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CINDERELLA TO TAKE STAGE It’s opening night for the cast and crew of Cinderella. Above, Fellowe (Tim Birchfi eld) and the fairy godmother (Kay Bridgewater) prepare Cinderella (Leah Watkins) for the ball. The show opens at 7 p.m. at the Ruffi n Theater Thursday with a shows at the same time on Friday and Saturday; Sunday’s show will begin at 2 p.m. Photo by Sherri Onorati

Honeycomb hideout: 25K bees make hive in engine

Saturday Brighton resident Tommy Hill found an estimated 25,000 bees swarming his wife’s Chevrolet Traverse. Courtesy Hill family

By ECHO [email protected]

It sounds a bit like something out of a Stephen King novel but what happened this week on Oaklawn wasn’t fiction: an estimated 25,000 bees swarmed Cristi Hill’s vehicle.

“It’s the strang-est thing I’ve ever heard of,” said her husband, Tommy. “I’ve never seen bees in anyone’s car.”

Saturday morn-ing Cristi, Tommy and their daugh-ter Lilly Grace went to breakfast in downtown Memphis. All was well when they left, but when they returned they heard a lot of buzzing. And they were in for quite the surprise.

“(Bees) covered the windshield, the hood and they were down in the engine,” Tommy said.

The tens of thousands of bees apparently tried to create a hive in Cristi’s 2011 Chev-rolet Traverse.

Beekeeper Bill Hughes was called Sunday and when Tommy returned from church, Hughes was still there.

“He told me he didn’t know how to get them out of there, that bees usually swarm tree limbs.”

Hughes said the situation was quite unusual.

It’s the strangest thing I’ve ever heard of.

- Tommy HillHomeowner


MUNFORD – It started out as a simple honor ride for a wounded soldier, said Gill Riberdy, but it’s turned into so much more.

“Everyone in the com-munity has really stepped up,” he said. “The mayor has really opened a lot of doors for me to be able to

put this together.”On Saturday, March 24,

a motorcycle ride event to benefit Cpl. Christian “CB” Brown, a Munford marine injured in an IED explosion, will lead riders from Collierville to Mun-ford’s new fire station.

Brown, 24, lost both legs and one finger after the December 13, 2011 attack in Afghanistan. He

has been hospitalized in Washington, D.C. since the explosion and has already undergone several surgeries.

Riberdy, a retired sailor and member of the Patriot Guard since its inception, said the ride was origi-nally part of the Wounded Warrior Project, but he wanted to localize it.

“I wanted to have the

ride here because he’s our wounded warrior,” he said. “It’s really grown

Honor ride to benefit wounded marineHONOR RIDE FOR CPL. CHRISTIAN BROWN

When: Sat., March 24, noonWhere: Begins at Recycle Biker Shop, Collierville; ends at Munford fi re station

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Local DJ nearing Guinness record with 56 years on airBy SHERRI [email protected]

There’s a legend growing in Tipton County that many people may not know about, but he’s getting close to Guinness World Record fame as the world’s longest serving DJ.

Lawrence “Man” Hall of Coving-ton has been a radio personality for WKBL-AM for the past 56 years. He began his lustrous career on Mar. 18, 1956. Ken Sparks and Bill Huffman started the station on Aug. 16, 1954 when it was located above Roper Drug Store on the square on Coving-ton.

Hall first started working for the radio station as a janitor because as he said it was hard back then for a Black man to get a good paying job.

“Bob Whitely bought the station from Ken Sparks and Bill Huffman

and I started cleaning the radio sta-tion for him,” remembers Hall. “One of the sponsors on the radio then was ‘Who wants to be a Big Star.’ I start-ed with a 50-minute program every Sunday morning.”

Hall said it was tougher to be a DJ than it is today when he started in radio.

“Back then you needed a license to

be on the air,” said the 88-year-old. “I went to school in Memphis to get my license. Back then you needed a license and I had a hard time getting my license but I finally got it.”

He started out with a 50-minute faith-based show and that evolved into a Saturday and Sunday morning program. Although his days have changed from a daily show to shows

Airing the word of the Lord

Lawrence “Man” Hall, 88, has been airing a gospel program every Sunday since 1956. The current Guinness World Record holder is the same age, but lives in Hong Kong.

