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RACE FOR MAYOR PUBLIC SAFETY

TCSO arrests 10 in Labor Day effort

Covington's mayoral candidates, Justin Hanson and incumbent David Gordon, field questions from We the People moderator Jeff Phillips during a forum hosted by the group Tuesday night. Photo by Echo Day

Crime concern for candidates

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com During the candidate forum hosted by the We the People organization Tuesday night, it was clear the issue crime is a divisive issue in Covington.

Challenger Justin Hanson, a 34-yearold lifelong Covington resident who last month quit his job as a reporter with WMC-TV Action News 5 in order to run for office, was critical of the city's police force and told the crowd citizens are sharing with him feelings of mistrust.

"It's been said that crime's down 29 percent, and whether or not that's the case, a lot of people I talk to here in Covington don't feel that's the case," Hanson said in his opening comments.

"They tell me they don't feel safe in certain parts of the community in certain parts of the day."

According to Hanson, the high rate of turnover at the department, not only in officers but in the administration as well, has made residents feel as if the department is unstable.

"Four chiefs in the past nine years and a constant turnaround with of-

ficers, (residents are) telling me they're concerned about that," he said. "They were telling me as a journalist and they're telling me that now as a candidate."

Further, Hanson told the crowd residents have said they've stopped reporting crime because they don't believe officers take their concerns seriously.

The harsh criticism of the police department offended some of those in the audience and it was discussed during the question-and-answer portion.

"You've known the current police chief for a long time," Paul Rose said.

"Are you not satisfied with him?"

Hanson told Rose the police chief wasn't necessarily the problem, but that he'd like to get officers out of their cars and back onto the streets to become more visible.

Incumbent mayor David Gordon, 61, who's lived in Covington since the third grade, however, did not criticize the department and was better received by the audience. He dismissed Hanson's report that Covington had the same per capita crime rate as Memphis.

"Compared to other county seats in this area, we have a lower crime rate than both Brownsville and Ripley," Gordon said.

Business owner Rob Witherington questioned Gordon on the ability, and literacy, of one of the city's officers and asked if there was a plan to make any changes within the department.

"We're continuing to train, we're continuing to look at our staff, we want to provide the best officers that we can," Gordon said, also telling the audience that the high rate of turnover when it comes to police chiefs was due to health reasons. "I think Chief Lewis is making an impact and making some positive changes. If given some time, I think this police department will be where it needs to be."

Lack of experience During the forum, Hanson drew criticism for his lack of experience.

A graduate of both Tipton-Rosemark Academy and Christian Brothers University, Hanson has been a journalist since 2003 in addition to working parttime as an organist for several local churches, among other things.

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CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS

Ziegler, 14, thriving after battle with Hodgkin’s

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com Roman Ziegler was six when he was diagnosed.

He’d had the growth on his neck for a while, but it wasn’t until the family was in the process of moving to Japan, to join his father Scott, who is in the military, that his mother Heather started a full-on push with doctors to find out what the growth was.

It started in January 2005, when Roman developed a swollen gland on his neck.

Heather says she worked through a range of emotions when she noticed the lump on her youngest child, her only son.

“You panic, you don’t panic, you decide what to do, so after a certain period of time, I decided let’s get this kid checked and I took him in and they were like, ‘Oh, it’s an infection, so they

gave him antibiotics,’” said Heather.

Over the next few months, the infections happened several times and Heather would take Roman in to the doctor. “The antibiotics wouldn’t work or would stop and we’d go back again,” she said.

As the months continued, the doctor suggested Heather take Roman to an Otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose and

throat doctor or ENT. The ENT said it may or may not be cancer, and to Heather, he seemed to downplay that this was something to really be concerned about. As her son had always been really healthy, she didn’t think too much about it. Clearly, if cancer were a concern, the doctor would be more aggressive.

The tumor continued to grow. The doctor would SEE CANCER, PAGE A6

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Over the Labor Day weekend, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office conducted several traffic enforcement operations throughout the county.

Operations were held from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening, during peak travel times.

The enforcement operations were in conjunction with the Governor’s Highway Safety Office “Click It or Ticket” campaign throughout the state of Tennessee.

By placing additional patrol units on the roadways it increases visibility and hopefully decreases the odds of speeding, DUI drivers and the number of motor vehicle crashes.

This year’s efforts were somewhat dampened by the rain, which seemed to slow down the heavy traffic flow usually associated with the “last” summer holiday of the year.

During the operations, law enforcement officers issued 92 tickets and warnings. These citations were issued for violations including: speeding, child restraint law, no seatbelt, texting while driving, vehicle registration, driver’s license violations and equipment violations.

Ten arrests were made during the operations for narcotics possession, dui, evading arrest, child neglect and driving on revoked/suspended driver’s license. Arrested during the operations were: ▪ Rodney L. Mitchell (49) 551 Junior Drv. Covington; DUI 3rd offense, three counts of child neglect, child restraint, driving on revoked drivers license ▪ Bobby L. Hamblin (56) 100 Canterbury Circle, Covington; driving on revoked drivers license, misuse of registration, unregistered vehicle, no insurance ▪ Reggie Dowell (29) 915 N. Central, Humbolt; disorderly conduct ▪ Jerimiah Nelson (37) 1326 Monasco Rd. Millington; driving on revoked/suspended drivers license, disregard stop sign ▪ Demarius Mitchell (29) 15 Country Side Drv. Mason; driving on revoked/suspended drivers license, speeding ▪ Pierre L. Polk (22) 555 Sadrivers licenseer School Rd, Brighton; possession of sch ii drug with intent, driving on revoked/suspended drivers license, evading arrest, speeding, light law violation ▪ Mark Allen (35) 781 Maple Drv., Atoka; driving on revoked/suspended drivers license, disregard stop sign ▪ Roy Grant (43) 79 Peeler St., Covington; public intoxication ▪ Waylon O’Connor (29) 1182-A Tony Keating Batesville, Miss.; driving on revoked/suspended drivers license, speeding ▪ Riva Hill (27) 101 Eastlawn Apt.#1 Dyersburg; driving on revoked/suspended drivers license, move over law “Labor Day is the last “summer” holiday of each year when people get SEE GHSO, PAGE A2

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Wizard of Oz’ set to open this weekend

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com

Follow the yellow brick road all the way to the Ruffin this weekend for the Wizard of Oz! The book version of the play, read no “Over the Rainbow,” folks, is a sure hit with a strong cast, led by the luminous Ashlyn Aldridge as Dorothy.

The munchkins, played by what seems to be every child in Tipton County, are adorable, and it’s difficult to tell who is cuter, them or the poppies.

There are many differences between the book version and the movie or musical version, for instance, there are no flying monkeys in this play and the wizard asks Dorothy to bring back a golden brooch, not a broom. However, the main characters are still the same and this large cast, of what seems to be at least 30 people, holds the play together well.

“I have really enjoyed being a part of this play and working with the cast members,” said Tipton Arts Council

The Wizard of Oz Starring Ashlyn Aldridge as Dorothy, Joshua Pickett as the scarecrow, Michael LaVoice as the tin man, William Mashburn as the cowardly lion and Rick Emmons as the wizard ▪ Showtimes: Friday and Saturday, Sept.19 and 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.

▪ Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students

board member Richard Emmons, who plays the wizard. “To know I’m instrumental in the development in the young people of this community is exciting.

We look forward to everyone coming out to see this and we’re sure you will enjoy it.”

The play is not too scary for young children and older children and adults will enjoy a retelling of the famous story.

Directed by Jammie Castleman and Aric Delashmit and produced

by Cozset Jones, the cast includes Joshua

Tomorrow night, Dorothy (Ashlyn Aldridge) and friends will follow the yellow brick road on a journey through Oz in the stage adaptation of the popular L. Frank Baum novel, written in 1900. Also pictured are Joshua Pickett, William Mashburn and Michael LaVoice. Photo by Heather Ziegler

Pickett as the scarecrow, William Mashburn as the cowardly lion, Michael LaVoice as the tin man, Richard Emmons as the wizard, Leah Isome as

Glenda the good witch, Makenna Amundsen as Melinda the good witch and as Marsha Daniel as the wicked witch.

Showtimes are Sept.

19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults and $8 for students/seniors/ military. Tickets are

available online or at the box office. For more information, go to The Official Ruffin Theater Facebook page.

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Continued from A1 together to celebrate. It is a time when a large number of citizens and visitors to our county are out on our roadways traveling to be with family and friends, says Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley.

“During these times we want to have extra enforcement operations so we can put more patrol cars on the roadways of our county. When we have more deputies out to enforce traffic violations it makes people think twice about speeding, remembering to “buckle up” and to not drink and drive. Our main objective is to save lives and reduce traffic crashes.”

These efforts are aided by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) with additional funding that allows us to continue these operations so our roadways remain as safe as possible. Without the assistance from the GHSO many of our operations would not be possible.

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Continued from A1 Those positions, his critics have said, don't translate well to leading a city.

"I've known you for a long time and you're a very personable person, but what management skills and experience do you bring to the city to manage a $23 million budget?" former building inspector David Seagrave asked. "I've heard some criticism of the police department … but what experience in management do you bring?"

Hanson said he'd rely on his experience managing a busy metro newsroom with dozens of reporters and photographers and a corporate budget to help run and lead the city if elected.

"I do have experience, I've managed our newsroom, and I've proven myself there."

Gordon, who is now seeking his third term as mayor, graduated from Covington High School and the University of Tennessee - Martin. He said he began his veterinary practice as soon as he returned to Covington from Martin, and managing a thriving business, a budget and several employees for decades was a stepping stone to leading the city. During his nine-year tenure, the city has seen record sales tax revenue, growth in the industrial sector through the multi-million dollar expansion of Unilever and the addition of hundreds of jobs.

"We did that even during the worst depression this country's seen since the Great Depression," Gordon added.

In addition to crime and candidate experience, audience members were

concerned about funding for programs like the Dixie Youth Baseball league and the Covington branch of the county library, which recently located to Dyersburg State Community College's Jimmy Naifeh Campus, four miles from its previous location on Church Street.

Should he be elected, Hanson said he'd be an advocate of providing "some sort of library" for residents who do not have transportation to the college.

Gordon said a patron survey conducted four years ago showed 76 percent of users want or need a library presence in the Church Street area and that he's not going to ignore that great a need.

"We put $85,000 into the library each year, in addition to furnishing the building. We're going to continue to budget that $85,000 and make some sort of library presence in that area.

That building may continue to house a library branch, or it may be a computer center with library books or it may move to the (Covington Municipal Center) if it makes more financial sense and logistical sense, but we're going to continue to provide a library."

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Early voting begins on Oct. 15. Residents have until Oct. 6 to register to vote.

For more information about this and other elections, please see tiptonco.com.

It is the policy of The Leader not to endorse candidates for political office.

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FLASHBACK

Keep eye on kids and web

It started as an innocent enough conversation.

I was looking for a fun feature story on middle schools, and just for the heck of it, managing editor Echo Day suggested I cover the cheerleaders.

You know, we pay attention to the high school cheerleaders and the college-aged, but this is where those dreams start.

And so I scheduled to meet with the girls and their sponsor. The girls, dressed in their uniforms, were giddy with excitement, for they were being interviewed for the paper, but also, about to go to an away game. They were just like any other young girl, growing into maturity, helping each other preen and priss, with makeup tips and helping each other put on mascara. It was fun to watch and be allowed, if for a moment, into that brief time of tween-ism and the beginning of being a teenager.

I set the iPhone onto recording mode, explaining that it was easier for me to then fashion it into a story later, and we started talking about cheering and what that means to them.

When one girl says being a cheerleader has given her more confidence, another girl SOUTHERN FRANCE FRANCE GASQUET chimes in, “Yeah, she’s going out with a football player.”

They all agree that they are proud of themselves for making the team because it’s an achievement when so many girls tried out.

When asked if they think they are more popular because of cheerleading, the girls nod their heads. “Honestly I do, because we three weren’t even known last year and this year some of us got homecoming court when we weren’t even nominated before.”

Another girl adds, “A bunch of people know you, cause you’re in the center. Sixth graders look up to you, everyone knows you.”

Someone else says, “I felt bad for the girls who didn’t make it. I called some of my friends. And it’s hard because you think you’re really good and it turns out maybe you’re not the right material.

When asked what is the right material, the girls are quick to answer, “Someone athletic and happy, who gives it 110 percent. But, we’re not doing it for popularity and boyfriends and all that.”

The girls are pressed a little, with the question, “But in truth, part of why you try out, besides being a cheerleader, is because you feel it may help you be popular ... and cute boys…”

The girls laugh in agreement.

One young cheerleader speaks up, “I have a funny story! Last year, I met (another cheerleader) on this website, this Instagram thingy. I went to her house.”

The second girl exclaims, “I didn’t even know who she was!”

The first continues, “I asked her parents where she was and she came out to the front door and I started freaking out. It had become my mission to meet her.”

