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Fossil found in Brighton backyard may rewrite modern science books
Couple inundated with global media attention By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com BRIGHTON – All Jim Leyden wanted was a swimming pool, but he ended up with the world in his backyard. Last week, while digging a drain line, an unusual discovery was made by subcontractors. Leyden was at work when he received the phone call. “My wife (Deanne) thought they were kidding her,” said Leyden, a sailor stationed at NSA Millington. “They were taking pictures … she was surprised to see this huge tooth.” The large molar – and the jaw it was once attached to – is believed to belong to a prehistoric mammal called a trilophodon and its discovery by Advanced Pools contractors has created a worldwide media buzz. Scientists believe trilophodons, a close relative to mastadons and predecessor to the modern elephant, lived in North America approximately 10 million years ago. The species is believed to have migrated to Asia, Europe and Africa after a drop in sea level during the Tortonian epoch. A swamp-feeding animal, the trilophodon had a long, pointed chin, short trunk and four tusks – two short tusks on the bottom and two larger tusks from the skull that curved downwards and were covered in enamel. Memphis Pink Palace Conservator Roy Young believes the fossils found last Tuesday belonged to an adult standing 7-8 feet tall, 12-15 feet long and weighing up to two tons. The wishbone-shaped jaw is two feet long and 18 inches wide; one large tooth, measur-
Left, Jim and Deanne Leyden hold one of the fossils found in their backyard during a pool dig. They plan to donate all of the artifacts to the Pink Palace Museum. Top right is a three-dimensional artistʼs creation of a trilophodon, the animal whose prehistoric teeth and jaw were found in the backyard of Jim and Deanne Leydenʼs Tanner Lane home in Brighton. The location of the fossils casts doubts about the animalʼs estimated date of extinction. Above is a closeup of the animalʼs molar which was dislodged from the jaw of trilophodon during the dig. The couple was scheduled to appear on FOX & Friends today. Media attention has been swirling around the Leydens since last weekʼs discovery. Photos by Echo Day
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Hydratrek offers search, rescue along Gulf Coast By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com
GULF OF MEXICO – As the oil spill disaster in the Gulf Coast rages on, one Covington company is providing aid in a very unique way. Hydratrek Inc. is a local business that builds hydratrek machines - amphibious machine that provides seamless transition from land to water. They are a sister company of Rose Construction and located at 240 Industrial Road.It is the only Hydratrek company in the world. With the ability of the machines to travel the land and water, they provide an exclusive way to navigate over many difficult terrains. There are currently eight hydratreks deployed in Theodore, Ala., Gulfport, Miss. and Venice, La. They are being used to navigate the beaches and coastal marshes for search and rescue. They assist in finding tar balls, rescuing endangered mammals and containing spots of oil. The hydratreks are amphibious vehicles that will allow them to travel in waters too deep for a truck and too shallow for a boat. They have become a vital part of the relief efforts in the oil spill. Online sources and media outlets cite that the spill followed a blowout
Phone calls alert Munford residents By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
Above, Hydratrek offers its amphibious vehicles for use during search and rescue efforts in the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil spill. Courtesy photo
that caused an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig, which then sank off the coast of Louisiana. The oil spill covers a surface area of at least 2,500 square miles according to estimates reported on May 3 by CNBC. The oil spill, originating from a deepwater oil well 5,000 feet below sea level, is discharging an estimated 5–25 thousand barrels of crude oil daily. The spill is expected to eclipse the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill as the worst US oil disaster in history, according to several sources. Experts fear that it will
result in an environmental disaster as the oil from the well site reaches the Gulf coast, damaging the Gulf of Mexico fishing industry, tourism industry, and habitat of hundreds of bird species. With the oil creeping on to the Gulf Coast shore, the hydratreks are being used to decrease the damage. The sales and marketing manager at Hydratrek, Craig Simonton, was present when the hyrdratreks were leased out. In April, he and Karen Coons at Rose Construction attended a trade shows in New Orleans and in
Hattiesburg where they held demonstrations of the hydratrek machines. After seeing this, several people involved in rescue efforts to use the machines for missions. “We are really glad to help with the oil spill,” said Simonton. “Even though Tennessee isn’t involved this has a huge impact on our country and a lot of people here travel down there. I am just glad we have a piece of equipment that can help.” Hydratrek was launched in 2008 and now has 25 machines built this year alone. They range from $60,000 - $90,000 and are SEE GULF, PAGE A3
MUNFORD – Just after midnight thousands of Munford residents received phone calls while first responders dutifully searched for a missing teenager. The calls were part of the Amber Alert system and a mass-dial made sure more than 64 percent of residences were aware of the search effort. “We’ve used it in the past, but always during waking hours,” said Munford Police Chief Jim Harger. “Some people were inconvenienced by it, but we’ve also received a lot of compliments.” According to police reports, a 13-year-old was reported missing from his home in the area of Dacus and Vermont, near Centennial Park, at 10:25 p.m. The child had last been seen at 9:15 p.m. A search of the house and a half-mile radius was conducted by officers and an Amber Alert was sent out at 10:46 p.m., resulting in phone calls to those residents within the search area. By 12:30 a.m. the search effort had increased. The police department was joined by firefighters and search dog teams and the search radius expanded. The expansion of the search area meant more phone calls by the Amber Alert system. A total of 3,731 residences were called. Just before 1 a.m., the teen was found hiding behind a trashcan, wet and shivering, next to a shed in a yard. He was returned to his mother. Some residents expressed a feeling of inconvenience, said city officials, but there have also been compliments. “We’re pleased to have this tool available for locating lost children and it’s certainly a good thing no matter what time of day it’s used,” said mayor Dwayne Cole. “It’s not meant as an inconvenience, but a tool to find lost and abducted children.”
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BURSTING IN AIR On Friday, July 2, the City of Munford held its annual Celebrate Independence event, which began with music from the Navy band “Freedom� and ended with fireworks. City officials estimate 6,000 people attended the event. For more photos, see page B1. Photo by Echo Day
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tholland@covingtonleader.com Early voting for the upcoming elections is scheduled for July 16 – 31 at the Tipton County Election Commission office at 113 East Church Street in Covington or in the satellite office in Munford at City of Munford Board Room, 69 College Street. The regular election day is August 5. This election has several hotly contested seats coming up, with some earning national attention. There will be party primaries held for the office of Governor, U.S. House, State House and State Senate. There will be 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 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 neck and neck. However, the Democrats leading can-
The sample ballot for the August 2010 election appears on page B10 of this edition. didate seems to be narrowed down to Roy Herron. The race for Governor is also ongoing. Candidates in the Republican primary are Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey, Congressman Zack Wamp and businessman Joe Kirkpatrick. Rasmussen reports have Haslam leading the race. Gubernatorial candidates in the Democratic primary are businessmen Mike McWherter, son of former Governor Ned McWherter, and Ron Noonan. The Tennessee House has long-time Representative and Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh seeking the democratic nomination again. The State House Republican primary is between local men Jim Hardin and Rory Bricco. After the primaries are held on August 5 the election for these candidates into office will be held on November 2.
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TCSO conducts July 4 operations The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office conducted saturations and safety checkpoints over the July 4 holiday weekend in conjunction with the Governor’s Highway Safety Office Click It or Ticket/ Occupant Protection and 100 Days of Summer Heat campaigns. Deputies conducted saturations and checkpoints over a 12 hour period Saturday night and Sunday across many areas of Tipton County. Also included in the saturations were random bar checks throughout the county and DUI enforcement patrols. During the operations, officers from the sheriff’s office issued 19 citations. Tickets were issued for violations including: speeding, reckless driving, child restraint, seatbelt, registration, light law, driving on revoked/suspended license, disregarding stop sign and drug violations. Eight arrests were made throughout the operation on vari-
ous charges. Arrested during the operation were: • Joshua E. Barnett (22) – 58 Katie Cve. Covington; DUI, Driving on Right Side of Road • Cody Pepper (18) – 150 Fannie Drv. Brighton; Possession of Marijuana w/ Intent, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Drivers License, No Seatbelt • Joshua A. Kossow (27) – 3316 Jewel Rd. Memphis; Possession of Schedule IV, Disregard Stop Sign • Brian K. Ward (39) – 2157 Dunlap Orphanage Rd. Brighton; Possession Schedule VI • Justin B. Brooks (22) – 4473 Stanton-Somerville Rd. Stanton, TN; Possession Schedule VI • Leigh Anne Paige (29) – 724 Town Creek Covington; Driving on Revoked DL, Light Law • Samuel Jacob Noe (29) – 6324 Brightwood, Bartlett; Fugitive Arrest • Tony Teamer (36) – 4211 Hwy. 14N, Covington; Fugitive Arrest
“Our goal is to continue to reduce traffic crashes and impaired driving in Tipton County not just on holiday weekends but on a daily basis as well. We will continue these efforts and work in conjunction with the Governor’s Highway Safety Office to help obtain not only our goals but the goals set forth by the state of Tennessee each year with their traffic campaigns. I am pleased that Tipton County Sheriff’s Office had no traffic fatalities throughout the holiday weekend. My goal is to use every resource to make Tipton County a safe place to commute, live and visit.” Anyone having traffic related issues in their neighborhood is asked to contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 901-4753300 daily or 24 hours at Central Dispatch at 901-475-4300. Tips may be emailed to sheriff@tiptonco.com or reported on the tipline at 475-3307.
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Continued from page A1 ing six to eight inches, was broken off during the digging but one is still attached. The discovery is scientifically and historically significant because it is the first trilophodon found in the Mid-South. “I have not seen this guy before in the MidSouth,” Young told WMC-TV last week. “I was quite surprised.” Other trilophodons have been discovered in Nebraska and Texas in addition to several countries in the Eastern hemisphere, like Austria, France, Germany, Pakistan and Kenya. In 1900, a mastadon was excavated on Reverie Island, one of the two islands belonging to Tipton County which now reside on the west side of the Mississippi River. The jawbone was found 8-9 feet underground, which leads Young to believe it is no older than 2 million years and as young as 30,000 years. Last week’s discovery could rewrite the history of the trilophodons. The jawbone is now in the possession of Young and the Pink Palace, where it will be tested to try to determine its age. The couple doesn’t plan to further excavate the property, citing costs and the uncertainty of the presence of other fossils. Pre-historic teeth aren’t the only thing the Leydens have found
– they’ve also found themselves in the global media spotlight. News of the discovery spread like wildfire and the story has been carried by CNN, NBC Nightly News, AOL News and dozens of other websites and blogs worldwide. The AOL News story is even linked as a reference to the Wikipedia article on trilophodons. “This thing has really blown up,” said Jim, fielding another phone call from another longlost friend who’d seen the television coverage. “I had no idea it’d get so big.” The story has also brought some ribbing from co-workers who now call Jim “Dinosaur Boy” and “The Dinosaur Whisperer.” He shrugs it off with an embarrassed smile, knowing full well it will soon blow over. But not before another television appearance. On Thursday morning, the Leydens are schedule to appear on the popular morning show FOX & Friends on the Fox News Channel. The couple still has one of the molars found and after the show they plan to turn it over to the Pink Palace for the time-being. Deanne is so excited she can only smile when FOX & Friends is brought up. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d find pre-historic bones in our backyard,” she said. “This is amazing.”
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As most everyone should know, there is an election upon us. I doubt anyone has missed the barrage of political signs that decorate the sides of roads all over the county. While there are primary elections for the race for Governor, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate and State Representative, it is important not to forget about the local offices elected. The offices of the county commission, school board and county clerk are all local elections that have some serious competitions. Now, when I first hear about some of these positions, they sound familiar, but when it comes right down to it, I actually have no idea what of them actually DO. And ON THE RECORD some I consider myself a decently TIFFANY C ARR HOLLAND educated person. Therefore, I decided to look it up. The county clerk position is the person who keeps all the records for the county. This is why people go to them to register for things likes car tags, business licenses, marriage licenses, etc. They know who lives in the county and have the papers to prove it. The county commission directs laws, manages funds and roads, reviews the county offices and follows other decisions that the county makes. This is different from the city council, which manages the individual cities of course. The circuit clerk inspects legal filings to confirm that they are complete, and opens up a record on each filing which will be used to track the filing as it moves through the court. Circuit clerks regularly attend court and they keep copies of documents presented in court, final rulings, and other information. If you want to file a case, Mike Forbess is your man, since he is running unopposed for this position. The register of deeds office provides a depository for safekeeping and public inspection of all legal documents pertaining to real estate and other vital statistics like birth, marriage and death certificates. Claudia Peeler is also running for reelection in this position unopposed. The County Trustee’s Office acts as a treasurer for all of the funds of Tipton County Government, including the school system. In this capacity, the trustee is bound by law to collect all county real and personal property taxes, to keep a fair regular account of all money received for county government, and to invest temporarily idle county funds. The trustee also disperses sales tax revenues. Kristie Glass Maxwell is running unopposed as well. The other positions of sheriff, constable and the PLEASE SEE RECORD, PAGE A5
Studyin’ On It Once Daddy was satisfied with the structure of the barn and the positive lay out for a garden he bought our home place from Mr. Walter. He commenced making plans, but all this scheming was slow to form. When Daddy purchased the property the house was occupied with renters as the Fuller family had been there for quite a while. But Daddy said they were good to get along with so they continued to live on one side. Daddy understood the situation when he made the purchase as things were different back ’en. Folks seemed to help one ’nuther more, so he told them to stay as long as necessary while they agreed to look around. Besides during WWII there SOUTHERN RAISIN' was a law that no one could be O TIS GRIFFIN evicted during the time of fighting. A short time later they moved. One of the times we were reliving the storied past on the front porch swing and the subject arrived as it always brought a toothy grin to his tanned leathery complexion. “Bo, as big as this house was back ’en then, there was plenty of room for two families.” Neighbor, he excitedly continued with, “about all we had when we moved from Mr. Horne’s was a black skillet, a few pots and pans, a broke down bed post with a chair or two th’owed in and they wuz ’bout to cave in.” “We just made do the best we could as you might have put it all in a bent thimble.” Meanwhile Momma would keep right on jostlin’ in her favorite rockin’ chair while flossin’ with her white sewin’ thread and just grin with, “now Bo, it wasn’t all that bad.” At this time Daddy was working at the Powder Plant making explosives for the war and most of the time he was off on Saturday and Sunday. I was about the size of a small bo’ weevil and didn’t have a clue what was going on, but I tagged along snatchin’ at Daddy’s britches leg. Daddy just loved PLEASE SEE RAISIN', PAGE A5
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Readers' Views Kudos to The Leader Dear editor, I’ve just finished reading Margaret Fleming’s article comparing our lives to trees in your June 24 issue. What a great take on life! I’ve read Margaret’s articles before, each one so enjoyable. I’m so glad that she is enjoying retirement but hope she will continue to write specials. I left Tennessee 61 years ago when I became a bride and moved to my beautiful Colorado. However, I continue to correspond with several friends in Tipton County and cherish their friendships. I might remind Elaine Watkins of Mt. Carmel/Clopton that I have been a Leader Reader all these years. Also, to be commended is Echo Day as well as your new reporters. I’m also enjoying Debe Simonton’s Brighton notes. She writes much the same as Ardelle Simonton did years ago. Thank you for continuing to print The Leader—it’s a great paper! Betty Ashworth Johnson, Aurora, Col.
