in-law and aunt the way you have. We know that she is with her loved ones in heaven and is in great joy. The kindness you showed revealed to us the love of our Savior Jesus Christ and may He bless you for it. Thank you, The family of Ada Bowers Fletcher
Nancy Ann Smith Hampton, 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home in Thaxton, Miss. The funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford, Miss. with Rev. Warren Black and Rev. Claire Dobbs officiating. The graveside service will be held in Rosemark Cemetery in Rosemark, Tenn. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gail Bruno officiating. The visitation will be prior to the service at the church on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mrs. Hampton was born in Memphis to Otis Graves and Myrtle Mae Miller Smith. She was a member of Oxford-University United Methodist Church and the Double Circle Sunday School Class. She retired from 35 years of service as an optician for Dr. Fletcher Goode in Covington. Nancy is survived by her husband, James Roy Hampton, of Thaxton, Miss. and a son, Brent Smith Hampton and his wife, Sarah of Thaxton, Miss. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Horne. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Hampton’s memory may be made to Oxford-University United Methodist Church, 424 S. 10th St., Oxford, MS 38655 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. For additional information or to sign an online guestbook, visit our website www.wallerfuneralhome. com or call 662-234-7971. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) February 14, 2013
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Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons
Michael “Mike” Clark
By Janet Tharpe
Mom’s Meatballs Make Mealtime More Fun
Date of Death – February 11, 2013 Michael “Mike” Clark, 55, a carpenter from Covington, died on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Baptist East Hospital.
How time flies:
In tears we saw you sinking, “Ma” and watched you fade away. It’s God alone who knows how we miss you as it dawns one year today. Beautiful memories are all that’s left of our mother so gentle and kind. We have lost, heaven has gained the sweetest mother God ever gave.. Today we mourn and honour you for all you have done for us. For those who have their mom love her while you may We wish with all our heart our mo was here today.. We love you “Ma” sweet rest Happy Valentine’s Day
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February 15-16 The mobile VITA will be in at the Tipton County Public Library, located at 300 W. Church St. in Covington, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for free tax filing.
Nancy Ann Smith Hampton Date of Death – February 13, 2013
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Date of Death – February 7, 2013 Peggy Ann Hathcock, 79, of Munford, died February 7, 2013 at Appling Healthcare Center. Mrs. Hathcock was a homemaker and member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Services were held Saturday, Feb.9 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial took place in Randolph Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald
www.covingtonleader.com Funeral services took place on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Munford Funeral Home. He was buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mr. Clark is survived by his companion, Emmlyn Harkness; mother Dorothy Clark; sisters Diane Tickle, Debbie Ballard and Donna Murchison; and brother Kenny Clark.
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Teen queens Ruffin & Ayers prepare to end reign By ROBYN SCOTT Special to The Leader It has been one year since McCallie Ruffin and Ashton Ayers won the titles of Miss Teen Tipton County and Miss Junior Teen Tipton County, respectively. McCallie and Ashton have volunteered at many events throughout the year and worked hard to promote the Miss Tipton County organization as well as their personal platforms. McCallie and Ashton both have Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes. Both serve as youth ambassadors to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and have raised over $2,000 for JDRF during their reigns. Both winners also went on to compete at the state level and enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Jackson where they met many other accomplished young ladies from across the state. McCallie says her favorite appearance during her reign was attending the Carl Perkins Center's Dancing with the Stars event. Ashton's favorite was the Royalty and Me Tea Party. The Miss Tipton County board of directors wishes
to thank McCallie and Ashton for their dedication and efforts. McCallie is the daughter of John Tom Ruffin and Katie Ruffin of Brighton. Ashton is the daughter of Shannon Rhodes of Brighton and James and Amanda Ayers of Atoka. Both attend Brighton High School. The Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant is excited to announce the annual Little Miss Tipton County and Miss Junior Teen and Teen Tipton County Pageants. The pageants will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Brighton Middle School beginning at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. LMTC pageants are for girls aged 0-12 and broken up into five age groups. The Junior Teen category is for girls aged 13-15, and the teen is for girls aged 1618. Junior teens and teens will compete in both casual wear and evening gown. Entry fee is $25 with the option to enter additional categories. Come join our current titleholders and see who will take their places to serve our county. For more information or an entry form, please email Robyn at rmf79@hotmail.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MissTCPageant.
Daughter of Covington dances with President
Sgt. Bria D' Nelson represented the U. S. Air Force as she danced with President Obama during the Presidential Inauguration.
Sergeant Bria D' Nelson, granddaughter of Covington resident Georgia Nelson and the late Joseph Nelson, shared the stage with President Obama at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration in what family consider a very memorable event. Staff Sergeant Nelson currently serves in the United States Air Force as a career medic with prior assignments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and various other locations. She was chosen to represent her branch of military along with three others from the remaining branches, and received the opportunity only after a rigorous selection process. She is the daughter of former Covington resident Steve Nelson, who currently resides in Indianapolis.
Local artist featured at DSCC exhibit Robert “Bob” Wetzel, a member of the Tipton Art League, is presently exhibiting his paintings at Dyersburg State Community College Wetzel attended Memphis State University where he studied both fine arts and industrial arts. His love of drawing served him in his career of industrial design. He taught art in Marion, Arkansas while continuing to paint and work on sculptures. His paintings were shown in many art exhibits throughout the mid-south, including “Memphis Masters.” Since Wetzel retired to Covington in 2010, he has been able to return to actively pursuing his artwork. Wetzel’s artistic endeavors usually fall into three main styles, the first of which is European street scenes characterized by colorful architecture and composition. The second of Wetzel’s preferred styles involves sculptured flowers, which feature florals with a touch of the abstract. He also paints in the style of plein air, which is a French term that refers to painting “in the open air” or on location. His plein air art features realistic town scenes defined by simplicity and a primitive touch.
Wetzel’s work is on display in several local establishments such as Erwin’s Steakhouse, Coffee in the Attic, Buckaroo Hatters and shows of the Tipton Art League. A reception in Wetzel’s honor will be held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the student lounge of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center, where his paintings are currently being exhibited. The community is invited to attend.
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McCallie Ruffin, pictured left, has served as Miss Teen Tipton County for the past year alongside Miss Junior Teen Tipton County Ashton Ayers, pictured right.
GARDENING SERIES The Tipton County Museum in Covington continues its 15th annual gardening series. During last Saturday's session, guest speaker Tom Mashour of the Memphis Area Master Gardener Association presented his topic, "Fertilizers - Everything You Need to Know!" This coming Saturday, the museum will have Carl Wayne Hardeman speaking on sustainable community vegetable gardening, and on Feb. 23, Covington's own Jere Hadley will be giving a special presentation on do-it-yourself landscaping on a budget. The event continues each Saturday in February and begins at 10 a.m. Admission is free to museum members, and $5 per person for non-members. Refreshments will be provided. For more information concerning the event, call Alice at 476-0242.
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Saturday, March 16 is our Sham-Rock-AThon which is being held the day before St. Patrick’s Day. We would like to extend an invitation to you to come and “rock” for our Senior Center. This fundraiser was held for the first time last year and was a great success. There will be food, fun and fellowship for all who participate in this event. If you would like to sign up, please call 476-3333. Our Bible studies every Thursday are currently being led by Rev. John Wingard. Rev. Wingard is very interesting and inspiring. As always, the public is invited to join us at 10:00 a.m. for this inspirational study of the Word. As TCCA welcomes the New Year we would like to extend an invitation to any and all seniors in Tipton County to come and join us at the Senior Center. There are numerous activities to keep you “young” - walking in our gym, our popular exercise class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, playing pool, crafting, bingo, guest speakers and music. For more information call 476-3333. We would love to hear from you.
Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Kerry W. Overton, Executive Director Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org
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Tipton County and the Civil War: 1863 Compiled by RUSSELL BAILEY Tipton County Historian On January 1, 1863, Confederate land and naval forces under the command of Gen. John B. Magruder re-captured Galveston, Texas. Magruder’s steamboats were protected with bales of cotton. Southern casualties were 26 killed and 117 wounded and the ship Neptune. The Federals suffered 414 men killed, wounded or captured along with the ships Westfield and Harriet Lane. Two former Tiptonians were prominent in the battle, Hon. John A. Wilcox and Gen. William R. Scurry. After leaving Covington, Wilcox won election in Mississippi as a U. S. Congressman and later a seat in the Confederate Congress from San Antonia, Texas. Rep. Wilcox (older brother of Gen. Cadmus Wilcox) served on the staff of Gen. Magruder during the action. Gen. Scurry commanded the land forces. By Jan. 3, there were 9,807 Confederate soldiers commanded by Gen. Martin Smith at Port Hudson, Louisiana, including Brig. Gen. John Gregg’s Brigade of 512 Tennessee infantrymen of the 50th and 51st Regiments and Colm’s 1st Battalion, 3d and 30th Tennessee Regiments. James A. Moore of Atoka was one of approximately 60 Tiptonians serving under Captain John Gracey Hall in the
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Now that it’s February, several local churches have held black history programs last week. St. Paul of Drummonds member and sponsor Tina Mabren Alexander pulled her annual program off with several special guests from around the area. Her co-chairs fell right in there helping out with everything. Pastor W. E. Gatlin and St. Paul members were also out in very large numbers. Also, Collins Chapel of Covington held their annual black history program. Chairperson Hattie Yarbrough always does an outstanding job of this each year. On Sunday after church at Bright Hill, Pastor S. P.
50th/51st Regiment. They left Vicksburg for Port Hudson on Christmas Day. During the first week of January, Federal generals reported Colonel Robert V. Richardson’s Partisan Rangers west of Bolivar near Somerville with troops numbering between 300 and 1,200 men. Gen. S. A. Hurlburt reported Richardson’s rebels were at the Wolf River near Germantown on the 3rd. Richardson’s rangers were being recruited in Tipton, Fayette, Haywood and Shelby Counties. One Union officer wrote: “Some of the rebel cavalry captured between Holly Springs and Memphis were armed with perfectly new carbines, which evidently were procured in Memphis. The marauders are probably getting all other contraband supplies from there.” On Jan. 3, Gen. U. S. Grant authorized Colonel A. L. Lee commanding the 2d Union Cavalry Brigade (7th Kansas and 4th Illinois) to attack Richardson’s men at Somerville. When Lee’s Federals dashed into the town they learned that Richardson’s Partisans were 12 miles to the north. While at Somerville, many of the Kansans got drunk, plundered the town and incited a mutiny. A drunken Kansas captain shot two of his men and was in turn shot and killed. When Mr. Rivers of Somerville
Cole along with first lady Wilada and several members took Barry Sherrill out for a lovely meal in Millington at Chili’s. Sgt. Barry is recently stationed in Afghanistan and he was in town for a few days. He went back on Monday. Prayerfully he will be returning home for good in August. Floyd White, Sgt. Barry’s stepfather, and his wife Deann White of Covington threw a beautiful birthday party last Saturday evening for Floyd at the Frayser Center in Covington. Several special family and friends’ guests from out of town were on hand to cheer Floyd on. Happy birthday, Uncle Floyd! Our hearts were once again saddened. David Burton, lost his fatherin-law last week, Deacon Tommie Woods. David’s
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The Gilt Edge Church of Christ held their family lectureship last weekend. The speakers were David Dalton and Chris Harper. On behalf of the members, thank you for your support. The ladies’ day service will take place on March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elm Grove Church of Christ. Ladies, mark your calendars. Deep South Impact Wrestling is now Southern Wide Championship Wrestling. The next show is scheduled for Feb. 23 at the Garland Community Center. Bell time is 8 p.m. On Feb. 5, Rick Huffman and Johnny Blyue went to the annual Bible lecture-
asked the commander to restrain his men, Col. Lee ordered the man to dismount and confiscated his horse. On Jan. 6, Lee’s cavalry rode north of Somerville in pursuit of Richardson’s rebels. Lee’s men rode to Wesley and perhaps as far as Charleston and Tabernacle. The Kansas “jayhawkers” burned to the ground the Wesley Camp (Methodist) and Church. Gen. U. S. Grant later wrote: “Complaints have come in from Somerville from the few Union men of the outrageous conduct of the Seventh Kansas…if there are further complaints, well substantiated, I wish you to arrest Col. Lee and have him tried for incompetency and his regiment dismounted and disarmed… “The conduct of this regiment,…in their pursuit of Van Dorn, stopping to plunder the citizens instead of pursuing the enemy when they were so near them, and again when after Richardson, about the 8th of this month, they passed near where they knew or at least were informed he was and went on to the town for the purpose of plunder…Their present course may serve to frighten women and children and helpless old men, but will never drive out an armed enemy.”
wife, Pam Woods Burton and her lovely mother, Doris Woods, are in all of our prayers as are their lovely twin daughters Kelsey and Chelsey Burton. His wake was held at the family’s church, Castadia Baptist in Memphis. The pastor there is also a family friend, Dr. Meade Walker who gave the eulogy on Monday, Feb. 11 at noon at the church. Everything was carried out lovely. Deacon Woods was very well-loved and respected by everyone. Let us keep the Woods family in our prayers. We are also in prayer for Jennie Stewart, Ruth Alston, Willie Reed Jr., Isiah Burton Sr., Rudolph and Dollie Boykins, Menola Holland on the recent loss of her son Earnest Holland of Covington, Posey Reed, Eugene and
ship at Freed-Hardeman. We both enjoyed the day’s events and came back with a load of goodies. Rick was a student at Freed-Hardeman in the 1970s. On the prayer list this week are Henry and LaVerne Fowler, Louise Martindale, Andrea Stafford, Willie Mae Lawson, Lois Smith, Carolyn Hanks, Carla Carlson, Trixie Dawson, Janet Dempsey, Caroline Darde, DeVaughn Jackson, Jim Edmonds, Dennis Gholson, Jody Coker, Ian Boswell, Michael Barton, Ryan Hirsch, E. J. Perkins, Seth Kellow, Chance Hall, and the men and women who serve in the military. Thank you for your service and please return safely. Happy birthday to Mr. Wayne Stevens.
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Covington Lions Club members Pinner, Wallace, and Cousar make preparations for the 58th Annual Pancake Breakfast that will take place Feb.16 at the Covington Integrated Arts Academy.
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Through The Dictionary Project, the Covington Rotary Club distributed dictionaries to all 3rd graders in Tipton County Schools. Rotarians Glenn Baker (pictured, right) and Cristi Hill recently made sure dictionaries got in the hands of these third graders at Covington Integrated Arts Academy as they made their way across the county.
