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Arrest made in Harris murder By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

DRUMMONDS – One week after the beating death of a Drummonds mother, a former employee has been arrested and is expected to be charged with her murder. Tuesday night the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office took suspect Rickey Alvis Bell Jr., 30, into custody in Shelby County. He was placed on an investigative hold and is

expected to be charged with first-degree murder this week. “I speak for all Tipton Countians when I say we’re grieving this loss,” Sheriff Pancho Chumley said after the arrest. “This is a senseless tragedy.” Chumley said though a suspect is in custody, the investigation is still ongoing. “We’re going to continue

to work around the clock on this,” he said. “I want to encourage anyone who has any further information about this to contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office.” Bell, who lived in Drummonds near the Harris family, worked for All About Style Construction and Landscaping, a company owned by Rick Harris. Bell was released from a

Pennsylvania prison earlier this year after serving a 13-year sentence for armed robbery. Officials said Bell lived at 7612 Richardson Landing Road, just around the corner from the Harris family. An SUV was towed from the Bell residence late last week. “We’re there because there’s a focus of something at that residence that we’re

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Det. Chris Williams leads Rickey A. Bell Jr. into custody. Bell, a Harris family employee, was arrested this evening and named a suspect in the murder of Starr Harris. Photo by Echo Day.

States earmarks $22M for megasite By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com

Teens gathered Friday night to hold a candlelight vigil for Starr Harris, the 36-year-old mother murdered behind her Drummonds home on June 1. Photo by Echo Day.

Friends, family mourn loss of Starr Harris By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com DRUMMONDS – As investigators combed the deep woods behind her home for clues, family and friends memorialize Starr Harris, the Drummonds mother found dead last week. Deputies responded to a call at 57 Richardson Landing Lane at approximately 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, after friends and family members discovered the body of the 36-year-old behind her home. “I can’t imagine how anyone could hurt such a sweet person,” said Harris’ longtime best friend, Kelly Phelps. “She would do anything for anyone.” After noticing the home in “disarray” and Harris missing, Phelps said family members began searching for her in the woods; a teenaged family member found her body. June 1 was the three-year anniversary of the death of Harris’s father, John Nelson, and Phelps assumed the date was the reason for unreturned phone calls and text messages to Harris. “Throughout the day, I felt like something wasn’t right,” Phelps said. “Starr wasn’t one to not answer the phone or a text. I thought she was having a bad day because of that, but when I got a call that the house was in disarray,

A family attends the candlelight vigil held for Starr Harris at Munford City Park Friday night. Photo by Echo Day.

that’s when I knew something was wrong.” Phelps, who is engaged to Harris’s nephew, and other family members were on the scene before paramedics arrived. “It was unbelievable,” she said, tears welling up in her eyes as she described finding her best friend beaten to death. “She was a wonderful mother, a wonderful friend, one of the best people I’ve ever met.” Harris, who with husband Rick had a blended family of eight children, was described as a loving

mother and wife. “Starr was very much in love with her husband and very much loved the children they were raising,” Phelps said. Rick said his last memories of Starr came as he left for work on June 1. “The last time I saw her she was waving goodbye on the porch,” he said. “I’ve left here many, many days and come home … to her.” The Harris family lived on family land, said Phelps, a fact she hopes leads to convicting Starr’s murderer. “This is not just a house on the main drag,” she said. “You have to pass family homes to get down there. Multiple witnesses saw multiple people down here (last) Tuesday.” Funeral arrangements were made Thursday as investigators spent a second day combing the woods behind the Harris home. Preliminary autopsy reports released Friday evening confirm severe blunt force trauma was the cause of death. “She definitely didn’t deserve this,” said Rick. A candlelight vigil for the mother of eight was held at Munford City Park on Friday, June 4. Groups of teenagers gathered around Harris’s children, showering them with prayers and memories of their mother. SEE VIGIL, PAGE A2

After weeks of debate, the Tennessee state legislature passed a budget on June 4 for the next year that includes $22 million for the megasite located in Haywood County. Residing close to the Tipton County line, the site stretches over 3,800 acres of land and is being groomed for potential businesses to house an infrastructure for industry. The money allocated in the budget is in addition to $9 million in a contingency fund of the federal government going to all the states. The executive subcommittee of the State Building Commission voted unanimously on September 29, 2009, to approve the expenditure of $40 million to purchase the megasite. However funds are still needed to prepare the infrastructure to function before any one industry purchases the site. The $22 million in capitol is critical to reserving an industrial tenet at the megasite. Tipton County Mayor Jeff Huffman said there are many things that must be completed before the site is used for industry. “A great deal of expenses are needed to turn farm land into a spot for a huge business to run,” said Huffman. “Once these utilities are put in place I believe will see a lot more activity and interest in the site for business.” The megasite needs access to the sewer system, gas, water and numerous other utilities. It also will require many modern technological capabilities that industries rely on, such as fiber-optic technology and high speed Internet. Another plan for the allotted funds is for new SEE BUDGET, PAGE A3

Participation declines for annual Relay By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

he signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life typically raises thousands of dollars for cancer research, but donations have been declining, say organizers. Since 1996, Relay for Life has raised more than $1 million in Tipton County, but participation has been decreasing in recent years. “Part of it was the economy, but there are other factors too,” said organizer Heather Ziegler. An average of one in three Americans is diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and, unfortunately, there is still no known cure. ACS is trying to change that. Through various programs, such as its annual Relay for Life, the American Cancer society wants to raise money to help prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering from the disease. The event begins at dusk, symbolizing the beginning of a journey from cancer diagnosis and into remission, a journey through the darkness and into the light. In years past, dozens of teams have signed up to walk the track overnight during the event and sixSEE RELAY, PAGE A3

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Most Wanted Seen one of these people? If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.

What standing water may do to wheat fields on McCormick Road in Munford after devastating flooding on May 1. Photo by Echo Day

Bredesen requests farm assistance By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com NASHVILLE – Last week Gov. Phil Bredesen requested secretarial farm assistance for eight Tennessee counties, including Tipton, as a result of the historic rainfall and devastating flood event that began on April 30. A secretarial disaster designation would make farmers in these and adjoining counties eligible to apply for supplemental farm payments through their local USDA Farm Service Agency. “Some federal farm aid is already available through the Farm Service Agency, but a Secretarial disaster designation will help make more assistance available to farmers who suffered significant losses as a result of the storms and flooding,” said Bredesen. “We want to do everything we can to help our farmers and rural communities recover from this devastating event.” The flooding on May 1 was enough to be deemed a 1,000-year flood event by the Army Corps of Engineers, meaning more than 8 inches fell in a 24-hour period. The chances of such an event are 1/10 of one percent. Following the flood, Tipton and dozens of other counties were declared disaster areas by the president. Glenn Zarecor, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, said an estimated 33 acres were “severely” damaged by flood waters. “All crop land was affected in some way,” he said. “This number is just those with significant losses.” Zarecor said fields saw losses from seeds washing away to crops flooding. For counties already covered under a presidential declaration, farmers are also eligible to apply for low-interest emergency loans. Assistance for livestock losses and emergency conservation assistance to help rehabilitate damaged farm-

land is also available to eligible farmers. Other counties in last week’s request include Cheatham, Dyer, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Montgomery and Williamson. Last month, Governor Bredesen made a similar request for 13 counties that included Benton, Chester, Dickson, Fayette, Hardeman, Hickman, Humphreys, Lauderdale, Lewis, Maury, McNairy, Perry and Stewart. Last week’s request makes 21 counties now pending USDA approval. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Tennessee farmers reported moderate to severe damages to 39 percent of the state’s corn crop and 21 percent of winter wheat following the flooding. Damages to fruit and vegetable crops and nurserystock were also reported as well as significant damage to farm infrastructure including access roads, levees, fences, conservation practices, buildings and equipment. “Federal assistance will be important for helping farmers who are continuing recovery efforts in flood affected areas,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens. “Farmers are still dealing with a considerable amount of infrastructure damage and we’re seeing more acreage being shifted to soybeans as a result of lost corn acreage.” The latest USDA-NASS crop survey shows that farmers made significant progress the week ending May 30 with cutting hay and planting crops, although some areas previously flooded were still too wet to plant. Crops not damaged by flooding were rated in mostly good to excellent condition. For the latest crop forecast and a weekly report on crop conditions across the state, visit www. nass.usda.gov/tn. Emergency Conservation Program announced Last week Zarecor announced

that farmers and ranchers will be afforded an opportunity to sign up for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to repair farmland damaged by flash flooding and flooding that occurred between April 30 and May 2, 2010. The money will be used to remove farmland debris, restore fences, grading, shaping and releveling cropland, restoring conservation structures and other similar installations that were damaged by or resulting from flood waters. The sign up period for this program will begin June 7 and conclude on August 6, 2010. “We are committed to helping farmers and ranchers restore cropland devastated by this natural disaster” said Zarecor. “USDA has always worked hand in hand with producers during disasters, and we will continue to do so throughout the recovery process.” For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must have created conservation problems that, if untreated, would: • impair or endanger the land; • materially affect the land’s productive capacity; • represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not likely to recur frequently in the same area; and • be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use. All of the above conditions must be met for land to be eligible. Conservation issues that existed before the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. FSA county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage. Woodlands and tree plantings devoted to timber production are ineligible for the ECP. For further information producers may visit their FSA county office or online at disaster.fsa.usda. gov.

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Continued from Page A1 “We’ll cry for each other,” one speaker told the crowd. Another, Cassie Greathouse-Fox, shared her childhood memories of Harris, who once dated Fox’s uncle. “She was so beautiful, and not just on the outside,” Fox said. “She had the kind of beauty that touched you.” Harris’s funeral was held on Monday, June 7. She was buried at Poplar

Grove Cemetery. Rickey Alvis Bell, 30, of 7612 Richardson Landing Road, Drummonds, was arrested on Tuesday and is expected to be charged with her murder. An employee of the Harris family business, Bell is rumored to have confronted Starr after being upset with his paycheck. The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office said the incident is still under

investigation. Memorials, benefits Memorial funds have been set up at Patriot Bank and Insouth Bank. Donations can be made at any location. Additionally, a softball tournament is being organized by Kevin and Becky Frazier to benefit Harris’s children. The All-Starr tournament will take place on Saturday, June 19 at the Millington

baseball fields across from Cole’s Do It Best. “We are trying to get all the volunteers that want to play or help to please email us. Some people already have the rosters; if you don’t have a roster and need one or just want to play please let either Kevin or I know so we can put you on a team,” Becky said. For more information, please call the Fraziers at 901-605-1568.

Arnold, Jimmy L. Born: 12/08/1079 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Aggravated Perjury

Fleming, Tuwan D. Born: 09/05/1976 3506 Rabbit Run Rd. Memphis, TN 38115 Charge: Delivery of Cocaine

Crenshaw, Shawna D. Born: 4/30/1971 4062 Munford Gilt Edge Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Theft over $500

Austin, Nathan L. Born: 10/05/1975 102 Kenney Lane Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Intent to manufacture methanphetamine

Hall, Clarence W. Born: 1/26/1975 90 Blalock Somerville, TN 38068 Charge: Violation of the Sex Offender Act

Fields, Elton T. Born: 05/04/1981 2959 Fredonia Loop Stanton, TN 38069 Charge: DUI Second Offense

Flax, Odell D. Born: 01/28/197573 W. Pleasant Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Possession of Marijuana

Glass, Antonio S. Born: 1/14/1980 150 Peeler Apt. J-76 Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm

Woods, Cedric E. Born: 9/17/1986419 96 Cannon Grove Rd.Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Possession of Marijuana with intent

Jones, Octavius S. Born: 9/9/1979 290 English Street Jackson, TN 38305 Charge: 1st degree murder

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fronted Harris after being upset with his paycheck. That potential motive is currently being investigated. Preliminary autopsy results show Harris died from blunt force trauma to her head and upper torso. Her 13-year-old stepson discovered her body. Anyone having information in this case is asked to contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 901-475-3300, after hours at Central Dispatch at 901-475-4300, tips may be called in to the Tip Line at 901475-3307 or emailed to sheriff@ tiptonco.com.

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALSO MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco.com.

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Disaster Recovery Center closes its doors By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON – Five weeks after storms brought devastating floods to Tipton County, temporary recovery centers have now transitioned into loan outreach centers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced last week. Citing a decrease in visits by affected residents, disaster recovery centers in both Tipton and Gibson counties closed Monday and reopened as loan outreach centers operated by the Small Business Administration. “More than 10,000 Tennessee residents have visited the disaster recovery centers to ask questions and get help with applications for assistance,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia B. Szczech. “The number of visits is declining, which is why we are closing several of them and transitioning others to loan outreach centers. However, people from any county can continue to visit any of the recovery centers that remain open.” On May 14, two weeks after the area saw a 1,000year flooding event, FEMA set up a disaster recovery center (DRC) at the National Guard Armory in Covington. Statewide, more than 59,000 applications have been submitted for federal assistance through FEMA and $112 million has been loaned for temporary housing and home repairs, the department reported.

To be eligible for FEMA assistance, you must register by July 6, 2010. Additionally, the SBA has loaned more than $37 million to home- and business owners in the state of Tennessee. As of last week, only eight loans had been approved in Tipton County, but with the transition of the DRC to a loan outreach center, more Tipton Countians will likely see SBA loans. “Although TEMA and FEMA are closing these centers, we want to assure all of those affected by the flooding that our specialists will continue to be available,’’ Szczech said. “FEMA will continue to be represented at the Disaster Loan Outreach Centers.” The re-opening of the Gibson and Tipton county recovery centers as Disaster Loan Outreach Centers demonstrates the commitment of the SBA to ensure that qualified individuals and businesses receive the help they need to recover from the severe storms and flooding that occurred between April 30 and May 18.

