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COVINGTON - The search for a burglary suspect came to a screeching halt Monday when a pursuit ended in a collision on Highway 51. At approximately 11:40 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Lindsey, near
Brighton, after the door to a residence was kicked in by a man allegedly trying to break into the home. But the homeowner struck back. “The homeowner fired shots at the suspect that was trying to break in the house,” said Tipton County Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley.
The suspect – Thomas Louis Alexander Jr., 31, of 1146 W. Perkins Avenue in Memphis – fled the scene in a gold Ford Taurus, prompting a search by deputies. Because there was a possibility the suspect was injured in the shooting, area hospitals were SEE PURSUIT, PAGE A2
Chief Deputy Billy Daugherty discusses the accident with Covington Fire Chief Jerry Craig and firefighter Lt. Richard Griggs. Photo by Sherri Onorati
Accident claims life of student
I-69 meeting scheduled
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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD - Officials with the department of transportation will conduct a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss the planned design of future I-69. Though a route was set four years ago, officials say they are now in the process of finalizing the planned alignment. "We're still working on completing the environmental impact study, but this is the time when we start to develop details," said project manager Steve Chipman. In 2001, officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced plans to construct a segment of Interstate 69 in Tipton County, connecting Dyersburg and Millington. In 2006, TDOT formally announced a route for Segment 8. It will take motorists through the western part of the county, from Quito to northwestern Covington before crossing Hwy. 51 at Rialto in the heart of Covington's industrial developments and continuing into Lauderdale County. Chipman likened the proposed route to having an aerial view and says the department now needs further develop its plans, updating legal descriptions, surveying land and identifying points for the proposed alignment. The Tipton segment has been further broken down into sections, allowing for easier management, Chipman said. During Tuesday's meeting, the preliminary plans for section two of the roadway will be on display. Section two of the Millington to Dyersburg segment runs from north of Simmons Road to just north of Gilt Edge Road (SR 178). Proposals include the construction of 5.5 miles of roadway in this section. The roadways will consists of two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction divided by a depressed grass median. TDOT officials have proposed the widening of SR-178, the addition of a four-ramp interchange and a bridge over the interstate. A bridge over the interstate is also proposed for Campground Road.
On Monday, congressional candidate Steven Fincher (R-Frog Jump), right, made two stops in Tipton County on his West Tennessee bus tour. Fincher and several gubernatorial candidates have been campaigning in the area lately. Photo by Echo Day
Election Update Petition deadline looming By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Election season is already in full swing, with visits from gubernatorial and congressional candidates, but there's still time to file a petition for office. Persons wishing to file a petition to run for one of the many seats have until the April 1 qualifying deadline to do so. "If they need to, they can still pick up a petition on April 1, just as long as they make sure to have it back in by noon," said Cindy Pinner with the Tipton County Election Commission. The only office whose deadline has passed is that of sheriff. "Candidates for sheriff had to have a post commission filed by March 18," said Pinner. "It's an affidavit of qualification. If you missed it, you can't run." In fact, only incumbent J.T. "Pancho" Chumley filed a petition for the office. It's been decades since a sheriff ran unopposed. "I've been here for 10 years and I know it's been a long time since a sheriff ran without opposition," said Pinner. She said the sheriff's race usually brings the most interest to an election, but without competition for the office it's difficult to gauge how heated the overall election will get. "I don't know what this election will bring," she said. "Usually the race for sheriff fuels the election, but that's one thing we don't have this time."
Up for re-election this year are the following: State ▪ Governor Phil Bredesen ▪ U.S. Representative John Tanner ▪ Tennessee Representatives Jimmy Naifeth (81st district) and Barrett Rich (94th district) ▪ Democratic State Executive Committeepersons Roger Warmath and Gladys Crain Republican State Executive Committeepersons John Wilkerson and Linda Roberts County ▪ County Executive Jeff Huffman ▪ County Commissioners in all districts ▪ Trustee Kristie G. Maxwell ▪ Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley ▪ Circuit Court Clerk Mike Forbess ▪ County Clerk Pam S. Deen ▪ Register of Deeds Claudia M. Peeler ▪ School board members in even districts
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BRIGHTON - A car accident on Old Memphis Road claimed the life of a 17-year-old Brighton High School junior Friday night. Authorities with the Tennessee Highway Patrol report at approximately 6 p.m., Jordan Matthew Pate was traveling northbound on Old Memphis near Brighton-Clopton Road when he topped a hill, lost control of the Chevy Malibu he was driving and over-corrected. The report states Jordan's vehicle spun counter-clockwise in the roadway and slid sideways. The left side hit four trees before coming to a final stop. First responders said Jordan was killed on contact. This week, a grieving student body turned to Brighton High School's guidance counselors for grief support. Principal Kathryn Roe said a moment of silence was held on Tuesday. "We want to pause for a moment in memory of Jordan. He was a great student and certainly will be missed." Roe said staff members were collecting food and monetary donations and in lieu of flowers will be making a donation to the school's Students Against Destructive Decisions club. She said the close-knit nature of the community is both good and bad in a situation like the death of a student. "It's more difficult because everyone is so close, but it's good because since they're close-knit, they can really rely on each other." Jordan, who just turned 17 last month, was a member of DECA and a Life Boy Scout with Brighton's Troop 260. The accident reports he was not believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He was wearing his seatbelt. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Central Baptist Church in Brighton. He was buried at Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. Jordan is survived by his father, John Michael Pate, Sr.; his mother, Lisa Carole Pate; one brother, John Michael Pate, Jr.; three sisters, Lauren Nicole Pate, Lindsey Michelle Pate and Mary Elizabeth Pate; grandparents, Jack and Erlene May and a step-grandmother, Lou Pate. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Pate and his grandmother, Mary Johnson.
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‘Look up yonder, they’re chasing that dude,’ and about the time I said that, I said, ‘Look out he’s sliding,’ and boom there he come,” said Ronald Hadley. “He’s was flying and that state trooper was right behind him.” Hadley and longtime family friend Brian Reynolds were passengers in a conversion van driven by 17-year-old Brandon Reynolds. The van was traveling southbound on Highway 51 and struck the Taurus as it slid on the highway. Alexander was ejected from the vehicle. “He was sideways when he hit us,” said Brian Reynolds. “It threw him out the car and knocked his pants off. He was laying out there naked.”
Continued from Page A1 notified while the deputies and troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol searched for him. “The THP and the sheriff’s office spotted the vehicle on Highway 51, near the Mueller Brass intersection,” Chumley said. “At one point, the suspect started to pull over and then changed his mind.” Driving at a high rate of speed, the suspect led officers on a pursuit through Covington that ended at Highway 51 and Valley Ave., across the street from the Tipton County Clerk’s office. “We saw them chasing him and I said,
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Burglary suspect Thomas Alexander Jr. is taken by ambulance to the North Fire Station in Covington after a collision on Hwy. 51. Photo by Sherri Onorati
Brian sustained a minor injury to his leg. The other occupants were not injured. While not seriously injured, Brandon Reynolds was visibly shaken at the scene, having lost his older brother in a car accident in March 2008.
Alexander was airlifted to the Regional Medical Center (MED) in Memphis. At press time, he was listed in critical condition.
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Leader staff writers Sherri Onorati and Echo Day contributed to this story.
Answering the call of Jesus By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com
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Mi ni ster Sh ei la Bryant was recently named co-pastor of Paradise Baptist Church following an ordination ceremony in her honor on March 14, 2010. Many local Saints, Socialites, Aristocrats, and Dignitaries came out to share in this prominent and joyous occasion. Amongst those of the Ordaining Counsel were Rev. J. Lewis Alston, Rev. Dennis Chaney, Pastor S.T. McKenzie, Pastor Marie Bonds, Pastor Mary Perry, Pastor Daryl Wynn, and Rev. Randy Maclin. All present offered charge to the candidate in her role of responsibility to the ministry for which she has been called. Minister Bryant eagerly accepted Pastor Sheila Bryant stated that she is “overwhelmed in this experience, which God is truly showing himself through his works, and that He gets all the Glory.” She also extends her gratitude to Paradise Baptist Church, her fellow peers, the community and all of her brothers and sisters in Christ who support ed her in attendance of the ceremony, phone calls, cards, prayers and words of encouragement.
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Answering the call of Jesus to help feed those in need is the drive behind Covington’s First United Methodist Church’s current mission: the establishment of a food pantry. “We’re just doing what he tells us to do in Matthew 25,” explained Grace Phelps. “We’re just helping folks in need.” But Phelps said the church needs the assistance of local businesses, organizations and community leaders to help make its mission a success. The church has partnered with the Mid-South Food Bank to provide nutritious food boxes to Tipton County’s neediest residents. The food boxes will be available to residents who qualify once every 30 days. “We’ll be working with the MidSouth Food Bank, which is a division of Feeding America. They have a wonderful relationship with wholesalers and retail grocers across the country to get excess foods to those in need,” said Phelps. “They will also provide USDA foods to us for free.” Phelps said the church will be responsible for paying a monthly
tion. “We’re also looking for folks who are hunters or fishermen who have excess, who would like to share,” said Phelps. “We will be maintaining freezer space to help with that storage. Also folks who grow vegetables. If they have excess produce we can distribute in the food boxes also.” Phelps said the church is establishing the food pantry based on the tremendous need they have seen building in Tipton County. “We see a tremendous need,” stated Phelps. “There are folks coming to us everyday our church office is open who are just looking for food. They don’t have something to put on the table that night. It’s just heartbreaking to turn people like that away. Our whole congregation has gotten behind this and they’re looking forward to volunteering.” Phelps said the church is working out the final logistics and they hope to have the food pantry opened to qualified residents by the end of April. Businesses or organizations interested in helping the First United Methodist Church of Covington establish a successful food pantry for the residents of Tipton County are asked to call Grace Phelps at (901) 476-9694.
maintenance cost for the food distributed and that’s where the church is asking for the community’s help. “We have to pay a shared maintenance cost which essentially just helps the Foodbank with their overhead, warehouse and transport costs,” explained Phelps. “That allows us to get the food at a very low cost. We’re looking for volunteers to help on food distribution days and for businesses and organizations who might like to contribute financially to help us pay the maintenance costs.” In addition to the monthly maintenance costs, Phelps said there may be times when a plead for certain foods may be made. “There will be times that we will need to provide a balance, nutritious box of food that we can’t get from the Foodbank,” she said. “Apparently, protein for example, is tough to get. We’ll need to put out an appeal for the actual items to come in such as, tuna and white beans, but just having people contribute financially allows us to get more from the Foodbank than going to a retail store and buying cans of tuna.” Phelps said the First UMC food pantry is also looking to partner with hunters, fishermen and farmers to provide food for distribu-
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I-69 Continued from Page A1 Appleberry Road, as well as several others, will be realigned. Chipman said many changes have taken place in Tipton County since TDOT first announced plans of constructing I-69. "When we started the environment phase, (what is now) Glenview
Estates was just a field," he said. "We're looking to see what we can do to minimize the impact to the area." For almost a decade, residents have questioned TDOT on a possible start date for construction. Chipman doesn't have a definitive answer, citing lack of funds and other factors. "It's hard to determine because we're still in the environmental phase and
we don't have the funds yet to make acquisitions," he said. "We're waiting for Congress to develop a new transportation bill because we don't have the money for rights-ofway or construction." Tuesday, he will present the planned design and host a question and answer segment. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., giving participants 30 minutes to
study proposed plans before the formal presentation at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at Munford High School, located at 1080 McLaughlin Drive. Future meetings for other sections of this segment are planned for later this year. For more information on the I-69 project in Tennessee, please visit www.tdot.state.tn.us/i69.
Meth lab found in Brighton By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com BRIGHTON Investigators with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office report a meth lab was found on Hwy. 14 Thursday afternoon. According to police reports, at approximately 1:45 p.m., detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division responded to 8055 Hwy. 14 South after a possible meth lab had been reported. Detectives reported a strong ether smell when they approached the residence. Standing in the garage, a man later identified as Carlton Milton Sherrill Jr., 53, quickly shut the overhead garage door and fled the scene on foot when he saw the law enforcement offi-
City streets sewer rehab project starts By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The City of Covington began its sewer rehabilitation project on March 22 on Maple Street. The $412,000 project is being funded by grants from USDA Rural Development and will include repairing the sewer systems on Maple Street, Park Street and Kimbrough Drive. The total project should be completed in less than 180 days. “We applied for a grant to help us complete these necessary fixes,” said Covington Public Works Director Robert Martin Simpson. “Those streets were selected by looking back at the places where we had the most stopped up sewers.” Simpson said contractors will be working during the day in sections on each street being repaired and residents should be prepared for possible detours. “They’ll just be working during the day, there should be no problems in the evenings,” said Simpson. “We’ve had streets sinking and we’ve had to routinely go and make repairs. So this is something that needs to be done.” The project will be complete in three phases beginning with Maple Street before moving on to Park Street and then finishing up with Kimbrough Drive.
cers. During their pursuit of Sherill, officers reportedly observed him tossing a can of ether away. Documents state once detained, Sherill gave consent to officers to search his residence and active meth lab was found inside the garage. The DEA responded and assisted in the cleaning the hazardous materials produced by the lab. Investigators recovered approximately one ounce of marijuana, one gram of meth, assorted pieces of paraphernalia and several components utilized in the manufacture of meth. Approximately $3,600,
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in addition to a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, was seized, authorities said. Sherrill Jr. was arrested and will be formally charged with initiation of the manufacture of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, pos-
session of methamphetamine with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia. “This arrest is an example of people taking the time to call with information and this man was caught in the act of cooking the meth," said Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley. As the weather gets warmer, the conditions for cooking meth improves. Tips or drug activity can be reported to the Sheriff’s Office at 901475-3300, after hours to central dispatch at 4754300, our tip line at 4753307 or emailed to sheriff@tiptonco.com.
Covington child struck by SUV By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - A 9-year-old is listed in good condition after being hit by a vehicle driven by an unlicensed teenager Tuesday night. According to police, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Jeromy Leonard was riding his bike near the intersection of Howard Street and Carr Avenue when he was struck by a 2011 Ford Explorer. Police say Jeromy rode his bike into Carr Avenue in the path of the oncoming vehicle. Officers said he failed to yield the right of way. At the scene, the 9-year-old report-
edly had incapacitating injuries. Police said there were visible injuries to his head and an apparent broken wrist. The accident report states safety equipment was not being used. He was reportedly airlifted to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. The driver of the vehicle, 17-yearold Tameika Somerville of Peeler Road in Covington, was found to be unlicensed. She was charged with driving without a license. The owner of the vehicle, Jacqueline Cornelius, also of Peeler Road in Covington, was charged with allowing an unlicensed driver to drive. Police determined neither drugs nor alcohol were factors in the accident.
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Most Wanted Seen one of these people? If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.
Walter Lee Robinson Born: 11/14/1960 503 Lincoln St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Del. of cocaine
Joel Hendrix Martin Born: 8/18/1974 24 Carrie Lane Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Del. of Cocaine
Tuwan Darrell Fleming Born: 9/05/1976 3506 Rabbit Run Rd. Memphis, TN 38115 Charge: Del. of Cocaine
Clarence William Hall Born: 1/26/1975 90 Blaylock Somerville, TN 38068 Charge: Viol. sexual offender act
Danny Lee Ferrell Born: 7/27/1949 1401 Appleberry Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Agg. burglary
Freddie Louis Jefferson Born: 3/05/1959 422 Dixon St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Del. of Cocaine x2
Octavius Snatrail Jones Born: 9/09/1979 290 English St. Jackson, TN 38305 Charge: Murder 1st degree
Terry Louis Marsh Gwynn Born: 1/26/1988 118 Duncan Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Agg. Burglary
Bobby Joseph Jones Born: 5/14/1981 406 Babb Dr. #5 Mayfield, KY 42066 Charge: Child abuse/neglect
Gary Wayne Sells Jr. Born: 7/11/1977 260 Boyce St Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Poss of a prohibited weapon
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On Oct. 25, 1988, Johnny Poole's partially burned body was found in a pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, near the Hatchie River in Tipton County. The 23-year-old Poole had also been shot in the back. If you have any information about this crime, call CRIME STOPPERS 901-476-4411 You will not have to give your name. You will not have to testify in court To be considered for a reward, all information must be given directly to CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY
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Ensure teenagers understand the significance (and consequences) of driving Spring is coming, or rather, it’s here. And with the great weather it seems more drivers are on the roads, many of them young people. This has been a tough week for Tipton County drivers. We’ve lost a Brighton High junior, 17-year-old Jordan Pate, in a terrible accident last Friday night. A bright, young man and Eagle Scout, he had a wonderful future ahead of him and now his family and his friends are grieving his loss. Also this week, a 9-year-old riding a bicycle was hit by a 17-year-old driving an SUV. Actions by both contributed to the accident. The 9-year-old darted into traffic and failed to yield the right-of-way; he was also not wearing a safety helmet which could have lessened his injuries. The 17-year-old was not a licensed driver and operator inexperience was attributed to the accident cause. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for JUST MY VIEW 15- through 20-year-olds in SHERRI O NORATI the U.S. In 2008, nine teens ages 16-19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. That’s more than 3,500 teens killed and almost 350,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes. And it’s preventable. Previous research has shown that young drivers lack the experience behind the wheel that most older drivers possess, do not have the same maturity level as older drivers and are more prone to risk-taking behavior. Tennessee’s graduated driver licensing program has helped with those numbers, but there is still work to be done. Parents, ensure you know Tennessee’s laws on the GDL program and can explain and enforce them to your teenaged drivers. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen teenaged drivers on the roads after curfew or with more passengers in their car than allowed by law. Also, talk to your teenagers about driver safety. Explain to your young drivers that, contrary to their belief, they are not invincible and death is a possibility every time they get behind the wheel. I’m not asking you to scare them, but to ensure they realize the profound responsibility that driving entails and ensure they are up to the task. Provide opportunities for them to gain experience and lessen the opportunity for risk-taking behavior. Educate them on the hazards on our roadways. Talk to them about lessening distractions while driving – music turned down, no talking on cell phones, following the speed limit and limiting passengers. Any death is one too many, but when we lose a young person in an auto accident due to operator inexperience, it makes the pain of losing them all the more harder to bear.
