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Accident claims life of county attorney By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com FAYETTE COUNTY – A one-vehicle accident claimed the life of county attorney Duke Brasfield Friday, the Tennessee Highway Patrol announced. The accident, said THP spokesman Mike Browning, occurred in Fayette County at the intersection of Hendrick

Road and Sinai Drive. Trooper J.V. Johnson was dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:28 p.m. Brasfield had been traveling west on Hendricks, approached a stop at Sanai Road, but did not stop, said Browning. The Chevrolet Suburban continued across Sanai Road, a T-intersection, struck a dirt embankment and

traveled up a hill. Browning said at some point during crash events, the vehicle caught fire. He said witnesses to the crash were able to remove Brasfield from the vehicle before it was engulfed by flames. The only occupant, Brasfield died at the scene. Browning said the accident is still under investigation and may not be a motor vehicle

fatality. Friends say Brasfield was very involved in the community. "He has had more affect on Covington and Tipton County's growth than any other one person I can think of," said longtime friend Tim Sloan. "He came to town and just jumped right in." Brasfield, 62, has been practicing law in

Tennessee since 1976. A member of the Lions Club, Brasfield was also instrumental in bringing Dyersburg State Community College to Covington and served as the county's attorney since 1985. "Duke was one of the instigators to us having a Dyersburg State Community College SEE BRASFIELD, PAGE A3

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Motorcycle accident kills CHS teen By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - A motorcycle accident Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Covington High School sophomore, the Tennessee Highway Patrol announced. At approximately 9:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to Hwy. 59 West and Walton Loop, west of Covington, after a three-vehicle accident was reported. According to THP reports, a vehicle was stopped in the westbound lane of Hwy. 59, waiting to turn left on Walton Loop, when 16-year-old Jerry B. "Ben" Yon II, who was riding a motorcycle, hit it from behind. Reports indicate Ben was traveling westbound and over a hill when he lost control

of his motorcycle. Upon impact, Ben and the motorcycle slid across the pavement and into an oncoming lane of traffic. He was struck by an eastbound truck. Ben was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Ben was an active member of Covington's Future Farmers of America organization. He is the son of Jerry and Amanda Yon of Covington. At press time, arrangements were still incomplete. Friends and family members have started a memorial Facebook page for Ben: http://www. facebook.com/covingtonleader#!/pages/RIP-BenYon/114948191865420?ref=ts

Date set Clean up Covington By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

Dr. Isaac Richmond carries a sign in protest Monday. Richmond leads CORR, a group who alleges wrongdoing by the Covington Police Department. Photo by Echo Day

CORR protest wrong agency By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - A group who protested alleged wrongdoing by Covington police Monday is planning another demonstration, this time against deputies with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office. After attending Covington's meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night, the group found they'd demonstrated against the wrong agency. "We had about a half dozen people there and two individuals spoke," said Covington mayor David Gordon. "One of them was concerned about their treatment by the Covington police department." The Memphis-based Commission on Religion and Racism (CORR), led by Dr. Isaac Richmond, protested what Richmond calls "unlawful and illegal police raids" conducted at an Ervin Lane home in December 2009. Richmond claims the home

was searched without a valid warrant, but Deputy Chief Donna Turner said investigators had a search warrant signed by Judge Joseph Walker and left a copy at the home per protocol. The home was searched during an investigation into burglaries that occurred on Yarbrough Lane, said Turner. During the search, officers reportedly seized a shotgun and vehicle belonging to Katie Middlebrooks. An affidavit of complaint signed by Middlebrooks and two other family members states no drugs were found in the residence, but property seizure receipts show .6 grams of cocaine was also seized by officers. Richmond believes the search was unlawful because no one was arrested and he does not believe probable cause was shown. The home was searched during an investigation into SEE CORR, PAGE A2

Spring is here which means it’s time to do a little spring cleaning. And when you get done with your home, don’t forget the city. The sixth annual Clean Up/Fix Up Covington is scheduled for the week of Apr. 17-24 and at the end of the week, get out your walking shoes and sunscreen and invite a few friends and join the City of Covington for its annual walk across Covington on Saturday, Apr. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. The yearly event celebrates Earth Day and urges residents to clean up their property. City workers will be doing extra routes next week to pick up debris left alongside the curb. “We will have the trash trucks run continu-

ously during the week in a concentrated effort to pick up residential trash,” said Robert M. Simpson, director of Public Works. “Every year more residents come out and help to make Covington a beautiful and cleaner city.” The clean up will begin at 8 a.m. at the city maintenance shop located at 410 E. Ripley Street. Upon registration, volunteers will be given a t-shirt, garbage grabber and assigned a team leader and areas of the city to clean. At the conclusion of the clean up, volunteers will meet back at the city maintenance shop at noon for lunch, sponsored by Barker Brothers Waste Inc. Door prizes, donated by Covington businesses, will be given away during lunch. City residents may call 476-7191 to schedule a trash pick-up for larger items.

TEA party set for Thursday night By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON - “Tea’d” off with government spending, concerned residents of Tipton County have organized another anti-tax rally. TEA parties have become increasingly popular across the country since Tax Day 2009, when more than 20,000 Americans gathered in protest. The rally, which will be held Thursday, April 15 from 5-7 p.m., is a mass gathering criticizing what the group calls excessive taxation. "Basically, we're gathering to express our disapproval of excessive taxing and spending by the government," said organizer Leah Coop. "We want to gather together to

show strength in numbers." If you plan to attend, leave your cups and saucers at home – TEA means “taxed enough already." The name is a reference to the Boston Tea Party when citizens gathered to protest taxation without representation. On Memorial Day last year, the group held a TEA party at Covington’s Shelton Park and was very pleased with the attendance. An Independence Day rally was also held in Munford's City Park last year. Coop said approximately 200 people attended the rally with very little publicity. This time she is hoping for a larger crowd. The event will feature speakers and entertainment. Dr. Raymond Gardocki

will speak about the recent healthcare legislation and what it means from his perspective as a surgeon, she said. Additionally, Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley will be speaking about second amendment rights. "We'll have a few different speakers and they'll discuss different subjects," said Coop. Entertainment will be provided by the band Four Wisemen as well as singer Steve Childress. The non-partisan event will be held at Shelton Park, corner of Highway 51 and Church Avenue, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.tiptoncountytnteaparty.com.

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Music on the Square returns this summer By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

Hickory Withe to perform at the Ruffin By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com This weekend’s free Bluegrass concert held at the historic Ruffin Theater features the traditional sounds of Hickory Withe Bluegrass. Named after Hickory Withe, a historic community founded in 1834 in Fayette County, band members Will and Beth Mays, Ed “Bubba” Ricther and Jim Phillips travel throughout West Tennessee and the surrounding area entertaining Bluegrass fans with their classic but unusual style, which

CORR Continued from Page A1 burglaries that occurred on Yarbrough Lane in November, said Turner. "It had been searched several times during that investigation," she said. Several residents of the home – members of the Middlebrooks family – were arrested and charged in connection with the November 2009 burglaries. The men also led deputies on a pursuit that required the use of a helicopter for an aerial search of fields. Probable cause to search the home, said Turner, came after an undercover agent allegedly purchased cocaine at the residence. Though Richmond claims to have performed a "thorough

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shines through the band’s obvious love for the traditional sounds of early America. With a mix of folk music, bluegrass and even the occasional 70s hit, Hickory Withe’s sound appeals to traditional bluegrass music lovers as well as contemporary listeners. “Hickory Withe has a totally different sound than most Bluegrass bands,” said Mark Holder, owner of MCH Music Group. “Their music will appeal to all types of Bluegrass lovers.” This is the fifth year the Tipton Arts Council and MCH Music Group have worked together to

investigation," he said he has no knowledge of the November burglaries, alleged drug sales or the Friday arrest of Aaron Middlebrooks, one of the family members who signed the affidavit. "CORR doesn't get involved in defending any wrongdoing, crime or anything else," he said. "We're concerned about the question of justice. I want to know if they are suspects of anything and I would like to know their charges." Turner said that while no one was arrested on the scene, the investigation is still pending. "During the investigation, when a search warrant is executed, evidence is recovered and at that point becomes part of a bigger investigation," she said. "Sometimes indictments can result at a later

bring free Bluegrass entertainment to the Tipton County area. “The concerts are our way of giving back to the community,” added Holder. “The free concerts provide families an affordable venue of entertainment and introduces a younger generation to the sounds of early America.” Hickory Withe will be on stage Saturday, Apr. 17 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 about the historic Ruffin Theater and the Tipton Arts Council, visit www.ruffintheater. org.

time." Marching on correct agency Though the alleged wrongdoing is attributed to the Covington police department in the affidavit, two investigators with the sheriff's office were named as those who executed the search warrant. At the meeting Tuesday night, Gordon let the group know they were protesting the wrong agency. "Both (of the individuals) talked about incidents with the police department that don't have anything to do with Covington," he said. "With any dialogue, there's a chance for improvement, but a lot of what they were talking about didn't have anything to do with my

department." Richmond, however, alleges Covington officers are also part of the problem. "The city's trying to make a point that they weren't there," he said. "They didn't lead this one, but they've been in on these raids. I don't believe they're police officers. They're not protecting and serving the people like they swore they'd do." Now knowing which department was responsible for the search warrant, Richmond said his group has plans to demonstrate at the Tipton County Justice Center on Monday morning. CORR also has plans to file a class action lawsuit and demand the United States Department of Justice investigate the sheriff's office.

The summer season is almost upon us and with it a Covington tradition – Music on the Square. The annual concert series brings music, families and fun to the historic Covington Square each Saturday evening from May to June. The FREE family friendly event begins each weekend at 7 p.m. Concert-goers are invited to bring lawn chairs but are asked to leave coolers and pets at home. Special activities for children will occur during intermission. Non-profit vendors will be located around the square selling a variety of foods and drinks to quench a parched throat or ease a grumbling tummy. This year’s concert series kicks off on Saturday, May 1 with local favorite Ronnie Twisdale as he entertains the crowd with hits from the 60s and 70s. The rest of the season lineup includes • May 8 – Drivin’ Sideways (Country, Blues, Southern Rock, Rock ‘n Roll) • May 15 – Trapper Haskins & the Bitter Swill • May 22 – Scott Myatt (Ballads, Folk, Blues) • May 29 – Missouri’s Most Wanted (Country, Blues, Rock ‘n Roll) • June 5 – Infinity (Rhythm & Blues) • June 12 – Courage Under Fire (Country, Gospel) • June 19 – Eric & Andy hosted by Tipton Arts Council/Ruffin Theatre (Bluegrass) If you are non-profit organization and would like more information on reserving a vendor space, please contact Lee Johnston at 476-9727.

Gwinn speaks at Exchange Club

David Gwinn, Tipton County Genealogist, spoke recently to the Covington Exchange Club. He is pictured with Elaine Shankle, President and Trish Williams, Secretary. David presented the Club with a detailed history of the Covington Exchange Club, which has had two separate clubs. The first was organized in 1928 and later disbanded. The present organization was chartered in 1948.

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Rockin' for cancer research By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

MUNFORD - In an effort to raise money for cancer research, Saturday night RJ's Restaurant will host the Mighty Electric St. Jude Band. The band will headline the restaurant's fourth annual Crawfish and Music Festival. "We invite everyone to bring their lawn chairs and listen to some great music and eat some fantastic food," said owner Russ Johnson. "Families are welcome." Playing covers ranging from R&B to Rock and Country, the volunteerbased band performs for the benefit of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Saturday will be the fourth time they've performed in Munford. Johnson said he's excited to host the band and raise money for the nonprofit organization. "I worked for United Way for nine years and I understand the importance of raising money for non-profits," he said. "It's great because people who wouldn't normally come out to the

BRASFIELD Continued from Page A1 campus," Sloan said. "Through his leadership we were able to develop the 102-acre campus." Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh said Brasfield was involved in a number of issues that came to fruition. "He will be missed by many," Naifeh said. "He was a community leader whose prints were on a lot of different things." "He was just an allaround outstanding citizen," Sloan added. "He was a good, good friend and did a lot for the community." Brasfield is the husband of 25th District Chancery Court Judge Martha Brasfield. He is also survived by three children, Benjamin Duke, Sara

restaurant do." Other bands – including Eric & Rico, Drew & Marty with Dirty Mactini, Trailer Park Jimmy, Black Kat Bone, Wild Hearts and Section 8 – will be performing throughout the day, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Johnson hopes to raise $2,000 for St. Jude on Saturday. "All the bands play for free so we can contribute to St Jude," he said. "Although there is no charge for the music we are suggesting a $2 donation from all customers." Beginning at 9 p.m., a $10 cover charge will apply. Johnson said most patrons don't mind because proceeds benefit cancer research for children. "A lot of people even give extra because it all goes to St. Jude," he said. The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band is set to begin playing at 9 p.m. Saturday. RJ'S Restaurant, which also has a full bar, is located at 120 Quinton Drive. For more information, please see www. rjsmunford.com.

Charlotte and Charles Addison Brasfield, all of Covington; his mother, Reba Nell Brasfield of Dresden; his cousins, Joe C. Harris and wife, Barbara, of Memphis, and Glenda Sydney Kennedy of Medina; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte B. Wilkerson and husband, John, of St. Charles, Mo. and Elizabeth B. Ziarko of Covington; his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bringle of Covington; and other

nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Charles B. Brasfield of Dresden. Funeral services were held on Monday at First United Methodist Church in Covington. He was buried at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church of Covington, Dyersburg State Community College or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Credibility lost because of mistake This week, members of the Commission on Religion and Racism (CORR) held a rally on the historic court square in Covington, protesting alleged wrongdoing by Covington police officers. The Memphis-based group, led by Dr. Isaac Richmond, protested what Richmond calls "unlawful and illegal police raids" conducted at an Ervin Lane home in December 2009. Richmond claims the home was searched without a valid warrant, but Deputy Chief Donna Turner said investigators had a search warrant signed by Judge Joseph Walker and left a copy at the home per protocol. The home was searched during an investigation into burglaries that occurred on Yarbrough Lane in November 2009, said Turner. Richmond claims no knowledge of charges in the Yarbrough Road burglaries, drug arrests or any other criminal charges by members of the Middlebrooks family. CORR, he said, does not defend wrongdoing by the clients it represents; memare simply looking for OFF THE WALL bers justice. ECHO D AY Perhaps Richmond should do a little more homework before organizing a rally. Richmond claims to have conducted a thorough investigation, but a thorough investigation of public records, perhaps a chat with local law enforcement agencies, could have given Richmond the answers he's desperately seeking. If you're going to protest, perhaps do a little bit of real research before you write out messages on your picket signs. Filing a complaint with law enforcement agencies or calling to substantiate claims would have allowed him the chance to realize his group was protesting the wrong department. Instead, the group protested the Covington Police Department and spoke up at a meeting of the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night. After realizing their mistake, the group has planned a rally at the sheriff's office on Monday and has plans to file formal charges against the agency with the United States Department of Justice, allegedly police brutality, unlawful search and seizure and a so-called "reign of terror" by Covington and Tipton County officers. All it took was a phone call or two to avoid this mistake. (I have learned this lesson myself in the last few weeks.) Unfortunately for CORR, what little credibility they still had has probably been lost. It's hard to take a protest seriously when demonstrators don't even know who to protest against.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves resolution Senate Judiciary Committee approves Resolution to let citizens decide whether the state’s Attorney General should be elected . The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a resolution sponsored by Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet), calling for an elected State Attorney General (AG). The bill would amend the state’s Constitution to allow a popular election every four years. “Tennessee is the only state in the nation that allows the State Supreme Court to select the attorney general,” said Senator Beavers, who is Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. In six other states, the Attorney General is selected by either the popularly elected Governor or the popularly elected state legislature. Beavers said that when Tennessee’s Constitution was written calling for nomination by the Supreme Court Justices, the court was popularly elected. “Tennessee is the only state in the nation in which the people have neither a direct nor indirect voice in the selection of their Attorney General,” Beavers added. “Someone has to be accountable to the people, and yesterday’s AG opinion on the Health Freedom Act shows once again, the importance of having an Attorney General who represents the will of the people of this state.” The amendment process would require approval by both the 106th General Assembly currently in session and the 107th, which will take office in 2011. If approved, the question would then go to voters in a statewide referendum in the year 2014. “Along with the overwhelming majority of Tennesseans and 96 percent of the rest of this nation, I feel that the citizens of this state ought to have a ‘say so’ in the highest legal office in Tennessee,” she concluded. THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886”

