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Flood devastates Tipton County By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Tipton County was devastated by the worst flooding in its history on Saturday, resulting in an estimated $20.44 million in damages. Approximately 12-20 inches of rain fell all over the county in an eight-hour time frame, an event the Army Corps of Engineers has determined to be a 1,000-year flood. “A 100-year flood event is categorized by the Corps of Engineers to be eight inches of rain in a 24-hour period,” said County Executive Jeff Huffman. “We had 16 inches of rain fall in eight hours in some places, so they’ve classified Saturday’s flood as a 1,000-year event.” The chances of a this type of flood are 1/10 of one percent. Saturday, floodwaters closed down portions of Highway 51 from the county line north of Covington down to Big Creek Drive in Munford. With up to five feet of water covering it, Highway 59 South, which runs between Covington and Mason, was also deemed impassable by 6 a.m. Dozens of roads were closed this week as public works crews and TDOT officials repaired washed-out roadways and repaired bridges. At one point, nearly a quarter of the county’s 160 bridges were closed to traffic and all but 8 have been repaired by press time. Due to potentially unsafe roadways, Tipton County’s 14 schools were closed Monday while engineers conducted bridge inspections, said Tipton County Emergency Management Director Tommy Dunavant. “The county bridges held up as far as the super SEE FLOOD, PAGE A3

Water main breaks in Southwest Tipton By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD – Despite Saturday's flood, on Sunday morning many residents west of Hwy. 51 found themselves without water. A water main break early Sunday morning led to a disruption in services for approximately 2,000 Poplar Grove Utility District customers. "At about 1:15 a.m. we had a water main at Big Creek wash out," said David Braden, spokesman for the utility company. "We were able to salvage about half our tank." Braden said the company tried to get the word out to customers via Memphis television stations, but with it being the middle of the night, not many people saw the caution until it was too late. "By about 11 or 11:30 a.m. Sunday, our tanks were dry," he said. Crews worked all through the day and night to restore services to customers. By 10 p.m. Sunday, water was again flowing. All customers were back in services by Monday morning. To avoid possible contamination, a boil order was put in place for all customers between the Mississippi River and Hwy. 51 until Tuesday. "When you violate the system pressure and it goes below 20 PSI, when it's restored you have to do bacteriological testing to make sure it's safe to drink," Braden said. Testing conducted Tuesday morning showed the water supply had not been contaminated. Braden said he expect the elevated water tanks to become full again and customers would see normal water pressure by this weekend. "We're in better shape now than we have been," he said. The break was in a water main located at Big Creek, an area that saw more than 10.5 inches of rain in just 8 hours. An estimated 16 inches of rain fell in Munford this weekend. No other water system experienced outages and the boil order was only effective for these customers.

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Residents evacuate, rescued from floodwaters By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com As the floodwaters rose Saturday, many Tipton Countians had to evacuate their homes or be rescued by emergency personnel. Candy Lane resident Scott Flanagan, who was home with 10 children Saturday morning, said he woke up to six inches of water inside the first floor of his home. In his garage was 18 inches of water and outside the home, 4-5 feet of flooding. "My truck was underwater, my son's truck was underwater, but we had to get out of here the current was so bad," said Flanagan. In fact, a boat was on top of one of the vehicles in front of his shop and his neighbor's vehicle floated 40 feet. "When we bought this property we were told it didn't flood, but we built it up anyway," he said. "The house sits on top of 55 loads of dirt." On Sunday afternoon,

a trailer filled with carpet and sheet rock sat in Flanagan's front yard. He said the bottom floor of his Burlison home was completely destroyed by flood waters. "We gutted the house … when insurance said they wouldn't fix it," Flanagan said. "We had to take action. It was going to mold, mildew ... we had it gutted in two hours." While Flanagan and his family were able to evacuate their homes on their own, others were not so lucky. Some residents had to be rescued from their homes and taken to shelters. With her mother on dialysis and waters rising, Janette Phelps sought the help of a friend for transportation to Covington's National Guard Armory. "I wasn't worried until I saw the curve (in the road) and the water coming up to the curve," said Phelps, who was staying with her mother on Gilt Edge Gin Road.

"We started getting nervous about it and then came Hydratrek. They carried us to safety." With 12 to 20 inches of rain falling on Tipton County in just eight hours, ditches and waterways could not handle the excess and Tipton County saw the worst flooding in its history. Floodwaters closed down portions of Highway 51 from the county line north of Covington down to Big Creek Drive in Munford. Dozens of roads were closed this week as public works crews and TDOT officials repaired washed-out roadways and repaired bridges. Some stranded motorists and families were evacuated by boats, school buses and Hydratrek amphibious all-terrain vehicles. "It was devastating, there were a lot of people in distress and a lot of animals swimming around," said Hydratrek salesman Craig Simonton. Using innovative

all-terrain amphibious vehicles, employees from Covington-based Hydratrek assisted in the rescue of more than 60 people and animals in Tipton County and Millington. In addition to Hydratrek, all of the county's emergency agencies assisted in the rescue effort and disaster response during Saturday's natural disaster: • Covington-Tipton County Emergency Management • Covington, Brighton and Munford/Atoka fire departments and the county's volunteer departments from Charleston, Mason, Three Star, Garland, Gilt Edge and QuitoDrummonds • Tennessee Highway Patrol; Tipton County Sheriff's Office; Atoka, Brighton, Covington, Mason and Munford police departments; Tipton County constables SEE VICTIMS, PAGE A2

Clean-Up/Fix-Up rescheduled By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com After several cancellations due to the past week’s “May Day Flood,” the sixth annual Clean Up/Fix Up Covington is scheduled for Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. At the end of the week, get out your walking shoes and sunscreen and invite a few friends and join the City of Covington for its annual walk across Covington. The yearly event celebrates

Earth Day and urges residents to clean up their property. City workers will be doing extra routes next week to pick up debris left alongside the curb. “We will have the trash trucks run continuously during the week in a concentrated effort to pick up residential trash,” said Robert M. Simpson, director of Public Works. “Every year more residents come out and help to make Covington a beautiful and cleaner city.” The clean up will begin at 8 a.m. at the city maintenance shop located at 410 E. Ripley

Street. Upon registration, volunteers will be given a t-shirt, garbage grabber and assigned a team leader and areas of the city to clean. At the conclusion of the clean up, volunteers will meet back at the city maintenance shop at noon for lunch, sponsored by Barker Brothers Waste Inc. Door prizes, donated by Covington businesses, will be given away during lunch. City residents may call 4767191 to schedule a trash pick-up for larger items.

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VICTIMS Continued from Page A1 • Tennessee Emergency Management Agency • Tipton County Board of Education • Tipton County dispatchers • Tipton County Rescue Squad • National Guard • Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman and all city mayors: Charles Walker, Jeff Scott, David Gordon, David Ward, Wayne Sloan, Frank Tyler, Derrick Smith and Dwayne Cole • Delta Human Resources • Southwest Electric • Covington Electric • Tennessee Dept. of Transportation •Tipton County Public Works and public works departments from Atoka, Brighton, Covington, Mason and Munford • Tipton County Geographical Information Systems (GIS) • Tipton County Planning Commission • Tipton County Property Assessor's office • Tipton County Budgets and Accounting Many other unnamed volunteers also assisted, said TCEMA director Tommy Dunavant.

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Victim assistance Per the Tipton County Emergency Management Agency, monetary donations can be made at any Tipton County Patriot Bank location and at Covington, Brighton and Munford fire departments.

Naifeh's locations in Covington and Munford are collecting clothing and household goods to distribute to flood victims. Items may be donated to Munford Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each day starting Tuesday. Victims may pick up items during those times as well. Anyone wanting to donate large plastic storage tubs for flood victims can drop them off at Atoka Methodist Church on side porch. Someone will be picking them up throughout the day. We have more information on how you can help at the Tipton County Flood Relief Facebook Group.

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structures,” he said. “It was the approaches to the bridges that failed.” On Meade Lake Road – as with many others in the county – asphalt washed away into ditches and sinkholes formed, making the road unsafe for motorists. Rescuing victims Floodwaters rose quickly overnight, stranding many motorists along the county’s roadways and many more families were stranded in their homes. Before dawn, emergency personnel crews were activated and already stretched thin, rescuing families from flooded homes along Highway 59 South and in Meadowview Apartments, among other areas, by boat. To respond to the need, the Tipton County Board of Education provided school buses to transport stranded motorists and people being evaluated to safe areas such as fire stations, churches and schools. The Tipton County Emergency Management Agency set up shelters all over the county - at Pleasant Grove Church in Covington, the National Guard Armory on Mueller Brass Road, Brighton’s Associated Reformed Presbyterian, First Baptist Church Atoka and the Munford Parks and Recreation office. Dunavant estimated the number of those rescued to be in the hundreds. “At one time we had right at 200 people in shelters,” he said. “That doesn’t include the people who were rescued and not brought to a shelter.” Tipton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donna Turner reported

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Saturday five injuries attributed to the storm. There have been no reported fatalities. Impact on businesses The rising waters also took their toll on businesses, flooding Quinton and Big Creek drives in Munford, Little Angels Learning Center in Atoka and several businesses near Covington’s Town Creek, such as Hajjeh’s Travel Center, AutoZone and Mason’s ATA. Businesses around Munford’s Big Creek saw 4-8 feet of water, leaving non-profit organization Tipton Cares a total loss. “We had water up to about four feet deep in here,” said an employee of Stubblefield Bros. Roofing on Big Creek Drive Saturday night. Due to flooding on Quinton Drive less than a decade ago, many businesses in the area did not have flood insurance. Severe weather strikes again Saturday’s storms, which were made more severe because the system stalled over the Mid-South and dumped unprecedented amounts of rainfall on the area, were made worse Saturday evening with tornadic activity.

At approximately 11 p.m., a second system moved into the area and brought with it high winds, hail and additional rain. A suspected tornado reportedly touched down near Woodstock and Hwy. 51 south of Millington. Three funnel clouds were spotted in Tipton County at Drummonds and Campground roads and in the Tabernacle and Clopton communities. None of the funnel clouds touched down, however. Disaster declaration By Sunday afternoon, the estimated damage to public infrastructure was estimated at $5.5 million, leading Huffman to declare the county a disaster area. By Wednesday, the estimate was well over $20 million and climbing. “I’ve lived here all my life,” Huffman said. “I’ve never seen it like this. We’re used to tornadoes and straight-line winds damaging parts of our county. This is the first time I’ve seen damage to the north, south, east and west, the entire county. That’s 452 square miles.” Earlier this week, Gov. Phil Bredesen requested a presidential declaration

Food safety a priority in flood aftermath NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to the recent flooding and power outages experienced across middle and west Tennessee, food safety must be a top priority for affected residents. To ensure safety and wellness, Tennessee public health officials urge individuals to throw away all food that may have come in contact with flood water as well as those perishables exposed to temperatures about 40 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours or more. “As people begin to return to their homes that may have been flooded or without power for several days, it’s important to remember that food contaminated by flood water or compromised by loss of electricity poses a health risk,” said State

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for 52 counties, including Tipton. Should this initial request for assistance be granted, victims of this weekend’s severe would have access to varying levels of federal assistance programs. Until that declaration has been made, the Federal Emergency Management Agency cannot grant monetary assistance to victims. Six other counties in Tennessee have been granted a presidential declaration and Huffman said the hardest-hit areas will see assistance first. “Mainly because our floodwaters have receded, the federal people haven’t come here to assess our situation yet,” he said. Dunavant encourages victims to document their damages the best they can. “People need to document their losses, take pictures of their damage and get the wet stuff out of their house,” he said. “Once the mold and mildew set in, FEMA’s not going to cover it.” Once the area has been declared by President Obama, Huffman said victims should call the FEMA assistance line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

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I like handling business online. It saves me time, and sometimes, it saves me money. I shop online for various things, including fishing gear, clothes and gifts for family. From time to time, I go into iTunes and download music (for a fee, of course) and movies for my computer or iPod. Security has, sadly, never been much of a concern of mine. I figure the places I buy from are industry leaders and are bound to have good measures in place to prevent theft. But this week, I

got a bit rattled when the kiosk retailer Red Box, a bargain movie rental setup in the local Walmart store, started emailing me receipts of movies I was returning. See, I don’t have a Red Box account. And there it was, plainly, two movies that I’d never rented being returned to the Walmart store in Covington showing up in my inbox. I looked more closely. The movies, one of which I’d seen, were innocent enough. Nothing controversial, explicit or particularly unusual. But I hadn’t rented them and Red Box was email-

ing my account to tell me that they had been received in good order. I don’t know the full details of how Red Box works, but I was told upon inquiry that you go through a screen, scan your credit or debit card and a movie spits out. When you return it, you scan it in, drop it back in the box and it checks the movie and confirms receipt via the email address you tied to your account. My credit card was not charged, so I didn’t pay for the movie, but a personal email account of mine was used (not my work ac-

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count that everyone has access to) and was tied to the account. I don’t give out the account and no one locally has ever sent me an email to that address. My daughters can’t drive to the local Walmart store and

my wife didn’t rent the movies. I called Red Box, asking the question, “Why is this coming to me? And if someone has my personal email account information, what other information could they have?” In an effort to refrain from the whole “he said, she said” (yes, the agent I spoke with was female) situation that drives me nuts, I’ll skip the details. Suffice it to say, after the call, I contacted the Covington Police Department and explained that it was far from sheer coincidence that someone in Covington,

Tennessee who has an email account with one of the largest email account providers in the nation would have mistakenly typed in a letter that would result in someone else’s email address in the same town being used instead of theirs. Red Box knows whose account my email address is tied to and if the person is using my email today, what may he or she be using of mine tomorrow? Credit card information? Social Security number? But the representative wouldn’t say whose SEE RED BOX, PAGE A5

Memories - the way we were From the first day we spent together, I knew we’d be good friends. She just has that affect on you. It was July 2007, a few months after I’d joined the staff at The Leader, and Gwen and I drove to Nashville to attend the Tennessee Press Association’s annual awards conference. With only small talk behind us, I was nervous about the six-hour round trip to Tennessee’s capitol and back. As it turns out, I worried unnecessarily. But I tend to do that. In those days, I split my workdays between home and our satellite office in Munford. Two weeks later, we found we would be losing our Munford office and, rather than spend my days working from home, I asked for a desk at the Covington office. Sometimes I curse that decision, but it was a blessing. In the years since, I have had the pleasure to sit next to Gwen Matheny every single day. She has always preferred the behind-thescenes action to being out on the streets, but don’t let her fool you into thinking she doesn’t do much work. In fact, she was the hardest OFF THE RECORD working employee The Leader had, the person ECHO D AY who’d take on anything thrown at her, the person who’d try her best to be polite in any situation. For the past 16 years, she has designed ads; acted as lifestyles editor; taken photos at various events all around the county; reported on Brighton city council meetings; typeset community columns, obituaries and submitted editorial copy; paginated the entire paper; executed the design and layout of dozens of special publications each year; coordinated the design and printing of the Austin Peay Elementary Patriot Press and, most recently, the Atoka Express News; designed football books and much, much more. You will not find someone who works as hard, someone who works as fast, someone as dedicated as Gwen. She is the epitome of character, of a great work ethic, of loyalty. She is the type of person who sticks to her word, the type of person who does something because it’s right, not because it’s beneficial to her. And she is a great friend. We have the type of relationship where we don’t have to question or consider what the other will do, we know. I have her back and she has mine. Kindred spirits, she is the Diana Barry to my Anne Shirley and I know I can count on her. No matter what I was dealing with, I knew all I had to do was turn to my right and there she was. We are a team, Gwen and I. There have been times I have walked out of the office and not wanted to return, but my loyalty to her, to our team, is what kept me coming back day after day. I can’t let her down. After nearly 16 years, four publishers and changes too numerous to count, Gwen is leaving us. This week she cranked out one last paper, turned in her key and ended an era. Today is the first day I will walk into that office and not see the drawings on the wall. Her chair will be empty all day – and not SEE OFF THE RECORD, PAGE A5

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Readers' Views Cartoon offensive to conservatives Dear Editor, Your editorial cartoon last week implying police officers in Arizona asking for IDs of potential illegal (that’s right, illegal, not “undocumented”) aliens was totally uncalled for. I am getting tired of the old worn-out cliches comparing honest conservative values to Nazism. It seems that when are no intelligent arguments to be made, simple-minded editorialists and other often resort to playing a race card, accusing people of gender bias, or calling people Nazis. It seems to me that the Leader was being “racist” toward those of German heritage because not all Germans were Nazis. Let’s set the record straight: a) Nazis were socialists who controlled every aspect of economic activity in their country (i.e. Obamacare, GM, Stimulus, etc.). b) Nazis believed in exterminating the life of the unwanted (i.e. abortion and senior citizen euthanasia). c) Nazis believed in central control over education and what children were taught. d) Nazis experimented on humans (i.e., stem cell research for aborted babies). I could go on, but I think the point is made. If you were to take the liberal agenda and compare it to the conservative agenda, I think comparisons to liberals with Nazis are much more valid. But, liberal democrats are not Nazis. They are just wrongheaded on most political, economic and social issues from my perspective. Still, that does not give me the right or reason to insinuate liberals are Nazis. While I am at it, it seems The Leader does no represent the valBrian Blackley – Publisher bblackley@covingtonleader.com

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Munford High School students recently raised money for the March of Dimes Foundation. Pictured are, front row (l to r): Chelsea Gillihan, Heather Hamblin, Lauren Derryberry, Sarah Shoemaker, Melyssa Atkinson, Meagan Hise, Bryant Arriaza, Mrs. Jennifer Daugherty, Meagan Mounce, Garland Reeves, Amber Hines, Chelsie Johnson. Second row (l to r): Casey Myers, Holly Owen, Emily Ollis, Ashley Barnett. Third row (l to r): Nicky Miller, Abby Hefner, Cory Dean, Shellby Demeza, David Thacker, Jennifer Trigleth, Katelyn Easter, Bryan Demeza, Jeannine Nabors, Charlsea Smith.

