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Mayor accused of ‘abuse of power’ State alleges Jeff Scott used town equipment, labor for personal use

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Brighton mayor Jeff Scott used city labor and equipment for personal gain, the state comptroller announced last week.

Allegedly under the guise of locating water meters, on Oct. 28, 2013, Scott had two public works department employees use town-owned equipment to locate and replace the water meter, as well as remove tree stumps, do landscaping, and dig, prepare and pour the foundation for what would become

a new house for his son.

The employees worked at the site, located on Kenwood Avenue, for three days. On the second day, they were told not to charge their work at the site to the town when they filled out their time sheets.

"Instead they would be paid by the contractor, who they first saw on-site that second afternoon," comptroller Justin P. Wilson said. "The employees had not previously discussed their compensation for their work with the mayor or anyone else."

During the three-day project, Memphis media called the

mayor in response to citizen complaints that city employees were doing work on private property.

Neither the comptroller's report nor Mayor Scott have answered whether or not city employees were told their time would be paid by the contractor and not the city before or after the media called, evidence which could point to what the mayor's intent in the matter originally was.

The employees used equipment owned and maintained by the public works department – a backhoe, dump truck,

trailer and two vehicles – while working at the home of Hunter Scott. Additionally, fuel for the vehicles was paid for by the town and dirt was hauled from the town's storage area to fill the holes left when stumps were removed.

Wilson said the town's own personnel policy was violated in that employees seeking outside employment are required to have written authorization from the mayor.

The investigation also revealed the members of the Board of Mayor and Alderman were unaware of and did not SEE MAYOR, PAGE A3

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Munford man charged with raping two-year-old

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Montgomery changes plea to guilty Death penalty not an option for sentencing

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com The man accused of killing postal service employees Paula Croom Robinson, a Covington native, and Judy Spray of Henning in October 2010 changed his plea to guilty in federal court last week.

On Thursday, Chastain Montgomery Sr. pleaded guilty to seven crimes committed during a six-month spree with son Chastain Montgomery Jr., which included the robbery of the

Henning Post Office, two bank robberies and three vehicle thefts in addition to the shooting deaths of Spray and Robinson.

The father-son duo's crime spree ended when Montgomery Jr., 18, was shot and killed by Haywood County Deputy Mike Smothers following a pursuit into Mason on Feb. 14, 2011.

Following his son's death, Montgomery Sr. was apprehended by Tipton County deputies and found to be in possession of dye-marked bills.

He later confessed to the RobinsonSpray murders and stealing $63 from the post office.

His guilty plea means he will not face the death penalty. Had the case gone to trial and Montgomery found guilty, said U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III, a second unanimous vote of the jury on the issue of capital punishment would have resulted in SPRING FLING

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Chastain Montgomery Sr., 50, pleaded guilty to seven federal crimes last week, including the murders of two Henning postal employees in October 2010. He is facing consecutive life sentences.

the death sentence.

Montgomery, 50, a former jailer, is facing consecutive life sentences in federal prison without the possibility of parole, however.

"For the Spray and Robinson/ Croom families, (this) represents one more step on the road to finding justice of their loved ones," Stanton said. "The callous and unconscionable nature of the murders of these two innocent women and dedicated

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A Munford man is in jail after allegedly raping a two-year-old his girlfriend was babysitting over the weekend, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday.

Deputies were dispatched to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton early Sunday morning after receiving a report of a possible sexual assault involving the toddler. The child’s babysitter, who has not been identified by police, said she woke up to check on the children and couldn't find her boyfriend, Robert Gene High III, the two-year-old.

According to a press release issued Tuesday, the babysitter said she then began to search the home and found she HIGH III couldn’t open the door to one of the bedrooms, it being blocked by a piece of furniture. Eventually able to get into the room, she found High attempting to zip his pants up. The toddler was lying on the bed, partially dressed.

The sheriff’s office said the child indicated being touch inappropriately and was taken to the hospital, then on to the Memphis Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center, for examination.

“The evaluation supported the allegations of penetration to the child,” Sheriff Pancho Chumley said. “The child was released to the custody of (its) mother.”

High, 26, of Fite Road in Munford, denied sexually assaulting the child.

On Sunday evening, he was charged with rape of a child in Tipton County General Sessions Court and bond was set at $100,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 20.

It is the policy of The Leader to omit any information that would identify sexual assault victims.

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The play "Aladdin Jr." will take the Ruffin stage Friday night at 7 p.m. The play will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through June 8. Photo by Heather Ziegler

‘Aladdin’ set to open at Ruffin

By SHERRI ONORATI Special to The Leader The temperature in the Mid-South is not the only thing rising this week. On Friday, the curtains will rise on the Historic Ruffin’s latest production, Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. Aladdin, Jr. is a musical adaptation of the animated Disney film Aladdin and sure to please the entire family. Directed by France Gasquet, Aladdin, Jr. is a 90-minute whirlwind tale of love and adventure in the desert city of Agrabah, the city of enchantment that proves every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail.

Filled with local talent, it’s evident that the cast has been working very hard, continuing the tradition of quality productions for which the Ruffin is well-known.

“I am humbled and honored to direct Aladdin, Jr. at the Ruffin,” said Gasquet, a first-time Ruffin director. “I performed in my first grown up play at age 12 on this very stage, and to be back in the Ruffin as a director is exciting. This has been an amazing journey and this cast is has been incredible. I have loved watching them grow, learn, and develop into their characters.”

Brighton High School’s Cody Gough plays the lead as Aladdin and BHS alumni Rachel Wallis is the beautiful Princess Jasmine. Aubrey Zurhellen is larger than life as the Genie, veteran actor Roman Ziegler is cast as the evil Jafar and Keelyn Sealy provides comic relief as Jafar’s hilarious feathered sidekick, Iago.

Other cast members include: Abu – Ivy Carson; Guard – Erin Dodrill Ensemble – Chevela Lightfoot, Matthew Bailey, Brittany Meyer, Gabriela Aldridge and Chris Shaw Magic Carpet – Jenna Grace Denmark and Verna Butler Narrators – Darla Watkins, Ashlyn Aldridge, Jacquelyn Emmons and Lynda Clark Prince/Guard – William Bulleit Razoul – Verdo Butler Sultan – Rick Emmons The play’s completion would not have been possible without produc-

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er/lighting technician Lorraine Birchfield; the talent of Amanda, Melissa and Cheryl Johnson who painted the scenes; Tim Birchfield on set construction; Leigh Ann Bishop on choreography; Heather Ziegler for costume coordination and display management; and stage crew Echo Day, Jaiden Denmark and Jaylen Denmark.

Based on the screenplay by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio, Aladdin, Jr.’s music was com-

posed by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.

Aladdin, Jr.’s Academy award-winning score includes favorite songs such as “A Whole New World,” “One Jump Ahead” and “A Friend Like Me.” Come take a magic carpet ride and embark on an adventure filled with magic and mayhem as the fantastic tale of a street rat named Aladdin comes to life and watch and see, if with a little help from a wacky genie,

Aladdin manages to win the beautiful Princess Jasmine’s hand in marriage.

"Aladdin Jr." will be on stage at the Ruffin Theater, 113 W. Pleasant Ave., Covington beginning this weekend. Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 8.

Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 3-17, seniors 55+ and military with ID card and can be purchased online for any night at www. ruffintheater.org.

Munford fire chief Alan Barkelew talked about the city's Yellow DOT program at a brief Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Tuesday night.

Participants in the program will receive a Yellow DOT decal, a Yellow DOT folder and a medical information sheet.

A personalized photo will be taken and placed on the sheet. The participant will complete the medical information sheet, which consists of their emergency contact information, medical information, recent surgeries, hospital preferences, current medications and insurance and physicians’ information.

According to Barkelew, the Munford Fire Department is only place in the county taking part in the program.

“It's targeted to senior citizens, but anybody can do it,” Barkelew said. “Come by the fire department and we will take a picture of you. There is no charge.”

Tennessee is one of five states with the program.

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The decal will be placed on the driver's said rear window.

In other matters: • Barkelew announced that his department's annual safety fair will be held June 7 at Kroger in Atoka.

• Mayor Dwayne Cole announced the paving project on Maple Hill Drive is complete and and paving on Charles

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Place will begin soon.

• The mayor announced the new billing rates for water and sewer will appear on customers' July bill.

• Cole said that sealed bids for Hope Park on Drummonds Road will be opened on June 5. The park will have a walking track and gym equipment.

• The mayor announced that Munford's Independence Day Celebration will be held July 2 at City Park. The Navy Band will perform.

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Continued from A1 approve the use of town employees and equipment.

Wilson called it an abuse of power by the mayor, one that creates potential liabilities for the town. Mayor Scott was also accused of authorizing additional improper use of the town's equipment.

The investigation revealed an unnamed alderman used the town's backhoe at his residence on two occasions in October 2013. The alderman reportedly admitted to its use for unloading landscaping materials at his home with permission from the mayor. An off-duty firefighter operated the backhoe.

The mayor also authorized the spreading of asphalt on private property by public works employees.

Though he had no comment, saying his response was in the report, last year Scott told WMC-TV Action News 5 that city vehicles were on the property because the employees were on call and could be called anywhere at any time.

He said they'd taken time off to complete the work, but the employees told auditors they were not notified of the arrangement until the second day of work at the property.

In his response to the audit, Scott told the comptroller's office that he, at no time, intended for the employees to work at his son's home while on the town's clock nor did he intend to use

• An ordinance passed on second and final reading to rezone land on Munford Avenue from low-density residential to general business. The land is owned by Kerrie Ellis and William Roy Haley. Ellis said the plan is to open a beauty salon on the property. No one spoke during a public hearing on the matter.

• Local Boy Scout Christopher Watkins was recognized and sat in the chair of Alderman Johnny Crigger for part of the meeting.

the town's equipment without proper compensation and reimbursement.

He went on to say that he has allowed the town to use his personal equipment when the town's equipment was inoperable and, as a licensed electrician, completes electrical work for the town at no expense and with no compensation.

The Board of Alderman has made a formal request that the mayor reimburse the town for any and all costs associated with the comptroller's finding. To date, according to the report, the contractor, who was unlicensed, paid $200 for the use of the backhoe.

"While money was collected by the town for the use of the backhoe by the mayor, the situation will be examined," Scott said in his response to the audit.

"It is the goal of all involved to rectify the situation and adhere to all regulations/recommendations."

Last week, Scott refused to comment, stating he'd said all he'd like to say about the matter. He was later caught on camera yelling at Local Memphis reporter Eli Ross, telling him not to air the story about the alleged impropriety because it'd be a "mistake."

Additionally, he told the reporter he was "stirring up stuff for no reason" and asked him to "get off my back."

District Attorney General Mike Dunavant is reviewing the findings of the audit and said if needed, an investigation and possible charges may be filed against the mayor.

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Explanations are scarce for debacle in Brighton Shame on Brighton Mayor Jeff Scott. He has a lot of explaining to do – but as of now, he won’t do it.

He is charged by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office – the department that audits and oversees use of taxpayer funds – with using city labor to help build his son’s home.

In that report, the comptroller lays out a case where Scott allegedly had city employees go to his son’s property in their city trucks, use city equipment and perform services at that property where a home was eventually constructed. The contractor on the home is noted as having paid the employees for their time, but the comptroller cited that using the help and equipment amounted to an “abuse of power.”

Additionally an alderman was noted as having used a city backhoe for a personal project. He did compensate the city for slightly less than the estimated going rate for renting the large piece of equipment.

Scott refuses to answer these allegations, saying he has nothing to say, nothing to report and told The Leader – which asked on behalf of taxpayers of Brighton – that we’d have to read the report.

To the mayor, we say this: We did read it, sir.

It charges you with abusing your power and we think your constituents are owed an apology and an explanation. Is this how you do business in Brighton? Is this how you look out for their interests – by using city equipment and labor as your own? Was this a rare circumstance or is this a common occurrence?

We also know Memphis television stations were made aware of the impropriety as it was happening and they began asking questions. Did those questions come before or after you told employees (on the second day of work) that they needed to make sure they didn’t bill the city? If they were told to bill the contractor and not the city of Brighton for their time after, not before, the media called, what would have happened if the media hadn’t called? Would you have said the same thing or would you have allowed the city to be on the hook for the employee wages? We read the report, sir, and it doesn’t explain away this timeline issue.

In fairness, we understand you give your time and skills to the city, but that’s is not part of a quid-pro-quo arrangement that allows you to commandeer city equipment and labor on a whim.

Your city’s policies stipulate that full time employees are not allowed to work outside jobs without express permission from the mayor, yet the mayor is the person responsible for assigning them this outside work. In your answer to the audit letter, you claim that moving forward you’ll adhere to this policy of seeking the mayor’s approval to prevent this problem from happening again. But here’s the rub: You, sir, are the problem and should not be looked to as the solution.

You told us what you had to say was in the report and we have consulted it. “It is the goal of all involved to rectify the situation and to adhere to all regulations/recommendations,” it says in the report.

But if the answer is force employees to get permission from the guy who abused his power in the first place, you’ll have to excuse us for finding that ridiculous.

You haven’t apologized to the people whose trust you betrayed. You refuse to speak to the media to explain what happened and why it happened. You seem more intent on hoping this goes away.

It’s not going away. Your refusal to account to your citizens is appalling. Your arrogance is unbecoming. Mayor Scott, you’ve got a lot of explaining to do. Will you? Or will you continue to refuse to grant interviews and refuse to be accountable to those whom you serve?

