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Rains fall, rivers rise County pounded with dangerous storms, bracing for Mississippi River flooding

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Storms pound Mid-South, flood parts of Tipton County

Corps expecting highest river levels in decades

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estimates seven inches of rainfall

Mississippi to hit 45 feet on May 10

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Several waves of devastating thunderstorms hit the Mid-South this week, bringing with them damaging winds, tornadoes, hail and heavy rain. While still recovering from damaging winds from at least two previous storms this month, on Monday heavy winds made their way to the area. Beginning Tuesday afternoon and ending Wednesday morning, Tipton Countians braved three more rounds of thunderstorms that dumped approximately seven inches of rain on saturated ground. “They were dead on with the forecast,” said Covington-Tipton County Emergency Management Director Tommy Dunavant. “We did get a little more rain (Wednesday) than the Weather Service said, though.” After the May Day flood, which hit Tipton County on May 1, 2011, many residents were worSee ROADS, A2

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A home in Mason is flooded following heavy rainfall for more than two days. Officials estimate the area received approximately 7 inches of rainfall between Monday night and Wednesday afternoon, citing Mason as the area hardest hit. Photo courtesy Beth Taylor

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efore the storms had finished exercising their wrath upon the Mid-South, reports of flooded roadways had already begun pouring into Tipton County Central Dispatch. Covington-Tipton County

Emergency Management Director Tommy Dunavant said at one time, 16 roads were closed due to flooding, including McCormick, Watson and Quinton roads in Munford, Hwy. 59 South and R.W. Anderson in Mason and Mt. Carmel Road in Covington. See ROADS, A3

We want people to use extreme caution in driving because water is still rising in some areas. -Tommy Dunavant, Covington-Tipton County Emergency Management Agency

Meteorological disturbances and rainfall have prompted weather officials within both local and regional to make browraising forecasts: the highest stages on the Mississippi River since 1937 and flash flooding along local streams. Recent weather activity and precipitation have been a testament to a surge in forecasted flooding nearly a year to the day from last year’s severe flood on May 1, 2010. On Tuesday, the Memphis gauge of the Mississippi River read 33.2 feet, under a foot below the flood stage. The river rose above the flood stage of 34 feet to 34.7 feet on Wednesday and is forecasted to continue to rise until it reaches 45 feet, See RIVER, A2

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hen Covington Integrated Arts Academy principal Jan Sanford tells you to do something, you’d better do it. Last month she posed a challenge to students: if they raised more than $1,500 for the accelerated reading program, she would spend a day up on the roof.

“I knew they would,” Sanford said. The Accelerated Reader (AR) program is a progress monitoring software assessment in wide use by primary and secondary schools for monitoring the practice of reading. Once a student finishes reading a book, he or she tests for comprehension and receives AR points based on their score. The points can be used to purchase items at the AR store and students can also See ROOF, A3

LOST A BET CIAA principal Jan O. Sanford waves to students while spending time on the school’s roof on Monday, April 18. Photo by Echo Day

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Continued from A1 ried another thousand-year flood would devastate the county. Flooding wasn’t as bad as bad or as widespread as it was in 2010, except in Mason. “The worst part of it was when the tornado warning cell was moving across Mason and Braden and Stanton (Tuesday night),” Dunavant said. “They were hit the worst and got the biggest part of the wind and rain.” During the early morning hours Wednesday, dispatchers received dozens of reports of roads that

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Continued from A1 highest level since 1937 and third highest of all time. Monday evening brought severe storms and downpours echoing those of last Wednesday, April 20, but Mother Nature didn’t stop there. Storms continued to pummel Tipton County and West Tennessee through the night. The Tipton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) reported on Tuesday night that much of Tipton County had already received about 2-3 inches of rain and has been expecting 1-3 more. The Hatchie River is nearing flood stage with the gauge at Rialto reading 13.53 feet on Tuesday night and rising to 15.2 feet Wednesday morning. As the Mississippi swells further as is forecasted, the results could be that the Hatchie could back up and cause further minor flooding officials say. At this level, the Hatchie River is backing up into low-lying bottomlands near the river, but as it reaches 20 feet some agricultural flooding can be expected. “What we want to do is let people be aware that we are in a serious, historical event,” said Tipton County Emergency Management Agency director Tommy Dunavant. “There are a lot of dangers that we want people who live near the river in low-

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were impassable due to standing water (see related story, page A1). First responders had to rescue a motorist from a car on Robert Johnson Road, Dunavant said. “I was told the water was chest high out there.” Wednesday evening, 14 roads in the county remained closed. With no casualties nor reports of tornadoes or straight-line winds, Tipton County was seemingly spared from the worst of the weather, but the flooding that resulted Wednesday will likely not be the worst flooding the county sees this year.

lying areas to know about. We’ve contacted the sheriff’s department and they’re sending deputies out to these residences to caution them of the danger. We want everyone to realize this too, though.” In preparation for flood conditions, the EMA met with the Corps of Engineer on Tuesday to look over some condition surveys and elevation maps which show the projection of further flooding caused in by the continued rising of the Mississippi River to 45 feet. The projections show which residences are directly at risk. Tipton County EMA reported that the tributary system in Tipton County is full already and that flowing has substantially slowed in the Hatchie River. “Because tributaries like Town Creek in Covington and Indian Creek are full and the Hatchie is slowing, that shows that there’s no where for the water to go. There is one foot of water at Duvall landing as of Wednesday morning,” said Dunavant. “If the Mississippi continues to rise until it crests at 45 feet, that’s 10 more feet of water added to that area. You can just imagine how many miles of land would be flooded. We’re going to have some major issues and extreme flooding if that does happen. It’s very possible that the flooding will get worse before it gets any better.” By Wednesday, 16

Town Creek in Covington, Indian Creek in Brighton and Big Creek in Millington are among the Tipton County waterways currently flooding. Dunavant said West Tennessee tributaries will soon begin backing up as the Mississippi crests to its highest stage since 1937 (see related story). He said if the area sees more than an inch or two of rain within the next few days, the area will see severe flooding. “This system is full now,” he said. “We can’t handle any more rain.”

roads in Tipton County had been closed due to flooding. If water is crossing the roadway, officials urge motorists to turn around to find another route. On a federal level, the US Army Corps of Engineers have moved to the next level in flood-fighting efforts, particularly along the northernmost reaches of its Memphis district. Already, a reported private levee has already failed along the Black River in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and another is threatened in Dyer County, Tenn., said Corps of Engineers spokesman Jim Pogue. On Tuesday, corps officials met to decide whether to go ahead with preparations to operate, the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway, a zone in southeastern Missouri that acts as a safety valve to relieve flooding. The procedure is such that the corps would pump tons of explosives into pipes already embedded in a levee and level it, sending one-fourth of the river’s flow gushing across 200 square miles of land causing a drop in river stages in other areas. The safety valve has not been in use since 1937. The swelling of the Mississippi River is the

result of a widespread amount of rainfall, posing as runoff in the Midwest, particularly in the Ohio and Illinois Rivers, mixed with snowmelt. Though a break in the weather in the Midsouth is due, the river continues to rise and officials are fighting the flood and getting ready for the worst.

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Continued from A1 be entered to win prizes. Each year, students are encouraged to purchase little yellow school buses for $1. The money goes to the AR program to purchase books and prizes that go to the learners who meet their goal. This year students have the opportunity to win Apple products like an iPad or iPod Touch. Students have until May 13 to reach reading goals in order to win prizes that will be purchased with the money raised. Sanford challenges the students and classes even challenge one another, insisting the class who loses the challenge be subject to something embarrassing or messy.

One third grade class had to dance The Jerk in front of the school. Other classes sprayed Silly String or water guns at losing classes during an assembly on the Monday following TCAP testing. “It’s so much fun here at CIAA,” Sanford said. “We try to raise money every year so we can encourage the students to read and hopefully at some point they’ll learn to enjoy reading for the sake of reading.” By raising more than $2,000, students put Ms. Jan in her place. Usually seen greeting students at the front doors during the morning drop-off, on Monday, April 18, she greeted students by waving to them from the roof-

tops. She was thankful for sunny skies and mild temperatures, missing torrential rains by only one day, and actually seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet on the roof. “I am thrilled, it’s so nice on the roof. I have my new James Lee Burke book to read; what more could you ask for?” But don’t get her wrong, Ms. Jan was still in charge. “I do have my walkie-talkie if I need to bark orders,” she said, joking. And for next year? “Who knows what the challenge will be?”

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Continued from A1 By Wednesday afternoon, the agency reported 16 closures in the county (excluding municipalities): Sloan Road Beaver Creek Road/ .5 North from Witherington Kelly Corner Road near address 1270 Jamestown Road Indian Creek Road at Brighton City Limits Detroit Road at Club Road Oil Mill Road Hwy. 59 Soutj, Mt. Carmel, Atoka-Idaville Hwy 59 West at Bucksnort Road Main Street in Mason Ray Lane 1200 Block of Byars Store Road Deverell Loop/Baxter Loop Watson Road in Munford blocked off Jack Pond Road, Canaan Grove Road Mason Malone Road Lucado Road There is currently no estimate on when the roads may be reopened. “We want people to use extreme caution in driving because water is still rising in some areas” according to EMA Director Tommy Dunavant “We are working closely with emergency officials in Tipton County to keep citizens aware of the conditions of the roadways and pos-

sible flooding of homes if the water continues to rise”. Please exercise caution and if traveling is not necessary, then driving should be restricted until the flooding conditions

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Debt is not compassion In the ongoing debate ished the job the Romans about dealing with our brought on themselves. national debt, you hear Do we think we are any and read a lot of con- different? I watched a pundit on tradicting information from all of our politicians MSNBC last weekend and pundits. It does not decry the Ryan budget, matter whether tax cuts charging that Republicans would have stimulate the people stuck economy (which caring for I believe they aging pardo) or whether ents at home tax increases rather than bring in shortfund Medicare term revenue and Medicaid. to fund our He actually myriad governthought it ment programs insensitive to and expendiJIM HARDIN tures. I know make us care the supply-side, for our parents Keynesian, economies of at home. That, my friends, scale, law of supply & is the heart of progressive demand, and all the other liberalism – send your arguments used to sup- problems to the taxpayer port one way of think- via the nanny state. After ing or the other related all, aging parents can be to government spending a drag on our lives. If you are truly compasand debt. For me, our debt is a sionate then here’s what moral crisis. Whether you you do: 1) Elect leadbelieve in the Christian ers who will force us to faith or not, we can all make financial sacrifices agree that “the borrower today for future generais slave to the lender”. tions. 2) Don’t buy U.S. By the end of this year, Savings bonds or invest our national debt at $15 in Mutual Funds that trillion will be 15 times hold US Treasury Bills larger than it was 31 – in other words, don’t years ago. It took over add to the national debt. 200 years to get to the 3) Even if you qualify, first trillion dollars! reject federal assistance. We’ll spend nearly $500 4) Do what the Amish do billion of our $3.8 trillion during times of crisis or budget this year on inter- disasters – reject federal est alone. As slaves to the government help, while debtors we must divert helping each other. Compassion is not money to the lenders, including China (owns measured by our willnearly $1 trillion of our ingness to amass debt debt), Arab oil export- to collectively decide on ing countries, Russia and behalf of all of us what others who would like to others need. That’s just arrogant or misguided see America fall. For those who want sympathy cloaked as to expand government compassion and can be and grow its debt for very dangerous. Instead, the short term, I say you true compassion is our lack true compassion for willingness to directly our children and grand- serve those in need withchildren who just may out waiting on the govlive to see America fall ernment agent or legislaas did the descendants tive grant. Compassion of the lazy and decadent means telling someone Romans, who watched who is lazy to get to their empire crumble work, or he won’t eat. under a burden of debt True compassion seeks to brought on by citizens help others become indemore concerned with free pendent, not be depenbread today and enter- dent on a faceless govtaining games. The Huns ernment or slaves to the and others essentially fin- money-lenders.