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City takes stand with gang forumBy SHERRI [email protected]

Covington High School was the setting on Monday for a community gang awareness forum, the response after sev-eral recent murders occurred in the city within weeks of each other, many who believe were gang-related.

Jimmy Chambers, a criminal investigator with the Shelby County District Attorney Gen-eral’s Office Gang and Nar-cotics Prosecution Unit, was the forum’s presenter for two sessions; one designed for stu-dents and another for parents.

Speaking plainly, Cham-bers made the lecture, Gangs: What parents, community and

schools should know, easily understood and entertaining for both students and adults. Interjecting humor into the ex-tremely serious subject seemed to go well with the attendees of both crowded sessions.

“I’m going to be real with you,” he told the approximate-ly 100 students from Coving-ton and Brighton High Schools

who attended the student ses-sion. “Either you’ll get killed or you’re going to jail if you get in a gang, it’s that simple.”

Chambers explained the common myths associated with gangs, the meaning of graffiti and the symbols, insig-nia and emblems.

“I’d rather talk to you like this, so stay out of the gang,”

he said. “Because gang mem-bers are stupid. When you call yourself a gang member you are giving up all your rights. Gang members are my friends and some of you all may be my friends one day. Stay out of the gangs.” You don’t want this as your future.”

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“I’ve never seen bees do what they did.”

Hughes left a box on the vehicle, a little bit of honey inside to coax the bees out of the SUV.

“An hour later the bees were in the tree and in the box,” Tommy said. “When he took the box off, five minutes later the bees were back on the car.”

They tried driving the SUV down Hwy. 51 and going through a car wash, but nothing worked.

By Tuesday morning most of the bees van-ished as mysteriously as they’d appeared.

“I took Lilly Grace to school and came back home to do a little work. There were only about 25 or so left still buzzing around.”

None of the Hill fam-ily members were stung, which is especially good because Tommy’s aller-gic to them, but the bees left their mark in the form of a honeycomb in the SUV’s engine.

“It’s in a place where

you can’t get to. They’re beeswax in the car, too, which I have to get out because they can smell it and may come back.”

Hughes said the bees created a honeycomb in an intake tube probably because they thought it was a hollow tree.

News of the Hill’s problem buzzed around the country Tuesday, making headlines for its

oddity. “I really didn’t think

it’d go this far,” Tommy said Wednesday with a laugh, “I just thought people would be inter-ested in it.”

Hughes said he’s seen bees create a hive in hot water tanks and hang-ing off the bumpers of cars, but never inside an engine. As for what attracted the bees to

Cristi’s Traverse … “Who knows!” said

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At left, beekeeper Bill Hughes tries to remove a swarm of bees from Cristi Hill’s Chevrolet Traverse Sunday. The bees fi nally left on Tuesday, but not before creating a hive in the vehicle’s engine. Courtesy Hill family

Starr Harris trial set for MondayBy ECHO [email protected]

On Monday Rickey Bell, the man accused of killing Drummonds mother Starr Harris in June 2010, will begin in Tipton County Circuit Court.

On June 1, 2010, Harris was found badly beaten in the woods behind her Richardson Landing Lane home.

Investigators said her body had severe trauma to the head and face as well as bruising on the torso, arms and legs which appear to be con-sistent with a physical altercation.

Investigators found paths through the tall grass and an area of dis-turbed leaves was found located in the woods several yards from Har-ris’s body. Investigators believe something was dragged over the leaves, leading them from that area to the area in which Harris’s body was

found.She was last heard

from in the early af-ternoon that day. At approximately 1:10 p.m., Harris’s husband Rick received a telephone call on his cell phone from the residence; Harris spoke with her husband,

then Bell and Rick Har-ris, his employer, had a conversation.

Bell, 30 at the time, was arrested and indicted the following month. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder because the district attorney’s

office has accused him of killing the 36-year-old mother during the perpetration of alleged kidnapping and rape.

The trial is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. with jury selection.

The state is expected to seek the death penalty.

Inset, Starr Harris, 36, was killed in

June 2010. Rickey Bell Jr., the man

accused of beating her to death, goes

on trial Monday.