And to the voters, we say this: This is an election year in the town of Brighton. In absence of an apology or an explanation from the mayor, we hope the town can find better leadership, unless, of course, the mayor steps up and offers a satisfactory explanation and apology. Based on the mayor’s behavior, though, we’re not holding out for that press conference.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Greetings Froggie Friends We are writing with a story to tell. This story has two parts. One is happy and one is sad. As our Froggie Friends, we want you to hear the story first.

We’ll begin with the happy part! In November 2005, a dream started at 115 W. Court Square: the freckled frog was born. We have literally been living that dream for the past eight years. Coming to our shop every day still feels like something we “get” to do rather than something we “have” to do.

Over the years, our store has seen lots of changes: ending consignment, creating a baby registry, expanding into furniture and bedding, moving to the highway, moving back to The Square, Debbie getting a new hip, Kendra moving to Florida AND moving back. Change is an inevitable part of life and we are about to embark on yet another.

The time has come to start a new chapter of the freckled frog: an online chapter! Since we opened, the culture of shopping has drastically changed. With the increasing presence of online and Facebook boutiques, the children’s clothing market is more competitive than ever and people seem to be busier than ever. It seems only natural for us to take the freckled frog to the largest shopping venue, the World Wide Web. In order for a new chapter to beBrian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com Kathy Griffin - Office Manager Accounting/Public Notices notices@covingtonleader.com

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derstanding. However the most important is wisdom. This is one blessing that can’t be purchased, begged or given and no school or institution of high powered learning can bestow upon a person.

Beloved, if you don’t believe it, go on down to the university, walk in and tell the head knocker, “hey I wanna’ get me a degree in wisdom.” Ain’t gonna’ happen ’cause this is one degree the genius senior citizens had to earn all by their little lonesome. This causes true ecstasy in my vision. Now explain to this Einstein junior what you just said, and he’ll look at you like a Boer goat just stepped on his tootsie while squalling like shot with some hot grease.

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gin, one must end. This is the sad part of our story. We will be closing the brick and mortar storefront on The Square. We can hardly remember life before “the frog” and aren’t sure what life will be like without it. It has been a most difficult decision, but ultimately, it is the direction the Lord has given us.

Debbie is ready to semi-retire and Kendra will start a new adventure as a preschool teacher. It’s a bittersweet end of an era.

The store closing process will begin the first of June and plan to complete it the end of July. Everything is more fun with a party, so we will kick off the efforts with our final Hoppy Hour. Stay tuned for dates and details.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being our Froggie Friend. You have made our dream a reality. We are nothing without our customers.

“All changes are more or less tinged with melancholy, for what we are leaving behind is part of ourselves.” - Amelia Barr Kendra Parr Covington Breeding season begins Excuse me, but you still don’t get it. Spring means breeding season and very often homeless animals are the result. Thanks for shelters and rescue groups, but, wait why should they have to take care of

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situations you make by not believing in spay and neuter? There’s a solution to homeless animals.

You can’t afford to spay or neuter, there’s help for that , research it. We cannot continue to let breeding go on without homes for animals. It’s heartless as far as im concerned. Let’s show we care. You who don’t care should visit a shelter and see the innocent animals needing a home and love.

It’s very sad. Please remember the work of shelters and rescue groups. They need our help too. Check the shelters for their needs and support, also the rescue groups, they are amazing for what they do.

Barbara Kesler Munford Letters are therapy I appreciate our local newspaper, The Leader, for allowing free space for readers to voice opinions. Whether it be a thank you note to the local school bus drivers; an expression of gratitude to organizations promoting local interest, or if it is a deeply held political opinion, all are welcome.

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In many areas of your life, you’re These market cycles greatly inprobably aware that it’s useful to fluence investors’ attitudes and keep emotions out of your deci- behavior. In fact, they lead to sion-making — and that’s certain- the formation of investors’ emoly the case with investing. tional cycles. During However, it can be diffibull markets, investors cult to keep your feelings tend to feel optimism, from influencing your inexcitement and even vestment decisions. But euphoria. But once a you may find it easier to bull market ends and invest with your head, a bear market begins, rather than your heart, if investors start getting you know a little somenervous. And the lonthing about two different ger and deeper the bear cycles: the market cycle market, the greater the FINANCIAL FOCUS and your emotional cycle. depth of emotion felt by STEVEN J. JONES Let’s start with the marinvestors. These emoket cycle. If you’ve been investing tions can begin as anxiety and then for a while, you’re aware (proba- progress to denial, fear, desperably highly aware) that the financial tion and panic. markets are rarely static — they Furthermore, market cycles and are always moving up and down, emotional cycles don’t really align. at least in the short term. (Over the For example, investors may well very long term, a period of many experience euphoria when the mardecades, the markets have trended ket has reached its high point and up.) But these short-term move- a bear market has just begun. For a ments, while perhaps appearing while, then, these investors, fueled as “zigs” and “zags” on a daily by their euphoric feelings over the basis, actually form a pattern, or big gains they’ve achieved, may a cycle, that can last for months or continue pouring money into the years. These cycles are known as market, even as it’s declining. bull (up) or bear (down) markets.

This type of behavior, though, Going back to the Great Depres- is probably better suited for when sion, the average bear market has the market is already at a low, lasted 21 months, while the aver- when investors’ dollars will buy age bull market has extended for more shares. Conversely, investors 57 months, according to research may reach the peak of their fearfulfrom Standard and Poor’s Index ness at the end of a bear market, Services. just when things are about to turn

around. At this point, their fear may hold them back from investing — even though, with prices low, it can be a good time to invest.

Clearly, basing investment decisions on emotions can lead to poor choices.

So don’t get caught up in this pattern. Instead, strive to follow a disciplined approach to investing.

Build an investment portfolio that reflects your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon, and seek to hold appropriate investments for the long term.

Of course, you may well need to make adjustments along the way, but do it for the right reasons — such as a change in your goals or in the investments themselves — rather than as a reaction to the current market cycle.

Our emotions are powerful, and their power can increase when applied to such a meaningful aspect of our life as our finances. But if you can detach yourself, as much as possible, from the emotional cycle of investing, you can avoid considerable angst — while helping clear the path to pursue your goals.

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

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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.

Whitfield, Christopher Born: 7/10/1986 102 Willow Creek Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Agg. child abuse and neglect

Marshall, Robert Cooper Born: 11/26/1961 6353 Brockman Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Poss. sch. II with intent

Dowell, Kevin Tarrell Born: 4/18/1988 2745 Day Hill St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Poss.sch. II, felony failure to appear

Leavy, Cedric Montez Born: 9/21/1986 139 Haynie St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Poss. sch. II

Jackson, Dewayne Lamer Born: 2/7/1970 51 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Rape, felony failure to appear

Hall, Michelle Page Born: 9/11/1972 180 Bud Eubanks Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 Charge: Theft over $1,000

Armstrong, David James Born: 12/14/1975 134 Shelton St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Theft over $500

Jackson, Christopher Danta Born: 7/10/1982 1524 Joe Joyner Rd. Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Felony failure to appear, poss. controlled substance, burglary

McPherson, Ricky Daniel Born: 2/14/1985 8630 Holly Grove Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Viloation sex offender act

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

LETTERS

Continued from A4 ingly divided citizenry through class-warfare and deception caused by and advanced by the other two topics. A fourth and possibly the most critical topic I have voiced is our indifference and outright apathetic attitude about elections and the direction our country is headed.

For me it feels good to vent by writing – a therapy if you will. It is always gratifying when my humble scribblings are publicly aired. I do sometimes feel like the preacher who found himself preaching to the choir. Although I appreciate the “choir” and the

“amen corner” it is always refreshing to hear someone with an opposing point of view. Because of this I try to equip myself with facts about certain topics rather than to rely on emotions. I sometimes fail this endeavor but I try.

Regarding media bias I have personally accumulated many examples. I recommend the book “Collusion” by Brent Bozell of Media Research Center. As for national leadership, we have very little. Our congress will not work together. The supreme court legislates rather than judge. The executive branch is now

Under arrest

The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility May 18-24, 2014.

■ Adams, Crystal Gayle, 32, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding; May 23, TCSO ■ Albritton, Lori Anne, 33, domestic assault, May 21, TCSO ■ Allen, Danny Lee, 41, obtain legend drug by fraud, May 20, TCSO ■ Al Sharif, Yousef Mohammed, 40, domestic assault, May 20, TCSO ■ Armstrong, David James, 38, theft over $500, May 23, CPD ■ Baltimore, Cedric Delon, 23, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding, no insurance; May 24, MPD ■ Brockelbank, Sheldon Ryan, 22, DUI first offense, May 22, APD ■ Brown, Jessica Roland, 33, disorderly conduct, simple poss. marijuana; May 18, CPD ■ Burrell, Arthur Lee, 30, DUI first offense, speeding, left of center driving; May 19, MPD ■ Carranza, Juan Francisco, 34, domestic assault, May 21, TCSO ■ Catterton, Joshua Dale, 27, tampering with evidence, poss. counterfeit cocaine, poss. sch. IV, sch.

VI, drug para.; May 21, TCSO ■ Coop, Jonathan Grisby, 25, poss. sch. IV with intent, poss. controlled substance, poss. drug para., resisting; May 20, CPD ■ Cooper, Joseph Maurice, 26, domestic assault, May 20, CPD ■ Crabb, Rebecca Love, 34, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, May 20, TCSO ■ Crowe, Kayla Monique, 27, May 20, public intoxication, TCSO ■ Davis, Clifford Deandre, 23, agg. assault no injury, vandalism; May 24, CPD ■ Dillard, Darrell Thomas, 46, failure to pay child support, failure to appear; May 23, TCSO

■ Edwards, Winda Sherel, 32, domestic assault, May 23, CPD ■ Elam, James Emmitt, 28, DUI third offense, May 20, TCSO ■ Elcan, Nicholas Demond, 25, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; May 18, APD ■ Ensign, David Brian, 37, DUI first offense, implied consent law, due care; May 18, TCSO ■ Figgs, Ciera Domique, 25, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, May 23, TCSO ■ Finnie, Richard Lee, 56, habitual motor vehicle offender, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, light law; May 24, TCSO ■ Fleming, Marvin Morrell, 51, agg. assault no injury, May 24, TCSO ■ Floyd, Jorim Dion, 22, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, seatbelt law; May 21, TCSO ■ Gaines, Shalanda Jennell, 26, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, seatbelt law, no insurance; May 18, TCSO ■ Garmon, Arnold Eugene, 56, domestic assault, May 20, MPD ■ Glenn, Jamie Terrell, 33, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, speeding; May 23, TCSO ■ Gurley, Joseph Bradley, 21, theft, May 19, TCSO ■ Harper, Moses Aristotle, 19, theft over $1,000, May 19, TCSO ■ Hill, Quinton Sloan, 26, delivery of cocaine, DUI first offense, criminal simulation; May 22, TCSO ■ Hites, Ellyot Carl, 21, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, poss. drug para., light law; May 22, TCSO ■ Huffman, Brian Keith, 49, theft, May 22, MUPD ■ Jackson, Ramell Martez, 18, domestic assault, May 18, CPD ■ Jones, Jeremy Andrew, 38, resisting, May 20, TCSO

being held by a very good reader of teleprompters as he practices deception of the naïve. This dangerous combination serves to reveal poor leadership capabilities.

For sure he was elected and reelected by deceiving the hearts and minds of the naïve.

His victory in 2008 and again in 2012 reminds me of the story about a fourth grade teacher who held an election by her students for class president. The ballot was narrowed to Ida Claire and Loyd Hal Mercy. Claire spoke first presenting a platform that would promote student and parent ■ Jones, Jonathan Dwayne, 24, resisting, May 19, CPD ■ Kellum, James Brandon, 25, criminal trespass, May 20, CPD ■ Kurrus, Clarence James, 33, failure to pay child support, May 23, CPD ■ Kuykendall, Richard Allen, 46, poss. controlled substance, May 21, TCSO ■ Leavy, Cedric Monteze, 27, poss. sch. II, felony failure to appear; May 21, CPD ■ Lewis, Edward Lee, 45, falsification of drug test, failure to pay child support; May 21, CPD ■ Lyell, Alesha Ann, 46, DUI first offense, no insurance, left of center driving; May 21, MUPD ■ McCool, Glen Allen, 23, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law, no insurance; May 23, TCSO ■ McCulley, William Travis, 48, public intoxication, May 23, TCSO ■ Moore, Earvie Lee, 26, DUI first offense, registration law, speeding, no insurance; May 24, TCSO ■ Muex, Eddie, 35, paternity test, May 22, CPD ■ Owings, Gabriel Wode, 38, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; May 24, APD ■ Pafford, Rita Jean, 58, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, May 23, TCSO ■ Patterson, William Leon, 43, poss. sch. II with intent, May 24, TCSO ■ Payne, Adonas Leon, 27, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, theft over $500, May 18, TCSO ■ Peete, Lasandra Annette, 43, theft, May 24, CPD ■ Polk, Merandus Martez, 27, evading arrest, impeding traffic, reckless driving; May 21, TCSO ■ Riley, Nicholas Terrill, 24, failure to pay child support, speeding; May 18, TCSO ■ Roberts, James Cody, 21, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, seatbelt law, no insurance; May 23, THP ■ Robinson, Antonio Jontae, 24, driving on rev./

involvement; a common sense approach that would improve the learning experience. She sat down and Loyd Hal spoke his one sentence platform: “If elected I will provide ice cream for everyone.” Loyd Hal Mercy won the election in a landslide by deception. He had no way to provide ice cream. This story also illustrates the fourth and most critical issue – our own apathy about the importance of elections.