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that I realized I didn’t have my wallet. Needless to say I was sick, because I knew the last place I had it out was at the gas station. Although we knew the chance of finding the wallet was slim, the next morning my wife and I began tracking down the phone number of the station where we had stopped. To my amazement, when I called the C Mart I was told a wallet had been turned in, and within the hour my wife and I were back on the road to Covington. We weren’t sure whether the money and credit cards would still be there, but you see, the wallet itself means a lot to me, because it was a present from my son. Just getting it back was worth the trip. When we arrived at the station, the young lady behind the counter knew exactly what I had come for; I guess she could tell by the look on my face. When she handed me my wallet, I found everything was there; my cash, my credit card, my driver’s license – everything. God often blesses us, and most times we take those blessings for granted. That day, however, I could not mistake the blessing of Janice and Ricky. It was Ricky who had waited on me that Sunday afternoon and was so kind to put my wallet safely aside, and it was Janice who kept it safe until I arrived to pick it up the next day. They didn’t have to do that, but they did. Their honesty strengthens my faith, and in my opinion, they are two of the finest people in your community. I thank God for them, and your community is a better place because of them. You can believe the next time we come through Covington, we’ll be stopping at the Exxon C Mart. Michael T. Dulaney, West Helena, Ark.
at Project Play for long or she would not have written that scathing article about the character of the people of Covington. Instead, she would have written about the countless people who braved the terrible heat and humidity to work, bring water and food, to organize church groups and show up day after day and titled it, “Great start!” Marilyn Seagrave, Covington
Salad Luncheon serves as outreach Dear Editor, On the 15th of June of this year, I attended a luncheon at the United Methodist Church. I arrived early, and I stood in line with farmers, business people, nurses, home makers, politicians, those in office and those wanting to be. I watched the faces, there was not one that was angry or sad. We all went into a lovely lunch room. After I sat down with a friend, it seemed that every one that I know was there and the air was filled with wonderful smells of what seemed a hundred flavors of food, and there was music, some I knew and some I didn’t. I learned that the reason for the luncheon was not just to feed the people a good lunch, but that it is only a small part of the questions. I found that this is one of the way that the UMWM has to serve the people. I found that this ministry reaches beyond Covington. It’s one thing to help those in Tipton county, but this ministry reaches around the world. I believe this is worthy of praise. Go girls. Carolyn Blackwell, Covington
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Property Transfers - April 2010 The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of April 5, 2010. Dick Moore Inc. to Bobby Taylor, Lot 76 Quito Estates, $27,5000 IMP; MH Wallace, Trustee (Walls) to CitiMortgage Inc., Lot 13 Wortham Estates, $36,200 REPO Cowboy Construction Company to April Leatherwood, Lot 80 Carrington Estates, $179,455 IMP; NEW Larry H. Womack Etux to Joseph P. Cataldo, Lot 14 Simmons Road, $25,000, IMP; MH Federal National Mortgage to Larry Reed Etux, Lot 66 Marshall Acres, $34,000 IMP; DWMH Dustin Goulder Etux to James Fike, Lot 773 Blaydes Estates, $210,000 IMP Darnell, Trustee (Carter) to Patriot Bank, Lot 20 Wooten Oaks, $35,000 REPO Jones, Trustee (Kilpatrick) to US Bank National, Lot 116 Reeds Estates, $146,551.08 REPO Jo Ann Collins to James M. Webb, 4.95 acres Old Memphis Road, $225,000 IMP LNV Corporation to Billy Bullock Etux, Lot 37 The Highlands, $100,000 IMP Apex Home Builders to Orben Moreno Etux, Lot 211 Templeton Farms, $221,500 IMP; NEW Munford Development Company to Apex Home Builders LLC, Lot 165 Templeton Farms, $40,000 LOT Peggy D. Hudson to Josh W. Lux, 2 acres Shoaf Road, $162,000 IMP SEC of VA to Christina Alsip, Lot 24 Chisolm Trails, $96,000 IMP Mike Joyner to Alexander D Legett Etux, Lot 10 Florence Wooten, $102,000 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Maclin) to Homesales Inc, Lot 22 Oliver Woods, $125,800 REPO Federal National Mortgage to David W. Bolton, Lot 98 Deer Ridge, $136,000 IMP Cowboy Construction Company to Sam A. Houston, Lot 46 Carrington Estates, $181,631 IMP; NEW Green Tree Servicing to Robert Bowen, Lot 22 Simmons Road, $32,000 IMP; DWMH Allen, Trustee (Owens/Jordon) to Walter Mortgage Company, 1 acre on Finde Naifeh Drive, $102,875.83 REPO Trustmark National Bank to Gerald M. Keith, Lot 1 Simmons Road, $35,000 IMP; DWMH Federal National Mortgage to Jesus Gonzales Etux, Lot 226, Blaydes Estates, $163,000 IMP The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of April 12, 2010. Stephen D. Toarmina to Susan M. Gay, Lot 117 Templeton Farms, $217,900 IMP Homesales Inc. to Christopher A. Richard, Lot 129 Park Place, $110,000 IMP Louise Vandergrift to James Vandergrift Etux, Lot on East Woodlawn Ave., $163,237.26 IMP James C. Woelm to Jonathan Hunter Quinley Etux, Lot on Simmons Road, $107,000 IMP Deutsche Bank to Donald Graham, Lot on St. Paul Road, $12,500 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Paine) to Deutsche Bank, 5.05 acres on Owen Road, $44,596.80 REPO Wallace, Trustee (Carroll) to James C. Woelm, Lot 22 Victoria Estates, $81,976 IMP SEC of HUD to James K. Robbins, 22.57 acres on McClerkin Road, $180,000 IMP Neal A. Johnson Etux to Apex Home Builders, Lot 196 Williamsburg Estates, $26,000 LOT Larry Whaley Etux to Mary Beth Lakey, Lot 7 Crockett, $58,500 IMP Bank of Tipton to William Mark Bradshaw Jr., Lot 20 Royce Burli-
son, $72,000 IMP Kenneth B. Hatchel to James A. Williams Etux, .25 acre Hwy. 70 East, $66,500 COMM Stella Mae Terry to Alaa M. Noeman, Lot 87 Richland Hills, $93,779.75 IMP Homesales Inc. to Tracy Channell Etux, Lot on Dunlap-Orphanage Road, $52,000 IMP Judy Dianne Scott Lindley Etal to Allen D. Hanks Etux, .24 acres on Douglas Street, $150,000 IMP Jeffrey Alan Blalack Etal to Timothy A. McLillie Etux, Lot on South Maple Street, $117,500 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Roberts) to Federal National Mortgage, Lot 4 Ashley Roberts, $138,910.28 REPO THDA to SEC of HUD, .52 acres Munford-Gilt Edge Road, $70,251.62 IMP American General Finance to Shawn Tanner, Lot on Gilt Edge Road, $130,000 IMP Michael Hanson Etux to James Wesley Oswald Etux, Lot 2 Pickard, $142,500 IMP The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of April 19, 2010. Wallace, Trustee (Hagelberg/Taylor) to SEC of HUD, Lot 17 Maple Woods Village, $116,686.87 REPO Jones, Trustee (Ramsey) to US Bank National, Lot 337 Blaydes Estates, $140,000 REPO SEC of HUD to Ashley Reed, Lot 85 Richland Hills, $33,700 IMP Robert A. Hughes Etux to Matthew Hughes Etux, Lot 2A Village Farms Minor, $35,000 LAND Smith Trust to Lance Edward Scoggins Etux, Lot on Simonton Street, $22,000 IMP Carolyn Louise Mashburn Chumley to James K. Palmer Etux, .55 acres Double Bridges Road, $20,000 IMP James A. Terry to Angela Renee Goodwin, Lot 2 Mistie Tucker, $250,000 IMP Roy Foster Etal to Shannon Summerhill Etux, Lot 22 North Park Estates, $114,000 IMP Broken R Properties to William Rackliff Etux, Lot 53 The Highlands, $186,000 IMP Apex Home Builders LLC to James Daniel Ward Etux, Lot 166 Templeton Farms, $261,100 IMP; NEW Apex Home Builders LLC to Dennis E. Moore Etux, Lot 126 Templeton Farms, $249,500 IMP; EW Bailey Estate to Patrick A. Cole Etux, Lot 23 Planters Pointe, $140,000 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Adams) to Wells Fargo Bank, Lots 1, 2 & 3 Robinson, $36,646.51 REPO HSBC Bank to Jesse M. McClerkin, Lot on West Liberty Ave., $15,000 IMP SEC of HUD to Chad Smith, Lot 1 Neals Hill, $18,750 IMP SEC of HUD to Binh Huu Nguyen Etux, Lot 8 Egypt, $126,000 IMP Patricia Flynn Moore to Jessica Hernandez, Lot 6 Holly Hill Estates, $85,000 IMP Paul Alex Powell Etux to Wayne Thompson Sr. Etal, Lot 59 Wooddale, $120,000 IMP Merlyn F. Raph to Jason W. Boswell Etux, Lot 16 Chickasaw Estates, $127,000 IMP Griffin, Trustee (Chambliss) to Venture Capital Properties, Lot 15 Old Portersville Estates, $54,601 IMP Bank of Tipton to George Shackleton, Lot 19 Turning Leaf, $200,000 IMP Federal National Mortgage to Amber Inez Harris, Lot 23 The Village at Brighton, $126,000 IMP The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of April 26, 2010. Milford Timbs Etux to Steven C. Frye Etux, .43 acre Oaklawn Drive, $135,000 IMP; NEW
Lennie Gay Lord to Bryan K. Lord Etux, 2 acres Munford-Gilt Edge Road, $100,000 IMP Gary M. Dawson Etux to Robert M. Emery, 5.16 acres Munford-Gilt Edge Road, $264,000 IMP Diana R. Lowrance to Meredith L. Cavin Etux, 2 lots on Main Street South, $149,900 IMP Cannon, Trustee (Currie) to Thomas R. Edwards Sr., Lot 87 Baskin Heights, $37,000 IMP Delbert D. Nugent to Holly Renee Keel, 2 lots Quito Drummonds Road, $116,600 IMP Robert A. Lee to Jim Pickens, Lot on Shiloh Road, $66,000 IMP Venture Capital Properties to Christopher Morrow Etux, Lot 72 Cottonwood, $105,000 IMP Michael Vaden Etux to Kenneth G. Schulte Etux, Lot 85 Squires Grove, $142,900 IMP Federal National Mortgage to G&J Investments, 3.25 acres Downing Road, $45,000 IMP Hickey, Trustee (Sollis) to SEC of HUD, lot on Drummonds Road, $109,845.07 REPO US Bank National to Curtis Desean Hill, Lot 56 Rolling Meadows, $136,825 IMP David J. Jolly Etux to Richard E. Thompson Etux, Lot 13 Bethel Estates, $266,000 IMP; NEW Bank of New York to James M. Sestina II Etux, Lot 18 Witherington Estates, $169,900 IMP Wallace, Trustee (Mackus) to Federal Home Loan Mortgage, Lot 89 Happy Valley, $99,348.82 REPO First Citizens National to Apex Home Builders LLC, Lot 82 Tipton Crossing, $25,000 LOT First Citizens National to Apex Home Builders LLC, Lot 80 Tipton Crossing, $25,000 LOT Wallace, Trustee (Patterson) to SEC of HUD, Lot 1 Munford Meadow, $52,675.41 REPO Wallace, Trustee (Carter) to SEC of VA, Lot 24 Liberty, $115,097.78 REPO Jones, Trustee (Ghrigsby) to PNC Mortgage Lot 24 Green Pastures, $100,136.05 REPO Venture Capital Properties LLC to Brian Bogle Etux, Lot 15 Idaville Estates, $118,000 IMP LJLD Development LLC to Cowboy Construction Company, Lot 20 Simmons Place, $30,000 LOT Habitat for Humanity-Tipton County to Anna M. Goforth, Lot 1 Charles N Goforth Estates, $90,000 IMP; NEW LJLD Development LLC to Cowboy Construction Company, Lot 49 Simmons Place, $30,000 LOT Doris V. Stimpson to Buford B. Crawley Jr. Etux, Lot on Akins Store Road, $24,000 IMP; MH James A. King Etux to William Misee Etux, 6.05 acres Kenwood Ave., $170,000 IMP Preston S. Lamm Etux to Theron C. Hall, Lot 19 Rolling Meadows, $126,500 IMP Joe R. Gurley Etal to Kevin P. Gurley Etux, Lots 4 & 5 Lillie Mai Baskin, $140,000 IMP Clayton Bank & Trust to Rose Guinn, 1.26 acre McWilliams Road, $46,000 IMP Weiss, Trustee (Oceguera) to MidFirst Bank, Lot 1 Chandler Minor, $117,530 REPO Joyce H. Browder to Mike Jones, Lot 3 Egypt, $10,000 LOT FaxonGillis Home Inc. to Michael A. Holloway Etux, Lot 27 Sterling Ridge, $237,000 IMP; NEW Household Financial Center to Robert A. Hughes Etux, Lot 6 Jeb Estates, $22,500 IMP; MH Ayron K. Bueker to Wiley M. Miller Etux, Lot 62 Green Pastures, $166,000 IMP Wiley M. Miller Etux to Tina R. Poindexter Etal, Lot 558 Blaydes Estates, $217,900 IMP Linda Sue Adler to Russ C. Howell, Lot 69 Cottonwood, $120,000 IMP
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Contined from page A4 school board seem more self-explanatory. However, all of these jobs are vital to the stability of our county. They are not to be taken lightly, which is why it is important that we consider who it is we are voting for on August 5. The special part is that unlike many of the politicians we must vote for, the local candidates are widely accessible. In the closely contested county clerk race, I have met Mary Gaither, Darlene
Most Wanted Seen one of these people? If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.
