The Leader - July 29, 2010

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SERVING TIPTON COUNTY SINCE 1886 | COVINGTONLEADER.COM | VOL. 124, NO. 39 | THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010

Mason reinstates police chief

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

MASON – Though he was fired two weeks ago, James Paris was reinstated Monday night as the town’s police chief.

Dozens of residents braved a dangerous thunderstorm to attend the standing room only meeting, questioning the

mayor and aldermen in attendance about the situation.

“Why was he fired? Was there a legitimate reason? Did you have evidence against him?” asked Minister Virginia Sanders. “Do you have to prove a reason to hire him back?”

The town’s lawyer told residents the chief’s position is not contractual and he can be fired

and hired at will.

“Next week it could change again,” he said.

Paris was fired by the board on July 11, following a 3-2 vote.

In addition to alderman Eddie Noeman, who is open about personal conflicts with the police chief, aldermen Linnie Waddell and Mike Harris were in support of Paris’s termination two weeks ago.

Aldermen Frank Boyland and David Smith were against it. Alderwoman Abbey Cross was not present at the meeting.

Noeman told The Leader last week one of his major issues with Paris was a residency concern.

When Paris was hired as chief in 2007, he told the city he’d move from Shelby County

to Tipton County. He has yet to make the move.

Mayor David Ward said the town did not pressure Paris to move during the recession, citing a drop in home sales.

This spring, Noeman and 150 other residents signed a petition to remove Paris as police chief.

After the board voted to terminate Paris, July 23 was supSEE MASON, PAGE A3

Gilt Edge loses mayor to illness

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com GILT EDGE – The small town of Gilt Edge is mourning the loss of its beloved mayor Wayne Sloan who passed away Saturday.

In addition to being mayor for the past eight years, Sloan, 72, was a retired farmer and cattleman, former county commissioner, member of Tipton Farmers Co-Op and volunteer firefighter.

Wife Carolyn said he will be remembered as a man who lived to help others in any way he could.

“The only way I know to say it, he was a Southern gentleman,” she said Wednesday. “He was timid and shy, he did a lot of listening, but when he spoke he spoke something.”

Sloan was a lifelong member, trustee and Sunday School superintendent at New Salem United Methodist Church. Additionally, he served on the Tipton County Soil Conservation Committee and Indigency Board at Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton.

Carolyn said her husband of 54 years loved his family, his church and serving his town.

The Tipton County Emergency Unit searches the Hatchie River for the body of William Paul Dunaway, a fisherman who went missing Sunday after a sandbar collapsed. His body was found Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy Tipton County Sheriffʼs Office

Drummonds man drowns in Hatchie

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com HATCHIE RIVER – A Drummonds fisherman lost his life after falling into the Hatchie River Sunday, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office announced.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, deputies with the sheriff’s office were dispatched to the Hatchie River near Rialto to assist in locating William Paul Dunaway.

Dunaway and two friends were fishing near the Tipton-Lauderdale county line, entering the river at the Hwy. 51 bridge. The trio was fishing near Scott Road in the Rialto community when they stopped to cool off in the water, said deputy chief Donna Turner.

Dunaway, 44, was standing on a sandbar when it eroded beneath his feet. He could not swim, Turner

said, and could not be located by the other two fishermen.

The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, rescue squads from both counties and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers responded and began a search for Dunaway. The search continued until dark each night and resumed at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. Rescue personnel were assisted in the operation by a K-9 cadaver dog from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

“I want to commend the tireless efforts by the rescue personnel from Tipton and Lauderdale County units,” said Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley. “The weather conditions were challenging for the search teams and sheriff’s office personnel assisting at the scene.”

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Dunaway was recovTuesday morning.

“I am thankful Mr. Dunaway’s body was located to give a sense of closure to the Dunaway family,” Chumley said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dunaway family during this time of tragedy.”

Dunaway leaves behind a son and daughter, two sisters and three brothers. His funeral and visitation will take place on Friday afternoon; arrangements are being handled by Munford Funeral Home.

Anyone having information in this case is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 901-475-3300 daily or 24 hours at Central Dispatch at 901-475-4300.

Tips may be emailed to sheriff@ tiptonco.con or reported on the tipline at 475-3307.

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Covington: Shopping at home paying off

By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com

At the Covington City Council meeting, held on Tuesday, July 14, it was reported that many citizens of Tipton County are buying more goods and services at home after the council received reports from the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

Treasurer Jere Hadley reported on the sales tax revenue for the past month in Tipton County where he said the county is in “very good shape.” The news is a bright spot for local finances while the national economy still struggles.

Hadley provided documentation from the state that showed the net collections for the month of June from sales tax is $649,337.89. Covington’s month-todate total alone is $244, 367.18. That is an increase of 6.5% from last year, proving that many citizens in the county are staying home to purchase their needs and buying more local goods.

According to Hadley, this puts Covington’s City over the budget by $231,000.

“I am very proud of people and the businesses,” SEE SHOP, PAGE A3

Election commission: Good turnout in early voting

By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com

Early voting is beginning to wrap up and many voters in Tipton County have been taking advantage of it.

As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, 3,330 people had voted in the election.

However, the outcome of the votes will not be counted or discovered until Election Day on August 5. While this is well short of the more

than 32,300 registered voters in Tipton County, it is still a positive turnout, thus far, due to the fact that this election consists of primaries and local offices and there is not a presidential election going on.

Since Friday, July 16, until July 31, registered voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the Aug. 5 state primary and county general elections. Jeff Morris, administrator of elec-

tions for Tipton County, is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting.

“Local voters have come to enjoy the benefits and convenience of voting early,” administrator Morris said. “Voters can vote at their convenience and not worry about rushing to the polls on Election Day.” For people who cannot or would prefer to vote on Election Day, early voting provides an

additional 14-day period to cast ballots, including three Saturdays this election year.

Voters may vote in their county general elections, as well as the state primary elections. Voters choosing to vote in the state primaries will select either or the Republican or Democrat ballot.

This election has several hotly contested seats coming up, with some earning national attenSEE VOTERS, PAGE A3

The salaries of public officials is a public record and can be viewed by anyone online through the Tipton County website, www.tiptonco.com. The salaries for the following public offices during the past year are as follows: County Executive -

Circuit Court Clerk -

$101,764

$74,678

Director of Public Works -

Clerk & Master - $74,678

$87,502

County Register - $74,678

Director of Schools -

County Sheriff - $82,145

$119,647

Director of Accounts and

County Trustee - $74, 678

Budgets - $62,926

Assessor of Property -

County Commissioners -

$74,678

$150/mo.; $75/ committee

County Clerk - $74,678

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Towboats collide in Mississippi River

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com DUVALL LANDING – A barge collision near Duvall Landing closed the Mississippi River Tuesday as crews worked to clean a toxic chemical spill.

At approximately 9 p.m. Monday, the barges collided approximately one mile north of the Hatchie River inlet, injuring three people and spilling the chemical acrylonitrile.

Acrylonitrile is a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is an important ingredient in the manufacture of plastics. It has a pungent smell and is highly flammable and toxic. It can be dissolved in water and evaporates quickly, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry website.

As a precaution, three towboat workers were hospitalized and the river was closed at approximately 10:22 p.m.

A Coast Guard spokeswoman said a lightering vessel that could offload the remaining acrylonitrile from the damaged barge was on the way and was expected to arrive Tuesday evening.

Gilt Edge mayor Wayne Sloan passed away Saturday, July 24 after a lengthy illness. His widow Carolyn, left, and niece Claudia, center, say the former farmer was community-minded. Photo courtesy Claudia J. Kelley

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Continued from A1 “He always wanted the best for people and the community,” she said. “He loved everyone.”

Niece Claudia Kelley said the man she knew as Uncle Wayne was the only father figure she had.

“Uncle Wayne didn’t mind step-

ping up to the plate, he was just that kind of person,” she said. “He gave me away when I got married.”

Family members say Sloan endured a lengthy illness and brain tumor took his life. Services were held on Tuesday, July 27 at the Munford Funeral Home Chapel.

He was buried in Ravenscroft Cemetery.

Claudia spoke at his funeral and said it was the hardest thing she’d ever had to do.

“He meant so much to me and to everyone because he was a wonderful man. I felt like I had to get up there and speak, I owed it to him.”

The family speculates the town will appoint someone to continue Sloan’s term as mayor.

School board to offer performance incentives office have deemed standards too low. As a result, the grade requirements for assessment such as end-of-course tests will be higher.

“The way we’re using the ‘Race to the Top’ fund is a good start to this school year and ones to come,” said Dr. Fite.

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com

Over the recent years, the number of students enrolled in Tipton County schools has increased at a trend of about 4-6 percent, which resulted in a considerable amount of staff additions.

This year, however, growth has slowed to about 1 percent, or about 100 students.

Consequently, with only five additions to the staff, part of the focus of the Tipton County Board of Education’s preparation for the school year has backed off the search for new teachers.

The board has redirected its attention more so to the existing faculty and staff and, more importantly, to providing huge incentives for quality teaching performance.

Over the next four years, the Tipton County school system has been allocated $4 million as part of President Obama’s “Race to the Top” fund.

The board has decided to fan this money out by paying performance incentives for results that adhere to state report card criteria. The money goes to all teachers in the particular school if that school meets the standard. The amount will come out to about $500 or more per teacher.

“We feel this incentive policy is unique,” said Dr. Tim Fite, director of schools. “It’s a system

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The school board says it will be paying performance incentives to teachers for results that adhere to state report card criteria. Teachers could earn as much as $500 for meeting or exceeding state standards.

that ties achievement to the relationship between teacher and student.”

In grades from K-8, incentives will be granted on a subject-to-subject basis. Teachers’ students must meet or rise above the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in each subject based on last year’s scores and data.

In the first year of this incentive program, teachers must rise to these standards in reading and math. In the second year, another subject is added to those two. An additional subject will be added to those three. By the fourth year, teachers must meet the AYP guidelines in all subjects in order to receive this money. In high schools, teachers must aid their students in achieving a certain score on the ACT. “This program is good for our community here in Tipton County,” said

Dr. Fite. “It will put money into the local economy as well as help our school system attract good teachers.”

However, this performance incentive program is no finally approved yet.

While the Tipton County Board of Education has approved it as well as the state legislature, the school system still awaits approval from the federal government. June Rivers will host training sessions for teachers to help them accomplish these goals. If the teachers attend, a bonus will still be given even if their school doesn’t meet AYP standards.

In addition to this program, some changes have been made to the curriculum as well. As a result of the State’s Department of Education ratcheting up the standards of learning assessment, the board as well as the accreditation

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Burglaries show need for juvenile facility

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON – A rash of burglaries has downtown Covington talking – about ways to punish the juveniles police believe are responsible for the crimes.

Since July 1, nearly 20 vehicle burglaries have been reported. The thieves have stolen change and personal electronics – GPS devices and MP3 players – from vehicles they’ve found to be unlocked overnight.

“It wasn’t so much the materials goods stolen, it was the invasion of my privacy, my property and my protection,” said Roper Drive resident Baker McCool, whose vehicles were burglarized last week. “I felt like my space had been violated.”

McCool said his trucks were burglarized in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 22.

He knew of recent burglaries in the area and immediately knew what’d happened when he found his trucks in disarray that morning.

“I noticed the door was cracked, I noticed some papers in the passenger seat and back floor board and I noticed something wasn’t right,” he said.

The items being stolen – in McCool’s case, his Garmin and change – lead police to believe juveniles are responsible. But there’s not much police can do; when minors are arrested for property crimes, they are turned over to the custody of their parents.

“Just as soon as we get the paperwork and the ink’s dry,

they’re already back out on the street again,” said Covington Lt. Allen Wilson.

The cost of housing juveniles in the Memphis facility prohibits the county from sending them there. Additionally, the Memphis juvenile facility doesn’t have the capacity to take in every offender.

“When you get two or three who have committed the same crime over and over, it costs the county a lot of money to house them in Memphis,” Wilson said.

“We don’t have a facility in Tipton County.”

The need for a juvenile detention facility has been a concern of law enforcement for several years.

Wilson believes the lack of punishment only increases the number of crimes committed by teens and does nothing to decrease the rate

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Covington man charged with rape of child

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON – A Solo Road man is in jail after being charged with raping a child, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office has announced.

William Franklin Chumley, 47, was arrested on June 30 after a complaint was made of a child being sexually and physically assaulted. The child reportedly sustained multiple injuries during the incident.

It is The Leader’s policy not to divulge the identity of the child, nor any identifying characteristics of the case, in sexual abuse cases.

Because Chumley is the second cousin of Tipton County Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley, the agency did not investigate the allegations.

“As a part of our departmental protocol, once a family assoW.F. CHUMLEY ciation is determined in a criminal investigation, a request was made for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to conduct an independent investigation,” the sheriff said in a press release last week.

Chumley has been in custody at the Tipton County Correctional Facility since his arrest. He is being held under a $100,000 bond and is expected back in court on Aug. 10.

The case, said the sheriff’s office, is still under investigation.

Anyone having information in this case is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 901475-3300 daily or 24 hours at Central Dispatch at 901475-4300. Tips may be emailed to sheriff@tiptonco. com or reported on the tipline at 475-3307.

VOTERS

Continued from A1 tion. There will be party primaries held for the office of Governor, U.S. House, State House and State Senate There is also a general election for the county, with races for County Commissioner, Circuit Court Clerk, County Trustee, County Sheriff, County Court Clerk, Register of Deeds, School Board districts 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8, Constable districts 1 – 9, and County Executive.

The offices of Circuit Court Clerk, Trustee, Register of Deeds, Sheriff and County Executive are running unopposed. The County Court Clerk race is one of the most competitive with four candidates on the ballot: Casey Fletcher, Mary Gaither, Darlene Wheeler and Pam Dean. It is important to note that Pam Dean is not the current County Clerk Pam Deen, who is retiring.

The office of the U.S House of Representatives is receiving large attention due to the retirement of long-time Congressman John Tanner. A Democrat, Tanner has served since 1989 and his stepping-down has given the Republicans a chance to seize the seat for an attempt at a majority in Congress. The primary is a close one with Stephen Fincher, George Flinn and Ron Kirkland all closely vying for the Republican nomination, according to polls. However, the Democrats leading candidate seems to be narrowed down to Roy Herron.

The Tipton County early voting is conducted at the Tipton County Election Commission office at 113 E. Church Street in Covington and at the Munford Board Room at 69 College Street in Munford. The hours for early voting will be 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 8:30 through noon on Saturday.

MASON

Continued from A1 posed to be his last day. However, Ward said one of the aldermen wanted to change his vote and the matter was put on the agenda for Monday’s called meeting.

At the meeting, aldermen Noeman, Waddell and Cross were not present, but the board preceded with its vote.

Many residents, such as Sanders, wanted a definite answer in regards to Paris’s employment with the Town of Mason.

“If he’s right, fine. If he’s wrong, he needs to be out of there,” Sanders said. “If you wanna fire him, know what you’re going to fire him on. I pay my taxes and I wanna know what’s going on.”

Alderman Harris made it clear he was tired of the dramatic turns Mason meetings often take, which influenced his vote two weeks ago.

“I voted to fire him because I’m tired of having meetings interrupted to defend him,” he said.

When the board voted, the decision to reinstate Paris was unanimous: 4-0.

While police officers clapped, many residents sighed and left City Hall after the vote.

From the hallway of the police department, Paris smiled.

“I’m glad to be back,” he said.

The Town of Mason holds monthly meetings of the Board of the Mayor and Aldermen on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at City Hall, located at 12157 Main Street.

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Continued from A1 said Hadley. “Even in these tough times people all of what they have at home it seems. The people of Covington have shopped in Covington.”

Of the total net collections, Covington makes up 52.5 percent with Atoka being the next highest in revenue with $149,097.44 and making up 23 percent of the total.

In other business at the city council meeting, Mayor David Gordon strongly urged citizens to go out and help rebuild Project Play. The next opportunity to take part in this community effort is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The building begins at 8 a.m. and

volunteers are still vastly needed.

“Please come help us,” said Mayor Gordon. “If you have a drill, bring it because we need more drills, but just showing up will help. This is important.”

Mayor Gordon and other aldermen also expressed their gratitude to the fire department for their recent quick and well-executed response Monday night on a barge accident on the Mississippi River.

Alderman Tommy Black specifically said the responders were “excellent.”

The Covington City Council meets every other Tuesday of each month and the public is always invited to witness.

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OPINION

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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Participation is Mason’s silver lining There’s a big mess They are. But I don’t in Mason. This month understand those of alone an alderman has you screaming to retain been indicted the rights you and the chief believe you’ve of police has lost under the been relieved Obama adminof his duties, istration who then reinstatwon’t even ed. attend meetings I n on the municipal N o v e m b e r, level. a city clerk Munford has, was indicted OFF THE RECORD on a good night, on charges five citizens ECHO DAY she embezin attendance. zled nearly $97,000. An Atoka has a few more on audit conducted by the average. Granted it was state comptroller’s office a hot topic around town showed the city recorder – what with the board was also at fault, stating voting to reinstate the she allegedly received police chief it fired two thousands of dollars in weeks prior – but Mason petty cash with insuffi- had approximately 40-50 cient or no documenta- citizens in attendance. tion to support it, among These people drove many other allegations of over in a torrential downimpropriety. pour, with minor floodThere are allegations ing on their city streets, against the police chief, and, because their meetagainst aldermen, against ing room has to be the the mayor. From where smallest in the county, I’m sitting, it doesn’t look those in attendance had good over there. to stand around the conIn every cloud there ference table in the hallis a silver lining though, ways in order to particiright? pate in the meeting.

While it seems the In Mason they don’t Town of Mason has seri- just sit back and watch, ous issues, which need to either. They ask quesbe dealt with, I have to tions of their mayor and applaud the citizens for aldermen. They aren’t their participation in the hesitant to speak up. political process.