Gen. assembly fights meth problem By REP. BARRETT RICH TN Legislature In a strong Republican move, the House approved HB 457—legislation that cracks down on derivatives of the deadly drug meth otherwise known as "bath salts" or "plant foods." A wave of illicit drug production and illegal use has swept through parts of Tennessee where countless residents have been rushed to the hospital from the adverse effects of the drug. Various news outlets have even reported on many deaths directly linked to the rise in drug use associated with these ingredients. The Speaker of the House congratulated the Republican bill sponsor and remarked, THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886” 2001 Highway 51 South Covington, Tennessee 38019 Published Every Thursday by Tipton County Newspapers, LLC

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“Concerned constituents brought this issue to our attention, and it has been a top priority for our Majority.” After passage of the legislation, the author of the legislation said, “I’m proud to have the unanimous support of my colleagues on this important issue.” He concluded, “Families in my district and across the State are being torn apart because of drug abuse. We cannot let this continue. I believe passage of this legislation moves us in the right direction for combating meth production in Tennessee. But we must do more. I will continue working with Members of the General Assembly to end the emotional toll and physical destruction meth is having on the lives of Tennesseans.” Garland s Burlison Covington s s Gift Gilt Edge s Brighton s Randolph s s Drummonds Clopton Charleston s Munford Atoka s s Quito s s Idaville Mason s s Wilkinsville Tipton s s s

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Is change always for the better? Many times we have all heard the expression, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” As my cranium cracks and wreaks with investigation, I find some things just plain out of kilter. Often I take a trip down memory lane as I drive by some old landmarks (to me). But my wonderful Southern growing up historical monuments from the past are no longer in place. Today everyone is so busy, or so they claim, it is hard to even take a few minutes and reminisce with old acquaintances. As I casually go back through the tunnel of time, I still enjoy the feeling of sharing with my old friends from days of yore. However, it is hard to do on most occasions. Recently, I was conversing with an old cotton picking, hay hauling classmate of many years ago in his plush front yard. Under the shade trees probably a hun’ert years old, we tried to bring each other up to date, about our friends and various events. Several former snipe hunters are deceased, and some are having other problems, but it was not to be. Strapped to his side just like one of Tim Holt’s old six shooters in the Strand Show we frequented as kids, was a multicolored cell (ride around) phone. A sirreeeen, bells, trumpets

others too! I’m not going to put the bad mouth on modernization, but I ain’t paid for any foreign made, steroid filled, growth hormone added, extracted dyed sulfur, tasting water. Naw Suhhh, not as long as I can still draw well water. I’ve drawed, drew, drewed, well I’ve pulled on a chain, or well rope, all my life, and I ain’t a changing. I’m country. Does anyone remember when the community, family water bucket sat on the back porch table? The dipper hung on the wall on a sixteen penny nail. The first one there at the bucket, would skim the bugs off the top and sling them out the back screened door, trying to suffocate the varmints in the middle of the dusty yard. Beloved, if we keep up this high tech intellectual outgrowth called modernization I don’t know if I will get out of this world alive. Pretty soon, someone will be trying to convince this redneck that Rasslin’ is real, and the Harvard educators will put a man on the moon! These are the same folks that ain’t never chopped a row of cotton, or dipped chickens for mites! My Fellow Southern Americans, don’t forget one thing. Just ’cause someone tells you sumpin’ don’t necessarily make it SO!!! As Ole Hank sang, “Darlin’ Let’s Turn Back the Years." GLORY!!!

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Arrest reports: April 17-23 The following persons were arrested in Tipton County and booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the weeks of April 17-23, 2011. ▪ Abuelouf, Alvin Jonathan, 32, possession of schedule II, ignition lock required, introduction of contraband into penal institution (April 19) ▪ Adams, Larry Wayne, 32, failure to pay child support (April 20) ▪ Bates, Anthony Thomas, 29, custodial interference, theft over $1,000 (April 19) ▪ Benge, John Edward, 28, domestic assault (April 17) ▪ Bennett, Gloria Jean, 51, theft of merchandise $500 or less (April 23) ▪ Blalack, Walter Ernest, 77, sexual battery by authority figure, solicitation of a minor, sexual battery (April 20) ▪ Boddie, Demarcus Lashun, 24, aggravated burglary, vandalism (April 20) ▪ Bonds, Christopher LaTroy, 47, domestic assault (April 20) ▪ Brown, Logan Ray, 19, domestic assault, aggravated criminal trespassing (April 19) ▪ Bullock, Damon Lee, 20, failure to appear, aggravated burglary, domestic assault (April 22) ▪ Copeland, Terry Dewayne, 41, failure to pay child support (April 20) ▪ Dickson, Randell Eugene, 47, possession of controlled substance (April 22) ▪ Dowell, Kendrick Vashawn, 19, domestic assault, resisting stop/ frisk/halt/arrest/search (April 22) ▪ Downen, Robert Keith, 45, possession of schedule II, possession of schedule VI, DUI 1st offense, following too closely (April 17) ▪ Edwards, Ronnie Joe, 21, domestic assault (April 18) ▪ Edwards, Windal Sherel, 29, aggravated burglary, domestic assault (April 21) ▪ Enlow, Ericka Jayne, 41, forgery, theft under $10,000 (April 19)

▪ Fayne, Clarence Edward, 47, failure to pay child support (April 19) ▪ Frost, Johnny Lee, 56, criminal trespassing (April 21) ▪ Gardner, Anna, 21 domestic assault (April 22) ▪ Hall, Tedrick LaShun, 22, aggravated assault (no injury), reckless endangerment (April 22) ▪ Hendrix, Justin Matthew, 23, adult contributing to the delinquency of a child (April 22) ▪ Higgins, Stephanie Rae, 20, aggravated burglary (April 19) ▪ Jackson, Antonio LaShawn, 24, theft over $10,000, assault, possession of schedule II, criminal impersonation, reckless driving, DUI 1st offense, speeding, evading arrest, driving on rev/susp/canc license, seatbelt law (April 23) ▪ Jackson, Christopher Danta, 28, criminal trespassing (April 19) ▪ Jackson, Christopher Danta, 28, criminal trespassing (April 21) ▪ Jarvis, Jessica J., 27, disorderly conduct, resist stop/frisk/halt/arrest/search (April 18) ▪ Jernigan, Eddie Ray, 31, failure to pay child support (April 20) ▪ Johnson, Travis Dewayne, 33, possession of controlled substance (April 21) ▪ Jones, Derrick Dewon, 31, altering plates, violation of window tint laws, simple possession of marijuana (April 21) ▪ King, Eemeal, 26, convicted felon in possession of a firearm ▪ Leavy, Cedric Montze, 24, identity theft, criminal impersonation, aggravated assault (no injury), possession of schedule II, reckless endangerment (April 22) ▪ Lewis, Michael Darren, 39, failure to pay child support (April 20) ▪ Mathews, Reginald Barnes, 22, domestic assault (April 20) ▪ McClain, Michael Ray, 42, domestic assault (April 230 ▪ Moody, Aimee Noody, 33, DUI 1st offense, driving on rev/susp/canc license (April 18)

▪ Morgan, Kevin Anthony, 29, driving on rev/susp/canc license (April 22) ▪ Nash, Stanley, 31, driving on rev/ susp/canc license (April 18) ▪ Payne, Daniel Antonio, 32, theft over $1,000 (April 21) ▪ Porter, Larry, 42, driving on rev/ susp/canc license (April 22) ▪ Pryor, Matthew, 52, domestic assault (April 23) ▪ Ramos, Alfredo Asencio, 30, DUI 2nd offense, violation of the implied consent law, seatbelt law (April 23) ▪ Richardson, Lisa Machelle, 34, driving on rev/susp/canc license (April 18) ▪ Smith, Marrio Andre, 26, failure to pay child support (April 20) ▪ Somerville, Keith Lee, 23, criminal trespassing (April 22) ▪ Spencer, William Lynn, 46, possession of legend drugs without prescription, DUI 2nd offense, violation of the implied consent law (April 22) ▪ Stanphill, Christopher Allen, 48, delivery of schedule IV drugs (April 22) ▪ Stephens, Mark Anthony, 38, possession of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony (April 22) ▪ Ward, Quinton Danyeil, 28, driving on rev/susp/canc license, violation of the registration law, signal for turns (April 23) ▪ Wiggins, Corey Demon, 28, possession of schedule II with intent, possession of controlled substance (April 20) ▪ Williams, Lucinda, 35, theft of merchandise $500 or less (April 23) ▪ Wright, Xavier Valencia, 23, driving on rev/susp/canc license (April 21) Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

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

Alston, Chad Lionel Born: 1/11/1988 3636 Jamestown Road Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Burglary, felony failure to appear

Arnett, Thomas Mitchell Born: 6/14/1980 99 Hilldale Lane Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Intent to manufacture meth

Baskin, Ernie James Born: 06/30/1988 Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Christopher, Anthony Dewayne Born: 6/25/1982 4125 Northside St Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Del of cocaine

Fleming, Rodney Donell Born: 01/04/1987 2387 Deadrick Ave. Memphis, TN 38114 Charge: Burglary

Grandberry Jr., James Born: 9/13/1950 5366 Portersville Road Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Theft

Higgins, Stephanie Rae Born: 8/15/1990 281 Pintail Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Agg. Burglary

Vaughn II, Marvin Jim Born: 08/26/1990 1310 South College St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Poss. of Marijuana w/ Intent

Taylor, Nicole Shunta Born: 7/30/1991 1440 Woodward Memphis, TN 38106 Charge: Theft

Taylor III, Lawrence Born: 02/17/1972 135 Royal Oaks Dr. Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Poss. of sched. II/ Viol. of Parole

IRAs, investments can reduce tax burden April 18 was tional or Roth the deadline IRA, or $6,000 for filing your if you’re 50 or individual tax older. When return. But you invest in that wasn’t a traditional the only event IRA, your conthat occurred tributions may this tax season. be tax deductAlthough you ible, depending FINANCIAL TIPS might not have on your income S TEVEN J. JONES been aware of level, and your it, Tax Freedom earnings can Day fell on April 12. grow on a tax-deferred Tax Freedom Day, cal- basis. With a Roth IRA, culated annually by the your contributions are Tax Foundation, is the not deductible, but your day on which Americans earnings can grow tax have earned enough free, provided you’ve money to pay this year’s had your account at least federal, state and local five years and you don’t taxes. Of course, Tax start taking withdrawals Freedom Day is some- until you’re 59-1/2. thing of a fiction, because • Increase your 401(k) most people pay their contributions. When you taxes throughout the contribute to a 401(k), year, via their paychecks. you can receive two Furthermore, when you main types of tax benpay taxes, you help fund efits. First, you typically public education, the put in pre-tax dollars to police, the fire depart- your 401(k), so the more ment, highways, college you contribute, the lower scholarships and many your taxable income. other important elements And second, your earnof society. Nonetheless, ings can grow on a taxyou may want to use the deferred basis. For 2011, concept of Tax Freedom you generally can conDay to look for ways to tribute up to $16,500 to reduce the taxes associ- your 401(k), or $22,000 ated with your invest- if you’re 50 or over. (The ments. Here are a few suggestions: • Fully fund your IRA. For 2011, you generally can contribute up to $5,000 to a tradi-

same contribution limits apply to 457(b) plans, for state or local government employees, or 403(b) plans, for employees of schools or other taxexempt organizations.) So, whenever your salary goes up, you many want to consider boosting your contributions to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. • Invest in a 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren whom you’d like to help through college, you may want to invest in a 529 plan. Your earnings grow taxfree, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses, and your contributions may be deductible from your state taxes, depending on your state of residence and the plan in which you choose to participate. • Be a “buy-and-hold” investor. By holding investments at least one year before selling them, gains on your investment will generally be taxed at a rate of 15 percent. If you sell an appreciated investment you’ve held

less than one year, the tax rate will be the same as your individual tax rate, which could be as high as 35 percent. • Look for dividends. You can potentially increase your cash flow by purchasing investments that pay dividends. For 2011 and 2012, individual investors also benefit from a maximum tax rate of 15 percent on qualified dividends. If you don’t need the extra cash, you can reinvest the dividends and increase your ownership shares — which is a key to building wealth. (Keep in mind, though, that companies can decrease or eliminate dividends at any time.) As mentioned above, Tax Freedom Day is more of an idea than a reality. But by following these tax-smart investment tips, you can potentially gain some benefits for years to come. This article was written by Edward Jones and is advertorial for financial advisor Steven J. Jones, 360 Atoka-McLaughlin Ave., Atoka. For more information, call 901-837-9772.