The second says, “Yeah, I found her on Instagram and then I looked her address up and then I went to her house.”

“Apparently, I was famous.”

“Yeah, I called her famous for about a year.”

The Leader asks, “So…you did that to learn cheerleading from her?”

“Yes, I wanted to be a cheerleader so bad.”

“And now we’re best friends. Funny, huh?”

It is funny, but a little scary…not so much that she did it, but the idea that somebody could find her that easily. That’s a little scary.

These are your children. Our children. Our children are having their pictures and subsequent addresses found on the Internet. If a middle schooler can look up your child, it’s a sure thing a predator can, too. Also, on the other side, who’s to say that was actually a child cheerleader? What if it had been a predator and the little girl went to that house expecting to find a new friend?

Don’t downplay that your child may not be doing this. Not one other girl in that group of 21 realized there was a problem, or if she did, she surely didn’t say anything, nor was there a registering of a problem on anyone’s faces.

The good news is no one has been hurt. One of the girls in that group is one of the best friends of my beloved 11-year-old cousin, so even for me, this doesn’t hit close to home, this IS home.

The conversation went back to cheerleading and what their favorite part of being on the team is. They talked about tryouts and the friends they have made.

The interview is over and it’s hard to tell if it’s SEE FRANCE, PAGE A5

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The week’s headlines ...

1994 Blackmon shot in an apparent robbery: The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two men responsible for the shooting of Melvin Blackmon. Blackmon, who lives with his brother Sanford Blackmon, answered a knock at the door by two men who wanted to use the phone. The men moved into the house and fired. Robbery is believed to be the motive.

2004 County group seeks legal advice: A group of citizens upset with Tipton County government has hired an attorney. The group meet last week in Brighton and elected Billy Lawrance of Drummonds to begin exploring ways to fight a proposed junk car ordinance and possibly other steps to combat what they see government violating constitutional rights.

1999 Weapons charges filed against Junior Baskin: Junior Baskin is being cited for carrying a pistol. The case against Baskin goes back to Aug. 14 when Covington Police officers were called for a dispute. After pulling a weapon, Baskin got in his truck and drove off. He was stopped at Covington Police chief Clifton Deverell’s home. The chief was not at home.

2009 Atoka purchases tables for two city parks: Atoka city officials agreed to purchase new tables for two city parks and, in doing so, helped save taxpayers thousands of dollars. The tables the city has purchased were discarded this summer after local Sonic restaurant locations were renovated. Officials assured citizens that the tables are in working order.

Oversized fork means good meal Frog giggin’ is an art that takes proud. We’d even tie strings on a lot training, just as it does for our RC colas, and drop them in the huntin’ and fishin’. In case you creek to keep them cool while we are a Yankee, or if you have been were giggin’. on Mars for the last hundred years, There would be about seven or maybe you have never eight on our trip to heard of a gig.

Mr. Harry McCalla’s A frog gig resembles lake. Fine, fine frog a big fork with a short huntin’. We’d set up handle. The gig has camp about half way three prongs about two between the creek and inches in length, razorthe lake with our tents sharp with a three-inch and build a big fire enhandle, so you can inclosed with nice sized sert a cane into the hanrocks. ‘Rabbit’, a great dle; a smaller version of Patriotic Southerner, a pitchfork. would lead the pack.

The gig is used to We would have our snare bullfrogs, so you lanterns to see by, and SOUTHERN RAISIN' can eat the frog legs, a Lynn would bring his O TIS G RIFFIN sporting event in the .22 rifle with a flashbeloved South, and anlight tied on the barrel other way to get a meal. The rules with a rope, to ensure safety from are simple. No fair shooting frogs the water moccasins. with a .22 rifle, or using a net. Give You have to be real quiet and them an equal chance; just gig ’em. not alert the frogs. Sometimes the You throw the gig right into the frogs wouldn’t play fair, and they frog. It must be a fair fight. would jump in the lake; no sense The points of the gig are real of competition. As soon as you sharp using your file from sharp- spotted the frogs with your lanening your hoe during the day, tern, you hurled the gig, and you or your lawn mower blades. You had a fine meal of frog legs. Get as get canes out of the ‘bottom’ and many as you could eat. A couple of cut them off just the right length. the boys had knee boots and they Canes are also used to stick peas could walk in the weeds, but watch and beans in the garden, knock out for the snakes. Moccasins get worm nests out of pecan trees, and mad when you wake them up, and most important keep the chickens they try to bite you; no sense of hufrom roosting in the trees. They’ve mor at all. So, here comes the rifle. got a hen house where they ought Shoot the moccasin, drag it out of to be in anyway. the water, and Bud liked to snap Since we all were in the Cub and off their heads. Just a sport.

Boy Scouts, we just used our utenWe’d bring cornbread from sils in our little pouch along with home and potatoes out of the our tents and set up camp for the hayloft to bake on the hot rocks, night. Davy Crockett would be and a little sorghum molasses for

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dessert. It’s real simple to fry the frog legs in the lard, but be careful ‘cause they’d jump out of the skillet right into the fire, ashes and all. Maybe that’s why the legs had such a good flavor.

We’d save the rest of the frogs for our dogs, and everyone was well fed. Our RC’s and moon pies topped off quite a night of giggin’.

Sometimes while eating, we could hear more frogs croakin’ in the lake, so we’d gig a few more, and leave them in the cool water of the creek in a sack. The next morning we’d give them to the “philosophers” on the porch at Mr. Ben’s store.

The gentlemen were impressed with such good little boys. Hopefully, this would bribe them, and maybe later on the ‘philosophers’ wouldn’t tell on us. Sometimes it would work, but very rarely.

Growing up we had frog legs any time we wanted them, just as way of life for country boys. When I got a little older, I got a rude awakening. We were eating in a fancy restaurant, and the menu advertised of all things - FROG LEGS. But, when I saw the price I almost lost my appetite. I was informed that frog legs are a delicacy, like caviar.

Big deal. If I had saved the legs, I found out later, I would be rich by now.

Out of curiosity, I tried the frog legs. They didn’t taste right. Maybe the cook didn’t drop them in the ashes or use Momma’s lard, but frog legs in a restaurant don’t taste as good as they do in a field in the middle of the night with my ole friends. Could it be the mosquitoes, bugs and grasshoppers

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What’s smarter? Paying Most Wanted off debt or investing Seen one of these people?

It probably doesn’t happen as might decide to fully fund your much as you’d like, but from time IRA for the year before tackling to time, you have some extra dis- minor debts. (In 2014, you can conposable income. When this hap- tribute up to $5,500 to a traditional pens, how should you use the or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if you’re 50 funds? Assuming you have ad- or older.) equate emergency savings — typiWhen it comes to making excally, three to six months’ tra mortgage payments, worth of living expenses however, the picture is — should you pay off more complicated. In debts, or fund your IRA the first place, mortgage or another investment interest is typically tax account? deductible, which makes There’s no one “coryour loan less “expenrect” answer — and the sive.” Even beyond the priority of these options issue of deductibility, may change, depending you may instinctively on your financial goals. feel that it’s best to whitFINANCIAL FOCUS However, your first tle away your mortgage STEVEN J. JONES step may be to consider and build as much equiwhat type of debt you’re thinking ty as possible in your home. But is of paying down with your extra that always a smart move? money. For example, if you have a Increasing your home equity consumer loan that charges a high is a goal of many homeowners rate of interest — and you can’t — after all, the more equity you deduct the interest payments from have in your home, the more cash your taxes — you might conclude you’ll get when you sell it. Yet, if that it’s a good idea to get rid of your home’s value rises — which, this loan as quickly as possible. admittedly, doesn’t always hapStill, if the loan is relatively small, pen — you will still, in effect, be and the payments aren’t really building equity without having to impinging on your monthly cash divert funds that could be placed flow that much, you might want to elsewhere, such as in an investconsider putting any extra money ment. In this situation, it’s imporyou have into an investment that tant to weigh your options. Do has the potential to offer longer- you want to lower your mortgage term benefits. For instance, you debts and possibly save on cumu-

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Here’s an additional consideration: If you tied up most of your money in home equity, you may well lose some flexibility and liquidity. If you were to fall ill or lose your job, could you get money out of your home if your emergency savings fund fell short?

Possibly, in the form of a home equity line of credit or a second mortgage, but if you were not bringing in any income, a bank might not even approve such a loan — no matter how much equity you have in your house. You may more easily be able to sell stocks, bonds or other investment vehicles to gain access to needed cash.

Getting some extra money once in a while is a nice problem to have. Still, you won’t want to waste the opportunity — so, when choosing to pay down debts or put the money into investments, think carefully.

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Burton, Marcus Antonio Born: 4/11/1982 338 Elm Street Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Criminal impersonation, failure to pay child support (x2), fel. FTA

Dozier, Jimmy Furr Born: 10/3/1978 6420 Highway 209 Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Unlawful weapon

Fleming, Rodney Donell Born: 1/4/1987 870 Beaver Rd. Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Burglary

Hobson, Anthony Darnell Born: 12/29/1988 4441 Tarleton Dr. Memphis, TN 38128 Charge: Felony falure to appear

Lawson, Donald Wayne Born: 10/22/1974 6991 Edith Nankipoo Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Theft

Lewis, Edward Lee Born: 9/12/1968 249 Ervin Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to appear

Leek, Robin Heath Born: 8/15/1984 3895 Poplar Corner Brownsville, TN 38012 Charge: Theft under $10,000

Smith, Arthur Lyndale Born: 4/30/1985 135 Amrstrong Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Theft

Cantey, James Edward Born: 7/13/1976 64 WL Johnson Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Poss. sch. VI

RAISIN’

Continued from A4 were missing? Maybe it was the atmosphere.

Who knows?

I saw my old gig at the home place a while back in the well house. It’s a little rusty and only about 50 years old, but I daydreamed that I could still gig a frog. The lake is still there. I’m sure there are still plenty of frogs. Wouldn’t it be something, if my OLE friends could go frog giggin’ all night, just one more time.

Another lost treasure in the life of a country boy raised in the South. I was wondering if anyone ever gigs anymore? I doubt it. Try it sometime, you’ll love it.

Dreamin’ and giggin’ - GLORY!

Need to get something off your mind?

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.

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FRANCE

Continued from A4 the upcoming game or the waiting fried chicken that is starting to make them giddy. They jump and leap, giggle and laugh, ready for their photos for the paper, not realizing the significance of what just took place.

Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility Sept. 7-13, 2014.

■ Allen, Devonte Lavelle, 22, agg. burglary, Sept. 13, TCSO ■ Alston, Aquavian Antwan, 31, failure to pay child support, Sept. 9, TCSO ■ Baskin, Doylen Brice, 19, rape, Sept. 9, TCSO ■ Bates, Phillip Aaron, 32, agg. assault no injury, Sept.

10, CPD ■ Beville, Taylor Kyle, 22, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. drug para., poss. controlled substance; Sept.

7, MPD ■ Billings, Jonathan Trey, 24, DUI first offense, Sept.

12, TCSO ■ Billions, Walter Edward, 46, DUI third offense, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, consent law; Sept.

10, TCSO ■ Bland, Ashley Wynette, 21, agg. assault with injury, Sept. 11, MPD ■ Boddie, Adolphus, 61, poss. sch. II, tampering with evidence, driving on rev./canc./susp. license x 2; TCSO ■ Bonds, Kelton Ovez, 43, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no insurance; Sept.

9, TCSO ■ Boswell, Elizabeth Carol, 31, assault, failure to pay child support x 2, forgery x 2; Sept. 12, MPD ■ Bouie, Montrell Trendell, 19, poss. sch. VI, poss. controlled substance; Sept.

8, TCSO ■ Box, Tina Rae, 46, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, light law; Sept. 9, TCSO ■ Brooks, Christina Marie, 22, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; window tint laws; Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Burnett, Brittney Keon, 26, DUI first offense, Sept.

12, TCSO ■ Burress, Shonda Lynn, 51, DUI first offense, Sept.

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■ Clark, Michelle, 39, assault, Sept. 8, TCSO ■ Clayton, Alisha Shea, 43, public intoxication, poss. drug para.; Sept. 8, MPD ■ Cockrell, Alex Timothy, 21, contributing to a minor, Sept. 12, CPD ■ Coop, Jonathan Grisby, 25, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no insurance, improper tag display, speeding; Sept. 9, CPD ■ Crowe, Anthony William, 36, violation of sex offender act, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Currie, Thazer Lewis, 28, warrant arrest, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Davis, Kyle Anthony, 34, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no insurance, speeding; Sept. 7, TCSO ■ Echols, Ahmad Tyree, 22, simple poss. marijuana, Sept. 10, TCSO ■ Elam, Richard Dewayne, 47, domestic assault, CPD ■ Ennis, Carlton Lynn, 21, DUI first offense, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Fayne, Rodney Earl, 33, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding; Sept. 7, TCSO ■ Garcia, Abel, 42, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding, Sept. 12, THP ■ Gilliam, Ebony Monique, 22, assault, Sept. 9, TCSO ■ Graham, Aaron Levi, 30, agg. burglary, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Grandberry, Larry Tawhan, 28, domestic assault, Sept. 8, MPD ■ Grisham, Carol Ann, 49, poss. drug para., public intoxication; Sept. 8, CPD ■ Haley, April Rochelle, 48, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no insurance, failure to change DL address; Sept. 10, TCSO ■ Harcarik, Lauren Alexendra, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding; Sept. 8, TCSO

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■ Hardy, Hubert Lee, 67, agg. assault no injury; Sept.

