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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 ▪ VO L . 1 2 9 , N O. 3 5 ▪ T H E VO I C E O F TIPTON COUNTY S I N C E 1 8 8 6 ▪

Drummonds man shoots, kills wife Second murder of its kind in 2014

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com This week, Dwight Alston became the second Drummonds man charged with killing his wife this year. Alston, 53, was arraigned in Tipton County General Sessions Court on Tuesday afternoon, three days after Johnnie Patricia Alston, 51, was found dead in her Andy Drive home. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the couple's son called police after

hearing a gunshot during an argument between his parents. Officials say deputies were dispatched to the home at about 1:40 a.m. and found Johnnie dead. Dwight had left the home by the time deputies arrived, but he later turned himself in to police. The family is reportedly cooperating with the investigation. Dwight was charged with first-degree murder. He is being held on a $250,000

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN TENNESSEE From 2011-2013, domestic violence accounted for 288 homicides in Tennessee, with 159 female victims compared to 129 male victims. There is a higher prevalence of reported domestic violence in white women (41 percent) than in African-American women (31 percent). Source: Tennessee Domestic Violence Report 2011-2013, July 2014 RELATED: A local woman has founded an organization to help victims of domestic violence. See AMANDA'S WAY, page A3. bond and is set to reappear in court on Oct. 24. This was the second murder in Tipton County in 2014.

In July, Chris Rains was indicted for second-degree murder in the January shooting death of his wife, Laura.

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MUNFORD

Board passes $3.8M budget By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Trenton Stafford, now 8, son of Ashley Baum and Eric Stafford, was diagnosed with leukemia after breaking his nose on Christmas Day 2012. His family is no stranger to a cancer diagnosis; his grandmother, Jenny Stafford, has also battled breast cancer. Courtesy photo

Playing the hand they were dealt By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com Eight-year-old Trenton Stafford, a second grader at Munford Elementary, has a migraine today. The oldest child of Ashley Baum and Eric Stafford, Trenton is hesitant to talk and grumpy. Dressed in what appears to be a baseball uniform, the young boy has flushed cheeks that look as if he’s stayed outside a little too long. In fact, the flushed cheeks are a side effect of the steroids Trenton is currently taking. Once a month, for five days, Trenton is given an aggressive round of steroids,

which make him flushed, sick and in pain, hence the migraines. As his mother explains this, she finishes by saying, “Chemo can really hurt.” Trenton has leukemia. Diagnosed on Christmas Day 2012, Trenton goes to St. Jude every Thursday for treatment. He’s in week 77 of 120, which is a little over half-way. “We have our Thursday ritual down, don’t we, babe?” Ashley says to her son and he nods his head. On Thursdays, when they arrive at St. Jude, they check in and then, “We go get access,” said Trenton. Access is what the porta-cath, right near Trenton’s heart, is called. A needle is pushed right into the port-a-cath where lab work and chemo is accessed and given. “People ask me every day, How can you handle this? People survive it. It’s a battle,

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Editor's note: In commemoration of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Leader has published feature stories on young people in the community battling cancer. Following is the ﬁnal part in this series.

You play the hand you’re dealt in life and it is what it is. Just because I’m crushed by the diagnosis, it doesn’t mean it’s going to go away. ASHLEY BAUM on being the mother of a child battling cancer

but people survive it every day,” she said, nodding her head and focused on Trenton. “You play the hand you’re dealt in life and it is what it is. Just because I’m crushed by the diagnosis, it doesn’t mean it’s going to go away.” Trenton’s broken nose was a God-send. It was Thanksgiving 2012 and Trenton kept getting sick. He had strep throat, but it didn’t get better after the antibiotics. Then it was an ear infection. He’d come home and gone to bed after school. Ashley was concerned, but thought it was due to the back-to-back infections. By then, it was Christmastime. As the

Christmas weekend progressed, Trenton became paler and paler. On Christmas Day, around 8 p.m., as they were leaving his grandparents' house, Trenton passed out or tripped and broke his nose on the family truck. Ashley and Eric immediately took him to LeBonheur. The doctor asked questions and based on history, ran some blood work. Within 45 minutes, the family had an answer. The chief doctor came in, hugged Ashley and said, “Your child has leukemia and we’ve already set up transport to go to St. Jude.” By midnight, the family

The 2014-15 budget, which was discussed and passed on first reading at last month's meeting, was passed unanimously on second reading Monday night during a brief Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Nobody spoke during a public hearing on the budget. The budget of $3.841 million is an increase over last year's $3.456 million. The largest expenditures in this year's budget are for police ($1.169 million), parks and recreation ($1.011), fire protection ($827,705) and streets ($352,571). In other matters: • City manager Peter Colin briefly discussed Munford's master transportation plan, which is still in the beginning stages. He said that having a plan in place makes the city more competitive for grants in the future. • Fire chief Alan Barkelew announced that Gary Hancock was hired Sunday as the department's newest firefighter. • Mayor Dwayne Cole said that Saturday's Celebrate Munford was a success and raised approximately $21,000 in grants and awards that are “invested back into the community.” • Cole said that construction on the new Family Dollar is expected to begin soon and could open by next March. The 8,500-square-foot store will be located at Munford Avenue and Beaver Road. • The mayor said that a referendum asking voters to allow wine sales in grocery stores will be on the ballot Nov. 4. “This is not the result of any action by this board,” said Cole, who added that area grocery stores are supporting the referendum. The board meets again on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

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Q&A FEATURING CHAD GATLIN Age: 33 Family: Engaged to Tracey Duncan who has two daughters, Jordyn and Natalie Education: Brighton High School class of 1999, University of Memphis Vehicle: S-10 Pickup Favorite music: classic rock Covington High School students are pictured working on a team project. Principal Marcus Heaston says one of the keys to the school's success is collaboration. Photo by Echo Day

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EYES on the PRIZE

Favorite movie: “Spider-Man”

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Marcus Heaston doesn't mean to brag, but his school is kind of a big deal around here. Earlier this month, for the third straight year, Covington High School was named a finalist for the state's SCORE Prize. "That validates that we do have a foundation that's in place, it's not a one-trick pony," he says. "Each year, we're just getting better." There are several reasons Covington, the high school with the highest poverty rate in the county, is doing well, Heaston, who is both the principal and a secondgeneration alumni, shares. For the last two years, Covington's won the prize, which is a recognition of academic growth, and a $10,000 check. In the SCORE prize's four-year history, no other school has been nominated more than once, much less won two years in a row. Noted this year for growth in Algebra II, English II and ACT scores, Heaston said

staff, students and parents work together for success. It's about academics, but the lessons on culture, collaboration and cohesion don't come from textbooks. "We are Charger proud up here, I preach it," he says, smiling from the seat behind his desk. "I took inspiration from the SEC's strategy for building momentum. It's almost a religion." Covington's students are actively encouraged to perform well, not only on standardized tests but also in their daily lives and work. Heaston says he and his faculty and staff hope to value and build relationships with their students, hold each of them accountable, rise above the stereotypical correlation between a 73 percent poverty level and low acaodemic achievement and teach them that successful, well-rounded people serve others. "They need to learn that there's more to life than just themselves," Heaston says. Now in his second year at the Charger helm, Heaston has a

clear vision for the school and can recite the steps necessary for the school's success from memory. His strategy begins by building a coalition. "This is an important piece. This is where a lot of schools miss the mark," he says. "You, as one leader, cannot do this by yourself, it has to be a team effort that includes the teachers, parents and students. Those are the people who'll beat the drum for you." Then, the curriculum is aligned with the state standards, an important step in the process. "A lot of schools go in and teach, but it's not aligned with what's supposed to be being taught. The curriculum is basically our strategies, our resource and our means to how we get to these state standards." If the school will achieve the 80 percent proficient and advanced goal, teachers and administrators will know in February, he says. "That's how aligned my teachers are. They truly have broken this

thing down and that gives us time." It also lends itself to easy data collection. CHS tests its students at the beginning, middle and end of each marking period to determine their baseline and observe growth. Each student's scores are posted on charts found in each classroom. "That's where we come in with our strategies and our interventions to make sure we're meeting the kids where we need to. The thing is just gauging where you're at; businesses do it, you have a profit analysis, and in education we have not always done that." If intervention is necessary, the school has programs in place to help students. Peer tutoring is available Monday-Thursday and there is specialized instructional help

Favorite beverage: Dr. Pepper Favorite book: “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie Favorite TV show: “Finding Bigfoot” Editor’s note: This week we are continuing a feature called Q&A. Through this feature we hope to help you get to know your neighbors, government officials and others in the community. Today we feature Chad Gatlin, who was been an on-air personality and account manager at U.S. 51 Country and WKBL in Covington for a year and a half. Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up and why? A: I wanted to be an archaeologist. This was mostly due to Indiana Jones. Q: What person had the biggest influence on you growing up and why? A: I have always looked to my father as an example of the kind of man I would like to be. He raised us to be caring and to know right from wrong. He lost his own father at age eight, and yet even going so long without that influence he became a great man and a great father. Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? A: Tracey and I love to travel and I enjoy watching sports, playing golf and playing video games. Q: Tell us what your job entails and how you got involved in this profession. A: I help businesses promote their brands across our platforms to increase their profitability. On air I host

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Organization founded for woman killed by husband By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

It's been more than a decade since Andrea Wallace's sister was killed by her abusive husband, but time hasn't faded the dedication she has to preserving her sister's legacy. Now, in Amanda Wallace Chapman's memory, Wallace has started an organization she calls "Amanda's Way" and has dedicated herself to helping women involved in abusive relationships. "We're seeing more incidences of domestic assault in Tipton County, but we have no representation from Northwest Safeline," Wallace, who is also a Safeline representative, said. "I want to help women by fulfilling their immediate needs until they can get help." Amanda was 23 when her husband, Phillip, shot and killed her in front of their five-year-old son in 2003. The couple, Wallace said, were involved in a bad marriage, one wrought with abuse that Amanda hid from her family. "We didn't know how bad it was at first," Wallace said. "She rarely wore makeup, then she started doing it to cover up her bruises." When the abuse came to light, Wallace said she tried to persuade her sister to leave. The last conversation

they had about it was two days before she died. "She never reported it (to the police) because he told her that he'd kill our parents while they slept if she did. I told my daddy that if we don't get her away from him, he's going to kill her." Two days later, the family received a phone call saying Amanda had been shot. Her husband used a gun given to him by their father. The next year, Phillip Chapman was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Wallace moved away, but is now back in the county she calls home and is hoping to make a difference. "I don't want anybody else to suffer the same fate she did, so that her death was not in vain. I want people to know that it's not okay to be hit by somebody you love." Last week in Tipton County, nine people were arrested for domestic assault and a tenth person was arrested for murdering his wife (see story, A1), so Wallace believes there is a great need here. To help raise funds for the organization, Wallace has planned a car show at Brighton High School for Oct. 18. She said there will be activities for all ages as well. To find out how you can help, like the "Amanda's Way" organization's Facebook page.