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All who are blessed have God to thank By Pastor B.J. Maxwell By now many of you have finished reading Genesis in your annual Bible-reading plan. There are new details and questions each year but one thing remains constant. God ordains every detail of history to serve his appointed end: the display of his grace to his people through Jesus Christ. Either God got lucky for twelve thousand years (or five billion years depending on your scientific presuppositions and which only makes God’s sovereignty even more remarkable), reacting perfectly to all human decision so that Jesus was born at the right time. Or, God has orchestrated all of human history—favoring one person rather than another, allowing this and not that event, preserving one life rather than the ten next to it—to prove he alone is God and will get all glory for the salvation of any one man. A pedestrian phrase arrested me this year in Genesis 11: “and he had other sons and daughters” (used eight times in vv10-25). Genesis 11.10-30 concerns itself with Noah’s son Shem. Shem’s lineage begins with Arpachshad and ends with Abram. But according to v11 Shem “had other sons and daughters.” Why single out Arpachshad then? Why not one of Shem’s other sons? Of all his “other sons and daughter” is Arpachshad immortalized in Scripture while his brothers and sisters are lost to history? Arpachshad fathered Shelah at 35 but over the next 403 years Shelah “had other sons and daughters” (v15). They too are lost to history while only Shelah was preserved in the biblical witness. And so goes Shem’s line, getting more specific until the spotlight shines on one man: his great-something-or-other-grandson Abram. All along everyone was having “other sons and

daughters.” With literary brilliance the author stops us dead in our tracks. He ended each generational iteration naming one son who “had other sons and daughters.” When he gets to Terah, however, he mentioned his three (not one) sons: Abram, Nahor II and Haran (v26). Haran died (v27) thus ending his line, leaving Abram and Nahor to continue whatever God started with Arpachshad. Abram married Sarai and Nahor wed Milcah (v29). We’re left in suspense as to which son would carry on the legacy. In v30 we read with amazement: “Sarai was barren; she had no child.” In a chapter carried along by the rhythm of fertility— each stanza refrained “and he had other sons and daughters”—we hear this crescendo of barrenness. Naturally then we should expect Nahor to continue Shem’s line of God’s favor. But he doesn’t. Whatever God was doing through the line of Shem would go through Abram, husband of post-menopausal Barren Sarah, not Nahor, husband of Fertile Milcah. This makes little to no sense unless God has sovereignly ordained the most minute details of history—even which person will inherit his favor despite all other impossibilities—to serve his good and wise purposes. Biblical history testifies there were always “other sons and daughters” seemingly more fit for God’s purposes, but God regularly chose the impossible misfit. This is true of all who believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. Why do you love Christ and not your brother who grew up in the same house? Why do you believe the gospel rather than your sister who sat beside you in the same pew every Sunday? Why do you repent from sin and not your neighbor who is twice as charitable? Among all the better

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Leroy Derryberry Bertha Mai Frank, 72, of Pensacola, Fla. passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011. She was born in Covington on August 27, 1938. Funeral services were held on April 20also at the funeral home. She was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery. Trahan Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Nancy Louella Ray and Marion Franklin Perry, and brother, Marion Franklin Perry, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Leonard P. Frank; sons, Richard Lee Jackett of Covington, William Robert Jackett, Langley Perry Frank, and James Franklin Frank, all of Pensacola, Fla.; sisters, Mary Pearl Stenger of Springfield, Ore. and Shirley Annette Childers of Porter, Texas; brothers, Marion Houston Perry of Mason, William Thomas Perry of Covington and Stanley Allen Perry of Covington; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Express your condolences in our guestbook at www. pnj.com/obits.

September 5, 1935 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 20, 2011 Leroy Derryberry, 75, of Covington, retired auto mechanic, passed away on Wednesday, April 20 at his home. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 22 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Drummonds. He is survived by five daughters, Susie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeeterâ&#x20AC;? Billings of Covington, Jackie Pinner of Burlison, Cricket Hendrix of Covington, Becky Derryberry and Lauren Derryberry, both of Drummonds; two sons, Jeff Derryberry of Drummonds and Timmy Derryberry of Covington; one sister, Myrtle Chisholm of Memphis; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Tony Derryberry; two brothers, Willie Derryberry and Junior Derryberry and three grandchildren. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Mattie Lou Hunt March 12, 1950 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 16, 2011 Mattie Lou Hunt, 61, of Mason, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Funeral services took place on Monday, April 18 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral

Community Calendar The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader. com April 30 Quito-Drummonds Volunteer Fire Dept. will host a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the department, 261 Tate Road in Drummonds. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. The annual board meeting will take place from 7-9 p.m. The public is invited. Plummer Grove C.M.E. Church will be having their 7th Annual Memorial Banquet/Musical at 6 p.m. Sat., April 30. Donation is $10 and can be purchased at the door or from any church member. You must have a ticket for the dinner. The Banquet/Musical will be dedicated in the memory of the late Kirk Douglas Edward. For more information call Bro. Tyrone Avery at 475-1854 or Sis. Florida Avery at 4769583. Poplar Grove United Methodist Church is having its Annual BBQ from 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Sat. April 30, in the Family Life Center. You can eat in or carry out. Prices are $8 for an adult plates and $4 for a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plates. While a sandwich and drink is $4. BBQ by the pound is $9. For information about schedules and prices for ordering whole butts or shoulders call, B.W. Burrough at 8352383, Don Cole at 8353766 or Vernon Pairmore at 837-8108. The BBQ is at the Church, which is located at 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. New Beginnings Church will host a benefit for Willie and Dorothy Dean, family of Jan. burn victims in Raleigh from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 30 at the church which is located at Rosemark and McLaughlin Rd. at the three way stop. Angels of hope relay for life team will be hosting an event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30. There will also be a silent Auction, singing and guest speak-

ers. Plate lunches will be for sale. Carry out or eat in. The menu will consist of Spaghetti, Slaw, Green Beans, drink and desert. A bake sale will be on site also. The event will take place at the Burlison Community Center, 7689 Hwy 59 W. For more information Email michar17@aol.com or call 275-5687. May 4 Contact Lupus Support Group Meeting will be held from 5-6p.m. Wed., May 4 at Baptist Tipton Hospital in the teaching room. For more information contact Cissy Fleming at 476-1230. May 6 Relay for Life of Tipton County will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (May 7) at Cobb Parr Memorial Park in Covington. The public is invited to attend and help raise funds for cancer research. May 7 The Home Depot in Covington will be hosting a spring event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., May 7 in the parking lot, which will include several vendors, and installers who will be on hand to answer questions in regards to their products. There will also be a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop outside with a guest appearance of Homer the Mascot! The Seventeenth Annual Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fishing Derby will be held from 8-10 a.m. Sat., May 7 at Glenn Springs Lake in

away on Monday, April 25, 2011. She was a home health nurse and a member of Hope Community Church in Atoka. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Hope Community Church. She is survived by her husband, James V. Owen Sr.; sons James Owen Jr., Richard Owen, Todd Owen, Brian Owen and Steven Owen; stepchildren Dale Criesel and Walter Wiggins Jr.; siblings Cassie, Georgie, Roxie, Bruce, Roger and Gary; 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) April 28, 2011

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Frances Arlene Gill Owen October 25, 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 25, 2011 Frances Arlene Gill Owen, 61, of Brighton, passed Drummonds. On-going events The Tipton County Animal Shelter on Hwy 51 is in desperate need of Dog food and other misc. items. Call 901-837-2219 for more info. Divorce Care and DC4K classes are being held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Christian Church of Covington. Contact Stephanie Elzie at 267-9967 or Tammy Weingarten at 476-8141 for more information. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department has cookbooks for sale for $20. They have 500 recipes from people in and around Charleston. All proceeds go to the Fire Department. Call Julie @ 901-417-3876. 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. The seekers Class of Fellowship Bible Church, 6920 Highway 59 West, in Burlison, invite everyone to join them for aerobic fitness every Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Tipton County Republican Women meet monthly on the second Saturday of each month at the Heritage CafĂŠ. 9

Bass Ave. Munford. Contact Shirley Ward at 8379355 or 412-4869 for more information. Central Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 and Sunday Evening worship at 6p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple Street. The BHHS Class of 1962 to Plan 50th Reunion. To get your name on the contact list or if you want to volunteer to be part of the planning team, send your information to Glenn Maclin by e-mail at maclingm@aol. com or by phone at 2943609 The Covington Sportsplex offers the following classes, Step, Stabilizer, Zumba and Vinyasa Yoga. For more information about days and times call 476-3734. The Tipton County Election Commissioners meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Election office, located at 113 E. Church St. in Covington. Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurts, hang â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087.

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By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com From April 3-6, four Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club members were among the 2,100 attendees for the statelevel FBLA leadership conference held in Chattanooga, Tenn. The participants were able to expand their knowledge in the world of business by being a part of seminars and workshops. Those present say that the conference, which operated under the theme "Unmask Your Potential," was a great opportunity for each member to network with other members from across the state. They were able to express their expertise in using previously learned skills by competing in dif-

ferent competitions. All FBLA members attended the regional leadership conference held at Union University in Jackson in January. They each qualified to move to the state conference in their individual competitions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been anticipating going to it,â&#x20AC;? said Tyler Poole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a wonderful and breathtaking experience.â&#x20AC;? In the regional conference, the CHS desktop publishing team, Caroline Lutey and Tyler Poole, placed first in their competition. Aaron Jones placed first in business math. Edna Thompson came in fourth in word processing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I placed fourth,â&#x20AC;? said Lutey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told myself that next year I was going to come back and get first.â&#x20AC;?

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given June 11 at Brighton High School. MHS does not offer the ACT in June. The deadline to register is next Friday, May 6. Students who are planning to enroll in dual enrollment classes must take the ACT, and this is your last opportunity to take the ACT before next school year. You can get a registration packet in the Career Center or Mrs. Nuteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room (130). Both locations are on the Senior Way hall. You may also visit www.act. org for additional information or test preparation. e4TN applications for this summer are now available in guidance. e4TN is an opportunity for students to recover required credits for graduation or take additional classes. The deadline to enroll is next Friday, May 6. Students may see their guidance counselor if they have questions. Juniors should be receiving an appointment card in the mail for upcoming senior pictures. The pictures will be taken by Jimmy Alford Studios at MHS from May 9-19. If a junior does not receive an appointment card by Monday, May 9,

please see Ms. Alsbrook in room 131 on the Senior Way hall. Any junior or senior female student interested in being in the Miss Tipton County Scholarship pageant in August may pick up an application in the guidance office from Mrs. Scott. The winner of the pageant will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Students may see Mrs. Scott if they have questions. Any upcoming tenth or eleventh grade female student interested in being a member of the Tipton County Junior Auxiliary Crown Club may pick up paperwork in the guidance office. This is a service organization in Tipton County for young women. See any guidance counselor if you have questions. Seniors, please remember that scholarship information is constantly being updated on the Library/Career Center link on the MHS homepage. Remember to check out our website at www.tipton-county.com/mhs for pictures and announcements. The students of MHS continue to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Build the Future Today.â&#x20AC;?

Cardinal Corner By BHS NEWSPAPER STAFF Special to The Leader Academics Spring Break is over, and it is time to get ready for the End of Course testing. End of Course tests begin May 2. There are still plenty of opportunities for tutoring for these very important tests. Check the tutoring calendar on the BHS website for more details. Activities Honors Night will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Brighton High School gym. During Spring Break, many of our FCCLA students were at the state

competition in Nashville. Three of the competitors will be attending the national competition: Tori Mills, Jenna Cottingham, and Destaynae Jameson. The second annual Coffee House which is sponsored by Inkwell, the BHS Writers' Guild, will be on Monday, May 2 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the BHS library. There will be music, written works, and coffee. Please come support our creative writers. Athletics On Thursday, the soccer team will play a home game against Fayette County. In other sports news, the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tennis team defeated Jackson Northside and Dyer County.

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Kelley, Kay to exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Clay Kelley of Burlison are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Sloan Kelley, of Memphis, to Joseph Patrick Kay, also of Memphis, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jackie Kay of Decatur, Ala. Miss Kelley is the granddaughter of Mrs. Barbara Weir, Mrs. Ruth Kelley and the late Mr. Bill Kelley, all of Burlison. She is a graduate of Tipton-Rosemark Academy and currently holds an associates degree from Southwest Community College in business administration, sales and marketing. She will graduate in December from University of Memphis with a bachelors degree in marketing and business management. Miss Kelley is currently

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Mr. Kay is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Acklen Kay Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Venice N. Terry all of Decatur, Ala. He graduated from Bartlett High School, attended University of North Alabama and Southwest Community College. He holds a degree in criminal justice. Mr. Kay is employed with the Shelby Couty Sheriff's Office, where he is assigned to the traffic division/motorcycle squad. He is a certified crash reconstructionist and police motorcycle instructor. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, May 21, at the home of the bride's parents with a reception to follow.