Munford High School raises funds, awareness for premature births By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD - Last month, students at Munford High School raised thousands of dollars to help premature babies during the school's first fundraiser for the March of Dimes Foundation. Through coin drives, silent auctions and t-shirt sales, together students raised $2,400. But that's not all they raised. "Just as important as raising money, we raised awareness," said organizer Jen Daugherty. "Many of the students were not familiar with the March of Dimes or what it stood for when we began. I can only hope that now, even when they leave MHS, that later in life, when given the opportunity, they will contribute to the cause." The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The organization carries out

RED BOX Continued from Page A4 account it was, even though, for all I know, it could have been my own even though I never set one up. If it really were inverted characters typed into a machine, wouldn’t the missed character be someone in California? Or Ontario? Or Bangladesh? It would have been remarkable if it had been another Tennesseean, but to be another resident of the same small town in West Tennessee who has an email address so similar to mine among the millions that the provider has around the globe would be… it would be… Well, it’s not coincidence. So, I say this to you in all sincerity, please be careful what information you put out there and make sure you do business with reputable companies that are concerned about your security and are willing to help you if someone

this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. The mother of a toddler and an infant who both spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit, Daugherty knows the benefits the March of Dimes Foundation offers. But Daugherty is not alone. Four other MHS teachers have had babies during the 2009-2010 school year and, says Daugherty, each was helped by the foundation. "All babies benefit from the March of Dimes," said Daugherty. "The need for PKU testing was developed through research conducted by the March of Dimes." During the month of March, students conducted fundraising efforts through many avenues, including carrying containers around for spare change and selling jean passes for teachers and mile markers for the walk to area businesses.

The funds benefit children and research to help prevent premature births and infant mortality, but Daugherty said ultimately the students benefitted from their efforts. "I went to a lot of neighborhoods and my family donated a lot of money," said junior Meagan Hise. "I did it to help something bigger than I am." Senior Garland Reeves agrees. "I walked around the school and asked people for money and I collected in my spare time," he said. "It was great to see Munford High School come together to help strangers and seeing the school come together for its community." The March for Babies was scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 24 in Covington's Shelton Park, however rain moved the event into the gymnasium at the Tipton County Commission on Aging center across the street. For more information on March of Dimes, wvisit http://www.mar-

else is using your information. I am glad Red Box never got any of my money, but now I have to spend the next several weeks working with the Covington Police Department, analyzing my credit card statements and watching all the transactions that go through my account as I wonder what other information of mine someone has gotten. Save yourself the headache I have (remember, I don’t do business with Red Box and never have) and avoid using Red Box. If you do have bad luck and end up with a problem with

your account, you won’t find their folks very helpful or concerned. They’ll probably tell you that the person who’s using your email address to get movies at the Red Box retailer in your hometown has it because of a coincidence. They’ll probably tell you not to worry about it. And if you get agitated with the preposterous answer, they’ll probably accuse you of talking over them. After all, you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff, like someone using your personal information to make purchases. Seriously, folks, be careful out there.

(Covington, TN) Patriot Bank has announced that Melissa Hicks has been named Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter of 2010. The Employee of the Quarter is recognized for exceptional performance and for continually meeting the criteria as outlined by the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. acronym: Precise Accurate Team member Reliable Intelligent Outstanding Trustworthy Melissa was nominated by Melba Howard, her manager at Patriot Bank Covington South, where Melissa is the drive-through teller. Melissa joined Patriot Bank in 2005 and worked as a teller at Patriot Bank Millington before moving to Covington South when that location opened in September 2007. According to Melba Howard, Melissa was selected as Employee of the Quarter because she has all the attributes of the P.A.T.R.I.O.T acronym. “In her position as Covington South’s drive-through teller, Melissa handles a majority of the Covington South

OFF THE RECORD Continued from Page A4 because she's in Destin. There are no more Reese’s cups in her second drawer, no taco salad for lunch, no more sitting at our desks and gossiping about our children and families to start off our day (okay, that's pretty much all day), no more walks around the build-

Melissa Hicks was recently awarded Patriot Bankʼs employee of the quarter. She was presented the award by Melba Howard.

transaction volume with great ability,” said Howard. “Melissa is knowledgeable, courteous and very competent, and because she is our most experienced teller, others seek her help. She is always looking to contribute and has taken on the added responsibility of learning to open accounts and serve as a back-up customer service representative.” Howard says she and the other employees at Covington South appreciate Melissa and the can-do attitude she brings to work every day. In accepting the award at the Patriot Bank Board of Directors meet-

ing in April, Melissa eloquently expressed how blessed she feels to work for a company that not only appreciates their employees but also acknowledges that appreciation to the rest of the staff and to the public. Melissa is married to US 51 Radio personality Jimmy Hicks. Melissa and Jimmy live in Covington with their two children, ages seven and three. When she is not taking care of Patriot Bank customers at Covington South, Melissa spends her time with her husband and children and going to her children’s various sports and school activities.

ing to try to get in shape (and gossip and vent). Now, to see her, I have to travel. To gossip, I have to call. And I am so sad about that. The Leader doesn't feel like a job and that is, in part, her fault. Her new co-workers are eager for her to officially join them and I know they will be pleased in the person

they are adding to their team. She is wonderful. That is why we're sad to see her go. But, Gwennie, I am so proud to call you a friend and I am so excited for your new endeavor. Just know that we'll see you at 1 p.m. for three beef tacos and a Coke. And that we love you.

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SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210

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SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081

JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110

SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168 SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178

LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950

MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276

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 9/11 Phenomenon By Rick Huffman Following the attacks on the World Trade Towers in New York in 2001, something remarkable happened. Churches all over the U.S. reported record attendances the following Sunday. People prayed more and talked about God more. People thought about religious matters and helping their neighbors and what was/is really important in life. Alan Jackson captured the feelings of Americans in his chart stopper, “Where were you when the world stopped turning?” The 9/11 Phenomenon is not a new one. It surfaces from time to time. It has been called “death bed repentance” of the ones who are terminally ill and know/think their time on earth is short. For the soldier who finds himself in an impossible mission, it has been termed “fox hole salvation.” The phenomenon appears in times of great difficulty when literally there is no place to go but to the Lord. It often occurs when we receive a “reality check”. It occurs when difficult circumstances arise that we cannot control or improve. It occurs when we feel there is no hope. It occurs when we feel that we are at the end of our rope. It occurs when there appears there is nothing we can do and there are no other options. Sadly this phenomenon is too often short lived. When the crisis is over, we simply revert back to our old way of life. How many on their deathbed (or what they thought to be their deathbed) have made promises to God to be better, to do better and to change their lives? How many of these to whom death did not come forgot their promises to God? How

many have continued in their old way of life? Of the few who did try to live up to the changes they promised God, how many soon forgot and slipped back to their old practices? Within about a month of 9/11, church attendances were back to pre-9/11 levels. Oh, how soon we forget! Had the circumstances changed? Was the danger any less real? Did people no longer need God? The answers are no, no and no. Not long after 9/11, another hit song was recorded, “Have you forgotten?" by Darryl Worley. The song talks about how soon America forgot and how quickly we lost our resolve to do something about what happened on 9/11 so that it will never happen again. Paul felt the same way when he wrote to the Galatians whom he had converted who forgot so soon and were mesmerized by a counterfeit religion. Galatians 1: 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. They had already forgotten the true gospel. We in America so mistreat God. We treat Him like a puppet on a string. We think He will do almost anything for us at anytime we choose to call on Him. We think of God as our “ace in the hole.” We do not want to be bothered by God unless/until we need Him. We think we control God instead of vice versa. We’ve got it all wrong. We are here to do His will, not He to do ours. We are the servants, not Him. Luke 9:23 And He said to them all, If any man will come after me, let

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him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells a parables of the labourers to describe the church or the kingdom of heaven. Some of the laborers worked all day but some worked only an hour. They all received the same pay. Matthew 20: 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. Too many, I think, misunderstand the parable thinking they can play “Russian roulette” with God and put off obedience to Him until the very end of life. That way they hope to have the best of both worlds. The real point is each servant when called gave the rest of the day (their lives) to God, however long or however short. Recently a delinquent member of our church died from a terminal illness. Countless prayers were prayed that he would return. Many visits were made and he was asked to repent and come back to God. His response was, “Not now.” He passed from this life in that condition. His time was up before he was ready to give up this world. II Corinthians 6:2b behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Maybe you have experienced the 9/11 Phenomenon first hand. It is our prayer that your faith will grow and you will be obedient to the gospel while you still have time. Have you forgotten what Christ did for you? He died for you. Now it is time to accept His salvation by being obedient to the gospel (Acts 2:38).

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Obituaries John A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Johnnyâ&#x20AC;? McIntyre Date of Death - April 22, 2010 John A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Johnnyâ&#x20AC;? McIntyre,84, of Covington, died April 22,2010 at his residence. A retired farmer and owner of Charleston Gin Company in Tipton County. He was a member of Charleston Baptist Church. Tipton County Commissioner from Sept. 1, 1978 until his retirement on Aug. 30, 2006 (28 years), and serving as Chairman of the Tipton County Public Works Department. Elected as a member of First State Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors in 1977 having served for over 25 years. 32nd Degree Member of Durham Lodge No. 150 F&Am of Covington and a Shine member of Al Chymia Temple of Memphis. In 1981 and 1982 he was awarded the W. Elbon Cousar Soil Conservation Award. He served as Chairman of Tipton County Agricultural & Stabilization Committee. President of the Tennessee Ginners Association during the 1985-1986 term. He served as a director of the Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. Served on Board of Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Co Op. He is survived by his wife, Jean H. McIntyre - Covington; three daughters, Connie (Michael) McIntyre Francis - Stanton, Kathy (Jimmy) McIntyre McMahan and Tina (Marlin) McIntyre Glass both of Covington; one son, John Arnold (Jill) McIntyre, Jr. of Covington; one sister, Reba McIntyre Zehner of Bartlett. He was preceeded in death by daughter, Patty McIntyre Means (husband, Terry Means), one sister, Mildred McIntyre Bright, and one brother, William M. McIntyre; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held May 2 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. Internment will be in Charleston Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Charleston Baptist Church, 8624 Hwy. 179 E., Stanton, Tn. 38069. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 6, 2010

Lois M. Mills Date of Death - April 28, 2010 Lois M. Mills, 96, of Troy, Ala., formerly of Covington, passed away Wednesday, April 28 at her home. Graveside service was held May 1 at Walton Cemetery in the Oak Grove community with Rev. Tommy Warner officiating. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangments. Mrs. Mills was born and raised in Covington. She was the daughter of Norman and Myrtle (Goode) Miller. She was the second oldest child, along with her twin sister and nine other siblings. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Norman Miller; her first husband, Herman Goforth; her second husband, Erskine Mills; three children, Wayne Goforth, Jimmy Goforth, Betty Ann Mills; step-sons, Venoy Mills and Manuel Mills and six siblings. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Jane (Mills) Herring and son-in-law, Kenneth Herring of Troy, Ala.; step-son, Harold W. Mills Sr. of Covington; two granddaughters, Kelly (Herring) Jordan and William Jordan and Amy (Herring) Price and Greg Price all of Troy; two step-grandsons, Harold W. Mills Jr. of South Carolina, Rix M. Mills of Santiago, Chile; four greatgrandchildren, Rebekka and Ashley Jordan and Will and Emily Price all of Troy; and several step-greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Lorea Wortham of Naples, Fla., formerly of Covington, Joyce Short of Naples, Fla. and brothers, Alton Miller of Collierville, and Cleo Miller of Millington and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Linda Thomas,Darlene Brown and Tina Fayson for their loving care. The Hospice Advantage for their compassion and care. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 6, 2010

Linda Chapman Gatlin June 19, 1946 - April 29, 2010 Linda Chapman Gatlin, 63, of Covington, retired from Union Planters Bank, died at her residence. Mrs. Gatlin was a member of First United Methodist Church, Covington, Eastern Star of Munford No. 380 and treasurer for Feminine Touch Down and Out for more than 10 years. Services were May 3 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronald Powell and Rev. Tim Carpenter officiating. Burial was in R. H. Munford Cemetery. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by her spouse, Jack A. Gatlin; two step-sons; her mother-in-law, Anna Mai Gatlin of Covington; a brother, Danny (Judy) Chapman and a brother-in-law, Dan (Shelia) Gatlin all of Covington; a sister, Lessie (Chris) Fisher of Covington; three nephews, three nieces, eight great-nephews and five great nieces. Memorials may be sent to Project Play, P. O. Box 683, Covington, TN 38019 or Feminine Touch, 1617 Dena Drive, Memphis, TN 38127 or the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 6, 2010

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Sept. 27, 1949 - April 30, 2010 Marie McDivitt, 60, of Brighton, a retired bookkeeper at MPC for 31 years died at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Services were held Monday at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with Tim Carpenter/Bill Face officiating. She is survived by her spouse, Jack McDivitt of Brighton; a daughter, Denise Butigan of Atoka, a son, David (JeriLynn) McDivitt of Brighton; four grandchildren, Tanner and Lyndsey McDivitt and Keely and Jax Butigan. She is also survived by her sisters, Peggy Hyde of San Diego, Calif., JoAnn (Carl) Smith of Covington, Pat (Kenneth) McCain of Brighton and Wanda (Glen) Wright of Memphis.

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December 15, 1983 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 30, 2010 Evan Jacob League, 26, systems analyst for Yahoo!, formerly of Covington, passed away on Friday, April 30 in Arlington, TX. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 5 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Lower Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Brownsville. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Amy League of Covington; one brother, Ian (Jessica) League of Milan, TN and his grandmother, Marjorie Roberts of Brownsville. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 6, 2010

Sue Parsons Jaco Aug. 13, 1929 - May 1, 2010 Sue Parsons Jaco, 80, of Covington, a homemaker, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Born in Covington, she was a member of Henning Assembly of God. Services were May 4 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. N. Austill officiating. Interment was in Covington Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her spouse, Leon C. Jaco; sons, Wayne Parsons and Larry Parsons of Covington, Ronnie Parsons of Bartlett and Randy Parsons of Burlison; a stepson, Roger Jaco of Millington; brothers, Bobby Smith of Bellwood, Il., Danny Smith of Covington; sisters, Frances Ballard of Dyersburg, Helen Allen, Pat Miller, Mary Harkness and Wilma Northcott all of Covington; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Parsons, her first husband, Vernon Parsons and a sister, Betty Benute. Memorials may be sent to the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice or Henning Assembly of God. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 6, 2010

Dorothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sutterâ&#x20AC;? Adams Barr Date of Death - May 3, 2010 Dorothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sutterâ&#x20AC;? Adams Barr, 63, of Covington, a homemaker, died at her residence. She was a member of Greater St. John M. B. Church. Public viewing will be held Friday, May 7 from 2-7 p.m. with family hours from 5-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will from from 10 a.m. until time of service at Greater St. John M. B. Church at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Townsend Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Adams, Dorothy Adams, Patricia Smith, Regina Daniel and Gwenette Adams; sons, George Adams, Willie F. Adams and Marrell Adams; a brother, Melvin Adams and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Willie E. Barr. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 6, 2010

Charlotte Jones Trumble Date of Death - May 2, 2010 Charlotte Jones Trumble, 62, died May 2 at her Drummonds home. Charlotte was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a dedicated hospice nurse. The family will receive friends May 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the Munford Funeral Home-Munford Chapel. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7 at the Munford Chapel with interment at Memory Hill Gardens. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Roger Trumble; her mother, Mildred Jones of Drummonds; a daughte,r Elaine Durham of Drummonds; sons, Ron Ballard of Marietta, Ga., David Trumble of Dallas, Ga., and Daniel Trumble of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Robert M. Jones Jr. of Dayton, Ohio and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Methodist Hospice of Memphis.

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Community Calendar The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however, we cannot guarantee that they will be published, depending on space available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com.