A great American leader, Dr. M.L. King, proclaimed his dream of a nation where chilSEE WALLACE, PAGE A6

canc./susp. license, May 24, TCSO ■ Robinson, Eddie Louis, 60, DUI first offense, implied consent law; May 24, TCSO ■ Sarver, Timothy Marion, 34, domestic assault, May 20, TCSO ■ Sigler, Anthony Van, 42, agg. assault with injury, May 24, TCSO ■ Smith, Charles Earl, 39, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, May 22, TCSO ■ Smith, Marcus Ladell, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, seatbelt law, no insurance; May 23, TCSO ■ Smith, Mario Louis, 33, agg. assault with injury x 2, vandalism; May 19, TCSO ■ Stafford, Halee Diane, 20, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, May 22, TCSO ■ Stapleton, Mary Dawn, 25, failure to appear, May 23, TCSO ■ Taylor, Larry Donnell, 46, failure to pay child support, May 19, TCSO ■ Thornhill, Robert Paul, 36, domestic assault, May 26, TCSO ■ Thurmond, Jessica Leanne, 27, poss. sch. VI, May 24, TCSO ■ Topps, Crystal Shuntay, 21, criminal impersonation, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, light law; May 22, TCSO ■ Varner, Clayton Quinn, 22, failure to appear, May 23, TCSO ■ White, Jeffery Lewis, 35, poss. sch. VI, tampering with evidence, May 24, TCSO ■ Williams, Alice Marie, 29, domestic assault, May 18, TCSO ■ Williams, Christopher Allen, 42, failure to pay child support, May 21, TCSO ■ Williams, Roy, 54, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no insurance4; May 21, TCSO ■ Wilson, Rachel Dawn, 34, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, May 18, TCSO ■ Yarbrough, Missie Lynn, 34, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, May 18, TCSO

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Obituaries Frank Lewis Sr.

Date of Death – May 13, 2014 Frank Lewis Sr., 56, son of the late James and Ann O. Billingsley Lewis, passed suddenly on May 13, 2014. Visitation was held on Friday, May 23, from 1-7 p.m. (wake 6-7) at Palmer Funeral Home. Services took place Saturday at Hopewell M.B. Church at noon with burial in Mt. Sinai Cemetery, all in Mason.

He leaves three children, LaShanda Lewis and Frank Lewis Jr., and Deon Hammond, a child that he reared as his own; 12 siblings Annie Bond, David (Luvenia) Lewis and Ida (Evidell) Anthony, all of Mason, Martha (John) Mason and Clara (Larry) Fayne, both of Covington, Henry Lewis, John (Jenetta) Lewis of Chicago, Samuel (Lee) Lewis, Loraine (Terry) Wright, Elizabeth Briars, Julia Shanks and Willie Lewis, all of Milwaukee; grandchild Nikavian “Big Daddy” Brown of Mason, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, a sister, Mary Ann Wright, preceded him in transition.

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Marguerite Goslowsky

February 16, 1934 – May 19, 2014 Marguerite Goslowsky, 80, took the Lord’s hand and went home on May 19, 2014. She was born on Feb. 16, 1934 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Scottsboro, Ala. and Munford Baptist Church in Munford.

She was a retired employee of the Chicasaw Council in Memphis where she was also a veteran scouter and recipient of the district Award of Merit, Good Shepherd Award, Silver Beaver Award and Bobwhite in Woodbadge.

She is survived by her children, Khristine Marie Goslowsky Jones, George Joshua Goslowsky, Karl Eugene Goslowsky and Eric Charles Goslowsky; grandchildren Ashly Goslowsky Shannon, Courtney Goslowsky, Erica Goslowsky, Benjamin Jones and Emily Goslowsky; and great-grandchild Alianna Marie Jones.

Donations may be given in her memory to the American Cancer Society or to any Christian mission.

Hugh A. Britt Jr.

Hugh A. Britt Jr., 74, of Henning, died at his home on May 18, 2014. He was a member of IBEW, the VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his spouse of 37 years, Mary H. Britt, sister Betty Hall and two sons, H.A. Britt III and Jason W. Britt.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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James A. Ward Jr.

Date of Death – May 18, 2014 James A. Ward Jr., 64, of Covington, died on May 18, 2014. Funeral services were held at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home on Friday, May 23. He was buried at R.H. Munford Cemetery.

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Laura Ella Barbee

May 19, 1936 – May 23, 2014 Laura Ella Barbee, 78, of Henning, died on May 23, 2014. Funeral services took place at New Hope C.M.E. Church in Henning. Curries Funeral Home had charge of services.

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Jamie Travis Fore

October 29, 1976 – May 22, 2014

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September 13, 1939 – May 18, 2014

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ronald Paul Bassett; son, Ronald Allen Bassett; and her parents, Roy J. and Julia C. Wagner.

Funeral services and burial took place at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 28. The family requests that memorials be sent to Gideons International.

Phyllis J. Bassett

Date of Death – May 22, 2014 Phyllis J. Bassett, 81, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Methodist North Hospital after a long illness.

Mrs. Bassett lived a full life and was involved in a number of activities including the Red Hat Society.

She loved making crafts, scrapbooking, ceramics, painting, beading, cake decorating and travel.

She was a member of Munford Baptist Church and attended the Joy Sunday School Class and was a former member of Georgian Hills Baptist Church and was involved with the WMU, and the choir. She was also a member of The Gideons International for more than 45 years.

Mrs. Bassett is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Robert) Smith of Atoka; her best friend, Gloria Godwin of Munford; grandchildren Kara Anne Smith of Atoka; and Robbie Paul Smith of Memphis; great-grandchildren Hunter Andrew May, Lauren Ashley May, Haley Marie May, Jacob Aiden Smith; her cousin, Barry (Hilda) Shriver; and the cat, King Alexander McCavity Bassett.

Jamie Travis Fore, 37, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Mr. Fore was a truck driver for JNJ Express.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Fore; one daughter, Haylie Fore of Munford; two sons, Travis Fore of Munford and David Crook of Monticello, Ark.; three step-sons, Robert Cerda III of Memphis, Jesus Frausto Jr. and Daniel J. Frausto, both of Covington; grandparents Louvine and Richard Cater of Monticello, Ark.; grandchildren Antonio Cerda, Emmanuel Cerda, Elisah Cerda, Arianna Cerda, Jesus Jamie Frausto and Daniel Lorenzo Frausto and his father-in-law, Dennis Clark of Burlison.

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

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LETTERS

Continued from A5 dren (and leaders) are judged by their character and not the color of their skin. My criticism of President Obama is based on ideology, his policies, but most of all his lack of character. I like the term, “a bigger man”, which is defined by integrity and “class”. I think that he, as president, should be a bigger man and demonstrate leadership.

His actions before, during and after the attack on our consulate in Benghazi that left four Americans dead were dishonorable at the least and a classic example of dereliction of duty. He left town continuing his campaign for re-election while the bodies of the four Americans were still warm. He went to a Las Vegas fundraiser and delegated the responsibility of answering the public outcry to 3 subordinates. Hillary Clinton and Susan Rice dealt with the media at the direction of Valerie Jarret. Is this the action of a “bigger man”?

The scandalous behavior of the IRS helping “our” president renew his lease on the White House was left to another subservient to defend. Is this characteristic of a “bigger man”? The AHCA (Obamacare) debacle was left to yet another obsequient to whitewash. A “bigger man” would have assumed full responsibility for this bad legislation.

Instead, “our” president was AWOL while the lady dangled publicly and eventually resigned under fire.

Character does matter. Presidents are to be bigger men. And above all other virtues “big men” are to be truthful. I’m not surprised by this man’s actions and ambages as I am about the press and thus, many Americans keeping their heads in the sand, like the ostrich, not wanting to hear deserved criticism of our president. For these naïve I will only say: With your head in the sand and your mind half-closed, in such a position – “your rear-end is exposed.”

Bill Wallace Covington Veterans Service Center open in Munford Veterans, family members or surviving spouses, In March 2013 the Veterans Service Office moved from Covington to Munford, following the trend that has seen the majority of the county Veterans living in or moving to south Tipton County. We’re now located at 1286 Munford Ave in Munford. Directly across from Munford Baptist Church, the new office is in a large white house that’s over 100 years old. Two flag poles and a sign help identify the office. Our telephone number is still the same: (901) 476-2456. Our hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clients are seen on a first come, first served basis no appointments.

Phillip Nelson, the Tipton County Veterans Service Officer, is your advocate. He does not work for the VA. Mr. Nelson prepares the VA claim for the Veteran/ surviving family member. To get started, he needs the veteran’s DD214 and military medical records (if the Veteran has them). If the Veteran is deceased, a Death Certificate is required along with a marriage license and DD-214. The initial visit can be a two to three hour process, depending on the complexity of the claim. Assistance filling out forms will be provided, as needed.

For those veterans, who have already filed, who have received a letter from the VA and disagree with their findings, or have a problem with appointments or with other issues, bring your letter and copies of your paperwork to Mr. Nelson. He has no idea what is happening with your claim unless you tell him.

To protect your privacy, he doesn’t keep copies of claims. Neither does he get copies of letters sent to you concerning

the status of your claim.

The primary concern of the County Service Officer is to help you or your surviving spouse to obtain your disability rating or compensation you earned from your Military service.

Terry Poston, Veterans Outreach Specialist, Workforce Services, is available on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

He will have job listings from the State of Tennessee. He can enroll you in the system and fill out information for job qualifications. We also receive job listings from local business looking to hire

Veterans.

The Tipton County Service Office is for the Veteran or family members to come to relax and socialize. A pot of coffee is always on, and other beverages are available.

Additionally, computers are set up for your use to find jobs, send emails, or just to learn how to use the computer. The staff, all disabled Veterans, is here to serve you. Thank you to all our Veterans and family members for your service and sacrifice.

Randal Martin Veterans Service Center

T he Family of Sr. Jack T. Harris,

tend our deepest ex to ke li ld u o w all words of appreciation for prayers, and kindness, cards, ng the loss of gifts of love duri husband, father our deeply loved nk you is not and Papaw. T ha Our family will nearly enough. er your love and always rememb thoughfulness.

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Today, while you read this Children paper and go about your of the Great day, more than 700 World Depression, War II veterans will die. the WWII This happens every single Generation day. The youngest are now manned the tank in their late 80s, and some David Peel and airplane have never talked about factories, the their experiences at all. This Peel Law Firm atomic research “Greatest Generation” that facilities, the we are losing constitute a lost powder plants (including the local treasure of stories, life and bravery. one in Millington). They had the This heroic generation stood work ethic, duty and commitment against the Germans and the Japato supply an army that was ranked nese, invading from France to the low in capability to become the sole Philippines; and they are the only superpower. reason you and I live in this free Many of our veterans have never country. told about their experiences.

The people in Germany, someOn your way to the beach, stop what like the U.S. now, never by the Battleship USS Alabama in thought that a regime that promised Mobile. It boasts immense guns peace, promoted education and that fired a 2700 shell over 21 miles, peace through gun control would

propelled with 500 pounds of powder. That would be like shooting a Volkswagen bug from Millington to Covington! You might be able to talk with veterans who served in World War II. I encourage you strongly to talk with any vets, especially in your family, and get their histories before they become one of the 700 that will pass away each day. They are a treasure that we are losing all too fast.

What about you? Do you know an aging veteran? Would you go this week and just sit and ask to listen.

We are all busy, but we are often busy doing “good” things, and not the “best” things. If I told you there was lost treasure in your yard, you would make the time to start digging.

There is lost treasure in our communities, they are there and many will be happy to talk with you about what occurred from 1941-1945. One more thing: bring your kids to hear, too.

From our home to yours, thank you veterans and your families.

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Marine gifts alma mater with flag

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com Marine Corps Captain Rob Phillips, Munford High School class of 2004, gave an American flag flown over Afghanistan and a certificate to Munford High School this week. Phillips is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, flies Harrier jets, and is currently assigned to Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma. Ariz.

Phillips said that when he was growing up, seeing former students that had been accepted to the Naval Academy and been successful as military officers is what motivated him to do something similar.

“I think it is important for high school students in small towns like Munford to know that there are endless opportunities out there,” said Phillips. “Especially if they work hard and stay motivated.”

Phillips returned from Afghanistan in September 2013 and this was the first opportunity he had to be home while school was still in session. He said he thought he would take the chance to give the flag and certificate to MHS before everyone went home for the summer.

He is also headed back to Afghanistan this summer, so he said it was important to do bring the flag to the school before he left.

According to Phillips, his favorite memory at MHS, “definitely has to be all the fun we had in Cougar Vision with Mrs. Roy.” Phillips was at the Naval Academy in Annapolis from June 2004-May 2008. He graduated with a degree in aerospace engineering and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. After extensive training, Phillips earned his wings and selected the AV-8B Harrier as his fleet platform in August 2011. He is a member of the VMA-311 Tomcats.

Deployed to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan in April 2013, he returned to the states in September. While in Afghanistan, he flew more 170 combat hours and employed several thousand pounds of ordnance. He is deploying to Camp Bastion again this summer and hopes to eventually transition to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and continue his career as a Marine Corps

Tipton County Commission on Aging events Don’t miss out on these great opportunities!

Water aerobics and kidney smart class Call 476-3333 for more information.