Gigi Baker, Pink Sherrill Jr., Ruby Coe, Connie and Christine Brown, Carlotta Jones, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Beaulah Wakefield, Viola Jones, Joseph Heaston Sr., Wayne Jerry, George Hooper, Norma Watkins and family, Mary Ballard, David and Charlene Sneed, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Andrew Jackson and family, Gladys Miller and family, Claudia Closs and family, Shade Alston, Eula Culbreath and family, Rhonda Heaston McLin and family and Louise Mason. Happy birthday on Feb. 7 to Britton and Devon Reed, Dollie Boykins on Feb. 1 and yours too if you’re celebrating! Remember to send in your Jamestown Community Health Organization yearly dues of $25 as
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MHS choir will perform concert at Carnegie Hall By JESSICA COOKE jcooke@covingtonleader.com Munford High School students in advanced choir are gearing up for what they consider to be the opportunity of a lifetime on April 1, when they will take center stage for their feature concert at Carnegie Hall. The advanced choir is made up of approximately 30 elite students, several of whom are already All State and All West Honor Choir members. This is the choir's second year to be invited to perform at this venue, but it will be the first time they have been able to raise the funds. In order to be selected to perform, the choir was required to send a recorded audition to Manhattan. The students found out they were going last year, and have been working hard to raise funds and prepare the pieces they will be performing. “I think it’s really exciting," said choir member Lacey Hindman. "Everybody always says practice, practice, practice to get to Carnegie Hall, so we’ve been practicing. I think we’ve got a great group and we’re going to do great.” In order to place in this choir, which is directed by Peter Colin, students must go through an audition process which includes a display of musical skill as well as an interview, and must display a certain level of commitment and drive. The advanced choir generally requires a higher level of skill and rehearsal, performing out of a library comprised of unabriged music on a collegiate or professional level.
Pictured above, members of the Munford High School advanced choir rehearse for their upcoming concert on the renowned stage of Carnegie Hall. Photo by Jessica Cooke.
Bullying, Pt. 2: From the front lines By JESSICA COOKE jcooke@covingtonleader.com
SCIENCE FAIR ANNOUNCES WINNERS The Tipton County Board of Education, in partnership with Dyersburg State Community College, held a science fair for local students on Feb. 11 in the Academic Building of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center. The exhibits were on display all afternoon, and the awards ceremony was held that evening at 6 p.m. In the Physical Science division were 3rd place winner Ross Russell of CIAA, 2nd place winner Ellie Nason of CMS, and 1st place winner Harold Goodman of CIAA. In the Life Science division were 3rd place winner Kelley Ann Rice of BMS, 2nd place winner Hadley Carver of CMS, and 1st place winner Julia Crow of BMS. The awards were presented by Nathan Sonderman, who is a biology instructor at DSCC, after speeches by Dr. Karen Bowyer, DSCC president, and Dr. Jamie Frakes, dean of the Jimmy Naifeh center. Judging the science fair were Dr. AKM Hoque, Sheri Hudson, Aklilu Maasho, Nancy Foshee, and Julie Hasuly. Pictured above with their awards are Ellie Nason, Kelley Ann Rice, and Ross Russell.
In last week's installment of this four-part series on bullying, school board officals helped to define what bullying is and how it affects the everyday lives of local children and teenagers. They related specific steps local schools have been taking to curb what they acknowledge as a very serious problem. This raises an important question: are these steps enough? A couple of high school students have stepped forward in an attempt to answer this question, and their reports are disturbing. "[My school] has become famous for bullying," admitted one local high school student who wished to remain anonymous. "It's become really bad this year." Some students have even been tormented to the point of having to change schools, with threats of violence, actual violence and hateful letters and notes. "I'm a bully," another anonymous student confessed. "I am, and it's awful. But I get bullied, so I just bully the people who bully me." A second student also provided insight as to motivation for why he had been known to pick on people and say hurtful things. "If they're different or weird, they kind of have it coming. They shouldn't be like that. I mean, it's not
technically bullying. It's just being honest." Possibly the most concerning aspect of the students' report is that the high schoolers are not the only antagonists. "Even teachers do it," one student said. "They can be really clique-y and they sometimes pick on the ones who aren't really their favorites. If you're closer to them, they'll gossip with you and say stuff about people behind their backs to you." One thing all the students who were interviewed seemed to agree upon is that the issue tends to get pushed under the rug by many in the community. They said that many leaders across multiple schools tend to have a flippant attitude toward the issue, but many teenagers are doing what they can to make their voices heard, and they are hoping that school leaders will hear them as well.
DSCC celebrates Black History Dyersburg State Community College will celebrate Black History Month with activities scheduled throughout the month of February. These will include Genealogy Research Presentations, Soul Food Luncheons, Diversity Dialogues, a Gospel Extravaganza, and a Musical Concert by Jonathan Blanchard. Blanchard received his B. S. Degree in Commercial Music and M. S. Degree in Music Education from Tennessee State University. A strong proponent of arts education, Blanchard conducts workshops and residencies in schools and colleges that celebrate the artistry, history and message of the Negro Spiritual. He performs concerts showcasing his own original works at colleges, churches, festivals and performing arts venues throughout the United States. Blanchard serves as a teaching artist for the Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama Arts Commission. Admission is free for the musical concert which will be held on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium Campus Activities Building on the Dyersburg Campus. Please visit the Dyersburg State Website at www.dscc.edu to view the complete schedule of events offered on the DSCC Main Campus, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County, and the Gibson County Center. For more information, contact Dorothy Bond with Student Life at 475-3166.
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Hubbard crowned FFA Sweetheart Alyson Hubbard, right, was crowned Brighton High School’s 2013 Sweetheart at the BHS FFA’s Sweetheart Pageant on Feb. 5. She is a 16-year-old junior involved in many extra curricular activities including National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Project Succeed. Alyson also helps with children's choir at her church, as well as vacation Bible school and discipleship.
Brighton High School students Bailey Stehn and Brookealise McLillie, pictured above, have been working on an anti-bullying campaign as a project for their school's FCCLA chapter. The girls have made posters, interviewed faculty and staff, and created a pledge which states that they and those who sign it will help make BHS a bully-free environment. They have made ribbons in an effort to advertise their project, and are currently working on a presentation to explain the negative impacts bullying has on their school's environment. The girls have entered a district competition which will take place on Feb. 28 in hopes of qualifying for the state competition which will take place later in the school year.-
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Wildlife refuge to be expanded The following was released as a public announcement by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The U. S Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to announce the availability of the Draft Land Protection Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft LPP/EA) for the proposed expansion of Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuges in Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale, and Tipton Counties. The Draft LPP/EA outlines the actions proposed by the service as follows: to protect continuous bottomland hardwood forests adjacent to the Hatchie River, to restore portions of the un-leveed areas along the Mississippi River to bottomland forests, to protect lands between both national wildlife refuges and along the Hatchie River corridor to increase core habitat for wintering waterfowl, neotropical migratory birds, and spawning areas for lowland fish and to protect existing and potential habitat for the endangered least tern. The proposed expansion area would offer excellent public use opportunities, such as hunting, fishing, boating and environmental education and interpretation. As emphasized during the Public Scoping Meetings held in Dec. 2012, this expansion, if approved, would allow the purchase of lands only from willing sellers within the proposed ac-
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Ramsey heads to state meet today By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com
Brighton junior Essex Ramsey, right, will wrestle in the state meet today in Franklin. Photo courtesy Lyn Eddington
Brighton junior Essex Ramsey moved up in weight class this year from 170 to 182 pounds and proved he was one of the state's best wrestlers again. Ramsey finished third in last weekend's Region 8 Individual Wrestling Championships in Collierville, punching his ticket to state for a second straight season.
He will take on Heritage High School's Schuyler LaRue today in Franklin in his first round match. “I'm proud of him,” Brighton coach Larrick Johnson said. “Essex has worked very hard in the offseason to reach his goals.” Ramsey defeated Ahamad Malawi of Kingsbury by technical fall, 18-3, in the quarterfinals on Friday before falling to Millington's Wesley Walker, 14-5, in the semfinals Saturday morning.