Readers' views Grateful for health care bill Dear Editor, Many among us have always been concerned about the lack of medical coverage for the thousands of U.S.A. citizens who had no health car, no insurance, and no access to trained medical men and women. Accordingly, I am grateful for the passage of President Obama's Health Care Reform bill, Sunday, March 21; and for the forth coming remaking of the nation's health care system. A thankful citizen, appreciative of medical coverage and good doctors from Covington, Tennessee to Rochester, Minnesota.
Finally It Is Show Day Saturday was a special day for Rosemark rednecks. If we had behaved all week and completed our chores (jobs) maybe, just maybe we could go to the Strand Theater picture show in Millington and watch our favorite cowboys catch the black hatted crooks. One of the grown ups would haul us in a car or in the back of a pickup sitting on planks. We were dropped off and told to meet at a special time or hoof it back. Once inside the big barn (to little kids) we had the time of our life. The sound of popcorn with the once yellow kernels bouncing inside this greasy square glass filling the overflowing theater with an aroma only found at a show. By the time drinks were spilled on the floor with kids bumping into each other, and a crowd, the man that had torn up our ticket was fit to be tied. He spent the next two hours telling everyone to shut up, be quiet, and tried to find a reason to throw someone out of the theater, which he did occasionally. I guess whenever he promoted himself from ticket-taker to now an usher; he really got the big head.
We constantly watched each other like tracking a rabbit. Friends, shuffling down the aisles, it’s hard for a bunch of boys to agree on the seating arrangement, but we preferred the middle seats about half way down. But, if we didn’t get there early enough, a few hundred other kids claimed our special location. First come, first served. We tried the balcony a few times, but that didn’t work out too well. One thing it seems like there would be some lovebirds back in the dark corners all snuggled up, and we didn’t understand why they spent their money and didn’t watch the show. They didn’t want to be disturbed either. They were a lot older maybe fourteen or sixteen and real mean. Although, we were lucky, a couple of times, the mean older boys grabbed a couple of the kids by the ankles, and dangled them over the iron rail causing some screaming. This got everyone’s attention, so we stayed out of the hayloft. The other problem was when one of us would jump up and holler, we would get in the flickering
light, and this would make the man in the projector room mad, and he’d fence row cuss us. We can’t win. All we were doing was enjoying the show. He didn’t see it that way. He won. Stumbling down the aisle, guided by the little lights at the bottom of the seats, we finally got situated and always sat together, no matter what. At last we are now ready for our entertainment. The lights would go out, the screen would start roaring, the curtain would be pulled, and a huge cheer would go up in the audience. We got a preview of all the coming attractions, so you had better prepared since the greatest shows in the world are
coming. Neighbor, usually there would be about ten minutes of news. Who cared, we want to see our cowboys. The news consisted of the United States fighting a war, hopefully winning, with everyone celebrating. Sometimes there were sad faces showing all the soldier boys with their back packs on preparing to go to war. With their wives, girlfriends and family waving good bye, we wondered, is all the United States does is fight in wars? We realized later in life, if Uncle Sam ain’t fighting overseas, he’s fighting at home and it’s been that way for over two hundred years. Then we had cartoons for about ten minutes and these usually consisted of Woody Woodpecker, Porky the Pig or Donald Duck. Imitations of the talking through out the audience highlighted the entire cartoon as the usher acts like he has rabies. He drained those flashlight batteries, ’cause he shined and blinked the beam for over two hours. Finally, our cowboys are riding fast and shooting as the audience screams…. GLORY!
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Hattye Yarbrough Covington Support for HB2916 Dear Editor, Recently some Tennessee legislators have proposed a bill called HB2916. It is a bill in which courts would give parents 50-50 custody in disputed divorce cases if both parents are deemed fit and want equal time with their child. In my opinion, this bill would be a step in the right direction. It takes two to create a child, a mother and a father. Yet in a country that claims all people are created equally, that is rarely the case in the family court system. I have often heard the expression used, most men are treated in custody battles like a hotel room and a paycheck. With all due respect to the wonderful mothers we have in this SEE LETTERS, PAGE A5
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LETTERS Continued from Page A4 state, I am constantly amazed when I hear women complain about their child's "deadbeat father." Granted there are many men who do not take responsibility for their children because they simply do not want to be bothered. However, in many situations men chose to walk away because the courts only allow many fathers to see their children four or five days a month. It is very difficult to form a bond with a child you never see and is one of the reasons why many children are out of control. A child needs a mother and a father both, yet many parents make it about themselves. Let's consider the arguments of those against this bill. First, many feminist groups have complained. This is understandable because when you hold all the cards, you seldom want to give anything up. While many claim it is about the child, there are many other factors often involved. The second group that is arguing against this bill is the Tennessee Bar Association. This is not surprising considering the fact it would be the worst thing that ever happened to an attorney. Attorneys make a large sum of money in disputed divorce cases and many parents are financially devastated because they have to pay thousands in legal fees to fight for the right to see their children. If there are fewer disputed custody battles attorneys will make less money. The business of law is seldom about who is right or wrong but which side has the most financial means. The final argument I have heard is from people who claim what if the parents live a distance away from each other. Is that good for the child? Honestly, it probably is not but unfortunately it is often a ploy by the custodial parent to keep the non-custodial parent out of the picture. If the custodial parent moves to Memphis and the non-custodial parent lives in Nashville, what is the likelihood that the non-custodial
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parent is going to drive several hours to see their child for only two days. It totally eliminates one parent from the child's life. When you have children with someone you should consider the fact that the child belongs to both parents. It is also ridiculous that many biological parents who want to have a relationship with their children, get to see their own flesh and blood considerably less than a stepparent, yet are financially obligated to pay for a child they have few rights to. I hope no one misconstrues my letter. It is not intended as a potshot against women or stepparents, who I have the upmost respect for. It is about a gender who has been discriminated against for far too long and a system that is broken and does not care. Children are very adaptable and most children desire to have a relationship with both parents. It is adults who have trouble adapting to change. It is absolutely deplorable that the courts and our state government have allowed this discrimination to go on for as many years as it has. I encourage each one of you to contact your local legislators and tell them to support HB2916. Dustin McDaniel Covington
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Munford board considers probation for beer violations By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD - City officials have proposed an amendment to current legislation which would bring more penalty to businesses caught violating the liquor and beer laws. If passed at next month's meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the amendment would give the city the option of placing permit holders on probation after a violation. "Currently, probation is not mentioned (in the ordinance)," Cole said. "With this amendment, it not only gives us the option of probation, but strengthens our enforcement." In addition to probation, a violation may also result in suspension or revoke a permit in addition to requiring its holder pay a civil penalty. The Munford Police Department periodically puts the city's permit holders to the test, conducting under-
cover operations where an individual under age 21 visits local merchants attempting to purchase beer. "We do this at random times," said police chief Jim Harger. "It's an ongoing thing." In December 2009, a clerk at Munford Gas Mart illegally sold to a minor during one of the operations. The permit holder paid a fine and at the February 2010 meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, told city officials he had plans to purchase an identification scanner to prevent future violations. City officials hope the new penalty will also curb violations. "We mean business," Cole said. "We want them to follow the ordinance." Another reading is required before the amendment becomes official. The second and final reading will take place at the board's next meeting on Monday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
Beer license issued amidst allegations By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The Beer Board for the City of Covington met on Tuesday, March 23 to review the application of Kasam Y. Ali for an Off Premise Consumption license for Exxon #2 located at 955 Highway 51 N. According to Ali’s application, he is not a U.S. citizen and has taken over the business from Johnny Castellaw. Exxon #2 is located in front of Kroger and the closest church is United in Christ Holiness located 1,600 feet north from the business. Business partner, Sana Meghani, represented Ali during the beer board and answered questions posed by the board members. “It says here on your application that you have read the city ordi-
nance,” said Alderman William “Ed” Timberlake. “How do you plan to monitor the sale of alcohol and check for age?” “Everything is scanned. All alcohol is scanned in the computer,” responded Meghani. “The computer asks for the birth date before the sale can be completed.” Alderman Tommy Black also asked Maghani what the drinking age was in the State of Tennessee. The motion was made by Alderman Tommy Black to approve the application, with Alderman Shelvie Rose seconding. The motion carried and the application was approved. Before the board concluded, Mayor David Gordon reminded the board of the results of the recent sting operation conducted by the
Tipton County Sherrif’s Office in which four Covington businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors. The permit holders for College Market at 1426 S. College - Saher Jarandaqa and Mohammad Jarandogha; Midway II at 5000 Mueller Brass Road - Saad S. Amr; Midway I at 6213 Hwy. 59 S., Covington - Brandi N. Adkins and Ralph Watkins and L&S Express at 1725 Hwy. 51 S. - Trevor A. Romaine and Issam Zorgi, are scheduled to be in court on Apr. 27 said Gordon. “Once that court action has taken place, we will need to reconvene as a board to decide what action this body wants to take after the court decision,” said Gordon. “Well, we appreciate them coming in,” added Black.
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FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950
BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-6759
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0663
CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH 3183 Drummonds Road Drummonds, TN 38023 837-4629
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489
CAREY CHAPEL AME 4955 Ballard Slough Rd Burlison, TN 38015 475-2288 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2010 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 476-4433 CALVERY 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 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 CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH 5285 Brighton Clopton Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-5512
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REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 123 Quinton Drive Munford, TN 38058 901-840-2086 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897 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 Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168
JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110
SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178
LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 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
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
MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 25 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 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 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
ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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 Highway 59 West 901-476-7009 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641
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Run In the blockbuster film, “Forrest Gump”, his mother on one occasion told him, “Run, Forrest, run!” This advice helped him several times as the story unfolds. On one occasion, his running enabled him to save Captain Dan, several in his company and even his own life when he was in the jungles of Vietnam. It has been said, “He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day”. All armies sometimes retreat. Sometimes that’s the best (and only) course of action. There is a time when we, too, simply need to run away. We need to get as far away from temptation, from sin and from anyone or anything that could turn us away from God. A good example of one who ran away from sin was Joseph. Joseph was a young man when he was sold by his own brothers to the Midianites who took him to Egypt where he was sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Potiphar could see that the Lord was with Joseph, and he made him overseer of his own house. For a slave, Joseph did well until his master’s wife cast her eyes upon him. (Gen 39:7) She told him to “lie with me.” Joseph was in a foreign country; he was a slave and alone. Joseph could have reasoned along the following lines. “Giving in to his master’s wife means job security and no one will ever know. The chances of ever getting home are slim, so what do I have to lose.” He could have used this and similar reasoning to go along with his master’s wife. But here is what he said, “There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he (Potiphar) kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Gen 39:9) He did not say how can I sin against you, Potiphar, or even himself. He said,
tually we will succumb to it. Se we need to get as far away as possible from it and to stay away from it. Paul tells those to whom he writes to flee, to get away from sin. If you are not around the things that tempt you, you will not be tempted. If you know going certain places, doing certain things or being with certain people will tempt you, avoid these; flee from these. Listen to the following words from Paul to Corinth. 1Co 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Listen to his words to Timothy. 1Ti 6: 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. He further warned Timothy with these words. 2Ti 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Many have decided to ride out a hurricane and have perished. Likewise we are not always strong enough to overcome temptation, it is just too powerful or we are just too weak. The best course of action is to get away from such temptation, to avoid it like the plague. Pr 6:27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? How many have claimed to be able to take sin (such as drinking, gambling, drugs, illicit sex) or leave it? Let us not deceive ourselves. Avoid sin by avoiding temptation. Run!
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“How can I sin against God?” Sin is against God. We should never forget that. What I do hurts God and grieves Him. Potiphar’s wife was persistent. She spoke to him daily tempting him to sin with her. No doubt he was careful to never be alone with her. One day he came in and there was no one in the house but her. Here’s what happened. “And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.” (Gen. 39:12) “Hell has no fury like a woman scorned” (William Congreve, 1697). Potipahar’s wife made Joseph pay for scorning her. She cried out upon Joseph’s fleeing and told the servants as they rushed into the house that Joseph had made improper advances toward her. She laid his garment by her until Potiphar came home that day and told him the same story. Based on the circumstantial evidence and the false witness of Potiphar’s wife, Joseph was imprisoned. But God takes care of his own and raised him up to second in the land of Egypt only to Pharaoh himself and enabled Joseph to save his people from the famine that later came. The point we need to see is that sometimes we just need to run. We need to run as hard and as fast as we can from evil influences- the printed page, audio and/or visual materials, evil “friends”, etc. Do not stay where evil is. Listen to how Lot’s evil environment affected him. II Peter 2:7 And (God) delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds). Being around evil, constantly, oppresses us, harasses us and will wear us down until even-
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Hazel Demery Pickard, 85, of Munford, a homemaker, died at Methodist North Hospital. She was a member of River of Life Church. Services were March 19 at River of Life Church. Burial was in Helen Crigger Cemetery. Munford Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Paul Pickard; a daughter, Paula (Paul) Hines; a son, Steven (Anna) Pickard; three grandchildren, Marshall Pickard, Shawn Newman and Wendy Mathis; three great-grandchildren, Sara Grace Newman, Sydney Newman and Spencer Newman. Memorials may be sent to River of Life Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 25, 2010
Lisa Marie Lendermon Jan. 24, 1981 - March 15, 2010 Lisa Marie Lendermon of Henning died March 15. Services were held March 20 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 25, 2010
Ruby Gillihan Welch Date of Death - March 18, 2010 Ruby Gillihan Welch, 88, of Munford, a homemaker, died at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Atoka. Services were March 20 at First Baptist Church of Atoka. Burial was in Helen Crigger Cemetery. Munford Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by her grandchildren, Volita Vinoski, Kenneth Welch, Jason Welch and Melanie White; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Albert Welch; and three sons, Charles Welch, Bob Welch and Danny Welch. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Atoka. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 25, 2010
Jordan Matthew Pate Feb. 23, 1993 – March 19, 2010 Jordan Matthew Pate, 17, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 23 at Central Baptist Church in Brighton with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery in Covington. Jordan was a junior at Brighton High School where he was a member of DECA. He was also a Life Boy Scout of Troop 260 in Brighton. He is survived by his father, John Michael Pate, Sr.; his mother, Lisa Carole Pate; one brother, John Michael Pate, Jr.; three sisters, Lauren Nicole Pate, Lindsey Michelle Pate and Mary Elizabeth Pate; grandparents, Jack and Erlene May and a step-grandmother, Lou Pate. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Pate and his grandmother, Mary Johnson. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 25, 2010
George T. Twisdale June 27, 1922 - March 21, 2010 George T. Twisdale, 87, of Mason, a retired truck driver for Humbolt Express and a farmer, died at Covington Care Nursing Home. Born in Mason, he was a member of Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and treasurer. He also served in the Army during World War II as a corporal in the military police. Services were March 23 at Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Latimer and Rev. Jack Price. Burial was in Robinson Cemetery. MaleyYarbrough Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by a daughter, Melinda T. Hartsfield of Brighton; four sons, Harold W. “Poochie”, Jimmy George, Ronnie and Terry L. Twisdale Sr. all of Mason; a sister, Elizabeth Twisdale Burns of Memphis; 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn N. Twisdale. Memorials may be sent to Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church building fund. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 25, 2010
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Dr. John Y. Eubank Jr. Jan. 1, 1933 - March 22, 2010 Dr. John Y. Eubank Jr., 77, of Collierville, died on March 22, 2010 at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eleanor G. Eubank of Collierville; a son, Jay and his wife Kelly, of Raleigh, N.C. and a daughter, Ellen, of Memphis; two grandsons, John Y. Eubank IV (Jack) and Anthony Wiley Eubank (Wiley), also of Raleigh, N.C. He was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church and greatly treasured his friendships with members of the Lamplighters Sunday School Class. John grew up in rural Tipton County in the Charleston community. He was predeceased by his parents, John Y. Eubank Sr. and Amelia Beaty Eubank of Covington, Tenn. He also was predeceased by his brother, Rodney Beaty Eubank of Brighton. He graduated with a B.S. in 1954 from Memphis State University and after graduation served in the U.S. Army. During most of his enlistment he served in Japan. He returned to be principal at Phelan Elementary School, the primary school he attended while growing up in the Charleston community. He traveled to upstate Michigan to teach at Centerville High School for one year before coming back to be principal at Phelan again. He also taught history and English at Byars-Hall High School. While teaching there he also received a M.A. from Memphis State. He loved Memphis State and spent the majority of his career working there. He began in 1961 as director of field services and director of financial aid. In 1964 he became director of admissions and in 1966 was named associate dean, admissions and records. In 1968 he received a doctor of education degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In 1969 John was named dean of admissions and records at Memphis State, a position he held until 1993. He retired in 1994 after serving a year as executive assistant to the vice provost for enrollment services and vice president for student services. His leadership efforts included being president of the Tennessee Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers in 1973. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the American College Testing Program from 1987-1993. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m, on Thursday, March 25 at Wilson Chapel, Christ United Methodist Church, with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Baptist-Trinity Hospice and to Dorothy Brooks and Renondia Patterson for their compassion and care.
