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Benefit concert scheduled for Project Play

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The blazing fire which lit up the Covington skyline on Tuesday, Feb. 23, may have destroyed Cobb-Parr Park’s Project Play but it did not destroy the community support which is still rallying around the city to help raise the monies needed to rebuild the beloved

playground.

Following several fund raisers, more than $21,000 has been raised for the play area rebuilding project. But more is still needed.

On Saturday, March 27, a Project Play benefit concert featuring the national 2008 Colgate Country Showdown winners, Nash Street, will be held at the historic Ruffin Theater to raise additional funds.

“The architect and engineers who designed the playground no longer recommend the original material and recommend a fire retardant material which we expect to be more expensive,” said Covington Mayor David Gordon.

“Additional expenses will be needed to cover increased lighting, design changes for safety purposes, security cameras and necessary improvements in drainage and surface materials.”

The concert promises to be a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to witness the emergence of one of country music’s hottest acts. Nash Street, whose unique style of music is often referred to as grassroots country, plays with a blend of acoustic instrumentation, Southern traditions and an appreciation for bluegrass and country music.

Billed as “the best new act in country SEE CONCERT, PAGE A3

Board announces top seniors

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com The Tipton County Board of Education announced this week the Class of 2010’s top 10 students from each of the area high schools.

The race to the top spot was competitive.

In Brighton, only .02 points separated valedictorian and salutatorian and only .0004 separated the salutatorian and historian.

With the top four students at Covington all earning 4.0 grade point averages, ACT scores had to break the tie.

And in Munford, only .04 points separated the top two students.

Brighton High School 1. Daniel Ryan Fleming - 4.0, ACT 34, son of Pam and Mike Fleming of Atoka 2. Marci Glenn Blalack - 3.9808, ACT 27, daughter of Walter and Lisa Blalack of Brighton 3. Christie Ann Caldwell - 3.9804, ACT 32, daughter of Joey and Ann Caldwell of Brighton 4. Ariana Kaimipono Maliga 3.9583, ACT 30, daughter of Thomas and Nicole Maliga of Atoka 5. Cody Alan Rau - 3.9423, ACT 33, son of Karen Payne of Burlison and Gary Rau of Corpus Christi, Texas

6. William Frederick Wilson - 3.9259, ACT 30, son of Bill and Kerri Wilson of Atoka 7. Joseph Frank Owens - 3.9167, ACT 30, so of Frank and Linda Owens of Brighton 8. Kayla Danielle Willinger - 3.9245, ACT 28, daughter of Tammy Willinger of Brighton 9. Nicholas Lee Adams - 3.9074, ACT 28, son of Kevin and Carla Adams of Brighton 10. Charles Cahlen Armour - 3.898, ACT 28, son of Chuck and Dr. Karen Armour Covington High School 1. Elizabeth "Libby" Laura Long - 4.0, ACT 32, daughter of Sam and Marilyn Long of Covington 2. Amanda Jo Gray - 4.0, ACT 30, daughter of Tim and Becky Gray of Covington 3. Madison Grace Overall - 4.0, ACT 29, daughter of Ben and Melanie Overall of Covington 4. Sarah Elizabeth Cousar - 4.0, ACT 26, daughter of Alan and Sarah Cousar of Covington 5. Zoe Megan Lee Vu - 3.980, ACT 28, daughter of Eric and Jaime Fowler of Covington and Cvong Vu of Forsyth, Mo. 6. Bianca Renee Russell - 3.959, ACT 28, daughter of Charles and Charnina Hayes of Millington SEE SENIORS, PAGE A5

TCSO searching for armed robbers

By ECHO DAY

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COVINGTON – The Tipton County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men suspected in the armed robbery a Dollar General store Tuesday night.

The men, who wore white cloths over their faces, entered the store at Hwy. 14 and AtokaIdaville Road at approximately 8:39 p.m. and demanded the store's cash.

Authorities said the suspects were armed with a shot gun. The store was occupied by two clerks and a customer at the time of the incident.

"Even though the suspects were armed, everyone escaped injury," said Deputy Chief Donna Turner.

The men fled the scene on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

The first suspect was described as wearing a

Circus-goers ride the elephant during an intermission at the 2009 Shriner's Circus.

Photo by Echo Day

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Surveillance video from Dollar General shows two masked men who robbed the Hwy. 14 store Tuesday night. No one was injured during the robbery. Photo courtesy Tipton County Sheriff's Office

blue sweatshirt, jeans, white gloves with a white cloth over his face.

The second man was armed with a shotgun and wore a red hooded sweatshirt, jeans, white gloves and a white cloth over his face with eye holes cut into it.

Detectives need assistance from the public in finding the robbers.

"We're needing people to help," said Turner.

"We need them to look

at the pictures of the suspects and help us identify them."

Persons having information on the identities of these suspects or other information regarding the incident are asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at the Tipton County Sheriff's Office at (901) 475-3300. Tips can be phoned in at (901) 475-3307 or emailed to sheriff@tiptonco.com.

Ladies and gentleman … children of all ages … step right up to the big top and see the 2010 Shrine Circus!

The 68th annual circus event will descend upon the Agricenter's Showplace Arena Thursday, March 18 to Sunday, March 21.

"Children love it and adults do too," said shriner William "Bill" Preslar. "It's a good place to take the kids."

The Shrine Circus touts itself as a "quality, fun-filled, family experience," and the lineup promises not to disappoint.

Hosted by Ringmaster Devin Chandler, the circus is set to include mid-air maneuvering and acrobatics

by Espanas Extreme Swing; Piolita, the wackiest clown in the world; Erika Zerbini and the Liberty Horses; high energy, skilled acrobatics by Dandino; astounding aerial artistry

by Guillermina; The Markov and some fine, four-legged canine friends; Nadia's strength and agility exhibition; Martin and Visan on the Wheel of Destiny; jugglers; performing pachyderms and more.

Additionally, concessions will be served and there may be a chance to have photographs taken with a Bengal Tiger. There will also be face painting, elephant rides, pony rides, an inflatable slide and a moonbounce, reported Preslar.

Each year temples across the country host the Shrine Circus as a fundraiser whose proceeds benefit the temple's operating costs. The proceeds from this circus directly benefit the Al Chymia Shrine, of which many Tipton Countians are members.

"The proceeds benefit the temple so we can continue to donate other funds to help with the children's hospitals," Preslar said.

Every day more than $2 million is spent to provide medical care for children at Shriners Hospitals. And, in the last 86 years, more than 865,000 children have been provided with free medical care because of the generosity of the Shriners.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching SEE CIRCUS, PAGE A3

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Bluegrass concert this Saturday at the Ruffin

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The monthly Bluegrass concerts held at the Historic Ruffin Theater over the past few years have become a tradition with enthusiasts of the eclectic style of Bluegrass music. The free concerts spotlight local and nationally known musicians who play for the love of the traditional sounds of early America.

Put succinctly by Bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, “Bluegrass is Scotch bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin’.

It’s Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It’s blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound. It’s plain music that tells a good story. It’s played from my heart to your heart, and it will touch you. Bluegrass is music that matters.�

This month’s concert will feature Cane Ridge, a group which hails from Dyersburg. Lead by vocalist Mark Johnson, father and son duo, Brodie and Patrick Cupples, mandolin player Phillip Williams and newcomer Tommy James, Cane

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on the stage.

Cane Ridge will be on stage Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Admission is free but like all bluegrass concerts held at the Ruffin Theater, the hat will be passed.

To learn more information about Cane Ridge, visit their website at www.caneridgebluegrass.com.

To learn more about the historic Ruffin Theater, visit www.ruffintheater. org.

Search for boater missing in Mississippi River concludes DUVALL LANDING The search for a boater missing for a week in the Mississippi has ended, authorities with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday.

Steven Grayer, 49, was last seen on Saturday, March 6 when he left his Atoka home to go fishing at the Randolph Towhead. He hasn't been heard from since.

That afternoon, another boater spotted Grayers capsized bass boat and called authorities. The boat was recovered 2-3 miles south of Duvall Landing, but there was no sign of Grayer.

While the search and rescue effort was suspended during inclement weather, Saturday morning a multi-agency recovery mission was conducted.

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were not successful in locating Grayer and further efforts have concluded, the sheriff's office reported in a press release Saturday night.

The Grayer family has been present at Duvall Landing throughout the seven day search. The family has provided the following statement: “On behalf of the Grayer family, we would first like to thank everyone for their warm thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. We would like to express our tremendous gratitude to those involved in the search efforts. As our hopes continue, we appreciate all the support going forward.

"With the current circumstances, our family will be holding a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 20 at the Millington Civic Center from 2-4p.m.

"We again, would like to thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers. We appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as our family finds a way to work through this situation.�

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Brighton police searching for vehicle thieves

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com BRIGHTON – All Vickie Baker wanted to do was work out, she didn’t know in doing so she would become a victim.

On March 1, she parked her car in front of Brighton’s ATC Fitness, tucked her purse under the front seat, locked the car and went inside the gym.

An hour and a half later she returned to find her driver’s side window shattered and her purse missing.

“It’s not fair,” Baker said. “You want to be a trusting person, but this day in age, you can’t.”

Brighton police say the alleged thieves first visited Covington’s Walmart Supercenter and purchased $534.36 in goods before going on a multi-state shopping and identity theft spree.

“These people have no regards,” said patrolman

Chris Pifer. “They are professionals, they know what they’re doing.”

In the last two weeks, the suspects have purchased items at Walmart stores from Memphis to Little Rock and Oxford and Tupelo. They have also opened a charge account at a Memphis department store.

Baker said the suspects have all of her identification, credit cards and $47 in cash.

Also wanted by the Jackson, Tenn. Police Department, the duo has conducted illegal activities in at least 8 cities in three states.

The suspects - a male and a female - pass themselves off as their victims.

“They leave the drivers license, the victim’s driver’s license inside the wallet and place their own picture above the victim’s picture,” said Pifer. “They don’t work, they just prey on people that do work and use

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their identities.”

Connie Newman, a spokesperson for the Brighton ATC facility, said the gym is a safe place for clients.

“We have cameras everywhere in the office, they never turn off.”

The suspects have made more than $3,000 in purchases with Baker’s information.

While police all over the Mid-South work to locate the suspects, Baker is working correct the mistakes she now knows

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music,” Nash Street is a talented group of young people who have caught the eye of many of Nashville’s hottest stars. In the two years since taking home the $100,000 prize for their performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the group has been the opening act for such artists as Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kelly Pickler, Clay Walker and Bucky Covington.

When the Starkville, Miss. group heard of the playground’s destruction through Bluegrass webbased discussion boards, band member Hannah Melby said they knew they had to help out.

“We looked into what happened and knew we wanted to be a part of the rebuilding,” Melby said.

“Any community who raises money to build such a park and then to have such a tragedy happen, deserves the help.

Parks are such a core feature of small communities. We’re all from a small towns and I remember spending many wonderful days at the park with my father.”

Gordon couldn’t be more pleased.

“This is just another case of people in the community and outside the community who have heard about what happened to Project Play and who have stepped up to help Covington and Tipton County to build that playground back,” said Gordon. “I am continually overwhelmed with the support we receive. It sounds like a great event and I look forward to being there and listening to these guys play their music.”

During the summer of 2003, the communitybuilt playground was completed in less than five days with donations and volunteer support,

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saving the city more than $100,000 off of the cost of construction.

Gordon said the city hopes to have the playground completed for the summer months.

“It’s taking a little longer than we anticipated,” said the mayor. “Right now, we’re trying to iron out the coordination and details. Once the actual construction starts, with the number of volunteers we have signed up, the building of the playground won’t take very long at all.”

Tickets for the Saturday, March 27 concert will be available at the door for $10. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with showtime beginning at 7 p.m.

For more information on Nash Street, visit their website at www.nashstreet.com.

she was making.

“No matter where you go, limit what you take with you,” she advises.

“Be aware of your surroundings.”

Brighton police say the suspects’ vehicle is a silver or gray 4-door Mitsubishi or Toyota Camry.

If you have any information on this case or recognize the woman in the still picture, call Brighton police at 901475-6722.

programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment at no charge.

Of the 22 hospitals, 18 are orthopaedic hospitals, three are burn centers and one is a hospital providing care for orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury.

And the Shriners do it all without help from the government or insurance companies, which is why they hold fund-raisers such as the circus and an annual Boss Hoss Trike raffle, for instance.

"The circus helps us help the children," said Preslar.

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Curtis Douglas, Jr. Born: 2/26/1972 233 Jamison Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Habitual motor vehicle offender

Patrick Edward Holley Born: 7/10/1968 88 Roseland Acres Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Forgery

Jimmy Lee Arnold Jr. Born: 12/08/1979 Quitos Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Agg. Perjury

Elton Tyrone Fields Born: 5/04/1981 617 Rena Anderson Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 Charge: DUI 2nd offense

Octavius Santrail Jones Born: 9/09/1979 51 Stout Cove Covington, TN 38019 Charge: 1st degree murder

Garry Keenan Glass Born: 2/22/1956 703 Stage Road Frayser, TN 38127 Charge: Habitual motor vehicle offender

Douglas Cooper Allen Born: 10/07/1976 7819 Church St. Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Introduction of contraband into penal inst.

Jermaine Jeffery Calloway Born: 6/26/1988 1513 Julius Lee Rd. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Ronnie Eugene Smith Born: 9/18/1977 4885 Sigler #39 Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Theft over $1,000

Deborah Jo Ricklefs Born: 1/23/1960 182 Adkins Circle Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Obtaining legend drugs by fraud

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Stricter penalties still needed I'm a big proponent of dren. the need for stricter penI am not okay with this, alties in this state. I think especially because it we are out of control with seems he doesn't want to being politically correct abide by the terms of the and perhaps it's time sex offender registry. again to remind our legHe's been arrested islators. twice in two months, but Take, for instance, the is currently free on case in this month's arrest bond. of Lanell Pittman, a sex This doesn't make offender who sense to me. Can is not supwe not lock him posed to be up and keep him around chilthere? dren yet was The General living in a Assembly is curhouse with a rently working 12-year-old. on legislation He was also which will make arrested in custody more February for equal for being at the OFF THE WALL divorced parents YMCA. (unless one parECHO DAY Tw e n t y ent can prove the years ago, Pittman other is unfit), disallow molested a 9-year-old schools to separate twins and attempted to hire into different classrooms someone to kill her and and making drive-thru her mother, his niece, beer sales more responafter they filed molesta- sible. tion charges.

These laws are needed He served his time, undoubtedly, but I urge paid his apparent debt to our lawmakers to consociety, and is now back sider more accountability out on the streets. and stiffer penalties for Those streets? Those criminals. are our streets. We live Your constituents are here and so do our chil- counting on you.

A shot and a hard lick When Daddy realized that rats had been eatin’ our corn stored in the crib he got terribly upset and didn’t know whether to wind his head or scratch his watch.

This grain was fed to our animals and fowls which fattened them for eatin’, sellin’ or milkin’ with the bottom line being financial.

After Daddy had done his Dick Tracy investigation which included where, how and he didn’t care when, he concluded these uninvited guests needed to send their saddle home.

Preparations were made for the next Friday night with the tolling (luring) of shelled kernels of corn and the lantern wick burning low hung on a nail right outside the crib. This created an atmosphere so the rats would feel comfortable at their supper time.

We are primed and I can’t wait. Paul, Lynn, Emerson, Phil and Tommy came to help me shuck corn so I could play ball. I proudly relayed the plans. Although we were all very young each had seen rats, but it never occurred just how destructible and dangerous the varmints really were. Paul said they carried a plague. He didn’t know what a plague was, but it was bad according to Miss Bonnie and he didn’t how it was toted.

Lynn said a rat looked like a big gray mouse as he had seen one run

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under the smoke house.

Phil suggested it was black and resembled a big mean house cat looking for mice Arvis had seen one gnawing on the electric wire in the chicken house but thought it was a possum.

The sages on the front porch of Mr. Ben’s store had us convinced they came in all sizes, types and colors. Additionally they liked to kidnap little boys from the corn crib, haul them off, eat them alive and the boys would never be seen again. We kept looking all around the crib from then on while shucking as they ain’t gonna’ sneak up on us.

Finally the much anticipated Friday darkness rolled around as Daddy and I traipsed to the stable. We sat on some rusty five gallon buckets with Daddy’s twenty two loaded with rat shot and laying across his lap ready for firing. Koontz, Daddy’s pet cat rested at his feet and often Daddy stroked him to keep him wide awake. I had my powerful Red Ryder bb gun across my lap feet to the right of Daddy. Daddy reminded me, “be quiet, don’t move a muscle and stay behind me.” He explained, “I need a good shot or the ‘scrandral’ would run.” I understand as I would scratch off if someone was firing at me.

We waited for hours it seemed and finally Daddy saw some move-

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The ability to efficiently benefit from a nationally coordinated program. move freight on the state's transA major expansion of the Panama Canal is portation network is as essential to underway and will have significant impacts our economy as a well-trained work on the Gulf of Mexico Ports. These impacts, in force. As Tennessee's population and turn, will open new opportunities for the Southeconomy grow, we must be prepared eastern U.S., but these opportunities will be reto address the strains this growth will alized only if we all work together in a coordiplace on our transportation system. nated manner.

GERALD NICLEY, In the next 25 years freight move- TDOT COMMISSIONER A national freight transportation program ment in Tennessee is projected to would clearly benefit all states, and regions. Imincrease by thirty percent. To accommodate this ports and exports enter and traverse the U. S. across growth we need to think nationally, regionally and a complex transportation network and the Federal on a multi-modal level (looking at multiple modes government has a compelling interest to address of transportation). By linking trucks, rail and water- goods movement from a national policy perspective. way transport, freight can be moved more efficiently Such a comprehensive policy will ensure that transto, through and from Tennessee. portation investments are made where most needed Memphis is a great example. Situated on the borders of Arkansas and Mississippi, Memphis is home to the world's largest cargo airport, the fourth busiest inland waterway port in America and substantial road and rail networks. Memphis is an ideal location for a comprehensive freight hub, and would Even the Law is not above the law benefit greatly from a much needed national freight policy, which could authorize a multi-state approach Dear Editor, to both planning and funding. A national freight I have seen and I have heard of child abuse in transportation program can plan and implement a our fair towns and cities and if the person is a strategy by authorizing states to enter Multi-State juvenile, then its "child abuse," and no matter what agreements, by Region, Mode, or Corridor, so that our reputation is we cannot allow this activity to the efficient use of public resources may cross state go unpunished because of who we think we are or lines for transportation projects that are mutually how long we have been in law enforcement. and nationally beneficial.

This kind of behavior must stop and these people Another good example is the I-75 Corridor Coali- with so-called authority and so-called role models tion, soon to be launched by a number of state DOTs must be punished and prosecuted to the full extent and Transport Canada. The I-75 corridor stretches of the laws, because the ones I know whom have from the Canadian border in Michigan to the south- done this were prosecuted to the fullest. If Trooper ern tip of Florida and includes every multi-modal Norfolk is found to be guilty, then should he not be? Just because he's a state trooper, the explaining of this child's injuries is completely uncaused for, it sounds as though he was abused by someone with ment.

He reminded in a to’ sack as a rat will hand-to-hand combat training. Somehow this beatme years later he held play possum some times ing is uncalled for to this child.

Koontz down and fired and counterattack.

Whether its his child or a relative, family memhis rifle. He shouted, “I ber or just a friend of the family in his care, its still plugged him.” Daddy I asked Daddy could child abuse and lets not forget if someone lies to the continued with, “Koontz I shoot the now dead officials investigating, they are filing false reports, jumped the rat and they rat and Daddy replied, just as well as obstructing justice. We (the comcommenced to fightin’.” “sure.” So I aimed my munity) are tired of this kind of action toward our Rolling and growlin’ trusty Red Ryder in the children. They are our future and without them, out in the middle of the sack and squeezed the what else do we have? It's hard for them to get an stable. Daddy had an trigger, but the soft plungeducation and learn values with low self-esteem old axe handle, but he er didn’t extract the tiny from being abused by someone who is suppose to couldn’t get in a good pellet. In the excitement love them. lick for fear of hittin’ the I had forgotten to hand I know Sheriff Pancho Chumley personally, as cat. Daddy recollected, cock and load for some well as much of his staff. I know he will get to the “how they jumped, bit, shooting air. I wanted to bottom of this with his staff. grabbed and tussled like hide as Daddy scolded Danny Fayne Monday night rasslin’ me again about being Atoka matches.” This was my ready as I could have first rat killin’. Finally been attacked.