9, TCSO ■ Hawkins, Cornelius Ray, 31, violation of sex offender act, Sept. 15, MPD ■ Jackson, Kevin Laventrice, 37, public intoxication, Sept. 10, TCSO ■ James, Tangela Dejuano, 28, theft over $500, Sept. 7, TCSO ■ Jones, Dantonio, 32, violation of sex offender act, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Jordan, Clifford Franklin, 26, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, poss. drug para.; Sept. 8, CPD ■ Leek, Robin Heath, 30, theft under $10,000, Sept. 9, TCSO ■ Lewis, Edward Lee, 46, failure to appear, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Mathews, Jonna, 62, delivery of marjuana, poss. sch. IV, poss. marijuana with intent to sell; Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Montgomery, Lakisha Jeanene, 32, DUI first offense, Sept. 9, TCSO ■ Murley, Kaci Leigh, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding; Sept. 9, CPD ■ O’Neal, Barbara Sue, 51, violation order of protection, domestic assault; Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Pool, Terry Dewayne, 43, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, registration law; Sept. 7, CPD ■ Reed, Ricky Ray, 36, disorderly conduct, resisting, assault; Sept. 7, TCSO ■ Reed Jr., Billy Gene, 41, public intoxication, poss. sch. IV; Sept. 10, TCSO ■ Richard, Kenneth Ray, 58, poss. sch. III with intent, light law; Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Riley, Donald Ray, 47, DUI third offense, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, leaving accident scene, failure to report accident; Sept. 13, TCSO ■ Rogers, William Henry, 39, domestic assault, Sept.

12, TCSO ■ Ross, Corlandos Venquet, 38, simple poss. marijuana; Sept. 13, TCSO ■ Rudd, Donnie Webster, 51, shoplifting, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Russell, Dustin Wayne, 28, poss. drug para., disorderly conduct; Sept. 8, TCSO ■ Slough, Jennifer Diane, 30, child restraint law, DL required; Sept. 13, MPD ■ Smith, Barry Lewis, 53, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law, no insurance, open container; Sept. 11, TCSO ■ Stafford, Raymond Frederick, 47, felony failure to appear, Sept. 11, TCSO ■ Stephens, Andrea Michelle, 27, DUI first offense, light law, no insurance, simple poss. marijuana, poss. drug para.; Sept. 13, CPD ■ Strauss, William Edward, 55, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Taylor, Phillip Andrews, 21, domestic assault, Sept.

8, CPD ■ Terry, Erica Lamarcus, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Sept. 12, TCSO ■ Tillman, Jennifer Deann, 30, failure to pay child support, Sept. 10, CPD ■ Waller, Hope Erin, 31, disorderly conduct, Sept.

7, CPD ■ Weathers, Jessie James, 24, DUI first offense, light law; Sept. 13, TCSO ■ Weaver, Marc Anthony, 28, domestic assault, Sept.

12, TCSO ■ Wilcox, Joseph Scott, 33, domestic assault, Sept. 11, TCSO ■ Williams, Vion Teresa, 43, theft under $10,000, Sept. 11, CPD ■ Winters, Daniel Palmer, 31, DUI first offense, Sept.

13, TCSO ■ Wright, James Earl, 24, failure to pay child support, Sept. 10, TCSO

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

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected.

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

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Jessica Renee Clark, 36, passed away on September 6, 2014. Mrs. Clark was a sales person at Top Brass in Millington. She is survived by her husband, James W. Clark, Jr. of Munford; children, Zachery Ty Clark, Collin Andrew Clark and Sydney Grace Clark; and many brothers, sisters, family and friends.

There was a graveside service held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Helen Crigger Cemetery in Munford.

If you would like to sign the online guestbook please visit www.maleyyarbrough.com.

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Bertha Raye Bryson Wright August 19, 1931 – September 11, 2014 Bertha Raye Bryson Wright, 83, passed away on September 11, 2014. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Elm Grove United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Sammy Wright of Covington; son, Sam (Judy) Wright Jr., of Beatrice, Neb.; daughter Bonnie (Joel) Fincher of Frog Jump; brother Edwin (Joyce) Bryson of Lakeland; sister Jean (Carlyle) Embry of Drummonds; five grandchildren, Cynthia Kinsey, Perry Wright II, Robert Wright, Caren (Ashley) Jordan, and Adam (Kristalea) Fincher; and seven great and two great-great-grandchildren.

The services for Mrs. Wright were held on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. Interment took place at R. H. Munford Cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www. maleyyarbrough.com.

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Doris Denise Petty March 17, 1960 – September 12, 2014 Doris Denise Petty, 54, of Henning, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

She is survived by one daughter, Christie Petty of Henning; one son, Michael Petty of Henning; two step-daughters, Rita Sandoval of Drummonds and Tina Petty of Munford; her fiance, Rickey Newton of Henning; one brother, Robert Smith of Gilt Edge and five grandsons.

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

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measure it, but there continued to be no concern, in fact, no one took any blood work.

Fast-forward to August 2006, and the overseas screening process for moving to Japan, a year and seven months since the tumor first appeared.

Heather recalls, “I said, ‘Look, my son has this thing on his neck that is growing.’

I said ‘something is not right here.’ At that point, all my mommy things are going off. And they just, ‘Oh, its not big deal, oh it’s normal.’ Which sadly, is very common if you talk to parents. They said, ‘If you push this, you’re going to be delayed and you’re not going to be able to go to Japan.’ And I was, like, ‘I don’t care, this is my kid.’”

The insurance group tried to send Roman to the same ENT as before, and Heather refused. She requested a list of providers, took it home and said a prayer. She found another ENT and took Roman and according to Heather, this new ENT was flabbergasted that no one had done any tests on him.

Although everything came back okay from the lab, the ENT was determined the entire tumor needed to come out.

“Okay,” Heather breathes out a long breath. “At that point, honestly, I know there’s something wrong, but I’m not really freaking out, I just want to know what it is.”

The military flew Heather’s husband back from Japan to be here for the surgery. After Roman was taken back for surgery, the ENT came in and introduced herself to Heather’s husband and said, “You know, I told your wife I was afraid this might be some sort of cancer.”

Heather’s voice falters as she recalls that moment. “I was like, ‘Uh, excuse me?

You didn’t say that.’ And my heart dropped. And she said, ‘Well, maybe I sugarcoated it a little because I knew you were here by your kids.’ That was probably the first smack in the face that something may be going on, but I still think he’s okay.”

Three days after his surgery, the call came. “My husband got off the phone and said, ‘Roman has Hodgkin’s.’ My world just stopped right there.”

Roman had just started first grade.

Heather eyes begin to well up with tears and for a moment she makes an effort to stop what is inevitable.

She apologizes as she starts crying, perhaps

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embarrassed, perhaps frustrated, but mostly, one imagines, because the grief and sadness returns to the surface.

“I still can’t tell this, I get emotional. I had not had the best experience with cancer, my grandmother had died from cancer, so people get cancer, they die,” she said.

“I’m thinking this is my son, he’s six. It was awful. I was so mad. I was so mad at those stupid doctors, cause they didn’t listen to me and I kept thinking if they’d listened to me, we could have prevented this and they didn’t.”

Days later, the family would begin a relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

While testing was performed on Roman, Heather learned something she didn’t know about St. Jude: The hospital would pick up the tab.

“One of the first things they said to us is ‘You don’t have to worry about paying- we’ll take your insurance,’ but that is like, just unbelievable,” said Heather. “And I still, even though that whole gesture was huge, I still didn’t understand St. Jude itself. But at the same time, hearing you don’t have to worry about paying for anything, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’”

According to the National Institute on Health, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin disease, usually begins in the lymph nodes in the upper part of the body. As the cancer progresses, it spreads from lymph node to lymph node, and eventually can spread to the liver, lungs and/ or bone marrow. It is very rare for a child of age six to contract the cancer, in fact, only one in every two million or so children are diagnosed with it.

Roman underwent 10 rounds of chemo and 12 rounds of radiation.

According to Heather, the overall treatment was relatively short compared to other leukemias, which are generally a three-year process.

Soon, Scott was sent back to Japan and Heather was left alone, with her two girls and a young son battling cancer. She credits her faith with helping her through that time. She says that she had a goal of getting Roman well and that was the zone she stayed in.

The things many perople take for granted, having family around or a strong group of friends to rely on, isn’t the case for military wives. At one point, Roman had a very bad reaction to one of his chemos and

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developed blood clots in one of his lungs. Heather had to take Roman to the ICU in the middle of the night and, having no one to turn to, she left her two young girls with a neighbor she didn’t know well.

“He took my kids and I just had to rely on God and know He was going to keep my girls safe. Not that my neighbor had done anything, but as a mother, letting go and trusting (someone who’s pretty much a stranger) can be difficult.”

Heather also credits one of the girls’ teachers for taking them home with her when she couldn’t get back in time from St. Jude to pick them up.

“Looking back on it now, I don’t know how I did it, I just know it was my faith, I just had to wing it and I think because I was a military wife and I was used to raising the kids on my own, I think that certainly helped,” she said.

The family lived far enough away from St. Jude that they could have stayed on campus, but Heather wanted to make life as normal as possible.

That meant dropping the girls off at school, race to St. Jude, spend the day and then either pick up the girls at school or at the teacher’s house.

At 14, Roman doesn’t remember much about the bad part of cancer now, which baffles Heather, in that it was such a huge thing and life altering for all of them. However, Heather says that as he’s pretty much grown up at St. Jude, Roman is used to being around things an average person isn’t.

Heather credits St. Jude for her son’s life and Roman has become of the hospital’s ambassadors.

“St. Jude is a place of miracles. St. Jude gave me my son back. St. Jude has taught me things I don’t know I could have learned anywhere else,” said Heather. “This whole experience- things will never ever be the same or normal- we have a new normal, and I’m not happy my son got cancer, I’m not happy my son is going to have to deal with health things for the rest of his life, but at the same time, I always tell people how amazing blessings can come from something so tragic.”

Cancer has taught the family that life is very, very precious. Heather cites having to talk to Roman about where he wanted to be buried, if that where to happen. It’s difficult to imagine having that experience and returning

to the normal life one had before.

“It’s a very lonely place, being the mother of a child who has cancer, and I don’t wish that on anybody,” said Heather.

Heather also says that St. Jude taught them that there are things in life, which are far more important what people tend to get hung up on.

“St. Jude has given us hope, it’s given us amazing lessons and this world now is very crazy and sometimes a very cruel place, but then when you’re put in a position like that, it brings out the best in people and gives you a sense of well, not everybody’s so bad,” said Heather.

Heather smiles and she talks about the good people out in the world and especially the people of St. Jude, because to her, St. Jude isn’t a hospital full of sick kids; it’s a place of hope.

“I will tell you one thing I remember,” said Heather. “I thought, ‘This is a hospital where kids are dying?

You’re crazy, this place is amazing.’ They’re laughing; they’re on their wagons.

Everybody from the very bottom to the very top is so kind, so kind.”

Heather recounts one last thing. She stalls for a moment before admitting that she, like most of us, was too busy for St. Jude before cancer struck home.

She said there was a time in her life when she’d see a flyer in the mail for St. Jude and question if all the donations actually went towards a cure for cancer.

She said she’d go to throw it away, hesitate for one brief moment and then reassure herself that, after all, her children were healthy.

She shakes her head and admits embarrassment over her then-sureness of her family’s health.

“Don’t take life for granted,” she said. “In a blink of an eye, life can change. You always need to be very, very thankful for what you have. Enjoy, embrace everything- the good the bad, everything.

I’ve got my kid and God willing, he won’t have to ever worry about the secondary cancers and hopefully the side effects won’t be so bad.”

Today, Roman is in remission and at 14, has not encountered a reoccurrence.

He is an active band member at Brighton High School and you may have seen him in a play or two at The Ruffin, most recently, “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin.”

The family of Dewayne Walker would like to thank you for your presence, the food that Beaver Baptist served and also the gift of money. And, mostly for everyone’s prayers. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Thanks so very much for all the kind words from his friends.

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The world is worse for the recent loss of Truett Cathy. If you are like me, Chic-fil-A and its founder Truett Cathy are more than just a fast food restaurant or a great sandwich. He showed that a principled man could be blessed in business while being a blessing to others. When protested against, they offer free drinks to protesters.