Bonner, Brandon M. Born: 02/23/1989 1150 Simonton St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Aggravated Burglary
Austin, Nathan Lawrence Born: 10/05/1975 102 Kenney Lane Covington, TN Charge: Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine
Crenshaw, Shawna Dawn Born: 04/30/1971 4062 Munford-Gilt Edge Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Theft over $500 twice
Miller, Lanesha M. Born: 09/15/1989 6050 Beauvoir Drive Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Aggravated Burglary
Heathcoat, David Michael Born: 05/25/1986 1029 Stonewall Memphis, TN 38108 Charge: Aggravated Assault with Injury
Merritt Jr., Bradley Wayne Born: 03/27/1987 43 Tipton Ridge Cove Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Statutory Rape
Fayne, Marcus Terell Born: 01/24/1984 195 Harris Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Evading Arrest
Givens, Alex Dewey Born: 05/21/1980 215 Boals Ave. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Dealing counterfeit cocaine
Woods, Cedric E. Born: 9/17/1986419 96 Cannon Grove Rd.Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Possession of Marijuana with intent
Sells Jr., Gary Wayne Born: 07/11/1977 260 Boyce Street Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Do you know who killed Johnny Poole? Your information may be worth up to $1,000 in cash!
On Oct. 25, 1988, Johnny Poole's partially burned body was found in a pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, near the Hatchie River in Tipton County. The 23-year-old Poole had also been shot in the back. If you have any information about this crime, call CRIME STOPPERS 901-476-4411
Wheeler and Casey Fletcher. These are all true Tipton County people and they are more than eager to talk about their plans. And they are your neighbors. So make sure to get with them or any of the local candidates and talk to them. They are friendly, I promise. Most importantly, make sure you go to vote on August 5, but early voting begins on July 16.
You will not have to give your name. You will not have to testify in court To be considered for a reward, all information must be given directly to CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY
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RAISIN'
Contined from page A4 to walk every foot of the new bought ground. Friends, at one time there had been a small garden spot but nothing compared to what Daddy desired. He wanted to feed all the pygmies in New Guinea and every Eskimo north of Jimmie’s grocery in Drummonds. I was little and didn’t understand but he hoofed off a huge football field that years later I had to plow, chop, pick and tend to. (Daddy said I always enjoyed it and I knew better than to disagree. From time to time he reminded me who the Daddy was, who the boy was, even right before his last breath) I was very fortunate right after we had moved in two of Momma’s sisters paid us a visit. Momma’s older sister Aunt Audra and Uncle Bill Bourne out of Memphis along with her younger sister Aunt Vera and Uncle J. N. Cooper from Charleston spent
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Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office the day congratulating and praising the ownership of our new dwelling. It was real hard to own property back ’en I found out later, but not so today, with a dollar down and a dollar when you catch me will put roof over yo’ noggin. Things do change. But the wonderful part I found out years later was that Aunt Audra had a new Kodak camera and took some pictures of the entire place. Although wrinkled and faded, enough texture was available to visualize the condition of yore. I believe if I realized what the future held for me to put in a garden, rebuild a barn and construct a chicken house I would have crawled under the bed and pulled the covers over the side and hid there for ten years. But Daddy would have found me and I know put me in the field…..GLORY!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALSO MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco.com.
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JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110
SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168
LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866
SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178
MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041
SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950
MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165
ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0663
MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276
ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746
MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881
ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008 GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666 GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4765 GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER 795 Tennessee Ave Covington,TN 38019 HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-9709
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ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241
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ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474
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NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804
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NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7645 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244 RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Hollygrove Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-1312
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By REV. SCOTT SEALY Special to The Leader And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Gal 6:9-10) I imagine the word “weary” resonates with many of us here. Setting posts, putting the parts to this playground together, organizing volunteers and tools, and preparing meals in the Tennessee summer heat is tiring work. Turning truckloads of material into this has taken energy, sweat, and wearying cooperation. But I imagine most people were quite familiar with “weariness” long before this week. You have jobs that at times leave you physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted. Whether it is putting up a new roof, wrestling with complicated scientific reports, or counseling a distressed client takes its toll on us. Even when we try to have fun, take a vacation - we can work so hard that we need a week to recover from our supposed vacation. Most of you are familiar with weariness. It is telling, that when St. Paul wants to encourage his fellow Christians to keep helping others, he encourages them to “not grow weary in doing good.” It is hard work to do good. It is difficult to love and serve others. One of the recurring cycles churches experience is the new member or volunteer who starts out excited and energetic only to fall away within a few months. Again and again in my own ministry I have had Church members come to me enthusiastic about a program - they are bubbling over with ideas, ready to give time and energy - but as often as not within a few weeks or months frustrations, set backs, and the ordinary “stuff” of life brings the initial excitement to a standstill. Doing good is often met with frustrations. The thoughts of those who could have been helping but chose not to, the annoyance of something having to be redone, or the irritation that can come from working with people who rub us the wrong way are the dangers of doing good. As we serve in our community the majority of work is always done by the dedicated few. Charities often help the same people over and over and wonder if they are really helping. Just because we share common causes with others does not mean we share a common understanding of the best way to do our work. Bickering in committees wear us down as we see the energy wasted and diverted from the goals our organizations espouse. I can only imagine the feelings of those of you who worked on the original playground as you watched the flames in February or heard the news. Anyone who works at doing good for long is tempted to grow weary and throw up their hands in despair - because it is hard work to do good. Paul knew to encourage the early Churches to which
he was writing to “not grow weary doing good” because he knew how tiring serving others was. As he wrote in 2 Corinthians 11:24-25: “Five times I received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked.” But Paul also knew that if we don’t give up, “in due season we will reap”. Paul saw wonderful deeds accomplished: hearts were changed, people were healed, communities were formed, and barriers broken down - because he and his companions did not grow weary doing good. I imagine most of you could tell me stories of the harvest you have seen reaped when someone did not grow weary doing good. I hope you can imagine what will be reaped because of your labors here. I’m excited about seeing children playing here. But I’m also excited about the other goods to be harvested from what has been sown here: the new friendships made, the opportunities for families to grow closer, and the example of civic duty and community service you have given our children and young people. The harvest is not immediate but in due season we will reap. So thank you for not growing weary. Thank you for doing good. Thank you for taking the opportunity to do good for everyone. And I encourage you to not give up. Something within you affirms the goodness of serving others - I encourage you to continue to seek opportunities at your Church, at our civic organization, at the lodge, at your school, within your family - wherever you are, to do good to everyone, and not grow weary doing good. Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your providence in keeping us safe, for holding the storms away so that work could continue, and for providing needed supplies and resources. We give you thanks for all those who have given of their time, resources, and abilities. Thank you for those who have not grown weary doing good. Thank you for your Son Jesus who was sent to be born among us and to share our life with us. As we remember that he too was a child who played, running and laughing with friends, we pray your blessings on the children of our community as they play together and enjoy the fellowship of one other. We especially pray your blessings on this place - may it be a space for laughter, friendship, and joy. Bless all who have given whatever they could to this project, may they not only be encouraged in their service, but may their service encourage others as well. And Dear Father, as you have forgiven us our many sins, we pray that this place might not only be a place of joy - but also a sign of forgiveness. Help us to forgive those who were responsible for the fire, even as you forgive, so that we might see in this work of love that covers over the ashes a sign of your grace that covers our sins. We pray this in the name of the One who said “Let the children come to me, and forbid them not”. Amen
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Obituaries *Bobby L. Fike
Date of Death – June 28, 2010 Bobby L. Fike, 64, of Covington, died at his residence on June 28, 2010. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Services were held on Thursday, July 1 at the Maley-Yarbrough chapel with Bro. J.N. Austill and Bro. Frank Stanifer officiating. Internment followed in Morrison Cemetery in Brighton. He is survived by his wife, Dessie Fike of Covington; daughter Tina (Donald) Fowler of Burlison; two sisters, Glenda Landrum and Kay Littles, both of Ripley; brother Jackie Fike of Sardis, Miss.; and grandchildren Hannah and Amber Fowler. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 8, 2010
Tammy Carol Davis
October 21, 1966 – July 4, 2010 Tammy Carol Davis, 43, of Covington, teacher for the Methodist Presbyterian Nursery School, passed away on Sunday, July 4. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 7 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Charleston Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Keith Davis; three sons, Kyle Davis, Skylar Davis and Forest Davis, all of Covington and her mother, Carol Smith Cunningham of Covington. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Smith and two brothers, Timothy Smith and Troy Smith. The family request that any memorials be made to the Methodist Presbyterian Nursery School or to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 8, 2010
Matthew Sheldon Gray Jr.
July 1 -2, 2010 Matthew Sheldon Gray Jr., age one day, died on Friday, July 2, 2010 in Memphis. A celebration of life service was held on Tuesday, July 6 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington. He was buried in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Timothy Connatser. He is survived by parents Matthew Sheldon Gray Sr. and Anna Gray, sister Aubrie Gray, grandparents Thomas and Jackie Gray and Theresa Connatser and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 8, 2010
*Dick Nelson Waters
January 5, 1935 - July 4, 2010 Dick Nelson Waters, 75, of Poplar Grove, Ark. passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 in Memphis. Mr. Waters was born Jan. 5, 1935 in Barton, Ark. to the late George C. and Ella Mae Kinman Waters. He was a veteran, a member of the United Methodist Church of Marvell, Ark., and a farmer. He is survived by daughters Karen Lamport (Ed) of Olive Branch, Miss. and Marsha Deneka (Ray) of Munford; grandchildren, Dustin Lamport of Mobile, Ala. And Marissa and Kelsey Deneka of Munford; sister Billie Sue King of Bogart, Ga.; and a brother, Joe Waters (Pat) of Fort Smith, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Dudley Nelson Waters. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena, Ark. Memorials may be made to the Marvell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 669, Marvell, Ark. 72366. Services were directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 8, 2010
July 8 American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, will be having a BBQ Pork Butt fundraiser and will be accepting pre-orders until Aug. 13. Pick up date for the Boston Butts will be from 3-4:30 p.m. August 28, at Trust Company Bank, 1270 Old Hwy 51 S. Brighton. Purchases can be made at the following locations: Trust Company Bank – Kathleen Glass, 901475-0003; First Citizens National Bank – Wanda Bomar, 901-837-0117; Baptist – Tipton – Cynthia Roberts, 901-475-5505. July 11 Henning Grove Baptist Church will be having its annual Women’s Day program starting Sunday, July 11 at 11 a.m. Author and evangelist Rhonda Hurst will be the guest speaker and at 1 p.m. evangelist Tonya GipsonStanton will be speaking. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 10688 Edith Nankipoo Rd., Ripley. The Dyersburg Christian Center is having an Appreciation Celebration a 3p.m. July 11. This celebration is for Bishop Elect Arije for 7 years of service. The celebration will be held at 834 Findley St. For more information call the Church at (731) 286-9138
July 12 The 2010 Covington Parks and Recreation Blockbuster Summer Camp schedule is as follows. Arts and crafts will be July 12-15 and Dance camp is July 19-22. All camps are located at the Sportsplex in Covington. 790 Bert Johnston Ave. 476-3734. Camp is at 9-11:45a.m. prices are $40 per child. Children attending 2 camps will get the third at a discount of $20. All camps must be registered at the same time and on the same registration form to receive the discount. July 13 Well’s Kitchen will be recognizing Tipton County’s three representatives in the 2010 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant from 6-8 p.m. on July 13. The restaurant is located at 136 N. Main Street in Brighton. The public is invited to attend the event. Call 837-4261 for more information. July 14 Yoga for Runners cross training program is 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 14 – August 18 at the Munford Rec. Center. Email yogalifeway@ yahoo.com for pricing and registration. The Tipton County Election Commission Chairman has called a meeting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. The meeting will be held at 113 East Church St. in Covington. July 16 “The Down East Boys,� a Southern Gospel quartet, will be concert at Grace Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Friday, July 16. The church is located at
Christine Trentham, 80, of Atoka, self-employed cosmetologist, passed away on Wednesday, July 7 at her home. She was an avid quilter and artist and a member of the Hosanna Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 9 at the Covington Funeral Home with interment to follow in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 8 at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Trentham; two daughters, Madonna Webster of Atoka and Sandra Ramsey of Helena, Ark.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 8, 2010
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Date of death – July 5, 2010 James “Sanford� Blackmon, 87, died at his residence on Monday, July 5, 2010. He was a retired owner and operator of Blackmon grocery, member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and an Army Air Force WWII veteran. Services were held on Wednesday, July 7 at the Maley-Yarbrough Chapel with burial following in Covington Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Gatlin Blackmon; son Rickey W. Blackmon; four sisters and three brothers. He is survived by grandson Telley (Michelle) Blackmon of Covington; daughter-in-law Beverly Blackmon of Covington; sister Sarah Yarbrough of Brighton; brother Melvin Blackmon of Covington and Virgil Blackmon of Atoka; and great-grandchildren Blake and Lexi Blackmon. Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center.
