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Delauro pleads guilty to kidnapping, rape By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - The man accused in the August 2009 kidnapping and rape of a Tipton County woman will serve the next 16 years behind bars Anthony Lenny Delauro, 21, pleaded
guilty in court Tuesday morning to eight charges including carjacking, aggravated kidnapping, rape, robbery, felony evading arrest (endangering others), aggravated assault, vandalism ($1,000-$10,000) and reckless endangerment. On August 6, 2009, he Tipton County Sheriff's
Office received a call stating a woman had been raped in a rural part of the county near Duvall Landing then was released by her alleged attacker. "She was coming out of Walmart and a lone white male approached her, had a gun, and told her to get in the vehicle
or he'd blow her head off," Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley told The Leader in August. "She got in the vehicle and he made her cover her head and took off. He later drove to the Mississippi River bottom, down to Sullivan Road, and that's when the rape ensued." According to police
reports, the victim reported she was sexually assaulted and robbed of her money, cell phone and vehicle. Delauro reportedly fled in the her car. The victim was able to call police from the Wilkinsville area, where Delauro left her. Deputies in the area
located the victim's vehicle being driven on Richardson Landing Road by a male matching the description given by the victim. "The deputies spotted the perpetrator in the victim's car and that's when the pursuit startSEE DELAURO, PAGE A3
Dean files to run for Deen's seat By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com This year's election will bring a turnover at the county clerk's office and there's a chance the office will go to a candidate with the same name. Last week, former Covington business owner Pam Dean qualified for the seat which will be vacated by current county clerk Pam Deen in August. "This is a first for me," said Cindy Pinner with the Tipton County Election Commission. "I've never had that happen before." Worried voters would be confused at the polls, Deen wants residents to know she intends to retire in August and will not be seeking re-election. "I'm thankful for the 40 years I've served," Deen said. Recently remarried, Deen said she has no plans to change to her new name until after she retires because she'd have to be bonded again among other changes. Deen is not the common spelling, said the county clerk, and many times residents have spelled it Dean. "People spell my name as D-E-A-N half the time even though it's D-E-E-N," she said. "I don't want to mislead anyone, I'm still retiring." Pinner said although Dean's full first name is Pamela, she has chosen to run as Pam. "On the form, candidates are asked to write
their name as they'd like it to appear on the ballot. It has to at least be similar to your legal name so you can be identified," Pinner said. Two of Deen's longtime employees – Mary Gaither and Darlene Wheeler – have already announced their candidacy for the seat. Pam Dean and Casey Fletcher, though they have qualified, have not yet made formal announcements. Pinner said last week the race for sheriff usually fuels the election, but with no opposition for Sheriff Pancho Chumley, the county clerk's race is the one with the most opposition. Other seats are also seeing opposition: districts 3, 7 and 8 for county commission; school board district 7 and constables in districts 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8. Additionally, the district 2 school board position is up for grabs after Rodney Eubank's death last month. "Odd number districts are up this year, but because Mr. Rodney died, this one is also open," Pinner said. "We're able to put it on this ballot and had two people qualify for it." But it is only one race that has the potential to confuse voters and Deen wants to be clear she's retiring on Aug. 31. Candidates have until Thursday, April 8 at noon to withdraw from the election. Unless Dean pulls out of the race Thursday, her name will appear on the ballot next to the other four candidates.
Though opening day baseball and soccer games were rained out, the Easter egg hunt was still on Saturday in Munford. Sisters Savannah and Kaci-Lynn Ellwood, daughters of Chris and Shelly Ellwood, pose for a photo before the whistle was blown. Photo by Echo Day
Senior talent review set for Sunday
Miller joins Leader staff By LEADER STAFF Beverly Miller, former advertising sales representative for The Leader and lifelong Tipton Countian, has come back to the newspaper. Miller, who worked for four years for The Leader before pursuing other career opportunities, said she missed the job. “I missed the excitement of visiting and interacting with the community and the customers I came to know in my time here,” she said. “I wanted to return ‘home.’” Leader Publisher Brian Blackley said he’s very optimistic about his decision to get Miller back. “Anyone who talks to Beverly knows she’s got ‘it,’” Blackley said. “I am not sure that’s something you can quantify, but it’s a blend of excitement, energy, knowledge and enthusiasm that’s contagious. Beverly’s the
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kind of person who makes you excited about the possibilities ahead for The Leader. In Andy Posey and now, Beverly Miller, I know we’ve got a dedicated, motivated sales team that our customers will appreciate.” Blackley said Miller’s daily duties will be working with customers on delivering
strong advertising messages to improve their business while working on improving the newspaper’s advertising revenue. It’s a job Miller knows is challenging, but rewarding. “I have missed the challenge of the job and the energy I get from doing it, from visiting with people, from working to help them drive business to their doors,” Miller said. “It’s hard work, but it’s fun.” Miller was consistently an outstanding performer when she was with The Leader and was known to regularly win an internal “Top Dog” sales contest, something one member of her family didn’t forget. “The Tuesday before I started work on Wednesday, I told my nephew Dylan I was taking the job. He said, ‘Again?’ Then he asked me, SEE MILLER, PAGE A2
By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Get ready to laugh this weekend at the fifth annual Tipton County Commission on Aging (TCCA) Senior Talent Review. The show, an opportunity to highlight senior talent, will take place on Sunday, Apr. 11 at 2 p.m. at the historic Ruffin Theater in Covington. “This will be a great afternoon of fun and entertainment for the entire family,” said TCCA administrative assistant Kim Smith. “You will laugh until your sides hurt!” Seventeen acts will be featured this year, including two from Jessica and Jennifer McCullough. “Normally, we have just seniors preforming but this year we have two youngsters,” said Smith. “Jessica will be singing and Jennifer, the current reigning Miss Nashville, will play the flute.” Other acts will range from
singing and dance numbers to comedy routines. The fundraising event will be hosted by Lee Johnston and Ronnie “Bubba” Wiley will be back to entertain the crowd during act changes. Concessions will be available before the show and during intermission. Door prizes will also be awarded. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to support TCCA programs for seniors. “Everything we make off this goes right back into our programs to help Tipton County’s seniors,” said Smith. ”We promise you will have a good time. Each year the talent review gets better and better and where else can you be entertained for two hours for five bucks!” The price of admission is $5 per person. Children ages 3 and under are free. Tickets can be obtained by contacting any advisory committee member, board of directors, at the TCCA office or at the door on the day of the show. For more information please call 476-3333.
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Brighton man pleads guilty to charges By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - A Brighton man has pleaded guilty to charges relating to the August 2009 murder of Mika Jefferson. Though he was originally charged with felony murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault, court records indicate Darrell Dewayne Davis pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping on March 22. Mika Jefferson, a 35-year-old Munford man, was taken to Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton on Aug. 5, 2009. He was unresponsive and later died. An autopsy was reportedly performed, but a cause of death has not been released by the office of the district attorney. "The state will not comment on an ongoing case, but Mr. Davis was criminally responsible for the aggravated kidnapping of Mika Jefferson," said Assistant District Attorney General Bo Burk. Davis, 21, of 557 Sadler School Road in Brighton, is not the only person believed to be responsible for killing Jefferson. Two days after Jefferson's death, Quentin Gemaul Weathers, 25, was arrested and charged with second degree murder.
Per Tennessee Code Annotated 39-13-210, second degree murder is the knowing killing of another person that is not pre-meditated. No one else has been charged and Burk could not comment on whether the district attorney's office believes others may be involved. Weathers is set to stand trial on July 26. Davis was sentenced to eight years in prison without parole. More charges for Davis According to court documents, aggravated kidnapping was not the only crime committed by Darrell Davis in August 2009. Davis, a father of five, also pleaded guilty to robbing a Covington man at gunpoint on Aug. 31. Authorities say George Leird, 22, of AntiochCotton Lake Road, was changing a flat tire on Hwy. 59 West near Walton Loop when he was approached by two males and a female. One of the men offered to assist with the tire and after Leird declined help, the two men reportedly exited the vehicle. Incident reports indicate one of the men pointed a gun at Leird and demanded his money while the second man began to search Leird, taking his money and cell phone.
Davis The suspects allegedly fled in their vehicle toward Covington. Leird and his mother, who was with him at the time of the incident, also drove into Covington and flagged down a Covington officer near the corner of Hwy. 59 and Simonton Street. Officers located the suspects' vehicle at Canterbury Circle. Leird's money and cell phone were recovered in the vehicle in addition to a .22-caliber Beretta. Davis, along with James Earl Somerville Jr., 21, of 100 Canterbury Circle in Covington, and Kerria Lesha Lark, 27, of 1901 Cottonwood Place in Covington, was arrested. Davis has prior assault convictions in both Tipton and Gibson counties. On March 22, Davis pleaded guilty to the aggravated robbery charge. Walker sentenced him to serve eight years in prison, a sentence that will be concurrent with the aggravated kidnapping sentence.
Five-year-old left at closed daycare By JUSTIN HANSON jhanson@wmctv.com COVINGTON, TN (WMC-TV) - A Mid-South mother wants answers after her five-year-old son was found walking down Highway 51 in Covington. Mosha Heaston blames her son’s school for dropping him off at a daycare that was closed. “He was crying,” Heaston said. “They said he was walking and crying...down the highway.” Heaston said her son started out walking to his grandmother’s house. That’s when his cousin drove by and spotted the little boy. “I’m concerned about my children, my grandchildren, and everybody’s child...I’m just a concerned person,” family friend Rhonda Adams added. Last Friday, Heaston’s bus driver, Steve Bringle, dropped him off at daycare after school. The only problem: the daycare was closed for the day. “Should have been somebody there,” Adams said. “When you drop a child off you wait to see if someone’s gonna pick him up.” “The school was notified the daycare
MILLER Continued from Page A1 ‘Are you gonna be Top Dog again?’ I smiled and said, ‘I sure am.’ I knew I was supposed to come back after he said that.” Miller’s not the only person in her family smit-
was closed, and I called them and let them know they was supposed to put him on bus 87 and bring him home,” Heaston added. But Tipton County School Operations Director Rickey Fayne says Heaston never contacted the school about the change. According to Fayne, it is board policy to write a note and have it signed by the principal if you want your child taken to a different location. “The last place we took her child was to daycare,” Fayne said. “We did not receive communication from the mom. We have no letter on file - no note - that says, ‘Take her child somewhere else.’” The 5-year-old’s family is counting their blessings. “I’m thankful to God that he’s still alive, he made it, he was found,” grandmother Annette Williams said. Family members hope something like this never happens to them or anyone else again. Tipton County school officials say the school pick-up and drop-off policies are very clear in the student handbook. School policy says a written note signed by the principal is required in order to change a child’s drop-off location.
ten with newspapers. Her uncle pens a weekly community column for the Blackwell JournalTribune, a newspaper in Oklahoma in the same ownership family as The Leader. Miller was raised in Tipton County. She lived in Brighton as a youngster
DELAURO Continued from Page A1 ed. The pursuit went through the southwest and south end of the county and ended back on Sullivan Road." During the reckless 20-mile pursuit through the Wilkinsville, Simmons and river bottoms areas, Delauro, of 150 Barnett Bluff Road in Drummonds, drove off the roadway and traveled through a field, ruining a soybean crop. "He was driving in the bean fields like you would normally drive down the road and was very, very reckless," said Chumley. "He had no regard for public safety. He was one of the most reckless drivers I've seen in awhile. When he went into the bluff area I advised my cars not to let him out of the area because we didn't want to put anymore Tipton Countians in danger." Delauro also sideswiped a citizen's vehicle and multiple deputy units during the pursuit. While ramming patrol cars, Delauro was "eased" against the bluff and apprehended before he had a chance
to flee on foot, Chumley said. "We didn't give him a chance (to flee on foot)," he said. "It was a wild pursuit. He was running like an animal." On Tuesday morning, Delauro was sentenced by Tipton County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Walker. The sentences for his violent convictions – aggravated kidnapping and rape, which are eight years each – will run consecutively. Violent offense convictions require Delauro to serve the two eight-year sentences in full. His other sentences will run concurrently with these. Assistant District Attorney General Kim Linville said upon his release, Delauro has agreed to pay restitution in the amount of $2,755 to the victim, $3,044.95 to the sheriff's office and an as yet undetermined amount to Scott Warren of Millington for crop damages sustained during the pursuit. Linville said possible charges in Millington, where the carjacking and kidnapping occurred, were relinquished to Tipton County. Delauro, who has been incarcerated since his arrest, is set for release in 2025 and will be supervised for life.
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Group plans freedom march, rally in Covington By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON – Angry over alleged injustices at the hands of law enforcement officers, the Commission on Religion and Racism (CORR) will carry out a demonstration in Covington next week. The group, led by Dr. Isaac Richmond, is protesting what he calls "unlawful and illegal police raids" conducted at an Ervin Lane home in December 2009. "They didn't even arrest people, they just threw them to the floor with their knees in their backs," said Richmond. "They just terrorize people." In a press release, Richmond shared a sworn affidavit of complaint signed by members of the Middlebrooks family, residents who say officers illegally searched their home on Dec. 8, 2009. "We have a right to due process of law no matter what," Richmond said. "We have the freedom from illegal search and seizure." During the search, officers reportedly seized a shotgun and vehicle belonging to Katie Middlebrooks. Richmond's affidavit states no drugs were found in the residence, but property seizure receipts show .6 grams of cocaine was also seized by officers. Citing brutality, Richmond claims officers "manhandled" the residents, violated their human rights and went "beyond the constitution" in a "flagrant violation" of the law. Next week's demonstration, he said, will be a dramatization of what he alleges happened at the Middlebrooks' home. The freedom march and mass rally is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Covington courthouse. On Tuesday, April 13, the group will attend the Covington meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Richmond hopes to file formal charges against the Covington police department and "call upon the mayor" to take action against police officers they allege are acting outside the law. "There's gestapo in Germany, maybe, but not in America,"
Richmond said. "And that's what we want to tell the mayor about his police officers. We want to line them up with the constitution." Though wrongdoing is attributed to the Covington police department in the affidavit, two investigators with the sheriff's office were named as those who executed the search warrant. Questioning validity Richmond claims the home was searched without a valid warrant, but Deputy Chief Donna Turner said investigators had a search warrant signed by Judge Joseph Walker and left a copy at the home per protocol. The home was searched during an investigation into burglaries that occurred on Yarbrough Lane, said Turner. "It had been searched several times during that investigation," she said. Several residents of the home – members of the Middlebrooks family – were arrested and charged in connection with the November 2009 burglaries. The men also led deputies on a pursuit that required the use of a helicopter for an aerial search of fields. Probable cause to search the home, said Turner, came after an undercover agent allegedly purchased cocaine at the residence. Richmond said he has no knowledge of the November burglaries or the drug sales. "CORR doesn't get involved in defending any wrongdoing, crime or anything else," he said. "We're concerned about the question of justice. I want to know if they are suspects of anything and I would like to know their charges." Turner said that while no one was arrested on the scene, the investigation is still pending. "During the investigation, when a search warrant is executed, evidence is recovered and at that point becomes part of a bigger investigation," she said. "Sometimes indictments can result at a later time." He said, she said Richmond, who said clients come to him after they believe their rights have been violated,
admits this is a case of "he said, she said. "(Katie Middlebrooks) said it, but she should be the one to say it because it happened to her." Richmond stated when a client approaches the group with an allegation of wrongdoing, CORR does a "thorough" investigation. "We do our own investigation," he said. "We want to know what happened, who did it and we came to our conclusion that rights have been violated." Though Richmond's group is protesting at the Covington city meeting and making allegations against the Covington police department, the department was not involved in the search warrant in question. The search warrant was conducted by investigators and SWAT team members under the control of Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley. According to Richmond, CORR has allegedly received a "number of complaints" regarding the "Covington police officers" named in the affidavit. "We have a number of complaints against these officers, we know they're bad news," said Richmond. "They're carrying out a reign of terror against black people in Tipton County and we're gonna open that up on Tuesday." Past marches in Covington In July 2008, CORR demonstrated in Covington after what they coined as the "Sabbath Day Pepper Spray Massacre." The group alleged that Covington officers gassed "everybody and anybody," including children. According to CORR, 15 people "suffered this fate" at the hands of the Covington police. They also accused the police of invading a private home, ransacking and tearing up furnishings. They called it the "Sabbath Day Pepper Spray Massacre," a name which received criticism because "massacre" means "the act or an instance of killing a large number of humans indiscriminately and cruelly." An investigation into the matter showed no wrong-doing by officers.