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Continued from A2 "Dynamite Nights" on U.S. 51 Country 93.5 FM week nights from 6-9. Tuesdays on WKBL 1250 AM and iHeart Radio I co-host WKBL Sports, a local sports talk show from 8-10 p.m. We cover all sports, from local high school football to the NBA. Our guests have included Josh Pastner, Robin Jacobs, Justin Fuente, and Jeff Ireland. We also take call-ins from listeners everywhere. Recently, WKBL Sports began re-airing on Saturday mornings on KBJ Comcast channel 19 in Covington. Most of the time I am talking to business owners and managers about the benefits of advertising. I also spend time each week on show prep and creative material for commercials. I had wanted to work at WKBL and on the radio for some time, and when the opportunity arose it was at a time that I didn't really have a full-time job anymore, so I jumped on it. Q: With the proliferation of internet stations and music downloading, what's the future of traditional radio look like? A: Much like the newspaper, we have seen changes in how people want to receive our content. What has not changed is that people have a desire for the content we provide. We have and will continue to provide entertainment and local information in whatever format people want it. That's why we are not only a "radio station,” but a media and entertainment company that delivers our products through our internet stations, websites, mobile devices, and FM and AM radio bands. – Jeff Ireland

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Cancer takes many too young These childhood cancer stories have been incredibly difficult to write. I must admit that there wasn’t one time that I didn’t tear up talking to the parents. I just can’t even imagine. And yet I can, as my own childhood best friend, Stony, died from cancer, although he was an adult when his fight was over. I was 12 and putting a sample of Pert conditioner in my hair when my mother called me to the phone. Annoyed at having my beauty routine interrupted, I quickly wrapped my hair in a towel and made my way to the den. It was about 7:30 at night and if I think long and hard, I’ll even be able to tell you it was a Tuesday. Some things you just don’t forget. We chatted for a brief moment and then he said, “France, I have something to tell you, but I don’t want you to worry. I have cancer … but the good news is, it’s the type that people don’t usually die SOUTHERN FRANCE from, so everything’s going to FRANCE G ASQUET be okay.” Here this kid was probably scared to death and he was comforting me. I must have said something that put him a little at ease, because I still smile at what he said next. He laughed and said, “Yeah, yesterday I bit into an eggroll and there was a staple in it. It tore up the roof of my mouth. It’s been a pretty bad week.” That was Stony. Putting other’s feelings before his own. He grew up. He married. He raced cars and lived life on the edge, knowing that time was precious. When he laughed, it was big and full and from somewhere deep inside. He was happy. But every few years, he would have a recurrence. When he died a few years ago, I told someone close to me and they said, “Well yes, but he was sick for a long time.” Does that matter? Does it lessen the loss any more? I wasn’t ready from him to leave. I guess none of us ever is. This was just a normal relapse. And then, and then, he was gone. Just like that. Sometimes, there is no fanfare, but a simple letting go. And for him, it was time. Although I miss him and think of him, this sounds strange, but he’s come to me in dreams and I know he is at peace. And, after all, Stony is knit into the fabric of my being, this wonderful person, and for that I am grateful.

$2.5M available for hungry kids Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Monday that up to $2.5 million is available to establish the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center. This competitive grant is part of USDA’s efforts to reduce childhood food insecurity in rural communities in America. Trends show that both the overall rural poverty rate and the rural child poverty rate have exceeded rates in urban areas for over thirty years. In 2012, one out of every four children in rural TOM VILSACK areas lived in poverty, and USDA SECRETARY 21.2 percent of rural households with children were food insecure. Deep poverty, defined by income that is below 50 percent of the poverty level ($1,000 per month for a family of four in 2012) was a reality for one in eight rural children. “The goal of the center is to reduce child food insecurity by improving access and coordination among child nutrition programs in up to 30 rural communities with persistently high poverty rates,” Vilsack said. “Children living in persistently-poor, rural areas tend to experience worse outcomes in terms of nutrition, activity, and obesity. The Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center would facilitate innovative strategies to support a healthier next generation in rural America” For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov. We invite your letters to the editor. Send them to: Letters to the Editor, The Leader 2001 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. You can also e-mail to news@covingtonleader.com.

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FLASHBACK

Two-year-old Keno Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bo Anderson of Covington, tries his hand at picking cotton. Sept. 22, 1982 Leader files

The week’s headlines ... 1994 World Color will expand plant: World Color Press Inc. today announced a major expansion of its Alden Press Catalog Division. After expansion the company will have approximately 700 employees.

2004 Chiefs say situation critical: Fire chiefs in Tipton County say they have been ignored. Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Chief Steve Fletcher said the biggest problem faced is lack of manpower.

1999 State champs to be recognized: The state champion Covington Chargers Baseball team will be recognized in a ceremony. The Chargers baseball team will be presented championship rings.

2009 Residents prepare for flu: The Town of Atoka hosted a flu shot clinic. So far, most flu is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu). Last week the CDC reported the H1N1 flu was wide spread in 21 states.

Saturday was a special day Saturday was a special day for seats about half-way down. But, if Rosemark rednecks. If we had be- we didn’t get there early enough, haved all week and completed our a few hundred other kids claimed chores (jobs), maybe, just maybe, our special location. First come, we could go to the Strand Theater first served. We tried the balcony picture show in Millington and a few times, but that didn’t work watch our favorite cowboys catch out too well. One thing it seems the black-hatted crooks. One of like there would be some lovebirds the grown-ups would haul us in a back in the dark corners all snugcar or in the back of a pickup sit- gled up, and we didn’t understand ting on planks. We were dropped why they spent their money and off and told to meet at a didn’t watch the show. special time or hoof it. They didn’t want to be Once inside the big disturbed either. They barn (to little kids) we were a lot older, mayhad the time of our be 14 or 16, and real lives. The sound of mean. popcorn with the onceAlthough, we were yellow kernels bounclucky, a couple of ing inside this greasy times, the mean older square glass filling the boys grabbed a couple overflowing theater of the kids by the anwith an aroma was kles, and dangled them only found at a show. over the iron rail causBy the time drinks were ing some screaming. SOUTHERN RAISIN' spilled on the floor with This got everyone’s atO TIS G RIFFIN kids bumping into each tention, so we stayed other, and a crowd, the out of the hayloft. The man that had torn up our ticket other problem was when one of was fit to be tied. He spent the us would jump up and holler, we next two hours telling everyone to would get in the flickering light, shut up, be quiet, and tried to find and this would make the man in a reason to throw someone out the projector room mad, and he’d of the theater, which he did occa- fence row cuss us. We can’t win. sionally. I guess whenever he pro- All we were doing was enjoying moted himself from ticket-taker to the show. He didn’t see it that now an usher; he really got the big way. He won. head. We constantly watched each Stumbling down the aisle, guidother like tracking a rabbit. ed by the little lights at the bottom Friends, shuffling down the of the seats, we finally got situated aisles, it’s hard for a bunch of boys and always sat together, no matter to agree on the seating arrange- what. At last we are now ready for ment, but we preferred the middle our entertainment. Brian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com Kathy Griffin - Office Manager Accounting/Public Notices notices@covingtonleader.com

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The lights would go out, the screen would start roaring, the curtain would be pulled, and a huge cheer would go up in the audience. We got a preview of all the coming attractions, so you had better prepared since the greatest shows in the world are coming. Neighbor, usually there would be about 10 minutes of news. Who cared, we want to see our cowboys. The news consisted of the United States fighting a war, hopefully winning, with everyone celebrating. Sometimes there were sad faces showing all the soldier boys with their back packs on preparing to go to war. With their wives, girlfriends and family waving good bye, we wondered, is all the United States does is fight in wars? We realized later in life, if Uncle Sam ain’t fighting overseas, he’s fighting at home and it’s been that way for over 200 years. Then we had cartoons for about 10 minutes and these usually consisted of Woody Woodpecker, Porky the Pig or Donald Duck. Imitations of the talking through out the audience highlighted the entire cartoon as the usher acts like he has rabies. He drained those flashlight batteries, ’cause he shined and blinked the beam for over two hours. Finally, our cowboys are riding fast and shooting as the audience screams...GLORY! Otis Griffin is the author of the book “Southern Raisin.” He was born in Charleston, Tenn., and attended Rosemark Grammar School and Bolton High School.

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Protect your retirement Most Wanted against market volatility Seen one of these people?