Church Central Christian Church, 400 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. New minister is Bro. Dino Weingarten. Harvest Central Assembly of God will have a women’s retreat on May 21 at 7 p.m. and May 22 at 10 a.m. Guest speakers will be Angel Wright and Norma Roberts. Music and worship by Linda Kee and Dorainda Kee. For more information call 4750694. “The Praise Experience Concert” will be held June 5, at 5 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple Apostolic Church, 2054 Brighton Clopton Rd, Brighton TN 38011. Bishop Richard L. Smith – Pastor

Don Piper will be the guest speaker at Crosspointe Baptist Church, on May 30 during both worship services, 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Events Free healthcare seminars: May 10; Dr. George Chambers, high blood pressure May 17; Stephony Robinson, FNP, cervical cancer prevention Monday nights, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Munford’s city boardroom, 69 College Street, Munford. Call Angela Gordon at 901-831-7910 for additional information.

to www.2000chargers. myevent.com to RSVP, upload old high school pictures and to find out more information. If you would like to research your ancestors you are invited to an introduction ancestry class taught by Dennis Pegues, Saturday, May 15 from 8-10 a.m. at St. Luke Community Center. Information, websites and other resources will be provided to help get you started. High school students and adults are invited to attend at no cost. Pre-register by calling the center at 476-5771 or 476-9746.

Fellowship Baptist Church will have a fish fry on May 15 in the family life center located at 3635 Quito Road from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Vintage style show and luncheon will be held Saturday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $12 per person. The event will be held at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, 228 QuitoDrummonds Road. The show is presented by Jean Rhodes Cole from Cole Clothing Museum in Logansport, Ind. To purchase tickets in advance contact Janelle Cole 835-2321; Karen Cole 835-3766, Diana Reed 835-2069, Alma Pairmore 837-8108

Covington High School class of 2000 will have its reunion at the Covington Country Club on May 15 at 7 p.m. Go

Great Expectations Ministry will present a mystery theater and dinner “You’re My Mother” on Sunday, May 9 at 3

Due to the rain the youth yard sale at Clopton Methodist Church has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 8, from 7 a.m. until everything is gone. The breakfast has been canceled until June 5. The church is at 5285 BrightonClopton Road.

p.m. at the NSA MidSouth Pat Thompson Conference Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by call 476-6666 or 3357919. Meetings Tipton County Republican Women meets each month at Heritage Cafe, 9 Bass Avenue, Munford TN at 10 a.m. For information contact Shirley Ward 412-4869 or 837-9355. Beer Board of the City of Covington, TN meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Dunham Lodge #150 F&AM, 113 East Washington in Covington holds its monthly stated meeting on the third Thursday of every month. Helping Hand meets the first Thursday of each month at the home of Christine and Larry Knight, 253 Elm Grove Road in Burlison. Ransomed Riders Chapter of CMA meets the fourth Monday of each month at Heritage Cafe in Munford. Meal at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. For more information call Phil Cathey at 388-8145.

Al Chymia Shrine Temple to offer screening Al Chymia Shrine Temple is offering free screening for Orthopedic Problems, Burns, Spinal Cord Injuries, and the initial year for Cleft Lip and Palate conditions. The Shriner’s Hospital for Children provides care for the conditions based solely on a child’s medical needs. There is no financial obligation to

patients or their families. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for this care at the Shriner’s Hospital if there is reasonable possibility the child can benefit from this service. There is no charge as this service is provided free at the Al Chymia Temple on Saturday May 8 beginning at 9 AM-12

Noon. Local Doctors and a medial staff will be available in the auditorium located at 5770 Shelby Oaks Dr. Memphis, Tn. 38134. Contact coordinator Jim Norman. Phone number 3777336. The child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Help us help a child.

Tennessee Technology at Covington graduate Kevin C. Winberry (l), with instructor Ed Cook was awarded the Combination Welders Diploma as evidence by satisfactory completion of the courses prescribed in the Welding Technology program.

Trip planed for overseas Barry Bargery of Munford is planning a trip to London, Paris, and Rome for the fall season. A group of 13 parents and students will travel for 10 days on or about Oct. 7, 2010. The cost of the trip is $2,500 for students and $3,000 for adults. The cost includes flights, hotel rooms, breakfast and dinner, entrance fees into attractions, and all sightseeing events. Anyone interested should contact Barry Bargery, 901-849-4747 or frperson@yahoo.com

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Farmer’s market comes to the square

By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com

The historic Court Square in Covington is attracting a new business with a farmer’s market to open in the beginning of June. Lee Johnston, executive director of the CovingtonTipton County Chamber of Commerce, said concrete for the venue has already been laid at its future location on the corner of North Main and Spring streets underneath the Covington Water Tank. The farmer’s market is se to be open from June until Oct. 15 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. It will sell fruits and vegetables that are grown from local farmers. This is designed as a way to support the local market and help out the produce growers in the community, Johnston said. Up to $80,000 will be invest-

ed in this venue and it is a for-profit endeavor through the Chamber of Commerce. There will be 10 stalls for the agricultural engineers to sell their produce. It will also be complete with a tin roof and ceiling and ceiling fans to keep it covered and cool. The new building that will be used for the market will be arriving at its new home on May 14. Johnston says he has already spoken will several prospective vendors who will be present to sell their goods the day the farmer’s market opens. He said the reason for bringing in this business is mostly because he has received many requests over the years to have a farmer’s market due to the large farming community in Tipton County. “Producers are just scattered everywhere right now,” said Johnston. “This way our town can

have a place where they can all be together and people can come out a purchase products from local growers.” A farmer’s market is a common type of business venue in areas where there is a large farming community. It serves as a place where customers can come to purchase fresh produce usually made from local farmers. Johnston noted that Covington does not have a farmer’s market anymore and this will be the only one in town. Aside from encouraging citizens to buy products in town, this market will also help increase sales of produce from the local growers. If anyone is interested in becoming a vendor at the farmer’s market, they can contact Johnston at the Chamber of Commerce at 901-4769727 or by emailing him at johnstonlee@comcast. net.

Craig Esrael in Hall of Fame NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Credit Union League and Volunteer Corporate Credit Union recently inducted two individuals into the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame at the TCUL Annual Convention and Expo in Chattanooga. Jointly sponsored by the TCUL and VolCorp, induction into the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame is awarded annually to recognize the commitment, leadership, and dedication that deserving individuals from the state have made to the credit union movement. The first 2010 inductee into the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame is Dr. W. Craig Esrael, President and CEO of First South Credit Union in Bartlett. When Dr. Esrael came to First South Credit Union (then Navy Memphis FCU) in 1983, the organization was a tiny step away from NCUA conservatorship. Six straight quarters of net losses and rising delinquencies had sunk employee morale and almost caused the credit union to close its doors. Seeing only opportunity, Dr. Esrael charted a course for the credit

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Milton Ward, Chairman of the Board for Kimberly Clark Credit Union in Memphis, a veteran with 37 years of service to the credit union system. According to CEO Janice Welch, “He is always willing to attend a class or conference if it will help the credit union. From changing light bulbs at the credit union to replacing water heaters, he understands the true credit union spirit and philosophy by putting the needs of others first.” The TCUL was formed in 1934 as a 501C-3 nonprofit trade association for Tennessee credit unions. The League’s mission is to promote and support the success and advancement of credit unions in meeting their service and structural goals. Volunteer Corporate Credit Union is a notfor-profit financial cooperative that serves natural person credit unions nationally. Guided by a volunteer board of directors, VolCorp was organized for the express purpose of providing low-cost financial services and competitive investment and lending rates to our member/ owners.

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Drummonds has career week By JEAN H. ELKINS Special to The Leader The faculty, staff and student bodyat Drummonds Elementary school celebrated their annual Career Awareness Week on April 19-23. Parents and guest speakers were invited in the classrooms to share information about their careers. On Wednesday, Pre-Kindergarden - Second grade classes participated in a Teddy Bear Clinic. Jolene Karol and student nurses from Tennessee Technology Center in Covington sponsored the event. Students were invited to bring in their favorite stuffed animals and take part in fun activities to learn how to keep their fuzzy friends healthy. The clinic gives children an opportunity to experience a hospital environment without being hospitalized. Booths set up included hand washing, stanger-danger, basic first aid, when to call 911, vital signs, height and

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The Covington FFA competed in the West Tennessee Forestry competition on April 22 in Decatur County. The team placed first in District IV and fourth in West Tennessee. Team members were from left to right: Lindsey Turner, Tyler Poole, Jeremy Daniels, Leah Chapman, Adam Kellum, Daniel Flanagan, Eric Cousar, and Greg Berford. Each member is required to learn about tree identification, compass reading, tree measuring, forestry tools and equipment, and topographical mapping.

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The TGSAS is only the third such program of its kind in the U.S. with the other two being at Penn State University and Virginia Polytechnic and State University. This is an outstanding educational opportunity intended to provide a broad understanding of the field of agriculture. FFA The CHS FFA Chapter was rewarded for its year of hard work last night at the annual West Tennessee Awards Banquet at the Jackson Civic Center. The local chapter finished 4th overall from amongst a 42 chapter field in West Tennessee. SENIOR DVD The senior DVD is on sale now for $10. Interested parties should contact Mrs. Beasley in room 125. C-TV FOR 2010-11 Sophomores or juniors with an interest in C-TV for the coming school year should contact Mrs. Beasley in room 125 by May 7.

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SOCCER 2010 Coach Luttrell is recruiting girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer players for the fall 2010 season. A sign-up sheet is available in his room. PEER TUTORING Peer tutoring is available in Room 115 from 3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 pm, Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday. Please come in if help is needed in any subject. MEDICAL THERAPUTICS Mrs. McDivitt has applications available for Medical Theraputics training. Completed applications are due back to her by May 7.

TECH RECYCLING Remember to bring those printer cartridges that you are going to discard and old cell phones to CHS for recycling. CHS can turn them into points to use to buy needed technology products for the school. That is all for this week. See you next time on The Charger Beat.

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Cardinal Corner By KAREN NEAL Special to The Leader The Seniors at BHS are experiencing the last days of high school as they prepare for graduation. Senior exams will be held on Tuesday, May 11th, and Wednesday, May 12th. Graduation practice and the Senior cook out will be held on Thursday, May 13th. Baccalaureate is at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16th. Graduation for the class of 2010 will be at

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The Best Laid Plans… By Margaret fleming Special to The Leader One of the most fun things about life may be planning for our retirement years…It probably goes without saying that these plans receive our least serious thoughts as well. We plan to plan for retirement after the children are through college and the house is paid for. Rarely do we consider the “what if’s” of our future. What if we lose our main source of income? What if our savings or investments get lost in an economic crisis? What if our health goes south? What if one of our children needs help? What if, God forbid, our children and grandchildren have to move back home* with us? What if we are caring for aging parents? And on… and on… and on. I am pretty sure that if you are reading this you have experienced personally one of these “what if’s” or at least know someone who has. The distressing thing is that when you look back to see when your retirement plans went awry, there seems to be no readily identifiable event when you gave up on your own future. Or when you decided that “Oh, well, there is always Social Security.” For the most part I am content to sit right here on the corner in Covington and watch the flowers bloom and the birds nest. Fortunately my needs and desires are plain and simple and require not so much in financial support. And I remember exactly

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Coon Supper brings out politicians, townspeople By Tiffany Holland tholland@covingtonleader.com Seersucker, raccoon meat, and Southern politicians were in abundance this past Thursday night at the annual “Coon Supper” that was held at the Covington Country Club with several hundred in attendance. Originally held by Oney Nafieh since the 1940s, the event has been run by his sons, former Speaker of the House Jimmy Nafieh and Joe Nafieh and their families, since his death in 2000. It has since become a major political event in West Tennessee. In the beginning women were not allowed to attend the event, but now women come in droves, usually with their grandmother’s pearls draped around their necks and their sundresses flowing with the heavy breezes that come along with the iffy April weather. A number of state legislators, lobbyists and local politicians were all present and accounted for as everyone chatted, gossiped and reminisced around the food tables and portable bars. Yearly attendee, former Gov. Ned McWherter was seen visiting with the townspeople and sporting his son, Mike’s, campaign sticker who is in the running for governor. Staffers and interns from both Democratic and Republican races of every primary were shaking hands and greeting people. The Rev.Roy Herron of Dresden, who is running for Congress in District 8, saw the Coon Supper as a great opportunity to meet the public, as he was there to show his face to voters and talk with people about why he is running. He even managed to eat a little bit of the ‘coon meat. A surprise guest at the event was Jeff Fisher, the Tennessee Titans head football coach, who tried to sit down to enjoy the food, but was continuously stopped for autographs and photos, which he kindly took part in when asked. Most people said they tried the ‘coon meat in years past, but had no desire for seconds and instead opted for the fried chicken and pork barbeque being served. Many of Rep. Nafieh’s young interns had their first trip to the “Coon Supper” and went through the initiation of eating the raccoon meat, which was cooked with sweet potatoes and pineapples. “It wasn’t as bad as I thought,” said Zak Kelly, an intern from Halls. “It kind of tasted like the barbeque but more gamey and chewy.” Although, he is no longer the Speaker of the House, at this local venue, all the Covington locals still proudly referred to him as “Mr. Speaker” and most donned his campaign stickers which were being handed out upon entering. Nafieh was able to work the Country Club yard and talk with his many guests, but for the most part, political discussions were on the back-burner as most people just came to catch-up on the local chatter.

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“I moved away a while ago. So it is definitely nice to come home and see how everything is going,” said Allison Sullivan, a Nashville resident who was raised in Covington and still has family here. “My family always came to the Coon Supper, so I try to always get back and visit with everyone and talk to the politicians.” Open to everyone, the “Coon Supper” is a great way to meet state and local politicians in a more laid

back setting. House Speaker Pro Tem Lois DeBerry sat and ate with other legislators as well as local people and with all the cotton suits and pastel sundresses, it was almost impossible to tell who was a politician and who was not. Everyone was schmoozing and telling stories like something out of a William Faulkner novel. And in the ways of many southern traditions, this annual event does not seem to be set on ending anytime soon.

Tipton County Commission on Aging events 1984 Rosemark Road, Ste. A • Atoka, TN • 840-1998 Just for Fun Senior Olympics-The Memphis District Senior Olympics will be held at various locations throughout Memphis, through April 30. We have several athletes from Tipton County participating and want to invite everyone to come cheer them on to GOLD! Please call Kelly at the CSC for times and locations. Wii Games- Get exercise and have fun playing your favorite games on our Wii. Join Kelly every Thursday at 9:30 in the CSC dining room. All skill levels are welcome and if you don’t know how, we’ll teach you! Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza is held every Friday 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to find your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing. Craft Club- Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awesome job with this club. The craft club meets on the first second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10 a.m. upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed. Book Club- The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CSC. Bible Study- Bible Study is held

at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator is Mrs. Mary Carswell. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

Educational Piano Lessons- Pat Parham, piano teacher extraordinaire, will be offering piano instruction every Tuesday from 12- 2:30 p.m. at the CSC dining room. Lessons are $15 per ½ hour session. Please call Kelly to reserve your lesson time today! Guitar Lessons- Strum your way through Spring! Linda Adler is scheduling guitar lessons on Thursday afternoons at the CSC and the cost is $12.50 per lesson. Discounts are available if tuition is paid one month in advance. Please call Kelly to plan your lesson today. Gang Awareness- Officer Danielle Mullen from the Covington Police Department will be at the Covington Senior Center on Tuesday April 27 at 10 a.m. to speak to us about Gang Awareness. Please join us for this very important and informative program. Senior Listeners- This year TCCA seniors have partnered with two elementary schools to provide an intergenerational program. Every Monday morning the seniors of Tipton County donate their time to help a child improve their reading skills. Senior Citizens

help by listening to children read. TCCA participants visit Covington Integrated Arts Academy on the second and fourth Mondays and Crestview Elementary School on the first and third Mondays of the month. We are always looking for new listeners. Please take a couple of hours out of your busy schedule to listen to a child read. If you wish to join this campaign please call Kelly for more information.

To Your Health Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join Randy every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $20 for a 10 week session. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics- Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y

for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated. Blood Pressure- Blood pressure clinics are held once a week at the CSC. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. The clinics for the Covington Senior Center are scheduled for Tuesday April 13th and 20th and on Wednesday April 28th at 9:00 am in the dining room.

Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee and has been approved to accept Medicaid waiver. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis.

Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness GroupThis is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets at TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

Contacts Tipton County Commission on Aging Covington Senior Center- Kelly West-476-1068 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Helen’s House Anita Feuring-476-1068 Covington, TN 38019 Website- www.tiptonaging.org 476-3333 476-3398- Fax

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Bennett-Pool announce wedding Heather Bond Bennett will become the bride of Johnny Washington Pool at 1 p.m. on May 15 at Pleasant Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Millington. A reception will follow the ceremony in the fellowship hall of the church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bennett. She is employed at Stockdales. Mr. Pool is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duke. He is employed at Wooten Oil Company.