“They've been wrestling each other since the eighth grade,” Johnson said. “It's tough winning against someone who knows your moves.” Later Saturday in the consolation match, Ramsey beat Germantown's Cody Black, 12-1, to earn the state tournament berth. He beat Cameron Tarver of Collierville, 12-3, after that to secure third place. Ramsey is one of only six local wrestlers during the last 10 years to qualify for two straight state meets.
It’s tourney time
Covington girls, both Munford teams chasing state berths By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com
tween the Lady Cougars and a sectional berth. The Munford boys have orchestrated one of the biggest reversal of fortune seasons in West Tennessee. A year after going 9-16, the Cougars are 16-9 and own impressive wins over Dyer County, Memphis Central and Liberty Tech. Here's a look at the district tournament schedules and an estimation of each team's chances going forward:
For fans of high school basketball, it doesn't get any better than this. Area district tournaments are in full swing as teams try and position themselves for those elusive state tournament berths. There are three interesting local story lines to follow. The Covington Lady Chargers, ranked No. 2 in the state poll, are Covington girls (28-2) looking very good What's next: The topand are a strong posseeded Lady Chargers sibility to get to state play in the District 13a year after finishing AA tournament semione win short. finals tonight at 6:30 at For the first time in Dyersburg. A win there a while, both Munwill put them in the fiford teams have realnals against the Obionistic state tournament Westview winner at 8 Precious Harvey and the Lady Chargers are aspirations. one the favorites to make it to Murfrees- p.m. on Saturday at DyThe Lady Cougars boro. Photo by Jeff Ireland ersburg High School. A are the top seed in loss will put them in their district tournathe consolation game ment a season after winning it. Satuday night at 6. They will move on to the regionals Going forward: Covington has won where some tough foes will stand be- 15 straight games, and all but two of
them have been complete blowouts. There will be some challenging games coming up, but the Lady Chargers appear to have the best of chance of local teams to make it to Murfreesboro. Chances for state: 75 percent
to the sectionals. If the Cougars can get to the sectionals, likely opponents include Southwind or Ridgeway. Chances for state: 25 percent
Munford girls (22-5) Munford boys (16-9) What's next: The top-seeded Lady What's next: Seeded second in the Cougars will host Jackson North Side District 13-AAA tournament, which is in the District 13-AAA semifinals tobeing held in Munmorrow night at 7:30. A win ford, the Cougars play there will put them in the third-seeded Hardin title game Monday night County on Saturday against the Hardin Countyat 7:30. A win there Dyer County winner. A loss will put them in the puts them in the consolation title game Tuesday game on Monday. night against the Going forward: The Lady Dyer County-North Cougars were one win away Side winner. A loss from the sectionals last seameans they'll play the son, falling to Bartlett in consolation game on overtime in the region semiSaturday. finals. To get to the sectionGoing forward: The als, Munford will have to Cougars have shown Senior Shaliyah Wiggins and her team- win two region tournament they can compete mates begin the quest for a state games. Likely opponents inwith anybody in the tourney berth on Friday. Photo by Jeff clude Arlington and Cordostate, having beaten Ireland va, or possibly a District 13Dyer County, a team AAA foe. Possible sectional ranked in the state's top 10 all year. But foes include Ridgeway and Central, a some very good teams await Munford team Munford played to a close game in the region tournament, where they in November. must finish first or second to move on Chances for state: 50 percent
Chargers’ season over
Westview stops Covington in quarters By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com An embattled Charger basketball team pulled out all the stops at Martin Westview on Tuesday in the District 13-AA tournament quarterfinals, but in the end fell just short to their Charger counterparts, 71-68. For the record, it was Covington’s sixth loss on the court overall in four years of basketball in District 13-AA, which they now depart. CHS (2-29) jumped out to an early 7-2 lead before Westview ran off nine straight to take their first lead at 11-9 midway through the first quarter. Covington closed the gap and took a 21-20 lead with a 9-0 run in the second period, going to the locker room down 34-33. Westview opened the third period with a flurry of 3-pointers, opening an eight-point margin, only to see CHS
Cougars wrap up second By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Hardin County made things a little interesting down the stretch in Friday night's regular season finale at Munford, but the Cougars did enough to hang on and leave the gym with a 5552 District 13-AAA win. The Cougars (16-9 overall, 4-2 district) secured second place in the district standings with the victory and will host third-seeded Hardin County (19-4, 4-4) again Saturday night at 7:30 in the district tournament semifinals. Munford jumped out to an 18-2 lead after one quarter and led by 18 at the half, but the Tigers, behind some hot shootSEE MHS, PAGE B7
come back to take their last lead at 4946 on six consecutive points from the game’s high scorer, Demetrius Dyson, with three minutes remaining in the period. Dyson scored 23 with 17 coming in the second half. Westview led 53-52 headed to the final frame and held on. Down 70-68 after a tip-in by Jaylin Dyson (10 points) with 11.6 remaining in the game, the Chargers got a steal on the offensive end. Demetrius Dyson was fouled on the shot to tie, but came up short at the line. His desperation 3-pointer to tie at the buzzer bounded off the front rim and the CHS season was history. Kaleb Estes, a sophomore, gave hope for coming seasons with 11 points, a season and career high. The final margin came down to free SEE CHS, PAGE B7
Covington's Jalen Clabon weaves his way through a sea of Obion players during action Friday night in Covington. The Chargers beat the Rebels, but saw their season come to an end on Tuesday with a loss at Westview. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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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 CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH 5285 Brighton Clopton Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-5512
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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 Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-5440 ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799 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 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 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
REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058 901-831-3980 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897
KELLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 692 Garland Detroit Rd. Burlison, TN 38015
RESTORATION CHURCH 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721
LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273
RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781
LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866
SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210
LIGHTHOUSE APOSTOLIC 2536 Tracy Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-9138
SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081
MASON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11733 Hwy 59 Mason, TN 38049 837-8308
SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Edge Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168
MT. HERMAN CHURCH 3492 Quito-Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053 (901) 835-2886
SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178
MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041
SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140
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
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
MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233
ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456
MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276
ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577
MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881
ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241
ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474
NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683
ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645
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 CHRUCH 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 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
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 901-756-1071 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 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 MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337
RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TN Holy Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m. 837-1312
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COMMENTARY
John 1:43-46: The first converts except perhaps for Judas. We find no other reference to Philip after Pentecost. Jesus felt the need to begin His In Matthew, I had assumed that ministry. Whatever His reasons, Andrew and Peter were from CaHe planned to head north towards pernaum, but here in John it is Galilee. On His way, noted that Philip is from He calls another to Bethsaida, and John also follow Him, this one includes Andrew and Pebeing Philip. Philip is ter. listed as one of Jesus’ It seems that immediateapostles in all gosly coming to Jesus, Philip pels. Philip plays the wanted to share the news largest role in John with his friend, and goes than he does in any and finds Nathanael. The of the other gospels. name Nathanael means The name Philip “the gift of God”. And means lover of horspossibly, Nathanael may RALPH A. KELLEY es. No information be another name for Baris given in the New tholomew. John never menTestament about when Philip was tions Bartholomew, and the other born or died. Eusebius records that gospels never mention Nathanael. Polycrates, 2nd century Bishop of What Philip tells Nathanael of JeEphesus, wrote that Philip was al- sus is true. Moses and the Prophmost crucified in Phrygia and later ets wrote of Jesus. Jesus was from buried in Hieropolis. Tradition has Nazareth, and that legally Jesus it that his death was around 54 AD. was the son of Joseph. So why was The book to John describes Philip Nathanael so prejudiced by saying as a fisherman from Bethsaida in “can any good thing come out of Galilee, the same town as Andrew Nazareth”? The character of Nazaand Peter. All of the apostles are reth was proverbially bad. To be a thought to have come from Galilee Galilean or a Nazarene was used By RALPH A. KELLEY The Church at Shiloh
as an expression of contempt. Nazareth was a minor place, and not even mentioned in the Old Testament. In response to the statement of Philip, Nathanael question does not mean that Nazareth was any more sinful or wicked than any other place, but it fits the view that Nazareth did not fit the fixed notion that people had, about where to look for the Messiah. We should note that prophecy had named Bethlehem as the place where the Messiah would be born. It may be the obscurity and insignificance of Nazareth that caused Nathanael’s remark about the home of the Messiah, but it is my thought that Nathanael was well acquainted with the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. But Philip answers well when he tells Nathanael; “Come and see”. Nothing dispels prejudice and clears away misunderstanding like personal investigation; and, of all the challenges ever addressed to prejudiced or skeptical men, none was ever any more effective than this, "Come and see!" It is true now, as always.
