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Diversity, promotions questioned Citizen concerned about lowering standards for public servants By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

t Tuesday's meeting of Covington's Board of Mayor and Aldermen, resident Rob Witherington spoke out against lowering standards for the promotion of public servants. "I feel like lowering these standards is a detriment to our safety and security," he said. "I would hate to see damage to our fire department that we've seen at the police department." Witherington made the suggestion that policy changes allowed police officers to be promoted based on their race, not their qualifications.

In light of recent remarks made by Alderman Minnie Bommer regarding her belief that the fire department should be more diversified, Witherington said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." But Mayor David Gordon said he's not aware of any policy changes that would put police officers or firefighters in positions they're not qualified to hold. Further discussion revealed Witherington believed either Bommer or the board's intentions were to lower qualifications to make the fire depart-

ment more diverse, a statement that angered both Bommer and Alderman John E. Edwards, the board's African-American aldermen. "It's disappointing to me that any time diversity comes up, lowering standards comes up," Edwards said. "We have whites who aren't qualified to be firefighters and we have blacks who aren't qualified to be firefighters. No race has the corner on the ability to be a firefighter or police officer." Witherington referenced a Feb. 14 story that appeared in The Leader as part of the evi-

dence to support his notion that Bommer was "prepared to get messy." Bommer defended herself, stating she didn't say that. (She did say, "Things with the fire department are going to get messy," in last month's interview.) She maintains her position with the fire department. "I think we need more diversity, I don't think that's too much to ask." Currently, of the near two dozen people employed by the Covington Fire Department, only two are African-American. SEE DIVERSITY, PAGE A3

Atoka, Munford agree on fire contract By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com After months of negotiations, Atoka and Munford have come to an agreement about the fire services contract. It started late last year when the three-year contract was presented. Atoka's city officials were not comfortable signing the three-year agreement with Munford. After a heated discussion on Dec. 4, 2012, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided to table the renewal of its fire services contract with Munford until an escape clause could be better defined. “If you want to maintain the status quo, this is adequate,” said town attorney Lyle Jones in December. “If you need an escape hatch, this needs to be tightened up.” An escape hatch is just what officials seemed to want, even going so far as to agree to explore creating an independent fire department. The town currently shares a fire department with Munford, and both cities contribute to its budget, but officials in Atoka are fed up with how little their fire station is actually manned. In February, Town Administrator Brian Koral told the board the creation of its own fire department would be feasible, it'd just take a year and a tax increase. The contract went back and forth between the cities for months before being agreed upon after a meeting of the joint fire committee two weeks ago. The board approved the contract, which now clarifies that either city can cancel the agreement if it is no longer in the best interests of the fire protection efforts of the cancelling city. The contract requires a 12-month notice of termination and, during that time, the cities will work out a mutual aid contract for services. SEE FIRE, PAGE A3

HAVING A LOOK With temperatures in the 70s, Saturday was a great day for a car show. Above, Donny Maxey checks out a 1950 Chevrolet at the fourth annual Brighton Fest and Car Show held at Brighton High School this weekend. Photo by Echo Day

Correctional facility expansion planned By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Just how much and when the Tipton County Correctional Facility will be expanded remains to be seen. But the Tipton County Legislature took a step toward making jail expansion a reality during the body's monthly meeting on Monday by voting to begin negotiating with the architecture ﬁrm A2H. “Now we're going to get into the speciﬁcs,” said Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman. Huffman said the plan is for A2H, which is basked in Lakeland, Tenn., and has been involved in local projects like the Munford Fire Station, Munford's Centennial Park and the Covington Square's renovation, to serve as the architect. Shannon Reed, the coun-

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ty's public works director, and Donnie Wallace, who heads up the county school system's maintenance and construction projects, will also be utilized for the project. “Between those folks (Reed and Wallace) and A2H,” Huffman said, “we feel like we can do this for a lot less money.” Also during the meeting the commission voted to allow Huffman to apply for a Clean Tennessee Energy Grant. The $171,880 grant, which is administered by the Ten-

nessee Department of Environment and Conservation, would require an equal match by the county. Commissioners voted to transfer that amount from the general fund into the construction fund. Huffman said the money would be used to install more efﬁcient heating and cooling systems in the Justice Center, something that hopefully could be implemented in conjunction with expansion. “This is one of the most (energy) inefﬁcient buildings we have,” said Huff-

man, adding that utilities run about $200,000 a year. “I think this could save us a lot of money in the long run.” In other matters: • The commissioners approved the purchase of 1.4 acres of land occupied by the Charleston Fire Department for $10,000. • The commissioners approved the payment of $35,000 to settle a lawsuit involving an inmate from several years ago who incurred a medical bill of approximately $67,000. The Med treated the inmate, Huffman said, and the county did not receive a bill in a timely manner, meaning insurance would not cover the expense. • The Tipton County Sheriff's Ofﬁce received approval to hire another deputy, who is scheduled to begin work June 1.

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Covington, Brighton FFAs package meals for the needy FFA members from three Tennessee chapters joined forces at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show to package 10,000 meals for the needy. "It was awesome to see the energy and enthusiasm of these youngsters as they pitched in to help with this project," said Tim Price, show manager. "We'd expected it would take three hours or more, and they were done in half the time. Everyone who saw these youngsters at work was just amazed at how quickly they picked up on the training instructions and how focused they were on the work. It speaks well of the work ethic of today's youth and the ideals of FFA." FFA members participating in the project were from Covington, Munford, and Brighton chapters. The meals they packaged were donated to the Mid-South Food

Bank for distribution to needy persons in the tri-state area. "Farm Show Feeds is an offshoot of MemphisFeeds, which works to combat hunger in the greater Memphis area and beyond," Price said. "For the past several years, the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show has collaborated with various associations, including Mid-South Food Bank, to increase awareness of anti-hunger efforts. We have collected funds and food for the Mid-South Food Bank and other organizations, such as Feeding America. When we became aware of this initiative, we felt it was the next logical step in our outreach efforts. Ingredients for the meals were provided by Outreach, Inc. The organization says each package provides six nutritionally complete servings. The meals, developed in cooperation with internationally-

recognized nutritionists, include rice, fortified soy protein, vegetables, and essential vitamins and minerals. A macaroni and cheese dish has also been developed for distribution to local food banks and pantries for distribution to the needy. Next year, Price said, "We're hoping to involve more FFA youngsters and at least double the number of meals prepared." He expressed appreciation to those who made monetary contributions to purchase food items for this year's effort. "It was money well invested," he said. "It's incredible how much good, nutritious food can be provided for such a small amount of money —$25 will buy 100 meals, $250 will buy 1,000. That's a really great return.” Story courtesy Delta Farm Press

CCA, America's leader in partnership corrections, is proud to announce that Tammy Ford, sixteen-year employee of CCA and seasoned corrections professional, has been promoted to warden at West Tennessee Detention Facility located in Mason. Tammy Ford's commitment to public service has been evident throughout her successful and diverse career in corrections as a correctional officer, correctional counselor, unit manager, compliance coordinator, and assistant warden of programs and operations. Most recently, Ford held the position of assistant warden of operations at CCA's Whiteville Correctional Facility in Whiteville, TN.

When asked about her new role at West Tennessee Detention Facility, Ford emphasized the wonderful staff she has the opportunity to serve with. "Working alongside a well-diverse, knowledgeable, and experienced management team, as well as with professional staff who are seasoned and engaged in operating a safe and secure facility, is a newly promoted warden's dream," says Ford. "The employees at West Tennessee had an incredibly successful year in 2012, to include earning top scores in their ACA audits." The American Correctional Association (ACA) has accredited the 600bed detention facility that houses male inmates with an impressive audit score of 99.7%. In addition to ensuring the safety and security of hundreds of inmates, Ford will lead and manage 160 employees at the Mason, TN facility. "This is an awesome

Construction celebration planned Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) will celebrate the construction of a new stateof-the-art DSCC Learning Resource Center, Student Center and Tipton County Public Library at its DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. The event will be held on March 14 at 4 p.m. in the Academic Building Auditorium. Attending the celebration will be Chancellor John Morgan, Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh and DSCC Foundation Board Members. Other invitees include Senator

Mark Norris, Representative Debra Moody, Tipton County Mayor Jeff Huffman, Covington Mayor David Gordon and Covington Library Director Susan Cheairs. The three new facilities, which will be housed within an impressive 54,000 square foot building, are scheduled to open Fall 2014. DSCC invites the community to attend this event.

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About West Tennessee Detention Facility CCA's West Tennessee Detention Center is located in Mason, TN. The facility has been owned by CCA since 1990 and has earned independent accreditation by the American Correction Association, which represents the national gold standard for professional correctional management. opportunity for me to be able to join a team of corrections professionals who take pride in their jobs," says Ford. "I take great pride in corrections and I've always been driven by my passion to make a difference." Ford began her career with CCA in 1997 as part of the start-up team for the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center located in Youngstown, OH. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Youngstown State University.

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Bommer said it's time the fire department reflects the racial makeup of the city, which is now 50 percent African-American and 46 percent white, according to 2010 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Covington's board is no stranger to claims of discrimination, and Bommer is often at the forefront of the criticism. In August 2011, she represented the Concerned Citizens of Color in Covington with concerns and charges of racism and favoritism in its personnel practices, mostly related to the police department. She has also publicly discussed her disdain for the lack of diversity at the fire department. Witherington told Bommer he believed lowering standards for the sake of diversity was "going down a bad path."

"Are you saying that because I want it to be more reflective of the people who live in this town, I want it to go down a bad path?" Bommer asked. "I have never said this was a bad department. Never." Witherington said, unless more positions were created or current firefighters lost their jobs, he didn't know how the department could be made more diverse. He also said he thinks the department is diverse. "Naturally you don't see what I see," Bommer responded. The mayor said the city's intent is to move forward improving the fire department and the police department in "all aspects of their existence." "At times this may create an unintended consequence, but I've seen this body reverse its course

in those times," Gordon said. "We've wanted diversity before Mrs. Bommer. It won't be easy or quick." Other news: ▪ Gordon reported the city's biomass system was moving foward. Site preparation is expected to begin this week at the sewer plant. ▪ Relay for Life of Tipton County will have a parade around the square on Saturday, May 4 to promote the organization's flagship event. It will take place in the late afternoon, prior to Music on the Square. ▪ Alderman Tommy Black said he and Public Works Director Robert Martin Simpson are working to devise a preliminary plan for a proposed 10-cent property tax increase that would benefit the street department.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Proud of our Southern upbringing Dear Editor, After scanning the front page of this weeks’ paper, I turned to the Opinion Page and the title of the article by Otis Griffin caught my eye. I read every word because it was very interesting and entertaining. It could have been written by me except for a few sentences, especially the last sentence. I would have said “Black” where he has “Redneck” (smile) but the memories, experiences and certainly those universal “things you should do to never get above your raising. His few zamples. Bow your head during prayer, salute the flag, say grace at yo’ meals, pull over when a black hearse comes out of respect, the next one coming down the road might have you in It.” could have been written by me and/or most of my friends. I can add several more examples that my generation - up to my children learned as proud southerners; “always open the door and never talk back to your elders; always say “Yes Mam Yes Sir , No Mam -No Sir” to anyone that looks as old as your parents, always remember to say “please and thank you to everyone”; and the rule you learn from cradle to grave, “family first”. For me and mine; family extended to church, school and community. As a child I was taught “we are all in this together and you are only as strong as your weakest link, don’t be that link”! Otis Griffin reminded me as I am sure he did others, that we; women and men, blacks and whites, saints and sinners have a shared history; similar but not the same! Our history is neither good nor bad, it is a story told by the teller as it is seen or as remembered through his/her eyes. Those things that we see similarly we much acknowledge, but where we differ we must also say so. It was really good to read a colorful yet unbiased shared history. Mr. Griffin article reminded me of a happy past, a time when we were being shaped into who we have become. I want to thank him for that, it affirmed that we are more alike, than different. Growing up in Covington was a happy experience for me! I was loved and encouraged to be the best “me” I could be and to “treat others the way I wanted to be treated”. From home, church, school and friends I was told and believed “you will reap what you sow”. I believed that as a child and believe that now. Because of family, faith and friends, I always knew life would be as good as it is! He reminded me, that it is training, life experiences, faith and families that gives us the ability to cope and become productive, compassionate well adjusted people. Or, become a person that internalize the mistreatments, pressures and grievances given to us by our outside world experiences; which will then make us selfish,inconsiderate, vindictive people. He ask the question “ am I a misfit in today’s society” ? Then, he said “looks like it”. I would say to him “NO” you are not! You brought a smile and very happy memories to me, “a person that was raised in the old world and grateful to be living in the new”. It was instilled in me and understood I would go farther, do more and live better than my parents. I am! The Bible teaches “to whom much is given much is required”. That another truth I live by and I try always to give more than I receive. My children were taught these same lessons and I see they are learning them well. Sometimes it takes an article written by someone you never met to help to remember the past goodness that made us who we are. SEE LETTER, PAGE A5