“Assisting individuals and business owners to recover from a disaster is our primary mission,” said Frank Skaggs, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East. “We are encouraging people affected by this disaster to visit a Disaster Recovery Center or Disaster Loan Outreach Center to obtain help with completing their loan applications.” Numerous residents and businesses that have registered with FEMA for assistance have already received an SBA loan application in the mail. Persons who have received an SBA disaster loan application for physical damages must complete and return the application to the SBA by July 6 to be eligible for other federal assistance. For many renters and homeowners, completing and returning the loan application is crucial to accessing complete disaster recovery assistance. Renters and homeowners not approved by the SBA for a disaster loan may be referred to FEMA to be considered for several types of grants that are available only for applicants not approved for SBA disaster loans. Those affected by the storms and flooding can register or get answers to questions by telephoning 800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Registration can also be completed online at www. disasterassistance.gov. To be eligible for FEMA assistance, you must register by July 6, 2010.

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Continued from Page A1 roads and rail carriers for commuting and fluidity. Access to Interstate 40 is almost paramount. Many businesses also prefer two or more rail carriers for more traffic. The regional impact of the megasite after an industrial tenet arrives will be huge. If a large corporation places a new plant there, for example, this would result in thousands of new jobs. There will also be spin-off jobs from other new places that are likely to sprout after a new industry arrives. According to Huffman, Governor Bredesen said this was the number one development site in the state. House Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh was one of the major supporters in the legislature of getting the $22 million in this year’s budget for the site. “(The megasite) will bring many new jobs to West Tennessee,” said Naifeh. “That is the most important thing to many people. It’s about jobs” He went on to say that they will try to use education and special training at Dyersburg State Community College in Covington for the new jobs. He also credited Rep. Craig Fitzhugh, Rep. Johnny Shaw and State Senator Lowe Finney as other lawmakers who strongly fought for this part of the budget. The ripple effect of getting the site ready will largely help the communities and region economically all over. For example, a megasite in Chattanooga was created and is now home

to a Volkswagen plant, which has led to many new economic ventures in the city. As soon as the groundwork is set up for these utilities there will be an increase in interest in the site, since many industrial owners need

a set deadline on when they will be able to run. The board members for the site will also be increasing by three members, as it gets closer to being a developed land for industry.

Benefit to be held A benefit softball tournament is being organized by Kevin and Becky Frazier to benefit the children of Starr Harris. The ALL-STARR tournament will take place on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., at the Millington baseball fields across from Cole’s Do It Best. Call 901-605-1568 for more information.

SHOP THE HUB for good used clothing, household items, furniture, etc., at very low prices. Donations received daily. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. THE HUB, a non-profit outreach mission of Clopton United Methodist Church, is located at 4476 Brighton-Clopton Road, just off Hwy. 51, turn SE on Kenwood and proceed approximately five miles.

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Continued from Page A1 digit goals have been set for fundraising. This year, only 12 teams have signed up and, falling short of the goal last year, the local organization has set a goal of $50,000. Organizers, like Ziegler, hope to bring Relay back to what it once was. “We need to make sure people understand cancer doesn’t take a rest,” Ziegler said. “We want to bring (Relay) back up there and beyond that, there’s no reason we can’t do that or better.” This year’s event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 18 and end at 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 19. Activities planned include: 5-6 p.m. Kathleen Glass, singing 6 p.m. Opening Ceremony National Anthem by Alissa Inman Emcee Lee J o h n s o n

Testimonials: Jeff Huffman, Mayor Dwayne Cole, Mayor David Gordon Song by Jeff Yarbrough (Stand) Covington Fury will do a routine Awards will be given out to survivors Survival lap 7 p.m. Music by Jeff Yarbrough Band 8 p.m. Singer Shana 9:10 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony: Survivor Mary Wrather will speak, Angela Dews will sing a song 9:30 p.m. Womanless Beauty Review, Angela Dews will sing during this time 10 p.m. Music by The River Dust Band 11 p.m. Music by Yes Memphis Ziegler said it’s not too late to participate in the

26th annual event. “The easiest way is to purchase luminary bags,” she said. “They can be purchased in honor or in memory of someone with cancer or even their caregivers.” Bags, which will be lit at sundown, are available for $10 and will light the walking track. “If you haven’t done it prior to Relay, you can also buy bags there,” Ziegler said. Interested participants may also still form teams. Teams often come from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, faith-based groups, schools and service organizations. More information about Relay for Life of Tipton County can be found at their website, www.relayforlife.org/tipton, or on its Facebook fan page.

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Teachers need more respect, not blame I once read a speech given by Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach for America. In it she told a story of a 23-year-old Harvard graduate and Rhodes scholar who began her day at 4:30 a.m. and fell asleep at midnight every night grading papers. And she did it all so her impoverished students got better test scores in Math. This story is supposed to convey that despite economic environment all children are willing to learn. However, here in the real world let’s just call this story what it really is - a hokey, Hollywood version of some pretty, young wealthy white girl going into a bad school and saving all the poor, underprivileged, probably minority, students from themselves. Only the Lifetime Movie Network has done it better. Not to mention, this story is espe- ON THE RECORD cially ridiculous because it is TIFFANY CARR HOLLAND few and far between. America is never going to find millions of teachers like this and no one is to blame. Why would anyone be expected to be a workaholic like this for hardly any pay? What if you have a family? What if you decide to actually have a life outside of teaching-martyrdom? Kopp, like so many media outlets and politicians, is using the same scapegoat for the lacking of the public education system. It is called “Let’s Blame the Teachers.” Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world where every student brought their own pencil and paper, showed up on time, and didn’t have an overcrowded room? But that isn’t reality. When did this all begin anyway? I grew up thinking teachers were the good guys. Some of the best teachers I ever had were at Covington High School. Why is it now that everyone is so quick to blame teachers for the unpreparedness of students? When I heard about the layoffs in Rhode Island, I knew that these teachers taught at the poorest schools. When I heard that Kansas had to close several schools I knew they had the most economically disadvantageous students. And yet, there does not seem to be any real statistical data in these policies of blaming the teachers. But not correlating poverty with student performance is like enjoying the special effects of “Avatar” and not accounting its budget. The two go hand-in-hand. Then there is this elitist notion that teachers are failing when their students don’t go to college. Despite what many politicians say, college is not a right and it is not for everyone. Perhaps if more value and PLEASE SEE RECORD, PAGE A5

Forget the rats Sometimes a little braggin’ will go a long way. Daddy and I had our own personalized rat killin’ and no one was invited. I helped. Yep. With my faithful uncocked Red Ryder bb gun I protected Daddy from any space aliens, dinosaurs and Alaskan bears while he busted the gray, filthy intruder. My friends at Sunday School were invited to witness the exact spot of the assassination. If you can imagine several young tree benders gathered in the stable right outside the corn crib anxiously describing their own family’s fight against the hated varmint to a degree of another killin’ is coming. We plotted just like General Robert E. with weapons of broken hoe handles, damaged heavy single trees, wompy jawed sprung pitch forks, two by fours and tomato stakes. Can you remember how a barn was a storage place for most everything? Further warfare consisted of trusty slingshots both single barrel and forked. Does the recollection of authentic red rubber jar you with real, high class, accurate shooting rock slingers? The red disappeared as synthetic black replaced the red being shipped overseas in WW II. Just as sulfur replaced penicillin being shipped with medical supplies abroad. The school books and newspapers displayed the soldiers wearing helmets. Go back in time and think about using bent pots and pans to haul vegetables, salve, eggs from the hay loft. During the freezing winter, hot water was a necessity to wash down the chapped, tender udder and rub on some soothing ointment for relief before Bessie would allow you to start yankin’ or there would be some high legged kickin’. Friends, trying to flush out the gray varmints, Phil, Lynn and Paul beat on pots and pans creating quite a racket. Momma came out in the garden to witness PLEASE SEE RAISIN', PAGE A5

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Readers' Views A real American hero Dear editor, This is not only a letter to the editor, it is also a personal letter to Mr. Bill Jim Davis who is one of my heroes of World War II. Half way through his book, I just had to put it down so I could call this great American. I wanted to inform him of how much I appreciate him taking his time to write a very clear description of his experiences that have become known as the “greatest generation.” I told him how grateful I am that he wrote his book, Abandon Ship. I’ve been waiting for this a very long time. I was raised to honor real, live, or deceased American heroes. I’ve admired the manner in which he merged his personal feelings about everything in his surroundings from Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal and Kula Gulf. I loved getting out my magnifying glass to see exactly where he was on that fateful day of December 7, 1941. It is now so clear to me as I relate it to my own visit to Pearl Harbor. I also enjoyed his refer-

ences to his brother and George Baddour. I didn’t know that he was forced to abandon the Helena, the ship which he had so loved, nor about the emotional stress he endured when he didn’t know whether his brother was alive or dead. His use of facts and honesty as well as the perfection of exact times completely overwhelmed me in my venture through his saga. Throughout his book, I felt he was telling us, “The main thing is keeping your eyes on the ‘main thing.’” This was exactly what Mr. Bill Jim has accomplished. I found his book to be a revealing invasion of his thoughts, emotions, and attention to detail. His entire book is about keeping his focus on the main thing. His work is worthy to be a required reading by all Tipton County’s high school students. It is my hope that the far too few veterans left in our county will feel compelled to write their own stories of WWII thus helping our young students understand just how much men like Mr. Bill Jim Davis have sacrificed for their

country. I also hope that our children will grow up keeping their eyes on the “main thing” and that is protecting our Constitution, being informed, voting and keeping alive the idea that we are a democracy as opposed to socialism. While doing that, the memory of the “greatest generation will be followed by the “next greatest generation.” I close this letter with a direct quote from Mr. Bill Jim’s book, “Call it love of country or patriotism, I was proud to be an American and at that time, service in the military seemed the proper way to express this freedom.” I salute a great American hero, Mr. Bill Jim Davis, as well as all veterans, men and woman who have and are currently serving in all branches of the military to keep our country safe. Oh, don’t forget those Merchant Marines, because my Uncle Jack Tate is another hero to me. Sarajane Anderson Parsons Covington

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House Democrats: Budget focuses on Tennessee values Budget restores program to protect infants and creates framework for job growth NASHVILLE – Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh (D-Haywood & Tipton Counties) and Tennessee House Democrats put families, farmers and flood survivors first on Friday in passing a bipartisan state budget that created no new taxes while maintaining a healthy reserve fund for the state’s future. “We successfully passed a budget that places the common-sense values of Tennesseans above extreme partisan politics,” Naifeh said. “This budget provides vital services for our most vulnerable babies, offers opportunities for job growth to small businesses, gives desperately needed support to our farmers and helps thousands of Tennesseans who suffered catastrophic damage during the May floods. Those are the priorities our citizens expect from their lawBrian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com News Echo Day – Staff Writer eday@covingtonleader.com

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makers.” many successful pilot programs, The final budget, which passed including one to combat pregnant the House unanimoussmoking in East ly 94-0, is a comproTennessee that has saved mise budget agreed to the state $3 million in by both Democrats and health care costs. Republicans after nearDespite its success in ly six weeks of intense saving infants across the negotiations. Senate state in the last two years Republicans initially alone, the office was presented a budget scheduled to close at the plan littered with cuts end of the year after to many successful Republicans voted LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Senate state programs includagainst fully funding the REP . JIMMY NAIFEH ing the Governor’s program last week. Office of Children’s Care House Democrats stood Coordination, a program working firm on ensuring that those funds to lower the infant mortality rate would be restored in the final verin Tennessee. sion of the budget passed Friday. Tennessee has the 47th worst “We should be doing everyinfant death rate in the country, thing we can to save our babies’ with Memphis’ death rate ranking lives,” Naifeh said. “We as the worst among U.S. cities and Democrats could not, in good concomparable to that of some thirdscience, go home and tell the mothworld countries. The Governor’s ers and fathers of this state that we Office of Children’s Care were going to turn a blind eye to Coordination helped establish

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GWINN SPEAKS AT LIONS MEETING On Monday, June 7, Tipton County genealogist and historian David Gwinn spoke to the Lions Club on the history of the Lions Club as a civic organization. Pictured with Gwinn are program chairman Lowell Friend and Lions Club President C.H. Sullivan.

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Continued from Page A4 their children.â&#x20AC;? Jobs Democrats also led the way in making sure those children grow up in homes where families have fair opportunities at well-paying jobs. Tennessee Democrats were able to create a new program to help develop small business job growth throughout Tennessee Called the Small Business Jobs Opportunity Fund, this new program will provided low-cost loans and financial assistance to up-andcoming small businesses looking to grow and create new jobs in Tennessee. The program is contingent on the funding being approved by Congress later this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small businesses are what started our national economy, and they will be the way we bring new jobs to Tennessee,â&#x20AC;? said Naifeh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program helps small businesses by providing a stepping stone to help local owners expand their businesses while also creating new jobs opportunities.â&#x20AC;? Agriculture House Democrats also restored funding for Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers by protecting the agriculture

enhancement grants that provide funding for cost-share programs, equipment assistance, and agriculture growth programs in Tennessee. House Democrats added $10 million, contingent on federal funds, to the $6.3 million in state funds provided in earlier budget proposals. Farming contributes $44.2 billion to Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and employs 342,000 Tennesseans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These grants help farmers keep farmland in their families for generations by allowing them to adapt to changing agricultural trends,â&#x20AC;? Naifeh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At a time when our economy needs a boost, agriculture enhancement grants are a great investment in Tennessee.â&#x20AC;? Flood relief Democrats also led the way in providing tax relief for Tennesseans who suffered catastrophic damage in the wake of the May floods. Nashville Democrats Sen. Douglas Henry and House Minority Leader Rep. Gary Odom sponsored legislation to provide nearly $20 million in sales tax relief on all major home and repair purchases, as well as property tax breaks for those whose homes have been destroyed. The tax break, which will be

capped at $2,500, will help affected West and Middle Tennesseans save thousands of dollars as they continue to rebuild their lives. The legislation will not severely impact revenues, as the state would not have counted on a drastic increase in such purchases had the floods not occurred. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State for a reason, and our neighbors have earned national recognition for the assistance they have provided for each other,â&#x20AC;? Naifeh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This tax relief is one more way that lawmakers can help our neighbors in a time of great need." Democrats proved they could help their neighbors while still leaving a healthy state reserve fund of nearly $600 million. While some Senate Republicans insisted that they had to make draconian cuts to save the state, Democrats buckled down and fought for those who needed help the most while staying economically responsible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tennessee values are built on common sense and prudent decisions, not knee-jerk reactions and one-size-fits-all solutions,â&#x20AC;? Naifeh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This budget was a hard budget, but it is also a responsible budget for all of Tennessee.â&#x20AC;?