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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: 09/09/1979 290 English St. Jackson, TN 38305 Charge: Murder 1st degree
Ronnie Eugene Smith Born: 09/18/1977 4885 Sigler #39 Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Theft over $1,000
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
Sheriff ’s office warns of recent check scams By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Local law enforcement officials would like to send a message to the residents of Tipton County: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Recently, several Tipton County residents have received letters and phone calls from people who seemingly want to help, but in the end these people scam unsuspecting persons out of their hard-earned money. “It’s the same game, but with a new twist,” said Deputy Chief Donna Turner. Turner said the new trend in scams involves a person receiving a phone call giving them notification they’ve qualified to win a large amount of money. A check is then mailed to the victim using a commercial carrier, such
as UPS or FedEx. The delivery is always set for a time in the late afternoon, said Turner. The checks appear to be good and are deposited into the victim’s bank account. The winner is then asked to electronically transfer the money to a location Nigeria. “This is all done in the later afternoon,” said Turner. “This way American banks are open and the overseas banks are closed.” After the victim has deposited the original check and sent the wire transfer, the caller puts a stop payment on the check. The caller receives the money that was transferred and the victim loses a large sum of money and possibly incurs overdraft charges. It’s a sweepstakes scam that’s swept the globe,
but continues to be effective for scammers. Turner and other officials want to remind residents if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. “If you won a prize, there isn’t usually a high-pressure tactic to get you to the bank,” she said. “And if you haven’t applied to win, you shouldn’t expect to win.” Individuals who believe they may be the victims of a scam are asked to contact their local law enforcement agency or forward suspicious emails to sheriff@ tiptonco.com. Avoiding check scams If someone you don’t know wants to pay you by check but wants you to wire some of the money back, beware! It’s a scam that could cost you thousands of dollars.
• There are many variations of the fake check scam. It could start with someone offering to buy something you advertised, pay you to do work at home, give you an “advance” on a sweepstakes you’ve supposedly won, or pay the first installment on the millions that you’ll receive for agreeing to have money in a foreign country transferred to your bank account for safekeeping. • Fake check scammers hunt for victims using the newspaper, online ads and job sites, phone or email, knowing someone will take the bait. • They often claim to be in another country. The scammers say it’s too difficult and complicated to send you the money directly from their country, so they’ll arrange for someone in the U.S. to send you a check.
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All things must come to an end
As the world turns so do the days of our lives... wait a minute... wrong thought. Well, not really. Change is coming and it’s coming fast. Next week will be my last week as a full-time reporter for The Leader. This change has been coming for a long time. Several of my friends and acquaintances know I have quit several times and have even turned in my resignation a couple of times but I keep being drawn back. Why? To put it simply... I love it! I actually love being a reporter. I am honored to be able to write about the lives, the struggles and the accomplishments of our wonderful residents of Tipton County. I really enjoy learning about life in Tipton County JUST MY VIEW and what makes it a wonderful SHERRI O NORATI place to live and raise a family. Although, this has been a really hard decisions, it is time for me to concentrate on my next adventure. For it to succeed, I have to be willing to put more of myself into it than I have been. But, I will not be leaving the readers of The Leader completely. I will still be a weekly contributor as I seek out and expose the stories of Tipton County’s amazing residents. The Leader has been a wonderful place to work and grow. I have made a lot of friends and the past couple of years has been nothing short of an amazing ride. I am grateful and blessed for the kindness the people of this wonderful county has shown me and for the opportunity to be a voice for them. A new reporter will be starting next Wednesday and I ask that you all show her the same kindness and support which you have shown me. She’s a local girl, very qualified and eager to start her own new adventure. I’m sure you’ll enjoy her writing. I will still be able to be reached at sonorati@covingtonleader.com. Drop me a line if you know of a good human interest story... I’d love to listen!
Where did it go? After you get past the President and Wall Street, now the news media can start a panic situation for the next 2000 years. To hear some of these brilliant journalists tell it, we are either getting ready for the end of the world or the second coming of Haley’s Comet. Hey don’t blame me, that’s what I read and hear in the news media. As information goes, if all the great financial institutions aren’t corrected and repaired, everything is going to shut down and come to a screeching halt. This means that Judge Judy and Bennie Hinn will have to take a sabbatical. Well, thank God for little favors. Friends, I overheard one couple say the other day if this happens they would just go to McDonald’s, get some ’burgers and fries and watch videos on TV, ’til this mess is straightened out. Wrong! Why? No electricity to punch the button at McDonalds and no gas for your car. You will be walking! Neighbor, there ain’t nobody going to be sitting around watching TV by candle light, eating moon pies and drinking RCs. See, everything has stopped, due to a recession. We have been told billions and billions of dollars have been mismanaged to cause this floundering problem. Did you ever stop and think, where did this excess money go? I know I don’t have it. Do you? Well,
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who’s got it and what did they do with it? Makes you wonder. Here’s where we stand. No water, electricity, gas for heating or for automobiles. You can’t cook, stay warm or cool, no transportation, and you can’t communicate. A complete screeching halt, just like the ‘guv-mint’ shuts down when a decision has to be made. There will be panic in the cities, but low and behold, calm in the country. Little Johnny in the city, asks Daddy, “what are we going to do?” Daddy replies, “Don’t ask me, I don’t know how to do anything but run a computer and my money chip is broken.” Now Johnny’s momma is furious since she doesn’t know how to cook. See, she runs a computer and her cooking chip is broken too. Johnny and his little sister Susie haven’t learned anything about farming or home ec. ’cause they have been running a computer and their work chip is
Readers' views Park Idea Dear editor, I was so upset to hear about the park. I have two daughters that loved playing there. Now, we are trying to come up with ideas on how to make the park bigger and better for everyone. One suggestion is to add a water park onto the park. In Collierville they have one and it is great! The floor is a foam type non-slip pad, there is a huge snake that spits out ice cold water, a giant tower with 6 buckets that soak you when they fill up, a rainbow that has water coming out of it, kid wash, and other fun water elements. A covered picnic area is also next to the water park providing shade and seating for parents to watch their children. I think this would be an excellent addition to the rebuilding of the park and would cut down on overcrowding at the city pool. Covington really needs to add more fun places for the children of our community. My girls said it would save on gas too! Kasey Moore Covington If I were President Obama Dear editor, Early in the beginning of his administration, Mr. Obama jokingly labeled Rush Limbaugh as the "leader" of the Republican party. Along with other Democrat
leaders he questioned the GOP about marching orders they received from the radio talk show host. He chided Republican leaders to ignore Mr. Limbaugh. He insisted they refrain from listening to the conservative views of Mr. Limbaugh if there was to be any "hope and change." Last week, during an interview with Harry Smith, he again recognized Rush Limbaugh as troublesome. If I were President Obama, a graduate of Harvard, an eloquent speaker, a successful community organizer, who is always willing to display transparency, I would challenge Mr. Limbaugh to a televised debate and clear the air once and for all. A public debate would show the world what a trouble maker this high school dropout really is. A debate would stop this barrage of misinformation spewed daily to the conservative audience. At long last the President will be cleared to continue his quest for social justice and redistribution of wealth. He will be sanctioned to set aside restrictions enforced by the outdated U.S. Constitution and move ahead with government takeover. Every aspect of our private lives and our industry will be secured by a central oligarchic government. Yes, if I were President Obama and if the "leader" of the
Republican party was trying to expose me and my noble agenda of socialism, I would definitely challenge that "leader" to a public debate. Immediately. I wonder why he doesn't do that? What an interesting debate an intellect armed with eloquence and a teleprompter verses an articulate orator armed with facts! Maybe I just answered my own question. Bill Wallace Covington
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Bill helps students and parents save for college The Senate State and Local Government Committee approved legislation to increase the number of college graduates by providing essential education to parents and students about how to save for college. The bill is sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairman Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville), would create an 11-member Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission to establish a state clearinghouse of information, resources, and assistance for improving financial literacy in the area of college savings. “This legislation follows on the heels of the “Complete College Act” passed during the Special Session on Education in January,” said Chairman Gresham. “If we are going to increase the number of college graduates in Tennessee, we must also concentrate on helping prepare parents and students for the financial challenges they will face upon entering post-secondary education. This bill would work to accomplish that purpose.” The "Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010" revised the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s
master planning responsibility to increase college completion, address economic development needs and differentiate institutional missions to increase collaboration and efficiency between Tennessee’s post-secondary schools. Lawmakers believe the new law and other reform measures for K-12 education passed during the Special Session will boost the number of college-bound students. Provisions in the financial literacy bill include: Creating and implementing education programs to improve financial literacy with a focus on elementary school parents and students Establishing a website for financial literacy and college-saving resources Making grants and award to programs for financial literacy education Initiating education programs and campaigns to promote financial literacy education. “I am very pleased this bill is progressing through our committee system,” added Gresham. “This will help students and their families make a huge investment in their future by helping them find the best resources available to save for college.”
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Alexander Calls for Better Coordination of Head Start with Other Programs
Easter Parade held on square
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) told Head Start leaders here today that “better coordination of federal dollars for early childhood education is just as important as providing more dollars if we want to help the largest possible number of children.” “When I was a child in Maryville, my mother operated one of only two private nursery school and kindergarten programs in town. There was no public kindergarten in Tennessee until 1971,” the senator said.
“Today we understand the importance of early childhood education in giving every child an equal opportunity to one of the most important starting lines in life, the beginning of school,” he said. “In 2010 the federal government spent nearly $8 billion helping 900,000 children in Head Start —but it spends $18 billion each year on another 68 early child hood programs. Many State and local governments now also have their own early childhood programs.”
In 2007, Congress adopted Alexander’s amendment to create 200 Centers of Excellence to encourage better coordination of early childhood education spending by federal, state and local governments. This year the Federal government will select at least ten centers to serve as models. Gov. Phil Bredesen has nominated a Chattanooga based Head start program for the competition for designation as one of the nation Centers of Excellence.
Military Matters The Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes at the Covington MethodistPresbyterian Preschool went on a parade around the square for Easter. We showed off our Easter bonnets, Easter caps and Bunny hats. We were greeted by shop owners and were given lots of Easter candy. Pictured are, Makayla Lindsey, Troy Gardner, Brennen Forbess, Sean Brubaker, Brock Glenn, Luke Lavelle, Blake Travis, Bo Elder, Koen Howard, Anna Reese Cousar, Lexi Blackmon, Ava Anderson, Abby Ballard, Dalton Travis, Dillon Travis, Mark Kellum, Rylie Simpson, Ranyah Jones, Aubrey Grace Billings
Air Force Airman 1st Class Jereme R. Barrera graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and
skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Santiago Barrera Jr. and Diana Barrera of Drummonds and a 2005 graduate of Millington Central High School.
Rabies Clinic 2010 Important notice to dog and cat owners, all dogs and cats 3 months of age must be vaccinated and registered with Tipton County Animal Control. This is a state law. The vaccination clinics have been set up throughout the county at a reduced price of $15.00 for each dog and cat. After which the rates will return to normal fee. Local Vets of Tipton County will be on site to give the vaccination.
Vaccination Clinic Schedule Wednesday April 14, 2010 3:30 Leigh’s Chapel 4:00 Erwin’s Grocery 5:00 Holly Grove Presbyterian Saturday April 17, 2010 1:00 Atoka City Hall 1:30 Brighton Comm. Center Wednesday April 21, 2010 12:00-2:30 Cobb Parr Park 3:00-Till Drummonds Fire Dept.
The Tuesday-Thursday and Monday-Friday classes at the Methodist-Presbyterian Preschool also went on a parade around the square. Pictured are, Cooper Magan, Emmy Edmondson, Caleb Henry, Tabitha Lyle, Addie Hall, Kaitlynn Overton, Luke Phillips, Jasper Hunter, Nick Shipley, Kendal Walton, Laney Naifeh, Keaton Wheeler, Hannah Womack, Molly Heath, Autumn Bradshaw, Megan McDivitt, Kaden Malone, Cohen Williams, Cora Anderson, Drake Simpson, Bo Dunavant, Anderson Goforth, Jansen Hunter, Laurin Cromwell, Emma Plunkett, Kenzie Mathis, Zane Jones. The Preschool cares for 3-5 year old children and have Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes, Tuesday and Thursday classes and a Monday-Friday 4 year old class.
RAISIN Continued from Page A4 also broken. My, my. Computers might be smart, but I haven’t seen one grow anything, or feed anybody just yet! However, all my country brethren just go the barn stall, get the trusty mules out, round up their trace chains, single trees, plow lines, turning plows, middle busters, discs and harrows and go to work. Friends, everything comes out of the ground anyway and guess who the folks will be depending on when the empty tummy gets to growling? Growing up, I can remember when some of the elders got a few years on them, they were carted off to what was called, “old folks homes.” We now refer to these same wonderful loved ones as Senior Citizens, at least show some respect. I do know that technology has put men on the moon, and cloned sheep, but no one has stopped the aging process. So, we might all get to be ‘old folks’ someday. Neighbor, while everyone was stumbling around trying to ‘figger’ out a
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way to survive, a bright light zaps in someone’s ‘noggin’. “You know, my Daddy and Granddaddy didn’t have computers as such and they did pretty well, let’s go talk to them.” There’s only one slight problem. These same senior citizens residing in nursing homes are only visited a couple of times a year by some of their relatives for special occasions. Such as birthdays, Christmas, or to review the will and make sure it hasn’t been changed. (Don’t leave me out). Now these same supposedly, love ones need help ‘with their hat in their hand’. Senior citizens have forgotten more than we will ever know. You don’t get old by being a fool or dumb. Beloved, do you realize that every nursing home, rest home, and retirement center will be cleaned out in thirty minutes? The youngsters will be hauling them off to their respective homes showing all kinds of love and affection by the gravel truck loads, never demonstrated before. Ain’t nuthin’ that will replace hard work. American By Birth And A Southern Redneck By The Grace Of God..... GLORY!
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ASSOCIATED REFORMED PRESB 81 Church Ave Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-7233 ATOKA U.M. CHURCH 609 Atoka-Munford Ave Atoka, TN 38004 873-8454 ATOKA EVANGELICAL PREB 1041 Atoka Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-3500 AVERY CHAPEL CME 2365 Leighs Chapel Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2337 BEAVER BAPTIST 9344 Holly Grove Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2904 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 55 Andrea Dr. Munford, TN 38058 837-2247 BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 3406 Tracey Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-0343 BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-6759 CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH 3183 Drummonds Road Drummonds, TN 38023 837-4629 CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782 CAREY CHAPEL AME 4955 Ballard Slough Rd Burlison, TN 38015 475-2288 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2010 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 476-4433
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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
BRIGHTON PHARMACY & GIFT SHOP 1880 Old Hwy 51 • Brighton, TN 38011 Phone: 901-837-8981 • Fax: 901-837-8986 Chuck Porter • Owner/Pharmacist Robin Porter • Owner/Buyer
COLLINS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH 303 W. Ripley Avenue Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3094 -Church House 901-826-5132- Pastor
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EBENEZER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 70 Witherington Rd Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2670 ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2016 Elm Grove Rd Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-5440
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HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-9709 HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-476-8379 HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138 HOSANNA MINISTRIES 13779 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4540 JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683
LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008
MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950
MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0663
MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 25 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008 GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666 GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4765
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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
SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178 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
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 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559
NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804
TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071
NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7645 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244 RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Hollygrove Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-1312
REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 123 Quinton Drive Munford, TN 38058 901-840-2086
SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168
ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799
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TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337
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First United Pentecostal Church is located at 1938 Holly Grove Church. Pastor is John Creasy. Services are heldSunday morning at 10 a.m., Sunday evening at 5:30 and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
Saddle Up Guns & Ammo ww.saddleupguns.com 1015 B Hwy 51 North • Covington, TN
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5010 West Union, Millington, TN 38053 901-872-2264
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What does it mean to be authentic? Honesty, integrity and authenticity usually go hand in hand, Persons who are authentic are hones with themselves, and by extension, will be honest with others as well. As Shakespeare put it. "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." Being true to oneself is what integrity is all about, being whole and having a unified personality that is not in conflict with itself, and can present itself honestly in a variety of situations. This is not an easy task, because we often don't know exactly who we are. When someone tells you to "just be yourself," you are often left wondering exactly who that is. young people frequently go through periods where they try on different selves or identities. The term "identity crisis" was coined by the psychologist Erik Erikson to describe the period in late adolescence when we struggle with who we are and must make decisions that will affect our identity, such as career choices and choices about friends. But identity crises are not limited to teenagers. Our whole life is one long identity crisis, where we must figure out at each critical juncture who we want to be.