As an investor, you’re well aware you want to be especially careful that, over the short term, the finan- that you don’t “over-concentrate” cial markets always move up and your investment dollars among down. During your working years, just a few assets. Spreading your you may feel that you have time to money among a range of vehicles overcome this volatility. And you’d — stocks, bonds, certificates of be basing these feelings on actual deposit, government securities evidence: the longer the and so on —can help investment period, the you avoid taking the full greater the tendency of brunt of a downturn that the markets to “smooth may primarily hit just out” their performance. one type of investment. But what happens when (Keep in mind, though, you retire? Won’t you be that while diversification more susceptible to marcan help reduce the efket movements? fects of volatility, it can’t You may not be as assure a profit or protect FINANCIAL FOCUS vulnerable as you might against loss.) STEVEN J. JONES think. In the first place, • Choose investments given our growing that have demonstrated awareness of healthier lifestyles, solid performance across many you could easily spend two, or market cycles. As you’ve probeven three, decades in retirement ably heard, “past performance is — so your investment time frame no guarantee of future results,” isn’t necessarily going to be that and this is true. Nonetheless, you compressed. can help improve your outlook by Nonetheless, it’s still true that owning quality investments. So time may well be a more impor- when investing n stocks, choose tant consideration to you during those that have actual earnings and your retirement years, so you may a track record of earnings growth. want to be particularly vigilant If you invest in fixed-income vehiabout taking steps to help smooth cles, pick those that are considered out the effects of market volatility. “investment grade.” Toward that end, here are a few • Don’t make emotional decisuggestions: sions. At various times during • Allocate your investments your retirement, you will, in all among a variety of asset classes. likelihood, witness some sharp Of course, proper asset alloca- drops in the market. Try to avoid tion is a good investment move at overreacting to these downturns, any age, but when you’re retired, which will probably just be normal

market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down. • Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining. It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 Atoka McLaughlin or call 901-837-9772.

Kerry Overton, center, of the Tipton County Commission of Aging was a recent guest speaker at the Covington Lions Club. She spoke about the services that are available to area senior citizens. Dianne Honeycutt, left, was the program chairman and Walter Black, right, is the club’s vice president. Courtesy photo

Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility Sept. 14-20, 2014.

■ Alston, Dwight M., 53, homicide, Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Anderson, Brad Lee, 30, domestic assault, Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Arave, Aaron Keith, 26, simple poss. marijuana, public intoxication; Sept. 14, TCSO ■ Barry, Nicholas Shane, 22, domestic assault, Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Berryman, Kelsie Joy, 20, DUI first offense, poss. drug para., driving left of center; Sept. 14, TCSO ■ Blizzard, Christopher Lee, 26, theft under $1,000, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ Bracken, Garrett Ray, 28, shoplifting, Sept. 18, CPD ■ Brown, Christofer Monron, 29, poss. of a firearm, Sept. 17, TCSO ■ Burrage, Brook Washam, 38, public intoxication, Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Campbell, Monique Katrise, 20, shoplifting, Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Carranza, Juan Franciso, 35, domestic assault, Sept. 19, CPD ■ Culver, Kristi Lynn, 39, shoplifting, Sept. 19, CPD ■ Darby, Lindsey Camille, 28, DUI first offense, reg. law; Sept. 14, THP ■ Davis, Mardacia Moniqwa, 18, shoplifting, Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Davis, Terry Ray, 49, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, leaving accident scene; Sept. 18, TCSO ■ Eaton, Tony Laumond, 36, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no insurance, unregistered vehicle; Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Fleming, William Farries, 55, DUI second offense, open container, seat belt law, no insurance; Sept. 19, CPD

■ Gude, Morris Al, 22, domestic assault, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, failure to pay child support x 2; Sept. 18, CPD ■ Hanson, Amy Marie, 34, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Sept. 17, TCSO ■ Harkness, Daniel Joseph, 30, violation sex offender act, Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Harville, Andrew Deon, 19, delivery of marijuana, evading arrest, resisting; Sept. 19, CPD ■ Hayes, Al Stacy, 51, failure to pay child support x 3, Sept. 18, CPD ■ Heiple, Russell Stanley, 26, burglary, felony failure to appear; Sept. 18, TCSO ■ Holland, Willie Floyd, 64, resisting, public intoxication; Sept. 20, CPD ■ Holmes, Devon Lovelle, 21, resisting, Sept. 18, MUPD ■ Jenkins, Melissa Nicole, 36, DUI first offense, consent law; Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Jennings, Enjoli Jasmine, 22, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Jones, Jermaine Lee, 31, failure to appear, Sept. 15, CPD ■ Lenagar, Christopher Brian, 30, failure to pay child support, Sept. 17, TCSO ■ Levy, Cynthia Lou, 54, theft over $10,000, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ Little, Jessica Maria, 29, promotion of meth manuf, poss. sch. II; Sept. 14, CPD ■ Lucy, Larry Wayne, 25, agg. assault with injury, vandalism; Sept. 19, APD ■ Marbry, Kevin Dewayne, 41, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding; Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Martin, Donna June,

44, obtain legend drug by fraud x 4, Sept. 18, TCSO ■ Mathews, Joseph Dashon, 27, theft, Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Max, Jordan Baker, 26, DUI first offense, reckless driving; Sept. 15, CPD ■ May, Felicia Marie, 25, theft, theft merchandise $500 or less; Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Mayo, Wanda Kay, 51, theft under $500, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ McAllister, Billy Neal, 38, agg. assault with injury, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ McClendon, Cassidy Nicole, 25, shoplifting, Sept. 17, CPD ■ McCulley, William Travis, 48, public intoxication, Sept. 14, TCSO ■ Miller, Megan Lynn, 27, domestic assault, Sept. 17, TCSO ■ Mitchell, Rodney Antonio, 28, poss. sch. II, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ Phillips, Tony Terrell, 41, domestic assault, Sept. 19, CPD ■ Pigg, Ryan Joel, 27, public intoxication, Sept. 16, CPD ■ Pinkney, Casper Dell, 34, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Sept. 19, TCSO ■ Powers, Justin Michael, 26, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no insurance, seat belt law; Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Reynolds, Lamar Allen, 32, agg. assault no injury, Sept. 18, APD ■ Richardson, Lamar Allen, 32, murder first degree, Sept. 16, USMAR ■ Richardson Jr., Gaines, 29, failure to pay child support, Sept. 16, CPD ■ Rivers, Martavius Shirrell, 36, simple poss. marijuana x 2, Sept. 15, MPD ■ Rivers, Melvin, 24, failure to appear, Sept. 16, USMAR ■ Rudd, Tammy Tyrell, 40, disorderly conduct, Sept. 14, MPD

■ Shaw, Deandre Lamont, 29, failure to pay child support, domestic assault; Sept. 20, TCSO ■ Siddons, Cassidy Danielle, 19, theft, Sept. 18, MUPD ■ Slezak, Paul K., 27, poss. controlled substance x 2, criminal impersonation; Sept. 17, CPD ■ Smith, John David, 19, assault, Sept. 14, CPD ■ Smith, Stephanie Lynn, 30, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; Sept. 19, TCSO ■ Smith, Zachery Wayne, 18, burglary, theft, vandalism; Sept. 19, TCSO ■ Thomas, R.C., 31, solicitation of a minor, Sept. 18, TCSO ■ Timbs, Alex Raymond, 37, agg. assault no injury, Sept. 20, BPD ■ Wagner, Angela Sue, 46, assault, resisting arrest; Sept. 16, TCSO ■ Waxler, Clyde Cody, 31, violation sex offender act, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ Williams, Christopher Edwards, 33, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Sept. 15, TCSO ■ Williams, James Latress, 21, domestic assault, Sept. 16, CPD ■ Williams, James Patrick, 22, agg. assault with injury, domestic assault, DUI first offense, poss. controlled substance; Sept. 15, MUPD ■ Williams, Maricus Sean, 27, evading arrest, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, public intoxication; Sept. 15, MPD ■ Wilson, Deborah Carol, 55, obtain legend drug by fraud, Sept. 18, TCSO ■ Winbush, Ronnie, 57, shoplifting, Sept. 20, CPD ■ Yarbro, John Clayton, 30, fradulent use of credit card, Sept. 18, CPD ■ Young, Jerry Wayne, 48, domestic assault, Sept. 17, 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).

If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300

Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.

Wilburn, Daniel Kenneth Born: 8/17/1990 82 Walkerfield Lane Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Theft over $1,000

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

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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Kelvin Moody September 7, 1954 – September 17, 2014 Kelvin Moody, 60, of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Memorial serviceswere held on Friday, September 19 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Moody; two sons, Kevin Moody of Brighton and Daniel Moody of Covington; one sister, Bonnie Moody of Maine and five grandchildren. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, September 25, 2014

Robert Davie Peeler September 5, 1945 – September 18, 2014 Robert Davie Peeler, 69, passed away on the evening of September 18, 2014. Mr. Peeler was a member of the Covington First United Methodist Church and reitred Manager and Farmer at the Covington Airport and Ginner at Tennessee Gins, and served in the Tennessee National Guard. Mr. Peeler is survived by his children, James Drew (Susan) Peeler of Covington and Lauren Peeler (Zane) Bell of Franklin, TN; four grandchildren; his mother, Velma Peeler; his brothers, General Sessions Judge William “Bill” (Nancy) Peeler and their family and George H. (Molly) Peeler, Jr. and their family. Mr. Peeler was preceded in death by his father, George H. Peeler, Sr. The services for Mr. Peeler were held on Sunday, September 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Covington. Interment took place at Shiloh Cemetery with Rev. Wade Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church Samaritan Fund or the Bread of Life Fund. If you would like to sign the online obituary please visit www.maleyyarbrough.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, September 25, 2014

Samuel A. Kidd September 4, 1932 – September 21, 2014 Samuel A. Kidd, 82, of Ashland, Miss., died on September 21, 2014. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, from 5-8

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Continued from A2 available with the school’s highest-level teachers. “This is also a benefit for our Level 5 teachers because it provides them with extra compensation.” Additionally, to tie into the culture he hopes to nurture at the school, students have the oppotunity to use the fitness room, have what Heaston calls “Third Meal” (a federally-funded afterschool meal) and attend mentoring or life coaching. Another piece of the puzzle, he says, is letting students know how they benefit from everything going on around them. At Covington, students are not only receiving a great education, he says, they’re being held accountable for their actions and are learning character development. He calls it making an investment in the future, and it’s starting to pay off. “There’s tangible evidence and buy-in now because this has been

successful, so when I get out there and I fuss, they see it, their families see it, and they listen because they can see the results.” Partnerships Heaston says the school is both benefitted by and beneficial to the whole community. In the last two years, Covington has seen tremendous growth in its industrial sector and partnerships with local companies and colleges are another piece to the puzzle. Or perhaps, as Heaston would likely say, another slice of the pie. He began a collaboration between industry, post-secondary institutions and secondary schools called Partners in Education (PIE) to make success a cohesive effort. “We work with REDI, DSCC, Unilever and the others to bring the pieces together. We have countless people coming together for the same cause, and that excites me. Why didn’t we do this all along?” Heaston continues, still with a smile on his face,