Continued from Page A4 funding was given to vocational subjects in high schools, there would be a more positive outcome since these classes provide many students with skill sets to obtain actual jobs and how to become effective members of society. I understand that their are some bad teachers. Tenure from the teaching unions often allows them to stay around and hurt the better educators score-wise. But more so than not, I think too much is expected from teachers. For many who teach in poorer schools, they are practically being expected to raise their students, since no one at home is doing this. The state budget was recently passed and I am proud to say that my Representative Jimmy Naifeh was behind keeping the pay for teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Career Ladder because that is what was promised to them. However, many other representatives did not agree and fought this in the budget. Like so many, they seem to think it is okay to cut the capitol of the teachers who already are underpaid and must often sacrifice hundreds of dollars of their own money for personal items for their students. Teachers seem to receive limited respect and support from their communities. So before you are quick to criticize a school or vote for a politician who is in favor of cleaning house with our teachers, remember that there are more than just bad teachers involved in test scores. Firing them and cutting their pay is not going to solve a long-term problem. After all, a teacher is the reason you can read this in the first place.

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Continued from Page A4 who was being dehorned. After explaining this unwanted commotion was causing her hens not to lay we dutifully disappeared back inside the barn. No way will this bunch be quiet. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure Emerson banged Arvis over the head (never admit it) with a pan and Bud busted Wayne with another pot. Before long the pots and pans available were used as helmets, but not all had this glorified protection? Don said it was too bad. Faster than a Red rooster on a June bug about five scrambled up the ladders and openings in the loft for a war. The remainder was left circling trying to get in better throws. All is fair in love, corn cob chunks, handle slings and head hunting. No love, just war here. Some were wearing helmets like General Stonewall and we discovered that dirt clods banging off pots disguised as helmets made a beautiful, singing noise. Neighbor, as you know, no one was never, ever without his sling shot. After some fair fightinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this became another Shiloh with the rocks ricocheting off the various walls and the hot tin roof along with some healthy moans, grunts and groans. We had a good war going until a couple of us got slung out of the loft and most got skinned. A truceâ&#x20AC;Ś with no winners. Back â&#x20AC;&#x2122;en we returned to plottinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for another day of rat killinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I reckon todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand just good clean fun. We had a ball. Where could you locate a similar battle in our modern universe? The same location several of us did recently. In our old Rosemark Barn Memories... GLORY!!

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Looking in all the wrong places I watched a documentary recently on the life of Elvis. Many of the comments came from his daughter and wife and others who were very close to him. Elvis was one of the unhappiest people who ever lived. His daughter told of his diligent quest for purpose in life. He was a voracious reader. They showed a table filled with books that he had read on philosophy, religion, meditation, etc., in his search for the meaning of life. They were filled with copious notes. The one book I did not see among the many volumes and the only book that has the answer to the meaning of life is the Bible. Elvis sought fulfillment and purpose in life through worldly pleasures, in material possessions, in women and in prescription drugs. On one occasion, he volunteered to President Nixon to be a drug czar of sorts, to use his fame to speak out against the illicit drugs of his day. He saw the faults of others in using these drugs, yet he used (abused) prescription drugs and thought it was all right because they were prescribed. His unhappiness and his uneasiness about what he was to do with his life caused him much anguish. He could not sleep at night so he

took drugs to make him sleep. He could not wake up so he took drugs to wake up. He often took drugs before a performance because he was nervous and he thought they helped him perform better. His life was out of control. He tried to find happiness in helping others. He gave away 22 million to charities during his lifetime, a staggering sum in those days. In addition, he gave lavish gifts to friends and sometimes to perfect strangers but yet found no lasting contentment or peace in his philanthropic deeds. He helped so many others but they could not help him in return. No one would tell "the king" "no." No one would tell him he should not do something or try to check his self-destructive ways. He did not have the selfdiscipline to control himself. He could not stop the downward spiral in his life and ultimately it resulted in his untimely premature death. Solomon was a man with many similarities to Elvis. He was a king. He was blessed with great wealth. No one would tell the king "no." He had every pleasure imaginable. He sought diligently the meaning of life and his purpose for living. The book of Ecclesiastes is about this quest. Solomon discov-

ered that the purpose of life is not in wisdom and knowledge (Eccl. 1:1718), not in pleasure and laughter (Eccl. 2:1-2), not in strong drink (Eccl. 2:3), not in works of his hands such as houses, gardens, pools, orchards, etc. (Eccl. 2:4-6), not in servants, maidens and possessions (Eccl. 2:7), and not in silver and gold and entertainment (Eccl. 2:8-9). Like Elvis, he sought the answer to life’s purpose in books, but they gave him no peace. Eccl. 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Of all these things that Solomon had and experienced, this is what he said. Eccl. 2:17 Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit. Even though he had all these things and had them in abundance, he hated life. Instead of finding joy, happiness and contentment in these things, he said they brought vanity or emptiness to his life. They brought vexation of the spirit like a grasping for the wind, something he never could obtain. Unlike Elvis, Solomon did find the meaning of life. Not only did he find it, he told us what it is and how we can have

purpose in our lives, too. The conclusion of Solomon’s quest for the meaning of life is found in the last two verses of Ecclesiastes. Eccl. 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. The purpose of life and what gives life true meaning is fearing (respecting, reverencing) God and keeping His commandments. The word “duty” is italicized meaning it is supplied by the translators and not in the original text. Leaving this word out I think gives us a truer understanding of what God really means. All of us are seeking a life that is whole, that is, complete, that lacks nothing. Solomon says this kind of life is only attainable by 1) fearing God and 2) keeping his commandments. He concludes his book with a sober warning, the reason we should fear God and keep his commandments. Eccl. 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Is your life whole? Are you looking for fulfillment in life, purpose in life? Then take it By Rick Huffman. He is an elder for the Gilt Edge Church of Christ located at 10726 Hwy 59 W, Gilt Edge.

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Obituaries Taylor Griffin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corkyâ&#x20AC;? Corkern Jr. Feb. 13, 1934 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 22, 2010 Taylor Griffin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corkyâ&#x20AC;? Corkern Jr., 75, of Covington, died on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Covington Manor Nursing Home. Originally from Franklinton, La., he enjoyed fishing, telling jokes and playing dominoes every day with his friends at Covington Manor. Mr. Corkern often played piano for church services there and continued to play until very recently. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. He was laid to rest at Sunlight Cemetery in Franklinton, La. on May 26, 2010. Mr. Corkern was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane Nolan Corkern; father Phillip Taylor Griffin Corkern; mother Nina Victoria Hodges Corkern, who died during his birth; stepmother Nancy Myles Corkern; four half-sisters, Arie M. Crowe, Edna Vera Frickie, May Hughes and Exie Estelle Corkern; and four half-brothers, William E., Stephen Elmer, Johnny Creton and Henry A. Corkern. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Anthony Beauchamp of Brighton; sisterin-law and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Elvin Watkins of Mississippi; a special niece, Brenda James; the family of his son-in-law, Fred, LeEtta and Dorothy Beauchamp; special friend Alvina Barton; 21 nieces and nephews and numerous other great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, June 10, 2010 Gladys Marie Jackson Date of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 1, 2010 Gladys Marie Jackson, 90, of Burlison, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton on June 1, 2010. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. Services were held on June 4 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. She was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Jackson; daughter-in-law Margie Jackson; four brothers and six sisters. She is survived by six daughters, Barbie (Jackie) Swords, Christine (Larry) Knight and Faye Alsbrook, all of Burlison, Betty (Garry) Shahan of Brighton, Gail (Will) Matthews of Las Cruces, N.M., and Pamela (Danny) Cromwell of Covington; son Richard Jackson of Covington; sisters Louise Clements of Huron, Texas and Margaret Nolan of Covington; brothers James Lewis of Stockton, Calif. and J.W. Lewis of Manteca, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Fellowship Bible Church building fun or Helping Hands cancer support group. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, June 10, 2010 Joe Burney Willis Date of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 3, 2010 Joe Burney Willis Sr., 78, of Munford, died at his residence on Thursday, June 3, 2010. He was retired and spent 38 years working for Kimberly-Clark; he was also a veteran of the Korean War and a member of Munford Masonic Lodge #226 and the Al Chymia Shrine. Services were held on June 7, 2010 at Munford Funeral Home with interment in Bethuel Cemetery. He is survived by daughter Joyce Fowler, son Joe B. Willis Jr., four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, June 10, 2010

She is survived by her husband, William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gatorâ&#x20AC;? Littlepage; daughter Kaitlin Littlepage; mother Linda Daugherty of Covington; nephews Dyllan and Dalton Foree of Covington; and grandparents Bessie Gordon and Jimmie Brown of Covington.

and Linda McMillan; brothers Jerry L. Smith and Ronny K. Smith Sr. and four grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, June 10, 2010 Baby Kingston Alexander Thirkill Date of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 1, 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Babyâ&#x20AC;? Kingston Alexander Thirkill expired on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Graveside services were held on June 4 at Prospect Cemetery in Gallaway. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents William Adams and Emma Merriweather. He is survived by his parents, Tasha L. Merriweather and Karlos Thirkill, and sister Karlie Thirkill of Memphis; grandparents Teresia (Elvis) Merriweather of Mason and Martha Thirkill of Chattanooga and great-grandparents William Merriweather of Mason, Gutharie Adams of Somerville and Mary Jones of Chattanooga. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Thursday, June 10, 2010 Julian Maclin Williamson Jr. Date of Death - June 2, 2010 Julian Maclin Williamson Jr., a resident of the Somerville Community and retired superintendent for the LehamRoberts Company died Wednesday afternoon June 2, 2010 while bush hogging family property in the Arlington area. He was 72 and died unexpectedly. Funeral services for Mr.Williamson were conducted on June 7 at Peebles Main Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Artie Nute, pastor of the Bethlehem Community Church in Fayette County, officiating. Interment followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Fayette County near Mason. Arrangements were provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Main Chapel of Somerville. Mr. Williamson was born November 19, 1937, to the late Julian Maclin Williamson, Sr. and Mary Trent Winfrey Williamson. He was a graduate of the Byars Hall High School in Covington and was a lifelong resident of the Fayette, Haywood and Tipton County areas. Mr. Williamson was employed by the LehmanRoberts Company for over 46 years as a Road Superintendent for the firm before his retirement seven years ago. He resided in the ancestral family home near Somerville for the past 25 years. He was a lifelong Presbyterian and was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life, enjoying both hunting and fishing. Mr. Williamson is survived by his daughter, Joanna Williamson Durham (Jeff) of Burlison, his son, Julian Maclin Williamson, III (Sheila) of Jackson, Tennessee, and four grandchildren, Hanna Durham, Jake Durham, Aaron Williamson and Julian Maclin Williamson, IV. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Williamson Boswell of Somerville. Those honored to serve as casketbearers were Robert Bland, Ben Cunningham, Keith Flaniken, Tommy Riles, George T. Williamson and John Williamson. Honorary casketbearers were Carter Boswell, Bo Harden, James Johnson, Jimmie Tyson, F. B. Williamson, Jr. and Robert Winfrey, Jr. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Bethlehem Community Church in Fayette County or to the American Cancer Society.

Francis Broughton Faulk April 6, 1919 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 7, 2010 Francis Broughton Faulk, 91, of Gallaway, died on Monday, June 7, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel in Covington. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 10, 2010 Demetrice Baker Date of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 4, 2010 Demetrice Baker, 79, of Covington, died at her residence on Friday, June 4, 2010. Retired from Ideal Cleaners, she also served on the motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board at St. Stephen M.B. Church. The family will receive guests on Friday, June 11, from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturday, June 12, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 12, at noon at St. Stephen M.B. Church. She will be buried in Townsend Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua Baker Jr. She is survived by daughters Mary E. Lewis, Sandra Cobb, Josilyn E. McGarity and Robin P. Dunn; sons Freddie C. Baker and Bobby R. Baker; sister Bessie Cobbs; brother Johnny Gray; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. The Leader

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Locrissia Daugherty Littlepage Date of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 31, 2010 Locrissia Daugherty Littlepage, 30, of Covington, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton on May 31, 2010. Services were held on June 4 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. She was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Littlepage was preceded in death by her father, Steve Daugherty, and a sister, Fawnia Daugherty Foree.