This week’s events May 29 – 30 Thursday Outing Friday Exercise – 9:15 a.m. – dining room Birthday party on patio – 10 a.m. - patio Phillips presenting a certificate to principal Courtney Fee. Courtesy photo

Upcoming events For the week of June 2 – 6 Monday Exercise – 9:15 a.m. dining room Card making – 10 a.m. craft room Hurricane season begins – 10 a.m. dining room Writers’ workshop –10:30 a.m. dining room Tuesday Bingo and popcorn –10 a.m. – dining room Philips, a captain in the Marine Corps, graduated from the Naval Academy and returned home to present a flag to MHS from Afghanistan. Above, Phillips is a member of the VMA-311 Tomcats. Courtesy photo aviator.

Phillips gives the following advice to youngsters thinking of this career path.

“Study hard in school. Get involved in sports and extracurricular activities, too. Strive to be a leader, whether that be team captain or class president. Get

involved in the community and meet as many people as you can. Exercise every day and stay out of trouble. The world keeps going outside of Tipton County and I encourage them to go see as much of it as possible.”

Piercey recognized with honors and awards

Wednesday Water aerobics – 6:30 a.m. - offsite Exercise – 9:15 a.m.- dining room Nursing home visits – 10 a.m. – offsite Thursday Summer reading program – 10 a.m. dining room Friday Exercise – 9:15 a.m. – dining room Dominoes play off – 10 a.m. –dining room Regularly scheduled programs Bending needles quilting club Best choice hearing Bible study Blood pressure and blood sugar screening Book club Crocheting Arthritis Foundation exercise Line dance class Tap dance class Walking club Writers’ workshop Water aerobics

During the 2013-2014 annual meeting of Three Star Fire Department, Chief Jon Piercey was awarded for two accomplishments.

Piercey was recognized for his 20 years of service to Three Star Fire Department. The award was presented by the Department President Lin Stalter, pictured with Piercey. State Rep. Debra Moody also presented an award to Piercey for an act of heroism on Nov. 9, 2013. Courtesy photo

Caregiver programs “Helen’s House” adult day/ respite serviceHelen’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 Lauren at 476-1068 for more information or to receive a registration packet.

Caregiver wellness/support groups meet across Tipton County…

All shared information is confidential--“what is said here, stays here”- meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. For more information please call 476-3333.

• South Tipton caregiver wellness group- This 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- This group meet 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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ACTS II COMMUNITY CHURCH 106 Star Shopping Lane Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1732 ANTIOCH M.B. CHURCH 1785 Wooten Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5811 ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 190 Antioch Road Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9635 ASSOCIATED REFORMED PRESB 81 Church Ave Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-7233 ATOKA U.M. CHURCH 609 Atoka-Munford Ave Atoka, TN 38004 873-8454 ATOKA EVANGELICAL PREB 1041 Atoka Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-3500 AVERY CHAPEL CME 2365 Leighs Chapel Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2337 BEAVER BAPTIST 9344 Holly Grove Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2904 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 55 Andrea Dr. Munford, TN 38058 837-2247

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

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

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

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

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ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799

BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-6759

CAREY CHAPEL AME 4955 Ballard Slough Rd Burlison, TN 38015 475-2288

Richard Todd- Owner

Covington Granite works

BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 3406 Tracey Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-0343

Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-5440

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

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

Covington Funeral Home Magnolia Gardens Cemetery

3499 Highway 51 South 476-3757 (Phone) 476-5373 (Fax) Brownsville - Covington - Millington

David Berryman, Funeral Director Jonathan Murphy, Funeral Director

“Caring for the Community with Compassion”

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

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

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

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Does He ever cross your mind?

By RICK HUFFMAN Gilt Edge Church of Christ On a recent Sunday morning, one of the older sisters of our congregation with cane in hand paused to greet me as she exited the building. She asked, “Do you remember my Ricky?”

I did not catch what she said the first time and had to ask her to repeat it.

“Do you remember my Ricky?” she asked for a second time as I shook her hand.

“Yes ma’am,” I replied, “I think of him quite often.”

Growing up, we were fast friends. We were in the same grade in school. We were in the same Bible class at church. On a summer day in 1968, between our freshman and sophomore years in high school, he and some of his other friends were walking the sand bars of the Mississippi River in the Richardson Landing area. Exactly what happened, I never really knew. At the time, the pain for the family was too great for me to ask a lot of questions and have them relive the tragic events, but Ricky drowned that day in the Mississippi River. Luckily, his body was recovered, so at least the family could have some kind of closure.

The funeral home was in the home of the funeral director at that time, and the place was packed with classmates (it seemed the whole high school was there), friends, family and the community. The funeral was held in our little church building. The building was overflowing, and my family and I had to sit in a classroom in the back of the auditorium. His life, though brief, made a difference. It awakened young and old alike to the fact that death can come at any time. Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.

Forty six years later, his mother still feels the pain.

She wonders, “Did his short life have a lasting effect on anyone or anything?” “Did he make a difference in the lives of others?”

She does not know, but his death had a profound effect on my life. I have often wondered what the future would have been like had he lived. When he died, I made a pledge to myself and my God that since Ricky did not live, I would try to do the best I could, do the good things I know he would have done, be as good a son as he was and be as good of a friend as he was. I would try to accomplish in my life what I thought he would have tried to accomplish in his. Each of us have life-changing events that occur in our lives, things that forever alter the way we live and think. My friend’s death was one of these for me.

As fate would have it, my wife and I shared the same heartache that Ricky’s parents did. Our daughter, at the age of eight, was taken from us after a long but futile battle with brain cancer. My wife has asked the same question Ricky’s mother asked me. “Do people remember her?” she asks. “No one ever mentions her.”

We want to know that her life, though brief, did/ does matter and that she made a difference, had a positive impact on her world. I think people do not mention her for fear of opening old wounds. I know at least one person (or family) remembers her, because each year a Christmas tree appears on her grave at the holiday season.

Our heavenly Father also lost His Son to death.

He had to forsake Him. Mt 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? God helplessly had to watch the death of His own Son. Helpless, not in the sense that he could not have stopped it, but helpless in the sense that He could not allow Himself to do so or none of us would have hope.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I often wonder about those who have never named Jesus as their Savior by being obedient to Him. (Mat. 10:32-33, 7:21, Heb. 5:8-9) Given what God and His Son have done, does Jesus not ever cross their minds? If He does, how can they not obey Him? I do not know, but the omniscient God knows if they think of His Son. What about those who once professed faith in Christ and were His followers but have gone back to the world? II Pe. 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. Does the crucified Savior who gave His life that they might have life ever cross their minds? Have they forgotten Him? I do not have a clue, but rest assured, God knows.

Does the way we live, the things we say or not say, the things we do or not do, the time, effort and resources we expend or not expend let others know if Jesus ever crosses our minds?

VBS Munford Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 1-6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day. The theme is "Weird Animals: Where

Jesus' Love is One-of-a-Kind." Call 837-6325 for more information.

St. Matthew Baptist Church, Stanton, will be hosting its annual VBS from June 3-6 form 6-8 p.m. each night. The theme this year is "The Jesus Connection … What a Friend." Refreshments will be served.

Central Baptist Church VBS“Weird Animals” June 9-13, 6-8:30PM . 755 Lucy Kelly Rd., Brighton. Ages 3 yrs old- 5th grade. Please call 901-475-4422 for

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Wooten Tractor Co.

2031 Highway 51 South • Covington , TN 38019

Phone : 476-2631 WOODS

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Tipton County Gun Trader 1015 B Hwy 51 North • Covington, TN

(901)476-0607 Jay Ridings Cell: 619-5991 John Evans Cell: 201-9426 Make Your Pet’s Grooming Experience a Pleasant One

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Whitley & Hughes Family Eye Care Modern eye care with a hometown commitment!

68 Doctors Drive Munford 837-0188

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Church Bulletins June 10-12 Pastor Charles E. Anderson & the Plummer Grove CME Church Family invite you for their annual spring revival, guest church Brown Baptist with Pastor Bartholomew Orr, Guest Speaker, Spring Revival. Begins at 7 p.m., come celebrate with us. Address: 1528 Andrew Street, Covington.

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ONGOING D'Vine Revelation Outreach Ministry has set up the Mothers of Preschoolers and Teens program (MOPS). The program will begin June 25. For additional information, call 901-652-2765. The church is located at 905 Hwy. 51 South, Covington.

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SRVS, like garden, is flourishing

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com The colors are bright, the shelves are open, and the space is welcoming. The former Owen Community School, which was also once the Tipton County Adult Development Center, is now SRVS-Tipton County.

Happy voices fill the rooms and visitors are immediately greeted upon entrance. The cementblocked walls are painted soothing tones and different objects are arranged on the shelves from least complex to most. Although there are pictures of common items, such as pots or pans, there are no cartoon drawings to be found.

That is because this learning center is geared towards adults with disabilities. The center teaches practical life skills working from a beginner level to complex, and from abstract to concrete thoughts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be challenging to have the different spectrum of learning capabilities, said Ginny Oceguera, director of the Tipton County SRVS facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The service recipients range from non-verbal to quite literate, so we must set achievable goals.â&#x20AC;?

In mid-September of last year, the Tipton County Adult Developmental Center became the first satellite SRVS office. The center is located at 3373 Highway 59 in Covington.

Because of an importance for service recipients to learn living skills, the Tipton County center is adding a model apartment.

According to Oceguera, this is â&#x20AC;&#x153;so not only can they learn living skills but start thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I want to live on my own someday.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

The facility is based on the Montessori method, which incorporates individual learning in one and a half hour increments.

Service recipients take two blocks of classes each day, one class focused on motor skills and the other math, for a total of three hours.

The classes are based on a six-month curriculum.

The Montessori-based practices at the SRVS centers is a direct result of a parent

becoming involved to find the in best education practices for her child. Laura Tuminello attended a school in Memphis under the pretense of understanding how Montessori could be applied to teaching someone developmentally challenged;she learned from Astrid French, a certified AMS Montessori teacher, changed SRVSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entire outlook of care.

French, an avid, enthusiastic believer in the Montessori method, demonstrated to Tuminello how easily Montessori would work for people with disabilities and why it would be a viable teaching method. She invited her to take photos of the classroom and explained how to create and purchase materials.

Tuminello then proposed to the SRVS board of directors that the adoption of the Montessori model for adults with disabilities for their curriculum.

The SRVS Board of Directors embraced her idea and decided to send all learning center employees and directors through Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom the following school year to observe Montessori in action.

According to French, not only has there been improvement in behavior and performance in the adults with disabilities, but also in the staff; working in an open environment has inspired the staff to interact more, encourage more challenging activity, and foster increased independence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, we have also observed a decrease in negative target behaviors in our individuals, more sustained active engagement through-

out the day, an increase in independent choice making and self-guided activity, and gradual improvement in fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination,â&#x20AC;? said French.

In addition to the threehour Montessori program, the center incorporates other special learnings, such as the garden project, sponsored by Tim Ammons of Oleo Acres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ginny contacted Oleo Acres about sponsoring an organic garden to teach individuals to grow their own healthy meals,â&#x20AC;? said Ammons. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I thought this was a great idea but could see more potential: cooking classes, produce sales for future income, a productive workout , etc.â&#x20AC;?

According to Ammons, the intent with the garden project is to use it as a community partnership, so that the public begins to interact with the SRVS individuals on a personal level.

In the near future, Oleo Acres plans to hold workshops for the public at the SRVS garden to educate the public on seed saving, how to get the most out of your garden as cheaply as possible, GMO verses heirloom and open-pollinated seed and organics verses conventional farm practices. Workshop dates will be announced.

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TSSAA SPRING FLING 2014

The champs, again

Lady Rebels sweep through field for second state title in four years

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Roxanna Kimes and Mady Kate Gantt, two key members of Tipton-Rosemark Academy's state championship softball team in 2011, were in the stands cheering Friday morning in Murfreesboro.

Ashton Needham, who was a freshman on that team, was in the pitching circle as the Lady Rebels went for state title number two in the DII-A final against Davidson Academy.

Former players, current players, TRA fans and parents in attendance got what they came for as TRA pulled away late for an 8-4 win, earning the program's second state title in four years.

The Lady Rebels (27-11) led just 3-2 before scoring five times in the top of the sixth to take complete control of the

game.

Moments after the game, first-year head coach Johnie Sanfratello said he was kind of in shock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a minute there, no one seemed to understand what had just happened,â&#x20AC;?

Sanfratello said, describing the team's reaction after the game's final out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we're just now starting to figure out we did something great. The girls played so well. They battled the last couple of days. Our young girls really stepped up. Everybody did. We really played hard as a team.â&#x20AC;?

Davidson rallied for a couple of runs in the bottom of the seventh before Sally Downing threw to Rachel Whitley for the final out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First of all, I was thinking I really hope we get this girl out at first because I was getting really hot and sweaty,â&#x20AC;?

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Tipton-Rosemark senior Ashton Needham brings a pitch to the plate during state tournament action last week in Murfreesboro. The Lady Rebels won three straight games to claim the DII-A state title. Top photo by Jeff Ireland; team photo courtesy TRA.

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Rebels fall to USJ in baseball title game

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com MURFREESBORO, Tenn.

- The Tipton-Rosemark Academy baseball team made a nice run after dropping its first round game last Tuesday in the DII-A state tournament.

After beating Battle Ground Academy and Webb on Wednesday, the Rebels needed to beat University School of Jackson twice on Thursday at Middle Tennessee State University.