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Readers' views Lasting expressions First off let me begin by expressing my heartfelt prayers for the family of Ben Yan. I only met him a time or two, But that was all it took for me to see that he was a good person. Tuesday marked a tragic time for his family and friends, when God called him home. Tuesday night I received the honor of saying a prayer for him, at a bon-fire that was held in his honor, attended by somewhere around 30 to 40 teenagers. At the end of the prayer I opened the floor, so to speak, for others who wished to say something for Ben. Now we as adults tend to get it stuck in our heads that these teenagers, who like to "be themselves" with wild clothes, odd ear rings, belly button piercing, guys wearing long hair, just to mention a few; have no self concern, respect towards others, or any what we

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Prepare to fight At one time back centuries ago we were eat up with wildlife lurking near by. I reckon it is probably hard for youngsters today to understand, but rabbits, squirrels, ’coons, gray and red foxes were plentiful as well as ’possums and deer. You could wet a hook as there were all kinds of fish that filled the various ponds and lakes providing nourishment as well as entertainment and tote home quite a mess, usually on a sea grass string. Country folks regretfully know this ain’t hardly so today. However these same animals created a lot of problems for my country farmers with their destruction in gardens, row crops, fields, henhouses, barns and smokehouses. The fish destroyed our bent safety pins designed for hooks, ran off with our small bolts and washers for sinkers and darted to the bottom of the mud holes with our bobbers which usually were bottle corks. Rednecks are smart come fishin’ time. We’d grind us a little hole in

the middle of the cork easing our line though the hole and then drive a wooden peg to keep the line from slippin’. Emerson and Phil almost cut their fingers off wedging the peg too tight with a dull knife. Just like mumble peg. Slips do count. Neighbor, the one critter that Daddy hated most was a rat. If you know anything at all about this creature they can tear up an anvil with a rubber hammer. Now that’s bad. They ate the corn which costs money and left the crib in a mess. Daddy and I had a rat killin’ as he actually did the shootin’ but I helped out watchin’. I was scared and shakin’ ’bout like a dartin’ one legged grasshopper in a full loaded henhouse. I couldn’t wait to tell my gigantic story about killin’ the biggest, fattest and meanest rat in the world. My chest was pooched out a mile and I put a crowing peacock to shame. I was sumpin.’ This one episode didn’t fool anyone since every family was blessed with varmints in their own

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tion taped mop handles used for cork ball bats and Arvis picked a single tree that was too big to control, but you have to rat fight with a weapon. Don and Wayne slung ball peens as Emerson and Tommy grabbed shovels and pitch forks, but as they practiced their swing, the walls of the barn got in the way causing a severe vibration. But now we are armed and ready. My daily job was shucking to feed the livestock and animals with no questions asked. While all my friends assisted me as Southern neighbors are brought up to help their distressed patrons we mapped out an attack to eliminate the rat invasion. Then it dawned on us. We have the most potent rat killin’ tool in the world in our back pockets, but we forgot our ammunition. This called for an emergency flight to Mr. Ben’s Rosemark downtown emporium. Faster than a herd of three legged snappin’ turtles, we flew. Won’t be long as we load up……GLORY!

barns. I found out this rat killin’ was nothing new as each country farmer fought this continuous battle every day and night. My balloon busted as I wasn’t such a big shot after all. Friends, all of us little boys are gonna’ have our own personal big rat killin’. I invited my friends to the crib and we had a battle plan that would have made General Nathan Bedford proud. But first I had some shucking to perform before we commenced to do battle. Each warrior came prepared as big Paul brought his BB gun just like my Red Ryder. Paul and Lynn had black fric-

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call moral values. Let me tell you, we are wrong. There was so much Love and compassion at that bon-fire, that it could easily be felt. Every youth there and some adults all had good words for, and about Ben, and Encouraging words for his family, as well as each other. Yes it was an honor for me, being asked to lead the prayer with those youth, I was touched and saddened by the words spoken by the youth, and I was humbled when all had gathered in a circle around the fire, holding hands, crying, and all praying. No one was being silly, no one was joking, everyone came together, in unison, for the same purpose, to ask God to welcome Ben with open arms. There is a lesson those youth taught us Tuesday night, that no matter what the situation, if we unite together with God and others we will find the strength,

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The future of the fourth estate By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com ATOKA - A group of fourth graders is putting their lessons to work at Atoka Elementary School, finding solutions for problems some didn't know existed. "I was reading a book about school and they had a newspaper and I thought it was a good idea," said 10-year-old Rebecca Blazer. And so she started a school newspaper. Rebecca enlisted the help of friends Ireland Roach, 9, and Olivia Brunner, 9, then pitched the idea to teacher Megan Allen and principal Charlotte Fisher. "I think it's exciting, especially because it was the students' idea," said Fisher. "They came up with a plan, presented the plan to me and told me what they wanted to do." Advised by teacher Anna Connell and parent Angela Brunner, the girls have formulated a plan to publish one edition this school year, then two editions during the 2010-2011. "Our goal is to get this newspaper out as soon as possible and then get people from other classes to help," Rebecca said. Opened in 2008, Atoka Elementary currently boasts a student population of 895 students. The girls believe the paper will help educate and inform the Atoka Elementary family. Parents, said Connell, have been supportive of the endeavor thus far. The newspaper – The Atoka Express

News – will feature school events, updates, notices for parents, a calendar, comics and, of course, articles. "We really do need articles because what's a newspaper without articles?" Rebecca added. Though each member of the trio is a reporter, Olivia is the staff's primary photographer and Rebecca is the copyeditor. The girls have also recruited class members to help. "This newspaper is important because it's a challenge for students," Rebecca said. "People want to get into it and it will also help parents with notices." Once of the challenges, she said, is learning to work together as a staff and as a team. Working on the school paper also reinforces English, spelling and reading objectives as well as grammar rules and practice in composition. "I really think this is a positive for this group," said Fisher. "They had ideas beyond their years for fourth graders and have worked their plan." Fisher said problem-solving is an objective for the state standards of learning and these students have shown a mastery of the objective. "They have taken what they saw as a problem and worked step-by-step to find a solution," Fisher said. "That says to me we're doing things right. This is what education is all about – putting what they've learned to work." To help offset printing costs, the staff members are selling advertisements in the Atoka Express News. To get more information about ad rates, send an email aconnell@tipton-county.com.

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Bert Combs Constable District 3 My name is Bert Combs and I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for District 3 Constable. Let me begin by telling you about myself. I am selfemployed and the name of my company is Pro Line Paint Systems Inc. in Covington. My wife is Leigh Ann Combs and is currently employed with the Tipton County Board Of Education as a bookkeeper for the Munford Elementary School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Blakely of Covington. My mother and father are Mr. Bert Larry Combs Sr. and the late Mrs. Jeanne “Hadley” Combs of Covington. We have been married for 22 years and have no children. We have been living in the district 3 community since 1988. We are both members of Trinity Baptist church in the Clopton area. I have known the sheriff Todd “Poncho” Chumley for 30 years now and value his opinion very much. We both grew up together and graduated from Trinity Baptist Christian Academy. I spent about an hour and a half with the sheriff at his office back in February and we discussed the position of constable in district 3. We talked about how this position should be taken seriously and not by someone just wanting to run to say that they have a title and they hold an elected seat. I told Poncho that if I had his support that I would run for the constable position. Tipton County has 60,000 people that live here and the sheriff’s department answers thousands of calls each month. When it comes to crime in our county you need to remember that Tipton county joins Shelby County, which is listed as the number three worst county in the nation. This is what the sheriff is up against and if elected consta-

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Combs ble I will be out there working with this department to increase the work force. Our county executive Jeff Huffman has worked very hard with the sheriff to get him the necessary equipment and manpower that he needs to maintain a strong department. But as crime rate continues to increase, the sheriff said that he would welcome my assistance. The question was asked many times while getting signatures for my petition, what exactly is a constable. Constables operate as individual officers at no cost to the citizens of the county and they have to pay for their on vehicle, fuel and equipment and stand ready to assist the sheriff in the county. They also provide additional assistance to the other agencies such as EMS units and the rescue squad as well as the citizens of the community. If elected to this position, I look forward to working with the sheriff’s department and providing additional law enforcement presence in district 3. Your vote and support on Aug. 5 would be greatly appreciated.

Casey Fletcher is an official candidate in the Tipton County Clerk election. Casey graduated from Munford High School, and his entire working career has been in Tipton County. He served in the auto retail business for over 15 years. He is married to Amanda Randolph Fletcher, who serves the county as an elementary school teacher, and has been in education for 10 years. Casey has two daughters, Mallorie and Alex, who both attend public schools here in Tipton County. He comes from a family who serves, and has served their community. Casey is the son of Dee and the late Janie Fletcher. His two sister’s are Cari Dee Fletcher Dawson who serves First Citizens Bank in Munford, and Katie Fletcher Patterson who serves Bancorpsouth in Covington. Casey is a “down to earth,” fun-loving, working man, who is loved by many. He has represented and served his county well. He is asking for everyone’s support in the election. When asked why he wanted to run for this position, Casey stated, “As a lifelong Tipton Countian, I saw this as an opportunity to further serve and truly be a part of Tipton County’s Future.”

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Does it make a difference? In William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, Juliet makes the following observation: “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The implication of this statement is that a name is not important. Is that true? When someone identifies a flower as a rose, immediately an image comes to mind, the color, the fragrance, the composition and the characteristics of a rose, not a daffodil or some other flower. The name identifies the rose and immediately all other flowers and their characteristics are displaced from our mind. The name is important. When we say a flower is a rose, immediately everyone knows exactly what we are talking about. We do not have to describe in detail what a rose is because its very name does that for us. What if Mr. Jones was getting married and his fiancé told him, she would marry him but that she preferred the last name of his best friend, Mr. Smith, and wanted to be identified as Mrs. Smith and not Mrs. Jones? Is Mr. Jones’s name important to him? Do you think he will mind that his future bride does not want to take his name? Does the fact that she is unwilling to take Mr. Jones’s name not matter? The church is the bride of Christ. The name of the bride is important. We should not do anything to disrespect the name of the groom. The name of the bride should identify whose wife she is, who she belongs to. Why would the bride not want to take the groom’s name unless she is ashamed of the groom or does not want to be under him? A name is important; the name of God’s people is important. Consider the following. There is only one name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. We are to be baptized in the name of Jesus to receive remission of sins. Ac 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Christ’s followers were referred to as brethren (Rom 1:13, I Cor 1:10), saints (Rom 1:7, I Cor. 1:2) and disciples (Acts 20:7) but the name by which they were known was simply Christian. Ac 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto An-

tioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. The name by which we are called is the name for which we are to suffer. Ac 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. I Peter 4:16 but if [a man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name. (ASV) We must be willing to confess His name or we cannot be saved. Matt. 10: 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. In the late seventies, I was working at the local savings and loan. This was the coming of age of the women’s liberation movement. I came face to face with such a woman. She was an attorney by profession. She was married but she had kept her maiden name when she married and did not take the name of her husband. She purchased a home in her name only and did not even want to disclose her marital status but had to because it was required by federal law. I thought to myself what a slap in the face to her husband. She did not even have the respect for him to take his name. She only acknowledged a relationship when she wanted to and/or when it suited her own selfish desires. Religiously speaking, we treat Jesus the same way. Most religious groups do not acknowledge in their name that they belong to Jesus. They call themselves after other men or some doctrine, not the Christ. Some use catchy names but they do not honor the husband, Christ. Most do not call themselves Christians but something else. Does the name really matter? The Father thought so. On the mount of transfiguration with Jesus appeared Moses, the great lawgiver, and Elijah, the great prophet. Overcome with emotion and the solemnity of the occasion, Peter exclaimed, “Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.” (Mat. 17:4) Ere the words were spoken, the Father rebukes Peter. “While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” (Mat 17:5) The point is crystal clear. We are to honor Jesus and not a man or his work no matter how good he is/was. Peter got the point, do we?

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Obituaries Frank â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbaâ&#x20AC;? Rogers Jr.

Aillene Ross

Robert Whitley Peete

Date of Death - April 6, 2010

Date of Death - April 8, 2010

Oct. 5, 1929 - April 13, 2010

Frank â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbaâ&#x20AC;? Rogers Jr., 32, died Tuesday, April 6, in Bartlett. Bubba is survived by his parents, Frank Sr. and Norma Robers of Millington; a sister, Lauri Hutchison of Atoka; niece and nephew, Melanie and Caleb Hutchison of Atoka and numerous good friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nellie Bernice Hale. A celebration of life service was held on Friday, April 9 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home Chapel in Millington. Interment was held at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 15, 2010

Martha Nell Braddock Ferrell Date of Death - April 8, 2010 Martha Nell Braddock Ferrell, 60, of Henning, a homemaker, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale. Services were April 13 at Munford Funeral HomeMunford Chapel. Burial was in Helen Crigger Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Jerry McCulley, Billy Martinez and Jose Seise; four sisters, Mary Sue Braddock, Donna Marie Keith, Mary Lynn Fultz and Teresa Beatrice Alferez; two brothers, Hollis Wayne Braddock and Ronald Eugene Braddock; four grandchildren, Macy McCulley, Hannah Rose, Nicholas Martinez and Cory Dale Martinez. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 15, 2010

Clyde T. Goin Date of Death - April 8, 2010 Clyde T. Goin, 84, of Millington, a retired supply department warehouseman for the naval base, died at Methodist North Hospital. He was a United State Marine Corps veteran serving in WW II. Services were held April 12 at Munford Funeral Home-Millington Chapel. Interment was in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beulah Goin; five sons, Jerry (Frances) Goin of Millington, Larry (Edie) Goin of Millington, Gary Lynn (Joanna) Goin of Atoka, Ricky Goin of Millington and Dennis (Lynn) Goin of Millington; 14 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Memorials may be send to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 15, 2010

Martha Louise Taylor Date of Death - April 9, 2010 Martha Louise Taylor, 87, of Covington, a homemaker, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. She was a resident of Covington Manor Nursing Home for the past 10 years. Services were April 12 at Munford Funeral HomeMunford Chapel. Interment was in Helen Crigger Cemetery. The widow of William Thomas Taylor Sr., she is survived by her sons, John Edward Taylor, William Thomas Taylor Jr. and Paul Vernon Taylor; three sister, Myrtle Gray, Ollie B. Setzer and Ruby Pugh; six brothers, Leon Pugh, Donald Pugh, Jimmy Pugh, Jerry Pugh, Johnny Pugh and Rickey Pugh; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by two daughters, Wanda Faye Taylor and Myrtle Louise Peery; a son, Thomas Lee Taylor and 11 brothers and sisters. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 15, 2010

Nancy Foster Artry Date of Death - April 11, 2010 Nancy Foster Artry, 82, of Brighton, a homemaker, died at Methodist North Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Tipton CME Church were she served on the stewardess board, was a former choir member and Sunday school secretary. Public viewing will be held Friday, April 23 from 2-7 p.m. with family hours from 5-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Eva Nell Artry and Cheryl Artry both of Memphis; a son, Lester (Lisa) Artry of Memphis; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in by her spouse, E. L. Artry and a daughter, Leslie Artry.