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part you will make me to know wisdom. Psalm 51:6
Sunday Worship 9:00am,10:30am,6:00 pm Wed. Services - 6:30 pm
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Obituaries Billy Wayne Shahan
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Date of Death - March 30, 2010
Billy Wayne Shahan, 61, of Brighton, died March 25. Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 29 at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. He was survived by Marjorie Jones; a son, Billy Wayne Shahan Jr. (B. J.); three step-daughters, Carla and Samantha Jones and Celisa Burton. He also had five step-grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers, Wesley Shahan of Brighton and Vernon and Ronnie Shahan of Covington; two sisters, Ruth Taylor of Henning and Sue Austill of Covington as well as a host of friends. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 8, 2010
Victor Guy Como Date of Death - March 30, 2010 Victor Guy Como, 87, died at home with his wife and several of his family around him. Victor was born in Niles, Ohio and raised in Youngstown Ohio. He was a veteran of WWII and a teacher for 30 years. He taught the sciences and math in the Shelby County School System and part-time in several of the area colleges. He enjoyed working with these young people and was always pleased when they talked to him about what they had achieved after graduating. He was a member of Embury United Methodist Church. He leaves his wife of 25 years, Elizabeth, six children, Lou Como and Rogene Martin both of Brewton, Ala., Terry Como of Evansville, Ind., Tiffany Carroll of Atoka, Viki Thomasson of Madisonville, Ky., and Toni Copeland of Clover S.C.; three stepsons, Bennie, Alan and James Copeland; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three sisters and a brother. His wife, Polly Wilson Como, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held April 2 at Munford Funeral Home-Millington Chapel. Burial was in R. H. Munford Cemetery in Covington. The family request that memorials be sent to Embury United Methodist Church, 2060 Locke Cuba Road, Millington, TN 38053 The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 8, 2010
Church The Refuge will have a revival with guest speaker Ricky Jackett April 9 -11/ Friday and Saturday services will be held at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Praise and worship will be led by Constant Witness. The Refuge is located at 749A N. Main Street, Covington, For more information call Bro. Dennis Peeler at 6033897. Save By Grace will be at Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church at 6 p.m. on April 10. The church is located at 2739 Old Memphis Road. Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m. evening worship 6 p.m.; youth Bible study Wednesday at 6 p.m. The
new minister is Brother Dino Weingarten. Installation service for Rev. Torent D. Miller pastor of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church will be held April 18 at 3 p.m. at Canaan Grove M. B. Church, 1715 Mason-Malone Road, Mason. The host pastor is J. R. Simmons. Vacation Bible School, Sunday - Wednesday, April 11-14 at 6 p.m. at Elm Grove United Methodist Church, 1108 Elm Grove Road, Burlison. The theme will be “Glactic Blast.� All children welcome. Events Miss. Queen of Diamonds Beauty Pageant will be held Saturday, April 10, at Munford Middle School for ages 0 months – 21 years old. Contact Demetra Carmack @ 713612-2411 or email demetrac@bellsouth.net. This is a prelim for the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Can register at the pageant. Macedonia spring barbecue will be held April 10. Plates will be served from 4-7 p.m. Adult plates $8; child’s $4. The
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church is located at 11508 Macedonia Road. Eat-in or carry-out. Quito-Drummonds Vo l u n t e e r F i re Department will have its annual meeting April 10 at 7 p.m. at the fire department located at 261 Tate Drummonds. Garden expo hosted by the Tipton County Master Gardeners will be held Saturday, April 10, at Brighton Middle School from 9a.m. - 3 p.m. This is a program of U T Extension Service. Tipton County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring its annual fish fry fundraiser, Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the First United Methodist Church, 145 West Church Avenue, Covington. Eat in or take out. There will also be a bake sale. The minimum donation is $5. Tipton County Commission on Aging will present the annual senior talent revue on April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Ruffin Theater. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the theater
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Geoffrey Max, son of Mary Glass Max and the late Joseph Moody Max, died on April 3, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jo Max. He is survived by a sister, Paula Dycus and Billy Ray, a brother, Brian Max and Audi Walker. He also leaves a niece, Emily McCollum and her daughter, Jenna Ross; tthree nephews, John Dycus, Jordan and Brennan Max. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 on Sunday in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the hospice of the donor’s choice.
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Bessie M. (Tootie) Wilson, 75, of Brighton, retired from the Navy Exchange, died at her residence. She was a member and served on the Mother’s Board at St. John M. B. Church, Atoka. Services were April 2 at St. John M. B. Church, Atoka with burial in the church cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Leander Wilson; daughters, Sandra A. Palmer, Janice D. Albritton, Deborah P. Reeder and Linda F. Stevens; a special niece, Sherry Dowell; a son, Reginald D. Palmer; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a loving Goddaughter, Lynn “Pie� Mathews.
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CALENDAR Continued from Page A8 Clay and Renee Crosse of Holy Homes Ministry on Friday, April 16 from 7-9 p.m.; April 17 from 6-9 p.m. and April 18 at 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Childcare will be provided only for the 10:15 service on Sunday. For more information contact the church at 837-6325. The event is free to attend. Smyrna Baptist Church will have a yard and bake sale on Saturday, April 17 at the church located at 7512 Highway 59 W, Burlison, TN 38015. Lots of household and garage items to sell at low prices. Buy your baked pies, cakes and cookies for a good cause. The proceeds will help send the mission team to Sao Paulo, Brazil this summer. Dacus Riding Club, 9051 Highway 51 S., Brighton, will open the season this Saturday, April 10. There will be a yard and bake sale at a.m. followed by a fish fry at 11 a.m. Plates will be $5. At 1 p.m. the Dacus Riding Club Queen and Princess will be crowned
at 1 p.m. After the presentation the arena will be open for everyone to ride. For more information contact Roger Elam at 268-1539. Millington YMCA will host its annual healthy kids day on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public “The Refuge” in Covington will be having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday April 17 from 5-8 p.m. plates are $5 each. DineIn or carry out is available, Child care will be provided for dine-In only. All proceeds will go to the youth group and drama teams trip to visit “The Ramp” in Alabama in May. The church is located at 749A. North Main Street in Covington or call Karen at 476-0462 for more information or directions. Pick up, fix up Munford will be held Saturday, April 24 from 8 - 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at Munford City Hall. For more information call Barbara Dorn at 837-5972
www.covingtonleader.com band will have a craft fair, games, bazaar and car show on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the school parking lot. Awards for car shows will start at 2 p.m. contact Paul at 359-4962 to enter. For vendor booth information call Jim at 592-8925. The event is free to attend. Both Brighton High and Brighton Middle will be performing during the day.
Covington High School class of 2000 will have its reunion at the Covington Country Club on May 15 at 7 p.m. Go to www.2000chargers. myevent.com to RSVP, upload old high school pictures and to find out more information.
Munford High School Band will hold a dinner and auction on Saturday, April 24 in the school cafeteria from 4-9 p.m. Cost will be $8 a plate. live auction with Brad Brooks auctioneer from 7 - 9 p.m. For more information or to donated auction items call Brenda Norwood at 837-9288.
Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 S. Tipton Street, Munford, has started C.A.P. (Coffee and prayer). Members of the church will serve free coffee and pray with patrons every Tuesday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Pastor is Brother Joe Mosley.
Plummer Grove CME Church will have a banquet/musical on Saturday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served atter the musical. Donation is $10. Tickets are available from Tyrone Avery at 475-1854 or Florida Avery at 4769583 or Diane Wynn at 476-1848 for tickets or program information.
Great Expectations Ministry will present a mystery theater and dinner “You’re My Mother” on Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m. at the NSA MidSouth Pat Thompson Conference Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by call 476-6666
Meetings The Tipton County Election Commission meets Thursday, April 8 at 3:30 at 113 East Church Street, Covington.
Dunlap Retirement Center will be having their “Springfest” Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Two hundred cookbooks of “Sharing Our Wealth: 175 Years and Still Cooking!” by members of Clopton United Methodist Church has bee reordered. Books are $15 each. Call Marion Davis, 476-7576, to order.
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Plans are underway by the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce for the 16th annual Children’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 1, at Glenn Springs Lake in Drummonds from 8 – 10 a.m. The event is for children ages 4-12 and is free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bait will be provided and fishing is permitted from the bank or dock only. Prizes will be awarded for the first fish caught, the largest
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Most of the state’s more than 42,000 beef cattle producers are not full-time ranchers, yet they may have a need for management advice at any time of the day or night. To fulfill that need, University of Tennessee Extension maintains a free a free online educational opportunity. Dr. Clyde Lane, a professor in the UT Department of Animal Science and UT Extension beef cattle specialist, has developed a video library and accompanying fact sheets that are both available online. The site, which is part of the UT Beef Extension program, plays off the name of its developer. Called the Tennessee Cattle Lane, the site features more than 40 videos that take approximately three to five minutes each to view. Topics include hay feeding and storage, culling animals on disposition, forage testing, beef quality assurance, breeding soundness examinations of bulls, fly control, and selecting handling equipment, among others. The fact sheets that accompany the video may be printed for free for educational purposes. Production of all cattle and calves remains the state's top agricultural activity at approximately $534 million in annual cash receipts, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's latest statistical summary. Tennessee ranks ninth nationally in the production of beef cattle. The site, which debuted about two years ago, is an ongoing project. The videos and fact sheets are linked at animalscience.ag.utk.edu/ExtensionOutreach.html, and or can be found directly at www. tncattlelane.org. For more hands on advice, contact UT Extension Tipton County at 476-0231.
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fish, and the most fish caught in each category. Generous donations from the business community and individuals have made the Fishing Derby successful year after year with more than 150 children participating each time. The Tipton County Fraternal Order of Police will weigh and measure the fish, as well as, tabulate results. Businesses interested in sponsoring this event should contact the Chamber at 837-4600.
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Pass it on Tipton County style By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com On April 1, U.S. 51 Country 93.5 listeners woke up to the surprising news morning show hosts, Jimmy Hicks and Ashley Kelley, had been suspended for making inappropriate comments on the air. At approximately 7:30 last Thursday morning, station owner and general manager Billy Thomas came on air and apologized for the conduct of the two morning personalities. “Earlier this morning I had to make one of the toughest decisions of my radio career,” announced Thomas on the airwaves. “During our regular morning show with Jimmy and Ashley, things got a little out of hand and comments were made that clearly crossed the line.” Thomas went on to tell listeners the radio station began receiving irate phone calls immediately after the comments were made. “We began receiving calls from our listeners in disgust and protesting,” said Thomas. “As a result, I made the decision to pull Jimmy and Ashley off the air immediately and suspend them.” Midmorning personality Austin Moylan took over programing for the station as Thomas contemplated the future of the morning show. Throughout the day apologies were made and Thomas announced the fate of the two disgraced DJs would be announced on Friday morning at 6:10 a.m. “As the decision to remove Jimmy and Ashley from the air was difficult, you can only imagine how difficult its been to come to any decision regarding their future with U.S. 51 Country,” explained Thomas. “I will make an official announcement tomorrow morning. At that time I will address both the future of our morning show and the futures of Jimmy and Ashley.” The next morning on Friday, Thomas spoke once again to the station’s listeners. “As I’m sure most of you know by now, Jimmy and Ashley’s dastardly deed resulted in them being suspended,” said Thomas. “I was able to talk repeatedly with Jimmy and Ashley who have expressed their regrets.” Thomas told the community he had also taken into account the comments and feelings of the public on this matter. “This has been an extremely difficult process, one of the hardest in my career,” he continued, “but it is my job as general manager of this radio station to ensure our entire staff serve our listen-
ers and advertisers with decency and respect at all times, so it is with a heavy heart I must announce... APRIL FOOL” It was revealed the offending “incident” never actually occurred and it was an elaborate April Fool’s Day prank, concocted by Hicks and supported by Thomas. “It was Jimmy’s idea,” said Thomas. “We discussed several different things we could do for an April Fool’s day prank. I told Jimmy some people will go to any extremes just to get the day off!” he added, laughing. Thomas said he was surprised at the number of people who actually believed the prank. “I really felt that people were going to see right through it,” he said. “But the phones were ringing off the hook. We’d just tell them there have been legal ramifications and we were not at liberty to discuss it and we hope to have it resolved when we make our announcement.” “The original thought was to do the way we did it but to come back on our last break and say April Fool’s,” explained Hicks. “We really thought people would figure it out. But not everyone did and I really think we got more of an impact by carrying it out all day long.” Both, Hicks and Kelley said it was hard to hold out and not tell anyone, especially their families. “My phone rang off the hook all day,” laughed Hicks. “I kept sending it to voice mail ‘cause I’m weak I would have broke down and told them.” “I just turned mine off,” admitted Kelley. “I had to, I had calls coming nonstop.” After the revealing announcement, once again the station’s phones were ringing off the hook according to Hicks. “We did not have one negative comment,” said Hicks. “Most people were relieved and one guy said he had never been duped on April Fool’s Day, but he totally fell for it this year.” “I’ve been in this business a long time and we always come up with goofy stuff,” said Thomas. “People listen to the station in and out. It’s like the parlor game where you whisper something to one person and by the time it gets to the end of the circle it’s totally different. It was easy to say they did a no-no, people will say I must have missed it.” With fool’s day come and gone, Thomas said he was pleased the way the prank played out. “This is showbiz,” said Thomas, unabashedly. “It’s a good way to get a little buzz and to get people talking. We’re suppose to have fun, life is too short not to.”
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Storm boys win again, now 3-0, Girls are 2-1 By dave hill Special to The Leader
Saturday the Storm Rugby club hosted the Arlington Barbarians at Joseph Whitmer Memorial Rugby Field in Brighton and came away with one win and one loss. The girls kicked off first and although they played a tough physical game were unable to overcame mental errors and fell 12-10 to their conference rivals. Ari Maliga scored when a string of well executed passes opened the sideline where Maliga was simply too fast for the Barbarians. Storm’s other speedster, Terry Reyes took a short pass from Caroline
Austin 50 meters past several defenders to cap Storm’s scoring on the day. The girls are now 2-1 in conference and 5-1 overall. The boys A team took the field next and notched their third conference win. With a final score of 27-19 the boys led the entire way and beat back several late charges by the Barbarians. Arlington hoped to keep the ball in the forwards and deny Storm space on the outside to use their superior speed and kicking game but were unable to keep the ball away from Storm’s backline. Storm found the try zone five times with two scores from senior Kaleb Batts; a weak side break from the
back of a scrum scored from eight meters out and then in the second half Batts slotted into the back line and took a simple pass 50 meters, breaking three tackles to score under the posts. Jeremy Brooks scored from 25 meters out on a penalty play when it appeared that the Barbarians were no longer interested in tackling the bruising Brooks. In the second half Jon Brewi and Noah Freeman linked up for two scores; the first was a long skip pass that caught the defense off guard and gave Freeman just enough room to tear 60 meters down the sideline and score in the corner. Moments later, a perfectly executed wiper
kick by Brewi found space behind the wing and Freeman outraced the defense to the ball and the final score of the game. Both the Boys and the Girls will travel to St Louis this weekend to compete against premier teams from the Midwest in the 6th annual Gateway Rugger Fest. This will be the third consecutive year that Storm Rugby as been invited to the tournament and will prime them for a run at the Tennessee State Championships to be held in May. Storm Rugby is a non-profit community sport open to boys and girls age 11-18 in Tipton County and North Shelby County. New players
Jeremy Brooks displays his bruising running style.
do not need rugby experience to join the team and are welcome at any time during the season. More info can be found at www.StormRugby.org or simply stop by prac-
tice at 140 Trotter Rd in Brighton. Boys practice Tuesday and Thursday from 5 – 7. p.m. Girls practice Monday 5-7 p.m.and Wednesday 4-6 p.m.