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Continued from A1 was checked into St. Jude. Ashley and Eric were signing paperwork consenting to blood work, chemotherapy, everything, at 2 a.m. “You get to St. Jude and they take over,” said Ashley. “They say, you want your kid to live, you do what we say. And we did, so we did.” That first week, Trenton received four bags of blood. Because the blood is stored ice cold and Trenton was receiving it through a pic line in his hand, the treatments were unbearable. “He would scream from the cold, but it got better when he got the porta-cath.” Trenton already doesn’t remember a great deal of his journey with leukemia, and has decided that he’s more interested in his promised burger, a double patty cheeseburger, plain, than to continue talking about what must be a boring topic of conversation. The steroid pack has made him hungry and he is ready to go. Burgers are a special treat these days for this family, as Trenton’s blood work dictates how much he can do, what he can eat, and how hard he can play. Today, he will get his burger, for today is a good day. Before leaving, Ashley says, how lucky people in the Mid-South are with two great hospitals. “People don’t realize what they have with the two children’s hospitals here, with St. Jude and LeBonheur. We are so lucky.”

p.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home and Saturday, from 11 a.m. until the funeral begins at noon, at Ashland Church of Christ. Interment to follow in the Church of Christ Cemetery. If you would like to sign the online guestbook please visit www.maleyyarbrough.com.

ington, TN. 38019. Online condolences may be offered at www.ssmfuneralhomes.com. Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home, Manchester, Ga. was in charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, September 25, 2014

Judie Whiteaker

Emmett Eugene McDaniel

Date of Death – September 21, 2014

November 9, 1926 – September 20, 2014 Emmett Eugene McDaniel, age 87 passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Taylor County Healthand Rehab Center in Butler, Ga. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at First Baptist Church of Warm Springs in Warm Springs, Ga., with Dr. Bob Patterson officiating. Interment with military honors followed in the Warm Springs City Cemetery. Mr. McDaniel was born Nov. 9, 1926 in Mauk, Ga., the son of Emmitt Jackson McDaniel and Lilly Mae Pike McDaniel. He was raised in Marion County, Ga., and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater of Operations and also participated in the Occupation of Japan. He worked for Consolidated Gas Company in Warm Springs, and General Gas Company until founding and operating McDaniel Propane Company in Covington. During his residency in Warm Springs he was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Warm Springs, where he held many positions, including deacon. He was also an early member and past president of the Meriwether County Rotary Club. Mr. McDaniel was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Covington, was a past president of the Rotary Club there, and also was a past president of the Tennessee Propane Gas Association. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Lou McDaniel of Riverside Nursing Home in Thomaston, Ga.; two sons, Larry Eugene McDaniel and his wife May of Manchester, Ga., and James Randall McDaniel and his wife Martha of Covington; three grandchildren, Samantha Hinz and her husband Keith of Decatur, Ga., Matt McDaniel and his wife Amanda of Mason, and Ross McDaniel of Covington; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Ramsey of Warm Springs, Ga. and Louise Vura of Florida; and a brother, Roy Talmadge McDaniel, and his wife, Jerri, of Warm Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Warm Springs, P. O. Box 383, Warm Springs, Ga. 31830 or C.A.R.E. (Covington Animal Rescue Effort), P. O. Box 415, Cov-

to explain unification helps prepare the workforce of the future, the type of workforce future industries will require before locating their factories in Tipton County. “I have kids here that, really, statistically, had no chance of even graduating and they’re not only graduating, we have them lined up for college, we have them lined up for employment, we have them lined up for tech school. That’s awesome.” Last summer, Unilever hired 17 graduates, he says, and Charms hired some Covington graduates as well. Dual enrollment, where students who are still in high school can take college courses and earn college credit, is up this year, too. “My vision is that the selection of workers should get better. Now that we’re doing training for with the dual enrollment option for high school, that’s better pre-

paring those students for those jobs and students are working with industry,” he says. “They’re going to school, they’re working, they’re they’re paying taxes, they’re doing something productive.” Barriers Heaston and his staff have set goals and mapped out a strategy for success, but success, for them, isn’t only in the form of the SCORE prize. “We set high standards. I expect every kid up here to graduate from high school.” Competing this year against two other schools – one with only a four percent povery rate – is going to be difficult, but Heaston and his team never let difficult hold them back. Some students come from households where their parents and caregivers are not high school graduates, but they’re encouraged to break the

Judie Whiteaker, 63, of Smyrna died Sunday. She was a native of Covington and was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Beatrice Warren Nason; brothers, Bernard, and Ronald Nason and sister, Gloria Dryer. Mrs. Whiteaker was retired from banking and management with Kmart. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Danny Whiteaker; children, Adam Wesley Holland of Cape Coral, Fla., Kristy Phelan and husband John of College Grove, Daniel Jason Whiteaker and wife Amanda of Smyrna; grandchildren, Jordan, Tabetha, Makala, Shania, Danielle, Emma, Reagan, Aubrey, Amber, Cameron, Hannah and Haven; brothers, Leonard Nason and wife Faye, Willard Nason and wife Judy, Phil Nason and wife Julie, Samuel Nason and wife Glenda, all of Covington; sisters Joyce Smith of Covington, Mary Finch of Lebanon, Dian Dunlap of Covington; special nephews, Dustin and Shane Dryer; special niece, Nichole Dryer; mother-in-law, Alice Whiteaker and brother-in-law, Ricky Whiteaker of McMinnville. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Visitation will be after noon on Thursday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna www.woodfinchapel.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, September 25, 2014

Jessie “Wayne” Ware Date of Death – September 22, 2014 Wayne Ware, 71, of Covington, TN, passed away September 22, 2014 and retired from GNB Battery. He is survived by daughter, Angela King; sons, Kenny Ware, Mike Ware; sisters, Shirley Agee, JoAnn Cash; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday, Sept. 24 and service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home with interment following. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, September 25, 2014

cycle. “I tell them, ‘And? You be the first!’ he says. “I look at those barriers as opportunities to say, ‘You know what, look, let’s be that place that takes gang elements, poverty, single-parent homes, first generation high school graduates … let’s bring that together and do something great.’ The cool thing about this place is that there

are children who truly would not make it had it not been for their journey here in this building. I have frank conversations with them and tell them, ‘If you trust me, we can make it happen.’” On Oct. 27, the SCORE prize recipients – one each from elementary, middle and high schools and one district winner – will be announced in Nashville.

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Toastmasters comes to Tipton County By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Toastmasters is comington to Tipton County. The organization is designed to help people improve their communication and leadership skills and is designed for anyone interested in learning more about public speaking.

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ready for its own Toastmasters Club.” Plexico said Jennifer Kelly, Michele Marsden and Wesley Stone are the charter members. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of month at 6:30 p.m. at the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce. There's no cost to visit.

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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 . September 27 The Charleston Fire Department will be having 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. Octoter 4 Benefit trap shoot for Covington trap team will be held at noon, at Turner Game Birds, 653 Leighs Chapel Road. Contact Bert Burns, 901-482-3604. 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 is being raised from sales 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 Brighton Fire Dept., Charleston Fire Dept., Covington Fire Dept., Gilt Edge Fire Dept., Millington Fire Dept., Munford/Atoka Fire Dept., Quito Drummonds Fire Dept., Three Star Fire Dept, 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! There will be a departmental and public corn hole tournament with cash prizes for first, second and third place. Baptist Tipton Hospital staff of radiologist technicians will be the honored guests at the Monday meeting of the Cancer Awareness Group. These ladies will be talking with us about mammography and how impor-

tant having a mammogram each year is to women and men! They will answer questions and present lots of information. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month The meeting is from 5:30 until 6:30 in the community conference room on the first floor. If you have questions… please feel free call Sue Wheeler - (901) 4759615. St. Luke Baptist Church has become a site in Tipton County for the Tennessee Yellow Dot program. The Yellow Dot program is designed to supply first responders with and individual’s medical information in the event of an emergency. This information can mean the difference between life and death following a serious crash. Medical personnel can make the best decision regarding emergency treatment when they know a crash victim’s medical conditions, medications or medical allergies. 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 901476-9746 or stop by St. Luke Church Community Center located at 632 St. Luke Road, Covington, any day Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Depression Bipolar Support Alliance support group in Tipton County is held on the first and third Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m., at Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton. For more information, call (901) 317-9020 or email dbsatipton@yahoo.com. TCCA needs facilitators to conduct new classes at the Covington Senior Center. Classes include but are not limited to crochet class, piano class, art class, ceramics, calligraphy and jewelry making, Anyone interested in holding a class please contact Joni Glass at 4761068. A certified diabetes educator will be at Children and Family Services (412 Alston St., Covington) from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday except the second Thursday of the month. A free blood pressure and foot care check, as well information on weight management and meal planning will be available. For more information, call 476-2364 or log on to www. childrenfirstcfs.com.

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 to 11:30 a.m. The classes will be held at the TCCA and no previous art experience is necessary.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. You do not have to be 60 or older to enroll in this class. 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.- 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! 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 design 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 and Tuesday, Dec. 9. There is no charge for the classes. Come 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 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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-451-1364

MT. LEBANON BAPTIST 1837 Mt. Lebanon Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3417

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 2105 Highway 59 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489

MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165

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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

BRIGHT HILL M.B. CHURCH 4650 Ballard Slough Rd. P.O. Box 166 Burlison,TN 38015 901-476-3227

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241

GARLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 1756 Garland Dr. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9691

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683

GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1239 Hawkins Road Burlison, TN 38015 901-828-2676

GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447

GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH 2256 Mt. Lebanon Road Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1356

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062

GILT EDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 10726 Hwy. 59 West Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8482

NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804

GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008

NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536

GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259

GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4735

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016

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

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

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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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

By RICK HUFFMAN Gilt Edge Church of Christ

Handle it right!