TRA jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but could not score again. USJ scored in every inning en route to an 8-4 win and a state title.

"The guys battled and put their heart out there today for the program," said TRA head coach Brad Smith. "I appreciate that."

"We started off not the way we wanted, so we had to fight

our way back," said senior Connor Alexander. "It took a lot of energy and a lot of hard work.

We just didn't have all we had today."

Alexander, who pitched seven innings against BGA on Wednesday, threw two more innings in relief. Conner Sanders started on the mount and went three innings. Gil Erwin pitched the sixth.

USJ scored two runs in the second and sixth innings and one in the first, third, fourth and fifth.

The big blow came in the sixth inning when Logan Carey doubled in two runs to give the Bruins an 8-4 lead.

Jacob LaFosse and Logan Stewart each singled in a run in the top of the first and two more runs scored on errors.

Blain Curtis got the inning going with a lead-off double.

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TRA senior Connor Alexander tags a USJ runner last Thursday during the DII-A state title game in Murfreesboro. Photo by Jeff Ireland

"Hats off to USJ today," Smith said. "They came and swung the bats real well and did what they needed to do. Coming into today I knew we had to make plays. We came out strong in

the first and didn't really do much after that."

Alex Garrett went the distance for USJ, holding the Rebels to five hits and two earned runs.

Top teams stop MHS in AAA tournament

Munford leftfielder Jennifer Puth hauls in a fly ball as Christina Cantrell backs her up during the Class AAA state tournament last week in Murfreesboro. Photo by Jeff Ireland

MURFREESBORO,Tenn. - Munford stayed right with Dickson County for six innings last Tuesday afternoon in the first round of the Class AAA state softball tournament in Murfreesboro.

The scored was tied 1-1 through through six innings, but Dickson County, which finished second in last year's tournament and would eventually win this year's tournament, finally broke the game open in the top of the seventh.

Dickson County's Payton Grove singled with the bases loaded in the frame to give her team a lead it would not lose in a 5-1 win.

Munford's softball season came to an end a day later. The Lady Cougars (30-14) lost to Knoxville Gibbs, the eventual runner-up, 8-5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played the first and second place teams and we hung with both of them,â&#x20AC;? said Munford head coach Glenn Goulder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very satisfied. You always play good teams when SEE MHS, PAGE B2

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Yoder, a junior, and Armour, a sophomore, defeated a more experienced Bolton squad last week to make their first appearance at state in Murfreesboro.

Last Thursday morning at Old Fort Park, the duo ran into a strong doubles from team from Siegel and lost 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals.

"I was more excited than I was nervous, even though it was our first time being here," said Yoder.

The duo began playing together midway through the season and it was evident pretty quickly they worked well together.

"I said to myself, 'I found myself a doubles partner,'" Armour said. "Everything started clicking. We worked hard to get here. We didn't think we were even going to get this far. It was something."

Brighton tennis coach Kim Greer believes the future is bright for Amour and Yoder.

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TSSAA SPRING FLING 2014 Blake Armour, left, and Nathan Yoder are in the middle of a rally during their state quarterfinal match last Thursday in Murfreesboro.

Photo by Jeff Ireland

Munford senior Rebecca Lee was the lone Tipton County representative at the state track and field meet. She finished 16th in the shotput, although this was her first year competing in the event. "It was fun, I had a good time," Lee said.

"If somebody had told me I was going to state, I would not have believed them. I probably would have been laughing." Photo by Jeff Ireland

Turn to page B14 for more Spring Fling photos.

BHS coach Oswalt resigns

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Brighton High School baseball team will have a new coach next season.

Brian Oswalt, who was the longest-tenured high school baseball coach in Tipton County, resigned his post last week after 12 years on the job.

His last game ended up being a 2-1 loss to Bartlett on May 12 in the Region 7-AAA semifinals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're proud of the job he did here,â&#x20AC;? said BHS athletic director Cetrice Bounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hate to see him go. We hope to keep him involved with the baseball program in some capacity.â&#x20AC;?

Bounds said Oswalt will remain at the school as a teacher.

The search for Oswalt's replacement is underway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're going to go through the normal routine to try and find a new coach,â&#x20AC;? Bounds said.

Oswalt, who will coach BHS's summer team, could not be reached for comment.

The Cardinals finished 18-18 this year and 1515 last year.

Sports Happenings The Covington High School tennis team and Covington Parks and Recreation are hosting the 2014 Tennis Tipton County Championships on June 7 at 10 a.m. The cost is $12 for the first event and $5 for each additional event. Age divisions are under 10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-40, 41-55 and 56 and over for males and females. The deadline to sign up is May 29.

Munford senior Jodie Duncan returns the ball to sophomore pitcher Sam Scott during action in Murfreesboro against evenutal champ Dickson County. Photo by Jeff Ireland

The Munford United Soccer Club boys teams (under 13-under 18) will be holding tryouts June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Walker Park in Atoka.

Aug. 1, 2014 is the birthday deadline. For more information, contact Bobby Chapman at 487-7177 or rchap1963@aol.com. The club's website is www. munfordunited.com.

The third annual Covington Kidz Triathlon will be held June 7 and is open for boys and girls ages three to 16. The three-four-year-old division includes a trike race, 50-yard run and a run through fire hose water. Each participant receives a T-shirt.

The cost is $22 by May 29 and $25 the day of the race.

TRA's Blain Curtis slides into third base after a bases-loaded triple. Photo by Jeff Ireland

The TRA baseball team poses with its state runner-up trophy. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Munford Middle School is hosting a boys' basketball and tennis camp in the coming weeks.

The basketball camp will be held June 9-13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MMS gym. The cost is $50 and breakfast and lunch will be served. The boys and girls tennis camp will be held June 16-19 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $50 and breakfast and lunch will be served. Contact Kenneth Barlow at 687-0413 or 835-3023.

MHS

Continued from B1 you get there.â&#x20AC;?

Sophomore Sam Scott, Munford's starting pitcher, scattered six hits over the first six innings and limited Dickson County (42-7) to just one run, but Munford's offense struggled the whole game against sophomore Brooklin Lee. Lee, utilizing a devastating changeup, allowed just two hits and struck out eight to earn the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish we could have had a little more offense, but Sam pitched a great game," said Goulder. "They didn't win 41 games for nothing, but you've got to have more than two hits.â&#x20AC;?

Munford, appearing in its fourth

straight state tournament, didn't get a runner on base until the fourth inning, when the Lady Cougars loaded the bases with one out.

Tori Ray walked, Jodie Duncan bunted for a single and Peyton Joyner was hit by a pitch.

Duncan scored on a Dickson County throwing error to give Munford a 1-0 lead. But Dickson County tied the game in the bottom of the frame on a passed ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we started off well,â&#x20AC;? said Duncan, one of Munford's five seniors.

"But nerves can kind of get to you because you never really know about

the team you're playing.â&#x20AC;?

Munford committed five errors.

Dickson County did not commit any.

Scott worked out of several jams.

In the top of the first, a walk and an error put runners on second and third for Dickson County with no outs, but Scott retired the next three batters to escape with no damage.

Dickson County put runners on base in the second, third and fourth innings as well, but did not score.

Munford's second hit of the game came in the bottom of the fifth inning when Courtney Bonaiuto singled with two outs.

Gibbs (48-5) jumped out to a 5-0 lead through two and a half innings.

Munford's offense got going, but the Lady Cougars were never able to get closer than three runs.

Ray paced Munford's offense. She finished 2 for 4 with two RBIs and hit a solo homer in the fifth inning.

Maddison Welch doubled twice and Duncan was 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs. Peyton Joyner added two hits and drove in a run.

Scott went all seven innings for Munford and took the loss. She struck out two and allowed 13 hits and five earned runs.

twice in the top of the fifth. Singles from Collins, Williams, Whitley and Katie Diggs produced the runs.

Needham went all seven innings for TRA to earn the win. She struck out seven, walked just two and scattered seven hits.

TRA's bats were hot most of the game, racking up 14 hits against Davidson pitchers Savannah Carr and Kelsey Thompson. Collins (4 for 4) and

Williams (3 for 4) led TRA. Berger was 2 for 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team has an amazing offense,â&#x20AC;?

Needham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody gets up in the dugout. I personally think once we get going, nobody can stop us. It's great having an offense like that supporting me.â&#x20AC;?

When the season started in March, Sanfratello felt like his new squad had what it took to get to Murfreesboro.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew we had the talent, but I didn't know how they would react to a new coach,â&#x20AC;? Sanfratello said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of team players and leaders.

I just wasn't sure how I would fit in.

The girls have been great. They've done everything I've asked of them. They worked hard and never complained, and now you see the result.â&#x20AC;?

TRA

Continued from B1 Needham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just kind of went numb. Then I was like, wow, we just won it. Then I realized that was my last game as a senior with all these girls.â&#x20AC;?

Bethany Berger and Needham led off the sixth with consecutive singles, Jordan Collins doubled and Anna Claire Williams and Downing each followed with singles as TRA blew the game open.

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Munford Middle School recently celebrated awards day on May 16, 2014. Shown are some of the students receiving honors. Courtesy photo

Dodrill graduates

CIAA students raise funds for causes

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com The students of Covington Integrated Arts Academy band, choir and drama- dance programs recently used their year-end concert and recital as fundraisers for Sonja Burnett and Lillie Mae Glass.

More than 500 people attended the two concerts, the choir and band performing on May 13 and the drama-dance program on Wednesday, May 21.

According to principal Sara Gangaware, the combined nights

raised almost $400 for the two individuals. “We wanted to show our concern and support in whatever means we could,” said Gangaware.

Dr. Bonnie Wright, vice principal at CIAA, explained the motivation for the fundraiser.

“You see, these are some of our own. Sonja worked here for years.

Her children are in school here.

She is on dialysis due to diabetes.

Lillie is in Pre-K and has cancer.

Our people needed to help.”

Wright said the school children came up with the idea.

“They wanted to donate to the

cause; I am so proud of the band, chorus and drama-dance students.”

Before the concerts and recitals, flyers and emails were sent out to local businesses. All proceeds were donated to Burnett and Glass.

“It’s a good crop,” said Wright.

“They are just the best children.

They are smart folks- they came up with the idea of the fundraisers themselves. I’m going to miss these children.”

Both individuals have accounts at Regions Bank. Donations may be made out to teamsonja or teamlillie.

Sara Cousar receives academic award Seth Dodrill graduated May 10, 2014 from the University of Memphis with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialty in accounting. He is the son of Jennifer and Ed Dodrill. Courtesy photo

Sara Cousar of Covington was honored at FreedHardeman University’s academic awards ceremony Wednesday, May 7. The Department of Behavioral Sciences presented her the Outstanding Student in

Child and Family Studies award.

Cousar is a senior child and family studies major who has consistently excelled in her academic pursuits.

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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 ▪ B5 www.covingtonleader.com SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, executed by BARRY S BENNETT JR, A MARRIED PERSON (JOINED BY HIS WIFE, AUTUMN A. BENNETT), to ARNOLD M. WEISS, ESQ., Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1365, PAGE 937, for the benefit of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/ OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES/JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 102, 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, THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 1001, PAGE 393, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72, AND SW TENNESSEE EASEMENT AT BOOK 991, PAGE 886 IN REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BARRY S. BENNETT, JR., A MARRIED PERSON, BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1365, PAGE 935, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 403 ROYAL OAKS DR, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

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

THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET. SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AUTUMN A. BENNETT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, May 13, 2014. This is improved property known as 403 ROYAL OAKS DR, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES/JESSICA D. BINKLEY, Substitute Trustee 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F13-1749 15may3w

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ]STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, DONALD L. WOOD AND TOK CHA WOOD 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 January 23, 2007 and recorded on February 9, 2007, Book 1324, Page 466, 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, Provident Funding Associates, L.P., (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 June 10, 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 County of Tipton in the State of TN The South one-half of Lot 19, MiloSubdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 12 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, TN and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the East line of Daniel Drive, said point being in the Northwest corner of Lot 18; thence North along the East line of Daniel Drive, 109.00 feet to a point; thence East and parallel to the North line of Lot 18, 200.00 feet to a point in the West line of Lot 10; thence South along the West line of Lot 10, 109.00 feet to a point in the Northeast corner of Lot 18; thence West along the North line of Lot 18, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning.

BEING the same property conveyed to Donald L Wood by Warranty Deed from Andrew Marquez dated 9/24/2003 and recroded 9/26/2003 in Deed Book 1097, Page 30, in Register’s Office in Tipton County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID Number: 051C A 01901 000 Address/Description: 180 Daniel Drive, Brighton, TN 38011.

Current Owner(s): Donald L Wood and Tok Cha Wood.

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.: 13-26659 22may3w

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 1, 2012, executed by DEBRA L. BROCKELBANK AND RICHARD A. BROCKELBANK, conveying certain real property therein described to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded May 10, 2012, in Deed Book 1550, Page 424-442; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 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 June 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the North Entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse , located in Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, STATE OF TENNESSEE: LOT 16, SECTION A, DEER RIDGE SUBDIVISION AS DESCRIBED IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 59 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 887, PAGE 322, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS OF PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 59 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. Parcel ID: 128D-A-33.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 144 STERLING FARM DR, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): DEBRA L. BROCKELBANK AND RICHARD A. BROCKELBANK OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/ property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #70325: 2014-05-22 2014-05-29, 2014-06-05

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated APRIL 13, 1994, executed

by LARRY W. WILLIS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to JERRY DUPRIEST, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 722, PAGE 680, for the benefit of FIRST STATE BANK, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/ OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES/JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee,

on TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit:

T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET. SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET.

PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE:

IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER.

DESCRIPTION OF A 0.33 ACRE TRACT BEING THE ANN GUNTER WHITEHORN PROPERTY AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 664 - PAGE 1, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MAPLE HILL DRIVE AND SITUATED IN THE 6TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A FOUND SPINDLE IN THE CENTERLINE OF MAPLE HILL DRIVE BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS 0.78 ACRE TRACT, BEING THE ANN GUNTER WHITEHORN PROPERTY, DEED BOOK 664-PAGE 1, ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EMILY HADDAD PROPERTY, DEED BOOK 465 - PAGE 489; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THISTRACT, SOUTH 02 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 72.00 FEET TO A FOUND SPINDLE BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE ROBERT A. RUESS PROPERTY, DEED BOOK 290-PAGE 188; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS TRACT, ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF RUESS, NORTH 89 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 203.39 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS TRACT, ALSO BEING THE SOUTH CORNER OF THE EDWARD HADDAD PROPERTY, DEED BOOK 655476 PAGE 15; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS TRACT, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF EDWARD HADDAD, NORTH 02 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 68.94 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIS TRACT, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE EDWARD HADDAD PROPERTY, ALSO BEING IN A SOUTH LINE OF EMILY HADDAD; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THIS TRACT, ALSO BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF EMILY HADDAD , SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, PASSING A FOUND IRON POST AT 128.50 FEET, BUT IN ALL A DISTANCE OF 203.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.33 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. HOWEVER, THERE IS TO BE EXCEPTED OUT OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY ALL THAT PORTION OCCUPIED

BY MAPLE HILL DRIVE AS ITS R.O.W. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LARRY W. WILLIS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON,

BY WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 13, 1994 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 722, PAGE 678, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 67 MAPLE HILL DRIVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

MAP 111H GRP E CTRL MAP 112D PARCEL 026.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, May 20, 2014. This is improved property known as 67 MAPLE HILL DRIVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

J. PHILLIP JONES/JESSICA D. BINKLEY, Substitute Trustee 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F14-0367 22may3w

NOTICE OF SALE BY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE WHEREAS, on March 29, 2001, CREATIONS BY SHERRY, INC, a Tennessee corporation, executed that certain Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) to Larry A. Butler, Trustee for the benefit of BancorpSouth Bank, a Mississippi banking corporation, originally filed for record on April 4, 2001, in Record Book 935, Pages 685-689 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid BancorpSouth Bank, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and the holder of the note executed by Creations by Sherry, Inc., as described in the Deed of Trust, said note and Deed of Trust as may be amended, modified, and extended by that certain Modification Agreement dated November 28, 2001, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee at Record Book 976, Pages 245-246 on December 17, 2001, and by that certain Modification Agreement dated January 27, 2014, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee at Record Book 1614, Pages 575-577 on February 3, 2014, secured thereby, substituted Brett A. Schubert, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms of the Deed of Trust, by that certain Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated April 2, 2014, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee on April 7, 2014 at Record Book 1619, Pages 1110-1111; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust, as may be modified, and the entire debt secured thereby, having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, as may be modified, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, BancorpSouth Bank, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, as may be modified, for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney’s fees, Substitute Trustee’s fees and expenses of sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brett A. Schubert, Substitute Trustee in said Deed of Trust, as may be modified, will, on the 20th day of June, 2014, offer for sale and will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, at 10:30 a.m., on the north steps of the old Tipton County Courthouse situated at 100 Court Square, located in Covington, Tennessee, the following described property lying and being situated in the County of Tipton, Tennessee: Lot 13 of 51 Business Park, as recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83, of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Parcel – 06-127JA-013.00; 120 Quinton, Munford, Tennessee Interested Parties: Staton Wholesale, 14275 Welch Rd, Dallas, TX 75244, also c/o Henry C. Shelton, III, Esq., Adams & Reese, LLP, 6075 Poplar, Suite 700, Memphis, TN 38119; Interest in judgment against Richard C. Allen, Jr. in Dallas County Court at Cause No. CC-07-05335-B, as may be enrolled in the Circuit Court of Tipton County at No. 6520, as recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County at Record Book 1423, Pages 416-420; Advantage Assets II, Inc., c/o Registered Agent – Corporation Service Company, 2908 Poston Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, also c/o Finkelstein, Kern Steinberg & Cunningham, 1810 Ailor Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921; Interest in judgment against Sherry F. Allen at Case No. 09-CV-1669 in the Tipton County General Sessions Court, as recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office at Record Book 1555, Pages 609-610; Donald R. Cole & Associates, Inc., c/o Registered Agent- Donald R. Cole, 10862 Highway 51 S., Suite 7, Atoka, TN 38004; Interest

in judgment against Richard C. Allen (a/k/a Clayton Allen) and Atoka Raceway Park at Case No. 35948-42-434 in the Tipton County General Sessions Court, as recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office at Record Book 1335, Pages 862-863; Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Attn: Collection Advisory Group Manager, 801 Broadway, MDP 53, Nashville, TN 37203; Notice of Federal Tax Lien (prepared in Central District/Tennessee) as to Richard C. Allen, Jr., dated August 1, 2008, recorded on August 11, 2008 at Lien Book 17, Page 598 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County; Notice of Federal Tax Lien Amendment (prepared in Central District/Tennessee) as to Richard C. Allen, Jr., dated August 26, 2008, recorded on September 4, 2008 at Lien Book 17, Page 607 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County; Notice of Federal Tax Lien (prepared in Central District/ Tennessee) as to Richard C. Allen, Jr & Sherry Allen, dated January 27, 2009, recorded on February 4, 2009 at Lien Book 17, Page 700; Taxpayer(s)’ address listed as 165 Quinton Ave, Munford, TN 380581751.

The sale of the property described in the Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instruments of record, prior liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes including penalties and interest, if any, rights of party(s) who purchased the property, or any portion thereof, at a prior tax sale, if any, assessments, building lines, and easements. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower and all other exceptions waived in the Deed of Trust, but I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the date of sale to another date or time without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 14th day of May, 2014.

Brett A. Schubert, Substitute Trustee 6410 Poplar Avenue, Suite 1000 Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 522-9000 Publish: May 22, 2014; May 29, 2014; June 5, 2014.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3249 Estate of VAN LAMOND CHANEY Deceased Notice is hereby given that on May 12 of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of VAN LAMOND CHANEY, who died 5/20/2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be 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.

TYRONE TIPTON ADMINISTRATOR VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 22may2w

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2014PR-3250 Estate of AGNES STEWART, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on May 12 of 2014 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of AGNES STEWART, who died 3/26/2014, 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 abovenamed 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

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(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.

OTELLA C. YOUNG EXECUTRIX VIRGINIA GRAY, CLERK AND MASTER 1801 S. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 110 COVINGTON, TN 38019 22may2w

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF: JASON ADIL PHILLIPS, DOB: 06/08/2007 and KATHERINE NICOLE PHILLIPS, DOB: 06/05/2008 and ALLISON ELAINE PHILLIPS, DOB: 04/25/2011 NO. 31523 BY: DENNIS HARRISON, SR. and MICHELLE LORRAINE HARRISON, PETITIONERS VS. JASMINE HARRISON, MOTHER JACOB MICHAEL PHILLIPS, FATHER DEFENDANTS

NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Jacob Michael Phillips, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Jacob Michael Phillips, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, June 30th, 2014 or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

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

This the 19th day of May 2014.

Attorney for Plaintiff Elizabeth B. Ziarko P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019 VIRGINIA GRAY CLERK AND MASTER 29may4w

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Covington Housing Authority is revising its Flat Rent Schedule in compliance with the Section 210 and 243 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. It will be available for review and open for comments at the Authority’s Office located at 1701 Shoaf Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. The Authority’s hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. In addition, a Public Hearing will be held on July 17, 2014 at the Authority’s office at 10:00 a.m.

Town of Mason will hold a Beer Board Meeting June 9, 2014 at 6:45 PM at City Hall. Beer Board meeting concerns approval for a beer permit for:

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PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Government is accepting bids for the following at the Tipton County Justice Center.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all members of the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen (the “Board”) of the City of Covington, Tennessee (the “City”) to all residents of the City and any interested persons that for the calendar year 2014, the regular scheduled meetings of the Board will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the regular meeting place at City Hall in Covington, Tennessee located at 200 West Washington.

There will be considered at such meetings any items which might properly be considered at regular meetings of the Board.

THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1, Tennessee Code Annotated.

Tina Dunn City Recorder 29may1w

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following curriculum resources for the 2014-15 school year.

1. An electronic professional development resource for K-12 education; should be a district license.

2. A test bank aligned to Tennessee Instructional Standards for K-12; if electronic, the license should be a district license.

3. A Universal Screener and Progress Monitoring Instrument for grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday June 5, 2014 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51, Covington, TN 38019. All bids should be sent to the attention of Marion Samuel at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

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INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: Bid Package #1: A contract to furnish work shoes for the school cafeteria employees.

Bid Package #2: A contract to furnish work uniforms for the school cafeteria employees.

For additional information contact Henry Glass at (901) 475-5820.

IN RE: ADOPTION OF YESLIN RESENDIZ PICHARDO DOB: 2/25/2006 MARIA INES PICHARDO and SABINO LUGO-ESTRADA Petitioners, Vs. NO. 31525 JOSE MANUEL RESENDIZ, Respondent.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on June 12, 2014 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Petition for Adoption, which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts of Respondent, Jose Manuel Resendiz, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry.

Police Chief, James Paris

REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGS COVINGTON BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Derlissa P. Ivory Xclusive Lounge 391 Hwy. 70 West Mason, TN

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

Dr. William E. Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County 29may2w

A 30’ x 30’ pre-engineered metal awning For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807.

Sealed bids shall be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2014 at the Courthouse in the Budget and Accounts Office, #103, 1 East Liberty Ave., Covington, TN 38019.

The Tipton County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

Honorable Jeff Huffman County Executive Tipton County 29may1w

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following item:

SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, June 2, 2014. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Public Works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the same day at the administration building in Brighton, Tennessee.

Bids sent by mail should be addressed to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Highway 51, Brighton, TN 38011. Bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “BID ENCLOSED”, thus preventing the bid from being opened in error.

Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid for (60) sixty days after the opening bid date.

The bidder shall comply with all state, federal and local laws and/or regulations. Special laws, regulations and executive orders that are applicable to the bid shall include but not be limited to: failure to list a specific law, etc., however, shall not act as a waiver of its enforcement.

Bid specifications are available at the Public Works Office.

Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/ or reject any or all bids.

Shannon Reed, PE Director 22may2w

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE MUNFORD MUNICIPAL ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND PROVISIONS GOVERNING POLITICAL SIGNS and; AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE MUNFORD REGIONAL ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND PROVISIONS GOVERNING POLITICAL SIGNS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen on proposed modifications to the Munford Municipal Zoning Map.

It is ordered that said Respondent, Jose Manuel Resendiz, file an Answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Petitioner’s attorney, Kasey A. Culbreath, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 879, Atoka, TN 38004 on or before the 30th day of June ,2014, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

Said hearing will be held pursuant to the provisions of Section 13-7-105, Tennessee Code Annotated. Said hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen on MONDAY JUNE 23RD, 2014 BEGINNING AT 7 P.M. AT MUNFORD CITY HALL.

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

Any interested party is invited to appear before the Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen and be heard in objection or in favor of the adoption thereof. Copies of the proposed ordinance will be available for public examination at Munford City Hall.

This 29th day of May, 2014.

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APPROVED: Casey Culbreath #27970 Attorney for Petitioners P.O. Box 879 185 Wesley Reed Dr., Ste. 0 Atoka, TN 38004 (901) 389-6997 VIRGINIA GRAY CLERK AND MASTER 29may4w

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

“A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant and the crazy crazier.”

- H.L. Mencken journalist, writer, 1949 Courtesy the Freedom Forum

The purpose of these ordinances are to clear any potential conflicts with the sign regulations in the Municipal and Regional Zoning Ordinances and Ordinance #2014-0402.

Legal submissions due each Monday @ 4pm.

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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

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But you can’t reach all the people all the time, in person.

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Call Andy at 901-476-7116 (N. Tipton) or Teri 901-832-0226 (S. Tipton) to advertise.

Some state and local officials want to remove public notices from our community newspapers and put them exclusively on the Internet.

I’m telling my state legislator: ”NO! It’s my RIGHT to KNOW.

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Students of the Year

Congratulations to our 2014 Students of the Year as chosen by Brighton High School, Munford High School and Tipton-Rosemark Academy. Pictured are (left to right) Jan Phillips-Patriot Bank, South Tipton; Andrew Edmiston-Tipton-Rosemark Academy; Denna Krosp-Patriot Bank Barretville; Luke Scott- Brighton High School; Nora OʼHara-Patriot Mortgage; Robert Roach-Munford High School; Terry Colin-South Tipton Chamber Education Coordinator.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR IS SPONSORED BY PATRIOT BANK AND PATRIOT MORTGAGE.

20th Annnual Children's Fishing Derby

Tickets are available at each sponsor location.

Ribbon Cuttings Sponsored by First Citizens National Bank

Thanks to our sponsors who made this wonderful event possible.