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Griffin: Ask a senior When we were growing up often you slap on the edge of the counwe heard some terms, as common ter that pop when they fly open. courtesy, common denominator, Sounds like a war down the road common fractions, common in- with a wop, wop). Try cooking terests and common sense or lack some of Miss Bonnie’s cornbread there of. on a wood stove. Such as some city slicker These boxes on the store shelf th’owin’ a wet stick of black lo- where you mix in water, that aint’ cust stove wood inside a pot belly cornbread, that’s hoe cakes. My and strikin’ a Diamond wooden wisdom laden ladies know cornmatch to float the burning jet in bread has tangy buttermilk ingredithe neighbor hood of the antici- ents. The stoves don’t have timers pated blaze. Then unor degree settings, just intelligently slam the common horse sense. heavy metal cast iron Possibly, how to ‘can’, door and not turn the or make lye soap out of handle to secure and hickory ashes to wash lock. Did you ever clothes with drawn well stop and think about water. some Harvard liberals The men will find out are educated beyond how to ‘cut up’ a hog and their own capacity? hand grind home made I can see it now. The seasoned sausage. Posphilosophers on Mr. sibly, slaughter a steer or Ben’s store front porch put in a garden. You’d such as Mr. Harber better learn how to ‘cook SOUTHERN RAISIN' would turn to Mr. T. out lard’ if you don’t O TIS G RIFFIN D. and Mr. Leon with, want the grub sticking to “that boy ain’t got no the skillet or possibly add common sense.” a little pepper sauce flavoring, But wait, just suppose some along with some fat back, to the young folks had to what we call field peas and turnip greens. ‘take care of themselves’ like our My Fellow Americans, you’d brilliant senior citizens did decades best learn “Gee” from “Haw” while previously. Can you imagine? teaching the long-eared blue-gum Adults would be inquiring from mule the difference between go, their ancestors. How, when, where, whoa, ho and no. You could end what? I surmise the intelligence up jumping a gum stump breaking would intercede with, “I’ll get hot, the turning plow point. Have you dirty, and sore.” No kidding! ever seen a computer clean out Friends, possibly the women a barn stall and spread the right will be asking Granny how to cut amount of manure? I sho’ ain’t. up and fry chickens? The cluckers No one will need any paper don’t jump in plastic bags at the money, as products and crops will store. Mix up the dough for some be traded as needed. Blacksmiths cathead biscuits. (all they know is will once again become high techthose canned cardboard containers nical trained elite pillars of the

community. The magnetos in the hand cranked phones can assist in fishing and the tan boxes th’owed in the creek. One hunting game for a hobby might now become a necessity. Kids would have to crawl out of gas guzzlers and straddle a Moline. They could be digging post holes and flipping hay bales into the barn. They might remove ’em shiny ear rings, belly and nose rings belonging in a hog’s snout, where originally intended. Don’t depend on the ‘guv-mint’ for a solution. Half of the politicians think ‘rasslin’ is real and the other half believe John Glenn’s space trip was filmed in the Painted Desert. World Wars, depressions, plagues, weight-loss plans, and spray painting hair color on yo’ head hasn’t shut down our great country. It is impossible to believe a little back drop recession will faze a wisdom loaded Southern Country Senior as he will survive.” Neighbor, what would muddy up the water if all my brilliant Senior Citizens came forth, smiled and relayed, “ I ain’t gonna’ show you nuthin’ so just ‘figger’ it out yo’selves.” Dear John, that would send their saddle home. My Fellow Country Southern Rednecks And The South Will Rise Again…GLORY! Otis Griffin is the author of the book “Southern Raisin”. He was born in Charleston, Tenn., and attended Rosemark Grammar School and Bolton High School.

Capitol Hill review: A wrap-up of legislative news Anti-income tax stance clarified A constitutional amendment designed to clarify that Tennessee’s Constitution prohibits an income and payroll tax easily passed the House State Government committee this week. The amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 1, specifies that the legislature as well as Tennessee counties and cities shall be prohibited from passing either an income tax or payroll tax, which is a tax on employers that is measured by the wages they pay their workers. Once approved by the legislature, the amendment will be placed on the 2014 statewide ballot for a referendum vote by the people of Tennessee. If passed by referendum, the Tennessee Constitution will then be amended to officially ban a state income and payroll tax. A payroll tax has been proposed in recent years by elected officials as a way around an income tax. This includes a 2.5 percent payroll tax proposal in Shelby County. In 2010, eight state lawmakers filed legislation to implement a state THE LEADER

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on the Building a Grad Nation 2013 Annual Report’ link. Athlete legislation Legislation designed to protect student athletes who suffer concussions from risking further medical complications passed the House Education Subcommittee this week with full support from lawmakers. As introduced, House Bill 867 would ensure guidelines are in place to help coaches, youth athletic instructors, and parents recognize a concussion and its symptoms in order to keep an injured player from risking their health by returning to competition too soon. In addition, the legislation requires that schools and organization develop a policy of removing youth from sports activity who show signs of concussion until they receive a medical evaluation from a licensed doctor stating they are clear to return to play. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that from 2001 to 2009, concus-

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Had it not been for having family, faith and good friends; the intervening years that could have destroyed me. I am so very thankful for all the experiences I have had here in Covington, my hometown. Most of my experiences have been good; certainly more good than bad. And, to add one of the most important lesson my grandmother taught me to remember: the person you mistreat today, might be the person you need tomorrow. I am thankful for Otis Griffin’s article that helped me remember why “I know that no one is better than me and I am not better than anyone else”. I was taught like him “Don’t get too uppity”! Minnie L Bommer Covington

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May 8, 1921 – February 27, 2013 Gracie May Hopper, 91, of Brighton, died on February 27, 2013 at Covington Care. She danced through life until God called her home to dance with Him. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Spaulding, and son-in-law, Don Spaulding. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Hopper, and a son, William David Hopper. Ms. Hopper was buried at Forest Hill East on March 1. The family requests memorials be sent to Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Mary Sue Blalack

February 1, 1912 – March 4, 2013 Mary Sue Blalack, 101, of Brighton, died on Monday, March 4, 2013. She was the widow of Cecil E. Blalack Sr. Mrs. Blalack is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Swaim (Joe) of Covington, Beverly McKee (Jim) of Lexington and Gwen Farmer (Phillip) of Brighton; sister Ella Mae Tanner of Brighton; brothers Henry Thomas James of Coldwater, Miss., Billy James of Red Banks, Miss. and Nicky James of Brighton; grandchildren, Annette Fitzgerald (Jeff), Alicia Wytrwal (John), Jeff Blalack (Chris), Leslie Sprenkel (Greg), Jason Swaim (Joanna), Delaine Bowman (Chris), Kim Spillers, Josette Nelson (Mark); great-grandchildren Brian (Anna) Jones, Brad Jones, Zack Fitzgerald, Nick & Trevor Wytrwal, Carter Blalack, Evyn & Audree Sprenkel, John Ross & Caroline Swaim and Steven, Sarah, Jonathan & David Bowman and Michaela & Hannah Spillers; and caregivers Barbara Smith, Debbie Jones, Jane Thompson, Kim Baker, Jade Black and Susan Elam. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Cecil E. Blalack Jr. Services were held on Wednesday, March 6 at the Brighton Baptist Church. Visitation was held Tuesday night. Interment was at RH Munford Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Brighton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 29, Brighton, TN 38011. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

James Roland Kenneth Cothran Date of Death – March 5, 2013

James Roland Kenneth Cothran, 78, of Brighton, a retired drywall hanger, died on March 5, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services took place on March 9 at Munford Funeral Home. He was buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. He is survived by his girlfriend, Patricia Strickland; daughters Sharon Welch and Vanessa Hurst; sons Kenny Cothran and Jimmy Cothran; sister Judy Cothran Robinson; brothers Bill Cothran and Chris Cothran; grandchildren Michelle Howard, Skyler Welch, Jolie Hite, Kenny Cothran, Jamie Cothran, Brett Cothran, J.R. Eledge, Bonnie Coltrane, Emily Shelley, Casey Cothran, Sarah Hurst and Jhase Hurst; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Mr. Cothran was preceded in death by a daughter, Toni Cothran, and a brother, Michael Cothran. Memorials may be sent to Dyersburg Church of the Nazarene. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Emma Brown

Date of Death – March 5, 2013 Mother Emma Brown, daughter of the late Thomas and Vernita Perkins, expired Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Visitation was Friday, March 8, 2013, from 3-7, with wake 6-7, Palmer Funeral Home, Mason, Service was Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m., Greater St. John Baptist Church, with burial in Townsend Cemetery, both in Covington. She leaves to celebrate her life six children: Charles (Dianna) Brown of Tupelo, Thomas (Shelia) Brown, Danny (Mary) Brown, both of Atlanta, James (Twilla) Brown, Lear Taylor, both of Covington, and Kathey (Rev. Charles) Dye, of Brighton; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, a host of other relative and friends. Preceding her in transition were husband Herbert Brown, son Herbert Brown, Jr. and sister, Silverene Bonds. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Marnita Geiger

August 6, 1927 – March 5, 2013 Marnita Geiger, 85, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, March 5. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Memory Hill Gardens in Memphis. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy (Jim) Kerr; one son, Steve (Renita) Myers; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and two cousins. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Sue Evans Roberson

July 27, 1937 – March 8, 2013 Sue Evans Roberson, 75, of Covington, Tenn., died at King’s Daughters and Sons Home in Bartlett, Tenn., on Friday, March 8, 2013. Sue was born July 27, 1937, in Vicksburg, Miss. She was the daughter of the late Odea and Sadie Stanley Evans, who had four children, two of whom are still living:

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Hal Evans of Moss, Miss., and Ann Evans Collins of Saucier, Miss. Sue is survived by her four children and their spouses: Cristi and Ken Mansfield (Winter Park, Fla.), Jerri and Wendell Thompson (Olive Branch, Miss.), James (Robby) and Kelly Roberson (Bartlett, Tenn.), Kelly Roberson Dobbins (Germantown, Tenn.), and eight grandchildren. And she is survived by her ex-husband and life-long friend Richard Roberson of Clinton, Miss. Sue attended Mississippi State University (1955-56), and graduated in 1970 from The University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She dedicated her life to serving others through teaching art, and by ministering to others in the church. She taught art and Bible at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Day School in Memphis; art, Bible and religion at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. from 1982-1990; and taught art at Ripley High School in Lauderdale County, Tenn. She also taught adult education through the Teacher Support Network (Families First welfare reform) for the state of Tennessee and at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Millington, Tenn. A member of Covington Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church since 1996, she served the church in a variety of ways—as an ordained deacon, church treasurer, Pastoral Search Committee Chairman, Spiritual Chairperson for the Women of the Church, President of the Mississippi Valley Presbytery Women’s Ministry, and President of the ARP Synod Women’s Ministry, which carried with it a seat on the Erskine College and Seminary Board of Trustees. When she was a member of Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, she served in numerous ways including as a youth worker and a member of the choir. And before that, she was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Memphis. The memorial service was at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, 5444 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38134. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to King’s Daughters and Sons Home, 3568 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 or to Wings Cancer Foundation, 100 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38120 or online. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staffs of King’s Daughters and Sons Home, Crossroads Hospice, Methodist Hospital and Dr. Joseph Santoso for their compassionate care of Sue in her final days on earth. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Gladys Irene Evins

Date of Death – March 9, 2013 Gladys Irene Evins, 98, of Quito, passed away on March 9, 2013. Graveside services took place on Wednesday, March 13 at Quito Memorial Cemetery. The widow of Ross Evins, she is survived by her children, Bonnie Williams, Lois A. Baker, Donna S. (Mike) Billings and Ronnie (Judy) Evins; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Quito Memorial Cemetery Fund in care of Fellowship Baptist Church. Munford Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

www.covingtonleader.com memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Covington Funeral Home. His ashes will be scattered on the farm he loved at a private ceremony. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a memorial be given to New Salem Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

George Mashburn

April 12, 1944 – March 9, 2013 George Mashburn, 68, of Atoka, passed away on Saturday, March 9. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the River of Life Church in Munford where he was a member. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow the service in the Rogers Family Cemetery in Atoka. Mr. Mashburn was a 1962 graduate of Munford High School, a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and was retired from the General Services Administration in the Federal Building where he was a Maintenance Systems Analyst. He is survived by his wife, Linda Mashburn; two sons, Chad (Jamie) Mashburn of Waukesha, Wisc. and Todd (Genni) Mashburn of Lakeland; one sister, Sarah (Reese) Smith of Rosemark; one brother, Gene (Regina) Mashburn, Sr., of Munford, and five grandchildren, Nichole Mashburn, Blake Dorsey, Jaiden Locker, Molly Mashburn and MaKayla Mashburn. The family requests that any memorials be given to either the W. A. Rogers Family Cemetery, C/O Brenda Myles, P. O. Box 441, Munford, TN 38058 or The River of Life Church, Belize Ministry, P. O. Box 806, Munford ,TN 38058. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Mary Sam Dawson

October 25, 1922 – March 10, 2013 Mary Sam Dawson, 90, passed away on March 10, 2013. Mrs. Dawson was the widow of Hugh Leslie Dawson, Jr. and was the bookkeeper for Dawsons Food Market. Mrs. Dawson is survived by her son, Robert Hugh Dawson (Vicky) of Denver, NC; daughter, Mary Leslie Dawson Ramsey (Lee) of Memphis; 4 grandchildren, Brad Dawson, Sarah Dawson, Shelley Dawson Ramsey, and Luke Dawson Ramsey. Mrs. Dawson was preceded in death by her brother, John William Shelley and her sister, Helen Shelley Bishop. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Dawson Scholarship Fund at the First United Methodist Church in Covington at 145 W. Church St. Covington, TN 38019. The services were held on Wednesday March 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Covington. Visitation was held for an hour prior to the service. Interment was at R.H. Munford Cemetery. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 14, 2013

Walter Fletcher Jr.