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7. David Andrew McCollough - 3.958, ACT 32, son of Andy McCollough and Emily McCollough of Covington 8. Garrett Blake Lomax - 3.942, ACT 27, son of Ken Lomax of Covington and Tammi Burch of Dyersburg 9. Emily Nicole Young - 3.920, ACT 28, daughter of Michael and Lynn Young of Covington 10. Katherine Alexis Johnson - 3.920, ACT 27, daughter of Sharon Johnson and SSG Ronald and Debra Johnson of Covington Munford High School 1. Gregory James Meinweiser - 3.9808, ACT 31, son of Bill and Diana Meinweiser of Millington 2. Katrina Deann Moeller - 3.9412, ACT 29, daughter of John and

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Shannon Jean McDonald - 3.88, ACT 28, daughter of Troy and Linda McDonald of Munford 4. Danielle Elise Stagner - 3.8448, daughter of Joanna Stagner and Phillip Stagner of Munford 5. Katelyn Nicole Briscoe - 3.8431, ACT 27, daughter of Jon and Mary Briscoe 6. Leslie Nicole Serrano - 3.8302, daughter of Carlos Serrano and Peggy Lovelace of Drummonds 7. Abigail Ruth Hefner - 3.8222, ACT 29, daughter of Jerald and Anna Hefner of Munford 8. Megan Marie Bates 3.8152, ACT 28, daughter of Michael and Danielle Bates of Munford 9. Jordan Danielle Moreno - 3.7826, daughter of Marcos and Wendy Moreno of Drummonds

10. Brandi Michelle Hale - 3.7778, ACT 27, daughter of Brian and Nina Hale of Drummonds Regarding class rank: Semester averages are recorded on the students’ transcripts as numerical grades. When calculating the students’ GPA’s for ranking purposes these numerical grades are translated into quality points using a four (4.0) scale. Weighted grades of transfer students will be recalculated on a nonweighted 4.0 grade scale.

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2. The students receiving the three highest honors must have been enrolled in the Tipton County School system by the first semester of the sophomore year and must have completed five consecutive semesters in the Tipton County School System before January of the senior year.

3. The students receiving the three highest honors must have completed or be scheduled to complete the core curriculum outlined below.

English: college prep 1, 2, 3 and college prep English 4 or advanced placement English 4 or English 4 dual enrollment — 4 credits

Algebra I and two upper-level math courses — 3 credits Physical science, or agriscience and Biology 1 and one upper level science — 3 credits World history and college prep US history or advanced placement US history or US history dual enrollment and economics (one semester) and US government or advanced placement US government (one semester) — 3 credits Wellness — 1 credit Total — 14 credits 4. The students having the highest GPA after seven (7) semesters is designated the Valedictorian and assigned a rank of no. 1.

The student with the second highest GPA is designated the Salutatorian and assigned a rank of

no. 2. The student with the third highest GPA is named Historian and assigned a rank of no. 3.

In the event of a tie, ACT scores is used to determine rank. It a tie still exits, the second tiebreaker is the numerical average of the above courses. In the areas of math and science, the first three courses taken are factored into the tiebreaker GPA. Should a tie still exist, co-honor positions are named.

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Crestview Elementary student Mackenzie McNeal recently was award a certificate and $50 prize fund for winning first place state-wide for fourthgraders in the 2009 State of Tennessee's Fire Prevention poster contest.

Mackenzie, her parents and Covington Fire Department training chief, Lt. Richard Griggs participated in the awards banquet held in Nashville. As part of Mackenzie's recognition, her poster was displayed in the State Capitol building for a month.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489

CAREY CHAPEL AME 4955 Ballard Slough Rd Burlison, TN 38015 475-2288 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2010 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 476-4433 CALVERY BIBLE CHURCH 894 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 837-8563 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-475-4422 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 400 South Maple Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6858 CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH 8642 Hwy 179 Stanton, TN 38069 901.476.8479 CHURCH OF CHRIST 873 Hwy 51 N. (Quality Inn) Covington, TN 38019 901.475.9443

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Covington,TN 38019 HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-9709 HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-476-8379 HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138 HOSANNA MINISTRIES 13779 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4540

REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 123 Quinton Drive Munford, TN 38058 901-840-2086 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897 RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781 SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210 SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081 SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168

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

SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178

LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881

ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456

MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 25 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062

ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 59 West 901-476-7009 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641

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

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(901)476-0607 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church is located at 1225 Hwy. 51 in Covington. Their phone number is 476-8140. The congregation welcomes and invites all to worship with them. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 4:30 p.m. Sunday P.R.E. class begins at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday Mass follows at 10:30 a.m. Visit the church Web site at www.stalphonsuschurch.org.

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The scariest verse in the Bible There are subjects in the Bible that should cause us to have fear in our hearts.

One such thought is the fact that the God of love is also a god of wrath. His love has been richly displayed in the giving of His only begotten Son. (John 3:16) The Lord is “longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (II Peter 3:9) Many fail to recognize the other side of God, the fact that He is a God of justice and vengeance. “For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:30-31) Remember how God destroyed the wicked world in the days of Noah (Gen. 6-7) and struck dead Ananias and Sapphira for lying about what they gave (Acts 5). Yes, God is not just a god of love.

Another scary consideration is that when He judges us, all the evil thoughts we have ever thought, all the evil deeds we have ever done and all the dirty words we have ever spoken that we thought were secret will be made known because there are no secrets with God. Ec 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be

evil.

However the topic that most likely first comes to mind when we think about scary subjects in the Bible is hell. Hell is a horrible place with only pain and suffering to offer. It is a place where God is not.

God is light. 1Jo 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Hell, on the other hand, is a place of outer darkness.

Mt 25:30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

To me, though, the scariest verse in the Bible is not about hell itself, but it is about how easy it is to go there. We think of Hell as the place where really bad people go. You know the onesmurderers, rapists, abusers of children, etc. Yes, they will be there. Re 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. (See also I Co. 6:9,10, Gal 5:1921) However, “bad” people are not the only people who are going to hell. It may surprise you that people we may consider “good” will be lost,

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too. There will be “good” neighbors who mind their own business and never bother others or cause trouble. There will good fathers and husbands who provide for their families who will be lost. There will be good wives and mothers who take care and nurture their children who will be lost. Why can and will good people be lost? The scariest verse in the Bible answers that question.

Recently, I went to the post office at Munford. I usually walk, but it was raining and cold so I drove. I had on a coat that is not supposed to be worn in the rain. As I exited the post office, I saw a lady across the lot with the hood of her car up. As I got into my truck, I noticed that a good Samaritan had stopped to help.

It appeared that the lady was tinkering with the battery and cables. I had a portable battery booster in the back of my truck, but I drove on by. I rationalized in my mind my decision. It was cold. It was raining. I did not want to ruin my coat. Someone was already there to help her. I probably could not help her anyway. I did not know for sure that the battery was the problem.

My charger probably did not have enough charge to boost her car off anyway. I did not have time; I really needed to get back to work.

And then the verse hit me,

the scariest verse in the Bible. James 4: 17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Did you get that? Whenever we know to do something good and we fail to do that, we sin.

This is the sin that we do not think about as being a sin. This is the sin that in our eyes is not bad. You see, we do not have to kill someone or mistreat them or curse them or rob them to be guilty of sin. It is not necessarily what we do that will condemn us, but what we do not do. (My conscious got the best of me. I made the block and went back and helped the lady start her car.)

Not only are there sins of commission, but there are sins of omission. We may think that sins of commission are worse, but to God, sin is sin. Sin, any sin, will separate us from God just like it separated Adam from God. The consequence of sin, any sin, is the same. Rom. 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

There was a game show a few years ago called “You Don’t Say.” At the end of every show, the host said, “Remember, it’s not what you say that counts, it’s what you don’t say." I would ask you to remember this. It’s not just what we do (or say) that counts, it’s what we don’t do (or say) as well.

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Keep Tipton County Beautiful board members are, Clara Thompson, Dianne Honeycutt, Larry McKee, Ruth Wallace, Margaret Adams. Not pictured are Laloma Harris, Dianne Winn, Mary Jones, Barbara McBride and Sherl Rose.

Keep Tipton County Beautiful: Striving for a cleaner community Keep Tipton County Beautiful first came into existence as the Tipton County Clean Community System. A group of local leaders realized the need for a cleaner community for our citizens as well as for future business prospects.

The clean Community System was certified as a Keep America Beautiful affiliate in 1982. It has since been renamed Keep Tipton County Beautiful in order to be better recognized as a part of Keep Tennessee Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful.

Keep Tipton County Beautiful is funded by local government and the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

There are two full-time employees and parttime employee in this department. Ruth Wallace, coordinator, oversees office duties, cleanups, special events and roadside litter pickup, which she coordinates with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department and the county’s litter officers, Terry Lovett, the full-time litter officer, is responsible for the trustees who pick up roadside litter. Officer Lovett is in charge of the investigation, cleanup and prosecution of litter violators as well as illegal dumpsite violations throughout Tipton County. Part-time employee Don Holt takes community service workers out on Saturdays to pick up roadside litter while they are performing community service hours that have been set by the courts.

Keep Tipton County Beautiful board members meet monthly to develop ways to help make Tipton County a cleaner and more attractive place to live, work and raise families.

Board members include Charlotte Fisher, Susan Cheairs, Lolama Harris, Mary Jones, Dianne Honeycutt, Dianne Winn, Barbara McBride, Sherl Rose, Clara Thompson, Larry McKee and Margaret Adams.

Keep Tipton County Beautiful is striving to make Tipton County a cleaner and more attractive place to live by involving citizens from all areas of the county in events and programs.

Some of these include: The Great American Cleanup, an organized nationwide cleanup help annually between March 1 and May 31.

During this threemonth period, local

communities and civic groups are encouraged to conduct community cleanups. Keep Tipton County Beautiful furnishes needed supplies and assists with all events. In 2007 and 2008, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to have cleanups in all of its 95 counties. National sponsors of these events are Honda, Arm and Hammer, ColgatePalmolive Company, Dow, Glad Pepsi, Scott Miracle Grow, Solos, Waste Management, Wrigley, university of Phoenix and Troy-Bilt.

A county-wide Hazardous Waste Collection is held in the fall of each year. Hazardous waste is collected from households in Tipton County at no cost to participants. This waste must come form homes and not businesses.

During February and March, each Tipton County fifth grader is given the opportunity to enter to enter the Keep Tiptoun County Beautiful poster contest.

The poster must depict ways to make Tipton County “environmentally friendly.” The posters are judged and savings bonds are awarded to first, second and third place winners.

Earth Day, an international event held on April 22. Keep Tipton County Beautiful observes Earth Day on the Saturday nearest the 22nd with an even called Earth Fest, which will be celebrated this year on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Tipton County Museum in Covington.

Community cleanups, environmental education, litter pickups and hazardous waste collections are just a few examples of the many projects promoted by Keep Tipton County Beautiful. The organization’s goal is to make Tipton County the cleanest and most attractive county in Tennessee.

Tipton County has recycling containers in Atoka, Covington and Munford. You can recycle at the landfill in Brighton at no charge.

Keep Tipton County Beautiful’s 11th annual Earthfest is being sponsored in part

by The Bank of Tipton, BancorpSouth, Patriot Bank, InSouth Bank and Brighton Bank.

The rain date is set for Saturday, April 24.

For further information, contact Ruth Wallace at 476-0254.

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Feb. 14, 1916 - March 15, 2010

Dorothy Thompson of Mason a 1995 retiree of Arlington Developmental Center in Arlington, where she served 21 years as a certified nurse’s assistant, died March 5, 2010.

Services were Saturday, March 13 at Hill Chapel Baptist Church in Memphis. Burial was in Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Mason. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She leaves to celebrate her life three children, Lureatha Thompson Harris, Gloria L. Thompson Adams, both of Mason, and Edward (Angela) Thompson of Memphis; eight siblings, Barbara (John) Jones, of Mason, Odessa (Jessie) Thompson, Margaret (Larry) Owens, Roosevelt (Nancy) Harris and Clinton (Beatrice) Harris all of Elkhart, IN, William (Josie) Harris of Shreveport. LA, Clayton Harris, and John (Loretta) Harris of Memphis, two uncles and five grandchildren, and four great-grand children.

Preceding her in transition, her spouse, Ocie L. Thompson, and her parents, Ed and Evelyn Robinson Harris.

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Peggy J. Webb Date of Death March 12, 2010 Peggy J. Webb. 67, of Munford, died March 12 in Headland, Ala. Services were March 16 at Munford Funeral HomeMunford Chapel. Burial was in Helen Crigger Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Deanna “JOdie” Cannon of Munford and Cindy Benzel of Headland, Ala.; sisters, Barbara Asbridge of Covington and Linda Hughes of Ridgetop; a brother, William “Bobby” R. Webb of Munford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Moore and Willie Edward “Pete” Webb.

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Lillian Terry Date of Death - March 7, 2010 Lillian Terry of Memphis died March 7, 2010.

Services were March 13 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Mason.

Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Lawrence (Liz) Bond; a niece, Jessie Mae Johnson of Memphis; seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in transition by her husband, Nesbit Terry and parents, Willie and Jessie Mae Smith Terry.

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Beth Escue Dec. 8, 1938 - March 14, 2010 Frances Elizabeth “Beth” Escue, 71, of Ripley, died Sunday, March 14 at The Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Dyersburg. She was a teacher and librarian for Lauderdale County Schools for many years.

Services were March 17 at First United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Burial was at Munford Cemetery in Covington.

She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Escue of Nashville, Billy Escue of Dyersburg, Richard Escue of Burlison; a brother, Dr. Grady Bogue of Knoxville; a half-sister, Hazel Townsend of Covington and five grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Imagination Library in Ripley, First United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ida Maude Warren, 94, of Covington, a retired home health caregiver, died at The Regional Medical Center. Born in Covington, she was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church since 1931.

Services will be at 1 p.m. on March 17 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Craig Batson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Shirley A. Roach of Covington, Reba Parr of Woodward, Ok., Linda Zsak of Independence, Mo.; a son, Jimmy Warren of Covington; a half-brother, Marvin Edwards of Bartlett; 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded by her husband, Clelon Nelson Warren and two sons, Kenneth Buddy and Jerry Warren.

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Layton “Paw” Melton Sept. 5, 1943 - March 15, 2010 Layton “Paw” Melton, 66, of Drummonds, a retired diesel mechanic for Mid-America International Truck Lines and Navy veteran, died at Methodist Hospital North. He was a member of Munford Baptist Church and loved to garden, Ole Miss football, basketball and NASCAR. He loved to go to the beach and play with his grandchildren.

Services will be held 2 p.m. on March 18 at Munford Baptist Church. Burial will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Munford Funeral Home-Munford Chapel is in charge of the arrangemens.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Melton; daughters, Dawn (Greg) Carnell and Penny (Brent) Barr of Munford, Susie (Bobbie) Russell and Laurie (Robbie) Rogers of Drummonds; sisters, Carolyn Richard of Greenville, MS; Gladys Fagan of Olive Branch, MS and Nita Nichols of Memphis; brothers, Isaac Ted Melton and H. T. “Cubby” Melton both of West, MS; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, N. Lesley and Willie Mae Melton; a sister, Janey Melton; and his twin brother, Clayton Melton and other brothers, R. L. “Sonny” Melton and Donald Ray Melton.

Memorials may be sent to Munford Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Photographs also may be published. Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. For further information, call 476-7116 or email gmatheny@covingtonleader.com.

Sincere Appreciation We The Family of Allegra Michelle Pierce, express sincere gratitude for the thoughts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. The many cards, numerous calls, food, flowers and most of all your prayers have sustained us during our hours of sorrow. We express great appreciation to the Covington High School Classes of 1984, 1989 and 2008. Special, special thank you to The Hatchie Church of Christ and The Covington Church of Christ. Thank you Barlow Funeral Home for a beautiful homegoing celebration of our Sister Allegra.

To our Family and Friends of Tipton, Lauderdale and Shelby Counties, you have given our family strength and brought joy to our hearts.

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Calendar of Events 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 “The Refuge� presents “Youth Ignited� a monthly youth praise and worship service the 4th Saturday of every month beginning Saturday, March 27. The event is for guys and girls ages 12 and up.

Door registration starts at 5 p.m. and service begins at 6 p.m. For more information check out the website at www. therefugeministries.com or call 476-0462. If no answer please leave a message.

Refuge Ministries is located at 749A North Main Street in Covington, next to T.C.’s Vinyl. March service will have music by Constant Witness and Dance Ministry by Sould Out Drama Team.

Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington.

Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m.; youth Bible study Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Bro. Don Todd of Memphis Inner-City Outreach will be a guest on Sunday, March 28 form 9:30 -10:30 a.m.

The children’s Easter egg hunt and party will be the first weekend in April.

Beaver Road in Munford, TN. For more information call 8378781, or visit www.munfordriveroflife.com Westside Assembly, Inc. will have a revival March 28 - April 2.

March 28 at 6 p.m. and March 29 - April 2 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Evangelist F. Rufus Roberts. For more information call 476-0851 or 359-3949.

The Refuge will have a revival with guest speaker Ricky Jackett April 9 -11/ Friday and Saturday services will be held at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Praise and worship will be led

by Constant Witness.

The Refuge is located at 749A N. Main Street, Covington, For more information call Bro. Dennis Peeler at 6033897.

Praise Service at Clopton United Methodist Church, Saturday, March 20 at 6 p.m. featuring “The King’s Daughters�

Crosspointe Baptist Church, 8850 Hwy 51., N. Millington, will have three special Easter services - Saturday, April 3 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 4 at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.

Events Free healthcare seminars: March 29, Dr. Regina Lindsey, diabetes April 12; Dr. Jerry Floyd, obesity: treatment and management April 19; Dr. Jason Infeld, high cholesterol

Hosanna Ministries, 1779 Hwy 51 South, Munford will be having “2010 Faith Explosion,�

March 21 – March 24.

Evangelist and teacher Ken Cowan will be the guest speaker.. Sunday, March 21, services will be 10 a.m. and 6 p.m..

Monday – Wednesday, March 22 – 24, services will be at 7 p.m. each evening. For more information, call Hosanna at 840-4540.

May 3; Dr. Earl Weeks, cancer: prevention and screening 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.

The Splendor of Easter will be held at First Baptist Church, Millington March 26, 28 in the worship center.

Admission is free.

Munford Baptist Church children’s family egg hunt and Easter celebration will be held March 27 at 1 p.m. The event is for ages 0-9 years of age. There will be over 3,000 eggs to hunt along with prize eggs. Refreshments will be served

An illustrated sermon, “Roadblocks on the Way to Hell� will be presented at River of Life Church March 21 at 10 a.m. River of Life Church is located at 220

Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 S.

Tipton Street, Munford, has started C.A.P. (Coffee and prayer).

Members of the church will serve free coffee and pray with patrons every Tuesday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Pastor is Brother Joe Mosley.

The seekers class of Fellowship Bible Church, 6920 Highway 59, West, in Burlison invite everyone to join them for aerobic fitness every Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

The Refuge Ministries Church is having a prom dress drive to collect gently used or new prom dresses, evening shoes, purses and jewelry accessories to help Tipton county junior and senior girls during the upcoming prom season. All girls receiving dresses will be referred by their school counselor or a church associate.

Call 901-581-5275 if you have anything to donate and it will be picked up or drop off itmes at the The Refuge at 749A Main Street, Covington on March 20 from 12 - 2 p.m or April 10 and 24 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m..

Donations will be taken until April 24.

Kings Hill M. B. Church will sponsor a give-away on March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Two hundred cookbooks of “Sharing Our Wealth: 175 Years and Still Cooking!�by members of Clopton United Methodist Church has bee reordered. Books are $15 each. Call Marion Davis, 476-7576, to order.

An open house for Rose of Sharon Recovery Center will be held March 27 from 2- 4 p.m. This is a residential faith-based drug and alcohol recovery facility.

Clean-up day for Randolph Cemetery will be held March 20 and 27.

Coffee Talk with author Rhonda B. Hurst, on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express and Suites (5090 Cooper Creek Blvd, Millington, TN 38053 off Highway 51 S). To reserve a seat call 937-9770.

The Tipton County Soil and Water Conservation District has scheduled a tree

give-away for March 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Pin Oaks and Loblobby Pines will be distributed to the general public while supplies last. The trees may be picked up at the USDA Building located at 2043 Highway 51 South (across from Tipton County Farmer’s CO-Op Car Care) at the northwest entrance.

All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Clopton United Methodist Church, Saturday, March 27 5 to 7 p.m. Menu includes fried catfish, hushpuppies, corn on the cob, onion rings, fries, slaw and dessert. Children under 6 eat free. Tickets for children age 6 thru 12 are $5. Tickets for youth age 13 thru adult are $10.

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Queen of Diamonds Beauty Pageant will be held Saturday, April 10th, at Munford Middle School for ages 0 months – 21 years old. Contact Demetra Carmack @ 713-612-2411 or email demetrac@bellsouth. net. This is a prelim for the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival.

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Organizations host first Beautiful Tipton County exhibit The Tipton Art League and Keep Tipton County Beautiful Commission are teaming up to show the world this amazing place we call home: Tipton County.

The artwork of the Tipton Art League depicting scenes from Tipton County will be on display at the Covington campus of Dyersburg State Community College through the end of May. The artists' reception will be held on Thursday, March 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. The reception is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Many of the artists have won awards and all of the artwork is for sale.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and local businesses to support the Tipton Art League and the Keep Tipton County Beautiful Commission.

The goal of Keep Tipton County Beautiful is to educate people about ways to eliminate litter and improve citizen awareness of ways to conserve natural resources. The commission is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and its representatives encourage volunteers to participate in events throughout the year, including the Great American Clean-up in March and Earth Day in April.

The Tipton Art League was founded in 2007 as part of the Tipton Arts Council, Inc. which owns the historic Ruffin Theater in downtown Covington.

The league's purpose is to aid its member artists in their professional growth and in the development of their artistic skills by providing exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and other continuing education opportunities.

Additionally, the league works to enrich the community by presenting original fine art in public exhibits. The artwork hanging in this first exhibit includes a wide variety of mediums as well as subjects. Both organizations are looking forward to future exhibits together.