Aillene Ross, 87, of Covington, a homemaker, died at Methodist North Hospital. She was a member of St. Stephen M. B. Church and served on the Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board and a former choir member. Public viewing will be held Friday, April 16 from 2-7 p.m. with family hours from 5-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of the service at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Everlasting Life. Survivors include her daughters, Ester Dean of Mason, Clemestine Ross and Terry Johnson both of Memphis; sons, Rev. William E. Ross Sr. of Covington, Steve W. Ross of Milwaukee and Sherry Ross of Gallaway; sisters, Vernice Weaver, Jean H. Hood, Eveliner Smith and Arberniece Wilson; brothers, Will Ross and Ernest Ross Sr.; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 15, 2010

Duke Harris Brasfield Date of Death - April 9, 2010 Duke Harris Brasfield, 62, of Covington, Tennessee, died April 9. He was an attorney, having received his Juris Doctor in 1975 from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the then Memphis State University., and had practiced law in Covington for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Chancellor Martha B. Brasfield; three children, Benjamin Duke, Sara Charlotte and Charles Addison Brasfield all of Covington; his mother, Reba Nell Brasfield of Dresden; his cousins, Joe C. Harris and wife, Barbara of Memphis, and Glenda Sydney Kennedy of Medina; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte B. Wilkerson and husband, John, of St. Charles, Mo. and Elizabeth B. Ziarko of Covington; his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bringle of Covington; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Charles B. Brasfield of Dresden. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Covington, where he faithfully served in many capacities, the Staff Parish Committee, Board of Trustees, past Chairman of the Council of Ministries and most recently the Finance Committee, the Needs Assessment Task Force and had been appointed to the Building Committee. He has served as a member and the chairman of the Board of Directors of Tipton County Bank and was presently a Director of Patriot Bank. He was the Chairman of the Steering Committee in the 1990s that established a campus of Dyersburg State Community College in Covington. In 2008, he received special recognition for his service to the college, and was also awarded an honorary degree. He had been the county attorney for Tipton County since 1985. He was the attorney for the Covington Industrial Development Board. He was a member of the Tennessee County Attorneys Association and had served as president and as a member of the Board of Directors. He was a member and past president of the Covington Lions Club. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, having attained the rank of Eagle Scout in high school. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972, with overseas duty in the Philippines. While his children were young, he coached church league basketball and Dixie Youth softball and baseball. His compassionate and generous spirit, sense of humor, and calm and trustworthy demeanor won him a host of friends. His love of family, church and community was unmatched by any. Funeral services were held Monday, April 12 at the First Methodist Church in Covington. The service of committal was held at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church of Covington, Dyersburg State Community College or a charity of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

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Robert Whitley Peete, 80, of Hazel Green Ala., died on April 13 at his residence. Bob was born in Memphis to Joseph Whitley and Emma Randolph Peete. He served in the Army from 1951 -1953 as a MP at Nuenburg Military prison in Germany. On April 24, 1953 after his military service, he married Charlene Stallings of Covington. He retired in December 1991 after 25 years witht he chemical division of Borden, Inc. He was a long-time member of Plano Bible Chapel in Plano, Texas where he faithfully served, supported, worshipped and studied the Word of God. He read the Bible through many times in his effort to seek God and interpret His messages. He strove daily to live by his Christian tenets. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Peete; sons, Robert W. Peete Jr. of Garland, Texas and Edward Hardison Peete of Richardson, Texas; daughters, Laura Shirey of Canton, Texas and Barbara Gentle of Hazel Green, and Nicki Peete of Hoffman Estates, Il. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and his sister, Helen McKnight of Covington. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Francis Stimpson and Joseph Whitley Peete Jr. both of Covington and Margaret Koons of Burlison. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Cemetery. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

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Church Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m. evening worship 6 p.m.; youth Bible study Wednesday at 6 p.m. The new minister is Brother Dino Weingarten. The puppet team will be attending a puppet festival in St. Louis this weekend. On Sunday, April 18 there will be a pot luck luncheon following the morning service for Brother Wray and Barbara in appreciation for their long time as interim minister. Installation service for Rev. Torent D. Miller pastor of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church will be held April 18 at 3 p.m. at Canaan Grove M. B. Church, 1715 Mason-Malone Road, Mason. The host pastor is J. R. Simmons. Clopton’s April praise service will be Saturday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the church, 5285 BrightonClopton Road and feature the husband-wife duo “Steppin Out in Faith.” Events Free healthcare seminars: April 19; Dr. Jason Infeld, high cholesterol 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. 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. Mt. Lebanon Assembly of God, Hwy. 51 Henning is hosting a car wash in Covington at Advance Auto Parts. Washes are donation only. The wash will start about 8 a.m. Saturday morning April, 17. Munford Baptist Church will host a marriage conference with Clay and Renee Crosse

of Holy Homes Ministry on Friday, April 16 from 7-9 p.m.; April 17 from 6-9 p.m. and April 18 at 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Childcare will be provided only for the 10:15 service on Sunday. For more information contact the church at 837-6325. The event is free to attend. Smyrna Baptist Church will have a yard and bake sale on Saturday, April 17 at the church located at 7512 Highway 59 W, Burlison, TN 38015. Lots of household and garage items to sell at low prices. Buy your baked pies, cakes and cookies for a good cause. The proceeds will help send the mission team to Sao Paulo, Brazil this summer. “The Refuge” in Covington will be having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday April 17 from 5-8 p.m. Plates are $5 each. DineIn or carry out is available, Child care will be provided for dine-in only. All proceeds will go to the youth group and drama teams trip to visit “The Ramp” in Alabama in May. The church is located at 749A. North Main Street in Covington or call Karen at 476-0462 for more information or directions. Crossroad Church of the Nazarene will have a spaghetti supper, gospel singing with Crossing Jordan and silent auction on Saturday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at Munford Presbyterian Church Life Center. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 for advanced tickets. Proceeds will benefit the new fellowship hall. For more information or for tickets call Pastor Tony Elam at 562-5270. First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Saturday, April 17 from 7 a.m. - noon. All proceeds will go towards the youths’ mission trip. The Covington Ag. Dept. will be having a greenhouse sale on Saturday April 17 from 7 a.m. - 3p.m. at the greenhouse located at Covington High School. There will be bedding plants, vegetables, ferns and hanging baskets. Pick up, fix up Munford will be held Saturday, April 24 from 8 - 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at Munford City Hall. For more information call Barbara Dorn at 837-5972 Brighton High School band will have a craft fair, games, bazaar and car show on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the school parking lot. Awards for car shows will start at 2 p.m. contact Paul at 359-4962 to enter. For vendor booth information call Jim at 592-8925. The

PET OF THE WEEK Lizzy was rescued from the pound in Covington, TN by C.A.R.E. She is approximately 6 months old. She is a wonderful dog and very loving. She is a Blue Heeler/Australian Shepherd and is in need to quickly get adopted to someone with property or a farm where she can do her job. This breed type need lots of room to run and play and be trained to do what you want them to do! They are very smart and do not like confined spaces. She was rescued from the pound as it was an unfortunate situation of an owner relinquished as they recognized her needs too to have space and be able to have lots of attention. A farm with other animals would be the ideal home for Lizzy. She gets along great with other animals and loves children! Lizzy is spayed, heartworm negative and up to date on all her shots. If you’re interested in adopting Lizzy, please go to www.covingtonanimalrescueeffort. com and click on “adoption procedure” as Lizzie needs adopted soon! If you would like to meet her we can make those arrangements. Just follow the links on our website! FARMERS, We need YOU for a loving beautiful dog to come to your home!

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Methodist Church has been reordered. Books are $15 each. Call Marion Davis, 476-7576, to order.

Munford High School Band will hold a dinner and auction on Saturday, April 24 in the school cafeteria from 4-9 p.m. Cost will be $8 a plate. Live auction with Brad Brooks auctioneer from 7 - 9 p.m. For more information or to donated auction items call Brenda Norwood at 837-9288.

Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 S. Tipton Street, Munford, has started C.A.P. (coffee and prayer). Members of the church will serve free coffee and pray with patrons every Tuesday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Pastor is Brother Joe Mosley.

Plummer Grove CME Church will have a banquet/musical on Saturday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served atter the musical. Donation is $10. Tickets are available from Tyrone Avery at 475-1854 or Florida Avery at 4769583 or Diane Wynn at 476-1848 for tickets or program information.

Great Expectations Ministry will present a mystery theater and dinner “You’re My Mother” on Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m. at the NSA MidSouth Pat Thompson Conference Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by call 476-6666 or 335-7919 and must be purchased by April 25. Seats are limited.

On Saturday, May 1, from 7 a.m. - 2 pm., Bethel Baptist Church in Munford will be having their annual spring yard sale. A bake sale and concessions will also be available. The church is located at 55 Andrea Drive. Rain date is set for Saturday, May 15.

The DirtyBirds 95 Tipton County softball team will be selling 10-12 pound smoked hams for $30 the Saturday before Mother’s Day. If you would like to order one, contact Kenny Campbell at 237-8230 or Steve at 901-826-2673. Order deadline is April 26.

A benefit signing for Garry Shahan will be held at Fellowship Bible Church on May 1 beginning at 6 p.m.

The Tipton County Chiefs will have a fourman golf scramble on May 8 at Forest Hill Golf Course. Cost will be $260 per four-man team or $65 per player. Lunch will start at 11 a.m.; putting contest from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shot gun at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Kenny Arthur at 591-0774 or send in names and payment to Tipton County Chiefs, P. O. Box V Munford, TN 38058. Make checks payable to TCYS.

Poplar Grove United Methodist annual Bar-bque will be held May 1 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eatin or carry out. Plates will be $8 for adults, $4 for children, sandwiches will be $3. Bar-b-que by the pound, $8. Shoulders, $45; Boston butts, $30. Shoulders and butts must be pre-ordered by April 25. Call B. W. Burrough, 835-2383; Don Cole, 835-3766 or Vernon Pairmore at 827-8108. Covington High School class of 2000 will have its reunion at the Covington Country Club on May 15 at 7 p.m. Go to www.2000chargers. myevent.com to RSVP, upload old high school pictures and to find out more information. St. Stephen M. B. Church’s youth department will have a yard sale at BancorpSouth, 815 Hwy 51 North, on Saturday, May 1 beginning at 6 a.m. Dunlap Retirement Center will be having their “Springfest” Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Two hundred cookbooks of “Sharing Our Wealth: 175 Years and Still Cooking!”by members of Clopton United

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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.

Dear Member It’s time once again for Women in Business! We are proud to announce the dates are April 20th and 21st. The event will be held at the Chamber Center, 101 Court Square West. The Fashion Extravaganza was such a success, we decided to do it again. We will have two fun filled days of fashion, fun and delicious food. We will recognize one special lady per day this year. Details as to how you can nominate a candidate will follow at a later date. We would like to invite all the business women of Tipton County to join us as we celebrate the joys of being a woman. Tickets are on sale now for $25.00 and they will sell out fast. Sponsorship as follows: Diamond $1000.00 - includes 12 tickets, two day table sponsor, advertising in the slide show and in the program Emerald $500.00 - includes 8 tickets, two day table sponsor, advertising in the slide show and in the program Platinum $250.00 - includes 4 tickets, two day table sponsor, advertising in the slide show and in the program Gold $150.00 - includes 2 tickets, advertising in the slide show and in the program There will be a GIFT for all the ladies that attend this special event

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A tribute to Duke Harris Brasfield Covington and Tipton County have lost one its finest citizens Duke Harris Brasfield August 7, 1947-April 9, 2010 At an early age Duke gave his life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has been an outstanding member and leader in Covington’s First United Methodist Church serving in many leadership roles over the years. For his service we are truly grateful. Duke served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1969-1972. Thanks be to God for his service to his country. Duke has been an outstanding attorney in Covington practicing with his daughter, Sarah Brasfield and his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ziarko. His associates and clients will truly miss his expertise and wise counsel. For his service to his clients we are truly thankful. Duke for more than thirty years has been the advisor and attorney for the Industrial Development Board of the Town of Covington Tennessee helping to bring many industrial jobs to Tipton County. For this important service all Tipton County citizens are thankful. Duke has been the attorney for Tipton County government guiding it as it developed into

one of the finest and most progressive counties in the State of Tennessee. For this we are truly thankful. Duke as the Chairman of the Educational Task Force of the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce was one of the leading forces behind the development of the Jimmy Naifeh Tipton County Center of Dyersburg State Community College in Covington. He set an example to others as a major contributor to the student scholarship funds. He served many years on the Foundation Board of the college. He will be missed by the administration, faculty, and the students alike. For this important leadership and service we are truly thankful. Duke has been a loyal, faithful, and outstanding member of the Covington Lions having served on its board and as its president. The Lions Club does wonderful work in preserving sight throughout the world. Thanks for service to the blind. Duke has been a champion of all major causes in Tipton County and the Mid-South. As an Eagle Scout, he has been a major supporter and contributor to the Boy Scout movement in West Tennessee. Thanks be to God for his service

and contributions. Duke was an extraordinary banker being on the boards of several banks including Chairman of Tipton County Bank and a director of Patriot Bank. He was a leader in modernizing and developing these financial institutions. Thanks for this service to the citizens of Tipton County. The most important thing to Duke was his family, Martha Lou, Ben, Sarah, Charles, his mother Reba Nell Brasfield of Dresden, his in-laws, Addison and Becky Bringle, his sistersin-law, Charlotte Wilkerson and Elizabeth Ziarko, and his other relatives. There is no measure of how much he will be missed by his family. Thank you Duke for being an outstanding family man. Duke was our friend. He never met a stranger and was very kind and courteous to everyone. Duke, thanks for your friendship. Thank YOU Duke for all that you have done for all of us in Covington and Tipton County. Amen. Amen. Amen. Tim Sloan, Jeff Huffman, Jerol Hopkins, Jerry DuPriest, Jimmy Naifeh, Karen Bowyer, John Shoaf and John Howard

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Shawn Lemcool, John Hartsfield, and Amanda Tindall received their IT Systems Coordinator Diploma from Tennessee Technology Center at Covington. The students are enrolled in the Computer Information Technology (CIT) program. This is the first time the CIT program issued this diploma since the statewide curriculum change, January 2008. Not only did the students receive their diploma, also the students hold national certifications/credentials. The students earned CompTIAʼs A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSEs) credentials.Computer Information Technology track is a 20 month program that is designed to give the students a broad range of information covering most of the topics that are relevant to the computing business and industries of today. It features hands on learning, lectures, and a variety of activities that will give the student a working knowledge of hardware, operating systems, networking, diagnostics, plus related devices. Also pictured is Patricia Avent, Instructor.

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Covington’s Future Farmers of American attend state convention By JEREMIAH JOHNSON Special to The Leader On Saturday, March 27, 15 students and three advisors left Covington High School to attend the 82nd State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg. The trip went extremely well and the Covington FFA was well represented on the state level. Max Turner, Adam Kellum, and Maddie Overall, all seniors at Covington High School, were awarded their State FFA degree, which is the highest honor that the state can bestow upon an FFA member. The Covington FFA also had three winners in their proficiencies on the West Tennessee level, and they competed at state. Lindsey Turner (Agriculture Communications), Tyler Poole (Agriculture Processing) and Camille Hall (Agriculture Sales) all represented Covington FFA well, with Lindsey Turner winning the state competition. She will move on to Nationals this fall in Indianapolis, Ind. Camille Hall represented the Covington FFA as she ran for a state office. To be a state officer for the Tennessee FFA Association, you have to be the brightest and the best among 14,000 Tennessee FFA

members. She did extremely well and the chapter could not be more proud of her effort in this endeavor. The Covington FFA also earned several awards while at the convention. The chapter was awarded the State Superior Chapter Award, for being a superior chapter in the state. They also received the National Gold Chapter Award, which is awarded to only 18 chapters in the state out of 207 and was awarded the PLOW (Passing Literacy Onward) for its efforts in promoting literacy with younger students. The group also had a lot of fun while at Gatlinburg, as they were able to visit the Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge, went to Ober Gatlinburg, attended the largest aquarium in the state, and went to the blue-and-gold boogie on Tuesday Night. The chapter would like to thank the faculty and administration at Covington High School for all of their support during the school year as well the community in Covington. We look forward to "Leading Out Loud" as the school year comes to a close, and the summer livestock season begins.

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Second Grade: Brenna Byars, Tony Carter, Kaylee Blanchard, Gracie Brown, Chloe Dalrymple, Erin Dodrill, Racheal Embry, Jaivion Lightfoot, Ben Roberts, Holden Slocum, Emily Ayers, Bryson Jernigan, Danny Maxwell, Tyler Richardson, Kayla Schroeder, Kylie Autry, Grace Glidewell, Gabriel Johnson, Bailey Kersey, Hanna Stuart, Walker Golding, Jeffrey West, Samantha Barton, Jacob Christopher, Hayes Honeycutt, Sun Mi Ko, Ashtyn Manley, Jake Olivette, Mary Grace Willis, Camden Baker, William Combs II, Alexis Gara, Lillan Jones, Madeline Miller, Hayden Sanders, Elijah Simpson, Alexander Weatherwax

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Cardinals shut out MHEA at home By jeff ireland Sports@covingtonleader.com

Thanks to a strong hitting performance and some hot bats, the Brighton baseball team had little trouble with MHEA Tuesday night at home. Will Embry pitched a complete game two-hitter as Brighton beat the visitors from Memphis 9-0. “We played pretty good tonight,” said Brighton coach Brian Oswalt. “Embry pretty much shut them down.” Charles Armour was the hitting star for Brighton, finishing the game with two doubles, a triple and four RBIs. Matt Scott and Daniel Fleming each had two hits and two RBIs and Moses Harper chipped in with a pair of hits. On Monday at home, Brighton led a strong Briarcrest squad early before losing 7-5. “We had a couple of errors that cost us,” said Oswalt. “They are a real good team with a lot of seniors. We started four freshmen in the game.” Dylan Hobbs pitched five strong innings for Brighton and Cody Rogers pitched the final two. Brighton (8-9) will be back in action Thursday against Ripley and Friday against Millington. Both games are at Brighton and start at 7 p.m.