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April 20, 2010 Lyla Grace Harrell was born to Justin and Elizabeth Harrell of. She weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 20-1/4 inches long. She is the couple's first child. Grandparents are James and Elaine Watkins of Covington and Vicki Dial of Ripley. Great-grandparents are Kenneth Weir and the late Pat Weir of Covington and the late Edd and Virginia Harrell of Ripley. Great-great-grandparents are Evelyn Harrington and the late Paul Harrington of Calvert City, Kentucky.

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Local man has book signing in Covington library By Tiffany holland tholland@covingtonleader.com This Saturday, May 8, the Tipton County Public Library in Covington will be holding a book signing for author Fred Allen Jones for his latest book, Missouri Way. An old Southern preacher, Jones prides his book on being a western with limited violence and no foul language or adult situations. The book takes a historical fiction route and focuses on two Native American boys of the Mandan tribe of the Sioux Nation who are taken in a raised by a white man called Big Jake. Robberies, action scenes, government interventions, health epidemics all proceed this to provide the drama of an everyman’s old west tale. There is even a romance between one of the leads to touch on the reader’s sentimentality. There is also a great deal of factual history involved with a narrative that takes place during the early settling of America. Jones began to pen this easy read over a year and a half ago after his first book, Quest of Eagles, was published and the writing part took all of last winter. Jones did not have the life of a typical writer. He grew up in Memphis which he said was not for him since he preferred the quietness and tranquility of the country and enjoys being outdoors and with nature. He worked in construction most all of his life and in his spare time he recorded several country songs and spent time singing gospel music. After years of storytelling, a high school friend convinced him to develop his hand at writing. His friend happens to be former bodyguard for Elvis Presley, Red West, who told him he had a skill set and should go to Nashville for a writing development class. After warming up to his creative instincts,

Jones knew he wanted to write westerns and focus on early America and his historical family ties. His father is originally from Atoka where he worked his whole life as a sharecropper and a trapper. Jones also has Cherokee blood flowing through his veins and is proud to delve into this history. Many events that take place in the novel are taken from parts of Jones’s own life and that of his fathers. For example, in one dramatic turn in the novel, Big Jake contacts spinal meningitis and becomes deathly ill. This same thing happened to Jones’s father as a young man. In spite of Missouri Way being an epic of the wild western frontier, Jones made sure there are strong moral suggestions. This comes, without a doubt, from his being a minister in his post-construction working years. “You can pick up the book and flip through it and you won’t find a single word of profanity in it,” said Jones. “It is possible to write a western

and keep your integrity intact. The book offers several moral suggestions that the characters have to partake in. The book has integrity” The print of the book is very large, even in its original copy which makes it easy for weaker eyes to view. Other than paying attention to action, romance and scruples there are strong details in surviving in the wild that any outdoor enthusiast will enjoying reading and pieces of history that local history buffs will drool over. The book signing will be from 10a.m. - 2p.m. and Jones will be on hand to answer any questions for readers. He will be located at the table on the immediate left upon entering. The address of the Covington Public Library is 300 West Church Avenue, Covington. The book is being published by Xlibris Publishing Company. If you would like to order a copy of Missouri Way you can call 1-888-795-4274 or go online to www.xlibris. com.

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COVINGTON, TN - The Tennessee Health Care Association has named Dorsey Robbins, a patient at Covington Care Nursing &Rehabilitation Center, to its annual Who’s Who in Tennessee Nursing Homes. Honorees in this years’s Who’s Who, themed “The Winner’s Circle,” include athletes, entertainers, educators and other individuals living in THCA member nursing homes statewide. Robbins ran a grocery bearing his name for more than 30 years before deciding to slow down and take art lessons. He joined the Millington Art League and excelled at painting. Many people in the community also remember Robbins as the security guard at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Robbins will receive a Who’s Who certificate of recognition during Nation Nursing Home Week May 9-15, an event celebrating the fundamental role nursing homes play in the continuum of long-term care. His profile will also be featured on THCA’s website, www. thca.org.

“Each year, a select group of patients at THCA member facilities is called forward to accept nomination to Who’s Who in Tennessee Nursing Homes,” said THCA Executive Director Ron Taylor. “These patients truly have made a difference through accomplishments in their careers and contributions to their families, country and communities. It is a privilege to welcome them to The Winners’ Circle.” Since 1983, the Who’s Who in Tennessee Nursing Homes program has honored more than 1,500 outstanding individuals living in member facilities of THCA. Through this special program, THCA annually recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to their communities and helped shape history through their insight and actions. Covington Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a member of THCA, a nonprofit organization whose members include long-term care facilities located throughout the state. For more information about nursing homes, contact THCA at (615)834-6520 or visit www.THCA.org

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Amanda Brashier (Blake) Baby Girl due June 11th Stephany Vines (Glenn) Baby Boy due June 2nd Farrah Fite Cope (John Brett) Baby Boy due July 18th Elizabeth Molder (Chaz) Baby girl due June 28th Tiffany Tucker(Lonnie) Baby Boy due Aug 12th Mary Stoots (Scott) Baby boy due Sept. 8th

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June Nora Blalack to Drew Mathis Rachel Bibb to D.W. Blakeman Courtney Wilson to Grady Baggett Brette Shaeffer to Collin Pinner Debra Bozant to Tom Shepherd Caileigh Cook to Mitchell Irwin Alisha Pinner to Jason Renfroe July Whitney Van Cleve to Rory Elliot Holli Guess to Brian Yarbro Fran Gray to Jeff Glass Brittany Ashford to Shay Williams Jessica Taylor to Clint Arthur

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Directions • Mix first 8 ingredients • Place remainder of spinach mix and place together. one more phylo leaf • Butter the bottom of on the very top. (For 9” x 13” baking pan. a thicker and flakier Place 4 phylo leaves crust, add more on bottom, buttering phylo leaves on top.) after each leaf. Sprinkle with butter. • Place half of the • Turn phylo at edges spinach mix on phylo towards rim of the leaves and then place 4 pan. more leaves on top of spinach, buttering after • Bake in moderately hot oven, 375° for each leaf. 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Jamestown DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings, At this time our prayers are with all of the many families who have been hardest hit by recent storms in and around our area over this past weekend. This is for all of you who’ve suffered displacement due to storm damage. “It’s always when we stand at our lowest point in life that we must remember we are not standing alone. For the ‘one’ who has always held us up in our troubles, is the very same ‘one’ that stands beside us now.” Good new concerning Willie Mae Burton, who was recently released from Baptist Hospital, Dyersburg. She’s home being cared for by her husband, Isiah Sr., sons, Tyrone and his wife, Collie, Thomas and his wife, Joann, and their daughter from Nashville, Debra Marshall. Janet Mosley’s still standing in for Willie Mae teaching weekly missionary meeting lessons and al always, is doing an outstanding job.

Burlison By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison, I know that I’m about to make a lot of people mad so let me first say “I’m sorry.” I know that the farmers have to get equipment from field to field. We’re not blessed around here with a lot of flat land and giant farm fields like they have in Kansas. I try to be patient; I try not to get upset because I know we need farmers. They feed and clothe us and also supply us with jobs, which keeps the economy strong. The problem is that we have small back roads and regular sized highways. In the past, these back roads and highways were big enough for the tractors and equipment that drive on them. As the machinery has gotten bigger and bigger the roads are still the same size. I’m sure that everyone has encountered this problem at least once or twice. The other day I was going to work when I got behind a huge tractor that had the biggest piece of equipment that I’ve ever seen. I got behind the tractor somewhere around the intersection of Shiloh, McWilliams, and 59. I knew from this point there wouldn’t be anywhere for the tractor to pull over until right before Oak Grove Church where the road widens a little bit. The driver did in fact pull over at that point to let an oncoming car by but then pulled right back onto the road. As I turned on to Bringle road I counted 14 more cars that had been behind the tractor excluding me. I know that the farmers need to get where they’re going but with 14 cars behind you and a place to pull over, I think the cars should have been able to pass the tractor

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In a few weeks, Memorial Day weekend will be here along with descendants of the late Pink Nathaniel Sherrill Sr. and Florence “Doll” Smith Sherrill. There will be a family gathering on May 29 at the home of Cornell and Rev. Pink N. Sherrill Jr. in Jamestown. Those of you who haven’t paid, you must contact LaRue Albritton, Tamara King, Glodine King Davis or Minister Pearl Burton Andrews as soon as possible. We are in prayer for Bessie Cobbs, Demetrice Banker, Jennie Stewart, Annette Burton, Posey Ree, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Willie Parthenia Hodge, Joseph Heaston Sr., Eugene Baker, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Rev. Pink Sherrill Jr., Cornell Sherrill, Florene Trent, Theary Alston, David Sneed, Connie and Christine Brown, J. c. Heaston, Carlotta Jones, Jessie Lawson, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Beaulah Wakefield, Ada Fletcher, John Bunton, Rufus Garner, Nadine Kellum, Vivian Dickerson, Patra Ballard, Ethel Tipton, Franklin Jones Sr., Rev. Darryl Rozzell and family, Pauline Yabrough, Alvin Clewis, Joe Malone and before he pulled back into the road. There will be a fund raiser at the Burlison Community Center on May 16 for my cousin Teresa Connell, who just underwent a liver transplant. Teresa and her husband Randy are both in the hospital at the writing of this article. Teresa has returned due to results of a blood test. Teresa’s husband Randy has been admitted to the hospital due to complications that have arisen from a bypass a couple of years ago. Please remember to keep this family in your prayers and also remember the Lord loves a cheerful giver, so please make plans to attend the fundraiser. I will let you know more information about the fund raiser as it is given to me. Also there has been a fund set up for Teresa Kellum Connell at Insouth Bank. Donations can be sent to Insouth Bank, P.O. Box 627 Covington, TN 38019. Please call the bank prior to a donation for the correct account number. We traveled to Bristol this past weekend to see the college graduation of my daughter, Shanna. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience. I’m so proud of her. It seems like only yesterday that I was driving off and leaving my baby at Bristol. Now she’s ready to leave for another school, Ole Miss, and she’s getting married in a couple of months. What happened? Where did the time go? Remind me again, why do I feel so old? The rain storm hit here while we were in Bristol. We were watching the weather channel and all we could see was how bad it had hit West TN. We left Bristol on Sunday morning and made it to Nashville. Actually we made it about 5 miles past Nashville before coming to a complete

By Kathy Keiter 476-7014 Hello everyone! Well as most of you know, we did not get to do our “Springfest” this past Saturday. Our prayers go out to all the people that were affected by the flood. I’m so glad I made the call to cancel our fundraiser last Friday, as I would have felt horrible had anything happened to anyone one. We need this fundraiser so bad, but I’m just trusting the Lord God Almighty to give us a great day this Saturday. So yes it is still on and will all take place on Saturday, May 8, beginning at 10 a.m. Unfortunately “Victory Sounds” will not be able to join us as Jeff and Becky have a baby due this week. Joe and Amy are so excited about being grand-

family, Ina yarbrough, Rudolph Boykins and family, Mildred Sherrill and family, John and Cleo Thompson Minister Marie Bonds and family, John “Old Man” Robinson and fmaily, Floyd White Sr., John Bommer and family, Johnnie Thompson, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Danny Heaston, Percy and Allie White, Robert and Dorcus Smith, Eula Culbreath and family, Charlene Sneed, Bro. Warren Clewis, Mary Burton, Ruth Griffin and Donita Stewart Alston and family. Happy birthday this week to Donnie Burns on May 2, Florene Trent on May 3, Darius Wilder on May 4, Georgia Harber Douglas and Norma Alston Nash on May 6, John Jones Sr., on May 9, Ivie Norris Sr. on May 10, Barbara Cobbs Miller and Darryle Clewis Jr. on May 11 and to you if it’s your big day. This is it all at this time, remember, “The best ‘picker upper’ is too always meet and greet someone with a firm handshake of friendship, along with a lovely smile of kindness.” Until next time.

stop. Eventually, we were able to exit the interstate. At that point, we found out that Interstate 40 and all secondary roads to the west were closed. In fact, it was said if you wanted to go to west TN from Nashville, you better have a helicopter. We backtracked east and found a motel room for the night in Mt. Juliet. On Monday morning, we rose to find out that most of Interstate 40 would be opened by 12 p.m. We made it home around 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon. The usual eight hour drive from Bristol ended up taking close to 30 hours. I understand that there was record flooding in Tipton and Shelby County. By the time we made it home there was little evidence of that flooding. I’ll tell you one thing though. If it was like Nashville, it was a mess. Please keep my coworker, Johnny Chambers, in your prayers. He was in an accident Monday afternoon. At this time Johnny is in the hospital with two broken ribs, a broken collar bone, a broken shoulder blade, and a punctured lung. Don’t forget to attend the city meeting Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Burlison Community Center. As much as I have announced this in the last few articles, I won’t be able to attend because I’ll be attending the Annual Covington FFA Banquet. My son Adam is an officer for the Covington FFA. I have already made my wishes known to the council and I hope you do too either by calling them or by attending the meeting. If you have any information that you would like to see in future articles please call 476-2683 or email me @ kellumeddie@yahoo.com. Have a great week and God bless. Eddie Kellum

parents. Come on out and enjoy a day of fellowship with us. Holly Grove’s own, “Three for Thee,” Walter Blalack, Alan Guess and Jerry Covington will be leading us in worship as well as Rolland Essaff. Then we have TCCA line dancers, Munford “sticks ministry” will be performing for us as well. Help us reach our goal of $2,400. I know from experience “God will bless you for it”! With all the hoopla that’s been going on these past few weeks, I have not spent much time on letting everyone know that we do still have rooms available in our retirement buildings. Then we have one apartment open. The utilities are furnished in the apartments along with the maintenance of the building. If interested, call Kathy at 476-7014. Sure hope to see all of you on Saturday! Until then, have a blessed week.

Almyra DarSay Burton 476-1414 I just took a break for a few weeks. Got some flowers planted and got a few things done around the house. After our recent storms and floods the flowers need to be repacked. I cannot in my lifetime remember such terrific rain. Our prayers go out to all who have lost homes and who were injured in any way. There are shelters set up at Brighton Presbyterian Church and the National Guard Armory in Covington. I am sure there are others. Hopefully it won't be long to where things can return to normal. After watching the news and weather station for so long I don't even want to turn it on anymore. We also purchased a weather radio last week after the other storm a week or so ago. My grandson Luke Scott came over and programmed it for us. It's very nice, however, leaving it on all night kept poor Charlie awake, even when he did have an opportunity to sleep. I'm so ready for summer. I attended our monthly meeting of "We The People" last week. We The People is a bipartisan organization designed to campaign for Liberty and to re-enforce our constitution of the United States of America. Our number is growing, please feel free to come join us with your idea. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce on the square in Covington. You may get more information online at the website: C4memphis. com or email c4mem-

phis@gmail.com. Also an other note of interest in the Almyra community is that we will be having a meeting on Thursday, May 13 at the Three Star Fire Department at 6:30 p.m. It's very important for you all to come. This meeting is designed to establish a new "neighborhood watch" program. Our local law enforcement and sheriff and authorities will be present to help us and educate us on how this new program will work. Please come and join us. Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Visitors always welcome. We welcome William Boyd into our membership by transfer of letter. The National Day of Prayer will be held May 6 at Atoka City Hall at 12:15 p.m. Graduation brunch will be Sunday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Our high school graduates are Matt Patton, Jeremy Pinner, Jacob Turnage and CJ Ballard. Please bring your favorite dish. Happy birthdays last week to J. R. Stickland and Jerry Robertson and this week to Lori Beth Smith, Catherine Malone and Ted Wilson. Hope they all were and are the best ever. Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. We are always grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to attend. Please remember Charles Wayne Turnage and Flo Martin in your prayers. Covington Church of

Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each Sunday. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings and 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Brother Mike Rogers is the minister and brother Jeff Phillips is the associate minister. Everyone always welcome. We were blessed with a number of visitors this week. We were especially happy to see our brother in Christ, Ken Mason back with us this week. Our sympathy goes to Kathy McMahan and family in the death of her father, Johnny McIntyre. We welcome Christ and Trudy Max and children, Coley and Leah into our family at Covington. Please continue to remember all of our military in yoru prayers Andy Harringotn, Brittany Sallee, Deann Carter, Jordon Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jessica Whaley, Bryce Mosley, Zachary Nance, Cody Erwin, Bradley Evins and my nephew John Wallace, as well as all military serving this great nation. We have many on our prayer list. Please continue to remember these and others in your prayers. In closing, don't forget the fundraiser at Dunlap Retirement Center this weekend, Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be so many things to do and see and beautiful quilts for sale. I will be doing face painting for the children or anyone wishing to express themselves. Last but certainly not least, is our very special Mother's Day this Sunday, May 9. Only a loving God could have blessed a woman with this magnificent opportunity for life. Happy Mother's Day to you all.