The Leader publishes a brief obituary free of charge as a courtesy to the bereaved. Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. For further information, call 901-476-7116 or email eday@covingtonleader. com
On-going events Mason Farmers Flea Market will be open beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturdays. It is located at 127 Hwy 70 E. in Mason. Vendors may call 901294-3211 for free space. The Munford Memorial Library will be hosting a summer reading program for children. The series begins on Friday, July 9 with a puppet show. Programs run from 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays and will include crafts and a snack. Topics will include Water and the Bible (July 15), Pirates and Mermaids (July 22), Science and Water (July 29) and Bubbles and the Beach (Aug. 5). The library is located at 1476 Munford Ave. in downtown Munford; for more information, call 901-837-2665. Tennessee Master Gardeners “Come Learn About Your Landscape� programs will be held 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. July 6, is Growing ornamental grasses with Beverly Moranville Tipton County Master Gardener. And July 20, is Making and using compost featuring Robert (Bob) Miller Tipton County Master Gardener. Classes will be held at UT Extension, Tipton County 111 W. Washington Ave. Covington. For more information contact Booker T. Leigh At (901) 476-0231. This is a free event. Dunham F&AM,
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Washington in Covington holds its monthly stated meeting on the third Thursday of every month. Helping Hands meets the first Thursday of each month at the home of Christine and Larry Knight, 253 Elm Grove Road in Burlison. Ransomed Riders Chapter of CMA meets the fourth Monday of each month at Heritage Cafe in Munford. Meal at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. For more information call Phil Cathey at 388-8145. Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 S. Tipton Street, Munford, has started C.A.P. (Coffee and prayer). Members of the church will serve free coffee and pray with patrons every Tuesday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
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Southwest Tennessee Development Launches Initiative JACKSON– July 6 – Since the official launch of the Regional Economic Development Initiative or REDI which focuses on creating regional collaboration in 12 Counties in West Tennessee, staff has been busy working to get the programs initiatives underway. Staff officially began their duties on March 15. The REDI director is Lisa Hankins, from Lauderdale County. Lisa was previously the Executive Director of the Lauderdale Chamber/ECD in Ripley, TN for 11 years. The two STEP Coordinators are Cedric Deadmon and Beverly Vos. Cedric comes to REDI from Lane College where he served as Director of Career Services. Beverly comes to REDI from Union University where she worked with International Studies and University Relations. Staff has been traveling the 12 REDI counties meeting with local elected officials, Chamber and Economic Development persons and representatives from the private sector. Fifty-one meetings have occurred since March 15th. Staff is working hard to make sure the initiatives in the REDI program get implemented as soon as possible. STEP is the number one concern in the communities at this time. The goal of REDI staff is to have each county identify a local STEP coordinator and committee, assist the committee with recruiting mentors, and get the training completed for the mentors before school resumes in the fall. REDI staff recently underwent intensive training from the Tennessee Student Assis-
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tance Corporation (TSAC). The training is a portion of what will be offered to the volunteer mentors in each county. According to a study conducted in October 2009, the business community is unified behind the belief that future economic development for the region is linked to transforming the region’s educational culture and improving access to higher education for both youth and adults. The STEP program will help to accomplish this. STEP is designed after the Ayers Foundation program which is one of the most resourced and successful college access programs in the country. The benefit of STEP is a more educated population and workforce that will help to make this region of West Tennessee grow and be more prosperous. STEP is a two-phase College Access Program. Phase I of STEP is to work with each of the 12 REDI communities to develop a mentoring program. These volunteer mentors will be tasked with working with the participating students on the following: Importance of post-secondary education , advisement on career paths and assistance to the student and family with college applications and any financial aid forms. Phase II of STEP is to work with the local community to help provide the “Last Dollar” in scholarships to any student that desires to attend a community college or technology center for two years. Each of
the counties in the REDI region determine to whom their program will be catered. Some may choose to focus on the traditional student, some non-traditional. They may choose to require a GPA or ACT score, some may not. It is the hope of REDI that when we look at statistics for graduation in the 12 county REDI region for 2010-2011, there will be significant increases in the number of students graduating and going on to some type of post-secondary education. According to REDI director, Lisa Hankins, “There are so many students in our region who are first generation college students. Families may not know where to begin to help their child conquer this college process. It can be overwhelming. The Step mentors will guide these students and family through this process and take that fear of the unknown out of it. We’re very excited about the benefits of STEP and hope that these mentors can have a life altering effect on these students. We can no longer make post secondary education an option. The jobs of the future are going to require some type of technical training or further education. The benefit of this program is a more educated population and workforce that will help to make this region of West Tennessee grow and become more prosperous. For additional information on both REDI and STEP, or the name of your local coordinator, please go to: www.swtdd.org
Book signing at library
Leader Readers
Tipton County native, B. Eliot (Bruce Somerville) author of Why Do Women…? The Unwritten Answers – From A Male Perspective Vol. 1, will have a book signing at the Covington Library on Saturday July 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Katie Brown proves to be a fierce competitor in the 100 meter IM. Photos courtesy of Andrea Travis.
Tara and Tamara McClelland of Munford recently visited family in Chester, Ill., the home of Popeye, and took The Leader with them.
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GET WELL, GO HOME The Covington Manor Nursing Home in Covington held it's graduation for the new Get Well, Go Home program last week. Here several graduates enjoy a celabratory dinner with family and employees.
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FOREVER YOUNG Editor's Note: Last year M.B. Howard of Covington applied to have a wish granted through Forever Young, a senior wish organization which provides veterans with a paid trip to the nation's capital. Following is his account of his May 2010 trip to Washington, D.C. A few months ago, I made a wish to this organization that I might be able to visit Washington D.C. and visit the WWII memorial. This wish was granted. Friday May 21, 2010 Cathryne, my wife, and I met the group of 31 World War II veterans at Bellevue Baptist church at 11 a.m. Cathryne was one of the 25 or so helpers who went along with the vets. I paid her way. I also was one of those who required a walker. I used a four wheeler, ballooned tired walker which also served as a seat for me while resting. One-third of the veterans were over 90 years of age (one was 95 who also had a brother along who was 91). Two WWII Navy nurses were along with us, as well as three POWs. About one-third of the group required some type of walking assistance. At Bellevue we received our WWII veterans caps. On the front of my cap was “WWII Veteran," on the left side was "US Army Air Force" and on the right side was "B-24“. I also picked up my tour badge which had a picture of myself holding my infant son, Ronnie. Ronnie was 65 on May 16, 2010. On back of the badge were emergency phone numbers. Diane, our leader, thought of everything. We boarded the bus at Bellevue and made our way to Memphis Airport. A group of fireman were to give us a send off but because of the police officers' killing in West Memphis, they were unable to make it. When we walked into the terminal at the airport we were greeted by what seemed to be 500 people. They were applauding, shaking our hands and thanking us for our service. All this was happening while a brass band, on the second floor balcony, was playing the Marine’s hymn, the Army hymn, the Navy hymn and the Air Force hymn.
This was a very touching experience and brought tears to the eyes of the veterans. As we walked back to the check point, we were again greeted with applause and handshakes of thanks. At the check point we had to take off our shoes (we were advised to wear shoes that were easy to take off). Our greatest problem was getting through the metal detector because the knee replacements gave havoc to the metal detectors. Once at the boarding gate, we were given sub sandwiches, potato chips and drinks. We flew nonstop to Reagan Airport in D.C. where we were again honored with applause and thanks when we got into the terminal. Even before we got into the terminal, we could hear applause for those veterans who were first entering. Outside we were greeted by military personnel who thanks us and took care of our luggage. There we boarded our tour bus that would be used during our stay. We grew to be very patient with the veterans who had difficulty in walking. It required almost 20 minutes to have our luggage, walkers, wheelchairs and passengers loaded. Ninety-year-old veterans just can’t rush up the steps and then go down the aisle in a run. At our age, we learned to be patient a long time ago. We unloaded the bus again at a downtown restaurant where our dinner reservations had already been made. When we entered the restaurant the patrons there stood and applauded us. We boarded our bus again and made our way to our Holiday Inn Express motel which was located near Dulles Airport. Saturday, May 22, 2010 We arose early because we had to eat a continental breakfast (hot food) at the motel, board the bus and leave by 9:30 a.m. On our way to see the WWII Memorial, we stopped a few minutes for pictures at the Air Force Memorial and at this location we saw the service station where the 911 terrorist flew low over and scraped a grassy hill before crashing into the Pentagon. You could see the area where the plane was flown into the Pentagon
This was a very emotional experience for me and again brought tears. - M.B. Howard because of the different colors in the masonry work when it was rebuilt. We stopped at the WWII Memorial, unloaded the bus, got our walkers, and journeyed to the Tennessee area of the memorial. Diane, our sponsor had pre-arranged that a marine, in full dress uniform, meet us there. We stood at attention while our veterans called out names of their friends who had died in WWII. (I called out the names of my crew who had died on March 8, 1945. They were Genner, Miller, Adams, Alarid, Burke, Coker, Hollar and McDonald.) The marine then played "Taps." This was a very emotional experience for me and again brought tears. We boarded the bus and headed for the U. S. Capitol building where a tour had been arranged for us. We unloaded and realized that we needed much help to get up the long uphill walkway that lead to the capitol. Some of us tried to do it with our walkers but gave up. Some golf carts with six seats were our salvation. They even had space for our walkers. A guide took us to various areas and rooms of the capital building. The most inspiring was the rotunda with the 200 foot ceiling. The mural on the ceiling was awe inspiring. Our next stop was dinner. I did not realize that D.C. had a port that was filled with many types of boats. We had a great meal at a seafood restaurant which was located at the port. It began to rain. So far we had missed rain and believed that Diane’s prayers were answered. As we visited each place on our schedule, the rain would stop while we were there. If I have a prayer request, I plan to call Diane. We drove by the White House and did not stop, because no prior tour arrangements for a tour had been made. Each day we had mail call.
One man's account of a granted wish and the trip of a lifetime By M. B. HOWARD, Special to The Leader Each veteran got two or three letters each day. Diane was thoughtful enough to have different children in grammar school write each veteran a personal letter thanking them for their service to our country. We were tired and went back to our motel in the rain. Sunday May 23, 2010 We got up early, ate breakfast and boarded bus while it was still raining. It again stopped raining when we got to Arlington Cemetery. Thousands and thousands of stones mark the veterans graves. Did you know that Jackie Kennedy is buried beside her husband? I didn’t. I was very touched at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The sentries have guarded this tomb since 1937, day and night, rain or shine or snow or hurricane. I was told that the sentries had the option of coming inside or remaining at their post during a recent hurricane. They chose to walk their post even though trees were falling around them. Changing of the guard is an event that you can’t forget. The next stop is where we saw the Korean Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial. They were awesome. The Korean Memorial got to me. There the larger than life statues of soldiers were marching across what seemed to be a rice patty. It was so life-like and there I remembered a friend who died in that conflict. Our next stop was the WWII Memorial because many of us needed a little more time there. There are 4,048 gold stars located on the Freedom Wall in the memorial area. Each star represent 100 veterans who were killed or missing during the war making a total of over 400,000. Most of those killed in WWII were just kids who were fresh out of high school. We loaded the bus and went to a souvenir shop where many purchased trinkets. While there, the bus in front us moved backward and hit our bus. Police were called but no tickets were given. On our way to dinner we stopped at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Dinner was at a Holiday Inn banquet room. We ate baked
fish and baked turkey along with the trimmings. We were honored to have a live band that played music from the '40s. A few old geezers danced with their wives. It was a great time. After we arrived at our motel where we spent quite some time having a group picture made. An extra special tribute goes out to the Woodbridge, Va. Elks Lodge for the wheel chairs, walkers and food We were furnished sandwiches, water, chips and fruit cups each day as we sat on the bus. Monday May 24, 2010 We boarded the bus for our last time and made the journey to Reagan Airport. We were again greeted with applause and thanks as we entered the terminal. Again we pulled off our shoes, made the metal detectors go off and finally got through. Again we were allowed to board first. We came into Memphis Airport where it had just stopped raining. The fireman at the airport honored us by spraying the plane with water. We waited about 15 minutes on the tarmac because there was still lightning in the area. Again applause and thanks were given us when we left the plane. At the baggage claim area we saw our Bellevue bus waiting for us. We boarded and made the trip to Bellevue parking lot where we found our transportation that would take us home. As I think back on this trip of a lifetime, I would like to thank those people who gave funds to the Forever Young Senior Wish Organization in order that we could make the trip to Washington D.C . I don’t know how long it has been since someone thanked me for my service in WWII. I think I speak for the entire group when I say we were honored. At our age, we just get into the rut of believing that no one cares about WWII veterans anymore. Diane, I wish to thank you and your husband, Greg and your son, Ben, for the many hours of time you spent arranging for this trip. You kept telling us that you love us. I want to tell you that I love you.
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Coach Alex Olivette nearly led a Munford All-Star team to the Dixie Youth State Tournament last year in the Class A (ages 5-6) division. A loss to Bells in the final game of the District Tournament was the only thing that prevented the squad from making it. This year nothing has come close to standing in the way of the Munford American All-Stars. Comprised of six players from last year’s team and six newcomers, Munford American stormed through Sub-District and District competition with a 9-0 record to qualify for the Dixie Youth Baseball A State Tournament. The event will be held in Jackson and begins July 17. None of the team’s games were very close. Munford defeated Brighton, Covington, Dyersburg National and Dyersburg American in Sub-District action two weeks ago. Last week the team took out Madison South (twice), Haywood and Munford National. Combined score for the two tournaments: Munford American 157, opponents 37. “This is the third all-star team I’ve
coached,” said Olivette, “and it’s the best I’ve ever seen.” The players on the team have played 14 regular season and nine playoff games. To get ready for the postseason the team also took part in a tournament in Bolton for the 7-8 age group. The squad defeated some traveling teams and finished second. “These guys are pretty experienced at this point,” said Olivette. “We really lock down on defense and have a good infield. People have been amazed by them.” The team, which includes Holden Warmath, Jeremy Gray, Ben Lavelle, Trey Elliot, Cade Jones, Trent Suggs, Jacob Millican, Gage Lyons, Hastin Dodson, Luke Olivette, Ayden Williams and Caleb Baskin, will be out this week at Atoka Kroger raising money for the trip. Olivette believes his team, which beat out more than a thousand teams in the state to make the 15-team tournament, has a good chance to bring a championship back to Munford. “Everybody says we’re good,” said Olivette. “You never know, though, what kind of teams there are in West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee. We’re gonna see what we can do.”
The Munford American All-Stars who went 9 - 0 in District competition and won a trip to the State Tournament. Team members are Holden Warmath, Jeremy Gray, Ben Lavelle, Trey Elliot, Cade Jones, Trent Suggs, Jacob Millican, Gage Lyons, Hastin Dodson, Luke Olivette, Ayden Williams and Caleb Baskin. The head coach is Alex Olivette. Courtesy photo
Brighton advances to state tourney in Dyersburg By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com Brighton lost the first game, but that didn’t stop them. The 13-14 All-Stars got their revenge. “The first game was against Collierville and our boys looked awful,” said coach Eugene Meyer "… We lost by way of mercy-rule in the 5th inning 16-6.” The next game was against Covington who had lost to Munford the night before. “I told the boys that the best thing to do was go out
and have fun. Well, that’s just what they did. It was a back and forth game with both teams hitting the stuffing out of the ball all afternoon. In the end we pulled it off to knock them out with a 20-18 score.” That ended up propelling the team to the state tournament. “The next day we had to face Collierville again who, as it turned out, had just lost to Munford the night before. I kept the theme of having a good time playing ball alive and this time they played near perfectly. We managed
to redeem our previous loss to them by way of mercy-rule 15-5 in the 5th. Collierville then showed great class as all the players and coaches wished us luck in the rest of the tournament.” The following day, which turned out to be the last, the team had to face the undefeated Munford team. “They seemed to have lost before they got started as the errors built up and their heads hung low,” said Meyer. “In the end, it was another five-inning mercy rule defeat. I told the boys that they needed to
put the loss behind them and to hold their heads up high as their second- place finish in the district tournament was as far as any Brighton Dixie Boys team had gone. Besides, it was time for them to receive their Allstar trophies. I was proud of them as their names were called and they went up to accept their trophies. "You could tell that they were all disappointed but you could also see the young men growing inside of them as they all smiled when their names were called. But then, just as I started to think about
how I was going to have my evenings and weekends back, the tournament director made an announcement. She had received a call from the state director and two teams from our district were going to the state tournament. The loss was immediately wiped from everyone’s mind as they were elated by the news. We were now going further than any Brighton Dixie Boys team had gone.” After all that the team will advance to the state tournament which begins July 9 in Dyersburg.