They give their employees a day of rest. They are different because Truett was different.

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“I’d like to be remembered as one who kept my priorities in the right order. We live in a changing world, but we need to be reminded that the important things have not changed, and the important things will

not change if we keep our priorities in proper order.”

And what is said about him may say even more: “What impresses me most about Truett Cathy is that he has had the courage to follow his beliefs even though he’s pressured by the world to do otherwise.

Even though the business world said it didn’t make sense to take Sundays off, Truett insisted on a day of rest.” -Larry Julian Author, “God Is My CEO.” “I hope that people will learn from Truett Cathy the virtues that have brought him remarkable success in life. He has dedicated himself to service in the broadest sense, following Christian principles, not only in his personal life, but in his relations with his customers and employees.”

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The company reflects his generosity as well.

Each year, $1.6 million is provided to help Chickfil-A Team Members attend the colleges of their choice. Over the life of the program, Chick-fil-A has donated more than $30 million towards this purpose; helping more than 30,000 Team Members attend more than 500 different colleges and universities.

May your memory be a blessing. Godspeed.

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Haggard, Sanford to marry

Girl Scouts have fair Tipton County Girl Scouts held their annual registration fair Saturday, Sept. 13, at Brighton High School. K-12th grade girls came out to enjoy games, food, a moon bounce and even face painting.

Girls can register for Girl Scouts at any time in the school year and new leaders are also needed. For more information, call 901837-9111 and leave a message or email tiptoncountygirlscouts@ yahoo.com. Courtesy photo

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Max Sanford Jr. are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Robert Max Sanford III to Ashley Nicole Haggard, of Savannah.

They will be married in Michie on Sept. 27, 2014.

The bride elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haggard of Savannah. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Joyce Brown of Eastview and the late Otis and Eunice Haggard of Savannah.

Ashley is a 2009 graduate of Hardin County High School and a 2013 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. She is currently employed with

UPS in Jackson.

Max is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Townsend and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Max Sanford Sr., all of Covington, and the late Ann Sanford. He is the great-grandson of Joyce Burlison of Burlison.

Max is a 2009 graduate of Brighton High School and a 2013 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. He is currently employed as an assistant manager at Sam’s Club in Jackson.

Company gives thanks to those who serve Sierra Smith, center, office manager of Cash Express and Tanya Rone, far right, assistant manager, present a cake to firemen of the north Covington station. The company takes cakes to fire fighters and police departments during the week of Sept. 11, as a way of saying, "We remember and thank you." Photo

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Tipton County Commission on Aging events Art class - “Watercolor 101” with Barrie Foster Barrie Foster will be teaching beginning watercolor classes at Tipton County Commission on Aging, in conjunction with the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial and Nature Center, for four Tuesdays beginning Oct. 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The class will explore all aspects of watercolor, including washes, lifts, and texture, while having lots of fun! Each week the student will complete a painting. The cost of the four-week course is $80 for non-museum members and $60 for museum members, payable in advance.

Students are responsible for their own supplies. Please call the TCCA at 901-476-3333 or Tipton County Museum at 901-476-0242 for a supply list or for further information. Classes will be held at the Tipton County Commission on Aging. You do not have to be 60 or older to enroll in this class.

TCCA Delta Fair talent winners Congratulations to Kay Catterton, TCCA tap dancing instructor, and the TCCA Tappers for winning first place in their division at the Delta Fair. Other tappers in this group were: Betty Francis, Sharon Stubberfield, Donna Rhodes and Barbara Rook.

Wanda Bellow is also to be congratulated for coming in second in her division at the Delta Fair. Wanda performed her impersonation of Tina Turner and had the place rockin’!

We are proud of all these ladies and appreciate the great way they represented the Tipton County Commission on Aging!

Congratulations...

To Kay Catterton. Kay was recently reselected to be a Grizzly Grannie for the Memphis Grizzlies upcoming season. This will be Kay’s ninth year to dance with the Grizzly Grannies. Kay is also on the Tipton County Commission on Aging board of directors and executive board, serving as secretary. She is the tap dancing instructor for TCCA and represents TCCA throughout the Mid-South at festivals, fairs and numerous community events. We salute Kay and her talents!

Heritage Day Be sure to visit our booth when you attend Covington’s Heritage Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Tipton County Commission on Aging will be selling tickets for a chance to win a 40” flat screen HD television and a beautiful basket full of fantastic items from stores throughout Tipton County. We look forward to visiting with you on this fun day!

Community events

The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com

Camp Wellness is a success Camp Wellness took place Saturday, Aug. 23, at Baptist Tipton.

Although temperatures were in the mid-90s, the first-time event was highly successful with more than 300 attendees.

Baptist-Tipton CEO Samuel Lynd said this is the first year Baptist Tipton held the backto-school health fair, and that the hospital is very pleased with the turnout and thanks all the vendors who participated.

"We had great vendors and couldn’t have had such a success without them,” said Lynd.

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EDUCATION

ESAE meetings scheduled The Tipton County board of education has scheduled the following ESEA meetings: *Brighton Elementary ESEA annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. *Drummonds Elementary ESEA annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. *Austin Peay Elementary ESEA annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. *Brighton Middle School ESEA annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m.

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September 18 The NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Association, Chapter 1382, meeting will be held at noon at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. The guest speaker will be Rhonda Mooney, NARFE Tennessee federation vice president. She will present a report on the recent NARFE convention, which will include results of the election for national officers. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 4137123.

The Covington High Charger Advanced Choir will join several choir students from Tipton Rosemark Academy, Brighton High School, Ripley High School and Munford High School for a combined Choral Concert at First Baptist Church in Covington at 7:30 p.m. The choir will be directed by Mr. Jeremy Oneal (First Baptist director of music) and accompanied by Mr. Justin Hanson (FUMC organist). The concert is free and everyone is welcome to attend!

September 19 The Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Covington is hosting a retirement reception for Glenn Baker from 3 to 5 p.m. at the center in Covington.

September 21 A benefit for the burial of Denise Petty, who died Sept.

12, will be held at 2 p.m. at the VFW in Ripley. Jimmy Adkins, George Pruitt and the Wild Hearts Band will perform. Call Buddy Sanders at 731-612-6509 for more information.

September 24 Tired of feeling sick and tired? Join us each Wednesday, starting Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m., for a free life-changing study based on the book entitled “What the Bible Says About Healthy Living” by Rex Russell, M.D. We will meet for nine weeks at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church, 1496 Munford Ave. Come see what God’s prescription for your healthy life is all about. If you have any questions, call Barbara Frison at 901-837-6587.

September 27 The Charleston Fire Department will have a spaghetti supper from 4 to 8 p.m. The price will be $8 for adults $5 for kids 12 and under. The menu consists of spaghetti, Texas toast, slaw and dessert.

The annual luncheon for federal retirees and/or former employees of the former Naval hospital in Millington will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. Call 8726464 for more information.

October 10 The Covington High School Band is selling breast cancer awareness t-shirts for it's “pink game,” which is Oct. 10 vs. Ripley. Money raised from sales are for the American Cancer Society and the CHS band. To order a $10 shirt, e-mail krsmith@ tipton-county.com or text 901-857-3064.

October 11 Tipton County Fire Chief’s Association fire prevention and safety fair will be held from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at Brighton High School.

Games, tournaments, demonstrations and interactive booths will be presented by the fire deparments of Brighton, Charleston, Covington, Gilt Edge, Millington, Munford/Atoka, Quito Drummonds and Three Star .Hospital Wing,Air Evac, American Red Cross, Rural Metro Ambulance, Tipton County Dispatch, Tipton County Sheriffs Dept.,Tipton County Emergency Unit, Search Dog

South and many more will also be there, as well as a departmental and public corn hole tournament with cash prizes for first, second and third place.

Ongoing An international leadership and communication development program is coming to Tipton County!

Tipton County Toastmasters meet the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the South Tipton Chamber of Commerce (1234 Munford Avenue, Munford, TN 38058). More information is available by calling Alvin Plexico at 901-569-7434 or emailing alvinplexico@gmail.com. To learn more about Toastmasters visit www.toastmasters. org or Michele Marsden@ michele_marsden@hotmail. com or 815-621-4180.

St. Luke Baptist Church has become a site for the Tennessee Yellow Dot program, which is designed to supply first responders with an individual’s medical information in the event of an emergency.

We encourage licensed drivers age 55 and older to participate, as well as other citizens. You can pick up your medical form and yellow dot at St. Luke. You will need to provide a current photo or one can be taken on site. For more information about the yellow dot program, go to TDOT website, www.tn.gov/tdot/yellowdot or call Florence Dyson at 901-476-9746.

Out-of-Towners Al Anon Group meets at 1425 Drummonds Road in Munford on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon groups have one purpose: to help the relatives and friends affected by someone’s problem drinking. There are no dues or fees. Meetings are confidential and each member’s personal anonymity is protected. At least six meetings are suggested. All those affected by someone else’s drinking are welcome. For more information, go to www.al-anon.alateen.org.

Leather Crafting Class The Tipton County Commission on Aging, in conjunction with Tandy Leather, will be holding a leather crafting class. In class, we will be designing a leather belt with supplies purchased through Tandy Leather.

If you are in need of a special gift for the holidays, what could be more perfect than something you have made? This class will be held in October and space is limited. Please call 476-3333 to sign up or for more information. You do not have to be 60 or older to enroll in this class.

Kidney Smart classes DaVita Dialysis is facilitating these classes. They will be held at the Tipton County Commission on Aging at 11 a.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 14, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Tuesday, Dec. 9. There is no charge for the classes. Come and learn how to make smart choices to keep your kidneys healthy. All classes are facilitated by a registered nurse.

Try us out!

Come be a part of all the events happening at the Covington Senior Center. The only requirement for daily participation is that you be 60 or older. Stop by the office at 401 S. College and pick up a calendar, check out our website www.tiptonaging.org, call Joni Glass at 476-3333, or even like us on Facebook. We have special events planned throughout the month.

Be a facilitator Would you like to provide an opportunity for learning something new or to be a part of something great? It could take as little as one hour a week to volunteer.

Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Darlene Spaulding at 476-3333.

Regularly scheduled programs Bending needles quilting club, Bible study, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, book club, crocheting, Arthritis Foundation exercise – Joni Glass, certified instructor; line dance class – Juanita Joyner, instructor; tap dance class – Kay Catterton, instructor; Taylor Hearing centers – Michael Steer, Doctor of Audiology (Call 901-762-0125 for information and appointments.); walking club, writers’ workshop, water aerobics and caregiver programs.

“Helen’s House” adult day/ respite service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please call 476-1068 for more information, to receive a registration packet or to arrange a meeting concerning questions about dementia.

Caregiver wellness/support groups meet across Tipton County…

All shared information is confidential--- “What is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested.

For more information please call 476-3333.

•South Tipton caregiver wellness group meets the second Tuesday of the month in Munford at the Restoration Church from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

•Lunch bunch caregiver wellness group meets the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding.

Contacts 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 Website- www.tiptonaging.org

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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683 FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-313-2919 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-451-1364 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 2105 Highway 59 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434

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CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH 3183 Drummonds Road Drummonds, TN 38023 837-4629 CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782

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

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

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

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

837-1312 REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058 901-831-3980 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897 RESTORATION CHURCH 60 East Main Street

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

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COMMENTARY

Permission or prohibition?

By RICK HUFFMAN Gilt Edge Church of Christ In the matter of the Lord’s Supper, I do not know of any church that uses something other than unleavened bread and grape juice for the Supper. Anyone who would dare use hotdog buns and coke instead would summarily be labeled a heretic for desecrating the Supper. Noah was told to use gopher wood in the construction of the ark (Gen. 6:14). In building the ark, the following statement is made concerning Noah and his obedience.

Gen. 6:22 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he. What kind of wood then do you suppose did Noah use?

There are essentially two ways people “interpret” the Bible today.

In the first camp, there are those who believe that if the Bible does not specifically condemn something then the Bible automatically confers a license to do that thing or that we have the liberty to do what we wish concerning the matter. Saying it another way, what is not specifically forbidden is permitted. Camp #2 says that if the Bible specifies something (a doctrine or teaching, a practice or an example), the Bible thereby places a limitation upon us. In other words, what is not authorized in scripture is prohibited.

The first school of “interpretation” has led to many changes over the years (from what the first century church taught and practiced) in what the world knows as “Christianity” today. As to the Lord’s Supper, it was observed every first day of every week in the early church as was the collection.

(I Co. 16:1-2) (Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.) Few today observe it every week. Some observe once a month, once a quarter or only on holidays such as Easter or Christmas (even if the holiday does not fall on the first day of the week). In The Old Testament, the Jews were told to “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Ex 20:8) Do you really believe they asked God which Sabbaths throughout the year He was talking about? They understood God meant weekly observance of the Sabbath because every week had a Sabbath. Can God mean anything but weekly in the observance of the Lord’s Supper?