Bobbie Joe Smith Date of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 31, 2010 Bobbie Joe Smith, 57, of Covington, died at Methodist University Hospital on May 31, 2010. He was a self-employed carpenter. Services were held at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on June 5. He was buried at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Howard Smith; daughters Vanessa Brown, Nicole Smith and Stacey Woodland; mother Christine Smith; sisters Frankie Carter, Jean Smith, Sandra Somerville, Barbara Smith

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Community Events The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader. com. June 10 Booker T. Leigh and the Master Gardeners are hosting Diagnostic Clinics from 3 - 5p.m., June 10, June 24, July 22 and August 12. At the Munford Park and Recreation located at 63 Munford St. Munford. For more info contact Booker T, Leigh at 901476-0231. June 11 Central Christian Church will host VBS from 9 a.m. to noon from Monday, June 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, June 11. Children preschool â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th grade are invited. Rev. Dino Weingartenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family will arrive June 4. An educational luncheon will be held on June 11 at noon at Baptist Hospital Covington. The luncheon will take place in the community conference room; the topic is depression with Judy Bookman. June 12 The First Baptist Church of Mason will be having its â&#x20AC;&#x153;REVIVE 2010â&#x20AC;? Youth Revival on June 12 at 6 p.m. Music will be preformed by Constant Witness. Speaker for the night will be Louis Brenton. Contact Brian Yarbro for more information at 901-299-6697 or email masonbaptist@gmail. com This is a free event.

June 13 Lighthouse Praise Temple is hosting its 2nd Annual Day of Praise at 2 p.m. on June 13. The church is located at 826 B Hwy 51. For more information contact Rev. John (Speck) Teamer at 901-294-3866. Praise by Rev. Paul Cook of New Horizon Church in Covington will be featured. June 15 First United Methodist Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22nd Annual Salad Tasting Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Tuesday, June 15 in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 145 West Church Ave. Covington. Salad, desserts and drink are $5. On-going events Tennessee Master Gardeners will be hosting Brown Bag programs: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come Learn About Your Landscapeâ&#x20AC;? 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 15; Booker T. Leigh, Extension Director, Speaker. June 22, Keep your roses looking good all summer; Vernon

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“Best of the Best” The Leader is publishing the official ballot below & asking our readers to vote on who or what they consider to be the “Best of the Best.” Winners will be announced in The Leader after all entries are tabulated.

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Mail your ballot to “Best of the Best” PO Box 529, Covington, TN 38019 You may also bring your ballot to: The Leader 2001 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN

A minimum of Twenty-five (25) different nominations must be made in order for the entry to qualify.

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Brighton FFA recently completed a week of Adventure Earth Camp. Campers learned about recycling, growing worms, taking care of our earth, the importance of bugs, and more through fun activities. They are hosting two more camps. It is not too late to sign up for Outdoor Edge and Barnyard Buddies the upcoming camps hosted by Brighton FFA for ages 4-12. You may register at the door. Each camp is held at the Brighton Agriculture Department at Brighton High School. Outdoor Edge is June 7-11 and the cost is $100. Barnyard Buddies is June 14-18 and the cost is $80 for Barnyard Buddies. Back Row: FFA officer, Brianna Donnell, Lauren Baskin, HuntThere is a $5 discount for attending two camps or er Huffman, Garrett Hazelrig, Eligah Howard, FFA officer, Jusending two campers to one. Registration forms are lie Flanagan, Katelyn Anderson, J.D. Rankin, Addie Rankin, located at www.tipton-county.com/bhs/teachers/tlea/. Sarah Myers, Campbell Howe, and FFA officer Nigel Rice. You can drop the forms off at Brighton High School emailing them to mrankin@tipton-county.com or or you may register by calling 901-837-5830 or by shuffman@tipton-county.com.

Sloan represents Covington in Historical Society

The Shelby History Festival grand opening was held in Bartlett. Tim Sloan, of Covington, is the historian and preservation advocate for Covington, the state, and is a member of The West Tennessee Historical Society, which was one of the societies at the Shelby County Festival. Judge William Craig Hall, Linda Dinwiddie, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Audrey Rainey, President, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Barbara Kinney Renfrow, “History Detective and Freelance Writer, John Shepherd Board of Directors, West TN Historical Society. Photo by Tim Sloan.

Gold and silver appraisals at hotel Gold and Silver Extravaganza will be at the Quality Inn & Suites in Covington located at 873 Hwy. 51 North from Thursday, June 10-Saturday, June 12. They will offer free appraisal and in most cases offer to buy people’s jewelry, gold, silver, coins, diamonds and watches. “Our graders have over 120 years combined experience in assessing precious metals and jewelry as well as other fine household items,” says owner James Alford. “We can provide a much-needed service for many people, and pay very high prices dur-

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AT&T U-Verse arrives in Covington Covington residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services. AT&T last week announced the launch of AT&T U-verse® services in parts of Covington including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. The introduction of these new services in Covington is part of an ongoing expansion of AT&T U-verse availability across the Memphis and West Tennessee area. U-verse first launched in Tennessee in December 2008. “We are excited that AT&T has brought their cutting edge video service, U-verse TV, to Covington,” said Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh. “As Tennessee policymakers, our goal is to increase investment throughout the state and give consumers more choices and innovative new services. The expansion of AT&T Uverse supports economic growth and increases consumer choice in Tennessee.” AT&T U-verse services, which are all delivered over AT&T’s advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network, offer a new alternative to cable. AT&T U-verse brings together your TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services — all on one bill — with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control. “Nothing is better for the consumer than competition and choice and this is great news for the citizens of Covington,” said Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris. “The introduction of these new services gives us new innovations for enjoying TV and Internet access when so many cities and towns are competing for new technology investments.” AT&T is introducing U-verse services in Tennessee thanks to The Competitive Cable and Video Services Act of 2008, HB1421. The law, signed by Gov. Bredesen in May of 2008, provides an environment that encourages new video providers, such as AT&T to invest in Tennessee to compete against incumbent cable providers. On the first day that this new law became effective, AT&T Tennessee filed its

initial application for a state-issued certificate of franchise authority to offer video services in communities across the state. “We’re appreciative to Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh for his leadership and his outstanding record of public service to the citizens of Tipton County,” said Lee Johnston, executive director of the Covington Chamber of Commerce. “We want to applaud the members of the Tennessee General Assembly including Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris and Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh for their leadership in bringing Covington consumers a new era of true video competition,” said AT&T Tennessee President Gregg Morton. “We are thrilled to begin offering this innovative video choice in Covington.” AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider. “Cable has been the only game in town for too long, and we’re excited to change that today in Covington,” said Bryan Klamer, general manager of Home Solutions for AT&T Tennessee. “We know customers want a better choice to break free from cable, and AT&T U-verse is the answer. And we’ll continue to make U-verse TV even better for customers with regular upgrades and new cool applications that enhance their TV experience. AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV and internet and voice packages to customize your experience. Standard professional installation is included, and customers also get a 30-day, money-back guarantee. AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over the AT&T’s fiberrich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy calling features that combine with your AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and wireless services. Customers benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; U-verse Central, an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox;

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CMS students aid in historic ceremony By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com As it has done in many years past, the Crestview Middle School National Junior Honor Society went to visit the nation’s capitol in Washington D.C. However, unlike any other time, the honor society took part in the historical wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Held in Arlington Cemetery everyday, the wreath laying ceremony serves as a way to honor the unknown soldiers buried in the tombs. The students were selected for this honor after sixth grade teacher and class sponsor, Lisa Miller, made several requests to be a part of the historic ceremony. “This was truly a highlight of a week filled with awe inspiring sites,” said Miller. “And the memories for myself and these students will last a lifetime.” A letter from the Department of the Army was sent to the school in February that asked the students to lay the wreath on June 2. Hundreds of organizations apply every year for this honor. Miller and the NJHS President, Bradyn McClain, Ky Anderson and Thomas Andrew Watson laid the wreath. The Tomb of the Unknowns, as it is officially called,

holds the remains of unidentified soldiers from World War I, II and the Korean War. It also has a tomb for a soldier from the Vietnam War, but he was reinterred in 1998 when modern technology determined his true identity. The U.S. Army has perpetually guarded the Tomb of the Unknowns since July 2, 1937. The students spent June 1-5 in Washington D.C. and in addition to laying the wreath they visited many of the great American landmarks the city has to offer. This includes the White House, the Georgetown district, Embassy Row and many of the monuments and memorials that adorn the city. Another moving experience came from CMS student Dylan Blalack, the son of Phillip Blalack. Phillip’s uncle, Jimmy Dale Blalack, was killed in Vietnam. While Dylan never met his great uncle, he was able to connect to his relative in this rare and interesting way when he found his name on the famed Vietnam War Memorial and rubbed a copy of it onto wax paper to bring home to his family. There were 86 students and sponsors on this trip and vice principal Sara Gangaware said she had never had a trip like this before. “We did more things on this trip than any other I’ve ever been on,” said Gangaware. “The laying of the wreath was really quite touching.”

CMS National Junior Honor Society poses in a group on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. The students saw the city's landmarks from June 1-5. Photos courtesy of Doug Miller

NJHS advisor Lisa Miller participates in the laying of the wreath in Arlington Cemetary with students Bradyn McClain, Ky Anderson and Thomas Andrew Watson.

The soldiers in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns and the honorary wreath to commemorate those who died in service.

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Wacky Wednesdays-You never know what you will find at the Covington Senior Center on Wednesdays and the month of June is chock-full of fun! On Wednesday June 2nd, we will play the thought provoking game of “IF”. Wednesday June 9th brings Officer Danielle from the Covington Police Department to speak to us about the Neighborhood Watch Program. Dr. Cummings from Meritain will be here Wednesday June 16th to provide us with health information. On Wednesday June 23rd we will pull out the DVD player, pop some popcorn and watch the Academy Award winning movie, “Avatar”. The last Wednesday of the month, June 30th we will head north for a picnic and games at Henning Park. Come on down and get “wacky” with us! 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 afternoon at 1:00 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 1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10:00 am 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 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00 am at the CSC. June’s topic will be reading and discussing some short stories from “Lights Along the Way” by Memphis Storytellers League.

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Bible Study- Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Bible Study will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday June 17th and 24th to provide ample time for another program on those days. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator is Mrs. Mary Carswell. Bending Needles Quilting ClubHave 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 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the craft room. Lunch Trip- We are heading south to Millington on Friday June 4th to Ryan’s Buffet. The senior discount for the all you care to eat buffet is $4.69 + tax, drink is $1.99 + tax. We will leave the center at 10:30 am and should return by 12:30 pm. Lunch Trip- Tuesday June 15th brings the 22nd Annual Salad Tasting in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. The CSC will provide transportation to the church. We will leave the CSC at 11:00 am and return at approximately 12:00 pm. The cost of the tasting is $5 for salad, dessert and drink.

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Community Caregiver Conference- Tipton County Commission on Aging proudly presents a Community Caregiver Conference featuring guest speaker, Teepa Snow, a dementia care and training specialist. The conference will be held at The Auditorium at Dyersburg State Community College, Jimmy Naifeh Campus, on July 19th or 20th, 2010. registration begins at 8:30 am both days. A special evening session designed for family and community caregivers on July 19th at 6:30 pm. Call TCCA office for more information or to register. COMING SOON- Tennessee Federation for the Aging and Tennessee Association of Senior Centers 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held in Murfreesboro, TN. Tuesday August 31st will be Senior Citizens Day at the Conference. A full day of FUN, FUN, FUN for the LOW,

LOW, LOW price of just $30! The day trip to Murfreesboro includes sit down luncheon, Senior Day seminars, TFA membership and round trip transportation to the Conference. Call Kelly for more information or to register. Summer Reading Program- The Tipton County Public Library will be hosting several special programs at the Covington Senior Center. Thursday June 3rd at 2:00 pm: The Natural History Educational Company program focuses on the amazing adaptations of animals that don’t just survive but thrive in harsh desert habitats. They will be bringing live animals! On Thursday June 17th at 10:00 am, Yurtfolk presents “The Water is Wide”: Explore water through stories, songs and interactive experiments that may seem a bit magical. Learn how water affects our local and global community from the largest of oceans to the smallest of raindrops. Thursday June 24th brings “Birds of Prey” with live birds. Don’t miss these fantastic programs that are both educational and loads of fun! Piano Lessons- Pat Parham, piano teacher extraordinaire, will be offering piano instruction every Tuesday from 12:00- 2:30 pm at the CSC dining room. Lessons are $15 per ½ hour session. Please call Kelly to reserve your lesson time today! Alzheimer’s Café- The Tipton County Commission on Aging and Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis will be presenting a series of six classes beginning May 11th through June 22nd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays in the TCCA meeting room at 10:00 am. There will be many informative topics on the “menu” to help those of us who are caring for a friend or loved one experiencing the effects of Alzheimer’s. A light meal will be served. Call TCCA to reserve your “table”.

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Health Screenings- The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be at the CSC on Wednesday June 9th to perform various health screenings including blood pressure as well as blood sugar testing. They will begin testing promptly at 9:00 am and will be here until everyone has been seen. 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 am in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $20.00 for a 10 week session. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9:00 am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics- Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30.00. 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 June 15th and Wednesday June 23rd 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. Hel-

en’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. 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. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell. • “…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 2:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • 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 Group- This 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.