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Atoka Sweeties sail into state on offense ByTIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com They might be called the Sweetees, but there was nothing but serious business going down as the Atoka Dixie Youth Softball All-Star team crushed their opponents in the district tournament, advancing them to the state tournament on July 9-13. Victory was definitely sweet for Atoka who went undefeated and outscored their opponents 100-24. Madison Mines lead the team in RBIs and scored 11 runs. Shelby Kendrick was at the top of her game, bringing in 14 runs. However, the coaches say the entire team contributed evenly and made plays when they counted. The closest game in the district tournament was against Crockett County, which Atoka still won 12-1. They won the district championship game against Dyersburg heavy-handedly with a score
The Sweetees are (front row, l to r) Hannah Cantrell, Emma Grace Laxton, Timily David, Audrey Parimore, Shelby Kendrick, Avery Billings, (middle row, l to r) Gracie Brown, Mackenzie Winnans, Madison Mines, Makenzie Craig, Riley Baskin, Mckenzie Billings, (back row, l to r) Steven Whitehead, Doug McDade, Mitch Parimore, Janie Brammer, and Bobby Billings.
of 22-4. The young ladies also beat Haywood and Covington to clinch the title. The Atoka Sweetees’ All-Star team is comprised of 12 girls handpicked from the six teams in the regular Dixie Youth League play. They are from ages five to six years. Their first game in the state tournament will be this Saturday at 6 p.m. in Waynesboro, Tenn. They will play the winner of the Summertown/Lexington game. Head coach Mitch Parimore credited the crippling offense for the win, but still has the girl’s practicing in preparation for the weekend’s competitions. Assistant coach Janie Brammer agrees with Parimore and knows practice and work ethic is what got the team this far. “Us going to state is a product of (the girls) working hard and playing hard,� said Brammer. “There is no doubt in my mind. We are so proud of how hard they
Covington All-Stars are state bound ByTIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com The Covington Darlings’ All-Star team of the Dixie Youth Softball League will be heading to the state tournament this weekend after a stellar performance in the district competition. Head coach Shannon Beasley credited the offense for being the strongest factor in leading the team to the next level, but still maintains that the defense was tight. In all four of the district tournament games the Covington Darlings went undefeated. They won the championship game against Tipton County’s own Atoka All-Stars by beating them 20 – 10. The game was called off in the fourth inning due to the
“mercy rule,� which comes in to play when the score is becoming too lop-sided. In fact, every game the Covington girl’s played in, ended with this “mercy rule� except a close battle with Atoka preceding the championship, which Covington won 7-2. In total of all four games, Covington beat their opponents 59 – 18. The Covington Darling All-Star team was formed by hand- picking the best players from the six Covington Darling league teams during the regular season. It is comprised of seven and eight year old girls. The first game in the state tournament will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday in Waynesboro, Tenn. They will be playing against Dixon County. If they win the state championship,
they will head to the World Series in Dennison, TX. The Covington Darlings will be having a send-off celebration on Friday evening at the Covington Court Square. The team will meet and drive around the Square as family and friends gather to wish them luck and see them off in style. Beasley and the other coaches credit family and hard work with the road to the state championship. “The coaching staff is extremely proud of our girls hard work,� said Beasley. “We have also been blessed with tremendous support of the team’s families and friends. They have been incredible.�
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Andrew Watson stars as Clyde McDaniel in "No More Sorrow," a film from Mason Studios located in Tipton County and owned by Josh Mason. The film will enter the Indie Memphis Film Festival. Photos courtesy of Josh Mason.
By TIFFANY HOLLAND tholland@covingtonleader.com With several television shows and movies being filmed in Memphis, the city has become a recent trendy place in the media. The upcoming Indie Memphis Film Festival is expecting a large amount of participants and one of them will be Josh Mason who is entering his film “No More Sorrow” into the Narrative Feature Length film category. A 2009 graduate of Covington High School and a current student at Dyersburg State Community College in Covington, Mason is a completely self-taught filmmaker. The directing bug bit Josh Mason when he was a freshman in high school. His English class required him to complete a project on Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” After seeking approval from his teacher, Paige Warmath, he made a film for his project. Since then, he has developed a love of movie making. “I’m always going to make movies,” said Mason. “I just love it. Even if it never makes me any money, I will still do it.” He does all of his own screen writing, editing, casting and directing, as well as other odd jobs on his set. He previously entered the Memphis Film Festival and won sec-
ond place in the young filmmaker’s category for his spoofed version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” His latest film, “No More Sorrow” is based on a short film he completed in 2008. It follows Clyde McDaniel (Andrew Watson), who gets inducted into a secret society of assassins where he must execute people who have not been served justice by the law. The story picks up when a hit man goes after Clyde for killing his brother. Mason markets the film as an actionthriller with some melodramatic features. Mason and his team began working on the film in April with casting following in May and filming beginning in June. The cast and crew were made up entirely of volunteers who wanted to help Mason with his passion. “I can thank everyone enough who helped,” said Mason. “We filmed in June and it was one of the hottest months ever, it seems. I brought everyone sunscreen and bottles of water everyday since many of the scenes had to be shot outside in the heat of the day.” Mason also stated that this was his “biggest project yet” and he was not expecting the tremendous amount of
"No More Sorrow" CAST LIST Andrew Watson – Clyde McDaniel Kevin Entrekin – Trevor (A hitman hired to kill Clyde) Britney Boswell – Samantha (Clyde's girlfriend) Tracy Frisbee – Katie McDaniel (Clyde's sister) Paul Teague – Marcus Grendel (The film's main villian, he wants revenge against Clyde for killing his brother) Brad Sartain – Jason (Clyde's friend, mentor, and fellow assassin) Julie Beilfuss – Mrs. Jacobs (the neighborhood sweetheart but she is also an assassin) Zoe Vu – Grace (A friend of Samantha's) Tyler Walkem – Roger (One of Clyde's friends) Cayla Cook – Rebecca (Roger's girlfriend) Andrew McCreary – Wesley (A computer hacker who must disarm a nuclear bomb during the movie's climax) minutes
Paul Teague plays hit man Marcus Grendel, the film's antagonist.
work and time it would take to create a feature more than 50 minutes long. Mason is also the founder of Mason Studios, his own studio for making films. He has made several short films, series and other video montages over the years. “When you own the
company you have creative freedom to yourself,” said Mason. “If I went to another studio they would ask me to change this or that in my movie. And it is my movie. I like that I use my own studio.” Mason is also willing to help other burgeoning filmmakers in the
Josh Mason is pictured here directing one of his Mason Studio Shows.
Kevin Entrekin plays Trevor, who is pictured in a gunfight.
Tipton County area. He said he has the equipment and knowledge to direct films of others, but no one has come to him yet for this. After his movie enters the Indie Memphis Film Festival, Mason plans on finishing up his You Tube series, “The Mason Studios Show.” If he wins
in the festival, he hopes to create a sequel to “No More Sorrow.” The film is not rated but contains only mild violence. If anyone would like to view the trailer for “No More Sorrow” or see some of Mason’s other works they can go to www.joshmasonstudios. com.
Fireworks decorate sky on Fourth of July
On Friday, July 2, the City of Munford held its annual Celebrate Independence event, which began with music from the Navy band “Freedom” and ended with fireworks. City officials estimate 6,000 people attended the event. Photos by Echo Day.
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Van Cleve, Elliott to pledge vows Parish, Ledford to exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Andy and Laurie Van Cleve of Covington are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Whitney, to Mr. Rory Elliott of Jefferson City. Ms. Van Cleve is a graduate of CarsonNewman College and is currently attending the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and is currently employed at the VA Hospital and Super D Pharmacy. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Jean Johnson of Bartlett, John and Judy Cleary of Knoxville and the late Dick Van Cleve. Mr. Elliott is the son of Ray and Cindy Elliott of Jefferson City and the grandson of Caesar and Carolyn Klaus of Beavercreek, Ohio and the late Ray and Alice Elliott. He is a graduate of Carson-Newman College and is employed with Jackson Howell and Associates, PLLC. The couple will marry at 4 p.m. on
Whitney Van Cleve to wed Rory Elliot Saturday, July 24 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Chamber Center.
Riales family reunites in Rosemark By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com For a decade the descendants of the late John and Irene Riales of Brighton, and Mrs. Riales’ cousins, have come together annually to celebrate their family. It’s a tradition they continue as they age because, said Maureen Riales Dees, it’s important to surround yourself with family members. “This is our time where we get together as much as we can,” she said. “We get to see people we haven’t seen in a long, long time.” Dees, one of 11 Riales children, said the event also honors her deceased siblings. “We’re all getting older and there are only four of us left,” she said. “It’s important to stay together as much as we can.” This year’s reunion, held in June, was
attended by more than 100 family members. It was held at the Rosemark home of Dees’ nephew and his wife, Melvin and Shirley Riales. Family members came from Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi and other parts of Tennessee. In addition to Dees, who lives in Memphis, surviving siblings Billy Riales, Tommy Riales and Evelyn Riales Andre were in attendance. Siblings Leland Riales, Robert Riales, Elmer Riales, Crede Riales, Wayne Riales, David Riales and Betty Jean Ward have passed away. Ward, the mother of Shirley Ward and grandmother of attorney Jeff Ward, was the most recent death. “I miss her so much,” Dees said. “You just have no idea.” The family will continue its reunions. Next year’s, which will take place in Rosemark, is already in the planning stages.
Ms. Mindy Ann Parish, daughter of Thomas and Teresa Parish of Brighton, is engaged to Mr. Tray Alan Ledford, son of Steve and Sharron Ledford of Brighton. The grandparents of Mr. Ledford include Mrs. Ibbie Ledford, the late W.C. Ledford, and the late Henry and Clara Allison. Ms. Parish is the granddaughter of J.R. Boone, Roxie Ann Boone, the late W.O. Parish, and the late Ruth Alaine Parish. Ms. Parish graduated from Brighton High School in 2003 and is currently on the dean’s list at Baptist College of Health Sciences where she is pursuing her bachelor degree in nursing. Mr. Ledford graduated in 2000 from Munford High School, and went on to graduate from the school of Independent Electrical Contractors as a journeyman electrician. Presently, he continues his seven-year career at Davis Electric. After four and a half years together, the couple will marry on July 17. Emily Ann Ferrell of Brighton will stand beside her sister as the matron of honor, alongside her cousin, Amber Elizabeth Boone of Memphis, and long-time friend, Sherra Jo Brown of Munford, as
Mindy Parish to wed Tray Ledford the maids of honor. Steve Ledford Jr. of Atoka will serve as the best man for his brother. Mr. Ledford and Ms. Parish will exchange vows during a ceremony at 6 p.m. at Cara Hills II in Gallaway with a reception immediately following. The newlyweds will spend their honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico. The couple will reside in Mr. Ledford’s home on Marshall Road in Munford.
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Hi everyone, Hope your Fourth of July was an enjoyable one. Ours was. Lots of good BBQ. What else is there on the fourth? With all the Boston Butt’s purchased from all these ball teams, there was plenty to go around. My son, Mike Scott, and family had us over on July 4th. There was a lot of swimming going on. We had a few fireworks, but a neighbor down the road put on such an exhibit, they must have owned the firework stand. It was beautiful! However, our holiday actually started on Friday night the 2nd. Our friend Martha Job Fernandez had some friends over for a while. We enjoyed visiting with so many special folks
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Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear Readers, Munford got a lovely three-inch rain on Saturday afternoon. Audrey Shea Malone was born July 1 to Kim and Sean Malone. Her grandmother is Charlotte Malone, and her greatgrandmother is Vivian Cope. First Baptist Church of Atoka is preparing for two special events. The Homecoming Picnic takes place this Saturday,
Brighton Debe Simonton
Hello Readers, I hope your holiday was safe and enjoyable. We certainly enjoyed spending time with our family and friends. We did have a birthday, Ms. Hannah Mae turned 25. That is truly hard to believe as her mother that my baby girl is that old. When she was little she believed that everyone celebrated her birthday. My mother and pop would take the kids to the bluff in Memphis to watch the fireworks. She was convinced for years that all those people and their fireworks were for her. She was somewhat letdown when she was taught about Independence Day. Every year I complain about the horseflies. I honestly don’t understand their function in the insect world, but I’m sure there is one. I think the vast population in South Tipton County’s horseflies were at my house on July 4. These critters will make you bleed! They are relentless on attack. Even a fly swatter can be use-
Gilt Edge Bernadine McAfee
Friday, June 25, Lawson and Ann Haynes, that live on Frog Jump Road invited seniors to come to their house. Eight of us went. We ate and played Bingo. It was the first time most of them had been to their house. They had a good time. In the group was Carol Lumley and Ann Morris. They went to the Hub before coming home. It was three brothers who went fishing in the late afternoon, June 25. They only caught one fish, but got to spend time together.
Jamestown DarSay Burton
This week prayers are with Bessie Cobbs, Jennie Stewart ,Willie Mae and Isaiah Burton, Posey Reed, Willie Holland, Rudolph Boykins, Jeffrey Mosley,
we’ve known through the years. Martha Jo was a Draffin. I’m sure some of you may remember that Tipton County name. The holiday is such a special day in remembrance of all our military. We tried out the new Post Office BBQ on Highway 51 near Brighton, which is now open. We enjoyed our time there in the company of Lonny and Rebecca Osbourne. Salem Presbyterian Church. Worship is at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. Thanks to everyone who helped with out VBS. Salem is blessed to have so many people willing to help. We appreciate your time, talents and prayers each and every night, Love Kim. The Ladies Bible Class will meet July 8
at 7 p.m. at the church. We will observe Day of Prayer and Self Denial at that time. Please pray for our Appalachia Team members as they minister to the children of Giles Mobile Home Park in New Tazewell. Happy Birthdays go out to Jan Jones, Ron McDill, Hadyn Ridinger and Lydia Wright. Hope they are each the greatest! Sharon Presbyterian Church. Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is minister. We are always so grateful for the Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. Vacation time is here for many. Have a safe and wonderful summer. Hold your loved ones close and tell them you love them. Happy birthday to Thornton Fee on Monday, July 12. Hope it is the greatest, Thornton! The Clopton Fun Fest
will not be far off. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 4. There will be food, entertainment, music, and activities for the children. Of course, there will be Booth Rentals. A 10 x 10 space will cost $25. You may contact Joelle May at 409-7323. I will be reminding you again. I am no longer covering my church, Covington Church of Christ, as Elaine Watkins always has them in her notes. Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Mindy Parish and Tray Alan Ledford on July 17. Mindy is the daughter of a good friend of mine, Teresa Parish of Brighton. Congratulations you two. We pray for a long and happy life for you. Have a great week everyone!