Two coworkers were discussing a Biblical question. One told the other to look in his Bible at a certainreference to prove the point the first man was making. The man obliged insisting that it was not in“his“ Bible. He turned to where the passage should have been and sure enough it was not there- thesecond man had cut it out of his Bible. On another occasion a former preacher of ours was studyingthe Bible with an individual. The preacher asked him to turn to a certain passage for the Bible answeras to a matter of faith. Upon reading the passage, he flung his Bible across the road as far as he couldpitch it. We have a divine injunction to handle aright the word of God. II Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyselfapproved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (handling aright -ASV)the word of truth. (KJV) I seriously doubt any of us would do what the above two gentleman did when confronted withsomething in God’s word that they did not want to believe and to obey. However, we do not have to goto such extremes to be equally as guilty of mishandling God’s word. We may be like the man describedby James who mishandles God’s word by taking the “out of sight out of mind” approach. Jas 1:23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in aglass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of manhe was. When we hear something we do not want to hear from God’s word, we may choose to forgetit or simply ignore it. However, as a popular commercial once warned, “You can pay now or you canpay later”. Ultimately we all will have to deal with God’s word. Joh 12:48 He that rejecteth me, andreceiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judgehim

in the last day. Re 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books wereopened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of thosethings which were written in the books, according to their works. We can mishandle God’s word by going to the Bible to prove what we already believe or practice.Instead of submitting to the Lord as Samuel (Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth (I Samuel 3:9)) andletting the Bible tell us what it has to say, we try to make the Bible say what we want it to say. Toquote from our legal system, we should desire “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth”.Listen to what Paul told the Ephesian elders. Acts 20: 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you allthe counsel of God. One who is willing to twist the scriptures and take them out of context can prettywell “prove” anything he wants to believe but look at the result. 2Pe 3:16 As also in all his (Paul’s) epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which theythat are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.We cannot go to God’s word with an “agenda”. We must go with an open heart and an open mind. Brother Clyde Wood, a FHU Bible teacher, told this story. The professor asked one of his students whata particular Bible passage meant. The student replied, “It means what it says”. The professor thenasked, “Then what does the passage say?” The student replied, “It says what it means”. By this timethe professor was getting pretty exasperated. He told the student, “Then, simply put it in your ownwords”. The student replied, “I do not think I can improve upon it.” The student may have been trifling but he was right on some things. 1) God does mean what he says.He told Adam and Eve not to eat the forbidden fruit or face

death. When they did eat it, spiritual death(separation) occurred as they were driven from the garden and physical death became a reality forthem and all mankind. 2) God says what he means. We will look at a passage many times and say toourselves (if not to others), I know the Bible (God) says that but that’s not what it (He) means. TheIsraelites were warned over and over again to be faithful and were told that foreign captivity awaited ifthey did not heed. They did not think God would do what he said so they called His bluff and ended upin captivity. God does say what He means and we cannot change His words. We, like the Israelites, arefooling ourselves when we say I know God said it or the Bible said it but God does not mean it. Today,people refuse to believe that God will send any one to hell even though he repeatedly warns that Hewill. “How can a loving God send anyone to an eternal hell?”, they reason. 3) We cannot improve onwhat God says. Commentaries can be a great tool, but I’ve seen commentators write a page trying toexplain one verse only to cloud and confuse it or even worse to try to explain away what is simply statedin the Word.Let us handle God’s word with the respect and adoration it is due. Let us respect the silence of thescripture as well as the commands. God demands it. God warns against tampering with His will nearthe beginning of the Bible (Deut. 4:2, 12:32), near the middle of the Bible (Prov. 30:6) and at the endof the Bible, almost the last words. Rev. 22: 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words ofthe prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plaguesthat are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of thisprophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from thethings which are written in this book.

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Clockwise from above, Parker Brown looks through the books in the children's section of the new library. The main entrace of the Learning Resource Center. Preparing the doors and windows for next week's grand opening. Students change shelving of movies in preparation for the opening. Photos by France Gasquet

DSCC readies for grand opening In conjunction with the grand opening of the new Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Learning Resource Center, Student Center and Tipton County Public Library, the college is pleased to present several art exhibits on display in the new state-of-the art 54,000 square foot facility. Exhibits include the works of local artists Barbara Baldwin, Robbie Boyd, Ruth Bryant, Lynda Davison, the late Johnnie Marie Deniston, Barrie Foster, Gail Gainer, Kristine Harrington, Elmore Holmes, Patricia Howard, Barbara F. McBride, Rosella McClain, Denise Posey, Carolyn

Ramage, the late Clinton Robbins, Pam Seay, Mary Tanner Simmons, Dolph Smith, Charles Taylor, V. Thomas, Danna Walker, Judge Jody Walker, Jean Wheeler and Eleanor Whitesides. Dolph Smith, of Ripley, is a worldrenowned artist exhibiting watercolors, wooden creations and books on handmade paper. Judge Jody Walker and his wife Danna Walker, both of Ripley, are exhibiting acrylic paintings of the South as well as exquisite porcelain broaches. Rosella McClain, former director of continuing education and admissions at

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MUNFORD 24 DYER COUNTY 7

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Cougars defeat Dyer County, take district lead By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com First-year Munford head coach J.R. Kirby is fully aware that some people still don't believe Munford is as good as its record indicates. Friday's 24-7 homecoming win over Dyer County in the District 13-AAA opener probably changed a few people's minds. The Cougars (4-1 overall, 1-0 district) won using a formula that has worked most of the season: run the ball, control the line of scrimmage and play stout defense. “The score doesn't really show how we dominated the game, especially up front,” Kirby said. “A lot of people don't give us a chance to win, anyway. We're still out there trying to get respect. Some people think its still the old Munford. I think Dyer County did too. They knew when they left here it wasn't the old Munford they just played.” After falling behind 7-3 at the half, Munford took control over the final two quarters. Munford forced Dyer County (1-4, 0-1) to

put on its first possession of the second half. The Cougars then marched 66 yards on 12 plays and went ahead 10-7 on a one-yard run by Brent Rhea. David Simon, who led Munford with 109 yards on 26 carries, scored on a seven-yard run midway through the quarter to put the Cougars ahead 17-7. After a Rhea interception midway through the fourth, Simon capped off another scoring drive with a 13-yard TD run to put the game out of reach. Munford, once again, did most of its damage on the ground. Clayton Richardson rushed for 106 yards on 12 carries and quarterback Jacob Ross converted several key third-downs on his way to 73 yards on 12 carries. Meanwhile, the Cougar defense was dominant at the point of attack, holding the Choctaws to negative 14 yards rushing. Munford only punted once. The Cougars had a little trouble moving SEE MUNFORD, PAGE B2

Jacob Ross and the Cougars are 4-1 and lead District 13-AAA one season after going 2-8 and finishing in last place. Photo by Jeff Ireland

HAYWOOD 14 COVINGTON 12

ROSEMARK 34 MACON ROAD 0

Covington quarterback Malcolm Taylor avoids the rush of Haywood's Emmitt Gooden during action Friday in Brownsville. Haywood won, 14-12. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Stewart, Hightower lead way in easy win By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Chargers drop district game to Haywood By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Big plays were the order of business in Friday night's District 15-AA showdown between Haywood and Covington in Brownsville. All four of the game's touchdowns came on plays of 31 yards or longer, including a 94-yard TD run by Covington's T.J. Smith. But Haywood came up with a two-point conversion after its first touchdown, while Covington came

up empty on both extra point tries, and that ended up being the difference in a 14-12 Haywood win. The win gave the Tomcats (2-3 overall, 1-1 district) their first league victory. Covington's third straight loss dropped the Chargers to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the district. Covington had some chances to win it in the fourth quarter. The Chargers drove to the Tomcat 30 midway through the fourth before an interception at the Haywood four-yard line ended the drive.

Covington then forced a punt that was shanked out of bounds at the Haywood 29 with four minutes left. Three straight runs gained nothing and a fourth down sack of Malcolm Taylor seemed to end the game. Taking over at their own 40 with 1:52 left and Covington out of time outs, Haywood inexplicably handed the ball off rather than trying to run out the clock. A fumble ensued that Smith recovered at the Tomcat 33. On third and seven at the 30, TaySEE CHS, PAGE B2

Tipton-Rosemark got a big night from Logan Stewart and A.J. Hightower Friday night at home and overwhelmed Macon Road 34-0 in a non-league game. Leading 14-0, the Rebels (4-1) got a 19-yard TD run from Hightower and a seven-yard scoring run from Stewart in the third quarter to push the lead to 27-0. Stewart capped off a 20-point third quarter with a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown. Hightower, who also completed 5 of 11 passes for 96 yards, broke a 22-yard run in the first quarter to give his team a 7-0 lead. Later in the period, Hightower hit Stewart, who caught three passes for 87 yards, for a 25-yard score. Ethan Kaiser paced the Rebels' rushing attack with 73 yards on seven carries and Hightower finished with 61 yards on seven runs. Rosemark's defense held Macon Road to 87 yards. The Rebels host Lausanne tomorrow night in another non-league game.

HARDIN COUNTY 21 BRIGHTON 7

Cardinals fall to Hardin County By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Brighton had its chances Friday night at home against Hardin County in the District 13-AAA opener for both teams. But some untimely penalties and a steady Tiger offense proved to be too much to overcome in a 21-7 Cardinal loss. After falling behind 21-0 at the half, Brighton (1-3 overall, 0-1 district) got back in the game midway through the third quarter when Montavo Terry scored on a 10-yard run. Brighton threatened to score twice more in the second half but could not complete the comeback. The Cardinals drove inside the 30 on their first two drives of the game, but penalties pushed Brighton out of the redzone both times.