AUTOMOTIVE PRO TEK H. T. HACKNEY BANCORPSOUTH INSOUTH BANK BANKTENNESSEE KRISTIE MAXWELL BANK OF TIPTON MC DONALD’S OF MUNFORD BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MALLARD RIDGE MOBILE ESTATES BILL DANCE OUTDOORS DON & MARJORIE MAYO BRINK’S PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL FRANK BROWN RACEWAY CLEAN LINE ENERGY NAIFEH’S PATRIOT BANK & MORTGAGE TERRY COLIN RITTER COMMUNICATIONS KATHY DESJARLAIS-PATSY FEE ROSE CONSTRUCTION FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK TIPTON COUNTY FOP FIRST STATE BANK WALGREENS MARY GAITHER WALMART COVINGTON GLENN SPRINGS LAKE STORE GOGETAWAY BED AND BREAKFAST WOELM PROPERTIES GREEN MEADOWS OF MUNFORD River of Life Food Bank

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Second Thursday Lunch Second Thursday Lunch was hosted by Marlo's in Covington.

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Nora O’Hara Vice President

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VOTE & WIN $100!

Honor your favorite businesses and people by recognizing them as the Best of the Best in Tipton County and enter for your chance to WIN $100! You must complete at least 25 categories for the ballot to be counted and to be eligible for the Best of the Best drawing.

VOTING BEGINS MAY 1 AND ENDS ON MAY 31.

Please vote by writing in your favorite choice in each category. Only ballots from The Leader will be counted; no copies will be accepted. Businesses and individuals nominated must be in Tipton County, Tennessee. See official rules below.

Winners will be announced at the Best of the Best banquet on July 29 and in a special publication on Aug. 7.

DINING Best All-Around Restaurant ____________ Best Asian Cuisine____________________ Best Bakery _________________________ Best Bar ___________________________ Best BBQ ___________________________ Best Biscuits ________________________ Best Breakfast _______________________ Best Buffet _________________________ Best Burgers ________________________ Best Coffee _________________________ Best Donuts _________________________ Best Caterer ________________________ Best Country/Home Cooking ___________ Best Dessert ________________________ Best Dinner Under $10 ________________ Best French Fries _____________________ Best Fried Chicken____________________ Best Ice Cream/Frozen Treats __________ Best Italian Cuisine ___________________ Best Meat and Three _________________ Best Mexican Cuisine _________________ Best Pizza __________________________ Best Salad Bar ______________________ Best Seafood _______________________ Best Steaks _________________________ Best Sweet Tea _____________________ Best Sandwiches ____________________ HOME & FINANCE Best Apartment Complex ______________ Best Assisted Living Facility ____________ Best Bank/Credit Union _______________ Best Exterminator ___________________ Best Funeral Home ___________________ Best Insurance Agent _________________ Best Insurance Company ______________ Best Investment Firm _________________ Best Landscaper _____________________ Best Law Firm ______________________ Best Mortgage Lender ________________ Best Real Estate Agent _______________ Best Real Estate Agency ______________ HEALTH & BEAUTY Best Chiropractor ____________________ Best Dental Clinic ____________________ Best Pharmacy_______________________ Best Medical Clinic/Facility _____________ Best Physician _______________________ Best Nurse __________________________ Best Optometrist _____________________ Best Hair Salon ______________________ Best Barber _________________________ Best Fitness Center/Gym ______________ Best Recreational Activity ______________ PLACES Best Hotel __________________________ Best Daycare/Preschool _______________

Entry ballot must be received by MAY 31, 2014 At least 25 categories must be completed for the ballot to be counted and the drawing entry to be considered valid.

Name ___________________________________ Address _________________________________ City _____________________________________ State _____________________ Zip ____________ Phone ___________________________________ Email ____________________________________ Return entries to: The Leader, Best of the Best, 2001 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

Best Elementary School _______________ Best Middle School __________________ Best High School ____________________ Best Private School __________________ Best Place to Work __________________ Best Place to Worship ________________ Best Park/Place to Play _______________ Best Place to See Live Music ___________ Best Local Event _____________________ SERVICES Best Accountant ____________________ Best Customer Service ________________ Best Dry Cleaner ____________________ Best Heating & A/C __________________ Best Pest Control ____________________ Best Pet Groomer ___________________ Best Plumber _______________________ Best Photographer ___________________ Best Veterinarian ____________________ Best Barber/Stylist ___________________ Best Bank Employee _________________ Best Law Enforcement Officer _________ Best Firefighter ______________________ Best Paramedic _____________________ Best Politician/Elected Official __________ Best Waiter/Waitress _________________ Best U.S. Postal Carrier _______________ Best Teacher (include school) ___________ Best Non-profit/Civic Club _____________ SHOPPING Best Shoe Store _____________________ Best Women's Clothing _______________ Best Children's Clothing _______________ Best Men's Clothing __________________ Best Accessories/Jewelry ______________ Best Boutique _______________________ Best Thrift/Resale Store _______________ Best Gift Shop _______________________ Best Antique Store ___________________ Best Garden Center __________________ Best Home Improvement Store _________ Best Supermarket ___________________ Best Produce _______________________ Best Appliances _____________________ Best Floor Covering __________________ Best Florist _________________________ Best Furniture Store __________________ VEHICLE SALES & SERVICE Best Service Department ______________ Best New Auto Dealer ________________ Best Used Auto Dealer ________________ Best Car Salesman ___________________ Best Auto Parts _____________________ Best Auto Body Repair ________________ Best Tire Center _____________________ Best Car Wash ______________________ Best Oil Change _____________________

MS. TIPTON COUNTY Ms. Tipton County is a woman of good character who is involved with the community and positively affects the people of Tipton County.

Please nominate someone and share the reasons for the nomination. (Please include contact information so we can notify winners.) ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________

MR. TIPTON COUNTY Mr. Tipton County is a man of good character who is involved with the community and positively affects the people of Tipton County.

Please nominate someone and share the reasons for the nomination. (Please include contact information so we can notify winners.) ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________

YOUTH OF THE YEAR Know a young person (18 and under) who is working to make an impact in Tipton County through service-oriented work? Nominate them for the first-ever Youth of the Year award and share the reasons for your nomination. (Please include contact information and/or parents' names so we can notify winners.) ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________

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Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infantry soldiers: in front of Chattanooga

By RUSSELL BAILEY Tipton County Historian The day following the Confederate victory at Chickamauga, Southern forces began their advance on the Union army to the north. On 2 p.m., Sept. 21, 1863, Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham was directed to make a reconnaissance in force into Chattanooga.

Tennessee Governor Isham G. Harris accompanied the movement. Cheathamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troops bivouacked that night at the mission house. The men of the 4th Tennessee (including the Tipton Rifles of the 4th Tennessee), of Gen. O. F. Strahlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brigade, moved on the morning of the 21st toward Chattanooga, halting about seven miles southeast of the city and camped on the banks of Chickamauga Creek.

Lead elements of Cheathamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division reached Missionary Ridge at 10 a.m. on the morning of Sept.

22. He found Federal soldiers on top of the crest of the ridge. Cheatham promptly directed the brigades of George Maney (including Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men in the 9th Tennessee) and Alfred J. Vaughan (including Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men in the 154th Tennessee) to advance on the enemy.

A spirited engagement ensued for a few minutes and the Federals were driven off the ridge. William Dillon of the 4th Tennessee recorded thus:

Almyra Libby Click Hi everyone, Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out, schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out!

Teachers, let the kids out.

When I was growing up it was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;teachers let the monkeys out.â&#x20AC;? Oh well, time sure changes everything, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?

If we are around long enough, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe we still live in the same country. Maybe by 2016 some things might begin to go in a different direction.

My direction over the past weekend was Interstate l â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 to Camden and Centerville

and back. My little Addie had softball tournaments in Camden on Saturday. Sherri, Addie and I went up Friday night and stayed at the Best Western because their first game began early. We even got to go swimming Friday afternoon. On Saturday, the girls won three out of four games before the weather got bad. We were through but the 10-year-olds had to play after the rain and it was almost midnight getting through. Addieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, the Lady Cobras, really had the spirit, thanks to the coaches and others who

Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings.

I hope all of you enjoyed a safe and happy Memorial Day this past Monday. Now that the summer is unofficially here, what say we make it a safe one?

The Jolly Corteria Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting for May was held on Monday the 19th in the lovely home of La Rue Albritton of Jamestown.

Bright Hill M. B. Church will ordain their new pastor on Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. Special guests will be St. Luke M. B. Church and Pastor Dexter McRainy.

Pastor and Mrs. Sanders and family have already become a very important part of the Bright Hill family.

Jeffrey and Janice Mosley of Jamestown hosted an afternoon picnic in the park for their youngest son, Charles, who will be attending University of

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worked with them. Saturday afternoon, we parted as I drove on up to Centerville to spend the night with granddaughter Whitney Barber Carroll, as Sunday was her 21st birthday; it was her request that Mimi come for her birthday. We had a great time and I ended up staying through Monday, Memorial Day. Memorial Day is such a very special day.

Every American should sing the praises of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us. All the military flags flying everywhere were so meaningful and made quite an impres-

supplied.

On the 23rd, the 4th Tennessee marched to within three miles of Chattanooga and lay in line battle day and night. The next day, William Dillon of the 4th, reported heavy skirmishing at night, â&#x20AC;&#x153;our boys driving back the enemy to their works.â&#x20AC;? Rebel artillery opened fire upon the Federals in Chattanooga. John Cavanaugh of the Obion Avalanche, recalled detachments from Gen. Geo. Maneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brigade, led by Lt. W. M. Cunningham, took part in the night attack on the Federals.

By Sept. 26, Gen. O. F. Strahlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brigade including the 4th Tennessee, were stationed at the foot of Missionary Ridge, three miles from Chattanooga.

William Dillon noted that the Confederates had erected a line of rifle works all around the line â&#x20AC;&#x153;thus hemming in the enemy.â&#x20AC;? That same day, the New York Post newspaper reported that Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s war cabinet had ordered Gen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fighting Joeâ&#x20AC;? Hooker, with the 11th and 12th corps of the Union Army of the Potomac, west to the relief of Rosecrans at Chattanooga. At this early date, William Dillon of the 4th Tennessee recorded that Confederate soldiers â&#x20AC;&#x153;were grumbling that the Battle of Chickamauga was a fruitless victory.â&#x20AC;?

sion. I pray that it is never allowed to be stopped.

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister.

We welcome all members, visitors and friends. We again welcome Mr. David Jones from Salem ARP Church. Happy birthday to Joyce Byrd, whose birthday was on the 25th. I hope it was a great one!

Sorry, I did not get Salemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bulletin this week. I must share what my grandsons did last week after graduation. Hayden, Matt, Luke Scott

Tennessee at Knoxville this fall. Charles will be playing for the U.T. Knoxville football team. Good luck to you, Charles.

The Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family reunion is this coming weekend, May 30-31, in Covington. This is part of the Armstede Gray and Rob Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s families of Jamestown.

The Lee and Ada Draine family reunion will be June 20-22 in Millington. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more on that one next time for you.

Flossie Woods and family made a trip to Indiana a few days ago to attend the college graduation of her great-granddaughter, Vida Cole. Congratulations, Miss Vida.

Happy birthday to my grandchildren; on May 20, Anthony Boddie of Huntsville, Ala. turned 9 and Kellie Reed of Fontana, Calif., turned 20.

Happy birthday also to LaVar Burns (21), Toni Scott (22), Othelia Hudson and Fallon Cobbs (23).

On our prayer list are Eugene and Gigi Baker,

and their friends took the family boat to their lake house on the Tennessee River and spent the week. A whole week with eight boys! I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine how much fun these kids had. I can hardly wait to hear the stories. Their mom, dad and girlfriends came up Saturday and all stayed through Monday.

Memories are what life is made of and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that week will be a memory for a lifetime.

Hope your good ones will be too. Have a great week everyone!

Mary Ballard, Ruth Alston, Katarene Harber, Joseph Heaston Sr., Connie Brown, Eva Heaston, Clark and Birdie Jones, Carlotta Jones, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Beaulah Wakefield and Clayretha Fayne and family.

Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace Gospel Church and pastor, Pearl Burton Andrews of Jamestown are hosting VBS the 21-23 with a barbeque feast held on the 23rd. The public is invited to attend, everyone old and young alike, and it will be wonderful learning more about Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for us all. Bible study is Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the church.

Bible school at Bright Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M. B. is also on Wednesday at 6 p.m. so there is no excuse to miss attending Bible study, yaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come!

This is all for this time, remember, â&#x20AC;&#x153;True love reaches further out than even the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest bridge!â&#x20AC;?

Happy summer!

Until next timeâ&#x20AC;Ś.

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Mt. Carmel-Clopton

www.covingtonleader.com John Evans is having tests; Ann Chapman is recovering from surgery; and Chris Laxton is recovering from two broken legs. Dale Laxton, John Henderson, Bobbie Deen, Bonnie Holbrook, Shorty Dunaway, Florence Robertson, Alice Evans, Kyle Hanks, Kent Wingate, Carol Hughey, Carol Templeton, Andy Reynolds, Theta Rone, Keith McCalla - the list goes on and on this week, but they and so many more are in our prayers, along with servicemen and women on this Memorial Day, especially Andrew Dunavant, veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, who is spending this holiday in the hospital.

Congratulations to Larry Whaley II on his graduation from Dyersburg State with an associate of science degree in general studies! Congratulations also to my grandson Cameron Dickey for making the dean's list at Harding University!