July 17, from 3-7 p.m. and on Homecoming Sunday, July 18. Then, Vacation Bible School is Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 23. The Men's Prayer Breakfast is on Saturday, July 31, at 8 a.m. At the Atoka U.M. Church we are delighted to have our new pastor Rev. Harry Matherson and his wife Debby. Debby is also an ordained minister and helped him with communion last Sunday. Our prayer list continues: Brice Fite,
Rodney Waits, Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Willie Hardin, Martha Hutson, Kathy Zimmerman, Robert Wayne McMillen, Bill Stimpson, Brandon Young, Ben Pylant, Bill Parker, Dorothy Peele, Hunter Box, A.j. Timbs, Colin Alley, Ron Miller, Lisa Tennyson, Kay Regis, Teresa Connell, Neal Wright, Sylvia McBride, Tommy Voghte, Teresa Call, Katie Duncan, Paul Sutton, Jack Atkins, Alushia Allison, Robyn Barnette, Courtney Hendley, Karen Ellen, Clyde Currie, Doug Carter,
Amy Novac, June Glass, and David Kemp. The fireworks at Munford were beautiful as usual, and then there were others at Navy Lake, Crosspoint Church and other places. So you should have been able to see them somewhere. So you should have been able to see them somewhere. Now that July 4 has passed, there is not a lot of things to celebrate except the summer weather. So, have a good summer.
less, they just back up and laugh as they whiz by for the assault. We usually see a little relief when they farmers begin to spray their fields. Rebena Atteberry sent along a message, “Pastor Greg Jordon, Central Baptist Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Rd., Brighton will be preaching a series of messages from the book of Revelation beginning the last Sunday evening of July. If your church does not have services, or you do not have a church home, please come and join us for the study. The pastor will incorporate the prophecies of Daniel in the study. The services will begin at 6 p.m. each Sunday evening.” The Brighton Football boosters will again sponsor the Cardinal Cards. They will be $20 this year. They are loaded with great deals and discounts so when someone approaches you or knocks on your door selling these cards, please listen to the sales pitch for lots of info. It will save you money and will help our Brighton football team. The Brighton Band will be starting their
band camp on the July 12. When you pass by the school and see these dedicated students in formation on the hot asphalt, just say a little prayer and promise to come and see their show this fall at the football games. Our prayer list includes Ms. Verna Lou Timbs, Ms. Phyllis McIntosh (who is in rehab), Ms. Louise Vandergrift, Tonya Mallory, CharLee Cole, Ms. Martha Spitznas, and Keith McCerkin. And also to our daughter, Staci, who is having some terrific morning sickness! Yes, she and C.H. are expecting in February, so there you are … Neal and I are going to be grandparents again. For those of you who think of Independence Day as more than the July 4. Yay, John Adams, who signed the declaration, said it was to be a “great anniversary festival”. And for most of you that now remember that the declaration was signed in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. was not the great capital it is today.
Other important events that took place on July 4 are: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point was opened on this date in 1802; Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, and John Adams both died on July 4, 1828; construction of the nation’s first railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio was in 1828; the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4, 1848; in 1946, the U.S. granted independence to the Republic of the Philippines. I have another birthday to celebrate in my family this week, Danielle will be 30 years old on July 9. She even told me she was looking forward to it. Really! That was my worst year. Is she my daughter? Also, my Uncle Tim and Aunt Judy Daniels celebrated their anniversary on July 9. Their daughter Ayesha was born on the ninth as well. This is a popular month. I do believe my father, Bill, and stepmom, Norma, will celebrate their first anniversary this month. Whew! I’m out of breath just thinking about it … Love you guys, Debe.
“Corky” Corkern, Jr. touched a lot of people playing the piano and singing at Covington Manor Nursing Home. He was a resident there and will be missed. On the prayer list: Megan Hobock, Mindy Tankersly, Audie Bradshaw, June Glass, Berry Dillender, Shawn Cousar, Trizie Dawson, Moviline Causar, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Cordie Morgan, Polly Branch, Nadine Kellum, Patra Ballard, Dell Ferguson, Hop Gibson, Mary Moore, the Ruth Taylor family, the folks at Kelley’s Chapel, Mike Roberts
and Elaine, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip and all the men and women in the military, Ed Walker Jimmy Bridges, Emma Sue Turnage and Hazel Mooneyham. Carol Lumley, Jeff and Connie Pickard went fishing Saturday on a friend’s pond. They had a good time and caught some too. Jeff and Connie went out in a boat but Carol stayed on the dock. Berry Dillender of Bertrand, MO celebrated her 96th birthday on June 26. She and Mike and his wife, Ruth, had a party for her in the dining room of the
nursing home she is in at Bertrand. Mike is an only child. He and Ruth became grandparents for the first time on June 19 and Berry is a great grandmother for the first time. Family and friends helped her celebrate. Sunday visitors in the home of Willie and Rhonda McPhearson were Penny Barry, Tammie Rhea, Rocky and Andie Collins and their family. Later Sunday the women visited the folks in the Blyue house. Kayden Josie Steward turned one on June 25. She is the daughter of Brandie Wilson.
Ruth Alston, Franklin Jones, Mary Burton, Ida Fletcher, Patra Ballard, Willie Parthenia Hodge, Vivian Dickerson, Ina Yarbrough, Connie and Christine Brown, Pink Sherrill, John and Cleo Thompson, Michael Andrews, Carlotta Hones, David Sneed,
Manola and Bubba Holland, Eula Culbreath and family, Sandra Baker Cobbs, Jessie Lawson, J.C. Heaston, Eddie and Flossie Woods, Nadine Kellum, Rhonda Heaston-Maclin, Charlene Sneed, Jae Malone, Percy White, Robert Smith, Warren
Clewis, Alvin Clewis, Rufus Garner, Cortez Lee Vernard, Burton, Johnnie Ruth Griffin, Emma Brown and Mildred Sherrill. And remember, if you are good to yourself, yourself will be good to you.
Tipton County Commission on Aging events Free Delivery 1984 Rosemark Road, Ste. A • Atoka, TN • 840-1998 JUST FOR FUN Wacky Wednesdays- Wednesdays at the Covington Senior Center are loads of wacky fun! On July 14 we will watch the very touching movie, “The Bucket List”. Bring your lucky charms and join us for a fun day of wacky Bingo on Wednesday July 21. To finish up the month, on July 28 we will show off our wackiest, tackiest ties with a parade. So come on down and lets have some fun! Creative Aging - The talented Beverly Brothers will perform at the CSC on Friday, July 9 at 10 a.m. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for an entertaining morning with this fabulous duo. 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. Book Club - The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CSC. July’s topic is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face as Mrs. Charlene discusses the Warner Brothers cartoon characters. Bible Study - Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This nondenominational 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. Lunch Trip - We will be heading south to Millington on Friday July 16 to Ryan’s Buffet. The senior discount for the all you care to eat buffet is $4.69 + tax, drink is $1.99 + tax. We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m. and should return by 12:30 p.m. Farmer’s Market - On Tuesday July 27 we will stroll on over to the wonderful Farmer’s Market that is now set up under the Covington water tower. We will leave the CSC at 10:30 a.m. and return approximately at 11:30 a.m. EDUCATIONAL Community Caregiver Conference - Tipton County Commission on Aging proudly presents a Community Caregiver Conference featuring guest speaker, Teepa Snow, a dementia care and training specialist. The conference will be held at The Auditorium at Dyersburg State Community College, Jimmy Naifeh Campus, on July 19 or 20. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. both days. A special evening session designed for family and community caregivers on July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Call TCCA office for more information or to register. Emergency Preparedness Laverdia McCullough with Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disabilities will be at the Covington Senior Center on Tuesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. to provide us with necessary and helpful information on all types of emergencies. Her program covers everything from fires and floods to earthquakes and tornados. This program should be on everyone’s “must see” list. 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. Summer Reading Program - The Tipton County Public Library will finish up their summer reading program on Thursday, July 8 with a pup-
pet show at 10 a.m. performed by the wonderfully talented Forked Deer Regional Library. Bring your grandchildren and join us for this fun and exciting program. 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. Line Dance Class - Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics - Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 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. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. ▪ South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group - This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30-7 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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Tuesday, July 6, 8:54 a.m. Supposed to get some rain today, around 5 p.m. We could see the dark clouds in the West on Saturday but the wind was blowing from the South and we didn’t get a drop. Did rain around Munford though, quite a bit. That’s how it rains in July! I hope everyone had a good fourth. We celebrated last night and obviously several others did also, as we could see lots of fireworks going off all around us. Elizabeth, Justin and Lyla joined us, along with Brandon, Jill, Emma and Alexis Matlock and my dad, Kenneth Weir. We had barbeque that Justin had cooked all night Sunday night, burgers and hot dogs, slaw, beans, tater salad, fresh sliced tomatoes from Larry and Mary Joyce Coughlan’s garden and desserts. We ate then went outside and shot fireworks. Good ones, not bottle rockets and firecrackers like we did when the children were little! Nice night. I liked having all the little ones here. Wandy Townsend, Michelle Nowak, Laura Craft and I had supper in Atoka Friday night then went to see “Knight and Day” with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. It was very action-packed, dramatic and funny. Good movie. We had fun and plan to do it again the first Friday night in August. This week’s Farm Report: I hope we get this rain today; the crops really need it. Beans are lush and
Burlison Eddie Kellum
Hello from Burlison. We left home on July 2 for Bristol for my daughter Shanna’s wedding. After many hours on the road, a long weekend and our car breaking down twice we now have a wonderful new son-inlaw. Welcome to our family, Franklin Alexander Carmack III. I’ve realized that going forward my daughter will now be Shanna Carmack and not Shanna Kellum. Congratulations to both of you and we love you so much. Shanna and Alex were married on Sunday, July 4.
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Hello dear friends and neighbors: RUMChurch: Rev. Ben Rainey had a wonderful Independence Day sermon. He told some interesting facts about how our nation became independent. UMW will meet this Saturday at 3 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The
www.covingtonleader.com green, blooming now but we didn’t get any rain last week, so we’re due. Corn has made its ears and cotton should be blooming. James thought he saw a bloom in a field on Mt. Carmel Sunday night while we were driving by. Cotton should bloom by the fourth. My sincere sympathy goes to the family and all the friends of Sanford Blackmon who passed away yesterday morning. A patriarch, an icon of Mt. Carmel is gone. He and his late wife, Dorothy “Dot”, ran the Mt. Carmel Store, where they and their late son, Rickey, lived. Rickey was in my class at Byars-Hall High School. Grandson Telley Blackmon told me this morning that the store must have opened somewhere around the late 1940s to early ‘50s, going by family pictures. We were very fond of Mr. Blackmon, stopping by the store a lot. He always called Clint “Football” because when he was little we stopped by the store on the way to Brian’s football game in Bolton for drinks. Clint had his Charger shirt on (he must have been about 2) and he told Mr. Blackmon he was going to a football game. Mr. Blackmon’s been in bad health for a while now and I’ve missed his blue truck on the Mt. Carmel Road. He was 87 years old and a fine man. I’m back! I just had to go take Clint some gas for the water trailer, then I helped James hook up the do-all. I went by the former Mt. Carmel General Store, now owned by David Pennington, and was
Paula and I rented a beautiful old Victorian house for the weekend and enjoyed the company of my son Adam and his friend Maddie Overall, my stepson Alan Delaney, Kelly Samples and their son and our grandson Aiden. My brother John Kellum and his wife Tina also stayed with us. It was a stressful weekend with all the rehearsals, pictures and all the other things involved with a wedding, but it was a beautiful and my baby looked just like a princess. With everything that was involved, I can still say what a blessed time we had. My family and I would also like to say congratulations to Karri Dale Eskridge and Stephen Daniel Taylor who were also married on July 4. Karri
and Stephen had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Pierosol Lake in Shelby Forrest which was followed by a reception. God blessed them with a gorgeous day for a wedding and the couple is honeymooning at Daytona Beach, FL. Mike (my first cousin) and his wife, Carla Kellum are the proud parents of the bride and they are thoroughly exhausted as they had a wedding on Sunday, a family reunion on Monday and a birthday party on Tuesday. I was asked to include in this week’s article that there will be a meet and greet for Stephen Fincher from 7-9 p.m. on July 24 at Richard and Charlotte Kelly’s. There is no charge for this event, but
donations will be accepted. There will be food and music will be provided by Southern Voices who will be performing gospel and patriotic music at the event. Charlotte says that Stephen is a good Christian man who doesn’t just talk the talk, but walks the walk and everyone should come out and meet him. I know the article is short this week, but time is limited and we are all exhausted. If you have any information for further articles call me at 901-476-2683 or e-mail me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com. Until next time have a blessed week.
church women are giving Heather and Brandon a wedding shower on this Sunday in the fellowship hall at 2 p.m. Education Focus: June 27 - Vanessa Mills Wilson who teaches first grade at Drummonds Elementary. Vanessa's RUMC family includes her husband, Allen , their children Neil, Emily Kate and Kaitlyn and her parents Barney and Inez Mills and also her grandmother Dorothy Cook. Homebound focus on June 27 was
Patra Ballard, the widow of Poe Ballard. Mrs Patra's family includes her children Judy Needham, David Ballard and Patsy McDivitt and her brother Franklin Pace and sister-in-law Becky Pace, along with many grandchildren and extended family members. Our homebound focus this week is: Evelyn Pickard Griffin who lives in Covington. Prayers for: Patra Ballard, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Dorothy Cook,
Edna Downing, Cathryn Cupples, John Downing, Debbie Llloyd, Charlene Lott, Zadie Pugh, Mildred Wiseman, Dell Ferguson and Evelyn Pickard. The honeymoon: Heather and Brandon survived the wedding but the honeymoon was just OK! Our daughter and her husband
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touched when I saw their sign out front expressing sympathy to the Blackmon family. The “boys” go there sometimes for lunch (or you can watch TV or play pool) but they also have steak and catfish on weekend nights. Try them out David’s a veteran and he’s trying to make a go of it. Congratulations to Michael and Helen Moore, parents of Jenni Langston, who were re-married on July 4. I’m so happy for them! Eric and Shirley Jones, Mildred Johnson, Kenneth Mason, the Holbrooks, Jesse Cannon and so many more, along with our servicemen and women, are in our prayers. Also those on the Gulf Coast who are inundated with oil. What a shame. Happy Birthday this week goes to Tina Bringle on July 4, to Elaine Shankle and Drew Kinningham on July 5 and to Charley Morgan Halford on the July 8! Happy Anniversary to Grant and Crystal Edmonds on July 4! Don’t forget to call Joelle at 409-7323 if you want a booth at Clopton Fest on Sept. 4. Better call early! This week’s CK Report: Chicken Kitty’s kittens are eating cat food now, so I’m feeding three cats on the top step of the new room. They are so cute - look just like her and just as wild! They get in the chairs on the deck and fight and roll around and get white fur on my red chairs! I had to clean them up for our cookout last night! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “An egg will age more in one day at room temperature than it will in one week in the refrigerator”. Stay cool!