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Randolph By Tula Starr Hello dear readers. What a weekend of rain and floods. We were so lucky not to have flooding and water damage. Our yard now has quite a few more gullies than it did before. We are praying for all those people that have had damage to their homes and cars. I have never seen so much water everywhere! My flower bed where we put down the pea gravel....well most of it washed out into the yard. What a mess! I worked today putting down 10 more bags of top soil in my flower beds. I hope it will stay a few days. Speaking of pea gravel, I forgot to include in my article

what fun we had in our big red truck driving 30 mph down Highway 59 from Covington to Burlison. We had left home about 9 a.m. so the traffic was not bad. It sure was slow going 30 mph. The man at the gravel pit told us "do not drive very fast going home." We had a good look at all the homes and scenery along the highway. Well, the old man, my husband, Marshall D. Starr, spent six nights and seven days in Covington Hospital with pneumonia. My grand daughter asked me how to spell pneumonia and I said newmonia. ha! One thing about a hospital you cannot get any rest or sleep. We were so glad to get home. Thanks to all who

Brighton Hello friends, We have had some kind of weather this spring. Hopefully all of you are alright and I'm sure many are drying out, too. All of us who were left unscathed should thank our Lord for blessing us and keeping us safe. There were many lives endangered in these terrible storms we've had. Neal reports that public works employees are working as hard as they can to get the roads passable again. They have been working many long hours and I am sure many utility companies have been as well. Please make sure that when traveling the secondary roads to pay close attention to any barrels in the road, cones, and tape. These are to let you know that repair is needed and to be careful in the area. Also when you come across these workers, SLOW DOWN! They have flags out there for a reason. Our birthday girl this week is Kristen Coulston. She turns 21 on May 9. Kristen attends UT Knoxville and is a chemistry major. She is interested in forensics. Her parents are Rodney and Suzanne Coulston. My "Big Daddy," Henry Sloan, was born on May 10. He passed from this life about 30 years ago. Our prayer list includes the Yon family, the Pate family, Verna Lou Timbs, Norma Columbus, Rebena Atteberry, the Ferrell family and the Eubanks family. Our prayers also go out to Marie McDivitt's family. When I first opened the salon on Hwy. 14, she and Denise would come in to tan. Sometimes that seems so long ago. I would like to note that Louise Vandergrift is feeling better. In fact, she has been spotted at Well's Kitchen working — oh my. Neal and I attended the FFA banquet last week. It was great and I was in awe how many first year FFA students there were. This department is so wonderful. The students are so involved and motivated. I am sure this has a lot to do with the leadership of William and Terri Lea, Michelle Rankin, and Swayne Huffman. We really enjoyed the program and the food was great. We introduced the recipients of the Harrison Simonton Memorial Scholarship. We will send Connor Morgan to Forestry Camp and we will send Jonathan Williams to FFA Leadership Camp. We feel so blessed to be able to do this in Harrison's memory. I was watching the Dr. Oz Show this afternoon and found some interesting information. The most common variables with ovarian and esophagus cancer in women was obesity. He also had “some home remedies” for bad breath which was “yogurt,” sore throat was to gargle soda water, and for a toothache use cloves. He also introduced some cosmetic remedies from different countries. From Chili a perfect mask is a mixture of flour and grapes, Spain says to use cranberry juice on dark hair for shine and luster. You would use as a final rinse. And from the Dominican Republic to strengthen fingernails put chopped garlic into clear nail polish and let set for about a week. Then just apply. I thought this would be interesting for everyone to try especially after all of us have been digging in the dirt this spring. In closing, I would like to thank Gladys Whitley for calling me last week to tell me how much she enjoyed my column. This means so much when people take time out of their day to let me know this. Thanks so much do great things for your Mom's. It doesn't have to be bought, you know. Maybe clean her house, clean out flower beds, the oven and fridge are always a good treat for me! Love to all, Debe

By Bernadine McAfee Carol Lumley, Jeff and Connie Pickard have been fishing and having a good time. Carol Lumley's brother, Jerry Neal Young, who lives in Texas with his wife, Lee, died April 8. He had been sick and in the hospital a few days. The family held a memorial service in his honor. Will Womack spent Saturday night with his grandparents, Charlie and Glenda Womack. She took him to church at Randolph Assembly on

prayed for us and came to see us. The worst part was having to drive our big red truck. And I had to make sure I got home before dark or before it started raining as my eye sight is not what it used to be. The good Lord has been so good to us. We had to get a supply of oxygen to bring home with us. It really has helped him and his snoring! RUM Church - Our pastor Brother Ben and his wife Connie have been sick. Last Sunday Bro. Ben could not get to church because of flooding. Congratulations to Carly Mills who graduated Saturday, May 1, from Mississippi State with highest honors in political science. Carly

has been accepted to the law program at UT Knoxville in the fall. Carly's family includes her parents, Bo and Patricia Mills, her siblings, Marci and Nolan, and her grandparents, Barney and Inez Mills along with other family members. RUMC is happy to announce the 2010 Unsung Hero Beverly Moore. Mrs. Beverly a life time RUMC member, was honored on April 27 at a district wide banquet held at Christ UMC. Beverly has served many positions within RUMC which include disability advocacy. Mrs. Beverly is the widow of Gerald Moore and her RUMC family includes her daughters, Mitzie Lyne and Marsha Sims. Sons in law, Johnny Lyne and

Mark Sims and grandchildren, John Dugan, Benjamin and Patrick. Michelle and her husband Kevin Turney and their Children, Spencer and Anna are members of Bartlett UMC. Sunday, May 16, 2010 RUMC will honor the 2010 high school graduates during the worship service. The graduates are Patrick Lyne, son of Johnny and Mitzi Lyne and grandson of Beverly Moore who graduates from Christian Brother High School; Hannah Massengil, daughter of Steve and Kim Massengill and Edgar Ballard's granddaughter graduates from Covington High School; Emily Kate Smith, daughter of Allen and Vanessa Wilson and Barney and Inez Mills granddaughter graduat-

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To say it rained would be a gross understatement. What a weekend! My prayers go out to those who lost loved ones, homes, vehicles, and other property. Liz texted me at 3:18 a.m. Saturday to say the sirens were going off in town (she always does). We watched TV to check on things; didn’t get much sleep that night with all the thunder and lightning, plus we had a leak in the doorway to the new room, right by my side of the bed. I put towels down and heard it splashing all night. Drove me crazy and it was a short drive! We got 8-1/2 inches that night then 2.25” by 5 p.m. on Saturday. After more storms and sirens Saturday night we ended up with almost 13 inches here on the mountain. James and I got out Saturday riding around and couldn’t get down our road or Terry Lane, then we went to town to eat lunch and couldn’t get down Highway 51! There were people at the place we did eat from Ripley and they were just sitting around waiting to be able to get home. Quite a memorable weekend. I saw on The Leader website that as of yesterday 35-40 of our 160 bridges are out, hence the closing of school today and maybe tomorow. We’ve been declared a state of emergency. I’m sure a lot more damage will turn up later on. We rode around down at Solo, Cotton Lake and Gift after church yesterday and so much corn is under water. Terrible sight, all those fields under water. My thoughts are with all the farmers this year. When I went to the dentist

Atoka By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers, Seems like this is not a good month thus far. We have had Carl Prater, Tommy Cousar, Marie McDivitt and Bailey Clifton to die within the past week. Bailey was my cousin and lived in Gainsville. His wife is Frances Rogers Clifton and he left four children. May started off with rain, rain, rain. Munford and Atoka got much rain and Meade Lake Road in Atoka seemed to have caught the most, but Millington and Nashville were hit pretty hard as well. Now to the May birthdays: Calvert Smith, Allison Harrison, Debbie McDaniel, John Cotton, Randall Crow, Bill Burke, Pat Mashburn, Alicia

Sunday. After church he went home with his parents, David and Becky Womack. Will is six months old. On the prayer list, Mindy Tankerlsey, Megan Hobock, Karla Morgan, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, Moviline Cousar, the Ruth Taylor family, Rev. A. A. and Charlotte Lawrence, Berry Dillender, Hop Gibbins, Clara McMillin, Bill Neafus, June Glass, Patra Ballard, Nadine Kellum, Odis Poole, Verna Timbs, Vickie Baker, Polly Branch, Brian Ferrell, Cordie Morgan, Mary Gray, Trixie Dawson, Mike and Elaine Roberts and Mary Moore. Sympathy to the loved

last week after writing the column, they found decay under a crown, so now I have to have that taken off and a new crown put on. I do that Thursday and will be glad when it’s over with. I have a Soil Conservation District meeting at 8:30 tomorrow, Frankie gets her staples out from her surgery at 8 on Wednesday, then the dentist Thursday morning. Busy mornings all week! Liz is getting Lyla’s picture taken in the morning then the two of them are coming out to spend some time with us. First time she’ll be at our house! I’m looking forward to it! Her picture should be in The Leader this week. Jenni Langston has gotten great news recently. Her heart is strengthening and she doesn’t need the pacemaker at this time. I hope that continues. Helen Goforth has been in a Memphis hospital but is home now. Eric Jones is in my prayers at this time. My prayers go with so many of our church members’ family and friends, along with our servicemen and women. We welcome Chris and Trudy Max to our number, along with their children, Coley and Leah. Leah has been in my Sunday School class for a while; very sweet, smart child. Happy birthday this week goes to Crystal Edmonds on May 6th and to Mike Rogers and Wanda Townsend on the 7th! This Friday night is our Ladies First Friday Movie and Dinner Night. Yay! Marion Davis from Clopton United Methodist Church

Stacy Garlock, Allen Arnold, Corey Young, Sean Hamilton, Bradley Cross, Leslie Billings, Ashley Lane, Gary Pinner, Effie Beloate, Kathy Beloate, Alton Lewis, Robert Ayers, Dennis Ayers, Lindsey McDivitt, Elizabeth Hamlin, Samantha Rowland, David McDivitt, Joan massey, Amber Gray, John Powell II, Mike Schaefer, Cory Young, and Jenni Cacy, First Baptist Church of Atoka is having men's prayer meeting on May 8 at 6 p.m. On May 15 is the ladies conference at 5 p.m. Beneth Jones is the guest speaker. Tickets are $10. Sunday is graduation Sunday. So congratulations to Alston Copper. Missionary Ed Hembree from Romania will also be present to give a missions report. Rev. Joe Piercy Jr. will not be the pastor at Atoka Methodist

ones of Chasity Higdon, Bobby Delashmit, Ruth Wolfe, Georgia Blalack, Joyce Findley, Leo Wingate Jr. and Dr. Lewis D. Elliston. They all died recently. Members of Hopewell United Methodist Church regret the loss and death of one of their members, Mary Fred Cullum. She will be greatly missed in the church and community. Elbert and Judy Starnes went to Brentwood recently visited their daughter, Leslie and husband, Mark Meredith and baby Zoe. The rain on April 24 was good. The ground was getting very dry and it was good on

the gardens. Charlotte Lawrence visits by phone every day with her mother, Opal Murray in Dallas, Texas. She hopes to come visit her and Rev. A. A. very soon. Rhonda McPherson's side of the family visits every Sunday. Penny lives in Mississippi, Tammie Rhea, Shelia Gray, Rocky Collins. Willie and Rhonda have granddaughters, Patience Marie McPherson, Rylee Grace Stewart and Kayden Josie Stewart. Whe you get all these together they have a great time. Patty Billings was sick on April 25, and did not attend

ing from Brighton High School. Homebound focus is Patra Ballard, the widow of Poe Ballard. She lives in Burlison. Mrs. Patra's family includes her children, Judy Needham, David Ballard and Patsy McDivitt and her brother Franklin Pace along with many grandchildren and extended family The educational focus this week is Vanessa Mills Wilson who teaches first grade at Drummonds Elementary. Vanessa's RUMC family includes her husband Allen their children Neal, Emily Kate and Kaitlyn and her parents, Barney and Inez Mills along with others. Love and prayers.

emailed that their breakfast and yard sale got rained out last week. New dates are: Yard sale, this Saturday, May 8th, from 7 a.m. until everything is gone, and the next community breakfast will be postponed unil June 5. I got a nice letter from Mary Taylor Yoe Spooner recently, explaining who the Byars-Hall school teacher was who bought a Clopton church cookbook and told Marion that her son was friends with me! I’d written on Facebook trying to remember his name and she mentioned him: Guy. I remember Guy Yoe. She is excited about coming to the 1960 BHHS 60th Class Reunion in October. She moved from here in 1962; I saw her in a 1961 yearbook. It was good to hear from her. She’s also coming to Trinity Sunday on Memorial Day weekend. She grew up in Mason. The day I got her letter I also received a letter from my grandmother, Evelyn Harrington, in Kentucky. Happy Long Distance 99th Birthday to her on Thursday! “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Terri McCauley! Sa-lute! Happy Mother’s Day to all my materal readers; hope you have a great day! Lyla is supposed to come to church for the first time that day so it will be special for me and for Liz. This week’s Farmer ’s Almanac Quote: “A mother understands what a child does not say.” How timely! Thunderstorms forecasted for this Friday but they are promising that that’s all they will be. Just regular thunderstorms. Until next week . . . Elaine

Church. He has been with the church for five years and we look forward to welcoming a new pastor in June. Rev. Tim Forbess of Ohio will preach on May 9. Tim is the son of Jack and Myra Forbess and the grandson of Jewell Forbess. On the prayer list we have Faye William, Jathy Zimmerman, Billy Lumpkin, Brice Fite, Rodney Waits, Carolyn Max, Jewel Forbess, pat Lloyd, William Mashburn, Kay Regis, Martha Hutson, Martha Weems, Martha Eskridge, The Roberts family, Katie Burke, Willie Hardin, Alyshia Allison, Avery Burke, Zack Bernard, Casey Crowe, Brandon young, Michelle Sweat, Jo Billings, Gary Welch, Clyde Currie, Frank Dunavant, Mary Lou Welch, Lib Slough, Ben Pylant, Bill Parker, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, June Glass, David Kemp and Grace Gray.

church at Randolph Assembly. She has to get better because she has several birthdays in her family to help celebrate. Don’s was on April 28 and Mollie's April 29. Connie Blyue celebrated her birthday on April 28. Nancy Bomar has a birthday on May 10. Poplar Grove Assembly of God Church is getting a men's fellowship started. They met Saturday night, April 24. There were 21 present. Rev. J. N. Austill was the speaker. Dexter Hartsfield, his wife, and their two children attend Randolph Assembly again on April 25.

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After unprecedented rainfall Saturday, many of the countyʼs roads were flooded and closed. Here, Brighton Officer Jeff Robinson, in front, and Dave Huffman, paddling, rescue a calf that was floating in Brighton near BCI, Inc. Photo courtesy Terri Robinson

The rains came down, the floods came up By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Rains began falling early Saturday, May 1, and by dawn it was evident the county would see unprecedented flooding. Saturday, after 10-15 inches of rain in only a matter of hours, floodwaters closed down portions of Highway 51 from the county line north of Covington down to Big Creek Drive in Munford. Dozens of roads were closed this week as public works crews and TDOT officials repaired washed-out roadways and repaired bridges. Some stranded motorists and families were evacuated by boats, school buses and Hydratrek amphibious all-terrain vehicles. Saturday night, more severe weather hit the county and brought with it the threat of tornadoes. A suspected twister touched down south of Millington and three funnel clouds were reported by storm spotters in Tipton County, but none touched down. By Sunday afternoon, Tipton County had been declared a state of emergency by Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman. Early reports put damage estimates for public infrastructure at $5.5 million. Damages to farms, homes, businesses and non-profit organizations could very well exceed this amount. While waiting on an official declaration by Gov. Phil Bredesen in order to receive federal monies for disaster relief, Tipton Countians have begun the process of cleaning up and rebuilding.

A sedan is stranded on Liberty Street in Covington, just west of the railroad tracks. Photo by Tiﬀany Holland

Businesses on Big Creek Drive in Munford saw 4-8 feet of floodwaters. Photo by Richard Cramer

Rainfall flooded Charles Walker Park in Atoka, which is currently under construction. Photo by Samantha Stuart

On Gainesville Road in Mason, the resident had to swim to his barn to rescue horses. Photo courtesy Morgan Billings

Many businesses in Covingtonʼs north end were flooded by Town Creek. Photo by Kathy Griﬃn

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Brighton firefighters hose down Hwy. 51 North just south of Jack Bennett Road Saturday night after floodwaters closed that portion of the highway. Photo by Echo Day

A Jeep Commander is partially submerged in floodwaters Saturday morning in Mason near Jack Pond Road. For much of Saturday, Hwy. 59 was completely impassable. Some portions north of Hwy. 14 reported 4-5 feet of water covering the road. Photo by Kelly Sanders

Dozens of Tipton County roadways were closed due to wash-outs and damage. Holly Groven Road, above, was closed at Quail Creek. Photo by Echo Day

Cousins Brandon Young and Derek Howell chunk rocks into the water on the south end of Meade Lake Road near Tracy Road Sunday afternoon. Due to extensive damages to bridges and washed-out asphalt, the road was not fully opened until Tuesday . Photo by Echo Day

Atoka Alderman Chris McConnell assists in the repair of a culvert at the home of Tena Bryan on Meade Lake Road. Photo by Echo Day

Floodwaters threatened the inside of the home of Donna VanDouser on Ripley Ave. in Covington. Photo by Kathy Griﬃn

Businesses on Quinton Drive and Big Creek Drive suﬀered extensive damages after 4-8 feet of water flooded the area. Here, items donated to Tipton Cares were a complete loss. Photo by Echo Day

The Leader wishes to thank its Facebook fans for the contributions made during the flooding and in its aftermath. Without you, much of the information we’ve provided would not be possible. For more photos, please see our website at www.covingtonleader.com.