Chargers run well at Millington By Steve Holt Special to The Leader The Covington Chargers had their first really good track meet of the season at Millington Central on Apr. 1. Here are the results: 4 X 800 m relay 1st Place - Don Clay, Jawan Alston, Tim Donovant, Shelton Lyons 100 m Dash 3rd place- Chris Smith; 4th place- John Edwards 1600 m Run 1st Place- Mar-
queston Griggs; 3rd place- Tavious Cleaves 4 X 200 m Relay 1st Place- Chris Smith, Jawan Alston, Antonio Dorsey, Shelton Lyons 400 m Dash 3rd Place- Carlos Burton 800 m Run 2nd place- Tim Donovant; 3rd place- Shaun Donaldson Long Jump 1st Place- Shelton Lyons Shot Put- 2nd Place- Jeremy Daniels
Morgan Bailey, front, center, recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Freed-Hardeman University next season. Pictured with Morgan are her parents, Kim Zurhellen and Toby Morgan and coaches from CHS and Freed-Hardeman.
Morgan signs with Freed-Hardeman By Steve Holt Special to The Leader With parents Kim Zurhellen and Toby Morgan looking on and Freed Hardeman University head softball coach close at hand, the third of CHS’ star softball seniors, Bailey Morgan, signed a grantin-aid scholarship to play
softball at the NAIA school at CHS on March 10. Morgan, who was named the Unsung Hero on the 2009 Lady Chargers, which was the winningest in CHS history at 37-4, said that she was thrilled to be signing with such a quality school as Freed Hardeman. “Not only will I get to be at a great school and with good people and good
players, I’ll get to be with a teammate (Sarah Cousar),” said Morgan who was named to the All District and Tournament teams in both her sophomore and junior years. “I have to credit Coach Lawler too,” Morgan said. “She set me straight. It has been great to be a part of a program that has prepared me so well for the next level.”
Cougars take down Hardin in league play By jeff ireland Sports@covingtonleader.com Tuesday night at home against Hardin County, Munford was facing the prospect of starting league play with an 0-4 mark. But Josh Reeves and others stepped up to make sure that didn’t happen. Reeves pitched a complete game and Munford defeated the visitors 4-2. “We played with a lot of heart,” said Munford coach Steve Ledford. “We executed some things was had been working on.” The Cougars used small ball for the most part to make things happen, scoring single runs in the first, second, third and fourth innings. Zach Mays drove in a run with a
ground ball in the first frame Jake Etherington singled home Stephen Stewart in the second after Stewart was bunted over. In the third a double from Troy Glover brought home a run and in the fourth Stewart doubled and was chased home by a Ryan Flake single. Reeves, who shut down the Tigers after allowing two runs in the third, took care of the rest. “He was solid,” Ledford said. “He only struck out one guy, which tells you that our defense played well.” Munford (6-9 overall, 1-3 district) plays at Arlington on Thursday and at Ripley Saturday. The Cougars return to league play Monday at Dyer County and Tuesday at home against the Choctaws.
CHS soccer gets first win By Steve Holt Special to The Leader Following another tie with Fayette Academy, 1-1, on March 29 and a tough, hard fought loss to a seasoned Crockett County Cavalier squad 1-0 on March 30. The CHS men’s soccer team finally broke through to the winner’s column with a 3-2 victory over the Millington Central Trojans at Millington on April 1. In the Fayette game, it was 0-0 at the half. Zack Moffett netted the only goal for CHS as they came away with their fourth tie of the season. The Crockett Co. match was also tied 0-0 at the half but the Chargers could not break through against the senior laden Cavaliers and fell to a late goal. Said Charger head coach Robert Luttrell, “Defense is not our problem, finishing plays offensively apparently is. But we are continuing to work on it and are finding the right players for
those spots.” The players were in the right spots against Millington. Just 15 minutes in, sophomore defender Paul Shaver launched a direct kick from 50 yards out. When the Trojan goal keep came out to get it, junior forward Phillip Van Cleve was able to get a touch on it and direct the ball to the back of the net for a 1-0 Charger lead. The Charger’s second goal came five minutes before the half on a header by Skylar Davis off a corner kick from Devin Anderson to give CHS a 2-0 lead at the break. Davis closed out CHS’ scoring with a one-on-one goal opportunity with the keeper mid-way in the second half coming off a great pass from Drew Dillard. Leading 3-0, the Chargers made some unforced errors late allowing two Trojan goals in the last 10 minutes but still managed to hold on for their first win of the season. Their record stands at 1-3-4 for the year.
Brighton celebrates a homerun during recent action at home.
Perry hurls no-hitter By jeff ireland Sports@covingtonleader.com
Brighton senior pitcher Garrett Perry has had a pretty illustrious career, winning a ton of big games for the Cardinals. But Friday in Jackson he did something he had never done: throw a no-hitter. Perry struck out nine and walked just one as Brighton beat McKenzie 8-0 in the Easter Slam Tournament. “He pitched great,” said pitching coach Barry White. “It was great to see him do something he’s never done.” The offense performed well too. Dillon Hobbs and Daniel Fleming each had two doubles and two RBI as the Cardinals put up four runs in the seventh inning to blow open a close game. In action this week, Brighton lost a pair of district games to Jackson North Side on Monday and Tuesday to slip to 2-2 in league play and 7-7 overall. “Friday was a bright spot for a young team,” said White. “We’ve got a lot of young guys this season.” Brighton returns to action Thursday at home against Ripley in a 7 p.m. game. The Cardinals play at Briarcrest Friday at 7 p.m. and at Bolton on Saturday at noon.
Real to head girls program By Steve Holt Special to The Leader The Athletic Administration of Covington High School is pleased to announce that head boys basketball coach Richard Dion Real has accepted the challenge of also coaching the varsity girls’ basketball program beginning with the 2010-11 season. “Coach Real has proven in his time here that he is a professional in every sense of the word,” said CHS Athletic Director, Mark McClain. “We anticipate that he will bring the same level of professionalism and enthusiasm to Lady Charger basketball that he has to the boys’ side of the program.”
When contacted about his new duties, Real said, “I am honored and humbled to be entrusted with both of Covington’s varsity basketball programs. I feel that I can build on the good foundation left by Coach Howse. We have a good core of players from her teams and a fine bunch coming in from Crestview. Two former CHS players, Katrisha Glass and Katasha Poindexter will be on the bench as my assistants. They know the players and the system here and will be invaluable to the program. This is a tough district but we can succeed in it. It’s not too early to make your reservations for Murfreesboro.”
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Charger tennis wins again By Steve Holt Special to The Leader The Charger tennis teams traveled to Alamo for District matches on March 30th and thoroughly trounced the homestanding Cavaliers. In the ladies play, CHS was a 6-1 winner with Rhett Watson, Haley Blalack, Conner Guerrant, Haley Boswell and Erin Boswell winning in singles. The doubles teams of Watson/Blalack and Rachel Nance/Libby Long were also victorious. On the men’s side, the Chargers swept Crockett Co. 7-0 against a shortsided Cavalier squad. William Eaves, David McCullough and Omari Clay were all winners in singles and the doubles teams of Eaves/McCullough took the measure of their Cavalier opponents. CHS hosted Dyer Co.
Will Eaves returns a volley during the March 30 match against Crockett County.
and defeated a shorthanded Choctaw squad 6-1 on the ladies side and 7-0 on the men’s. Ladies singles winners were Rhett Watson, Haley Blalack, Conner Guerrant and Haley Boswell. Watson/Blalack and Rachel
Nance/Libby Long were doubles winners. Chris Sullivan and Omari Clay won in singles and Will Eaves/ David McCullough in doubles as Dyer Co. had only two male players available.
Big inning dooms Ripley in district opener By Steve Holt Special to The Leader The Covington Chargers did all they could to give away a win to the Ripley Tigers in the District 13 AA opener for both teams at Chandler Memorial on April 5, but CHS managed to hold on for a 12-11 win. Will Cooley nailed down the save with a much needed strikeout in the seventh after the Tigers had mounted a three run rally to draw within one in the last inning. Leading 5-4, Covington had blown the game open in the fourth inning with six
runs fueled by three Tiger errors taking a comfortable 11-4 lead. Ripley struck back at a tiring Conner Faulk, who got the win going 6.2, with four runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh, before he gave way to Heath Hoffman and then Cooley who got the save. Jarvis Harwell was the offensive star for CHS going three for four at the plate with four RBI and three runs scored. Cooley chipped in a triple and two RBI. Carlos Williams scored three times and Blake Caughorn and Tyler Davis each added RBIs. With the win CHS improves to 7-4 (1-0) while Ripley falls to 8-5 (0-1).
Lady Chargers take down Lady Cards By Steve Holt Special to The Leader The Lady Cardinals jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning and held on to it through three frames before Covington broke through with three runs in the fourth and then put the game away with three more in the fifth and an in-
surance run in the seventh for a decisive 7-1 win at Brighton on April 4. CHS’s Sarah Cousar gave up one hit and struck out nine en route to running her record to 7-0. She also led her team at the plate going 4-4 with two RBI. Gabby Glenn was 2-4 for CHS including a roundtripper. The Lady Chargers are 16-1 (3-0) on the season.
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Local author releases second book
By Sherri Onorati sonorati@covingtonleader.com Tipton County native, C. Timothy Fowler II is continuing on the path he laid out for himself more than 18 months ago and will release his second novel on Apr. 10. Fowler’s newest work of fiction, Daddy, is the story of a single father comforting his worst fear. “Daddy is about a single, working man who is having a hard time in life,” said Fowler. “He loses his wife shortly after the birth of his son and his little girl’s been having night terrors since her mother died. On top of that, there’s been abductions in the neighborhood. It gets pretty intense when the father has to protect his family from being the next victims.” Fowler’s favorite genre is horror and the supernatural. He said he loves being able to give readers a good scare. “It’s just my crazy imagination,” laughs, Fowler. “Daddy has a strong supernatural twist to it. The idea came from being a father myself. A parent's greatest fear is having something happen to his/her children – to have a child abducted. I thought it would be interesting to write a novel about a man who’s not prone to
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violence but when story. And that’s things start to happen what’s getting around his neighboraround.” hood he stands up A stay-at-home and takes notice and father, Fowler has does what’s needed had to learn to to protect the ones he manage his time, loves.” especially with a Just like his first new addition to novel, Fowler said the his family. A fourth formation from start son, Christian, to release for Daddy joined big brothers was about a two year Allen, 19, Landon, process. 11 and Logan, 3. “This one only took “My wife and I about seven months had a fourth son to write,” he said, about 11 months “but the actually ago,” said Fowler, process from start to who in his spare finish took about two time is also a musiyears. I had the story cian, and plays C. Tim Fowler II holds his second lead guitar and idea flushed out in my head but wanted book entitled "Daddy." sings with local to make sure each of band, Ghost Tone. scroll. While trying to the characters had their “So we are extremely discover the scroll’s story told the way it busy now.” meaning, she struggles needed to be.” Although he now lives with the demonic powThe Covington nain Millington to be closer ers the scroll unleashes, tive’s first book, The to the Memphis music while discovering the Scroll of Damascus, was scene, he said Tipton untapped powers within County and Covington released in November 2008 and has had a good her. will always be dear to Fowler said he has alreception. his heart. So much in ways loved to tell stories fact, Daddy, takes place “I’ve had pretty good and with the encourage- in Tipton County. success selling through ment of his family and Amazon and I was very “I was born and raised friends took the plunge pleased how my first in Covington and this and finally put pen to novel did,” said Fowler. will always be home,” “I’m still looking for that paper. said Fowler. “Tipton “I was real intimidated County is what I know. book deal but I have when I first released (The been talking to agents. Fowler’s greatest fan Scroll of Damascus) but They all want to know is his wife who first encouragement from how my following is,” encouraged him to purhe added, laughing. “So, family, friends and even sue his love of writing. I’m working towards in- strangers has given me And although he said the confidence to go for creasing my followers.” she loved the book, she it,” said Fowler. “It’s A horror novel, The wasn’t exactly thrilled made a real impact on Scroll of Damascus is about its subject matter. me. I’m still growing a fictional account of “My wife thinks the as a writer and I don’t Madam Rose Jenkins, a book is really good and claim to be the greatest psychic advisor who is that I scared her,” he introduced to an ancient but I feel I tell a good said, laughing. “But,
The Three ‘Rs’ of Retirement
It’s been almost six months now since my retirement as Executive Director of the Tipton County Commission on Aging (TCCA). In these weeks I have had time to do, or not, several things that I had thought about the last year or two of employment. For instance I actually had time to enjoy decorating our home for the holidays. Reading spy novels and mysteries for hours has been relatively guilt free, but it is still a challenge to get the books back to the library on time! Snow days were a bit of a disappointment… not nearly as much fun without that sense of unexpected freedom from work responsibilities… that is until I real-
ized that I didn’t have to get up at 5 a.m. to see if the vans could run. And now with spring finally here, I can work in the yard every day. Oh, and travel free of work anxieties is much more fun. Of course there have been a few moments when I have wondered what in the world possessed me to quit working. For example, my husband and I realized that we had not actually lived together in more than fifteen years since my work day began about 8 a.m. and his did not end until 8 p.m. I think this life change may have been more difficult for him than for me as he was ‘at home’ for six months before I retired. He had developed his own routines and then here I come messing it all up! We
try to walk every day and that gives us time to sort out any challenges like who will go grocery shopping and who will cook. Hopefully, he will do both! Working at TCCA I learned a lot about the progression of time (aging), or if you prefer, about living. I learned a lot about the dignity of aging. I watched as many wonderful people lived and died with grace and dignity. Programs about family caregiving and grieving took on new meaning as my own parents became increasingly more frail and eventually died. From a dear friend I learned that for every ‘good-bye’ there is a ‘hello,’ that retirement is the end of a significant part of life and grieving this change is necessary. Grieving must be deliberate to be effective. Identifying
the most crucial feelings of loss has to be the first step. Probably all of you who have been retired have already learned the three (3) ‘R’s of retirement. (Perhaps yours aren’t exactly like mine but I would guess that they are very similar.) Remember those things and those people that brought passion to your work life; Regret for things left un-done; and then there is the third ‘R’... Relief that the responsibilities are no longer yours. Too simple? Maybe… and some days all of these emotions get mixed up together. As time, that great healer, passes all retirees have the opportunity to ponder new directions. There is a whole new life out there just waiting for you, and for me! So let’s get on with it!
she said she wished I had picked a different topic to write about. But, Daddy comes from being a father and I think it’s a story any parent can relate to.” This Saturday, Apr. 10, Fowler will be holding a book signing at Applegarth Books, located at 8507 Highway 51 North, Suite 103 in Millington from 12 to 2 p.m. Copies of Daddy and his first book, The Scroll of Damascus will be available for $14.95. Fowler said he hasn’t forgotten about the fans of his first book who are patiently waiting on the sequel. “I had intended
releasing the sequel to the Scroll tentatively last year, but having another child in the house meant my writing slowed down dramatically,” he said, laughing. “I intend to have it released by the end of this year.” Daddy and The Scroll of Damascus are also available through online books stores for $14.99 at Amazon.com, Target.com, and CreateSpace.com. $14.99. For more information on Fowler visit http:// www.myspace.com/ctimothyfowler2 or http://www. facebook.com/#!/pages/ Writer-C-Timothy-Fowler/104215962947572?ref=ts.