And they shouldn’t I have attended board be – voters elect officials, meetings in this county voters have authority, not for three years – in Atoka the other way around. and Munford most often, Casting your ballot, but also in Covington, voting in an election, Burlison and the county shouldn’t be the only commission – and I can way you involve yourself only recall two instances in the political process. where citizens were as If you want to keep many in number as they your rights, by God you were in Mason Monday better get out there and night. use them, just like the I get it – board meet- residents of the Town of ings are, well, boring. Mason.

Free immunizations for seventh graders The Tipton County Health Department will be offering special clinics to provide free immunizations to seventh graders during the month of August.

All children entering the seventh grade this fall must submit proof of a booster dose of the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine; and confirm either chickenpox immunity through the disease or receipt of two doses of the varicella vaccine.

For the first time in a decade, Tennessee has adopted new childhood immunization requirements to better protect children from serious diseases, especially those that can spread easily in a school setting.

“Vaccinations have all but eliminated the threat of diseases like mumps and measles. Unfortunately, we still see Tennessee children suffer and die unnecessarily when they are not properly immunized,” said Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN. “These new requirements assure that children have the best protection from serious illnesses that are easily passed from person to person in schools.”

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enth graders will need a new Immunization Certificate, public school are allowing a one-time grace period of October 1 to submit the new form, according to the State Department of Educaton.

If a child has already received the required vaccine for seventh grade, a new Immunization Certificate must be provided to the child's school.

“With all the inactivity that surrounds the starting of a new school year, the Tipton County Health Department would like to help parents get the required immunizations and certificate. That is why we will be open late each Thursday evening during the month of August to provide the Tdap and varicella vaccine free of charge for those children entering seventh grade,” said Mica Rudd, director of the Tipton County Health Department.

It is also recommended that parents bring a current shot record for their child to the Health Department.

The clinics will be offered on August 5, August 12, August 19, and august 26 from 3:30-6 p.m. Please call the Tipton County Health Department at 476-0235 to make an appointment.

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Every few years Christmas “Miss Sarah” Barret. Regardless would come in the hottest time of of the jillion problems, all you had the year. A celebration, some gifts, to was contact “Mr. Paul”. The time off from work, feasting and entire population actually idolized a window for visiting and highly respected the with friends and kinfinest folks you could ever dred. A huge gatherin’ meet. at the polls and I don’t If the bridge washed mean a pile of poles you out or hole in the road gonna’ use later to fence needed fixing, see “Mr. in a pasture or a cotton Paul”. If you wanted to field.

When it came work, required doctortime to vote everyone ing, or a fire cost all yo’ and I mean everyone belongings and the family in our part of the world anything; go see SOUTHERN RAISIN' needed loved to attend.

“Mr. Paul”. Community O TIS GRIFFIN R o s e m a r k , ladies would go see “Miss Bolton, Mudville, Beaver Valley, Sarah” for the women’s needs Macedonia (Little Texas) and whether a new born or any mediBarretville are located in the north- cal assistance. ern end of Shelby Country with Neighbor, if you go back in Memphis a few hundred miles time and reminisce, all the comsouth or so it seemed to us young- mon folks were working trying to sters. Voting time was a monster make ends meet. Our good fordeal to the grownups and a time tune was never taken for granted for the churches to unite for one as we knew anything that came cause. As a squirt all I wanted up would be handled by Mr. and to do was play and have a good Mrs. Barret. Proudly I can attest time but our parents of the vari- to the fact that Rosemark gramous communities wanted good mar, Bolton grammar and High schools, no crime, good roads, free school and Barret’s (note the name) worshiping churches, jobs to sup- Chapel were equal to any school in port a family, dear friends and the county. Not by accident either. prohibition. We had all that as our Churches, graveyards and roads Mommas and Daddies were very were a major concern for farmthankful. ers and land owners transporting Friends, I learned how it equipment, livestock, crops and worked years later during our feed. front porch talks. All the many The average redneck hardcommunities were taken care of working farmer didn’t understand by one family? The entire north- the word politics or even a reasonern Shelby County was protected able facsimile. Maybe wood ticks and minded by “Mr. Paul” and rung a bell ’cause everyone knew

about dog ticks and bed ticks but ‘polly’ and ticks went together and was understood about like Wall Street or maybe oil squirting up in the middle of the Sahara desert sand. The sages on the front porch of Mr. Ben’s store whether it was Mr. Harber, Mr. T. D. or Mr. Leon schooled us that rasslin’ was real and the moon shot happened out west somewhere? This giant mushrooming picture was captured on the Saturday afternoon serials after Bugs Bunny, but before the Gene Autry cowboy shows at the Strand Show in Millington.

My Fellow Southeners, very few folks understood the significance of how we obtained our needed and desired items. Pore folks have to work. So all this politics was another burden Mr. Paul carried to save his flock and congregation as we say in the wonderful South. Politics was a heartfelt passion that endeared “Mr. Paul” to the communities.

Daddy reminded me many years later how the employees in his bank would mention the elections are coming soon. The same for the store and cotton gin. By the time the voting was near and time to make a mark everyone was suckin’ the hot sultry air and bitin’ the bit in anticipation. But low and behold the best is yet to come with all the operations.

Everybody wanted to vote. Just election time voting in the great South…GLORY!

Frakes named new Dean of DSCC

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com Dyersburg State Community College has gained a strong footing in the economic communities of western Tennessee as Dr. James Frakes took on the new position of Dean of the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County a few months ago.

In a roundabout way, Frakes's new position is a sort of combination of two former job titles. He is coming in behind Doug Teague, Dean of Business and Technology, and Janet Newman, Director of the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County, both of which have retired. The melding comes as a result of the continued realization that DSCC plays an increasingly important role in providing higher education for people in the surrounding communities.

“At this point in my career, this job is very exciting to me,” said Frakes. “There have been some great leaders before me like Janet Newman and it is remarkable to follow in their footsteps.”

Frakes has been with DSCC for 16 years, starting in 1994 as director of the Title 3 Program which sought to improve and strengthen the academic quality through federal grants. He also worked with the office for institutional advancement. There, he said he learned a lot about advancement functions including marketing and grants. After four years, he became the director over the small business developBrian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com News Echo Day – Staff Writer eday@covingtonleader.com

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After working with the business communities for 10 years, Flakes feels well-equipped with handling the duties for which the dean is responsible.

“When I worked as director for the small business development center, I decided that higher education is where I wanted my career to stay,” said Frakes.

With a background in economic development, he began pursuing a doctorate degree in higher education through the University of Memphis while working at DSCC. In 2005, he obtained his doctorate.

“I was completely immersed in the educational culture,” said Frakes. “Going through school while working for DSCC enabled me to keep in touch with students and realize their needs.”

In turn, the services offered by DSCC supplement the local economies by returning educated students to today's workforce. Yet, Frakes wholeheartedly promotes lifelong learning and plans to lead by example to further the culture of education in Tipton County. It's no coincidence that this ideology is Frakes's forté.

“We will strive to continue the trend here at the Jimmy Naifeh Center to branch out and educate students especially with the prosperity in our nursing and EMT programs,” said Frakes. “I want to help DSCC be a catalyst for the growth in the healthcare industry as well as in other areas in western Tennessee.”

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Property Transfers - May 2010 The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of May 3, 2010 William Steven Cummings etux to Michael J. Karel etux, .80 acre McQuiston Road, $145,000 IMP James B. Burnett etux to Kenneth S. Greenwalt etux, lot 151 Squires Grove, $155,000 IMP Wayne Stubbliefield to Carolyn D. Johnson, lot on Bucksnort Road, $17,910 IMP; MH John Phillip Moore to Bobby R. Tittle, lot 5 Florence Wooten, $102,500 IMP Cameron G. Johnson etux to James B. Burnett etux, lot 415 Williamsburg Estates, $235,000 IMP Bank of New York to James L. Pugh etux, lot 1 Anthony Hayes, $70,000 IMP Jerry Dale Cupples II etux to James T. Maxwell, lot on Highway 54 East, $123,000 IMP Marie Forbes to Jeffrey Nolan, lot 2 Rhodes Estates, $158,000 IMP Munford Development Company to APEX Home Builders, lot 171 Templeton Farms $40,000 LOT Kevin M. Hinton etux to James R. Bradley, lot on Applebury Road, $104,900 IMP John Albert Deverell to J.L. Latham etux, 7.28 acres Charleston Gift Road, $45,000 LAND Jones, Trustee (Bowen) to Federal National Mortgage, lot 16 Witherington Estates, $226,892.85 REPO Sam S. Stitt etux to Ronald D. Chaney etux, 11 acres Mount Carmel Road, $85,000 LAND Richard D. Lazure III etux to Marris M. Robinson, lot 58 Woodlawn Plantation, $150,000 IMP LJLD Development LLC to Cowboy Construction Company, lot 85 Simmon Place $30,000 LOT SEC of HUD to W C Whitesides, lot on Mount Carmel Road, $66,500 IMP Steven D. Willoughby etux to Richard Blain Lumley Jr, lot 108 Faulkner Heights, $114,000 IMP Gelena L. Holt Rush etvir to Kenneth Justin Goode, lot 14 Jones Ridge, $125,000 IMP Reed Jackson etux to Jerry L. Murphy, lot 1 Oak Creek, $194,900 IMP; NEW Dawn Christy Cake to Bradley Meeks, lot 30 Lochmeade, $380,000 IMP Rodger D. Jones etux to Rhonda Leigh Bagwell, lot 9 Forrest Hill Golf Course, $147,100 IMP Mary Ann Chandley Crawford to James B. Millican etux, lot 2 Watson Road $195,000 COMM Bank of New York to Ronald B. Shirley etux, lot 115 Park Place, $101,000 IMP Brighton Land Company, LLC to James Timbs etux, .54 acre West Oaklawn Road, $70,000 IMP LJLD Development Company to Cowboy Construction Company, lot 23 Simmons Place, $30,000 LOT The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of May 10, 2010 PO Investments, LLC to Lindsey Nicole Oliver etal, 5 acres Brighton Clopton Road, $80,000 IMP Joseph William Menne etux to Scott C. Taylor Sr., lot 31 Forrest Hills Estates, $32,000 LOT Joyce N. Garret to Nathan Howe etux, lot 78 Witherington Woods, $40,000 LOT Leigh M. Orourke to David B. Templeton etux, 2 parcels in Tipton County, $42,840 LAND Lauderdale County Bank to Jessie L. Hamlin, lot 4 Quail Creek, $127,000 IMP Pamela J. Bell Givens etvir to Randie Woolridge etal, lot 55 Wooten Brothers, $129,000 IMP

Bank of New York to Danielle Brook Moore, lot 117 Park Place, $110,350, IMP Wallace, Trustee (Rose) to Federal National Mortgage, .23 acre Candy Lane, $47,773.10 REPO Wallace, Trustee (Zetina) to Federal National Mortgage, lot 11 Victoria Estates, $142, 360.84 REPO Keith R. Rushing etux to William Curlin etux, lot 12 Curlin, $20,000 LOT Edwin Arturo Vasquez etux to Amanda D. Sangid, lot 46 Kincaid Estates, $89,000 IMP Nationwide Trustee (Belmont) to Deutsche Bank, .48 acre, North Maple Street, $65,500 REPO Jean A. Clark etux to Gregory J. Kolivas II etux, 1 acre Highway 51 South $77,385 IMP France T. Huffman etal to Richard L. Huffman Sr. etux, 172 acres Highway 59 West & Barton Road, $100,000 LAND Denessa J. McCullar to Jeff Miller etux, lot 21 Oak Creek, $186,000 IMP Daniel M. Pickard to Davin G. Fultz etux, lot 73 Park Place, $110,000 Wallace, Trustee (Ping) to Venture Capitalist Properties, lot 119 West Road, $30,632 IMP Munford Development Company to Apex Home Builders, LLC, lot 128 Templeton Farms, $40,000 LOT Apex Home Builders, LLC to Gwen L. Clark, lot 676 Blaydes Estates, $180,000 IMP Munford Development Company to Apex Home Builders, LLC, lot 152 Templeton Farms, $40,000 LOT Coleman, Trustee (Smith) to Central Mortgage Co., lot 71 Witherington Woods, $277, 131.38 REPO Pat Clay Enterprises to Amber Norton etvir, lot 39, Templeton Farms, $229,900 IMP; NEW The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of May 17, 2010 Whitehorn & Baskin Rentals to James M. Adams etux, lot 17 Knob Heights, $25,000 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Hill) to SEC of HUD, 1.82 acres Kelley's Chapel Road, $102,192.83 REPO Ashley Reed to Michelle Johnson etvir, lot 29 Reeder Place, $123,400 IMP Paul R. Hursta to Steven W. Savoy etux, .75 acre Highway 59 West, $75,000 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Yager) to Homesales, Inc., .50 acre Daniel Drive, $46,750 REPO River Rock Construction to Marvin E. Hill etux, lot 18 Hunter's Hollow, $227,000 IMP; NEW James J. Lee to Kristen S. Kellum, lot on West Church Street, $125,000 IMP William E. Staten etux to Adam Troy Lewis, lot 80 Green pastures, $147,000 James C. Woelm to Timothy J. Rowland etux, lot 51 Moore Estates, $175,000 IMP Charles E. Maness etux to Richard Gray, lot 23 King Farms, $25,000 LOT James G. Baddour III to Coy W. Webb etux, lot on East Court Square, $60,000 COMM Joan Louise Wright to Timothy Tucker etux, lot 10 Chickasaw, $145,000 IMP Southern Custom Homebuilders to James Robert Gamel Jr. etux, lot 55 Lochmeade, $339,231 IMP; NEW James Sallee to Ralph Micah, lot 7 Faulkner Heights, $125,000 IMP Tipton County Line, LLC to Candy L. Richardsville, lot 51 Simmons Place, $139,000 IMP; NEW

The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of May 24, 2010 Weiss, Trustee (Marbry) to PNC Bank National, .81 acre Highway 59 West, $60,095 REPO Jones, Trustee (Billings) to Federal Home Loan Mortgage, 1 acre Highway 51 South, $284, 900 REPO Benjamin J. Fogarty etux to Christopher S. Newman, lot 18 Sterling Ridge, $190,000 IMP Jones, Trustee (Honeycutt) to Wachovia Mortgage, lot 11 McLennan Payne, $110, 000 REPO SEC of HUD to Duston Goulder, lot 54 Cottonwood, $81,000 IMP Jones, Trustee (Labermeier) to Sears Federal Cv., lot 17 Green Pastures, $100,000 REPO Insouth Bank to Promear Communications, Inc., 1.05 acres Joe Joyner Road, $131,250 LAND McCormick Family Partnership to Nicholas J. Brown, 367.85 acres McCormick Road, $942,000 LAND Stanley Bragg to Jerry Dale Cupples II etux, lot on Hunters Avenue, $68,000 IMP Jones, Trustee (Wilson) to Federal National Mortgage, lot 59 King Farms, $77,161.59 REPO John Doyle Sanders Jr. etux to Barry M. Tompkins, 2.08 acreas Baskins Road, $120,000 IMP Debra Kimbro to Joseph Gaines, lot 17 Pickard, $137,500 IMP Jones, Trustee (Perrigo) to Federal National Mortgage, lot 2 Campground Estates, $121,664.48 REPO Lettie Mae Frazier to Ronnie Thomas Jr. etux, lot 3 Woodlawn, $95,000 IMP Stephen K. Tynes to Michael W. Bayes etux, 50.84 acres Lucy Kelly Road, $127,500 LAND Mary Alice Fisher Estate to Gregg A. Hemann etux, lot 3 John K. Johnson, $70,000 IMP Coy Wesley Webb to Christina C. Hendrick, 3 parcels on East Liberty Avenue $210,000 COMM Finis R. Roberts etux to Daniel Blackwood, 3 acreas Caughron Road, $54,000 IMP Lottie Siler etal to Larry Richardson etal, lot 44 Arlington Heights, $50,500 IMP N.L. Blanchard Estate to Robert A. Blanchard etux, lot 1 Blanchard Clopton, $25,000 LOT Peggy A. Baskin to Donald M. Baskin Jr. etux, various parcels in Tipton County, $1,300,000 COMM

THEFTS

Continued from A3 of recidivism.

He also said the department is working to stop the burglaries.

Wilson encourages citizens to secure their vehicles and valuables.

“Make sure you lock your doors and park your cars in well-lighted areas,” he said.

McCool said he is using this as a lesson and will be locking his doors from now on.

“There’s no lesson like a bought lesson,” he said.

“Who’s to say they won’t be bolder next time?”

Anyone having information in this case is asked to contact the Covington Police Department at 901475-1261.

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ANTIOCH M.B. CHURCH 1785 Wooten Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5811

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH AT THE NAZARENE 3865 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2545

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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-475-4422 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 400 South Maple Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6858 CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH 8642 Hwy 179 Stanton, TN 38069 901.476.8479

ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2016 Elm Grove Rd Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-5440 ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683 FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0663 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008 GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666

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SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210 SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081

LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866

SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168

MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041

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

MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881 MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 25 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804

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TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7645

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PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016

HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-9709

QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318

HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-476-8379

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ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 59 West 901-476-7009

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Bro. Bill Nolen and his congregation welcome and invite all to worship with them. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m., Sunday Worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday services are at 7 p.m.

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What really matters?

Every one of us has eight great, great grandfathers. How many of us can name all of the eight or for that matter any of the eight? If you can name any of the eight, what do you know about them?

Do you know where they lived? Did they own any land? How tall where they? What color hair or eyes did they have? Does any of this matter? What was important about their lives? What about their lives has any lasting effect, any eternal consequences?

A hundred years from now, what will those living then know about us? For most of us, there is really no mark we will make, no lasting accomplishment on this earth that historians will record for posterity to remembers us by. What then is important? What really matters?