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REAL ESTATE RENT NEW 16X80 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH mobile home $29,900.00 delivery and set up included. DICK MOORE HOUSING. 901-873-4663 OR 1-800745-0928. OPEN SUNDAYS.

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FOR RENT OR LEASE PURCHASE. 3 Br, 2 BA, 2 car garage, nice neighborhood. City of Covington. $1000 MN 476-0079 ( nice Dry home) 2/BR 1/BA ON SOUTH MAIN. NEAR Golf course newly painted. new floors. $550 rent, $550 dep. No pets. no grass to cut!!! 476-2892 217 WARING, COVINGTON 2 BR 1 BA $450/MN $350 security deposit 603-4793 3 BR 1 BA $550/MN $550/DEP 109 Tatlock 59 West. Tracy, 485-8299 3 BR 1-1/2 BA HOUSE FOR RENT hardwood floors, newer bathrooms, clean garage $800 + dep. 624 South Maple . 901-371-7648 available now. 307 MUNFORD AVE, COVINGTON, TN. 3 BR, 2 BA, Newly remodeled home in the downtown area. $800MN Available May 1 Call 901485-5919

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Help Wanted. The Leader is seeking a writer/ reporter for a full time newsroom position. Qualifications include either previous writing experience (preferably for a newspaper or magazine), a college degree in a communications field or both. Writing skills are a must along with strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of the role of community journalism, the ability to work well with others under deadlines and the ability to generate story leads, write news, features, and sports. While the job is mostly 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, a willingness to cover evening and weekend events is a must. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be computer savvy and will have skill with layout and design. First preference will be given to those who know Adobe Indesign and who know how to properly design and lay out newspaper pages. The position pays in the low $20s (annually) and includes a competitive benefits package of insurance, a 401(k), and three weeks per year in paid time off. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please apply to helpwanted@ covingtonleader.com or fax 476-0373. Please include references.

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RENTAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST THDA is a proactive organization dedicated to Leading Tennessee Home by creating safe, sound, affordable housing opportunities. We offer a competitive salary, family medical, vision, dental, retirement, tuition assistance, prof. development, & more. Resp. for conducting field work & completing reports for a multi-county area for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Based in Covington, TN office. Degree in Social Sciences or related field pref. Up to 2 years’ exp. in social services or subsidized housing. Proficiency in MS Office and the internet. Extensive day & overnight travel. Current, valid TN driver’s license req. For complete job description, visit Career Opportunities page at www.thda.org. Submit cover letter (including position title) & resume by close of business Wednesday, May 12, 2010 via one of the following: E-mail (preferred): jobs@thda.org Fax: 615-564-2700 Mail or in Person: Tennessee Housing Development Agency ATTN: Recruitment Specialist 404 James Robertson Parkway Suite 1200 Nashville, TN 37243-0900

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Public Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE AND SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust executed by Kent M. Harris and Cheryl R. Harris, married, to Trace Robbins, Trustee, dated the 25th day of May, 2006, and being of record in Book 1279, page 241, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, which conveyed certain real property, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the indebtedness described therein, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid and has been declared in default by the lawful owner thereof, Household Financial Center, Inc. Appointment of Substitute Trustee having been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing William Timothy Hill as Substitute Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 13th day of May, 2010, at 12:00 noon, on the front door of the TiptonCounty Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured, if the holder is the successful purchaser) the following described property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Description of Lot 114 of WoodLawn Plantation, Section D, as recorded at P1at Cabinet E Slide 176, said property being situated in the Eighth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being located on the North side of Woodlawn Trace. Beginning at a found 1/2 inch rebar with a cap in the North Right of Way line of Woodlawn Trace (50 foot total Right of Way) being the Southeast corner of Lot 114 of Woodlawn Plantation, Section D, as recorded at Plat Cabinet E Slide 176, also being the Southwest corner of Lot 113 of said subdivision; thence in a Southwestardly direction, along the North Right of Way line of Woodlawn Trace and the South line of Lot 114, South 60 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds West, a distance of 90.00 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 114, also being the Southeast corner of Lot 168 of Woodlawn Plantation, Section E, as recorded at Plat Cabinet F Slide 83 & 84; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the West line of Lot 114 and the East line of Lot 168, North 29 degrees 48 min 16 seconds West, a distance of 140.00 feet to a found 1/2 inch rebar with a cap by an iron post being the Northwest corner of Lot 114 and the Northeast corner of Lot 168, also being in the South line of Lot 109 of Woodlawn Plantation, Section D; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the North line of Lot 114 and the South line of Lot 109, North 60 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of 90.00 feet to a found 1/2 inch rebar with a cap by an iron post being the Northeast corner of Lot 114 and the Southeast corner of Lot 109, also being an angle point in the West line of Lot 112 of Woodlawn Plantation, Section D; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the East line of Lot 114 and the West line of Lot 112, South 29 degrees 48 minutes 16 seconds East, passing a found 112 inch rebar with a cap by an iron post being the Southwest corner of Lot 112 and the Northwest corner of Lot 113, and continuing along the West line of Lot 113, in all a distance of 140.00 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 0.29 acres, more or less. BEING the same property conveyed to Kent M. Harris, a married person, by Warranty Deed recorded 6/16/2000, in Book 904, page 872, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee. This is improved property known as 146 Woodlawn Trace, Brighton, TN. If there is any discrepancy with the street address, the legal description will control. The sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property tax and other matters, if any, which are prior in right to the lien of the deed of trust subject of this foreclosure and declared to be in default by the lawful holder thereof. 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. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This 14th day of April, 2010. William Timothy Hill, Substitute Trustee Insertion Dates: 4/22/10 – 4/29/10 – 5/6/10

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 June 18, 2008 by Shawn Phaneuf Jr. and Tabitha R Phaneuf, husband and wife, to Mary Ruth Tackett Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1400, Page 442, recorded

June 20, 2008, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed 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 Tuesday, May 21, 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 nonrefundable 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 Sixth Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot 88, Rolling Meadows Subdivision, Section C, as recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 68, in the Tipton County Register’s Office, to which plat references is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot Subject to the subdivision restrictions in the book 667, Page 884, building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet C, Slide 68 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Shawn Phaneuf, Jr. and Tabitha R Phaneuf, husband and wife, by deed of record in Deed Book 1400, Page 439, in the said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 473 Country Meadow Lane, Drummonds, TN 38023 CURRENT OWNERS: Shawn Phaneuf, Jr. and Tabitha R Phaneuf The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Publication Dates: 04/22/2010, 04/29/2010, 05/06/2010. Harriet Cannon Substitute Trustee 2043 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2007, executed by KATHRYN DONOVAN, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on February 14, 2007, as Instrument No. 99731, in Book 1325, at Page 23; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4, BY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, BY BAC GP, LLC, ITS GENERAL PARTNER, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee on November 9, 2009, as Instrument No. 132887. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 21, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: 2.5 acre tract, Being part of the same property as recorded in Deed Book 617, Page 985, in Tipton County Register’s Office, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Atoka-Idaville Road 1955.51 feet southwardly from the southwest corner of S&S Land Co. Inc. property which this a part; thence North 10 degress 38 minutes 20 seconds East 459.03 feet to a

point thence south 76 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 245.51 feet to an iron pin found; thence South 12 degrees 34 minutes 14 seconds West 457.79 feet to a spindle in the centerline of AtokaIdaville Road; thence along said centerline North 76 degrees 18 minutes 13 seconds West 230.02 feet to the point of beginning, less part for Road Right of way 30 feet. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4298 ATOKA IDAVILLE RD, ATOKA, TN 38004-7452. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): KATHRYN DONOVAN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:09 -0158074 FEI # 1006.73565 4/29,5/6,5/13/2010

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 10, 2008, executed by BRANDI D MARBRY AND JAMES A MARBRY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to DANNY GOULDER as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on December 16, 2008, as Instrument No. 123635, in Book 1420, at Page 274; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 19, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 1 MARIE MARBY SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE , PLAT CABINET G SLIDE 94-B TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 94-B OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2194 GAINESVILLE RD., MASON, TN 38049. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): BRANDI D. MARBRY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) TANKSERSLY SUPPLY (2) JAMES A MABRY The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption,

statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10-0047754 FEI# 1006.95383 4/29, 5/06, 5/13/2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Andrew M. King and Sandra E. King, recorded in Book 861 Pages 934, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, Mid-State Trust VIII and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC, the holder of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Trustee, will at 12:00 p.m. C.D.T. on May 26, 2010, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in the City of Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Being a part of Lot 6 of Lakeside Acres recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 34, in the Register’s Office, lying on the South side of McClerkin Road, in the Fourth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 6 of Lakeside Acres recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 34, of which this partition is a part, said point being in the centerline of McClerkin Road (50’ r/w), then South 18 deg. 28’ 35” West 27.67 feet along the West line of Lot 6 to an iron pin set in the South r/w line of McClerkin Road, said point being the true point of beginning of this described partition; then along the said r/w line the following two courses: South 46 deg. 08’ 55” East 137.67 feet to an iron pin set; South 53 deg. 20’ 52” East 23.61 feet to an iron pin set at the Northeast corner of this partition; then leaving the road and running South 30 deg. 08’ 17” West 379.54 feet to a cotton spindle set in a tree root; thence North 41 deg. 27’ 13” West 81.00 feet to a cotton spindle set in a tree root in the East line of Lot 7A of Lakeside Acres; then North 18 deg. 28’ 35” East 397.49 feet along the East line of Lot 7A to the point of beginning. Subject lot encompasses 1.00 acre of land by calculation. All as per survey dated February 8, 1999 by Raymond E. Pittman, RLS TN No. 1414. BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED IN Special Warranty Deed from Walter Mortgage Company to Andrew M. King and Sandra E. King, dated 09/21/2004, recorded 10/21/2004, in Deed Book 1169, Page 309, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee. Property Address:2557 McClerkin Road, Burlison, Tennessee 38015-7209 This conveyance is made subject to all visible and/or recorded rights-of-way and easements and subject to any and all easements and rights-of-way acquired by use and possession, whether visible and/or recorded or not. Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemption as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the above-described property. Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Security Deeds of Record: Deed of Trust from Andrew M. King and Sandra E. King to Ralph Henson, Trustee(s) for First Citizens National Bank, dated 10/06/2006, recorded 11/21/2006, in book 1311, Page 350, in the amount of $50,000.00. Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions. The Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement. CRAIG R. ALLEN, Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423) 265-0214 – Telephone Ad Run Dates: 04/29/2010 05/06/2010 05/13/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 5, 2007, by J C Marbry Jr. and Theresa D. Marbry to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1386, Page 114-130, (“Deed

of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bank of America, N.A.; and WHEREAS, Bank of America, N.A., 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, May 20, 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: The Following Property Situated And Being In The County Of Tipton, State Of Tennessee: Lot 1, J.C. Marbry Subdivision As Recorded In Plat Cabinet E, Slide 177a In The Tipton County Register’s Office, To Which Plat Reference Is Hereby Made For A More Particular Description Of Said Lot. Being that parcel of land conveyed to J.C. Marbry, Jr. and Christie L. Marbry, husband and wife, tenants by the entireties from J.C. Marbry, Sr. and Bertie Sue Marbry, husband and wife by that deed dated 03/16/1999 and recorded 03/17/1999 In Deed Book 859, at Page 848 of the TIPTON COUNTY, TN, Public Registry. Tax Map Reference: 027 01216 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1675 Shiloh Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): J C Marbry Jr. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o NDS1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 158.0925574TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 04/29/2010, 05/06/2010, 05/12/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed January 24, 2008 by Claudia L. Pearson, a single person to Skyline Title & Escrow, LLC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1381, Page 33, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as nominee for Michigan Home Finance, LLC, 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, May 28, 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. A certain tract or parcel of land in Tipton County, State of Tennessee, described as follows, to wit:Lot No. 6, located and bounded as indicated and shown on the map or plat of the Hyde Park Mills, Inc. Subdivision No. 2 of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 227, Page 510, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. This conveyance is made subject to all easements and right of way agreements of record and there is excepted out of said boundaries any portion of same now used for highway or street purpose or for public utility services. Property Address: 1614 S. College Street, Covington, 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 # 1779-084994-FC Published: April 29 May 6 May 13 Flagstar Bank/Claudia L. Pearson

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on May 22, 2009 by Eric G. Labermeier and Whitney L. Labermeier to Danny Goulder, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1439, Page 604, the beneficiary being Sears Federal Credit Union. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1473, Page 218; and the owner of the debt secured 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 Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on May 21, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: Situated in Tipton County, Tennessee: Property address: 2511 Tracy Road, Atoka, TN 38004 Lot 17, Green Pastures Subdivision, Section A, as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 5, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. This sale is subject to 2009 city and county property taxes. This sale will erase the second mortgage in favor of Sears Federal Credit Union dated July 9, 2009 and recorded in Book 1445, Page 42. All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. BY:Successor-Trustee Roger A. Stone, President Charge to: STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER Attn: Gail Nelson 200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1000 Memphis, TN 38103 901-5281111 Our File No. 10-01543-0

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated August 26, 2005, recorded on September 1, 2005 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1227, page 369, (“Trust Deed”) Bishop Earl Glass IV and Sally Joan Glass, Co-Trustee of Bishop Earl Glass III Testamentary Trust; and Bishop Earl Glass IV, and wife, Cynthia Dawn Glass conveyed to Matt R. Daniels, Trustee, the real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Clayton Bank & Trust (formerly Friendship Bank a Division of Clayton Bank & Trust) the lawful holder of the note evidencing the indebtedness has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, has filed a ANotice of State Tax Lien@ against Bishop E. Glass, d/b/a Candy Lane Store in Lien Book 18, page 194, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, notice of the sale of the Property pursuant to the Trust Deed was timely provided to the State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated ‘ 67-1-1433(b)(1) by a certified letter dated April 26, 2010; and WHEREAS, the sale of the Property will be subject to the right of the State of Tennessee to redeem the land as provided for in Tennessee Code Annotated ‘ 67-1-1433(c)(1); and WHEREAS, the sale of the Property will be subject to the right of the State of Tennessee to redeem the land as provided for in Tennessee Code Annotated ‘ 67-1-1433(c)(1); and WHEREAS, Charles C. Exum was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1473, page 713 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on May 28, 2010, at 1 o’clock p.m., at the front door of the Court House in Covington, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash; The Grantors in the Deed of Trust above described waived all right of homestead, equity of redemption, statutory

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Public Notices right of redemption and relinquished all other rights and exemptions of every kind, including, but not limited to, a statutory right to an elective share in and to the following real estate, lying and being in the Third Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: TRACT #3: LYING IN THE THIRD CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: Beginning at a stake in the Hazelgrove Road, the same being the northeast corner of a 5 acre tract of which this is a part; thence west along the north line of said 5 acre tract 2 chains to a stake; thence south 2 chains to a stake in the field; thence in a northeasterly direction approximately 2.6 chains to a stake in the west boundary line of said road; thence in a northwesterly direction along the west boundary line of said road 1 chains to the point of beginning. Being the same property in which B. E. Glass, Jr. and Orris Glass conveyed their interest to Bishop Earl Glass IV and wife, Cynthia Dawn Glass, by deed dated January 29, 1981, and recorded in Record Book 465, page 123, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Also being the same property in which Dorothy G. Turner and June G. Ward conveyed their interest to Bishop Earl Glass, IV, and Cynthia Dawn Glass, by deed dated July 9, 1984, and recorded in Record Book 519, page 203, in said Register’s Office. Map 38 Parcel 107.02 TRACT #5: LYING IN THE THIRD CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Thurston Howard property as being recorded in Deed Book 489 - page 503, also being in the North line of the B. E. Glass, Jr. property as recorded in Deed Book 357 - page 143, which this partition is a part, also being the Northeast corner of this partition, also being in the centerline of Hazelgrove Road; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the centerline of Hazelgrove Road and the East line of this partition, S 00 degrees 41 minutes 39 seconds W, 190.00 feet to a set cps in said centerline, being the Southeast corner of this partition; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the South line of this partition, N 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds W, 229.28 feet to a set iron post being the Southwest corner of this partition; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the West line of this partition, N 00 degrees 41 minutes 39 seconds E, 190.00 feet to a set iron post being the Northwest corner of this partition and in the North line of Glass and the South line of Howard; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the North line of Glass and this partition, also being the South line of Howard, S 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds E, 229.28 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.00 acres, more or less. However, there is excepted out of the above described partition that portion occupied by the R.O.W. of Hazelgrove Road. This being the same property conveyed to Bishop Earl Glass IV and wife, Cynthia Glass, the above described property recorded in Deed Book 645, page 531, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Description taken from Record Book 1227, page 369. No opinion is rendered as to the accuracy of the legal description. Map 38 Parcel 107.05 Being the same property conveyed to Bishop Earl Glass IV and wife, Cynthia Glass, by deed dated May 4, 1990, appearing of record in Book 645, page 531, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The street address of the property is 2769 and 2975 Hazel Grove Road, Burlison, TN 38015. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. INTERESTED PARTIES: Bishop Earl Glass, IV and wife, Cynthia Dawn Glass, Bishop Earl Glass IV and Sally Joan Glass, Co-Trustee of Bishop Earl Glass III Testamentary Trust; and Bishop Earl Glass IV and wife, Cynthia Dawn Glass, Tennessee Department of Revenue and Pattie Cromwell. /s/ Charles C,. Exum Charles C. Exum, Successor Trustee Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C. 105 South Highland Jackson, TN 38301 731-423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2010.