For more information, please contact Ruth Wallace, coordinator, at 476-0254.

For more information about the Tipton Art League, please call Barb McBride at 476-9706.

Charles Rafael will be the guest speaker at 10 a..m. on April 16 at the Covington Senior Center, 401 S. College Street, Covington.

Rafael will be speaking about Jewish customs.

For information call 837-6393. wMeetings The Tipton County Election Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the election office located at 113 East Church Street, Covington.

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.

Child abuse affects you

By BETHANY KIRBY Special to The Leader Child abuse and neglect affects children of every age, race and income level. But did you also know that it affects society as a whole?

The impact of abuse on tax-payers is largely ignored, mainly because citizens do not directly see the cost. However, everyone pays for abuse through higher taxes that fund medical and mental health programs, law enforcement and judicial issues, public social services and nonprofit agencies. One analysis of the immediate and long-term economic impact of child abuse and neglect estimates that child maltreatment costs the nation as much as $258 million every day, or approximately $94 billion each year.

The staggering cost of abuse stems primarily from adverse problems that affect child and family victims who often find themselves suffering from physical,

psychological and/or behavioral issues associated with the trauma. Without social service agencies like the Exchange Club – Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, tax-payers would feel an even tighter grip on their wallets.

The effects of child abuse are long-term and farreaching, as child victims often need help throughout their lifetimes. Children with a history of child abuse or neglect have an increased risk of mental illness, substance abuse, learning and social problems, teen pregnancy, and domestic violence. All of these peripheral issues impact society.

For more information on the affects of child abuse, or for ways that you can help in the fight to protect children, contact the Exchange Club – Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse at 901-476-1515.

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By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader You have to win the first one to win them all and the Covington Chargers did just that. The Chargers won 8-6 at the expense of the First Assembly Christian School Crusaders on March 15 in the Lewis Harris Memorial Tournament at USA in Millington. It was ragged on the edges, but the Chargers showed some spunk and an ability to come from behind.

FACS struck first with a pair of first inning runs aided by three Crusader stolen bases. That lead held up until the Chargers struck for three tallies of their own in the top of the third.

Carlos Williams led off the frame with his second hit of the game and advanced to second when the attempt to get him on a slow roller off the bat of Jarvis Harwell to second base failed.

Williams and Harwell scored on consecutive errors at second and third to tie the game and the Chargers took the lead as Caughorn scored on a sharp single to left by Heath Hoffman.

CHS might have blown the game open in the inning but the Crusaders’ centerfielder made a major league diving grab in the gap of a sinking line drive off the bat of Chad Lewis that would have scored two ending the inning. In the bottom of the inning, FACS manu-

factured a run on a two-base error at third; a past ball and a sac fly to tie the score at 3 after three innings.

There was no action until the sixth when the Chargers got on the board again. Cam Dickey and Hoffman reached via a walk and a hit batsman.

Chad Lewis followed with a ringing double to right center scoring Dickey and sending Hoffman to third. Adrian Glass reached as a hit batsman to load the sacks and Bobby Bailey promptly singled up the middle to score Hoffman. Lewis subsequently scored on a fielder’s choice to give the Chargers a 6-3 lead going to the bottom of the sixth.

The crusaders quickly got two of those runs back as the Chargers committed errors at 1st and short and mixed in a walk and a hit to go to the final frame leading 6-5.

Two walks in the top of the seventh proved costly for FACS as both scored for CHS. One on a timely single by Heath Hoffman and the other one a fielder’s choice on a ground ball by Chad Lewis giving Covington an 8-5 lead heading to the finish. Two singles and an error at third produced a run for FACS making it 8-6. Conner Faulk came on in relief and suddenly they had the sacks loaded with only one out. Chad Lewis made a tough play on a spinning bouncer down the first base line and just nipped the runner at

Cougars go to battle with young players

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader. com When Munford baseball coach Steve Ledford fills out his lineup card this year, few of the names he writes down will have much experience.

In fact, just two players – sophomore Stephen Stewart and senior Daniel Goulder – saw any significant playing time a season ago.

“We’re young,” said Ledford. “Really young.”

Ten seniors, includ-

ing three starting pitchers, graduated from last year’s team that advanced to the region tournament.

Guys like Zach Glidewell, Bradley White, Blake Dixon, David Crull and Anthony Wells have all moved on.

Stewart figures to be in the middle of everything the Cougars do.

A strong-armed centerfield and lefty who will lead the pitching staff, Stewart is coming off a strong freshman season and will hit in the middle of the order.

Goulder brings some

experience to the infield at second base.

Junior Dylan Turner will play first and third base and will also be a big part of the offense.

Josh Reeves is a sophomore pitcher with potential.

The rest of the lineup will be made up of guys looking to prove themselves on a very young team playing in a tough district.

“We’ve got some seniors on the team, but most of them didn’t play much last year,” said Ledford. “It’s going to be a learning experience.”

Ray Anderson and Alex King are pictured with Mayor Jeff Scott and wife, Wanda Scott. Ray was picked to be the host home in Tennessee of the beannies of the Red Sox mascot Wally and his girlfriend Molly. These two have been traveling across the country since last fall. Their visit here included a trip to Graceland and to Nashville to visit the proclaimed home of BatterʼD-Fried Boston Seafood.

On Monday, March 1st First Citizens sponsored a ribbon cutting for Big Creek Motorsports, owned by Jim Brickley, Don Barnett and John H. Clark, Jr. The business is located at 63 Big Creek Drive in Munford, TN. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday from 7a.m. - 7p.m. Call 901-837-0508 or come by and visit the friendly staff at Big Creek Motorsports. You can also find them online at www.bigcreekmotorsports.com

the plate for the force and second out.

A weak grounder to first ended it and gave CHS a season opening victory.

R H E CHS 003 003 2 8 7 3 FACS 201 002 1 6 7 2 Winning pitcher: Will Cooley (1-0) Conner Faulk (save) LP: Sam Billings (0-1) Records: Covington 1-0

CHS spring sports round-up Charger Baseball Lewis Harris Memorial 3/16 CBHS 3/17 Cordova Louis Jennings Memorial at Ripley, TN 3/18 vs. Lake Co. 7 p.m.

3/19 vs. Halls 4 p.m.

Best of the West at Covington-Don Chandler Field 3/22 vs. Millington 6:30 p.m.

3/23 vs. Houston 6:30 p.m.

3/25 vs. Rossville 6:30 p.m.

3/27 vs. Batesville, Ark. 12:30 p.m.

CHS Tennis 3/16 @ Union City 3/18 @ Haywood 3/19 @ Trenton Peabody 3/22 @ Ripley

3/23 Halls @ CHS 3/25 Union City @ CHS Lady Sharger Softball (*district) 3/18 Dyersburg @ CHS 3/19-20 CHS @ Jackson Invitational Tournament 3/23* CHS @ Haywood 5 p.m.

3/25* Crockett Co. @ CHS 5 p.m.

CHS Track 3/13 @ Arlington 3/18 @ ECS CHS Soccer (*district) 3/16* @ Obion Co. 3/18* @ Haywood 4:30 p.m.

3/23 Tipton-Rosemark @ CHS 5:30 p.m.

3/25 Trenton Peabody @ CHS 5:30 p.m.

Girls basketball try-outs at CHS All 5th and 6th grade girls are invited to come to Covington High School’s Castellaw Gymnasium on Monday, March 22, at 4:30 p.m. to try-out for the Covington Angels basketball team.

All 7th and 8th grade girls are invited to Castellaw Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. to try-out for the AAU basketball team. Both try-outs are open to all girls in area schools.

Lady Cardinals bring back plenty of talent

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The Brighton Lady Cardinals, at least on paper, will be the team to beat in District 13AAA this season.

A year after winning district and region titles and advancing to the state tournament, Brighton brings back the core of that team for another run.

Junior infielders Britt Sanford and Caroline Jacobs, who have been starting since they were freshmen, will lead the way.

Jacobs, who leads off and plays first base, earned several postseason honors a year ago. Sanford is a talented shortstop who will hit in the middle of the order.

The team’s pitching ace, junior Leanna Coulston, is also back.

She became one of the best pitchers in West Tennessee last season.

Her battery mate, senior Emily-Kate Smith, also made strides last season and will be a player to watch.

The return of Leanna Coulston is one reason Brighton will be the favorite to repeat as district champs. Photo

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By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The Brighton baseball team enjoyed a very successful season in 2009.

After winning a district championship and 19 games, the Cardinals advanced to the region semifinals where they lost a very close game to a tough Arlington squad.

The team will have to go to battle this season without six key seniors from that team, three of which are now playing in college.

“I had three freshmen in the starting lineup last game,” said head coach Brian Oswalt. “It’s going to be one of those rebuilding years.”

There will, however, be some experience on the field, led by seniors Daniel Fleming, Clint Tennyson and Garrett Perry.

Perry, Tennyson and Fleming figure to head up the pitching staff and play

other positions as well. Cody Rogers is a talented junior pitcher while juniors Matt Carpenter and Will Embry will also pitch and find time on the infield.

The district figures to be wide open this season because Brighton is not the only team that lost a good bit of talent to graduation.

“I’ve got a freshman shortstop and two in the outfield,” said Oswalt.

“They’re not bad, but they are freshmen. When you’re that young you’re going to take some losses every once in a while … But I’ve got a hard-working group of guys, and they’re good kids too.”

In recent action: Brighton beat Lake County 6-2 on Monday at Ripley in the first round of the Aaron Schuh Memorial Tournament. On Tuesday the Cardinals lost to Ripley 3-1. Perry was the winning pitcher against Lake County.

Embry pitched well in the loss to Ripley with a couple of fielding errors leading to the loss.

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Preschool students at Children & Family Services in Covington are learning at a young age the meaning of caring.

On Wednesday, approximately 12 young students, ages 15 months to 3-years-old, participated in a fundraiser to raise money for sick children at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center.

The St. Patrick’s Day Hop-a-Thon was a way for CFS educators to impart the importance of meaningful community service on Tipton County’s youngest residents.

“It was important for us to make this opportunity available for the children,” said Judy Avery, early childhood educator. “Children who volunteer and care about others feel better about themselves, do better in school and become responsible adults. It’s important we reach they at the earliest age.”

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Avery made sure the day was a fun-filled celebration for her young charges.

“We’re starting the day off with green eggs and ham,” said Avery. “Then we’ll read Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess, then we’ll release green balloons at the start of the hop-a-thon and let them hop, hop, hop,” she added, laughing.

Acknowledging, the youngsters probably won’t last long, Avery said

the more important aspect of the event is that they try.

“Our kids are healthy,” she said.

“We participated a few years ago and when Le Bonheur called and asked if we’d do it again, I said of course. I enjoy helping people and this helps the children learn the potential of helping others.”

As with most hopa-thons, money is raised by pledging a particular amount for each hop. The size of her students and their ability to continuously hop doesn’t concern Av- Children & Family Services preschoolers jump during their St. Patrickʼs Day Hop-a-Thon to raise money for Le Bonheur Childrenʼs Medical Center. ery. the community to enable it to provide children and its emergency department “Our parents were really excited when the best health care to all children, is one of the 10 busiest pediatric emerI approached them with the idea,” said ages birth to 21. Founded in 1952, Le gency departments in the United States.

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Members of the Munford FCCLA show off their certificates after competing in STAR events.

Munford FCCLA bring home honors Recently the Munford High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America chapter traveled to Brownsville to compete in the many different FCCLA STAR events.

The students spent many weeks putting together projects and getting information on their topics.

Natalie Marking and Ashley Watkins read to children and competed in Focus on Children, winning gold.

Kyle Bourland and Danielle Henderson researched bullying in schools. Not only did they research and put together a project, they also presented it to various classes. They competed in national programs in action with an emphasis on Stop the Violence, and won gold.

Crystal Webb, Sara Barnes and

Sherrica Miller competed in applied technology by putting together a power-point presentation to build membership at Munford High.

Katie Rothenberger and Jennifer Pittman created a manual to promote and publicize FCCLA, winnign gold.

Dallas Davis, junior division and Anna Davis, senior division memorized the FCCLA creed, giving it enough emphasis to win gold.

Ashley Barnett, Alexis Armstrong and Heather Nicholas competed in chapter service display putting together a project after raising gifts for the children at LeBonheur Children Medical Hospital in Memphis. They, too, won gold.

Rachel Childress, Tristen Wil-

lis and Tianna Herr Rittenger put together a presentation about the dangers of energy drinks. After competing in illustrated talk senior division, this group was announced a gold winner as well.

Avery Ross and Whitney Lewis competed in illustrated talk for the junior division. They gave a talk about the importance of exercise and healthy diets and how they can affect teenagers, especially with diabetes.

Brittany Marking and Kadie Jones constructed a scrapbook telling what the FCCLA chapter at Munford High School did throughout the year. All the competitors that attended district competition in Brownsville won gold and have qualified to compete at the state level in Nashville April 5-8.

Kindergarten registration to be held Tipton County schools will have kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year on March 25, April 27, May 6 until 6 p.m.

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Bring the following information to register: • certified copy of birth certificate • TN immunization certificate with physical • child’s social security care • proof of school zone residence (must have two) For additional information call the elementary school in your zone.

LeBonheur’s Mobile Medical Clinic will be on site at Crestview Elementary on April 27, 28 and 29 to provide free physicals for students entering preschool and kindergarten. Bring most recent immunization records, Appointments are required. Call 475-5914 to schedule your appointment.

The business of raising education dollars On Friday, March 5, members of the DSCC Tipton County Annual Fund Campaign committee met at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County before the Donor Scholarship recipient luncheon.

They discussed fund raising tactics for meeting the Tipton County campaign goal of $213,000. As of March 5, $187,969 had been raised.

Shown from left to right are Carrie Dee Dawson of First Citizens National Bank, Jack Bomar of First State Bank, DSCC Vice President for Institutional Advancement Tina Morris, DSCC President Karen Bowyer, DSCC Executive Secretary for Institutional Advancement Edith Carlton and John Weedman of InSouth Bank

Cougar Chat

By MARGARETTE ALSBROOK Special to The Leader As the clocks went forward one hour, MHS began to enjoy the spring weather.

The fourth and final nine weeks of the 20092010 school year began this week. Report cards for the third nine weeks will be issued next Wednesday, March 24.

If you are interested in being on the 20102011 yearbook staff, pick up an application in Ms. Alsbrook’s room (131) on the Senior Way hall. Applications are due March 26.

During lunch, buy a footprint for $1 to benefit March of Dimes and help the school reach a goal of raising $4,500.

You can also sign-up to be a member of the Cougar Walk Team.

Just look for the March of Dimes table on the stage in the cafeteria!

Cheerleading tryouts for the 2010 football season will be next Monday through Thursday, March 2225 from 3:15 to 5 p.m.

See Mrs. Rothenberger (room 404) on the Junior Boulevard hall for more information.

Congratulations to the FFA Skills Teams!

The lower skills team placed first in West Tennessee. Team members are Paul Wortham, Jonathan Wade, Tylor Howell and Bryson Hambick with alternates Allen Wright and Austin Alphin. The upper skills team placed third in West Tennessee. Team members are Pat Grassie, Parker Graham, Jon Noyes, Kyle Sams, and Dylan Whitmore with alter-

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Parents may still sign up for Parent Connect, which allows parents to check student’s grades, discipline, and attendance. E-mail Dr. Fee at cfee@tipton-county.com.

Remember to check out the website at tipton-county.com/mhs for pictures and announcements. The students of MHS continue to “Build the Future Today.”

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By KAREN NEAL Special to The Leader Academics Zachery Smith has been selected as a Career-Technical Academic All-Star. He is a senior at BHS who holds a 3.3 GPA and scored 30 on the ACT. Throughout his years at BHS, Zachery has taken a variety of marketing and business classes including Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Marketing I, Keyboarding, Spreadsheet Applications and Database Design Management. Zachery is very involved in the works of FBLA and DECA, competing at the district, regional, and state levels, and serving as an officer of DECA. Additionally, Zachery has participated in the Young Scholars Program at UT-Martin, and was a recipient of the Young Scholar Award.

Zachery is a member of the National Honor Society, ACT All-Star Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Club and SADD. Away from school, Zachery can be found volunteering for Tipton Cares, serving as a Junior Usher at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church and working with the children at the afterschool camp at Atoka Elementary School.

The following students were inducted into the Bennett-Huffman Chapter of the National Honor Society at Brighton High School on Friday March, 5: Audrey Abel, Kayla Adams, Jessica Alvarez, Kyle Baker, Megan Balentine, Karrie Barbee, Michael Barton, Nicki Beckwith, Ashley Benson, Claire Bibb, Jack Bibb, Mollie Billings, Mason Blesi, Evan Bowers, Will Breece, Katelyn Brown, Clayton Byrd, Scott Carlew, Matthew Carpenter, Leanna Carter, Corey Cartwright, Stephanie Cason, Tyler Cates, Sydney Chambers, Lauren Cigalotti, Mary Ellery Cole, Chris Coleman, Brian Coscia, Lauren Daugherty, Chelsea Diotte, Demiah Eaton, Lydia Edwards, Brittany Fields, Jessica Gatewood, Kara Glover, Ashleigh Goin, Heather Gray, Marissa Gray, Mallory Griffiths, Hunter Grimes, Heather Gross, Brianna Heathman, Jordan Hester, Laura Hicks, Trent Hill, Chelsea Hirsch, Taylor Holland, Laken Jackson, Landon Jividen, Julisha Johnson, Clayton Kaesberg, Emily Keith, Chris Kilpatrick, Jamie King, Elina Kurosawa, Lindey Lane, Christopher Lemons, Alex Lowe, Hannah Martin, Zachary McClure, Megan McDivitt, Darius McGhee, Kyle Miskell, Tyler Ogden, Cory O’Hara, Kevin Ormsby, Hannah Parker, Ashley Pearson, Lauren Perry, Shiloh Plexico, Terry Reyes, Zach Rogowski, Cody Ryan, Derek Ryan, Taylor Sarten, Christina Scola, Kolbie Seay, Taylor Sexton, Amilia Smith, Chapell Smith, Katelin Smith, Katherine Smith, Tucker Smith, Samantha Steele, Ryan Stevens, Taylor Stockstill, Lydia

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By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader When you wish, work and give of self… dreams come true The students of CHS have done it! To the tune of $5,289.53, in just a few weeks, a child’s wish will be granted through the auspices of the MakeA-Wish Foundation and the generosity of the amazing student body of Covington High School.

Well done, Chargers! You make us so proud!

ParentCONNECTxp Parents, are you aware that you can access your child’s attendance and grade information online? All it takes is completion and submission of the Covington High School Acceptable Use Policy, Account Request Application and Verifiable Consent Form. The forms are available in the CHS front office and through Mr. Richardson in the guidance office.

Though they sound forbidding, they take about five minutes to fill out.

Once the forms are submitted, Mr. Richardson will verify your relationship to child or children and then contact you and help you to choose a password and help you get started on your account so that you can access information about your child through Tipton County School’s ParentCONNECTxp program.

Contact Mr. Richardson at 475-5860 if you have questions about this program.

nized for their seasonlong, academic and tournament accomplishments in the 2009-10 season.

Dominique Ross, James McClain, Carl McKenzie and Lester Gude were named to the Distrrict 13 AA All-District and All Tournament Teams. Cortez Foster was named to the District 13 AA All Academic Team. Academic Team members had to have a 3.0 or higher GPA to make the team. Well done and deserved to all.

Tutoring abounds Listed below are the faculty members offering tutoring for students.

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at 901-475-5860 or at his e-mail address: rrichardson@tipton-county.com • Financial aid applications (FAFSA) for Pell Grants became available Jan. 1, 2010. Grants do not have to be repaid and are awarded to students who

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Mrs. Smith- Literature Mrs. Blackley - English Mrs. Lemons- French Mrs. Avis- English Mr. Byrd- Math Mr. Heaston- Algebra I Senior corner Seniors interested in filing for financial aid may come to the guidance dept. and pick up a FAFSA worksheet. The worksheet will make filling out the FAFSA on-line much easier.

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Emily Smith achieved Magna Cum Laude honors at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville for the Fall 2009 academic semester. Magna Cum Laude GPAs range from 3.65 and 3.79.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Smith and the granddaughter of Mr. Charlie smith and Mrs. Walker Tipton.

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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com For decades, Gilt Edge School has been a place of education in Tipton County. From its humble beginnings as a one-room schoolhouse in the early 1900s to its final stage of development as a new, modern school in 1967, Gilt Edge School educated the children of the Gilt Edge, Randolph, Jamestown and the surrounding communities until its closure in the 1980s.

Today, the old building is once again fulfilling a role in education and finding new life and purpose as the Rose of Sharon Recovery Center.

Located at 10810 Highway 59 W. in Gilt Edge, the Rose of Sharon Recovery Center is the accumulation of more than 40 years of tenacity, faith and dedication for helping those with drug and alcohol addiction issues.

Operated by Pastor Carlton Rose and the Rose of Sharon Campground Church, the new recovery center will be a safe haven for men and women who are fighting addiction problems to learn how to function in life without the crutch on which they’ve come to depend. It is also a place where they can learn of the love of Jesus.

“We carry them through a recovery program,” explained Pastor Rose. “We keep them, house them, pray over them, feed them, give them Bible instruction and try to give them a skill and restore them back to functional life.”

The recovery center follows a modification of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program.