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Johnson, Williams to wed Kay and David Obenchain of Millington are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Alysse Johnson, of Munford, to Brandon Joel Williams, of Munford. Miss Johnson is the granddaughter of Charles and Billie Sherman of Millington, of Betty and Bob Obenchain of Roanoke, Va., of Billy and Carolyn Johnson of Millington and of the late Billie Fae Johnson. She is a graduate of Millington Central High School. She attended University of Memphis where she was a cheerleader and is currently employed as an Internet manager at Homer Skelton Ford in

Millington. Mr. Williams is the grandson of Maureen Salabor of Memphis and of Walter Salabor and is the nephew of Chris Salabor of Arlington. He is a graduate of First Assembly Christian School and went on to play football for Lambuth University. He is employed as a sheriff's deputy and is a K-9 handler at the Tipton County Sheriff's Office. The couple will exchange vows on May 7 at 3 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Gardens. A reception will follow at Naval Support Activity Millington. After the wedding, the couple will be going on an eight-day Carribean cruise. Heather Johnson to wed Brandon Williams

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Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff The TCCA office and the Covington Senior Center will be closed Friday April 22, 2011 in observance of the Good Friday Holiday. We will reopen Monday April 25 at 7:00 a.m. SENIOR TALENT REVUE- The sixth annual Senior Talent Review will be Sunday, April 10th at 2:00 pm at the beautiful Ruffin Theater. Tickets are on sale at the TCCA office for $6.00. Get your tickets early as this wonderfully entertaining show is usually a sell-out. Just for Fun Wacky Wednesdays- Please join us for another month of completely Wacky Wednesdays! Wednesday April 6 we hold the always popular Wacky Bingo. April brings the Easter season this year so on Wednesday April 13 we will have a fabulous Easter Egg Hunt will plenty of games and prizes. Wednesday April 20 brings Officer Danielle Mullen with the Covington Police Department to educate us on keeping our neighborhoods safe with the Neighborhood Watch Program. Finally on Wednesday April 27, we will have movie and popcorn. We will be showing the seasonal movie, “Easter Parade” starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Come to the Covington Senior Center and get wacky with us on Wednesdays! Creative Aging- On Friday April 8 at 10:00 am in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents Mike Dougherty. Gospel, Rock-nRoll or 50’s classics, Mike Dougherty sings them all. Please join us for a morning of great entertainment. Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza has moved to Thursday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 pm 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. COME PLAY! Baseball Discussion Group- Are you a fan of baseball? Do you like to talk about the “golden” age of baseball? If so, this group is for you. Mr. Sam Young is the facilitator for this discussion group. The group will meet this month on Tuesdays April 12 and April 26 at 10:00 a.m. upstairs at the CSC. We are in the planning stages for this group to attend a Memphis Redbirds game. Everyone is welcome, so bring your baseball buddies and join Mr. Sam for this fun and lighthearted conversation. Craft Club- Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awesome job with this club. The craft club meets this month on Monday April 4 and 25 at 10:00 am upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed. Lunch Trip- The Covington Senior Center will be taking a lunch trip to Ryan’s Buffet in Millington on Friday April 15. The cost is $10 and includes the buffet, drink, tax, tip and transportation to and from the restaurant. Trip must be paid in advance to reserve your spot as space is limited on the vans. Vans will leave the Covington Senior Center at approximately 10:30 a.m. 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 this month on Monday April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the CSC. The topic of discussion will be the humorous, “How to do Every Thing Right and Live to Regret It” by Fay Angus. Bible Study- Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator this month 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 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the craft room. Educational Coming Soon in June!! Mark your calendars for Thursdays in June as the Tipton County Public Library will once again bring their Summer Reading Program to the Covington Senior Center! See live animals, watch a magic show, and learn from a Park Ranger. Be sure and bring your grandchildren and watch the Tidbits for more details in the coming month. Senior Listeners- TCCA and the Covington Senior Center is in need of Senior Listeners. Every Monday during the school year, we provide volunteers to listen to elementary school children read. This is a very important educational tool for both teacher and student. We will go to Crestview Elementary on April 4 and 18, then CIAA on April 11. There will be no Senior Listeners on April 25 as schools are closed for Spring Break. Please call Kelly if you are interested in helping a child learn to read. Computer Lab- The computer lab is now available every day from 9:00am- 2:00pm to all current and former computer class students. Don’t lose those skills, come practice at your own pace. Computer Classes- This introductory class is designed for new computer users. It starts with the most basic of skills, such as how to properly turn on and off the computer and using the mouse to get around. You will practice typing, write simple letters, use a spread sheet and go onto the internet. Classes begin Thursday May 5 and cost is just $20 for ten classes. It’s a great deal for $2 a class. Please contact the TCCA office to make a reservation and schedule payment. To Your Health Health Screenings- The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be at the CSC on Wednesday April 13 to perform various health screenings including blood pressure as well as blood sugar testing. They will begin testing promptly at 9:00 am and will be here until everyone has been seen. On Wednesday April 20 at 9:00 am Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will take blood pressure readings. 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 other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9:00 am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics- Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30.00. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated. 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 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell. • “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. • TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group- This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets in the TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan. CONTACTS Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 • Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333 • 901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center Kelly West, 476-1068 Helen’s House, Anita Feuring 476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org

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Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings, Wasn't it lovely? It's official! As of about 3:45 p.m. on April 23, Christy Gail Jackson became the wife of Kevin Hemphill Jr. of Rockhill, S.C. It was a lavish ceremony performed beautifully by her pastor, Dernice Wherry of Word of Deliverance Ministries in Drummonds. Christy and her new husband, Kevin, are stationed in South Carolina with the US Navy. They will also be calling this lovely area home. Christy was given in marriage by her father, Claude Jackson of Atlanta, Ga., and by her mother who also served as matron of honor, Carolyn Jackson Wares of Jamestown. She wore a lovely bare shoulder gown covered in delicate rows of lace. Her veil and very long train were just gorgeous! The men in the wedding party wore lovely white tuxedos with blue ties and white bow ties. Groomsmen David Bathea and Andrew Jiminez, best man Khaalis Barber, maid of honor Janee Burton, junior bridesmaid Janee Jackson, who is the bride's sister, ring bearer Mario Smith Jr., flower girls Janice Ware and Maryanna Smith, hostess Taylor Evans, ushers Henry Ware, stepfather, Stacy Evans Tolbert and JaCinta Jones. Kevin's parents are Kevin and Dennie Hemphill Sr. also of Rockhill, S.C. And his are Benny and Ella Price and Estaele Hemphill also of South Carolina. The bridemaids were very lovely in light teal, memorial candles were lit

by ushers, Stacy Tolbert and JaCinta Jones, who were also in charge of releasing the bridal entrance way. The usher and bride's stepfather, Henry Ware who was dressed very handsomely in his white tuxes, escorted the parents of the couple in. The bride's aunt, Shirley Hodge, now of Memphis, stood in place of the bride's late grandmother, Parthenia Hodge, who was also Ms. Hodge's mother. She wore a lovely two-piece teal blue suit. Minister and assistant pastor of Bright Hill M.B. Church of Jamestown, Pearl Andrews did the Unity Saint Ceremony beautifully. Vocalist Tameka Hayes sang “I Found You” and the music was beautifully provided by Marcus Tolbert. Glen Baker was the wedding photographer and Pam Cobbs Springfield of Millington as always came shining through as wedding coordinator. Brava! A lovely reception for the happy couple was held immediately after at the Navy Midsouth Conference Center on Navy Road in Millington. All of God's blessings upon this lovely young couple! The Burton-BassAlston's reunion is Sept. 2-5 in Jamestown and also in Millington on Sept. 2, a meet-andgreet will take place on the former homesite of our Burton family heads, Diego and Helen Burton. At Casper Creek Park in Millington on Sept. 3. The deadline date for monies is June 1. Give them to Barbara Cobbs Miller or to yours truly. Also, if you'd like a t-shirt, that's the due date for those as well. You can use us also to get your family t-shirts. On Sunday,

Sept. 4, worship will be at 11 a.m. at Bright Hill in Jamestown. Family members and associate pastors at Bright Hill, Minister Pearl Andrews will be bringing the message. Also, the Boykins Family's Reunion will be in Covington on July 4 weekend. Family contacts are Rudolph and Dollie Boykins at 4769690. Our sick still need our prayers. Bessie Cobbs, Doris King, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Connie and Christine Brown, Danny Heaston, Cortez Lee, Ruth Alston, Carlotta Jones, Jeffery Mosley Sr., David and Carlene Sneed, Jennie Stewart, Willie Mae and Isaiah Burton Sr., Minister Pink Sherrill Jr., Cornell Sherrill, Ruth Griffin, Katarene Herber, Jessie Lawson, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods. Prayers are still in need for our regulars Joseph Heaston Sr., Posey Reed, Rufus Garner, John Burton, Rudolph Boykins, Patra Ballard, Ada Fletcher, Nadine Kellum, Eula Culbreath and family, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, John and Cleo Thompson, Percy and Allie White, Robert and Dorcus Smith, Warren Clewis and Eugene Baker. President Mary Burton and teacher Willie Mae Burton enjoyed a nice crowd out on Tuesday at 5 p.m. for a weekly mission meeting. Both winner of the Easter ham give-away raffle were out of the Covington area: Floyd White Sr. and the young lady winner, Jolly Corteria's vice president, Annette Burton. Congratulations to you both. Happy birthdays this week to Earnest Stokes on the 27th, Zachary

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SOMETHING IS FISHY AROUND HERE A young angler holds up one of his catches of the day last year at the Fishing Derby.

Cooking with Claudia At the May First Friday Coffee, we will feature recipes that celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Who doesn’t love Mexican food? I remember the first time I ever ate Mexican. My college roommate was from Blytheville, Ar. I went home with her for the weekend. On our way back to school, we stopped at Pancho’s in West Memphis. I was hooked from the very beginning! One may not think about serving Mexican food at a brunch—but I have some delicious recipes that all will enjoy. I love to experiment with new and different ingredients. Each month I try to include a savory dish as well as a sweet treat. I hope you enjoy!!! Mexi-Chicken Strata—(from a Pillsbury Recipe) 8 slices white bread 1 ½ cups finely chopped cooked chicken ½ cup roasted red peppers cup into strips 1/3 cup mayonnaise 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 eggs 1 ¼ cups milk 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles 1 t. cumin ¾ cup salsa, if desired

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state level and they were up to the challenge, “as a young leader what can I do to make a difference? “ We started the program off with a reception for participants and their parents at Neola Farms, the home of Michael and Charline Lenagar. Six monthly sessions

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the day with a tour of Charms. Baptist Tipton opened their doors and our eyes to local medicine and the opportunities in the medical field. We visited Nashville and mingled with our State Representatives, and then Sheriff Poncho Chumley, Billy Daugherty and Shannon Beasley, along with backup from the Sheriff’s Department, opened fire on the students providing them a glimpse of the true “Jail House Rock.” This program would not be possible without the help of numerous individuals; donors such as Bank of Tipton, INSOUTH, Bancorp, Patriot Bank and First Citizens Bank, the dual involvement of the local chambers - Amy Turnage, Rosemary Bridges, Lee Johnston and Kathryn Yoakum, the many volunteers that opened their facilities and gave of their time, and of course our principals and guidance counselors. Each of you make a difference and on behalf of the TYL Class of 2011, I thank you.