Randolph By Tula Starr
Hello to all. I think spring has sprung. We were out of town for a few days and we were so amazed at how all the trees have leafed out and all dogwoods are so pretty. Our apple trees are in full bloom. The peach trees all have little peaches now. Don't forget: Senior Talent Review Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Ruffin Theatre. This is their annual 5th fund raiser. If you can't attend, do what our Square Dance president said, if you can't come send money. Cost is $5. Sponsored by Tipton County Commission of Aging. Randolph UMC was so beautiful last Sunday. There were approximately 50 white Easter Lilies placed on the alter in honor and in memory of our congregation. What a sight! Homebound focus is Debbie Lloyd. She lives in Ripley. Her parents are John and Peggy Lloyd. They serve Pisgah UMC. The educational focus this week is Patricia Mills, who is the principal at Drummonds Elementary School. Patricia's RUMC family include her husband, Bo, their children, Marci, Carly and Nolan and her inlaws, Barney and Inez Mills. Patricia lives in Drummonds. Well, the old man has been in trouble again. We have this giant clock that hangs on our tall chimney over the mantle. Remember last month when we were suppose to reset our clocks, well, last week he finally got around to changing our big clock. We kept saying, we need to change the time but it was going to be lots of trouble to get out the big ladder and climb up and reach it. Well, last week at 10:30 at night he decides to change the time. The old woman had already gone to bed and was reading. All of a sudden there was a crash/bang/glass shattering. The old woman jumps up out of bed and dashes into the den. Low and behold, the clock had missed the nail that it was suppose to fit on and it crashed on to the mantel knocking off two pictures (with glass in them), two of my favorite ruby red vases came crashing down, one vase broke, I don't know how the other survived. Neither of the pictures were broken. But I had three vases with flowers growing in them and only one of them was broken and water was every where along with ruby red glass. What a mess. I told the old man, just get up the water and leave the rest till morning. So the next day we had to vacuum up all the glass. He did get the clock hung back on it's nail, with the correct time on it. The next day he told me what really happened. He was up on the ladder and his baggy pants fell down around his feet. I said I wish that we had caught this on video. It would probably be a winner on AFV. Special thanks to my neighbor Mr. Eddie Kellum for his article last week entitle "Why Go To Church" I think that is so right! This article is a keeper.
Tipton County Commission on Aging March events 1984 Rosemark Road, Ste. A • Atoka, TN • 840-1998 Medicare Rx AssistanceIf you are on Medicare you may qualify for assistance with your prescription drug costs. Call Vicky Thompson at 324-3399 or the TCCA office 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 March 20. Tickets for the event are $5 and are available at the TCCA offices. Recycle your Greeting Cards! TCCA Card Project Volunteers are looking for used Christmas and ‘all occasion’ greeting cards.
Bring them by the TCCA office.
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.
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.
Senior Listeners- TCCA seniors have partnered with two elementary schools to
Bending Needles Quilting Club - The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thurs-
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.
day 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 HouseCovington 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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March marriage licenses
Wilson-Baggett announce wedding Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson of Covington are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney, to Grady Baggett of Munford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady B. L. Baggett of Simpsonville, S. C. Miss Wilson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Wilson of Covington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Gatlin. She graduated from Brighton High School in 2004 and from Bethel College in 2008. She is employed with the Tipton County Board of Education. Mr. Baggett is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Friesner, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Baggett Jr. all of Biloxi, Miss., and the late James Elmore, Sr. and the late Elgeree Elmore. He is a 2004 graduate of Hillcrest High in Simpsonville, S.C. and a 2008 graduate of Bethel College. He is em-
Courtney Wilson to wed Grady Baggett ployed by the Tipton County Board of Education. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. on June 19 at First Baptist Church, Covington. A reception will follow the ceremony at The Chamber Center.
Celebrates 90th birthday
Bonnie McCullough Childress recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her three sons, Lynn, Wayne and Paul and their respective families. This festive occasion was attended by many loved ones and friends as adulation and praise for the benevolence Miss Bonnie contributed to so many lives. A huge birthday cake and refreshments were enjoyed by the attendees as bounteous appreciative gifts were received. Touching memoirs of sensitivity for the guidance and influence were bestowed upon Miss Bonnie for all her love and support. As bubbly and effervescent as always Miss Bonnie tearfully alluded to this joyous occasion with, “It is absolutely wonderful to be with all my family and to visit with so many friends as God has been very good to me.”
Burlison By Eddie Kellum
476-2683 Hello from Burlison. We had some excitement in Burlison around 4 a.m. on Monday. A giant oak tree on the corner of the Community Center yard came crashing down. This was a very old tree and for no apparent reason fell. The noise from the fall made me spring out of bed. My first thought was that the noise was thunder or the wind blowing very hard, but after running to the kitchen window and looking out, I ruled out a storm. I went to the office of the station to look out front and saw this big tree covering the entire highway. I woke Paula and ask her to call the Sheriff’s Department while I went to stop traffic. I’ve got to hand it the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department for appearing so quickly. They had a car on the scene within minutes. Congratulations and thanks to TDOT also. They had the highway cleared enough to reopen Highway 59 for traffic by 7 a.m. I think God had a hand in laying that tree down. It fell at an angle and completely missed power lines, our building, truck, van and most of all, cars and people. Had the tree not fallen at an angle across the road, it would have taken out my canopy, truck, van and boat at the very least. Thank the Lord no one was driving in that area when the tree came down. The only casualties turned out to be two mailboxes. Mine and my neighbor’s.
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Our family had a scare the other day. My mother’s blood test revealed that there was a chance the cancer was back but after more extensive tests she has an all clear. God listens when we pray and I thank him for that. Did everyone get their census forms filled out and mailed back in? Well we didn’t because we never received a form. My understanding of the census process is that now someone will call on us to get the information. I wonder if the population has increased in Burlison since the 2000 census. At that time, Burlison had a population of 453. I don’t know about you, but I think we should annex more of the county’s territory in the city of Burlison. Let me know how you feel about that. Adam is headed off to Tennessee Tech this weekend to tour the college. His plans are to attend school there in the fall. This is a big year for us. One child is graduating from college and very likely will be attending graduate school in the fall and another child is graduating from high school and attending college in the fall. Remember that Burlison City Council will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 7 p.m. at the Community Center. If you’d like to know what city business is being discussed and voted on, you should make plans to attend the monthly meetings. If you have any information for future articles, please call 901-476-2683 or email me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com.
HIgh School Senior Photo Contest Nathan Rye Photography is sponsoring it first-ever High School Senior Photo Contest. Winners will receive an all inclusive Senior photo session with prints from our studio. To enter: Send a photo of yourself along with you school name and telephone number where you can be reached to: seniorcontest@ gmail.com Contest ends April 30th.
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2 c chicken diameter opening in the • Chop chicken and add center. olives, cheese, chilies, 1/4 c chopped black olives Miracle Whip, taco mix, • Spread chicken mixture 1 c cheddar cheese tomato and 2 tablespoons evenly onto widest end 1 sm can chopped chiles, lime juice. of each triangle. undrained 1/2 c Miracle Whip dressing • Reserve 2 tablespoons • Bring points of triangles crushed chips and add up and over filling and 1 pkg taco seasoning mix remaining chips to tuck under wide ends 2 pkg crescent rolls of dough at center of mixture. 1 sm seeded & chopped ring. Sprinkle with the tomato • Unroll crescent dough and 2 tablespoons crushed separate triangles. Arrange 1 lime (juice) chips. on round baking stone 2/3 c finely crushed tortilla • Bake at 375° for 20-25 or cookie sheet, making chips minutes. Garnish with a circle with wide ends salsa and sour cream additional tomato and overlapping in the center and points toward outside. serve with salsa and sour cream. There should be a 5 inch Submitted by: Mary Lou Ivy, Dallas, TX (Pop. 1,261,999) www.justapinch.com/enchiladaring
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Mt. Carmel/Clopton By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 It’s a warm Monday night. Been in the low 80s all day but rain Wednesday and back to the 70s for a few days. That will be a good break since the humidity is already up and it feels like summer in the South! This week’s Farm Report: Farmers are plowing or spraying notill ground, getting ready to plant corn. Won’t be long till it’s time for cotton and beans. When the locust trees bloom it’s time to plant cotton! We had a spaghetti supper before church last Wednesday night then watched the children practice for Lads to Leaders, which was last weekend. Can’t wait to
see what they won; they always display their trophies for us to see. I’m sure everyone enjoyed the weekend but they are also glad it’s over (no practicing for a few months anyway!). I got my hair trimmed Friday morning so it was fixed for our dinner and movie night. Just four of us went, since most of our number was at Lads to Leaders, but we had fun anyway. Mary Joyce Coughlan, Wanda Townsend and Bonnie Glass rode with me and we finished supper early and rode around looking for locations in Munford and Atoka we’d heard about. We saw “The Last Song,” a Nicholas Sparks book
Jamestown DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings, I truly enjoyed Easter Sunday service. We attended Pilgrim Rest Baptist in Memphis. The pastor is Rev. A. Royal who gave an inspiration message entitled “Jesus has left the building,” pertaining to the risen Savior. It was just outstanding. My cousin Naomi Dandridge and her daughter Louise are members, along with dear friends and neighbors William and Dorothy Stanley of Memphis and their son Darryl and his wife, Trina and their two sons. I hope all of you enjoyed a lovely Easter weekend because as all of us know, today, “It takes a living Savior, too save a dying world.” President Mary Burton met on Monday at The Center for another missionary meeting. Teacher Willie Mae Burton once again did an outstanding job. After morning service at Bright Hill on Sunday minister Pearl Andrews, Janet Mosley, Pam Springfield and Carolyn Bounds, youth coordinators did a great job with the Easter program. Pastor, S. P. Cole bought the message and of course, as usual he got the seniors involved in the egg hunt. Gail Chumley, chairperson of the advisory committee at Tipton County Commission on Aging in Covington announces the fifth annual senior talent show which will be held April 11 at the Ruffin Theater. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. This is truly a worthy cause. Hope to see all of you there. Jamestown Community Health Organization is collecting yearly dues of $25. Contact Jessie Cooke, Joann Buton, Pam Springfield, Willie Mae Burton and Pearl Andrews. Speaking of Pearl, who is a very busy lady, she will be representing the state of Tennessee at Georgetown University in Washington D. C. the first weekend in May. She along with other state delegates will be speaking on behalf of Moms Congress. She will do an outstanding job representing our state. She has that special gift of working with children of all ages. To have been chosen by her peers, as well as, Parenting Magazine, is an honor within itself. She will have the opportunity to meet Secretary of Education Duncan and other education advocacy leaders. Another reason I’m so elated over her honor, is because she is my sister. She is married to Romel Andrews and the mother of Ashley, Xavier and Michael. She is the daughter of the late Nehemiah and Josephine Burton. Congratulations Pearl. Memorial Day weekend the date set for the gathering of the late Pink Sherrill Sr. and Florence “Doll” Smith Sherrill’s family reunion. A family picnic will be held on the lawn of Cornell and Pink Sherrill Jr. Contact Glodine King, David, Tamera King or Pearl Andrews. We are still praying for Bessie Cobbs, Doris King, Willie Pathenia Hodge, Demetrice Baker, Eugene Baker, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Posie Reed, Joseph Heaston Sr., Vivian Dickerson, Jennie Stewart, Mary Burton, Vernard “Big Boy” Bunton, Florene Trent, Cornell Sherrill, Rev. Pink Sherrill Jr., Theary Alston, Rev. Darryl Rozzell, Connie and Christine Brown, Joe Malone and family, Isiah Burton Sr. and family, Rufus Garner, Mildred Sherrill and family, Ada Fletcher, Patra Ballard, John Bunton, Nadine Kellum, Ethel Tipton, Carlotta Jones, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Eula Culbreath and family, David Sneed, Pauline Yarbrough, Bro. Warren Clewis, Ina Yarbrough, Alvin Clewis, John and Cleo Thompson, Charlene Sneed, Franklin Jones Sr., Rudolph Boykins and fmaily, Danny Heaston, Evelyn Vergis and family, J. C. Heaston, James Porter, Johnnie Thompson, Verdell “Snooky” Burton, Ruth Griffin, John Bommer and family, Robert Smith and family, Percy White and family, JaCinta Jones and Jessie Lawson. Happy birthday today to me, April 8, “29” once more, wow! Now now I’m claiming just a little older, social security you know? However, I’ll always be, “young at heart,” no matter what. Others celebrating birthdays are Freda Burton Hunter on April 7, Misty Young on April 8, Brandon Campbell and Marcus Cook on April 9, Shanta Dye and Rodney J. Lee on April 12 and Joann Bell on April 13. This is all for this time, remember; never ever say, “I just don’t seem too have enough time in my day.” Enjoy every minute of the time that God has given to you. Use this time wisely, and you just might be surprised over the idle of time” that’s left in your day.” Until next time.
with Miley Cyrus playing the main character in the movie. She is really growing up and did a great job. I’d read the book and it stayed very close to the storyline, which is not always the case. James and I drove to Millington Saturday night for supper; it was still light till we got there and I like that! Easter we went to lunch in town and Elizabeth ate with us. She goes to the doctor tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear what’s going on! Her due date is just 18 days away! The ACTs group at the Covington Church of Christ will have a lock-in Friday night and a devotional on the 11th. The KIX group will camp out on the 12th and Fishin’ with Mike (Rogers) and Jeff (Phillips) will be
Brighton By Debe Simonton 268-0091 Hello readers, Wow, have we entered summer already? This is a little early for me. I feel I am behind on my yard, garden, and flower beds and it is only the first part of April. If it cools off, which it surely will do, I'll get caught up. Neal and I feel rushed at this point to put down the weed killers before the burmuda grass goes out of dormant. This early warm weather seems to have boost the weeds into overdrive. I think their on steroids. Congrats to Duke for the championship basketball game. I am not familiar with Butler so I text my son-in-law, Ryan, to give me some information. He said that they were located six miles from the stadium in Indiana where the game was played. I have to say they gave Duke a run for their money. That last shot from mid court almost
Gilt Edge By Bernadine McAfee The Brighton seniors got together March 26 and helped Bobbie Goulder celebrate her birthday. Those attending were Carol Lumley, Ann Morris, Hazel Carmen, Ora Dell Smith, Pat Jackson, Sarah Smith and Lawson Hayes. Ann Morris and son, Mike, took another trip on March 28. They went to Conley Farms where they have exotic animals. It was raining therefore they did not get to get
on the 13th. To further celebrate spring break week there will be ice cream on the 14th with Nerf wars till midnight! On the 15th there will be spring break golf and adult golfers are needed. Happy birthday this week goes to Parker Speight on April 4, to Judy Randolph on the 6th, to Susan Higgins on the 7th, to Denise Cartwright on the 8th and to Roy Randolph, Connie Burris and Sherri Kidd (and her twin Terri Barber!) on the 9th! I’m going to go on and slip in Elizabeth Harrell, Skip Baskin and Gary Steele on April 11! I can’t believe my baby is going to be 24! Tipton County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a Senior Talent Revue for those 55 and over on April 11
right quick that that was the wrong thing to do, moving a hen’s nest, because now we won’t know where she’s laying. I felt bad and went out there to fix her next back and there between the boards, on bare ground, were three eggs! So I removed the boards and put her leaves back in so she’d feel at home! “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Linda Kidd, Ruby Adkins, Carolyn Orr and Charles Yoakum! Sa-lute! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: An earthworm can aerate about one-half pound of soil per day.” Now you know! Well, I’ve got Butler and Duke on in the background and it’s a good game! Gonna get off this computer! Until next week, Elaine
went in!! Ryan is a Duke fan all the way. When he and Hannah Mae were dating he took her to see his sister and while they were in North Carolina they visited Duke. He was able to visit their basketball stadium and go out on their court. This was the bomb vacation for him. If most of you know the McClain boys they are only 10 feet tall, so basketball is their thing. Maybe they can produce me some tall grandsons or granddaughters. Happy birthday to April Walk!! She'll be OMGosh 21! on the 10th. Okay April you’re legal now. She works at Simonton Salon and is married to David Walk. They live in Covington. Our great nephew Conner Cullum and step grandson, Mike, have birthdays on April 11. Paul Stettnisch turns the big 30 on this date also. My grandparents left this life this month also. My Granddaddy, W. A. Daniels, passed on April 16, 1991. My grandma, Blanche Sloan, passed on
April 15, 2007. Sure do miss them. I still hear my grandma's voice, "Hey, Sweetie", and the twinkle in my granddaddy's eyes. Don't forget the Brighton Fest. I have noticed their signs around town. This will be at the school on April 24 from 9-4. Be looking for the Garden Expo next weekend April 17. If you didn't get a chance to go last year please try to go this year. It was really great. The Master Gardeners put this on and have such a good turn out. It will be at the Brighton Middle School. Our prayer list includes the families of Jordon Pate, Verna Lou Timbs, Rebena Atteberry, Keith McClerkin, Phyllis McIntosh, Joyce Tanner, Eva McCall, Norma Columbus, Aunt Francis Moore, Crystal Gray, and Louise Vandergrift. You noticed I put in the families of the prayer list. We sometimes forget that when one is sick or recuperating, grieving or suf-
fering for whatever reasons their families and/ or caregivers are going through this as well. Please pray for them too. They need this support sometimes as much as the one they are taking care of. Ending this request I would like to put in the family of the Vandergrift's and Crockers, especially Vaniece. She always has a smile and sweet word to say. I know from having a business and sick parents that the load can be somewhat overbearing. And if that is not enough at times she has diabetes. I think she does well but probably needs to take better care of herself. For everyone that has been diagnosed with diabetes, please take your meds, eat the foods that are in your diet, and exercise. As you know your suppose to check your sugar levels (Tonya), and listen to your doctor. Your eyes, feet, hands, and kidneys depend on this. We love you and want to keep you healthy. Much love to you all, Debe
out of the car, but now know where its at. They have placed it on the " to do list." On the prayer list we have; Megan Hobock, Mindy Tankersley, Karla Morgan, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, Moviline Cousar, the family of Ruth Taylor, Rev. A. A. and Charlotte Lawrence, Berry Dillender, Hop Gibbins, Clara McMillin, Bill Neafus, June Glass, Patra Ballard, Odis Poole, Verna Timbs, Polly Branch, Nadine Kellum, Brian Ferrell, Louise Bomar, Vickie Baker, Cordie Morgan, Mary Gray, Mike and Elaine
Roberts. Also remember Trixie Dawson and family in prayer. I phoned Mary Grace Carr on March 30. Her two daughters, Charlene and Nancy and Charlene's son, David, were doing some things for her. Her family is so good. She married my first cousin, Add Carr in 1934. I have never heard her say a bad thing about any one. The pastor at Simonton Assembly of God Church is Tim Glimp. The Gilt Edge Church of Christ is under the direction of Daniel
Dalton and New Salem Methodist Church were Rev. Norman Crittenden serves as pastor. Betty Money had two friends from Arkansas come visit her for two days. She has known them since all of them were in the second grade. They had a great time. The spring flowers are beautiful in all of the yards. I just love all the different colors in bloom. I want to say hello to Hunter and Heath Taylor, Harley Asberry and Hayden Migliacco.