“We didn't have a lot of penalties, but they came at crucial times,” said Brighton head coach Robin Jacobs. “'We thought we had a chance to win the game. The mistakes we made ended up costing us. They (Hardin County) played good, though. You can't take anything away from them.” Hardin County scored on its opening drive to go up 7-0 and added a score on a long pass just before halftime to push the lead to 14-0. The Tigers' third score came in the third quarter. Sophomore T.J. Klutts got his first start of the season at quarterback and completed 8 of 15 passes for 58 yards. “He did his job,” Jacobs said. “We just didn't execute.” The Cardinals host Columbia tomorrow in a non-district game before returning to district action next Friday at Munford.

Brighton's Sherrod Hale leaves a pile of Hardin County defenders in his wake during action Friday night in Brighton. Hardin County won the district game, 21-7. Photo courtesy Laura Drew Holmes

Sophomore Jones leads BHS golf team to state tournament By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Brighton High School girls golf team his headed to the state tournament. A week after winning the District 13-AA tournament at Pickwick Landing Golf Course, the Lady Cardinals won the Region 7-AAA tourney last Monday with a score of 155 to punch their ticket to the Class AAA state tournament. It begins Tuesday at WillowBrook Golf Course in Manchester. The Lady Cardinals posted a 166 to win the district. Munford finished second (259) and Dyer County took third

(266). BHS sophomore Aubree Jones, the defending individual state champ, posted a 78 and was the low medalist for the tourney. Senior Anna McIntyre finished in second shooting an 88 and freshman Tess Hendrickson took third overall with an 89. "It was a really beautiful day to play golf," said Brighton coach Kim Greer. “The course was in great shape and the Dyer County golf team always does a great job coordinating the tournament with the PLGC head pro and staﬀ.” For the boys, BHS senior Jacob Glover finished with an 80 to lead the men's team, which finished in fourth place overall.

Pictured from left are coach Kim Greer, Aubree Jones, Anna McIntyre and Tess Hendrickson. Courtesy photo

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Covington freshmen team puts 68 on Dyersburg By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Covington Charger freshman football team overwhelmed Dyersburg last Thursday, 68-6. The game quickly became a rout with CHS tallying 54 points in the first half alone. Darius White put on an offensive show with five TDs and 150plus rushing yards in the game. He ran for three scores as well as catching a TD pass and returning a punt for a score. Charles Seals also amassed over

150 yards and added two touchdowns. Benton Glass rushed and passed for a TD. He completed passes for a total of 56 yards and scored on four two-point conversion attempts. The Covington defense held Dyersburg to negative offensive yards and zero first downs for the game. The lone Trojan score came on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter. The 4-0 Chargers host Brighton today at 6 p.m. In other Covington sports news:

• Covington’s cross country team continued its season in the West Tennessee Fall Classic at Union University in Jackson on Sept. 18. Alexis Johnson was the top girls' runner for CHS, finishing 48th among 228 runners. Temeria Tucker and Kaitlyn Hedrick were also in the field. Jon Wes Walker continued to pace the Charger boys with a 13th place of 331 runner. He was followed in order by Terrele Jones, Sam Wauford, Jaylon Jones, Mycal Bandy, A.J. Wellinton, Devanta

Manuel, Zak Bandy, Colton Clay, Nick Kellum, Alex Mason, Keegan Chapman and Quinton Morris. • CHS’s soccer team saw its game with South Fulton cancelled because no official could be located. Thursday’s game resulted in a 3-2 win over South Gibson. “They have 10-12 club players on their squad, so I was pleased with the win," said CHS coach Robert Luttrell. "It was our strongest game of the season.” Anne Marie Van Cleve netted a pair of goals and Iesha Tipton one. South Gibson scored on a penalty

kick and against Charger subs with seconds remaining. CHS shut out Fayette-Ware 8-0 on Monday night. Tipton had a hat trick plus one in the first four minutes of the match. Van Cleve scored a pair of goals with an assist. Maddie Ray and Kiera Booker added a goal and an assist each and Alexis Johnson had two assists. CHS improved its record to 7-7-1 (2-2, 15-AA). CHS travels to Brighton today at 6 p.m. and hosts Haywood at 5 p.m. on Saturday in a district game.

Thermal imaging is helping TWRA inventory deer popluation In the summer of 2006, the Tennessee not sure what we’re talking about.Instead Wildlife Resource Agency began utilizing a of seeing a specific temperature, the camera relatively new and exciting technology that sees temperature differences. The man running down the street is approximay have vast ramifications in the mately 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Unworld of wildlife management. fortunately, roads and buildings TWRA biologists recently began sometimes retain heat approach“experimenting” with a thermal ing that temperature. For example, imager and are just now developif the men above were standing in ing protocols to collect more accufront of the warm vehicle to the rate and more detailed information right, you may not detect them. about our wildlife populations. If, on the other hand, you place A thermal imager is more or Wildlife Chatter By Arnold Bull that man in the middle of a bean less a “ night- time” video camera. field, which has cooled to night However, instead of amplifying light like night-vision goggles, it records and time temperatures, there is absolutely no sees heat. If you have watched “Cops,” you way for that man to blend in. More or less have seen this technology. The guy running he is the only thing glowing in a field of down the street that is glowing white…that black. The agency conducted a pilot project in is a thermal image. Take a look at the below image if you are Middle Tennessee which utilized the ther-

mal imager to determine buck/doe ratios and fawn/doe ratios on a country-wide scale. Over the course of three nights, biologists thoroughly covered a Middle Tennessee county and in just over eight hours of observation time recorded 289 deer observations. Of the observations, 215 were confirmed observations in which the deer were placed into three distinct categories: adult buck, adult doe and fawn. The results were 68 adult bucks, 101 adult does, 46 fawns and 74 unknown. This would equate to a county-widebuck-to-doe ratio of 1 to 1.48. This is probably an accurate representation of most counties in this particular vicinity. There is no doubt there are some areas that will be slightly better and some areas that will be slightly worse. However, it is a far cry from

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Continued from B1 lor went for the win with a pass in the end zone to tight end Kevin Bland. Bland got past the defender, who managed just a fingertip on the ball as both leaped and fell backward into the end zone. The deflected ball glanced off Bland’s helmet, grazing his fingertips before falling harmlessly to the turf. Taylor’s fourth down scramble failed to gain a first down and Haywood was able to run out the clock. Halfway through the season the Chargers are averaging an uncharacteristic 168 offensive yards per game (32 passing, 135 rushing). Injuries, youth and physical strength and size are contributing factors, but not all of the picture, according to Covington coach Mary Wheeler. “Those shortcomings halfway through the season are now excus-

the 4:1 or 6:1 ratios that many hunters often report. The fawn-to-doe ratio for the county was 1 to 0.45, however we feel this is slightly below actual since fawns are often left unattended and not always sighted with the doe. This shows the imager’s limitation in getting precise fawn recruitment. However, it is an excellent tool in getting “minimal recruitment rates.” As a result of the experiment, most counties in Tennessee appear to be in great shape. The agency will continue to utilize these new technologies to manage our wildlife populations to our utmost capabilities.

es,” Wheeler said. “We have played well on defense at times, better than I anticipated on occasion, but we give up too many big plays. Our offensive troubles are obvious. Our inconsistency is killing us. We have to win in the line on both sides of the ball. We are not doing that. We are not strong enough.” Smith's long run gave Covington a 6-0 lead with 9:17 left in the first quarter. Haywood's Wil Austin answered with a 62-yard TD pass to Dylan Simmons. A two-point conversion put Haywood ahead 8-6 with 8:40 left in the first quarter. With 5:52 left in first half, Austin hit Jaleel Turner on a 31-yard TD pass that put Haywood ahead to stay at 14-6. At the 7:24 mark of the third quarter, Covington's Ish Jones returned a fumble 64 yards for a score. The two-point conversion failed. Smith led Covington with 120

yards on 15 carries. The Charger offense went into a deep freeze in the second and third quarters, recording eight consecutive four and outs before Taylor’s 14-yard run for a first down late in the third period. “It comes to this,” Wheeler said. “The players have to correct the problems. This program means everything to the coaching staff and the community. When it means as much to the players, our problems will go away. What makes them go away is dedication in the weight room, accepting coaching and paying attention in practice where games are really won and then taking those learned ingrained skills to the game field. When our players have the want to, we will be back on track.” The Chargers get another opportunity tomorrow night at 7:30 on homecoming night against the Dyer County Choctaws. Homecoming festivities begin at 7 p.m.

The Witch Way 5K, which supports the Melanoma Research Foundation, is Oct. 18. The race begins at 6:30 pm on Bert Johnston Avenue and runs through the park and the adjacent cemetery. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes. The cost on race day is $25. T-Shirts guaranteed to early registrants only. For more information, call 901-476-3734.

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the ball in the first half before some adjustments were made at halftime. “They tried to take David (Simon) away early,” Kirby said. “We did a better job of execution in the second half. They really didn't have an answer to what we were doing to them.” Munford is tied with Hardin County atop the district standings. After a non-district game at Ripley tomorrow night, the Cougars host Brighton Oct. 3. A win there would likely mean the regular season finale at Hardin County would be for the district title. “Coming from a program that was 2-8 last year and went through some embarrassing things, that's big,” Kirby said. “The players are buying in. They do what we ask them to do and work hard. People don't give us a shot, and we like that.”

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Delta Human Resource Agency will begin accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning October 1, 2014. The number to call for an appointment is (901) 476-5226 beginning at 8:30 am. These appointments are limited; so if you are unable to get an appointment, you will be still be able to pick up an application. Applications will be given out at the Delta HRA ofﬁce located at 915 Hwy. 51 S., Covington beginning at 8:30 am.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 ▪ B4 www.covingtonleader.com 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.

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-D012.00 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

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.

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

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

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Pro Se Troy Walker 5764 Greene Rd. 707 Paragould, AR 72450 11sep4wp

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

This 11th day of September 2014. William C. Cole, Chancellor 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

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:

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

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.

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.

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 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. 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: 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 reforeclose) 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.

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.