May 7, 1931 – March 9, 2013 Walter Fletcher, Jr., age 81, of Gilt Edge, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was an Air Force veteran. Walter was a farmer, an educator and retired as director of the Tennessee Technology Center in Covington. Walter loved his family, friends, and coworkers and encouraged many of them spiritually, financially, and emotionally. He loved to work on his farm and was obsessed with growing tomatoes and sweet corn. He was the son of the late Walter Fletcher, Sr. and Mary Gwinn Fletcher. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Janice Jones Fletcher, three sons Steve Fletcher (Gail), Colonel James Paul Fletcher, USA, Retired (Tammy) and Travis Fletcher; one sister, Beverly Smith (Jimmy); one brother, Farris Fletcher (Donna); one grandson, Brandon Fletcher; one great-granddaughter, Zoe Mizzell; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Caroline Fletcher and Evelyn Baddour. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. with a

Helen Baskin Wilson

Date of Death – March 11, 2013 Helen Baskin Wilson, 83, of Coldwater, Miss., formerly of Munford, died at home on March 11, 2013. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Coldwater. Funeral services will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at Munford Funeral home. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service. She will be buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. The widow of Leroy Wilson, she is survived by daughter Debra Wilson; sons Roy Wilson and Barry Wilson (Cindy); sisters Annette Miles and Glenda Thatcher; brother Verdell Baskin; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A daughter, Dorothy Cates, and parents Ernest and Irene Griggs Baskin also preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church in Coldwater, Miss. or Salvation Army in Memphis. The Leader

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Walkers speak to Master Gardeners By BEAUTON MATTHEWS Tipton County Master Gardeners Some 40 plus guests and members of the Tipton County Master Gardeners welcomed Jody and Danna Walker from Ripley, guest speakers at the meeting on Thursday night. The Walkers brought great information and a photo presentation about Japanese Maples. The attendees were spellbound and had many questions regarding the planting and care of these

beautiful plants. The Walkers’ passion for Japanese maples began in the 1990s; it is a hobby that they enjoy together. They have some 150 cultivars of these maples, which include some rare specimens. Last year they hosted several private tours, which included some of the leading horticultural specialists of this area who were amazed at the number of cultivars growing in Zone 7. Jody graduated from Ripley High School, attended Rhodes

College and served in the United States military. He graduated from law school and practiced until 1990, when he became Circuit Judge for five counties, including Lauderdale & Tipton County. Dana's family is from Tipton County. The Master Gardener Program is a U T Extension Program. Meeting is the first Thursday of each month. Public is always welcomed. For more information, see www. tiptoncountymastergardeners.com or call 901-476-0231.

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Music@Noon to feature Covington native From classic works on the grand Kimball organ to original compositions, the Marguerite Francis Music at Noon community concert series provides vibrant musical offerings will delight audience members. Take 30 minutes out of your Wednesday to enjoy some of the Memphis area’s finest musical talent. On Wednesday, March 20 the performers will be Justin Hanson, organist of First United Methodist Church, Covington and Karen Strawhecker, associate director of music/organist of Bartlett United Methodist Church. They will play piano duets. The Marguerite Francis Music@Noon community concert series hosted at Bartlett United Methodist Church each Wednesday September through May was established by David Francis of Memphis to honor the memory of his late mother. It presents the talents of experienced and emerging professionals. The performance is from 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. in the sanctuary. There is no admission charge, but contributions to the

love offering baskets help continue the work of the series. A light lunch is available for purchase following each performance. For additional information go to www.bartlettumc.org. Bartlett United Methodist Church is located at 5676 Stage Road in Bartlett.

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UPCOMING FUNDRAISER Saturday, March 16th is our Sham-Rock-A-Thon which is being held the day before St. Patrick’s Day. We would like to extend an invitation to you to come and “rock” for our Senior Center. This fundraiser was held for the first time last year and was a great success. There will be food, fun, and fellowship for all who participate in this event. If you would like to sign up or donate, please call 476-3333. THIS WEEK’S EVENTS March 14th – 10:00 - Bible Study March 15th – 10:00 - St. Patrick’s Day Bingo March 16th – Saturday - Sham-Rock-a-Thon – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall of the Covington Senior Center UPCOMING EVENTS For the week of March 18th – March 22nd March 18th – 9:00 Pool Contest 10:00 Book Club with Charlene Mashburn March 19th – 9:30 Blood Pressure Checks with Covington Care 10:00 Nursing Home Visits Covington Manor 12:30 Lunch Bunch with Darlene Spalding March 20th –10:00 Popcorn & Surprise March 21st - 10:00 Bible Study with John Currie March 22nd – Lunch Out – Attending the Annual Fish Fry at the Fayette County Commission on Aging in Somerville. NEW PROGRAMS NEEDING PARTICIPANTS Rosemary McCane will be instructing Beginning Woodburning Classes at our Senior Center on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Class time will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for each session with a charge of $20 for all 5 classes. Call Joni at 4763333 for questions or to register. WISH LIST T.C.C.A. is in desperate need of a pool table. If you have a table you would like to donate, we would love to hear from you. Please call 476-3333. REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS Bible Study- Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This nondenominational class is open to all. For the entire month of March, our Bible studies held every Thursday will be held by John Currie. As always, the public is invited to join us at 10:00 a.m. for this inspirational study of the Word. Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 30 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Bingo – Come play bingo with us March 15th. This is always a wonderful time with plenty of laughter. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the craft room. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS March 16th – The Historic Ruffin Theatre is hosting a Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert for the Munford High Advanced Choir which starts at 7:00pm. April 4th,5th, 6th, & 7th – The Historic Ruffin Theatre and Just-N-Case Security presents “You Can’t Take It With You.” Call 290-8225 for more details. Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, Covington, TN 38019 Phone: 901-476-3333 Kerry W. Overton, Executive Director Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org

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Brighton DECA attends state competition The Brighton High School DECA members attended their state competition conference March 6-9, 2013 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Sixteen of the members competed against DECA members across the state of Tennessee. The students who competed were Amanda Ayotte, Julio Becerra, Annastashia Blesi, Carlye Campbell, Michaela Clausen, Kaleb Dent, Rebecca Gambrell, Shaquila Golden, Samantha Kees, Sara Jane Lowery, Karleigh Mattox, Jaquinn McBride, Lyndsey McDivitt, Christopher Cody Pace, Nathan Scarbrough, and Arren Diechon Smith. David Hennessy and Katie Wilkes went as voting delegates to vote in the 2013-2014 state officer team. Jaquinn McBride ran as a state officer candidate for West Tennessee Vice President and he won that position for the 2013-2014 school year. McBride is a third year Brighton High School DECA member and has served as a chapter officer this year. In his campaign during the state conference, his slogan was "Invest in a Win, Bank on Jaquinn." He had a million dollar bill made with his face and signature on it. He handed out pens with his slo-

gan on the pens as well as "Quinn bucks." His banner was a replica of his million dollar "quinn buck" and he had a great campaign manager, Harrison Hight. After applying, taking a test, going on an interview, performing a speech and a skit, and answering impomptu questions, the voting delegates casted their votes. After a long 12 hours later, the moment came at the end of the awards banquet when Jaquinn McBride was named the NEW West Tennessee Vice President. Jaquinn proudly stood on stage with a smile on his face and humbly accepted his new position. He joins four other DECA members from across the state to serve Tennessee DECA from now until

the DECA state conference next March. Brighton High School is very proud to have Jaquinn represent Tipton County in this capacity. DECA is not used as an acronym any more, but DECA has adopted a mission statement that more clearly defines the orgainzation. The mission statement is DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Jaquinn used DECA as an acronym to describe what DECA means to him during his campaign. He said that DECA means Dedicated Educated Competitive Authentic to him.

Charger Beat HOSA at state The following students were winners in HOSA State competition in Nashville: First place winners: Anna Claire Goforth, Tony Joy, Daulton Cothran, Heather Vandergrift, Sarah Moffat, Sarah McDowell, Clay Max, Terreca Dyson; Third place winners: Molly Flanagan, Sam Daniel, Ebonee Woodland, Brittany Kellum, Sherridan Stough, Kayla Fisher; Fourth place winners: Whitney Young, Payton Naifeh, Mikayla Sellers, Vonesha Hardin, Alli McDivitt, Blake Glass, Callie McDaniel, Rea-

gan Ramsey, Weston Downing, Bailee Moss; Fifth place winners: Alli Powell, Callie McLillie, Caroline Cannon. Charger band The CHS band received the top rating “ superior” in concert band competition. The winterguard travels to Nashville seeking to continue its undefeated streak in competition. Yearbooks The 2013 CHS yearbook is on sale for $75 through the end of March.

Seniors who purchase a Senior CD will be able to purchase an annual for $55, a $20 discount on the regular price. Parents should contact Mrs. Paige Warmath at CHS with questions. For seniors Senior supplies will be delivered on April 8. Any balance due must be paid upon delivery. That is all for this week. See you next time on The Charger Beat. -Steve Holt

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The Covington FFA recently competed in the West Tennessee Agriculture Mechanics Contest at Haywood County High School. The team placed second in the district and fourth in West Tennessee. Individually, Jason Joy placed second in mig welding, Jeffrey Sartain finished sixth in the three way switch electrical project, Sam Daniel and Ethan Wooden finished seventh in land measuring, and Billy Howard finished eighth in rafter construction. The team also placed fifth on the team test. Pictured, from left, are Mr. Jerry Johnson, Jeffrey Sartain, Billy Howard, Sam Daniel, Jason Joy, Ethan Wooden Brighton Middle School has selected the following students as March Students of the Month. A student of the month from each grade is selected monthly from a pool of nominations submitted by BMS teachers. They are (l to r) Floyd Morton (7th), Moses York (8th), and Haley Simpson (6th).

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On Saturday Bob Cooley, Brian Huffman and myself visited those in Covington Manor and Covington Care. The patients were glad to see us and we really enjoyed the company. On Saturday night Brian Huffman, Troy and Connie Blyue, Johnny, Josh and Erica Blyue enjoyed Southern Wide Championship Wrestling from the Garland Community Center. Brian was glad to be back and had his picture taken with Leatherface and several other stars. SWCW's next show is scheduled for March 16 at 8 p.m. The show

will begin with a tournament to crown new tag team champions. The last show crowned a new heavyweight champion, J-Bone, with an assist from Motley Cruz, who was the special referee. Cruz smashed Leatherface with a vicious chair shot. SWCW is a familyoriented show and bring the whole family and enjoy the action. On the prayer list this week: Henry and Laverne Fowler, Willie Mae Lawson, Lois Smith, Andrea Stafford, Carolyn Hanks, Carla Carlson, Trixie Dawson, Janet Dempsey, Caroline Darden, DeVaughn Jack-

son, Jim Edmonds, Otis Poole and Goldie Long. Please also remember Dennis Gholson, Jody Coker, Ian Boswell, Michael Barton, Ryan Hirsch, E.J. Perkins, Seth Kellow and Chance Hall. Continue to remember those who are in the hospital, nursing home, those recovering from illness/surgery at home and those who are serving in the military and their families who wait for their return home. Happy birthdays to Katie Patterson and Mary Sue Pugh. Happy anniversary to John Paul and Christie Walker. Until next time.