LENTEN REFLECTIONS FEB 14 – A LONG, FULL LIFE God's laws are beneficial, giving life to those who take them to heart. Deut. 30:15-20 FEB 15 – CONTRITE HEARTS Lord, we have sinned selfishly. In your mercy, deliver us from condemnation. Psalm 51 FEB 16 – LEAVE YOUR POST Set aside time from your daily work to be with Jesus, especially on the Sabbath. Luke 5:27-32 FEB 17 – FLY TO JESUS He is like an eagle, soaring high, wrapping us in safety and leading us home. Psalm 91 FEB 18 – FOR THE LEAST Fast so others may eat and give alms so others have what they need. Matthew 25:31-46 FEB 19 – ABBA Echo the Son in your prayer, who spent time alone with the Father and was one with him. Matthew 6:7-15 FEB 20 – GO OUT Spread the message, and in less than 40 days you'll see conversion and repentance. Jonah 3:1-10 Download this and other love notes from God at modsquadblog.com
Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and churchrelated events, will run when space is available. To submit your church event, call Echo Day at 901-476-7116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com. Feb. 15 At 6 p.m. the youth of Central Christian Church will be treated to a Masquerade Ball for Valentine’s Day. Feb. 16 Hope Community Church in Atoka will host a Valentine’s banquet at 6 p.m. There will be live music and a steak/chicken dinner. Cost is $15/plate. Feb. 17 Mt. Olive AME Church will be celebrating Men's Day at 2 p.m. Bethel Church will recognize Black History Month with a program on 17 February 2013, beginning at 5 pm. These services will take place at 25 N Tipton, Munford, TN 38058. Please come out and share the word
of the Lord and learn a little history. Feb. 24 Mt. Herman's Black History Month program will take place at 2 p.m. St. John M.B. Church will host a Black History program at St. Stephens M.B. Church, 3872 Hwy. 51 N, Covington, at 3 p.m. There will also be a Black History trivia game. Call Sis. Johnson for more information, 901-508-8460. The youth of Central Christian Church will prepare and serve a soup and sandwich lunch immediately after the morning worship service. This is another fund-raising event to help with expenses for their trip to Chicago in April. ON-GOING Garland United Methodist Church will begin a Bible study at noon on Monday mornings on "The Fruits of the Spirit.” This study is open to all community members. The church is located at 1613 Garland Drive in
Garland. A women's Chronological Bible Study will take place at Covington Assembly gym on Tuesday nights January 8 – March 26 at 6:30. Free childcare is available. A community bible study on Beth Moore’s “Jesus The One and Only” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Jan. 31-April 11 at Quito United Methodist Church, 4580 QuitoDrummonds Road. You must purchase your own workbook before coming to class. Great Expectations Ministries, located at 2053 Hwy. 51 S in Covington, is hosting a clothing giveaway on the third Saturday of each month from 12-2 p.m. They are giving away clothing for men, women and children. First Baptist Church Covington will host Awana every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. This group is open to children from PreK3 to sixth grade. A community bible study will be held
Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Baptist Church in Atoka. This year's study includes Hebrews, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians and Galatians. Classes are available for children up through five years of age. Registration is $25 per adult, $10 per child and up to $20 for a family. For more information, call 476-5857 or 385-4327. Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming life’s hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087. Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at 520 Simonton St., in Covington. All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at MinisterSBryant@yahoo. com or call the church at 491-7061.
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EMPLOYMENT Automotive trAdes
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T WO - A N D - T H R E E - B E D RO O M Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000. Section 8 not available.
COMMUNITY, JOIN THE FUN! Great Expectations Ministries Children and Youth Department Mobile (cellular) Scavenger Hunt Fund Raiser. For more information regarding registration and cash award prize, contact yoclewis@ hotmail.com. Be sure to place GEM Scavenger Hunt in the subject line.
RECEPTIONIST/ASST TO OFFICE MGR. (M-F, 8-5) for a professional Christian Office environment. Please email resume, references and salary history to humanresources@bigriver. net.
PETS & LIVESTOCK Dogs, Cats & supplies 201 Border Collie puppies for sale. $500 AKC/ABCA registered. S&D. www.checkerboardbc.com 901-3563371 +3373.
MERCHANDISE Navy blue Joovy Caboose Sit-andStand stroller for sale. Great condition. Parent organizer for handles included. $75
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Mobile HoMes for rent 903 2 and 3br, 2ba MH Brighton School district. Starting at $575mn, + deposit. 901-239-6566 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632. Brighton area, 2br, 1ba, water and appliances furnished. $525mn, $425dep. 901-476-1538.