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Billy Leon Simpson Dec. 21, 1925 - March 20, 2010 Billy Leon Simpson departed this life on March 20. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60years, Jean, and his son, Charles Richard “Richie” Simpson. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Elizabeth Weir of Jackson; his daughter-in-law, Connie Simpson, who was his constant caregiver for the past year and a half, his grandson, Jackson (Brandi), his great-grandchildren, Noah and Madelyn of Hendersonville and his brother-in-law, Beedy Elam of Memphis. He was born Dec. 21, 1925 to Charles A. and Sara Frances Simpson in Jackson. Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown road is handling the arrangements. Graveside service will be held Thursday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at Ridgecrest Cemetery on Ridgecrest Road in Jackson. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 25, 2010
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Burlison By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison. Do we have any John Wayne fans out there? I used to love to watch those old cowboy movies. Paula would say “What do you mean used to?� While reading a book by Mildred Owen Wortham titled “Tipton County A Place of Memories, A People Moving Forward,� I found something very interesting. I was looking at a picture of Martha Lee Estes and reading a story about her. Martha Lee was the alternate for Miss Tipton County in 1946. She won a modeling contest in Memphis and went on to model in San Francisco. Martha Lee went to Hollywood as the beauty
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queen of the Sportsman’s Show and was discovered by a Hollywood agent. Martha Lee changed her name to Leigh Snowden and appeared on The Jack Benny Show in 1954. While on the show she was seen by a scout from Universal Studios and given a long time movie contract in 1955. Leigh Snowden died of cancer on May 16, 1982 in North Hollywood, Calif. This got me to wondering what movies this actress from Tipton County might have been in, so thanks to Google and after a little research I found that Leigh Snowden, formerly Martha Lee Estes had become an actress in B movies. Some of those movies are “All that Heaven Allows, The Square Jungle, The Creature Walks
among Us and Hot Rod Rumble�. Her screen career was a brief one lasting only from 1954 to 1961. Lee Snowden’s last roles were in TV episodes of “This is Alice� in 1958 and “Tightrope� in 1960 Which brings me back now to the question before about John Wayne. The last movie that Leigh Snowden, formerly Martha Lee Estes from Tipton County, had a role as Evie in “The Comancheros.� The movie starred John Wayne and Stuart Whitman. It was directed by Michael Curtiz. During filming of the movie, the Director became very ill and John Wayne directed the remainder of the movie. Other supporting actors in addition to Leigh Snowden were Lee Marvin, Jack Elam
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Church “The Refuge� presents “Youth Ignited� a monthly youth praise on March 27. The event for ages 12 and up. Door registration starts at 5 p.m. and service begins at 6 p.m. For more information check out the website at www. therefugeministries.com or call 476-0462. Refuge Ministries is located at 749A North Main Street in Covington, next to T.C.’s Vinyl. Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington. will have Bro. Don Todd of Memphis Inner-City Outreach will be a guest on Sunday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. The children’s Easter egg hunt and party will be Friday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at the home of John and Amber Turner. The Splendor of Easter will be held at First Baptist Church, Millington March 26, 28 in the worship center. Admission is free. Westside Assembly, Inc. will have a revival March 28 - April 2. March 28 at 6 p.m. and March 29 - April 2 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Evangelist F. Rufus Roberts. For more information call 476-0851 or 359-3949.
Events Munford Baptist Church children’s family egg hunt and Easter celebration will be held March 27 at 1 p.m. The event is for ages 0-9 years of age. There will be over 3,000 eggs to hunt along with prize eggs. Refreshments will be served. An open house for Rose of Sharon Recovery Center will be held March 27 from 2- 4 p.m. This is a residential faith-based drug and alcohol recovery facility. Clean-up day for Randolph Cemetery will be held March 27. All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Clopton United Methodist Church, Saturday, March 27 5 to 7 p.m. Children under 6 eat free. Tickets for children age 6 thru 12 are $5. Tickets for youth age 13 thru adult are $10. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual pancake breakfast with the Easter bunny on March 27 from 7-11 a.m. Cost is $6 for children six an over. Free for those five and under. Delta Human Resource Agency funded by the Department of Human Services and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will distribute commodities in Tipton County on March 31, 2010 between the hours 8-10 a.m. Covington Senior Center, 401 S. College Street, Covington National Guard Armory, Douglas Street, Covington Brighton Senior Center, School Street, Brighton
and Patrick Wayne. I need to watch “The Comancheros� again. I think we have a VHS copy somewhere in all the movies we own. Paula started alphabetizing the movies one time, but they just seem to keep getting out of order. We were very delighted to have a visit the other afternoon from a young man who used to spend time at our house but like all young ones, he’s growing up and we don’t get to see him a lot anymore. We call him�Little Russell�. He is the son of Russell and Elizabeth Giles of Burlison. We enjoyed your visit �Little Russell.� There is a new facility that will be a place for men who need help kick their drug habits in Gilt Edge that will be holding an open house from 2
until 4 p.m. on March 27. The ribbon cutting will be at 2 p.m. Take it from me the old Gilt Edge School has never looked so good. Mr. Rose has done a wonderful job with the remodeling. I received an early tour of the facility one day while I was working on the natural gas meter. What really amazes me is that Mr. Rose has done this without any government grants. Most importantly all the inhabitants of this facility will learn about Jesus. If you have any information that you’d like included in future articles, please give me a call at 901-476-2683 or send an email to kellumeddie@yahoo. com. Thanks and have a great week. Eddie
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Breakfast for Babies an annual benefit for the March of Dimes will be held Friday, March 26 from 6 - 9 a.m. at the Bald Butcher, 100 Star Shopping Center. The special breakfast for babies will be a buet for $7.99 plus tax and generous tip. The event is hosted by Bank fo Tipton and the Bald Butcher. A portion of the breakfast will got to the March fo Dimes March for Babies Campaign. A number of “celebritiesâ€? from Tipton County will serve as waiters/waitresses.
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Unsafe drivers and census forms major topics at board meeting By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com During Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Covington, the mayor and aldermen honored fourth grader Mackenzie McNeal with a certificate in recognition of outstanding service and performance on local and state levels of fire prevention for winning first place in the state for her fire prevention poster. “She submitted her entry, one of 3,000, and she won first place among the fourth graders in the state,” explained Covington Fire Department Lt. Richard Griggs. With spring and summer coming, Alderman Shelvie Rose spoke to citizens of his concern for young drivers. “Spring is here and we have a group of young drivers and I’m asking you to talk to these young drivers,” said Rose. “They think they are invincible and they can get themselves in trouble. We want people to talk
to these young people and caution them that an automobile is a killer if it is not used properly. We are hoping that we will not have any more deaths in Tipton County. These automobiles are engineered for certain wheels and tires and we find that some people are trying to override natures laws and gravity by putting large wheels on and going around curves too fast. We don’t want to lose these young people. I’m begging and asking you to talk to these young people about safe driving.” Rose also mentioned he’s noticed young people driving erratically in his neighborhood. “I’ve noticed in my neighborhood and others that young people are doing the snake,” said Rose. “That is driving from side to side. That is a no-no. They’re going to get tickets and lose their license. And each time they have a moving violation their insurance will go higher. Just a whole lot of problems, so we’re asking you to cau-
Alderman Tommy Black also had something to say about city drivers. “I would like for [the TV station] and The Leader to explain to people driving on the square, downtown Covington, that the stop sign does not say stop and go,” said Black. “It says STOP. The traffic on the inside has the right-ofway. If you’re circling the square, you don’t have to stop. And that yield sign is not yield for traffic, if you look at it, it’s yield for pedestrians. Folks, if you have people walking on those little brick paths you’ve got to stop, you can’t run over them. I see it everyday, people don’t stop. You can’t stop and go folks. It says STOP. It’s not yield, it’s not go when you’re ready. It’s STOP.” Black also mentioned the mistakes he sees made at the corner of Sherrod and Main and he would like for drivers to pay more attention to the rules of the road. “Down there by Elliston’s Clinic, if you’re making a left or right, you
down Main Street. You don’t yield to the folks coming down from the high school. It’s not stop and go. You have to stop people. I‘m sorry mayor but that’s been bothering me a long time. Thank you folks!” During the mayor’s update, Gordon told the board of the resolution he gave to Dyersburg State Community College president Karen Bowyer, honoring her for 25 years of service to the college and Tipton County. “She has quite a life of service in the educational field and I’d like to include it in our minutes,” said Gordon. Gordon next brought up the subject of the 2010 census. “The 2010 census forms have started to be received,” said Gordon. “I’ve filled mine out and sent it back in. It doesn’t take very long to do and it’s very important to this community that the people who live here fill that out and get it back in. We receive funding from the state and the federal government on a per
tion these drivers.”
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Mayor David Gordon presents a certificate of achievement to 4th-grader Mackenzie McNeal for winning first place in the state fire prevention poster contest. Fire Dept. Lt. Richard Griggs is also pictured.
make sure that the City of Covington gets the money that is rightly due us. That helps us keep our local taxes and sales taxes down and helps us provide more services.” The mayor mentioned at a recent meeting he learned of the cost of not returning the forms. “For every one percent of people who don’t fill the census out and turn back in, it costs $70-80 million dollars to get that corrected. That is the cost to the country. You save money and you help the city get money by turning that back in.” The January sales
tax collection came to $206,644, which is a decrease of 7.1 percent from the same time last year. The sales tax collected for the county for the month of January was more than half a million dollars. Total collections from all cities and towns in Tipton County came to $544,694 and $272,347 of that went to Tipton County Schools. The next meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Covington will be held on Apr. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
BLUE MOON Bobby Murray & Drivin' til Midnight Live at the Blue Moon Covington, TN Formerly the End Zone As part of the sewer system upgrade, property adjacent to the wastewater lagoon was purchased by the City of Munford. On Monday, the former residence was torn down. Photo by Echo Day
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Munford sewer project nearing completion By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD In December 2008, the City of Munford announced plans to upgrade the wastewater pumping system to relieve congestion. Initially slated to begin in 2009, the project was awarded to a different contractor and partially funded through Recovery Act funds. "It's the same project, just a different contractor," Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole said. "We re-bid (the project) under the stimulus." Cole said the former sewer system was not able to keep up with growth experienced in the city in recent years. During the project, the former pumping station at the corner of Tipton
and Brick was taken out of service and the sewer re-routed. The new route takes the sewer to Munford Church of Christ at the intersection of Tipton and Ridgecrest, down Ridgecrest to West Drive, north on West to W. Main Street, east to Gilt Edge Road, north down Gilt Edge and out across the lagoon, city officials said. The wastewater lagoon sits between Gilt Edge and Beaver roads. As part of the project, the Tarbox property adjacent to the lagoon on Beaver Road was purchased. On Monday, the house on the property was torn down. In December 2008, city officials estimated the project would cost approximately $425,000. A contract for the proj-
ect was initially awarded to S&D Trucking and Excavation but J&R Construction out of Mason has constructed the upgrade. City manager Neal Hunter estimated the cost of the project to be $614,000. "Sixty percent of that is a low-interest loan from the state revolving fund," said Hunter. "The other 40 percent is a forgiveness loan through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we don't have to pay that back." Hunter said the city's share of the cost – an estimated $368,400 – will be paid using sewer fees. City officials do not anticipate an increase in rates. Cole said the project is expected to be completed by mid-summer.
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BRIGHTON - A woman wanted in Brighton and seven other cities was apprehended this week after news of her crimes spread through the Mid-South. Though her crime spree that allegedly began in Jackson, Kimberly Clark was found in Shelby County on Saturday. Police say she may have to answer to a variety of charges. "With agencies working together, this case was solved and the suspect will have to answer to both local and federal charges," said Brighton officer Craig Pifer. Last week, The Leader and Action News 5 reported an auto burglary at Brighton's ATC Fitness. The televised broadcast caught the attention of the Secret Service, Pifer said. "After the case was aired on March 18, I was contacted by the secret service in Memphis. They
identified the black female as Kimberly Clark." Clark is accused of smashing a window to the vehicle owned by Vicki Baker, a member of ATC Fitness who was inside the facility at the time of the March 1 incident. Police allege Clark and a male accomplice stole Baker's purse and in the weeks since have made more than $3,000 in purchases all over the Mid-South. Pifer believes the alleged thieves first visited Covington’s Walmart Supercenter and purchased $534.36 in goods before going on a multi-state shopping and identity theft spree. “These people have no regards,� he said in an interview with The Leader and Action News 5 last week. “They are professionals, they know what they’re doing.� In the last three weeks, the suspects have purchased items at Walmart stores from Memphis to Little Rock and Oxford and
Tupelo. They have also opened a charge account at a Memphis department store. Also wanted by the Jackson, Tenn. Police Department, the duo has conducted illegal activities in at least 8 cities in three states. Clark was arrested on active warrants in Shelby County during a traffic stop. Charges for the Brighton vehicle burglary have been filed by the Brighton Police Department. She will be turned over to answer to those charges once she has answered to the charges in Shelby County. At the time of her arrest, Clark was driving in the 2010 Toyota Camry believed to have been driven while the crimes were committed. Her accomplice, who police identify as Ernest Parker III, are still pending. Clark is currently in custody at the Shelby County Correctional Facility in Memphis.
AgStar program graduation held in Jackson Recently the AgStar Leadership Program held a graduation banquet in honor of the 2010 class. AgStar is a program designed to enhance the leadership skills of current and future agricultural leaders. The program included five sessions where the participants were exposed to subjects such as lobbying, media communication skills, issues facing agriculture and involvement in local government. One session included a trip to the state legislature in Nashville. The Mission of AgStar is to empower agricultural producers and agri-business people with the leadership, technological, communication and policy skills to advance the agricultural industry and promote the quality of rural life. Mr. Bart Krisle, CEO,
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DRUMMONDS - A Memphis firefighter was arrested and charged with driving under the influence last week. AccordNaumann ing to reports, Edward "Kimo" Naumann, 36, was pulled over just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, March 18 after deputies with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office deputies observed him speeding and sliding up to a stop sign. Naumann, a longtime Munford resident, was reportedly slurring his speech and smelled of alcohol. Deputies said he was "obviously impaired" after performing a field sobriety test. He was charged with driving under the influence, seatbelt violation and violation of the implied consent law after he refused to submit to a blood alcohol test. Naumann was released on bond last week.
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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com ATOKA - City officials announced the closure of a bridge on Meade Lake Road last Friday, prompting motorists to find alternate routes. Town administrator Mark E. Johnson said a failed inspection last week resulted in the bridge's closure. "The Town of Atoka will immediately close Meade Lake Road, from Tracy Road to Harper Street, due to increased bridge deterioration," he said Friday. Town officials met with a contractor Monday morning to discuss making added repairs until funding can be obtained for a full bridge replacement. Though its condition is deteriorating, Johnson said officials have managed to keep the bridge open by making repairs based upon the advice of civil engineers, other governmental entities and career bridge professionals while working as quickly as possible on a plan for total replacement. At press time, there was no word on when the bridge may re-open. "We hope the additional repairs can be made soon," Johnson said. "I personally apologize for the inconvenience this road closure will cause. I appreciate everyone's patience while we work through this unexpected change of events." For more information or questions, please call the Town of Atoka at 901-837-5300.
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This year’s large grain crop has its obvious up side, but there is a downside too. Many producers are hard pressed to find adequate storage for every bushel harvested. Overfilled grain storage bins can lead to grain quality problems. Bins are ideally designed to hold a level volume of grain. When bins are overfilled and grain is heaped up, airflow is hindered and the chance of spoilage increases. Producers who take out marketing assistance loans and use the farmstored grain as collateral should remember that they are responsible for maintaining the quality of the grain through the term of the loan. Spousal Signatures Husbands and wives may sign documents on behalf of each other for FSA Program and Commodity Credit Corporation programs in which either has an interest. This option is automatically available unless a written request for exclusion is made to the county office staff by either spouse. However, there are exceptions to the rule, where spouses may not sign on behalf of each other for partnerships, joint ventures, corporations or other similar entities. Individual signatures are also required on certain Farm Loan Program and Farm Storage Facility Loan documents. For more clarification on spousal signature authority, feel free to contact your local FSA office. Average Crop Revenue Election The Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) provides a safety net based on state revenue losses and acts in place of the price-based safety net of countercyclical payments under DCP. A farm’s payment is based on a revenue guarantee calculated using a 5-year average state yield and the most recent 2-year national price for each eligible commodity. For 2010, the 2-year price average will be based on the 2008 and 2009 crop years. An ACRE payment is issued when both the state and the farm have incurred a revenue loss. The payment is based on 83.3 percent (85 percent in 2012) of the farm’s planted acres times the difference between the State ACRE guarantee and the state revenue times the ratio of the farm’s yield divided by the state expected yield. The total number of planted acres for which a producer may receive ACRE payments may not exceed the total base on the farm. In exchange for participating in ACRE, in addition to not receiving counter-cyclical payments, a farm’s direct payment is reduced by 20 percent, and marketing assistance loan rates are reduced by 30 percent. The decision to enroll in the ACRE Program is irrevocable. The owner of the farm and all producers on the farm must agree to enroll in ACRE. Once enrolled, the farm shall be enrolled for that initial crop year and will remain in ACRE through the 2012 crop year. The June 1, 2010, deadline is mandatory for all participants. USDA will not accept any late-filed applications. Special Accommodations Special accommodations will be made upon request for individuals with disabilities, vision impairment or hearing impairment. If these accommodations are required, individuals should contact the county FSA office staff directly or by phone.
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Lady Cougars down Halls in dramatic fashion By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com When Munford Lady Cougar head coach Glenn Goulder called for a bunt in the bottom of the ninth inning against Halls Monday night, he was thinking about tying the game.
The strategy ended up accomplishing anymore. Halls committed an error, which led to runners on second and third with no outs and Munford trailing 6-5. Amanda Levin stepped to the plate and delivered a tworun double that gave her team a dramatic 7-6 win.
“That was a big hit,” said Goulder. It represented a muchneeded first win for a very young Lady Cougars (1-1) team. “We’re still trying to put the pieces together,” said Goulder. “We’re using a lot of kids. I think we’ve played 13 or 14.
We’re still trying to find out who can do what.” Megan Dennison pitched the first four innings for Munford and got the no-decision. Paige Barnes pitched the final five and picked up the win. Last week Munford lost the season opener to a strong Collierville team, 10-4.
Munford returns to action Thursday at home against Fayette Academy. At press time the game time was still uncertain. On Saturday the Lady Cougars will host ECS at 1 p.m.