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The Civil War and Tipton County: March 1863 Russell B. Bailey Tipton County Historian In March 1863, Lieutenant James I. Hall of Mt. Carmel was recovering from battle wounds at his father’s home near Covington, He wrote: “Colonel (Robert V.) Richardson came into the county with his Regiment of Confederate cavalry and established his camp near Colonel (John E.) Stitt’s place in our immediate neighborhood. A Federal force of cavalry and artillery under command of Colonel (B. H.) Grierson was sent from La Grange to drive Richardson out. A slight skirmish took place in which several men were killed. Richardson, in his flight with a few of his men, came through my father’s place. Some

Jamestown DarSay Burton

Greetings. First of all its a wonderful blessing to be alive and well. Over the past several weeks so many of our dear family friends and loved ones have passed on, leaving only their beautiful memories for us to enjoy as we recall. Our prayers falls with each and everyone of these families, many of whom has enjoyed reading my weekly column over the years. Betty Macon of Munford lost her husband, Wardelll Macon. Floyd Sheppard of Covington, wife Annie Laura Yanders Sheppard passed, Ruby Kate Lewis's

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Hi Folks: Well, my eye tooth is gone. This is a continuation of my trip to the dentist. I was only there about 45 minutes. Everything went fine. It only cost $159 to remove the tooth. He is a very good dentist. He gave me two prescriptions for meads. Well I was not feeling so hot....so my sweet husband brought me home and I went to bed. He said: I will go to the Navy Base and pick up the two meds. We stopped at Walgreens to see how much it would cost to get the two med filled.

of the balls fired by the troops pursuing Richardson, struck my father’s house. This was the first experience that our people had of the ravages of war. The Federal troops, besides doing other damage, took every horse and mule off my father’s place not even leaving unbroken colts. While the Yankees were plundering the place, Richardson and his men escaped.” Richardson’s Partisan Rangers met the 500 troopers of the 6th Illinois Cavalry several miles south of Covington near Big Creek (south of present-day Tennessee Highway 14 on Tenn. Hwy. 59) about noon of March 9th. Richardson was able to form his armed men in line of battle, at least 150 troopers, along the edge of Lemmon Woods north of the swampy creek bottom. Lt. Col. Reuben Loomis of

the 6th Illinois reported: “We attacked them vigorously…broke their line, which they in vain repeatedly tried to form. We drove them steadily forward for 5 or 6 miles finally breaking them up, and scattering them in every direction…Officers and men behaved with great gallantry…not only risking the balls of the enemy, but in leaping fences, ditches, logs, and swamps of all depths of mud and water.” Colonel Richardson of the Partisans reported that the engagement lasted two hours “when we were forced to retire from the field.” He added: “We charged the enemy twice and repelled one charge from him, when, finding ourselves about to be flanked on both sides, we yielded the field…Some small propor-

husband, Jim Lewis, passed a few weeks ago also. And Rev. Benjamin Watkins Jr., formerly of the Walton Loop area, passed away Feb. 17. Rev. Watkins Jr. was a graduate of Frazier High School. He also attended Tenn. A and I in Nashville. Here parents were the late Benjamin Watkins Sr. and Bessie Watkins. His brother is Paul Watkins, his sister Vickie Watkins Otasowie. His wife Blanche Watkins, four lovely daughters, Thelma Watkins, Dianee Watkins Winbush, Sondra Walls and Anita Rodgers. Three sons: Mario Walls, Benjamin Watkins III and Quinton Watkins. They were members of Greater M.B. Church. Several years ago Vicki

Otasowie and I worked at Childrens Family Services with Mrs. Minnie Bommer. Mrs. Sarah Finch Smith and Mrs. Thelma Bruce. JCHO is getting ready to host their annual “It Takes Ten,” which will be on May 4 at 5 p.m. at the Baker Center in Millington. Tickets are $10. For more see Rev. Pearl Andrews or Mary Burton, Jessie Cooke, Gwen Cooke and Pam Cobbs. This year's theme will be “Foods Around the World.” On our prayer list at this time are Jennie Stewart, Rickey Fayne and family, Isiah Burton Sr. and family, Rudolph Boykins and family, Posey Reed, Mildred Sherrill and family, Ruth Alston, Louise Mason, Wil-

lie Slade Alston, Joseph Heaston Sr., Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Connie and Christine Brown, David and Charlene Sneed, Carlotta Jones, Beulah Wakefield, Katarene Harber, Mins. Pink Sherrill Jr., Ruby Coe, Menola Hollands, Percy White and family, Claudia Cross and family, Thelma Nicoles and family, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Eula Culbreath and family, Wayne Jerry, George Hooper, Mary Ballard, Johnnie Thompson and Ruth Griffin and Ellouise Vaughn. Happy birthday this week to Andrea “Peaches” Fiason. This is it for this week. If you have news that you'd like us to know about, “as

It would have cost us $40. And of course we decided to go to the base where we get all of our meds FREE. Well, he drops the prescriptions off at the pharmacy. They said they would be ready in about an hour. He waited and hour and went beck to get the meds. Well, he could not get them because he did not have my "picture ID card". He explained to the clerk that his wife had just had a tooth removed and he had dropped her off at home to go to bed. Well, he had to see my ID..... that is the rules. So, what can we do??? Well I can sent you over the Cornell's office and you can talk to her.

So, he goes to see the Cornell's office and talks to her. She said, I will go with you to the Pharmacy and tell them to get your meds for you "even if it is against the rules". Well, he dropped the meds off about about lunch time. Well, he dropped me off at home at 11:30. Well, it was now 4 and the feelings are begining to come back to my mouth and it is starting to hurt. I called the dentist office and told them my pitful story and asked them could I take an aspirin....the nurse immediately said "no".... that will make it bleed worse. Take a ibuprofen. So I did.

He finally got home with my meds. I immediatley took one for pain. It made me sick and I threw up. So now I am sick at my stomach. I went back to bed and slept all night, so I was fine the next day. I have not taken any more of the meds. I am doing just fine. Elm Grove United Methodist Church - we will be having several fund raisers for our trip to Guatemala. A wild game dinner will April 13. A church wide garage sale will be May 4. Start saving all the stuff that you can't use anymore. Every little bit helps. Love & prayers.

We have a very special birthday coming up this Saturday! It’s one of my employees; she’s kind of special to me because she’s my daughter. Happy birthday, Angie. Angie is my assistant director and I don’t know what I would do without her!! She’s been here seven years this past month, one year longer than I have! Well I must close for now. May God surround you with His loving arms when you’re down and out, and even when you’re not! Have a great week!

Dunlap Retirement Center Hello everybody! Hope you’re all doing well this week and enjoying this wonderful weather. It really can’t decide if it wants to be warm or cool, actually either is okay with me as long as it doesn’t snow and we don’t have an ice storm! Plans are definitely in the making for our May 4 Springfest. We have the wonderful gospel music all lined up, thank you Three for Thee and Roland Essaff! We have all kinds of vendors lined up, and by the way, if you’d like to come

and set up a booth to sell your goods, please give me call and I’ll put you down. We don’t charge for our vendor booths, but if they want to give a donation, whether cash or some of their goods to put in the auction, it's fine and dandy! Of course we’ll have hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, water, all for a donation. Then we’ll have Ms. Patsy Fee’s Famous Fried Pies, YUM, YUM! She cooks chocolate, peach and apple fried pies and boy are they good!

This is our spring fundraiser in order for us to get our state licenses for the three buildings. They are $800 per building, so we need to raise $2,400. So this is a very important fundraiser for Dunlap since we are a non-profit organization. Praise the Lord we only have to pay it once a year! But we continue to rely completely upon the Lord for this every year in May. God is so good and He never ceases to amaze me. So please mark it on your calendar, Saturday, May 4, 10-3. We’ll be here, I hope and pray you will come and support us.

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and Movie Night and eight of us enjoyed the new Wizard of Oz movie and supper in Atoka. It's always a nice night and it was Lyla's first movie! Not her last, if I have anything to do with it! Ha! This week's Farm Report: (yep, getting that time of the year) We fertilized our wheat Saturday and Sunday, before the rain. It's looking very good - love winter wheat! Libby Click, Kaci Renfroe, John Henderson, Jeff Hanks, Bonnie Holbrook, Linda Gordon, Larry Whaley II, Rosie Barnes, Patsy Sharp, Sue Bringle, Scrapper Scott, Jimbo Edmonds and so many others are on our prayer list. And all our servicemen and women. The Birthday Party at Covington Manor will be on the 16th at 2 p.m. The Devotional at Covington Care will be on the 17th at 4. Redbirds Game, April 20th. On Lyla's birthday - I will miss the game this year! Happy Birthday this

week goes to Taylor Hobson, Chelsea Rhoads and Ryleigh Sallee on March 11th, to Lauron Chaney and Clay Johnson on the 13th, to Makayla Bishop on the 13th and to Alanna Kellow on the 14th! Happy Anniversary to David and LeAnn Stewart on March 12th and to Heath and Mandy Billings on the 14th! My sincere sympathy goes to Carolyn Murray in the death of her cousin, Ann Fyfe. That family is in my prayers. Congratulations to Chelsea Johnson on the birth of a daughter, Brylee Ann Love on January 30th. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces. Sharon Johnson is proud grandmother and Barbara Johnson is proud great-grandmother! This week's Farmer's Almanac Quote: "By the middle of this month, the morning sun has some traction". Happy St. Patrick's Day on Sunday!

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It's a cold Monday night, following a rainy Sunday. Warming up this weekend, then another chance of rain Sunday. Typical for West Tennessee this time of the year. The tulip trees and forsythia are blooming. Buttercups and jonquils everywhere. Won't be long till the azaleas are in bloom. I need to check my Limelight Hydrangeas. They are supposed to be pruned so they can put out on new growth; they may be putting out already! Hope everyone remembered to "spring forward"! It was cloudy yesterday afternoon but tonight at 7 p.m. it was still light outside. Love it! Elizabeth, Lyla and I drove to Memphis last Thursday and shopped and ate. Had a big time. They joined us at Ladies First Friday Dinner

tion of my men ingloriously fled the field, but generally my companies fought bravely and retired in good order. I desire especially to mention Captains’ (Reuben) Burrow, (J. H.) Hazlewood, (William) Bell, (John H.) Hicks, and (J. Slaught) Caruthers who distinguished themselves for courage; also Lieut. Col. (John Uriah) Green and Major Berry Bensen, for coolness and courage…” Federal cavalry fanned out from Covington in search of prisoners and mounts. Men of the 7th Illinois destroyed the Confederate camp of fifty tents, ammunition, quartermaster and commissary stores. Colonel Grierson later wrote: “We camped at a large plantation near Covington; ate supper with old man who had two sons in the Rebel army; he cursed

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us.” Federal reports indicate they killed 22, and wounded and captured 70 men. The Memphis Bulletin newspaper published the names of 34 Confederate soldiers captured and incarcerated in the Irving Block Prison at Memphis. (My ancestor James T. Land was one of the captured soldiers.) Richardson reported 2 men killed, 5 wounded and 8 lost as prisoners. Among the Confederate dead were Thomas J. Farrar, Richardson’s Regimental Veterinarian, Lieutenant Thomas J. Ray, James Wailes was mortally wounded and died in prison. (James A. Hilliard had died in camp on March 6.) The Confederates lost half of their wagon train and mules, books, muster rolls, etc.

wise as the old bird is, she still cannot read minds,” you've got to call and tell it to me if you want all of us to find out okay? Remember: “A watched pot never boils, and unless you pick it up, a phone never rings!” Until next time.