Brighton came up with a big win Tuesday night over MHEA. They will be back in action Thursday against Ripley. Photo by Fred Brooks Photography

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Girls Munford 6 Brighton 3 Meagan Bates (M) 7 Courtney Hedrick 9 (B) Kelby Meadors (M) 8Ellery Cole (B) 5 Taylor Patterson (M)9 Alaina Bierdz (B) 7 Niki Manning (M) 2 Brooke Bierdz (B) 8 Madison Willis (M) 8 Jessica Cain (B) 5 Kayla Shellenberger (M) 8 Karlie Wooderd 5

Doubles Meadors/Manning (M) 8 Cole/Hedrick (9) (7-4) Willis/Patterson (B) 8 Alisha Jones/B. Fields (B) 6 Sidney Campbell/Shelley Sigler (M) 8 Everson/Wodard 2 Records Munford 5-0 Brighton 4-2

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CHS baseball improving By Steve holt Special to The Leader

Autumn Glenn helped the Lady Chargers win the Covington Invitational Tournament this weekend by beating Brighton 5-2. Photo by Fred Brooks Photography

Perfect game highlights Lady Charger week By Steve holt Special to The Leader 4/6/10 CHS 4 Crockett County 2 The Lady Chargers ran their District 13AA record to 4-0 with a 4-2 win over the visiting Cavaliers. Autumn Glenn tossed a no-hitter and struck out 7 while leading the way at the plate going 2 for 4. She is 7-1 on the season. 4/9-10/10 Covington Invitational Tournament CHS was not very gracious winning 7 games and its own tournament championship but that’s why they play the games. In the process, the Lady Chargers improved their season record to 24-1, (4-0). CHS 17 Harding Academy 0 Autumn Glenn got a perfect game for 4 innings striking out 8. She is 8-1. Sister Gabby Glenn was 3 for 4 with 5 RBI and a homer. Bailey Morgan chipped in 3 RBI and 3 hits. CHS 8 South Fulton 2 Sarah Cousar notched her 8th win of the year. Gabby Glenn was 3 for 3 with 2 taters. Cousar added 3 RBI to help her own cause. CHS 16 Germantown 0 Autumn Glenn surrendered her 1st hit in three games while striking out 11 batters in winning her 9th game. Sarah Cousar went 5 for 5 at the plate with 5 RBI. CJ Browder added a home run and Jamie Hollingsworth was 2 for 2. CHS 13 Adamsville 1 Gabby Glenn got her 4th win against no losses and recorded 8

Ks. At the plate, Karlie Sorrentino led the way going 3 for 3. Allie Moss was 2 for 3 and CJ Browder was 2 for 4 with a homer. CHS 21 Ripley 0 Ripley’s coach called the game after 3 innings saying he had seen enough. Sarah Cousar kept her record clean with her 9th win while going 4 for 4 at the plate with 6 RBI. Autumn Glenn was 4 for 4 with 5 RBI and a homer. Sorrentino was 3 for 3. Semi-final CHS 6 South Fulton 0 Autumn Glenn allowed 3 hits and struck out 9 in running her record to 9-1. Bailey Morgan had a round tripper. Championship CHS 5 Brighton 2 The Lady Chargers took their 3rd win over the Lady Cardinals this season. Sarah Cousar struck out 8 and allowed 3 hits en route to her 10 victory of the year. She led the way at the plate with 3 hits and 3 RBI. Coach Lawler notes that while a State Championship is her team’s ultimate goal for 2010, a lot of defensive improvement is needed before that can be achieved. “ The offense is clicking,” she said. “I hope it keeps up. We still have some areas of defensive weakness that need strengthening.” The offense is on fire. Eight of 9 starters in the Covington Tournament hit .300 or better for the entire weekend led by Sarah Cousar who hit .773 (17 for 22) with 20 RBI. Karlie Sorrentino hit .538 and Allie Moss .533. The Glenn sisters hit an even .500.

It is the nature of a young team in any sport to take steps backwards and forward (sometimes simultaneously), the Covington Chargers are doing just that this season. Mistakes in the field and on the mound are hurting at times but the bats are coming along and the pitchers are learning. They aren’t there yet but it isn’t too far off. April 6 CHS 5 Ripley 9 After holding off the Tigers the previous night, CHS traveled to Ripley to try for the regular season sweep. Trailing 5-2 in the 4th, CHS rallied to tie the game only to have walks be their undoing in the bottom half of the frame. The Tigers put up 4 runs to take a 9-5 lead and held on to win by that margin. Will Cooley took the loss for CHS. He struck out 6 and gave up 8 hits in 4 innings of work. Blake Caughorn had 2 hits, a RBI and a run scored. Cameron Dickey, Heath Hoffman, Chad Lewis and Dylan Schlauch had a RBI apiece. April 9 CHS 12 Obion Co. 4 The Chargers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the 1st inning against the Rebels and never looked back in this District 13 AA contest. Dylan Schlauch went 5 innings for the win. He struck out 7 and walked only 2. Tyler Davis contributed 3 RBI with a triple and a single and 2 runs scored. Carlos Williams also had a triple and 3 runs scored. April 10 CHS 10 FACS 16 In what Coach David Sage called one of his team’s best hitting performances, errors and hit batsmen did in the Chargers in their

3rd match-up with the Crusaders this season. CHS handled FACS earlier but not on their home turf. Leading 8-6 going to the bottom of the 4th inning, CHS was overwhelmed by a 9 run outburst that turned the game around. DJ Max took the loss, as he and Cameron Dickey, who came on in relief, could not put out the fire. Carlos Williams had a pair of doubles, a single, scored 2 runs and drove in 4. Will Cooley had a pair of hits, scored a run and had a RBI. Conner Faulk had 3 hits and scored twice. Chad Lewis had 2 RBI and 3 hits in the game. April 12 CHS 14 HHS 1 Conner Faulk got the win in a 5 inning District 13 AA win for CHS against the Tomcats at Brownsville. He gave up 1 hit in 3 innings of work while striking out 6 to go to 3-1. Heath Hoffman mopped up for the Chargers. Carlos Williams had 3 hits, scored twice and had 2 RBI. Tyler Davis had a single and a tater plus 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Bobby Bailey added 3 RBI in the win. April 13 0 CHS 17 HHS 1 CHS completed the regular season sweep of the Tomcats with their 2nd 5 inning win in as many nights with a shellacking of Haywood at Chandler Memorial. Dylan Schlauch pitched 3 innings for the win. He struck out 4 and allowed 2 hits. Cameron Dickey relieved him for the final 2 innings. Jarvis Harwell scored 3 runs and drove in 2 more. Blake Caughorn had two hits; 3 RBI and 3 runs scored. Heath Hoffman had 3 hits and 3 RBI and Bobby Bailey scored twice; drove in 2 runs and had a pair of doubles. CHS is 10-6 (4-1) on the season.

Lady Rebels take second in tourney By jeff ireland Sports@covingtonleader.com Things have been going pretty well of late for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball team. The Lady Rebels swept a pair of games (10-4 and 7-3) from league rival St. George’s on Monday and Tuesday to move to 10-2 overall and 5-1 in league play. Over the weekend TRA traveled to Jonesboro, Ark., and finished second in a tournament there. TRA defeated three teams from Arkansas – Jonesboro Westside, Pocahontas and Highland – and lost just one game, a 4-3 decision to Bartlett. “We kind of gave that

game away to Bartlett,” said TRA head coach Joe Layton. Brooklyn Simpson picked up a pair of wins in the tournament for TRA and Roxeanna Kimes got the other pitching victory. “We’re starting to come around I think,” said Layton. “We’re hitting better

now. We’ve just got to start stringing more hits together, eliminating an error here or there … The kids are playing hard. They’re focused.” TRA plays a key league game on Saturday at noon when Southern Baptist Educational Center comes to town.

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Charger soccer picking up steam By Steve holt Special to The Leader

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ward in the 2nd half of the varsity game. It paid off as Hunter responded with his 4th goal of the night.

April 6 CHS 0 Martin Westview 4 The Chargers suffered a tough district road loss to their fellow Chargers. They were shorthanded with six starters missing due to injuries and other end of the year state club competitions.

April 12 CHS 8 Gibson Co. 2 Coach Luttrell got the opportunity to get some varsity experience for his JV players as he held a 7-0 half-time lead on the Pioneers. Hunter Atkinson started his 1st game at forward and scored his 5th & 6th goals of his past two games. Philip Vancleve and Skylar Davis added 2 goals apiece. Drew Dillard and Bobby Vancleve had a goal each. CHS had 6 goals in the opening 10 minutes of the game. The Chargers are 3-4-4 on the season. “ It has been a tough year with 4 ties and 2 one goal losses,” said Luttrell, “but the players have great attitudes and are continuing to work hard to improve.”

April 9 CHS 2 Dyer Co. 0 Both the Charger JV and varsity had winning nights on the road against the Choctaws. Hunter Atkinson scored the hat trick in the JV game as CHS smothered DCHS 6-0. Mardrecus Dyson and Zack Wallace also contributed goals. In the varsity match, Skylar Davis put CHS on top 10 minutes into the game and that goal proved to be the game winner. Coach Luttrell showed his acumen by moving Hunter Atkinson from defense to for-

Robert Sanders, 10, killed his first turkey on March 27 while hunting in Tipton County. The bird weighed in at 21 pounds, eight inch beard and one inch spur. Robert is the son of Robert and Michelle Sanders.

Maria Gunn daughter of Jesse and Daisy Gunn, shot her first gobbler on March 2 while hunting in Tipton County. The turkey weighed in at 28 pounds, 11 inch beard with a one inch spur.

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CHS tennis takes down Fayette Academy/Dyer Co. McCullough and Sullivan/Omari Clay won in doubles. At Dyer Co. on April 12, the lady Chargers were 7-0 winners. Rhett Watson won a 7-5 tiebreaker in singles. Rachel Nance, Haley Blalack, Conner Guerrant, Libby Long and Haley Boswell won their singles matches. Watson/Blalack, Nance/Long and Coulston/Guerrant were winners in doubles. Hampered by having only two available players, Dyer Co. lost 5-2 in matches played and forfeits. David McCullough & Chris Sullivan teamed for a doubles victory for CHS.

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Elliot Hutton, 7, a student at Drummonds Elementary School, killed this turkey while hunting with his father, Bryan, on March 27 during a youth hunt in Shelby Forest. Elliot is the grandson of Laverne Smith of Covington.

Matthew O’Brien killed his first turkey while hunting with his father Steve and friend Wallace West in Fayette County on March 27.

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Senior review shows the music still moves them By Sherri Onorati sonorati@covingtonleader.com

Last weekend’s senior review talent show hosted

by the Tipton County Commission on Aging drew a record crowd with more than 300 attendees. The annual fundraiser is a county favorite with young and old alike. With proceeds benefitting the TCCA, the two-hour show featured musical and dance acts and slap-stick comedy which had the crowd laughing and dancing in their seats. The event was hosted for the fifth year by Lee Johnston. Johnston’s one-on-one interaction with crowd favorite Ronnie “Bubba” Wylie had Johnston at times, laughing so hard, he found it difficult to continue. In addition to the senior performers, special guest performers included Jennifer McCullough, Miss Nashville and her sister, Jessica McCullough. The talent show performers showed all in attendance that growing old doesn’t have to mean one Above, the TCCA Tappers (Betty Francis, Gail Wilson, Kay Catterton, Sharon Stubblefield and Barbara must grow stagnant. With strong voices, amazing Cicci) strut their stuff to the Wizard of Oz’s Ease on Down the Road. endurance and an abundance of talent, 34 of Tipton County’s seniors sang, dance and amazed the audience with their talent and hearts. Opening the show was Connie Hudak whose LIAN PIZZ A heart-felt rendition of Via T Dela Rosa moved more , than one audience member. Dance numbers by PA the TCCA Line Dancers S ST and the TCCA Tappers A HOU had the crowd tapping their feet and a special performance of Proud Mary by Wanda Lynn Bellow as Tina Turner had show attendees clapping and dancing in their seats. “They did wonderful,” said TCCA Director Molly Egg. “I am so proud of every one of them. I appreciate the amount of support and want to thank everyone for coming out for the show. This Hours: Open 7 Days a week wouldn’t have been pos102 N. Main 11a.m. - 8 p.m. sible without the public’s Call ahead for best service (Right off the square) support.” Wanda Lynn Bellow performs as Tina Turner to E

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Tipton County Commission on Aging events 1984 Rosemark Road, Ste. A • Atoka, TN • 840-1998 Just for Fun Senior Olympics-The Memphis District Senior Olympics will be held at various locations throughout Memphis, through April 30. We have several athletes from Tipton County participating and want to invite everyone to come cheer them on to GOLD! Please call Kelly at the CSC for times and locations. Wacky Wednesdays-You never know what you will find at the Covington Senior Center on Wednesdays and the month of April holds many surprises! On Wednesday April 21, we will be showing the movie, “The Blind Side.” Please join us for this award winning movie and enjoy a bag of freshly made popcorn. On the last Wacky Wednesday, April 28 we are heading outside for a Picnic on the patio. Bring your lunch and come with us to enjoy the great outdoors. Wii Games- Get exercise and have fun playing your favorite games on our Wii. Join Kelly every Thursday at 9:30 in the CSC dining room. All skill levels are welcome and if you don’t know how, we’ll teach you! Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza is held every Friday 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to find your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing. Craft Club- Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awesome job with this club. The craft club meets on the first second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10 a.m. upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed.

Book Club- The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CSC. Bible Study- Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator is Mrs. Mary Carswell. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

Educational Piano Lessons- Pat Parham, piano teacher extraordinaire, will be offering piano instruction every Tuesday from 12- 2:30 p.m. at the CSC dining room. Lessons are $15 per ½ hour session. Please call Kelly to reserve your lesson time today! Guitar Lessons- Strum your way through Spring! Linda Adler is scheduling guitar lessons on Thursday afternoons at the CSC and the cost is $12.50 per lesson. Discounts are available if tuition is paid one month in advance. Please call Kelly to plan your lesson today. Gang Awareness- Officer Danielle Mullen from the Covington Police Department will be at the Covington Senior Center on Tuesday April 27 at 10 a.m. to speak to us about Gang Awareness. Please join us for this very important and informative program.

Senior Listeners- This year TCCA seniors have partnered with two elementary schools to provide an intergenerational program. Every Monday morning the seniors of Tipton County donate their time to help a child improve their reading skills. Senior Citizens help by listening to children read. TCCA participants visit Covington Integrated Arts Academy on the second and fourth Mondays and Crestview Elementary School on the first and third Mondays of the month. We are always looking for new listeners. Please take a couple of hours out of your busy schedule to listen to a child read. If you wish to join this campaign please call Kelly for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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Local young lady competes for the Miss Pre-Teen Memphis title

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Logan Martin, front row, left, celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at Cobb-Parr Park with friends and family on March 7. Logan is the son of Krystal Martin and the grandson of Tammy Glover and Richard Benard.

Osborn-Baddour to pledge vows Mr. and Mrs. Robert Max Sanford Sr. of Covington and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Larry Osborn of Arlington are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erin Rae Osborn, of Covington to George Robert Baddour, also of Covington. Miss Osborn is the granddaughter of Mr. Dale Locke of Pickwick, the late Mrs. Dot Locke and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howell Brown Osborn. She is a 1999 graduate of Covington High School and a 2003 graduate of Christian Brothers University. She is employed at Southern States Forwarding. Mr. Baddour is son of Ms. Carla Turner Witherington of Knoxville and Dr. and Mrs. James George Baddour III of Covington. He is the grandson of Mrs. Veda Robinson of Covington, the late Mr. Robert Turner and Mrs. Jean Baddour of Covington and the late Mr. James George Baddour II. He is a 1999 graduate of Covington High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Tennessee-Martin. He is

Gabrielle Jolly of Mason was recently selected to participate in Nationals’ 2010 Miss Pre-Teen Memphis pageant competition that will take place on April 24. Gabrielle learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition as Nationals, Inc. announced their selections on Monday afternoon. Gabrielle submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Anna Klejnowski, this year’s Memphis Pageant Coordinator. Gabrielle will be competing for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Gabrielle will be competing in the Miss Pre-Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies between the ages of seven and 19 competing in modeling

routines which include casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Gabrielle will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s Memphis judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition. If Gabrielle were to win the title of Miss Pre-Teen Memphis, she would represent Memphis and the sur-

Erin Rae Osborn to wed George Robert Baddour employed at Abacus Benefits Management. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. on April 24 at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow the ceremony at the Baddour family home.