Atoka By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers. First I want to tell you about a special presentation. The fifth annual Senior Talent Revue sponsored by the Tipton County Commission on Aging. The talent revue will be held at the Ruffin Theater on Sunday after, April 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the box office for $5. There are more birthdays that have come to my attention since last week. Happy birthday to Christopher Joyner, Ken Joyner, Will Mashburn and Neon Jackson. First Baptist Church of Atoka has Saturation Saturday on Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. - noon.
The WIN Club (Widows In Need) will meet for a pot luck at 6 p.m. on April 12. April 12 - 15 a college trip to Ambassador Baptist College and Crown College for those interested youth. At the U. M. Church the United men served breakfast to those who had been to Sunrise service. At the 10;50 service communion was served before the Cantata. This was very good as usual. I went to the home Pat and William Masburn for Easter dinner with them and their families. Good good and better fellowship. Seems as if the prayer list is getting longer each week: Faye Willis, Billy Lumpkin, Rodney Waits, Jewel Forbess, Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Hunter Box, Martha Eskridge, Martha Hutson, Grace Gray, David
Tipton County Adult Developmental Center By Floyd Columbus Staff and service recipients made T-shirts for the Special Olympics which was held last Wednesday at Brighton High School. The shirts were made in memory of Tammy Gooch. Winners for this year's event in the ladies softball were, first place,
at the Ruffin Theater. Tickets are $5 each. Sounds like a fun afternoon! This week’s CK Report: The one hen we have left roosts in the oak tree that hangs over our deck, right at the kitchen window. When she goes to roost Chicken Kitty climbs the tree and jumps from limb to limb around the hen till she (I’ve decided CK is a “she”) settles down. Guess she sleeps in the tree also! The hen is laying her eggs by the door that we have closed up, off our bedroom. It was easy to go out that door and gather, but since that has stopped I went out there and removed the leaves that she lays her eggs in, and put some boards across that spot so she’d move. James let me know
Brenda Tipton and Tammy Boyd; second place, Marcie Holland; third place Heather Wright and fourth place, Heather Webb. Winners of the men's softball were; first place, Clifford Hawkins and Richard Cole; second place, Terry Bouwman,
Kemp, June Glass, Martha Weems, Amy Novoc, Doug Carter, Bill Parker, Ben Pylant, Lib Slough, Marie Chumley, Frank Donavant, Jackie McKell, Clyde Currie, Kay Regis, Jim Reynolds, Courtney Hendley, Cooper Curtis, Aaden Ezell, Jo Billings, Seth White, Alice Dunn, Casey Jones, Polly Branch and Brice Fite. Now that Easter is past and trees are blooming out, we must think spring is really here. Have you looked at the redbud trees? It is about time for all other trees to bloom out. In my yard I have violet and wisteria in bloom, I do wish I could work in the yard, but I cannot. Pray for those serving in war zones, Ashley Lyons, James Click and Heath Jones. Bill Burke has returned home safely.
Jerry Bouwman; third place David Strahan, fourth place Sam Franklin. Lunch was provided by the Special Olympic staff. Everyone seemed to have fun. We want to thank Sam Franklin's church members for the ink cartridges, colored ink pens and the Special Olympic T-shirts. They also made Easter decorations for Easter. Staff and recipients had
an Easter egg hunt and took home bags of candy. Plus they had a lunch prepared by the staff. Some of the staff and service recipients have also been under the weather with their parents and relatives we hope they get to feeling better soon. Upcoming birthdays; Tammy Boyd on April 14 and David Strahan on April 15. Until next time, Floyd Columbus
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NEW APA P RTMENTS for rent on the court square. 1BR. $700/MO plus deposit.. 901-476-4505.
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PART - TIME SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST 20-25 hrs week. Must have good organizational skills, be efficient in Microsoft Office. Send Resume: Munford United Methodist Church, 57 S. Tipton Street., Munford, Tn. 38058 or e-mail to cindymorris@munfordumc.com application available at munfordumc.com Deadline is April 10. No phone calls please.
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Driver: Owner Ops!!! Vans/Tanks 90% Dedicated Drop/ Hook. Avg Gross $2500$6000/Wk. CDL-A 3yrs OTR exp. Min. 25yoa. 800-381-5559
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C & C TRADING 764 EAST ST. COVINGTON, Looking for garage sale & flee market traders to set up 1st & 3rd weekends starting in May for more information, 901-833-4889 or 901-475-6065 MULTI - FAMILY, AT THE LINKS. April 10th 7 am - ? Something for everyone. MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE, Dressers, table & chairs, lots of misc. 7 - ? 507 Danning Circle SAT. 4/10/10, RAIN DATE 4/17/10. Starts 7 AM, No early birds. 2744 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton Tn. Baby cloths, both 0-6 months, boucher, swing, tub, etc. Crafts, other miscellaneous items. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 5954 Brighton- Clopton Rd. Brighton 8 - 1 furniture, clothes etc. Friday & Saturday
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CUB CADET REAR TIME TILLER. 190 CC’S 20� width used 2 hrs. $500 837-2407
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MECHANIC Minor tractor/trailer repairs, PM services &tire work. 8am-5pm shift. Must have valid drivers license & own tools. Call Larry@ Wooten Transports (800) 264-9031 Hair Stylist or Barber Stylist. New Image, Busy shop, Top pay, Full or Part time. Insurance available. Next to McAlester’s Deli on Hwy 51 N. 872-3172 or 872-4801. PART TIME AND OR/ FULL TIME social worker needed for the Tipton County Carl Perkins Center. Bachelors degree in social work or related field required. Two years social work experience preferred. Send resume with references and salary expectation to 707 South Main Street, Covington Tn. 38019
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CARE GIVER, DO YOU OR YOUR Loved one need help cooking, grocery shopping etc.? 901-5819924 CAREGIVER, I WILL SIT WITH YOUR elderly or sick, Nights, Excellent References available. 901569-2690.
PETS & LIVESTOCK Westenn Livestock Supply Garden Seed & Plants in-stock Ducks & Chicks available too!
GARAGE SALES 2 PROM DRESSES FOR SALE SIZE 12, white chiffon $50. Size 14 black never been worn $70 paid $250 837-0096 after 6pm 183 REMBERT, WILLIAMSBURG. Recliner, clothes, etc. Friday & Saturday 69 McCullough ACROSS FROM Atoka City hall Friday & Saturday, April 9 & 10 956 GARLAND DRIVE., IN GARLAND. Furniture, antiques, children’s clothes, and much more. Friday & Saturday
PROFESSIONAL ED’S LAWN SERVICE 901-413-6469 Mowing - Mulching Tilling - Bush hog work - Many other services. Residential - Commercial. AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE, FREE ESTIMATES. CONTACT JOSHUA POSEY AT 901-517-6069 OR KYLE PILKINGTON AT 901-848-4703 FATHER & SON LAWN SERVICE. Quality work, reasonable rates, free estimates. Call 901-837-6920 or 901-604-4847. TERRY’S STUMP REMOVAL AND Tree work. FREE ESTIMATES! Call Terry Newman at 901-476-1722 or 901-493-3017
REAL ESTATE ALL HOME BUYERS TAX CREDITS WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF APRIL!!! HURRY AND COME IN AND SEE IF WE CAN QUILIFY YOU FOR A NEW LAND & HOME PACKAGE EASY LIVING HOMES LLC <3 WAY> HUMBOLDT TN 731-784-5003
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HOME FOR SALE, 148 LINDSEY LN. Munford Tn. Brick. 3bdr, 2.5 bth, 3000sq. Ft. fenced, 5ac. $295.000 Plantation Properties. 901-837-3255 HOME FOR SALE, 5009 HWY. 14, Brick 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bth, 4.5Ac. Wooded, can hunt from yard. Barn, Plantation Properties. 901-837-3255, owneragent. $169.500 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE WITH one bath-three acres of land. City water and gas. Located at 75 Caughron Road, Drummonds, Tn. Call Finis Roberts 479-601-2082 VERY NICE 3BR/2BA BRICK HOME with 2 car garage, new arch roof, fenced back yard, with patio for entertaining. For more info call Jennifer Hearn Hometown Realty. 901-837-7335 (o)/ 901-497-1736(c)
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CORNER LOT FOR SALE, Williamsburg Estates, Walker Parkway. .77 flat acreage $33.000. 840-3215 or 606-8845
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 706 1999 16X80 MH WITH APPLIANCES. Must be moved. 837-0455 for details on pricing.
DUPLEX NEAR COVINGTON High School, 2 BR, ! BA, Fresh paint $450/MN + Deposit. 901-569-3560 FOR RENT 2 BR 1BA DUPLEX. Stove and refrigerator included. Close to high school. Section 8 available. $425/mn $200/dep 4919457 GARLAND AREA, REMODELED, 2 BR 1 BA Large livingroom,den and kitchen., C/H/A, all appliances. $550/mn $500/dep No Pets 901262-7583 leave message HOUSES FOR RENT: 211 ASH AVE. 2 bdrm/1ba- $550/mn.; 1511 So. College- 3 bdrm/2ba-$775/mn. deposits required. Section 8 available. 475-1074 PILKINGTON PROPERTIES, 1218 South College, 2 BR 2 BA. Rent $550, Dep $250 901-484-2770/ tlpilkington@yahoo.com PILKINGTON PROPERTIES, 654 W. Pleasant in Covington 2 BR 1BA $550/MN 484-2770
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 2 BR, 2 BA. $525 MONTH, $250 DEPOSIT. No pets. 901-835-3309 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632. MH 3 BR 2 BA $650/MN $450/DEP Brighton Schools, Burlison area. 605-1529 / 849-7809
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BEAUTIFUL DECORATED HOME-nice for beginner family or single person. Located at 1219 Crestview St. Covington, Tn. 38019. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, formal living room, great room, dining room, eat in kitchen, utility room, enclosed back porch. Selling price $89,500. Rent $650/mn 901-489-9055 OR 901225-3948 No Section 8.
Brighton School District Call for appointment Call 901-503-8124 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, C/H/A 1/2 ACRE LOTS OF TREES, FENCED BACK YARD, QUITE NEIBORHOOD,. BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. HOUSE FOR SALE, WILL R E N T. $ 7 2 5 / M N , $ 5 0 0 / D E P. AVAILABLE 4/15/10 CALL 503-8124 OR 476-3835 SERIOUS CALLERS O N L Y ! !
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802 CONVENIENCE STORE FOR RENT, APPROX. 1600 sq. ft. Burlison area. 901-476-6940 PILKINGTON PROPERTIES, Commercial Building, 650 Hwy 51 South, Covington. Rent $750, Dep $500 901-484-2770 tlpilkington@yahoo.com WEST SIDE COURT SQUARE 1600 sq. ft. retail or office space recently renovated call 476-4505
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1 BR APARTMENT IN MUNFORD, $450/MN 901-485-8655 or 901-8402464 DUNLAP AREA, 2 LAKES, HORSES - 1 BR furnished apt. All utilities paid. All appliances plus W/D, 2 satellite TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $685/mn, 901603-1298 GREAT 2BR 2BA APARTMENT $549 water, sewer, cable & trash paid. MUST SEE! Call Sarah 901-4753475.
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2 BR 1 BA 217 WARING, COVINGTON. $500/MN $400/DEP. 1BD 1 BA 832 Lackey, Covington $350/MN $250/DEP 901-603-4793 2 HOUSES, BOTH 2 BR, 1 BA, Munford schools, appliances not provided. $500/MN and $650/MN Call Sharon 901-490-8203 3 BR 2 BATH, FENCED BACK YARD. $800/MN, $700/DEP No Section 8 901-753-5625 / 901-4891243 3 BR FENCED YARD $650/MN $300/DEP 451-4050 in Country, Credit references required 3BR 1BA HOUSE ON LARGE LOT. $550/ mn, $550/dep . 191 Grant Lane Mason TN. 901-282-8898.OR willing to sell $62,500 3BR, 2BA PLUS 8 ACRES, POND, fenced pasture, all appliances. Newly renovated. $815/MO. Call 901-756-0420
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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Christian Family Medicine Ripley, TN Christian Family Medicine is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. We are a busy (25 patient/day clinic. This a full time position clinic hours are M-F 8-5. We offer salaried compensation plus bonus opportunities. Please send your resume to hiring@ christianfamilymed.com. LOCEM TENEN POSITION Christian Family Medicine is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to fill vacancies in various locations. We offer competitive compensation. Please send your resume to hiring@christianfamilymed.com
TIPTON COUNTY SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Tipton County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Civil Service Manual, announcement is made that applications are now being accepted and competitive examinations will be given for the position of: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: maintaining security and order in the jail in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures. Assisting in the admitting and discharge of prisoners, observing the conduct and behavior of inmates in order to prevent disturbances and escapes, prevention of the introduction of drugs and other contraband items into the jail facility, supervise and control the movement of inmates, handle emergency situations, prepare reports, make computer entries, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications include, but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Be a citizen of the United States â&#x20AC;˘ Be at least 21 years of age or older â&#x20AC;˘ Be a graduate of an accredited high school or possess equivalence (college credits in criminal justice and/or prior law enforcement experience helpful), â&#x20AC;˘ Possess a valid Tennessee driver license, â&#x20AC;˘ No felony or serious misdemeanor criminal record, â&#x20AC;˘ Not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States, â&#x20AC;˘ Successfully complete the required Civil Service written and oral examination, along with a background and security investigation, a drug screen, and a polygraph examination, as required, â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to pass a physical examination by a physician licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee, â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to be certified by a Tennessee Licensed Health Care Provider qualified in the psychiatric or psychological field as being free from any disorder, as set forth in the current edition of the DSM that would, in the professional judgment of the examiner, impair the subjectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to perform any essential function of the job, â&#x20AC;˘ Must successfully complete an approved basic correctional officer training program as set forth in the requirements of the Tennessee Corrections Institute, within one year of employment. â&#x20AC;˘ Be available for various shifts of duty. Applications may be obtained at the Tipton County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 1801 South College Street, Covington, TN 38019, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM or by downloading a copy at www.tiptonco. com/dept_sheriff.htm. Application period for this position will open 08 April 2010 at 8:00 AM and will close 16 April 2010 at 4:30 PM. No applications for this position will be accepted after this period. The Tipton County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Deadline is Tuesday at 10:00a.m. for Thursday edition NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED APRIL 30, 2010
Correctional Principal Position -- State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, Wilder Youth Development Center in Somerville, Tennessee. This is a Civil Service Position with all State benefits. Salary based on Degree and Experience.