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Comeback falls short

Macon Co. stops Lady Chargers in state quarters By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

Basketball is a game of runs and spurts, both offensive and defensive. The Covington Lady Chargers spent an entire season feasting on opponents with 15-plus-point runs that were coupled with spurts of defensive excellence that fueled them. The tables turned on CHS in Thursday’s quarterfinal at the TSSAA Class AA girls state tournament in Murfreesboro. Eventual state runner-up Macon County ran off 17 straight points, sparked by five 3-point bombs in a four minute span, turning an 11-5 Covington lead into an 11-point deficit from which the Lady Chargers did not recover in a 65-63 loss. “We did what we wanted to do for the most part,” said Covington coach Dion Real. “The game plan was off and that was my fault. We concentrated too much on their three seniors and not enough on Driver and Anderson. There may have been a little stage fright, but that comes with it. We were able to overcome it and, minus their big early run, we took care of business.” CHS (34-3) came out pounding the boards and jumped out to a sixpoint lead before the torrid longrange shooting of Macon County took its toll. Shots from the floor were a different matter. All too frequently wide open looks that had fallen all season long came up short in the first half allowing the Lady Tigers (30-5) to enjoy a nine-point cushion at the break. The second half would belong to SEE CHS, PAGE A12

In the top photo, the Lady Chargers show some emotion after falling to Macon County, 65-63, last Thursday in the Class AA State Tournament quarterfinals in Murfreesboro. At left, Precious Dyson lets a 3-pointer fly. At right, Ashia Jones fends off a Macon County defender. Photos by Jeff Ireland

Despite loss, there's no quit in these Lady Chargers Sitting on press row Thursday afternoon at the wasn't done just yet. Murphy Center in Murfreesboro as a Class AA state Lady Charger senior Precious Dyson hit a 3-pointer quarterfinal game between Christ Presbyterian Acad- with 1:25 left to cut the Tigerettes lead to 61-58. emy and Livingston Academy wound down, I didn't With 36 seconds left and Covington down by three, have a lot of company. Dyson took a 3 from the corner coming Most of the reporters were getting up in out of a timeout. The shot rimmed out search of free food or talking among themand Macon County pushed the lead back selves. to four. The game being played was a blowout, Then something really interesting hapjust like the nine other games that had been pened. played that day and Wednesday. Jones scored with three seconds left to But as the game I came to see, the third cut the lead to two points. Class AA quarterfinal of the day between Covington was out of timeouts, meanCovington and Macon County, wound ing Macon County did not have to indown, everybody was watching. bound the ball before time expired. The Lady Chargers made sure of that. So, as the ball came through the net Covington trailed by 12 early in the fourth and hit the floor, Jones grabbed it and quarter. ran off the court. I loathe worn out sports cliches, but this Everybody, including myself, just kind JEFF IRELAND one applies: They never quit. of stood there and wondered what was Covington senior Ashia Jones, who fingoing on. ished with a game-high 25 points, convertSo did the refs until one blew the whised a 3-point play midway through the fourth quarter tle with one-tenth of a second left on the clock. to trim the lead to five and scored again with 3:56 left A delay of game warning was the ruling, so Macon and Covington trailed just 55-52. County had to inbound the ball one more time. The lead ballooned to eight with 2:34 left after five They did so and the game ended in a 65-63 CovingSEE BALL, PAGE A12 straight points from Macon County, but Covington

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Galloway new MHS coach By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Back in the late 1990s, as a star running back for the Millington Trojans, Ahmaad Galloway was the man that Munford's defense had to try and stop. Now he's the man leading the Cougar football program into the future. Galloway was hired last week to replace Matt Saunders, who resigned in December, as Munford's new head coach. “Yes, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't kind of ironic,” Galloway said when asked about becoming the head coach for a team that was one of his biggest high school rivals. “But this was a SEE GALLOWAY, PAGE A13

Janeika Mason drives to the basket during state quarterfinal action. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Tourney notes • Covington had some nice fan support in Murfreesboro. Approximately 150 supporters made the trip, most of whom were clad in purple and gold. But the contingent from Macon County, located just 60 miles north of Murfreesboro, was much bigger. A group of about 200 Macon County students stood and cheered behind one basket most of the game. • The Lady Chargers forced Trezevant, its sectional opponent on March 2, into 33 turnovers. It was clear from the outset that Macon County had much better ball-handlers, particularly point guard Kelsey Gregory, a David Lipscomb signee. Macon County turned it over 13 times, most of which came late in the game. • Covington got 32 minutes from its bench, led by 19 from J’La Brandon. Macon County used just two bench players and each played only one minute. • During a 2:02 span late in the first quarter, Macon County made four straight 3-pointers, turning an 11-5 deficit into a 17-11 lead. Covington never led again. • Macon County went on to defeat Christian Academy of Knoxville in the semifinals on Friday before falling to Christ Presbyterian Academy 52-49 in the title game. Macon County led by 11 in the second half before CPA rallied and won on a 3-pointer at the buzzer. It was CPA’s second straight title.

Above left, Precious Harvey looks for an opening in Macon County’s defense. Above right, Precious Dyson sizes up a 3-pointer. At right, the Lady Chargers warm up before their state quarterfinal game. Photos by Jeff Ireland

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Continued from A11 as they outscored Macon County by 38-31, including a 25-point fourth period, but it was not enough. Trailing by 12 entering the fourth, the Lady Chargers played with the intensity that had been their hallmark all year. They forced eight of the Lady Tigers' 13 turnovers in the period and made it a one possession game at 61-59 with 1:25 remaining on a 3-pointer from Precious Dyson. She had an opportunity to tie the game at 62 with a contested 3-pointer from the deep corner with 34 seconds remaining. It was well measured but just off line. The Lady Tigers rebounded and were able to end the

Continued from A11 comeback with free throws when Covington was forced to foul. Covington’s Ashia Jones closed her high school career scoring 13 of her game high 25 points in the second half. Dyson’s CHS career ended with a 16-point effort that included all four of Covington’s 3-point field goals. Precious Harvey scored 10 but was held without a 3-point make. “Precious Harvey, Ashia Jones and Precious Dyson played well,” said Real. "I was proud of their effort and am especially proud of the girls as a team. They just got better and better and the ball kept rolling. Most of that motivation and continued growth is due to the efforts of coach

Katrisha Glass and Coach Katasha Poindexter. I credit them with much of the success of this season. I also want to say thanks to our fans who stuck with us all the way and give special thanks to the Covington Roundball Club which took care of the team in Murfreesboro and all season long. They are key to our success.” Macon County’s seniors, who had state championship experience, made the difference in the game with scoring, spacing and ball protection. Terra Pryor paced the Lady Tigers with 20 points, 15 of them coming in the first half. Briley Driver added 14, Leah Anderson 12 and Kailyn Brooks 11.

Janeika Mason converted both of her free throw opportunities and finished the post season shooting a remarkable 96 percent from the line, making 25 of 26 attempts. Ending its best ever campaign and losing only three seniors, Covington has reason to be optimistic about the future of its girls’ program. The 2013-14 season will begin with the anticipated return of experience with rising seniors Mason, Harvey, Leshaundra Somerville and J’La Brandon. Talented rising sophomore Treasury Poindexter, who had considerable playing time this year, will also return to help out at guard.

ton loss, but that was the best example of never quitting I believe I have ever seen. “Without a doubt I thought we showed a lot of character,” Covington head coach Dion Real said. “We had some girls out there who had played pretty much all game long and they kept fighting and kept fighting. It speaks a lot about what type of young ladies we have. I'm extremely proud of them. I can't take anything away from them. I thought we had a great year.” “If we would have had a couple more minutes,” Jones said later in the post-game presser, wiping away tears, “I think it would have been ours.” I'd have to agree with her.

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Chargers open season with win over C'ville By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Covington Charger baseball team opened the season Monday in the Lewis Harris Memorial Tournament with a 1-0 win over Collierville. Carlos Williams scored the lone run for CHS in the top of the first inning on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Bradyn McClain. Williams reached base on a walk and stole his way to third. He walked all three trips to the plate and tallied three stolen bases in the game. Clayton Click had the only hit, a single, for Covington.

Tommy Beasley got the win with a complete game performance. He allowed three singles while walking one and striking out 6. Covington continues Lewis Harris Tournament play today versus Dyer County at 6:30 pm at USA Stadium, versus White Station tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Germantown and at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Collierville. The Chargers' home opener is set for 6:30 pm on Monday against Germantown at Don Chandler Memorial Field. Games will follow at Chandler versus FACS on March 19 at 7 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. on March 20 versus Armorel (Ark.) High School.

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Sports Happenings The Brighton High School FBLA and FCCLA are sponsoring the Cardinal Run, a 5K run/ walk and kids fun run, on March 16 at 10 a.m. at Brighton High School. Registration is available on line at www.racesonline.com. Brighton High School senior Malcolm Terry Jr. will be part of Friday Night Fights this Friday at the New Daisy on Beale Street. Terry Jr. will fight Juan Diaz of Dallas. The main event will feature Olanrewaju Durdolavs vs. Shannon Miller. Roy Jones Jr. is co-

galloway Continued from A10

good fit … I'm such a big fan of education and my father lives in this town.” Galloway was hired as an English teacher at Munford in January, just weeks after the job came open. After a search for Saunders' replacement by MHS's administration, they decided the right man for the job was already in house. “He will be a great role model, both athletically and academically,”

Munford assistant principal Courtney Fee said. “We’re excited about this and ready for Coach Galloway to get started.” Galloway played for the University of Alabama after graduating from Millington in 1998. After graduating with an English degree from Alabama, Galloway spent several seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers and also played in Europe. He spent the last three

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTIES ON U.S. HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH (TIPTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, TENNESSEE TECH, UTTZ, DELASHMIT, AND BELLS PROPERTY) FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO B-2 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL); Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen on proposed modifications to the Covington Municipal Zoning Map. Said hearing will be held pursuant to the provisions of Section 13-7-105, Tennessee Code Annotated. Said hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen on April 9, 2013 BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M. AT COVINGTON CITY HALL. Any interested party is invited to appear before the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen and be heard in objection or in favor of the adoption thereof. Copies of the proposed ordinance will be available for public examination in the Mayor’s Office, Covington City Hall. 14mar1w

years coaching and teaching at the high school level in the Birmingham area. Galloway inherits a program that made the playoffs the last two seasons after going a combined 5-15 the previous two seasons. Galloway said his teaching experience at Munford the last two months made his decision an easy one.

“After being around the students, seeing what type of students we have here, and seeing the job open, I thought it was a good decision,” Galloway said. “We're going to do things the right way. Scores and results are what they are. Those things take care of themselves. We're just going to do things the right way.”

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED APRIL 5, 2013

Bids for the construction or maintenance of the following projects will be received via the Internet until 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 5, 2013 and opened publicly in the Construction Division, Suite 700, James K. Polk Ofce Building, Nashville, TN, 37243-0326 and posted to the TDOT Construction Division website (www.tdot.state.tn.us/construction/bid_lettings.htm) at that hour. BENTON, CARROLL, CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, DYER, FAYETTE, GIBSON, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, HENRY, LAKE, LAUDERDALE, MCNAIRY, MADISON, OBION, SHELBY, TIPTON, AND WEAKLEY COUNTIES (Contract No. CNM154) Call No. 011. Project No. 98048-4144-04. The random on-call signing on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before June 30, 2014 (See Special Provision 108B). INTERNET BIDDING MANDATORY ON ALL CONTRACTS. A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the “Tennessee Code Annotated” and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequalication of contractors before bidding authorization will be provided. Unauthorized bids will not be considered for award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hereby noties all bidders that it will afrmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in consideration for an award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity afrmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. Telephone (615) 741-5996. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED. Bidding authorization, standard specications and standard drawings may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation, Construction Division, Suite 700, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, Telephone number (615) 741-2414. Plans may be obtained by contacting the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Copy Center, Level A, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0330; Telephone number (615) 741-2048. Sales Tax will be added to the cost of all documents, where applicable. JOHN C. SCHROER, COMMISSIONER

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a single elimination postseason tournament.