It does not matter how long we live. Methuselah (Gen 5;21-27) lived to be 969 years old, but basically all we know about Methuselah is that he was born, he had children and he died. In nearly a millennium on this earth, that is all that is said about his life. Even if we live to be as old as Methuselah, compared to eternity it is as small and insignificant as the period at the end of this sentence. Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.

It does not matter how many of this world’s possessions we have because we cannot take them with us. It does not matter what kind of house we live in, how fancy a car we drive, if our clothes are designer or not, how much land we have or if we have money in the bank. In a hundred years nobody will care and neither will we. Upon the passing of an affluent citizen, one asked, "How much did he leave?" expecting a numerical sum. The answer given was, "He left it all." Job said it this way, "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither" Job 1:21 There is more to life that what we have or what we obtain. Jesus said, “…for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Luke 12:15.

It does not matter whether we are happy. Life is full of heartache, anxiety and unrest. If this life were perfect and if there were never any sickness, death or hurting, what appeal would heaven hold? The life of a Christian is one of persecution. 2Ti 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. This life is one of sacrifice. Mat. 19: 27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we

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have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? 29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. God did not call us unto happiness; He called us unto holiness. Life is not a bowl of cherries, but as Forrest Gump said, it is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.

What then is it that really matters? My soul is the only possession that really belongs to me. It is the only thing I really have. It is the only thing that I can take with me to the next life. In reality, it is who I am.

The only thing then that really matters is whether or not I save my soul (or more correctly allow God to save it by my obedience to His Word). Long ago Jesus asked this soul- searching question, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Mt 16:26 Many try to save themselves without Christ. Of theses, Jesus said, "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it." Mat. 16:25 We have to give our life to (for) Jesus; for that’s exactly what he did for us. He as a sacrifice died for us. He wants us as a sacrifice to live for him.

Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. To be that sacrifice, we first have to be obedient to His will. Following the example of those who heard the gospel for the first time (Acts 2), they heard Peter’s words (2:14) and they believed that Christ was God’s Son (2:37). They were so smitten with remorse that they stopped Peter in his sermon and asked, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" (2:37). Peter’s reply was, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38) Acts 2:41 says that 3000 did just what Peter told them to do. Have you?

After all is said and done and when all is said and done, all that really matters is whether or not we have saved our souls.

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Obituaries Gary L. “Paw Paw” Wells October 15, 1954– July 4, 2010 Gary Lynn “Paw Paw” Wells, 55, of Drummonds died on July 4 at Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Willma Wells, and a nephew, Joshua D. Smith.

He is survived by his loving companion of 17 years, Cynthia Wier of Drummonds; sons Eric S. Myles, of Drummonds, and Gary James Wells and Christopher Wells of Texas; daughter Amber Johnson of Brighton; four grandchildren: Lexie Johnson of Brighton, Brayden Myles and Eric Myles Jr. of Drummonds, and Shelby Lynn Johnson of Brighton; sister Susan Wells Mitchell of Forney, Texas; brothers Kevin Wells of Dallas, Texas, and Michael Wells of Huntsville, Texas. He was “Uncle Gabber” to many nieces and nephews.

He was loved by all and everyone was a friend.

Mr. Wells gave an anatomical donation to the Genesis Gift of Life Program at the Medical Education Research Institute. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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Frederic Tessier Jr. September 11, 1937 – July 15, 2010 Frederic “Fred” Tessier, 72, of Lake Helen, Fla., died on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Fla. from complications following open heart surgery.

A 1955 graduate of Athol High School, he moved to Orlando in 1958 where his career in the defense industry included Martin Marietta, Litton Laser Systems, Coleman Aerospace and Northrup Grumman. As director of configuration management, he was responsible for the manufacturing of the laser guidance systems on military missiles, drones and the Apache helicopters until his retirement in 2002.

Upon his retirement, he became actively involved with local civic government and was one of three men nominated for the Volusia County (Daytona Beach) Citizen of the Year Award.

He was born in Gardner, Mass., the son of the late Frederic and Alfreda (Ross) Tessier. He is survived by his wife Greta (Ford) Tessier; four children: Diane Tessier (Gil) Caldwell of Roanoke, Texas, Beth Tessier (Jim) Smith of Covington, Robert Tessier of Orlando, Fla. And Lisa Tessier (John) Bryant of Lake Helen, Fla.; two sisters: Lucille Tessier Changnon of Chincoteague Island, Va. and Claudia Tessier of Boston, Mass.; and nine grandchildren: Nicole Tessier, Brandon Tessier, Ryan Tessier, Christine Caldwell, Kelli Caldwell, Preston Smith, Nathan Smith, Baeddan Bryant and Ronin Bryant.

Services were held on July 18 and 19 at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home in Orlando, Fla. A celebration of his life will be held on July 31 in his hometown of Athol, Mass.

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Kenneth Wayne Berryhill Date of death – July 17, 2010 Kenneth Wayne Berryhill, 75, of Millington, died on Saturday, July 17 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah. He was a retired fireman for the City of Memphis, a lieutenant on the rescue squad with the fire department and attended Humes High School with Elvis Presley, where he played football.

Services were held on Monday, July 26 at the Munford Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Memory Hill Gardens.

He is survived by daughters Ginger Marie Berryhill Powell of Savannah and Bonnie Ann Berryhill Hewlett of Burlison; son Kenneth Wayne Berryhill II of Des Arc, Ark.; brother Shelby Berryhill; 11 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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James T. “Coffee” Maclin Jr. Date of death – July 18, 2010 James T. “Coffee” Maclin Jr., of Stanton, expired on July 18, 2010.

Services were held on Saturday, July 24 at St. Matthew M.B. Church in Stanton.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Jannette Bolden of Stanton; five brothers: Eugene Maclin of Oklahoma City, Okla., Steve (Edith) Maclin of Flushing, Mich., Lawrence (Gloria) Maclin of Grandblanc, Mich., Nathaniel Maclin of Stanton and Charles (Deborah) Jones of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters: Deborah Moore of Covington and Linda (Eugene) Peete Jr. of Simpsonville, Ky.; two grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in transition were his parents, James T. and Myrtle E. Wiggins Maclin Sr. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 29, 2010

Dorothy Rivers Date of death – July 18, 2010 Dorothy Rivers of Memphis expired Sunday July 18, 2010.

Services were held on Saturday, July 24, at Reeves Chapel M.B. Church in Somerville, with burial in church cemetery.

She leaves to celebrate her life, her son Christopher Rivers of Somerville; five brothers: Leonard Rivers, of Memphis, Rev. Raymond McGowan and Edward McGowan both of Atlanta, Ga., Jimmy (Julie) Rivers, Jr. of Stanton and David Rivers of Mason; eight sisters: Mary Jo Fisher of Memphis, Regina (Jerome) Wright of Milwaukee, Wisc., Lover Nickelson of Stanton, Kathleen Gilliam and, Jeannie (James) Tipton both of Covington, Betty Miller of Memphis, Stella Terry of Brighton and Macila Rivers of Atlanta, Ga.; a devoted uncle, Jessie (Betty) Maclin of Millington; a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in transition are her parents, Jimmy Joe and Queen Esther Maclin Rivers; a son JaMarcus Rivers; three siblings Curtis McGowan , Calvin Rivers and Annette Rivers.

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Calvin Drake Date of death – July 21, 2010 Calvin Drake, of Covington, formerly of Mason, expired on July 21, 2010 at Covington Manor Nursing Facility.

Services were held on Saturday, July 24 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as trustee, and interment was at Hopewell Cemetery in Mason.

Mr. Drake unselfishly gave of his time as he assisted the late Mr. W.C. Palmer at Mason Funeral Home (Palmer Funeral Home) for a number of years and for his faithful service we will remain eternally grateful.

He is preceded in transition by his parents, Willie and Mary White Drake; siblings, Susie Drake Adams, Maggie Drake Vanderbilt, Ruby Drake and Willie Steve Drake.

He leaves to celebrate his life, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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Mary Ruth Taylor Date of death – July 22, 2010 Mary Ruth Taylor, 71, of Brighton, passed away on Thursday, July 22 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired caterer for Cotton Boll Catering and a licensed beautician as well as a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church. She loved her computer games, crocheting and reading her Bible.

Services were held on Sunday, July 25 at the Munford Chapel. She was buried in Helen Crigger Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Albert Taylor; son Ronald Niles Hamer; sister Ann Compton; grandson Ronald McKenzie; brothers Jimmy Carlton, Tommy Carlton, Wayne Carlton and J.R. Carlton; and parents Bennie Odell and Pearline Mitchell Carlton.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by daughters Kim (Dale) McKenzie of Brighton, Pearl (Thurston) Walker of Henning, Carol Taylor of Covington and Barbara (Frank) Migliaccio of Covington; sons Donald (Kathy) Hamer of Covington, Kenneth (Teresa) Hamer of Covington and Robert (Tracy) Taylor of Brighton; sisters Carolyn White of Covington, Nadine Stewart of Burlison, Sue Carlton of Byhalia, Miss. and Debra Woods of Gates; brother Ronnie Carlton of Covington; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

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Catherine Sherrod Dawson Date of death – July 23, 2010 Catherine Sherrod Dawson, 85, of Munford, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 at Covington Care Nursing Home.

She was a member of Atoka Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years and an accomplished cake decorator. Ms. Dawson was also a 1946 graduate of Methodist School of Nursing, a pink lady at Methodist Central and an OB/GYN delivery nurse for Dr. Hyatt early in her career.

Services were held on Monday, July 26 at Atoka Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Salem Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.

Ms. Dawson was preceded in death by her husband Willard Hilton Dawson and a son, Joseph Hilton Dawson.

She is survived by daughter Susan Dawson (Leonard) Coston; son Robert Shelton (Georgia) Dawson; sister Freddie Sherrod Douglas; four grandchildren: Willard Wayne Chapman, Robert Shelton Dawson II, David Murphy Dawson, Hunter Clifton Dawson; and four great-grandchildren: Alyssa Cheyenne Chapman, Lane Riley Dawson, Robert Shelton Dawson III and Kate Ellen Dawson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Atoka Presbyterian Church.

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Pauline Dodson Grimes Date of death – July 23, 2010 Pauline Dodson Grimes, 90, of Covington, died on Friday, July 23 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. She was a retired factory worker for Warwick and Mueller Brass and a member of Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Services were held on July 26 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel.

Internment took place in Thurmond Cemetery in Halls.

Mrs. Grimes was the widow of Charles Howard Dodson and J. R. Grimes. She was preceded in death by four sisters, one brother and one grandson.

She is survived by three daughters: Charlotte Oakley Baddour of Covington, Joyce Burk (David) Snell and Cynthia Dodson Broyles, both of Brighton; four sisters: Sue Stanfield and Ann Quirk, both of Tupelo, Miss.. June Nunnley of Illinois and Dorothy Kay of New Jersey; brother Jimmy Thurmond of Dyersburg; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian church or donor’s choice.

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Jesse D. Parham August 22, 1940 – July 23, 2010 Jesse D. Parham, 69, retired welder/maintenance man with Kraft Co., passed away on Friday, July 23 at his home.

He was a member of the Dunham Lodge #150 in Covington

and a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 24 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Marie Parham; two daughters, Cynthia Lynn Austin of Springfield, MO and Leigh Ann Parham of Bartlett; two sons, Mark Edward (Melissa) Parham and Terry Dale Parham, both of Covington; brothers Fayne Parham and Danny Parham; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Dennis Charles Marshall Date of death – July 24, 2010 Dennis Charles Marshall, 58, of Memphis, died on July 24, 2010 in Chicago, Ill. Bledsoe Funeral Home in Jackson, Tenn. is in charge of arrangements.

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Leonard Wayne Sloan November 7, 1937 – July 24, 2010 Leonard Wayne Sloan, 72, of Burlison, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was surrounded with the love of family and friends. He was a retired farmer and cattleman and, though retired, never lost the passion and love of farm life.

Mr. Sloan was a lifelong member, trustee and Sunday School superintendent at New Salem United Methodist Church. He was a member of Tipton Farmers Co-Op, county commissioner for 12 years, volunteer fireman for six years and mayor of Gilt Edge for the past eight years.

Additionally, he served on the Tipton County Soil Conservation Committee and Indigency Board at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. His quiet demeanor and broad smile won him the love and respect of everyone he came in contact with. He will be remembered and greatly missed as a community leader and anchor that held it solid.

Services were held on Tuesday, July 27 at the Munford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Ravenscroft Cemetery.

He leaves his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Glidewell Sloan of Burlison; sister Betty Sloan McDow of Knoxville; many nieces and nephews that loved him; one niece who loved him dearly and cared for him as a father, Claudia J. Kelley of Burlison.

Mr. Sloan was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Sloan, and father, Mr. Henry Sloan.

Memorials may be made to New Salem Methodist Church.

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Johnny Cruse Curlin Date of death – July 24, 2010 Johnny Cruse Curlin, 50, of Drummonds, died in Memphis on Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Services were held on Tuesday, July 27 at the Munford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Helen Crigger Cemetery.

He leaves his longtime companion Linda Sage, mother Charlotte Curlin and brother William (Lori) Curlin, both of Drummonds, and niece Jada Curlin.

He was preceded in death by his father Buddy Curlin and a brother, Ashley Curlin.

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William Paul Dunaway Date of Death – July 27, 2010 William Paul Dunaway, 44, of Drummonds, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. He was a manager at Team-Clean Car Wash.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, July 30 at Munford Funeral Chapel. Services will be held at 3 p.m.

He is survived by daughter Halle Dunaway, son Michael Paul Dunaway, sisters Debbie Dunaway and Sheila Dunaway, and brothers Michael Heath, Bub Heath and Tom Dunaway.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton County Emergency Unit.

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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.

July 29 Mt. Lebanon Assembly of God will be hosting a revival at 7 p.m. on July 29 – 31. There will be a special guest speaker.

The church is located at 7560 Hwy. 51, N. between River Bridge and the Henning rest area.

Everyone is welcome.

July 30 Central Christian Church will be having a revival starting at 7 p.m. July 30, 31 and at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 1. The church is located at 400 South Maple St., Covington.

Union Hill M.B. Church

will be having a Revival at 7p.m. WednesdayFriday, July 28 – July 30. Rev. Jerry Starks of Union Hill M.B. Church Galloway will be the Evangelist for the week.

The revival will be at 1379 Joe Joyner in Munford with Rev. Torent D. Miller.

The Munford Tipton County Memorial Public Library will present Kindermusik with Mrs. Becca on Friday, July 30 from 2-2:30 p.m. This free program is geared towards infants, toddlers and children up to age 7. For more information, contact Mrs. Becca at 901428-7773.

August 1 Macedonia United Methodist Church will be having their Homecoming August 1.

Worship service starts at 11 AM. Bro. Harry Mathewson will conduct the service.

Pot Luck Lunch will be in the Fellowship Hall following the Worship service.

Homecoming will be at Macedonia

Eugene Cox January 23, 1934 – July 26, 2010 Eugene Cox, 76, of Burlison, passed away on Monday, July 26. Mr. Cox was an employee of Chromasco for 27 years, Rayovac for 6 years, the West Side Flea Market for 13 years, and the Little Hatchie Café for 4 years. He was an avid vegetable gardener and coached the Big Star Little League baseball team for 15 years.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 31 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 30 at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife and faithful caregiver of 57 years, Ruby Marie Daniels Cox; one daughter, Cindy (Benny) Yearwood of Burlison; two sons, Tommy (Tonja Reynolds) Cox and Timmy Cox, both of Covington; one sister, Peggy Sires of Shreveport, LA; one brother, James “Buddy” Cox of Silerton, TN; seven grandchildren, Daniel Price, Todd Cox, Chad Cox, Amanda Incillo, Tyler Cox, Gene Robert Yearwood and Walker Yearwood and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Leeanna Anderson.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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UMC 11508 Macedonia Rd. August 4 Greater St. John will host a 3-day revival at 7 p.m.

August 4-6. Bro. John E. Nabors from Aurora, Ill. will be the evangelist.

Greater St. John is located at 411 Shelton St., Covington.

August 7 The men of Clopton United Methodist Church will have their monthly community breakfast from 7-9:30a.m.

Saturdays, July 3 and Aug. 7. All proceeds will go to the church’s building fund. CUMC is located at 5285 BrightonClopton Road.

August 8 Macedonia United Methodist Church will be having Revival on August 8-10. At 5p.m. on the 8th there will be a potluck supper and at 6p.m. the Service will start. Revival services will begin at 7 p.m.

August 9-10 with snacks following each night.

The church is located at 11508 Macedonia Rd. Central Christian Church Youth will be serving a spaghetti luncheon after the August 8 morning service, plates are $5, eat in or carry out and will help fund a special project for one of the missionaries they support. The Church is

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Early voting at the Munford Satellite Office. According to Cindy Pinner, First Deputy with the Tipton County Election Office, as of mid day, July 27, 1,339 citizens had voted at the Munford Satellite office with a total of 3,376 voting countywide.”

Attendees had an enlightening experience at 2010 Total Adult Teambuilding session, Bridges in Memphis.

Vote! Vote! Vote! TOTAL Leadership How important is one vote? In an overpopulated world, it is easy to underestimate the significance of one.

Some people think of its importance in terms of contributing to the overall good of the country, state and nation.

But the key consideration must be its importance to you. Your vote is your choice in the government of your country. And one vote does count as evidenced below: 1776 - One vote gave America the English language instead of German.

1845 –One vote brought Texas into the Union.

1868 –One vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.

1876 –One vote gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency of the United States.

1923 – One vote gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi party.

Why do some people not register to vote or register and not vote? Statistics

show laziness, no interest, no importance, lack of confidence in candidates, too many elections, and widespread voter confusion.

Freedom still rings – look and listen.

You can still worship at the church of your choice, cast a secret ballot and even criticize your government without fearing a knock on the head or a knock on the door at midnight. And if you want to live under a different system, you are free to go. There are no walls or fences to hold you back.