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated February 11, 1999, executed by Freddie B. Holly and Lawrence Edward Holly, recorded in Record Book 857, Page 218, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Freddie B. Holly and Lawrence Edward Holly conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford,

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 William C. Ford, 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 Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 12:00 Noon 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: Being Lot 1 of the Freddie Holly Minor Subdivision, of record at Plat Cabinet E, Slide 158-B, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Description of 1.00 acre parcel that is part of the Theopolis Powers and wife, Willie Maude Powers tract recorded In Deed Book 392, Page 266, in the Register’s Office, lying on the West side of Powers Lane, In the Tenth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a PK nail found In the centerline of CharlestonMason Road at the northwest corner of the Theopolis Powers and wife, Willie Maude Powers tract recorded In Deed Book 392, Page 266, of which this partition is a port, then North 88 38’ 01’ East, 877.00 feet along Powers’ north line to a point; then South 04 30’ 00’ West, 300.06 foot along Estella Thompson’s West line (DB 392, PG 409) to a point; then North 89’ 20’ 00’ East, 379.21 foot along Thompson a south line to the west R.O.W. line of Powers Lane; then South 10 36’ 20’ East, 70.55 feet along the said R.O.W., line to an Iron pin set at the northeast corner of this partition, said point being the TRUE POINT OF Beginning; then South 05 12’ 14’ East, 105.00 foot along the said R.O.W. line to an Iron pin set; then South 88 55’ 41 West, 426.04 foot to an Iron pin set; then North 05 48’ 12’ East, 105.48 foot to the northwest corner of this partition, said point being In a ditch; then North 88 deg. 55’ 41” East, passing an iron pin sot(sic) at 10.00’, but continuing for a total distance of 405.85 feet to the Point of Beginning, encompassing 1.00 acre of land, by calculation. Being the same property conveyed to Freddie B. Holly and Lawrence Edward Holly by Warranty Deed from Theopolis Powers, unmarried, dated December 20, 1998 and recorded in Record Book 851, Page 379, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 1999 Indies mobile home, Serial #AL1680-I99-1548. This is improved property known as Powers Lane, Mason, Tennessee. The following person(s) or entity(ies) hold a Deed of Trust, lien or other encumbrance on the above described property: BancorpSouth Judgment Lien Record Book 1199, Page 992 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: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 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 FEBRUARY 11, 2004, executed by CHARLES A. YOUNG AND AUDRA A. YOUNG, to MARY L. ARONOV, ESQUIRE, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1123, PAGE 616, 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 MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC, SBM NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC., FKA NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, CO., as provid-

ed 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 REAL ESTATE, SITUATED AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, STATE OF TENNESSEE: LOT 145, SECTION D, SQUIRE’S GROVE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET E, SLIDE 81 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 CHARLES A. YOUNG, AND AUDRA A. YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, BY DEED DATED JULY 30, 2001, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 955, PAGE 435, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 211 SQUIRE’S GROVE DRIVE WEST, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. MAP 142H GROUP D CONTROL MAP 142A PARCEL 145.00 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: AUDRAA. YOUNG; HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL CENTER INC. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 27, 2010. This is improved property known as 211 SQUIRE’S GROVE DRIVE WEST, 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 29apr3w

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated May 16, 2001, executed by Heather N. Austin, recorded in Record Book 943, Page 666, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Heather N. Austin conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, 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 William C. Ford, 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 Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 12:00 12:15 p.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: Being Lot No. 29 of Honeysuckle Hills Subdivision No. 2, and described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the north line of Walnut Drive the southwest corner of Lot No. 7 of Honeysuckle Hills Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book No. 1, page 40, of the Register’s records of Tipton County, Tennessee; thence with Walnut Drive South 69½ East 501.5 feet to a stake the southwest corner of Lot No. 30; thence North 20 ½ East 211 feet to a stake the northwest corner of Lot No. 30; thence South 87 degrees 10 minutes West 545.7 feet to the beginning containing 1.21 acres. Being the same property conveyed to Heather N. Austin by Warranty Deed from Rebecca L. Dearen dated May 16, 2001 and recorded in Record Book 943, Page 664, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Also being the same property conveyed to Rebecca L. Dearen by Quitclaim Deed from Heather N. Boswell, formerly Heather N. Austin, dated August 20, 2007 and recorded in Record Book 1359, Page 209, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 2001 Autumn mobile home, Serial #AHAL160101AB. This is improved property known as 871 Walnut Road, Brighton, Tennessee. The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. The 2008 taxes are currently past due and delinquent. 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: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2010.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2008, recorded in Book/Page 1395/819 of the Deed of Trust Records of Tipton County, Tennessee, Jeffrey Higginbotham and Sherri Higginbotham conveyed to Tim Williams, as Trustee, the property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 2, DARLENE WILLIAMS SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 499, IN THE TIPTON COUNTY

REGISTER OF DEED’S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT OF REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. BEING ALL OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JEFFREY HIGGINBOTHAM AND SHERI HIGGINBOTHAM FROM DARLENE WILLIAMS, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 AND RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 UNDER BOOK 1364, PAGE 81, REGISTER OF DEEDS, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Property includes a Lexington manufactured home, with Serial No. LH01084651A/B Common address of property: 274 Beck Lane, Brighton, TN 38011 MAP & PARCEL NO. 099-012.13 WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, default has occurred under the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein is now wholly due, the owner and holder of said indebtedness, 21st Mortgage Corporation, has requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee to sell the Property to satisfy same. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on Friday, May 28, 2010, the substitute trustee will sell the property to the highest bidder for cash. The Trustee’s sale will occur on or about 10:00 a.m. at the main front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, 100 Court Square, Covington, TN 38019 where foreclosure sales are commonly held.

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Munford Water System Water Quality Report 2008 Is my drinking water safe? Yes, our water meets all of EPA’s health standards. We have conducted numerous tests for over 80 contaminants that may be in drinking water. As you’ll see in the following chart, we only detected seven of these contaminants. We found all of these contaminants at safe levels. What is the source of my water? Your water, which is ground water, comes from the confined tertiary sand aquifer. Our goal is to protect our water from contaminants and we are working with the State to determine the vulnerability of our water source to potential contamination. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has prepared a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for the untreated water sources serving water to this water system. The SWAP Report assesses the susceptibility of untreated water sources to potential contamination. To ensure safe drinking water, all public water systems treat and routinely test their water. Water sources have been rated as reasonably susceptible, moderately susceptible or slightly susceptible based on geologic factors and human activities in the vicinity of the water source. The Munford Water System sources rated as reasonably susceptible to potential contamination. An explanation of Tennessee’s Source Water Assessment Program, the Source Water Assessment summaries, susceptibility scorings and the overall TDEC report to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be viewed online at www.state.tn.us/environment/dws/dwassess.shtml or you may contact the Water System to obtain copies of specific assessments. A wellhead protection plan is available for your review by contacting Lynn Hughey at the Munford Water System between 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. weekdays. Why are there contaminants in my water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Enviromental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791) Este informe contiene información muy importante. Tradúscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. For more information about your drinking water, please call Lynn Hughey at 901-837-5974. How can I get involved? Our Water Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Munford Municipal Building located at 69 College St. Please feel free to participate in these meetings. Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test and report on our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We have met all of these requirements. Results of unregulated contaminant analysis are available upon request. We want you to know that we pay attention to all the rules. Other Information

The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occuring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animal or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water: -Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, farming. - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. - Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. - Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Enviroment and Conversation prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public wate systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under-gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about not only their drinking water, but food preparation, personal hygiene, and precautions in handling infants and pets from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Munford Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components,. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead Water System Security Following the events of September 2001, we realize that our customers are concerned about the security of their drinking water. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities at any utility facilities, including treatment plants, tanks, fire hydrants, etc. to 901-837-0171.

Water Quality Data What does this chart mean? • MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • MCL: Maximum Contaminant Levels, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. • MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants. • MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfectant level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • AL - Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. • Below Detection Limit (BDL) - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant falls below the state's required detection level.. • Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. • Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Contaminant

Violation Yes/No

Level Found

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

Total Coliform Bacteria

2009

< 2 positive samples

Naturally present in the environment.

0.07 90th%

2008

ppm

1.3

AL=1.3

Fluoride

0.96

2009

ppm

Lead

1.1 90th%

2008

ppb

AL=15

Sodium

6.0

2008

ppm

N/A

Sulfate

8.8

2008

ppb

0.5

TTHM (Total trihalomethanes)

5.54

2009

ppb

N/A

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

BDL

2009

ppb

N/A

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Copper

Contaminant Chlorine

Violation Yes/No NO

Level Found 1.14 avg.

Range of Detections

0.8-0.96

Date of Sample

Range of Detections

Date of Sample

1.0-1.4

2009

Unit Measurement

MCLG

Unit MRDLG Measurement ppm

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits; used in water treatment. Leaching from ore processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories.

MRDL 4

Likely Source of Contamination Water additive used to control microbes.

Iron: Iron occurs naturally in our raw water and occasionally accumulates in the distribution system. Iron shows up as “red” or “rusty” water at your tap. Although you do not want to drink water that is not clear, iron is not considered to be a hazard to your health. We test for iron daily and it is usually around 0.04 ppm. The aesthetic limit for iron is 0.3 ppm. During the most recent round of Lead and Copper testing, 0 out of 23 households sampled contained concentrations exceeding the action level.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 • THE LEADER • B12

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Leader on the road

Public Notices This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Heart and Vascular Institute, PLLC; Jeffrey Higginbotham and Sherri Higginbotham. .The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another date or time, and place certain without further publication, upon the announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Gregory T. Pratt, Substitute Trustee 448 N. Cedar Bluff, Suite 194 Knoxville, TN 37923 972-890-2262 865-381-1215 facsimile 6may3w

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 October 31, 2005 by Lillie M. Mason, Sole and Separate to Lenders Title and Escrow, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1243 Page 58, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register's Office, and the owner of the debt secured, PNC Bank, National Association, 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, June 4, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 120, Section D, Baskin Heights Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 136, in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Property Address: 140 East Dove Cove, Covington, TN. Other Interested Party: First Franklin Financial Corporation 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 # 7001-085114-FC Published: May 6 May 13 May 20 Home Loan Services/Lillie Mason

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PAUL JEFFERY RICKARD. Plaintiff, VS. NO. 25,913 MELINDA STALEY RICKARD,

Defendant. NON-RESIDENT NOTICE In this cause it appearing from the Complaint which is sworn to that the Defendant, Melinda Rickard, 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, Melinda Rickard, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Frank Deslauriers on or before Monday, June 14,2010 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 22nd day of April, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 22apr4wp Attorney for the Plaintiff: Frank Deslauriers P.O. Box 1156 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2774 ESTATE OF Keith Newton Polk. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 19th day of April, 2010. Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Keith Newton Polk, 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 29th day of April, 2010 Bryan Keith Polk Administration 29apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Penda Preston-Wagstaff Vs. Walker Emerson Wagstaff In this cause it appearing from the petition for divorce which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts. Respondent, Walker Emerson Wagstaff, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that said Respondent, Walker Emerson Wagstaff, file a response to Penda PrestonWagstaff, PO Box 398, Atoka, TN 38004 or contact Plaintiff, Penda Preston –Wagstaff on or before May 28, 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 Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This the 6th day of May, 2010. Penda Preston –Wagstaff 6may4wp

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF HAYDEN BRYANT BARNES, DOB: 4/25/05

The Tipton County Election Commission Hereby gives notice of the:

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 The municipal elections will be to elect: Atoka- Mayor and 3 Aldermen Burlison- 1 Councilman Covington- Mayor and 3 Aldermen Garland- Mayor, 6 Aldermen and a Recorder Gilt Edge- 1 Councilman Munford- 3 Aldermen Municipal elections held in conjunction with the November 2, 2010 Election have an August 19, 2010 12 noon qualifying deadline with May 21, 2010 being the first day a petition may be issued. The last day to register to vote in person or hand deliver by-mail forms is Monday, October 4, 2010. By-mail voter registration forms must be postmarked no later than Monday, October 4, 2010. By-mail forms for someone unable to appear in person to register may be picked up at the Election Commission office. Early voting for the municipal elections will be October 13, 2010 through October 28, 2010. The Tipton County Election Commission office is located at 113 E. Church St. in Covington, TN. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will be closed for all holidays. We may be contacted at 476-0223, fax 476-0233 or by e-mail election@tiptonco.com. Tipton County Election Commission Theta Rone, Chairman Carolyn Murphy, Secretary James L. Sneed, Commissioner Kay Bergen, Commissioner 6may1w

AARON LEE BARNES DOB: 12/28/06 BY: TARA LEIGH ANTHONY, VS.

PETITIONER

NO. 27,814 UNKNOWN DEFENDANT, AND KATIE LIN BARNES, MOTHER, RESPONDENT NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the name and whereabouts of Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Thursday, July 1, 2010, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 28th day of June, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 6may4wp Attorney for Plaintiff: Elizabeth B. Ziarko P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019

Michael and Connie Frazier and Denton and Sherry Lee recently took a cruise visiting the Bahamas, Aruba, Antilles, Costa Rico, Panama Canal and the Florida everglades.

READ PUBLIC NOTICES! IT’S YOUR RIGHT! NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Dement Construction Co., LLC PROJECT NO.: 84020-3405-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNH614 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/18/10.

Military Matters Seaman Recruit Kayla N. Frank Navy Seaman Recruit Kayla N. Frank, daughter of Sabrina B. and James D. Frank of Munford, Tenn., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eightweek program, Frank completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first

NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Rose Construction, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 84087-3402-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNH712 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/18/10. NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Ronald S. Terry Constr. Co., Inc. PROJECT NO.: 84096-3401-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNH640 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/18/10.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MAY 21, 2010 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, May 21, 2010 and opened publicly in the Conference Room on the 7th Floor of the James K. Polk Building at that hour. FAYETTE, SHELBY, AND TIPTON COUNTIES (Contract No. CNJ153) Call No. 019. Project No. 98047-415304. The on-call asphalt pavement repair at various locations on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before June 30, 2011 (See Special Provision 108B). 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

Sheriff’s Sale By virtue of an Order Of Sale (# 07811) issued by Circuit Court Judge of Williamson County, dated the 11 March 2010 I will expose to sale to the highest bidder as stated. The sale will be conducted by Public Auction, held at 832 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 ( Jim’s Auto Body and Towing) at 10:00 a.m. on 18 May 2010. All property is sold as is and subject to all liens, towing and storage fees. Execution # 07811 David Michael Inc. C/O Roland Baggott III VS James “Ken” Cothran 2000 Freightliner FC2 (red) Vin # 1FUYSDYBYPB35788 2006 Yamaha YZF JYAVP04E46A009760

aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor. Frank is a 2008 graduate of Munford High School. Army Pvt. Brian Horner Army Pvt. Brian N. Horner has graduated from the Field Artillery Surveyor/ Meteorological Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. As Army field artillery team members, the surveyor is responsible for ensuring the Army's field artillery weapon systems are emplaced with exact precision. As a field meteorological crewmember, the soldier monitors weather conditions and patterns to allow artillery units to fire and launch missiles accurately. The student crewmembers are trained to provide firing position data,record field data, prepare schematic sketches and marketing survey stations, perform astronomic observations and compute data. They also perform preventive maintenance checks and services on vehicles, radios, weapons and all survey equipment. For the meteorological phase, training included operating

meteorological equipment, monitoring flight progress and system status during flight, computing total and free balloon lift for helium and hydrogen; assembling, testing and adjusting transmitters, obtaining ballistic temperature and densities, and preparing meteorological balloons for launching. Horner is the son of Christopher G. and Sharon R. Horner of Park St., Munford, Tenn. The private is a 1998 graduate of Millington Central High School. Army Pfc. Claude W. Pullen Army Pfc. Claude W. Pullen graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. As members of the Army's field artillery team, the course is designed to train soldiers as specialists to operate the advanced field artillery tactical data systems for both cannon and multiple launch rocket systems. The specialists play a critical role in the safe, accurate, and lethal delivery of the field artillery's various fire support systems used to support infantry and tank units in combat. Skills training included methods of computing target locations using computers or manual calculations, ammunition handling techniques, and operating and performing maintenance on related equipment, vehicles, generators, and artillery tactical and data systems. He is the son of Peter and Diana L. Pullen of Brighton. The private graduated in 2002 from Brighton High School, and received an associate degree in 2009 from Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis.