“We follow a 12-step program that has been revised with a spiritual application,” said Rose. “We use Bible verses and we teach and train them to have a personal experience with Jesus Christ. We also teach them that in order to overcome their chemical dependence in life, they have to have a replacement and the replacement is Jesus Christ. They have to have a personal encounter with Him every day and to allow him to fill their lives to the point their craving for whatever their addiction is has ceased.”

A faith-based residential program, participants are normally court-ordered to attend the center, although some clients are referred to the program by family members.

“We work closely with Shelby, Tipton, Dyer, Madi-

son and sometimes Crockett Counties.

Most people are court ordered for six months, although sometimes we get them for 12 months,” said Rose. “We run a faith-based program, which means we don’t get any revenue from the government and we just have to work harder,” he added, laughing.

Rose began his ministry to those with addictions in 1971 and said it was just a calling he felt compelled to answer.

“When the good Lord calls, you can’t do anything but answer,” he said, smiling. “I’ve always had a heart for people and an affinity for the downtrodden. There was no pre-planning for this. It just grew and grew to what it is today.”

The new recovery center uses the entire footprint of the old school. Classrooms have been turned in to dorm rooms with space for three residents in each room.

The teachers' lounge has been turned in a security room, the office functions as an office once again and the cafeteria is now a familystyle dining room.

There is also a common room where Top, former classrooms have been turned in dorm room for reresidents are free to covery program participants. Middle, the school cafeteria has been read, study, watch TV transformed into a family-style dining room. Left, hallways which or play pool. one heard the laughter of children will now hear the confessions The recovery center will be run by of recovering addicts. a director, who will use facilitators to help administer the recovery proget grants, but we couldn’t run it the way we wanted. gram.

The new center will be able to house up to 36 men We would much rather be a faith-based program so at one time, with ladies continuing to be housed at the we could be at liberty to teach and preach the word of Rose of Sharon Campground during the duration of God and the Bible.”

Rose is hoping the community will embrace their their recovery program. mission and join them as partners in helping those “Currently, we have about 32 men and nine ladies with addictions. in the program,” said Rose. “We’ve already moved “We are planning on churches and individuals about 12 men over to the new center and will move catching a vision for us,” he said. “Like most of our the rest when the kitchen is completely stocked.” churches, we are foreign mission minded; we send Rose is so passionate about helping those with money overseas.

I’m hoping some of our churches chemical dependency issues, he and his church have taken on the momentous task of rehabilitating pro- locally, who know what we are doing, will start supgram participants without financial assistance from porting us in what we call our home mission project. any agencies, including, even the program partici- We need help to finance it and generate revenue to keep it moving forward.” pants themselves.

Rose is very pleased with the construction happen“Residents don’t play anything to be here,” exing at the recovery center and the road the vision he plained Rose. “They do chores to help pay their room started almost 40 years ago has taken him. and board. If we were hooked with the state we could “We are reconstructing lives which have been bent out of shape,” he said. “We’ve worked with people who have been on drugs for 25-30 years. When you spent that much time going on a downward spiral, it takes a long, hard walk back and if they’re not encouraged or persevere within themselves, they’ll get discouraged on their walk back. You have to constantly encourage them. They spent x-number of years messing their lives up and they would like an overnight fix but it doesn’t work that way. They have to make a long, hard walk back for total recovery and that’s where its tough and rough and we want to be here for them.”

The public is invited to the Rose of Sharon Recovery Center ribbon cutting on Saturday, Mar. 22 at 2 p.m. to view the new center.

For more information on the Rose of Sharon Recovery Center or to help in its mission, call Pastor Carlton Rose at (901) 837-2249 or (901) 837-7095 or visit http:// www.roseofsharoncamp.org/.

The last remnants of its previous life as Gilt Edge School include a rusted swing.

Tipton County Commission on Aging March events Sponsored by

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Rosemark Road • Atoka, TN St Patrick’s Fundraiser- The Covington Senior Center is selling “Lucky Charms” to bring a wee bit o’ Irish luck to your friends and loved ones. Cost is $1 per shamrock or two for $1.50 and all shamrocks will be prominently displayed in the Senior Center Dining Hall through the month of March.

Wacky Wednesdays – In March you will find some of your favorite movies playing: March 24 – Movie- Madagascar and March 31Movie- Brigadoon. All movies will begin at 9:45 a.m..

Medicare Rx Assistance- If you are on Medicare you may qualify for assistance with your prescription drug costs. Call Vicky Thompson at 324-3399 or the TCCA office Bingo BonanzaTuesday March 30 will be Bingo Bonanza!

We will play Bingo from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Senior Talent Revue will be held on Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. If you are interested in performing call TCCA at 476-3333 to register. Deadline to register is March 20. Tickets for the event are $5 and are available at the TCCA offices.

Book Club – The club will meet on Monday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at the Covington Senior Center.

Blood Pressure Clinics will be offered on Tuesday, March 23 and on Wednesday, March 31. TCCA has partnered with Baptist Home Care and Hospice, Health South and other local health care providers to offer this service. Blood Pressure Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

Recycle your Greeting Cards!

TCCA Card Project Volunteers are looking for used Christmas and ‘all occasion’ greeting cards.

Bring them by the TCCA office.

Guitar Lessons - Linda Adler is scheduling lessons on Thursday afternoons at the Covington Senior Center and the cost is $12.50 per lesson. Discounts are available if paid tuition is paid one month in advance.

Piano Lessons- Pat Parham is scheduling lessons on Tuesday afternoons from 12:00- 2:30 p.m. at the Covington Senior Center. The cost per half hour session is $15.

Senior Listeners- TCCA seniors have partnered with two elementary schools to provide an intergenerational program.

Every Monday morning the seniors donate their time to help a child improve their reading skills.

TCCA participants visit Covington Integrated Arts Academy on the 2nd and the 4th Mondays and Crestview Elementary School on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. If you wish to join in this campaign call Kelly.

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Bending Needles Quilting Club - The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

Bible Study Class- meets each Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Covington Senior Center. The Bible study class is a non-denominational class that is open to all.

Get Fit, Stay Fit – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the Covington Center, join Randy for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises.

Water Aerobics - each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The cost for 10 sessions is $30. (Transportation is provided from the Covington Center.) The bus leaves promptly at 6:30 a.m.

Tap Dance Classes- Meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $20 for a 10 week session.

Line Dance Classes are offered from the Tipton County Commission on Aging. Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA Senior Center Dance Room and at Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed for both sites.

“Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service has openings at both Helen’s House- Covington on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and Helen’s House-St. Luke on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Payment assistance is available for eligible families. “Helen’s House” is licensed by the State of Tennessee and has been approved to accept Medicaid waiver. Call Anita at 476-1068 for more information or to receive a registration packet. Every new registered participant will receive two free trial days of service.

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By Debe Simonton 268-0091 Dear Brighton readers, Have you noticed the weeping willows? Yes, they are putting on their leaves. The daffodils, better known as buttercups to me, are raising up their heads to bloom; the forsythia are sunny yellow and many of the other ornamentals’ buds are swelling. Early, early spring - isn't it wonderful? Every day something new is beginning to come out.

My daughters and I were at the Southern Women's Show and it is amazing how just a little farther south and a little more concrete can bring out the cherry trees. But again they were beautiful and this time of year gives us a renewed strength that we have made it through another winter.

My sincere sympathy goes out to the Rodney Eubank family. I have so many fond memories of them. I know they are in need of our prayers and support during this difficult time.

We still need to include Brian Ferrell, Mr. Rodney's grandson, in our prayers as well, that he will soon receive the heart transplant that he needs. There are more to the list of prayers, Ms. Norma Columbus, Ms. Verna Lou Timbs, Ms. Joyce Starnes, Ms. Rebena Atteberry, Mr. Keith McClerkin, Ms. Phyllis McIntyre, and Ms. Louise Vandergrift. And I might add a request to please pray for my sweet children, C.H., Staci and Sloane Sullivan.

They have had some kind of stomach bug and respiratory ailment that they

Jamestown DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings.

Its been a very long week. Our family has gotten through with the loss and burial of our beloved uncle Caesar (Cecil) Burton, whose services were March 13.

Our arms, our hearts, as well as our love and prayers are and always will be with our beloved Aunt Mary, his loving wife.

They shared 54 wonderful years of marriage; number 55for them would have been on March 27. His children Mable, Ronnie and Courtney will always be there for their mother, because they love her, and that’s just the way it is. She also has the constant love and support of her immediate family, her mother, Jennie Stewart of Jamestown, sisters, Ann Stewart, Diann Joyner, Mable Jones and Mildred Stewart and her brothers, Noble Jr., Alfred Lee, Donald and Leslie Stewart along with love and support from a devoted brother-in-law, John Jones of Michigan.

Our family wishes to thank Barlow’s Funeral Home in Covington for a lovely service rendered too our family in our loss, along with Pastor T. J. Lewis and Greater St. John M. B. Church of Covington for allowing our family to use

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keep passing back and forth. Also, my parents, Bill and Norma Daniels have also had some sort of virus that has had them ill.

Speaking of health issues, I have one that I may get in trouble mentioning by my husband.

This is for everyone that has been diagnosed with hypertension or high blood pressure. If you are being medicated by a physician in order to control your blood pressure, why would you think it would be okay to quit taking it when it begins to read normal?

You feel good, you don't have that dizziness, headache, anxiety or any other symptom. This is why you feel good! The medicine is why. It is working and controlling something that you can't. It is probably also keeping you from stroking. This is something that drives me the craziest. You trust your doctor enough to make an appointment, go to it, listen (hopefully), then fill your prescription.

Now the responsibility lies within you to do what he prescribes. If not, why did you go in the first place?

Please, please everyone who is being medicated for whatever reason by a physician, take your meds.

It will help you and also the ones you love and live with. Thanks.

The Brighton High School Football boosters had a great success selling their strawberries. If you ordered berries please pick them up Friday, March 19, after 2 p.m. There will be workers to help with your order at the field house until 4 or 5 p.m. Remember strawberries will perish so if you cannot pick them up, please send someone to pick them up for you. the sanctuary. Also, thank you to pastor S. P. Cole for officiating and Bright Hill’s choir and everyone of you who answered us when we called.

You will be in our prayers always for your kindness.

We are praying for all of our sick this week and always: Bessie Cobbs, Willie Parthenia Hodge, Demetrice Baker, Eugene Baker, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Posie Reed, Isiah Burton Sr., Mary Burton and family, Carlotta Jones, Jessie Heaston, Jessie Lawson, Connie and Christine Brown, Ruth Griffin, Vivian Dickerson and family, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Ada Fletcher and fmaily, Patra Ballard, John Bunton, Joseph Heaston Sr., Rufus Garner, Rudolph Boykins and family, Nadine Kellum and family, Mildred Sherrill and family, Rhonda Heaston McLin and family, Danny Heaston, David Sneed, John and Cleo Thompson, Eula Culbreath, Joe Malone and family, Ethel Tipton, Fletcher Dickerson Sr. and family, Rev. Darryl Rozzell and family, Franklin Jones Sr., Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Doris King, Jennie Stewart, Johnnie Thompson, Bro. Warren Clewis, Alvin Clewis, Pauline and Ina Yarbrough and Cornell and Thery Alston.

Happy birthday this week to Chris Grace on

If you cannot get by during that time and need an alternative plan please tell whoever you bought from or call me. We still have until March 24 to order the Easter hams. The cost is $30 for a 10-15 lb. ham cooked

by Kenny Campbell. This is a pre-order so you'll need to pay up front. Call me or any other football booster, parent or the high school.

The Junior Auxiliary is cooking up a storm for the charity ball this weekend.

It is on Saturday at the Chamber Center. This year is semi-formal and will be entertained by the band Razen Cane. This band is so much fun. They interact well with the crowd and play a variety of music.

There will also be a silent auction which always is so great. You can tell that the merchants put so much thought into what they donate. Come on out; you can pay at the door or call Krystal Butler at 237-7278.

I enjoyed talking to Mr. Jim Ruth last week. He knew of someone I had mentioned in my column, so please anyone feel free to call. I might be a few days getting back to you but I will, promise.

Now I am going to leave you this to think about this week. This is written by Roy Lessin.

Just think, you're here not by chance, but by God's choosing.

His hand formed you the person you are.

He compares you to no one else-you are one of a kind.

You lack nothing that His grace can't give you.

He has allowed you to be here at this time in history to fulfill His special purpose for this generation.

Love to all, Debe

March 15. A special thanks to you, Chris, for feeding a lot of Burtons on Saturday after our uncle Cecil’s service. Joann Burton of Indiana had a birthday on March 19 and Gwen Draine Richardson also on March 19, Ive Norris Sr. on March 21 and if this is your week, have a beautiful day.

The family of the late Pink Nathaniel Sherrill Sr. and Florence “Doll” Smith Sherrill will celebrate another family reunion in Jamestown on memorial Day weekend. Contacts Minister Pearl Andrews at 837-9486 and Glodine King David at 423-426-2951.

Our congratulations and prayers are with Minister Shelia Bryant who was officially ordained in an ordination consecration ceremony which was held at her brother’s church where he serves as pastor, Paradise Baptist in Covington. Once again, our prayers are with you and your family Minister Bryant.

While on the square in Covington on Saturday afternoon, my brother, Jeremiah Burton and I strolled into a couple of their quaint little shops.

First we took in all of the many antiques, plus ever so much more in Old Town Hall and Cafe. We weren’t able to mingle with its owner, however we truly enjoyed the sights shown us by manager Charlene, who was ever so gracious

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Griffith, Cross announce wedding Eddie and Maxine Griffith of Covington are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Rayna Jo (Shack) Griffith to Stephen Thomas Cross, son of Steve and Renee Cross of Millington.

Miss Griffith is the granddaughter of the late Walter and Wilda Shackelton and the late Donald and Susan Griffith.

She attended Covington High School and graduated from Brighton High School. She earned her bachelors degree in health and human performance from Lambuth University, where she was a member of the softball and volleyball teams.

Miss Griffith is employed by the Tipton County Board of Education at Brighton Middle School. She also teaches softball lessons at Ashford Athletic Academy.

Mr. Cross is the grandson of Gloria and Tom Little and the late Orrin and Virginia Cross.

He is a graduate of Millington Central High School and attended Lambuth University, where he played football and baseball. He is currently attending the University of Memphis

Rayna Jo (Shack) Griffith to wed Stephen Thomas Cross seeking a degree in computer science.

He is a member of Kappa Sigma Epsilon Fraternity.

The couple will wed at 6 p.m. on June 26 at First United Methodist Church. A reception will follow the ceremony at the Chamber Center.

Family and friends are invited.

Tipton County had several participants in the recent WestStar 12th annual Conference for Working Women at the University of Tennessee at Martin. “Every Day is Game Day for Working Women” was the theme. Among those attending were, from left, Lessie Fisher, Lisa Pinner, Olean Anderson and Mary Gail Elam.

as was another young lady and I’m sorry to say that I never got her name.

Of course we did not have too much time to shop, we were in town for the wake service of our uncle, Cecil Burton; we were able to purchase something for us both. The cafe we enjoyed on our next drop in. We truly love it and will be back for more.

Next a few doors down we chatted with owner of

The Hatchie River Store, Gene Sneed, who’s just loaded down with a whole bunch of nice stuff, especially gifts for your very best man along with some choice items for yourself.

As I said, time was of the essence and we had to run.

Yes, we’ll be back.

This is it for this time, gotta catch my breath. It’s been a very long weekend.

Once again, thanks for all of you for your prayers

during our time of sorrow and do keep Aunt Mary Burton and all of us in your prayers.

Remember, life, whether long or short lived, can open many wonderful things for you, at any given moment you must might be standing right in the middle of your miracle.

Until next time.

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By Tula Starr Hello dear friends, My 77th birthday was on Tuesday, March 2. I told someone that I was planning on celebrating the whole month of March. Well, Tuesday was the worst birthday I have had in my whole life. I lost my billfold.

We left home Tuesday afternoon to go out of town. I had been saving my money to make this trip. I had $40 for spending money and then in my special secret pocket in my billfold I had $100, which I call my emergency money.

We had visited some of my favorite places and it was about 9:30 p.m. that we went to a restaurant to eat. That is when I discovered that I did not have my billfold. Panic set in; I began to cry and moan and groan. What can we do? We retraced all our tracks for the day.

No signs of my billfold. I felt so helpless. I had no

identification. Who am I, I do not have a picture ID. Even senior citizens have to have a picture ID, or you don't get senior discounts. What a mess!

When we got back to our room, I was still moaning and groaning and crying. We sat down on our bed and the old man took out all his credit cards and we began to write down what cards that I probably had in my billfold. I discovered that I did not have all my credit cards in my billfold. I still had seven of my cards in a secret compartment of my purse. What a blessing that was.

We hurry home the next day and call our credit union, our bank, all the cards that were not accounted for and told them my sad story.

When we called our credit union they said someone bought gas on my card last night in the amount of $25.

So far we think that we have called everyone, but the other night I had a call at 8:30 from a per-

Almyra

By Libby Click Hi everyone.

I'm beginning to imagine what life on the ark, such as Noah, must have been like. Hopefully he had a ray of sunshine at some point, before the rainbow. "Sunshine," the word itself is beautiful. Oh well, whatever the Lord sends. He always knows best.

The weekend was a busy one. We are officially into baseball season for sure.

Over the weekend you would not believe one experience Charlie and I had. We had three grandson's playing ball on the same fields. Not only that, but two grandsons were playing against each other. The names of their teams are even the same, the Brighton Cardinals.

These are traveling ball teams from Brighton seventh and eighth grades. Luke Scott was on second base as Chase Kidd came running towards him. It was so funny; everybody was asking who I would root for. I was hollering, "Get him Luke, run Chase!" Thank goodness they had a center section of bleachers so we did not have to choose a particular side. There's a first time for everything. Not only this, but my other little grandson, Zach Kidd, was playing on the field beside them. Of course we had to go back and forth. Three in one night, at the same time. It will be a lasting memory for sure.

My daughter Terri Barber and two more grandsons, Dalton and Wyatt Houston from Centerville, came down this week for a few days as they were out for spring break. We had a great time. Charlie and I have got to get up there sometime soon to watch them play ball. A large family sure keeps us busy to say the least.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning, Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. There will be a meeting March 21 after the worship service for all those going on the Appalachia Mission Trip. Please see Beth Regen if you have any questions. Also on the 21st will be a love offering taken for Brian Ferrell heart transplant. Happy birthdays this week to Jamison McIntyre, Jesse Simpson, Debbie Vick and Charlotte Draffin. Hope they are each the greatest.

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. We are grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us.

We have several on the prayer list. Please continue to remember them.

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 again on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Brother Mike Rogers is the minister and brother Jeff Phillips is the associate minister.

Everyone always welcome. Please remember our many sick and prayer request at this time.

Brother Mike Rogers has been sick as well.

Happy birthday this week to Chip Gordon.

Hope it's the greatest.

Charlie and I went down to Memphis last week to visit a couple of ladies, Betty Betts and Flo Martin, at the rehabilitation center. They were doing well and we had a very good visit.

While there, I got into a conversation with a gentleman and discovered we grew up on the same street in downtown Memphis. Its a small world out their folks.

In closing, where is this president and congress taking us? It’s becoming somewhat frightening if you dwell on it. As long as we can get our medicine I guess we can tolerate it.

Hopefully this week we will know something.

Tolerating is not a preference of mine. If things can be fixed folks, let’s do it.

I would like to remind you of our Tipton County Tea Party called We the People. We meet at the chamber of commerce on the square in Covington the third Tuesday night of each month at 7 p.m. We always have special speakers. It is a bipartisan organization. Please come join us and share your ideas of things we can do in the future to preserve our freedom and American culture.

Have a great week everyone.

son who said she was making a survey and asked if I would answer some questions; I said no and hung up the phone.

(We are supposed to be on the list of do not call.)

At midnight that night I woke up and realized that the person who stole my billfold also had my phone number. I wake up the old man and tell him someone has our phone number. We go in the living room to the phone that records all calls; it said unknown caller and was a very weird number. We waited until the next morning and called the number and it said not a working number.

I had the names, addresses and phone number of my three children in my billfold, so I called them and told them what a mess I was in, to be aware!

We have been expecting someone to come to our home and break in and all the worst things that could happen. We just know that our good Lord takes care of us!

Please and thank you!

We spent the next day getting me some ID. First, we went to the Navy base. We were lucky they (at the gate) did not have everyone in the car to show their ID. We go to the place and wait and wait. There was a room full of people there to get IDs, I guess.

When we finally get to see a person. She said, "do you have any ID." I told her that my billfold had been lost and that I had no ID. You will have to go over to security in another building and fill out some paperwork.

We get over there and I told the man my story.

He asked what kind of cards I have, such as social security card, etc.

I told him I did have my social security card.

He said no problem and filled out the paper and sent me back over to the first place. After about two hours, I finally got one of my IDs back. What a mess.

Next stop was Covington driving license building. We

Mt. Carmel/Clopton

By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 Monday night - it’s been a cool windy day.

I stayed in all I could!

We got about an inch of rain with a lot of lighting and thunder Wednesday night. It’s been cooler ever since.

I had a popular column last week. Several folks called about where the new fish place is in Covington, others about hens turning their eggs 50 times a day to keep the yolks from sticking.

I didn’t make this up it was in the Farmer’s Almanac!