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Burlison Eddie Kellum

Hello from Burlison. On Sunday morning, for the first time in a very long time, all of our children attended the Easter service with us at Acts II Community Church in Covington. We were blessed to have Alan, Kelly, Shanna, Alex, Adam, Maddie (who is considered part of our family) and of course our wonderful grandson, Aiden. Thanks to all our kids for making this happen. A reminder that Angels of Hope, Relay for Life will be holding a silent auction, bake sale, singing and plate luncheon at the Burlison Community Center on April 30th from 10:00am-2:00pm with all proceeds benefitting the America Cancer Society. There will be many items up for bid. Plate lunches will be sold for seven dollars each. Please remember that all proceeds will be used in the fight against cancer. For more information about this event or the team Angels of Hope you can call 901-275-5867. The weather may have been cool, but Dillon Knight heated up the night at Crowley’s Ridge on opening night Saturday April 16th. From the start you knew Dillon came to race. In the late model class he won the Trophy Dash, Heat Race #1 and the feature event with Jeff Moss a distant 2nd and Steve Tarry 3rd in the 10 car field. Congratulations Dillon on a great start to the year. The family of Burlison

Dunlap Retirement Center Kathy Keiter • 476-7014

Hello everyone! Sure hope all of you experienced blessed Easter this past Sunday! We sure did at my church! Our residents enjoyed a real special lunch here at Dunlap on Saturday w/ BBQ and all the trimmings! A big thank you goes out to Alan and then to Kathryn for the Boston Butts they donated for the folks! Then on Sunday, another family donated a huge ham enough to feed all three buildings. So they had ham and all the trimmings on Easter Day! Thank you Mary and family for providing the ham!!! This past Tuesday was Ms. Joan Pate’s b’day! Happy b’day Ms. Joan, didn’t you turn about….29 this year??? I think something like that anyway. Ha! And by the time you read my next set of notes, it will be the month of May. We do not even have one resident that has a b’day in May, but we do have two staff! They are Ms. Betty Lovett and Jeanie Jones. Jeanie’s is on the 17th and Ms. Betty’s is on the 26th. Happy b’day ladies, we wish you both the best!! Well our “Springfest” is under way. We are putting the finishing touches to everything, (hopefully, ha!). We are so very excited about the Brighton High School Jazz Band coming to play for us that day! That will be a real treat. Of course we have all the wonderful people coming to sing and play and have craft booths set up and face paintings, train

Mayor Frank Tyler and his wife Betty had big doings this week. Their youngest daughter Tena Tyler Dayton and her husband Gregory Dayton visited from upstate New York with their six month old daughter Alexa. It was Alexa’s first trip to see her Tennessee relatives and she dazzled all of them. Meanwhile Frank and Betty’s son, Ronnie Tyler and wife Gail along with their sons Matt and Brian, moved to Rocky Branch Rd., outside of Covington. It was a family affair with the visiting family as well as Frank and Betty’s other daughters Kathy Tyler and Phyllis Collier, and Phyllis’ family, husband Larry, son Nick Day and his wife Ashley and grandchildren Michael and Madison Martin. Each day ended with a family meal where Alexa got lots of hugs and fingers to chew on to help her with that first tooth coming through. Frank and Betty are thrilled to have Ronnie and family join them in Tipton County. Already Kathy, Phyllis and Larry along with grandchildren live here. Smyrna Baptist Church was a hub of activity on Friday night, April 15, when over 100 attended a birthday banquet in the church's gym. Ladies of the church had decorated tables with themes for each month of the year, for example, St. Patrick's Day (March), Independence Day (July) and Thanksgiving (November). Attendees sat at the table of the month of their birthday. There were also party favors and various desserts at the different

rides, games and all sorts of special things to do. Don’t worry about lunch, we’ll prepare hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sodas for your enjoyment and all we’re asking is a donation for those items. We’re of course going to have Ms. Patsy Fee cooking up her famous fried pies, but there will be a charge of $3.00 for the pies, but they are sooooo good right out of that hot grease!! She’ll cook you one on the spot if you request it! This is our Spring fundraiser that we have once a year to raise the money for our building license from the state. The cost is $2800.00 and we don’t have that kind of money so this is the way the Lord provides for us, is through the Springfest! We would love to invite you all out to join us. We are also having a cake auction, so I put out a plea to my readers last week if they read my notes, would they bring a cake out and donate it for the auction! So I’m putting out the same plea this week! I’m hoping to get people to come out and do some tours of the facility, so if you’ve never been here, I’d sure love for you to come! We have five rooms at the present time and I would really like to see them get filled up. That’s how we stay open, is for our rooms to stay full. We are nonprofit so we don’t have the big bucks some of these facilities do. We try to keep the cost down to a very minimum so it doesn’t make the folks already on a fixed income go broke! If you know of anyone who needs a facility such as ours, please let me know by calling 476-7014, I will answer CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

tables. A delicious meal of BBQ, beans, and slaw was prepared by head chef Kenny Campbell. Entertainment was provided by a local band, Southern Voices, as well as a skit performed by several church members. Dr. Gall-Breath and his nurse/receptionist, Nurse Goodbody (Billy and Annette Gilbreath) had the crowd rolling with laughter at their antics as they saw several 'patients' (Olean LaVelle, Nan Warmath, Shirley Adkison, and Dianne Thornton). As hilarious as they were, I don't think anyone is lining up for treatment from Dr. Gall-Breath. On Saturday, April 16, families returned to Smyrna for a showing of the newest Veggie Tales movie, "Twas the Night before Easter," followed by breakfast and an Easter egg hunt for the children. Thanks for reading and have a great week. Eddie Kellum

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had a good Easter Mt. Carmel/ andWehope you did too. The Saturday before we took Clopton Lyla to have her picture Elaine Watkins • 476-7093 Hope everyone is safe this morning. So much rain and bad weather! I’m ready for Spring to be out of here. More tonight too . . . Missed the column last week. I drove to Murfreesboro a week ago Monday, had a conservation directors’ meeting, lunch, and drove home. By the time I rolled in about 7:15 I didn’t even think about writing. The next morning they got me up to haul fertilizer and at 11 a.m. I thought, “The column!” So there you go. This week’s Farm Report: The Watkins boys are planting corn! It’s been years since we had corn; kind of excited about it. Don’t know if we will have any cotton or not; it’s up in the air now, but we will have soybeans. Winter wheat is heading out and beautiful! We had a big weekend. Saturday we celebrated Lyla’s first birthday. She had her own little cake, but instead of diving head-first into it like all my children did, she daintily took her thumb and forefinger and ate each bite that way! Great video taken. She did tear the paper off her presents with a little help and we had a great time. My dad, Kenneth Weir, joined all of us.

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Mike and Joyce Goodwin of Nashville visited their mother on April 17. Mike visited his sister in Millington and Joyce visited hers who is Margaret Partlow at Drummonds. Michelle Harkness of Brighton visited in the Partlow home with her mom and grandmother. W. H. and Sandra Harrison visited her sister, Jackie on April 16. Tammie Rhea and daughter Sheila, Rocky and Angie Collins and children, Hannah, Dalton and Samuel visited Willie and Rhonda McPherson. Sometimes, Tammie brings her karaoke machine and they get

taken at the Rose Garden by Brandi Mignard, with the live bunny. They sat her in the wicker chair and put the bunny on the ground beside it and Lyla reached right down and touched its ears, so that will probably be the best one! She’s fearless! She, her parents, Liz and Justin, Clint and my dad joined us for turkey and dressing on Sunday. We had a big time and all ate too much! Mary Joyce Coughlan is home from a 12-day in the hospital. She did have to go back the end of last week for a transfusion but came home the next day. She has had one treatment and will have another this week, I believe. They put a port in and are putting the treatment meds straight to the problem. She is in all our prayers. Ryleigh Sallee is home with her parents and brother, Aiden! Yay! Genie Renfroe is home from the hopsital after heart surgery. We are so glad she is home and doing so well. She’s been in our prayers. Preston Stanley has had surgery and is recovering and Larry Whaley II is home. Sixty-six adults and children went to Lads to Leaders in Memphis this past weekend and they brought home a wagonload of trophies and ribbons. So proud of all of them! I hear Heather

Keith and Laura Craft did a great job with the food this year, my old job! Jeff Phillips said Sunday night that “Miss Elaine couldn’t go again this year because they have the ‘Gerber Baby’! Last year she couldn’t go because they were waiting on her, and this year there was some first birthday party or something . . .” Everyone laughed. VBS will be June 5-8 at the Covington Church of Christ. Ladies Retreat has been announced: Paris Landing, September 16-18. Yay! Family Day will be October 2 and the Cruise is on the 9th! Another Yay! Happy Birthday for two weeks goes to George Watkins on April 17th, to Alan Kinningham and Mitch Rogers on the 18th, to Ashley Whaley and Ann Chapman on the 19th, to LaVerne Baxter and Lyla Grace Harrell on the 20th, to Jennifer McMahan on the 23rd, to Ian Keith on the 25th, to Sonyia Rimmer on the 27th and to Judy McCool on the 29th! Happy Anniversaray to Jerry and Kelley Melton on April 18th, to Benny and Hope Collins on the 19th, to Bruce and Fay Hazlerig on the 20th and to Ken and Judy McCool on the 25th! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: (trivia)”On Thomas Jefferson’s gravestone, what achievement is not mentioned? His presidency.” “Thanks for Reading”

out in the yard and sing. I have heard Willie and Crystal can really sing. Anyway, they have a good time. I want to say hello to Angie and girls that work in the dentist office in Ripley. Ruth Dillender had a birthday on April 15. She and her husband Mike were taken out to eat on Sunday afternoon by family members. Joan and Elaine McClung, “V” and Paula McClung, Gabe, Caroline, Buster and Laura> She also got gifts. On the prayer list: Kim Hodge, Maurice Harchfield, Jerry Dye, Glyward Easley, Charlie Womack, Emily Sweeney, Pete and Polly Branch, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Mary Moore,

Dell Ferguson, Mabel Smith, Rev. Jimmy and Donna Bridges, Hop Gibbins, Odis Poole, Mindy Tankersley, Berry Dillender, Zach Wallace in the marines and all the other men and women in the military. James P. Blyue passed away on April 15 in Illinois. He leaves a son, Joe, and his wife, Lisa. They have two children. They just recently became grandparents for the first time. James also has a sister, Margaret Partlow, of Drummonds. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Some of the family went up the weekend to be with the family and attend his graveside service on Monday. This is all for this week.

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Bushhog and Boxblade work. Free estimates. Spread dirt and gravel. 901-378-6574. Mel’s Tree & Stump Removal, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Spring Time Price Specials!! Insured. 901619-0752 MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!! Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287. NEED YOUR LAWN MOWED? Call Premeire Yard Service. Joshua Posey, 901-517-6069 Scentsy Wickless Candles, Rhonda Toland, Independent Consultant, Buy-Host-Join Contact me: 901-4873462. rhondamtoland@aol.com rhondamtoland.scentsy.us

3br, 2ba, Redecorated apt., Covington, $575/mn with deposit, 1 yr. lease with 2 references. No pets, Call 731-394-1537 or 731-394-1588. 652 North Tipton Covington City limits. Upstairs Efficiency apt.. 1 person, 1ba. No pets, No section 8, No smoking . Stove, refrigerator, furnished. $300 plus dep. 901-827-3843

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BUY 1 HOME, GET 3 FREE!! 15140 Hwy 59 - $90,000 3BR home 3 mobile homes on 5ac, income potential $2,000mo Tenants already in place. Or live in one rent the rest Ruth Shockley 647-2683 Prudential Collins-Maury, Inc.

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1br, 1ba, 832 Lackey St. Covington. $375/mn, $275/dep. 901-603-4793. 2 BR 1 BA + SMALL BONUS ROOM on 7 acres with pond $610 MO 901756-0420. (near Mason) 2br, 1ba, $350 plus deposit. 901476-2654, after 6. 2br, 2 full baths farmhouse. 2620 Old Brownsville Rd, Ripley. 901-4884205.

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3 bd 2 ba 1125 South College St 750?mn 700dep 901 753 5625 or 901 489 1243 3br, 1ba, $600 plus deposit 901-4762654 after 6. 5br, 3ba in Brighton School District. $875/mp, $875/dep 901-476-8000 or 901-201-0956. Duplex for rent 2br,1ba, newly remodeled. 205 Elm St. $525/rent, $525/dep. 901-476-6960/ 901-2121425. Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901- 553-3857. HOUSE FOR RENT, 2BR, 1BA. Utility storage room. Large, fenced backyard. In Covington. 476-2875. $450/mo. + deposit.