Applications available for Master Gardeners Applications for the 2011 Master Gardeners course are now available at the public library and at the Tipton County Extension office at 111 West Washington Avenue and the Lauderdale County Extension office. The 15 week class which begins in January 2011 will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2010. The $100 course fee is paid when students receive a notice of acceptance into the class. Each student will receive a large handbook that covers various subjects including basic botany, composting, soils herbs Woody and herbaceous ornamentals, vegetables, turf grass, etc Speakers will be Extension agents, specialist from the University of Tennessee, and Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener course is offered by the University of Tennessee for more information call Booker T. Leigh at (901)476-0231.

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Lady Chargers beat rain with three wins wins and a 30 game win streak as they prepare for the District 13 AA tournament, which begins this Friday at Haywood. The Lady Chargers will face the Milan Lady Bulldogs in first round action at 7:00 pm. A win will put them against the winner of Martin Westview/Ripley

By steve holt Special to The Leader The Lady Chargers traveled to Jackson Northside for a season ending tournament and got in Friday’s games before the floods came. They ended the regular season with three

at 6:00 pm on Saturday. Here’s a capsule of the action in Jackson on April 30. Game 1 CHS 13 Houston 0 Sarah Cousar won her 16th game allowing 1 hit and 1 walk while striking out 8. She also led the CHS hit parade

going 3 for 4 with 2 RBI. Autumn Glenn, CJ Browder, Bailey Morgan and Karlie Sorrentino added a pair of hits apiece.

struck out 6, walked 2 and allowed 2 hits. Sister gabby Glenn wore the hitter’s shoes for the night going 3 for 3 with 2 RBI.

Game 2 CHS 5 Riverside 0 Autumn Glenn ran her record to 15-1 in downing Riverside. She

Game 3 CHS 10 Gibson Co. 0 Gabby Glenn notched her 7th win taking the measure of the Lady Pio-

Speed stacking gains popularity

Signs with Bethel College

By tiffany holland tholland@covingtonleader.com

Tipton-Rosemark Academy is proud to announce that senior, Jacob Cole, signed a baseball scholarship with Bethel College on April 28 at a signing ceremony in the school library. Jacob has had a great baseball career with the Rebels. He has been a four-year letterman on the varsity team and we will greatly miss his leadership. Pictured are Jacob’s parents, Bobby and Lisa Cole of Millington, TRA Headmaster, John Scott, TRA Varsity Baseball coach, Brad Smith, TRA Assistant Baseball coach, Andrew Womack, Bethel Assistant Coach, Mark Parker, and honored senior, Jacob Cole.

Storm boys win conference title

In a thrilling last minute victory, Storm Rugby captured their sixth consecutive Conference title beating White Station High School 29-26. Storm was undefeated in conference play going into Sunday’s tournament and faced Christian Brothers High School in a highly anticipated match-up between two teams with reputations for very physical play. Despite all of the build-up to the game, Storm easily handled

the less experienced CBHS side and won the game 25-10. In the conference final, Storm faced perennial foe White Station in one of the most exciting game of the year. White Station took an early lead and back and forth scoring kept the match in doubt until the very end. Storm led 15-14 at halftime but White Station took the lead and held it until the very last play of the game. With White Station leading

26-22, Jonathon Bing took a fullback crash from Jason Collins straight through the Spartans defensive line to score under the posts. Storm boys will face familiar rival Father Ryan of Nashville in the State semi-finals next Saturday in Murfreesboro. Storm boys won the 2008 state title and Father Ryan won the 2009 championship after eliminating Storm in last year’s semifinal.

A rather unusual sport has gained major popularity in Brighton Elementary School. Speed Stacking is a sport that involves stacking specialized plastic cups in specific sequences in as little time as possible. The sport is also referred to as sport stacking or cup stacking. BES physical education teacher, Dean Brown, said around four years ago he glanced at a stacking tournament that aired on television. He was amazed at how fast children could stack the cups. One day when he was in a sports store, he saw stacking cups for sale and he just casually picked them up, thinking it might be fun for some of his students. What became of this simple purchase has grown into a full-fledged new sports team at Brighton. Students in all grades at the school participate in the stacking competitions which can be done as individuals, doubles, teams and relays. The stacking sequences go by the 3-3-3 stacks, the 3-6-3 stacks and the cycle stacks. The numbers are the ways the cups are arranged and each player must stack them and take them down in the quickest time possible. Last year, Brighton held a Regional Tournament with over 100 participants. This year’s tournament, which took place on Wednesday, April 28, was much smaller and mostly consisted of Brighton students and several from Covington Integrated Arts Academy, which also has Speed Stacking teams organized by physical education teacher, Charlie Ligon. This tournament had six basic divi-

sions, three doubles divisions and four team relays. The first place winners for Division 10 were Cole Howard, 3-3-3 and Zachary Johnson, 3-6-3 and cycle. The first place winners for Division 11 were Makayla Rose, 3-3-3 and cycle and Jonathan Willard for 3-6-3. In Division 12, the top victories went to Katie Camire. The sole first place winner for Division 13 was Adam Teems in all competitions. Dean Brown took the Masters 3 Division and the Division Special Stacker first place spots all went to Kayla Roaldson, a state record holder. In the doubles, the ten and under games were won by Cody Howard and Zachary Johnson. The twelve and under was won by Cade Carpenter and Makayla Rose. Adam Teems and Anthony Burlett were the victors for 14 and under. In the team elays, the ten and under division was won by the Brighton Roadrunners. The 11 and under was won by the Allstars team, the 14 and under was won by the Brighton Lightning and the Open Division was won by the Brighton Bunch. First place winner Adam Teems is one of the standouts of the Speed Stacking competition, the seventh grader was invited to the World Tournament in Denver, CO and placed in four events. A fan would have to refrain from blinking to watch how fast he can stack the plastic cups and bring them down again. Speed Stacking is played all over the world and news outlets such as ESPN have covered many of the top competitions. Dean Brown says he plans to continue to teach the sport in his gym classes and have local tournaments. Munford seniors (l to r) Carlee Daniel, Brandi Hale, Magan Dennison, Kaylee Willis and Morgan Sherfield, showing wearing shirts in honor of the late Connie Vaughn, will lead their team into the district tournament Friday in Savannah. (Photo Brian Hale)

Chargers to host district tourney By steve holt Special to The Leader Having won the south end of District 13 AA, the Covington Chargers will host an opening round of the tourney before it moves for quarter-final and later rounds to Millington’s USA Stadium. CHS will host the 4th seeded Martin Westview Chargers at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 6 in the opening round. Two games will follow on Friday at Chandler Field at 4:00 and 6:00 pm. The tournament moves to USA Stadium on Saturday with the first game beginning at 10:00 am. The tournament ends on Tuesday. Here’s how the Charger’s fared in the last week of the regular season, April 28 CHS 6 St. George’s 1 Tyler Davis went the distance scattering 5 hits and allowing only 1 run to stymie the Gryphons. He struck out 8 and walked only 1 to get the win. Cameron Dickey had a pair of singles and

tallied 3 RBI to pace the Chargers. Will Cooley drove in a run and scored twice. Blake Caughorn and Bobby Bailey each added RBIs as the Chargers took advantage of 6 Gryphon errors to go with 8 hits. April 29 CHS 15 Munford 5 Playing a day earlier to beat the rain, CHS honored it’s five seniors, manager, Darries Clemons, and players, Chad Lewis, Jarvis Harwell, Heath Hoffman and Michael Wolfe in pre-game ceremonies. The Chargers then did what they were supposed to do on Senior Night, win and win big. Tyler Davis singled to bring home Harwell to give the Chargers a 1-0 lead in the 1st. Harwell scored twice on the night without a hit except for being hit by a pitch all three times at the plate. CHS sent 15 men to the plate and scored 9 runs in the 3rd inning to break the game open. Heath Hoffman popped a 3-run tater in the decisive 5 run 5th inning to give him 5

neers on only 1 hit. She struck out 8 and did not walk a batter. Allie Moss led all batters going 3 for 3 with 3 RBI. Jessica Ashburn was perfect at the plate going 2 for 2. The Lady Chargers head to the district 13 AA tournament with an all time best record of 38-1.

RBI for the game. Will Cooley pitched 5 strong innings to get the win. He gave up 3 singles, walked 5, struck out 7 and hit a batter. April 30 CHS 6 Munford 7 Turnabout is fair play. In a hard fought contest, the Cougars got the best of the Chargers in what proved to be the regular season finale for CHS at Munford on a walkoff homer in the bottom of the 8th inning. Dylan Schlauch started for CHS but would only face 5 batters. He walked 2, hit 2 and gave up a single and 3 runs before giving way to DJ Max who pitched the rest of the game and did a tremendous job according to Coach Sage. Max gave up 4 earned runs on 5 hits. He struck out 3 and walked 2. Carlos Williams scored twice for the Chargers. Heath Hoffman and Cameron Dickey had a pair of RBI each and Blake Caughorn had a pair of singles but it was not enough. CHS closes the regular season at 17-9 (5-1).

District tourneys get underway By jeff ireland Sports@covingtonleader.cm The Munford and Brighton baseball teams will begin district tournament play today at Brighton, while the softball teams will get their postseasons underway tomorrow in Savannah. Munford will be the fifth seed in the District 13-AAA Tournament and will take on fourth-seeded Hardin County today at 4:30. Brighton, the three seed, will take on second-seeded Jackson North Side after that. Dyer County, the defending state champs, get a first-round bye and will be the favorites. The top two teams in the tournament advanced to the regionals. “This district is always wide open,” said Munford coach Steve Ledford. “Dyer County has two pitchers who are better than everybody else … After that you throw everybody in a hat and see what happens.” If Munford beats Hardin County

they will play Dyer County Friday at 7 p.m. A loss pits them against the Brighton-North Side loser on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Cardinals claimed the regular season District 13-AAA title and will be the top seed in the district tournament. Brighton will play the North Side-Hardin County winner Friday at 5 p.m. in round one. Second-seeded Munford takes on three seed Brighton after that at 7 p.m. The action continues on Monday with games at 5 and 7 p.m. The title game is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. The top two teams in the tournament advanced to the regionals. In recent action: The Munford baseball team won at Ripley Tuesday night, 7-5, in the regular season finale. Josh Reeves was the winning pitcher and also added three hits. Dylan Turner pitched three strong innings in relief. On senior night on Friday, Munford got a walk-off solo homerun from sophomore Stephen Stewart in the eighth inning to beat Covington

Chargers track team run well at Millington Here are the results from the CHS track team’s recent performance at the Millington Track Meet. Ladies events 1st Place - Shot Put - Iesha Carruthers

2nd Place – Long Jump- Jessica Fleming 4th Place – Long jump – Charlette Payne 4th Place – 200 m run – Darnesha Henderson 2nd Place – 400 m relay

team 3rd place – 800 m relay team Men’s events 2nd Place – 4 X 100 relay – Chris Smith, Jawan Alston, An-

tonio Dorsey, Tavious Cleaves 2nd Place – 4 X 800 relay – Marqueston Griggs, Tim Dunovant, Don Clay, Shaun Donaldson 2nd Place – 100 m run – Tavious Cleaves

1600 m run- 2nd place- Don Clay- 3rd place- Shaun Donaldson 2nd place – 400 m run- Antonio Dorsey 4th place – 800 m run – Marqueston Griggs

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Girls rugby team receives title

The Storm Girls Rugby team matched the Boys team last Sunday by winning their division of the West Tennessee Rugby conference. This is the Fifth consecutive conference title for the girls and earns them a birth in the State semi-final next Saturday. Storm girls cruised to victory over the Arlington Barbar-

ians by a score of 27-5, with strong play in all phases of the game. Tough running inside by Courtney Chumley, Heather Meeks and Samantha Lowrance was complimented perfectly by speed and kicking on the edge giving Storm a well balanced attack that the Barbarians could not answer. Storm

girls will face Maryville in the State semi-final in a repeat of last year’s semi-final that eliminated Storm from the playoffs. With a trip to the state final on the line, Storm intends to reverse recent history and earn a shot at the State Championship.

Tennis closes regular season It was not a good day for the CHS men in their final regular season match at Halls on April 26 as they fell 2-5 to the Tigers. William Eaves was a winner in singles and he and David McCullough eked out a doubles win but that was it. The ladies were 4-3 winners. As a result of the win, Halls forced a playoff with the Charger men, which they won 4-3. Eaves and McCullough won in singles and doubles but it was not enough for CHS to take the sub-district title. On April 28, the CHS ladies faced Haywood in a sub-district play-off and came up just short losing 4-2. Rhett Watson and Rachel Watson won singles matches but Haywood was declared the winner being the

first to win four matches. The District 14 A-AA tournament opened at UT-Martin on May 3. CHS faced tough competition in the early going. Chris Sullivan fell to the #1 men’s seed, Zach Cathey of Dyersburg, 8-3. Nick Ragsdale played his best match of the season but fell to Trenton Peabody’s Jerry Rogers 8-1. Gerald Dyson and Omari Clay went down in doubles 8-2 to Chavez and Wolfe of Dyersburg. William Eaves and David McCullough are the 2nd seeded doubles team in the tournament and showed it in defeating Houghton and Tillman of Haywood 8-3 in round 3. They had byes in the 1st two rounds. On the ladies side, Haley Blalack

won her 2nd round match 8-1 but lost to the #1 seed, Chloe Nance of Martin Westview, 8-1, in round 3. Rhett Watson entered play as the #2 seed and won her 2nd and 3rd round matched 8-0 and 8-3. In ladies doubles, Conner Guerrant and Lindsey Coulston won both of their matches in the first two rounds by scores of 8-2 and 8-4. Rachel Nance and Libby Long are the other doubles team from CHS they also advanced to the 3rd round winning 8-1 and 8-1. CHS took 12 players to the district and returned to the semi/final rounds on May 4 with seven players.

McKenzie and McClain accept scholarships

The sound of leather pads popping will be heard next week as the 2010 Charger football team takes to the field for its 2010 spring practice. Head coach Marty Wheeler announced today that his Chargers will begin spring practice on Monday, May 10. This is Wheeler's 2nd season as the Chargers mentor.

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By tiffany holland tholland@covingtonleader.com Carl McKenzie and James McClain, both Covington High School seniors, received scholarships to Shawnee Junior College in Ullin, IL on April 22. McKenzie was named All-Regional, AllDistrict, All-Metro, and invited to the All-Star game for West Tennessee seniors while playing for the Chargers. He is the son of Carl Smith and Teresa McKenzie of Covington. His younger brother Darius McKenzie also plays basketball for the Chargers. James McClain was also awarded a scholarship to Shawnee. McClain was named AllDistrict, All-Tournament, and to the All-Star team for state which competed in Murphreesboro. He is the son of Sydnita Payne in Covington and plans on studying engineering while in school.

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• LOLA MAE SPRENKLE • Recently coach Dale Schultz of the Atoka Blaze had to wear a hula skirt and top due to loosing a “wagers” bet he had with his team. Assistant coach Jason Lindsey is scheduled to receive a pie in the face from each girl who plays with them. The team has wagers set for each week. Depending on the outcome of the season, there is a possibility that Coach Dale will have his head shaved by the girls after the last game. All to add a little extra fun to the sport.

Munford tennis teams win at home Munford High School vs. JCM APRIL 27, 2010 Boys Munford 6 JCM 1 Dylan Meadors (M) def. Denzel Epperson (JCM) 8-2 Nathan Fite (M) def. Thurston Fason (JCM) 8-1 Weston Orman (M) def. Montel Epperson 4-8 Xavier Taylor (JCM) def. Vaden Fite (M) 8-4 Ryan Barton (M) def. Davante Dawkins (JCM) 8-4

DOUBLES Meadors/N. Fite (M) def. D. Epperson/Fason (JCM) 8-0 S. Orman/Haywood (M) def. M. Epperson/ Taylor (JCM) 8-6 Munford’s record 5-3 Girls Munford 7 JCM 0 Megan Bates (M) def. Brianna Moore (JCM) 8-0 Kelby Meadors (M) def. Angelique Bold (JCM) 8-0 Taylor Patterson (M)

Sports shorts A Lifeguard Certification Training Course will be taught through the Covington Parks and Recreation Department beginning on May 15. Participants who complete the course will receive their Lifeguard Certification and Professional CPR and First Aid awards. To pre-register and get more information call the Covington Sportsplex at 476-3734. There is a cost of $175 for the 40-hour course which covers all materials.

def. Miranda Jones (JCM) 8-2 Nikki Manning (M) def. Jewlishia Lake (JCM) 8-0 Madison Willis (M) def. Jill Pettigrew (JCM) 8-0

Munford’s record stands at 8-0 while JCM stands at 4-5.

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