I spent last Wednesday closing out 2009 in James’ office, cleaning out files and putting empty folders in the drawer, filing those last receipts. Then I did a little painting some shabby chic, I guess you could call it.

Our closet doors are louvered at the top and solid at the bottom. We had one left over from taking it off our old closet, so I painted it aqua (actually, “Valley Mist”) to match the room and Clint cut one of the closet shelves in two lengths for me. I’m putting brackets on the two shelves and attaching them to the bottom of the door for shoes, etc., and sticking S hooks through the louvers to hang purses on. Leaning it up at my end of the new closet. And voila!

A door and closet shelf reused! It will be cute.

Thursday, James, Clint and I met Matt and Rachel Hughes and Matt’s brother, Andrew, for Chinese food in town.

It was good to see them and we had a nice lunch and fun talking. I asked about the boys’ grandparents, Rodney and Fay Hughes, and got a good report on them. They were good friends of my parents.

Saturday I took my dad, Kenneth Weir, to town with me shopping.

He enjoyed getting out.

I wrote a song for our granddaughter and played it yesterday at Elizabeth’s shower at church. We both cried.

Let me tell you how quickly it came about: Sunday, I got a pencil and blank music sheet and picked the song out on my piano and wrote the notes for Dr. Alan Kinningham. I already had the words figured out. He met me at church later that afternoon and brought his keyboard and computer. When he played the notes on his keyboard they appeared on the computer as written music. He got the words in after church and emailed the music to me, along with the tune, in attachments. It was great! Wednesday night I met with my singers,

John Evans IV, Ben Evans, Ashley McDaniel, Noah Liles and Zoe Liles and we went over it a little bit with Todd Townsend, my guitarist. Also practicing and getting their parts were Reagan Combs, daughter of John and Karla; Chloe Dalrymple, daughter of Wayne and Charlene; and Charley Morgan Halford, daughter of Tim and Shelley.

Heather Keith helped them learn their part, which was sung to the tune of Brahm’s Lullaby.

Thursday night Tracy Speight came up and recorded the little girls’ part. Friday night the rest of the singers practiced the song several times with Todd till we felt comfortable with it.

Saturday we met at 6 p.m. and ate pizza then Bill Gatlin came up and recorded the actual song, after several practices.

When the group had sung it with no mistakes everyone shouted and we were all kind of giddy.

Bill made a CD and gave it to me and we played it at Elizabeth’s baby shower on Sunday afternoon at church. We both cried.

But it was great; Todd and the singers have told me they can’t get the song out of their head. I can’t either!

I took pictures of both groups and put them on the front and back of CD cases, with the words to the song on the inside and they look pretty good. Still handing them out as Bill burns them for me. My thanks for everyone! They learned and produced a five-verse song they’d never seen or heard in three nights!

Friday we cooked the first hamburgers on the grill for the year. Always good! Mode Jones came over just as we finished eating to look at spraying the bedroom ceiling, where we removed the wall and patched the ceiling with the rest of the ceiling having that popcorn finish of the ‘80s.

He went on and started mudding it, touched it up on Saturday and sprayed it today. It’s looking very good. My thanks to him for a great job done.

We’ve known Mode and his brothers a long time.

Now I can start painting.

Yay . . .

I have literally been “watching paint dry”! I put my color on the wall in one spot and thought it was lighter than I wanted so today I went to town and got a little sample jar of the next darker color on the paint chip. I put some of it up and Elizabeth and Justin stopped by on their way home from her doctor visit to look at it.

We stuck with the lighter color and I plan to paint

Randolph Homebound focus: Dorothy Cook, Barney Mills" mother. She lives in Covington Care Center in Covington.

Educator Focus: Amy Bowers who works at Crestview Middle School. Amy and her husband Marty, and their three sons, John Hayden, Ethan and Noah, live in Brighton. Amy's RUMC family includes her inlaws, John Martin and Cecelia Bowers, and aunts, uncles and many cousins.

Our Easter Bible study

is still going on at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays; it is not too late. We are studying the Bible. Thanks to Bro. Ben for doing such a good job.

Congratulations to our newlyweds, Brett and Hanin Van Emburg. We are having a party for them on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Prayers: Patra Ballard, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Dorothy Cook, John Downing, Edna Downing, Evelyn Griffin, Charlene Lott, Zadie Pugh and Mildred Wiseman Also, pray for the family that had the boating accident at Duvall Landing on the Mississippi River.

Our church is praying for you all. Love and prayers.

PS. Our pastor Bro. Ben is always saying, "Get over it." Whatever it is that is bothering you, just get over it. It sure has been hard to get over loosing my billfold. I think it has helped me to just write about it.

Thanks for reading about my mess of a birthday!

trim tomorrow. It will be white.

We went and ate fish again Sunday after church, having enough leftovers again for supper tonight. Then I went to Elizabeth’s afore-mentioned baby shower. I’ve never seen so much pink in one place! Those ultrasounds better be right!

She opened gifts for a hour and really got some great things. My favorites were a monogrammed pink outfit from Drew Laxton and Brandi Knight and a suitcase that says, “Ready or Not, Grandma, Here I Come!” with a soft pink blanket inside from Fay Hazlerig. My thanks to Judy Dunaway and daughter Charlene Dalrymple for setting it all up and making punch, and to everyone who brought all the goodies.

And to Shelley Dickey for writing Liz’s items down so she can write her thank-you notes. It was very, very nice.

My thanks to still-aTipton Countian Dot Smith of Pensacola, Fla, for sending Lyla a cute little outfit in the mail.

Liz let Justin open it, since she gets to open all the gifts at showers.

It was a little white outfit with duck feet - so cute! We appreciate the thoughtfulness, Dot, and I enjoyed our phone conversation.

New on our prayer list are Cammy Evans, who has severe tonsilitis (they make have to come out) and Mike Rogers, who istrying to get over bronchitis before it turns into walking pneumonia.

Kristie and Jeff Coughlan have been under the weather also.

Lille Brammer is out of the hospital in Nashville and in rehab. All those mentioned in previous weeks are still in my prayers.

The birthday party at Covington Manor will be on the 20th at 2 p.m. The devotional at Covington Care will be on the 21st at 4. March is flying by!

The teens will go to the Lomax Youth Rally this weekend. I know they will have a great time. The group was going to that when Clint and Elizabeth were teens.

Coming up on the 27th Antler Search!

Lads to Leaders participants are hard at work getting ready for their events. I have done the food room for, I think, six years, but bowed out this year in case Lyla Grace shows up early. It’s in Laura Craft and Becky Todd’s capable hands and I gave them my grocery list I’d already made and tips I’ve picked up over the years, like use those plastic liners in the crockpots to avoid messy cleanup! Love them!

Sympathy is extended to Jennifer Phillips, David Keith and Trudy

Max in the death of their uncle, Harold Dawson.

The family and friends of Sanford Parker are also in my prayers. James was in the National Guard with Sanford and I have a picture from the Commercial Appeal to prove it, when they were in Memphis when Martin Luther King was killed.

Happy birthday this week goes to Chip Gordon on March 20!

Sunday, March 21, will be the date for a special building fund contribution at the Church of Christ.

And this from Marion Davis: There will be a Praise Service at Clopton United Methodist Church, Saturday, March 20 at 6 p.m. featuring “The King’s Daughters” and an all you can eat fish fry on Saturday, March 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes fried catfish, hushpuppies, corn on the cob, onion rings, fries, slaw and dessert.

Children under 6 eat free.

Tickets for children age 6 thru 12 are $5. Tickets for youth age 13 thru adult are $10.

We reordered our church cookbook that sold out in two- weeks last fall. We have 200 more copies of “Sharing Our Wealth: 175 Years and Still Cooking!” Books are $15 each. Call Marion Davis, 476-7576, to order.

Thanks, Marion, for the news! You were just in time!

“Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Betty Simpson, Jim Ruth, Linda Delk, Fred “Bub” Bomar and Mode Jones! Big Sa-lute!

Let me ask one question: What’s with the ladybugs? Our house has been full of them and they have been flying around the light fixtures at church for weeks. Liz says she just has them in her bedroom. Just glad they are ladybugs and not wasps or something!

This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “On the Vernal Equinox (March 20th) the sun crosses the equator on its northward path at 1:32 a.m. EDT today.”

I think this is when we used to change our clocks, but they’ve moved it up a week the last year or so. I have one of those clocks that changes itself on the Equinoxes, so it didn’t change itself last Saturday night and I had to check the time on my watch, which I had set.

So it will change this Saturday night and I will have to remember that Sunday morning and reset it. Such is life!

A special happy birthday on Saturday, March 20, goes to the Queen of Mt. Carmel, Catherine McCalla! Another big Sa-lute!

Until next week . .

Elaine

could not believe there were only two people waiting there. I filled out the necessary paperwork and we were out of there in about 20 minutes with my new identification. The old man put up a fight because they charged me $12. He asked when we walked in how much will it cost.

One person said $8 and the other said $12. I was so thankful that I now had my two picture identification back!

B4 • Thursday, March 18, 2010 • THE LEADER

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TRUCK SALESMAN NEEDED. Apply in person at Don Baskin Truck Sales, 1870 Hwy. 51 South Covington. No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED: The Leader is seeking a full or part time Ad Rep. Commission based position. The Leader is a community newspaper, first and foremost. This position requires a pleasant personality and a strong work ethic. Realistic earning potential of $30,000 with hard work. Sales experience preferred but not required. Benefits include a competitive health and medical package, three weeks of paid time off after a year’s service and a 401(k) program. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE CONSIDERED! To apply, send resume to helpwanted@ covingtonleader.com (SUBJECT LINE: Ad Rep. position) or fax it to 901-476-0373.

HELP WANTED: The Leader is seeking a reporter to cover features, news and sports in Tipton County. Job requirements include a degree in journalism or a similar study or actual experience as a reporter on staff of a community newspaper. We’re seeking someone who can hit the ground running and who knows how to shoot photographs that will, along with concise and clear writing, tell the stories of the people, places and events in Tipton County. The Leader is consistently an award-winning newspaper that is seeking to ensure high standards of writing and photography are met. The ideal reporter will be selfmotivated, not bound by a schedule (occasional weekend and nighttime work is required), have reliable transportation, be able to generate his or her own story ideas, take direction well and work well with fellow staffers and with members of the pubic. The Leader is a community newspaper, first and foremost. This is a position where a pleasant personality, strong work ethic and a passion for writing stories that matter to the people of the community come first. Pay is in the low 20s. Benefits include a competitive health and medical package, three weeks of paid time off after a year’s service and a 401(k) program.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS! To apply, send resume to helpwanted@covingtonleader.com (SUBJECT LINE: Reporter’s position) or fax it to 901-476-0373.

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PART TIME AND OR/ FULL TIME social worker needed for the Tipton County Carl Perkins Center.

Bachelors degree in social work or related field required. Two years social work experience preferred.

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SHOP Chickens, lumber, horse wire, tool chest, cabinets, portable band saw, air compressor, electrical tools & meters, nail gun, fishing, plumbing, cart, mower, mechanic, wiring, breakers & box, garden, 99 Mazda truck, 92 Holiday Rambler motor home & more.

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B6 • Thursday, March 18, 2010 • THE LEADER line of Gladney and an East line of Watkins, North 02 degrees 40 minutes West along the alignment of a fence, 300.0 feet to a point in said fence being the Northwest corner thence Southeastwardly along the North partition line of this survey, South 88 degrees 00 minutes East, 150.0 feet to a point, being the Northeast corner thence Southeastwardly along the East partition line of this survey, South 02 degrees 40 minutes East 300.0 feet to a point in the North line of Kelly Corner Road; thence Northwestwardly along said North line, North 88 degrees 00 minutes West 150.0 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to the grantor by special warranty deed dated 1/9/05, recorded 1/25/05, in Book 1184, Page 748, in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1092 Kelly Corner Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Thelma J Estes 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.

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 8, 2008, by Thelma J. Estes to Monte Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1414, Page 624, ("Deed of Trust"); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the "Owner and Holder"), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 25, 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: Land situated in Tipton County, Tennessee: Beginning at a point in the north line of Kelly Corner Road (said point being 30.0 feet north of the centerline being in the Southwest corner of the Warren Gladney property as recorded in Deed Book 340, Page 356, also being the Southernmost Southeast corner of the Vernon Watkins property as recorded in Deed Book 172, Page 193; thence Northwestwardly along the West

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Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and reforeclose) the following described property lying and being in the 1st Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Beginning at a point in the center of Plummers Grove Road, iron pin set 30 feet west, said point being the northeast corner of John R. Fowlers 3.13 acre lot as recorded in Deed Book 307, Page 444, Register’s Office, Tipton County, Tennessee; thence south 150.0 feet along the center of Plummers Grove Road to a point, iron pin 30 feet west; thence S 84 deg.

07’ W 264.0 feet to an iron pin set in Fowlers west line; thence north 150.0 feet along Fowlers west line to an iron pin set in the center of an old road bed; thence N 84 deg. 07’ E 264.0 feet along Fowlers north line to the point of beginning, containing 0.90 acres as surveyed by Walter R. Powell, on April 8, 1988.

Being the same property conveyed by Pat Armstrong to Gwindolyn P Ballard and wife Willie L Ballard, by deed of record in Deed Book 684, Page 22, in the said Register’s Office.

Parties Interested: LVNV Funding, LLC Assignee of Providian Financial Corp.

Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporetion.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 375 Ray Lane, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNERS: Gwindolyn P Ballard and Wife Willie L Ballard All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Publication Dates: 03/04/2010, 03/11/2010, 03/18/2010.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on July 24, 1992 by Gwindolyn P Ballard and Willie L Ballard to Randle Richardson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 684, Page 22, recorded July 27, 1992; 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 Wednesday, April 9, 2010, commencing at 10:30 A.M. at the North door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington,

Harriet Cannon Substitute Trustee 2043 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov 3mar3w

Subdivision, as shown on plat of record of Plat Cabinet F, Slide 134, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat referenced is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 570 FITE ROAD, ATOKA, TN 38004.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

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

This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 12, 2005, executed by WILLIAM ALEX WRIGHT, GEORGIA M WRIGHT, MARRIED AND LESLIE B WRIGHT, UNMARRIED, conveying certain real property therein described to JOHN W. BYRD as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, on April 27, 2005, as Instrument No. 71732, in Book 1202, at Page 72; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 31, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 38, Section C, Fite Farm:

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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 26, 2005 by Shannon D. Numera and husband, Tama B. Numera to Thomas D. Forrester, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1208, Page 297, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank.

Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1465, Page 483; 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 Friday, March, 26, 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: Tract 1 Lot 9, John J. Johnson Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 2, Page 23, in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Property address: 138 McCullough, Atoka, Tennessee The sale of 138 McCullough is subject to a first mortgage dated 9/9/2002 to Mortgage Electronic Reg Sys Inc., acting solely as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. recorded in Book 1021, Page 456.

Tract 2 Lot 2, Forbes Minor as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 36-A in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Property address: 616 Atoka Munford, Atoka, Tennessee The sale of 616 Atoka Munford is subject to 2008 and 2009 city and county taxes.

Both sales are subject to any right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service Special Procedures Staff in accordance with 26 U.S.C. Section 7425 (d) (1) by reason of a tax lien of record in Book 18, Page 60 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions.

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: Roger A. Stone, President &Successor-Trustee Our File No. 10-00274-0

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 November 14, 2001 by Kit Galvin Walk and Rochelle A. Walk to David E. Owen, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 971, Page 21, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank.

Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1427, Page 694; 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 Friday, March 26, 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: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and thus described: Beginning at a stake in the west right of way of Haynie Avenue, (having a 50 foot right of way), said stake being the southeast corner of Berta Ingram, and the northeast corner of this lot now being surveyed; runs thence with the south line of the Ingram lot, west 200 feet to a stake in the east line of an alley, said stake being the southwest corner of Ingram; thence with the east line of the alley, south 58 feet to a stake; thence north 82 degrees east 201 feet to a stake in the west margin of the street; thence with the street north 50 feet to the beginning, according to survey of Milton Thornton, Lauderdale County Surveyor, made on January 6, 1969.

Property address: 435 Haynie Street, Covington, Tennessee Parcel No. 025-0-G-006.00 This sale is subject to the 2009 city and county taxes.

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: Roger A. Stone, President/ Successor-Trustee Our File No. 09-00522-0

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 January 31, 2005, by Dorothy C. Nispel to Danny Goulder, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1186, Page 306, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for EquiFirst Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for EquiFirst Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1, 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, March 25, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a set spike in the centerline of Tracy Road (having a 50.00 foot r.o.w.) said spike being the southeast corner of the Willie Sterling property as recorded in Deed Book 414, Page 237, also being the southwest corner of L. George as recorded in Deed Book 378, Page 309, thence from said spike northwestwardly along the centerline of Tracy Road, North 89 degrees 38 minutes 08 seconds West, 254.40 feet to an angle point in said road, thence continuing along said centerline, South 88 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds West, 103.23 feet to a found spike being the southeast corner of a 5.00 acre partition being the Willie Sterling property, thence northeastwardly along the west line of this 8.00 acre partition, also being the east line of the 5.00 acre partition, North 03 degrees, 16 minutes 09 seconds East, and passing the northeast corner of said 5.00 acre partition at 767.15 feet but in all 991.30 feet to the northwest corner of this 8.00 acre partition, thence northeastwardly along the north line of said 8.00 acre partition North 88 degrees, 15 minutes 16 seconds East, 345.10 feet to the northeast corner of said partition and being in the west line of James Williams as recorded in Deed book 489, Page 341, and being located in an old road bed, thence southwestwardly along the east line of Willie Sterling, also being the west line of James Williams and the L. George property, S. 02 deg., 30 minutes 59 seconds W and passing the southwest corner of James Williams at 332.02 feet said corner also being the northwest corner of L. George, but in all 999.83 feet to the point of beginning and containing 8.00 acres. However, there exists a right-of-way for Tracy Road being 25.00 feet north of the centerline in the amount of 0.20 acres.

Excepted out of the above the following: Beginning at a found spike in the centerline of Tracy Road, being the southwest corner of the Clyde Farley property as recorded in Deed Book 506, Page 100, which this 2.00 acre partition is a part, also being the southeast corner of Clevester Dowell, as recorded in Deed Book 516, Page 424, thence northeastwardly along the west line Farley and the east line of Dowell, North 03 degrees, 16 minutes 09 seconds East , 501.62 feet to the northwest corner of this 2.00 acre partition, thence southeastwardly along the north partition, line of this survey, South 89 degrees, 38 minutes 08 seconds East, 174.76 feet to the northeast corner of this 2.00 acre partition, thence southwestwardly along the east partition line of this survey and being parallel with the west line of Farley, South 03 degrees, 16 minutes 09 seconds West, 498.00 feet to the southeast corner of this 2.00 acre partition and being in the centerline of Tracy Road; thence North 89 degrees, 38 minutes 08 seconds West, 71.78 feet to an angle point, thence South 88 degrees, 21 minutes 35 seconds West, 103.22 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.00 acres, more or less.

However, there is excepted out of the above described survey, that portion which is occupied by the R.O.W. on Tracy Road.

Being the same property conveyed to Grantor (s) herein at Book 1186, Page 304 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6288 Tracy Road, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Dorothy C. Nispel This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of

the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 17, Page 89. Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b).

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: Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC and Capital One Bank (USA) OTHER INTERESTED PA R T I E S : N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 5324.0930444TN Web Site: www.forec l o s u r e h o t l i n e. n e t Insertion Dates: 03/04/2010, 03/11/2010, 03/18/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 8, 2006, by Zachariah Belmont to Rob V. Budhwa, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1315, Page 45, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MSAC 2007-SEA1; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MSAC 2007-SEA1, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 8, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a found iron pin being the southeast corner of the Robert McKnight property as recorded in Deed Book 270, Page 194, also being the northeast corner of the Thomas Barton property as recorded in Deed Book 497, Page 178 and located in the west R.O.W. line of North Maple Street; thence southwestwardly along the north line of Thomas Barton, also the north line of the East Norfolk property as recorded in Deed 218, Page 314, also being the south line of Robert McKnight, South 89 degrees 00’00” West, along the general alignment of partial wood fence, 251.07 feet to a fence corner at an old dead tree being the southwest corner Bethel property as record in Deed Book 202, Page 225, thence northwestwardly along the west line Robert McKnight, also being the east line of T. Bethel, North 57’ 49” West, along the general alignment of a chain link fence, 70.00 feet to a fence post being re-entrant copper of Robert McKnight, also being the northeast corner of T. Bethel and in the South line of the Alberta Eaton property as recorded in Deed Book 267, Page 374, thence southwardly along a reentrant line of Robert McKnight, also being the south line of the Alberta Eaton, South 89 degrees 38’ CJ” East, along the general alignment of an old fence, 90.97 feet to a fence post being an interior corner of Robert McKnight also being the southeast corner of Alberta Eaton; thence northeastwardly along an interior line of Robert McKnight, also being the east line of Alberta Eaton, North 05 degrees 20’ 58” East, along the general alignment of an old wood fence 22.00 feet to an exterior corner of Robert McKnight, also being the southwest corner of the J. Bauques property as recorded in Deed Book 520, Page 38; thence southeastwardly along the north line of Robert McKnight, also being the south line of J. Bauques, North 89 degrees 56’ 38” East, 201.25 feet to the northeast corner of the Robert McKnight property, also being the southeast corner of J. Bauques and in the west R.O.W. line North Maple Street; thence southeastwardly along the west R.O.W. line of North Maple Street being 30 feet west of the centerline, 5 00 degrees 10’ 31” East 85.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.48 acres. Being the same property conveyed to Robert B. McKnight and wife, Christovia I.