By registering to vote, you are showing your intention of being a true American. But only by voting can you prove it. VOTE - the choice is yours!

Don’t vote and the choice is theirs!

Register - or you have no choice!

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The Chamber never endorses any political candidate but encourages everyone to exercise his right to vote. Early voting continues through July 31.

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 session of TOTAL. The Total Leadership Program in Tipton County is a joint project of the CovingtonTipton County and South Tipton County Chambers of Commerce. The program, designed for both adults and youth, provides a learning experience to help develop community awareness and leadership skills. The program focuses on current issues and concerns facing communities in Tipton County. Sessions begin in September each year and conclude in

April of the following year. Sessions include: L e a d e r s h i p D e v e l o p m e n t / Teambuilding, Criminal Justice, Quality of Life, Education, Economic Development, Health Care, and Government.

Participants are required to complete a community project. Adult participation in TOTAL is open to any person living or working in Tipton County. An Advisory Board reviews applications solicited from all walks of community life to select a class of interested, motivated and concerned individuals

who have a desire to offer their time and talents to improving their community. Youth participation is open to any high school junior (11th grade) from Brighton, Covington and Munford High Schools, as well as, Tipton Rosemark Academy who are residents of Tipton County and who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Final selection is made by an Advisory Board and is based on involvement in school and community organizations and activities; offices held; and, honors and awards.

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Second Thursday Lunch in July was held at Post Office Bar-B-Q.

Attendee Ms. Geraldine Simmons had a wonderful time as she was honored upon her recent retirement.

Pictured with Beth Ward (center) of the Library Board, is Geraldine Simmons (left) and Dara Gonzales (right).

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First Friday Coffee in July was sponsored by the Munford-Tipton County Memorial Public Library. Located at 1476 Munford Avenue, the new facility opened in September 2009.

Ms. Geraldine Simmons was

honored upon her recent retirement and a hearty welcome was given to Ms. Dara Gonzales, the new librarian. Gourmet coffee for First Friday Coffee was provided by McDonald’s.

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Brighton Pharmacy

Pictured (left to right): Chuck Porter, Emily Sorrell, Brooke Smith, Isaac Sorrell.

A few years after graduating pharmacy school, Chuck Porter worked for Floyd Crain of Crain’s Pharmacy in Ripley. This was where Chuck learned how important small independent pharmacies are to the community. They can offer services that larger chains cannot provide, such as, fast, friendly and personal service. Chuck saw the need for just that in Brighton and there the idea of opening his own pharmacy was born.

A lot of preparation and research was done before opening the doors in July 2006. Using the values he learned at Crain’s has gotten Brighton Pharmacy voted, by the people of Tipton County, Best Pharmacy for the last 2 years.

Chuck has hired an amazing staff who is very knowledgeable and specializes in giving personalized prescription service to each and every customer.

Brighton Pharmacy can offer the customer the kind of service and attention only a locally owned and operated business can provide.

Brighton Pharmacy is very competitive with the larger chains, we match $4 prescriptions and offer low non-insurance prices. The prices are very competitive and the wait time is much more reasonable than it is in other places.

The gift shop at Brighton Pharmacy has unique gifts. It offers a variety of gifts for any occassion. The next time you’re looking for a gift for a baby shower, wedding shower, anniversary or birthday come by to see us. We also have a great selection of collegiate items. We offer gift certificates and free gift wrapping.

Chuck genuinely cares about his customers. He takes the time to answer any question or concerns they may have. Chuck appreciates the working relationship and support from local doctors that enable him to offer the fast and friendly service that Brighton Pharmacy is known for. We would be nothing without our customers.

Visit them at 1880 Old Highway 51 in Brighton.

Post Office Bar-B-Q

Pictured (left to right): Owner David Mize and his son Luke Mize.

Post Office Bar-B-Q opened its doors eight years ago in a century- old post office at Tipton and quickly became a favorite eating place in the community.

Just recently, the restaurant moved into a two-story building with many amenities at a new location on Hwy 51 between Atoka and Brighton. With that change, came expanded hours of operation to include breakfast. One thing that has not changed is the mouthwatering ribs and pulled pork. The pork is cooked the old fashioned way and smoked on cookers inside a screened-in patio behind the new res-

taurant. In addition barbecue chicken, appetizer plates, fried pickles, and smoked sausage are served as well as breakfast items that include omelets, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy. One of the local favorites is the peanut butter cake made by Carrie Mize. David Mize, owner, invites everyone to come sample the food. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays. They are located at 9324 Highway 51 South in Atoka.

New Members Welcome to our newest members: Go by and visit their business and thank them for joining the Chamber.

Affordable Wishes Melissa Harrison 10620 Hwy 51 South Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0810

Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South David J. Hitzhusen 3693 Tyndale Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 901-759-1300

Underground Digz Raychelle Elder 13274 Highway 51 S., Ste. 2 Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4001 Abby Farm Supply, Inc. David A. Sax 16135 Highway 51 South Millington, TN 38053 901-840-1200

NFIB Randy Horn 8858 Lindstrom Cove Cordova, TN 38016 901-605-5774

Upcoming Events First Friday Coffee –August 6, 8:00 a.m., sponsored by Comfort Inn and Suites, Munford First United Methodist Church Tipton County Election – August 5, 2010 Second Thursday Lunch – August 12, 11:30 a.m. - Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton Celebrate Munford - Annual 5K & Children’s Fun Run –August 21, Centennial Park Celebrate Munford 2010– September 18, Opening ceremony – 9:00 a.m.

Chamber Golf Scramble – October 7 – Forest Hill Golf Course

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BancorpSouth sponsors Celebrate Munford

BancorpSouth has committed to being the premiere title sponsor for Celebrate Munford, 2010. “BancorpSouth is pleased to once again be the premiere title sponsor for Celebrate Munford. It’s an honor to be a part of this heritage-rich event,� stated Rick Peeler, Division President.

Celebrate Munford Chairman Margarette Patrick added, “This is the third year that BancorpSouth has been our title sponsor. They continue to demonstrate a great community partnership with Celebrate Munford and we value their support and friendship.�

As the premiere title sponsor, BancorpSouth holds a special booth position at Celebrate Munford, welcoming guests as they enter the event. “I can’t wait to see what BancorpSouth will do this year; their booth was spectacular last year!� said Patrick.

BancorpSouth, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, with approximately $13.2 billion in assets. BancorpSouth Bank, a

wholly owned subsidiary of BancorpSouth, Inc., operates approximately 314 commercial banking, mortgage, insurance, trust and broker / dealer locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. BancorpSouth Bank also operates an insurance location in Illinois.

BancorpSouth has 33 banking and mortgage offices in West and Middle Tennessee. Locally, the Millington office is led by Rene’ Jones, is located at 8146 Highway 51 North; and two banking offices in Covington are led by Ralph Cousar – the Central Office, 815 Highway 51 North, and the South Office, 1624 Highway 51 South.

Celebrate Munford is an annual celebration held on the third Saturday of September, this year on September 18. The event kicks off in downtown Munford at 9:00 a.m. with four entertainment stages, a children’s area, food, games and craft booths, car show and art contest. A 5K run is also part of the celebration and will be held on August 21.

Atoka man wins Blue Ribbon FRANKLIN, Tenn. Atoka resident Thedford Byrum is sharing his secret for the juiciest burger with other hometown cooks at Just A Pinch Recipe ClubÂŽ, the new online community created for and by cooks in hometown America.

Byrum's Juiciest Hamburgers Ever <http:// w w w. j u s t a p i n c h . c o m / recipe/juiciest-hamburgersever-by-thedford-byrumsoutherndaddy> recipe was selected as a blueribbon stand-out on the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www. justapinch.com . To land the distinction, he used a special ingredient to serve up a mouthwatering, flavorful burger. The blue ribbon was awarded

by Janet Tharpe, hostess and recipe tester for Just A Pinch Recipe ClubÂŽ.

"For you guys who like to grill, this one is for you," says Byrum. "This is so easy and so simple.

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The burger recipe is available to view, print and share at no charge through the online club.

Byrum is participating in what has been billed "America's Great-

est Recipe Swap", where members can post family recipes and search, print, chat about and try recipes submitted by other members. They can also save recipes to a personal online recipe box, create grocery lists, plan meals and print hundreds of grocery coupons.

In addition, members can create or join groups based on existing relationships (families,

church or civic groups, etc.) or affinities such as diabetic meals, crock pot cooking, and budget meals, to swap and discuss recipes.

Founded in 2010, the Just A Pinch Recipe ClubÂŽ offers free memberships and premium perks. For more information, visit www.justapinch. com or www.facebook.com/ justapinch.

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By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com Second-year Munford football coach Matt Saunders could sense his team was a little lethargic last Tuesday morning at 8:30 as the team stretched out in preparation for the second practice in pads of the year.

“Come on guys,” Saunders said to the group spread out across the practice field. “Let’s have a great day today … Be thankful you’re a teenager and you get to come out here and hit somebody.”

With that the team split into groups and began doing some agility work.

Later in the morning the team ran some plays.

Tennessee teams had been working out in helmets and shorts the last two weeks before donning the pads for the first time on Monday.

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“The last two weeks we’ve been at it everyday,” said Saunders. “We’ve been trying to take advantage of every day.”

On July 15 and 20 the Cougars took part in a 7-on-7 tournament at Briarcrest that included East, Ridgeway, St. George’s and others.

Saunders was happy with the way his team performed.

“We competed,” Saunders said.

“That’s the biggest thing. We were out there throwing the football around. Of course there were no blitzes or things like that, so I don’t want them to get a false sense of security. But we put some guys in good positions.”

Munford will scrimmage at St. George’s Aug. 6 before playing Haywood in the Covington jamboree Aug. 14.

Munford will open the season at Fayette-Ware on Aug. 20.

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They also competed for several awards while at camp. The freshmen squad attended University of Memphis.

They received 1st place for their home pom, second place for Camp Champ in Dance and were awarded a trophy for superior squad.

They also received several superior Blue and gold ribbons for their knowledge of material taught. Brighton's Varsity squad attended UCA Camp at UT Martin in July.

They brought home numerous Blue and gold superior ribbons, First place trophy for their Fight song dance, Camp Champs in Cheer and Camp Champs in Dance. Freshmen McKenzie Smith, Sophmore Veronica Butler and Senior Kimi Jennings were chosen as UCA All American.

Munford Soccer Registration Fall Youth Soccer registration for students ages 3 – 16 begins July 12th and ends July 30th. The fee is $68 per enrollee, which includes a jersey, socks and end of season trophy.. At the same time, registration will be held for co-ed, adult soccer. The adult league is for persons 17 years of age and older. Pick-up games will be held every Saturday and cost $3 per adult. For more information and to enroll, contact the Munford Parks and Recreation Department at 837-5965, or visit at 63 College Street.

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Brighton driver to compete nationally On Aug. 3-7, more than 450 professional truck drivers from all 50 states will meet in Columbus, Ohio, to put their safe-driving skills to the test in the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), known as “the Super Bowl of Safety.” Drivers earn the right to compete in this prestigious annual event by first winning titles in their respective vehicles classes at the state level.

Greg Plunk, a Contractor for FedEx Ground based in Memphis and a resident of Brighton, Tenn., will compete against his peers from across the country in the Step Van class.

He qualified for the NTDC by taking the top spot in his class at the state competition earlier this year. Plunk has accumulated more than 740,000 accident-free miles and has been a professional truck driver for 16 years.

Collectively, the 114 drivers who comprise the FedEx team come from 45 states and have driven nearly 132 million accident-free

miles during their 2,319 years of professional driving.

The NTDC is an annual competition sponsored by the American Trucking Associations to recognize industry leadership in safety and to promote professionalism among truck drivers.

“FedEx promotes safety among the drivers of all classes of vehicles,” said John C. Payne, senior vice president of Linehaul, Safety and Maintenance at FedEx Ground.

“The achievements of our 114 national competitors represent the collective commitment of the many FedEx drivers and contractors who safely share the road with other motorists each and every day.”

Drivers will compete for national titles in nine vehicle classes and for the overall “National Grand Champion” title.

The drivers accumulate points by demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of the industry through a written exam, pretrip vehicle inspection and a diffi-

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McBryde wins U.S. 51 Country Showdown The 9th U.S. 51 Country Colgate Country Showdown competition concluded on this past Saturday night. Nashville resident, Ashley McBryde was named the winner and will now represent U.S. 51 Country as she moves forward in the four-round talent contest. Ashley will compete in state level of the contest in September.

Ashley’s combination of musical talent, stage presence, charisma, musicianship and originality caught the attention of judges, who included The Roys, brother/ sister country duo and Katie Eaton, band director of Covington High and Crestview Middle Schools.

Along with McBryde, a total of 23 acts competed in this year’s local competition, marking the largest and most talent-filled show ever put on by U.S. 51 Country. The largest crowd to ever attend the event was also on hand at Covington’s Historic Ruffin Theater.

Now in its 29th year, the Colgate Country Showdown finds the most promisingcountry music talent in America, giving these performers a chance to launch a professional career. Nearly $200,000 in cash and prizes is awarded to the thousands of aspiring artists who compete each year.

Sports Shorts Youth Soccer in Covington The Covington Sportsplex is now accepting registration for the fall youth soccer league. The league is open to ages 4-15.

The fee is $40 per child.

For more information, please contact the Sportsplex at 476-3734. Play will begin in late August.

The deadline to register will be Aug. 16. The Covington league is the oldest soccer league in Tipton County, having been founded in 1979.

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Kaesberg goes to Governor's School Clayton Kaesberg, Senior at Brighton High School recently completed the annual Governor’s School for Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

The Governor’s Schools were proposed

by Governor Lamar Alexander and mandated by the legislature in 1984 to serve the needs of top high school students in the state.

The Governor’s School for Engineering began as the Governor’s School for Manufacturing Engineering in 1996.

Students earn at least six hours of college credit by enrolling in two courses taught by college and university faculty carefully chosen for their ability to work with high school students.

The Governor’s School for Engineering focused on biomedical engineering. and introduced students to a wide variety of engineering disciplines and provided the opportunity to learn and apply problem-solving methods that are common to all engineering disciplines.

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One-Act plays featured at Ruffin Theater

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com

Get ready to laugh and cry this weekend when the historic Ruffin Theater hosts “An Evening at the Ruffin.”

The production will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, August 1, at 2 p.m.

Produced by Sam Wilcut, four one-act plays will be performed in each production with subject matter ranging from Snow White to Iraqi soldiers. Additionally, moods vary from lighthearted, slapstick humor to serious matters of life and death.

The first play, entitled, “Snow White and the Seven Robbers,” puts a twist on a time-honored fairy tale by incorporating modern humor and plot alterations. The traditional story is modified when the dwarves have grown up becoming robbers.

“I was hesitant at first to direct this play,” said director Vonda Stankey.

“But I’m glad now I did.

I learned a lot from it.”

Next, director Jim Cacy will take the audience on a rapid, 30-minute synopsis of the entire Bible, more or less. At least 100 Biblical figures are portrayed or mentioned in the performance including Jonah and Samson and Delilah as well as God and Satan.

“The play comments on the busy schedules by which we all live,” said Cacy. “It’s tells a good message we need to remember all the time, but in a short amount of time to accommodate our busy lives.”

The third play features Sarah Dickey

directing “Patrol.” The solemn theme is based on modern-day soldiers in Iraq moving from life to death. The National Guard Armory provided the uniforms used in costume.

“The contemporary subject matter was a little harder to portray in this play,” said director Sarah Dickey, “But the cast has come together like family and has done a great job.”

Lastly, Debbie Case will direct “Having Your Cake” in which a family is plagued with unrest on who is the favorite sibling. After a series of slapstick, pie-throwing action humor, the family dog ironically finds himself the head of the household.

“I’m excited because this is such a cute play,” said Case. “The kids in the cast have been great.”

Tickets are only $10.

For more information, call 901-476-3439 or visit the website www. ruffintheater.org.

A family dinner gone wild in "Having Your Cake," a one-act play showing at the Ruffin Theater. The theater is hosting "An Evening at the Ruffin" this weekend, which will feature four one-act plays. Photos by Tyler Lindsey.

The group of robbers on statge for their scene in "Snow White and the Seven Robbers

Cast members take on "The Bible in 30 Minutes or Less."

The prince talks to the lady in "Snow White and the Seven Robbers."

Cast members line up for "Patrol."

Erwin's not just a meal, but an experience

By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com Located in the quiet countryside on Bride Road, Erwin's Steakhouse has been serving people from all over for almost 12 years. With its downhome feel and mouthwatering menu items, it is no wonder people travel from Memphis out to the restaurant to see it for themselves.

Since it has been a restaurant, people have flocked to get qualitycooked food at a decent price. Nothing on the menu is fried, but all the meat is smoked in a barbeque pit.

The charcoal roasted meats and seafood are just the beginning of the wide variety of menu items, with almost all the main courses under $20.

There are also wild game and exotic meats from around the world that are part of the menu offerings, which are the subject of availability at the time.

The vegetables are all guaranteed to be fresh and many are picked directly from Erwin's own garden. Current owner Jeff Erwin prides himself on the variety that Erwin’s offers.

“Coming here is like going home,” said Erwin.

“Whatever you order, we can pretty much just make it up and cook it for you because of the variety of stuff we already have on the menu.”

While the restaurant may have just been around for a little more than a decade, the venue

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itself was originally a country store, which has been around for more than 100 years, and kept in the Erwin family.

Jeff Erwin can describe the history of the store in detail. His great-grandfather, Sam Erwin, previously owned the country store. It was then handed down to his grandfather Virgil and then to his father, Currie and himself.

Decorated with the furniture of a country home and the lighting fitting for anyone's dining room table, the most aesthetically appealing part of the decor is probably the unique posters and wall art that cover the building.

Erwin is a frequent world traveler and many of the posters, prints and wall art comes from his travels and are authentic in every way.