Internet Bids will be received by the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, at their of¿ces in the James K. Polk Building, Suite 700, Nashville, Tennessee until 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 30, 2010 and opened publicly in the Conference Room on the 7th Floor of the James K. Polk Building at that hour. BENTON, CARROLL, CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, DYER, FAYETTE, GIBSON, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, HENRY, LAKE, LAUDERDALE, MCNAIRY, MADISON, OBION, SHELBY, TIPTON, AND WEAKLEY COUNTIES (Contract No. CNJ120) Call No. 006. Project No. 98047-4148-04. The random on-call signing on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before June 30, 2011 (See Special Provision 108B). NO PLANS CONTRACT. INTERNET BIDDING MANDATORY ON ALL CONTRACTS. A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the “Tennessee Code Annotated” and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequali¿cation of contractors before bidding authorization will be provided. Unauthorized bids will not be considered for award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hereby noti¿es all bidders that it will af¿rmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in consideration for an award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity af¿rmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. Telephone (615) 741-5996. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED. Bidding authorization, standard speci¿cations and standard drawings may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation, Construction Division, Suite 700, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, Telephone number (615) 741-2414. Plans may be obtained by contacting the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Copy Center, Level A, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0330; Telephone number (615) 741-2048. Sales Tax will be added to the cost of all documents, where applicable. GERALD F. NICELY, COMMISSIONER
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in education, education administration or other related acceptable field from an accredited college or university; OR possession of a valid professional teaching certificate from the Tennessee Department of Education with appropriate principal endorsements. Necessary Special Qualifications: Certification or eligible for certification as a principal with the State of Tennessee. Interested applicants should apply on-line at www.tennessee.gov/dohr. Closing Date for submission of application is: Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Contact Patricia Simpson at 901-465-7359, 13870 Highway 59, Somerville, TN 38068 if you have questions regarding submitting your application on-line. The State of Tennessee is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer. Applicants with disabilities may contact the TN Relay Center at 1-800-848-0299 for T.D.D. Access.
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GUY V. TEACH, MD Internal Medicine “Specializing in adult care” Habla Español Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 1995 hwy 51 S, ste 206 Covington, Tennessee 38019
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We Buy & Sell Anything Old One Piece to Whole Estates Also Gold & Silver
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Public Notices 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 PNC BANK, SBM TO 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 30, 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
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 August 27, 1996, by to Glenda Landreth, a single person, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 779, Page 161 and rerecorded in Book 789, Page 250 WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and
WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed 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, May 7, 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 First Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot 72 of Baskin Heights Subdivision, Section B of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 143 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which this reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Being the same property conveyed by S.J. Baskin and wife Martha Ann Baskin to Glenda Landreth, by deed of record in Deed Book 779, Page 159, in the said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30 Crane Cove, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNERS: Glenda Landreth 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. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: LVNV Funding, LLC Assignee of Washington Mutual 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: 04/01/2010, 04/08/2010, 04/15/2010. Harriet Cannon Substitute Trustee 2043 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov
FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated November 15, 2000, executed by Diana L. Mendoza and Ricky Mendoza, recorded in Book 920, Page 661, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Diana L. Mendoza and Ricky Mendoza conveyed the property therein described to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 35, King Farms Subdivision, Section B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 126 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 Diana L. Mendoza, a married woman, by Warranty Deed from Pickard and Ballard Development Co. dated November 15, 2000 and recorded in Record Book 920, Page 659, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 2001 Fleetwood mobile home, Serial #KYFLY45AB02179LP12. This is improved property known as Fayne Road, Brighton, Tennessee. The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. The 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 taxes are currently past due and delinquent. The following person(s) or entity(ies) hold a Deed of Trust, lien or other encumbrance on the above described property: United Crane & Controls, Inc. Judgment Lien Record Book 1120, Page 487 Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions.
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 BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates: April 1, April 8 and April 15, 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2005, executed by SHERRY C. WORDS (A/K/A SHERRY CORINTH TAYLOR) AND SPOUSE, LARRY WORDS, TO MICHAEL T. BATES, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1234, PAGE 246, AS MODIFIED IN RECORD BOOK 1316, PAGE 539, 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 U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 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, JUNE 1, 2010, AT 3:00 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: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN SET IN DONALD M. BASKIN’S NORTH LINE (491/174), IN AN OLD ROADBED, SAID POINT BEING 1053.16 EAST OF THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF PICKENS STORE ROAD (50’ WIDE), THEN NORTH 86º 00’ 00’’ EAST, 300.00 FEET ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THEN LEAVING BASKIN’S NORTH LINE AND RUNNING SOUTH 03º 54’ 45’’ EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION AND PASSING A PK NAIL SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD (60’ WIDE) AT 29.03 FEET, AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET AT 59.08 FEET ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD, BUT CONTINUING ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 726.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THEN SOUTH 86º 00’ 00’’ WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THEN NORTH 03º 54’ 45’’ WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 649.65 FEET, AND PASSING A PK NAIL SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 679.70 FEET, BUT CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 726.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 217,799 SQUARE FEET OF 5.00 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM A SURVEY OF RAYMOND E. PITTMAN DATED MARCH 3, 1992. THERE IS, HOWEVER, EXCEPTED OUT OF THE FOREGOING AND NOT CONVEYED HEREIN THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: EXCEPTION #1: DESCRIPTION OF A 1.00 ACRE PARTITION OF DONALD M. BASKIN AND WIFE, PEGGY A. BASKIN’S 481.32 ACRE TRACT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 491, PAGE 174 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY CALVIN A. BEASLEY ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 480, PAGE 371, LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD IN THE NINTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIN SET AT DONALD M. BASKIN’S NORTHWEST CORNER (491/174), SAID POINT BEING 25.00 FEET OF THE CENTERLINE OF PICKENS STORE ROAD, THEN NORTH 86º 00’ 00’’ EAST, 1293.16 ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE, AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS 1.00 ACRE PARTITION; THEN NORTH 86º 00’00’’ EAST, 60.00 FEET ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THENCE
LEAVING BASKIN’S NORTH LINE AND THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD AND RUNNING SOUTH 03º 54’45’’ EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION, AND PASSING A PK NAIL SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 29.03 FEET, AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 59.08 FEET, BUT CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 726.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 86º 00’00’’ WEST, 60.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE NORTH 03º 54’45’’ WEST, 726.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 1.00 ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF PITTMAN LAND SURVEYING, P.O. BOX 1218, MUNFORD, TN 38058, RAYMOND E. PITTMAN, SURVEYOR #1414 DATED MAY 19, 1992. SEE DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 700, PAGE 155, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON CO., TN. EXCEPTION #2: DESCRIPTION OF A 2.00 ACRE PARTITION OF DONALD M. BASKIN AND WIFE, PEGGY A. BASKIN’S 481.32 ACRE TRACT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 491, PAGE 174 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY CALVIN A. BEASLEY ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 480, PAGE 371, LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD IN THE NINTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIN SET AT DONALD M. BASKIN’S NORTHWEST CORNER (491/174), SAID POINT BEING 25.00 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF PICKENS STORE ROAD, THEN NORTH 86º 00’00’’ EAST, 1173.16 ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE, AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS 2.00 ACRE PARTITION; THEN NORTH 86º 00’00’’ EAST, 120.00 FEET ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THEN LEAVING BASKIN’S NORTH LINE AND THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD, AND RUNNING SOUTH 03º 54’45’’ EAST, 726.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THEN SOUTH 86º 00’00’’ WEST, 120.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THEN NORTH 03º 54’45’’ WEST, 726.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 2.00 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF PITTMAN LAND SURVEYING, P.O. BOX 1218, MUNFORD, TN 38058, RAYMOND E. PITTMAN, SURVEYOR #1414, DATED MAY 19, 1992. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LARRY WORDS, AND WIFE, SHERRY WORDS (A/K/A SHERRY CORINTH TAYLOR) BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED DECEMBER 3, 2004 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1192, PAGE 411, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 3045 GAINESVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049 (A/K/A 3045 GAINSVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049). MAP 139 PARCEL 012.11 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: MRC RECEIVABLES CORPORATION AS ASSIGNEE OF PROVIDIAN BANK; LARRY WORDS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT
PURPOSE. This day, March 26, 2010. This is improved property known as 3045 GAINESVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049 (A/K/A 3045 GAINSVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 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 1apr3w
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 23, 2003, executed by WILLIAM L FREEMAN UNMARRIED, to LINDA J. O’CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1069, PAGE 547, 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 REGIONS BANK, 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 FRIDAY, MAY 7, 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 4, SALEM WOODS SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 168, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 168, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM L. FREEMAN AND WIFE, JANET K. FREEMAN (A/K/A JANET K. HAMMONDS), AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY DEED DATED APRIL 15, 1988, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 609, PAGE 775, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM JANET K. HAMMONDS, FORMERLY JANET K. FREEMAN, TO WILLIAM L. FREEMAN, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED MAY 23, 2003, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1069, PAGE 545, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 346 CHERYL STREET, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 110K GROUP A PARCEL 004.00 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: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 6, 2010. This is improved property known as 346 CHERYL STREET, BRIGHTON,
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Public Notices 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 8apr3w
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 August 19, 2005, by Patricia Thomas to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1227, Page 20, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, 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 29, 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: Lot 651, Blaydes Est., Section Z as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 78A in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Property Address: 491 Trebling Parkway, Munford, TN 38058 being the same property conveyed to Munford Development Company, Warranty Deed, from James Elliott Blaydes, Jr. and wife, Anita S. Blaydes, dated 10/4/1990, filed in Book 650, Page 822, said Register’s Office. Also being the same property to Cowboy Construction Company, by Warranty Deed, from Munford Development Company, dated 3/4/2005, filed in Book 1192, Pages 19-20, said Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Patricia Thomas, a single person, from Cowboy Construction Company, by Warranty Deed, Dated 8/19/2005, being recorded simultaneously herewith in Instrument No. Rec Book 1227, Page 18, in the Register’s office of Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 491 Trebling Parkway, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Patricia Thomas 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: SunTrust Mortgage Inc. 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 IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 1115.0938499TN Web Site: www.foreclosurehotline.net Insertion Dates: 04/08/2010, 04/15/2010, 04/22/2010
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JULY 26, 2007, executed by COLLEEN BILLINGS (A/K/A COLLEEN D. BILLINGS) AND CARL F. BILLINGS, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to R. KIRKLAND MOSER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1357, PAGE 121, 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., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, 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, MAY 20, 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING IN THE SIXTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIPTION OF A 1.00 ACRE PARTITION OF THE BILLINGS AND BEAVER PROPERTY BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 40 – PAGE 141 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED NORTH OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND SITUATED IN THE 6TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON I.P. IN THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND BEING A NORTHEAST CORNER OF B.C. BILLINGS, DEED BOOK 290 – PAGE 159 AND A INTERIOR CORNER OF BILLINGS & BEAVER, DEED BOOK 40 – PAGE 141; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY 51 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF B.C. BILLINGS, S44 DEG. 22’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 341.20 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PROPOSED 25 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT; THENCE NORTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID EASEMENT, N 21 DEG. 49’ 07” W, A DISTANCE OF 347.30 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT BEING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION, S 71 DEG. 29’ 25” W, A DISTANCE OF 145.18 FEET TO THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS 1.00 ACRE PARTITION; THENCE NORTH-WESTWARDLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARTITION, N 18 DEG. 30’ 35” W, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARTITION; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARTITION, N 71 DEG. 29’ 25” E, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARTITION, S 18 DEG. 30’ 35” E, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARTITION; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARTITION, S 71 DEG. 29’ 25” W, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. THE GRANTORS ALSO CONVEY THE FOLLOWING INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT: DESCRIPTION OF A 25 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 51 TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED 1.00 ACRE PARTITION. SAID INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT CROSSING THE B.C. BILLINGS PROPERTY, DEED BOOK 290 – PAGE 159 AND A INTERIOR CORNER OF BILLINGS & BEAVER, DEED BOOK 40 – PAGE 141; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF B.C. BILLINGS, S 44 DEG. 22’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 341.20 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PROPOSED 25 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT, S 44 DEG. 22’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 27.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTHWEST-WARDLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EASEMENT, N 21 DEG. 49’ 07” W, A DISTANCE OF 359.80 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT AND BEING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION BEING LOCATED N 71 DEG. 29’ 25” E, A DISTANCE OF 121.14 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT AND THE SOUTH LINE OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION, S 71 DEG. 29’ 25” W, A DISTANCE OF 25.04 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID EASEMENT S 21 DEG. 49’ 07” E, A DISTANCE OF 347.30 FEET TO THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND CONTAINING 0.20 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CARL F. BILLINGS AND WIFE, COLLEEN D. BILLINGS (A/K/A COLLEEN BILLINGS), AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 25, 1986, OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 565, PAGE 479, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO, EASEMENT OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 694, PAGE 948, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 13521 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. MAP 127 PARCEL 035.08 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: CARL F. BILLINGS; DEPARTMENT OF THE T R E A S U R Y- I N T E R N A L REVENUE SERVICE (LIEN BOOK 16, PAGE 696) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 6, 2010. This is improved property known as 13521 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 8apr3w
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE JAMES JONES. Plaintiff, VS. NO. 27,709 KATHY JONES, Defendant. 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2767 ESTATE OF Melvin Dewayne Fayne. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 18th day of March, 2010. Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Melvin Dewayne Fayne, 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 1st day of April, 2010. Charlene Glass Administratrix 01apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2768 ESTATE OF Jerry Wayne Ferguson. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 22nd day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Jerry Wayne Ferguson, 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 1st day of April, 2010. Randy Abrams John Lee James Co-Executors 01apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2769 ESTATE OF Ida Maude Warren. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 25th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ida Maude Warren, 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 1st day of April, 2010. Jimmy D. Warren Executor 01apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2771 ESTATE OF Ruby Inez Gillihan Welch. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 30th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ruby Inez Gillihan Welch, 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 8th day of April, 2010. Peggy L. Welch Executrix 08apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE, A Tennessee municipality, Petitioner, VS. NO. 27,754 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS HAVING ANY INTEREST IN FOUR GRAVESITES LOCATED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE AND THE UNKNOWN SURVIVING SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND RELATIVES OF MARY GRAY GREEN BOON, ROBERT G. BOON, DANIEL A. BOON AND
HARRIETT BOON AND ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS INTERRED IN THE ABANDONED GRAVE SITES, Respondents. ORDER OF PUBLICATION
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Whaley’s Auto Repair & Wrecker Service 815 Whaley Road Covington, TN. 38019 901-734-7910 The following vehicle will be sold on April 16, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.