McKnight, by deed as recorded at Book 270, Page 194, of the Tipton County Register’s Office on 3/16/1962. Being the same property conveyed to Roger Dale Hunt, and Wife Carol Sue hunt

by Deed at Book 574, Page 219, on 01/26/1987, at the aforesaid Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 411 North Maple Street, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Zachariah Belmont The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o Amy Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 604.0927681TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: March 11, 18 and 25, 2010

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Bernestine Owens and Charlie Jordon, dated November 14, 2000 and recorded on December 11, 2000, in Book 922, Page 417, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and Mid-State Trust X and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC, the holders of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the Appointment recorded in Deed Book 1323, Page 668, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, will at 11:00 a.m. C.S.T. on April 2, 2010, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in the Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: The following described real estate, lying and being in the 9th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Description of a 1.00 acre partition of the Donald M. Baskin, Sr. et al property as being described in Deed Book 530, Page 413, (Tract #1). Said property being located on the South side of the Finde Naifeh Road within the city limits of Mason, Tennessee and situated in the Ninth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Donald M. Baskin, Sr. et al property as being described in Deed Book 530, Page 413 being located in the centerline of the Finde Naifeh Road, also being the Northwest corner of R.E. Marshall et ux (235/85); thence in a Southeastward direction along the East line of Baskin et al, also being the West line of Marshall, S 04 deg. 00’ 00” E 30.01 feet to the intersection of said line with the South right of way of Finde Naifeh Road; thence in a Southwestward direction along the South right of way of Finde Naifeh Road, S 87 deg. 02’ 56” W 125.00 feet to the “True” point of beginning and the Northeast corner of this herein described partition being located in the South right of way of said road; thence in a Southeastward direction along the East line this partition, S 04 deg. 00’ 00” E 349.68 feet to a set iron rod being the Southeast corner of this herein described partition; thence in a Southwestward direction along the South line of this partition, S 86 deg. 00’ 00” W 124.17 feet to a set iron rod being the Southwest corner of this hereby described partition; thence in a Northwestward direction along the West line of this partition, N 04 deg. 00’ 00” W 351.96 feet to a set iron rod in the South right of way of the Finde Naifeh Road being the Northwest corner of this herein described partition; thence in a Northeastward direction along the North line of this partition, also being the South right of way of the Finde Naifeh Road, N 87 deg. 02’ 56” E 124.19 feet to the “true’ point of beginning and containing 1.00 acre by computation.

BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED IN Quitclaim Deed from Charlie Jordon to Bernestine Owens, dated 08/25/2005, recorded 09/01/2005, in Deed Book 1227, Page 691, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee.

Property address: 5975 Finde Naifeh Drive Mason, TN 38049 Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemp-

tion as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the above-described property.

Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Substitute Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions.

The Substitute Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement.

CRAIG R. ALLEN, Substitute Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-0214 Ad Run Dates: March 11, 2010 March 18, 2010 March 25, 2010

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on January 23, 2006 by Stephen W. Wickham and Tracie S. Wickham, husband and wife, tenants by the entireties to E-Loan, Inc., Lender and Escrow Closing Services, Inc., Trustee(s), which was recorded on February 13, 2006, in Record Book 1258, at Page 745, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, E*Trade Bank, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on April 2, 2010, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 719 Blaydes Estates, Section C, Phase 2, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 160 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Being the same property conveyed to Stephen W. Wickham and Tracie S. Wickham, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed from Munford Development Company, a Tennessee corporation, dated 8/8/2005, recorded 8/11/205, in Record Book 1222, page 773, Register’s Office for Tipton, Tennessee.

This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions as recorded in Book 1216, page 432 and building lines and easements of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 160, said Register’s Office.

Parcel ID Number: 128O-A032.00 Said property is commonly known as 604 Farmer Trail, Atoka, TN 38004.

Current Owner(s): Stephen W. Wickham and Tracie S. Wickham, husband and wife.

Other Interested Party(ies): Patriot Bank.

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 10-04865 Publication Dates: 03/11/2010, 03/18/2010, 03/25/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed July 3, 2006 by Virginia Oceguera and spouse, Alejandro

Oceguera to Michael T. Bates, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1286, Page 120 and Modified in Record Book 1447, Page 769, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, April 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lot 1, Chandler Minor Subdivision, (re-subdivision of Lot 1, Lot 2-A and Lot 2-B) as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 107, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Also included in this conveyance is a 50-foot ingress and egress easement recorded in Book 757, Page 925, and as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 40-A and Plat Cabinet F, Slide 107, of the said Register’s Office.

THIS CONVEYANCE ALSO INCLUDES the manufactured home described below located at the below referenced address is permanently affixed to a foundation and will assume the characteristics of site built housing: Year: 2005; Manufacturer/Model: Champion Model #4; Length x Width: 32’ x 80’; Serial No.: 21-05-480-12312A/B Property Address: 119 Watkins Lane, Mason, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-084161-FC Published: March 11 March 18 March 25 Midland Mortgage/Virginia Oceguera

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the North entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by William Carter and Charlotte Carter to Charles Ennis, Trustee, recorded at Book 1376, Page 503 and conducted by Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Tipton Co. Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Patriot Bank The following real estate located in Tipton Co., TN will be sold to the highest cash bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Lot 20, Wooten Oaks, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 428, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Also commonly known as: 0 Wooten Circle, Munford, TN Owner(s) of Properties: William & Charlotte Carter All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned, will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee 2820 Summer Oaks Dr., Bartlett, TN 38134 Publication dates: March 11, March 18 and March 25, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JANUARY 31, 2007, executed by CATHY L. ALSBROOK (A/K/A CATHY LYNN ALSBROOK), A MARRIED PERSON (JOINED BY HER HUSBAND, GARY SCOTT ALSBROOK), to CHARLES ENNIS, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1323, PAGE 594, in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the

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B8 • Thursday, March 18, 2010 • THE LEADER equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: BEGINNING AT A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER ON THE WEST SIDE OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY # 14, SAID POINT BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF THE LEONARD WATKINS TRACT OF WHICH THIS IS A PART, THENCE NORTH 43 DEGREES 47 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY # 14, SAID POINT BEING 53 FEET WESTWARDLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAME, 290 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 38 MINUTES WEST 205.5 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 38 MINUTES WEST 262.1 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC GRAVEL ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID GRAVEL ROAD SOUTH 5 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 320.3 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 13 MINUTES EAST 150.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CATHY LYNN ALSBROOK (A/K/A CATHY L. ALSBROOK), A MARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2005, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1188, PAGE 636, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6067 HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011 AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 130 PARCEL 017.00 (IMPROVED) MAP 130 PARCEL 017.00 PL T S/I 001 (UNIMPROVED) THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: GARY SCOTT ALSBROOK; BLUE WORLD POOLS, INC.; STATE OF TENNESSEE-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 15, 2010. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6067 HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011 AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS HIGHWAY 14 SOUTH, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 18mar3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2008, executed by RICKEY R. HAILEY AND LAURA J. HAILEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to ECOM TITLE AGENCY, LLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on November 10, 2008, as Instrument No. 122699, in Book 1417, at Page 332; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County,

Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 9, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of TN, County of Tipton, described as follows: LOT 25 OF AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF OLD PORTERVILLE ROAD AND BEING PART OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 406, PAGE 318, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF PORTERVILLE ROAD, SAID POINT BEING A COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 24 AND 25; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST LINE, NORTH 54 DEGREES, 24 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 25; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 24; THENCE ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 24 AND 25, NORTH 35 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1138 PORTERVILLE RD, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

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

This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10 -0020064 FEI # 1006.89322 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MARCH 31, 2006, executed by ERIC SANDERS (A/K/A ERIC DAMON SANDERS), JOINED BY HIS WIFE, ANDREA SANDERS (A/K/A ANDREA LYNETTE SANDERS), to ALLEN C. DUNSTAN, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1268, PAGE 115, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M., AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 146, ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION SECTION E AS

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Public Notices SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 91, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ERIC SANDERS (A/K/A ERIC DAMON SANDERS) AND WIFE, ANDREA SANDERS (A/K/A ANDREA LYNETTE SANDERS), AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY DEED DATED MARCH 31, 2006, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1268, PAGE 113, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 431 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. (A/K/A 431 ANDY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004) MAP 126N GROUP F CONTROL MAP 145C PARCEL 019.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: ANDREA SANDERS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 15, 2010. This is improved property known as 431 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. (A/K/A 431 ANDY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004) J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 18mar3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MARCH 29, 2007, executed

by BRITANY A. WALLACE AND ROBERT BOLYARD, AS JOINT TENANTS, to STATEWIDE TITLE & ESCROW, LLC, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1338, PAGE 458, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: PROPERTY SITUATED IN TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: LOT 11, BRIER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 197, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRITANY A. WALLACE, BY DEED DATED MARCH 29, 2007, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1338, PAGE 456, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 659 ROBERTSON ROAD, MASON, TENNESSEE

38049.

MAP 100G GROUP A PARCEL 011.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: ROBERT BOLYARD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 15, 2010. This is improved property known as 659 ROBERTSON ROAD, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 18mar3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on January 14, 1994, by Fredrick L. Currie and wife, Susie B. Currie, (a/k/a Susie B. Smith Currie, n/k/a Susie Adams) to David Sievers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 716, Page 963, recorded January 18, 1994 (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Friday, April 9, 2010, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 1st Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot No. 87 of Baskin Heights, Section C, plat of which is recorded in Plat Cabinet B, slide 144 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Fredrick L. Currie and wife Susie B. Currie, by deed of record in Deed Book 716, Page 961, in the said Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 424 E. Robin DR. Covington TN 38019 CURRENT OWNERS: Susie B. Adams The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Publication Dates: 03/18/10, 03/25/10 and 04/01/10 Substitute Trustee Harriet Cannon 2043 Highway 51 South Covington TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE KRISTINA KAY (DACUS) WALKER, Plaintiff, VS. NO. 27,635 TROY WAYNE WALKER, Defendant.

NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the Complaint for Divorce filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Troy Wayne Walker, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Troy Wayne Walker, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before April 26, 2010, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

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

This the 24th day of February, 2010.

Judy Billings Clerk and Master 04mar4wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2757 ESTATE OF Richard H. Stube.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 25th day of February, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Richard H. Stube, 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 11th day of March, 2010.

Gragory A. Stube Executor 11mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE EDDIE JACKSON, PETITIONER, VS. NO. 27,257 ELVIS JACKSON, et al.

RESPONDENTS.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CASE, it appearing from the sworn petition that the respondents hereinafter named as non-residents of the State of Tennessee; that the respondents are non-residents of this state; that upon inquiry at the respondents’ usual place of abode, respondents could not be found so as to be served with process, and there is just ground to believe that the respondents are beyond the limits of the state; that upon the sheriff’s returns the respondents were not to be found; that the names of the respondents are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry; that said respondents, namely: Shirley Jackson, Harvey Jackson, Jessie Jackson, Joe Jackson, Amy Jackson, Ernestine Hayes, Clifton Maclin, Freddie Phillips, Otelia Garvin, Oscar Hodge, Kim Phillips, Vicky Phillips, J.B. Johnson, Dorothy Hodge, Lue Della Hines, Homer Somerville, and Margaret Snow, are hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend the petition of Eddie Jackson, whose attorney is J.Thomas Caldwell, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee 38063;within thiry (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice;

otherwise default judgment will be entered against you for the relief prayed for the petition.

It is further ORDERED that this Notice shall be published in the Covington Tennessee Leader, a newspaper of general circulation in Tipton County, Tennessee once weekly for four (4) consecutive weeks requiring said respondents to appear and answer the complaint.

Publication of this Notice is ORDERED this 25th day of February, 2010.

Judy Billings Clerk and Master 25feb4wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2759 ESTATE OF Edna Wylodean Montoya.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 3rd day of March, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Edna Wylodean Montoya, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 11th day of March, 2010.

Stephen A. Montoya Executor 11mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PAMELA YVETTE HUBBARDJOHNSON Plaintiff, VS. DOCKET # 27,649 WILLIAM JOHNSON III Defendant.

In this cause it appearing to the Court from the original Complaint for Divorce that the defendant WILLIAM JOHNSON III, The Defendant’s residence is unknown and so that the ordinary process of this Court cannot be served upon him is, therefore, hereby required to appear before the 17th day of May, 2010 and make defense to the complaint filed against WILLIAM JOHNSON III by PAMELA YVETTE HUBBARD_JOHNSON or otherwise the allegations of said complaint will be taken for confessed, and the cause set for hearing ex parte as to the filed Complaint for Divorce.

It is further ordered that a copy of this notice be published for four consecutive weeks beginning on March 11, 2010 in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee.

This the 11th day of March, 2010.

Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 11mar4wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2758 ESTATE OF Terry Wallace.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 3rd day of March, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Terry Wallace, 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 11th day of March, 2010.

Nathan Allen Wallace Angela Wallace Ireland Co-Executors 11mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2764 ESTATE OF Arvis H. Fletcher.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 10th day of March, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of

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Public Notices Arvis H. Fletcher, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 18th day of March, 2010.

Ada B. Fletcher Executrix 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2756 ESTATE OF James Willard Arthur.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 25th day of February, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of James Willard Arthur, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and

non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 18th day of March, 2010.

Judy Arthur Findley Executrix 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2762 ESTATE OF Virginia N. Monlezun.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of March, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Virginia N. Monlezun, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from

NOTICE TO 2008 DELINQUENT TAXPAYER CITY OF COVINGTON, TN

notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 18th day of March, 2010.

Roger D. Smith Executor 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2761 ESTATE OF Ottis Levon Hatchel.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of March, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ottis Levon Hatchel, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 18th day of March, 2010.

Richard Hatchel Executor 18mar2wp

Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2763 ESTATE OF Maggie Lee Pickens.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of March, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Maggie Lee Pickens, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Tri-State Guardrail & Sign Co., Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98047-4101-04, 98047-4102-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNG268 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 04/23/10.

MEETING NOTICE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 Is the last day you can pay your 2008 delinquent Property tax in the City of Covington RecorderTreasurer’s Office in City Hall, 200 West Washington Ave. You are advised that after WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 Additional penalties, interest and court costs will be imposed inconsequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property until the filing of such suits. Taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 P.M. on

The First Utility District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room at 3706 Highway 59 West. This will replace the meeting scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2010.

notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 18th day of March, 2010.

Brenda Faye Street Deborah Kaye Flowers Douglas Co-Executors 18mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master

1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

To advertise in The Leader contact 476-7116

PUBLIC NOTICE As required by United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations, the City of Covington must comply with the public participation requirements of 40 CFR 25. Among these requirements is publication of industrial users who do not meet pretreatment standard [40 CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (vii)]. During the reporting period of 2009, Paslode failed to submit monitoring data as required by the conditions of their discharge permit.

Although this occurrence created no impact on the Covington Treatment Facility or threat to the environment, it is considered to be a violation by EPA definitions.

NOTICE OF DESIGN PUBLIC MEETING The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct a design public meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Munford High School, 1080 McLaughlin Drive, Munford, TN 38058 to discuss I-69 (SIU-8, Section 2) from north of Simmons Road to north of SR-178 in Tipton County as shown on the general location map. The meeting will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. during which time there will be a presentation and question and answer session. The public is invited to ask questions and make comments during the meeting. Representatives from TDOT will be present to answer questions on any aspect of the project. The preliminary plans will be displayed and the public is invited to review the displays anytime within the scheduled two hours. This project proposes to construct approximately 5.5 miles of I-69 on new alignment. The proposed road will consist of two 12’ travel lanes in each direction divided by a depressed grass median. An interchange will be constructed at SR-178 that will include four entrance/exit ramps and a bridge over I-69 along with the widening of SR-178, to ¿ve lanes, through the interchange. A bridge will also be constructed allowing Campground Road to cross over I-69. Appleberry Road will be realigned and several other local roads will be modi¿ed or realigned. The proposed right-of-way will vary throughout the project but an access control fence will be installed along I-69 and at the SR-178 Interchange. Roadway plans are available for public inspection at the of¿ces of: Mr. Larry Jordan, Transportation Manager I, TDOT Design Division, Suite 1200, James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, TN 37243; or Mr. Steve Chipman, Project Manager, TDOT Region 4 Of¿ce, 300 Benchmark Place, Jackson, TN 38301. Persons with a disability, who require aids or services to participate at the meeting, may contact Ms. Margaret Mahler no less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting: Ms. Margaret Mahler, ADA Compliance, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 400, J.K. Polk Bldg., 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243, or by e-mail: Margaret.

Z.Mahler@tn.gov, 615/741-4984 (phone), 615/532-5995 (fax), 615/253-8311 TTY Relay.

Comment sheets will be available for attendees to submit written statements. A court reporter will also be available to receive oral statements to be included in the of¿cial project transcript.

Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to these, to be included in the project transcript may be submitted within twenty-one (21) days after the meeting date to the following address: Public Information Meeting Comments, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700, James K. Polk Building, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243-0332, Tdot.comments@tn.gov. TDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, color, disability or national origin.

BEER NOTICE The following has made application for a license to sell beer for on premises consumption in Tipton County:

Individual Name: Randal Lee Carroll Business Name: Last Call II

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2008 delinquent tax payment must have been received in my office by 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 Covington City Hall, 200 West Washington Ave., is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., phone no. is (901) 476-9613.

City of Covington, TN Jere H. Hadley Recorder-Treasurer

NOTICE

TIPTON COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION TO THE VOTERS OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that there is a vacancy to fill an unexpired term in District 7, School Board Member, that will be filled in the August 5, 2010 Election.

QUALIFYING DEADLINE THURSDAY, April 1, 2010 – 12:00 NOON All candidates must file nominating petitions with the Election Commission Office by the above date and time TCA§ 2-5-101 (2) et seq. Nominating petitions may be picked up at the election commission office at 113 East Church Street, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Tipton County Board of Education is requesting proposals for contracted janitorial services for all Tipton County school facilities.

For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807.

Proposals will be accepted at 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 2010 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. Any proposals received after the designated time and date may be rejected.

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

Dr. Tim Fite Director of Schools Tipton County

The Business is located at 2951 Hwy 51 N, Covington, TN 38019 and the nearest church is Midway Assembly of God situated approximately 418 feet from the establishment, which is on the west side of Hwy 51 N. A hearing will be held on this application Monday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jef Huffman.

Tipton County Beer Commission Steve Bringle, Chariman, Wayne Cole, L. K. Dyson, Rickey Gray, Tom Hill NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED APRIL 9, 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, April 9, 2010 and opened publicly in the Conference Room on the 7th Floor of the James K. Polk Building at that hour. TIPTON COUNTY (Contract No. CNJ061) Call No. 023: Project No. STP/HSIP-NHE-3(111), 84102-8206-14, 841023207-94. The resurfacing on U.S. 51 (S.R. 3) beginning at Woodlawn Street (L.M. 9.60) and extending to S.R. 59 (Mueller Brass Road) (L.M. 14.60). Project Length - 5.000 miles. Completion Time - On or before October 31, 2010 (See Special Provision 108B).

Plans Cost - $3.00 (11” x 17”). The DBE goal for this contract is 2%. 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

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Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the First Utility District of Tipton County. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act and agency regulations, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposal. This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment.

The proposal consists of the digging of a New Well at Bringle Road and Highway 59.

Mitigation Measures The Utility District will get all permits required by county, state and local government. Measure will be taken control erosion, noise and dust during construction.

The alternatives considered to the proposal include: The Utility District looked at a number of alternatives including purchasing water from bordering Utility Districts and Towns. The Utility District also looked at the possibility of withdrawing water from the Mississippi River. However.

The alternative chosen was to dig a new well.

Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at USDA Rural Development, 2043 Highway 51 South, Suite A, Covington, TN 38019. For further information contact Bish Thomas, III at 901-475-3350 extension 118. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit comments to the address above by April 16,2010.

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AARP Driver safety course set for April 13,14 The next AARP Driver Safety Course of the year will be offered April 13 and 14 at the Tennessee Tech Center, 1600 Hwy. 51 South. It will be hosted by Patriot Bank.

The course is geared to seniors 50 years old and above. It covers defensive driving, rules of the road, Tennessee laws, automobile safety and physical changes that seniors experience. Those who have had a good driving record for the past three years will receive a discount on their

auto insurance for the following three years.

The cost is $12 for AARP Members and $14 for non-members.

Class hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A free breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and a free lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., both days.

To register, call Sandra Howard or Vickie Wilson, at 475-0405, or Jim Novotny, at 476-0477.

Pictured above are the winners of the Miss Snowflake pageant hosted by the 9-year-old Tribe Baseball team. Winners are, front, from left, Destine Taylor, Townsend Blackwell, Hallie Bryant, Greta Grace Browning; back, Aubrey Burks.

Public Notices

OFFICIAL STATE NOTICE State of Tennessee Treasury Department Unclaimed Property Division 502 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243-0203

615-741-6499 www.tn.gov/treasury/unclaim The list following this claim form contains the names and last known address of apparent owners of Unclaimed Property that has been delivered to the Treasurer of the State of Tennessee. The property is usually from bank accounts, utility deposits, stock dividends, insurance proceeds, uncashed wage checks, or similar items held for the owners who no longer can be located. No physical property or land is held.