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Concerned Citizens Network met The Concerned Citizens Network (CCN) met at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church on June 19.The presenters were Winston and Teresa Howard. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, July 17, at Collins Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (303 West Ripley Avenue, Covington, TN). Candidates interested in presenting their platforms for election may contact Minnie Bommer (901-476-8112) to be included on the program.
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Public Notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 20th day of September, 2006, by Robert D. Jackson to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, BancorpSouth Bank as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1300, Pages 643-652 and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, Kelly E. McCarthy or Justin S. Tanner having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record in Record Book 1476, Page 786 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; 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 Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, Kelly E. McCarthy or Justin S. Tanner will on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 commencing at 4:00 p.m at the 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 the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Description of a 0.74 acre tract located on the North side of Campground Road and situated in the Fourth Civil District of Tipton Country, Tennessee. Beginning at a set iron rod at the intersection of the North right of way of Campground Road with the East edge of a gravel drive being the Southeast corner herein described parcel, also being located in a West line of Casey L. Jackson (578/98); Thence in a Northwestward direction along the South line of this parcel, also being the North right of way of Campground Road, N 66° W, 145.00 feet to an iron rod being the Southwest corner of this herein described parcel, also being an interior corner of the remaining Vernon C. Jackson tract (671/273); thence in a Northeastward direction along the West line of this parcel, also being an East line of the remaining Vernon C. Jackson tract N 08° 21’ 30” E, 188.53 feet to an iron rod being the Northwest corner of this herein described parcel also being the Southwest corner of west corner of Vernon C. Jackson (753/314); thence in a Northeastward direction along the North line of this parcel, also being the South line of Vernon C. Jackson (753/314); N 70° 24’ E, passing a corner of Vernon C. Jackson at 82.58 feet but in all 143.49 feet to an iron rod in the East edge of a gravel drive being the Northeast corner of this herein described parcel, also being an exterior corner of the remaining Vernon C. Jackson tract (671/273) and located in a West line of Casey L. Jackson; thence in a southwestward direction along the East line of this parcel, also being a West line of Casey L. Jackson, following the general alignment of the East edge of a gravel drive, S 05° 45’W, 293.48 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 0.74 Acres by computation. However, this parcel is subject to a perpetual easement along a portion of the above described gravel drive as referenced by Deed Book 671, Page 273. Tax Parcel No: 04-065-041.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 9271 Campground Road, Atoka, TN 38004, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. 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. Sale made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes. Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject to rights of spouse to dower and curtesy, if any. Sale is subject to the statutory right of redemption of the Tennessee Department of Revenue, the required notice having been given. Other interested parties: Tennessee Department of Revenue Casey Jackson The right is reserved to adjourn the date 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Jeffrey D. Germany R. Lee Webber Kelly E. McCarthy Justin S. Tanner Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: June 24, July 1, and July 8, 2010
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2008, executed by RICKEY R HAILEY AND LAURA J HAILEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to ECOM TITLE AGENCY, LLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on November 10, 2008, as Instrument No.
122699, in Book 1417, at Page 332; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee on March 18, 2010, as Instrument No. 136335, in Book 1470, at Page 600. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 14, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of TN, County of Tipton described as follows: LOT 25 OF AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF OLD PORTERVILLE ROAD AND BEING PART OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 406, PAGE 318, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF PORTERVILLE ROAD, SAID POINT BEING A COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 24 AND 25; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST LINE, NORTH 54 DEGREES, 24 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 25; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 24; THENCE ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 24 AND 25, NORTH 35 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 200.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1138 PORTERVILLE RD, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): RICKEY R. HAILEY AKA RICKEY HAILEY, RICKY HAILEY AND LAURA J. HAILEY AKA LAURA HAILEY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS# 10-0020064, FEI # 1006.89322, 06/24/2010, 07/01/2010, 07/08/2010
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 2, 2008, executed by HERBERT B. KING AND RICCI E. KING, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to CHARLES PATRICK FLYNN as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on May 9, 2008, as Instrument No. 116745, in Book 1395, at Page 291; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY,
N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 14, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: LOT 227, SECTION G, WOODLAWN PLANTATION, PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 17, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBYMADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 17 WINWARD PLACE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): HERBERT B KING and RICCI E KING OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS# 10-0063195, FEI # 1006.102155, 06/24/2010, 07/01/2010, 07/08/2010
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 31, 2008, executed by JEFF S DECESARE, A SINGLE MAN, conveying certain real property therein described to MATTHEW J. MCDONALD as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on August 8, 2008, as Instrument No. 119829, in Book 1406, at Page 965; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 15, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 100, MCLISTER PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 439 ROYAL OAKS DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011-6332. In the event of any discrepancy between this street
address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JEFF S. DECESARE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS# 10-0063196 FEI #1006.102867, 06/24/2010, 07/01/2010, 07/08/2010
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 April 18, 2008 by William E. Davis Jr., husband and Claudia Davis, wife to Paul H. Swan, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1393, Page 285, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, National Advantage Mortgage Company, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, July 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. The following property situated and being in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee: Tract I: Lots 2, Templeton Farms Subdivision, Section A, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 230 to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 230, subdivision restrictions at Book 1253, Page 277, and Easement to southwest Tennessee 1252, Page 305 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Property Address: 1294 Walker Parkway, Atoka, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 2339-085681-FC Published: June 24 July 1 July 8 Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company/William Davis
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 28, 2006, executed by RANDAL S LOCKE AND WIFE, WENDY LOCKE, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT W. GARRISON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on March 7, 2006, as Instrument No. 85380, in Book 1262, at Page 545; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-14CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200614CB, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee on December 18, 2009, as Instrument No. 133877,
in Book 1461, at Page 585. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 15, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT 1 OF TODD SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 47B AS RECORDED 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: The street address of the property is believed to be 149 RUSSELL RD, DRUMMONDS, TN 38023. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): RANDAL S. LOCKE AKA RANDY LOCKE AND WENDY LOCKE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) DEPT OF TREASURY-IRS 2) CHRIS MORE INC. 3) CAPITAL ONE BANK 4) COLORADO CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE in the amount of $604.46 recorded in Instrument Number 124048 as Book 17 at Page 699. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE, LOCKE PLUMBING in the amount of $455.70 recorded in Instrument Number 128839 as Book 17 at Page 825. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE in the amount of $39,787.21 recorded in Instrument Number 114349 as Book 17 at Page 491. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE in the amount of $7,456.94 recorded in Instrument Number 115282 as Book 17 at Page 514. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE, LOCKE PLUMBING in the amount of $7,456.94 recorded in Instrument Number 115633 as Book 17 at Page 522. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE in the amount of $47,268.15 recorded in Instrument Number 115634 as Book 17 at Page 523. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d) (1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE, LOCKE PLUMBING in the amount of $20,029.94 recorded in Instrument Number 116959 as Book 17 at Page 555. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE in the amount of $39,327.14 recorded in Instrument Number 118566 as Book 17 at Page 578. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against RANDY LOCKE, LOCKE PLUMBING in the amount of $623.80 recorded in Instrument Number 123581 as Book 17 at Page 667. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:09 -0170979 FEI# 1006.78600 06/24, 07/01, 07/08/2010
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 August 14, 2003 by Steven P. Kolbek, II and wife Audrey Kolbek to Larry A. Butler, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1087, Page 389, modified in Record Book 1444, Page 408, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, July 23, 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 17 of Victoria Estates, Section B as recorded in Plat Cabinet E, Slide 169 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 859, page 693 and building lines and easements as recorded at Plat Cabinet E, slide 169 of the said Register’s Office. Property Address: 173 Lindsey Marie Lane, Munford, TN. Other Interested Party: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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 # 2162-085756-FC Published: July 1, July 8, July 15, 2010 BancorpSouth/Steven Kolbek
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 3, 2009, by Charles M Laney and Beverly R Laney to Monte Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 09094862, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, July 29, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Land situated in Shelby
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Public Notices County, Tennessee: Beginning at a set spike in the centerline of McQuiston Road, being the Northwest corner of the W. C. McQuiston property, also being the Southwest corner of the T. D. Salmon property as recoded in Deed Book 2348, Page 224, said point of beginning being South 23 degrees, 24 minutes, 15 seconds West, 18.00 feet from the original Northwest corner of the W.C. McQuiston property as recorded in Deed Book 1919, Page 631, which this 8.01 acre partition is a part; thence Southeastwardly along the North line of W.C. McQuiston and the South line of Salmon (as per 2348/224) South 71 degrees, 36 minutes, 39 seconds East, 430.00 feet to an exterior corner of McQuiston, also being an interior corner of Salmon; thence Southeastwardly along an East line of McQuiston and a Wet line of Salmon, South 07 degrees, 34 minutes, 48 seconds East, 144.00 feet to an interior corner of McQuiston, also being an exterior corner of Salmon; thence Southeastwardly along a North line of McQuiston and the South line of Salmon, South 83 degrees, 00 minutes, 25 seconds East, 9.00 feet to the Northeast corner of McQuiston, also being the Southeast corner of Salmon (as per 2348/224) and being in the West line of Billy Joe Jolley as recorded in Deed Book 274, Page 266; thence Southwestwardly along the East line of McQuiston and the West line of Jolley and the West line of Duke Salmon (as per 256/483) South 06 degrees, 59 minutes, 35 seconds West, and passing a found iron at 262.68 feet and starting with the general alignment of a post and wire fence at 347.00 feet, but in all a distance of 427.22 feet to a set iron in said fence line being the Southeast corner of this 8.02 acre partition thence Northwestwardly along the South partition line of this survey, North 82 degrees, 52 minutes, 34 seconds West 670.71 feet to a set spike in the centerline of McQuiston Road, being the Southwest corner of this 8.01 acre partition, the following courses represent the centerline of McQuiston Road and the West line of W. C. McQuiston, North 18 degrees, 48 minutes, 11 seconds East 128.10 feet to an angle point; thence North 24 degrees, 26 minutes, 10 seconds East 68.66 feet to an angle point; thence North 26 degrees, 15 minutes, 36 seconds East 169.37 feet to an angle point; thence North 26 degrees, 17 minutes, 35 seconds East 250.10 feet to an angle point; thence North 23 degrees, 24 minutes, 15 seconds East 65.79 feet to the point of beginning. Less and Except thefollowing described property previously transferred by deed recorded at Instrument Number GB 6438 in the Shelby County, Register’s Office. Beginning at a found conduit at a fence corner being the Southeast corner of the Nellie Opal Salmon property as recorded at Instrument No. V9 7242 at the Shelby County Register’s Office, which this partition is a part, also being the Northeast corner of the George S. Edwards property as recoded at Instrument Number CY 5807 at the Shelby County Register’s Office, also being on the West line of the Billy Hoe Jolly property at recorded at Deed Book 274, Page 266 in the Tipton County Registers Office, also being the Southeast corner of this partition; thence in a Northwestwardly direction along the South line of Salmon and this partition, also being the North line of Edwards North 82 degrees, 52 minutes, 00 seconds West a distance of 635.57 feet to a set rebar on the East right of way line of McQuiston Road being the Southwest corner of Salmon and this partition, also being the Northwest corner of Edwards; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the East right of way line of McQuiston Road (34 foot from said centerline) also being the West line of this partition, the following four courses North 16 degrees, 35 minuets, 39 seconds East a distance of 74.11 feet to an angle point; thence North 21 degrees, 53 minutes, 17 seconds East a distance of 65.85 feet to an angle point, thence North 25 degrees, 38 minutes, 15 seconds East a distance of 85.47 feet to an angle point; thence North 26 degrees, 13 minutes, 57 seconds East a distance of 76.57 feet to a set rebar being the Northwest corner of this partition; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the North line of this partition, 5 82 degrees, 51 minutes, 02 seconds East a distance of 554.52 feet to a set rebar being the Northeast corner of this partition, also being on the East line of Salmon and the West line of Jolly; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the East line of Salmon and this partition also being the West line of Jolly, South 07 degrees, 08 minutes, 58 seconds West, following the general alignment of a fence, and passing a found iron pin at 27.45 feet, in all a distance of 290.33 feet to the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10310 McQuiston Road, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Charles M Laney and Beverly R Laney The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. 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 anoth-
er day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o Amy L.Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.1015653TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: July 1, 8 and 15, 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 May 1, 2006, by Linda Trotter and James A. Trotter to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1289, Page 629, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to US Bank National Association as Trustee, for CSAB 2007-1; and WHEREAS, US Bank National Association as Trustee, for CSAB 2007-1, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, August 5, 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 20, Section A, Countryside Estates Subdivision as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet C, Page 76A, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is given for a more particular description of said property. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 Plum Tree Circle, Munford, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Linda Trotter and James A. Trotter The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. 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.: 221.1016181TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 07/01/2010, 07/08/2010, 07/15/2010
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2787 ESTATE OF Joe B. Willis, Sr. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 24th day of June, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Joe B. Willis, Sr., deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 1st day of July, 2010. Joyce Ann Fowler, Executrix 1stjuly2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
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 DECEMBER 23, 2002, executed by ROBERT C. MARTIN (A/K/A ROBERT CARL MARTIN), AN UNMARRIED MAN, to G. RICK ARCHER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1040, PAGE 560, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010, AT 1:00 P.M., AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 6, SECTION A, TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 82B, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTERSVILLE ROAD (TAYLOR ROAD) IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6 OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION SECTION A, (PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 82-B), ON THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF PORTERSVILLE ROAD (TAYLOR ROAD) 60’ R.O.W., SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5, THEN NORTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 458.83 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 5 TO AN IRON PIN FOUND IN THE WEST LINE OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION B; THEN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, 100.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION SECTION B TO AN IRON PIPE SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7; THEN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 466.87 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 7 TO AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF PORTERSVILLE ROAD (TAYLOR ROAD); THEN NORTH 02 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, 100.32 FEET ALONG THE SAID R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 46,285 SQUARE FEET, OR 1.062 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROBERT C. MARTIN, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 23, 2002, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1040, PAGE 558, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 5270 PORTERSVILLE ROAD, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. MAP 142A GROUP A PARCEL 006.00 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. 35-5-117 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 OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO
COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, July 6, 2010. This is improved property known as 5270 PORTERSVILLE ROAD, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 8jul3w
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 11, 2007, executed by CHRISTOPHER MILLS, AND ALICIA MILLS HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to JEANINE B. SAYLOR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on June 13, 2007, as Instrument No. 104881, in Book 1346, at Page 923; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 29, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 27, SECTION G, BLAYDES ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 125, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 115 WILLIAM BLAYDES STREET, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER A. MILLS AKA CHRISTOPHER MILLS AND ALICIA G. MILLS AKA ALICIA MILLS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-98507-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10 -0070647 FEI # 1006.103983 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/2010
TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid by JIMMY MARBRY, JR. as shown in a certain Deed of Trust dated the 4th day of May, 2009, to DONNA B. DOWNING, as Trustee, as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1438, Page 544; and BRIGHTON BANK, 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 DONNA B. DOWNING
will on Thursday, July 29, 2010, commencing at 12:00 p.m. 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, to-wit: Situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 4 of Territown Subdivision, an unrecorded subdivision, being the Howard Freeman property, Deed Book 386, Page 382, also being the southeast corner of Lot 3 being the William Crowder property, Deed Book 422, Page 377; thence in a northwestwardly direction, along the west line of Lot 4, also being the east line of Lot 3 N 01 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds W, 190.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 4, also being the northeast corner of Lot 3, also being on the south right of way line of Stacey Lane, (60 foot total right of way); thence in a northeastwardly direction, along the north line of Lot 4, also being the south right of way line of Stacey Lane, N 89 degrees 13 minutes 24 seconds E, 100.00 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 4, also being the northwest corner of Lot 5 of said subdivision; thence in a southeastwardly direction, along the east line of Lot 4, also being the west line of Lot 5, S 01 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds E, 190.00 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 4, also being the southwest corner of Lot 5; thence in a southwestwardly direction, along the south line of Lot 4, S 89 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds W, 99.07 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.43 acres, more or less. According to survey of Van E. Boals dated November 25, 1988. Property address: 33 Stacey Lane, Brighton, TN 38011 This being the same property conveyed to Jimmy Marbry, Jr. by Warranty Deed of record at Book 1338, Page 63, in the Register=s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Other interested parties: Brighton Lumber Co. 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 Trustee. Sale made subject to lien for unpaid City and County property taxes; and any rights of existing tenants. 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. TRUSTEE DONNA B. DOWNING Publication Dates: 07/08/10, 07/15/10, 07/22/10
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 6th day of July, 2010. Alisa Ann Inman Howard Corbitt Clift, Jr., Co-Executors 8thjuly2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2790 ESTATE OF Bettye W. Williams. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 30th day of June, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Bettye W. Williams, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 8th day of July, 2010. Stephen E. Cole, Executor 8thjuly2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
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
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 April 18, 2008 by William E. Davis Jr., husband and Claudia A. Davis, wife, tenants by the entirety to Paul Swan, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1394, Page 304, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Nationwide Advantage Mortgage, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, July 30, 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. Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Lots 2 and 3, Templeton Farms Subdivision, Section A, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 230 to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to building lines and easements as Plat Cabinet H, Slide 230, Subdivision Restrictions at Book 1253, Page 277 and Easement to Southwest Tennessee in Book 1252, Page 305, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Property Address: 1318 Walker Parkway, Atoka, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 2339-085873-FC Published: July 8, July 15, July 22 Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company/William Davis
NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2770 ESTATE OF Theodosia J. Clift. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 28th day of June, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Theodosia J. Clift, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.