Lady Charger softball off to flying start By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader The Lady Chargers kicked off the 2010 campaign with a rousing 16-3 home smashing of the Dyersburg Lady Trojans on March 18. Sarah Cousar got the win allowing only four hits while striking out five. CJ Browder, who signed a softball scholarship with Union University last week, paced the offense with a single and a home run. Karlie Sorrentino added two doubles and Cousar chipped in a single and a double. CHS traveled to Jackson March 19-20 for the annual Sara Beth Whitehead Tournament finishing second from amongst 24 teams with a 7-1 record in pool and single elimination play. In pool play, CHS defeated Lexington 7-0. Autumn Glenn was the winning pitcher. She was 3/3 at the plate and Gabby Glenn was 2/2. Jackson Southside fell to CHS by a score of 6-2. Sarah Cousar went 3/4 in the game while CJ Browder was 2/3. Gabby Glenn pitched a 2 hitter for the win. In the final pool game, CHS defeated Briarcrest 9-0 with Sarah Cousar striking out 12 for her 2nd win of the year. Jessica Ashburn, CJ Browder and Gabby Glenn all were 3/3 at the plate with Glenn tagging a homer. In single elimination play on Saturday, CHS blanked Brentwood 9-0. Autumn Glenn struck out 13 for her 2nd win. CJ Browder was 3/3 and Karlie Sorrentino was 2/3. Sarah Cousar pushed her record to 3-0 shutting out Milan 12-0. Gabby Glenn, Bailey Morgan and Karlie Sorrentino were 2/2. Jessica Ashburn was 2/3. Camden gave the Lady Chargers a scare before falling 4-2. Sarah Cousar and Autumn Glenn combined for the win with Glenn getting the tally to go 3-0 for the season. CJ Browder and Sarah Cousar were 2/3 in the game with Cousar going yard to help CHS win. In the final, the Lady Chargers could not handle Trinity Christian’s Ellen Renfroe who has signed with Tennessee. She gave up only 3 hits in defeating CHS for the championship, 5-0. Autumn Glenn took the loss and is 3-1 on the year. Autumn Glenn, Sarah Cousar, Gabby Glenn and CJ Browder were selected to the All Tournament team with Browder being chosen as the Best Defensive Player. CHS batted .358 as a team for the tournament. Glenn batted .292 and was 3-1 on the mound. Cousar hit .409, was 2-1 and hit a homer. Gabby Glenn batted .474 with 3 home runs and CJ Browder batted .571.
Munfordʼs Hunter Robbins battles a Kirby player during action Tuesday at home. Kirby came out on top, 4-1. Photo by Jeff Ireland
Soccer team learning to play together Munford soccer coach Kyle Selby realizes it’s going to take some time for his team to come together. That fact was pretty evident in a 4-1 home loss to Kirby on Tuesday. Thanks to a goal from Kale Gramling the game was tied 1-1 with 10 minutes left in the game. But Kirby responded with three goals, including two in the final five minutes, to pull out the win.
Munford rebounds with wins By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com Munford High School’s baseball season didn’t start very well. Three games, three losses. But since then, things have improved. “We’ve grown up a little bit,” said head coach Steve Ledford, who coached last year’s team that lost a ton of seniors. “We’re starting to loosen up and play ball.” Tuesday night’s 8-4 home win over First Assembly Christian School in the Best of the West Tournament was a perfect example of the team’s resurgence. Junior lefty Troy Glover pitched six strong innings to earn the win also hit a grand slam high off a light pole in right field in the fifth inning to give his team a 7-2 lead. Chuck McKee hit a two-run homer to left in the third inning to give the Cougars a 2-1 lead they would never lose. Brandon Montgomery had an RBI-double in the bottom of the sixth, providing his team with an insurance run. FACS scored twice in the top of the seventh off reliever Daniel Goulder, but could do no more damage.
Charger tennis opens season By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader The boys and girls teams opened the season on the road at Union City on March 16. The Lady Chargers were victorious winning their matches against the Golden Tornadoes 6-1. Rachel Nance, Rhett Watson, Haley Blalack and Erin Lopez were all winners in singles play. The teams of Rhett Watson and Haley Blalack and Rachel Nance and Libby Long were winners in doubles matches. Lindsey Coulston and Haley Boswell won a consolation doubles match. Boswell and
Munford pitcher Troy Glover and catcher Dillon McGraw discuss strategy during action against FACS on Tuesday. Glover got the win and hit a grand slam in Munfordʼs 8-4 victory. Photo by Jeff Ireland
Last Friday Munford defeated Clarksville (Ms.) Northwest 6-5 in eight innings. Dylan Turner led off the bottom of the eighth with a double and was chased home by another double from Glover. Stephen Stewart pitched six strong innings before giving way to Josh Reeves, who pitched two innings to pick up the win. Munford (2-3) returns to action this week in the
Goalkeeper Zach Eanes made 25 saves. “He kept us in the game,” said Selby. “We made some mistakes and you expect that because we’re just not used to each other yet.” This is the first season Munford High School has fielded a soccer team that does not include players from Brighton. The Cougars (0-3) lost to Ridgeway and ECS, a pair of strong teams, last week. “We scheduled these kind of tough games to prepare for later in the season,” said Selby. “Hopefully this will help us down the road when we get into district play.” Munford returns to action Thursday at 5 p.m. at home against Raleigh-Egypt.
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Best of the West Tournament. The Cougars host Rossville on Thursday, Halls on Friday and Cordova on Saturday. All games begin at 6:30 p.m. Ledford feels much better about his team than he did a week ago. “I’ll take some of the blame,” he said. “I was putting a lot of pressure on them. We had so many seniors last year a lot of these guys didn’t get to play. They’re starting to relax a little now.”
Conner Guerrant also won lower seed singles matches. On the boys side, the Chargers did not fare as well, falling 3-4. William Eaves and David McCullough won their singles matches. That same team also came away winners in doubles play. The teams traveled to Haywood on March 18 with the Charger boys winning 4-3. William Eaves, David McCullough and Chris Sullivan were singles winners. Eaves and McCullough downed their opponents 8-5. The Lady Chargers were on the short end of a 5-1 score with Rhett Watson coming
away with the only CHS win. Both teams lost at Trenton Peabody on March 19. The boys team was defeated 6-1 with David McCullough the only Charger in the win column. The Lady Chargers did a little better losing 3-4. Haley Blalack and Conner Guerrant won in singles. Rhett Watson and Blalack won their doubles match. Upcoming matches: 3/25 Union City @ Covington 3/30 CHS @ Crockett Co. 3/31 Dyer Co. @ CHS
Covington track teams compete By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader The Lady Charger and Charger teams were in competition at ECS on March 18. Here are the results. 400m: Atika Burnett - 3rd Shot put: Iesha Carruthers - 1st 4 X 100 relay: Marqueston Griggs, Carlos Burton, Tavious Cleaves, Jawan Alston - 3rd
4 X 800 relay: Don Clay, Terrence Person, Shelton Lyons, Tim Donovant 4th 4 X 200 relay: Christopher Smith, Terrence Pierson, Marqueston Griggs, Tavious Cleaves - 4th 400m: Shelton Lyons - 4th 300m hurdles: Jawan Alston - 3rd; Antonio Dorsey - 5th 4 X 400 Relay: Carlos Burton, Terrence Pierson, Antonio Dorsey, Shelton Lyons - 5th
CHS soccer team comes up short By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader The CHS Soccer team traveled to Haywood for a district match on March 18 and came up on the short end of the
score in a 2-1 loss. Bobby Van Cleve had the lone goal for the Chargers. Upcoming Games (district*) 3/25 Trenton Peabody @ CHS 5:30 p.m.
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Browder signs with Union By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Covington softball standout, senior C.J. Browder has signed with Union University and will be playing for the Lady Bulldogs next spring. Browder, who’s been playing softball since the age of four, has been a varsity player for Covington High School since her freshman year. “This is the last of three wonderful young ladies who have shown tremendous leadership at Covington High School,” said CHS assistant principal Marcus Heaston. “A lot of people want to be successful but it takes more than a want to be. It takes a commitment and CJ has shown nothing but a commitment to excellence, academics and athletics. We are so proud of her and wish her nothing but success in her future.” Covington softball head coach Martha Lawler also praised CJ’s ability on the field. “Someone stopped me the other day and asked who was my best player,” said Lawler. “There is no way under the sun I can tell one name. I have had a lot of talent at this school. It’s not me, it’s my players using the talent that God
gave them but I can say that CJ is probably in the top five of all the girls that I have coached in 26 years. She always gives it her all and if she can approach life that way she will be okay.” Union University head softball coach Heather Hall is very excited that CJ sign to play for her. “We had a big hole that needed to be filled and CJ is going to fit right in and fill that,” said Hall. “We are really excited that CJ has decided to come to Union. It is pretty awesome that we are going to have two Covington girls. They have some real talent here and we’re really excited and hoping for a wonderful year.” CJ said she looks forward to becoming a member of the Union team. “It’s a great school academically and athletically,” said CJ. “I’m going to do what I do and I look forward to playing ball with Tobie [Joy] again.” CJ’s parents, Angie Cromwell and Steven Browder, are also very proud of their daughter and her selection for college. “From a mothers’s aspect I’m sad. I don’t want her to leave me,” said Cromwell. “But I am very proud. She has big dreams and I just want her to fill them.”
The Mudcats Baseball 9-year-olds finished in first place this past weekend in the Mudcats Bash 10-year-old tournament in Covington. The Mudcats have finished first in all three 10-year-old tournaments they have played in this year. Thanks to our sponsors: Walls Paint & Body, Premiere Womenʼs Care, Conway Heating & Cooling, Phillips CPA Firm, and Signprints. Mudcats players are, front, from left, Austin Baskin, Ty Warmath, Austin Sanfratello, Parker Wells, and Dawson Williams; back row, Robeson Hendren, Cameron Barlow, Drake Stephens, Connor Phillips, and Brock Lomax.
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The Tipton Heat 7-year-old competitive baseball team were the champions of both the Early Bird Classic in Covington March 5-7 and the Spring Slugfest in Millington March 12-14. Team members are, front, from left, Shane Cox, Hunter Reed, Michael Armour, Carson Ruffin and Noah Roland; second row, Zach Seward, Tucker James, Gunner Jones, Carter Davis, Walker Golding and Peyton Glore back, Coaches Marty Seward, Shelby Glore, Dink Golding and Shannon Reed.
Covington baseball team in early struggle CHS varsity baseball is facing some early season struggles as a young pitching staff is a work in progress on the mound. After a season opening win against FACS in the
Lewis Harris Memorial last Monday night, the Charger varsity lost three straight in which they gave up 48 runs to CBHS, Cordova and Halls to fall to 1-3 on the season heading into last Friday’s game against Lake County.
The Chargers managed to right the ship with a 14-3 win in five innings over the Lake Co. Falcons in the Louis Jennings Memorial Tourney at Ripley on March 19 to run their record to 2-3. DJ Max got the win allowing four runs on three hits and
LAYMEN ACTIVITIES SUCCESSFUL The 16th annual Tipton County Laymen Workshop and Roundup Service was held on March 13 and 14 at Covington High School and Canaan Baptist Church in Covington. The Laymen Youth Workshop at CHS was a huge success. The workshop speaker was Toney Nichelson, an instructor at National College of Business Dr. Wesley McClure Technology in Memphis and Mr. Tony Nichelson radio personality with Citcom Radio Group. Mr. Nichelson spoke from his book “The 110 Tasks Every Boy Should Know.” There were more than 160 people in attendance at the workshop from three West Tennessee counties. Those attending consisted of approximately 94 students, five ministers with one from Madison County, seven employees with the Tipton County School System, eleven representatives from colleges and vocational schools and others. The seven employees from the school system present were Peggy Barber, Marcus Heaston, Thomas Hayes, Adrian Nathaniel, two retired part-time teachers, Isaiah Davidson and Bill Sterling and one retired teacher, William M. Smith. Another teacher, Martha Fayne, was unable to attend the laymen activities. However, Mrs. Fayne exhausted a considerable amount of time and effort assisting the laymen program committee with securing representatives willing to setup recruiting booths from the following areas. The University of TN at Martin, Dyersburg State Community College, Lemoyne Owen College, Southwest TN Community College, University of TN Health Science, National School of Technology, Tipton County Adult Developmental Ctr., USDA Rural Development and Tipton County Mobile Education Laboratory (MEL). Another activity conducted by the Tipton County Laymen was the Sunday March 14 Roundup Service at Canaan Baptist Church. The service had a sizeable audience in attendance to hear their outstanding speaker. The program speaker was Dr. Wesley McClure, president of Lane College in Jackson. Dr. McClure spoke to the audience on “Men Unifying to Meet the Community Needs in The 21st Century.” Also at the Laymen Roundup Service was Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman. Mr. Huffman spoke briefly to the audience on how the Tipton County government will be working with high school graduates in Tipton County to assist with advancing their education and vocational skills in the future. The Tipton County Laymen will also continue working in Tipton County to assist and encourage the youth on the importance of a good education in the 21st Century.
four walks while striking out eight. Carlos Williams went 2/4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Will Cooley and Tyler Davis scored three rums each. Chad Lewis had three RBI and Bobby Bailey had a walk-off homer to end it in the bottom of
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Budding scientists amaze judges By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The third annual Tipton County Middle School Science Fair, a joint collaboration between Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) and the Tipton County Board of Education, was held on Thursday, March 18. DSCC professors Dr. Akim Hoque, professor of chemistry; Aklilu Massho, instructor of physics and Sherri Hudson, instructor of biology, judged more than 20 entries submitted by fifth - through eighth -graders from Brighton, Munford and Crestview middle schools. “Thank you very much for allowing Tipton County to work with you to have our science fair each year,” said Patsy Fee, Tipton County Board of Education Middle School Supervisor to DSCC President Karen Bowyer. “We appreciate it. Parents, I am so appreciative of you coming because the best school and the best teachers are not as crucial to a child’s success in school as parents are. So thank you for supporting our students, your children.” With the assistance of veteran teacher sponsors, students from the three county middle schools entered projects during school-wide competitions in the categories of physical, life and earth. The winners of the area school competitions went on to compete at the county level in three divisions: Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science. “We are here to acknowledge the achievements and success of some very dedicated and talented students who put in a lot of hard work and effort to complete their science fair projects,” said Hudson, who in addition to be a judge, was also the science fair coordinator for DSCC. “We also want to acknowledge the teacher sponsors. We could not have the success with these science fair projects if it were not for them.” The science fair winners in each division are: Earth Science 1st place - Sarah Grape, Brighton Middle School - “Crystal Snowflake” 2nd place - Carly Price, Crestview Middle School - “Can Crystals be Formed From Salt?”
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Head Start registration begins tomorrow Northwest Tennesee Head Start is currently accepting applicatons for enrollment of children for the 20102011 program year for the Tipton County Head Start Center. If your child will be three or four years old on or before September 30 and you are interested in enrolling him/her in the Head Start program, you may complete an application during registration day. Children with disabilities will be given priority for enrollment including those with severe disabilities. Registration will be held March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tipton County Headstart Center. Contact Patricia Mason or Cathy Crook at
476-7488 for more information. The following documentation is needed to complete your child’s application: 1. Proof of child’s age 2. Social Security number for each family member 3. Name, address and telephone number of a least three emergency contact persons 4. TennCare and/or insurance card 5. Proof of income Bus transportation is provided at only a limited number of centers. For further information on transportation options contact the Center Coordinator or Family Advocate.
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Cardinal corner By KAREN NEAL Special to The Leader Academics Logan Inman has been selected as a First Tennessee Music Academic All-Star. A senior, Logan holds a 3.647 unweighted grade point average, scored 31 ACT, and 2060 on the SAT. He is currently enrolled in AP courses which will give him eight hours of college credit in addition to the eighteen hours he has previously earned. Logan is a three year member of the All-State Choir, and a five year member of the All-Northwest Choir. He is a member of the BHS Show Choir and has also served in the Advanced Choir. He plays saxophone in the BHS Marching Band, and has served as a section leader. Logan is also a member of the Symphonic, Concert, and Jazz Bands. He was selected for and attended the Tennessee Governor’s Academy. Logan is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He participates with the Knowledge Bowl Team, Chess Club, Youth Alive, and the Spanish Club. Additionally, he
is an active member of the youth group at his church, runs the sound system each week, helps with VBS, and assists with the Second Harvest Food Distribution Center. There will be a workshop for the April 10 ACT Test on March 31 and April 7 from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $40. For more information, contact Mrs. Melissa Wilson or Dr. Yvonne Bierdz. Report Cards for the Third Nine Week Grading Period were sent home with the students on Wednesday, March 24. Activities The Area 8 Special Olympics will be held at BHS on Wednesday, March 31. Several members of the Spanish Honor Society competed at a Spanish Fair sponsored by Dyersburg State Community College recently. The following members placed in their events: Stephanie Cason - Cooking Main Dish - 2nd Place Veronica Wilson - Fiber Crafts/ Pottery - 2nd Place BHS placed third in Conversation Levels 1 and 2. The officers for 2010-2011 Youth
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The last nine weeks is officially underway, and third nine weeks report cards were issued this past Wednesday. Spring is in the air, and the countdown to spring break can begin. Only two weeks left! The next ACT will be given Saturday, April 10. The deadline to register for this ACT has passed, but you could sign up to be a stand-by test taker. Please go to www.act.org for more information and test preparation. If you are interested in being on the 20102011 yearbook staff, pick up an application in Ms. Alsbrook’s room (131) on the Senior Way hall. Applications are due tomorrow, March 26. MHS would like to congratulate Greg Meinweiser on a fantastic performance at the Poetry
Out Loud competition on Saturday in Nashville. Greg was one of the top ten finalists. Way to go, Greg! Mrs. Fisher would like to announce the winners of the “Design an Ad� art contest are Elise Cole (overall winner) for the Neighborhood Tutor; Katrina Moeller won for Mid-South Feed and Seed; Nick Berryhill and Danielle Denson won for Tipton County Memorial Hospital; Katelyn Briscoe won for Turner Family Dentistry; and Caesar Najera won for Covington Sports Complex. Congratulations to all these winners! The FFA dairy cattle judging team placed tenth in the West Tennessee contest at Paris this past Saturday. Team members were Margaret Ann Mize, Ruth Hull, Amanda Bowles, Blake Williams, and Taylor Courtney. Congratulations to these FFA members!