On occasion, Erwin’s sells antiques, which have been restored and cared for with great detail. It just depends on when they come in. However one of the best selling items is “The Stuff.”

Available for dining and for purchase to take home, “The Stuff” is an un-spicy seasoning from Erwin’s own kitchen that is sure to add something to anyone’s dish and has pleased many a palate.

Erwin contends that people come in and ask for “The Stuff” on just about any of the menu items. It is sold at the register for $4.50 a bottle.

Jennifer Bowden of Memphis said she has traveled the long distance to eat at Erwin’s for the good smoked foods and

the unique atmosphere of the restaurant.

“I went there a couple of times and I love it,” said Bowden. “My favorite thing is the BBQ or the catfish; I can’t decide.

It all tastes great and it wasn’t expensive. And it is just a cool feeling inside, reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen.”

All though it is tucked away in the country, it hasn’t stopped people from visiting Erwin’s all these years.

In fact, its location among its gravel drive and country roads just seems to add to the atmosphere inside.

If anyone would like to get some of the slow cooked food at Erwin’s, the restaurant is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 – 10 p.m. It is located at 4464 Bride Road in Covington. It is also open for special occasions, such as rehearsal dinners. The phone number is (901)476-7888.

Other than the food, part of the decor is the highlight of Erwin's Great Steaks. Pictured here before guests arrive is a map of the Forbidden City from China and an oringal Mardi Gras poster from New Orleans. Photos by Tiffany Holland.

Erwin's features settings that reminds patrons off all the comforts of home, while still enjoying a five star meal.

A small bar in the back of the restaurant is available for anyone wanting to cool off in the summer months.

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Bibb, Blakeman exchange vows Dr. and Mrs. William E. Bibb of Munford are pleased to announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Rachel W. Bibb of Munford, to D.W. Blakeman Jr. of Brighton.

Mr. Blakeman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell W. Blakeman of Brighton.

The wedding took place at Salem Associate Reformed Prebyterian Church in Atoka on Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m.

The bride’s father, Dr. William E. Bibb, officiated the wedding and her brother, William “Eric” Bibb III, walked her down the aisle. The music was rendered by Serenading Strings from Memphis.

The bride’s attire was a sequin, candlelight, off-the-shoulder gown with three flowers in her hair. Her earrings were created using the diamonds from her mother and grandmother’s engagement rings and was designed

by Jezabel’s in Covington as her “something old.”

The flowers were of bright colors and gerber daisies and hydrangeas from Hometown Flowers.

The matron of honor was the bride’s mother, Sally Bibb. The best man was the groom’s father, Darrell Blakeman.

The bride’s cousin, Emma Fletcher, was the flower girl, and the ring bearer was the groom’s nephew, Rowdy Franks. The groom’s cousins, Robert Hudson Blankenship and John Robert Shoaf, served as ushers.

The rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s parents at the Bald

JENNINGS CELEBRATES 2ND BIRTHDAY Cody Jennings turned two on June 23.

He enjoyed lunch at Burger King in Covington with his mom, Lauren, and his brother, Caleb. Also celebrating his day with him was grandmother Teri Jennings, aunt Victoria Bradley, and cousin Bailey Sowell-Stewart.

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The couple had chocolate-filled, vanilla cupcakes and vanilla-filled, chocolate cupcakes done by Mandy Lynch. The groom’s cake was keylime pie tarts with “B’s” on each one.

The newlyweds flew out of Nashville on June 18 and arrived in Exuma, Bahamas and spent 10 days at Sandal’s newest resort—Sandal’s Emerald Bay. The couple currently resides in Brighton.

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VegaRush competed in Battle of the Bands last Sunday night and moved on to the finals.

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Band rebounds from blackout on Beale

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com As four Brighton High School teenagers grew in excitement, an electrical blackout spread through Beale Street canceling their appearance in Battle of the Bands last Friday night, July 23.

A flock of birds tampering with a substation in downtown Memphis caused the blackout. Postponed until Sunday, Battle of the Bands at the New Daisy Theater featured the local band VegaRush who competed and won.

They will now move on to the finals.

“We were pretty schocked and excited after winning first place Sunday night,” said drummer Ryan Kilby.

Brighton High School students Tim Nichols (guitar/back-up vocals), Ryan Kilby (drums), Tyler Cain (bass guitar) and Alex Walls (guitar/lead vocals) make up the melodic-rock metal band.

VegaRush will compete in the finals this December and urges everyone to attend. For more information, contact Tim Nichols at 901-517-5858 or Ryan Kilby at 901-277-7438.

Doctor’s Discovery Helps Diabetics

ADKINSON CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Wilma Adkinson. Her birthday was July 10 and she turned 87 years old. Around 55 members of her family met to help her celebrate. This photograph shows five generations of her family. (Left to right) Back row- granddaughter Penny Sonderman, great-granddaughter Crystal Sonderman Palmer; Middle row- daughter Maxine Meadors, great-greatgranddaughter Allison Lynn Palmer; front row- great-greatgrandson P.J. Palmer, great-great-granddaughter Tabitha Leigh Palmer, Wilma Adkinson; center- Brittany Faith Palmer, great-great-granddaughter.

PHILADELPHIA – A team of doctors has found that a new formulation of exotic sounding ingredients gives new hope to diabetics.

The formula, called Cinnatrol™ promotes healthy blood sugar levels by effectively metabolizing glucose into energy. In a research study, all patients taking just one capful of the liquid (one ounce) daily, dramatically lowered their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo group. Another scientific study found that an ingredient in Cinnatrol made insulin 20 times more capable of converting blood sugar to energy.

While individual results vary, one patient in the study lowered his blood sugar from 220-245 to the 100-130 range in only 28 days, despite being instructed not to change his dietary habits or physical activity. Some patients, under their doctors care, have been able to reduce or eliminate their need for diabetic drugs. Scientists say that Cinnatrol actually helps diabetic drugs work more effectively.

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Goodwill opens in Atoka

By TIFFANY HOLLAND

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People in the county looking for a place to donate old items and clothes, now have a new place to direct their efforts. Tipton County witnessed the grand opening of its first Goodwill donation center in Atoka on July 22.

Memphis Goodwill welcomed the public to its newest attended donation location when it opened its doors on May 28, but its grand opening was celebrated throughout the day with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sandwiches donated from Coletta’s restaurant were offered to guests. In addition, the organization offered 10 percent-off coupons for purchases at the new Millington store to people who made donations at the new center that day. The opening of the new attended donation center brings the total number of centers located in the Mid-South to 17.

There is a side door where donors can pull-up their vehicles and be met with someone in the store who will take their items for donation. The donors will then be given an IRS form, since donations can be tax deductable.

Goodwill accepts barely or lightly used items of all kinds such as clothes, furniture, toys and other goods. They will then be taken to the Goodwill in Millington and set-up and sold for retail. The more items donated to a donation center such as the one in Atoka, the more likely a retail store will open in the area.

The main goal of the Goodwill Industry is to employ people with barriers, hardships and handicaps.

Kimberley Crafton, the director of marketing and public relations for the store, emphasizes that one donation can go a long way.

“People don’t realize that just one donation creates plenty of jobs,” said Crafton. “It isn’t just a thrift store. But it provides meaningful employment for people.”

She describes the detail in getting the donations to when they are eventually sold as retail on the racks.

“Someone has to sort every item,” said Crafton.

“Then someone has to sort those items and then someone has to pick (the donated items) up and drop them off. Then they have to be hung and sorted and placed on the shelved. Just one donation can be a lot.”

Memphis Goodwill Industries was founded in 1927 as a territory of the nationwide Goodwill Industries movement. Today, the organization employs more than 500 people in Tennessee and

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Mississippi who face significant barriers to employment. For more information about Goodwill in Memphis, store locations or hours of operation, call (901) 323-6221 or visit www.goodwillmemphis.org.

The Goodwill attended donation center in Atoka is located at 11680 Highway 51 South in the shopping center along with Kroger. For directions online, you can go to http://goodwillmemphis.org/locations.

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Bridal Registry Summer and Bill Kelley June Nora Blalack to Drew Mathis Rachel Bibb to D.W. Blakeman Courtney Wilson to Grady Baggett Brette Shaeffer to Collin Pinner Debra Bozant to Tom Shepherd Caileigh Cook to Mitchell Irwin Alisha Pinner to Jason Renfroe Kimberly Thompson to Jason Binkley July Fran Gray to Jeff Glass Brittany Ashford to Shay Williams Jessica Taylor to Clint Arthur Holli Guess to Brian Yarbro Whitney Van Cleve to Rory Elliott Amber Griffin to Nicholas A. Shaw

Audra Matthews (Martin) Baby due Aug. 28th Regina Goulder (Dustin) Baby due Aug. 31st Brandy Sechrest (Jeff) Baby girl due Sept. 6th Audrey Fisher (Steve Mills) Baby due Sept. 7th.

Mary Stoots (Scott) Baby boy due Sept. 8th Amy Payne (Chris) Baby boy due Sept. 17th.

Hailey Gray (Tobby) Baby boy due Sept. 24th Kate Krull (Erik) Baby boy due Oct. 3rd Janine Williams (Matthew) Baby girl due Oct. 4th Brande Burrow (Kit) Baby Boy due Oct. 8th Dana Waits (Austin) Baby boy Due Oct. 11th Rachel Harrell (Brad) Baby Boy due Oct. 21st Erica Anderson (Keno) Baby Girl due Nov. 3rd Courtney Napier (Jack) Baby Boy due Nov. 12th Congrats to:

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JUST FOR FUN Wii Games - Get exercise and have fun playing your favorite games on our Wii. Join Kelly every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 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 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room.

Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to find your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing.

Craft Club - Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awesome job with this club. The craft club meets on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month at 1 p.m. upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed.

Bible Study - Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator is Mrs. Mary Carswell.

Bending Needles Quilting Club - Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8-11 a.m. in the craft room.

EDUCATIONAL 2010 Annual Conference - Tennessee Federation for the Aging and Tennessee Association of Senior Centers 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held in Murfreesboro. Tuesday, Aug. 31 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.

Piano Lessons - Pat Parham, piano teacher extraordinaire, will be offering piano instruction every Tuesday from noon- 2:30 p.m. at the CSC dining room. Lessons are $15 per ½ hour session. Please call Kelly to reserve your lesson time today!

TO YOUR HEALTH Health Screenings - The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be at the CSC on Tuesday, July 13 at 9 a.m. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will take blood pressure readings and Wednesday, July 21 at 9 a.m. Ms. Roslyn from Dr. Potter’s office will do the same. 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.

Get Fit, Stay Fit - Join Randy every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older.

Tap Dance Class - Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $20 for a 10-week session.

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Jackson Business and Professional Women of Jackson, Tennessee, is pleased to announce its new officers for 2010-2011. They are: President: Beth Bates, attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.; 1st Vice-President: Carol Turpen, GIS Technician for the State of Tennessee; 2nd Vice-President: Monique Merriweather, Neighborhood Service Co-ordinator for the City of Jackson; Secretary: Andreea Temple, Computer Technician for the Jackson-Madison County School System; Treasurer: Demetry Allen, Accounting Co-ordinator for H and M Company.

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Military Matters Navy Seaman Recruit James D. Hewlett, son of Bonnie A. and Franklin D. Hewlett of Burlison, Tenn., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eightweek program, Hewlett 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.

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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 a.m. and the cost for 10 sessions is $30. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated.

CAREGIVER PROGRAMS “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service - Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet.

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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 5:30-7 p.m. 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 5:30-7 p.m. 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 12:30-2 p.m. 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 5:30-7 p.m.

▪ 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 from 5:30-7 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

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

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I have been thinking about Don and Denise Prescott. They have been my friends for years.

They work in Covington and pastor a church in Humboldt.

Happy August birthday to Callie Blyue, Adam Ragdale, Tyler Byrd and Debbie Armstrong. May it be the best one you ever had.

Margaret Partlow and son, Danny, went to Nashville recently and visited Mike and Joyce Goodwin one weekend.

Then they made a trip to Ripley, Miss. To visit Hop and Geraldine Gibbins and family.

My weight on July 15

is 72 pounds.

I visited by phone with my friends Rel and Nancy Weller. I met them when they came to Randolph Assembly of God church.

We have stayed in touch since. They attend Rose of Sharon church. They also think a lot of evangelist Josh Franks and wife, Ashley.

Troy and John Blyue went by Martha Morgan Williams' home in Munford for a short time on Friday then on to Fred's where they did some shopping before returning home.

Christine Alsbrook, Judy Bradshaw and Terry Alsbrook was shopping recently for a birthday present for Anthony Alsbrook whose birthday is on July 20.

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The staff and service recipients would like to thank the Young People from the Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church for coming to spruce up the yard here at the center.

We also want to welcome Mr. Jerry Fayne and David Strahan back from camp. We missed them very much.

The staff and service recipients would like to thank the following people who took time out from their busy schedule to come and judge our Talent Show: Mike Huffman, Sharon Hall, Bradley Yarbro, Edna Nelms, Jenny Nix and Scott McBroom. The talent show was a huge success. All parents and relatives were in attendance.

We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Poiner for the delicious watermelon that they brought to the center for the staff and service recipients to enjoy. The

Burlison Eddie Kellum

Hello from Burlison.

There’s still not much going on here in the big city of Burlison, but I did hear that we now have a new city recorder.

Congratulations to Miss Pam Branch on obtaining that position. I hope you find the position challenging and exciting.

Pam is a lifelong resident of Burlison. Pam’s father Milton Branch was one of the first City Council members.

I don’t know how many of you have noticed, but the city has started spraying the roadsides for weeds. I have spoken with some who like this and some that are against the idea. My father John said he doesn’t think it’s a good practice to do this because its going to make the soil erode and cause us to have more ditches to contend with, if that’s possible. Maybe he’s right after all he is

staff and service recipients were out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

The TCDC is helping to sponsor a child in Haiti to help with the earthquake relief there. It was sponsored by the Victory Baptist Church in Henning.

There was entertainment by a Christian comedian. They served snow cones, funnel cakes and barbeque plates. They also had tea. Entertainment was had by all.

We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Al Bouwman for the delicious lunch that the service recipients and staff had on Richard Cole and Jerry and Terry Bouwman’s birthday that we had on July 15. We hope they had a nice birthday. The staff and service recipients went to Wendy’s to get free Frostys and went to Glenn Springs Lake to explore and look at the scenery. We hope Debra Poiner had a nice birthday too.

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How about these elections, have you ever seen more mud slinging in your life? I’m not taking about our local election, but the state. Seems to me that I’m hearing a lot of smear tactics and I don’t know how you feel but as for me, that’s a vote “NO” for that person. If you can’t win by telling me what you can do, don’t try to win by telling me what your opponent can’t do or hasn’t done. Anyway if you haven voted yet the early voting is still going on until the July 31st.

Remember if you don’t vote don’t complain!

My aunt Sandra Harrison wanted me to request prayer for her mother Ms. Louise Kellum. She said that she is having some health problems. Ms. Louise, I believe is the patriarch of the Kellum family here in Tipton County.

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Dear readers, I had a phone call Monday night from Carl Hartsfield’s daughter telling me about Carl’s 91st birthday. They are having a special birthday bash for him on July 31 in the

Ray and Brenda Overbey went to Dyersburg recently ate at the Catfish Gallery.

I want to say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Royce Wilson. They have been my friends for years.

On the prayer list: Linda Pugh, Mindy Tankersly, June Glass, Berry Dillinder, Trix Dawson, Shawn Cousar, Moviline Cousar, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Polly Branch, Nadine Kellum, Patra Ballard, Dell Ferguson, the Folks at Kelley's Chapel Church, Rev. Mike Roberts and wife, Elaine, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, all the men and women in the military, Rev. Jimmy Bridges, Hazel Mooneyham, Emma Sue Turnage, Hop

ten by a very interesting fellow I met about three years ago now. His name is Nick Pirovolos, but everyone just calls him Nick the Greek. Nick has been at our church a couple of times giving his testimony. His book is titled “Too Mean To Die.” It tells of his life with big money, beautiful women and the bright red blood of anyone who got in his way. Nick eventually goes to prison and after almost dying finds the Lord. Isn’t it funny how God can turn the worst situation into the best thing that could ever happen to you? Nick is a very spiritual and gifted speaker and his book shows how easy it would be to get caught up in the criminal world.

If you have any information for future articles call me at 901-476-2683 or e-mail me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com. Until next time have a blessed week.

Eddie Kellum

Carl Hartsfield Family Life Center at 12:30 p.m.. They will have fish, BBQ chicken and BBQ. You are all invited.

At the First Baptist Church of Atoka they will be having a Prayer Breakfast at 8 a.m. And Sunday, Aug. 1 – 4, they are having revival services at 7 p.m.

Sunday services will be Family and SEE ATOKA, PAGE B5

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Gibbins, Odis Poole, Clara McMillin, Dorothy Cook, Kathryn Glass, Bill Stimpsobn, Rev. A.A. Lawrence and wife, Charlotte, Verna Lou Timbs, Megan Boback and Milton Ferrell.

Erica Davis and Heaven

visited the Blyue house recently then they along with Connie, John and Josh went out and ate.

Lee Young of Texas came to visit her sisterin-law, Carol Lumley recently, ate at Gilt Edge Cafe. They went

to Shiloh in memory of Jerry Neal Young. They saw a baby deer. Then they went to Mississippi, Jerry died April is of this year. Lee also visited Jeff and Connie Pickard.

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Mt. Carmel

Elaine Watkins • 476-7093 It’s raining cats and dogs.We had a front from the East and a front from the West collide with a lot of wind, lightning and thunder preceding the rain, which is at about 2 inches right now.

And it’s still raining!

As I mentioned last week, Liz, Justin, Lyla and I spent last week in St. Louis. We stayed at the Union Station, a hotel built parallel with the old train station, with a mall inbetween, where the trains used to park.