PROFESSIONAL Best Tile Prices in Tipton County! We make grout joints look new again & shower pan repairs. Call David at 901-626-7789

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Call Patricia Gibbons 901-294-3050 Ext. 20358 CCA is an equal opportunity Employer F/M/D/V CCA is a drug-free workplace

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Legals SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2011 at 1:00 p. m. at the North entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Larry Wood and Amy Wood to Security Title Company, Trustee, at Book 1342, Page 256 and conducted by Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Shelby County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Tapp Enterprises, Inc. The following real estate located in Shelby County, Tennessee will be sold to the highest cash bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Lot 63, Deer Ridge, Section B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet G, Slide 15, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Also commonly known as 126 Buck Stand, Atoka, TN Owner(s) of Properties: Larry Wood and Amy Wood All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned, will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee 2820 Summer Oaks Drive/Bartlett, Tennessee 38134 Publication dates: April April 21 and April 28, 2011

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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 10, 2006, executed by BARRY L. BURNETT AND WIFE, SONYA RENEE BURNETT, conveying certain real property therein described to TIPTON AND OWEN TITLE/ DAVID E OWEN as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on July 11, 2006, as Instrument No. 90705, in Book 1286, at Page 494; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2006HE8, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee . NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 13, 2011, 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: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Beginning at the northwest corner of the S. J. Baskin property as recorded in Deed Book 584, Page 204, of which this partition is a part, also being the northeast corner of the L.H. Pool property as recorded in Deed Book 223, Page 111, and in the centerline of Holly Grove Road; thence northeastwardly along the centerline, N 89° 15’ 00” E, 100.00 feet to the “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING”, thence northeastwardly along the centerline, N 89° 15’ 00” E, 100.00 feet to the northeast corner of this partition, also being in the north line of Baskin; thence southeastwardly along the east line of this partition, S 02° 12’ 16” E, passing a set iron at 30 feet but in all 180.00 feet to a set iron being the southeast corner of this partition; thence southwestwardly along the south line of this partition, S 89°

15’ 00” W, 100.00 feet to a set iron being the southwest corner of this partition, thence northwestwardly along the west line of this partition; also being in the east line of Pool, N 02° 12’ 16” W, passing a set iron at 150.00 feet, but in all 180.00 feet, but in all 180.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.41 acres, more or less. However, there is excepted out that portion which is occupied by the r.o.w. of Holly Grove Road. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 165 HOLLY GROVE 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): BARRY L. BURNETT AND SONYA RENEE BURNETT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) MERS, INC. 2) DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC. 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, RGVD7-450 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392, TS# 08-0063585, FEI# 1006.28259, 04/21/2011, 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 OFFICE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 939, PAGE 778, AND BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET F, SLIDES 164-B OF THE SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BAXTER PALMER HOLLAND AND FONDA CAROL HOLLAND AT BOOK 1369 PAGE 481 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 23 Westerfield Drive, Atoka, TN, 38004, Parcel ID 128I A 05100 000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., c/o Nathan & Nathan, P.C., P.O. Box 1715, Birmingham, AL 35201 Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 (04/21/11, 04/28/11, 05/05/11) (RSVP# 269250)

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 24, 2004 by Sharon Lewis Russell and Fabian Russell, husband and wife to First National Financial Title Services, Inc., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1170 Page 349 and Modified in Book 1366 Page 905, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1412 Page 917 in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee of the Aames Mortgage Investment Trust 2004-1, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, May 13, 2011 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 63, Section B, Baskin Heights Subdivision, as shown by plat of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 143, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete legal description. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Property Address: 216 Loon Lane, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: Citifinancial Auto; Aames Funding Corporation DBA Aames Home Loan All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust,

and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 2075-089007-FC Published:April 21, April 28, May 5 Litton Mortgage Servicing Center, Inc./Fabian Russell

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 6, 2006, executed by GARY G YOUNG AND JENNIFER F YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on October 13, 2006, as Instrument No. 94609, in Book 1304, at Page 36-52; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose(“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 13, 2011, 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 47, FINAL PLAT SECTION B, DEER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS DESCRIBED IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 15 OF 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 82 COTTON FALL DR, 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): JENNIFER YOUNG and GARY G YOUNG OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2984-0407 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# 10-0163905,

FEI# 1006.127256, 04/21/2011, 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated April 15, 2004, of record in Deed Book 1135, Page 216, Instrument Number 56353, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from SANDRA J CARROLL and BILLY W CARROLL (Borrower) to ARNOLD M. WEISS (Trustee) for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIDELITY MORTGAGE INC. (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. The ownership and beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 (Holder) by an instrument duly recorded or to be recorded in the aforesaid records, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded or to be recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated July 27, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on May 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property: LYING AND BEING IN THE 12TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND THUS DESCRIBED: BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON ROD AND STEEL WITNESS POST AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF STEPHEN SMITH ET UX PROPERTY AS BEING REFERENCED IN RECORD BOOK 907, PAGE 907, WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HWY 59 WEST (33 FEET FROM CENTERLINE), BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS HEREIN DESCRIBED PARTITION, ALSO BEING LOCATED IN AN EAST LINE OF ANTONIO LOPEZ ET UX (627/703-707); THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARD DIRECTION ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SMITH AND THIS PARTITION, ALSO BEING AN EAST LINE OF LOPEZ, N 03 DEGREES 37’ 57” W, 1304.23 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD AT A WOOD POST FENCE CORNER BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SMITH AND THIS HEREIN DESCRIBED PARTITION, ALSO BEING AN INTERIOR CORNER OF LOPEZ; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARD DIRECTION ALONG A NORTH LINE OF SMITH AND THIS PARTITION, ALSO BEING A SOUTH LINE OF LOPEZ, N 85 DEGREES 50’ 21” E, 457.38 FEET TO A WOODEN POST FENCE CORNER BEING THE NORTHERNMOST NORTHEAST CORNER OF SMITH AND THIS HEREIN DESCRIBED PARTITION, ALSO BEING AN EXTERIOR CORNER OF DUDLEY BOWDEN, ET UX (736/104); THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARD DIRECTION ALONG AN EAST LINE OF SMITH AND THIS PARTITION, ALSO BEING A WEST LINE OF BOWDEN, S 03 DEGREES 08’ 27” E, 811.45 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD BEING AN INTERIOR CORNER OF SMITH (907/907 & 923/931) AND THIS HEREIN DESCRIBED PARTITION, ALSO BEING AN EXTERIOR CORNER OF BOWDEN; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARD DIRECTION ALONG A NORTH LINE OF SMITH AND THIS PARTITION, ALSO BEING A SOUTH LINE OF BOWDEN, N 63 DEGREES 30’ 00” E, 89.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD BEING AN EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE REMAINING SMITH PROPERTY AND THIS HEREIN DESCRIBED PARTITION, ALSO BEING

AN EXTERIOR CORNER OF BOWDEN AND LOCATED IN THE WEST LINE OF LESLIE B. SIMPSON (892/557); THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARD DIRECTION ALONG AN EAST LINE OF SMITH AND THIS PARTITION, ALSO BEING THE WEST LINE OF SIMPSON, THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: S 07 DEGREES 26’ 46” E, 73.00 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD AND STEEL WITNESS POST BEING AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 30 DEGREES 28’ 09” E 166.00 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD AND STEEL WITNESS POST BEING AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 05 DEGREES 21’ 06” E, 61.01 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD AND WITNESS POST IN THE NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY OF STATE HWY 59 WEST BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS HEREIN DISCRIBED PARTITION; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARD DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARTITION, ALSO BEING THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY OF STATE HWY 59 WEST, THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES: S 63 DEGREES 56’ 45” W, 381.36 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 64 DEGREES 30’ 24” W, 101.36 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE S 64 DEGREES 26’ 17” W, 103.54 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT, THENCE S 65 DEGREES 04’ 51” W, 76.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 13.53 ACRES BY COMPUTATION. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF PAUL A. ERWIN JR., TN R.L.S. NO. 1658, P.O. BOX 572, COVINGTON, TN 38019, DATED DECEMBER 20, 2000. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY BEING THE SAME CONVEYED TO BILLY W. CARROL AND WIFE, SANDRA J. CARROLL, BY DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 948 ,PAGE 732 , IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 2324 Highway 59 West, Covington, TN, 38019, Parcel ID 040 04800 000000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: SOUTHERN CHIROPRACTIC & MEDICAL Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 (04/21/11, 04/28/11, 05/05/11) (RSVP# 269239)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2885 ESTATE OF Vivian L. McPeak. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 14th day of April, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Vivian L. McPeak, 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 21th day of April, 2011.

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www.covingtonleader.com Phyllis L. Rylant Executrix 21apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2884 ESTATE OF Mildred S. Eubank. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 14th day of April, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Mildred S. Eubank, 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 21th day of April, 2011. Bethany Kirby Outlaw Executrix 21apr2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 10th day of November, 2003, executed by Torsten Kaminski and spouse, Jeanne Kaminski, conveying certain real property therein described to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded December 12, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. at Book 1111, Page 368, re-recorded at Book 1130, Page 721, and modified by Modification recorded at Book 1169, Page 841. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Sara Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, 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: Part of the G. P. Rose 3 acres on the south side of Boswell road in the 4th Civil District in Tipton County, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Boswell Road said point being in the northwest corner of G. P. Rose 3 acre tract; thence north 88 degrees, 30 minutes east along the center line of Boswell Road, 72.00 feet to a point; thence south 11 degrees, 30 minutes west 400.00 feet to a point; thence south 88 degrees, 30 minutes west 72.00 feet to a point in the west line of said Rose 3 acre tract; thence north 11 degrees 30 minutes east along the west line of said Rose tract 400.00 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Toresten Kaminski and wife, Jeanne Kaminski at Book 965, Page 167, in the Register’s Office, Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 247 Boswell Road, Burlison, TN. 38015. 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): Toresten Kaminski and Jeanne Kaminski OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE 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

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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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 28th day of April, 2011. SARA BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973 28apr3w

Jay’s Paint & Body, LLC 989 South Main St. Covington, TN 38019 Sale Date May 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. (1)1998 Chevy Astro Van VIN# 1GCDL19W6WB194407 (1)2004 Chevy Malibu VIN# 1G1ZT54804F112501

REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 1991 Ford Explorer UT VIN # 1FMCU22X9MUE49243 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Angie Akins, 126 S. Tipton Street, Covington, TN 38019 By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY Docket #25810 CHARLES F. PINKSTON, ARTHUR E. HORNE, BARBARA WOOTEN, JESSE BANKS HORNE, FREDNA M. TWYMAN, MICHAEL E. LOWE, JOSEPH S. WOOTEN, SHARON ELAINE WOOTEN, RUBEN GLEN LOWE, ALFREDA WOOTEN, TAY L O R , C H A R L E S E . WOOTEN, SAMUEL LEON LOWE, JR., JOSEPH D. HORNE, PAULINE PINKSTON ODEN, ANNETTE PINKSTON THORPE, ALVIN E. HORNE, SR., GARLAND F. PINKSTON, SR., MARILYN WOOTEN aka MARIT,YN D. CASTELMAN, SYLVIA K. BROOKS, HOWARD PINKSTON, LAVERNE WOOTEN aka LAVERNE A. PAYNE, JAMES HORNE aka J.W. ROBINSON HORNE, LEON MCGRAW, JOSEPH MCGRAW, DAVID A. MCGRAW, MEAH A. WOOTEN aka ALMEDA WOOTEN, Petitioners, v. MELVIN SHAW, JAMES WOLKES, EVANELLE WOOTEN, ALEXANDER McKINNEY, DERICK McKINNEY, GEORGE JONES, GERALD JONES, JACOB E. HORNE, JR., NATHANIEL HORNE, MILDRED HORNE, THERIS HORNE, GLORIA HORNE, EARNEST HORNE, JESSIE HORN and TRACEY HORNE

affidavit attached thereto, the statements of counsel for the Petitioners and the entire record in this cause; IT APPEARING TO THE COURT that the Motion is well-taken and should be granted; .IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Motion to, Waive Personal Service on Defendants is GRANTED and Petitioners are permitted to const1’Uctively serve through publication the Defendants Nathaniel Home, Evanelle Wooten, Mildred Home Hunt, Ernest Home, Gloria Home and Jesse E. Home in lieu of personal service on the Defendants. IT IS SO ORDERED. William C. Cole Judge AGREED: JOHNSON and BROWN, P.C. 1374 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 901-725-7520 By Pamela M. Brown

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Atoka’s Consumer Confidence Report (C.C.R.)/Water Quality Report will be published in The Leader on May 05, 2011. The C.C.R./Water Quality Report will not be direct mailed to Atoka water customers. You may request a copy be mailed to you by contacting Atoka Public Works at (901) 837-5301. 28apr1w

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Town of Mason received HOME Investment Partnership Program funding for a Housing Rehabilitation project. The Town is developing a list of qualified contractors from which contractors will be invited to submit bid packages for houses selected for rehabilitation. All licensed contractors with a minimum classification of BC-A, who are interested in participating in the program must complete a Contractor’s Data Sheet. This form is available at the Town Hall 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. The Town encourages the participation of Minority and Female owned businesses. This project is funded under an agreement with Tennessee Housing Development Agency through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 28apr1w

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Poplar Grove Utility District 14560 HWY 51 S Atoka, TN 38004 PO Box 129 Tipton, TN 38071 901-837-0181 Unclaimed Property The following customers have Unclaimed Property at the above address. Please contact the District before April 22, 2011. After that date all unclaimed Property will be turned over to the State of Tennessee. Yaritza Morales, Louise Morgan, Heath A Brewer, Michael & Michelle Marrs, Carrie D Anthony, Randal Locke, Ronald C Way, Charles S Ballard, Charles L Mertz, James P Devitt, Kathren M Smith, Christopher R Gillmore, Brenda Taylor, Raymond C Ghrigsby, Gregory A Moore, John K Wyatt, Joseph Maxcy McKenzie Holt, Joshua A Dexter, Maryanne E Henley, Robert Downing, Thomas L Darnell, Tiffany L McDonald, Crye Leike Reality, Jessica Ann Hammers, Jamie C Waits, Devland W Perry, Terry L Gwynn Jr., Shamekia L Lockett, Roy D Foster, Jesesus Cortez, Tasha N Cousar, Krystal D Stafford, Elizabeth Jolly, Georgia S Wright, W T Smith, Adam L Essary, One Source Landscape, Michelle O Shelton, Debbie Archer, Sandra G Johnson, William P Dunaway.