Attention seniors, the senior class officers announced that senior dues will be $45. These dues will help cover the cost of prom and some memorabilia items. Dues may be paid to Mrs. Pyland in room 129 on the Senior Way hall. The deadline is April 7. The Drama Society will present the spring play “Oh Horrors! It’s Murder!� on Tuesday April 6 and Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come and support these Cougar actors! Parents may still sign up for Parent Connect, which allows parents to check student’s grades, discipline, and attendance. Please email Dr. Fee at cfee@tipton-county. com. Remember to check out our website at www. tipton-county.com/mhs for pictures and announcements. The students of MHS continue to “Build the Future Today.�
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Munford high announces Boys and Girls State representatives Munford High School will be represented by the following outstanding young men and women to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State (VGS) and Boys State: Scarlet Gable, Peyton Graham, Kendall Wardell, Bryant Arriaza, Laitin Beacham Douglas Bouler, and Dylan Turner. Alternates from Munford High School are Jasmine Price, Samantha Boothe, Chris Yount and Patrick Embry Delegates to these two programs are high school juniors selected from high schools across the state. They
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COVINGTON – Each year, schools in the district raise money for the Tipton County Education Foundation through the sale of little red schoolhouses. And for the second year, the county's most financially disadvantaged school has proven its students have what it takes to win the fundraising challenge. "Let's talk little red schoolhouses!" Covington Integrated Arts Academy staff member Leah Coop said as the students responded with cheers. "We may not be the richest school or the biggest school in Tipton County, but we're the hardest-working, best cotton-picking fund-raisers in Tipton County!" Construction paper cut-outs, the little red schoolhouses are sold for $1 each and benefit schools all over the county. Students at CIAA raised $1,733 during the February fundraising campaign. On Tuesday, March 9, students, faculty and staff members gathered for a check presentation and celebratory ceremony inside the school's gym. Praising students for their efforts, Tipton County Education Foundation Chairperson Rosemary Bridges congratulated them on a job well done. "You are an awesome school for collecting so much for us," Bridges said, holding the oversized check over her head. "You're guardian angels and we appreciate everything you've done for all of us." Donning a tiara, Tonia Beard class was deemed the overall winner after raising $162. Beard was declared the "Greatest Little Red Schoolhouse
Donning her bikini as promised, Pre-K assistant Emily Gipson is slimed by students during an assembly celebrating the school's success in raising funds for the Tipton County Education Foundation. Photo by Echo Day
Teacher of the Year" by Coop. Then it was time for the fun to begin, for whip cream pies to be made and Silly String to be brought out. During the fundraising effort, many challenges were made to encourage students to raise funds and win challenges. Second grade lost its challenged with first grade, which meant second grade teachers were given makeovers by first grade students. Happy he didn't have to don a tutu, physical education teacher Charlie Ligon happily smashed a whip cream pie in the face of drama and dance teacher Deborah Walker. And Walker, in turn, presented Ligon with a baby bottle. "Just because you whined and cried like a baby!" she said as the students erupted in laughter. Other losing classes had to wear pajamas or dress as clowns; some were sprayed with Silly String. Diehard Tennessee fans had to wear Tigers colors, much to their dismay. Teacher Diane Cook wore a green and orange spiked hairdo and, tied at $30 each, teachers Abby Pinner and Judy Turnage had to do the Stanky Leg
dance in front of the student body. As promised, Dr. Bonnie Wright, one of the school's assistant principals, strutted around in hot pink pumps. Students and staff members cheered as principal Jan Sanford and assistant principal Barbara Teague dramatically cut Wright's hair. The grand finale, however, came with Pre-K assistant Emily Gipson. "Ms. Emily said she'd come here to get slimed in her bikini!" Coop told the crowd. Gipson walked in, covered in a black robe, and made her way to the plastic wading pool in the middle of the gym. She surprised the crowd by revealing her bikini – which she wore over a tan t-shirt – and a sly smile. Gipson grinned as 40 Pre-K students dumped cups of green slime on her head. Outrageous and silly, the assembly was a reward for students who worked hard to raise money for the education foundation. "You sold little red schoolhouses to help the Tipton County Education Foundation help schools, not just CIAA," said Coop. "You've done a phenomenal job."
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Kayson Hopkins ambassador for March of Dimes On Jan. 28, 2009, Kayson Ray Hopkins was born to Keith and Lesley Hopkins. Kayson has a sister, Lillie Grace, Age 6. Kayson is truly a miracle. Lesley’s due date was originally April 3, 2009 just one day past his sister’s birthday. They were so excited that they were having a little boy; their family would be complete. They had begun to decorate his nursery and started preparing for the big day. At exactly 28 weeks Lesley was diagnosed with gestational diabetes which she had in her other pregnancy, but went away after deliv-
ery. She immediately started controlling it and had to go back in two weeks to be retested. At 30 weeks, she went in to the doctor and her sugar was better, but not where it had to be. ‘That exact night, Jan. 22, 2009, her water broke and off to the hospital they went. The family was very scared because they still had ten weeks remaining in the pregnancy. Lesley was admitted to the hospital and six days later Kayson was born by emergency cesarean section (c-section). Much to their surprise he weighed in at 6 lbs and was 20 inches long.
He definitely was a BIG boy but only because of the diabetes. He had a long hard road ahead of him. Thanks to the March of Dimes and the Lord above our baby survived. He had to stay in the NICU for thirty two days. As a result of his lungs being underdeveloped, he was on the ventilator for a couple of days. Each day would bring significant improvement. The last two weeks in the NICU he developed high blood pressure. They were able to wean him from his medication and let him finally come home. The high blood
pressure went away on its own. “I will never forget what our Sunday school teacher, Sandra Howard told me,” said Lesley. “He just wants his mama.’’ In spite of his prematurity, he had no major complications and today, at 8-and-ahalf months old he is happy and healthy with the exception of having pneumonia and bronchitis quite frequently. With the help of The March of Dimes, babies like Kayson can survive. Keith and Lesley Hopkins would like to say to the March of Dimes, ‘We thank you with all our hearts.”
Kayson Ray Hopkins is pictured with his sister, Lillie Grace Hopkins. Kayson is the 2010 Tipton County ambassador for March of Dimes.
EarthFest 2010 set for April 17
Part of a wish-granting program through The Bridge at Ridgely, resident Keith Jones, left, visited Certified Transmissions earlier this month. His wish was to visit an auto repair shop. Jones and Jeff Yarbrough, right, discuss an engine in one of the shop's service bays. Photo by Echo Day
A dream come true By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - A transmission shop is not usually the setting for a dream come true, but earlier this month one man's wish was granted in one of Certified Transmissions' service bays. As part of an ongoing program for residents at The Bridge at Ridgely in Lake County, residents' wishes are often granted. And for Keith Jones, that meant a trip to Covington was in order. "He used to own his own heating and air conditioning business in Chicago and was a mechanic too," said activity director Joy Brewer. "His wish was to come to a place where they work on cars." In addition to visiting an auto repair shop, Jones wanted to look at new vehicles and eat out at a restaurant. "I'd just like to drive around and look at cars," he said. "I wanna work on a car and see some new trucks." Jones, 63, suffered a traumatic
brain injury after a motorcycle accident. He has been a resident of the Ridgely nursing and rehabilitation center for approximately three years. He arrived at Certified Transmissions on a cool, early March morning and was wheeled back into the service bay. Shop owner Jeff Yarbrough was eager to show Jones an engine and the two discussed the similarities and differences in engines and transmissions since Jones has worked on one. The two men also visited what Yarbrough calls "the operating room," where transmissions are disassembled for repair. Jones was excited to be back in a shop once again. "This is neat," he said. "It's too much for me to handle." Granting wishes is nothing new for the Bridge at Ridgely staff. Brewer said giving residents a day out and granting a wish is rewarding for both residents and staff members. "This is a very important
thing for them because a lot of them aren't able to get out and do things." One of the goals at the center is reminiscing, Brewer said, and wishes often involve the residents' past experiences. "It really brightens them and opens them up more when they can go back to something from the past," she said. "Keith was up today early and very excited for his day. This also gives them much-needed one-on-one time and attention." Following his trip to Certified Transmissions, Jones, Brewer and other staff members had lunch at the Bald Butcher in Covington, then perused the lot at King Cotton Autoplex before traveling back to Ridgely. "I haven't been out to eat in a long time," Jones said. "This really means a lot." Yarbrough was touched by the opportunity to help grant Jones' wish. "It's a great feeling to be able to grant somebody's wish because one day I might be in the same position," he said.
Keep Tipton County Beautiful will host Earth Fest on Saturday, April, 17. This 11th annual festival will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center, 751 Bert Johnston Avenue in Covington. Keep Tipton County Beautiful’s coordinator, Ruth Ann Wallace, is the chairman of this year’s event. Tipton County will be joining over 140 nations and approximately a half a billion people in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970 Former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed the idea for Earth Day as a means to attract public attention to the growing needs for cleaner air and water and to emphasize the need to conserve the earth’s natural resources. Nelson’s idea took hold and more than 20 million people participated in the very first Earth Day. Today, an organization call Earth Day Network coordinates Earth Day activities around the world. At fairs, festivals, concerts and gatherings, people learn about conserving energy, recycling, renewing natural habitats, leading healthier lives, making their backyards friendly to wildlife and protecting endangered species. Volunteers gather to restore parks, plant trees, pick up litter and participate in other environmental activities. On Saturday, April 17, Tipton countians will have the opportunity to be a part of the world’s largest environmental celebration. Keep Tipton County Beautiful’s Earth Fest will include earth-friendly activities, fun, food, and entertainment for all ages. There is no admission charge. Free booth spaces are available for those promoting earth-friendly products. All booth spaces must be reserved by April 12. For more information contact Ruth Ann Wallace at 476-0254. This event is being sponsored in part by The Bank of Tipton, BancorpSouth, Patriot Bank, InSouth Bank and Brighton Bank. For more Earth Fest information, call the Keep Tipton County Beautiful Office at 476-0254 or visit the websites at www.tiptonco.com or www.covingtontn.com The rain date for Earth Fest 2010 has been set for April 24.
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Rosemark Road • Atoka, TN St Patrick’s Fundraiser- The Covington Senior Center is selling “Lucky Charms” to bring a wee bit o’ Irish luck to your friends and loved ones. Cost is $1 per shamrock or two for $1.50 and all shamrocks will be prominently displayed in the Senior Center Dining Hall through the month of March. Medicare Rx Assistance- If you are on Medicare you may qualify for assistance with your prescription drug costs. Call Vicky Thompson at 324-3399 or the TCCA office Bingo BonanzaTuesday March 30 will be Bingo Bonanza! We will play Bingo from 9 to 11 a.m. The Senior Talent Revue will be held on Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. If you are interested in performing call TCCA at 476-3333 to register. Deadline to register is
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March 20. Tickets for the event are $5 and are available at the TCCA offices. Blood Pressure Clinics will be offered on Tuesday, March 23 and on Wednesday, March 31. TCCA has partnered with Baptist Home Care and Hospice, Health South and other local health care providers to offer this service. Blood Pressure Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. Recycle your Greeting Cards! TCCA Card Project Volunteers are looking for used Christmas and ‘all occasion’ greeting cards. Bring them by the TCCA office. Guitar Lessons - Linda Adler is scheduling lessons on Thursday afternoons at the Covington Senior Center and the cost is $12.50 per lesson. Discounts are available if paid tuition is paid one month
in advance. Piano Lessons- Pat Parham is scheduling lessons on Tuesday afternoons from 12:00- 2:30 p.m. at the Covington Senior Center. The cost per half hour session is $15. Senior Listeners- TCCA seniors have partnered with two elementary schools to provide an intergenerational program. Every Monday morning the seniors donate their time to help a child improve their reading skills. TCCA participants visit Covington Integrated Arts Academy on the 2nd and the 4th Mondays and Crestview Elementary School on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. If you wish to join in this campaign call Kelly. Gamepalooza is held every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Call for more information. Bending Needles Quilting Club
- The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Bible Study Class- meets each Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Covington Senior Center. The Bible study class is a non-denominational class that is open to all. Get Fit, Stay Fit – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the Covington Center, join Randy for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. Water Aerobics - each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The cost for 10 sessions is $30. (Transportation is provided from the Covington Center.) The bus leaves promptly at 6:30 a.m. Tap Dance Classes- Meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m in the
TCCA dance room. The cost is $20 for a 10 week session. Line Dance Classes are offered from the Tipton County Commission on Aging. Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA Senior Center Dance Room and at Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed for both sites. “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service has openings at both Helen’s House- Covington on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and Helen’s House-St. Luke on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Payment assistance is available for eligible families. “Helen’s House” is licensed by the State of Tennessee and has been approved to accept Medicaid waiver. Call Anita at 476-1068 for more information or to receive a registration packet. Every new registered participant will receive two free trial days of service.
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New Arrivals Feb. 7, 2010
Carver Joe Keough
A son, Carver Joe, was born to Mike and Brandy Keough of Colliverville at Baptist Hospital for Women. He weighed eight pounds, six ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches long. He has three siblings, Maddie Lane, 13; Mary Katherine, 10; and Drew 12. Grandparents are Bennie and Donna Carver of Covington and Buddy and Judy Keough of Collerville. Feb. 12, 2010 A son, Carson Blaine, was born to Brian and Jennifer Walton of Covington at Methodist Healthcare-Germantown. He weighed nine pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He has a sister, Kendal, 5. Grandparents are Jay and Judy Ridings and Odell and Nancy Kinney.
Edwards celebrates birthday Christopher John Edwards celebrated his birthday on March 2 at Rollies with a John Deere party. He enjoyed it with his sister, Chantiel and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. H e enjoyed games and trying to bowl. He is the son of Christopher and Krystal Edwards. He is the grandson of John and Nyrita Alston all of Ripley and Will and Dorothy Edwards of Covington.
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Dunlap By Kathy Keiter 476-7014
Hello everyone. Sure hope you are doing well this week! We are finally enjoying some nice weather. I sure hope it continues! I thought I was gonna have to start whining because of the cooler weather, but then it didn’t last long. Thank you Lord. Everything is greening up and the trees are beginning to get the little green tassels hanging from them, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what comes next. Ha! I am so ready for spring!! We sure are glad to have Charles Turner out here with us. I forgot to welcome him last week, so “Welcome Charles, we are so very glad to have you!� Charles is not a stranger to Dunlap. He used to come over all the time and play Bingo with us when his mother was alive and lived here with us as well. He also came to most of our parties and even played his keyboard for us one time. We all had a ball singing “Ole McDonald Had a Farm.� Charles is in Hunter, the first building, if anyone would like to come and visit him or if you’d like to send him a welcome card. For all of our residents out here, all you have to do is put the resident’s name and the address is 1495 Dunlap Orphanage Rd., Brighton, 38011. You don’t even have to put Dunlap Retirement Center on it at all; just the name and street address and we’ll get it to them. I’m sure any of them would love to see a “Thinking of You� card or maybe even an Easter card would be great. Just a little something to make them feel special. They are so very special to us and so is our staff.
Speaking of our staff, my church, Holly Grove CP Church, will be doing a small fundraiser this coming Sunday night in honor of my staff. Isn’t that great?1 So if you are hungry for some spaghetti, come on over to Holly Grove and sit and eat you some spaghetti. I also understand there’s gonna be some other fun and wonderful things going on at that get together. You don’t want to miss anything now, so come on over. All the benefits go to Dunlap, so we thank Holly Grove in advance for doing this for us! I want to remind everyone that we are having our big fundraiser “Springfest� on May 1st, starting at 10 a.m. I also want to remind you about the cake auction and the quilt raffle that we will be having. If you would like to buy some $1.00 chances to win a handmade quilt, made by Ms. Jean Smith, please call me or stop by and I’ll fix you up. You may purchase as many chances as you want and you do not have to be present to win, although, I would love for you to come and be here but, that’s OK! As I think I mentioned last week, if any of you would like to bring a cake, any kind, any shape, please bring it that day, and we’ll auction it off. Mr. Roland Essaff will be our volunteer auctioneer, (hey that rhymes), plus he’ll be doing some of his great playing his guitar and his harmonica at the same time. Boy is he talented. We may have some Boston butts that we’ll be auctioning off as well. But mostly we’ll have some community talent that can’t be beat anywhere on this side of the Mississippi. We’ll have Victory Sounds, Three for Thee, and Roland of course, leading us in worship, TCCA Line Dancers entertaining us, Ms. Libby
Click painting our faces, the great men of Brighton ARP Church heading up games for the children and train rides and there’s no telling what else they may come up with. One other thing is there’s going to be several vendors here selling their homemade goodies like aprons, purses, bibs, quilts and quilted items. I’m sure Avon will be on hand to share with you their goods. There’s even going to be a representative from Methodist HealthSouth Rehab on hand to answer any of your questions and let you know about the services they offer. It’s just gona be a fun day for everyone involved. Oh yes, and there will be hamburgers and hotdogs, chips, and soft drinks all for a donation. Then for dessert, Ms. Patsy Fee will be here cookin’ up some of her famous fried pies. My mouth is already waterin’. The pie makin’ thing is a work in itself, as there will be many neighborhood folks rolling dough and giving Ms. Patsy a hand. I guess you’d have to say it’s a group effort. Thank you ALL in advance for all you do for Dunlap. Keep in mind we still have some rooms available in the retirement buildings and also two apartments that are available. Please give me a call if you are interested. We would love to take care of your loved one. We offer cleaning, three meals a day, laundry, and we even assist with medication. In the apartments, it is totally independent living, so you’re on your on there. You can reach me at 476-7014, and I’ll give you more details. We also offer you a break as well, we will keep your loved one if you are taking care of them fulltime. If you would like to go on vacation or away for the weekend, and if they meet the three state re-
quirements, we will keep them for you. Just give me a call. Until next week, God bless you and give somebody a hug that needs one!