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 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. EVELYN S. JACKSON EXECUTRIX VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 18sep2wp

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 decendent’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 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.

indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, October 23, 2014 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, TIPTON County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of TIPTON, State of Tennessee. Beginning at a point in the center line of Burkhardt Road, said point being the Northwest corner of stakes tract (see Deed Book 486, Page 498 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee), and being a corner of said 11.5 acre tract herein described; thence Eastwardly along said center line of road a distance of 145.0 feet to the Southwest corner of Jones (see Deed Book 486, Page 253, of said Register Office); thence North 7° West 986.72 feet to a point in the South line of Witherington; thence along said South line to North 85 degrees 45 minutes west 408.5 feet to an angle point in Witherington; thence South 8°, 10 minutes East, 222.5 feet to the Northeast corner of Mortgage (see Deed Book 497, Page 255, of said Register’s Office); thence with Morgan’s East line South 6° 59 minutes East, 1324.08 feet to a point; thence North 32° 54 minutes East 237.5 feet to a point in the West line of Stackes; thence with Stackes West line Northeastwardly a distance of 350 feet to the point of beginning.

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

Tax Parcel ID: 093-037.10

DAVID DUTTON ADMINSTRATOR

All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 23, 2005 by CHRISTINE N. MORRISSETT AND LARRY M. MORRISSETT, husband and wife to Southern Trust Title, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1233, Page 824, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, October 23, 2014 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 25, Section B, Amendment to Lots 24 and 25, Tracy Road Estates Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 73B, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Tax Parcel 142F-25.00

ID:

07-142F-A-

Property Address: 353 Leggett Drive, Atoka, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l5268296 File # 1882-116388-FC Published: September 25 October 2, October 9

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed December 15, 2008 by DAVID DAJNOWSKI, a married man and Crystal Dajnowski, a married woman to John C. Clark, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of TIPTON County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1420, Page 743, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1620, Page 321, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said

Property Address: 548 Burkhardt Road, Drummonds, TN.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l5268296 File # 2339-116412-FC Published: September October 2, October 9

25,

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on May 24, 2002, by JOHN BOLTON AND DEBRA WILLEY NKA DEBRA WILLEY-BOLTON TO GLENN D. EVERTON, Trustee, for the benefit of Brighton Bank and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1005, Page 329; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and WHEREAS, Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Priority Trustee Services of TN, LLC, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Priority Trustee Services of TN, LLC, Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, October 16, 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 and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 1, DowningGrimes Road Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 176-B in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1500 Grimes Road, Drummonds, TN 38023 CURRENT OWNER(S): Debra Willey nka Debra WilleyBolton The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: InSouth Bank For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, LINDA CHARLOTTE STEWART executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group, Inc., Lender, which was dated March 22, 2005 and recorded on April 29, 2005, dated March 22, 2005 and recorded on April 29, 2005 in Book 1202, Page 632, 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, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, (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 21, 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: The following described real estate, situated and being in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee: Lot 2, McLister Place Subdivision, as recorded at Plat Cabinet G. Slide 72, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Being the same property conveyed to Linda Charlotte Stewart by deed from Timbs Builder & Supply Company, L.P. Recorded 01/13/2004 in Deed Book 30 Page 629, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 079P A 054.00 Address/Description: 48 Regency Drive, Brighton, TN 38011. Current Owner(s): Linda Charlotte Stewart. 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.: 14-17264

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CITY OF COVINGTON BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING October 7, 2014 6:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room 200 West Washington Ave. 1.Clarence Nelson –126 Maley Circle- Map & Parcel: 041C E 026.00 – Special Exception, Lot of Record and Front Yard. 2.Clarence Nelson- 419 N. Main St- Map & Parcel: 025N B 007.00- Special Exception, Lot of Record and Front Yard. All interested parties should attend the meeting. For additional information call Covington Public Works Codes Division at 901-476-7191. 25sept2w

PUBLIC AUCTION The Tipton County Board of Education will be conducting a public auction on Sept. 29, 2014. Items for Sale: School Buses (out of service) 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. 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

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Charger Beat Homecoming 2014 The annual homecoming parade is scheduled for 5 p.m. today, followed by a pep rally on Court Square. Homecoming court members for this year are freshmen Khylee Dowell and Montana Harrod, sophomores Malia Johnson and Makayla Wallace, juniors Cyiesha Hall and Bailee Moss and seniors Alex Glass and Maddie Lane. Homecoming festivities commence at 7 p.m. The homecoming game against Dyer County kicks off at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Paul Williams and Sean Parker, meteorologists from Local Memphis 24, visited Crestview Middle School recently. Williams visited the student body Sept. 9 and Parker visited the Project SUCCEED group Sept. 16. Both men presented a segment on various types of weather, such as tornados, lightning and hail and how each impacted the Earth. Courtesy photos

Breast cancer awareness The Charger band has set the goal of raising $5,000 for the American Cancer Society in the ACS drive â&#x20AC;&#x153;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pink Gameâ&#x20AC;? against Ripley. To order and contribute, send name, phone number, e-mail address and shirt size(s) by e-mail to krsmith@tipton-county.com, or text to 901-857-3064. Checks should be made payable to CHS band account. 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 school. A GPA of 3.3 or higher is required for membership. Help needed? 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 Mrs. Sherfield. Dual enrollment There are 327 Tipton County students enrolled in dual enrollment classes at Dyersburg State Community College. The tutoring center is open and available to these students until 5 p.m. daily at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Campus. Contact Julie Hasuly (jhasuly@dscc.edu), JNC tutor coordinator, for further information. - Steve Holt

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Green Meadows Groundbreaking Recently, the Chamber of Commerce Executives from all over West Tennessee came to “The Log," (our chamber Log Cabin), for their quarterly meeting. I heard Posey say that one thing unique to the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, was the fact that we have a “Chamber Chef." I guess that is me. I am still cooking and still enjoying providing food for our gatherings— from First Friday Coffee each month, to Student of the Month events, to receptions and other luncheons. It is fun and a great outlet for me. Sometime, I happen to run across a recipe that is really different and unusual and even has some ingredients that I have never used. That is how I feel about the one I am sharing today. I first tasted it at a reception several months ago and knew that I had to have that recipe. My friend, Kim Coker, forwarded it to me, originating from a friend of hers. Who knows where it began. It is Sundried Tomato Tart. It is rich and hearty enough to serve as a main course with a salad, or for brunch, or cut into small squares for an appetizer at a reception. The ingredient I had never used before—a leek. That is something that I never knew existed until I began watching Food Network and our Kroger Store in Atoka began handling them. A leek is part of the garlic and onion family and I am not sure I’ll use it too often, but in this recipe it was just right. Just a word of warning—I told Posey that I was making this for First Friday and the ingredients were so expensive it took half of my food allowance for this one tart! The cheese is especially expensive, but it is what makes the tart so rich. If you need a new and different recipe for your next party, try this tart! I hope you enjoy! - Claudia

A groundbreaking of Green Meadows at Munford was held on Sept. 20. Refreshments were provided by PATRIOT BANK.

A ribbon cutting for Fortenberry & Associates was recently held. Ribbon cuttings are sponsored by FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.

The September Students of the Month were recently honored. Pictured are, from left, Terry, Colin, South Tipton Chamber; Kai Starmer, Munford High School; Jan Phillips, Patriot Bank South Tipton; Sara Bell, Brighton High School; Nora O’Hara, Patriot Bank South Tipton Mortgage; Ethan Kaiser, Tipton Rosemark Academy and Denna Krosp, Patriot Bank Barretville. STUDENT OF THE MONTH IS SPONSORED BY PATRIOT BANK AND PATRIOT MORTGAGE TOTAL class 2015 after conquering the rock-climbing wall. Class participants are Shannon Beasley, Heather Duncan, Tom Fitzhugh, Jonathan Fortenberry, Deanne Hughey, Christy Hunter, Rachel Krachen, Richard Nessly, Jessie Owen,Vernice Scott, Mary Sherrill, Natalie Taube, Dakotah Watkins, Rhonda Wilson, Keith Woods, William Allen Wooten. What a great group!!

Sundried Tomato Tart—Debbie Smith by way of Kim Coker 2 ready made pie crusts (2 come in a box (Pillsbury) in the dairy section of the grocery store)

2 ½ -3 cups white onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon of olive oil 2 eggs—slightly beaten ½ cup sour cream Sundried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped kalamata olives, chopped 1 leek, sliced thinly ½ -1 red onion, sliced thinly ½ t. Salt ¼ t. pepper ½ t Cavender’s Greek seasoning 2 to 3 cups of shredded Guyere cheese Mold the pie crusts in the bottom of a jelly roll pan or a pan that is approximately 11” x 15”. In a skillet, cook the white onions in 1 T. of olive oil until soft. (I cooked them low and slow until they were caramelized) Cream together the sour cream and the slightly beaten eggs. Add the softened white onions, salt, pepper and greek seasoning to the egg mixture. Spread this mixture on to the pie crusts trying to evenly distribute the onion. Top with the sliced leek and read onion. You can use as little or as much as you want. Then top with as much of the sundried tomatoes and olives that you like, remembering that the sundried tomatoes are strong. Finally top with the cheese. Bake in a 375 degree oven for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. The recipe also says you can sprinkle oregano and thyme on after it is baked but still warm out of the oven or you can add those before the cheese. (I added before the cheese.)