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Greek Steak Scores with Tasty Marinade ‘This [marinade] also makes a great salad dressing and will pass for Greek or Italian.’ Gary Hancq Port Byron, IL (Pop. 1,623)

This decomposition board will be on display during the Earth Fest celebration on April 17.

Earth Fest: A celebration of planet earth Earth Fest, which is Keep Tipton County Beautiful’s 11th annual celebration of Earth Day, will be held on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial and Nature Center. The museum is located at 751 Bert Johnston Avenue in Covington. Earth Fest is a family event that will include earth-friendly activities, food, fun and entertainment for all ages. There is no admission charge. However, the “Hypertufa” classes, sponsored by the Tipton County Master Gardeners, will cost each

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rounding communities at the Cities of America National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Fla. Over $60,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando. There is no cost to Gabrielle for participating in the pageant competition. Community businesses, organizations and private individuals will assist Gabrielle in participating in this year’s competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant received all the necessary training, rehearsals and financial support which will allow Gabrielle to become a very confident and well-prepared contestant in this year’s Memphis Pageant.

participant $10. Supplies will be provided. Concessions will be for sale along with T-shirs, birdhouses and other earthfriendly products. Throughout the festival, participants can explore exhibits on such topics as decomposition, beneficial bats, butterfly gardens, backyard habitats, energy conservation, recycling and shopping green. “Ozzie the Owl” and “The Cat in the Hat” will be in attendance to entertain the youngsters and everyone will enjoy the fabulous sounds from Covington’s own D-Jay, Tom Cheairs. Pot

a Plant, making birdfeeders, face painting, tattoos, leaf pounding and making “egg heads” are just a few of the handson activities planned for Saturday’s festival. Of course, the museum will be open for visiting, touring and exploring. Earth Fest is being sponsored in part by The Bank of Tipton, BancorpSouth, Patriot Bank, InSouth Bank and Brighton Bank. For more Earth Fest information call the Keep Tipton County Beautiful office at 476-0254 or visit the websites at www. tiptoncom or www.covingtontn.com

f your family is anything like mine, then you know that true steak lovers can be a tough crowd to please. So I was unsure of the response I would get from my team in the ‘Test Kitchen’ when I prepared this dish. We had never even heard of a ‘Greek steak’! To my delight, it was a homerun -- delicious and satisfying! If you prefer your savory dishes on the mild side, this marinade recipe is for you, but you can easily adjust the ingredients to create an even more flavorful fare. Also try the marinade on oven-baked potatoes wedges, or even as a salad dressing, as Gary Hancq suggests. See step-by-step photos of Gary’s Greek Steak and thousands of recipes from other hometown Americans at:

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Almyra By Libby Click Hi everyone, The beautiful sunshine has been such a blessing. It’s given so many people, including myself, the incentive to get out in the yard. The wasps have been horrible. You’re not going to believe it, but we went to five stores over the weekend looking for wasp spray. Everybody was sold out. I finally found three cans at Kroger and bought all. I’m sure they will all be restocked by now. Charlie and I planted a new Redbud tree. My grandson, Luke Scott, came over and helped us. Thank you, Luke. Spring break is here. I hear a lot of shout-

Hello Friends, This kind of weather can really give you a workout! Neal and I have tilled, raked, burned leaves and limbs until my limbs are screaming. And we've only just begun as Karen Carpenter would sing. I know, a little corny. If you haven't already cut your ornamental grasses back, you better get busy. I see new growth on mine already. We are celebrating a few birthdays this week. (One I forgot last week was Dave Winberry on the 13th, so sorry. Hope it was great!). This happy birthday goes to Tommy Hicks and Peggy McDaniel who are on the same date, April 19. Tommy is Ms. Doris Hicks’ son and Jessica 'Jeck' Hicks’ daddy. Peggy McDaniel has been my good friend since the early 80s. She lived in Memphis and started out as a customer and the rest is history. She moved to Tipton Co. shortly after I did. Congratulations to Nathan and Tiffany Wilkerson on the birth of their new daughter, Shelbi Ann Wilkerson. She was born on March 29, weighing in at a whopping 6 lbs and 9 oz. And from what I hear she looks just like her Aunt Kim Wilkerson Glass! Funny how that happens, but I know she'll be beautiful. Once again don't forget the Brighton Fest and Car show on April 24 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.. If you would like to be a vendor or be in the car show please call Jim Palmer at 529-8925. As most of you know the Tipton County schools are on spring break, so don't be alarmed if you see our youth out and about. I hope they enjoy their time off. The end is in sight for school being over this year. It seems as though we just celebrated Christmas. Our prayer list this week will still include the family of Jordon Pate, Crystal Gray, Rebena Atteberry, Keith McCerkin, Norma Columbus, aunt Francis Moore, Linda Stafford, Louise Vandergrift, Randy Mikell, Phyllis McIntosh and Brian Ferrell. Ms. Dorothy Cordle is doing so well on her 'new joints'. She is so encouraging. I was watching a program the other day about a charity organization called Jack and Jill. This is a charity that recognizes how important it is for families to have quality time together with their loved ones in late stage cancer. In most of these families, it has been a parent that has been focused on. They are given a vacation from everything. These families say it is something that helped them cope and gave them cherished memories on a hopeless situation. And, yes, a family of a cancer victim founded the charity. There is good in this world, still. My last information is an alarming reality called Cyber Trolling or Cyber Bullying. We have heard about this recently on the news where teens are being bullied on their Facebook and even text messages. There has been a law passed that anyone caught bullying anonymously on someones’ site can be located through their "crumbs" on Facebook or Myspace. This is information that can be picked up by the provider and passed along to law officials. They have made this a felony. Also change your deceased love ones pages into Memorials. There has been sightings of very hurtful remarks put on pages of the deceased. And by all means keep a check on your childrens’ pages, for their sakes. Much love to all, Debe

Greetings, If its not one thing it’s two, or so it seems with me these days. First, I had a heck of a time with the flu. Second, it got me on my back with pains and severe aches. Last, but certainly not lest, my right eye has a detached retina. All I’ve been seeing are loads of black spots all around me, with flashes of light every now and then. Of course I saw several doctors on Thursday, which also was my birthday. What a way to

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is invited to Dorothy McDaniels 90th birthday celebration on Sunday, April 18 at the Tipton County Museum community room from 2-4 p.m. No gifts please. Memorials to Salem Church: In memory of Rodney Eubank, given by Beth and Kerry Regen, Lisa Simpson and Gerald and Mary Alice McDaniels. Memorials to Salem Church: In memory of Eloise Moffatt given by Bobby and Joan Strong.

Happy birthdays this week go to Kay Burton, Francis Blackmon, Kim McDaniel, Leslie Moffatt, Jeff Stewart, Jeremy Pinner and Ernie Draffin. Hope they are each the greatest. Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. We are always thankful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. After missing last weeks’ notes, I wish a happy birthday to Mrs. Gupton and this week to Mrs. Martin. Hope they are the greatest. Our Easter morning breakfast was a great success. Laura Click Quinn and all five of her girls were able to be with us. Also Patsy and

Thornton Fee’s son, Kirk, and his boys were present as well as Carolyn and Jimmy Rammage’s daughter and family. Thanks to all the ladies who worked so hard to prepare this meal. Many were able to stay for worship as well. Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sundays and Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning and 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Everyone is always welcome. Preacher Brother Mike Rogers and Associate preacher, Brother Jeff Phillips. Please remember our sick and prayer requests and our military. We welcome Perry and Shiela Pena to our family at Covington.

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It’s a sunny, warm Tuesday morning on the Mountain. I’m in the mood to start putting plants in my pots on the front porch and deck and hanging ferns! I forgot to mention that on Easter I visited with the Queen of Mt. Carmel, Catherine McCalla, for a good bit. I took her a big white Easter bunny holding a baby bunny that I thought she and her four great-granddaughters, Lily Smith, Ella James and Ava and Olivia McCalla would enjoy. We had a wonderful visit. She called me yesterday and was so happy that David Karney had come to see her this past Sunday. They relived old times and he brought her a cross made of nails that he made. He teaches welding at Shelby State and she is thrilled with her cross. I saw David at our last class reunion. He and I spent a lot of hours together when we were very young. Good memories! David visited Mrs. McCalla and his brother, Danny Bland, called her on her birthday. I know their mother, Elizabeth Karney, would be pleased with her sons. I just loved her! This week’s Farm Report: Corn should be popping up in some fields this week. We may also start planting beans later this week. With a whole week without rain, it’s hard not to! Winter wheat is gorgeous - so green! I love wheat but we don’t have any this year. The “boys” were working down around Highway 14 last Wednesday and ran over to Tango’s BBQ for lunch. They recommend it. It’s on the Atoka-Idaville Road behind the new dollar store on Hwy. 14. We got about an inch of rain with lots of thunder and lightning that night. I still don’t have my quarterround down so I haven’t hung the curtains in our bedroom yet. It’s quite a show when it storms! I’m still coughing from sheetrock dust and now, probably, pollen. So picked up some medicine and went to the bank Friday. Saturday

Atoka By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers: This must have been dogwood winter, for it was cold enough. Now in the next few weeks we can know about black berry winter. The First Baptist Church of Atoka will have the men’s prayer meeting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 17. On Sunday, April 18, Sunday school fellowship is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Brother Bill Hensley, Mis-

spend the day. I am going to be alright according to several eye doctors. Because I came in immediately but the black spots are still ther,e so the Jamestown news is short this week. Congratulations to our very own Posey Reed who was recently crowned queen at the Valentine’s Day event held at Covington Manor Nursing Home in Covington. The king was Walter Lockett of Covington. Ms. Posey is the mother of Mildred Sherrill, Robert Reed, both of Covington, Willie Reed of Harbor City, Calif., John Reed and Bettye Reed

of Chicago. Everyone is pleased and very proud of Queen Posey and her court. All of the members of the Sherrill family (family of the late Pink Sr. and Florence “Doll” Sherrill) are eagerly awaiting the family reunion set for Memorial Day weekend. There will be a picnic at the home of Cornell and Rev. Pink Jr. Sherrill in Jamestown. Contact Pearl Andrews, Glodine King Davis, Tamera King or LaRue Albritton. Missionary meeting was held Monday at The Center in Jamestown. President Mary Burton’s waiting to see you. We are praying as al-

I raked leaves out of the flower beds, since they were damp and didn’t make the usual dust, and ran a snake out. He was dark and had a white stripe down his back and one down each side. James said he hadn’t ever seen a snake like that. I went back to get my camera and he had disappeared. There was a hole nearby, though that he probably went down. Yikes! Sunday night we celebrated Elizabeth’s birthday with chocolate cake with white icing, which she “ordered.” I’d called for a Mary Baugues’ cake a little late and she is sick with coughing and such also, so I told her we’d get one when Liz comes home from the hospital with her baby, since she missed her Mary Birthday Cake! Get better, Mary! All of us, including Clint and my dad, Kenneth Weir, were here to celebrate. She went to the doctor yesterday who told her not to go back to work, so she’s home taking it easy and waiting. An ultrasound showed Lyla to be about seven and a half pounds now. Her original due date is tomorrow, but they changed it to April 23. Only the baby knows when it’s due! Jenni Langston is at Vanderbilt Medical Center seeing a specialist about her heart. My prayers go with her. Ann Chapman is recovering from outpatient surgery and Frelan Holbrook, Kenneth Mason, Elaine Naifeh, Lawrence Coulston and Shirley Jones are undergoing treatments. Luke Kidwell and Eric Jones are also in my prayers, along with so many others on our church prayer list and our servicemen and women. My sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of County Attorney Duke Brasfield. A tragic accident took his life on Friday. Martha Jo has my sympathy and prayers. Sympathy also goes to Sonyia Rimmer in the passing away of her grandfather, Jack Phillips, and to Lorie Liles in the loss of her uncle. Members of the Covington

sionary to Macedonia and the Balkans will be at the church. Remember, there is a college trip Monday through Thursday to Ambassador Baptist College and Crown College. This trip is for interested youth. Last Sunday we had a letter from Atoka United Methodist Church telling thanks to all the folks who worked on the program “The Last Supper.” And to all the other folks who have been so busy with all the activities of the Atoka United Methodist Church. ways for Bessie Cobbs, Demetrice Baker, Willie Parthenia Hodge, Doris King, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Jennie Stewart, Posey Reed, Joe Heaston Sr., Rufus Garner, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Verdell “Snooky” Burton, Vivian Dickerson, Rev. Pink Sherrill Jr., Florene Trent, Mary Burton, Isiah Burton Sr. and family, David Sneed, Pauline Yarbrough, Connie and Christine Brown, Jessie Lawson, Theary Alston, Charlene Sneed, J. C. Heaston, Ada Fletcher, John Bunton, Ina Yarbrough, Patra Ballard, Danny Heaston, Ja’Cinta Jones, John and Cleo Thompson, Bro. Warren

In closing, three of our grandson’s, Hayden and Luke Scott and Chase Kidd went with their granddad, Jerry Scott to Springfield, Ill. on spring break to the Abraham Lincoln Museum. They had a terrific time. The Almyra community is having a neighborhood watch program started. We will be meeting on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Three Star Fire Department. Law enforcement personal will be there to help us get organized. Please come join us. I’m sorry to share this, but I have decided I will no longer be writing the Almyra notes. Your comments have always been so kind and I thank you all. God bless and have a great summer. Libby

Church of Christ will have a Crock Pot Fellowship Meal on April 18, along with a Diaper Shower for Brandon and Jill Matlock and little Alexis. A Bridal Shower will be held on April 25 for Caileigh Cook, bride-elect of Mitch Erwin, at the church building. She’s a daughter of Andrea Edmonds Cook. I know all are enjoying Spring Break this week. Our teens are fishing with Mike and Jeff today! Happy birthday this week to Bonita Rogers and Corey Cartwright on April 12, to Richard Shankle on April 15 and to George Watkins on the 17! We welcome Perry and Shelia Pena to our family at Covington! I want to congratulate and commend Holly Maddox for her awards associated with her science fair project. Great job! Clopton’s April Praise Service will be this Saturday, April 17, at 6 p.m., 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road, and features the husband-wife duo “Steppin Out in Faith.” (Thanks, Marion!). Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the annual rabies clinic. In our area, the clinic will be at Mt. Carmel at 4 p.m. and at Clopton Gin at 5:30 on April 23. Get those shots! This week’s CK Report: Our last hen, the one that just wanted to set on the nest, and thought she was going to hatch eggs, has disappeared. She should have stayed roosted in her tree at night, but got “motherly” and started setting. Something got her and now, for the first time, Chicken Kitty is all alone. She still won’t let anyone pet her but meows mournfully when I feed her, missing her dining partners. We may have to get some more chickens just so the cat will be happy! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “During his lifetime, Thomas Jeffers wote nearly 20,000 letters.” (Today is his birthday). “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Ruby Russell and David Karney! Sa-lute! Enjoy the warm weather before it gets too hot!

The letter also read that Rev. Joe Piercy Jr. will be going to a new charge and we will get another pastor in June. On the prayer list: Carolyn Max, Hunter Box, Brice Fite, Rodney Waits, Martha Eskridge, Fred H. Smith, Faye Willis, Billy Lumpkin, Brandon Young, the Roberts brothers, Martha Hutson, Jewell Forbess, Luke Kidwell, Courtney Hendley, Michelle Sweat, Jo Billings, Alice Dunn, Bill Bryant, Polly Branch, Cooper Curtis, Karen ElClewis, Carlotta Jones, Alvin Clewis, Joe Malone and family, John Bommer and family, James Porter, Johnnie Thompson, Mildred Sherrill and family, Nadine Kellum, Franklin Jones Sr., Evelyn Vergis and family, Rudolph Boykins and family, Rev. Darryl Rozzell and family, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Eula Culbreath and family, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family and Ruth Griffin. Happy birthday this week to Warren Clewis, April 8; Melvin Cobbs April 16th; Lara Anderson, Shana Potts, April 14; Danny Heaston April

len, Ron Miller, Susanne Ingram, Gary Welsch, Jim Reynolds, Kay Regis, Jackie McKell, Lib Slough, Marie Chumley, Clyde Currie, Bill Parker, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, Martha Weems, June Glass, David Kemp, Grace Gray and Rena English. I must tell everyone who did not attend the fifth annual Senior Talent Revue, you missed a show. This event gets better each year. There was a full house and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I know I sure did. 15; and Eddie “Sonny” Heaston also on the 14th; Robert “Bob” Draine and Cornell Sherrill on April 18; Oretha “Bo” Armstrong April 17, Ruby Coe and Danny Johnson on April 19 and John Tolbert April 20. My eyes are getting just a bit tired, yes still got these spots. Pray for me, you just don’t realize just how important your eyes are to you until something happens. Remember, in life, what you need isn’t always what you get. So, whatever life just happens to give you is possibly, what you need. Until next time.