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2br, 1ba, 430R Haynie St., Covington. $480mn, $480dep. section 8 available. 901-476-6960 or 901-212-1425.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on April 26, 2010, by William Misee and Andy Misee to Monte S. Connell, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as sole nominee for American Mortgage Services, Inc. and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1474, Page 554; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage, Inc, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; 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 Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, February 21, 2013, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of 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: Description of a 6.05 acre tract of the Wallace K. Medcalf property as recorded in Deed Book 641 Page 316 in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a found RR spike in the centerline of Kenwood Road, said point being the southwest corner of the Joseph E. Chidester as recoded at Deed Book 594, page 76; thence along the center ine of Kenwood Road, south 85 degrees 50 minutes 23 seconds West distance of 164.76 feet to a point, thence north 12 degrees 36 minutes 51 seconds west a distance of 378.57 feet to a found rebar, being the northeast corner of Huffman; thence south 83 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West a distance of 200.0 feet to a point; thence North 11 degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 530.0 feet to a found rebar; thence North 78 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 366.06 feet to a found rebar; thence South 12 degrees 00 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 950.82 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1474 Page 552 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 458 Kenwood Ave. W, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): William Misee The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; 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 any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-11433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-11433(c)(1). 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. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 143313 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 01/31/2013 ,02/07/2013,02/14/2013
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions and payment of the debts and obligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust dated 3 April 2003, executed by SHANI GOVERNATORI to Danny Goulder, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. (“AHL”), of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Book 1058, Page 559; said Trust Deed, debts and obligations having been assigned by AHL to Household Financial Center, Inc., by instrument recorded in the aforesaid Register’s office in Book 1567, Page 828, and Richard J. Myers having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in said Register’s Office in Book 1571, Page 203, and the owner of the debt and obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, Household Financial Center, Inc., having required the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described therein conveyed, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned, RICHARD J. MYERS, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in him as Substitute Trustee, on Thursday, Thursday, 21 February 2013, commencing at TEN O’CLOCK A.M., at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, One Court Square, Covington, Tennessee 38019, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 23 MCLISTER AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT, THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 1001, PAGE 393 AND BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72 OF THE SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. Property Address: 57 Regency Drive, Lot 23, Brighton, TN 38011 Interested Party: Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC At the time of this publication, 1) the § 35-5-117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded and 2) a search of the public records reveals no lien filed by the United States or the State of Tennessee which affects the above described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above. Richard J. Myers, Substitute Trustee Date: January 28, 2013 APPERSON CRUMP PLC 6070 Poplar Avenue, Sixth Floor Memphis, TN 38119-3954 (901) 756-6300 Publish: 31 January, 7, 14 February 2013
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been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed November 17, 2009 by Gary W. Clemons and Patricia W. Clemons, husband and wife to John C. Clark, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1459, Page 83, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Bank of America, N.A., 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, March 7, 2013 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Description of Lot 113 of Woodlawn Plantation, Section D, as recorded at Plat Cabinet E, Slide 176, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 885, Page 258 and building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet E, Slide 176, and Southwest Tennessee Easement at Book 860, Page 207, of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 355-117. Tax Parcel ID: 08-079OA113.00 Property Address: 19 Woodchase Drive, Brighton, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 1701-097958-FC Published: January 31 February 7 February 14 Bank of America/Gary Clemons
NOTICE Cause No. CH-13-0067-l In The Chancery Court for the Thirtieth Judicial District, Shelby County, Tennessee In Re: The Adoption of Tamar Jadin Delhomme, a male child, born June 18,2011 By: Tamaria Wilson, Petitioner, and Amber Lee Delhomme, Biological Mother and Co-Petitioner v. Unknown Biological Father whose “Street Name” is “Black,” Respondent. In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication, that the identity and residence of Respondent, an unknown biological father whose “street name” is “Black,” is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, it is ordered that publication be made for four (4) successive weeks, on January 31, February 7, February 14, and February 21, 2013, as required bylaw, in The Leader, a newspaper published in Tipton County, Tennessee, notifying Respondent to file an answer with this court and sending a copy to Petitioner’s attorney, Robert B. Kirsh, Esq., Kirsh Law Group, PLLC, 5420 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38120, within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication, exclusive of the last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte as to said Respondent on April 5, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Failure to answer or appear may result in termination of Respondent’s parental rights to the child referenced above. This 31st day of January 2013 By Alissa Holt, DC&M Donna L Russell, Clerk and Master 31jan4w
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on January 31, 2007, by Barbara Ann Canada to American Title Company, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as sole nominee for FMF Capital LLC and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1324, Page 159; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for RMAC Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-A and WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for RMAC PassThrough Trust, Series 2010A, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; 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 Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, February 28, 2013, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of 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: This property is known as 139 Williams Street Atoka, Tennessee, in Tipton County Tennessee. The South 100 feet of that certain 2.07 acre tract of land as shown and described by Warranty Deed to Gary Mathews recorded in Deed Book 513, Page 209 of the Register’s Office Tipton County, Tennessee, as is also shown (howbeit erroneously) in Warranty Deed to Tumlin recorded in Deed Book 533, Page 270, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to John Smith by Warranty Deed from Gary Matthews dated October 19, 1985 and recorded in Book 539, Page 335, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Barbara Ann Canada, unmarried by deed from Paul L. Davenport, Jr. and wife Paula L Davenport dated 1/31/2005 and filed on 2/15/2005 of record in Book 1188, page 478, said Register’s Office Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 139 Williams Street, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Barbara Ann Canada The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; 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 any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” SUBORDINATE LIEN: MRC Receivables Corporation as assignee of First Consumers National For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-11433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-11433(c)(1). 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. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 157413 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 2/7/2013, 2/14/2013, 2/21/2013
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed December 28, 2005 by Mark L. Luibel and Meredith A. Luibel, husband and wife to Alice Gallaher, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1253, Page 337, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, March 7, 2013 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 100, Reeds Estates Subdivision, Section H, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 124, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 355-117. Tax Parcel ID: 06 113EA 077.00
the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 7th day of February, 2013 Kathy M. Shepard Shawn Harrison Co-Administrators Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 7feb2wp
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3089 Estate of Mary Elizabeth Scurlock, deceased Notice is hereby given that on January 25 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Mary Elizabeth Scurlock, who died December 18, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or
Property Address: 447 Rachel Shankle Drive, Munford, TN. f/k/a 447 Rachel Shankle Drive, Atoka, TN
(2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death.
Other Interested Parties: Capital One Bank (USA) NA; LVNV Funding, LLC
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 1882-098896-FC Published: February 7 February 14 February 21 MidFirst Bank/Mark Luibel
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3090 Estate of Hazel Mildred Cromwell, deceased Notice is hereby given that on January 28 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Hazel Mildres Cromwell, who died December 27, 2012, 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 barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from
This 7th day of February, 2013 Carolyn Harper Executor Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 7feb2wp
ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee No. PR-3023 In the Estate of Eunice Louise White It appearing from the sworn Petition for Determination of Heirs of Eunice Louise White that additional heirs whose names and addresses cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry, may heretofore exist, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon said heirs, it is ordered that the intestate heirs-in-law whom to date have not received notice from the petitioner, Joyce Wilbanks, enter their appearance herein on the 18th day of April, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m, at the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, 1801 S. College Street, Covington, TN 38019. 14feb4wp
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Mid City Auto Sales 321 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7012 The following vehicles will be sold at auction on February 21, 2013
entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. It is further ordered that this notice shall be published in The Covington Leader, a weekly publication of general circulation, once weekly for four consecutive weeks beginning February 14, 2013. Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master
Request for title is being made on a 1996 GMC Sierra VIN # 2GTEK19R9V1519096 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Gerald Moren, P.O. Box 902, Munford, TN 38058 By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.
Automotive Pro Tek 2058 Tipton RD Atoka, TN 38004 Vehicle auction on March 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. (1) 2003 Ford VIN# 3FAFP11373R165042 Owner: Bruce McConnel & Lymul O. Taylor
Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3092 Estate of Linda Kay Moore, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 1 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Linda Kay Moore, who died April 15, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of February, 2013 Johnny K. Moore Administrator Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14feb2wp
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(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death.
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Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3095 Estate of Lola Marie Fisher, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 6 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Lola Marie Fisher, who died January 28, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of February, 2013 Billy W. Fisher Executor Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14feb2wp
Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3091 Estate of Phillip Benton Wright, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 1 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Phillip Benton Wright, who died November 5, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the abovenamed Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of February, 2013 Rebecca L. Pittman Executrix Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14feb2wp
Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3093 Estate of Ada B. Fletcher, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 1 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Ada B. Fletcher, who died January 18, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of February, 2013 Ronald Bowers Mike Cates Co-Administrators Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14feb2wp
Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3096 Estate of Jo Ann Cody Turner, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 6 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Jo Ann Cody Turner, who died January 18, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All
NOTICE TAXPAYERS You are advised that
2012 TAXES WILL BECOME DELINQUENT MARCH 1, 2013
Christine Elizabeth Sears Beatty, a resident citizen of Tipton County, Tennessee, Plaintiff,
On March 1, 2013(TCA 67-5-1512) Penalties and Interest of 1 ½% per month will accrue and become due until they are filed in Chancery Court in March 2014.
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Penalty and Interest will be applied on all unpaid 2012 taxes in the Trustee’s Office. We are located in Room 203 in the Tipton County Courthouse.