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-7105, notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Tipton County Legislative Commission on Monday, June 13, 2011, at 6:45 P.M. located at 1801 S. College St., Covington, TN. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input into the proposed amendment of the Tipton County Zoning Resolution. A full copy of the proposed amendment may be viewed in the Tipton County Building Inspector’s Office during normal business hours. All interested persons are invited to attend and comment. The item up for amendment is as follows: 1. AMENDING SUBSECTION 3.110 (BUFFER STRIPS) IN ARTICLE III.

City of Covington Planning Commission Meeting May 3, 2011 5:00 pm Lower Level Conference Room 200 W. Washington Ave 1. Discussion of Design Standards for MultiFamily Residential Development in the B-3 Central Business District. All interested parties are invited to attend, For additional information call Covington Public Works, Planning & Building Division at 901476-7191. 28apr1w

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Is my drinking water safe? Yes, our water meets all of EPA’s health standards. We have conducted numerous tests for over 80 contaminants that may be in drinking water. As you’ll see in the following chart, we only detected 5 of these contaminants. We found all of these contaminants at safe levels. What is the source of my water? Your water, which is ground water, comes from the tertiary confined sand aquifer. Our goal is to protect our water from contaminants and we are working with the State to determine the vulnerability of our water source to potential contamination. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has prepared a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for the untreated water sources serving water to this water system. The SWAP Report assesses the susceptibility of untreated water sources to potential contamination. To ensure safe drinking water, all public water systems treat and routinely test their water. Water sources have been rated as reasonably susceptible, moderately susceptible or slightly susceptible based on geologic factors and human activities in the vicinity of the water source. The First Utility District of Tipton County sources rated as reasonably susceptible to potential contamination. An explanation of Tennessee’s Source Water Assessment Program, the Source Water Assessment summaries, susceptibility scorings and the overall TDEC report to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be viewed online at www. state.tn.gov/environment/dws/dwassess.shtml or you may contact the Water System to obtain copies of specific assessments. A wellhead protection plan is available for your review by contacting Elton H. Clark at the 1st Utility District of Tipton County Weekdays. Why are there contaminants in my water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791). Este informe contiene información muy importante. Tradúscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. For more information about your drinking water, please call Elton H. Clark at 476-9525. How can I get involved? Our Water Board meets on the fourth Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the board room located at 3706 Highway 59 west. Please feel free to participate in these meetings. The Commissioners of 1st Utility District of Tipton County serve four-year terms. Vacancies on the Board of Commissioners are filled by the vote of the remaining Commissioners in office. Decisions by the Board of Commissioners on customer complaints brought before the Board of Commissioners under the District's customer complaint policy may be reviewed by the Utility Management Review Board of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservations pursuant to Section 7-82-702(7) of Tennessee Code Annotated. Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test and report on our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We have met all of these requirements. Results of unregulated contaminant analysis are available upon request. We want you to know that we pay attention to all the rules.

Other Information The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occuring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturallyoccuring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminats, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. •Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensue that tap water is safe to drink, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under-gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about not only their drinking water, but food preparation, personal hygiene, and precautions in handling infants and pets from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. First Utility District of Tipton County is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but can not control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Water System Security Following the events of September 2001, we realize that our customers are concerned about the security of their drinking water. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities at any utility facilities, including treatment plants, tanks, fire hydrants, etc. to 901-476-9525.

Water Quality Data What does this chart mean? • MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • MCL: Maximum Contaminant Levels, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. • MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants. • MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfectant level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • AL - Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. • Below Detection Limit (BDL) - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present. • Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. • Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. • AVG- Average

Contaminant

Violation Yes/No

Level Found

Range of Detections

Date of Sample

Total Coliform Bacteria

2010

Copper1

0.49 90th%

2008

Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

<2 positive samples

Naturally present in the environment.

ppm

1.3

AL=1.3

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.

Lead1

0.5 90th%

2008

ppb

AL=15

Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits.

Sodium

2010

ppm

N/A

Erosion of natural deposits; used in water treatment.

TTHM (Total trihalomethanes)

9.65

2008

ppb

N/A

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

1.33

2008

ppb

N/A

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

MRDL

Likely Source of Contamination

Contaminant Chlorine

Violation Yes/No

Level Found

Range of Detections

Date of Sample

AVG. 1.75

1.37-2.01

2010

Unit MRDLG Measurement ppm

Water additive used to control microbes.

Iron: Iron occurs naturally in our raw water and occasionally accumulates in the distribution system. Iron shows up as “red” or “rusty” water at your tap. Although you do not want to drink water that is not clear, iron is not considered to be a hazard to your health. We test for iron daily and it is usually around 0.1 ppm. The aesthetic limit for iron is 0.3 ppm. During the most recent round of Lead and Copper testing, 0 out of 20 households sampled contained concentrations exceeding the action level.

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Meeting Notices - April [Public Chapter 442 (the Sunshine Law”) enacted by Tennessee’s 88th General Assembly requires public notice of meetings of all government bodies whose action can affect public policy.] ATOKA Board of Mayor and Aldermen - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Regional Planning Commission third Thursday - 6:30 p.m. - City Hall BRIGHTON Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Park and Recreation Commission fourth Monday - 6 p.m. - City Hall Planning Commission fourth Monday -7 p.m. City Hall BURLISON Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Community Center COVINGTON Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second and fourth Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Board of Zoning Appeals - third Thursday - 7 p.m. City Hall Covington Economic Development Corp. - 12 noon, first Tuesday of each month - CovingtonTipton County Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Liberty, Covington Electric System Board fourth Monday - 5:00 p.m. - 1469 South Main Street. Finance and Administration Committee - third Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room General Welfare - Public Relations Committee second Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Historic Zoning Commission - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Covington Housing Authority - second Monday - 2:30 p.m. 1701 Shoaf Street

Industrial Development Board - first Wednesday - 12 noon, 106 West Liberty Municipal Regional Planning Commission - first Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall General Welfare-Public Safety Committee - fourth Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Public Works Committee - first Tuesday - 1 p.m. City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room VFW - first Monday -7-8 p.m. Marine Corps League - first Tuesday - 7 - 8 p.m. Sons of the Confederate Veterans - third Thursday 7 - 8 p.m. All meetings are at the Veterans Youth Center, 216 W. Washington, Covington, TN. Veterans Youth Center is open from 3 - 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m. MASON Municipal Planning Board - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. Mason Court Room Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Monday - 7 p.m. - Mason City Hall Board Room Mason Planning Commission - second Monday - 5:30 p.m. Mason City Hall Board Room MUNFORD Board of Mayor and Aldermen - fourth Monday 7 p.m. - Municipal Building, College Street Memorial Public Library Board - fourth Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - Library, 87 College Street Municipal Regional Planning Commission - second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Municipal Building, College Street TIPTON COUNTY Al-Anon (for persons affected by someone else’s drinking) - Monday - 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church - at main rear entrance; Friday - 8 p.m. - Munford Presbyterian Church -

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Munford city-wide clean up scheduled The City of Munford has scheduled its fifth annual clean-up campaign, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrate Spring! Pick-Up, FixUp Munford.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City of Munford is pleased to partner with Keep Tipton County Beautiful to offer its citizens an organized day to come together to beautify our city,â&#x20AC;? stated Mayor Dwayne Cole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our fifth planned event and we purposefully picked the first weekend in May to celebrate how far we have come since the May Day flood last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a disaster which brought us together in many ways. This year, we hope for the clean-up to grow in numbers and excitement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continuing the effort of helping others and ensuring the beautification of our community.â&#x20AC;? Area churches, businesses, civic groups, scouts, students and citizens are encouraged to participate. Volunteers are asked to report to City Park on College Street at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7th. Instructions, door prizes, refreshments and supplies will be given and volunteers will start at an assigned area. Gloves will not be provided. Families and groups with younger volunteers will be assigned areas away from roadside traffic. The City of Munford has a year-round recycling effort. A recycling bin is located at the corner of College Street and Munford Avenue for the collection of plastics, cardboard and newsprint 24/7. The clean-up event is scheduled in conjunction with Keep Tipton County Beautiful Clean Up activities, and Keep America Beautiful Great American Clean Up, celebrating its twenty-fourth year cleaning, beautifying and improving communities all across America. For more information, contact Barbara Dorn at 837-5972 or visit the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.munford. com

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011

Chargers 4-0 in district By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader Covington has opened the District 13 AA schedule with four straight wins to jump to the top of the South Division in District 13 AA. Despite two losses out of the district over the past week to AAA teams they remain on track for a good season. Their record stands at 17-6 through April 19. 4/12 vs. Ripley Will Cooley pitched what Coach Sage called probably his best game of the season. The Chargers scored single runs in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd and were leading 3-0 going to the bottom of the 5th when problems arose. A missed 3rd strike gave the Tigers a base runner. Cooley followed with 2 walks to juice the sacks. The next batter hit a swinging bunt off the plate towards 3rd and the throw sailed into the right field corner cleaning the bases and tying the game. Ripley got another unearned run in the bottom of the 6th to take a 4-3 lead sending the game to the 7th. Dylan Schlauch led off and was hit by a pitch.

Blake Caughorn attempted to sacrifice and was safe at first. Conner Faulk came to the plate and came up big launching a 3 run home run over the right field fence to send the Chargers to a 6-4 win as Cooley shut them down in the bottom of the frame. 4/13 vs. Ripley There was little drama in this one. CHS rolled to a 14-2, 5 inning, run ruleshortened game against the Tigers. Blake Caughorn and Tyler Davis had a pair of RBI and CHS pounded out 11 hits. Dylan Schlauch got the win for the Chargers. He struck out 5, walked 1 and allowed 4 hits. 4/18 vs. Haywood The Chargers took a 9-3 win against a much-improved Tomcat squad. With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 6th, Conner Faulk launched a high fly ball to deep left center that was dropped by the centerfielder. Faulk ended up on

3rd. Tyler Davis walked and Bobby Bailey hit a sac fly to right to score Faulk. Then the Tigers unraveled. Will Cooley, who pitched the entire game for his 6th win against 1 loss, singled to score Davis. Clayton Click and To m m y

off Will Cooley in a 4 run 5th inning, Dylan Schlauch notched his 3rd win of the year against 1 loss as the Chargers went to 4-0 in District 13AA with a 6-3 win over the Haywood Tomcats at Brownsville. Schlauch went the distance giving up only 1 earned run on 9 hits while striking out 11. Carlos Williams scored twice for the Chargers and Connor Faulk and Blake Caughorn added doubles for CHS.

Beasley both reached base and the Tigers made 2 errors on an infield hit by Dylan Schlauch to let in 2 more runs. Blake Caughorn followed with a single and then Carlos Williams stroked his 2nd triple of the night off the left field fence. In all, 7 runs crossed the plate to give CHS a 9-2 lead. Ripley scored a meaningless run in the 7th.

4/14 vs. Bolton And then there was this one. I’ll give you the essentials. I’ve been at the mic for CHS for 19 years and almost 1300 football, basketball, softball and baseball games. This one takes the cake in the “How the devil did that happen category? Top of the 1st, Bolton scored 1. Bottom of the 1st, CHS batted 18, scored 14. In the 2nd, Bolton scored 3 and CHS scored 4. After 2 innings, CHS 18 and Bolton 4. Final score in 9 innings, Bolton 19 CHS 18.

4/19 vs. Haywood Powered by a bases clearing double for 3 RBI off the bat

Cougars pick up wins in Kentucky There weren’t many games played last week in Tipton County, thanks to the weather and spring break, but the Munford baseball team found some success during a trip to Kentucky. The Cougars (15-7) beat Ballard Memorial on Thursday and Callaway County on Wednesday, putting themselves on a winning streak heading down the home stretch of the regular season. Behind a strong pitching performance from Josh Reeves, the Cougars defeated Ballard Memorial 11-1. Stephen Steward hit is sixth homer of the season as the Cougars rode seven first-inning runs to the win. Last Wednesday the Cougars got a strong pitching performance from Kale Fultz in a 6-1 win over Callaway County. Stewart also homered in that game as the Cougars raced to a 6-0 lead through five innings. The Munford softball team had some success last week in district action. Despite dropping a 6-4 decision to Dyer

Lady Chargers split during week By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader

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Over the final 7 innings the Wildcats scored 15 runs while CHS managed to get only 6 runners on base. They stranded a runner at 3rd in the 5th and one at 2nd in the 7th. That was it. DJ Max started, Bradyn McClain and Connor Faulk relieved. Faulk took the loss but that is hardly fair. Inexplicable. It makes my head numb. If someone can explain it, you can reach me through the paper. Because of inclement weather the schedule has been changed considerably. The April 28 and 29 games with Millington and Brighton have been scratched so that CHS may play district games with Crockett Co. which will decide the seeding for the district tournament which will begin on May 5. CHS will host an opening round game on that date. Upcoming games 4/28 CHS @ Crockett Co. 6:00 4/29 Crockett Co. @ CHS 4:30 4/30 Brighton @ CHS 12:00 5/2 FACS @ CHS 6:30 Senior Night 5/5 District Tourney 1st Round @ CHS TBA

Martha Lawler’s Lady Chargers played only two games during spring break splitting the pair. They have completed district play and have a record of 21-4-3 with regular season games remaining at Munford on Apr. 26 beginning with the JV at 5:00 pm and the Jackson Northside Tourney on April 29-30.