The most efficient way to claim your property is to go to our website at www.tn.gov/treasury/unclaim and search for your name. Once you have located property that you feel is yours, you will need to print off the claim form and mail it to our office with the required documentation that is requested. If you do not have access to the internet, you may complete the form below and mail it back with the standard documentation that is required.

NOTE: The Division of Unclaimed Property will mail you a check when we receive your completed claim form and all the required documentation. Since each owner’s situation is different, we may require additional documentation once we receive your claim form.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO PAY THE CLAIM: PROPERTY ID# listed in paper:________________________ (REQUIRED. This is listed after the name and address on the list.)

Name listed in paper:_________________________________________________________ Claimant’s name (if different than in the paper): ____________________________________ If you are not the individual listed in the paper, explain why you are claiming this property (heir,POA, etc.): ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ SSN or FEIN:_________________________Daytime phone___________________________ Mailing address (this is where we will mail the check): __________________________________________________________________________ (street) (city, state, zip code)

CERTIFICATION AND NOTARIZATION REQUIRED Under penalty of perjury, I hereby certify that the information that I have provided on this claim form is true and accurate. The undersigned certify that they have a legal or equituitable interest in the unclaimed funds and will indemnify and save harmless the State of Tennessee, its officers and employees from any valid claim to such unclaimed funds.

Signature of Claimant:______________________________ Date________________ Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of:_______________ 20________ ________________________________ Notary My commission expires:_____________________________

Notary Seal

Documentation Required Before Claims Are Paid:

Individual

Proof of current mailing address Photo copy of driver’s license Proof of Social Security number Documentation that you lived at the address in the paper (even if you do not live there now) Proof of authority to claim property, if you are not the individual listed (death certificate, probated will, POA, etc.)

Business

Proof of mailing address Proof of FEIN (business tax ID number) ID on claimant signing claim form Documentation that individual signing claim form has authority to claim for the business Documentation of the address listed in the paper

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED

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ATOKA Alston Cordell, 257 Joe Joyner Rd, 2485731; Alston Freddie, 257 Joe Joyner Rd, 2485731; Avato Phyllis R, 174 Colton Ridge Lane, 2566080; Ballard Tonya Laxton, PO Box 154, 2635798; Bampfield James R Jr, 49 Clydesgate Cv, 2516424; Barnett Terry, PO Box 534, 2399973; Barran Regina, 150 Haley Ln, 2559355; Belk Cheryl, 2342 Campground Rd, 2613413; Bell Gary D, 148 Williamsburg Dr, 2457380; Bell Pamela, 148 Williamsburg Dr, 2457380; Bishop Janelle Cozet, 318 Wilkinsville, 2461899; Bourland Allen, 103 Leggett Dr, 2617406; Bowen Herbert, 296 Main Street Apt 5, 2528347; Bricco Tina, PO Box 356, 2603532; Brooks Wanda D, 150 David Cove, 2553322; Brown Gregory, 3667 Campground, 2577339; Brown William, 58 Al St, 2603544; Buvaylik Karina, 55 Cotton Fall Dr, 2627887; Byrd Kathy, 233 Quail Hollow Dr, 2457953; Byrd Thomas E, 233 Quail Hollow Dr, 2457953; Chandler Andy, 6757 Campground Rd, 2431175; Clark Leslie A, 433 Atoka Munford, 2400915; Coen Kimberly, 199 Azalea, 2635679; Cole Dawn M, 4199 Campground, 2637571; Cranford Angie Dell, 5880 Tracy Rd, 2513827; Crum Michell, 95 Edgewood Drive, 2430074; Decker Leonard, 3444 Campground Rd, 2613575; Dees Latasha, 2177 Wilkinsville Rd, 2528726; Deselms Ann M, 63 Ruth Shankle Dr, 2634816; Deselms Anthony W, 63 Ruth Shankle Dr, 2634816; Deselms Elizabeth S, 63 Ruth Shankle Dr, 2634817; Deselms Olivia K, 63 Ruth Shankle Dr, 2634818; Diaz Gonzales Alejandro, 11180 Hwy 51 S, 2603796; Douglas Charles E, 154 Cedar Point Rd, 2577166; Eaton Robin, 328 Taimes Ln, 2613254; Farenthold Todd, 76 Madison Drive, 2371234; Fleenor Jerry B, 235 Nivens Drive, 2572459; Fleenor John M, 235 Nivens Drive, 2572459; Gaston David, 1026 Reed Cir, 2647388; Georgia, 198 Watkins Rd, 2460223; Grandberry Floyd, PO Box 55, 2644975; Gray Tammy, 1290 Mathes Rd, 2522127; Gregor Robert N, Rr 2 8615 Rosalee, 2437119; Hallen Jacqueline A, 280 Sterling Farm Dr, 2608889; Hildner William, 2642 Meade Lake Rd, 2099357; Hosey Patricia, 9593 Old Mimphis Road, 2359103; Huffman Alicia, 641 Atkins Rd, 2626763; Huffman Sarah Raygan, 641 Atkins Rd, 2626763; Humphrey Richard, 2871 Marshall Rd, 2613966; Hunt Raymond L, 17 Navy Ci, 2648426; Ilarraza Carlos A, PO Box 556, 2610853; Jackson Jo Ann, Pob 309, 2451797; Jacob Judith, 76 W Hannah Marie Dr, 2514624; Jarnagin Gerald R, 762 Shannon Ln, 2552345; Jones Melissa, 137 J Lynn, 2397201; Jones Shunta Sherree, 213 Green Timber Circle, 2461906; Joyce Terri, 50 Clydes-

gate Cv, 2418867; Kevin Carter, 330 Thomas Street, 2439613; Kisner Joseph, 155 Wellington Way, 2613027; Laduc Malika, PO Box 200, 2514714; Laxton Rick, 757 Kimbrough, 2601743; Lighting Etc Inc, 123 Quinton Drive, 2393479; Lindsey James, 2070 Portersville Rd, 2623705; Lovett Thurman E Jr, 15471 Highway South 51, 2415047; Mason Veronica, 3508 Campground, 2604902; Maxwell Belinda K, 9741 Rosemark Rd, 2653963; May Jeffery D, 1445 Appleberry Rd, 2648292; McConnell Terry B, 227 David Reed Rd, 2480448; McCoy Brenda L, 73 Heather Ln, 2503435; Miller Kim C, 999 Meade Lake Rd, 2648529; Monroe Robert W, 1495 Portersville Rd, 2489082; Morgan Deborah, PO Box 157, 2614514; Murphy Christopher S, 556 Rae Dr, 2463151; Numera Brian T, Pfs Investments 722 Jack Dr, 2485741; Payne Bernice G, 3546 Campground Rd, 2577865; Porter Allicen, 139 Kincaid Dr, 2634756; Powell John H, 10041 Santa Rosa Dr, 2477123; Price Mark, 1870 Girl Scout Rd, 2501440; Prieto Kathy, 230 Champions Fairway Ct, 2613464; Radio Shack Electronics Unlimited, PO Box 655 Ste 105, 2357242; Ray, 3307 Munford Gilt-Edge Road, 2461909; Ray Samuel Eugene, 3307 Munford GiltEdge Road, 2461909; Re/Max Preferred, 3121 Drummonds Road, 2645739; Reyes-Bonilla Mario, 1322 Meade Lake Road, 2568617; Richardson John W Jr, 1067 Walker Pkwy, 2613839; Robinson David, PO Box 189, 2426260; Robinson Ricky L, 192 Lucado Rd, 2396321; Sawyer Tommy III, 2642 Meade Lake Rd, 2099357; Sellers Steve, 208 Beverly Dr, 2360988; Sellers Trevor, 208 Beverly Dr, 2360988; Senn Harold B, 10023 Rosemark Rd, 2397579; Shaw Latara, 109 Navy Cir, 2622788; Simon Kathleen, PO Box 283, 2614231; Sladen Tequilla, 2102 McCormick Rd Apt C, 2514611; Smith Bettie, 64 Jane L 9, 2613102; Smith Don, 5902 Arlington Oaks Ln, 2605454; South Timothy E, 160 Gullett Cove, 2430473; Stacks Clinton, 234 Windchase Dr, 2605455; Stevens Chris Robin, 5518 Campground Road, 2461913; Strong John E, 9350 Mulberry Rd, 2699205; Strong John E Sr, 9350 Mulberry Rd, 2699205; Stubblefield Brothers, 16 Adam St, 2645656; Teems Leah, 226 Thomas St, 2433392; The Mutual Group, 9995 Brunswick Rd, 2529380; Trainor Keith, 49 Clydesgate Cv, 2516424; Travis Beverly, 468 Charles Place, 2529475; Trinh Ly, 613 Farmer Trl, 2514417; Turner Maylynn, 76 Christie Ave, 2521199; Ware James, 226 Anica, 2609575; Weaver Roger Anthony, 38 Alma, 2461917; Williams Henry A, 1065 Williamsburg Drive, 2652855; Winders Homer, PO Box 670, 2641265; Wyatt Banks Helen J, 228

Country Meadow Lane, 2645818; Young Charles, 211 Squires Grove Dr W, 2612405; Zarta Thomas J, 9930 Shelby Meadows Ln, 2526821;

BRIGHTON Birmingham Barry, 5725 Brighton Clopton Rd, 2369570; Bisbing Rhoda, 240 Anthony, 2568504; Bisbing Richard, 240 Anthony, 2568504; Blankenship Earl, 1495 Dunlap Orphanage Road, 2461900; Brighton Family Medicine, 7615 Hwy 51 South, 2441342; Browning Ashley N, 333 Fannie Dr, 2604859; Bruns Thomas, 1363 Akins Store Rd, 2612099; Bursey Mitchell, 80 Carrington Ave, 2514145; Carbone Patrick F, 5710 Portersville Rd, 2548106; Christensen Regina L, 360 Beaver Creek Ln, 2421031; Consultant Group Pc The, PO Box 307023, 2620300; Cook Md Buffy J Md, 7615 Hwy 51 S, 2395704; Cranford Kristy, 525 Rolling Oaks Dr, 2463863; Cunha Selina, 67 Christine Cove, 2372607; David Munns Construction, 883 Huffman Rd, 2645639; Davidson Beulah P, 2326 Walker Field Rd, 2399947; Davis Chris, 11066 MacEdonia Rd, 2577158; Delashmit James A, 1630 Marshall Rd, 2700280; Demarco Helen F, 8667 Mount Carmel Rd, 2407678; Dowell Sherry, 1596 Sadler Rd, 2514563; Dunn Johnathan, 1635 Fayne Road, 2514031; Edwards Melissa D, 100 Blalack St, 2619895; Erskine Tracy E, 106 McCullough Circle, 2633331; Flexachart, PO Box 326, 2567806; Foust Billy Joe, 1260 Sadler School Rd, 2604399; Furr Stacy, 1385 Jack Bennett Rd Lot 6, 2527463; Gibson Sky, 770 Templeton Rd, 2397345; Griffith Raymond Barry, 1339 Jack Bennett Rd, 2548140; Guin Deanna M, 919 Lucy Kelly Rd, 2379339; Guin James C, 919 Lucy Kelly Rd, 2379339; Hanson Amy M, 1150 Double Bridges Rd, 2565739; Haworth Dale R, 139 Egypt Rd, 2522444; Henderson Danielle, 107 South Main Street, 2641953; Henfling Elizabeth, 119 Woodlawn Trce, 2614180; Henning Steve, PO Box 713, 2527300; Hernandez Julio, PO Box 370, 2603349; Hernandez Robert E, PO Box 203, 2361931; Huffman James, 669 E Kenwood St, 2603127; Hunt Honta, 1099 Wedgewood St, 2521177; Inman Trucking Co Inc, PO Box 53, 2520609; Izzett Robert, 223 Pisgah Rd, 2612974; Jackson James L, 20 Daniel Dr, 2603453; Johnson Deborah, 298 McQuiston Rd, 2577431; Klenk James M, PO Box 447, 2527467; Knight Rosalee, 6153 Holly Grove Road, 2463923; Lawrence Karie, 89 Christine Cobe, 2450674; Lewis Ronald, 12 Villa Ln Apt 1a, 2527462; Lucarell Daniel J, 110 Woodlawn Plantation Dr, 2701761; Lucarell Joscelyn M, 110 Woodlawn Plantation Dr, 2701762; Lucarell Justeen R, 110 Woodlawn Plantation Dr, 2701763; Maxwell Jeremy, 278 King Farms Loop,

2457796; Maxwell Roxanne, 278 King Farms Loop, 2457796; McClure Sandra, 143 Rolling Oak Dr, 2528152; Miller Charles E Estate Of, 32 Zachary Ln, 2481878; Paxton Ray W, 925 Pisgah Rd, 2382237; Petrowski Cora L, 10641 MacEdonia Rd, 2536151; Pinner Gary K, 1082 Marshall Rd, 2643460; R Sigler Construction Co, 1341 Liberty Church Smith Rd, 2393273; Redman David, 204 Hardtimes Ln, 2622776; Reese Barry O’Neal, 9538 Mt Carmel, 2461910; Roesler Carl R, 51 Dana St, 2522427; Scheatzle Lauren, 461 Dana Street, 2559037; Seay Donnie R, 147 Alexander Dr, 2606161; Shaw Michael V, 210 Jessie Ave, 2701660; Smith Hattie F, 740 Nelson Drive, 2381683; Smith Lee M Jr, 124 W Woodlawn Ave, 2613836; Smith Sharon, 390 Ashley Ln, 2357492; Thomas Joseph D, 9660 Deadfall Rd, 2577519; Tolbert Shatang, 155 W Kenwood Ave, 2455905; Vanzant Andrea L, 33 Michelle Cv, 2501520; Weakley James, 809 Stafford Rd, 2513753; Weeks David, 181 Summer Oaks Vw, 2454726; Wells Isabelle F, 597 Beaver Creek Rd, 2567774; Wiles Steven, 406 Carrington Avenue, 2528858; Williams Kisha, 1705 Lucy Kelly Road, 2453465; Yelvington Gloria, 2659 John Hill Rd, 2554892; Yelvington Kenneth Earl, 2659 John Hill Rd, 2554892;

BURLISON Beliakoff James, 2509b Crossweek Rd, 2515170; Boslwell Jennifer, 8161 Mandofrd Fieted, 2613300; Campbell Bryan, 172 Kelleys Chapel Rd, 2455460; Dean Sylvia, 3141 Jamestown Rd, 2637611; Gross Jerry, 7603 Munford Giltedge Rd, 2481676; Hale Rebeccia A, 2450 McClerkin Rd, 2421009; Honard Corey, PO Box 98, 2455984; Johnny D Mc Common, 215 Stephens Rd, 2418895; Kercher Kendall M, 229 Baskins Rd, 2386968; Kercher Norman L Jr, 229 Baskins Rd, 2386968; Lewis Patricia, P O Box 213, 2393476; McMillin A W, Alma L Lollar 11033 Highway 59w, 2643405; McMillin Mary J, Alma L Lollar 11033 Highway 59w, 2643405; Petrizzo Mike, 11921 Highway 59 W, 2364094; Stallings Bobby, 374 Waits Rd, 2633224; Strode Erin, 544 Panthenburn, 2514345; Vandergrift Bernize, 71 Murphy Lane, 2528705; Yarbro Amy, 1790 Walnut Grove Rd, 2441660;

COVINGTON 59 Express Convenience Store, 7140 Highway 59 S, 2602185; Abbott Kenny D, 1270 Kelly Corner Rd, 2606075; Adams Monica, 1461 Sandpiper Dr, 2614497; Alkarim Abdur A, 4212 Hwy 179, 2430073; All Star Texaco, 415 Hwy 51s, 2449064; Atkins Danny J, PO Box 505, 2547448; Bailey Ana A, 5807 Hwy 59 W, 2566088; Ballard Christie, 185 Houston Gordon Rd, 2527470; Barlow Drakley, PO Box 532, 2554516; Barlow

Marjorie W, PO Box 532, 2554516; Barlow Quincy, PO Box 532, 2554516; Beal Angeline M, PO Box 14, 2522268; Beasley Breck, 1411 Country Wood Cove, 2529840; Bishop Helen Estate Of, 3129 Charleston Gift Rd, 2604388; Blalock Mary E, 1641 Highway 51 S, 2474991; Blohm Lee, 705 Irene Circle, 2605001; Bmhc Covington, PO Box 737 1995 Highway 51 South, 2647083; Bonds Gitana, 98 Parkside Cv, 2514937; Braden James W, 316 Lauderdale Ave, 2362956; Brasell Trey, 45 Brierhedge Rd, 2612297; Brownlee Robert, 1511 Shoaf St, 2527379; Budget Byte Electronics, 1602 Hwy 51 South, 2698354; Bymum Bennie, 346 Nigh St, 2411178; Carpenter Leon D, 202 Roger Ave, 2460636; Carrollmichael D, 31 Grace Lane Apt 3, 2619707; Chambers J Frank, 3312 Old Memphis Rd, 2628213; Chambers Vivien Ann, 3312 Old Memphis Rd, 2628213; Clayton Meliss, 8477 Cairn Creek Cv, 2612670; Coley Johnnie E, 215 Antioch 51 Hwy 51 Rd, 2536102; Collier Elton E, 230 Groom St, 2564343; Condrey Tamara, 1301 Walters Street, 2647916; Conner Stacy, 1710 Murphy, 2484415; Conrad Susan, 1335 Baone, 2612457; Construction New Creati, 3449 Holly Grove Rd, 2439660; Cook Michael, 113 Vandy Ave, 2485017; Cook Sandra, 649 Tabernacle Rd, 2456409; Cooke Jessica, 189 Thompson Rd, 2644495; Covington Realty, 104 E Court Square E, 2645710; Cranford Kevin, 158 Country Lane Dr, 2619708; Crenshaw David L, 4212 Hwy 179, 2430073; Dams Leslie C Jr, 273 Ervin Ln, 2486123; Daniel Deborah K, 215 Country Wood Rd, 2421048; Darr Jackson Stewart, 107-A S Court Sq, 2378362; Darr Leslie M, 107-A S Court Sq, 2378362; Deal Dianna M, 3832 Highway 59 S, 2482050; Deal Ronald E, 3832 Highway 59 S, 2482050; Dowell Tyruchala, 1150 Simonton St Apt 902, 2612626; Dowell Tyruchalla, 1150 Simonton St Apt 902, 2612620; Dummitt Kristi A, 358 Whaley Dr, 2346367; Easley Delk, 4939 Mount Carmel, 2605371; Elam Walter, 229 Jamesson Dr, 2439890; Estergaard Edward, 211 Groom Ave, 2527385; Eubanks Michael Ray, 1012 Douglas St, 2522782; Five Star Lube Llc, PO Box 783, 2433594; Fleming Mitchell, 3657 Holly Grove, 2603940; Freeman Mickey, 220 Holly Grove Rd, 2637929; Gillon Ashley, 302 S Maple St, 2518022; Hall Johnny, 1002 Mitchell St, 2527469; Hall Pansy, 1373 Tuscumbia Rd, 2612294; Hardister Shirley, 1240 Highway 54 E, 2578767; Harrell Matthew, 176 Holly Grove Rd, 2484417; Harris Victor, 633 Oakview, 2624925; Hawkins Barbara, 1428 Tabernacle Rd, 2614487; Hayden Charles T, 1220 Old Brighton Rd, 2461800; Heaston Mark, 5765 Mt Carmel Rd, 2531491; Hill Alex, 201 Jamieson Dr, 2527552; Holland Cassandra, 861 Smith Dr, 2613944; Hollingsworth Joe A, 5979 Mt Carmel Rd, 2400152; Holloway James, 528 Edgewood Ave, 2527378; Howlett Keith Louis, 303 Boyce, 2554900; Howlett Kristy, 303 Boyce, 2554900; Hubbard James R, 130 MacWilliams St, 2697863; Huffman Marshall C, 521 S Tipton, 2395071; Hughes Mary White Tatlock Ellen, 430 S College St, 2381243; Hughey Kim, 1256 Highway 179, 2390424; Hunt Robert J, 1873 Kimbrough Drive, 2620096; Jerry Terry, 537 Township, 2614862; Johnson Anthony, 403 East Robin, 2615417; Joy Robert Allen, 1007 Douglas Street, 2461907; Keltner William K, 716 Hwy 51 N, 2383521; Kent Debora, 341 Briarhedge, 2622566; Kindred John, 1455 Sandpiper Dr, 2615105; Knight William E, 843 S Main St, 2363097; Lewis John P, Po2 Usn 5634 Highway 59 W, 2513911; Littles Calvin, 60 Southall Rd, 2527472; Maharrey Daniel, PO Box 721, 2527280; Mason Jewel Inez, 105 Fox Hollow Run, 2350625; Mathis John W, 1541 Bucksnort Rd, 2418001; Maxey Paul, 150 Peeler Rd Apt R-144, 2527381; Maxwell Martha, 262 Hwy 179, 2519115; McBroom Calvin, 150 Peeler Rd Apt Q-136, 2527382; McBroom Calvin, 444 Lennanwood Ave, 2638416; Miller Torent, 318 West Ripley Ave, 2453454; Naifeh Adele Hamra, 738 Highway 51 N, 2608657; Naifeh Henry Joe, 738 Highway 51 N, 2608657; Navejs Laura, 1829 Kimbrough Dr, 2527553; Neal Russell E Jr, 88 Boyce Rd, 2614916; Nelson Hattie M, PO Box 827, 2536146; Newman Bradley W, 412 Park St, 2644450; Nix Robert W, 1212 Hope Street, 2396599; Orr Mary J, 1235 Crestview St, 2333052; Owens Tamika, 135 Covington Vill Apte, 2527464; Pentecost Sarah, 1330 Walters St, 2489418; Pierce Donnie R, 230 Groom St, 2564518; Pirani Sheryl M, PO Box 100, 2433966; Price William, 1314 Garland Dr, 2527383; Priest Kenneth W, 6795 Hy 179, 2505000; Quinley Earl M, 316 Sanford Ave, 2416296; Reed Jason, 1739 Ray Ln, 2527314; Rhodes Willie, 322 Dixon St, 2484420; Robinson Donita, 804 Hill Ave, 2612894; Sales Anthony, 936 Peete St, 2603470; Savard Judy, 220 Hwy 51 N, 2614426; Shelton Justin, 414 Sunter Dr, 2515350; Shelton Lawrence E, 1435 Buksnorth Rd, 2639847; Shelton Sara R, 1435 Buksnorth Rd, 2639847; Shelton Sarah R, 1435 Bucksnort Rd, 2639848; Shelton Will Roper, 1435 Bucksnort Rd, 2639848; Simpson Brad, 208 Groom Ave, 2527384; Smith Sharon, 75 Wooten Johnson Rd, 2527386; Smith Tiffany, 1937 Highway 14 N, 2613074; Smith Toris S, 200 N Tipton St Apt G, 2460583; Somerville Willie L, 823 Peeler Rd, 2531025; Stafford Jerry, 3672 Highway 59 S, 2613110; Stitt Sam, 6545 Mt Carmel Rd, 2455054; Strange S A, 1331 Hwy 14 N, 2701164; Sulcek Anne, 119 Fox Hollow Run, 2527380; Surface Vernon, 1111 S College St, 2383546; Surface Virginia, 1111 S College St, 2383546; Switzer Leo, 416 W Pleasant Ave, 2529232; T T Discount Tobacco, 3080 Hwy 51 South, 2438614; Tatlock Hughes, 430 S College St, 2347128; Tatlock Hughes Maryellen White, 430 S College St, 2434327; Tatlock Mary Ellen Whit, 430 S College St, 2347128; Taylor Dennis Jr, 279 Ervin Lane, 2373474; Teamer Peggy S, 1387 Tabernacle Rd, 2699207; Teamer Raymond, 1387 Tabernacle Rd, 2699207; Tindall Mark, PO Box 140, 2527475; Tnt Discount Tobacco, 1725 Hwy 51 S Advance Pay, 2392652; Tolbert Sheryl, 630 S Tipton St, 2484422; Turner Jennifer L, 509 Terry Lane South Road, 2430530; Vanbeukering James A, 327