Rickey Alvis Bell Jr. is led into the Tipton County Correctional Facility in June 2010 following his arrest in the beating death of Drummonds mother Starr Harris. File photo

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pal Marcus Heaston has some strong words for the students at the end of their session.

“I want you to under-stand this,” he began. We know you are born in poverty, that you have challenges. We work our tails off every day to give you the oppor-tunity to graduate from high school. If you are a gang member at CHS we know who you are. Make no bones about it. But we want you to know from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. you are Chargers and you rep-resent purple and gold. I have been to too many funerals in the past three

to four months and I’m sick of opening up the newspaper and reading about students in the most wanted section and being arrested. We in Tipton County are sick of it. And we’re not toler-ating it anymore! If you violate CHS high school rules and I know you are in a gang, we’re going to make sure we get you out of here. We are not trying to hide this. For some of you this had better be your wake up call.”

During the parents ses-sion Chambers told par-ents simple things they can look out for to know if their children are in-volved in gangs or gang activity.

“If you’ve got a child that’s defiant, not go-ing to class, always into trouble, or you can’t tell them nothing, you better start thinking gangs,” he said. “Don’t be afraid of correcting them, because

I can promise you if you aren’t raising your child, someone else is.”

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ing the ride was just something he felt called to do.

“I really wanted to do something to help them,” he said. “I had to get this thing going and the mayor really stepped up to help.”

The ride is set to begin at Recycle Biker Shop, 747 W. Poplar, Collier-ville. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the ride begins at noon. An estimated 250 bikers are expected to pull into Munford by 1 p.m.

Riberdy said he’d like to see Munford Avenue and other roads along the ride, which will bring bikers from State Hwy. 385 to Hwy. 51 and west on Munford Avenue, lined with people and flags.

The fire station will begin serving hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks beginning at noon.

There will also be a 50/50 drawing; the person whose number is chosen wins half the

pot, the other half, along with the rest of the proceeds, will directly benefit Cpl. Brown.

Those who cannot ride or attend can still donate

at First Citizens National Bank. For more informa-tion, see www.recyclebik-ershop.com/events.html or call Riberdy at 901-351-0787.

RIDEContinued from A1


MUNFORD – Early next week, part of Munford Avenue will be closed for repairs.

The road closure will take place at the street’s intersection with Water Street, near the site of the log cabin renovation.

“We’ll be replacing a culvert that we estimate has been in the ground since the 1940s,” said mayor Dwayne Cole. “It’s rusted and needs to be replaced.”

The road closure will begin Monday, March 26. It is scheduled to be closed both Monday and Tuesday, but Cole said it may reopen early.

“Hopefully it’s a one-day deal but we’re giving ourselves two days to do it.”

Section of Munford Ave. closes for repair

CLOSURE

Munford Avenue will be closed at Water Street from Monday, March 26 until Tuesday, March

27 for repairs.

on the weekend, for the past 56 years, he’s always been on every Sunday.

“Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve been preach-ing on here every Sun-day. When Royce Wil-son bought it from Bob Whitely… I used to be on for an hour every day and on Saturday from 1-5 p.m., and always on Sun-day mornings.”

Hall’s love for the gos-pel is what drives him. During his weekly shows he would invite gospel groups and ministers to be guests on his live show.

“I love the Lord and I want to share it with ev-ery one. I’m a deacon for my church. And I love the gospel.”

Hall was born in 1924 in Tipton County, the son of Dupree Hall and Lil-lie Peete Hall, one of 12 children. He’s been mar-ried twice, first to Lillian Moore Tipton for 30 years and then to Lue Aubrey Pugh for 29 years.

Raised near Brighton,

he attended Millrow Industrial School and worked with his fam-ily on the farm when he wasn’t in school.

“I was a little barefoot boy going to school,” he said with his distinctive laugh. “We didn’t get no shoes until winter time.”

Hall said he didn’t know he was going to be in radio but he and his cousins used to pretend they were when they were younger.

“I had some first cous-ins and we used to use an old broom as a mic,” said Hall. “We had a group called the Southerns and I was the manager. There wasn’t no radio station then and we would prac-tice over that broom han-dle as our mic. We sure did,” he added, laugh-ing.

When Hall first began in radio, the South wasn’t integrated. He was breaking new ground and faced many difficult challenges.