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Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center- Kelly West476-1068 Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org

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Davis, Robinson to pledge vows

Brian and S h a n n o n Numera of Atoka are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Teaha Dominique Numera of Oakland to Bryan A. Carter, Teaha Dominique Numera son of Harold to wed Bryan A. Carter and Helen Carter of Millington. Miss Numera is the granddaughter of Martha Hensley of Frayser and JoAnne Wheeler of Atoka and also of the late Tamasaunoa Numera and David Wheeler. She is a 2002 graduate of Munford High School and is currently attending Dyersburg State Community College in Covington. She is also currently employed at Heights Finance as a credit manager and is taking on a new position after the wedding at the Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union as an FR3. Mr. Carter is the son of Harold and Helen Carter of Millington. He is also the grandson of the late William and Marietta Carter and the late Helen Marler. He is a 2003 graduate of Munford High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Memphis where he received a bachelor’s of business administration in MIS. He is currently studying for his masters of business administration at Dowling College. Mr. Carter is employed by FedEx as a business systems analyst. The couple will exchange vows at Quito United Methodist Church in Drummonds. The reception will follow with a luau at the Numera residence at 722 Jack Avenue in Atoka. Friends and relatives are invited.

Linda Jo Davis and Hosea E. Davis of Mason are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ronesia Lurett Ronesia Davis to Davis, to Johnnie wed Johnnie Robinson Frank Robinson of Summit, Miss., son of Etta Robinson and of the late Frank Robinson, Jr. of Summit, Miss. Ronesia is the granddaughter of the late Albert Elam, Sr. and Peola Elam and of the late Earnest Davis and Gearldine Davis. She is a 1989 graduate of Covington High School and a 1993 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also a 2002 graduate of Bethel College where she received her masters. She is a third grade teacher at Northwest Elementary School in the Fayette County School System. Mr. Robinson is the grandson of the late Emmitt and Luella Patrick and the late Frank, Sr. and Gertrude Robinson. He is a 1985 graduate of McComb High School and is employed with McLane Southern in Brookhaven, Miss. The couple will exchange vows at St. Luke M.B. Church in Covington on Saturday, July 3, 2010. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. The reception will be held at the VFW Post in Millington. Friends and relatives are invited.

Smith, Jones to exchange vows Ophelia and William Cross and Thomas Grandberry are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sophia Reed Smith, to Steven Lawrence Jones of Atoka. Miss Smith is the granddaughter of Inez Smith and the late William Bud Smith. Miss Smith is a 2004 graduate of Covington High School and a 2009 graduate of Concorde Career College. She is currently a dental assistant at Tipton Dental Care. Mr. Jones is the son of Nancy and Bobby Nesbit Jr. and Jeffrey Brown. He is also the grandson of the late Ella Joe and Robert Jones. He is a 2001 graduate

Sophia Reed Smith to wed Steven Lawrence Jones of Brighton High School and is now employed by Tops. The couple will pledge their vows at Antioch M.B. Church on July 10, 2010. The ceremony will begin at four o’clock in the afternoon. The reception will follow at the Old Brighton High School.

Military matters Navy Seaman Recruit Chris B. Snavely, son of Terrie L. and Bryan K. Snavely of Atoka, Tenn., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eightweek program, Snavely completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations”. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations”

is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ‘’Navy’’ flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor. Snavely is a 2007 graduate of Bolton High School.

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Brighton By Debe Simonton Dearest Readers, This has been truly a hard week. It has been filled with much tragedy in our county and loss to so many people. I am sure most everyone has been informed of the tragic death of Starr Harris. Let me tell you how I became acquainted with this beautiful young women. I met Starr when she was dating Keith Cullum back in 1990. She was so quiet and sweet. I believe she was in process of finishing high school. Keith is Neal's nephew and has a twin brother Kevin. They have always been hard for me to tell apart. Starr and Keith got married and eventually had their first child Connor. It has never been hard for Neal's family to keep in touch because they had such a wonderful matriarch, Ms. Elizabeth Simonton, Neal's mother. Keith and Kevin's mother is Jane Carol and the twins are two of the four of her children. When Starr entered the family she had such a great enthusiasm about life. When she would laugh she laughed all over. It was infectious. In the early days I would worry about her getting around. She didn't have the best of automobiles but she didn't seem to mind. It got her from point A to point B. She had two more children, Trevor and Brenna. This rounded out their family. They had their marital problems just as most young people do these days. She and the children attended Brighton Baptist with Ms. Liz. Then things didn't work out for her and Keith. It is hard on families with divorce to see one another on a regular basis but she found time to visit Ms. Liz. They had a very special bond. Even though I didn't see her very often I would get bits and pieces of people who had. Hannah would occasionally see her in Boatwright's. Eva, her former sister-inlaw, would hear from her more often and Eva's sister, Cindy, still kept the children in her home regularly. The families are still working through all of the circumstances that have been thrown at them. And so they

Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings, The week started off slow with a few rain showers here and there, but nothing like a few weeks ago. Thank the Lord. People from that disaster are still trying to get their lives back, or as near to being back as they can. Our prayers are with all of them as well as with all of those lending helping hands in one way or another. As for me, I’ve taken canned goods and fresh water to the Red Cross in Shelby County as well as to our church, every little bit is a help. The other day Jamestown and Covington lost a very special and dear lady, who was also a lovely wife, mother and grandmother, along with her being a loving sister, aunt and cousin to her entire family. Demetrice

teen year-old, plays for Brighton High School, and they have several games at home now. Matt is also so committed that he is up at 5 a.m. Each morning and works out at ATC Fitness Center. I'm proud of you! Please mark your calendar for this Saturday, June 12. A friend of mine and Charlie's and former classmate of Charlie's at Brighton High School, Mrs. Janie Little Upchurch, will be having her book signing at the Covington Library at 10 a.m. Her novel is remarkable as she shares her life experiences and Christian faith. You may obtain a copy for $12 at her website: www.janieupchurch.com. Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday. We has a special guest speaker this week, Reverend Justin Westmoreland, who is the RUF Campus Minister at UT Martin. You are cordially invited to the wedding of Rachel Bibb and D.W. Blakeman Jr. at Salem Church this Friday at 6 p.m. and to the reception at the Covington Country Club. MVP Camp registration forms are available. They must be notarized and returned to Mr. Todd before the end of our VBS, June 17. See Kim Gray or Heather Gray for the forms. VBS Will be June 13-17. It will be 6-8:45 p.m. each evening. Registration will start June 13 at 5:15 p.m. The theme this year is “The Egypt File: Decoding the Mystery of Life.” Happy birthdays this week to Thomas Simpson and Mark Stanley. Hope they are each the greatest! Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Our guest speaker this week was Reverend Justin Westmoreland. Visitors and friends are always wel-

come. We are always so grateful for our Dunlap Retirement Center residents who are able to be with us. Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each Sunday and bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Philips is our associate minister and youth director. We had a very successful VBS this week. The classes were from cradle roll to the age of Charles Yoakam. Ha ha! Speaking of Mr. Yoakam, he and his lovely bride Mrs. Doris Yoakam will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary! On June 17. They were married by Brother G.C. Brewer in 1950, in Memphis. Charles and Doris are the longest married couple in the Covington congregation. May God continue to bless you both with many more wonderful and happy years. We have a special prayer request for Erwin Brown, the granddaughter of Marlene and Frank Brown. Erwin has been legally blind her entire life. There is a new procedure for this condition now available in China. She will be leaving soon. Please remember this family on your prayers. We have many on our prayer list. Please continue to remember these and others in your prayers. Also, Mr. Billy Chapman as he will be having a hip replacement this week. “We the People” organization has changed its regular meeting time for this month only to Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce on the square in Covington. Hope to see you there. For those not familiar with the organization, it is a Campaign for Liberty—to promote and defend the great American principle of sound money, constitutional and small government, free markets, individual lib-

erty and noninterventionist foreign policy by means of education and political activity. In closing, I had a sore on my little finger from a thorn in a rose bush I was cutting last week and it got infected. Instead of waiting for a doctor to see me a day or two later, Charlie reminded me that there is a Take Care Clinic at the pharmacy in Walgreen's in Atoka. I stopped in and was taken quickly. I was very impressed with the care and concern and treatment I received, Brittany Hudson FNP, MSN, BC, a nurse practitioner was on staff. They treat patients eighteen months and older seven days a week. It does not require appointments and they welcome most insurance plans, too. Just thought you would like to know for information purposes. Before closing, our friends Ann and Billy Chapman had a marvelous vacation last week. They went to see their son Murray who lives in Denver, Col. Their other son Mike and wife Michelle and son Dillon went with them. They enjoyed ten inches of snow. Snow in June, how amazing. I saw Ann's pictures of the snow-covered mountains. The pictures of Dillon were so cute, as he was standing in snow almost to his waist. Where the road crews come through the snow was at the top of the rocks. It looked like a lot of fun to me. It is so good to get away. I told them the trip relaxed them so they came home looking ten years younger. If you love here in Almyra, the county will soon be putting up some more Neighborhood Watch signs. If you are interested in having one near your home, the cost is $25 dollars. Our local representative is Judy Dunaway. You may reach her at 901-476-4519 to place your order. Hope your week is a good one. “Que Sa-rah, Sa-rah!”

will for some time while the police continue their investigation. It makes the healing harder when the wound is continually reopened. Please pray for all involved. We need all the comforting we can get; less talk and more action. Please keep the rumors and gossip down it really makes things a lot worse. Ms Phyllis McIntosh is really having a hard time with this round of chemo. She is in St. Francis Bartlett. We need more prayers sent up for her. And we will continue to pray for Rebena Atteberry, she is doing pretty well since surgery. Also Keith McClerkin at Covington Manor. Ms. Patsy McDivitt will be having knee surgery so please pray for a speedy recovery. My friend, Tonya Mallory, has had a melanoma removed from her cheek. She had more extensive surgery last Friday on the area. Please pray for her, too. Since Ms. Louise Vandergrift said for me to omit her from my prayer list I have heard she is really getting around. She has been spotted at Well's Kitchen and over at Fastimes. So yea! I am so glad your feeling so much better. It was so good to visit with Morgan Forbess this last week. She is stationed in Indiana. Jeck Hicks was really excited to see her and we thought we'd have to sedate her before Morgan got in. And Bette Graves will be back from vacation today. We are so happy to have her back at work. My sweet son, Trey, found out they are moving his rig out to Israel. He is preparing his passport. Trey knows he will help move the rig but doesn't know if he will actually be working on it. That will mean he will be laid off. So now I have a lot of mixed feelings about the situation. He just got married May 22. I am guessing you have seen some of the Harrison Memorial Fish Fry banners by now. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 23, at the BHS cafeteria form 4-8 p.m. The fish and BBQ plates are a $10 for adults and $5 for children. There will also be entertainment and a silent auction. Millie Pullen, thank you already for working on the publicity. Hope your weekend is wonderful. Much love, Debe

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Day, June 20. Rev. Tim Forbess will fill the pulpit. And I understand that our new pastor, Harry Matherson, will begin his tenure as our pastor on June 27. Last Sunday, June 6, the visiting preacher was Rev. B ill Hart, a former pastor here in Atoka. Our prayer list: Kathy Zimmerman, Brice Fite, Rodney Waits, Pat Lloyd, Carolyn Max, Billy Lumpkin, Mavis Lumpkin, Tommy Booth, Willie Harden, Tommy Vaghte, Teresa Call, Trent Joyner, Katie Duncan, Dorothy Peel, Paul Sutton, Jack Atkins, Alyshia Allison, Neal Wright, Robyn Barnette, Zack Bernard, Casey Crow, Courtney Hendley, Bill Bryant, Karen Ellen, Ron Miller, Gary Wealsh, Rena English and family, Clyde Curry, Ben Pylant, Bill Parker, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, June Glass, David Kemp and any others I may not know about. And we need to remember the families of Elizabeth Slough, Bruce Gray Jr., Duncan Reed and Starr Harries.

Gray Baker was indeed a beautiful spirit as well as a kind and wonderful person to know. She will be missed. Daughters Sandra Joslynn and Robin, and son Bobby as well as her sister Bessie Cobbs and her brother Johnnie Gray and the rest of the Baker family are in all of our hearts and in our prayers. At this write up, funeral plans are incomplete. Congratulations to Charles Mosley, the youngest son of Jeffrey Sr. and Janet Mosley of Jamestown. It seems the Mosley family has been on the move for the past several weeks or so. Charles was on Brighton Middle School’s track team and broke a record in the shot putt games. From there Charles went on to win first place in the shot putt in the Dyersburg Conference, first place in the Memphis Regional Fairgrounds Meet

in Memphis. Charles is also a part of the traveling AAU basketball team out of Memphis. The team is from Oak Grove Church on Highway 64. His coach is Cedrick Anderson. The team has truly excelled with the help of none other than our own Charles Mosley. They played Memphis on March 26 and 27 at Bellevue and April 9- 11 in Memphis again for the second place show. Again on April 1618 at Little Rock at the “Real Deal on the Rock” and came in eighth place out of 32 teams. They then went to Knoxville, May 7-9 for a third place show and back to Memphis on May 21-23 for a first place take. Congratulations again to Charles Mosley and his team of champions, “Memphis All-Stars” and “New Life All-Stars.” It is almost time for the wedding of Terrance

Dear Readers, Aline McCully called me last week and asked me to tell you about the Timbs and Baskin reunion that will be held on June 13 in the Burlison Community Center. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Please bring food. Sunday, June 13 Missionary Richard Miller from the South Pacific and David and Donna Edens , missionaries to Niger, will be at the First Baptist Church of Atoka. Saturday, June 19 Men’s Prayer Meeting at 6p.m. And Sunday school fellowship at 9:30a.m. Bring breakfast food, Sunday, June 20. Widows-in-need club will meet for a salad fellowship on Monday, June 21. Lifeblood Bloodmobile will be at the Baptist Church on Sunday, June 27 from 12 – 3 p.m. At the Atoka United Methodist Church, Lila Jordan will bring the services on June 13 and then on Father’s