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The fourth ‘R’ of Retirement breakfast, walking, reading, napping and then dinner and bed. But is critical that retirees find constructive things to do that keep them active in mind as well as body. In the senior leadership classes we were reminded of the importance of maintaining creative interests and strong connections. To that end, Mike and I have added individual hobbies to our fitness regimen of daily walks. In addition to reading, I thoroughly enjoy working in the yard and Mike is talking about getting back into fishing. I was just at Oaklawn Garden Center to get flowers for the yard (thanks to a very generous retirement gift certificate from the TCCA Board of Directors) and I look forward to planting, watering and watching them grow. My Dad had a wonderful ‘green thumb’ and I did inherit a little bit of this. I bought lots of the usual summer blossoms like lantana, verbena, geraniums, petunias, lady slippers, candy tuft and phlox and something I have never had before called ‘lungwort’ or pulmonaria. It sounds gross but is very pretty. I am anxious to see how this new one does. Of course when I add all of these to my already overgrown yard, it will be hard to tell what are flower and what are weed. My husband says I am the only person in the world that

By MARGARET FLEMING Special to The Leader Wow! I am so excited and pleased with the response to last week’s article. Thanks to all who read and especially those who acknowledged personally. One reader specifically asked me if I experienced grief at leaving my job of over 14 years. I assured her that I did, but it was not like the loss of my parents. That was like having someone squeeze the life out of my heart but retirement is like losing a physical part of me. I think work had become so much a part of my life that it had to be surgically removed and the scar tissue is still forming. One thing that is helpful for me is that retirement was my choice and I was fortunate to choose my successor and help in training. I admit that when I see one of those’ happy’ TCCA vans roll by I still get a little catch in my throat, but knowing that TCCA is in very capable hands is a great comfort. A very important part of retirement is avoiding that very negative ‘R’ that can lead to boredom and depression and that is ‘routine’ or ‘rut’. (In last week’s article I referred to the Three R’s of Retirement being remember, regret and relief). It is so easy to get in a comfortable routine of

Gilt Edge By Bernadine McAfee Frank and Barbara Migliaccio and children, Harley Asberry and Hayden of Covington were on Randolph way recently. They visited Rev. A. A. and Charlotte Lawrence, and call them maw and paw. I think Frank visited his grandpa, Lumpkin, as well. Jerry Neal Young of Texas and his sister, Carol Lumley, visit by phone often. Ruth Taylor is on dialysis three times a week. She has some health problems. Please remember her in your prayers. Kathryn Glass and daughters, Bobbie Glass and Brenda Overbey, went to Nashville on April 1. They came home on on April 3. Mary Grace Carr had her family home for dinner on Easter. They enjoyed the time they had together and the food. On the prayer list:

Megan Hobock, Mindy Tankersley, Vickie Baker, Berry Dillender, Karla Morgan, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, Moviline Cousar, Tommy Cousar, Hop Gibbins, bill Neafus, Bill Stimpson, June Glass, Patra Ballard, Mary Gray, Odis Poole, Verna Timbs, Polly Branch, Nadine Kellum, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Brian Ferrell, Rev. A. A. Lawrence and wife, Charlotte, Trixie Dawson and family, Mike and Elaine Roberts and Jerry Neal Young. Sympathy to the loved ones of Elmer C. McPeak, Larry G. Kuykendall, Nannie Mae Kidd Mathis, Billy Wayne Shahan and Erin Linley Delashmit. Willie and Rhonda McPherson and family invited Rhonda's side of the family to be with them on Easter Sunday. They are Penny from Mississippi, Tammie Rhea, Shelia Gray and Rocky Collins and their families. Margaret Partlow had been sick several days

cultivates weeds, and he is probably correct, but I love Queen Anne’s Lace and Star of Bethlehem. I just let everything grow wherever it comes up, whether it is in a flower bed, on the sidewalk or in the middle of the back yard. It drives Mike crazy! I have some coral bells that Marie Forbes gave me years ago when she was still the program director at TCCA. They are prettier every year. There are two really big hydrangeas that have grown from pieces that Marie and I dug up at Anna Mai Gatlin’s home several years ago. I guess it is safe to say that spending time in the yard is one of my favorite hobbies. Mike dug out all of his fishing equipment for inventory and repair. He has a number of rods and reels and boxes of lures, including those awful purple rubber worms. I can’t imagine any fish being attracted to those ugly things. He and Laura love to go fishing, I prefer catching! I am told that one has to fish before one can catch, but hey, I will just take a good book and comfy chair and let them do their thing while I relax. I recall spontaneous picnics we used to have with a loaf of bread, pimento cheese, chips and drinks. That sounds pretty good right now and quite easy. Now we just have to find a good place to fish (or catch!).

but got better before Easter. She cleaned out her flower beds and visited with Flossie Pugh of Gilt Edge. Easter dinner guests of Mike and Ruth Dillender in Bertrand, Mo. were Berry Dillender, Joan and Elaine McClung, David and Anndee Glick. Ann Morris and son, Mike went driving around Easter Sunday. They are starting to think all roads lead to Stanton, but they enjoy spending time together. Grace Pool visited by phone with her friend Louise D'Agle in Michigan. Evangelist Finis R. Roberts of Springdale, Ark. had a revival the week before Easter at Westside Church. The pastor is Rev. J. N. Austill. Bro. Roberts was among the hometown folks as he grew up in Tipton County. He also preached at Randolph Assembly of God Easter morning and he returned home on Monday night.

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Maybe between the new flowers and the revitalized fishing equipment we will avoid that fourth ‘R.’ Before I close for this week I want to offer congratulations to all those who were a part of the very entertaining Senior Talent Revue last Sunday at the Ruffin. This was the fifth year for this successful event sponsored by the Tipton County Commission on Aging. I know that Molly and the Advisory Committee worked very hard to showcase Tipton County’s senior talent. Additionally, I want to acknowledge with appreciation the pharmacy that sponsors the TCCA program information each week in the Leader. Just as it takes a village to rear a child, it takes a village to care for its elders. Thank you all!

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Burlison By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison. My cousin, Teresa Connell was put on the liver transplant list late last week. I received a call Sunday morning from Teresa saying she was on her way to Methodist University Hospital for the transplant. At the writing of this article, Teresa is still in ICU, but is doing as well as can be expected. I would ask that you would pray for Teresa, Randy and their children. This has already been a trying ordeal for the entire family. Prior to the transplant, Teresa has made numerous trips to the hospital for fluid removal. In addition to the health problems, this has been and will continue to be a big financial burden on Teresa and her family. I had heard that there might be some fund-raisers, but the transplant happened so fast that I don’t know where those stand now. If and when I hear of fund raisers for Teresa’s transplant, I’ll announce them in future articles.

On that note, there will be a singing at Fellowship Bible Church on May 1 at 5 p.m. The singing will benefit Garry Shahan who was recently in the hospital for 29 days but is now recovering at home. For more information call David at 901-451-0610 or Pastor Jimmy Bridges at 901-837-7687. I would like to thank my good friends, David Fletcher and Mark Bradshaw, who never fail to supply fish for me and my family. I leave an old cooler on my front porch, come home and find fish. What better way to show your friends that you care about them than to leave fresh fish on their front porch? We’d also like to thank Alex Burns for the eggs he always brings. Paula said she’d only bought about 2 dozen in the last six months. Thank you all! A few weeks ago I started reading a book titled “American Conspiracies” by Jessie Ventura. A lot of people remember Jessie as a wrestler and think that he might not be educated enough to write a book like “American Conspiracies,” but as it

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Hello everyone. Hope you’re all doing well and feeling blessed by the Lord. We are too here at Dunlap. God is being so good to us. Not that He hasn’t always because He has, it’s just that sometimes we (I) get a little antsy when something like a $4,000 A/C unit goes out and we don’t have the money to replace it. I confess, I did stew and fret over it, but you know what, God is good. All the time! We have had a couple fundraisers in the last few weeks so we would like to thank Salem ARP Church and also Holly Grove CP Church for doing these for us. We were in need and the Lord once again came through for us. Now we have one more that is coming up on May 1, here on the Dunlap campus, and that’s our annual “Springfest,” where we have all kinds of wonderful gospel music groups from around the community come to lead us in worship and praise. Crafty folks who come to sell their goods and help us out with buying some early graduation presents. We’ll also be having a cake auction, face painting, train rides, games for the kids, and if that’s not enough, you could just come for the fried pies. We actually did

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turns out, Jessie went to college, joined the Navy and became a Navy Seal. He was also elected Mayor of one of the largest cities in the mid-west. Jessie then ran and won the Governor’s election in Minnesota as an independent. I believe he does have the qualifications to author this book. Everything Jessie writes about in the book is backed up by facts and he offers the references to prove it. In this book, he covers such topics as the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Other topics are the Jonestown Massacre, Watergate, 9-11, our government in the drug dealing business and secret plans to end American Democracy. Sure, you may not agree with everything in the book, but I bet you’ll agree with some of it and at the very least, it sure does make you stop and think. Burlison City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 13 at the Community Center (still hard for me to call it the Town Hall). The following motion was

have folks drive over here just to buy some pies last year, and if the truth is known, they’ll probably do the same thing this year. All I can say is “bring it on.” Ha. We’ll also have burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks available for a donation to Dunlap if you would like to just come and make a day out of it. We’ll have tables and chairs put up and it’ll all be in the shade! I don’t even care if it’s hot, just as long as it doesn’t rain. Come out at 10 a.m. and we’ll feed you and entertain you and the family. You may even want to get your church involved, or your Sunday school class. That would be great, the more the merrier. Let me tell you about another fundraiser that we are doing. Karen Kesler from Ebenezer C.P. Church is doing a Premier Jewelry party here at Dunlap this coming Saturday at 10 a.m. I would love it if you could come and support us. Karen is donating 35 percent of her sales to Dunlap. That is wonderful, so come over and let’s party. I would like to thank the whole community for all you do for us here at Dunlap. Everyone goes above and beyond to help us and make life a little easier. I’m going to close out for now, hope you all have a blessed week and don’t forget to give somebody a hug and let them know how special they are to you. God bless!

made: Anyone (Burlison citizen’s included) reserving the Community Center will have to pay a fee. After much discussion, this motion was tabled until the next monthly meeting. Contact your City Council, Mayor Frank Tyler, Vice Mayor Anita Coats or City Councilman Jim Kinney regarding this motion and let them know what your feelings are in order for your elected officials to respond to this matter by the will of the people. There will be an annual Hi-5 tournament held at the Community Center on Friday, April 16. All are welcome. For more information, call Howard’s Auto Parts. If you have any information for future articles you can call 901476-2683 or email me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com. Thanks for reading and have a great week. Eddie Kellum

Mary Cerniway, , left, Executive Director of CASA, was a recent guest speaker at The Covington Exchange Club. CASA, an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a program first established in 1977 to watch over and serve as an advocate for abused and neglected children so they can be represented in the legal system. The CASA program was brought to Tipton County last year when Judge William Peeler saw the need for unbiased representatives to speak on behalf of the children in our county. The first group of CASA volunteers were sworn in as oﬃcers of the court in November, 2009. Pictured with Cerniway is Trish Williams, Covington Exchange club secretary.

Rabies Clinic 2010 Important notice to dog and cat owners, all dogs and cats 3 months of age must be vaccinated and registered with Tipton County Animal Control. This is a state law. The vaccination clinics have been set up throughout the county at a reduced price of $15.00 for each dog and cat. After which the rates will return to normal fee. Local Vets of Tipton County will be on site to give the vaccination.

Vaccination Clinic Schedule Wednesday April 14, 2010 3:30 Leigh’s Chapel 4:00 Erwin’s Grocery 5:00 Holly Grove Presbyterian Saturday April 17, 2010 1:00 Atoka City Hall 1:30 Brighton Comm. Center Wednesday April 21, 2010 12:00-2:30 Cobb Parr Park 3:00-Till Drummonds Fire Dept.

schools for third grade use. Additionally the club will award three academic scholarships to graduating seniors from area high schools. Also, we financially assist several high school students annually for ministerial guidance in several foreign countries. There will be entertainment for all ages with music, prizes, drawings and recognition that will encourage our local community to patronize the vendors. Tickets are $15 each. Parking and handicapped parking is provided.

On Thurday, April 8th a ribbon cutting sponsored by Regions Bank was held for Upscale Resale. The business owned by Shelia Watkins is located at 107 E. Pleasant. Upscale Resale offers consignment furniture, antiques, jewelry, art and home decor. Hour of operation are Monday - Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. Call 901-229-3630 or come by and see what Upscale Resale has to offer you!

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Drive the Best. Drive Maverick Expanded Hiring Area Professional Drivers Needed for Our Newest Division, Temp Controlled Van $.35 per mile to start, $.36 per mile after one year Great Home Time Safest, best maintained trucks on the road A home with the best in trucking 23 yrs old, Class A CDL and 1 year OTR exp required Call Maverick Transportation Today! 1-800-289-1100 www.drivemaverick.com

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DRIVERS: 1YR CDL-A 1 TEAM & 4Solos. Great money, benefits,home time, Dedicated lanes. Lots of miles. 100% No-Touch. Apply: Carter - Express.com 800-738-7705

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Hair Stylist or Barber Stylist. New Image, Busy shop, Top pay, Full or Part time. Insurance available. Next to McAlesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli on Hwy 51 N. 872-3172 or 872-4801. PART TIME AND OR/ FULL TIME social worker needed for the Tipton County Carl Perkins Center. Bachelors degree in social work or related field required. Two years social work experience preferred. Send resume with references and salary expectation to 707 South Main Street, Covington Tn. 38019

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NEED A BABYSITTER? CALL Annie Aswell, 901-476-2180. Reasonable rates. Lunch and snacks provided.

PETS & LIVESTOCK Westenn Livestock Supply Garden Seed & Plants in-stock Ducks & Chicks available too!

901-476-4419 DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201 FREE TO GOOD INDOOR HOME, Female Himalayan cat, 5 yrs. old. Not spayed call 901-517-5732

HORSES & SUPPLIES

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REGISTERED SOLID PAINT HORSE, 11year mare 15 hands. UTD shots, negative coggins w/saddle & round pen. $1000 8317460

GARAGE SALES PROM DRESSES FOR SALE, 3 BEAUTIFUL FLOOR LENGTH SIZE 6 FORMAL DRESSES. WORN ONLY ONE TIME. $60.00 each. Call 901-837-0736 or 901-832-0226 263 CHARLES AVE. MUNFORD, Friday & Saturday 7 - ? Lots of baby & childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes 3 FAMILY YARD SALE SATURDAY, 04/17/10 1322 Walters St. Covington rain cancels 519 S. TIPTON ST., COVINGTON Lots of everything! Toys, clothes, housewares. Sat. 6 - ? 5864 HWY 59 W. Friday & Saturday

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85 HWY 179 8 AM, BABY CLOTHES & baby misc. sofa & chair. Ladies clothing. 937 HATCHIE STREET, SATURDAY 9:00 - ? Rain date 04/24/10 BIG SALE 317 OWEN RD. OFF MARSHALL fishing, hunting & Harley stuff. Lots of household stuff 7 -12:00 C & C TRADING 764 EAST STREET Covington New arrivals!! Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 15,16,&17. 10 - 5 Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Specials!!! Metal lawn furniture, Matching sofas & love seats. YARD SALE SAT. APRIL 17TH 7AM - 7PM 45 Audie St near crosstown, sign on Hwy 51 by Burger King. GIANT ANNUAL YARD SALE, 121 E. Washington Ave. Behind post office. Furniture, some antiques, jewelry. Lots of decor & misc. Friday & Saturday 7AM - ? HUGE YARD SALE. FURNITURE & household items. Saturday April 17th, 86 Charles Ave. 8-4

MULTI FAMILY, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, 1438 Solo Rd., Covington 7-12 Sat. MULTI FAMILY, SAT. 7 - 11 4967 Brighton Clopton Rd. Lots of baby stuff. Boy & girl, Teen clothes, small appliances, home decor, PC & Laptop PARKING LOT SALE SATURDAY 17TH, 764 East Street Too many items to list!!! 8 AM till?? YARD SALE, SHOP TOOLS, FARM equipment, household items and vintage furniture. Sat. the 17th 7 - 3 3948 Hwy 59 South YARD SALE, SAT. 04/17/2010 7-? 2474 Dolan Rd., Drummonds Furniture, household items, movies, clothes etc.