The Lady Charger Softball Golf Tournament, Atoka Parks & Recre- which raises money for ation will be offering the the Covington High second season of Adult School softball team, will Kickball in the spring of be held March 29 at the 2013. Games take place Covington Country Club. at Nancy Lane Park on The cost for the scramble Wednesday evenings. is $200 per team. Call Adult Kickball is a coed Bennie Carver at 491game and runs from 0078 for more informaApril 10th - May 22nd. tion. Registration forms Fees are $200/team or are available at Region $25 for an individual. Bank in Covington or The schedule will con- Katherine's Flowers on sist of 12 regular season the Covington Square. games over 6 weeks, plus

PUBLIC NOTICE A public meeting of the Tipton County Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on March 25, 2013 at the Tipton County Justice Building, 1801 South College Street, Covington, TN, at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to act on the following: William Elvis Byrd is requesting a Variance to permit an accessory structure larger than the principal structure in an FAR Zoning District on less than 15 acres. The property is located at 4291Hwy 54 East, Covington, TN 38019. The property is located on Tax Map 043, Parcel 47.00 on 6.9 acres. 14mar1w

Notice of Public AuctioN ANd bid The Tipton County Board of Education will be conducting a public auction and bid opening on March 22, 2013. Items for sale at the auction are approximately 450 used metal halide lamp fixtures (400 watt – 175 watt gymnasium fixtures). The auction will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Tipton County Board of Education Maintenance Shop, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. Public viewing of the items will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the same day. For additional information contact Glenn Turner at (901) 4755807. The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the purchase of a used bucket truck. The bid opening will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 4755807. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all offers and to waive any informality or irregularity in any offer received. Dr. William Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County 7mar2w

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Local ministry returns to COGIC roots By PASTOR ROD HICKMAN Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry

To begin 2013, Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry was welcomed into the newly-formed Tennessee Southwest jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ Inc. by the Honorable Bishop William "Bill" S. Wright, who is the pastor and founder of Liberty Church of God in Christ, Memphis, with weekly broadcasts on local station WPTY. Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry International (RTTGM) was initially established in June 2008, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, by Pastor and Founder Roderick Hickman and a host of deployed civilian contractors. The start of this ministry was the result of a God-given assignment for evangelism and kingdom growth for the troops and civilians deployed to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. To this end, RTTGM International has the testimony of touching countless lives were changed to the glory of God through numerous candidates receiving for the first time, or re-avowing the gift of salvation, physical and emotional healing, and spiritual deliverance. In September 2009, God lead Pastor Hickman to return to Tipton County, to unite with his new bride, Tipton County native Christy Adams. As Pastor Hickman, continued to provide ministerial support to those deployed overseas, God began to show Pastor Hickman the need for an evangelism-oriented ministry in the Tipton County area. After much prayer and fast-

ing, several opened doors served as confirmation of the Lord's will; Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry opened its doors in Covington on July 18, 2010. Since opening her doors, RTTGM has strived to served the community by providing church service for the inmates of the Tipton County Jail. RTTGM has also developed a low cost after-school program, "Young Esquires," which is designed to improve the overall reading comprehension and literacy rating for grades 6-8. The Young Esquires program is also designed to challenge the youth to take their future into their own hands. The program will look to utilize the support of local business professionals, as a means of energizing the entrepreneurial spirit within our young people. The Young Esquires program is schedule to be begin its pilot school year 2013-2014 once additional financing is secured. RTTGM has a the goal of "Reaching the World for Jesus, one soul at a time." This concept of this vision is based on Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Holy Bible KJV), and Luke 19:9-10 which states "And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he is also the son of Abraham. For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which is lost." Utilizing the revelation of these scriptures, the mission is to ensure that the unadulterated gospel is preached with power, clarity and simplicity. This format ensures that all who hear the word of God, understand and are empow-

Rod Hickman pastors Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry, which was just welcomed into the newly-formed Tennessee Southwest COGIC jurisdiction. The church is located at 905 Hwy. 51 North, in the same complex as Delta Human Resources. Courtesy photo

ered to partake in the great gift of salvation. RTTGM COGIC is here to enhance Tipton County by providing top notch ministerial support, relevant outreach community programs, and sound biblical kingdom teaching designed to encourage believers and non-believers alike to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ. Location: 905 Hwy 51 South (in the same plaza as Delta Human Resources) Service times: Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.

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Growing in Christ: Where are you? 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly — mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready.” (NIV) Close your eyes for a minute and visualize the Lord Jesus Christ saying to you, “Brother, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly.” I feel a deep sense of sadness that Christ can find in me plenty of material to warrant such a statement. One of Scripture’s best examples of disappointment is Peter. Scriptures show how spiritual Peter could be and then show how attached to the world he could be. Matthew 16:18-19, and

23 provides a great illustration of this: “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven . . . 23 Get behind me, satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's." In 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Paul explains the two stages of a Christian: 1) Worldly, an infant requiring milk; and 2) Mature, consuming solid food. Maturity is where God wants you to be, but the world often hinders your progress towards maturity. You remain an infant in Christ when you continue in worldly ways and never progress to Godly ways

(solid food). Remaining an infant in Christ occurs primarily from a failure to grow in increasing intimacy with Jesus. You generally lack intimacy with Christ because of a deficiency in your intake of God’s Word and shallowness by not allowing the Holy Spirit to apply His Word in your life. Remaining an infant makes you vulnerable not only to the world, but also to satan and your flesh. It is solid food that lifts you to new levels of spiritual awareness. God uses solid food to help you grow in your maturity which makes you more usable and fruitful for God. Maturity is where God wants you to be. Seek God daily in Word and prayer, but most importantly allow God’s Word

to penetrate your life so that you grasp it and apply it wherever God is leading you. Ephesians 4:13-16 “Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the Head, even Christ,” (NASB)

community members. The church is located at 1613 Garland Drive in Garland.

istries, located at 2053 Hwy. 51 S in Covington, is hosting a clothing giveaway on the third Saturday of each month from 12-2 p.m. They are giving away clothing for men, women and children.

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Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and churchrelated events, will run when space is available. To submit your church event, call Echo Day at 901-4767116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com. March 15 A community prayer revival will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry, 905 Hwy 51 South, Covington. March 31 Brighton Baptist Church will be hosting Sonrise Service at 8 a.m. followed by a light breakfast. Hope Community

Church will have sunrise service at 8 a.m., followed by breakfast. Regular Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will have an Easter egg hunt following church services at 10:30 a.m. April 13 Union Christian Fellowship Time of Refreshing Revival, 4 p.m., Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry, 905 Hwy 51 South, Covington. ON-GOING Garland United Methodist Church will begin a Bible study at noon on Monday mornings on The Fruits of the Spirit. This study is open to all

A women's Chronological Bible Study will take place at Covington Assembly gym on Tuesday nights January 8 – March 26 at 6:30. Free childcare is available. A community bible study on Beth Moore’s “Jesus The One and Only” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Jan. 31-April 11 at Quito United Methodist Church, 4580 QuitoDrummonds Road. You must purchase your own workbook before coming to class. Great Expectations Min-

A community bible study will be held Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Baptist Church in Atoka. This year's study includes Hebrews, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians and Galatians. Classes are available for children up through five years of age. Registration is $25 per adult, $10 per child and up to $20 for a family. For more information, call 476-5857 or 385-4327.

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A man without guile Him. So how did this statement of Jesus convince Nathanael that Jesus John 1:47-51, "How is it pos- was indeed the Messiah? Whatsible that Jesus is able to read the ever took place under the fig tree character of Nathanael while he was private, between Nathanael is coming towards Him? I believe and God. It is most probable that that even those of us today, who Nathanael, under the fig tree, was in meditation and truly trust our Lord, prayer and communion are able to discern the with God. Jesus had character of people. seen in secret, and by Jesus saw Nathanael His public comment, and knew, that in him, did, in part, reward Nathere was no guile, no thanael openly. I think deceit, no fraud, no this tells us that Nathahypocrisy. nael was special indeed, Jesus recognized in that he did not pray Nathanael for what like the Pharisees and he professed to be, a hypocrites, in public, on Jew, a descendant of RALPH A. KELLEY the street corners or the Jacob, fearing God and temple courtyard steps, serving God. Jesus recognized that Nathanael made no but in private communion and statement that he did not live up communication with God …under to. Notice that Jesus did not say the fig tree. What are the greater things that that Nathanael was without sin, but rather that his manner was not Jesus promises Nathanael? I bea disguise of something evil, that lieve that this means that Nathahe was not a man of trickery or nael would have greater discovdeceit, but was a sincere and up- eries of his own personal nature, right individual. But Nathanael, would see things done by him that true to his nature, asks Jesus, "Do were much more surprising than You know me?", “where have you the things he had already seen. Is it possible for Nathanael, along known me?” Many other men would have with us, to see the true nature of kept this comment to themselves Christianity? This nature is to foland accepted and enjoyed the low Jesus, to devote ourselves to compliment, but Nathanael asked Him, to walk in His steps. We must beware of prejudicJesus the source of His knowledge about him. The answer that Jesus es, against places or people. We gave him convinced him that Jesus should examine for ourselves and was not careless or insincere, but maybe find good when we did not look for it. We are not to be hypothat He was true and perfect. What opened Nathanael’s eyes critical nor quibblers. We are not to this revelation? I do not know, to be dishonest. We must be like but Nathanael knew that there Nathanael, of sound character, upright and godly. were no secrets from God. Jesus knows what men are inHebrews 4:13 tells us, “And there is no creature hidden from deed. Does He know us? There are His sight, but all things are naked many people who are kept away and open to the eyes of Him to from Christ Jesus by the unreasonable preconception of bias that whom we must give account." There are many who make a they imagine, and the character great deal about this quality of and deeds of so-called Christians Jesus, being able to see a person’s and church-goers. What is our tesheart, but I say to you that all who timony to the world? Is it like Nabelieve in the finished work of thanael’s? Jesus said, “Truly, truly, Jesus on the cross have this same I say to you, you will see the heavability, if we but call on that power ens opened and the angels of God of the Holy Spirit who indwells ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” each believer. What did Jesus really mean by There are some who say that Nathanael was a disciple of John this statement? John is the only the Baptist. This may be true, but writer who used this double exwhatever the reason, Nathanael pression, “Truly, truly” or “Verconfesses Jesus as the Son of God, ily, verily” in his writings. These and this being true, as Nathanael words imply a solemn and abrecognized, this also entitled Him solute statement. No other New to be King of Israel. The response Testament writer ever used this of Jesus seems to be slightly super- double “amen.” So what is the truth that is spoficial, “Because I said to you that I saw you under the fig tree, you be- ken here? It brings to mind the lieve? You shall see greater things vision of Jacob, in Genesis 28:12, who saw a ladder from earth to than these.” What are we to understand from heaven with the angels traveling this? Are we to say that this Jesus in both directions. I believe that is God disguised as a man? If this Jesus has identified Himself as the is true, then Jesus was supplying “Ladder” that bridges the gulf bein Himself the very characteristic tween God and man. Nathanael’s that He said was not in Natha- confession, “King of Israel” pointed to the worldly and political nael. No, from His birth to His death, view that was well-known regardJesus was not God disguised as a ing the long promised Messiah. In man. The Bible says that Jesus had this verse, Jesus give emphasis to emptied Himself and took on the the spiritual purpose of His earthform of man. So what is the an- ly visitation. The Son of Man was swer? It can only be that the Holy used at least 40 times by Jesus, and Spirit revealed these things to Je- is only used by Jesus as He indisus, just as the Holy Spirit will re- cated Himself. I believe that Jesus veal these things to us if we only used this title to stress His relaallow Him to and do not quench tionship to the human race. By RALPH KELLEY The Church at Shiloh

We should also notice that it is The Son of Man, not A Son of Man. At this time in the ministry of Jesus, why did He prefer the Son of Man instead of the Son of God? The Son of God was a title that in the popular mind of that time meant the King of Israel, which Nathanael used. But the time was not right for this recognition because the multitudes would have wanted to crown Jesus as “King” as many of them were in fact, eager to do. To me, it was exactly for this purpose that Jesus used the Son of Man which was not generally known or understood by the people, and was then able to avoid any impression of establishing or claiming the literal throne of Israel. If Jesus had allowed the title of King of Israel at that time, the Pharisees would have had sufficient grounds for a charge of sedition against Jesus, proving His actions or words intended to provoke or incite rebellion against Roman authority. The time was not then. We have to remember that at His illegal trial, the frustration and hatred of the Pharisees reached a point of fury over this very title. I believe that the religious rulers knew fully well that the title Son of Man was as acceptable of the reference to the Messiah as the Son of God. I believe that they tried to trick Jesus into using the name Son of God because this gave identification with establishing an earthly kingdom of Israel. The title Son of Man was free of any misrepresentation, although the Pharisees well knew this was a valid and proper title of the Messiah, but it is clear that the multitudes did not recognize it as such, as spoken of in John 12:34. The book of John is very rich in names applied to Jesus, The Word, God, Life, Light, The True Light, The Only Begotten of the Father, Full of Grace and Truth, Jesus Christ, The Only Begotten Son, The Lord, The Lamb of God, Jesus, A Man, The Son of God, Rabbi, Teacher, Messiah, Christ, The son of Joseph, The King of Israel, The Son of Man. All of these applied to Jesus and to no one else. Jesus told Nathanael, “you shall see…” Does this mean literally or spiritually? The baptism of Jesus had taken place and tells us that the heavens were opened, but no where else does the Bible say there was another such action as this. I believe that “the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man” is spiritual language that Nathanael would have spiritual evidence of protection and assistance from God which would show much more fully that Jesus was indeed, the Messiah. By His life, by His deliverance from many dangers, by His wisdom to confound His capable and crafty enemies. And of course the three and onehalf years they spent with Him, up to and including His death, burial and resurrection and His ascension, all this would show to Nathanael and to His other disciples that He, truly, is the Son of God.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on August 14, 2009, by Eric Cox and Kendra R Cox to John C. Clark, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as sole nominee for First State Bank and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1450, Page 813; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Franklin American Mortgage Company and WHEREAS, Franklin American Mortgage Company, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, March 21, 2013, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lots 39, 40 and 41, Black Springs Bluff Subdivision, Section D, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slides 159 and 160, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Borrowers herein by Warranty Deed of even date recorded simultaneously herewith in said Register’s Office. Tax Parcel ID Nos. 05124CC-017.00; 05-124CC-018.00; and 05-124CC-019.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 185 Brooks Meadow, Millington, TN 38053 CURRENT OWNER(S): Eric Cox and Kendra R Cox The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-11433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in