Thanks, Dot Smith, for the card congratulating Rachel and Cameron and me on the big news! I

can't wait for December, when the baby will come and Cameron will be graduating! Will the baby be at graduation or will Rachel miss it from being home with the baby?

VBS at the Covington Church of Christ begins Sunday, June 1 through Wednesday, the 4th.

Everyone is welcome at 7 p.m. each night. The summer series will begin June 11.

This Saturday will be the first ever rodeo and picnic at the home of Steve, Lisa and Madison Johnson at 4:30 p.m.

There will be burgers and hot dogs, and we'll stay until everything's roped and tied or the food's gone, whichever comes first! There will also be prizes and braggin' rights! I'm getting my and James' cowboy hats dusted off!

Happy birthday to John Combs and Angie Gatlin on May 25, to Christina Evins on the 27th, to LaDonna Nance and Karla Combs on the 29th and to Rosie Barnes on the 31st!

Happy birthday at Clopton United Methodist Church to

by family and Dunlap Retirement Community deeply friends, especially at

476-7014, I’ll be glad to set up a tour of our facility.

Until next week, please never forget our military serving and giving their lives for us every day! I pray you all have a wonderful week and God be with you as do something special for some non-expectant person this week!

DarSay Burton It's a hot Memorial Day; we had some rain in the area yesterday with a better chance Wednesday.

This week's farm report: We are through planting - and replanting!

That cold, wet week recently was rough on newly-planted seed, but it's taken care of now.

Wheat has turned yellow in the last few days and will be history in June.

Corn, soybeans and cotton are growing noticeably every day and that's good!

I lost my phone last Thursday; looked and looked, called it and called it. Liz had talked to Clint on it before we left the house to help move equipment and I was in such a tizzy getting a cooler ready and leaving that I didn't remember her giving it back to me.

She didn't either! That night Clint and I even drove to several spots I'd been that day looking for it with his flashlight; no phone.

Liz couldn't go to bed

that night until it was found and they came over at 10:30, right after Clint and I got back, to look for it. She and Justin had walked up our road with a flashlight and when they walked into the yard, there it was! I had obviously laid it on the water trailer when I unhooked the hose and when I drove off it fell right in the yard in the grass, face-down and still on vibrate from church Wednesday night!

I'm not putting it on vibrate for church anymore; I'll just leave it in the car. I don't use it in church anyway! I’m so glad they found it; all the contacts and pictures and videos, oh my!

My sincere sympathy goes to Nell and family in the death of Jack Harris. I worked with him in my stint at The Covington Leader (then) back in the 1980s and am so glad I saw him a few weeks ago at Walmart with son Jack.

He was a great guy and will be missed, especially that smile of his!

Kathy Keiter

Hello everybody! I sure hope everyone had a great Memorial Day. I actually took the day off, well mostly; I just did a few things but had a good relaxing day with my sweet husband, who is a veteran. He retired from the Navy after 20 years. Thank you, dear, for your service to our country and so many others. Freedom is surely not free. We have so many who have served and protected us from harm’s way, some even paid the ultimate price with their lives. Thank you men and women for your service and may God continue to bless you every day of your lives. My hope and prayer is that you will be able to come home soon and our fellow Americans will treat you with only respect, gratitude and love…oh yes, and with jobs!

We have two birthdays

to celebrate this month and that would be two of our staff. Happy birthday, Tina Solley and Brandy Davis! I hope you both have a great day. There are no resident birthdays this month, but we want to celebrate with them every day! We have two new residents who have joined our family here at Dunlap and that would be Ms. Helen McFadden and Ms. Mary Jane Talley.

We are so very glad to have the two of you here with us and our hope and our prayer is that you would feel loved and cherished while you’re here!

Sadly, our deepest sympathy goes to Ms. Helen and family with the loss of her dear sweet husband, Mr. Jim McFadden.

You are all in our prayers through these tough days and months ahead.

I know Ms. Helen and Mr. Jim are really loved

Brighton Baptist Church.

You’re all in our prayers.

I’m still reeling from our wonderful Springfest fundraiser we had three weeks ago. This community/county amazes me when it comes to supporting Dunlap. I have a lot of people say jokingly “we have to keep Dunlap open so we’ll have someone to take care of us when we get to that point in life.” Seriously!

Me too! God has been so good to Dunlap all these years; He always provides for our needs!

We still have one very nice room that is vacant.

It has two bedrooms, two closets and a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom. If you know of a good friend that would want to come and share the suite, we can do that too. It would be great for a husband and wife, or two BFF’s, (best friends forever).

Please give me a call if you’re interested at 901-

Lauren Stafford on May 28 and to Jenni Cacy and Bonnie Strain on the 31st! Lay delegate Bonnie Strain, reserve delegate Jennifer Strain and clergy representative John Jones will travel to Paducah on June 1-4 for the annual conference.

VBS is Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3, this year. Jamie Stafford is in charge.

The youth are having a yard sale on Saturday, June 7 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church, 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road.

Clean out your closets, attics and garages and bring items by Thursday the 5th!

On Sunday, June 29,

cook barbeque, Ronnie Twisdale with entertain with patriotic music, then as darkness falls, the fireworks celebration with Gene and Sherri Watson and their merry band of pyromaniacs! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost; give them to Steve Davis or Gene Watson and bring your friends and neighbors!

This week's Farmer's Almanac quote: "Roses like a dose of nitrogenrich fish emulsion every month during the growing season."

Hope you had a great Memorial Day and had a hamburger, hot dog or both!

Until next week…

there will be a big celebration! Terry Gray will

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Summer Food Services program feeds children

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com The 2014 Summer Food Services program is set to begin again. The program, sponsored by Children and Family Services, has been feeding Tipton County children for more than 10 summers and serves anywhere from 150 to 300 meals in a two-month period.

According to program coordinator Diane Winn, the meals service begins on June 2 and will end on July 31.

“Hot lunches, sandwiches and pizza are on the menu,” said Winn. “These are all USDA-approved

meals.”

All children under the age of 18 are eligible for the free meals, which are administered by the Department of Human Services under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The following locations will provide meals Monday through Friday, beginning June 2: • Children and Family Services, 421 Alston Street, Covington, 8 -9 a.m., breakfast, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

• Canaan Baptis M. B. Church 211 Main Street, Covington, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

• Mt. Herman A.M.E. Church 3492 Quito-

Drummonds Road, Millington, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

• Collins Chapel C.M.E. Church 303 West Ripley Street, Covington, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

• Plummer Grove C.M.E. Church 1528 Andrew Street, Covington, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

• Antioch M.B. Church, 1785 Wooten Street, Covington, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

• Avery Chapel C.M.E. Church, 2355 Leighs Chapel Road, Covington, noon-1 p.m., lunch.

For more information, contact Winn at Children and Family Services, Inc. at 901-476-2364 or cfscoving@comcast.net.

Emergency strategies to prepare pet owners

By BECKY MULLER UT-Extension County Director We are closing in on tornado season and flooding season.

Disasters can strike at any time and can include fires, flooding, earthquakes and tornadoes in our area.

The following suggestions will help you plan for an emergency, and keep in mind that what is best for you is typically what’s best for your animals.

You should probably consider putting two disaster kits together. One will be for if you have a shelter in place, and a lighter, smaller version will be for evacuation. Remember to review your kits regularly to ensure that their contents stay fresh. I have found that a large Rubbermaid storage bin works well for the kits. Pet disaster kit: • Food- Keep at least three days food and water in an airtight, waterproof container.

• Water-Store at least three days of water specifically for

your pets.

• Medical records -Keep an updated copy of your pet’s vaccination records and registration/adoption papers. If you evacuate with your pet and have to take your animals to a shelter, proof of vaccinations will be required.

• Medicines- Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes regularly in a waterproof container.

• Collar/leash/ID tag-Your pet should have a collar and leash, but you should also have an extra in the kit. Consider having your pet microchipped. Veterinarians and shelters have universal readers that can read data stored in a microchip in your pet’s neck.

If your pet gets lost or separated from its collar, the chip will allow rescue workers to re-unite you. Remember that the chip is only as good as the information in the databasemake sure to keep it updated.

• Crate or pet carrier-Crate

should be large enough for pet to stand, turn around and lie down. Crates make transportation easier, and if you must shelter in a public space, there are often areas designated for pets, but they must be in a crate.

• Sanitation-pet litter box If you have cats, newspaper, bleach, papertowels and trashbags.

• Photograph-If you become separated from your pet, a photograph of you and your pet will help prove ownership and help rescue workers find your pet.

• Familiar Items-Put favorite toys, treats or bedding in the kit to help pets feel more comfortable.

Once you have a kit made, you need to plan ahead for two possible scenarios. You will either be staying put, or evacuating. You will need to watch tv, listen to the radio or check the internet for instructions.

Local authorities might not be

able to immediately provide information so use common sense and be prepared.

Plan ahead how you will assemble your pets and where you will go if you evacuate.

If you must evacuate, take your pets with you if practical.

Leave a sign that says “evacuated with pets” if at all possible. If you cannot take them, there are stickers available to put on your door letting rescue workers know how many pets and what type of pets are in the house.

If you go to a public shelter, your animals may not be allowed to go inside. It is important to call ahead and secure lodging depending on the number and type of animals in your care. Consider friends and family willing to take in you and your animals in an emergency. You can also check hotels that take pets, boarding facilities, or a veterinarian’s office that will take in pets. Find out before an emer-

gency which of these facilities will work for you.

Develop a buddy system with friends, family, and neighbors in case you are not home or cannot get home when an emergency occurs. Talk with your pet care buddy about your evacuation plans and show them where you keep your pet’s emergency kit.

You should also designate specific locations you can meet your pet care buddy, both in your neighborhood and farther away if an emergency arises. A little prior preparation can go a long way when planning for a disaster with your pets. If you have any questions about disaster preparedness for pets, please call Becky Muller at 901-476-0231or email at beckymuller@utk.edu.

Information for this article was taken from the brochure “Preparing your pets for emergencies makes sense. Get ready now,” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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 May 31 A household hazardous waste collection will be held at Brighton High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household cleaners, automotive products, cell phones and many other items will be accepted for disposal. For more information, contact Keep Tipton County Beautiful at 476-0254.

June 1 Memorial service at R. H. Munford Cemetery.

Simonton – Wilcox Camp 257, Sons of Confederate Veterans will sponsor their annual commemoration of the Civil War Soldiers buried in the R. H. Munford Cemetery in Covington this Sunday at 2 p.m. Flags and flowers will decorate the graves of the 217 Confederate and 10 Union veterans of the War Between the States. The ceremony will feature a memorial day address, decoration

of the graves and military salute. The public is invited. For more information call Russell Bailey 901-476-3744. Munford Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 1-6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day. The theme is Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love is One-of-aKind. Call 837-6325 for more information.

June 9 Central Baptist Church VBS- “Weird Animals” June 9-13, 6-8:30 p.m .

755 Lucy Kelly Rd., Brighton. Ages 3 years old- 5th grade. Please call 901-475-4422 for more information.

June 9 Cancer awareness group, meeting monthly at Baptist Tipton Hospital, first floor, community conference room, 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Wheeler at (901) 475-9615. What is said in our meetings, stays in our meetings!

June 20-22 The Covington High School Class of 1984 will have its 30th reunion. For more information, contact Lillian Minnie Smith or Katherine Barlow.

Sept. 27 Byars-Hall High School Alumni Group will meet on Heritage Day Weekend for its 103rd

anniversary reunion. All alumni through 1970 are invited to attend.

The group will meet on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Covington Country Club for an evening of fellowship, food, live music, dancing and to celebrate the anniversary years for the classes of '54, '59, '64 and '69. This event, each year, is filled with fun and the emotion of renewed friendships.

On Saturday, everyone enjoys a come and go day at the Chamber Center and the Heritage Day festivities on the square. Bill Hadley, the BHHS historian, will provide a day of viewing BHHS memorabilia and presentations on the bands, baseball teams and the cheerleaders.

The 2014 class of BHHS hall of fame inductees will also be announced.

On Saturday evening, at the country club, everyone will enjoy a banquet of fellowship, live music, food and the announcement of the BHHS beauty queen. The beauty queen is selected by a vote of the male alumni.

Friday and Saturday evenings are hosted by Billy Fleming.

The entire weekend’s activities can be enjoyed for $39 a person. By July 1, please mail your name,

class and email address, along with the fee, to: BHHS reunion, 102 Creek CT., Smyrna, 37167. For more information, email Bhhsalumni@AOL.com Ongoing Acertified 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.

The Faith That Works reading program, which has a goal of increasing reading comprehension and speed through faith and secular resources, needs volunteers to instruct participants ages 5-18. The program meets every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Covington Housing Authority community building, located at 702 Jackson St. Call 901-6522765 for more information.

The Tipton County Dunham Lodge #150 F&AM, located at 113 E. Washington St. in Covington, holds its monthly meeting on the

third Thursday of every month. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and is open to friends and family. Practice is every Monday at 7 p.m.

Call 901-490-2753 for more information.

Ransomed Riders Chapter of CMA meets the fourth Monday of each month at Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant in Atoka. Meal at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. For more information call Phil Cathey at 388-8145.

Angels of Hope Relay for Life team meets on the first Thursday of each month at the home of Garry and Betty Shahan, 5393 Highway 59 West.

The relay is the weekend of May 30-31. Please come and help to knock out cancer. For more information, call 901-4762108.

Writing group meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the TCCA/ Covington Senior Center downstairs meeting room. For details or for

more information, contact Joni Glass, program director or Gayle Hulsey, facilitator at 901-4761068.

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