MERCHANDISE FORD 1710 FRONT BUCKET 770B 1475 hrs. diesel $5000, maintenance records available. 377-7811 ext. 601, 606-4707 FREE SEASONED FIRE WOOD. Already cut, must take all, you haul. 476-8343/ 475-4111/ 951-2337633.

CLOTHING/APPAREL

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PROM DRESSES FOR SALE, 3 BEAUTIFUL FLOOR LENGTH SIZE 6 FORMAL DRESSES. WORN ONLY ONE TIME. $60.00 each. Call 901-837-0736 or 901-832-0226

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DEB WADE ESTATE SALE, 128 Porterville Rd. Brighton, Tn. 38011. April 16, 17,18. Friday & Sat. 8:30 4. Sun. 10 - 3. See pictures @ wwwestatesales.net 901-486-2842

WANTED TO BUY

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I BUY JUNK CARS FREE PICK UP CALL SAM 351-8025 51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 837-2274.

INSTRUCTION

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HOMES FOR SALE

MOVING SALE 3804 HWY 59 W. Covington Now until gone!!!!

Realtors Welcome Brighton School District Call for appointment Call 901-503-8124 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, C/H/A 1/2 ACRE LOTS OF TREES, FENCED BACK YARD, QUITE NEIBORHOOD,. BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. HOUSE FOR SALE, WILL R E N T. $ 7 2 5 / M N , $ 5 0 0 / D E P. AVAILABLE 4/15/10 CALL 503-8124 OR 476-3835 SERIOUS CALLERS ONLY!! 727 S. MAPLE. NEWLY REMODELED. 2 BR 1 BA Beautiful hardwood. New appliances. Must See! $69,000. Notes approx. $500 if you qualify. Call (901)-301-3578 or (901)-476-7750 BEAUTIFUL DECORATED HOME-nice for beginner family or single person. Located at 1219 Crestview St. Covington, Tn. 38019. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, formal living room, great room, dining room, eat in kitchen, utility room, enclosed back porch. Selling price $89,500. Rent $650/mn 901-489-9055 OR 731225-3948 No Section 8. FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 bd. / 2 Bth in Atoka, 1.3 acres newly remodeled $134,900. Call 901-2998955 for more info. HOME FOR SALE, 148 LINDSEY LN. Munford Tn. Brick. 3bdr, 2.5 bth, 3000sq. Ft. fenced, 5ac. $295.000 Plantation Properties. 901-837-3255 HOME FOR SALE, 5009 HWY. 14, Brick 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bth, 4.5Ac. Wooded, can hunt from yard. Barn, Plantation Properties. 901-837-3255, owneragent. $169.500 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE WITH one bath-three acres of land. City water and gas. Located at 75 Caughron Road, Drummonds, Tn. Call Finis Roberts 479-601-2082

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40 X 50 FT SHOP AND 2 ACRES of land for sale on Hwy 179 just east of Covington Call 901-262-8298

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802

GUITAR LESSONS IN TIPTON COUNTY, All levels of instruction available. Call Marty, 901-412-0484

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1 BR APARTMENT IN MUNFORD, $450/MN 901-485-8655 or 901-8402464 GREAT 2BR 2BA APARTMENT $549 water, sewer, cable & trash paid. MUST SEE! Call Sarah 901-4753475. PRIVATE, ONE ROOM EFFICIENCY Apt. Completely furnished. Single person, must have references. Nice & clean. Deposit required. Utilities furnished $275.00 month. 476-9058

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2 HOUSES, BOTH 2 BR, 1 BA, Munford schools, appliances not provided. $500/MN and $650/MN Call Sharon 901-490-8203

3BD/1BA in Covington, newly remodeled, very clean! Low utilities/laminate floors, appliances included, fenced backyard. Credit report required, no pets. 650mo./650 deposit. Call Kevin 553-1483 3BD/1Huge BA Duplex in Munford, great location, low utilities, appliances included, newly remodeled, very clean! Credit report required, no pets. 700mo./700 deposit. Call Kevin 553-1483

paint and new c 9664 Holly Grove R qualified buyers. ton County, y ne $115,000.9327 Riv by Forrest area. 3B Real Estate Mart,

Community Wide â&#x20AC;&#x153;Earthly Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? Yard & Bake Sale Saturday, April 17th â&#x20AC;˘ 8a.m. - 1p.m. Smyrna Baptist Church 7512 Highway 59 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Burlison, TN 38015 901.476.6178 Household Goods â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture â&#x20AC;˘ Antiques Collectibles â&#x20AC;˘ Clothes â&#x20AC;˘ Baby Items Funds support our mission team going to Sao Paulo, Brazil this summer to work with children.

2/BR 1/BA ON SOUTH MAIN. NEAR Golf course newly painted. new floors. $550 rent, $550 dep. No pets. no grass to cut!!! 476-2892 217 WARING, COVINGTON 2 BR 1 BA $500/MN $400 security deposit 603-4793 3BR, 2BA PLUS 8 ACRES, POND, fenced pasture, all appliances. Newly renovated. $815/MO. Call 901-7560420 DUPLEX 1 BR 1BA NEWLY REMODELED. C/H/A 216 East Pleasant $450/rent $450/dep 901476-6960 or 901-212-1425 DUPLEX NEAR COVINGTON High School, 2 BR, 1 BA, Fresh paint $450/MN + Deposit. 901-569-3560 Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 837-6159 or 553-3857. PILKINGTON PROPERTIES, 1218 South College, 2 BR 2 BA. Rent $550, Dep $250 901-484-2770/ tlpilkington@yahoo.com PILKINGTON PROPERTIES, 654 W. Pleasant in Covington 2 BR 1BA $550/MN 484-2770

Currently accepting applications for second grade teacher. Teachers must have accreditation in elementary education. Please submit resume to First Baptist Church office, 211 S. Main St. Covington. Deadline for application is May 7, 2010. Please contact the TCA office at 901-475-4990 with any questions. A mission of First Baptist Covington

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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 14X64 2 BR 2 BA IN MASON, CAPropane heat clean, nice quiet area. $475 rent $475 dep 237-4262 MH FOR RENT, 3 BR 2 BA, water & sewage paid No children, No pets $400/MN, $500/DEP 837-7544

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Highly automated, well established manufacturing facility seeks an oriented team player for a supervisory position. Communication and problem solving skills are necessary with self motivation and initiative a must. Individuals with a business/management degree and/or manufacturing supervisory experience will be given preference. Located 35 miles north of Memphis, we offer a stable and clean environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401K. For prompt consideration please mail resume, salary history and desired salary to Resume, c/o The Covington Leader, 2001 Hwy 51 S., Covington, TN 38019.

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Public Notices NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on August 27, 1996, by to Glenda Landreth, a single person, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 779, Page 161 and rerecorded in Book 789, Page 250 WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Friday, May 7, 2010, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the North door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the First Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot 72 of Baskin Heights Subdivision, Section B of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 143 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which this reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Being the same property conveyed by S.J. Baskin and wife Martha Ann Baskin to Glenda Landreth, by deed of record in Deed Book 779, Page 159, in the said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30 Crane Cove, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNERS: Glenda Landreth The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the prem-

ises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: LVNV Funding, LLC Assignee of Washington Mutual All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Publication Dates: 04/01/2010, 04/08/2010, 04/15/2010. Harriet Cannon Substitute Trustee 2043 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated November 15, 2000, executed by Diana L. Mendoza and Ricky Mendoza, recorded in Book 920, Page 661, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Diana L. Mendoza and Ricky Mendoza conveyed the property therein described to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 35, King Farms Subdivision, Section B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 126 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Diana L. Mendoza, a married woman, by Warranty Deed from

Pickard and Ballard Development Co. dated November 15, 2000 and recorded in Record Book 920, Page 659, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 2001 Fleetwood mobile home, Serial #KYFLY45AB02179LP12. This is improved property known as Fayne Road, Brighton, Tennessee. The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. The 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 taxes are currently past due and delinquent. The following person(s) or entity(ies) hold a Deed of Trust, lien or other encumbrance on the above described property: United Crane & Controls, Inc. Judgment Lien Record Book 1120, Page 487 Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates: April 1, April 8 and April 15, 2010.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated SEPTEMBER 14, 2005, executed by SHERRY C. WORDS (A/K/A SHERRY CORINTH TAYLOR) AND SPOUSE, LARRY WORDS, TO MICHAEL T. BATES, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1234, PAGE 246, AS MODIFIED IN RECORD BOOK 1316, PAGE 539, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010, AT 3:00 P.M., AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN SET IN DONALD M. BASKIN’S NORTH LINE (491/174), IN AN OLD ROADBED, SAID POINT BEING 1053.16 EAST OF THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF PICKENS STORE ROAD (50’ WIDE), THEN NORTH 86º 00’ 00’’ EAST, 300.00 FEET ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THEN LEAVING BASKIN’S NORTH LINE AND RUNNING SOUTH 03º 54’ 45’’ EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION AND PASSING A PK NAIL SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD (60’ WIDE) AT 29.03 FEET, AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET AT 59.08 FEET ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD, BUT CONTINUING ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 726.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THEN SOUTH 86º 00’ 00’’ WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THEN NORTH 03º 54’ 45’’ WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 649.65 FEET, AND PASSING A PK NAIL SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 679.70 FEET, BUT CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 726.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 217,799 SQUARE FEET OF 5.00 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM A SURVEY OF RAYMOND E. PITTMAN DATED MARCH 3, 1992. THERE IS, HOWEVER, EXCEPTED OUT OF THE FOREGOING AND NOT CONVEYED HEREIN THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: EXCEPTION #1: DESCRIPTION OF A 1.00 ACRE PARTITION OF DONALD M. BASKIN AND WIFE, PEGGY A. BASKIN’S 481.32 ACRE TRACT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 491, PAGE 174 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA BY CALVIN A. BEASLEY ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 480, PAGE 371, LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD IN THE NINTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIN SET AT DONALD M. BASKIN’S NORTHWEST CORNER (491/174), SAID POINT BEING 25.00 FEET OF THE CENTERLINE OF PICKENS STORE ROAD, THEN NORTH 86º 00’ 00’’ EAST, 1293.16 ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE, AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS 1.00 ACRE PARTITION; THEN NORTH 86º 00’00’’ EAST, 60.00 FEET ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THENCE LEAVING BASKIN’S NORTH LINE AND THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD AND RUNNING SOUTH 03º 54’45’’ EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION, AND PASSING A PK NAIL SET IN THE CENTERLINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 29.03 FEET, AND PASSING AN IRON PIN SET ON THE SOUTH R.O.W. LINE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD AT 59.08 FEET, BUT CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 726.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 86º 00’00’’ WEST, 60.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE NORTH 03º 54’45’’ WEST, 726.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 1.00 ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF PITTMAN LAND SURVEYING, P.O. BOX 1218, MUNFORD, TN 38058, RAYMOND E. PITTMAN, SURVEYOR #1414 DATED MAY 19, 1992. SEE DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 700, PAGE 155, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON CO., TN. EXCEPTION #2: DESCRIPTION OF A 2.00 ACRE PARTITION OF DONALD M. BASKIN AND WIFE, PEGGY A. BASKIN’S 481.32 ACRE TRACT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 491, PAGE 174 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY CALVIN A. BEASLEY ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 480, PAGE 371, LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GAINSVILLE ROAD IN THE NINTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIN SET AT DONALD M. BASKIN’S NORTHWEST CORNER (491/174), SAID POINT BEING

25.00 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF PICKENS STORE ROAD, THEN NORTH 86º 00’00’’ EAST, 1173.16 ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE, AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS 2.00 ACRE PARTITION; THEN NORTH 86º 00’00’’ EAST, 120.00 FEET ALONG BASKIN’S NORTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARTITION; THEN LEAVING BASKIN’S NORTH LINE AND THE OLD GAINSVILLE ROAD, AND RUNNING SOUTH 03º 54’45’’ EAST, 726.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THEN SOUTH 86º 00’00’’ WEST, 120.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO AN IRON PIN SET FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THEN NORTH 03º 54’45’’ WEST, 726.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARTITION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 2.00 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF PITTMAN LAND SURVEYING, P.O. BOX 1218, MUNFORD, TN 38058, RAYMOND E. PITTMAN, SURVEYOR #1414, DATED MAY 19, 1992. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LARRY WORDS, AND WIFE, SHERRY WORDS (A/K/A SHERRY CORINTH TAYLOR) BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED DECEMBER 3, 2004 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1192, PAGE 411, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 3045 GAINESVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049 (A/K/A 3045 GAINSVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049). MAP 139 PARCEL 012.11 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE

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Public Notices APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MRC RECEIVABLES CORPORATION AS ASSIGNEE OF PROVIDIAN BANK; LARRY WORDS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 26, 2010. This is improved property known as 3045 GAINESVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049 (A/K/A 3045 GAINSVILLE ROAD, MASON, TN 38049). J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 1apr3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MAY 23, 2003, executed by WILLIAM L FREEMAN UNMARRIED, to LINDA J. O’CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1069, PAGE 547, in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by REGIONS BANK, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 4, SALEM WOODS SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 168, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 168, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM L. FREEMAN AND WIFE, JANET K. FREEMAN (A/K/A JANET K. HAMMONDS), AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY DEED DATED APRIL 15, 1988, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 609, PAGE 775, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM JANET K. HAMMONDS, FORMERLY JANET K. FREEMAN, TO WILLIAM L. FREEMAN, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED MAY 23, 2003, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1069, PAGE 545, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 346 CHERYL STREET, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 110K GROUP A PARCEL 004.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS

REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 6, 2010. This is improved property known as 346 CHERYL STREET, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 8apr3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on August 19, 2005, by Patricia Thomas to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1227, Page 20, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 29, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 651, Blaydes Est., Section Z as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 78A in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Property Address: 491 Trebling Parkway, Munford, TN 38058 being the same property conveyed to Munford Development Company, Warranty Deed, from James Elliott Blaydes, Jr. and wife, Anita S. Blaydes, dated 10/4/1990, filed in Book 650, Page 822, said Register’s Office. Also being the same property to Cowboy Construction Company, by Warranty Deed, from Munford Development Company, dated 3/4/2005, filed in Book 1192, Pages 19-20, said Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Patricia Thomas, a single person, from Cowboy Construction Company, by Warranty Deed, Dated 8/19/2005, being recorded simultaneously herewith in Instrument No. Rec Book 1227, Page 18, in the Register’s office of Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 491 Trebling Parkway, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Patricia Thomas The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: SunTrust Mortgage Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 1115.0938499TN Web Site: www.foreclosurehotline.net Insertion Dates: 04/08/2010, 04/15/2010, 04/22/2010

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JULY 26, 2007, executed by COLLEEN BILLINGS (A/K/A COLLEEN D. BILLINGS) AND CARL F. BILLINGS, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to R. KIRKLAND MOSER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1357, PAGE 121, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING IN THE SIXTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIPTION OF A 1.00 ACRE PARTITION OF THE BILLINGS AND BEAVER PROPERTY BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 40 – PAGE 141 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED NORTH OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND SITUATED IN THE 6TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON I.P. IN THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND BEING A NORTHEAST CORNER OF B.C. BILLINGS, DEED BOOK 290 – PAGE 159 AND A INTERIOR CORNER OF BILLINGS & BEAVER, DEED BOOK 40 – PAGE 141; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY 51 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF B.C. BILLINGS, S44 DEG. 22’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 341.20 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PROPOSED 25 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT; THENCE NORTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID EASEMENT, N 21 DEG. 49’ 07” W, A DISTANCE OF 347.30 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT BEING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION, S 71 DEG. 29’ 25” W, A DISTANCE OF 145.18 FEET TO THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS 1.00 ACRE PARTITION; THENCE NORTH-WESTWARDLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARTITION, N 18 DEG. 30’ 35” W, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARTITION; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARTITION, N 71 DEG. 29’ 25” E, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARTITION, S 18 DEG. 30’ 35” E, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARTITION; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARTITION, S 71 DEG. 29’ 25” W, A DISTANCE OF 208.71 FEET TO THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. THE GRANTORS ALSO CONVEY THE FOLLOWING INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT: DESCRIPTION OF A 25 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 51 TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED 1.00 ACRE PARTITION. SAID INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT CROSSING THE B.C. BILLINGS PROPERTY, DEED BOOK 290 – PAGE 159 AND A INTERIOR CORNER OF BILLINGS & BEAVER, DEED BOOK 40 – PAGE 141; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF B.C. BILLINGS, S 44 DEG. 22’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 341.20 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PROPOSED 25 FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HWY. 51 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT, S 44 DEG. 22’ 00” W, A DISTANCE OF 27.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTHWEST-WARDLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EASEMENT, N 21 DEG. 49’ 07” W, A DISTANCE OF 359.80 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT AND BEING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION BEING LOCATED N 71 DEG. 29’ 25” E, A DISTANCE OF 121.14 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION; THENCE SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT AND THE SOUTH LINE OF THE 1.00 ACRE PARTITION, S 71 DEG.