The early church was sustained and did its work of evangelism, benevolence and edification through the freewill offering of its members. I Co. 16: 1 Now concerning

the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. Today in addition to freewill offerings, there are bake sales, garage sales, spaghetti suppers and the like, car washes and churches charging for parking for community events just to name a few of the means concocted to relieve members of their God appointed duty.

In the first century church, for music in worship, the church used singing and singing only. Wikipedia defines a cappella in the following way: “A cappella (Italian for "in the manner of the church" or "in the manner of the chapel" music is specifically singing without instrumental sound”. Instruments were not introduced into the church until the seventh or eighth century. The American Encyclopedia, Vol. 7, page 688, "The Pope Vitalian is regarded to have first introduced organs into some of the churches of Western Europe about 670; but the earliest trustworthy account is that of one sent as a present by the Greek emperor Constantine Copronymus to Pepin, King of Franks in 755."

Many of the leaders of the Reformation movement opposed the use of instruments.

A) John Calvin, one of the founders of the Presbyterian Church: "Musical instruments in celebrating the praise of God would be no more suitable than the burning of incense, the lighting up of lamps, the restoration of the other shadows of the law. The Papists, therefore, have foolishly borrowed this, as well as many other things, from the Jews." John Calvin's Commentary, Ps. 33.

B) Adam Clarke, the greatest commentator of all time among the Methodists: "I am an old man, and an old minister; and I here declare that I never knew them (musical instruments) productive of any good in the worship of God; and have had reason to believe that they were productive of much evil.

Music, as a science, I esteem and admire; but instruments of music in the house of God I abominate and abhor. This is the abuse of music; and here I register my protest against all such corruptions in the worship of the Author of Christianity." Clarke's Commentary, Vol. 4, page 684.

C) John Wesley, the reputed founder of the Methodist Church, is quoted by Adam Clarke to have said: "I have no objection to instruments of music in our chapels, provided they are neither heard nor seen." Clarke's Commentary, Vol.

4, page 684.

D) Martin Luther, a distinguished reformer, "called the organ an ensign of baal." McClintock and Strong's Encyclopedia, Vol. 6, page 762.

E) Charles H. Spurgeon, recognized as one of the greatest Baptist preachers that ever lived, who preached for 20 years to thousands of people weekly in the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, London, England, did not have musical instruments in the worship. M.C. Kurfeest, Instrumental Music in the Worship, page 196.

In the New Testament, the church is commanded to sing.

Eph. 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Col. 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

I do not think it is an accident that the Lord directs Paul to follow his command to sing in Col. 3:16 by the words in verse 17. Col. 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Dictionary.com defines the phrase, “in the name of” to mean “with appeal to” or “by the authority of” as “Open in the name of the law”. So what is Paul saying? He is saying in what we say or do, we must have God’s authority or we must not say it or do it. In the immediate context he is speaking of the worship of the church in music in which he says to sing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. No other music is authorized (permitted or allowed) by God. We can only do what we have authority from God to do, what He has authorized us to do in His Word. Ro 14:23b … for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

Rom. 10: 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Would it be OK to use something other than unleavened bread and grape juice in the Lord’s Supper?

If Noah had used any wood other than gopher wood even in the minutest amounts in seemingly insignificant places in the ark, could the Bible say truthfully that “thus did Noah; according to all (emphasis added) that God commanded him, so did he”? How then can it be OK to change the frequency of the Lord’s Supper, the way the church funds its work or the music of the church? Let us respect the silence of the scripture. (Rev 22:18-19)

Church bulletins Sept. 20 Saint Petersburg Ministries will have a prayer breakfast 9-10:30 a.m. at The Admiralty Inn Conference room located at 8181 Highway, Millington. Ministries will be attending from Covington, and Brighton, Tennessee.

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EMPLOYMENT

Sanders Rd. $32,400 FIRM! Call 901-848-8406 or 901-3851312.

Counter/sales person needed with good gun knowledge for new gun shop opening. Must be able to pass ATF background check & drug test. Full time/ part time position. Fax resumes 901-313-9686.

New 4BD/2BA living room & den $49995 Del/Set. check out the deals at Easy Living Homes LLC <3way> Humboldt Tn 731-7845033 Several Homes on C l e a r a n c e ! ! ! !

Entry Level Sales/Cleaning position open. Must be self motivated. Bring resume by 891 Hwy. 51 S. Covington or e-mail thorntons2004@aol.com Expanding manufacturing facility has an immediate opening for an experienced Production Supervisor. Must be a self-starter; motivated with good people skills; proficient in Word and Excel. Send resume to WWL, P.O. Box 1, Covington, TN 38019. Do not apply in person.

Local childcare facility is seeking an assistant teacher with at least 2 yrs. experience.

Send resume to P.O. Box 8, Covington, TN 38019 or email childcareresume@ymail.com

Covington Credit in Covington, TN has an immediate opening for an Assistant Branch Manager.

Previous finance experience is not required. Excellent starting salary with a complete benefits package. Apply at mymoneytogo.com/ careers or fax resume to Mary Brown @ 855-804-1484.

Tipton Farmers Co-op Mr. Tire 2054 Hwy. 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 Alignment Tech Brake Tire & Oil Tech Experience Needed Apply in Person DRIVERS

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Drivers-Regional-Home Weekends. $1,000 minimum pay per week! CDL-A with 6 mos experience. Call DM Bowman Today 800-609-0033.

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ELECTRICIANS NEEDED. Must be experienced conduit installers Report in personSee Rod US Cold StorageUNILEVER 2000 Hwy. 51, Covington, TN 38019 or Call 972-470-1777 and ask for Slick.

PETS & LIVESTOCK For Sale: German Shepard. Call 901-317-9988.

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FORMAL GOWNS. (PROM DRESSES) Adult - 1 short (red w/- rhinestones) small $35, 2 floor length, 1- strapless black sparkly, Medium $25, 1 peach sparkly, large $20.

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FOR SALE LOOK FOR THE SPECIAL EDITION OF

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901 Brownsville: Large 1-2 BR, high ceilings, French doors, hardwood floors, porcelain tiles, refrigerator,stove,dishwasher W/D, CH/A. All New appliances!

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Brownsville and Stanton properties are in a great location, lawn maintenance & alarm system provided. Starting at $495. No pets. 901-205-9088.

Duplex for rent: 737 Madison Brownsville, 2BR/1BA CHA $400/mo. $400/dep. 901-4766960 901-212-1425.

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring.

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Appraised at $6,500.00, With certified appraisal included. Asking Price $5,500.00 Contact MaDonna (901) 647-8287

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Harwell Construction Metal buildings, backhoe service, driveways and remodeling 901359-8930.

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3BR/2BA, 316 Tatlock Circle off Walton Loop, Covington. $650/ mo. Call 901-475-4797.

3BR/2BA, Munford area. Brick with large yard $900/mo. plus deposit. No inside pets. 731847-3215.

4BD/2BA on 3 Acre lot w/ barn $900/mo. $500/dep.

770 Bucksnort Rd. 901-2391208/901-238-8768.

Covington City Limits. Quite historic neighborhood close to high school. 3BD/2BA living room, kitchen, stove, refg. furnished. No Smoking, no pets Deposit $500 Rent $850 Call 901-827-3843.

Duplex for rent- 231 Haynie St. Covington. A-side, 2BD, $400/mn, $400/dep. Section 8 available. 901- 476-6960 or 901-212-1425.

Duplex: 2BA/1BA CHA $425/ mo. $425/dep. Section 8 ava.

735 Madison- Brownsville 901476-6960 or 901-212-1425.

TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton.

Excellent schools. Call 901-8323221. No section 8.

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2BD/2BA 556 Templeton, Brighton. No inside pets. 901605-8185.

2BR/1BA $525/mo. $525/dep. or 3BR/1BA $625/mo. $625/ dep. on Large Lot. Water Paid.

Mason Area 901-282-8898.

2013 Cam’am XMR/650 4/ wheeler. 50 miles. will take payoff. 901-451-2013.

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3BD/2BA double-car garage, 2.5 acres, corner lot, new carpet, new paint on 2042 Robert Johnson Rd., Plantation Properties, 901-837-3255.

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

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Farm Land: Sale, Rent or Wanted 703

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Condo/Loft 4800 sq. ft. Great views, high ceilings. Located on Historical Square $1250/mo.

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Broadmeadow Apartments

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 ▪ A12 www.covingtonleader.com IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF: DALLAS LOGAN RHEA DOB: 4/11/2003 BY: JAMES STEVEN DAVIDSON, JR.’ AND TIFFANY NECOLE, DAVIDSON, PETITIONERS VS. STEVEN RHEA, FATHER DEFENDANT NON RESIDENT NOTICE NO. 31,673 ‘It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Steven Rhea, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Steven Rhea, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, October 20, 2014, or Judgment

by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

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

This the 25th day of August, 2014 Attorney for Plaintiff ELIZABETH B. ZIARKO P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019 28aug4w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated FEBRUARY 25, 2008, executed by LEBURN BARNES, JR, A MARRIED PERSON (JOINED BY HIS WIFE, JENNIFER BARNES), TO EMMETT JAMES HOUSE OR BILL R. MCLAUGHLIN, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1385, PAGE 366, for the benefit of REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/ OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by REGIONS BANK, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: BEING A 0.77 ACRE PARTITION OF THE WINFORD & BARBARA MCANALLY 1.77 ACRE TRACT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 600, PAGE 15, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DUNLAP ORPHANGEBRADEN ROAD IN THE EIGHT CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A COTTON SPINDLE SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF DUNLAP ORPHANAGE-BRADEN ROAD (60’ R.O.W.) AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TANNER SUBDIVISION (PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 79 & 80), SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE MCANALLY 1.77 ACRE TRACT, THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET AT 30.00 FEET, BUT CONTINUING ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 14 AND 15 OF TANNER SUBDIVISION FOR TOTAL DISTANCE OF 373.00 FEET TO A FOUND FENCE POST AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MCANALLY, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF DAVIS’ TRACT 2 (808/275) (606/275 IN WARRANTY DEED); THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF DAVIS FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE THIS 0.77 ACRE PARTITION; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE PARTITION AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET AT 345.81 FEET BUT CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 375.81 FEET, TO A COTTON SPINDLE SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF DUNLAP ORPHANAGE-BRADEN ROAD, THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION;THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 51 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AT DEED BOOK 600, PAGE 15, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY–INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LEBURN D. BARNES, JR. AND TERI BARNES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE, ENTIRETIES,

BY WARRANTY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 10, 2000 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 919, PAGE 901, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM TERI L. BARNES TO LEBURN D. BARNES, JR, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED JULY 25, 2005 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1220, PAGE 749 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1695 BEAVER CREEK RD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 141 PARCEL 032.23 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAIDTAXES, IFANY,ANYPRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JENNIFER BARNES; HAZEL SOLIS; LVNV FUNDING LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO “FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A.”; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ; TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (LIEN BOOK 19, PAGE 154; LIEN BOOK 19, PAGE 191) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, August 28, 2014. This is improved property known as 1695 BEAVER CREEK RD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F13-0124 4sept3w

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, MATTHEW WILBURN AND JONATHAN OWENS executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., Lender and Joseph B. Pitt. Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated April 29, 2011 and recorded on May 11, 2011, Book 1513, Page 451, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Quicken Loans Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on October 7, 2014, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and

best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Land Situated in the City of Munford in the County of Tipton in the State of TN Lot 39, Simmons Place Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 427, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Jonathan Owens and Matthew Wilburn, by deed dated November 26, 2007 of record in deed Book 1377, Page 585, in the County Clerk’s Office.

Parcel ID Number: 144H-C-039.00 Address/Description: 160 Hackberry Cove, Munford, TN 38058.

Current Owner(s): Matthew Wilburn.

Other Interested Party(ies): .

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

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

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-5508484 File No.: 12-21126 11sep3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 27, 2010, executed by JAMES A. PRATT, conveying certain real property therein described to JOSEPH B. PITT, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded September 20, 2010, in Deed Book 1489, Page 285-300; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Quicken Loans Inc. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the North Entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse , located in Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON IN THE STATE OF TN BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH COLLEGE STREET AND GARLAND AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SOUTH COLLEGE STREET, 70.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF GARLAND AVENUE, 200.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SOUTH COLLEGE STREET, 70.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF GARLAND AVENUE: THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF GARLAND AVENUE, 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 041G-D-012.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 625 S COLLEGE ST, COVINGTON, TN 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): TROY PRATT, LYNDA ROSS, THE ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF JAMES A. PRATT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JAMES A. PRATT, Troy Pratt, in his capacity as Executor of the Estate of James A. Pratt The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

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

set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #73267: 2014-09-11 2014-09-18, 2014-09-25

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3283 Estate of STEVEN WAYNE SCOTT, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 27 of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of STEVEN WAYNE SCOTT, who died 06/23/2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendent’s date of death.

or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback 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.