E Liberty Ave, 2480404; Wagman Dale W, 620 Erwin Rd, 2462742; Waldrop Robert, 1405 Murphy Ave, 2530026; Wallace Cordage Co, PO Box 357, 2454414; Watkins James E, 1732 Millstone Mountain Rd, 2517650; Watkins Pamela Ms, 209 Groom Ave, 2397349; Watkins Sandra L, 1732 Millstone Mountain Rd, 2517650; Watson Carnelious, 701 A Simonton, 2629204; Webb Lois E, Congress Ave, 2623608; Wheeler Ed, 2343 Shea Rd, 2605462; Whitaker Michael C, PO Box 1024, 2456933; White Joyce, 1321 South College Street, 2559712; White Tatlock Hughes Mary Ellen, 430 S College St, 2378888; Whitehorn William, 1517 Pinecrest St, 2559653; Williams Juanita Est Of, 623 Bethel St, 2648215; Williams Phillip L, 1051 Hwy 51 N, 2564328; Williamson James, 116 Hanney Street, 2459654; Witherington J Barney Iv, PO Box 922, 2433430; Wooden Nickel Crafts, 709b North Main, 2568558; Woodward Tammy R, 2620 Hwy 54 East, 2433432; Wooten Doris K, 437 Garland Ave, 2371923; Wright Wilda, 4419 Cahrleston Gift Rd, 2612906; Wright Willia M, 1329 Sanford Rd, 2606178; Young Janna, 1531 Roane St, 2397317;

DRUMMONDS Armstrong Sandra L, 161 Jacquelyn Cv, 2633049; Cole Jess, 1570 Quito Drummonds Rd, 2415409; Coleman Justin W, 458 Coleville Rd, 2486051; Drake Herbert E, 105 Wilkinsville Road, 2526409; Hammett Anne M, 1031 Susan S Circle, 2609618; Ivie Sharon, 5533 Drummonds Rd, 2612407; Kirk Jeania, 218 Cedar Point Rd, 2653704; Lovejoy Doris L, 161 Jacquelyn Cv, 2633049; Pepper Rose, 781 Susan Cir, 2395650; Stroud Taia Ann, 1404 Glen Spring Road, 2576781; Tomlinson Frank E, 630 Ballard Slough Rd, 2453503; Turosky Tina, 120 Jacquelyn, 2480364;

MASON Bass Jason, 14 Spingview, 2623115; Bond Leslie, PO Box 754, 2612695; Bridgewater Linda K, 3449 Gainsville Rd, 2462818; Carroll Carrolyn, 1635 Beaver Creek Rd, 2614166; Claybon Dorothy, PO Box 250, 2638727; Cochran John Jr, 2646 Highway 70, 2565409; Crenshaw Pearlie, PO Box 121, 2420639; Dotson Vivian Latonya, 157 Harmony Drive West, 2433474; Drew Jacqueline, 5145 Sinai Dr, 2612055; Duffield Brad N, 11374 Hwy 59, 2566292; Hall Marion K, 1236 Witherington Road, 2578270; Harwell Maggie S, Rr 2 Box 62a, 2411283; Hennings Tyronza, 2349 Scrub Oak, 2447032; Hodge Dorothy V, PO Box 127, 2627997; Hodge Eston, PO Box 127, 2627997; Jones Veronica, 247 Countryside Rd, 2614330; L Washington, 3002 Braden Road, 2623653; McBride Gloria, P O Box 22, 2528923; McCraw Lenita T, 1125 Hendrick Rd, 2437157; McKnatt Clara M, PO Box 253, 2408099; Noeman Alaa, 143 School St, 2522972; Noeman Zachary Aladin, 143 School St, 2522972; Northwest Elementary School, 5245 Hwy 70, 2449125; Patrick Jeremy, 182 Robertson Rd, 2445825; Poindexter Christa, 110 Gainsville Ln, 2513585; Snull Kan, 10579 Highway 59 S, 2614802; Snull Rana, 10579 Highway 59 S, 2614609; Stegall Jerry C Jr, 97 Harmony Dr E, 2553757; Ward David, 11796 Highway 59 S, 2454418; Warren Larry, 1305 Cypress Rd, 2646353; Watson Joann, 239 N Belle River Ave, 2454575; Whitley Dorothy, PO Box 313, 2612487;

MUNFORD Bonner Erica, 264 Dessie Re Dr, 2366978; Bonner Teresa, 264 Dessie Re Dr, 2366978; Byram Carrie, 676 Charles Place, 2534628; Carpenter Timothy, 414 College St, 2577394; Carter William, 926 McCormick Rd, 2612308; City Of Munford, PO Box 725, 2423660; Craig Caleb D, PO Box 1460, 2485696; Craig Stacy M, PO Box 1460, 2485696; Darby Stevie L, Linda Alexander Munford Atoka Rd Apt, 2407677; Dunn Robert S, 351 Wordon Wade, 2515392; Durkee Sherrie A, 86 Lake Shore Dr, 2651321; Eunice C, PO Box 1107, 2460221; Fox Mary, 391 Reeder Ave, 2559294; Franks David W, 44 Cole Ave, 2489256; Gantt Charles, PO Box 576, 2576897; Gantt Charles O, PO Box 576, 2421098; Graham James Jr, 2 Oak Cn, 2614988; Harding Robert W, 208 Nancye Reeder Dr, 2629125; Hashey Marjorie, 79 Tipton Ridge Cv, 2528067; Hayes Carolyn, 65 N Gretna Green Dr, 2601263; Hayes Charles A, 65 N Gretna Green Dr, 2381474; Helin Beverly, 355 Twin Lakes Circle, 2372255; Hopp Cheryl A Cooper, PO Box 1092, 2640332; Hudson Adell, PO Box 833, 2529441; Jackson Mary Brooks, 4040 Munford Gilt Edge, 2373290; Johnson Barbara A, 121 Lindsey Marie Ln, 2629138; Kenens Joel, 371 Rae Dr, 2457650; Kinchen Judy G, 142 Laurel Lane, 2699107; Layton Janice, 409 Nancye Reeder Dr, 2553571; Malone Paulette, 463 Mnnford Tuspon Rd, 2615032; Millican Debbi, 816 Plantation Rd, 2514678; Moore Carolyn J, 61 Lindsey Marie, 2639353; Moore Harry B, 61 Lindsey Marie, 2639353; Murphy Jeremy, 4287 Munford Giltedge Rd, 2457307; Payne Richard T, 121 Birchwood Dr Apt121, 2409145; Price Clarene Kay, 98 Christine Cv, 2697492; Richardson Cheryl, 92 Beechwood Dr, 2528841; Sandman Inc, 134 Jackie Cove, 2450806; Scott Andrew, 54 Resa Ln, 2577262; Scott Brandy, 277 Park Street, 2559800; Siglin David, 29 Beechwood Dr, 2481686; Siglin Sachiko, 400 N Chapel Ave 227, 2563362; Smith Mitzi, 175 Beaver Rd, 2620855; Stiner Catrina L, 147 Kathleen Dr, 2333349; Stubblefield Jimmy, 175 W Main St, 2698017; Talley Gordon, 1598 Tipton, 2614036; Talley Marshall, 472 Nancye Reeder, 2620487; Talleys Phcy Usa Dru, 99 Doctor Dr Suite 100, 2601295; Timbs Mike, 30 Center Ave, 2514622; Town & Country Properties, PO Box 1348, 2645750; Trice Robert, 135 East Drive, 2486330; Wallace Mary M, 768 Charles Ave, 2612654; Webb Ricky S, 59 Billy Ave, 2514050; Young Mark, 566 Maple Hill Dr, 2424034;

TIPTON Gantt Adam, PO Box 122, 2457715; Pugh Robert, PO Box 127, 2622646; Wright Alvis, 5536 Quail Ridge Rd, 2514696;

B11 â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, March 18, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ THE LEADER

Gilt Edge

By Bernadine McAfee I always enjoy talking to Betty McAfee Clark.

I think her husband Everette is ready to get a garden started. I feel sure Mary Grace Carr, Sue Tankersley, Rev. Larry Rose and Red Wright are ready too.

Carol Lumley and Ann Morris got out March 4 and went to The Hub and other places of interest. They had a good time. On March 5, Carol went to Covington with daughter-in-law Connie and did some shopping.

They always have a good time at Walmart.

The Randolph Cemetery clean up days are held March 20 and 27. Come and bring your rakes and leaf blowers and help out.

Attending the Beaver Baptist wildlife supper held March 6 from our neck of the woods were Rev. Larry Rose, Don Billings, John Birch and his dad, J. C. Meadors and the people from the Blyue house.

On the prayer list: Mrs. Harold Dawson, Mindy Tankersley, Megan Hobock, Bill Neafus, Karla Morgan, Hop Gibbons, Nadine Kellum, Odis Poole, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, Brice Fite, June Glass, Clara

Dunlap

By Kathy Keiter 476-7014 Hello everyone! Hope you are all doing well and have had a blessed week.

We are firing up for our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Springfestâ&#x20AC;? set for May 1. It will start at 10 a.m. and will end around 2 p.m. I know I said 3 p.m. last week but I was wrong, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always gone till 2 p.m. and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on all our signs so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my story and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m stickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to it! Ha! Anyway we are all excited about our fundraiser, as always. Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gonna have a cake auction called by none other than our own Rolland Essaff; thanks again Roland for your time and commitment to Dunlap.

Then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have Joe and Amy Bishop and Victory Sounds, Three for Thee with Walter Blalack, Alan Guess and Jerry Covington. We have asked one other but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the confirmation yet so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wait and see! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning on having a ball, so I sure hope you can all come out and join the fun!

I would like to say thank you to a couple kiddos that came out to Dunlap this week and shared some homemade St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day cards and cookies for our residents. They are Katelyn, Abby and Cody Squires.

Thank yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all so much for coming and sharing your love with us. Their mom says it was their idea completely; how neat.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have two more treats that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be telling you about next week.

The Hallelujah

McMillin, Mike and Elaine Roberts, Moviline Cousar, Polly Branch, Cordie Morgan and Brian Ferrell.

Belated birthday wishes to Lloyd Blyue on March 8.

Sympathy to the loved ones of Rodney Eubank.

I have a book called Illustrations of Today and Creations of Love and Beauty written by DarSay Burton of Jamestown.

I read them often. She gave them to me when I worked at Gilt Edge Grocery.

The Gilt Edge School building that Rose of Sharon brought is a recovery center. I think its wonderful when people confess they have a problem and need help. I must confess: back in the 1960s I smoked Prince Albert tobacco, which was roll your own, and was going to the Assembly of God Church at Randolph; Bro. Carlton was the pastor. I would have nicotine on my fingers and would want to hide and not shake hands. I asked God to help me. My husband was trying to find a job, and when I quit smoking he found a job. Until this day no more smoking.

Hop and Geraldine Gibbons of Ripley, Miss. spent the weekend with Geraldine's mother, Margaret Partlow and son, Danny.

Choir will be coming from Millington and entertaining us and then on Saturday, Munford UMC Church will be bringing their Puppet Show to share with our folks here at Dunlap. We are so excited to have them all come. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a real treat for people to come and allow the residents to experience something new and different. Now donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, we still love our regulars, exercise ladies, bingo players, Macedonia Youth Group, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve left out some, but you know who you are and we thank you so very much.

Everyone keep in mind we still have rooms available rooms here at Dunlap. We have rooms here in the retirement buildings and we also have apartments on campus that are completely independent living. If you know anyone that might benefit from coming to a facility like Dunlap, please let me know. Just give me a call at 476-7014.

One other thing we offer is if you are the fulltime caretaker of your parent or parents and you would like to have a break, vacation or whatever, please call me and they can stay out here with us if they can dress themselves, get to the dining room and feed themselves and be able to bathe themselves. Those are three state requirements that our residents have to meet, so if that sounds good to you, please call me!

Have a blessed week and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to give somebody a hug.

UT extension to host girl talk Your daughter is changing daily from a girl into a young woman. There is nothing you can do to stop the progress of Mother Nature, but you can equip your daughter with the knowledge she needs for her journey into womanhood.

You and your daughter can learn and have fun together by attending a program called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl Talk,â&#x20AC;? which is designed for mothers (grandmothers, aunts too!) and daughters ages 9-12 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl Talkâ&#x20AC;? is an educational program developed by the University of Tennessee Extension. This program is designed to enhance communication between moms and their pre-teen daughters about sexuality, family values, decision making and responsibility.

The program consists

of four sessions and will begin in May. The classes will be held from 5:307:30 p.m. at the UT Extension Office located at 111 West Washington Avenue in Covington. Class will be held on May 3, 10, 17, and 24. The first class is designed specifically for mothers, For the remaining classes, both mothers and daughters will attend together.

The registration fee for the program is $20 per mother/daughter.

The class seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Call Priscilla Eddins at the UT Extension Office at 476-0231.

All programs sponsored by the UT Extension Service are opened to all eligible persons on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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Winners of the Brighton Cub Scout Pack 260 pinewood derby are, front, from left, Cameron Leem, Christopher Chitwood, Trey Godsey; second row, Dakota Schaf, Colt Beyer, Jett Daley, Zane Mendoza; third row, Drew Carr, Andrew Brooks, Devin Spearman, Matthew Martin, landon Lemons; back, Clayton Hardwick, Noah Perry, Christopher Hardwick and Zachary Cooper.

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By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers.

Here it is the middle of March and we can expect some warmer weather and will we be happy to get warmer weather. I see buttercups blooming all over.

First Baptist Church of Atoka says it is time to think about camp.

Junior camp, June 7-12 at Southland.

Teen camp June 21-25 at Pensacola Christian College.

Saturday, March 20 Saturation Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

International supper at 6 p.m.

March 21 - 24, the 27th annual Faith Promise Missions Confer-

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I have a feeling that this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article is going to be very short. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been felling well since this past weekend.

I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve caught a cold.

My son Adam and I have been rebuilding a Chevy engine that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be putting in a boat. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to watch Adam as he realizes how everything goes together and how it all works.

I ordered a new book the other day from Amazon. The title of the book is American Conspiracy and the author of the book is Jessie Ventura. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably not for everyone, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a feeling that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be right down my alley. Of course, once I start reading the book, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably read about those American conspiracies in the

Alpha Book Club met The Alpha Book Club of Brighton met at the home of Dawn McDaniel on Feb. 18.

The hostesses where Ms. Lisa McDaniel, Ms. Juanita Waits and Ms. Dawn McDaniel. It proved to be a mild night so many of the members were in attendance.

The hostesses served a delicious strawberry cake and angel food cake with a strawberry topping. They also served cider and coffee as choices for beverages.

The guest speaker was Ms. Diana Meinweiser, Center Director for Confidential Care for Women. This was formally known to us as Heart to Heart.

This was a very informative meeting on what the Center does for pregnant women.

There are many aspects of this organization including the need for volunteers.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for the next meeting to be held March 18, at the home of Ms. Beth Regen.

ence with featured speaker Danny Whetstone, missionaries, Juwa Adams, David Booth Portugal and Brenson Jennings-Niger.

On Saturday, March 27, West Tennessee veterans benefit and job fair.

The Atoka United Methodist Church has several folks in service. Bill Burke has returned safely to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida after his tour of duty in Cyprus.

Ashley Lyons is in Kuwait with the Navy.

James Clack is serving in the Army in Southern Iraq.

Heath Jones is serving in the Navy, and is stationed in Virginia aboard the USS Wasp. He will be at sea for six months.

The United Methodist men will gather at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, March 21 for breakfast at Quisenberry

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I hope everyone remembered to set their clocks forward last weekend. If not, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet you were late for church on Sunday or work on Monday. Paula and I have a number of clocks in our house. I started setting some of them back early Saturday night. Paula was confused after coming out of the downstairs

Hall. They will be presenting the dramatization of the last supper on Palm Sunday. The men of Atoka U. M. Church have performed this presentation more than 70 times.

Now to the prayer list: Faye Willis, Billy Lumpkin, Carolyn Max, Jewell Forbess, Hunter Box, Mike Burke, Brice Fite, William Mashburn, Pat Lloyd, Meroam Slough, Katie Borke, Rodney Waits, Martha Hutson, Kay Regis, June Glass, Amy Novak, Martha Weems, Doug Carter, Ben Pylant, Bill Parker, Clyde Currie, Jackie McKell, Martha Eshridge, Tommy Carocci, Cooper Curtis, Ron Miller, Susanne Ingram, Gary Welch, Mary Ann Welch, Lindsey Wilson, Courtney Hendley, Jim Reynolds, Frank Dunavant, Lib Slough, Mary Duran, David Kemp and any others I may have left off.

bathroom because she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe that time was passing so slowly. Well as it turned out, I was setting the clocks back one hour instead of forward one hour. We would have been two hours late for church or work.

My great nephew, Noah Kellum had his fourth birthday on Friday, March 12.

Noah celebrated with

a birthday party the following Sunday in the Fellowship Center at Acts II Community Church. Noah is the son of Jonathan and Mabel Kellum and the grandson of John Wayne and Tina Kellum.

If you have any information for future articles, you can reach me at 901-476-2683 or email me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com.

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Mary Bryan Book Club met at the home Patricia Hinshaw The Mary Bryan Book Club met for the February meeting in the home of Patricia Hinshaw, with Brenda Scott as co-hostess, on Feb. 16.

After the business part of the meeting, the program was turned over to Janelle Cole who brought a lovely program on love.

She brought many uses of love and the many kinds of love using scripture from the Bible, including old and new testaments.

She talked about our loves, past, present and future. She quoted Louisa May Alcott, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love is a great beautifier,â&#x20AC;? and Martin Luther King Jr., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.â&#x20AC;?

After the inspiring program, the hostesses served delicious refreshments during the fellowship hour to the 20 members in attendance.

A special guest was Patricia Hinshawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Bill Carl Billings.

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Elam graduates from auctioneering school Tony Elam of Covington recently graduated and passed all state board requirements for a license in apprentice auctioneering.

Elam is currently auctioneering at Jake's Auction House in Atoka every second and fourth Saturday of each month.

He graduated from Nashville Auctioneering School and completed with honors. Elam was voted class president and represented his class in a benefit auction for St. Jude. The auction brought in over $7,000 for the hospital.

Military Matters Airman 1C Ashley M. Figueroa Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley M. Figueroa graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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She is the daughter of Elena Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andelet, and granddaughter of Raquel Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andelet, both of Brighton.

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Thomas is the son of Dawn and Darrell Conner of Brighton.

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