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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. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1895812 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 02/28/2013, 03/07/2013, 03/14/2013

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 October 5, 2006 by Jason Ferrell, an unmarried man to John O. Rhea, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1305, Page 540, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Green Tree Servicing, LLC, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, March 21, 2013 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 24, 1st Addition, Tanner Subdivision, Plat Book 2, Page 87-88, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 08 141EA 024.00 Property Address: 230 Walnut View Drive, Brighton, TN. Other Interested Parties: Debra Manuel; Dennis McConnell; Pioneer Credit Company 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 # 7134-099257-FC Published: February 28 March 7 March 14 Green Tree Servicing LLC/Jason Ferrell

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Dawn Wilson Prestage, a resident citizen of Tipton County, Tennessee, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30344 Leslie Gene Prestage, Jr., presently residing in the State of Arkansas, Defendant. Order of Publication It appearing from the complaint, which is sworn to, that Leslie Gene Prestage, Jr., the defendant, is a nonresident of Tennessee and that personal service of process cannot be had upon him; service of process by publication having been ordered, he is hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend the complaint of Dawn Wilson Prestage, plaintiff, whose attorney is J. Thomas Caldwell, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee, 38063, within 30 days after the date of the last publication for this notice; otherwise, default judgement may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. It is further ordered that this notice shall be published in The Covington Leader, a weekly publication of general circulation, once weekly for four consecutive weeks beginning February 28, 2013. Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 28feb4wp

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Whereas, a Deed of Trust has been heretofore executed by Greg Brown and Vickie Brown to Jerry Roney, Trustee, dated September 7, 1998, which Deed of Trust was received for recording on September 15, 1998, and recorded in Book 840, Page 75, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, conveying the hereinafter described real estate in trust to secure payment of a promissory note being described therein and payable to the order of Bombardier Capital Inc.; as last transferred and assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee on behalf of BCMSC Securitization Trust 1999-A pursuant to an assignment recorded December 26, 2012 in Book 1574, Pages 49-51 aforesaid records; and Whereas, by instrument executed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee on behalf of BCMSC Securitization Trust 1999A, by Green Tree Servicing LLC, filed for record in said Register’s Office, it declared itself to be the owner and holder of said note so secured by said Deed of Trust and appointed John A. Medina as Successor Trustee, with all rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and Whereas, default has been made in payment of installments maturing on said promissory note, and in performance of covenants contained in the Deed of Trust by reason of which the entire balance owing thereon has been declared due and payable, default has been made in payment thereof and such default continuing; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him as such Successor Trustee under the Deed of Trust recorded January 2, 2013 in Book 1574 Pages 993-994, aforesaid, at the request of the owner and holder of said note, and for the purpose of effecting payment and satisfaction thereof, principal and interest, attorney’s fees and costs of sale, John A. Medina, a resident of Cumming, Georgia, licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee, Successor Trustee, will on April 2, 2013 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. offer for sale at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, in the City of Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, in bar of all equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower and other rights or exemptions of every kind, the following described real estate located in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 9 of Sloan Subdivision as recorded at Plat Cabinet D, slide 177 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This being the same property conveyed to Wayne Ballard and Peggy A. Ballard, Husband and Wife, tenants by the entireties, from Wayne Sloan and Carolyn Sloan, Husband and Wife, by deed dated February 13, 1997, recorded February 14, 1997, in Book 791, Page 296, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Parcel No: 04-54-00051 Property also known as: Lot 9, Sloan Subdivision, Tipton County, Tennessee Also conveyed herewith is a 1999 Southern Homes, Model No. 6048, Mobile Home, Serial No. DSDAL25479ABSL which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property. Street Address: 376 Adkins Road, Burlison, TN 38015 Parcel ID: 054N-A-054N-009.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Greg Brown and Vickie Brown Other interested parties: Domestic Bank, Admirals Bank, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, GMAC, LLC The street address of the above described property is believed to be 376 Adkins Road, Burlison, TN 38015 but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Said Deed of Trust recites title as unencumbered, but sale will be made as Trustee only, without covenants of seizin or warranties of title, subject to any unpaid taxes or assessments

owing on said property, and subject to such prior encumbrances, easements, leases, objections, conditions, restrictions, out-conveyances, Ad Valorem Taxes (current and delinquent) and priority tax liens (if any) as may appear of record. The undersigned is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This the 27th day of February, 2013. John A. Medina Substitute Trustee Kenney, Solomon & Medina, P.C. 3675 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 300 Duluth, Georgia 30096 (770) 564-1600 Published dates: 3/7/13, 3/14/13, 3/21/13

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JUNE 28, 2007, executed by JONATHAN H. LIGHTSEY (A/K/A JONATHAN LIGHTSEY), A SINGLE MAN, to RALPH HENSON, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1353, PAGE 636 and RE-RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 793, for the benefit of FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 4 AND PART OF LOT 3, REVISED SECTION “A”, GARDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET “B”, SLIDES 163 AD 164 A IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, SAID POINT BEING IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5; THENCE NORTH 33 DEGREES, 49 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, 73.50 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING 3.50 FEET NORTHWARD FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 10 MINUTES, 06 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3, 50.60 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES, 49 MINUTES, 54 SECONDS EAST, 70.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 5; THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 10 MINUTES, 06 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTHWEST LINE OF LOT 5, 115.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS IN PLAT CABINET B, SLIDES 163 AND 164-A BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET B, SLIDES 163 AND 164-A, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JONATHAN LIGHTSEY BY DEED DATED JUNE 29, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1351, PAGE 889, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 60 BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, MUNFORD, TN 38058. MAP 095N GROUP A PARCEL 004.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, February 27, 2013. This is improved property known as 60 BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, MUNFORD, TN 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES/JESSICA D. BINKLEY, Substitute Trustee 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-1444 7mar3wp

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Floyd Dyson and Willie Rae Dyson Aka Willie Clements executed a Deed of Trust to FMF Capital LLC, Lender and American Title, Trustee(s), which was dated March 31, 2006 and recorded on April 7, 2006 in Book 1268 at Page 159, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund I, LLC, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on April 2, 2013, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Property located at: 310 Elm St, Tipton County, Covington, TN 38019 and: Beginning at a stake in the east side of Elm Street, N.H. Murphy’s northwest corner, and running thence North 86 1/2 degrees East with N.H. Murphy’s North boundary line 3 chains 40 1/2 links to his Northeast corner; thence North 4 degrees West 1 chain and 47 links to a stake; thence South 86 1/2 degrees West 3 chains and 40 1/2 links to a stake in the East side of Elm Street; thence South 4 degrees East 1 chain and 47 links to the beginning, containing 1/2 acre, more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Floyd Dyson and wife, Willie Rae Dyson by Quitclaim deed dated 01-1306, from Floyd Dyson, filed for record on 01-25-06, in Book 1255, page 252, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 41-B-F-25.00 Address/Description: 310 Elm Street, Covington, TN 38019. Current Owner(s): Willie Clements and Floyd Dyson. Other Interested Party(ies): M&M Bail Bond Company. This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 3482, Page 406. Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition, this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-11433(c)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book GI9203, Page 394. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 67-1-1433(b)(1). The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 12-13321 7mar3w

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 January 20, 2009, executed by JAY D. HAYNES, TESSIE M. HAYNES, conveying certain real property therein described to DAVID OWEN, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded January 28, 2009, in Deed Book 1424, Page 319-327; 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, if required pursuant to

T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be 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, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 02, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the North Entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse , located in Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT 62 OF WOODALE SUBDIVISION, SECTION C, PLAT OF WHICH IS OF RECORD AT PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 183 AND 184, OF THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD AT PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 183-184, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SAID RESTRICTIONS ARE AMENDED AT BOOK 639, PAGE 254, IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAY D. HAYNES BY WARRANTY DEED PLACED OF RECORD MARCH 2, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 820, PAGE 984, IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. PROPERTY ALSO KNOWN AS 204 GROOM AVENUE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019 MAP 25I, GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00 Parcel ID: 25I A 3 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 204 GROOM AVENUE, COVINGTON, TN 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JAY D. HAYNES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: TESSIE M. HAYNES 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. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #46363: 2013-03-07 2013-03-14, 2013-03-21

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on March 8, 2002, by Shannon Wallace and Darren Wallace to Equity Title and Escrow, Trustee, for the benefit of First Franklin Financial Corporation and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 992, Page 847; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-FF1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2002-FF1 and WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-FF1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2002-FF1, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, March 28, 2013, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Land situated in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot 42 of Pecan Grove Estates, Section B, as recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 51 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor, by Warranty Deed of even date which is being recorded simultaneously herewith in said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 Hickory Lane, Millington, TN 38053 CURRENT OWNER(S): Shannon Wallace and Darren Wallace The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters

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A18 • Thursday, March 14, 2013 • The Leader shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: First Franklin Financial Corp. For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1567912 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 03/07/2013, 3/14/2013, 3/21/2013

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 August 5, 2005, executed by MARY G MCGILL A/K/A MARY MCGILL AND SHERMAN G MCGILL JR A/K/A SHERMAN MCGILL, conveying certain real property therein described to ACCURATE TITLE AND ESCROW, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded September 23, 2005, in Deed Book 1232, Page 647; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for the holders of the Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3 Asset Backed Notes who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be 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, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the North Entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse , located in Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 8 FRANKLIN SQUARE, SECTION A, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 56, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 95M-E-8.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 398 BEAVER ROAD, MUNFORD, TN 38058. 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): SHERMAN G MCGILL JR A/K/A SHERMAN MCGILL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MARSHALL INVESTMENTS CORPORATION, REGIONS BANK, SIH FAMILY ACQUISTION I, LLC MARY G MCGILL A/K/A MARY MCGILL The sale of the abovedescribed 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. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #46048: 2013-0307 2013-03-14, 2013-03-21

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on January 22, 2010, by Kimbrough Crossings, LLC, to John C. Clark, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, First State Bank as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Instrument No. 134887, Book 1465, Pages 471–80; and said Deed of Trust modified as appears in said Register’s Office at Instrument No. 135107, Book 1466, Pages 363–66; and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell, or Marshall Digmon having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record at Instrument No. 162302, Book 1571, Page 960, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; And the owner of the debt secured

having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or Marshall Digmon will on Thursday, March 28, 2013, commencing at twelve o’clock noon at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee, to wit: Lots 2 & 3, Kimbrough Crossings Revised as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 364 in Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to the subdivision restrictions at Book 1213 Page 97 with in Instrument building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 364 and Southwest Tennessee Easement at Book 1285 Page 361, Book 1285 Page 364, Book 1289 Page 603 & Book 1289 Page 606; Reciprocal Easement Agreement at Book 1213 Page 97; and Sewer Easement to the Town of Atoka at Book 857, Page 85 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Kimbrough Crossings, LLC by Quit Claim Deed as recorded in Book 1115 and Page 132 & Book 1189 and Page 439 in the Tipton County Register’s Office in Tipton County, TN. Tax Parcel Nos: 111J A 00200 000 & 111J A 00300 000 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 11664, 11666, 11680 Hwy 51 S., Atoka, Tipton County, TN 38004, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, curtesy homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. Sale is made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes. Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject to rights of spouse to dower and courtesy, if any. Interested parties include: None The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Marshall Digmon Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: March 7, 14, and 21, 2013