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Gilt Edge By Bernadine McAfee Carol Lumley and Ann Morris had a day Friday, March 12. They went to the Hub after it stopped raining. They always enjoy getting a bargain but don't we all. March 12 I got my late husband's brother,
Willard McAfee on my mind and he died in 1975, I think, so I called one of his daughters, Betty Clark of Millington and talked to her a little bit. She told me that it would have been his birthday. Not only was it Willard's, it is Betty's grandson, Weston Downing’s 12th birthday. He is the
Randolph By Tula Starr Hello to everyone. Where is our Spring time? I am still dragging my winter coats and sweaters around. It is amazing how the plants, trees and flowers think it is Spring too. I sure hope the fruit trees don't bloom too soon. I am anxious for some fresh home grown fruits. Last week I bought 10 strawberry plants. They are still in the package. I guess I will have to put them out in the mud ASAP. Last week we did a heap of work in our flower bed that runs all the way around our house. We first had to dig up big weeds and grasses that were growing at great speed. In our basement we found 10 or 12 bundles of roofing (left over when they re roofed our home a couple of years ago). We decided to put this old roofing down to keep the weeds and grasses from coming up. Then we put decorative pea gravel on top of this. The old man and old woman have always tried to be thrifty in all that we do. I even call the old man stingy to a certain degree. We go to Covington to buy the pea gravel. We purchased a heaping truck load of pea gravel for $25. They loaded the gravel for us and stacked it high. Well, we really got a bargain, we thought not remembering that we would have to unload all this gravel with a shovel. (our snow shovel worked real well, I think we about wore it out). I have never seen so much gravel that was on our big red truck. It took us all day Saturday to get all the gravel out of the truck. We had filled in most of the flower beds and we got so tired we decided to just dump the rest on a pile where we could use it later or when needed. The old man backed down the sloping hill in our back yard dumped out most of the gravel. We then got the garden hose and washed our the truck mud and dirt was all over the truck. Also, we had to get the broom and sweep out each crack in the truck bed. After all that, we were dead tired. Oh, but we were not finished yet. The big red truck got stuck in the back yard. The old man has to go get out the four wheeler that would not work. He had to go get out the Kubota tractor, lay down on the ground up under the truck and hook the chain to the truck. Finally after about 10 minutes we got the truck out of the mud. Boy was it really muddy and in a mess by now. The mud on the tires was so thick we had to get the pressure hose to get it off. Then on Saturday we finished putting down roofing and gravel and around all the shrubs we put down new top soil. We had also dug up a wheel barrow full of weeds and grass and had it sitting on the driveway next to the flower beds. We also had placed another wheel barrow full of pea gravel on the driveway to use when we got the old roofing put down in the right places. The old woman was putting down the roofing and she ran out. The old man had to take the four wheeler and go around to the basement and get out some more roofing. He came riding up from the back yard with the roofing. Well instead of hitting the brake, he hit the gas and ran over the load of grass and the load of gravel right into our flower bed. What a mess it was to sort out the grass from the pea gravel. (in my already finished part of the flower bed) Randolph United Methodist Church. We are collecting items to send to Covington Care Center for their Easter baskets. We need small items such as lotions, powders, cards, notepads, books, anything, that you might have on hand and care to donate. We have three of our relatives living at the Center. Louise Bomar, Lois Conger and Dorothy Cook. Happy Easter to these three and to all who live in Covington Care Center. Homebound Focus: Cathryn (Sis) Cupples, Jeffrey Cupples mother. Mrs. Cupples lives in Millington. Education focus is Marty Bowers who is a math teacher at Covington High School. Marty and his wife Amy, and thre three sons live in Brington. Marty's RUMC family includes his parents John Martin and Cecelia Bowers and aunts and uncles and many cousins. 3-21-10 Homebound Focus: Edna Downing who lives on Girl Scout Road. Education Focus: Kim Cates Jones at Brighton High School. Kim and her husband, Steve, have one daughter Bailey. They live in Drummonds. Kim's RUMC family includes her parents. Mike and Martha Cates and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Updated: I am still trying to get over losing my billfold. So far, we think we have canceled all or credit cards or have accounted for them all. We are so lucky that they only charged $30 for gas on one of my cards (we got the bill this week and the bank had canceled that charge.) I now know who I am as I have my NEX military ID and my driving license. So, after the first week of my birthday month, I have had a good time....going out to eat at my favorite places. I enjoyed it so much I am thinking about what Jean Jordan (my neighbor) said, I think I am just going to sell my stove! PRAY FOR: Ada Flethcer, Louise Bomar, Patra Ballard, Evelyn Ballard, Dorothy Cook, John Downing, Edna Downing, Evelyn Griffin, Charlene Lott, Zadie Pugh. Ms. Dell and Harriett Ferguson.
son of Lee and Jennifer Downing. I hope it’s the best one yet, Weston. I want to wish a belated birthday greetings to Brandon Blackmon on March 12. I want to tell you about Mike Morris of Bartlett. He is married with a family, but still makes time for his mother, Ann Morris.
They ride around and eat. She has her own car that they take sometimes, but if the weather is just right, they go on his motorcycle. I think that is wonderful. On the prayer list this week we have: Berry Dillender, Karla Morgan, Mindy Tankersley, Megan Hobock, Shawn Cousar,
Mt. Carmel/Clopton By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 It’s a cold Monday afternoon! Yesterday too, and rainy. Just miserable, especially after the warm weather we’d been having! I was glad when I called the “time and temperature” number this morning that they said was 45 degrees. Colder temps had been forecasted and even the chance of sleet last night and snow showers this morning. The forsythia and tulip trees are blooming in full force and Bradford pears are almost white. I’m so glad it didn’t get cold enough to mess them up, along with all the other trees that are budding out. The Farmer’s Almanac had warned of a March snow and they probably did get some north of us. They were laughing on television the other morning that it was 70 degrees and sunny in New York City and snowing in Louisiana! This week’s Farm Report: Yes, it’s time for the ‘ol Farm Report again. We’ve been spraying some, getting bearings in wheels and all that preparatory stuff. Planting time will be here soon. I look for some corn to be planted as soon as it gets dry again, although there is another chance of rain Thursday and Friday of this week. Maybe next week. We got the bedroom ceiling sprayed, the trim and walls painted and the closet shelves up. Joe Shockley put the crown molding up and I got it painted, along with the quarter-round and some furniture that didn’t match the new decor,
like my lingerie chest my dad, Kenneth Weir, made for me year ago. It was originally hunter green, then red, now aqua. All we lack on the room now is getting the flooring down and my dad and I rode to Brighton last week and picked that up. Can’t wait to get it all finished, then I can focus on that granddaughter who’s coming next month! By the way, congratulations to Brandon and Jill Matlock on the birth of Alexis Claire last Thursday. Six pounds, 15 ounces, 19-1/2 inches long. And I got to hold her Saturday! Congratulations also to Emma Matlock, who is now a Big Sister! She showed me her and Lexie’s room. Elizabeth and Justin visited Saturday night and she texted me that she’d been holding Lexie for about an hour and Lyla was really kicking. Already jealous! Saturday after church and lunch James and I visited with the Queen, Catherine McCalla, for her birthday. We took her a tall coffee mug with “Bless My Blooms” on it, full of different kinds of jonquils and a tape of “Lyla Grace” that she’d asked for. We had a very nice visit and she shared all the visits and phone calls she’d received on her big day. She is very special to us. Tanner Wakefield and Chrissy Fuqua will be married this Saturday, March 2th. My best wishes go to them as they begin their life together. I can see the lights on in their cute house across the pasture from us, waiting for the
Brighton By Debe Simonton 268-0091 What a beautiful day. The sun is beaming and it is supposed to be warmer. Sunday and Monday were quiet chilly, but again this is March. This week I've noticed my saucer magnolia blooming. Dot Cordle has one of the prettiest ones on our road. You can't help notice it as you come around the curve. And Ms. Jean Anthony must be getting busy for the Herb Festival in May. I see people there all the time. Her star magnolia is in bloom, too. Another ornamental is in bloom, my camellia. It is absolutely loaded with blooms. Our Bradford and Cleveland select pears are blooming, too. If you haven't taken the time to really check out a maple in bloom, please do. The little clusters of flowers are so delicate and pretty. This is really a beautiful time of year. Get out of the house and enjoy. It will be 90 degrees before you know it. The residents of Brighton send out our heartfelt condolences to the family of Jordon Pate. It is so tragic when a young person leaves this life and way too early. Their grief will be evident for a long time. It will never really go away; they will learn to live and cope with it. One of the best things I can suggest is to be open with the family about what you remember about Jordon. They want his memory to be kept alive. It will do them so much good. If you find this hard, just remember this is about them not us. So help in any way you can. I also want us to remember Crystal Gray who is having a difficult time with this.
Atoka By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers. First Baptist Church of Atoka had its 27th annual Faith Promise Missions
Jada Cousar, Moviline Cousar, Hop Gibbins, Clara McMillin, Mike and Elaine Roberts, Bill Neafus, Bill Stimpson, June Glass, Patra Ballard, Cordie Morgan, Mary Gray, Odis Poole, Verna Timbs, Polly Branch, Nadine Kellum, Brian Ferrell, Louie Bomar, Vickie Baker, Ruth Taylor and Carol
Ann Fletcher. Sympathy to the loved ones of Lavon Rice, Ida Maude Warren, Hazel Pickard and Layton "Paw" Melton. Mark, Leslie and daugher, Zoe Meredith of Brentwood spent the weekend with Leslie's parents, Elbert and Judy Starnes of Candy Lane.
happy couple. We were glad to see Mike Rogers back in the pulpit yesterday, after a two-week absence due to sickness. Jeff Phillips did a great job filling in but it was good to see Mike again. He still seemed a little weak but is much better. His and Bonita’s son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Ashli Rogers were here from Ohio, looking for a house in Henderson, where he will take up his new position at FreedHardeman University this Fall. Hope they find one soon so they can come back home to Tennessee! Jenni Langston is seeing another cardiologist who has different ideas about her condition and how to treat it, giving us all hope. Cammy Evans has also missed church several times lately with swollen tonsils. She was back yesterday but has to go to the doctor this week to see if they need to be removed. Several adults have told her it’s harder on adults than children but worth it in the long run. Of course, all our servicemen and women are in my prayers, especially Bryce Mosley, who has returned to Afghanistan after a two-week furlough. The birthday party at Covington Care will be on the 26th at 2 p.m. The Kix group will have an Antler Search on the 27th, the CIA’s will have a Bounce Event and Easter Egg Hunt on the 28th and Lads to Leaders Dressed Rehearsal will be on the 31st. We have to have our Easter egg hunts early because so many of our youth and parents will be at Lads to Leaders and Leaderettes, which is always on Easter
weekend. First Friday dinner and movie night is coming up on the 2nd of April. Be deciding what you want to go see, girls! We’ll have a meeting on Wedesday night, March 31st. Several will be gone to Lads to Leaders but if we’re going to have it on the first Friday of each month, we need to stick to the schedule so everyone can plan for it. If you can go, go! It’s always fun! Happy birthday this week goes to Mandy Daniel, to twins Rachel McLean and Shanna McLean on March 25th, to Drew Laxton and Larry Whaley on the 26th and to Mary Jean Stockton and Renea Brown on the 27th! Happy anniversary goes to Andrew and Whitney Conner on March 21st, to James “Shorty” and Judy Dunaway on the 22nd and to Larry and Carolyn Whaley on the 27th! “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to a childhood friend who called Catherine McCalla to wish her a “Happy Birthday” on Saturday, Danny Bland. We were neighbors when we were very young, on East Liberty Avenue. His brother, David Karney and I were inseparable. She really enjoyed his call. Thanks also to Betty Lovette and Anne Williams Mary Joyce Coughlan. wSa-lute! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Why are people so tired on April 1st? They just finished a 31-day March.” Which we will do next Wednesday! How this year is flying! Supposed to be back near 70 tomorrow. That will be nice! Until next week.
Please let this tragedy be a lesson to our young drivers. The responsibility of an automobile, motorcycle, or ATV is something not to be taken lightly. This affects not only you but anyone else that is involved and your family and friends. Others on our prayer list are Bettye Williams, Phyllis McIntosh, Joyce Starnes, Rebena Atteberry, Keith McClerkin, Norma Columbus, Mary Sam White, and Verna Lou Timbs. The Brighton Festival is in full preparations. If you want to be a vendor, sponsor a trophy, enter the car show on April 24th, please call Jim Palmer at 592-8925. This is sponsored by the Brighton High School Band. The Brighton Football Boosters are still selling Easter hams. This will be the last week to order. Kenny Campbell is cooking and the price is $30 for a 10-15 lb ham. Please call me 268-0091. The schools are going to be doing the TCAP tests the week after Easter. Again please prepare your children to do well on this test. The school depends on our children doing well and they need to do well, too. I need birthday lists. If there are any birthdays coming up in April, please give me a call. My grandson, Riggs, celebrated his third birthday on the 19th. We went to Chuck E. Cheese. It took us longer to find the place than we stayed. You can tell we are getting older. Also, our daughter, Staci, will be celebrating her big #39 on April 2. Doesn't seem that long ago that her Dad and I were that age. Eva McCall will be celebrating her birthday on April 1, the fool's day!!!! We love Eva. Neal's niece, Paula Hedgepeth will cel-
Conference this week. On Saturday, March 27 the West Tennessee Veterans Benefits and Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Atoka United Methodist men are having a presentation of “The
ebrate her birthday on April 3. The Junior Auxiliary had itsCharity Ball this past Saturday night. It was beautifully decorated and the food was fantastic. Razen Cane provided the music and as always they were great. Tonya Mallory and I went. Neal was supposed to escort us but decided to stay at home because we were going to be fashionably late. Oh well, no one noticed I don't think. Well, the healthcare bill passed through the House. President Obama is going to sign it today. Several states are going to carry forth a lawsuit also when he signs it. This Sunday is Palm Sunday. We need to remember everything this represents. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a young ass (John 12:13-14). When people that were coming to the feast and heard that Jesus was coming they cut branches of the palm trees to greet him. They cried, "Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord." During this next week he will have the last supper with the twelve and wash their feet. He will foretell of his death. He identifies Judas as his betrayer and commands them to love one another. Jesus prays in Gethsemane his great intercessory prayer. He is arrested and taken forth in front of Annas and then Caiaphas. Jesus is arraigned before Pilate. He is scourged and crucified on the cross. Next Thursday, I'll remind everyone of the significance of the resurrection. But for now we need to remember what He went through this next week. I love you guys, hope your week is great!! Debe
Last Supper” on Palm Sunday in Quisenberry Hall. On the prayer list this week let us remember: Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Hunter Box, Jewell Forbess, Billy Lumpkin, Faye Willis, Brice Fite, Seth
White, Katie Novac, Martha Weems, Doug Carter, Ben Pylant, Clyde Currie, Jackie McKell, Martha Eskridge, Clarice Stroud, Mike Burke, Meroam Slough, Pam Slough and Bill Parker.
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Jamestown DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings, Its going to be short this week. I’ve been battling the flu all of this past week. Coughing, aching joints and everything else that goes along with it in between. I had both my flu and H1N1 virus shots back in the fall, knowing that I could still get a very bad cold even with these shots, which I did. President Mary Burton and teacher Willie Mae Burton were out for the missionary meeting on Monday. It was a small turn out, but a very good lesson with our teaching pointing out the highlights. The meeting is held every Monday at 5 p.m. at Old Miller Store. Jamestown Community Health Organization (JCHO) still needs help in the form of year dues of $25. As I mentioned before, this goes toward the upkeep of Dickens Cemetery and the college scholarship fund. Contact people are Jessie Cooke, Joann Bell, Willie Mae Burton, Pam Cobbs Springfield and Minister Pearl Andrews. Several of JCHO members met for a lovely meal on Saturday at Ryan’s in Millington. They met to spearhead ideas on ways to push JCHO’s efforts further along. Happy birthday to Doneta Alston on March 24, Elaine Kennedy March 26, Willada Cole, Jamarion Simmon and Daphne Smith on March 27, Gloria Sherrill on March 28, Evalena Winfrey Sloan also on March 27. Happy birthday to all of you. On our prayer list we are still praying for Bessie Cobbs, Demetrice Baker, Posie Reed, Willie Parthenia-Hodge, Doris King, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Joseph Heaston Sr., Connie and Christine Brown, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Vivian Dickerson and family, Mary Burton, Jennie Stewart, Eugene Baker,
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Almyra By Libby Click Hi everyone. Hope you all have a significant savings account. If you plan on seeing a doctor or buying medicine your going to need it. Thanks to our president and congress for this terrible circumstance we are presently in. Never dreamed I would see the day in this great nation our rights and freedom would be taken from us. I praise John Tanner for standing up for our rights as United States citizens and voting no to Obama's health plan. What's coming next folks? Our "We the People" tea party for the month of April has been set for April 27, the fourth Tuesday evening, (instead of the normal third Thursday) at the Chamber of Commerce on the square in Covington at 7 p.m. Please come join us. We need you all. Our speaker this month was Mark Herr. Speaking for education, he said there was a senior class within the state where only "one" senior knew who who wrote the Star Spangled Banner. Oh well, the Lord is our only hope, as we all know and prayer is our only avenue. Yes, we have been to ball games. Charlie and I went to Ripley last Friday night to watch our grandson, Matt Scott, who
plays for Brighton High School. They were playing Halls and Brighton and won by one run in the last minute. Yes, Matt, got him a slugger. The whole team played well. Way to go fellas. Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is invited to a luncheon fundraiser for Dunlap after worship service this Sunday, March 28. The menu will be lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Donations will be accepted to help raise money for an air conditioner unit at Dunlap. The proposed dates for vacation Bible school are June 13-17. All senior high youth will meet at the manse Sunday night for supper and a Bible study. Happy birthdays this week to Spec Evans, Austin Willey, Jennifer Ridinger and Shelia Willey. Hope they are each the greatest. Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. We welcome all members, friends and visitors to our fellowship and worship. We have many on our prayer list, please continue to remember these and a special prayer for Charles Wayne Turnage.
Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. each Sunday. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Brother Mike Rogers is the preacher and brother Jeff Phillips is the associate preacher. Everyone always welcome. We are so grateful for our many visitors. We have been so blessed this week by responses of John Evans IV, Chris Huggins, Ashley McDaniel and McKennah Cook asking for prayers and for Cory Cartwright in his decision of Baptism. We are so proud of all of you. In closing, hopefully the weather will begin to get right. Charlie cut all the weeds last Saturday. It want be long now you can catch us both outside. These overcast skies have been around long enough. The sunshine does such amazing things for one's attitudes. Our granddaughters, Hannah, Sarah and Ellen Quinn, went to Paris last week while on their home-schooling spring break, to spend the week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Quinn. They had a great time. Please remember our little Sarah in prayer as she is having medical test this week. Have a great week everyone and don't forget Easter is only a week away.
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Public Notices 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 April 12, 2005, executed by WILLIAM ALEX WRIGHT, GEORGIA M WRIGHT, MARRIED AND LESLIE B WRIGHT, UNMARRIED, conveying certain real property therein described to JOHN W. BYRD as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, on April 27, 2005, as Instrument No. 71732, in Book 1202, at Page 72; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument 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, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 31, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 38, Section C, Fite Farm: Subdivision, as shown on plat of record of Plat Cabinet F, Slide 134, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat referenced is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 570 FITE ROAD, 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): WILLIAM ALEX WRIGHT, GEORGIA M WRIGHT and LESLIE B WRIGHT 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10 -0018404 FEI# 1006.87897 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2010
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 8, 2006, by Zachariah Belmont to Rob V. Budhwa, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1315, Page 45, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MSAC 2007-SEA1; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MSAC 2007-SEA1, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed 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 Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 8, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington,
Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a found iron pin being the southeast corner of the Robert McKnight property as recorded in Deed Book 270, Page 194, also being the northeast corner of the Thomas Barton property as recorded in Deed Book 497, Page 178 and located in the west R.O.W. line of North Maple Street; thence southwestwardly along the north line of Thomas Barton, also the north line of the East Norfolk property as recorded in Deed 218, Page 314, also being the south line of Robert McKnight, South 89 degrees 00’00” West, along the general alignment of partial wood fence, 251.07 feet to a fence corner at an old dead tree being the southwest corner Bethel property as record in Deed Book 202, Page 225, thence northwestwardly along the west line Robert McKnight, also being the east line of T. Bethel, North 57’ 49” West, along the general alignment of a chain link fence, 70.00 feet to a fence post being re-entrant copper of Robert McKnight, also being the northeast corner of T. Bethel and in the South line of the Alberta Eaton property as recorded in Deed Book 267, Page 374, thence southwardly along a reentrant line of Robert McKnight, also being the south line of the Alberta Eaton, South 89 degrees 38’ CJ” East, along the general alignment of an old fence, 90.97 feet to a fence post being an interior corner of Robert McKnight also being the southeast corner of Alberta Eaton; thence northeastwardly along an interior line of Robert McKnight, also being the east line of Alberta Eaton, North 05 degrees 20’ 58” East, along the general alignment of an old wood fence 22.00 feet to an exterior corner of Robert McKnight, also being the southwest corner of the J. Bauques property as recorded in Deed Book 520, Page 38; thence southeastwardly along the north line of Robert McKnight, also being the south line of J. Bauques, North 89 degrees 56’ 38” East, 201.25 feet to the northeast corner of the Robert McKnight property, also being the southeast corner of J. Bauques and in the west R.O.W. line North Maple Street; thence southeastwardly along the west R.O.W. line of North Maple Street being 30 feet west of the centerline, 5 00 degrees 10’ 31” East 85.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.48 acres. Being the same property conveyed to Robert B. McKnight and wife, Christovia I. McKnight, by deed as recorded at Book 270, Page 194, of the Tipton County Register’s Office on 3/16/1962. Being the same property conveyed to Roger Dale Hunt, and Wife Carol Sue hunt by Deed at Book 574, Page 219, on 01/26/1987, at the aforesaid Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 411 North Maple Street, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Zachariah Belmont The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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 IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o Amy Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 604.0927681TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: March 11, 18 and 25, 2010
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Bernestine Owens and Charlie Jordon, dated November 14, 2000 and recorded on December 11, 2000, in Book 922, Page 417, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and Mid-State Trust X and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC, the holders of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the Appointment recorded in Deed Book 1323, Page 668, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, will at 11:00 a.m. C.S.T. on April 2, 2010, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in the Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: The following described real estate, lying and being in the 9th Civil District of Tipton County,
Tennessee, and thus described: Description of a 1.00 acre partition of the Donald M. Baskin, Sr. et al property as being described in Deed Book 530, Page 413, (Tract #1). Said property being located on the South side of the Finde Naifeh Road within the city limits of Mason, Tennessee and situated in the Ninth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Donald M. Baskin, Sr. et al property as being described in Deed Book 530, Page 413 being located in the centerline of the Finde Naifeh Road, also being the Northwest corner of R.E. Marshall et ux (235/85); thence in a Southeastward direction along the East line of Baskin et al, also being the West line of Marshall, S 04 deg. 00’ 00” E 30.01 feet to the intersection of said line with the South right of way of Finde Naifeh Road; thence in a Southwestward direction along the South right of way of Finde Naifeh Road, S 87 deg. 02’ 56” W 125.00 feet to the “True” point of beginning and the Northeast corner of this herein described partition being located in the South right of way of said road; thence in a Southeastward direction along the East line this partition, S 04 deg. 00’ 00” E 349.68 feet to a set iron rod being the Southeast corner of this herein described partition; thence in a Southwestward direction along the South line of this partition, S 86 deg. 00’ 00” W 124.17 feet to a set iron rod being the Southwest corner of this hereby described partition; thence in a Northwestward direction along the West line of this partition, N 04 deg. 00’ 00” W 351.96 feet to a set iron rod in the South right of way of the Finde Naifeh Road being the Northwest corner of this herein described partition; thence in a Northeastward direction along the North line of this partition, also being the South right of way of the Finde Naifeh Road, N 87 deg. 02’ 56” E 124.19 feet to the “true’ point of beginning and containing 1.00 acre by computation. BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED IN Quitclaim Deed from Charlie Jordon to Bernestine Owens, dated 08/25/2005, recorded 09/01/2005, in Deed Book 1227, Page 691, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee. Property address: 5975 Finde Naifeh Drive Mason, TN 38049 Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemption as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the above-described property. Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Substitute Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions. The Substitute Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement. CRAIG R. ALLEN, Substitute Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-0214 Ad Run Dates: March 11, 2010 March 18, 2010 March 25, 2010
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on January 23, 2006 by Stephen W. Wickham and Tracie S. Wickham, husband and wife, tenants by the entireties to E-Loan, Inc., Lender and Escrow Closing Services, Inc., Trustee(s), which was recorded on February 13, 2006, in Record Book 1258, at Page 745, 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 owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, E*Trade Bank, (the “Owner and 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 Owner and 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 April 2, 2010, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 719 Blaydes Estates, Section C, Phase 2, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 160 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Being the same property conveyed to Stephen W. Wickham and Tracie S. Wickham, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed from Munford Development Company, a Tennessee corporation, dated 8/8/2005, recorded 8/11/205, in Record Book 1222, page 773,
Register’s Office for Tipton, Tennessee. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions as recorded in Book 1216, page 432 and building lines and easements of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 160, said Register’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 128O-A032.00 Said property is commonly known as 604 Farmer Trail, Atoka, TN 38004. Current Owner(s): Stephen W. Wickham and Tracie S. Wickham, husband and wife. Other Interested Party(ies): Patriot Bank. 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 M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 10-04865 Publication Dates: 03/11/2010, 03/18/2010, 03/25/2010
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed July 3, 2006 by Virginia Oceguera and spouse, Alejandro Oceguera to Michael T. Bates, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1286, Page 120 and Modified in Record Book 1447, Page 769, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, April 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 1, Chandler Minor Subdivision, (re-subdivision of Lot 1, Lot 2-A and Lot 2-B) as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 107, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Also included in this conveyance is a 50-foot ingress and egress easement recorded in Book 757, Page 925, and as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 40-A and Plat Cabinet F, Slide 107, of the said Register’s Office. THIS CONVEYANCE ALSO INCLUDES the manufactured home described below located at the below referenced address is permanently affixed to a foundation and will assume the characteristics of site built housing: Year: 2005; Manufacturer/Model: Champion Model #4; Length x Width: 32’ x 80’; Serial No.: 21-05-480-12312A/B Property Address: 119 Watkins Lane, Mason, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-084161-FC Published: March 11 March 18 March 25 Midland Mortgage/Virginia Oceguera
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the North entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by William Carter and Charlotte Carter to Charles Ennis, Trustee, recorded at Book 1376, Page 503 and conducted by Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Tipton Co. Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Patriot Bank The following real estate located in Tipton Co., TN will be sold to the highest cash bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:
Lot 20, Wooten Oaks, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 428, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Also commonly known as: 0 Wooten Circle, Munford, TN Owner(s) of Properties: William & Charlotte Carter All right and equity of redemption, statutory and 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 is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee 2820 Summer Oaks Dr., Bartlett, TN 38134 Publication dates: March 11, March 18 and March 25, 2010
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 JANUARY 31, 2007, executed by CATHY L. ALSBROOK (A/K/A CATHY LYNN ALSBROOK), A MARRIED PERSON (JOINED BY HER HUSBAND, GARY SCOTT ALSBROOK), to CHARLES ENNIS, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1323, PAGE 594, in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, 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: BEGINNING AT A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER ON THE WEST SIDE OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY # 14, SAID POINT BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF THE LEONARD WATKINS TRACT OF WHICH THIS IS A PART, THENCE NORTH 43 DEGREES 47 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY # 14, SAID POINT BEING 53 FEET WESTWARDLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAME, 290 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 38 MINUTES WEST 205.5 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 38 MINUTES WEST 262.1 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC GRAVEL ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID GRAVEL ROAD SOUTH 5 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 320.3 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 13 MINUTES EAST 150.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CATHY LYNN ALSBROOK (A/K/A CATHY L. ALSBROOK), A MARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2005, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1188, PAGE 636, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6067 HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011 AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 130 PARCEL 017.00 (IMPROVED) MAP 130 PARCEL 017.00 PL T S/I 001 (UNIMPROVED) 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 OF RECORD 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 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: GARY SCOTT ALSBROOK; BLUE WORLD POOLS, INC.; STATE OF TENNESSEE-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 15, 2010. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6067 HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011 AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 18mar3w
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 September 22, 2008, executed by RICKEY R. HAILEY AND LAURA J. HAILEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to ECOM TITLE AGENCY, LLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on November 10, 2008, as Instrument No. 122699, in Book 1417, at Page 332; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument 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, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 9, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of TN, County of Tipton, described as follows: LOT 25 OF AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF OLD PORTERVILLE ROAD AND BEING PART OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 406, PAGE 318, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF PORTERVILLE ROAD, SAID POINT BEING A COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 24 AND 25; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST LINE, NORTH 54 DEGREES, 24 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 25; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 24; THENCE ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 24 AND 25, NORTH 35 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1138 PORTERVILLE RD, 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): RICKEY R. HAILEY AKA RICKEY HAILEY AND LAURA J. HAILEY AKA LAURA HAILEY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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
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B8 • Thursday, March 25, 2010 • THE LEADER Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10 -0020064 FEI # 1006.89322 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2010
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 MARCH 31, 2006, executed by ERIC SANDERS (A/K/A ERIC DAMON SANDERS), JOINED BY HIS WIFE, ANDREA SANDERS (A/K/A ANDREA LYNETTE SANDERS), to ALLEN C. DUNSTAN, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1268, PAGE 115, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M., 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 146, ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION SECTION E AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 91, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ERIC SANDERS (A/K/A ERIC DAMON SANDERS) AND WIFE, ANDREA SANDERS (A/K/A ANDREA LYNETTE SANDERS), AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY DEED DATED MARCH 31, 2006, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1268, PAGE 113, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 431 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. (A/K/A 431 ANDY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004) MAP 126N GROUP F CONTROL MAP 145C PARCEL 019.00 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 OF RECORD 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 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: ANDREA SANDERS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 15, 2010. This is improved property known as 431 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. (A/K/A 431 ANDY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004) J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MARCH 29, 2007, executed by BRITANY A. WALLACE AND ROBERT BOLYARD, AS JOINT TENANTS, to STATEWIDE TITLE & ESCROW, LLC, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1338, PAGE 458, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, 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: PROPERTY SITUATED IN TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: LOT 11, BRIER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 197, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRITANY A. WALLACE, BY DEED DATED MARCH 29, 2007, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1338, PAGE 456, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 659 ROBERTSON ROAD, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049. MAP 100G GROUP A PARCEL 011.00 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 OF RECORD 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 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: ROBERT BOLYARD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 15, 2010. This is improved property known as 659 ROBERTSON ROAD, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 18mar3w
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on January 14, 1994, by Fredrick L. Currie and wife, Susie B. Currie, (a/k/a Susie B. Smith Currie, n/k/a Susie Adams) to David Sievers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 716, Page 963, recorded January 18, 1994 (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial inter-
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Public Notices est of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Friday, April 9, 2010, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 1st Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot No. 87 of Baskin Heights, Section C, plat of which is recorded in Plat Cabinet B, slide 144 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Fredrick L. Currie and wife Susie B. Currie, by deed of record in Deed Book 716, Page 961, in the said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 424 E. Robin DR. Covington TN 38019 CURRENT OWNERS: Susie B. Adams The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Publication Dates: 03/18/10, 03/25/10 and 04/01/10 Substitute Trustee Harriet Cannon 2043 Highway 51 South Covington TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on May 21, 2004, by Jason Clowes and Nacona Clowes to American Title Company, Inc., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under BOOK 1147, Page 751, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1, 2004, GSAMP Trust 2004-AHL; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1, 2004, GSAMP Trust 2004-AHL, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed 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 Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 22, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a point in the center line of Simmons Road, said point being South 01 degrees, 53 minutes, 54 seconds East along the center line of Simmons Road, 285.00 feet from the southeast corner of Milford Clowes and wife Pauline Clowes property as described in Deed Book 696, Page 24 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; thence South 01 degrees, 53 minutes, 54 seconds East along the center line of Simmons Road, 110.00 feet to a point; thence Westward 390-00 feet to a point; thence Northeastward 148.00 feet to a point- thence East and parallel to the South line of said Milford Clowes property as described in Book 696, Page 24,332.00 feet to the point of beginning. There is also conveyed herein a non-exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress across the Grantor’s property as
shown on plat of survey prepared by Joseph G. Tidwell dated July 21,2000, license #345. In the event Grantees sell, transfer or convey the afore-described property, this easement shall terminate. Being the same property conveyed to Jason Clowes and wife, Nacona Clowes by deed from Carlos Milford Clowes and wife, Sandy Clowes filed for record in Book 1016, Page 634, Registers Office for TIPTON County Tennessee, dated 8/14/02. Metes and Bounds. See also Book 696, Page 89; and Book 425, Page 184 Property address known as: 4003 Simmons Road, Atoka, Tennessee 38004 Tipton County PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4003 Simmons Road, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Jason Clowes and Nacona Clowes The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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 IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o Amy Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext.) File No.: 416.0717109TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: March 25, April 1, and April 8, 2010
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 30, 2005 by Susan S. Gramling and Terry D. Gramling, joint tenants to Lenders Title and Escrow, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1237, Page 685, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ffh4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Ffh4, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, April 23, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Tract 1: Description of a 2.39 acre partition of the J.A. Pickard property, being a part of the same property as recorded at Deed Book 260, Page 551, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Said partition being located on the west side of Tipton Road and situated in the 6th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Beginning at a set spindle in the centerline of Tipton Road, being the southeast corner of J.A. Pickard, Deed Book 260, Page 551, of which this 2.39 acre partition is a part; thence northwestwardly along the general alignment of a fence being the south line of J.A. Pickard and the north line of R.L. Willis, Deed Book 218, page 512, N 88 degrees 58’ 25” W, passing a X-Tie post fence corner at 27.05 feet, but in all a distance of 700.00 feet to a set L.P. at the southwest corner of this 2.39 acre partition; thence northwestwardly along the west line of said partition, N 07 degrees 08’ 42” W a distance of 150.00 feet to a set I.P. at the northwest corner of said partition; thence southwestwardly along the north line of said partition, S 88 degrees 58’ 25” E, a distance of 700.00 feet to a set spindle in the centerline of Tipton Road. Being the northeast corner of said partition; thence southeastwardly along the centerline of Tipton Road and the east line of J.A. Pickard, S 07 degrees 08’ 42” E a distance of 150.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.39 acres, more or less. However there is excepted from this 2.39 acres, that portion occupied by the R.O.W. of Tipton Road. Grantors convey above described property subject to the following restrictions: The minimum size of home is 1800 square feet of heated space. All out buildings are to be permanent. No trailers or mobile homes shall be located on the property. Only one house can be built on the above property. Tract 2: Being part of Lot 6, of Tipton Ridge Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 24, being further described:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 6 of Tipton Ridge Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 24; thence south 86 degrees 09’ 26” east 87.12 feet to the southwest corner of Terry D. Grambling, Jr. 774-321; thence north 05 degrees 31’ 53” west along the west line of Grambling 774-321 150 feet to the northwest corner of Grambling; thence 87 degrees 27’ 07” west 66.39 feet to the point in the west line of Lot 6; thence south 02 degrees 25’ 10” east 146.5 feet to the point of beginning containing approximately 11309 square feet .2596 acres. Property Address: 1335 Tipton Road, Munford, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 7001-084369-FC Published: March 25 April 1 April 8 Home Loan Services/Susan Gramling
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 MAY 25, 2001, executed by RAYMOND GHRIGSBY, A MARRIED MAN AND LISA GHRIGSBY, A MARRIED WOMAN, to W. TERRY EDWARDS, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 946, PAGE 113, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by NATIONAL CITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC, SBM NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC., FKA NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, CO., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, 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 24, SECTION A IN GREEN PASTURES SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE, PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 5 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF BUTTERCUP COVE, SAID POINT BEING A COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 23 AND 24; THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 87.39 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 9, 10 AND 11 FROM LOT 24 A DISTANCE (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS DISTNACE) OF 320.0 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS NORTHEASTWAARDLY) ALONG SAID NORTHWEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 223.22 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 23; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS NORTHEASTWAARDLY) ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 23 AND 24 A DISTANCE OF 155.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RAYMOND GHRIGSBY AND WIFE, LISA GHRIGSBY, BY DEED DATED MAY 25, 2001, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 946, PAGE 111, AS RE-RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 950, PAGE 150, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 39 BUTTERCUP COVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. MAP 144D GROUP A PARCEL 013.00 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 OF RECORD 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 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: TARGET NATIONAL BANK/ TARGET VISA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 23, 2010. This is improved property known as 39 BUTTERCUP COVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 25mar3w
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE KRISTINA KAY (DACUS) WALKER, Plaintiff, VS. NO. 27,635 TROY WAYNE WALKER, Defendant.
NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the Complaint for Divorce filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Troy Wayne Walker, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Troy Wayne Walker, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before April 26, 2010, 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 24th day of February, 2010. Judy Billings Clerk and Master 04mar4wp
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PAMELA YVETTE HUBBARDJOHNSON Plaintiff, VS. DOCKET # 27,649 WILLIAM JOHNSON III Defendant. In this cause it appearing to the Court from the original Complaint for Divorce that the defendant WILLIAM JOHNSON III, The Defendant’s residence is unknown and so that the ordinary process of this Court cannot be served upon him is, therefore, hereby required to appear before the 17th day of May, 2010 and make defense to the complaint filed against WILLIAM JOHNSON III by PAMELA YVETTE HUBBARD_JOHNSON or otherwise the allegations of said complaint will be taken for confessed, and the cause set for hearing ex parte as to the filed Complaint for Divorce. It is further ordered that a copy of this notice be published for four consecutive weeks beginning on March 11, 2010 in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 11th day of March, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 11mar4wp
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2764 ESTATE OF Arvis H.
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Public Notices Fletcher. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 10th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Arvis H. Fletcher, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 18th day of March, 2010. Ada B. Fletcher Executrix 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2756 ESTATE OF James Willard Arthur. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 25th day of February, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of James Willard Arthur, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 18th day of March, 2010. Judy Arthur Findley Executrix 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2762 ESTATE OF Virginia N. Monlezun. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Virginia N. Monlezun, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 18th day of March, 2010. Roger D. Smith Executor 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2761 ESTATE OF Ottis Levon Hatchel. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ottis Levon Hatchel, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the
above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 18th day of March, 2010. Richard Hatchel Executor 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2763 ESTATE OF Maggie Lee Pickens. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Maggie Lee Pickens, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 18th day of March, 2010. Brenda Faye Street Deborah Kaye Flowers Douglas Co-Executors 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2766 ESTATE OF Edward Gale Buckley,Jr.. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 15th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Edward Gale Buckley,Jr., deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 25th day of March, 2010. Barbara Turner Jerry Buckley Co-Executors 25mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2765 ESTATE OF Lillie Mae Mashburn. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 15th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lillie Mae Mashburn, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 25th day of March, 2010. Carolyn Chumley Executrix
INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
CORRUGATED METAL CULVERTS CREOSOTE TREATED BRIDGE LUMBER PIT-RUN MINERAL AGGREGATE CRUSHED LIMESTONE AND RIP RAP ASPHALT PAVING – HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING – COLD MIX ROADSIDE CHEMICALS MAINTAINING HAY FIELDS
Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee 38011. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, April 5, 2010. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date. Bids sent by mail should be addressed to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Highway 51, Brighton, TN 38011. The bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “BID ENCLOSED,” thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error. Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid during the first sixty (60) days after the actual opening bid date. Bid specifications are available at the Public Works Office. Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. Shannon Reed, Director
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JAMES JONES. Plaintiff, VS. NO. 27,709 KATHY JONES, Defendant.
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NON-RESIDENT NOTICE In this cause it appearing from the Complaint which is sworn to that the Defendant, Kathy Jones, has moved from her last known residence and her present whereabouts are unknown and unable to be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the said Defendant, Kathy Jones, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Frank Deslauriers on or before May 17,2010 or Judgement 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 17th day of March, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 25mar4wp Attorney for the Plaintiff: Frank Deslauriers P.O. Box 1156 Covington, TN 38019
PUBLIC NOTICES IT’S YOUR RIGHT!
Notice The City of Munford will be doing their annual hydrant flushing and flow testing during the month of April. Water may be discolored at times during this period. This is necessary to maintain good quality water. Munford water Department City of Covington Planning Commission Meeting Notice April 6, 2010 5:00 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room 200 West Washington Ave. 1. Unilever - 2000 Hwy 51 N, Covington, TN Map and Parcel 084007 03500- Site Plan 2. 2010-2011 Annual Report and Program Design Preliminary Discussion.
All interested parties should attend the meeting. For additional information call Covington Public Works, Planning and Building Division at 901-476-7191.
BEER NOTICE The following has made application for a license to sell beer for on premises consumption in Tipton County:
Kirk Daniel was a recent guest of the Covington Exchange Club. He is pictured with Trish Williams, secretary/treasurer. Kirk is committee chairman for Covingtonʼs Boy Scout Troop 61. The history of Troop 61 goes back to circa 1960s; however, the Troopʼs charter was re-established in 1983 under the leadership of Randy Wilson who currently serves as the troopʼs scoutmaster. A recent Eagle project was to improve the appearance of the scout hut by replacing boards and painting the building.
Signups underway for program The next AARP Driver Safety Course will be offered April 13 and 14 at the TN Tech Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South. It will be hosted by Patriot Bank. The Course is geared to seniors 50 years old and above. The cost is $12 for AARP Members and $14 for non-members. Class hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, call Sandra Howard or Vickie Wilson, at 475-0405, or Jim Novotny, at 476-0477.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 13-4-303, the Munford Municipal-Regional Planning Commission does hereby give notice of a public hearing to be conducted the 13th day of April 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. within the Munford Municipal Building located at 69 College Street. The hearing is for the purpose of receiving public input regarding a resolution to amend the Munford Municipal Subdivision Regulations. The resolution proposes to amend the time of approval for subdivision plats by the planning commission from 30 to 60 days as per the amended requirements prescribed within Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 13-3-304. All interested persons are invited to attend.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Tipton County Board of Education is requesting proposals for contracted janitorial services for all Tipton County school facilities. For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807. Proposals will be accepted at 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 2010 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. Any proposals received after the designated time and date may be rejected. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received.
Individual Name: Randal Lee Carroll Business Name: Last Call II
Dr. Tim Fite Director of Schools Tipton County
The Business is located at 2951 Hwy 51 N, Covington, TN 38019 and the nearest church is Midway Assembly of God situated approximately 418 feet from the establishment, which is on the west side of Hwy 51 N.
NOTICE TO 2008 DELINQUENT TAXPAYER CITY OF COVINGTON, TN
A hearing will be held on this application Monday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jef Huffman. Tipton County Beer Commission Steve Bringle, Chariman, Wayne Cole, L. K. Dyson, Rickey Gray, Tom Hill
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS Wednesday MARCH 31, 2010 Is the last day you can pay your 2008 delinquent property tax in the Mason City Hall at 12157 Main Street, Mason, Tn 38049 You are advised that after
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 Is the last day you can pay your 2008 delinquent Property tax in the City of Covington RecorderTreasurer’s Office in City Hall, 200 West Washington Ave. You are advised that after WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 Additional penalties, interest and court costs will be imposed inconsequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property until the filing of such suits. Taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 P.M. on
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Additional penalties, interest, and court costs will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property; until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 p.m. on
A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2008 delinquent tax payment must have been received in my office by 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday MARCH 31, 2010 A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2008 DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENT MUST HAVE BEEN RECEIVED INTO MY OFFICE BY Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Mason City Hall is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Nancy Hazlerig Mason City Tax Collector Tennessee Code Annotated (67-5-2401)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 Covington City Hall, 200 West Washington Ave., is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., phone no. is (901) 476-9613. City of Covington, TN Jere H. Hadley Recorder-Treasurer
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Dr. Lindsey to speak at health seminar on March 29 Dr Regina Lindsey will be the next speaker at the healthcare seminar held at Munford City Hall boardroom. The seminars are held several times a month from 7-8:30 p.m. About Dr. Lindsey Dr. Lindsey grew up in north Mississippi and from an early age she aspired to be a doctor. Once setting her sights on a medical degree she attended Mississippi State for her undergraduate degree and from there went on to
the University of Kansas where she obtained her medical degree. Wanting to be closer to home, Dr. Lindsey moved back to Memphis, TN to do her post graduate work at Methodist Hospital in their Internal Medicine department. “From the beginning I have had a strong interest in preventive medicine and assertive management of chronic diseases.”, says Dr. Lindsey, “I believe in treating a chronic disease, such as hypertension and diabetes, from the earliest sign of
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the condition.” After she finished her post graduate work she worked for several local clinics learning as much information as she could
gather and in November of 1993 she opened her own practice in Millington, TN called Family Healthcare of Millington. Today, her clinic is under a new name, Primary Healthcare of Millington and is bigger and better than ever. Located at 4772 Navy Rd in Millington, TN, Dr. Lindsey employs four nurse practitioners under her and a very solid medical staff. When asked what she thought of owning her own business she responded with, “I’m proud of my practice
Nationwide Trustee (Simmons) to Federal National Mortgage, .227 acres West Pleasant Avenue, $54,927.06 REPO Randall L. Oliver etal to Timothy Samuel etux, 5 acres Walker Field Lane, $194,900 IMP Lipscomp Estate to John T. Appling etux, lot 160 Blaydes Estates, $165,000 IMP Terry W. Baker etux to Jerry W. Roper etux, lot 178 Rolling Meadows, $155,000 IMP Brent L. Dunlap etux to Lela Gail Lynn Sampson etal, lot 65 Cherokee Hills Estates, $155,000 IMP Raymond Salmon Jr. etux to Margaret Delashmit, 21.23 acres Charleston Gift Road, $73,016.70 IMP Everton, Trustee (Howard) to Brighton Bank, lot 40 Knob Heights, $34,582.43 REPO Ernest Grady Bogue to Southwest Tenn Elec. Membership Corp, 4 acres Highway 59 West, $100,000 LAND Everton, Trustee (Howard) to Brighton Bank, lot 28 Harris Commercial, $200,000 REPO Beaver Road Farms Inc. to Bobby R. Owen etux, lot 1 Beaver Road Farms Minor, $65,000 IMP Munford Development Company to Apex Home Builders, lot 15 Walker Lake, $12,000 LOT Wallace, Trustee (Burk) to Sec of HUD, lot 32 The Highlands, $203,157.46 REPO Gary W. Vaughan etux to Lovanda Gail Lewis, lot 17 Parkside Village, $145,000 IMP Roger May to Douglas Ray etux, lot 1 Dunlap Estates, $192,031.11 REPO Deutsche Bank to William M. McClain etux, 1.11 acres Bennettwoods Drive, $38,900 IMP The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of Feb. 8, 2009 Wallace, Trustee (Owen) to MidFirst Bank,
lot 37 Squires Grove, $87,550 REPO Wallace, Trustee (Childs) to HSB Bank, lot on West Liberty Avenue, $69,000 REPO Assoc. Humane Societies Inc. to Gregory C. Leggett etux, 92.01 aces Highway 59, $155,000 LAND Wallace, Trustee (McPeak) to Homesales, Inc., lot 129 Park Place, $116,997.36 REPO George Watkins to Luke A. Stokes etux, lot 62 Detroit Estates, $77,500 IMP; DWMH Taggart, Trustee (Mitchner) to Tim Castellaw, lot 18 Victoria Estates, $90,300 IMP Perry J. Pena etux to Daniel Montford etux, lot 8 Eastwood, $155,000 IMP Jones, Trustee (Money) to Deutsche Bak, lot on Highway 59 West, $104,651.08 REPO Griffin, Trustee (Walls) to Federal National Mortgage, lots 217 & 218 Woodlawn Plantation, $125,507.45 REPO Munford Development Company to Apex Home Builders, lot 194 Templeton Farms, $40,000 LOT Brittney L. Hudson to Calvin L. Johnson etal, lot 3A Rolling Hills Lake Esates, $108,007 IMP Cowboy Construction Company to Daria Weathers, lot 52 Simmons Place, $184,400 IMP; NEW Rhonda L. Youngblood etvir to Kevin Long etux, lot 4 Bethel Estates, $154,900 IMP The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of Feb. 16, 2009 Wade Norris Logging LLC to Tony Hooper Sawmill Inc., 100 acres Pryor Road, $100,000 LAND Hill, Trustee (Rhea) to Household Financial, lot 157 Blaydes Estates, $117,767 REPO Wallace, Trustee (Jacobs) to Deutsche Bank, lot 45 Quito Estates, $21,280 REPO Jones, Trustee (Conrad) to Victor M. Billings, lot on Mount Lebanon road, $41,812 IMP; DWMH
Chad R. Tantum etux to Bobby Kee etux, lot 2 Kee Minor, $35,000 LOT Griffin, Trustee (Kunsky) to Regions Bank, lot on Holly Grove Road, $86,250 REPO Wells Fargo Bank to Joshua A. Brown, lot 4 Richard Barton, $133,900 IMP Susan R. Fedinec etal to Emmett F. Hartsfield Jr. etux, lot 12 Country Club Estates, $140,000 IMP Elvis Jones to Brady Dorr Lewis etux, 10.03 acres Richardson Landing Road, $20,000 LAND Cowboy Construction Company to Edmond Archuletta, lot 37 Simmons Place, $147,900 IMP; NEW Regina Scott etal to Brian Crowson etux, lot 16 Cole Estates, $175,000 IMP Federal national Mortgage to Billy Daniel Powers etal, lot 783 Blaydes Estates, $170,900 IMP Brian Crowson etux to James Diggs etal, lot 45 McLister Place, $125,000 IMP HSBC Mortgage to Donald Graham, lot on Union Street, $7,500 IMP Federal National Mortgage to Jessie Peeler, lot 1 Ashley Roberts, $47,000 IMP Joseph Tipton Christian to Phillip A Wong etal, lot 591 Blaydes Estates, $163,750 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Jones) to Federal Home Loan Mortgage, lot 518 Blaydes Estates, $180,107.16 REPO Griffin, Trustee 9Carpenter) to James C. Woelm, lot 36 Woodlawn Plantation, $72,391 IMP The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of Feb. 22, 2009 Brighton Bank to Phyllis Ann Collier etvir, lots 1 & 2 Seagrave, $139,900 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Haller) to Wells Fargo Bank, lot 104 McLister Place, $85,000 IMP Turner Trust to David Warren etal, 21.06 acres Simmons Road, $100,000 LAND HSBC Mortgage to Jeffrey A. Dewitt etux, lot 112 The Highlands, $119,900 IMP
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and my employees, I get to live my dream as a doctor and help those who really need it. What more could I ask for?” If you’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Lindsey or any of the nurse practitioners under her please feel free to call 901-873-4501.
99 Doctors Drive, Suite 300 Munford, TN 38058 Ricky Stringfellow to Phillip R. Daniel etux, 2.68 Beaver Road, $85,000 IMP SEC of HUD to Jon Morganelli, lot 50 Franklin Meadows, $118,250 IMP Jones, Trustee (Ferguson) to Federal Home Loan, lot on Highway 59 South, $235,500 REPO Taggart, Trustee (Johnson) to SEC of HUD, lot 12 Summer Trace, $174,649.83 REPO Tommy Kincaid etux to Stephen D. Toarmina, lot 117 Templeton Farms, $178,500 IMP Cowboy Construction Company to Apex Home Builders, lot 32 Walker Lake, $25,000 LOT Apex Home Builders to Travis Boswell etux, lot 199 Templeton Farms, $259,900 IMP; NEW Federal National Mortgage to Justin Chalk, lot 37 Pickard, $127,500 IMP Green Tree Servicing to Johnny P. White etux, lot 44 King Farms, $37,000 IMP; DWMH SEC of VA to Mike Wayman, lot 14 Campground, $54,001 IMP US Bank to Juardine Elizabeth Kinard, 1.81 acres McClerkin Road, $32,000 IMP Mark O. Starnes etux to Robert Clements etux, 2.87 acres Tate Road, $185,000 IMP Harkness Estates to James Millican, 34.40 acres Holly Grove Road, $85,000 LAND Coy W. Webb to Amber N. Griffin etal, lot 1 Wortham East Washington Avenue Minor, $25,000 IMP Federal Home Loan Mortgage to Carol Reed etal, lot on Marshall Road, $50,600 IMP Thomas Ballard to William M. Cain, lots 67 & 68 Cherokee Hills, $170,000 IMP Household Financial to John Wilkins, .64 acres Randolph Road, $15,000 IMP Venture Capital Properties to James Clements etux, lot on South Tipton, $36,000 LOT Nationstar Mortgage to Deborah Lutrell, lot on Campground Road, $50,000 REPO
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