(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

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.

(2)Twelve (12) months from the decendent’s date of death.

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

LESLIE BRICE MOFFATT EXECUTOR VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 11sep2wp

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TROY WAYNE WALKER Plaintiff, v.

KRISTINA KAY WALKER Case No. 27635

NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the Complaint for Criminal Contempt of Court and Child Custody filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of KRISTINA KAY WALKER, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Kristina Kay Walker, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before November 28, 2014, or judgement

by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

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

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

JONATHAN M. SCOTT ADMINISTRATOR

This 11th day of September 2014.

VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 11sep2wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3284 Estate of SARAH M. BREEN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 29, 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of SARAH M. BREEN, who died 07/27/2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendent’s date of death.

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

DONNA DOWNING JAMES D. BREEN CO-ADMINISTRATORS VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 11sep2wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3295 Estate of ZELMA FAULKNER MOFFATT, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 26, 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of ZELMA FAULKNER MOFFATT, who died 8/15/2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured

William C. Cole, Chancellor 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 Pro Se Troy Walker 5764 Greene Rd. 707 Paragould, AR 72450 11sep4wp

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on July 17, 1990, by JOSEPH W. KINDRICK, JR & WIFE, MARGIE J. KINDRICK to Randle B. Richardson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton, Tennessee in Book 647, Page 11, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument 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(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash (must be in the form of a cashier’s check) or 10 per cent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the Second Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot No 69, of Milo Subdivision, Section 3, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 65 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 74 Michael CV, Brighton, TN 38011 Being the same property conveyed to Joseph W. Kindrick, Jr & wife, Margie J. Kindrick by deed of record in record book 647, page 11 in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee.

CURRENT OWNERS: Joseph W. Kindrick, Jr & wife, Margie J. Kindrick The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

Publication Dates: September 17, September 24, October 1, 2014 Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson, TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda.gov

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on December 28, 2000, by SHANNON R. HALE, unmarried to David Sievers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 924, Page 458, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument 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(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, October 15, 2014,commencing at 10:30 A.M. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 per cent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the Ninth Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot No. 81 Phase 2, Richland Hills Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet E – Slide 109, 110 in the Registers Office of Tipton County.

Map 138B-B Parcel 40 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28 Springview Street, Mason, TN 38049 Being the same property conveyed by Tennessee Housing Development Agency to Shannon R. Hale, unmarried by deed of record in Deed Book 924, Page 448, in the said Register’s Office.

CURRENT OWNERS: Shannon R. Hale n/k/a Shannon R. Echols, a married woman.

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 setback 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.

PARTIES INTERESTED: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) 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.

Publication Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2/14 Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson,TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda.gov

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3285 Estate of JOANN LAWRENCE, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 5 of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JOANN LAWRENCE, who died 08/14/2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before

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www.covingtonleader.com the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s date of death.

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

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3287 Estate of WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER SIMONTON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 11 of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER SIMONTON, who died 08/15/2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60)

days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s date of death.

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

KEVIN WILLIAM SIMONTON EXECUTOR VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 18sep2wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3286 Estate of CAROL ANN ROSE, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 10 of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of CAROL ANN ROSE, who died 06/09/2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same

with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)Twelve (12) months from the decendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s date of death.

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

DAVID DUTTON ADMINSTRATOR VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 18sep2wp

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Tipton County Board of Education will be conducting a public auction on Sept. 29, 2014.

Items for Sale: School Buses (out of service)

The Town of Burlison is now accepting bids on resurfacing Elm Grove Rd. from Kellum Ln. to Hwy. 59 W. about .60 mile. All bids must be received no later than Sept. 25th, 2014.

Mail bids to: Town of Burlison Attn. Town Manager P.O. Box 150 Burlison, TN 38015-0150

This auction shall take place at 9:00 a.m. on September 29, 2014 at the Brighton Bus Shop/ Warehouse, located behind Brighton High School at 8045 Hwy. 51 S., Brighton, TN 38011.

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To inquire about these vehicles, contact Pepper Hazelrig at 901-475-5806.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all offers and to waive any information or irregularity in any offer received.

Dr. William Bibb Tipton County Director oF Schools 18sep2w

Real property for sale. Located on the Hatchie River off Cotton Lake/Antioch Road with estimated acreage of 228 acres owned

by Cothran and Williamson Partnership. Best use is for hunting. Make offers by sealed bid mailed to L. Cothran, 4442 Marshall Road, Munford, TN 38058. Bids must be received

by Friday, October 10, 2014. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. For more information call 837-7409.

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME:

COVINGTON COMMUNITY FACILITY FOR CITY OF COVINGTON, TN

OWNER:

CITY OF COVINGTON TN

Sealed bids for Covington Community Facility for City of Covington, TN at 211 South Main Street, Covington, TN 38019 will be received by The City of Covington at 200 West Washington, Covington, TN 38019, until Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM CST, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newspapers: Protecting what you ought to know.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 10:00 AM CST at Covington City Hall, 200 West Washington, Covington, TN 38019.

The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: 1) CITY OF COVINGTON TN 200 WEST WASHINTON CONVINGTON, TN 38019

2) A2H, INC. 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD SUITE A, LAKELAND, TN 38002

3) BUILDERS EXCHANGE 642 SOUTH COOPER MEMPHIS, TN 38104

4) WEST TENNESSEE PLANS ROOM 439 AIRWAYS BLVD. JACKSON, TN 38301

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Printed copies may be obtained at A2H, INC., Davies Plantation Road, Lakeland, TN 38002, upon payment of $200.00 (non-refundable). No contractor shall be required to obtain a license before submission of a bid or before the bid may be considered for award of a contract.

All Bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, found in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tennessee Code Annotated,â&#x20AC;? Section 62-6-119, as amended. In accordance with this act, the following information must appear on the outside of the envelope containing the bid for all projects in excess of $25,000:

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION MONTH! The Tipton County Election Commission will host an Open House for all eligible voters on Tuesday, September 23 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to answer questions about voter registration and becoming a poll worker. Registration forms and poll worker applications will be available. Please come by our ofďŹ ce at 113 E. Church Street next Tuesday to register to vote or to apply for a Poll Worker position on Election Day. Either application may also be downloaded from the Election Commission web site at www.tiptonco.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Title VI of the 1064 Civil Rights Act â&#x20AC;&#x153;No person in the United State shall, on ground of the race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.â&#x20AC;?

The State Department of Military provides benefits and services such as emergency management assistance, National Guard protection services and facility construction and maintenance, and disaster following a major Presidential declaration. The federal assistance administered by the Military Department are pass through funds to local governments, other state agencies and certain private non-profit organizations.

Anyone who believes that an agency or local government receiving the federal funding mentioned above has discriminated against someone on the basis or race, color or national origin has a right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.

Dr. Charlotte Fisher, Director of Operations Title VI and IX Coordinator, Tipton County Schools 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN â&#x20AC;˘ 901-476-7148 â&#x20AC;˘ 901-475-3484

CALL FOR BIDS The Town of Atoka will receive sealed bids for the following: 2014 Fall Paving Program The Town of Atoka invites sealed bids from qualiďŹ ed companies interested in providing paving services in support of the Town's street maintenance efforts. The contractor selected will be responsible for preparing, grading, leveling, cleaning, tacking and placing an asphalt concrete surface overlay on streets in the Town of Atoka. An approximate square feet of pavement area is 250,000; approximate asphalt tonnage is 2,350. The bid should include associated vegetation matter removal, clearing, cleaning, grading, and any necessary saw cutting, subgrade preparation, base installation, etc.

Bids will be received at the following address: Town of Atoka â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 334 Atoka Munford Avenue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PO Box 505 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Atoka, TN 38004 until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 All bidders must be licensed contractors to perform the type of construction herein described and as required by Tennessee Code Annotated.

Each bidder agrees by the submission of his bid to commence work within twenty (20) days of the issuance by the Town of a "Written Notice to Proceed" and to fully complete the work within forty (40) calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond.

Bid opening will occur immediately at 3:00 pm on the submission date. Any bids received after the scheduled submission deadline will be returned unopened to the bidder. Fax bids will not be accepted.

LOCATION AND HOURS OF THE TIPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE 113 East Church Street, Covington TN, 38019 Mail: PO Box 456, Covington, TN, 38019 Email: election@tiptonco.com Web www.tiptonco.com Phone: 901-476-0223 Fax: 901-476-0233

NAME OF BIDDER ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BIDDER NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED BIDDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LICENSE NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE OF LICENSE THE PORTION OF CLASSIFICATION OF BIDDERS LICENSE THAT APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT

Open Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, Closed for Tipton County Government holidays.

The last day to register to vote in the NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Elections is Monday, October 6, 2014.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246.

An official list of bidders will be maintained at the office of A2H, Inc., to ensure eligibility requirements of the bidder are met prior to the bid opening. Any bid submitted from a bidder not on the official bidders list and/or not containing the above information will not be opened.

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TO THE VOTERS OF TIPTON COUNTY REGARDING THE STATE GENERAL AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions for Bidders.

The City of Covington is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, drugfree with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service.

All interested parties should attend the meeting. For additional information call Covington Public Works Codes Division at 901-476-7191.

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No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The name, license number, expiration date, and the classification for the Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC contractors must also be included on the outside of the envelope unless the value of that portion of the work is less than $25,000. Public Chapter 768 requires that the name, license number, expiration date and classification of the Masonry contractor be included when the cost of the masonry portion (including materials and labor) is $100,000 or greater.

1.John & Louise McBride- 435 Simonton- Map & Parcel: 025O H 004.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Exception, Lot of Record and Front Yard.

Copies of the Call for Bids packet are available by contacting the Town at (901) 837-5300. Bid packets are also available online at www.TownofAtoka.com. The Town of Atoka reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

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City of Covington Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting September 30, 2014 2nd Floor Conference Room 200 West Washington Ave.

NOTICE FOR ELDERLY VOTERS (OVER AGE 60) AND VOTERS WITH A DISABILITY s 6OTERS WITH A DISABILITY !.$ ANY VOTER OVER YEARS OF AGE MAY APPLY FOR AN absentee ballot. You may write, call, fax, email or visit us to request an application for absentee ballot; you may download an application at www.tiptonco.com. These applications must be received no later than Tuesday, October 28, 2014 for the November 4 elections. s !NY VOTER MAY VOTE AT THE SITES OPEN FOR %ARLY 6OTING /CTOBER THROUGH /CTOBER 30.)

The Tipton County Election Commission strives to make all polling places accessible.

If you have a disability and your polling place is not accessible to you, you have a right to the following alternative: s )F YOU GIVE US WRITTEN NOTICE BY 3ATURDAY /CTOBER YOU MAY VOTE AT THE %LECTION #OMMISSION /FlCE ON %LECTION $AY .OVEMBER

The Honorable David Gordon, Mayor Thursday, September 18, 2014

BRING A TN STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID WHEN YOU VOTE!

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Crestview Middle inducts 29 into NJHS

The Crestview Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted 29 new members in a ceremony on Monday, Sept 8. NJHS is an honorary group that promotes high academic achievement. Qualifications include achieving and maintaining a 93 GPA or higher in academic subjects and having good conduct and no office referrals.

The CMS chapter is involved in numerous activities throughout the year. Their biggest event will occur in October when they will have a money drive to collect funds to be donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. This is an annual event, which has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude the past few years. Courtesy photo

Students honor 9/11

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Breast cancer awareness The Charger band has set the goal of raising $500 for the American Cancer Society in the ACS’ drive “Strides for Breast Cancer." The band is selling a special Hope t-shirt for $10. The band will wear the shirt at the Oct. 10 “Pink Game” against Ripley. To order and contribute send name, phone number, e-mail address and t-shirt size(s) by e-mail to krsmith@tiptoncounty.com, or text to 901-857-3064.

St. Jude project CHS is collecting Crayola brand crayons to donate to the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Every box donated earns one homecoming point for the donor's class.

College club CHS is forming a college club for interested upperclassmen.

Members will visit a number of college campuses during the school year and summer of 2014 to get a taste of life at different schools. A GPA of 3.3 or higher is required for membership.

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Peer tutoring is available Monday through Friday, 7-7:30 a.m., and Monday through Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Mr. Richardson offers assistance with college, job and scholarship applications, The Tennessee Promise and resumes every Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m. Students who receive a free or reduced lunch may get a waiver to take the ACT free provided that they attend after school tutoring a minimum of eight times. This includes English tutoring with Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Narcisse and Math tutoring with Mrs. Warmath and Sherfield.

DECA officers DECA officers for 2014-15 are Malory Campbell, president; Makayla Burnett, vice-president; Alexis Fuller, secretary; Reed Massengill, treasurer; Brandy Campbell, reporter; Jerome Ivory, parliamentarian; and Faith Adams, chaplain.