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days. While she was here, some of Margaret’s family was in and out visiting. Alta went home May 26. They all had Bernadine McAfee a good time. Rel and Nancy Weller went to AlaDonna Ross visited her Aunt Movibama recently to the graduation of one line Cousar while recently Willis and of their grandchildren. They attend Rhonda McPhearson and family had church at Rose of Sharon and have as their guests on May 3, Penny Barry, good neighbors. One of them is Betty Tammie Rhea, Shelia Gray, Rocky ColMoney. lins and their families. My niece, Joan On the prayer list, Megan Hobock, Mindy Tankersly, Mary Moore, Berry McClung in Sikeston, MS, had a birthDillender, Shawn Cousar, Moviline day May 26. She did a lot of going out to Cousar, Rev. A.A. Lawrence and wife, eat. She also got cards, gifts and many Charlotte, Trix Dawson and family, expressions of love for her special day. Louise Bomar, Brain Ferrell, Lois Con- Now she and I are the same age again. ger, Nadine Kellum, Polly Branch, Ver- Troy and John Blyue were honored Mena Timbs, Odis Poole, Mary Gray, Patre morial Day with a birthday celebration Ballard, Dell Ferguson, June Glass, Bill at their home. family and friends were Stimpson, Bill Neofus, Hop Gibbons, in attendance. Vickie Baker, the Ruth Taylor family, the Belated birthday greetings to Allie folks at Kelley’s Chapel Church of God, Grace Whitehead on May 31. Happy Rev. Mike and Elaine Roberts, Robin June birthday to Betty Baskin, Josh BlyCothran Booth, Rev. Jimmy Bridges, Ed ue, Erica Davis and Sue Erskine. May it Walker, Hazel Moneyham, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Emma Sue Turnage, be the best one. I have not seen as many humming Bertha Walker, Our men and women in the military. Sympathy to the loved birds as usually do this time of year. I have been thinking about my sister-inones of George Kellum. Alta Partlow, widow of Charles Part- law, Audrey McAfee Midyett and how low of California, got a trip to Tennes- she was such a positive thinker. If she see as a Christmas gift from her chil- and I were going to the hospital to see dren to visit her sister-in-law, Margaret my husband I would say I hope we can Partlow. Some of the children flew here get a parking place. She would then tell with her as they don’t let her travel me to think positive. I haven’t heard alone. They visited and went home. from her in a long time.When a heart Alta stayed about two weeks. Some of knows how to love, it also knows how her children flew here and visited a few to feel. “T” Sherrill and Tam- ing at 5p.m. die B and Flossie Woods, mica Terry of Jamestown We are in prayer for Beulah Wakefield, Eula on Saturday, July 3 at Willie Parthenia Hodge, Culbreath and fam2p.m. at Bright Hill Mile Joseph Heaston, Posey ily, David Sneed, Nadine Church in Jamestown. Reed, Willie Mae Burton Kellum and family, Ada Pastor S.P. Cole will be and family, Jennie Stew- Fletcher, Patia Ballard, officiating. The groom is art, Rev. Pink N. Sherrill, John Thompson, Mary the son of Pink Nathaniel Connie and Christian Burton, Danny Heaston, Sherrill Jr. of Jamestown Brown, Jeffery Mosley, Rufus Garner, Ruth Grifand of the late Ivy Burton Cory Cooke aboard the fin, Franklin Jones, EuSherrill. His grandpar- USS Harry Truman, Ruth gene Baker, Percy White ents are Isaiah and Willie Alston, Charlene Sneed, and family, Robert Smith Mae Burton Sr. and the Willie Holland and fam- and family and all of our late Pink N. and Florence ily, Rhonda Heaston young men and women “Doll” Sherrill Sr. for- McLin and family, Fe- in our armed forces. merly of Jamestown. licia Dandridge, HenHappy birthday this The bride is the lovely rietta Kicks and family, week to my sister Marie granddaughter of Ka- Pauline Yarbrough, Jae Powell that was June 4. tarene Lee Harber and Malone and family, Ira Reather Kelly on the 2, the late James Harber of Yarbrough, John Bon- Yolanda Alston and JoJamestown. Parents are ner and family, Jonnie seph Heaston on the 7, Charles and Sarah Ly- and Cleo Thompson Paula Leo on the 8, Monons of Covington. Presi- and family, Bro. Warren ica Draine on the 9, Stadent Mary Burton met at Clewis, Vivian Dickerson cey Weaver and Rhonda the center with assistant and family, Alvin Clewis, Lee on the 11, Jarrral teacher Janet Mosley for Jessie Lawson, J.C. Heas- Yokely and Michael TayCONTINUED ON PAGE B9 Monday Mission meet- ton, Carlotta Jones, Ed-

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Public Notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 30, 2005 by Susan S. Gramling and Terry D. Gramling, joint tenants to Lenders Title and Escrow, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1237, Page 685, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1471, Page 212, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ffh4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-Ffh4, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, June 18, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Tract 1: Description of a 2.39 acre partition of the J.A. Pickard property, being a part of the same property as recorded at Deed Book 260, Page 551, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Said partition being located on the west side of Tipton Road and situated in the 6th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Beginning at a set spindle in the centerline of Tipton Road, being the southeast corner of J.A. Pickard, Deed Book 260, Page 551, of which this 2.39 acre partition is a part; thence northwestwardly along the general alignment of a fence being the south line of J.A. Pickard and the north line of R.L. Willis, Deed Book 218, Page 512, N 88 degrees 58’ 25” W, passing a X-Tie post fence corner at 27.05 feet, but in all a distance of 700.00 feet to a set L.P. at the southwest corner of this 2.39 acre partition; thence northwestwardly along the west line of said partition, N 07 degrees 08’ 42” W a distance of 150.00 feet to a set I.P. at the northwest corner of said partition; thence southwestwardly along the north line of said partition, S 88 degrees 58’ 25” E, a distance of 700.00 feet to a set spindle in the centerline of Tipton Road. Being the northeast corner of said partition; thence southeastwardly along the centerline of Tipton Road and the east line of J.A. Pickard, S 07 degrees 08’ 42” E a distance of 150.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.39 acres, more or less. However there is excepted from this 2.39 acres, that portion occupied by the R.O.W. of Tipton Road. Grantors convey above described property subject to the following restrictions: The minimum size of home is 1800 square feet of heated space. All out buildings are to be permanent. No trailers or mobile homes shall be located on the property. Only one house can be built on the above property. Tract 2: Being part of Lot 6, of Tipton Ridge Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet H. Slide 24, being further described: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 6 of Tipton Ridge Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 24; thence south 86 degrees 09’ 26” east 87.12 feet to the southwest corner of Terry D. Grambling, Jr. 774-321; thence north 05’ 31’ 53” west along the west line of Grambling 774-321 150 feet to the northwest corner of Grambling; thence 87 degrees 21’ 07” west 66.39 feet to the point in the west line of Lot 6; thence south 02 degrees 25’ 10” east 146.5 feet to the point of beginning containing approximately 11309 square feet .2596 acres. Property Address: 1335 Tipton Road, Munford, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 7001-085370-FC Published: May 27 June 3 June 10 Home Loan Services/Susan Gramling

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 June 11, 2007, executed by JACQUELINE WALLACE, A MARRIED WOMAN,AND RAYMOND WALLACE JR. conveying certain real property therein described to JEANINE B. SAYLOR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on June 18, 2007, as Instrument No. 105067, in Book 1347, at Page 636; 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 instru-

ment 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 June 17, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 74 MCLISTER PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72 TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE 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 385 REGENCY DR, 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): JACQUELINE WALLACE AKA JACQUELINE COOK OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: RAYMOND WALLACE JR. 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 -0057906 FEI# 1006.99900 05/27, 06/03, 06/10/2010

TRUSTEES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of debts secured in a certain Deed of Trust from James Gillihan, Jr. and Elaine Gillihan dated September 27, 2006, as recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Covington, Tennessee, in Book 301, Page 454-456 on September 28, 2006, to Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of this note having requested that the mortgage be foreclosed. WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured, thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney fees, trustee fees and expenses of the sale. WHEREFORE, Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness having requested to foreclose and sell the holder’s interest in certain real property, more fully described below, Trustee will sell the mobile home and the real property at the front of the Courthouse steps, at the Tipton County Courthouse, in the State of Tennessee, located in Covington, Tennessee at 2:00 p.m. on day of Friday, 25th day of June, 2010 to the highest and best bidder for cash. In the event that this sale does not go forward on this date an oral announcement will be made stating a new date with any and all such subsequent dates to be announced at the time of the announced sale date and no further advertisement is to take place to wit at: BEGINNING: Lot No. 3 of McCluney Subdivision of Tipton County, Tennessee, as shown by plat of record at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 185 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee and being a part of the property conveyed to Munford Development Company by Deed of Record at Book 419, Page 70 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee and re-recorded at Deed Book 437, Page 326 of the Register’s Office of Tipton

County, Tennessee. This conveyance is made subject to the subdivision restrictions of McCluney Subdivision of record at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 185 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. This being the same property conveyed to Grantors at Book 555, Page 61 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Also included being a 1996, 80x16 Designer Mobile Home, Serial No. DIMS0038, will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash at 1:55 p.m. /s/ Robert E. Crawford Robert E. Crawford, President of AMHSI 6565 Highway 51 North Millington, TN 38053 (901) 872-4599 Foreclosure Sale will advertise on: June 3, 2010 June 10, 2010 June 17, 2010

TRUSTEES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of debts secured in a certain Deed of Trust from James Gillihan, Jr. and Elaine Gillihan dated September 27, 2006, as recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Covington, Tennessee, in Book 301, Page 451-453 on September 28, 2006, to Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of this note having requested that the mortgage be foreclosed. WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured, thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney fees, trustee fees and expenses of the sale. WHEREFORE, Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness having requested to foreclose and sell the holder’s interest in certain real property, more fully described below, Trustee will sell the mobile home and the real property at the front of the Courthouse steps, at the Tipton County Courthouse, in the State of Tennessee, located in Covington, Tennessee at 2:00 p.m. on day of Friday, 25th day of June, 2010 to the highest and best bidder for cash. In the event that this sale does not go forward on this date an oral announcement will be made stating a new date with any and all such subsequent dates to be announced at the time of the announced sale date and no further advertisement is to take place to wit at: BEGINNING: Lot No. 1 of McCluney Subdivision of Tipton County, Tennessee, as shown by plat of record at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 185 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee to which reference is hereby for a more particular description of said lot. Lot 1 being the same property conveyed to Grantor at Book 622, Page 247, of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Also included being a 1996, 80x16 Designer Mobile Home, Serial No. DIMS0038, will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash at 1:55 p.m. /s/ Robert E. Crawford Robert E. Crawford, President of AMHSI 6565 Highway 51 North Millington, TN 38053 (901) 872-4599 Foreclosure Sale will advertise on: June 03, 2010 June 10, 2010 June 17, 2010

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated May 4, 1998, executed by Erskine L. Mason, recorded in Record Book 827, Page 787, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Erskine L. Mason conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in

Tipton County, Tennessee: One acre more or less: Beginning at a stake in the center of the Brighton-Beaver blacktop road South 57 East 229 ft from the NW Corner of Mary Lois Cochran’s 1.16 acre tract; thence South 25 ½ west 343.8 ft to a stake; thence South 57 east 125 ft to a stake; thence North 25 ½ east 343.8 ft to a stake in the center of the above mentioned road; thence with the same North 57 west 125 ft to the beginning, containing 1.00 acre, all bearing magnetic, according to survey of W. H. Green, County Surveyor, under dated(sic) of May 2, 1974. Being the same property conveyed to Erskine Mason by Warranty Deed from Gail Byrd dated May 4, 1998 and recorded in Record Book 827, Page 785, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 1998 Southern mobile home, Serial #1SRP13294AL. This is improved property known as 123 Akins Store Road, Brighton, Tennessee. The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. 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: June 10, June 17 and June 24, 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 June 7, 2007 by Bert Burns and wife, Angela Burns, as tentants by the entireties to R. Kirkland Moser, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1348, Page 318, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Guarantee Mortgage LLC, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, July 2, 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. The following described real estate lying and being in the 7th civil District of Tipton county, Tennessee, and thus described: Being Lot No. 41 of McGowan subdivision, section B, of record at Plat Cabinet B, Slide 103, 104 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property Address: 350 Massey Cove, Atoka, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1779-085530-FC Published: June 10 June 17 June 24 Flagstar Bank/Angela Burns

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April 24, 2008, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1393, page 322 (“Trust Deed”) Vernon Reed Jackson conveyed to Travis Edmondson, Trustee, the real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Clayton Bank and Trust, Covington (hereinafter “Clayton Bank and Trust”) the lawful holder of the note evidencing the indebtedness has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Charles C. Exum was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1477, Page 6 the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on July 7, 2010, at 1 o’clock p.m., at the front door of the Court House in Covington,

Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash; all rights to homestead, curtesy and dower, appraisement, and the marshalling of liens and assets relating to the Property, and equitable and statutory rights of redemption by Grantor after foreclosure sale were expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust to the extent not prohibited by law as to the following real estate, lying and being in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 41, Oak Creek Subdivision, Phase 1 as recorded at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 463 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 1345, Page 450 and building lines and easements of record t Plat Cabinet H, Slide 463, and Easement to Southwest Tennessee at Book 1346, page 799 of the said Register’s Office. Description taken from Record Book1393, page 322. No opinion is rendered as to the accuracy of the legal description. Map 128M Group D Parcel 24.00 Being the same property conveyed to Vernon Reed Jackson, by deed dated April 24, 2008, appearing of record in Record Book 1393, page 320, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The property is known as Lot 41. Oak Creek, Phase 1, Chinkapin Dr. Atoka, TN 38004. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. INTERESTED PARTIES: Vernon Reed Jackson. This is for the collection of a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. /s/ Charles C. Exum Charles C. Exum, Successor Trustee Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C. 105 South Highland Jackson, TN 38301 731-423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: June 10, June 17 and June 24, 2010.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April 18, 2007, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1337, page 471 (“Trust Deed”) Margaret Denise Jackson and Vernon Reed Jackson conveyed to Matthew Daniels, Trustee, the real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Clayton Bank and Trust, Covington (hereinafter “Clayton Bank and Trust”) the lawful holder of the note evidencing the indebtedness has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Charles C. Exum was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1477, Page 4 the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on July 7, 2010, at 1 o’clock p.m., at the front door of the Court House in Covington, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash; all rights to homestead, curtesy and dower, appraisement, and the marshalling of liens and assets relating to the Property, and equitable and statutory rights of redemption by Grantor after foreclosure sale were expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust to the extent not prohibited by law as to the following real estate, lying and being in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot 124 Templeton Farms Subdivision, Section D (incorrectly referenced as Section B in Trust Deed) as recorded at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 424 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 1329, Page 749 and building lines and easements of record at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 424, and Easement to Southwest Tennessee at Book 1331, page 780 of the said Register’s Office. Description taken from Record Book 1337, page 471. No opinion is rendered as to the accuracy of the legal description. Map 128G Group A Parcel 124.00 Being the same property conveyed to Vernon Reed Jackson, by deed dated April 18, 2007, appearing of record in Record Book 1337, page 469, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The property is known as Lot 124, Section D, Templeton Farms, Harper St., Atoka, TN 38004. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other

liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. INTERESTED PARTIES: Margaret Denise Jackson and Vernon Reed Jackson. This is for the collection of a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. /s/ Charles C. Exum Charles C. Exum, Successor Trustee Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C. 105 South Highland Jackson, TN 38301 731-423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: June 10, June 17 and June 24, 2010.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2779 ESTATE OF Patrick Jermaine Jones. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 27th day of May, 2010. Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Patrick Jermaine Jones, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 3rd day of June, 2010 Earnestine Jones Administratrix 03jun2wp 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 IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF IAN HUNTER BLACKWOOD, DOB: 4/27/98 TIMOTHY W. BLACKWOOD and KAREN IRENE GEMES RABERN BLACKWOOD PETITIONER VS. NO. 27,887 LUIZ CARLOS REHER RESPONDENT NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Petition For Adoption, which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts of Respondent, Luiz Carlos Rehder, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that said Respondent, Luiz Carlos Rehder, file an Answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Jeffery L. Stimpson, P.O. Drawer H, Munford, Tennessee 38058 on or before Monday, August, 2, 2010, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 10th day of June, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 2aug4wp THE LAW OFFICE OF JEFFERY L. STIMPSON JEFFERY L. STIMPSON #11699 Attorney for Plaintiff: P.O. Drawer H 1512 Munford Avenue Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-0108

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE MARION CLARENCE BURNETT, PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 24,193 BERTHA LEANNE BURNETT, DEFENDANT NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Bertha Leanne Burnett, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Bertha Leanne Burnett, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before August, 2, 2010, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington

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Public Notices Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 10th day of June, 2010. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Tipton County Chancery Court 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019 10jun4wp Attorneys for Plaintiff: ELIZABETH B. ZIARKO SARA BRASFIELD P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2778 ESTATE OF Edward T. Cousar, Jr.. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 26th day of May, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Edward T. Cousar, Jr., deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 10rd day of June, 2010 Joan McFerson Executrix 10jun2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110

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The Town of MASON CCR; Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report for 2009 will be published in The Covington LEADER on Thursday, June 17, 2010. This report will NOT be attached tothe billing statements. The Town of MASON continues to strive in providing clean & safe water to all its’ customers. Thank You, Town of MASON Water Department.

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INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the office of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 9:30 am, Monday, June 28, 2010 Tires for the 2010-11 school year for the Transportation Department (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011) Bid Package I New Tires: Michelin 900Rx20, 10Rx22.5, and 11Rx22.5 Bid Package II 8Rx19.5, 900Rx20, 10Rx22.5, RE-Cap, 11Rx22.5, and 11Rx22.5 Re-Cap Both Bid Packages must meet or contain the following: Tubes which apply on radial Price to include: Mounting price, balancing, and checking rim/tire round. Must meet all State and Federal regulations. Any interested bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Robert McMillin at 475-5806 Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: tire bid 2010-11. Bids will be opened and read at 9:30 am Monday, June 28, 2010. Any bid received after 9:30 am will not be considered. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

A called meeting for the Industrial Board of the Town of Covington will be held June 16th at 11:00 am at the Covington City Hall in the basement for the purpose of looking at the feasibility of building a 75,000 square foot building.

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: Bid Package #1: A contract for the purchase and delivery of bread and bread products for the Tipton County Schools. Bid Package #2: A contract to furnish, deliver, and install dishwashing machine chemicals and to provide and maintain service of dispensers for such items as needed. For additional information contact Henry Glass at (901) 475-5820. Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on June 24, 2010 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

READ PUBLIC NOTICES! IT’S YOUR RIGHT! NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION June 15, 2010 The auction will begin at 9:00 am. We reserve the right to refuse any bid or unit for sale. All vehicles are sold as is, for parts only. Storage units will be sold at public auction to satisfy the owner’s lien. A04 A09

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is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 40-12-104. The foreman in this county is presently: William O. Brooks C/O Tipton County Circuit Court 1801 S. College, Rm# 102 Covington, TN. 38019 Phone# 901-475-3320 The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 12th day of July 2010, at 9:00 A.M.. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question Mike Forbess, Clerk Tipton County Circuit Court

PUBLIC NOTICE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION Division of Water Pollution Control 7th Floor, L&C Annex 401 Church Street Nashville, Tennessee 37243 To Whom It May Concern: The application described below has been submitted for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification under The Clean Water Act. and an Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit under the The Tennessee Water Quality Control Act of 1977. Section 401 requires that an applicant for a federal permit to discharge dredged or fill material into the navigable waters shall provide the federal permitting agency a certification from the state that the discharge will comply with the state’s water quality standards. Permit Application Number: NRS10.104 Applicant: Richard Glen Lazure, III P.O. Box 821 Covington, Tennessee 38019 901-482-2882 Location: unnamed tributary to Big Creek near Atoka in Shelby County N 35.40483, W -89.77584 Watershed Description : The unnamed tributary is within the Loosahatchie River watershed (HUC 08010209). The tributary has not been assessed for use support. It is classified for the following uses: fish and aquatic life; livestock watering and wildlife; recreation, and irrigation. Project Description: The applicant is requesting a §401 water quality certification that would authorize to encapsulation of the stream channel on a residential lot. The stated purpose is for safety and to remedy erosion. The application proposes to encapsulate 198 feet of channel with a 36” corrugated pipe. Determinations: In accordance with the Tennessee Antidegradation Statement (Rule 1200-4-3-.06), the division has determined that the proposed activities will not result in degradation to water quality. How to Comment: No decision has been made whether to issue or deny this permit. The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties of this permit application and to ask for comments and information necessary to determine possible impacts to water quality. Persons wishing to comment on the proposal are invited to submit written comments to the department. Written comments must be received within thirty days of the date that this notice is posted. Comments would become part of the record and would be considered in the final decision. The applicant’s name and permit number should be referenced. Hearings: Interested persons may also request in writing, within the comment period, that the department hold a public hearing on this application. The requested must be filed within the comment period, indicate the interest of the person requesting it, the reasons that the hearing is warranted, and the water quality issues being raised. When there is sufficient public interest in water quality issues, the department would hold a public hearing. File Review: The permit application, supporting documentation including detailed plans and maps, and related comments are available at the department’s address for review and/or copying. The department’s address is: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Division of Water Pollution Control, Natural Resources Section Attn: Robert Baker 7th Floor L & C Annex 401 Church Street Nashville, TN 37243 More details on the proposal can be viewed on the Internet at http://www.state.tn.us/environment/wpc/ppo/arap. Factors Considered: In deciding whether to issue or deny a permit, the department would consider all comments of record and the requirements of applicable federal and state laws. In making this decision, a determination would be made regarding the lost value of the resource compared to the value of any proposed mitigation. The department shall consider practicable alternatives to the alteration. The department shall also consider loss of waters or habitat, diminishment in biological diversity, cumulative or secondary impacts to the water resource, and adverse impact to unique, high quality, or impaired waters.

Check us out at Covingtonleader.com Notice of Public hearing Brighton Board of Zoning Appeals Called meeting: June 14, 2010 The Brighton Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following appeal: Request from Byron Taylor for variance to section 9-5 ‘Definition of a Manufactured Home’ of the Brighton Zoning Ordinance. This property is on the South Side of Tipton St. across from the packing plant. The property is owned by the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, which has granted permission for the applicant to replace a singlewide mobile home destroyed in the May 1st 2010 flooding with a similar single-wide mobile home. Any person wishing to speak for or against this proposal may attend this public hearing, or submit their comments in writing by June 14th, 2010 to Brighton Town Hall. Jeff Scott Mayor, Town of Brighton INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the office of the Tipton County Board of Educaiton, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019 until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 for: 1 2010 or 2011 type bus to transport children with physical disabilities. The bids will be opened and read at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Office of the Tipton County Board of Education. Any bid received after 9:00 a.m. will not be considered. Any interested bidder may obtain specifications for bus bodies and chassis from the Tipton County Board of Education, by contacting Pepper Hazlerig at 901-475-5806. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left hand corner “School Bus Bids Enclosed.” The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Tim Fite, Director Tipton County Schools

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the office of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 10:30 am, Monday, June 28, 2010 D.O.T. Physical Examinations for up to 150 Bus Drivers. Physical exam must meet all state and federal guidelines for a D.O.T. physical examination. Any interested bidder may obtain more information about the physicals and specifically scheduling and appointment availability by contacting Robert McMillin at 475-5963. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: D.O.T. Physical Exams 2010-11. Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 am, Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction. Any bid received after 10:30 am will not be considered. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dr. Tim Fite, Director of Schools Tipton County Schools

Preliminary Notice of Potential Conversion of Flood plains and Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the Town of Mason. 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 construction of a Drip Irrigation Sewer System in the Southeastern section of town on 29 acres. If implemented, the drip distribution system proposal will be located in a 100-year flood plain adjacent to the existing wastewater treatment plant. The drip distribution system will be installed beneath the ground surface and the pre-existing topography will be restored to original elevations and contours. In the event of surface flooding, the treated effluent will be retained in the existing treatment lagoon until the flooding has subsided. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed conversion of effect and request comments concerning the proposal, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts. The alternatives considered to the proposal include: the construction of new wastewater treatment plant, pumping the effluent to a new location on the river or do nothing. 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 July 10,2010.

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New experiences enrich our lives By MARGARET FLEMING Special to The Leader It was my desire while working with seniors to provide as many ‘new’ experiences as possible. I don’t mean things like jumping from airplanes, although I do want to try that! But in order to maintain a level of excitement in our lives we need to try new things. A few weeks ago, our son Russ invited me to join him and our grandson, Tom, at Coon Creek Science Center to dig for fossils. Now I have to admit that I was not really excited about fossils…I suppose I could say that this was not on my ‘bucket list’. But it was an invitation I did not want to refuse. So on Mother’s Day weekend, we drove two hours southeast of Memphis and played in clumps of gray dirt called ‘matrix’. The workers at the Center would pile the matrix in heaps and we could choose any that we wanted to examine. Many of them had pieces of shells and other fossils readily available and we were instructed to gently shave the dirt away from the fossil with a plastic picnic knife (yes, a plastic picnic knife). The instructor cau-

Jamestown Continued from Page B3 the 12, Maurissa Dickerson on the 13 and to my beautiful aunt La Rue Albritton on June 14. And to you, if it is your birthday! It went off without a hitch. The Sherrill family reunion on Memorial Day weekend. A special cousin of mine came from Arizona with his lovely wife and son and daughter. Warren Trent , son of aunt Florene Sherrill. It was great to see him after over 20 years. And he still looked good. Several states

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tioned us not to get very close to the actual fossil piece as they are very fragile and need the support of the matrix to keep them together. She told us that the five most commonly uttered words during a ‘dig’ are, “Oops, I broke my fossil”. Well, I surely didn’t want to make her out to be a liar! I broke more than I saved. Tom, our eight-year old grandson, quickly figured out how to identify the clumps with the most good stuff and took home many examples to clean and display. I bet I can guess what his ‘show and tell’ was the following week! All in all it was a great ‘new’ experience. A wonderful sidelight was watching my son and my grandson have so much fun learning and playing together. It was also very enlightening to be reminded that the entire area around the Center was once under water...70 million years ago! I suppose all this area, even around Covington, was either underwater or shore lines. The fossils that we found were shells of clams and other marine life. Did you know that Tennessee has a state fossil? Well, we found several of those

too. They are called Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) , nicknamed “Ptero”. Bet you didn’t know that, did you? As to new experiences you can have any day, you might need to start with something small. Maybe try reading the newspaper from back to front instead of front to back, or vice versa; or have you been to the library recently? You might try checking out a book by an author you’ve never read. Have your morning coffee in a different place. Take your walk along a different route. Visit with Kelly at the Covington Center*. You know, you really don’t have to be too old to change! Make yourself a promise today and have a new experience this week! *If you think that the Senior Center is just for old folks or poor folks, you are mistaken. It is for seniors. There are no free services there… you may be asked to make a contribution, the anonymous amount to be of your choosing. Many of the services are supported by your tax dollars…you own them. Why would you not want to take advantage of them?

represented as far away as Georgia and Florida, North Carolina, Mississippi and Johnson City, Nashville and Knoxville was in the house. California looking good as always, Murfreesboro, Alabama, Memphis and Covington. Great. The committee “you done well” Glordine Davis, Barry Sherrill, Timothy Burton, Kenny King, Debra King, Tamara King, Mildred Sherrill, Florene Trent and La Rue Albritton, with Pearl Andrews, Joann Bell and Rev. Kevin King Jr., bringing it own home. Next time family, it will be Atlanta 2012, see all of you there.