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Whereas, by Deed of Trust dated January 8, 2008, and recorded at Record Book 1380, Page 537, in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, Simmons-Topham Investments, LLC, conveyed the hereinafter described property to FMLS, Inc., Trustee, to secure the debts of SimmonsTopham Investments, LLC owing to Regions Bank. On February 14, 2013, Walter N. Winchester of Knoxville, Tennessee, was appointed as Successor Trustee by the Beneficiary, Regions Bank. Default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, the entire balance has been declared due and payable in full and the owner and holder of said Note has directed me, the undersigned Successor Trustee, to foreclose said Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said Deed of Trust, at 2:00 p.m. local time on the 4th day of April, 2013, on the North side of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell the following described Real Estate AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the last, highest and best bidder FOR CASH (on such terms as announced at sale), free from all equitable rights of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions and redemptive rights of every kind, all of which were expressly waived and surrendered by the terms of said Deed of Trust, subject, however, to such prior encumbrances, easement, leases, objections, restrictions, out-conveyances, ad valorem property taxes (current and delinquent) and any tax liens that may appear of record, the following described real estate (the “Real Estate”): Lying and being situated in the First Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, within the corporate limits of the Town of Covington, Tennessee, and thus described: TRACT ONE: Parcel 1: Beginning at the northwest corner of the lot conveyed by Nelson to Sanford & Fisher by deed at Book 200, Page 108, of the Register’s Office of said County, a stake in the south line of the public square, or East Pleasant Avenue, 76 feet 6 inches east of the intersection of the same with the east line of South Main Street; thence west with the south line of said public square 23 feet 2 inches to a stake the northeast corner of the brick storehouse owned by Earwood and occupied by Lowenhapt Hardware Company; thence south parallel with the east line of South Main Street 118 feet 8 inches to a stake in the north line of the Post Office lot; thence east with the same 23 feet 2 inches to a stake, the southwest corner of said Sanford & Fisher lot; thence north with the west line of the same 118 feet 8 inches to the beginning. Parcel 2: Beginning at a stake in the south side of Public Square in said town at the northeast corner of a lot formerly belonging to Mrs. Eva Gardner on which is located a 2 story brick building; thence with the south line of said public square 50 feet to a stake; thence south 118.70 feet to a stake; thence west 50 1/10 feet to the southeast corner of said Garner lot; thence north 118.70 feet to the beginning. LESS AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to First State Bank by Deed of record in Book 215, page 116 which is thus bounded: Beginning at the northwest corner of the lot conveyed by Nelson to Stanford & Fisher by Deed at Book 200 at page 108, a stake in the south line of Public Square or East Pleasant Street, 76 feet 6 inches east of the intersection of same with east line of South Main Street; thence west with south line of said public square 23 feet 2 inches to

www.covingtonleader.com a stake, the northeast corner of brick store building owned by Earwood and occupied by Lowenhaupt Hardware Company; thence south and parallel with the east line of South Main Street, 118 feet 8 inches to a stake on the north line of the Post Office lot; thence east with the same 23 feet 2 inches to a stake, the southwest corner of said Sanford & Fisher lot; thence north with the west line of same, 118 feet 8 inches to the beginning. Parcel 3: Beginning at a stake in the south line of the public square in said town the same being the northeast corner of Mrs. M. J. Futhey’s lot running thence east with the south line of said public square part of the way and thence with the south line of Pleasant Street and in all 50 feet to a stake in the northwest corner of the Yarbrough and Dickson lot; thence south with the west line of said lot 118 feet 8 inches to a stake in the north line of a lot owned by Flippin and Jackett; thence west 50 feet to Mrs. M. J. Futhey’s east line; thence with her line north 118¾ feet to beginning. Parcel 4: Beginning at a stake, 76 feet 6 inches east of the intersection of the east line of South Main Street with the south line of East Pleasant Avenue, said stake being Willie F. E. Ray’s northeast corner; thence east with the south line of East Pleasant Avenue 24 feet to a stake, Simonton and Halls northwest corner; thence south and parallel with the east line of South Main Street 118 feet 8 inches to a stake in the north line of the U.S. Post Office property; thence west 24 feet to a stake, Willie F. E. Ray’s southeast corner; thence north with her east line 118 feet 8 inches to the beginning. Parcel 5: The real estate off the rear of the above-described tract (i.e. the “First Tract” described in Warranty Deed of record in Book 548, page 20) and bounded on the north by the rear wall of the building as it exists on the above-described property as of March 14, 1986; on the south by a street; on the east by the properties of Sanford; on the west by the properties of First State Bank. TRACT THREE (Two): Parcel 1: Lying and being within the corporate limits of the town of Covington and thus bounded: Beginning at a stake in the North side of Washington Avenue in said town, 50 feet East of the Post Office lot, thence East with Washington Avenue fifty feet to a stake Jack Yarbro’s S.W. corner; thence with his line North one-hundred and twenty-five and 75/100 feet to a nail in the Southeast edge of a mulberry snag; thence West thirty-five feet to a stake 1.3 feet North of the Northeast corner of a warehouse; thence South thirty-one and 75/100 feet to its S.E. corner; thence West fifteen feet to a stake; thence South 94 feet to the beginning. Parcel 2: Being a portion of land 15 feet by 31¾ feet, and further described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the N.W. corner of I. L. Wortham’s residence lot and running thence south a distance of 31¾ feet to a stake at one of my N.E. corners, and in Wortham’s north line; thence west with Wortham’s north line a distance of 15 feet to a stake in my east line; thence north a distance of 31¾ feet which is parallel with my east line to a stake in my north line which shall be 15 feetwest of Wortham’s N.W. corner and thence east with my north line 15 feet to the beginning. LESS AND EXCEPT that part conveyed by deed of record in Record Book 913, Page 42, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being Lot #1 of the Wortham-East Washington Avenue Minor Plat of record at Plat Cabinet F, Slide 149-B in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1352, Page 601, see also Book 1352, Page 608 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. TRACT THREE: Parcel 1: The second story (the “Property”) of the building located and being situated on the following described real estate: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County within the corporate limits of Covington, Tennessee and commencing at the intersection of the East right of way of South Main Street with the South right-of-way of East Pleasant Avenue, runs thence North 87 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 150.85 feet along the South right-of-way of East Pleasant Avenue to the Point of Beginning the Northwest corner of this parcel (827/203), the Northwest corner of the existing building, the Northeast corner of the First State Bank (473/133) also being in the south right-of-way of East Pleasant Avenue (32’ from the centerline); runs thence North 87 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds East along the South right-of-way of East Pleasant Avenue and the North line of this parcel a distance of 19.90 feet to a point, the Northeast corner of this parcel, the Northeast corner of the existing building, being the Northwest corner of the Jack C. Sanford, et al property (414/285), also being the south right-of-way of East Pleasant Avenue, runs thence South 02 degrees 08 minutes 09 seconds East, following the existing exterior building wall on this property a distance of 85.55 feet to a point, the Southeast corner of this parcel, the Northeast corner of exception number 2 to the First State Bank property (827/203), also being in the West line of the Jack C. Sanford, et al property (414/285), runs thence South 87 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 19.90 feet to a point the Southwest corner of this parcel, the Northwest corner of exception number 2 to the First State Bank property (827/203) also being the East line of the First State Bank property (473/133), runs thence North 02 degrees 08 minutes 09 seconds West following the existing exterior building wall on this property, and the East line of the First State Bank property (473/133) a distance of 85.55 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1,702 square feet by computation. For source of title see deed of record in Book 1353, Page 929 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Said real estate is believed to have the street addresses of 103 and 107 E. Pleasant Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019, however, the property description above and the following tax map numbers control: Tax Map Nos. 041CD-C-002.00, 041CD-C-005.00 and 041CD-C-012.01. In the event of a discrepancy between the street address and the property description, the property description shall control. The property is not owner-occupied residential property pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117. The Real Estate will be sold AS IS WHERE IS with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, and including warranty for a particular purpose. The Successor Trustee may sell the above described Real Estate together as a whole or in lots, parcels, or tracts, as announced at the sale, and no such successive sales shall exhaust the power of sale.

The aforesaid sale may be postponed to a later date by oral announcement at the time and place of the published sale or cancelled without further written notice or publication. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to take or accept the next highest, or best bid, at such sale should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the terms of sale for any reason. In such event, the Successor Trustee shall also reserve the right to reopen the bidding or republish and sell said Real Estate at the option of the undersigned. The Beneficiary may bid on said Real Estate and the Successor Trustee reserves the right to conduct the sale by or through his agents or attorneys acting in his place or stead, including the use of an auctioneer. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Bank of Mason. Witness my hand this the 25th day of February, 2013. Walter N. Winchester, Successor Trustee Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele Suite 1000, First Tennessee Plaza 800 South Gay Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37929 Phone: (865) 637-1980 Publish Dates: March 7, 2013 March 14, 2013 March 21, 2013

Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013-PR-3099 Estate of Gloria G. Hill, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 15 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Gloria G. Hill, who died February 12, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 7th day of March, 2013 Donna Lynn Hill Johnson Executrix Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 7mar2wp

Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013-PR-3100 Estate of Kathleen D. Byars, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 19 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Kathleen D. Byars, who died December 4, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 7th day of March, 2013 John R. Byars Administrator CTA Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 7mar2wp

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 10:00 AM prevailing time at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. VA Loan #202060571386. The owner of the debt is Freedom Mortgage Corporation. Realty to be sold under the provisions of a Deed of Trust executed by Stacy Harris, An Unmarried Person, Grantors, is located in Tipton County, Tennessee and designated as: Lot 442, Williamsburg Estates Section M as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 151 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 1212, Page 95 and building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 151 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Subject to an utility easement to Southwest Tennessee Electric

Membership Corporation of record in Book 1211, Page 254 of Tipton County Register’s Office. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 07-128KC 031.00 improved and known as 55 Hummingbird Loop, Atoka, TN. Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1493 Page 597, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Terms of sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of the rights of homestead, redemption and dower, and the rights of Stacy Harris, An Unmarried Person, and those claiming through them, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions which may be of record in the said Register’s Office. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee pursuant to Appointment of Substitute Trustee of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee ARNOLD M. WEISS, Attorney at Law Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38103 (901) 526 8296 File # 7168-099582-FC Published: March 14, March 21, March 28 LoanCare/Stacy Harris

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JANUARY 25, 2008, executed by CHANDRA MARIE TUCKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to FIRST AMERICAN, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1397, PAGE 930, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PHM FINANCIAL INCORPORATED, DBA PROFESSIONAL HOME MORTGAGE, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LOT 103, SECTION G, PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 139, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHANDRA MARIE TUCKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1230, PAGE 694, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 125 BALTIC AVENUE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. MAP 111A GROUP E PARCEL 074.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 11, 2013. This is improved property known as 125 BALTIC AVENUE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F13-0142

Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013-PR-3101 Estate of Mangeline Armour, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 28 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Mangeline Armour, who died January 24, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of March, 2013 Deborah A. Slaon Executrix Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14mar2wp

Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013-PR-3102

Estate of Melba L. Spurgin, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 26 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Melba L. Spurgin, who died January 17, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 14th day of March, 2013 Beverly Ann Spurgin Hale Executrix Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 14mar2wp

In The Chancery Court Of Tipton County, Tennessee Christopher Shawn Hill, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30381 Mayzelle (NMI) Powell Hill, Defendant. Order of Publication In this case, it appearing from the Complaint For Divorce, which is sworn to, that the residence and whereabouts of Mayzelle (NMI) Powell Hill, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that said Mayzelle (NMI) Powell Hill, file an Answer in the Chancery of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Jeffrey L. Stimpson, P.O. Box Drawer H, Munford, TN 38058 on or before Monday, April, 29 2013, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 28th day of February, 2013. Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 14mar4wp

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ to take stage on April 27 The Exchange Club Center Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse will hold its annual fund raiser dinner and auction, Dancing With the Stars, on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. in the Covington High School gymnasium. This year’s theme is: "You have an opportunity that comes along once in a blue moon ... come make a difference." Some of this year’s contestants for Dancing With the Stars are: TCCA Tappers, Jeff Ireland and Sara McKee, Jerry and Mykle Johnson, Lee Johnston and Sherrie Yarbro, Ick and Ann Burlison, Tipton County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Pancho Chumley, Shannon Beasley, Jay Rodriguez, and Brent Chunn), Rose Construction Group (Billy Driggers, Travis Robinson, Eric Peacock and

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MHS Advanced Choir Carnegie Hall bound, will perform at Ruffin By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The Historic Rufﬁn Theater will host the Munford High School Advanced Choir for a special beneﬁt concert on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013 at 7 p.m. to help raise the money needed for the choir's upcoming performance in New York City. The Munford High School Advanced Choir, directed by Peter Colin, Jr., was one of an elite few to be a selected from

high schools choirs from across the country to perform on the world's best known concert stage, Carnegie Hall in April. Approximately 30 Advanced Choir students and chaperons will travel to New York to perform in the concert of a lifetime. "This is the second year when've been invited but the ﬁrst that we've been able to raise the funds needed for the trip," said Colin. The public is invited to

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BMS wins match The Brighton Middle School girls tennis team, behind the play of Mary Grace Smith and Aubrey Autumn’Ray Burks, recently defeated Crestview, 6-0, in the first match of the season. Courtesy photo

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