There are lots of stores, a food court, many places to buy Cardinal gear and souvenirs and lots of places to walk safely. Our car didn’t leave its parking place till the night before we came home!

The three adults attended four Cardinals/ Phillies games, taking

ATOKA

Continued from page B4 Friends Day. Sunday, August 8, Sunday school fellowship is at 9:30 a.m. On Monday, August 16, the Widows in Need club will meet at 6 p.m.

The Atoka U.M. Church is expecting Rev. Deborah Matherson to preach on July 31 in the absence of Rev. Harry. He will be the guest speaker at Macedonia for their Homecoming Day. When you read this it will be the last of July and next week will be August.

It really does not seem possible for it to be coming up in August. But I will get that birthday list read for you next week.

Atoka was sorrowed this past week in the death of Kate Dawson. She had been ill for some time.

And now to the Prayer List: Brice Fite, Rodney Waits, Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Billy Lumpkin, Bill Stimpson, Johnny Thorp, John Rose, Hunter Box, Gerald Fitzwater, Boyd Gorham and his wife Arlene Martha Eskridge, Laura Peel, Phyllis McIntosh, Colin Alley, Kay Regis, Ron Miller, Lisa Tennyson, Teresa Connell, Willie Harden, Neal Wright, Sylvia McBride, Tommy Voght, Katie Duncan, Paul Sutton, Jack Atkins, Alyshia Allison, Robyn Barnette, Courtney Hendley, Bill Bryant, Karen Ellen, Clyde Currie, Ben Pylant, Bill Parker, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, David Kemp, Pam Hill Bundy, Dean Glidwell, Tony Bennett, Courtney Schaefer, John Fletcher, Gigi Box, Katie Burke, Ashley Timbs Billings, Dave Barnet, Martha Jean York, David Mashburn, Arthur McElya, Robert Wayne McMillen.

We were glad to welcome Ashley Lyons and her fiancé this past week. She has three months in the Army and then will be getting out of the Army.

There were other deaths to mention: Richard Mills, friend of Larry Forbes and Jerry McDaniel. Maurice Wallace, cousin of O.P. Timbs and Maxine McKell.

And Kathryn Zimmerman, who was the MIFA lady at the Senior Center until she became ill.

Sympathy to all the family and friends of all these folks.

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turns staying with Lyla, and the Cards won three of them. I got to see that four-home-run game, three in one inning, one in the next. I got to see a Pujols homerun!

We had a great vacation and Liz can write in Lyla’s book that she laughed for the first time in St. Louis!

We got home about 7 Friday night, after stopping at the Carter outlet in Sikeston! Wonderful trip!

I missed working Early Voting last week but started working in Munford today. We had 166 voters today in Munford and I got my voting done. Vote early - it ends

this Saturday at noon.

Roy Randolph was having surgery today. Hope he is doing all right.

Joyce Whaley is having a procedure tomorrow and is in my prayers. David Whaley has been in the hospital but was at

church Sunday. Glad he’s OK. Also in our prayers are Linda Simpson, Alan Otts’ dad, John Fletcher, who had a heart transplant, Jan Kinningham’s mother, father and grandmother, Dr. Jessie Cannon, Bethany Kirby, Erin

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Monday, August 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Brown and Jeff Phillips, who will fly back from a mission trip to Brazil tomorrow. And our servicemen and women.

We were so happy to see Brad Evins back from his stint in the Middle East yesterday at church.

He said he missed (other than his family, of course) Mexican food!

Welcome home, Brad!

Lots of folks will be going white water rafting this weekend. I hope they have fun and a safe trip.

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NURSERY WORKER NEEDED Must be able to pass background check Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and some special events.

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MILLINTON HEALTH CARE CENTER 5081 EASLEY MILLINGTON, TN 38053

Director of Nursing Services This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the nursing service department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Candidate must participate in facility surveys and assist the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Candidate will also be responsible for maintaining, educating, and updating policies and procedures to ensure nursing services remain in compliance. Salaried position will sometimes require flexible hours contingent upon the recommendations of the Administrator.

Fax Resume to: Attn: Arthur Glassman, Administrator @ (901) 873-0531 Phone: (901) 873-3290 Benefits and salary to be discussed during interview.

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Public Notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on Friday, August 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM prevailing time at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. VA Loan #202060510384. The owner of the debt is Midfirst Bank.

Realty to be sold under the provisions of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry A. Deal, Melissa Deal, Husband & Wife, Grantors, is located in Tipton County, Tennessee and designated as: Lot 7, Timberland Heights Subdivision, Section A as recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 79, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to subdivision restrictions of record at Book 673, Page 189 and building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet C, Slide 79 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. improved and known as 224 Walkerfield Lane, Munford, TN. Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1069 Page 563, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Other Interested Parties: First Tennessee Bank National Association Terms of sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of the rights of homestead, redemption and dower, and the rights of Henry A. Deal, Melissa Deal, Husband & Wife, and those claiming through them, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions which may be of record in the said Register’s Office.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee pursuant to Appointment of Substitute Trustee of record in Register of Deed’s Book 1476, Page 604, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee ARNOLD M. WEISS, Attorney at Law Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38103 (901) 526 8296 File # 1882-085184-FC Published: July 15 July 22 July 29 Midland Mortgage/Henry Deal

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NATALIE K. HODGES, PETITIONER VS. NO. J-8366 ERIC ELMER TAYLOR, RESPONDENT IN RE: ERIC E. TAYLOR JR. D.O.B. 11/18/1996 NOTICE It appearing from the Petition for Name Change filed in this cause which is sworn to, that whereabouts of Eric Elmer Taylor, Respondent, allegedly moves in and out of the Covington area but his address is unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Eric Elmer Taylor, Respondent, file an answer in the Juvenile Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before September 4, 2010, or Judgement by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

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

This the 30th day of June, 2010.

Mike Forbess/CF Clerk Cyburn H. Sullivan III Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 395 Covington, TN 38019 (901) 476-2822 08july4wp

NOTICE OF PETITION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AND DETERMINE HEIRS IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. P-2611 IN RE:The Estate of Sylvester Dowell, Deceased TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE ESTATE: Notice is hereby given that Terry Louis Dowell and William Narvell Dowell, Executors of the Estate of Sylvester Dowell, Deceased have filed a Petition for the determination of those entitled to distribution of the Estate of Sylvester Dowell, decedent, and that the time and place for hearing the same has been set for August 30, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, 1801 South College Street, Suite 110, Covington, Tennessee 38019.

All persons interested are hereby notified to appear at the time and place set for said hearing and show cause, if any they have, why the petition should not be granted Dated: July 8, 2010 Terry Louis Dowell and William Narvell Dowell, Executors Tual Graves, PLLC Blanchard E. Tual Attorney for Petitioners 08july4wp Chancery Clerk of Tipton County Judy Billings, Clerk & Master 1801 South College Street Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on August 5, 2002, by William Cooper and Norma Cooper to Equity Title, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1019, Page 539, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-SP2; and WHEREAS, Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-SP2, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, August 19, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Land situated in Tipton County Tennessee to with: Tract I: 1384 Indian Creek Beginning at a stake the Northeast corner of Thomas Faught’s 1.35 acre tract in E.W. Yarbro’s South line; thence South 29 3/4 West 485 feet to a stake the Southeast corner of the 1.98 acre tract in the center of the Brighton and Holly Grove Blacktop Road; thence with the same South 60 1/2 East 140 feet to a stake the Southeast corner of Thomas Faught’s 4.18 acre tract: thence North 32 1/4 East 247 feet to a stake; thence north 14 3/4 East 200 feet to a stake the Northeast corner of Thomas Faught’s 4.18 acre tract in E. W. Yarbro’s South line: thence north 84 3/4 West 109 feet to the beginning containing 1.66 acres Tract II: 1400 Indian Creek Beginning at a stake the Northeast corner of a 1.21 acre lot in the name of Thomas Faught in E. W. Yarbro’s South line; thence South 10 1/2 West 284 feet to a stake in the center of the Brighton and Holly Grove Blacktop Road the Southeast corner of the 1.21 acre tract; thence with said road South 50 1/2 East 137.5 feet to a stake; thence north 26 East 376 feet to a stake in E.W. Yarbro’s South line; thence North 84 3/4 west 175 feet to the beginning, containing 1.17 acres. Beginning at a stake the Northeast corner of Thomas Faught’s 1.17 acre tract in E.W. Yarbro’s South line; thence South 26 West 376 feet to a stake, the Southeast corner of the 1.17 acre tract in the center of the Brighton and Holly Grove Blacktop Road; thence with the same South 50 1/2 East 137.5 feet to a stake in same; thence North 29 3/4 East 488 feet to a stake in E.W. Yarbro’s South line; thence North 84 3/4 west 175 feet to the beginning, containing 1.35 acres. There is excepted out of the above all that part occupied by the Brighton & Holly Grove Blacktop Road as its right-of-way. Vernon L Lancaster and wife Joyce conveyed to Joe L. Jenkins August 30, 1976 recorded August 31, 1976 at Book 392, Page 60, in the Tipton County Register’s Office.

(Tract 1) Thomas N. Faught and wife Juanita Faught conveyed to Joe L. Jenkins March 30, 1973 and recorded April 8, 1973, at Book 343, Page 89, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. (Tract 2) Also being the same property conveyed to grantors William Cooper and Norma Cooper by warranty deed being recorded simultaneously herewith in said Register’s Office PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1384 Indian Creek Road, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): William Cooper and Norma Cooper The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Joe L. Jenkins OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN AT-

TEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 416.1003684TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 07/22/10, 07/29/10, 08/05/10

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 26, 2006, by Lynnda J. Robbins and Gillie W. Robbins to Lenders Title And Escrow, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1310, Page 173, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling ans Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2007, GSAMP Trust 2007-HE1; and WHEREAS, Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2007, GSAMP Trust 2007-HE1, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, August 19, 2010, commencing at 12:00 PM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 52, Section B, Squire’s Grove Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 28, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 60 Oxford Drive, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Lynnda J. Robbins and Gillie W. Robbins The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

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

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o SBS Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 416.0933815TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 07/22/2010, 07/29/2010, 08/05/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 23, 2005, by Michelle Pfrenger aka Michele Pfrenger and Matthew Pfrenger to American Title, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1253, Page 90, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2006 Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I

Inc. Trust 2006-NC3 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-NC3; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2006 Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006NC3 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-NC3, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, August 19, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 106 of Woodlawn Plantation, Section “D”, Plat Cabinet “E”, Slide 176, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Matthew Pfrenger and Michele Pfrenger by deed from Timbs Builders and Supply Company, L.P filed for record in Book 933, Page 214, Register’s Office for Tipton County Tennessee, dated 3/15/01. Property address known as: 110 Woodshire Lane, Brighton, Tennessee 38011, Tipton County.

Note: Michelle Pfrenger is AKA Michele Pfrenger PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 Woodshire Lane, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Michelle Pfrenger aka Michele Pfrenger and Matthew Pfrenger The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

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

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 5005.1003475TN Web Site: www.foreclosurehotline.net Insertion Dates: 07/22/2010, 07/29/2010, 08/05/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the North entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Webb Supply, Inc. to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, recorded at Book 1303, Page 698 and conducted by Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Tipton Co. Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Patriot Bank The following real estate located in Tipton Co., TN will be sold to the highest cash bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Being a part of the William T. Corcoran, and Tracy Lee Corcoran tract recorded in Deed Book 1149, Page 439, being a part of the same property conveyed to Virginia Thompson Sanders recorded in Deed Book 1012, Page 248, in the Register’s Office lying on the east side of Tipton Road in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of residue to the William T. Corcoran and Tracy Lee Corcoran tract recorded in Deed Book 1149, page 439, of which this parcel is a part, said point being in the centerline of Tipton Road, said point also being 684.02’ south of the centerline intersection of Cobb Avenue and Tipton Road, then along a creek on the southwest line of the Michael Duffy 9.72 acre tract recorded in Deed

Book 1238, page 705, the following nine courses; South 74 deg. 11’ 48” East, passing an iron pin found at 35.20’, but continuing for a total distance of 156.99 feet; South 57 deg. 40’ 45” East, 143.29 feet; South 32 deg. 59’ 35” East, 107.95 feet; South 38 deg. 58’ 40” East, 102.42 feet; South 44 deg. 23’ 45” East, 63.67 feet; South 33 deg. 35’ 50” East, 65.54 feet; South 58 deg. 55’ 36” East, 62.27 feet; South 30 deg. 27’ 59” East, 42.14 feet; South 43 deg. 29’ 36” East, 71.55 feet to an iron pin found on the west right of way line of the Illinois Central Railroad; then South 50 deg. 25’ 13” West, 618.47 feet along the said R.O.W. line to an iron pin found; then South 88 deg. 24’ 22” West, 178.10 feet along the said R.O.W. line to the centerline of Tipton Road; then North 06 deg. 32’ 12” East, 145.34 feet along the said centerline to a point; then along the east line of the Buddy Kuhstoss tract (DB 787, PG 972) the following four courses: North 58 deg. 52’ 03” East, 270.26 feet to an iron pin found; North 06 deg.

44’ 09” East, 185.31 feet to an iron pin found; North 41 deg. 48’ 05” West, 135.97 feet to an iron pin found; North 67 deg. 23’ 30” West, 141.20 feet to the centerline of Tipton Road; then along the said centerline the following three courses; North 01 deg.

46’ 58” East, 116.95 feet; North 00 deg. 43’ 13” East, 118.36 feet; North 00 deg. 49’ 07” East, 50.08 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also commonly known as 0 Tipton Road, Atoka, TN Owner(s) of Properties: Webb Supply, Inc. All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned, will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

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

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

Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee 2820 Summer Oaks Dr., Bartlett, TN 38134 Publication dates: July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated SEPTEMBER 15, 2006, executed

by DANIEL O. HULL (A/K/A DANIEL OWEN HULL) AND SHAINA N. HULL (A/K/A SHAINA NICOLE HULL), HUSBAND AND WIFE, to DANNY GOULDER, ATTORNEY, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1299, PAGE 611, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M., AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: BEING LOT 4 OF EASTERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 27 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE NORTH LINE OF VANDERGRIFT DRIVE (50 FEET RIGHT OF WAY) AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4, EASTERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 27), SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5, THEN SOUTH 71 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, 90.00 FEET ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3: THEN NORTH 01 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST, 181.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3 TO WILMA MCDOW’S SOUTH LINE (W.B.J., PAGE 278); THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 144.00 FEET ALONG MCDOW’S SOUTH LINE TO AN IRON PIN FOUND

AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5; THEN SOUTH 06 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 251.84 FEET (CALLED 252 FEET) ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5 THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF RAYMOND E. PITTMAN, TENNESSEE R.L.S. NUMBER 1414, P.O. BOX 1218, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058, DATED DECEMBER 28, 1993.

SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 27; AMENDED AT BOOK 674, PAGE 856, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 27 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DANIEL O. HULL AND WIFE, SHAINA N. HULL BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1299, PAGE 609, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 90 VANDERGRIFT DRIVE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

MAP 042A GROUP A PARCEL 004.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, July 8, 2010. This is improved property known as 90 VANDERGRIFT DRIVE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 15jul3w

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT COVINGTON TIPTON COUNTY STATE OF TENNESSEE, ON RELATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID DEPARTMENT, AND TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE; PETITIONER, VS. A TRACT OF LAND IN TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CONTAINING 0.140 ACRES; and KATIE MAE HARRIS; A Resident of Tipton County, Tennessee, DEFENDANTS. DOCKET NO. 6731 PROJECT NO. 84003-221714 STP-14(39) TRACT NO. 9 JURY DEMAND Please take notice that on the 9th day of July, 2010 a Petition was filed in this Court against you, pursuant to Section 29-17701 et seq of the Tennessee Code Annotated, praying for the condemnation for public purposes of the hereinafter described tract of land in

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B8 • Thursday, July 29, 2010 • THE LEADER

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Public Notices which you have or may have an interest or right. The Petitioner seeks to acquire said property rights for the improvement of S.R. 14 (Austin Peay Highway) in Tipton County, Tennessee.

The property to be condemned in this cause is more particularly described as follows: PROJECT 84003-221714 TIPTON COUNTY TRACT 9 TP-14(39) Map 099, Parcel 021.01 FEE SIMPLE BEGINNING at a ROW marker and point of intersect of the present and proposed east ROW lines of Terry Lane (also the subject property owner’s south property line) 25.02 feet left of Terry Lane proposed centerline Station 54 + 10.22 (282.68 feet right of SR 14 (Austin Peay Highway) proposed centerline Station 1082 + 33.05),; thence along the present east ROW line of Terry Lane as follows: in a curve to the right with a radius of 815.00 feet and an arc distance of 109.75 feet to a point 17.19 feet left of the new proposed centerline Station 52 + 91.37; thence N 20˚48’43” E 57.26 feet to a point of intersect with the subject property owner’s north property line 1.50 feet left of Terry Lane new proposed centerline Station 52 + 33.35; thence along the subject property owner’s north property line S 85˚58’00” E 73.35 feet to a point of intersect with the proposed east ROW line of Terry Lane 223.70 feet right of SR 14 (Austin Peay Highway) proposed centerline Station 1084 + 15.02; thence along the proposed east ROW line of Terry Lane as follows: S 39˚13’39” W 98.81 feet to a ROW marker 247.00 feet right of SR 14 (Austin Peay Highway) proposed centerline Station 1083 + 19.00; thence S 30˚19’30” W 93.06 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.140 acres, more or less.

This property is to be acquired for use in the improvement of S.R. 14 (Austin Peay Highway) in Tipton County, Tennessee.

You must plead, answer, or except to same as provided by law, or the Petition will be taken as confessed against you, whereupon the case will then be set for a hearing upon the record and in your absence.

IT IS ORDERED that publication of this notice be made for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Tipton County, Tennessee.

This the 9th day of July, 2010.