PURSUANT TO T.C.A. 21-1-204, appearing from allegations of the Petition in this cause, being duly sworn to or from affidavit, that All interested persons having any interest in four gravesites located on property owned by the City of Covington, Tennessee and the unknown surviving spouses, children and relatives of Mary Gray Green Boon, Robert G. Boon, Daniel A. Boon and Harriett Boon and any unknown persons in turn in the abandoned grave sites the Respondents cannot be served with the ordinary process of law for the following reason X After diligent inquiry the whereabouts of the Respondents cannot be ascertained It is therefore ordered, that said Respondent(s) enter an appearance 30 days after the last publication and file and answer to the petition, or judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. A copy of this order is to be published for four consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader. The last known address for these respondents is unknown. Date 3-31-10 Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 8april4wp Attorney for Petitioner: T.D.Forrester
2006 Ford Fusion VIN# 3FAHP08216R136153
Baskin Truck Sales 1870 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN. 38019 For Sale By Public Auction April 12, 2010 10:00 A.M. (1)2004 Peterbilt VIN# 2NPNLD9X04M823615
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Covington Public Works/Utilities Department is seeking bids for the annual supply of the following categories of items: Category:
Category:
Bid Opening Date:
Time:
Thursday, May 13, 2010
8:30 AM
Bid Opening Date:
Chemicals for the WTP/WWTP
Time:
Chemicals for the WTP/ Thursday, May 13, 2010 Maintenance Inventory Thursday, May 13, 2010 WWTP
8:45 AM
Paving/Road Materials
Thursday, May 13, 2010
9:00 AM
Concrete Placement & Finishing
Thursday, May 13, 2010
9:15 AM
Gas, Water, Sewer Inventory
Thursday, May 13, 2010
9:30 AM
Concrete Placement & Finishing
Thursday, May 13, 2010
9:15 AM
Gas, Water, Sewer Inventory
Thursday, May 13, 2010
9:30 AM
Maintenance Inventory Paving/Road Materials
Thursday, May 13, 2010 Thursday, May 13, 2010
8:30 AM
8:45 AM 9:00 AM
The period of supply will be from July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2011. Please call Robert Simpson for specific information about each category at (901) 476-7191. Bids will be accepted until the Scheduled Bid Opening Date at which time bids will be opened publicly. Bid envelopes shall be sealed and conspicuously marked on the outside "Sealed Bid: Annual Supply (category for which you are bidding)" to avoid premature opening. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive the bidding formalities in the best interest of the City.
Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the First Utility District of Tipton County. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act and agency regulations, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposal. This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. The proposal consists of the digging of a New Well at Bringle Road and Highway 59. Mitigation Measures The Utility District will get all permits required by county, state and local government. Measure will be taken control erosion, noise and dust during construction. The alternatives considered to the proposal include: The Utility District looked at a number of alternatives including purchasing water from bordering Utility Districts and Towns. The Utility District also looked at the possibility of withdrawing water from the Mississippi River. However. The alternative chosen was to dig a new well. Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at USDA Rural Development, 2043 Highway 51 South, Suite A, Covington, TN 38019. For further information contact Bish Thomas, III at 901-475-3350 extension 118. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit comments to the address above by April 16,2010.
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Education
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Bibb recognized by U.S. Achievement Academy The United States Achievement Academy recently announced that Austin Bibb of Munford has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in leadership. This is a prestigious honor very few students can hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school students. Austin, a senior at Tipton-Rosemark Academy, was nominated for his honor by Michelle Ruse, a guidance counselor at the school. He will appear in the Unites States A c h i e v e m e n t Academy's official yearbook which is published nationally. "Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy students should be con-
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gratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement," said Dr. George Stevens, founder of the United States Achievement Academy. The Academy recognizes students upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors and other qualified sponsors and upon the standards for selection set forth by the Academy. The stands for selection include academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, attitude and coopera-
tive spirit, dependability and recommendation from a qualified sponsor. While attending TRA, he has been a member of the baseball and football teams, Bible club, SADD, student council representative, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. He has been nominated for TOTAL Youth Leadership, Governor's School People to People Student Ambassador Program and Student of the Month for the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce . Austin is the son of Joseph and Cindy Bibb of Munford and the Grandson of Joyce Bibb of Munford and Bobby and Peggy Bomar also of Munford. After graduation, Austin plans on attending the University of Tennessee at Martin to study wildlife management.
Kinney received ACE award
The Covington Exchange Club awarded the 2010 A.C.E. Award to Emily Kinney (third from left). The A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) recognizes a high school student who has overcome difficult challenges and achieved academic and personal success. Emily, a senior at Covington High School, is the daughter of Brad Kinney and Cammie Antrican. She is pictured with her grandfather Clifton Deverell, her favorite teacher, Phillip Hunt, Cammie Antrican, her grandmother Joyce Deverell, Covington High School Principal Peggy Barber and Exchange Club President Elaine Shankle.
Overall chosen as Student of the Year
The Covington High School Choir will be performing "CHS Music Awards Show" tonight at 7 p.m. in the school gym. The group will be singing songs they performed during competition. Members are, from left, Martavian Adams, John Dyson, Emily Young, Lane Kelly, Katie Johnson, Aaron "Louie" Usher; Allie Bilderback, Jordan Smith, Christina Miller and David Wright. Special thanks to Dennis Norris of the Medicine Shoppe who let the group use his classic 1960 Rolls-Royce in the photo.
Carswell graduated from Strayer University Tracy Carswell of Covington, received her bachelor’s degree in business and administration from Strayer University. The commencement ceremony was held March 27 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. Carswell graduated magna cum laude with a 3.8 grade point average. A 1990 graduate of Covington High School, she is the daughter of Cornelious Lindsey Carswell of Covington and Patricia Ann Carswell of Nashville. Tracy has a daughter, Marissa La'Shaye Carswell of Covington. Ms. Carswell is grateful to the woman that inspired her the most to further her education, her grandmother, the late Addie Lee Grandberry Carswell. Tracy is currently employed at Whiteville Correctional Facility in Hardeman County. She plans to move to San Antonio, Texas to pursue a career in contract management.
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The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and heating course is a federal funded stimulus training program for dislocated workers and low income adults seeking employment in this area of training. The course began the Fall 2009 term and will end September 2010. Students attend part-time on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for a total of 20 hours a week. Their studies include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining residential air conditioning, heat pumps, and electrical and gas heating, and humidifiers. Students also learn the fundamentals of electricity, electric motors, and controls. Pictured (l to r) are students, Wardell Henning, Timothy Simpson, Instructor Steve Roberson, Dean Frazier, Terrill Douglass and Carter Ray who have received certificates for heating and air conditioning mechanic helper as evidenced by satisfactory completion of the courses prescribed in the curriculum.
Charger Beat By Steve Holt Special to The Leader
Maddie Overall (third from left) was chosen as the 2009 Covington Exchange Club Student of the Year. A senior at Covington High School, Maddie is pictured with Deborah Avis, one of her favorite teachers, her mother Melanie Overall, her friend Adam Kellum, Program Chairperson Melba Howard, Covington High School Principal Peggy Barber, a favorite teacher Jill Matlock and Covington Exchange Club President Elaine Shankle. Maddie has a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and would like to become a veterinarian.
Cougar Chat By Margaret alsbrook Special to The Leader Everyone returned from the three day Easter break relaxed. Students, faculty, and staff are excited about spring break next week, April 12-16. School will resume Monday, April 19 at 7:45 a.m. Progress reports for the fourth nine weeks will be issued April 21. Munford High School will host the annual Freshmen Open House on April 19. This is an opportunity for current eighth graders to explore the classes and extracurricular activities MHS has to offer. If parents have any questions about Freshmen Open House, they may speak to Dr. Fee in the main office. The next ACT will be given Saturday, April 10. Remember to bring some pencils, your admission ticket, and photo identification. Please go to www.act.org for more information and test preparation. 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 9. National Honor Society members may sign-up to work Freshmen Open House in Mrs. Rasmussen’s room (106). You can earn three service hours for this activity. T-shirts are also in, so please pick them up today. All students who have been raising money for the March of Dimes need to have their collection envelopes turned in to Mrs. Daugherty in room 113 no later than April 9. Friday is also the deadline for ordering your walk team t-shirt. The cost is $12. 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.”
2010 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS CHS Football Cheerleader Sponsor, Kristy Richardson, has announced the names of those chosen to the squad for the 2010 Charger season. Those selected are listed by the grade they are in at the present time. 8th grade: Erin Blackley, Devin Hollingsworth, Kristina Lopez, Mikayla Sellers, Briana Young 9th grade: Caroline Cannon, Chalia Claybon, Sarah Moffitt, Alli Powell, Kristen Smith, Marie Watkins, Hope Ubel 10th grade: Shaquia Clemons, Basha Coleman, Danielle James, Morgan Harris, Ashley Miller, Erin Hayes. Brooke Kelley, Destiny Watkins 11th grade: Tyriesha Draine, Laquita Tolbert, Triniece Wright SUPPLIES AVAILABLE For seniors who may have need of additional graduation invitations/supplies, Mrs. Lindsey has some available in the bookkeeping office. A reminder for those who have not ordered their cap and gown. There is a $20 late fee for ordering after March 31. NEW SCHOLARSHIP INFO Stop by the Guidance Dept. if you are planning to attend UT at Martin with a major in Communications, Web Design, Broadcasting or Journalism for new scholarship information. Also, there is new scholarship information available for male students interested in attending Murray State University. Parents, are you aware that you can access your child’s attendance and grade information on-line? All it takes is completion and submission of the Covington High School Acceptable Use Policy, Account Request Applica-
tion and Verifiable Consent Form. The forms are available in the CHS front office and through Mr. Richardson in the Guidance Office. Though they sound forbidding, they take about five (5) minutes to fill out. Once the forms are submitted, Mr. Richardson will verify your relationship to child or children and then contact you and help you to choose a password and help you get started on your account so that you can access information about your child through Tipton County School’s ParentCONNECTxp program. Contact Mr. Richardson at 475-5860 if you have questions about this program. SENIOR CORNER Seniors interested in filing for financial aid may come to the Guidance Dept. and pick up a FAFSA worksheet. All newsletters and other important information will be updated monthly on the CHS website. Access the website at www.tipton-county.com/chs/ Seniors and their parents may contact senior counselor Mr. Richardson at 901-475-5860 or at his e-mail address: rrichardson@tipton-county.com Financial aid applications (FAFSA) for Pell Grants Grants do not have to be repaid and are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. For more information check the website: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents and students will both need a PIN number for these grants. It is advisable to go ahead and get this done in December. Visit the Herd blogspot www.ctherd. blogspot.com/ for updated 2009-10 information concerning internships, scholarships and summer programs. CHS and all Tipton County Schools will be closed April 12-16 for Spring Break. The Charger Beat will take a break as well. Enjoy! That is all for this week. See you next time on The Charger Beat.
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Maddox wins five at WTRSEF
Pictured is Libby Long (3rd from the right) with her grandmother, Mary Lou McKnight, CHS Principal, Peggy Barber, her favorite teacher, Mr. Byrd, her parents, Marilyn and Sam Long and club secretary, Trish Williams. Libby has numerous academic and school-related accomplishments and is very active in the community. Her plans are to attend UT Knoxville or Christian Brothers University and pursue a pharmaceutical degree. She was presented with a certificate and a $50 savings bond.
Cardinal Corner By Karen Neal Special to The Leader Academics Nick Shellhart has been selected as a Science Academic All-Star. He is an outstanding student who excels in the study of science. Nick currently holds a 3.744 unweighted GPA and scored 30 on the ACT. He has taken biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology. Nick plans to continue his studies in biology at UT-Martin this fall. Nick is a member of the Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program), and a three-year recipient of the Cardinal Academic Excellence Award. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. He received Scholastic Honor Awards as both a Freshman and a Sophomore. He is also an ACT All-Star. Nick is currently enrolled in calculusdual enrollment and will earn eight college credit hours from Dyersburg State Community College. Nick is involved in BHS athletics, playing for four years on the football team. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Brighton Buddies. Nick is also a member of HOSA. Activities Auditions for the 2010-2011 BHS Choir will be held in the Rehearsal Hall on Apr. 22. All students interested in trying out for one of
the choirs should see Mrs. Inman for more details. The following seniors have been selected by their classmates as enior Superlatives: Class Sunshine: Kelsey Woodard and Jeremy Bolding Most Involved: Bailey Hansen and Daniel Fleming Worst Case of Senioritis: Aleathea Conner and Skyler Newman Most Country: Emily Smith and B. J. Smith Best Vehicle: Sheena Hamer and Josh Hunter Cutest Couple: Noah Freeman and Lindsey Wood Most Likely to be late for Graduation: Erin Melton and Nick Barry Most Unique: Taylor Broadway and Robert Brown Most Likely to be Famous: Andrea Wade and Zac Smith Best Hair: Naomi Everson and Quadre Jones Best Smile: Shannon Bryson and Dominique Brown Most Unforgettable: Ashley Kerber and Tevin Bradley Best All-Around: Leanna Coulston and London Hill Most School Spirited: Andrea Wade and Devante’ Hill Most Athletic: Lauren Gentry and James Murray Most Talented: Ariel Blanchard and Colton McKnight Most Dependable: Courtney Blanchard and Ben Cibulka Most Likely to Suc-
ceed: Marcie Blalack and Joseph Owens Most Studious: Christie Caldwell and Matthew Johnson Best Dressed: Kaitlyn Warnock and Cedric Thompson Most Comical: Rebecca Gardner and Jeremy Bolding Most Attractive: Lainey Bobbitt and C. J. Ballard Friendliest: Jodi Dowell and John Dyson and Blake Stevens Most Changed: Justin Mortiz and Noah Freeman Best Friends: Sheena Hamer and Mallory Burnett; Sam Gala, Caleb Roark, and Michael Wright Unsung Heroes: Cody Cooper, Heath Wood, Andrew Moore, and Clifford Davis Mr. BHS: Daniel Fleming Miss BHS: Bailey Hansen Athletics Tryouts for the 20102011 Pom/Drill Team will be held Monday, Apr. 19 through Friday, April 23, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. in the gym. There is a $5 fee. Forms are available in the front office. The form must be completed and returned along with the fee to Ms. McBride or Ms. Midkiff by Friday, April 9th. BHS will be closed next week for Spring Break. Students will be receiving their progress reports for the fourth nine week grading period when we return to school the following week.
Several students talked to Arthur Culvahouse, Washington, D.C. attorney and native of West Tennessee, following his presentation at the UT-Martin Institute for Civic Engagement recent sculpting summit. Pictured with Culvahouse, right, and J. Houston Gordon, an ICE donor, are, from left, Erin Coates, senior psychology major; Sarah Appleton, freshman political science major; and Amber Watson, junior chemistry major. The students are Gordon University Scholars. The Gordon Family University Scholar Scholarship Endowment was established in 1993 by Houston and Debbie Gordon. It was one of the first endowed scholarships for the University Scholars program. There are 60 UT Martin University Scholars; all scholarship are funded through private dollars.
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Holly Maddox, daughter of Mark and Sandra Maddox of the Mt. Carmel area, and a Brighton Middle School seventh grader, has had considerable success with her science project this year. She began developing her idea after attending the West Tennessee Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Union University in Jackson, last year. Holly won nothing then but was motivated by the experience to come back with a better, more relevant project in the future. Since her parents own ConstructAid and build freshwater and wastewater treatment plants, Holly had previously seen a few water plants. She knew that cleaned water from wastewater plants is released into the environment in a continuous flow and thought about how that flow might be harnessed for hydroelectric power to help run a wastewater plant such as the Covington Sewer Plant. BMS science teacher Mrs. Hughes first assessed Holly’s project for extra credit. At the school science fair, the project, called simply “Water Power,” was awarded second place in the seventh grade physical science category. Application to the West Tennessee Regional Science and Engineering Fair (WTRSEF), on March 12, was made directly by Holly and her parents with assistance
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Holly Maddox shows off her science fair project “water power.” Maddox won five awards at the West Tennessee Regional Science andengineering Fair.
from Kathy Collier, BMS Science Club sponsor and WTRSEF/BMS liaison. After lots of paperwork (one must plan it as the project is prepared) and a small fee, Holly took the project to Union University for the science and engineering fair organized by Professor Randal S. Schwindt, Ph.D, P.E. Holly was interviewed by 13 judges, and a few of them actually borrowed some of her information for their own interest in hydroturbine projects. This year’s award ceremony was different from Holly’s 2009 experience. She won five awards, including six framable certificates, a letter of commendation, a medal, and a total of $170 in cash awards. All participants receive a certificate of participation.
The five awards are: • Fourth place in Junior Physical Science • The Office of Naval Research Naval Science Award • Association for Women Geoscientists Award for Geoscience Excellence • Green Award for a project exhibiting environmental awareness from Delta Faucet Company • Best Energy Conservation Project from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Holly lives with her parents and her two sisters, Diana and Natalie. She is in the band, Challenge, and member of the tennis team. She is active in her youth group at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
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