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The Tipton County Preschool and Austin Peay Elementary School hosted their annual 9/11 memorial parade. The rain did not damper the spirits of the participants as they conducted the parade through the halls of Austin Peay Elementary School. The preschool students were joined by the first responders of Tipton County, the CHS marching band, led by Kreston Smith, and the AES patriot chorus, led by Kim Colborn. Principal Jill McIntyre led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Tipton County Sheriff's Office Lt. Daniel Walls along with the supervisor of special education for Tipton County Schools, Ann Burlison, spoke of our appreciation of the people who serve our country and reflected on what the flag represents while remembering all Americans on this day in history. Closing remarks were given by Farrah Cope, director of the Tipton County Preschool. Courtesy photo

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Tipton County and the Civil War

By RUSSELL BAILEY Tipton County Historian Cat Creek, Ga. Nov. 26, 1863 Continued Union Gen. Jefferson C. Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; division began pursuit of the retreating Confederates from Chickamauga Station about 1 p.m. Within the hour, Corps Cmdr.

William T. Sherman reached the head of the column.

He recalled seeing the road lined with broken wagons and abandoned caissons. In a letter, a Confederate recalled the teamsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One droverâ&#x20AC;Śstarted the day with two wagons and 10 mules. There were numerous mud holes along the route, and one of the wagons became mired at least 50 times. With the rear guard infantry close behind the wagon train, the drover found it necessary to wade into the mud holes and extricate the mired wagons by pressing the wagon wheel with his shoulderâ&#x20AC;ŚFinally, one wagon was wrecked and later two mules bogged down so deeply in a mud hole that only the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heads emerged. The drover reported the condition of two more of the completely spent mules. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I turned them loose to die if they saw proper.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; A soldier in the 86th Illinois recalled arriving at Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run, about two miles north of Graysville, Ga. Here they met the Confederate rear guard â&#x20AC;&#x153;showing a disposition to fight.â&#x20AC;?

The ensuing battle took place in what is now the Chattanooga suburbs in Concord, east of that likenamed ridge near Mackey Branch, then called Cat Creek. The small battle at Cat Creek was fought for several hours in the core of what is now East Brainerd, just beyond Concord Ridge.

Jamestown DarSay Burton The news, just for you!

The North Star Community Church (my church) Family and Friends Day service and picnic will take place on Sept. 21, beginning at the 11 a.m. worship. A picnic will be held immediately afterwards on the church grounds. Rev. Steven Miller Sr. is the pastor and the public is invited.

The church is located at 3966 Frayser-Raleigh Road in Memphis. Hope to see you there.

JCHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night of Elegance is planned for Oct. 18, from 6-9 p.m.,

and president, Rev. Pearl Andrews has chosen the '70s for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, featuring music from that era. Tickets for are $20.

The party will take place at the old Brighton High School in Brighton. For more information, call or see Gwen Cooke and Pam Cobbs Springfield.

Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace Gospel Church and Pastor O. Pearl Andrews will be hosting its fall revival in October, featuring previous pastors from the community each night.

Guest speakers will be Rev. Stevens Miller Sr. (North Star, Monday), Rev. Kevin King Jr. (New Hope M. B., Tuesday),

Confederate Col. James C. Nisbet, commanding Claudius Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgia brigade, recalled the action: We caught up with it (wagon train) at a branch (near Cat Creek) hopelessly stuck in the mud. Brig.

Gen. George Maneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brigadeâ&#x20AC;Ś(rear guard) to the artillery, which was also bogged upâ&#x20AC;ŚThe enemy was following us closely, driving our cavalry backâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was having the road 'corduroyed' with pine poles, Gen. Hardee came up and said, 'Colonel, you must send the wagons to Ringgold by the left hand road, as soon as you get them over the branch.

Gen. Maney will take the right-hand fork passing Graysville with the artillery.' He said, 'The brigade that gets its teams over last has to fight; the other brigade must go on to guard the train.'â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as my last wagon was passing around the hill, I saw Maney draw up his Tennesseans in line, to receive a brigade of bluecoats who were advancing in line of battle across the opposite field. Gen. Maney had just got his last cannon over the branch and on the road. He waited until the Yankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line was broken in crossing the branch. Then he charged: driving them back. " Union Gen. J. C. Davis reported: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pursuit was continued with the second brigade under Brig. Gen. John Beattyâ&#x20AC;Śuntil the farm known as Mrs. Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, about three miles beyond the station was reached. Here, when the head of the column had just penetrated a densely wooded swamp, the enemy was found by Beattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skirmishers in considerable force. A battery opened fire up upon the head of the column while the men were much scattered in getting through the bog.â&#x20AC;?

Beatty sent skirmishers toward Maneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position.

His brigade then advanced very rapidly across the swamp and deploying into line moved at once on

Rev. O. Pearl Andrews (GGG, Wednesday), Rev. Posie Heaston (Global Baptist, Thursday), and Dr. Chynthia Miller Davis of Memphis on Friday. All services begin at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

The 45th class reunion for Munford High School is coming up. The reunion will take place at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 5090 Cooper Creek Blvd. in Millington. The cost is $25 before Sept. 30 or $30 afterwards. The reunion also has a '70s theme.

Cashier checks or money orders only to purchase tickets. Contacts are Mary Wilson Adkins (901) 581-

2570 or Carolyn Nabors Dowell (901) 487-2128.

We are praying for yours truly, just out of Methodist North for the past several days (kidney problems, controlled, thank God), Ruth Alston, Eugene Baker, Billy Armstrong and family, Debra Bell and family, Joseph Heaston Sr., Charlene Sneed, Evelyn Draine Vergis, Minister Pink Sherrill Jr., Terrance Sherrill and family, Marie Powell Ivey and Mary Ballard.

This is all for now, remember, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stopping any project too early makes it longer to complete.â&#x20AC;?

the Confederate position in the open field. Maneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennesseans yielded this position after some sharp skirmishing and fell back across the open fields where his battery was posted. Battery I, 2d Illinois artillery, fired on Fergusonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Confederate battery.

Beattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brigade then moved to banks of a small stream running through the fields and formed line of battle. Another Federal brigade came up in support.

Heavy firing on both sides commenced and kept up on both sides until long after dark.

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Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone.

What a beautiful weekend it was. The sun never looked so good. Saturday, my little Addieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball team played in Dyersburg. Needless to say, Mimi was there. They lost both games, but this is a newly put together team and no longer a coach-pitch series. The scores were not that bad and they actually played well. This year, the team is called the Cobras. The coaches are David Hall, Danny Hendrix and Marvin Johnson.

While in Dyersburg, Sherri and I went to visit our old neighborhood and the friends who still live there, as most do. This was between games, of course.

Not a lot has changed. The nice lady invited us inside of our former home.

Sherri got so excited seeing her and Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old room. It brought back a lot of good memories. I also visited the old beauty shop where I worked and three girls (ladies) are still working there. Friendship last forever, in most cases.

Well nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time! The 50th Humes High School class reunion will take place this weekend. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally arrived. I hope Elvis is wearing his white suit! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll let you know.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. The outreach committee would like to invite everyone to a fundraiser luncheon on Sunday, Sept.

28, after worship service. You will have a chance to make a monetary donation to Dunlap Retirement Community, the food bank or bring something for the

Mt. Carmel-Clopton Elaine Watkins Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cool sunny Sunday afternoon. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been enjoying the cooler temperatures since a cold front dumped 6.1â&#x20AC;? of rain on us early Thursday. We tried to go to Mason for barbeque, but the Mason highway was under water! We turned around and had leftovers at home, but it will dry out and in the meantime, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back in the 70s - I love it!

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm report: The rain will be especially hard on poor cotton. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already had a hard season. A lot of crops were underwater Thursday but look better today. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start shelling corn as soon as it dries out a little. Soybeans are probably all right, they are starting to turn yellow and ripen.

Liz and Lyla came over Friday, after eating lunch with me, James and Clint in town. We did some shopping, mostly groceries, then they came over for what was left of the vegetable soup I made Tuesday night for Courtney. Fun day!

Lyla and I are looking forward to "The Wizard of Oz"coming up later this week at The Ruffin Theater!

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there!

Pastor Mike Rogers is home with pneumonia.

Charles Yoakum has been in the hospital but is back home. David Higgins is recovering from surgery.

SRVS Tipton County Floyd Columbus Staff and service recipients were out for the Labor holiday weekend, but they are glad to be back at the center.

The center reopened on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Staff and service recipients went to the gym to work out and exercise.

We want to thank the parents and guardians who came out to our luncheon on Friday, Aug. 29.

Staff and service recipients went to the Goodwill, plus some antique shops in Millington, Atoka and Covington to look around and purchase some things and work on money management on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

We also went to Dairy Queen in Millington and had lunch.

Some of our service recipients and staff have

Everyone who is having health problems, has lost loved ones or taking treatments (Otis Griffin is doing much better!) is on my prayer list, along with all servicemen and women.

We had a smaller crowd at the Covington Church of Christ this morning, with Jeff and all the teens at RUSH at Freed-Hardeman. They are on their way back now. The birthday party at Covington Manor will be at 2 p.m. on the 20th and devotional at Covington Care will be at 4 p.m. on the 21st.

The ladies retreat is Sept. 26-28 and the group from the Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dinner and Movie night is going to see Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum on the 30th.

Family Day is Oct. 5, with Phil Sanders speaking and the Freed-Hardeman chorale performing at 1:30 p.m.

Happy birthday to Christie Coughlan on Sept. 14, Jake Hodge on the 15th, Ashley Bringle on the 16th, Preston Stanley, Thomas Nance and Chloe Coughlan on the 17th and Hope Collins on the 20th!

Clopton United Methodist Church Consecration of the family life building and stained glass windows is scheduled for Sept. 21, with refreshments at 12:30 p.m. and dedication at 1 p.m. Charge conference is 11 a.m. on Oct. 5, with a potluck meal.

Clopton Fest is the 18th of October from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. been under the weather.

We hope they get to feeling better soon.

Mr. Bill Franklin came out and cut the yard. We appreciate his hard work very much as well as the staff.

Thursday, Sept. 4, staff and service recipients worked on outcomes of choice, plus we had our devotional in the cafeteria. Everyone talked about what they were thankful for. We also made get well cards

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Memorials For Grandparents Day offering were made in memory of Anne and Pansy Strong, Pauline McDaniel, Sloan Betts, Rodney Eubank, Mr. and Mrs. William Scallions, Mrs. Mary Fee and Ulys and Janie Haynes.

"I would like to thank everyone for your prayers, food and cards during my rehabilitation. Thank you so much for everything. Faye Wilson."

Honorariums for Grandparents Day offering were in honor of Robert and Shelia Willey, Tim and Betty Honeycutt and all grandparents.

Sharon Presbyterian Church Welcomes all members, friends and visitors to fellowship each Sun. at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister.

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for some of our service recipients. Also, some of the service recipients and staff cleaned the center.

My family and I went up to Sikeston, Mo. recently. We had a nice time and ate lunch up at Lamberts, where they throw the rolls.

We want to thank Ms.

the prayer list.

Open Door Baptist Church Donald K. Tabb is pastor. Worship is Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. A nursery is available. The church phone is 901-4615762. We are located one mile east of Highway 14 at the corner of Dunlap Orphanage and Beaver Creek Road.

In closing, congratulations to Thomas and Rosalyn Smith as they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a milestone; congratulations and I pray God will bless you with many, many more. Country Creations, here in Almyra, is planning on a grand opening hopefully by next weekend.

I hope you have as much fun this weekend as I plan to.

I invite you to send in additional community news by calling me at 901496-5426.

Veterans Day is Nov. 11. If you have a family member or close friend currently serving in the Armed Forces, we would like to thank them by sending a note or card telling them that they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been forgotten. Send names and addresses to Marion Davis at smdavismemphis@yahoo.com or place them in the offering plate by Oct. 19.

Also, on Nov. 9, Veterans Sunday, the names of our veterans will be listed in the bulletin. Contact Marion if you have names to add to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list.

Happy birthday to Judy White on Sept. 20, Brianna Beasley on the 21st, Anne-Ashton Moore on the 23rd, Lily Lyles on the 25th and Savannah Stafford on the 27th!

Congratulations to Nick and Diana Bryan on the birth of Chloe Elise on Saturday, Sept. 13! Proud grandparents are Debbie and Keith Bryan and Mark and Sandra Maddox. Happy great grandmother is Patsy Bryan!

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almanac quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the katydidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chirp goes from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katy-didâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katyâ&#x20AC;? there will be a frost in 10 days.â&#x20AC;? I have a feeling weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have an early frost. Autumn begins on the 22nd!

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Until next week.

Robin Martin and Ms. Donna McBroom as well as Mr. Michael Moore for their hard work at the center this year. We want to thank Ms. Ginny for her work out at the center, also. It is appreciated very much.

A big thank you for those who have come

out and helped and those who have supported the center this year. Thank you all for your love and compassion. We appreciate it very much.