29’ 25” W, A DISTANCE OF 25.04 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID EASEMENT S 21 DEG. 49’ 07” E, A DISTANCE OF 347.30 FEET TO THE “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” AND CONTAINING 0.20 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CARL F. BILLINGS AND WIFE, COLLEEN D. BILLINGS (A/K/A COLLEEN BILLINGS), AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 25, 1986, OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 565, PAGE 479, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO, EASEMENT OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 694, PAGE 948, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 13521 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. MAP 127 PARCEL 035.08 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CARL F. BILLINGS; DEPARTMENT OF THE T R E A S U R Y- I N T E R N A L REVENUE SERVICE (LIEN BOOK 16, PAGE 696) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 6, 2010. This is improved property known as 13521 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 8apr3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed January 19, 2006 by Larry G. Marbry, Jr. and Fallon B. Marbry, husband and wife to Alice L. Gallaher, Atty, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1255, Page 838, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1466, Page 132, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, PNC Bank, National Association, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, May 7, 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. Beginning at a found iron pipe in the north R.O.W. line of Highway 59 (having a 66.00 foot R.O.W. being the southwest corner of this 0.81 acre tract being the Danny Parker property as recorded at Deed Book 671, Page 1007, also being the Southeast corner of the J.C. Hathcock property (227/50); thence in a northwestwardly direction, along side west line of this tract; also being the East line of Hathcock, also being an East line of the Robert B. Guinn property (438/56), North 29 degrees 21 minutes 24 seconds West, a called and measured distance of 162.00 feet to a found iron pipe being the westernmost corner of said tract, also being an interior corner of the Robert G. Guinn property; thence in northeastwardly direction along a north line of this tract, also being a south line of Guinn North 45 degrees 24 minutes 34 seconds East a called

and measure distance of 223.41 feet to a found iron post being the northernmost northwest corner of said tract, also being the northeast corner of Guinn and being in the south line of the Jimmy W. Owen property (601/341); thence in a southeastwardly direction, along a north line of this tract, also being the south line of Owen (601/341), South 76 degrees 50 minutes 16 seconds East a called and measured distance of 86.03 feet to a set rebar being the easternmost northeast corner of said tract, also being the northwest corner of the Jimmy W. Owen property (626/544); thence in a southwestwardly direction along an East line of this tract, also being the west line of Owen (626/544), South 08 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds West, a called distance of 43.06 feet, but a measured distance of 42.90 feet to a found iron pipe being an exterior corner of said tract, also being the southwest corner of Owen (626/544) and being in the north line of the Clint N. Wortham property (235/532); thence in a southwestwardly direction, along a south line of this tract, also being the north line of the remaining Wortham property, South 62 degrees 38 minutes 07 seconds west a called and measured distance of 105.50 feet to a found rebar being an interior corner of said tract, also being the northwest corner of the remaining Wortham property; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along an East line of this tract, also being the west line of the remaining Wortham property, South 25 degrees 23 minutes 45 seconds East a called distance of 137.30 feet but a measured distance of 137.35 feet to a found iron pipe in the north R.O.W. line of Highway 59 being the Southeast corner of said tract, also being the southwest corner of the remaining Wortham property; thence in a southwestwardly direction, along the north R.O.W. line of Highway 59 being the south line of this tract, South 62 degrees 32 minutes 19 seconds West, a called distance of 138.12 measured distance of 137.65 feet to the point of beginning. Property Address: 2998 Highway 59 West, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of IN; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 7001-084581-FC Published: April 15 April 22 April 29 Home Loan Services/Larry Marbry Jr

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated April 24, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Deed of Trust Note recorded in Book 1273, at Page 201 and as Instrument No. 87841 in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee, executed by Michael Keith Smith and Carol Smith, conveying the certain property described therein to Peter C. Ensign, Trustee, for the benefit of Central Mortgage Company, Inc. and to Robert S. Coleman, Jr., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1471, at Page 605 and as Instrument No. 136643. WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Deed of Trust Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Deed of Trust Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Robert S. Coleman, Jr., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on May 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, described as follows: Lot 71, Section B, Witherington Woods Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet E, Slides 121 and 122, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Parcel No: 061120A006.00 Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein as shown in Warranty Deed of record at Book 1110, Page 256 in said Register’s Office. More Commonly Known As: 293 Kate McClanahan Drive, Munford, Tennessee 38058 Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encum-

brances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the abovereferenced property: none. The following individuals or entities have an interest in the abovedescribed property: (1) Michael Keith Smith, and (2) Carol Smith. To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information gathered in connection herewith will be utilized for that purpose. DATED this 8th day of April, 2010. Prepared by: Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr., P.A. Successor Trustee 1405 North Pierce, Suite 306 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Insertion Dates: April 15, 2010; April 22, 2010; and April 29, 2010.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 3, 2008, executed by DONNIE M. SMITH & MARY E. SMITH, MARRIED, conveying certain real property therein described to MARK A. ROSSER as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on October 17, 2008, as Instrument No. 122078, in Book 1415, at Page 1; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 5, 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 FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE LYING AND BEING IN THE 1ST CIVIL DESTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND THUS DESCRIBED: BEING LOT NOS. 1 AND 3 OF NIPP – EVERGREEN STREET MINOR PLAT AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 154-B, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1403 EVERGREEN ST, COVINGTON, TN 38019. 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): DONNIE M SMITH and MARY E SMITH OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NA 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 -0038021 FEI# 1006.92871 04/15, 04/22, 04/29/2010

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Public Notices NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 19, 2008, executed by JEREMIAH ROBBINS AND BRITTAN A. ROBBINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to RINEY TITLE OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on May 27, 2008, as Instrument No. 117249, in Book 1397, at Page 117; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 5, 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: BEING LOT NO. 219, SECTION G, WOODLAWN PLANTATION SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 17, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, TIPTON COUNTY, TN, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 145 WINDWARD PLACE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011. 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): JEREMIAH ROBBINS AND BRITTAN A. ROBBINS 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 setback 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# 10-0038016, FEI # 1006.92502, 04/15/2010, 04/22/2010, 04/29/2010

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 November 17, 2005 by F. Thomas Freeman and wife,

Tamra L. Freeman, as tenants by the entirety to American Title Company, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1246, Page 329, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For Ffmlt Trust 2006-Ff3, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-Ff3, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, May 14, 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. Property located at: 131 Anthony Street, Tipton County, Brighton, TN 38011 and: Being Lot 26, Liberty Subdivision, as recorded in Tipton County Register’s Office, Plat Cabinet A, Slide 164, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west line of Anthony Street, said point being a common corner of Lots 27 and 26; thence southwardly along said west line a distance of 115.0 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 25; thence westwardly along the line dividing Lots 25 and 26, a distance of 220.0 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 13; thence northwardly along the line dividing Lots 13 and 26 a distance of 115.0 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 27; thence eastwardly along the line dividing Lots 27 and 26 a distance of 220.0 feet to the point of beginning. The United States Internal Revenue Service has filed liens on all property belonging to Francis T. & Tamra Freeman as follows: Serial Number 410544907 recorded in Lien Book 17, Page 440, dated December 18, 2007 as recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office, Covington, Tennessee. Timely notice has been given by the undersigned Substitute Trustee to the Internal Revenue Service by Certified Mail as required by 26 USC Section 7425(b). The sale of this property will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the said property under the provisions of 26 USC Section 7425(d)(1). Property Address: 131 Anthony Street, Brighton, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 7001-084758-FC Published: April 15 April 22 April 29 Home Loan Services/F. Thomas Freeman

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE JAMES JONES. Plaintiff, VS. NO. 27,709 KATHY JONES, Defendant. NON-RESIDENT NOTICE In this cause it appearing from the Complaint which is sworn to that the Defendant, Kathy Jones, has moved from her last known residence and her present whereabouts are unknown and unable to be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the said Defendant, Kathy Jones, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Frank Deslauriers on or before May 17,2010 or Judgement by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 17th day of March, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019

25mar4wp Attorney for the Plaintiff: Frank Deslauriers P.O. Box 1156 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2771 ESTATE OF Ruby Inez Gillihan Welch. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 30th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ruby Inez Gillihan Welch, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 8th day of April, 2010. Peggy L. Welch Executrix 08apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE, A Tennessee municipality, Petitioner, VS. NO. 27,754 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS HAVING ANY INTEREST IN FOUR GRAVESITES LOCATED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF COVINGTON, TENNESSEE AND THE UNKNOWN SURVIVING SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND RELATIVES OF MARY GRAY GREEN BOON, ROBERT G. BOON, DANIEL A. BOON AND HARRIETT BOON AND ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS INTERRED IN THE ABANDONED GRAVE SITES, Respondents. ORDER OF PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO T.C.A. 21-1-204, appearing from allegations of the Petition in this cause, being duly sworn to or from affidavit, that All interested persons having any interest in four gravesites located on property owned by the City of Covington, Tennessee and the

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R. D. NO P2772 ESTATE OF Jimmie Eugene Warren. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 31th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Jimmie Eugene Warren, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and

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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 15th day of April, 2010. David A. Warren Jimmy A. Warren Co-Executors 15apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

READ PUBLIC NOTICES! IT’S YOUR RIGHT! Public Notice Atoka residents living in the Faulkner Heights, Strong, Walker, and Idaville Estates Subdivisions who wish to connect to the sewer system and have not signed up yet need to do so immediately. Contact Mark E. Johnson at (901) 837-5300 if you have any questions. NOTICE OF AMENDMENT STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is seeking comments on Amendment #323 to the 2008-2011 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Amendment #323 adds Visitor Interpretive Information (signs, audio cd/brochure) in Lake, Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Shelby Counties, that will utilize National Scenic Byway Program Funds. The amendment is posted on the Tennessee Department of Transportation web site at http://www.tn.gov/tdot/programdev/amendment.asp. The public is being asked to review this document and provide comments to TDOT within 15 days of this publication date. After 15 days, the comments and suggestions will be reviewed and incorporated into the plan as appropriate. 1) Send an email: TDOT. Comments@tn.gov; 2) Write to: Community Relations Division, TN Department of Transportation, James K. Polk Bldg., Suite 700, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243. If you have any questions concerning the amendment please contact: Mr. Don Ellis, Transportation Manager 2, State of TN, Dept of Transportation, Program Development & Project Management Division, Suite 600, James K. Polk Bldg, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243, Phone (615) 741-5312. TDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, color, disability or national origin.

Notice to Bidders Munford Middle School is currently accepting bids on school agendas for the 201011 school year. Please contact Glenn Turner at 901-837-1700 for specifications. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Friday, April 23, 2010. 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.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Paving/Road Materials

Covington High School reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Bridgett Crawford: Has submitted a request for a Use Permitted on Appeal as a Special Exception for a Group Day Care Home. The property is located at 1400 Bud Eubanks Road, Stanton, TN 38069 in the FAR Zoning District on 5.00 acres. The property is located on Tax Map 102, Parcel 17.11. The property belongs to Malcom and Bridgett Crawford.

Covington High School is accepting bids for 20102011 Covington High School Yearbook. Specifications are as follows:

Sealed bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Covington High School, 803 South College, Covington, TN 38019.

R. D. NO P2773 ESTATE OF Nancy Louises Blanchard. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 31th day of March, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Nancy Louises Blanchard, 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 15th day of April, 2010. Barbara Kay Devaughn Executrix 15apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

A public meeting of the Tipton County Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on April 26, 2010 at the Tipton County Justice Building, 1801 South College Street, Covington, TN, at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to act on the following:

Maintenance Inventory

For additional information contact Paige Warmath at (901) 475-5850.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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unknown surviving spouses, children and relatives of Mary Gray Green Boon, Robert G. Boon, Daniel A. Boon and Harriett Boon and any unknown persons in turn in the abandoned grave sites the Respondents cannot be served with the ordinary process of law for the following reason X After diligent inquiry the whereabouts of the Respondents cannot be ascertained It is therefore ordered, that said Respondent(s) enter an appearance 30 days after the last publication and file and answer to the petition, or judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. A copy of this order is to be published for four consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader. The last known address for these respondents is unknown. Date 3-31-10 Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 8april4wp Attorney for Petitioner: T.D.Forrester 114 W. Liberty Ave. Suite 202 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5003

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The period of supply will be from July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2011. Please call Robert Simpson for specific information about each category at (901) 476-7191. Bids will be accepted until the Scheduled Bid Opening Date at which time bids will be opened publicly. Bid envelopes shall be sealed and conspicuously marked on the outside "Sealed Bid: Annual Supply (category for which you are bidding)" to avoid premature opening. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive the bidding formalities in the best interest of the City.

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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www.covingtonleader.com Committee members gather for a photo after discussing the Tipton County Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center’s 17th annual dinner and auction which will be held at 6 p.m. on April 24 at the National Guard Armory.

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Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center to host event By Harriet Cannon Special to The Leader The Tipton County Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center’s for the Prevention of Child Abuse will be hosting its 17th annual dinner and auction to be held on April 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Covington. This event remains the largest single fundraiser for Tipton County’s Center. T h i s year’s event theme Families under Construction: We Have Work to Do celebrates the completion of a major building renovation project at the Center that creates a “child friendly” setting. The Center now includes a medical room to provide a place for children to be examined in a safe, neutral setting in response to child sexual abuse and/or physical abuse that will address the legal medical assessment and treatment needs of the child. This event also culminates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with the same theme as

our Dinner/Auction. Center Staff and volunteers have been busy with education and awareness activities, sharing “Blueprints for building positive relationships” and “Master plans to build a strong and sturdy home.” The money raised will enable the Carl Perkins Center to continue its mission. We are truly blessed to have the stability of a professional organization such as the Carl Perkins Center in Tipton County. A n event of this magnitude could not happen without the volunteering spirit of so many people. Thank you to all those who worked tirelessly for the last four months in planning and coordinating sponsorships, auction items, ticket sales, decorating, food preparation and so much more. A special thanks to the Covington Exchange Club for their continued support of the Carl Perkins Center and the Center Staff for its commitment and dedication. We cannot express our appreciation enough for

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Rotary Club Four-Way Test Speech Contest

The Covington Rotary Club recently held the 4-Way speech test contest. Contest information was given to all the county high schools and made available to students in grades 9-12 that wanted to participate in the contest. The Four Way Test was developed by Rotarians to promote honest and fair dealings in business and personal activities. Madison Overall, a senior attending Covington High school recently presented her speech to the Covington Rotary club where she was awarded prize money. She will now compete in Rotary District 6760 regional competition in Columbia TN on April 17. The three top winners will then compete for the grand prize during the District Conference on May 1, 2010 that will be held in Jackson, TN. The winner will receive the $1,000 scholarship. The aim of the public speaking contest is to promote to young people the ideals and ethical values of Rotary by drawing attention to the wide applications and implications of Rotary's Four Way Test. To encourage and foster proficiency in the art of public speaking. To develop confidence and self esteem in the young participants. To provide opportunities for students to test their skills before an audience and to develop relationships between Rotary and schools. Pictured left to right, Glenn Baker program chair, Madison Overall, Melanie Overall and Greg Williams club president.

Covington native Craig C. Conley elected as Baker Donelson Shareholder Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is pleased to announce Covington native Craig C. Conley has been elected a shareholder in the Firm. Mr. Conley, a 1998 cum laude graduate of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, is an experienced litigator with an emphasis in medical malpractice defense, long term care litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, product liability defense, premises liability, insurance defense, personal injury defense and labor and employment. He serves

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