Charles Alan Beatty, IV, presently residing in the State of California, Defendant. Order of Publication It appearing from the complaint, which is sworn to, that Charles Alan Beatty, IV, the defendant, is a nonresident of Tennessee and that personal service of process cannot be had upon him; service of process by publication having been ordered, he is hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend the complaint of Christine Elizabeth Sears Beatty, plaintiff, whose attorney is J. Thomas Caldwell, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee, 38063, within 30 days after the date of the last publication for this notice; otherwise, default judgement may be
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Is the last day you can pay your 2011 delinquent property tax in the Trustee’s office. You are advised that after Thursday, March 28, 2013 additional penalties, interest, and court costs will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property; until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013. A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2011 delinquent tax payment must be received in my office by Thursday, March 28, 2013. TRUSTEE’S office hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM 901-476-0211 Kristie Glass Maxwell, Trustee
persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the abovenamed Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of February, 2013 Roy Daniel Turner Executor Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14feb2wp
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: RMD Holdings,LTD dba Nationwide Constr. Group PROJECT NO.: 98047-4197-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNK342 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 04/01/13.
Notice to Bidders
town of Mason 12157 Main street, Mason, tN 38049 901-294-3525 The town of Mason is accepting bids for employee health insurance coverage. Any interested party can obtain further information at Mason City Hall. Deadline for bids is March 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. central time. Mayor Daivd Ward Town of Mason 14feb1w
PUBLIC NOTICE A public meeting of the Tipton County Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on February 25, 2013 at the Tipton County Justice Building, 1801 South College Street, Covington, TN, at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to act on the following: Michael Casey: Has submitted a request for a Use Permitted on Appeal to operate a tire shop on 1.00 acre. The property is located at 1858 Quito-Drummonds Road, Drummonds 38023 in the R-1 Zoning District. The property is located on Tax Map 114, Parcel 10.01 and the property belongs to Betty Floyd Remington. 14feb1w
PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the West Tennessee Rural Planning Organization – Executive Board (WTRPO-EB) and Technical Committee (WTRPO-TC) - will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the University of Memphis-Millington Center, 6500 Navy Road, Millington, TN at 10 a.m. Please note that this is a joint meeting. The West Tennessee Rural Planning Organization (WTRPO) is responsible for comprehensive, regional, multi-modal transportation planning in Fayette, Lauderdale, and Tipton Counties. The WTRPO is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The purpose of the meeting will be to hear a presentation by representatives from TDOT regarding procedures and processes of the Rural Planning Organization program at TDOT, as well as an update on the TDOT Project Development Process. For further information, or if you would like a complete agenda, please contact Jim McDougal, WTRPO Coordinator at (901) 729 2871, fax (901) 729 4107, or e-mail jmcdougal@ maagov.org. To ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities that require aides or services to participate in the above referenced meeting may contact the WTRPO Coordinator to make accessibility arrangements no less than five days prior to the March 7, 2013 meeting. The WTRPO and TDOT do not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000 d). 14feb1w
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the general renovation of seven (7) housing units including site improvements for Project No. TN041-04, will be received by The Covington Housing Authority, 1701 Shoaf St., Covington, TN 38019 on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. , and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The estimated construction cost of the project is between $200,000 and $ 210,000 . The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Form of Contract, Drawings, Specification, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following locations: Ledford Engineering and Planning, LLC; The Covington Housing Authority; the West Tennessee Plan Room in Jackson, Tennessee. McGraw Hill Dodge Corporation, Builders Exchange in Memphis, the Tennessee Office of Minority Business Enterprise, located in Nashville, TN and RCD Document Processing. In order to be a qualified bidder, Bidding documents must be obtained from Janice Campbell at the office of Ledford Engineering and Planning, LLC, 5567 Commander Drive, Suite 105, Arlington, TN 38002, (901) 867-5220. A deposit of $200.00 is required from prime bidders for one set of Bidding Documents. Prime bidders tendering a bonafide bid, except the successful Contractor, will be refunded their full deposit upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after bid opening. Prime bidders not tendering a bonafide bid will be refunded $100.00 upon return of the Bidding Documents. ALL BID DEPOSIT CHECKS OR DRAFTS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO LEDFORD ENGINEERING AND PLANNING LLC. Extra sets of Bidding Documents will be furnished to prime bidders for a deposit of $200.00, one-half, $100.00 of which will be refunded if the bidding instruments are returned within 14 days after bid opening. Make check payable to Ledford Engineering and Planning LLC. A deposit of $200.00 is required from subcontractors and materials suppliers for each set of Bidding Documents. Subcontractors and materials suppliers will be refunded $175.00 of their deposit upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after bid opening. Partial sets will not be issued. Make check payable to Ledford Engineering and Planning LLC. All bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the contractors Licensing Act of 1976 (TCA Title 62, chapter 6) of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. No bid will be opened unless the outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid provides the following information: 1. The Contractor’s license number, the date of the license’s expiration, and a quotation of that part of his classification applying to the bid. 2. The license number, expiration date thereof, and license classification of the subcontractor applying to the Bid Form for electrical, plumbing or heating, ventilation or air conditioning in excess of $25,000. If the subcontract does not exceed $25,000 for the above mentioned categories, the general contractor must certify to this effect, in writing, on the outside of the bid envelope. In the case joint ventures, this information must be provided by each party submitting the bid. Each bidder must deposit with his bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the bid. Bid Bonds and Performance and Payment Bonds must be secured by a guaranty or surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 and shall be within the maximum amount specified for such company in said Circular 570. The “Bid Bond” and the “Performance and Payment Bond” must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the state where the project is located, and must be listed in U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570. Attention is called to the fact that the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project. The Contract will be subject to the “Section 3” Clause, see Document 00715 - General condition, Article 40, calling for utilization of low-income businesses and individuals from the project area where feasible. Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the contract Work Hour Standard Act. Bidders must certify that they do not, and will not, maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin. Attention is called to the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Attention is called to the fact that The Covington Housing Authority is not an Indian Housing Authority. WALK THROUGH AND PREBID CONFERENCE A Prebid Conference at the CHA Office, 1701 Shoaf, will be held for the purpose of answering questions Bidders may have and to consider any suggestions they may wish to make concerning the project at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Immediately following the Prebid Conference, a walk through of the project will be held by the Owner. All contractors are strongly recommended to attend this walk through and Prebid Conference. The Covington Housing Authority By: Mrs. Christi Billings Executive Director 14feb1w
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Lady Chargers move into semis By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Almost from the outset, the Lady Chargers' District 13-AA tournament opener against Haywood Monday night was not in doubt. Covington (28-2) raced to a 12-0 lead, forced 17 turnovers in the first half, and shot 81 percent from the free throw line to overwhelm the Lady Tomcats 72-36 at home. CHS led 23-4 after one period and 40-10 at the half in a complete game victory. Ashia Jones led the scoring parade with 25 points, including 8-of-9 shooting from the line. Leshundra Somerville pounded Haywood on the boards, adding 14 points. Precious Har-
vey put up 11, continuing her efficient play at the point. No Lady Tomcat reached double figures. Summer Cunningham took Haywood scoring honors with 9 points. CHS moved on to the semifinals tonight versus Dyersburg in Dyersburg at 6:30 pm. The winner gets a finals berth on Saturday at 8 p.m. In other recent action: Having knocked the Westview Lady Chargers out of first place in District 13-AA with an upset win on Feb. 5, the Obion Central Lady Rebels came to Covington last Friday seeking a win to forge a 3-way tie for the regular season crown with Covington and Westview. Covington (27-2, 17-1) killed those dreams in a hurry.