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
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Continued from page B4 gave them a choice to have a big formal wedding or a nice trip to the Caribbean. They arrive in the Caribbean and go to rent a car. They could not rent a car because neither of them was over 25. Heather will be 25 in July and Brandon 25 in August. So they had to get a taxi to the hotel. They had an ocean front hotel and that was just beautiful. The people were very friendly. Both of them had job offers? To come back home they called a taxi at 4 a.m. and told them they had to be at the airport at 6 a.m. Well the taxi came at 6 a.m., therefore they missed their plane. The plane was still on the ground when they got there … they would not let them on, they said the
plane was full. Then they said Heather could get on, but Brandon could not. Heather and Brandon said this is our honeymoon, we are not leaving each other! So our daughter got a phone call at 5 a.m. from Heather and Brandon saying to send them some money … they had to buy a whole new ticket to get back home so we had to send them cash. You would not believe what all they went through. They had to spend the night in the airport, because they did not have any more money. They had not had any food that morning. So they were stranded in the airport for hours on end. Heather was sitting in the airport crying and some nice lady came over and asked what was
wrong … she explained that they were on their honeymoon and that they had missed their flight back to Tennessee. They nice lady gave her $40. By that time all the eating places in the airport was closed. Finally, they found a hotdog place and a bite to eat. You would not believe how rude and bad the airline personnel treated them! So, my daughter had booked the flights via computer. So she called them and wrote them a nasty letter telling them how bad the personnel at the airport treated these two young kids. We are hoping and praying for some compensation or some of our money back. They get back to Memphis airport and call for the people to bring their
Penny Pantry give-away Tim Sage and Joseph Jones were the lucky winners of two 19-inch flat screen televisions.They were given away at Penny Pantry #106 and #105 in Covington. The drawings were held on June 18 and the event was sponsored by Clark Distributing. The store managers presenting Mr. Sage and Mr. Jones with the televisions were Janet Craig and Margaret Click.
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car. Well, Brandon's car would not start … they battery was dead … since it had not been cranked in five days. So after about two hours at the Memphis airport they got their car. They went to pick up their luggage … no luggage … it was lost en route. So they finally made it home safely … they said we are not going anywhere else that we can't drive ourselves. About noon on Sunday the airport delivered their luggage and everything in the luggage was there …Love and Prayers
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Bank Merger R. D. NO P2792 ESTATE OF Mildred E. Slough. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 30th day of June, 2010. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Mildred E. Slough, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 8th day of July, 2010. Pamela Slough Carter James McQuiston Slough, Sr., Co-Executors 8thjuly2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
The Bank of Mason, 327 Highway 70, Mason, TN 38049, is applying to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions for permission to acquire the branch of INSOUTH Bank, 111 South Washington, Brownsville, Tennessee 38012 located at 5299 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Area Office at 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 1900, Memphis, Tennessee 38137, not later than July 26, 2010. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the FDIC Area Office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of information in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.
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The Board of Directors of HTL Advantage will meet on Thursday, July 13, 2010 at 9:00 am at the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce Office at 106 West Liberty in the Tipton County Court Square in Covington, Tennessee. 1. Call to Order – Jeff Huffman, Chairman
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3. Approve Minutes from June 3, 2010 HTL Advantage Board Meeting – Jeff Huffman
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4. Discuss and Consider HTL Advantage Financials – Duane Lavery 5. Discuss and Consider Funding Marketing Materials with Orange Carpet Grant Funds – Duane Lavery
Covington City Mayor David Gordon reads to children at the Tipton County Public Library in Covington. This is part of the Make a Splash summer reading program for children at the library. It is one of three programs going on.
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: George B. Stone Co., LLC PROJECT NO.: 98047-3129-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNH236 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 08/13/10.
6. Discuss and Consider HTL Advantage Joining Related Economic Development Organizations – Duane Lavery 7. Discuss Any Updates: a. West Tennessee Megasite in Haywood County b. Southwest Tennessee Education Program – STEP/ Regional Economic Development Institute – REDI 8. Other Business
9. Discuss Next Meeting Date and Location 10. Adjourn
REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF COVINGTON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF CLASS I SOLID WASTE Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Covington at 200 West Washington, Covington, TN 38019 on or before 10:00 a.m. on July 22, 2010 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Tipton County Public Library in Covington had their 10,000th patron join them on June 29. The new member, Bruce Gray, is pictured here with librarian Susan Cheairs.
This year the Tipton County Public Library has three summer reading programs which have been successful in drawing patrons in out of the heat: Make a Splash-READ (ages 11 & under) Weekly programs and prizes for the children. Make Waves at Your Library (ages 12-17) All the programs are over for this one, except for the drawing. Every time they read a book this summer they can enter their name in our drawing for prizes. We have also started Water Your Mind-READ (ages 18 & over) This is our first year to include the adults. We have a lot of great prizes that we are giving out each week. Our grand prize is two University of Memphis football season tickets. Every time they read a book this summer they can
enter their name in our drawing. We also have monthly book clubs that are open to anyone. They meet the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. and the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
The Covington branch is located at 300 W. Church Avenue. Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 901-476-8289.
The defined terms appearing in the General Specifications apply to all Contract Documents. The City of Covington reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities and/or informalities in any Bid, and to make and award in any manner, consistent with law, deemed in the best interest of the City of Covington. The Instructions for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: 1)
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PUBLIC AUCTION The Tipton County Board of Education will be conducting a public auction on July 15, 2010. Some of the items for bid are – Buses (non running) Miscellaneous janitorial equipment and supplies Scrap metal Other miscellaneous items For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807. This auction shall take place at 9:00 a.m. on July 15, 2010 behind the Brighton High School, 8045 Highway 51 South, Brighton, Tennessee 38011. Public viewing of the items will begin at 7:00 a.m. on July 15, 2010. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all offers and to waive any informality or irregularity in any offer received. Dr. Tim Fite Director of Schools Tipton County 1jul2w
Copies may be obtained at the office of ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT & ASSOCIATES, INC. located at 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD, LAKELAND, TN 38002, PHONE: 901-372-0404 upon payment of $25.00 (non-refundable) for one specification book. 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. 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. 8jul1w
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www.covingtonleader.com 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. TIPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Theta K. Rone, Chairman
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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
Year-round calendar a possibility Editor's note: This is the third in a sixpart series on strategic planning conducted every five years by the Tipton County Board of Education. Part Four of this series, which will focus on citizenship and community partnership, is scheduled to be published on Thursday, July 15. Over the past four months, the strategic planning committee for student needs has come up with action plans to be developed over the next five years with one common characteristic: implementation of a year-round calendar. The idea of a total calendar is that goals for students can be broken up into smaller, less daunting goals to help keep students on track and to keep students aware of what they will be expected to know when returning from lengthy breaks like summer and Christmas. Putting this process in place is critical to accomplishing the other recommendations of the student needs committee. With the goal of keeping parents involved in student activity, parent training classes are also being recommended. “Our plan focused on addressing student academic and social needs through the collaborative effort of home, school and community,” said Isaiah Davidson, co-chairman for the committee and Tipton County Schools intervention officer. Additionally, the committee wants to strengthen that relationship with mentoring and tutoring programs for students, professional development for teachers and a host of coordinated volunteer programs designed to keep parents involved in what’s going on in the schools while soliciting their help. This, Davidson believes, will help parents be more aware of what is happening in the schools and will encourage reinforcement at home. The designated tutors and mentors would, he said, have to meet certain criteria to be eligible. Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman has also been working on an important program to strengthen student performance. The program is aimed at providing around 100 mentors and tutors helping raise the test scores of Tipton County students. The goal is to close the achievement gap between minorities and peers. “First and foremost, the committee wanted to design plans that help students achieve their best,” Davidson said. Test scores have shown that a decline occurs in grades three and four. Furthermore, investigation uncovered that this was the result of the emergence of peer pressure and involvement. Consequently, the committee strategized that both the students’ home lives and school lives must be addressed. “One of our goals is to try and get down to the problem source,” said Davidson. However, the committee has decided that just trying to raise test scores won’t fix the problem. More important is finding out how to get students to buy into their education, developing characteristics that enable them to fulfill their potential. “The big picture involves solidifying students’ attitudes and outlooks in positive ways,” said Davidson.
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Student needs committee proposes: • a year-round calendar to meet academic needs • to enhance student achievement through parent involvement • to enhance learning through a system-wide tutoring and mentoring program The committee devoted itself to imposing plans that bring the triangular relationship between teacher, student and parent into shape. One difficulty in doing so was parent involvement. The problem lies not in parents’ apathy but in their know-how. It is believed that if parents knew how to get involved with their children’s academic life then they would. Parents would be trained in participating in conferences with teachers, learning which questions to ask. Also parents would be taught how to help out with them at home. It is believed that one active parent raises their child’s test scores by 10 percent. “By creating a strategy increasing parent involvement, the hope is to bridge the gap between home and school,” said Davidson. “Students will associate constructive habits more so in both areas of life.” Davidson summed up his view on student needs. “I approach my job with the school system like a sports coach,” said Davidson. “I don’t set my goals on just making them better at getting good grades, but, like a coach, I want to help them shape their attitudes into constructive outlooks on life.” The long-term strategy the committee is trying to implement would extend into higher education. Helping create better students and better learners would also help lower dropout rates in higher education where a significant number of Tipton County students end their academic careers. “I want to be clear here,” Davidson said. “We not only want our students to go to college, we want them to stay there.”
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Next week, part four will bring information from the citizenship and community partnership recommendations. In subsequent weeks, we will share plans associated with funding and personnel and future paths.
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Covington FFA attended leadership camp at Camp Clement. Pictured are Kadie Brassfield, Brooke Kelly, Cody Smith, Kelsie Gross, Haley Boswell, Daniel Flanagan, Tyler Poole, Greg Berford, Eric Cousar, Kayla Fisher, Rob Cothran, Leah Chapman, Zach Evans, Lindsey Turner, Misty Dodd and Sarah Morgan Moffett.
FFA attends leadership camp The Covington FFA Chapter attended leadership camp at Camp Clements in Doyle, Tenn. on June 28 – July 2. The students learned how to become outstanding leaders and successful individuals. They attended 12 hours of leadership classes in all to develop these skills. Covington attends this camp every summer to train in all aspects of leadership, success and officer training. Some students went home with outstanding leadership awards: Brooke
Kelly, Greg Berford ,Eric Cousar, Kayla Fisher, Haley Boswell, Daniel Flanagan and Lindsey Turner. The students have worked very hard for all they have accomplished. The students who attended and are pictured are Kadie Brassfield, Brooke Kelly, Cody Smith, Kelsie Gross, Haley Boswell, Daniel Flanagan, Tyler Poole, Greg Berford, Eric Cousar, Kayla Fisher, Rob Cothran, Leah Chapman, Zach Evans, Lindsey Turner, Misty Dodd and Sarah Morgan Moffett.
Tapp gets wings Second Lt. Brian Tapp, a graduate of Brighton high School and son of David and Lisa Tapp of Stanton, completed his undergraduate pilot training and received his wings on July 1. He is now assigned to 48th Flying Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base as a pilot instructor. Brian is married to Danielle and they have three children.
LONG RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP The Review Book Club met in the home of Mrs. Betty Bolton on June 28 for their regular meeting. At that time, Libby Long received the club scholarship for attaining the high English average during her four years. She also was the valedictorian of the class of 2010 with a 4.0 grade point average and a score of 32 on the ACT. Libby is the 52nd recipient of the award which was made by club president, Nancy Bilderback.
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