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Tipton County and the Civil War By RUSSELL BAILEY Tipton County Historian

Battle of Cat Creek November 26, 1863 Continued from last week The Battle at Cat Creek took place within sight of the battlefield of Chickamauga. Kentucky cavalry and Maney’s brigade brought up the rear of the column heading southeast past Graysville, Ga. Gen. States Rights Gist’s brigade and the artillery were next in line nearest to the wagon train. Capt. James I. Hall, commanding Tipton’s soldiers in the 9th Tennessee, Maney’s brigade, recalled the events at Cat Creek: “As we had been left behind as rear guard to protect the wagon trains in the rear of the army, we fell back slowly all day keeping in sight of the enemy. Our route of march lay across a succession of high hills with valleys interweaving. When we would reach the top of one of these hills, we could see

the Yankees coming down the slope of this opposite hill, which we had just crossed. Several times during the day, when too closely pressed by the enemy, we formed in line of battle and awaited their attack. They did not attack us…during this day until after sunset… (about 4 p.m.) some of our wagons in the rear of the train got stuck in the mud…(to prevent their capture) we formed a line of battle in a very favorable position and awaited the charge of the enemy. In our front was an open field…in our rear was a thick growth of timber. The enemy charged our line through this field… we poured a steady fire into them, which must have done great execution, until they were within a hundred yards of our lines. Just then, a cavalry regiment, which was protecting our left flank, gave way. "Gen. Maney, seeing that we were about to be cut off, galloped down the line and ordered a retreat. In doing this, he received a severe wound in the shoulder. This occurred not ten steps from where I was standing…The delay, occasioned by our

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resistance, had saved our wagon train. The enemy directed their artillery fire down the road along which our retreat lay. To avoid danger from this, our men scattered in the woods on each side of the road.” The commander of the 78th Illinois infantry reported receiving “A galling fire of grape and musketry from the enemy.” He noted the Rebels were finally driven back in disorder." During the darkness, Capt. Hall’s company made their way through the woods on the farther side of the hill to the road leading to Gray’s Mill. During the action, Hall’s company lost one man, W. H. Davis, captured. Amid the darkness, Maney’s Tennesseans fell back south of Graysville toward Gray’s Mill. His troops were attempting to cross at the middle or second of the three road bridges spanning the Chickamauga. Two trestle bridges of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, about a mile and one half a part, also crossed the creek. About 9 p.m., a volley of musketry and yelling to their front

my maintenance man, Jeff Yarbro. Happy birthday, Jeff; we wish you the best day ever! We could not get by without Jeff here every dayhe keeps us out of trouble because he fixes everything we mess up, ha! Well, until next week, I pray you have a great week and please mark your calendar for Oct. 18, from 5-7 p.m., at the outside pavilion of First Baptist Church in Covington. Have a blessed week and do something special for someone who’s not expecting it-God will bless you for it!

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Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone. Even at my age, memories do return! I had a phenomenal weekend at the Humes High School 50th class reunion this past weekend. Words cannot describe the emotions people truly feel under circumstances such as these. Our class has stayed so united. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a blessing to stay joined and full of love with loved ones from far and near, some of whom we may never see again. Conversations never end and smiles never stop. However, the hugs are by far the best. My best friend from Atlanta, Michelle Boren Sissom, and I never stopped for two days and nights. Bless their hearts, an eight-hour drive here, and part of it in a storm in Mississippi, but the good Lord brought them through and returned them safely to their farm back home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to go their way one day. It seems as though

the weekend flew away. Also, our Mr. Elvis (Butch Cassidy), by name, did wear his white suit. He was so wonderful! He sang many songs by request, mine being, "How Great Thou Art," and then he sang some of his favorites. We had approximately 75 people. Some of us locally will meet again during Christmas. Miss Patsy, my poodle skirt you made for me for the Friday night event was such a hit! Everyone loved it. Sports will now be my avenue: I have three grandkids playing ball this fall in various places. I got to see two of my grandsons from out of town Sunday afternoon, Luke and Matt Scott. They were home for the big game between Memphis and Middle Tennessee State. Memphis won, of course! Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles

Jamestown DarSay Burton GreetingsJeremiah and Cindy Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest daughter, Jessica, presented her son Wyatt for christening on Sunday, Sept 21. Young Wyatt was christened by his greataunt, the Rev. O. Pearl Andrews, pastor of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace, Gospel Church of Jamestown. Proud father is NBA star Will Barton, who plays with Portland Trailblazers. I am young Wyattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest great-aunt; he is such a handsome baby. Congratulations, Will and Jessica! A thank you to all who attended North Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family and Friends Day. Because of you, it was very successful. On Oct. 18, from 6-9 p.m., at the old Brighton High School, JCHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fundraiser will take place. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door, per person. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night of Elegance features a '70s-theme, along with music of that era. Best-dressed singles and couples will be awarded prizes. Gwen Cooke and Pam Cobbs Springfield are chairpersons and the Rev. O. Pearl Andrews is JCHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president. The public is invited. Oct 13-17, God's Grace Gospel Church will begin its fall revival. Five former preachers from Jamestown will be featured each night at 6:30 p.m.- Monday is North Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastor, Rev. Steven Miller Sr., Tuesday is the Rev. Kevin King Jr. of New Hope; Wednesday features the Rev. O. Pearl Andrews of GGGC; Thursday is the Rev. Posie Heaston of Global Baptist of Memphis and Dr. Chynthia MillerDavis of Memphis is the final preacher on Friday. The public is invited.

Munford High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th class reunion (for the class of 1974) will take place on Nov. 29 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 5090 Cooper Creek Blvd. in Millington. The theme will be '70s designs. Semi-formal attire is requested and tickets are $25, by Sept 30, or $35 after this date. Cashier checks or money orders only, please. Contact either Mary Wilson Adkins (901) 581-

2570 or Carolyn Nabor Dowell (901) 487-2128. Munford alumni are also invited. Our prayers are with several families who read this column. The family of Barbara Brown of Covington, niece of Rudolph and Dollie Boykins, also of Covington, was buried Saturday, Sept. 12, in Millington. And the family of Marjorie Watkins Barlow, CEO of the

Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. We rejoice with Joe and Lillie McDaniel in the birth of Ruth Anna McDaniel who was born Sept. 17. The senior high youth will meet at the manse this Sunday night, the 28th, at 5:30 for supper and Bible study. All other youth, from three years old to eighth grade are invited to the church for a special night. The outreach committee would like to invite everyone to a fundraiser luncheon this coming Sunday, the 28th, after the worship service. You will have a chance to make a monetary donation to Dunlap, the food bank or bring something for the Tipton County Snack Pack. The menu will be a variety of soups, salad and desserts. Memorials to the Salem Cemetery are in memory of Ricky Fletcher. Memorials for Grandparents Day are in memory of Mervin and Francis Blackmon and Wayne Gray Sr. Sharon Presbyterian Church

Barlow Funeral Home in Covington, said their goodbyes on Sunday at 2 p.m. at her beloved Canaan M. B Church. Family and friends from all over came out, both on Saturday evening at Barlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel, as well as on Sunday. Let us all keep these families in our prayers. On the prayer list, we have Ruth Alston, Joseph Heaston Sr., Eugene Baker, Min. Pink Sherrill Jr., Jessie Lawson, Flossie Woods, Eva Heaston, Clark and Birdie Jones,

Worship is at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all visitors, friends and members of Sharon to our fellowship. Please continue to remember the following in your prayers; Kimberly Bascomb, Gayle Hulsey, Mary Kirk, Lorrie Martin, Martha McQuiston, Edgar Moses, Danny Salmon and Marvin Turnage. Open Door Baptist Worship is Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The pastor is Donald K. Tabb. The church is located one mile east of Highway 14 at the corner of Dunlap Orphanage and Beaver Creek Road at the Sharon church building. Everyone is always welcome. In closing, please feel free to stop by Country Creations this weekend, here in Almyra, as the store has been completely refinished. You may reach Mr. Jim Murphy at 483-6229. Have a great week.

Carolotta Jones, Beulah Wakefield, Alston Mason, Richard Westbrooks and family, Mary Ballard and yours truly, as I fainted Sunday and have been in the hospital for tests. Happy birthday to Tabios Bennette and Terri Payne (15th), Cortney Burton (16th), Devonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sherrill (18th), Dion Miller (19th), Tyler Brown, 20th, John Burton (21st) and Aubrey Miller, turning 1 year old on Sept. 19. Aubrey is the daughter of Brianna Miller and granddaugh-

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Cheer: Leading others by example By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com The middle school girls have just finished their cheer practice for the afternoon. They huddle together, on the floor of the classroom, eager to talk about what cheerleading means to them. This is a large group of girls, 22 made the team, out of the 85 who tried out. They laugh often, completing each other's sentences and hug each other periodically. This group of happy girls is a sisterhood more than anything else. Yes, there is drama, they acknowledge, but they work it out. In fact, they have their own policy“No drama.” The girls practice together Monday through Friday for two hours after school and believe that the trust they've built through tumbling has made them closer on and off the field. One cheerleader said, “These are my friends.” Another nods and adds, “It’s more like family.” And then a third clari-

fies, “It’s a sister hood,” to which all the girls nod and voice their approval. “It may seem we don’t get along sometimes because we are sisters. This is a sisterhood.” “I think it’s cool how, like, we’re all girls and we all have the same problems and some know how to fix it and some of us don’t, so we can go to the ones who know and they’ll help us,” one said. The experience is what drew them into cheerleading, especially going football games with parents when they were children and watching that squad. Now, as leaders for school spirit, they find young girls in the crowd and bring them down to cheer with them as well. Because of the young girls, these middle schoolers are mindful about being leaders for their peers. “You can really help others and people look up to you,” said one girl. “And whenever people look up to you, I know I have to be a better person. It makes you want

to be there for others.” A second girl agrees and adds, “Being a leader now will help you in life, because we’re learning how to do many things at once, which is going to be important to know later.” A third said, “We’ve also learned it’s not always what we’re saying, but how we’re saying it.” The girls cheer at the middle school football games and also the basketball games. Friendship is most important and popularity is secondary, if that. “No, it doesn’t really matter,” says one cheerleader, talking about the possible rise in popularity when becoming a new cheerleader. “That’s what people think, but it’s about stepping out and being a leader. People usually brag about that, but it shouldn’t mean anything. If you’re popular for a good reason, for how you act, then that’s going to stick out, but it’s not about, ‘Oh, I’m on this team, so I should be popular.’ No, it’s not about that.”

Top, cheerleaders from Brighton Middle School; at right, top, Crestview Middle School; bottom right, Munford Middle School. Top and lower photos by France Gasquet. Middle, courtesy photo

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