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According to an e-mail gun permit holders who update from Tennessee keep their firearms in their Senate Majority Leader locked car would be exMark Norris (R-Collier- empt. ville), the Senate Judiciary Additionally, the bill Committee voted 8 to 0 this grants property owners week in favor of legislation broad premise liability that protects the Second against damage or injury Amendment rights of legal caused by firearms propgun permit holders while erly stored. traveling to and Said Lt. Governor from their workRamsey, “This bill place. ensures that private Action on Senproperty rights are ate Bill 142 comes respected while gun after Lt. Goverowners are protectnor Ron Ramed. I look forward sey worked with Wildlife Chatter to its quick passage property rights By Arnold Bull so that this General advocates and Assembly can focus Second Amendment rights on limiting government, groups last fall to forge a creating jobs and making compromise on the matter. Tennessee an even better Senator Jack Johnson place to raise a family.” (R-Franklin), who is coApproximately five persponsoring the bill with cent of Tennesseans have a Lt Governor Ramsey, told handgun permit. committee members the “This bill is fairly simlegislation “clarifies an ple,” said Senator Johnson. employer may require em- “We have 370,000 plus law ployees who have a permit abiding citizens who have to keep their weapon out of gone through the necessight and securely locked sary process to obtain this in their automobile while handgun carry permit. If their vehicle is in their em- they are denied the right to ployer’s parking lot.” have that weapon in their The bill allows business vehicle, then they are deowners to continue to post nied the right to self protecprohibitions against fire- tion on the way to and from arms on their property, but work.”
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Jumping out to a 7-0 lead, the Lady Chargers were never behind in a 73-56 runaway win which earned them their first regular season district championship since 2004. With Obion (24-7, 15-3) forced into 15 first half turnovers by a relentless CHS man-to-man defense, Covington led 21-4 after the first quarter and by 25 (4318) at the half. Their largest lead was 28 late in the third period. Four Lady Chargers posted double figures scoring. Jones led the way and the game with 20 points. Harvey added 19 and Dyson and Treasury Poindexter scored 10 apiece, a season and career high for Poindexter. Covington junior Janeika Mason drives past an Obion player during the Lady Chargers' win Friday night. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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Continued from B1 throws. Westview (14 of 19) shot and made three more than Covington (11 of 16). In other action: • The Chargers rolled to an easy 73-32 win in the District 13-AA tournament play-in game on Saturday night in Medina. The Hornets played it close for a quarter trailing 15-13 after one period but they could not sustain the effort as the Chargers broke out of a funk to outscore them 17-5 in the second period, going to the break ahead 32-18. Covington would lead by as many as 40 before game’s end. Demetrius Dyson’s 18 points was tops in the contest. Bobby Shanks, whose 16 points marked the high spot for him on the year, followed him. Jaylin Dyson, again strong on the glass, added 10. Only Logan Eason reached double figures for the Hornets with 10 points. • The Chargers continued their winning ways last Friday with a hard-fought 71-58 win over the visiting Obion County Central Rebels in the regular season finale. The lead switched back and forth during the first half, mainly on the strength of seven 3-point baskets by the Rebels. Obion led by two after the first quarter. The Chargers took a 39-36 lead to the locker room. The Rebels came out firing 3's and took a brief 4241 lead early in the third quarter before CHS came to life. A 15-6 scoring run gave Covington a lead that they would not relinquish. Obion cut the CHS advantage to five points twice in the fourth period but came no closer. Demetrius Dyson paced the Chargers with a team high 21 points, which was matched by Obion’s Shaw Logan. Jaylin Dyson had his best outing of the year for CHS with 20 points, plus devastating work on the boards. Mike Klein pitched in 12 for the Rebels, who did not make a 3-point shot in the second half. CHS made six in the game, three in each half.
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Continued from B1 ing from Kelby Wardlow, trimmed the lead to single digits early in the fourth quarter. The Cougars missed 14 free throws in the fourth quarter, allowing Hardin County to get back into the game. Jonathan Stark led Munford with 25 points. Wardlow scored 21 for Hardin County. Point guard Kameron Foster added 12 for the Cougars before being ejected late in the game after receiving two technical fouls. Because of the ejection, Foster will be suspended for two games, meaning he won't be available for the district tournament. “We were feeling pretty good about ourselves until the last three minutes of that game,” Munford coach Butch Hopkins said. “We're going to have to have somebody step up for us.” In girls action, the Lady Cougars (22-5, 8-0) finished off a perfect district record with a 63-41 win over Hardin County. Munford will host North Side Friday night at 7:30 in the district tournament semifinals. Hardin County (14-8, 4-4) led 20-15 after one quarter before the Lady Cougars outscored the visitors 40-17 over the next two quarters to take control of the game. Shaliyah Wiggins led four Munford players in double figures with 17. Robneisha Lee added 14, Kierra Richardson 12 and Alex Turner 11. Emily Gray led Hardin County with 11. In other area action, the Brighton boys and girls lost at Jackson North Side on Tuesday in the district tournament play-in games, ending the seasons for both teams. Lady Cardinals coach Kent Cates, regarding the season as a whole, said, "We never gave up no matter what the score was or what our record was at any given point. We were led by our senior class and they have laid a foundation of hard work and a drive that will allow us to grow as a team and as individuals for a promising future."
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Turner signs with S'west
Munford senior Alex Turner signed a softball scholarship with Southwest Tennessee Community College on Monday. Pictured are, from left, front, Stacey Turner, mother; Addie Turner, sister; Alex Turner; Glenn Turner, father; back, Bob Forbess, grandfather; Steve McCullough, former MHS athletic director; Keith Gentry, Southwest coach; Glenn Goulder, MHS softball coach; Steve Poindexter, MHS basketball coach; Mike Huffman, MHS athletic director; Courtney Fee, MHS assistant principal; and Betty Turner, grandmother. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Southwest Tennessee Community College softball team will definitely have a Munfordheavy roster next year. Southwest head coach Keith Gentry made his third trip to Munford over the past three weeks on Monday, this time signing Lady Cougar senior Alex Turner to a scholarship. Turner's teammates Tara Comer and Alex Stanford are also headed to Southwest. “I'm really glad to be going there and I get to play with Alex and Tara,” Turner said. “It's
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really cool to be able to go and play with my teammates.” Turner was a huge reason Munford made a second straight trip to the state tournament last spring. She led the team in homeruns (six) and RBIs (39), hit .357, slugged .573 and had a .406 onbase percentage. Munford head coach Glenn Goulder said that
while Turner is primarily known for her bat, her play in centerfield was also very important to the team's success. “What people overlook is what a good center fielder she is,” Goulder said. “She's a leader out there.” Gentry echoed what Goulder said. “She's a really good hitter,” Goulder said, “but she's a good outfielder
too. That's really a big need of ours next year … She's also a good person and the kind of studentathlete we like to represent our team.”
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Sports Happenings Malcolm Terry Jr., a senior at Brighton High School, will be among the boxers taking part in a 10-fight card Feb. 15 during Friday Night Fights at the New Daisy in Memphis. Promoted by Mid-South Boxing and Roy Jones Jr. Promotions, the event will include several boxers from the area. Several former champions will be at the event and a silent auction will be held. Log on to midsouthboxing.com or call 497-3726 for more information. Munford Dixie Youth Baseball is holding registration until Feb. 22 (in person) and Feb. 24 (online) for boys and girls
ages 4-14. Register in person at 63 College St. or online at www.munford.com. Practice begins in March and play starts in April. Call 837-5944 or e-mail gfisher@munford. com for more information.
begin in early April and will continue through May. The cost is $40 per player. For more information, call 476-3734.
Sign-ups for 2013 Covington Dixie Youth Baseball will be Saturday mornings Jan. 26 through Feb. 16 at Oak Grove Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to noon. The Covington Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting registration for the spring soccer season on Feb. 1. The league is open to all 5-15 year olds. Play will
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