Until next time, Floyd Columbus.

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Brighton Elementary holds 9/11 tribute

Brighton Elementary held its annual 9/11 tribute ceremony last Thursday in the school gym. Law enforcement officers and veterans from across the county were in attendance and the school choir performed. Photos by France Gasquet

100 percent pass rate for DSCC students The 2014 paramedic class at Dyersburg State Community College received a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their National Registry of EMTs Cognitive Exam.

The NREMT Cognitive Exam is a computer-based test with approximately 3,000 questions in the test bank, meaning that every student receives a different test. The exam continues until the student has consistently stayed above the 70 percent mark to pass, or stayed below the 70 percent mark to fail.

“As of 2014, the national average for first time pass rate is 77 percent,” said Roger McDiffett, EMT Paramedic Program director at DSCC. “Receiving a first-time pass rate of 100 percent is something that is rarely accomplished.”

DSCC’s 2014 EMT Paramedic Class recently achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their NREMT Cognitive Exam.

The class includes, from left, Bethany Turney of Dyersburg, Jarron Ams of Union City, Zach Pinner of Covington, Tyler Berner of Troy, Zach Hutcherson of Halls, Ethan Rudd of Troy and EMT Instructor Karin Featherston. Courtesy photo

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BRIGHTON 19 COVINGTON 14

Cards surge past CHS in second half

Covington quarterback Malcolm Taylor tries to elude the grasp of Cardinals, from left, Montavo Terry, Radell Dowell and Justin Krachen as Zack Camp approaches during action Friday night in Brighton.

Below, Camp tries to run through Jordan Hill as T.J. Miller (1) moves in. Brighton won, 19-14. Photos courtesy Phil Ramsey/covingtonchargerfootball.com

Touchdowns by Terry, West erase CHS lead

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Brighton and Covington took to the field Friday in Brighton with a standing-room-only crowd on hand, anticipating the annual bash that this series has become.

The Cardinals came away winners 19-14 in a close, exciting contest that was not decided until the final possession.

Both teams had difficulty getting into any type of rhythm due to 18 enforced penalties in the game.

Three others were declined. Maybe it should have been anticipated.

Rarely seen, Brighton was flagged for delay of game before the opening coin toss. It was downhill from there.

“We were happy to win,” said Brighton head coach Robin Jacobs, whose team improved to 2-1 with the win. “We wanted to throw the ball but made too many mistakes in the passing game, so we had to rely on the running game, and fortunately it carried us through. We did what we had to do

to win.”

Covington found some offensive grit in the fourth quarter, taking 15 plays to drive 80 yards. The drive was capped off by a 10-yard Malcolm Taylor touchdown that cut Brighton's lead to 19-14 with 2:48 remaining.

The Cardinals recovered the ensuing onside kick and were able to convert on third and six with a minute left to maintain possession and run out the clock.

“We made some improvements,” said Covington head coach Marty Wheeler, whose whose team fell to 1-3. “We came off the ball better. Players are beginning to understand what doing their job means.

Blocking and tackling is improving, but we have got to learn that low man wins. Malcolm is growing. He created well tonight. With two of our most important offensive weapons out with injuries, we have to take every opportunity we get to score.”

The Cardinals took the opening kickoff and drove downfield to a first and goal at the CHS eight-yard line, but had to settle for a 26-yard Austin Chapman SEE RIVALRY, PAGE A20

MILLINGTON 41 MUNFORD 13

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By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Munford quarterback Jacob Ross pitches the ball outside on an option play during the M and M Bowl held Friday night in Munford.

Some key Munford turnovers and several big plays by Millington led to a 41-13 Trojan win in front of an overflow crowd. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Trojans take out Munford at M and M push the lead to 17-0.

On the first play of Munford's next possession, Patrick Macon stripped David Simon at the Munford 37.

For nearly two quarters against Millington Friday Tyms hit Demarius Currie (7 catches, 123 yards) one night, Munford's game plan against the visiting Tro- play later on another scoring strike and Munford nevjans was working pretty well. er really recovered.

The plan was to use ball control to sustain long Munford's ground game was largely effective, taldrives, keep the game close and try and pull off an lying 316 yards in the game, though some of it came upset late. in the fourth quarter against MillingBut Millington scored two touchton's second stringers. downs over a 22-second span just beSimon (21 rushes, 117 yards), quarfore halftime to take a 24-0 lead and terback Jacob Ross (17 for 93) and rolled after that to a 41-13 win in front Clayton Richardson (8 for 99) each of standing-room-only crowd. had productive nights, but turnovers “Things were going exactly like we and big plays from Tyms were way wanted,” said Munford coach J.R. Kirtoo much to overcome. by. “We were driving the football, con“They're a good football team,” KirMUNFORD COACH trolling the clock. Then, five minutes by said of Millington. “We knew that.

J.R. KIRBY into the game, we have a turnover.

We couldn't get in a shootout with Then we hold them, get it back and them and that's what happened.” move it again, then turnover.”

Munford had a chance to cut the lead to 24-7 midDespite those miscues, Munford (3-1) trailed just way through the third quarter, but a fumbled snap at 10-0 and had the ball inside Millington's 25 with the the Millington one-yard line left Munford scoreless. second quarter clock winding down.

After a Millington field goal late in the third quarWith 1:11 left in the first half, Millington's Marcus ter, a three-yard TD run by Tyms with 10:09 left in the Winston made an acrobatic interception at the Milling- game pushed the lead to 34-0. ton (4-0) nine-yard line to end the Cougars' threat.

Richardson got Munford on the board with a threeTwo plays later, Eldon Tyms (14 for 26 passing, 272 yard TD with 5:57 left. yards) hit Kip Fleming for a 59-yard touchdown to SEE M AND M, PAGE A20

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“We couldn't get in a shootout with them and that's what happened.”

About three years ago, Randy Fowler had an idea.

Fowler, who runs the golf course at the Covington Country Club, wanted to try and get a college tournament at the course.

But there was one problem: The course wasn't long enough.

So he set about moving the tees back 500 yards so the black tees would play at 6,700 yards.

With that done, he worked his contacts at Freed-Hardeman University (his daughter, Olivia Fowler, plays on the golf team there) and manged to get the course's first college tournament last year.

Unilever in Covington came aboard as a title sponsor for this year's tournament, which is now called the Unilever-Freed-Hardeman Golf Classic.

The tournament, which will be held Monday and Tuesday, includes eight colleges from five states: Freed-Hardeman, Lindenwood University-Belleville, Lyons College, Union University, Christian Brothers University, Bethel University, Blue Moutain College and Southern Arkansas University.

Fowler believes the event helps the country club and the community as a whole.

“When you get people in here, they're not just here, they're eating at places like Applebee's and other restaurants,” Fowler said. “They're staying in hotels. It gives us exposure here.”

About 90 men and women from the school are expected to compete for individual and team titles.

According to Fowler, the Covington Country Club, which is celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year, is the only course in rural West Tennessee that hosts a college golf tournament.

There will be a local flavor to the field.

Along with Olivia Fowler, a Covington High School graduate, two of her teammates – Easton Lavelle (Covington High School) and Chad Lewis (Munford High School) – are from Tipton County.

Kara Glover, a Brighton High graduate, attends Union and will also compete in the tournament.

“It's really good for these kids to get to come home and compete,” Randy said. “A lot of our members will be out here watching. They like to SEE GOLF, PAGE A20

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CHS runners impress; soccer beats Haywood

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Covington’s cross country team continues to impress early in the season.

Coach Sharman Coley’s squad turned in another solid performance last week at the Kelly Sports Complex in Huntingdon, placing fourth overall from among 15 teams.

“Freshmen runners Nick Kellum, Zac Bandy and Coltin Clay have shown great improvement,” Coley said. “They have each taken two minutes off their times since the season began.”

Individually, Jon Wes Walker followed up a pair of second place finishes in the early season with a win at Huntingdon in a time of 17:31 for the 5K event. Sam Wauford (19:51) turned in a personal best time. Jaylon Jones, Mycal Bandy and A.J. Wellington had personal bests at 21:06.

On the girls’ side, Alexis Johnson was 34th and Temeria Tucker 87th out of 100 runners. Coley singled out newcomer Terrell Jones (22:09) for his work and a race well run.

In other CHS sports action: • The Lady Charger soccer team traveled to Jackson last Thursday to take on Jackson Christian, the top team in the district and a 2013 state participant. The Lady Eagles defeated CHS 8-1, dropping their record to 4-2-1 for the year. Iesha Tipton scored the lone goal for the Lady Chargers.

On Tuesday, Covington defeated Haywood at home, 5-3, in district play.

Anne Marie Van Cleve scored four goals and Tipton scored once as Covington improved to 5-2-1, CHS hosts South Gibson today at 5:30 p.m. and plays at South Fulton on Saturday at 5 p.m.

• Freshman football improved to 3-0 Monday night with an 18-6 win over Munford. Charles Seals put Covington on top with a 60-yard TD run on the game's opening play. Darius White added a 20-yard scoring run Covington's Chelsea Dye battles a pair of Haywood players for possession during action Tuesday afternoon from scrimmage to go with an interception return of 70 yards for a score. in Covington. The Lady Chargers won 5-3. Photo by Jeff Ireland

FACS 42 ROSEMARK 21

Vikings defeat Rebels in non-district game Downing completed 17 of 23 passes for 243 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for an 11-yard touchdown in the second quarter to put his team ahead 14-7.

James Alexander put FACS ahead 7-0 with a one-yard TD run in the first quarter.

TRA answered early in the second period on a one-yard touchdown run by Ethan Kaiser that tied the game.

Downing's first two TD passes, a six-yarder to Drew Rutland and a 12-yarder to Chris Collins, put FACS ahead 28-7 in third quarter.

TRA quarterback A.J. Hightower completed 6 of 18 passes for 101 yards, including two to Stewart for 70 yards. Carpenter caught three passes for 58 yards.

Mason Reeves led TRA's rushing attack with 53 yards on 19 carries. Alexander finished with 114 yards on 12 carries.

The Rebels will host Macon Road Baptist (0-3) tomorrow night in a another non-district game.

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Tipton-Rosemark's offense had been efficient, and sometimes explosive, through the first three weeks of the season, averaging 36.5 points a game.

That was on display again Friday night in Cordova against First Assembly Christian School in a game dominated by offense.

But in the end, the Crusaders had a little too much firepower and pulled away for a 42-21 non-district win.

Midway through the third quarter, TRA head coach Dodd Gengenbach went deep into his play book with a doublehandoff flea flicker that ended with wideout Logan Stewart hitting Ethan Carpenter for a 34-yard touchdown.

The play pulled TRA (3-1) to within 28-14.

But FACS (3-1) quarterback Bobby Downing answered with touchdowns passes of 80 and 20 yards, both to Jack Evans, to put the game out of reach.

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Continued from A19 see good golf.”

Most of the players are expected to be in town for three days. They will play a practice round on Sunday before competition begins Monday.

In addition to making the course longer, a chipping range was added to the course two years ago.

Fowler said he's excited about Unilever's involvement in the tournament.

“Its' really great to have them involved, and they're excited about it too,” Fowler said. “It gives us exposure here. We're proud to be able to say we host a college tournament.”

M AND M

Continued from A19 Ross broke a 31-yard run with 3:31 left for Munford's final score.

Kirby said his first M and M Bowl was memorable because of the fan support, but said his team is putting that game behind them and focusing on the District 13-AAA opener Friday at home against Dyer County.

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Brighton would not score again in the half despite having possession for the majority of the second quarter.

The Chargers used their lone possession of the second quarter to advantage to march 80 yards in seven plays to take a 7-3 lead. T.J. Smith (16 rushes, 119 yards) rushed for 77 of those yards, including a 57-yard burst.

He plowed into the end zone on a fourth and four to give CHS the lead.

The game unraveled for the Chargers in the first 5:25 of the third

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Covington took the opening kickoff but could not advance. Forced to punt, the snap was low and the punters' knee touched the ground at the Covington 10.

Lance West (five rushes, 61 yards) dashed 10 yards to score on the next play, giving Brighton a 10-7 lead.

“The two special teams plays to open the half were killers,” Wheeler said. “We have to eliminate mistakes in order to be successful.”

Covington went three and out on the ensuing possession. The punt on fourth down was woefully short, setting the Cardinals up at the CHS 32.

It took only two plays for the Cardinals to take a 16-7 advantage with Montavo Terry (21 rushes, 125 yards) covering the last 14 yards.

Brighton got another opportunity to put the game away when West broke free for a 51-yard scamper to the Charger one. But the Covington defense stiffened, and after three consecutive tackles for loss, the Cardinals had to settle for a 32-yard Chapman field goal and a 19-6 lead.

Austin Kelley completed 8 of 14 passes for Brighton for 112 yards.

Covington returns to District 15-AA action tomorrow at Haywood.

The Cardinals play their District 13-AAA opener against Hardin County tomorrow night at home.