A very special guest of our families also dropped by to sit a spell and chat and who is just by chance in the race for the position of County Court Clerk of Covington on August 5. Darlene Wheeler and her husband, Tim, is a very unique couple. I like them. They are just like me, good down to Earth folks! Our heartfelt prayers are with her for a successful race. All for now. Remember, a good idea is like a good egg. Sit on it long enough and it jus might hatch. Until next time.

the old man and old woman. Our oldest granddaughter is getting married on Saturday at Randolph United Methodist Church. It is going to be a very informal wedding. Her name is Heather Glisson and his name is Brandon. They just bought their first house yester-

day and are moving in this week before the wedding and we are trying to help them. Love and prayers!

We just got back from a trip to my hometown, Buchanan, Ga., for my 60th High School Class Reunion. We had a wonderful time. We all had two meals together. I think we had 36 in our graduating class. Eight men have died and Sealed bids for furnishing and laying hot-mix asphalt one woman. within the City of Munford will be received until 6-24One of our classmates 10 at Munford City Hall at 2:00 pm. is Harold Shedd; he is Asphalt shall meet Tennessee Department of Transportaone of our famous ones. tion Specifications. He became one of our most successful … that Additional information may be obtained by contacting is he made it good in Lynn Hughey at Munford Public Works, 901-837-5974. Nashville. He has a The City of Munford reserves the right to reject any or recording studio there all bids. and has been on national TV, etc. He is semiretired. He has been successful in INVITATION TO BID business but he has had two wives ... and right now does not have a wife. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the office So, what is success? of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public Our main party was on Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 10:00 am, Monday, June 28, 2010 Saturday at noon. Harold paid for everyone’s lunch Fuel Supply for the 2010-11 school year for the Transportation that day. He is so generDepartment ous. He grew up in a fam(July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011) ily of eight children. Thank you Mr. Jimmy Supply 3 locations: Board of Education, Munford High School and Brighton High Millican for the nice phone School. call yesterday. We had a nice talk and I learned Must meet 87 octane that he is the father of Bulk Price Mr. Millican, the race car Bob-Truck Price driver. His son is right Grade 2 Diesel now in New York makBulk Price ing a movie. Mr. Jimmy is Bob-Truck Price confined to his home for health reasons and he and Any interested bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig his wife are coming out to or Robert McMillin at 475-5806 see us when he goes to Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the the doctor again. One reason he called was to see lower left corner: fuel bid 2010-11. Any bid received after 10:00 am on Monday June 28, 2010 will not be considered. if we had any old time June apples. I told him The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject we have two apple trees any and all bids. on our lot and the rest of the orchard belongs Dr. Tim Fite, Director of Schools to Charlene and Alvin Tipton County Schools Williams our next-door neighbors. If any one has any June apples let me know. He remembered how good they were in INVITATION TO BID the old days. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be This is a busy week for received in the office of the Tipton County Board of Educaiton, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019 until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 for: Up to 1 2010 or 2011 Pre-School Cutway bus. The bids will be opened and read at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Office of the Tipton County Board of Education. Any bid received after 9:00 a.m. will not be considered. Any interested bidder may obtain specifications for bus bodies and chassis from the Tipton County Board of Education, by contacting Pepper Hazlerig at 901-475-5806. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left hand corner “School Bus Bids Enclosed.” The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the office of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 9:00 am, Monday, June 28, 2010 A company to administer drug and alcohol testing for the T.C.B.O.E. The program must meet or exceed all D.O.T. requirements. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: drug and alcohol testing 2010-11. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 am Monday, June 28, 2010. Any bid received after 9:00 am will not be considered. Any interested Bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Robert McMillin at 475-5806. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dr. Tim Fite, Director of Schools Tipton County Schools

Notice to Bidders Farmland for Rent First United Methodist Church is now accepting bids on its approximate 467 acre farm for rent in the Plummers Grove area in Tipton County (FSN Farm Number 2245) The lessee cannot sub-lease the farm during the duration of the lease. The farm contains 391.5 acres of crop land, of which 369.8 acres are cotton contract. The direct yield of cotton averages 493 pounds. The government guarantee is $10,128 through 2012. Sealed bids (only bids of cash per acre) will be accepted until 12 noon (C.S.T.) on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Bids may be mailed to First United Methodist Church, Attention: Farm Bid, 145 West Church Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019, or delivered to the Church office at the same address. FUMC reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Copies of the proposed lease agreement may be picked up at the Church office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed above. Thank you.

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Lady Chargers receive more accolades By STEVE HOLT Special to the Leader Although they may not have brought home the biggest prize, members of the Covington High School Lady Charger softball team continue to receive accolades for their stellar, record-breaking season. In addition to finishing atop the heap in the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Super Six ranking with their school record 48-3 overall season mark, two of the Lady Charger seniors were named this week to the

paper’s annual Best of the Preps Softball finalists five player roster. C J Browder, the CHS shortstop, was cited for her .481 batting average and 26 RBI. She also stole 23 bases and scored 61 runs during the regular season. Sarah Elizabeth Cousar was also named as a BOP finalist. She won 18 regular season games on the mound plus two at the state tournament in addition to her duties at third base for the lady Chargers. Cousar finished the regular season with a miniscule 0.96 ERA. At

the plate she batted .496 and had 66 RBI. Browder and Cousar along with their teammates, sophomore pitcher and third baseman, Autumn Glenn, and senior catcher, Bailey Morgan were tabbed as members of the Division 1 All- Metro team. Lastly, but certainly not the least, CHS head coach, Martha Lawler, was named by The Commercial Appeal as the Coach of the Year for leading her team to its best record ever and the school’s fourth runner-up finish at state since 1986.

The 2010 Lady Charger softball team pictured here with their state runner-up plaque after having the best season in school history. Bottom row: Allie Moss, Karlie Sorrentino, CJ Browder, Sarah Cousar, Whitney Wallace, Mollie Griﬃn, Jessica Ashburn. Top row: Asst. Coach K. Glass, Jamie Hollingsworth, Kaitlyn Ashburn, Ryleigh Deverell, Jazmine Brown, Kayla Butler, Gabby Glenn, Autumn Glenn, Bailey Morgan, Mgr. Olivia Fowler, Asst. Coach S. Wassel, Coach M. Lawler. Photo by Lisa Norman

Willams leaps to state title for Munford High School By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com

MHS junior Chrystal WIlliams competes in the CAA state triple jump title that she won. Photo by Jeﬀ Ireland.

Munford junior Crystal Williams has a lot of family support when she plays a sport. It can basketball, volleyball or track and you’ll usually find somebody from her family in the stands. And that was certainly the case last week when Williams won the Class AAA triple jump state title in Murfreesboro. Both of Williams’s parents and her three brothers were on hand

for her triumph. “During my freshman and sophomore years at state, they couldn’t all make it,” said Williams. “This year everybody came … It is a blessing. Not every family can get to every event. My family tries.” What her family and others in attendance saw was Williams leap for a personal best 39 feet, 3.25 inches, defeating second place Lexie Burley of Science Hill by more than nine inches. Williams also took second place in the long jump and also competed

in the high jump competition. “I can’t really describe the feeling,” Williams said. “I wasn’t expecting to jump 39. I didn’t think my legs were capable of 39. When I did it I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Did I just do that?’” If she ever has trouble believing what happened, she can always watch the video. “We were videotaping the whole thing,” said her dad, Cedric Williams. “It was a lot of fun.”

Local golfers play in tourney Deverell earns scholarship by Steve Holt Special for the Leader

A pair of local golfers will play in one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the country next week. Olivia Fowler, who graduated from Covington High School last month, and Colton Hall, a sophomore to be at TiptonRosemark Academy, qualified for the 30th Annual Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament, which will be held June 6-8 at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Bartlett. “It’s hard to qualify for,” said Randy Fowler, Olivia’s dad and the manager at the Covington Country Club Golf Course. “They took about 160 kids and turned down twice as many.” Hall, who qualified for the state tournament last fall, has a four handicap and is one of the best up and coming golfers in

the area. Fowler recently wrapped up a stellar career as a Lady Charger. She finished in the top 16 at the state tournament last fall and also qualified as a junior. She’s ranked ninth in the Mid-South USJGT rankings and qualified for tour’s year-end championship. According to her dad, Fowler hasn’t officially chosen a college, but is leaning toward Cumberland University. Players from all over the United States and plus some from countries like Brazil, Canada and the Phillipines will compete in the tournament. “I just want her to have a good time and a good experience,” said Fowler, “and get to play with some of the best players around.” PGA stars such as Shaun Micheel and Vance Veasey are among many pros who have competed in the event in the past.

Hunter Deverell signed a football scholarship with Bethel University. Hunter is the son of Vance and Kim Deverell. seated L-R Peggy Barber, CHS Principal, Deverell, Kim Deverell, mother standing, L-R Marty Wheeler, CHS head coach, John Poe, CHS Asst, Coach, Mark McClain, CHS Asst Principal/Athletic Director.

Covington Cheerleading All-Stars sign-up The Covington Sportsplex urges those who are interested to join the Covington Fury Allstars this summer. Covington Fury All-stars is Covington’s only cheerleading squad involved in a competitive league. Organizer’s say that in addition to cheering, joining the squad is a wonderful way to meet new friends, to compete as a team, to travel, to try

to win, and overall to just have fun. Coach Brooke Coulter said, “We are all looking forward to the new season and to learning new things. We would love to have you join our team and experience the new season with us!” To take tumbling classes, sign up at the Covington Sportsplex, located at 790 Bert Johnston Avenue in

Posey inducted into hall of fame

CHS graduate Joel Posey was inducted to the Northwest Mississippi Community College Hall of Fame on May 27 where he was a pitcher for the team in 1999 -2001.

Covington. Taking part in their summer camp will prepare members to begin full-on practice this August. The coach’s goal is to have everyone on the squad be able to do back handsprings by the end of this year.

Ages 6-18 are welcome, and some tumbling experience is required. However, private tumbling classes are available. To schedule tumbling and for more information, contact Amy Payne at 901-476-3734.

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Two local boxers earn national title By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com

The Covington Boxing Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long tradition of excellence continued last weekend at the National Boxing Tournament in Ripley. Five local boxers entered the tournament. Four made the finals and two, Terrance Currin and Anthony Campbell , brought home national championship belts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was without a doubt the biggest boxing event ever held in the area,â&#x20AC;? said Covington coach Jimmy Glover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were almost 500 boxers from 30 states entered.â&#x20AC;? States as far away as California, New York, New Jersey,Texas,Colorado and Washington had boxers in the event. Currin (16 years old, 119 pounds) knocked out Brandon Villareal of Illinois with a short left hook on Friday and took out Demontae Pickens of Alabame with the same punch on Saturday to win his national championship belt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terrance is developing into one of the top young boxers in the country and is becoming a hard puncher as he improves,â&#x20AC;? Glover said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good job from a hard working, dedicated young man.â&#x20AC;? Campbell moved up a weight class to fight at 165. He got a bye into the finals where he won a decision over Anthony Gangenni of New Jersey. Covington boxer Jamall Holland made it to the finals at 101 where he lost to Donte Russell of Missouri. Local fighter Thomas Hall knocked out Ron Goldsmith of Atlanta on Friday. On Saturday Hall lost a very close fight to Jamall Herring, a U.S. Marine.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt like he should have got the decision,â&#x20AC;? said Glover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thomas put him down twice but lost a one-point decision on all the scorecards.â&#x20AC;? Covington boxer C.J. Robinson was stopped by Jual Dominique of Alabama in a Friday bout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;C.J. got caught backing up with his hands down and got popped,â&#x20AC;? said Glover. Glover had nothing but good things to say about the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lauderdale County Boxing Team and the city of Ripley hosted this tournament,â&#x20AC;? Glover said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ripley coach Clay Conrad and John Bryant, the franchise holder of the title tournament, put this

There is a new man in charge of the Brighton Lady Cardinals basketball program. BHS athletic director Chic Nute announced last week that Ronnie Lanier was hired to replace Brian Crowson. This will be Lanierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first high school basketball coaching job, but he has plenty of experience coaching high school-age players. For the last six years Lanier served as the director and head coach of the Lake County AAU and

traveling teams, coaching players in grades six through 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coached at the high school level per se,â&#x20AC;? said Lanier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve coached plenty of players that age in AAU.â&#x20AC;? Lanier has also refereed high school and college basketball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the game from a lot of different views.â&#x20AC;? Lanier takes over a program that has been up and down the past few years. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team found some success early in the season but was unable to advance out of the District 13-AAA

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Tournament. The new coach plans on playing an up tempo style of basketball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My basic philosophy is to get up and down the floor,â&#x20AC;?said Lanier, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and to put a lot of defensive pressure on people ... and offensive pressure.â&#x20AC;? Lanier took his team to a camp in Millington this week and has been getting to know his personnel, which includes a mix of young and experienced players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited about the kids I have,â&#x20AC;? said Lanier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dynamite kids ... Right now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting to

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