District tournament play begins on May 3. There are 9 teams in the district and the top 2 advance to the regional round. Here’s the week in review. 4/19 vs. Crockett Co. Covington took its final District 13 AA game 2-0 on a 5 hit, 9-strikeout gem by Autumn Glenn. CHS had 5 singles on offense.

4/21 vs. Dyersburg Errors ruled the day in the Lady Chargers’ 14-8 loss to the Lady Trojans. Despite 13 hits, CHS committed 8 errors and Gabby Glenn gave up 14 hits in taking the loss. Autumn Glenn was 4 for 4, sister Gabby went 3 for 4 and Whitney Cook added a home run but it was not enough.

Covington High soccer smoking hot By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader

A SOUTHPAW AT WORK Casey Crowe and the Munford Cougars performed well last week in Kentucky, defeating Callaway County and Ballard Memorial. Photo by Fred Brooks

County in league action, the Lady Cougars (235) swept a doubleheader from Hardin County to remain in the district chase. Paige Barnes was the winning pitcher in the first game, holding the Lady Tigers to just one hit in a 6-0 win. Barnes

moved to 16-3 with the win. Munford scored three times in the third inning to take control. In game two Tara Comer (7-0) picked up the win, holding Hardin County to two hits in a 4-2 Munford victory.

Sporting a 6-3-2 record and an unbeaten mark in the district, the Covington Chargers have assured themselves of no worse than a #3 seed in the upcoming district tournament. A win at Dyersburg next week could give them the #1 seed for the first time in school history. Here’s a

look at last week’s play. The Chargers whitewashed South Fulton 8-0. Leading 3-0 at the break, the Purple & Gold never let up and added 5 in the 2nd period. Bobby Van Cleve led the way with 2 goals. Phillip Van Cleve, Mardrecus Dyson, Skylar Davis, Hunter Atkinson and Zach Watts added a goal each.

Upcoming games 4/26 CHS @ Trenton Peabody 4/27 Dyersburg @ USJ in Best of the West 7:00 4/29 Lexington @ USJ (BotW) 7:00 4/30 Munford @ USJ (BotW) 11:00 5/3 CHS @ Dyersburg 6:00 5/6 Milan @ CHS 5:45 Senior Night

Public comment period for proposals end May 12 The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting comments concerning its 2011-12 hunting seasons’ proposals. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about the proposals. Each of the proposed proclamations can be seen in full by viewing the attachments at the TWRA website, www.tnwildlife.com. Comments may be submitted by mail to: 2011-12 Hunting Seasons Proposals Comments, TWRA, Wildlife Management Division, P.O. 40747, Nashville, TN 37204 or emailed to HYPERLINK "mailto:twra.comment@ tn.gov" twra.comment@tn.gov. Please include “Hunting Seasons Proposals Comments” on the subject line of emailed submissions.

The comment period will be open through May 12, 2011. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will set the 2011-12 hunting seasons at its next meeting, May 19-20 in Nashville. For more information, contact Dave Gabbard at 200 Lowell Thomas Drive, Jackson, TN 38301 or call 1-731-423-5724, 1-800372-3928, 1-731-423-6483 (fax) or email Dave.Gabbard@state.tn.us. The line for the hearing impaired is TDD # 615-781-6691. Visit the website at www.tnwildlife. org GOTOBUTTON BM_1_. MOVING ON TO COLLEGE RB/DL John Terry signed with Bethel Friday University April 15. Son of Jerry and LaShonda Somerville. Also present head coach Will Wolfe, principal Kathryn Roe and assistant coach and assistant principal Robin Jacobs. Photo by Laura Drew Holmes

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Reelfoot bream bash Tiptonville Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is sponsoring a bream fishing tournament. The purpose of this event is to show case the wonderful Lake county resource of Reelfoot Lake, to promote the old fashion notion of fishing for fun and â&#x20AC;&#x153;bragging rightsâ&#x20AC;? and to raise money for the several charitable efforts of the club.l The entry fee for this tournament is $25 per boat. The following rules will apply for this tournament: * Fishing hours 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Participants must check in at the Keystone Pocket tournament headquarters prior to fishing hours. Headquarters will be open at 5:00 a.m. Weigh-in vouchers will be awarded at that time. Participants may enter the lake any time after check in. Remiknder: Running lights required prior to sunrise. Early arrival at Keystone to launch is encouraged due to limited boat launching Facilities. Participants may launch at any boat ramp on Reelfoot Lake after check-in. Maximum of four persons per boat Bream brought to the scales for weigh-in must have been caught during tournament hours from tournament waters by tournament participants from their respective boats. Tournament waters shall be defined as areas open to all participants of the event and accessible by normal navigational means on Reelfoot lake only. Fishing within 50 feet of a competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat, which was first anchored is prohibited.

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Trolling motor must be in up position to be considered anchored. Participants may use rod and reel combos, hand held poles and reel combos or hand held poles. Participants may use only one pole per person. Bream must be hooked and landed with a rod or pole by team member(s). Bream must be hooked through the lip or in the mouth. Participants must comply with all state fishing and boating regulations, including the use of PFDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and kill switches. Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility of the participants. Teams may not weigh in more than 15 bream and those bream must be alive when entering the official weigh in line. Dead bream will be removed from the creel. Weigh in vouchers will be attested when entering the weigh in line and only the number of live bream will be entered on the weigh in voucher. Live fish may bre returned to the lake after weigh in. Placement will be determined by the total weight of live fish. Tournament director may keep weighed fish

for evaluation. In the case of a tie for first place a coin flip will be conducted by the tournament director to ascertain a first place winner. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed during the tournament. Instances of poor sportsmanship may be grounds for disqualification if circumstances require. The number of placements will be determined by the number of participating boats. The amount of cash awards wioll be dtermined as a percentage of the total purse from entry fees. Prizes will be awarded according to placement. Participants must be present to receive cash and /or prizes An optional big bream contest will be a part of the tournament. Participants may choose only one fish to be weighed in this part of the event.Entry into the big fish contest will be $5.00 per boat. All proceeds in the big bream contest will be awarded to the boat having the biggest bream. Ties will be broken in the big bream contest by the total creel weight. All participants must be in the weigh in line by 12:00 p.m. Participants not in the weigh in line by 12:00 p.m. will be disqualified. Weigh in will be open from 10:30 a.m.until 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the early weigh in opportunity is to attempt to accommodate the sorter attention span of young anglers and to increase the likelihood of fish being alive when brought to the scales.

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Famous artist visits Drummonds By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com Nearly everybody in Tipton County knows the Three R’s: reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic. In many cases, these subjects are considered to be the essentials of learning. In Tipton County, however, educators don’t seem to be satisfied with such a closed curriculum. At Drummonds Elementary School, the discipline of fine arts has rooted itself in the hearts and minds of the students and teachers there. From March 28-April 1, renowned Tennessee artist Sherri Warner Hunter spent time working onsite with DES students and art instructor Alisha Wall, introducing a new and interesting art form into their system. “She was a wealth of knowledge,” said Wall. “She’s very good at what she does and at working with and around us.” Wall began by applying for the Tipton County Education Foundation grant. Upon receiving it, plans began to take shape to bring her to Drummonds for a week. The Drummonds art instructor has been a fan of Hunter’s for some time.

ART COMES IN ALL STYLES Hunter engages students by teaching them how to make mosaic tiles. Mosaic means placing bits of colored glass into a mold to create a shape or pattern. The tiles will be featured in the garden that surrounds Hunter’s totem pole at DES. Photo by Alicia Wall

“I first became interested in Sherri’s work when I saw her installations in front of the public library in Memphis,” Wall said. The students’ involvement in actualizing this cause stand as a testament to their artistic urge. In addition to the grant, DES students raised $1000 to bring Hunter to Drummonds. A sculptor and installation artist, Hunter explained to students how to start, plan and prepare for an art project. The artist demonstrated, in depth, the steps she takes in execut-

ing a sculptural project. By heating a taut vertical wire by using electricity, the artist displayed how she cuts and shapes styrofoam blocks into forms of animals. A sort of mortar or cement is then brushed on enclosing the sculpture in a shell-like encasing. Many times after this step, Hunter applies mosaic tiles in a unique design and in a way that gives her work textural as well as visual appeal. “It was great because she (Hunter) taught us how to reproduce this art form so that we can con-

tinue after she leaves,” said Wall. “She’s also been training me. We’ve purchased some supplies and hope to do more after she’s gone.” Hunter’s visit dispelled stereotypes about art, that it’s purely extracurricular and hobbyish. She also stressed the importance of art in schools. “The children see how you can indeed make a living as an artist,” she said. “There are more values in a solid art program than are typically recognized. It’s been wonderful coming to Drummonds Elementary.” Getting the children involved in the art-making, Hunter coached students in creating mosaic tiles to serve as stepping stones in a walk-through garden to be constructed in front of the elementary school. The sculptor designed a totem pole during her time at DES. The work is composed of Tennessee animals and is to be installed in the garden as a focal point as well. “It will be wonderful to have this collaboration on display as people drive by,” said DES principal Patricia Mills. “You won’t be able to miss it.” Wall is especially

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Piano concert at Poplar Grove UMC By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com When the subject of music is brought up in conversations all around Tipton County, a familiar catalog of artistry is likely to be established. A teenager may talk about Lady Gaga; a college-aged student may give acclaim to Dave Matthews Band’s new album; parents of the aforementioned generations may swear by The Beatles or the Beach Boys while their parents still scratch the needle on Glenn Miller’s 78s. All groups have their place and value, but what artists would the same demographic recite a couple hundred years ago? Surely, classical music artists like Johann Sebastian Bach and Frederic Chopin would have been on MTV during their times. This genre of “classical music” is experiencing resurgence this Sunday, May 1 when the accomplished and renowned pianist, David Troy Francis, performs a concert at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church’s family life center in Drummonds. Drummonds native and close friend of the musician, David Pairmore said, “I’ve known David for seven years. His playing style is quite exquisite…using the mood of

the audience to set the tone.” Pairmore spoke with David after a concert at a bigger venue in Memphis fell through. Francis asked Pairmore if it would be okay to still put on a concert and change the stage to Tipton County. “He asked if he could still put a concert on at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church,” said Pairmore. “After rounding up some sponsors, we set it up. The whole thing was planned in about two-and-a-half week’s time.” Francis said, “I’ve found that playing in towns that are smaller can be extremely rewarding because generally one performs in a more intimate venue for people who are extremely appreciative of my being there. I am honored to play in Drummonds this Sunday.” Because the only piano available at Poplar Grove is a smaller upright one, a $60,000 Steinway Model D Concert Grand piano is to be brought in from Amro Music in Memphis to authenticate the talent to be showcased this Sunday at the church. “The church has constantly battled with upholding its tradition, while staying relevant to the current society,” said Pairmore. “Many people would never come

to a church service, but offering a concert is an opportunity to reach out and bring new people through the door while demonstrating the community of a congregation.” This year marks Francis’ fiftieth year playing piano and a continuation of a career riddled with accolades and accomplishments. He has cut seven albums that will be on sale after the performance. The compilations encompass performances and re-workings of Rachmaninoff and George Gershwin which are his specialties as well as unique arrangements of American hymns. He is the composer for the smash hit musical BARK! which finished a two year run in Los Angeles in August 2006 and was the third longest running production in Los Angeles’ intimate theatrical history. More recently, Francis directed the Jason Robert Brown musical Songs For A New World at the Tennessee Williams Theatre under the auspices of the Key West Symphony. The concert will feature works of Gershwin, Rachmaninoff and an arrangement of American hymns. Taking place on Sunday, May 1 at 4 p.m., it will last a little over an hour with seating availability at 350 with stand-

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