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 15th day of November, 2006, by Joe A. Curtis and Kimberly A. Curtis to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, as the same appears of record in the Office of Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1311, Pages 473-482, and the owner of the debt secured having appointed the undersigned as Substitute Trustee in accordance with the provisions of the said Deed of Trust,

by Appointment of Substitute Trustee appearing of record in Book 1482, Page 555, in said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that David J. Harris, Substitute Trustee, will, on Friday, August 20, 2010, commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real property, to-wit: Situated in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee: Description of a 10.00 acre tract being the Kimberly Ann Roberts property as recorded in Deed Book 631 – Page 448, said property being located on the West side of Highway 14 in the 7th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Beginning at a found iron in the West R.O.W. line of Highway 14 being the Easternmost southeast corner of Kimberly Ann Roberts as recorded in Deed Book 631 – Page 448, also being the Southernmost Southwest corner of the Robin L. Roberts property, Deed Book 641 – Page 886, thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along said R.O.W. line, S 44 deg. 05’ 27” W, 100.00 feet to a found iron being the Southwest corner of this tract; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along a West line of this tract, N 44 deg. 53’ 43” W, passing a found iron at 686.15 feet at the water edge of a lake, but in all a distance of 870.09 feet to an angle point; thence N 07 deg. 25’ 55” E, 518.81 feet to the Northwest corner of this tract, also being the exterior corner of Robin L. Roberts, also being in the East line of William Clay Ballard, Deed Book 625 – Page 285; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along an East line of

this partition and a West line of Robin L. Roberts, the following (3) courses: S 53 deg.

00’ 56” E, 300.00 feet to an angle point; thence N 81 deg.

41’ 13” E, passing a found iron post at the waters’ edge of a lake at 290.34 feet, but in all a distance of 360.34 feet to a found iron being the Northeast corner of this tract and an interior of Robin L. Roberts; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the East line of this tract and a West line of Robin L. Roberts, S 01 deg. 43’ 41” E, 637.31 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.00 acres, more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Kimberly Ann Roberts (now Kimberly Ann Curtis) at Book 631, page 448 of the Tipton County Register’s Office, Kimberly Ann Curtis wants to insure that the above described property is now held as tenants by the entireties by Joe Alden Curtis, Jr. and wife, Kimberly Ann Curtis.

Less and Except: Property conveyed to the State of Tennessee in Warranty Deed of record at Book 1287, Pages 185-186 in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Property Address: 8135 Austin Peay/8135 Hwy. 14 S., Brighton, TN (legal description governs over property address) Owner of Property: Joe A. Curtis and wife, Kimberly A. Curtis Maker of Note: BDKY Holdings, LLC Holder of Note: BancorpSouth Bank Interested Party: First Tennessee Bank National Association BDKY Holdings, Inc. Y & W Technologies, LLC Raymond H. Roberson Charles E. Williamson Willis T. Yates Joe A. Curtis and Kimberly A. Curtis All right and equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead and dower are 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. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat or plan; any unpaid taxes, interest and penalty which exist as a lien against said property (said taxes shall not be prorated); any restrictive covenants, easements or set back lines that may be applicable; any equitable or statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any federal, state, or local governmental agency; rights or claims of parties in possession; and any filed or unfiled liens, adverse claims or encumbrances that may exist against the property which have priority over the Deed of Trust under which the foreclosure was held. All bidders are urged to conduct a title examination before bidding.

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

David J. Harris Substitute Trustee Burch, Porter & Johnson, A Professional Limited Liability Company Attorneys at Law 130 North Court Avenue Memphis, TN38103 901/524-5000 Publication Dates: July 29, August 5, and August 12, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated SEPTEMBER 20, 2005, executed by MELINDA MCGRATH TRIPLETT (A/K/A MELINDA ANN MCGRATH, A/K/A MELINDA ANN PERRY), to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1233, PAGE 585, AND RE-RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 1243, PAGE 309, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON,

TENNESSEE: PART OF THE LOT 39, TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION, SECTION “B” AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDES 195 & 196 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING SITUATED IN THE 7TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SAID COUNTY AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON POST ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TWIN LAKES CIRCLE BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 39, TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 38; THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING THE EAST LINE OF LOT 39, THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES, 49 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS EAST, 100.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 39, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 40; THENCE S O U T H W E S T W A R D LY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 39, ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 40; THENCE SOUTH 75 DEGREES, 10 MINUTES, 39 SECONDS WEST, 410.84 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 39, ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 40 AND ON THE EAST BANK OF BOMAR LAKE; THENCE NORTHWESTWARD WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 39, ALSO BEING THE EAST BANK OF SAID LAKE; THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES, 43 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST, 97.64 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES, 44 MINUTES, 27 SECONDS WEST, 3.43 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 39, ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 38; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF LOT 39, ALSO BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 38; THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES, 10 MINUTES, 39 SECONDS EAST, 143.23 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 49 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS EAST, 1.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES, 10 MINUTES, 39 SECONDS EAST 50.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES, 49 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS EAST WEST 1.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREEES, 10 MINUTES, 39 SECONDS EAST 198.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MELINDA MCGRATH TRIPLETT, UNMARRIED, BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1233 PAGE 582 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 339 TWIN LAKES CIRCLE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

MAP 095I GROUP A CONTROL MAP 095P PARCEL 039.0 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE ON RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT

PURPOSE. This day, July 26, 2010. This is improved property known as 339 TWIN LAKES CIRCLE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 29jul3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on November 23, 2005, by John D. Yarbro to Tipton and Owen Title/David E. Owen, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1246, Page 712, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2006 Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE2; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2006 Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE2 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-HE2, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, August 26, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and described: Being Lot No. 2, Sunnyside Subdivision and thus described: Beginning at the north end of a 20 foot radius being 30 feet west of the centerline of Sunnyside Road and 20.44 feet north of the north line of Sunnyside Cove, thence north 1 degree 14 minutes west 279.59 feet along the west line of Sunnyside Road to a stake , thence west 203.24 feet to a stake, thence south 300 feet to a stake on the north side of Sunnyside Cove (50 feet wide), thence east 186.22 feet along the north side of Sunnyside Cove to the west end of a 20 feet radius, thence northeastwardly 31.84 feet around said radius to the point beginning and containing 1.40acres, more or less. According to survey of V.F. Melton, Surveyor. And being the same property conveyed to John D. Yarbro and wife, Pam Yarbro by deed of record at book 623, Page 80 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Map 79, Parcel 39.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2183 Sunnyside Road, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): John D. Yarbro The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

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

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc.

1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 5005.1017920TN Web Site: www.foreclosurehotline.net Insertion Dates: 07/29/2010, 08/05/2010, 8/12/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed March 27, 2006 by Jeffery J. Rasar, A Married Person and Wife, Sheri Denise Rasar to Larry A. Weissman, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1266 Page 807, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1442 Page 611, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Litton Loan Servicing, L.P., 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, August 20, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lot 3, Milo Subdivision, as described in Plat Book 2, Page 12 in the Tipton County Register’s Office, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to subdivi-

sion restrictions building lines and easements at Plat Book 2, Page 12, in the Tipton County Register’s Office.

Property Address: 104 Fannie Drive, Brighton, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 2075-086031-FC Published: July 29 August 5 August 12 Litton Mortgage Servicing Center, Inc./Jeffrey Rasar NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Rose Construction, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 84063-3406-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNH713 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 09/10/10.

NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Ferrell Paving, Inc PROJECT NO.: 84007-3220-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNH579 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 09/10/10.

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution (Section 26-701) issued by Mike Forbess, Clerk of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, dated the 09 Sept 2009, I will expose to sale to the highest bidder, for cash on the 29th day of July, 2010. Time 10:00 A.M. at GOVDEALS.COM Execution # 09-CV-732 Danny Young Vs. Sherman Brown 1996 Chevrolet Astro Van White Vin # 1gcdm19w1tb131689 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD @ GOVDEALS. COM Beginning 29 July 2010 and Staying on until 05 Aug 2010 All Property And Vehicles Sold Subject to Any and All Liens This 09 July 2010 J.T. “Pancho” Chumley Sheriff of Tipton County, Tennessee

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution (Section 26-701) issued by Mike Forbess, Clerk of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, dated the 05 October 2009, I will expose to sale to the highest bidder, for cash on the 29th day of July, 2010. Time 10:00 A.M. at GOVDEALS.COM Execution # 1351848 Schaefer Sash & Door Company Vs. Jonathan Francis Hallmark Trailor + Any And All Contents Vin # 16hcb12175g070619 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD @ GOVDEALS.COM Beginning 29 July 2010 and Staying on until 05 Aug 2010 All Property And Vehicles Sold Subject to Any and All Liens This 09 July 2010 J.T. “Pancho” Chumley Sheriff of Tipton County, Tennessee

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution (Section 26-701) issued by Mike Forbess, Clerk of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, dated the 18 May 2010, I will expose to sale to the highest bidder, for cash on the 29th day of July, 2010. Time 10:00 A.M. at GOVDEALS.COM Execution # 38148 Thornton’s Home Furnishings Vs Angela Rudd 2001 Chevrolet Prism Car Gold Vin # 1y1sk52811z437422 1 X Box 360 (020195490207) Games: Halo Fight Night IV Saints Row Two NBA 2K8 1 E Machine LapkTop ( lxn64020089455505d1601) 1 Gem Star TV (103551648) 1 Compaq Prisario Computer Tower (mxf643008b) Monitor (cnc634qyrw) HP Keyboard (bd63207560) Compaq Mouse (k46321711) Compaq THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD @ GOVDEALS.COM Beginning 29 July 2010 and Staying on until 05 Aug 2010 All Property And Vehicles Sold Subject to Any and All Liens This 09 July 2010 J.T. “Pancho” Chumley Sheriff of Tipton County, Tennessee

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Public Notices EARLY VOTING FOR THE STATE PRIMARY/COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION AUGUST 5, 2010 The Tipton County Election Commission Office, located at 113 E Church St in Covington, will be open the following days and hours for the convenience of early voting for the August 5, 2010 State Primary/County General Election: Beginning Friday, July 16th., and ending Saturday, July 31st., the hours will be: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 to 5 pm. Tuesday and Thursday hours will be 8:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday voting will be from 8:30 until 12:00 noon. Early voting will also be held in the south end of the county at the Munford Board Room located at 69 College St., Munford, Tn. The last day to receive a written request for a ballot by mail will be July 29, 2010. â&#x20AC;˘ Voters need to bring ID with them to vote early. â&#x20AC;˘ Voters who need to change their address/name may do so while early voting. â&#x20AC;˘ ALL registered voters are allowed to vote early. â&#x20AC;˘ Persons who registered on by-mail forms must vote in person at the polls or during early voting for the first time after they register. All persons who registered by mail must present one form of acceptable identification. â&#x20AC;˘ If you are unable to appear at your polling place on Election Day or during Early Voting, you may request a By-mail Ballot for the following reasons: 1. If you will be out of town on Election Day and all days of Early Voting.

2. If you are a full-time student or the spouse of a full-time student enrolled in a college or university outside of Tipton County but in Tennessee.

3. If you are hospitalized, ill, or physically disabled.

4. If you are the caretaker of a hospitalized, ill or disabled person.

5. If you are serving on a state or federal jury.

6. If you are observing a religious holiday and are unable to appear during early voting or at the polls on Election Day. 7. If you are 65 years of age or older.

8. If you are an election official.

9. If you are a candidate for office.

10. If you are on the Permanent Absentee Voting Register. If you are hospitalized, ill, or physically disabled and are not able to appear during early voting or at the polls on Election Day, you may file a Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Statement of your condition (provided by the Election Office). Once this form is on file you will automatically be mailed a ballot for all future elections in which you are eligible to vote.. â&#x20AC;˘ Voters must send a request in letter form containing the following information to be sent a ballot by mail: 1. Name 2. Social Security Number 3. Residential Address 4. Your reason for voting by mail 5. Which election you wish to vote in (including party preference if election is a primary) 6. Where to mail the ballot to outside the county (if needed or required by T.C.A. Code for voting by mail) 7. Your signature as you are registered The Tipton County Election Commission Office is opened Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We may be contacted at 476-0223 or by e-mail election@tiptonco.com. Our web site is www.tiptonco.com.

The polls will be open on Election Day, August 5, 2010, from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. All polling locations are handicap accessible. The Counting Board will be located at the Tipton County Election Commission office at 113 E Church St in Covington, and all ballots will be tabulated at the election office and posted on our web site.

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Public Notices Notice is hereby given that on August 11, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. the following will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Sale to be held at: 51 Mini Storage 13890 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 Unit#s 16 Cynthia Dyer 18 Carey Ross 24 Heather Hutto 29 Gail Hood 33 Christopher Weaver 36 Stephen Warwick 37 Gregg Lambert 38 Stephen Warwick 49 Wanda Floyd Vehicle StorageCarlotta OGwin All sales final.

Cash Only.

Management reserves the right to accept or refuse any bid.

Tenants may satisfy their indebtedness anytime prior to the sale.

READ PUBLIC NOTICES! IT’S YOUR RIGHT! City of Covington Planning Commission Meeting Notice August 3, 2010 5:00 pm Lower Level Conference Room 200 West Washington Avenue 1. Public Hearing regarding the Progress Report for the Plan of Service for Highway 54, Highway 179 and The Vandergrift Subdivision Annexation.

2. Rezoning request for 1.06 acres, located on the corner of Highway 51 North and Industrial Road. Can be further identified as Map and Parcel 025F B 016.07.

All interested parties should attend the meeting. For additional information call Covington Public Works, Planning and Building Division at (901) 476-7191.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS First Utility District 3706 Hwy 59 West P.O. Box 684 Covington, TN 38019 Separate sealed bids for Gas System Extension, Burlison Road, First Utility District, Tipton County, Tennessee will be received by the Board of Commissioners at First Utility District, 3706 Hwy 59 West, P.O. Box 684, Covington, Tennessee 38019 until 2:00 P.M. Local Time on August 12, 2010, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: First Utility District, 3706 Hwy 59 West, Covington, TN 38019 King Engineering Consultants, Inc., 3355 Poplar Ave., Suite 200, Memphis, Tennessee 38111 Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of King Engineering Consultants, Inc. located at 3355 Poplar Avenue, Suite 200, Memphis, Tennessee upon payment of $200.00 for each set.

Any unsuccessful Bidder upon returning the Contract Documents within 14 days and in good condition will be refunded their payment, and any non-bidder such as suppliers and subcontractors upon so returning the Contract Documents will be refunded $100.00.

POLLING LOCATIONS THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WILL SERVE AS POLLING PLACES FOR THE AUGUST 5, 2010 STATE PRIMARY/COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 7:00 PM. THE ABSENTEE COUNTING BOARD WILL BE LOCATED AT THE TIPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE, 113 EAST CHURCH AVENUE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE, AND ALSO ALL BALLOTS WILL BE TABULATED AT THE ELECTION OFFICE. THE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.tiptonco.com.

POLLING LOCATIONS DISTRICT 1 PRECINCT 1

NORTHEAST COVINGTON

COLLINS CHAPEL CME CHURCH 303 WEST RIPLEY ST COVINGTON, TN 38019

DISTRICT 2 PRECINCT 3

SOUTHEAST COVINGTON NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY 4500 MUELLER BRASS RD COVINGTON, TN 38019

DISTRICT 3 PRECINCT 6

TIPTON WEST

GARLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 1598 GARLAND DR COVINGTON, TN 38019

PRECINCT 10

W ATOKA

ATOKA FIRST METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 609 ATOKA MUNFORD AV MUNFORD, TN 38058

PRECINCT 11

E ATOKA

DISTRICT 4

GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 ROSEMARK RD TANNER FAMILY LIFE CENTER ATOKA, TN 38004

DISTRICT 5 PRECINCT 12

MUNFORD

MUNFORD SATELLITE OFFICE 69 COLLEGE ST MUNFORD, TN 38058

SOUTHWEST TIPTON

POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-FAMILY LIFE CENTER 228 QUITO DRUMMONDS RD DRUMMONDS, TN 38023

DISTRICT 6 PRECINCT 14

DISTRICT 7 PRECINCT 19

AUSTIN PEAY

AUSTIN PEAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 474 ACADEMIC DR COVINGTON, TN 38019

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ST MARK’S M B CHURCH 3220 WILKINSVILLE RD ATOKA, TN 3800

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DISTRICT 9 PRECINCT 22

BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTER 72 SCHOOL ST BRIGHTON, TN 38011

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The Information for Bidders, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: TOWN OF BRIGHTON 139 N. MAIN STREET BRIGHTON, TN 38011 ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD LAKELAND, TN 38002 BUILDER’S EXCHANGE 642 SOUTH COOPER MEMPHIS, TN 38104 WEST TENNESSEE PLANS ROOM 439 AIRWAYS BLVD. JACKSON, TN 38301 Copies may be obtained at the office of ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT & ASSOCIATES, INC. located at 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002, PHONE: 901-372-0404 upon payment of $200.00 (non-refundable).

A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the “Tennessee Code Annotated” and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequalification of contractors before biddable proposals will be furnished.

The Town of Brighton hereby notifies all bidders that a twenty-six percent (26%) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has been set for this project and must be met or exceeded. All DBE firms must be TNUCP certified. A listing of these firms can be found on TDOT’s Small Business Development website and pre-qualified by the TDOT Construction Division as stated in the Local Government Guidelines Manual.

The Town of Brighton hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disabiity in consideration for an award.

The Town of Brighton is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

At least the following information must appear on the outside of the envelope containing bid.

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NAME OF BIDDER 2.

ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BIDDER 3.

NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED Any bid submitted from a bidder not on the official bidders list, that is maintained at the office of Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates, Inc., and/or not containing the above information will not be opened.

Mayor Jeff Scott Date: July 29, 2010

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 7 PROJECT NAME: Drummonds Park OWNER: Tipton County, TN Sealed bids for Drummonds Park, Tipton County, TN will be received by Budget and Accounts Director, Bruce Petty, at the Tipton County Courthouse, 1 Liberty Avenue, Room 103, P.O. Box 686, Covington, TN 38019 no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 2010. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Tipton County Purchasing Committee at a meeting held at 1801 South College Street, Covington, TN at 6:00 p.m. on August 16, 2010.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the site (behind the fire station off Tate Lane).

The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: TIPTON COUNTY 1 LIBERTY AVENUE, ROOM 101 COVINGTON, TN 38019 ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD LAKELAND, TN 38002 BUILDER’S EXCHANGE 642 SOUTH COOPER MEMPHIS, TN 38104 WEST TENNESSEE PLANS ROOM 439 AIRWAYS BLVD. JACKSON, TN 38301 MEMPHIS AREA MINORITIES CONTRACTORS 555 BEALE STREET MEMPHIS, TN 38126 Copies may be obtained at the office of ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT & ASSOCIATES, INC. located at 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD, LAKELAND, TN 38002, PHONE: 901372-0404 upon payment of $200.00 (non-refundable) for one specification book and one set of drawings.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions for Bidders.

All Bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, found in “Tennessee Code Annotated,” Section 62-6-119. At least the following information, as required by Section 20 of this Act, must appear on the outside of the envelope containing bid in excess of $25,000. Bidders do not have to be licensed at bid opening or to bid, but must be licensed upon award of the bid in accordance to 23 CFR 635 (c).

1. NAME OF BIDDER 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BIDDER 3. NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED 4. BIDDER’S LICENSE NUMBER 5. EXPIRATION DATE OF LICENSE 6. THE PORTION OF CLASSIFICATION OF BIDDERS LICENSE THAT APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT 7. NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED Any bid submitted from a bidder not on the official bidders list, that is maintained at the office of Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates, Inc., and/or not containing the above information will not be opened.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246.

Tipton County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

Tipton County is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, drug-free with policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service.

Jeff Huffman, County Executive Date: July 29, 2010

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Hi Everyone, Well, school is about to start. I hope it will be a great year for everybody.

Vacation time is about over too. My son Mike Scott and family took a weeks vacation to the beaches in Florida. They had a terrific time and said the beaches were fine where they were.

The boys say they are ready for school now.

Prior to that trip, Mike and Stephanie took a short trip to Hot Springs to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary.

Congratulations, you two!

Last week while at McDonald’s, we ran into Miss Jean Chisolm and her nephew Casey of Knoxville. While traveling here, he went through Nashville, only to be stopped for over an hour in the downtown area.

He was not very happy,

Randolph Tula Starr

Hi Folks, It was camp meeting time down in Canon, Georgia this past weekend. Canon is the town next to Royston, Georgia.... it is the hometown of TY Cobb, the famous baseball player.

Every thing in that town is Ty Cobb Library, Ty Cobb this an that.

Since 1832 there have been 10 days of camp meeting. It use to be in August. Now they have moved it to July, because schools now start in August. The old man claims that he has been going to this event, even

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as many others. This was for Vice President Joe Biden and his trail of party vehicles to make their way through.

Neighborhood Watch Program Our next meeting is only a few days away . I is scheduled for Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. As usual, it will be held at our local Three Star Fire Department on Saddler School Road across from Fast Times on Highway 14. Hope to see you all there.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Judy Todd in the passing of her mother, Mary Brownlee. She was 93. They had just had a family reunion where everyone for the first time in five years was present.

Our prayers are with you before he was born. In olden days every one came in wagons and brought the whole family and all the cows and chickens and stayed for 10 days. Most of these

and your family. Happy Birthdays this week go to Ann Kinney, Eleanor Bryan, Kerry Regen, Michael Stanley, Alan Patton, Paula Vick, Jacob Turnage and Stephanie Willey. Hope they are each the greatest.

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

Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Every is always welcome. We are so thankful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. We welcome all members and friends and visitors.

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each Sunday morning.

Bible study at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning and at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips is our associate minispeople were farmers and all crops were laid by. There are not many farmers left in that neck of the woods. Marshall also claims that his father

ter. Everyone is always welcome. Our sympathy is extended to a former member, Loretta Morgan in the recent death of her mother, Marie Henley.

Happy birthdays this week to Bill Gatlin, Jennie Langston, Reagen Combs, Ann Huggins, Dustin Pinner, Linda Grant and Kristin Sallee.

Hope they are each the greatest. We have a very large number of sick and prayer request at this time. Please continue to remember these and others. Roy Randolph is scheduled for outpatient surgery this week.

Kenneth Mason is undergoing treatments.

In closing, I had to have dental surgery last week and cannot eat solid foods for two weeks. Hope I can hold out. I’m sure I can, but yogurt and the nutrition drink, Boost, have gotten old already. Have a great week everyone.

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Sympathy is extended to former church member Loretta Morgan in the death of her mother, Marie Henley. That family has my prayers.

Happy Birthday this week goes to Bill Gatlin and Jenni Langston on July 25, to Reagan Combs on the 26th, to Ann Huggins, Dustin Pinner and Linda Grant on the 30th and to Kristin Sallee on the 31st!

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ROAD MAP FOR SUCCESS

A six-part series on strategic planning for Tipton County Public Schools and its students BY TYLER LINDSEY

Editor's note: This is the sixth and final installment in a six-part series on strategic planning conducted every five years by the Tipton County Board of Education.

Whether it's joining the Blue Crew at University of Memphis or trekking to Rocky Top, or whether students plan to stay closer to home and attend Dyersburg State Community College or immediately go into the workplace, students must be prepared for life after high school.

Assistant principals Courtney Fee from Munford High School and Christy Huffman from Brighton High School headed the future paths committee for the 2010 strategic plan. The two administrators facilitated the committee’s ideas, organizing methods to ensure that each student is prepared for relevant education beyond high school.

They have come up with a set of guidelines by which to abide over the next five years.

In order to assist students and parents for college and career preparation, the committee proposed to create a structured, systemwide mentoring program.

The program will start by mentoring at-risk students, or those not performing at the right level. Mentors will consist of a group of community volunteers and teachers who will freely give their time to the cause.

“We want to base the men-

toring program on Marcus Heaston’s at Covington High School at the starting point for each school,” said Fee. “His program focuses on at-risk students and is incredibly successful.”

Mindsets expanded to the community as well.

Different communities in Tipton County have different needs. In this way, each mentor program will be shaped to meet those needs.

The committee proposed to pull from local businesses initiating internships and summer work programs for students. In this way, students will be prepared for what is expected of them in the job world.

“This mentor program also builds off of what the county is doing,” said Fee. “We plan to work in conjunction with them taking it one step further into the business world.”

Fee and Huffman worked with county executive Jeff Huffman prior to the committee meetings on the Workforce Development Initiative. The initiative focused on familiarizing and preparing students and parents with the college application process. This was achieved by giving students the opportunity to win prizes like cash cards by entering their name in drawings by filling out the FAFSA financial aid application.

Now, the committee wants to expand college exposure to students in all

areas using similar methods through the mentor program. The plan is to start early on. Familiarizing elementary and middle school students with higher education is believed to be integral in the students’ preparation. For instance, Munford Elementary School faculty and staff hold college fun days where students engage in activities that teach them about colleges.

“We must develop a culture for our students that sets the expectations for higher education,” said Huffman.

Before delving too deeply into the new action plans, the school system's strengths and weaknesses must be known. The committee proposed to develop a structured data-collection system to achieve this. The effort involves implementing exit surveys showing future plans for graduating seniors. In addition, the committee felt that conducting focus groups at local colleges made up of Tipton County school alumni will clearly communicate the school system’s strengths and weaknesses.

“We feel the need to standardize the efforts and methods for data collection,” said Fee. “These methods will enable schools to make good, strong decisions based off of hard data.”

In addition to increasing the school resources through mentoring, the future paths committee expressed the

need to expand technological resources. The expansion not only gives students the opportunity to take collegelevel courses and gain credits but prepares them with skills needed in college. In addition to offering more AP and CP online classes, ACT preparatory classes will be offered as well.

“Offering more ACT prep classes is especially important,” said Huffman. “We need to focus on this particularly while colleges rely on this test as one of the main criteria for acceptance into college.”

Finally, Fee, Huffman and the committee have come up with a process that will identify and explore students’ interests and aptitudes. Knowing these will enable a career counselor to work with the student more easily to see what they would like to do in college.

Additionally, developing a structured program initiating student externships and visitation programs with local business will put them in touch with the job world and give them skills needed and expected after high school. The community's needs proves to be important if educators are going to meet students' needs in this area.

“I think our action plans will foster good results,” said Huffman. “I am excited because helping our students in this way will help our families as well as our community in Tipton County.”

School board approves strategic plan

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com The Tipton County Board of Education recently convened on July 8 to begin preparing for the upcoming school year and discussed some important topics over the course of the meeting.

Among the usual issues discussed in preparation for the school year, the five-year strategic plan was presented before the Tipton County Board of Education and was approved.

In addition, financial issues were brought to the table. The urge to promote “in-county" spending was expressed during the meeting and points were explained as to why it would benefit the Tipton County school system.

“As the new school year is nearing, putting the fiveyear strategic plan into action sets the year off to a great start as well as the subsequent school years,” said director of schools Tim Fite.

Every five years an action-team committee made up of 20-25 members

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convenes to develop new ideas into action plans for the Tipton County schools.

The committee reviews the action plans to a planning team in seven strategies: student needs, safety, future paths, personnel, citizenship, funding, and community partnership.

The last meeting took place in 2005 and now is the time for a new projection of plans. Indeed, it is a noncomprehensive plan.

Planning team member Buddy Bibb stated, “This plan will be a road map for the next five years and will be subject to detour.”

On June 2, after two months of meeting, the committee presented the formulated plan to the planning team members, many of whom are board members. The majority of the strategic plan was accepted and was proposed to the board on July 8.

Board members unanimously approved the plan.

Fite assured that the board will begin to put the plan into action the 2010-2011 school year.

“The next step will be to assign central office admin-

istrators with the responsibility of actualizing the action plans,” said Fite.

During meetings in September, every action plan within each category will be assigned to various central office administrators. However, even though the strategic plan has been accepted by the board, each action plan must be proposed to the board and passed before taking place.

Also discussed at July’s meeting, Bobby Alsbrook expressed the benefits of promoting “in-county” spending. He explained that increasing money spent at businesses inside Tipton County instead of Shelby County yields more sales tax revenue which means more money for the school system at no extra cost. This is because half of the county’s sales tax revenue goes to the schools.

“It just makes the most sense for everyone to spend money inside the county if possible because it does mean more money for the schools,” said Alsbrook.

The proposition plans to develop advertising plans to raise awareness. Using

the radio, community organizations, billboards, and so on, the hope is to achieve this goal and raise revenue.

With the beginning of the 2010 strategic plan along with the attempts at raising revenues, board members are excited that this school year will not only be successful but rewarding.

Visit www.tiptoncounty.com for more information on schools in Tipton County.

Stagner receives graduate credit MARTIN–Fourteen teachers earned three hours of graduate credit in English and a stipend for participating in the 18th Invitational Summer Institute of the West Tennessee Writing Project, May 8 and June 7-July 1, at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Teachers shared demonstrations on using writ-

ing across the curriculum, learned how to incorporate more technology in their teaching and honed their writing skills in small peer groups. For more information on WTWP visit www. utm.edu/wtwp. Dr. David Carithers, WTWP director, UT Martin, is pictured with Joanne Stagner, Munford Middle School.

Students participate in Young Scholars Academy MARTIN– A select group of area high school students got a taste of college life during the recent seventh annual Young Scholars Academy at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The event was sponsored by the UT Martin Office of Student Affairs. Students attended this competitive weeklong summer residential program, designed for upcoming high school juniors and seniors. The non-credit program introduced students to the college experience by focusing on three learning

environments: special aptitude development; personal and social development; and college/major exploration. Attending from Tipton County (left to right) were Kyle Miskell, who attends Brighton High School; Mark Williams, Munford High School; and Marcus Wakefield, Brighton High School.

My name is Alvis Ferrell, I am a candidate for the District 7 School Board position that I am honored to have been appointed to fill until the election.

My Father-in-Law, Mr. Rodney Eubank held this school board seat for over 30 years. I will continue to support the development of our school system and do what is best for all of the children of Tipton County.

I would appreciate the opportunity to serve the community where I have been blessed to live for my entire life.

I would appreciate the chance to serve on the school board on behalf of the citizens of Direct 7 and would greatly appreciate your vote!!

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Alvis Ferrell

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The first opportunity is the Associate of Science in Agriculture or Natural Resources Management concentration degree program. It is set up so that students who complete their Associate degree through DSCC can transfer with junior standing into the Agriculture or Natural Resources Management major at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

The second opportunity is academic certificate in Agriculture Applications program. This certificate can be completed in one year. The coursework required will help students understand concepts related to commercial agriculture production and how modern agriculture competes in a global economy.

Classes for both programs are offered at both Dyersburg campus and at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.

August 20 is the last day to apply for admission to DSCC for Fall semester. Classes begin August 28.

For information more about the agriculture programs, please contact Instructor Tracey Sullivan at sullivan@dscc.edu or 731/286-3210. To apply to DSCC, visit the DSCC website at www.DSCC.edu and click on the Apply/Register/Pay/Confirm link or call the DSCC One Stop at 731/286-3350.

Central Christian Church will be having a revival starting at 7 p.m. July 30, 31 and at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Aug. 1. The church is located at 400 South Maple St., Covington.

Union Hill M.B. Church will be having a Revival at 7p.m.

Wednesday- Friday, July 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 30. Rev. Jerry Starks of Union Hill M.B. Church Galloway will be the Evangelist for the week. The revival will be at 1379 Joe Joyner in Munford with Rev. Torent D. Miller.

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This is a Methodist Camp Ground. The United Methodist Church has been trying for many years to claim this 55 acres of land.

But in the beginning it was deeded to the Trustees (local leaders) and so far the UMC has not been able to get their hands on this. There are 60 homes there....that is primitive... shaving in the floor...they do now have running water and some have

www.covingtonleader.com It is still hot! I just pray that everyone, especially DarSay Burton â&#x20AC;˘ 476-1414 our elderly and young ones are cool in all of this heat. But after all, it is summer and with summer come heated days.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been quite a bit of sickness in and around our area lately. Cornell Sherrillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in and out of the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Our prayers are with him. Also, I heard that Jennie Stewart has been under the weather and our prayers are with her also. Willie Mae Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up and about. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut for that good old cloth. You just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep her down for long.

I hear Jacinta Jones had a birthday on the 22nd.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the wife of John Jones. They live in Jamestown with their sons, Tyler and John Jr. Several of her family and friends shared her big day with her over the past weekend.

Family and friends will celebrate with Isaiah Burton for his 90th birthday on August 14. On the 13th and 14th his 10 children and their families are planning something great for him, especially on the 14th at the Frazier Alumni Center in Covington. He is the husband of Willie Mae Burton.

Birthday greetings at this writing are to Claudine Gray Teamer, Tashly Harber and Marvin Weaver on the 26th, Melodie Alston, Shekia Alston, Nathaniel Brown and Kim Bernard on the 27th, Matt Miller, DeAndre Taylor and Heidi Cobbs on the 18th, Sandra Baker Cobbs and April R. Burton on the 29th and Donnie Farabee on the 30th.

Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip to St. Louis for the Jolly Corteria Club of Jamestown was canceled due to the recent death of Movaline Burton Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granddaughter, her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kennethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, in East St. Louis. President La Rue Albritton decided to table their outing at another time. She was also member Katarine Harberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niece.

Our prayers are with the families.

We are praying for Posey Reed and family, Bessie Cobbs, Willie Parthenia Hodge, Doris King, Danny Heaston, Vivian Dickerson and family, Charlene Sneed, Charlotte Jones, Joe Heaston, Rufus Garner, Mildred Sherrill, Frank Jones, Nadine Kellum, Ade Fletcher, Patra Ballard, Eddie B. Woods, John Thompson, Rhonda Heaston-McLin, Connie and Christine Brown, Jessie Lawson, Cortez Lee, Ruth Alston, Pauline Yarbrough, Willie Holland, Jeffrey Mosley, Percy White, Robert Smith, Eula Culbreath, John Bommer, Theary Alston, Vernand â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Boyâ&#x20AC;? Burton and Kimel Hodges.

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toilets. There are several community baths and showers.

We attended the service last Friday night and it last two hours.

A boy scout group came and told about scouting. All the children under 10 sang, there were about 30 of them.. A special guest sang. After he sang the preacher told why he had invited him to come. He said, "when I introduced my best friend, Jim Beam, to John 3:16, I became a new person and now my best friend is my Lord Jesus Christ. He had been in prison for killing his wife. His daughter had helped him get out of prison and has given him a place to live. There was about 200 people there that night. They have had really good attendance. It was

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Congratulations to Charles Mosley, son of Jeff and Janet Mosley for excelling in all of his sports once again. It seems like our Mr. Mosleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always coming out a winner in whatever it is that he undertakes in the sports field. Keep up the good work, Charles.

This is all for this week. Stay cool in all of this hot weather as you remember this, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going through life with a purpose, chances are â&#x20AC;&#x201C; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been going around in circles!â&#x20AC;? Until next week.

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so hot....hot.....hot. Our niece, Beth Star played the piano for all the services.

We had 25 Starrs there on Saturday for Lunch. We sure had some good eating. We all made some pictures and had good visits, so we left about l:00 to go down to my sister's house (and air conditioning) in Buchanan, Georgia, where I grew up.

Prayers for: Patra Ballard, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Dorothy Cook, Cathryn Cupples, Edna Downing, John Downing, Charlene Lott, Zadie Pugh, Mildred Wiseman, Dell Ferguson, Evelyn Wilson and also for the Wayne Sloan family.

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