“No, it surely wasn’t integrated,” he said, reminiscing. “It wasn’t easy for me. I sure did

find a lot of obstacles. I just prayed to the good Lord to guide me. They would call me up and cuss me out on the ra-dio real good. ‘What you doing on the air, [racial slur]?’ they’d say to me. Back then, they were still hanging people up in the trees so I didn’t said anything, I’d just hang up and keep working. At that time, we just worked for the white people.”

Hall said he has seen a lot of changes through the years and it is much easier to be a black DJ than when he first start-ed.

“It’s a big change now,” he said. “I have more white friends now who call me and tell me they like my show and enjoy it. They call in and ask me to call their name out on the show. And I do it,” he added, laughing.

Hall has never missed a Sunday and he said he doesn’t plan to ever. To-day, the Lawrence “Man” Hall show can be heard on WKBL-1250 AM every Sunday morning from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.

“I really love it,” he said, laughing. “I have a lot of different groups from Memphis and from all over on my show. I’ll keep doing as long as the good Lord will allow me too. I sure do love it.”

RADIOContinued from A1

Investigator Jimmy Chambers talks about gangs during the student session held at CHS. Photo by Sherri Onorati

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Quite a few years ago it seemed like when decisions were made each was thought out and ana-lyzed. I could be wrong but in the wonderful South, we referred to a quick fast finalization as be-ing ‘rash’. I don’t know where that saying comes from or where it is a going. Maybe like a heat rash that just comes up on you unsuspected, uninvited definitely unwanted. But Lawdy Miss Clawdy, it’s there and you have to live with it ’til you’re cured.

Friends, can you re-member when you were possibly going to buy a brood sow, a got to have milk cow, or maybe figger-in’ out the location of a deep water well? Modern day folks wouldn’t understand, but my smart country citizens would study on it, sleep on it, think about it, talk about it, many, many times pray about it and look at it from all angles. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it appears to me that today’s young-sters say, “I’ve got to have it right now.” Continuing with, “forget the cost, disruption or down the road benefits.” Oh well if there is

a mistake, just tear it out, and start over. However I really believe our predecessors were tougher than a “guv’mint” mule when it came to making proper decisions for all concerned.

You sho’ can learn a lot talking, rocking and listening on the front porch. One thing that was not a propriety or didn’t stand out when my parents were try-ing to purchase a house on some ground. At no time did the anxiety of questioning whether or not the educational school system was good enough to send us into the next millennium

with some smarts. Neighbor, do you realize our forefathers were proud of the savvy we could accu-mulate in some wooden structure or later a modern brick building? We admit now the education re-ceived later from books was a lot better than my parents received in their upbringing.

My Southern Country sisters and brothers are loaded with ex-perience, know how education, though maybe not out of a book

or school house, along with caring and understanding. However the most important is wisdom. This is one blessing that can’t be pur-chased, begged or given and no school or institution of high pow-ered learning can bestow upon a person.

Beloved, if you don’t believe it, go on down to the university, walk in and tell the head knocker, “hey I wanna’ get me a degree in wisdom.” Ain’t gonna’ happen ’cause this is one degree the genius senior citizens had to earn all by their little lonesome. This causes true ecstasy in my vision. Now explain to this Einstein junior what you just said, and he’ll look at you like a Boer goat just stepped on his tootsie while squalling like shot with some hot grease.

Neighbor, I will eat some hum-ble pie and admit, I thought I was a lot smarter than my parents when I was a youngster. True! However, as I got a little older, Momma and Daddy sho’ did get a lot smarter. Did that ever happen to you?

American by birth and a south-ern redneck by the grace of God------GLORY!!!!

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SOUTHERN RAISIN'OTIS GRIFFIN

March is Music in Our Schools Month

March is Music in Our Schools Month! Music Education every-where across the nation is in dan-ger of extinction. March has been named Music in Our Schools Month to promote advocacy to save the programs.

Music education is a very vital part of every child’s education. It promotes and teaches many life skills and actually increases brain capacity.

It has been proven time and time again that students who read and play musical scores have increased

function in major areas of their brain.

Because of this advantage, stu-dent’s standardized test scores in subjects like Mathematics and Reading have increased.

In data collected in on more than 25,000 secondary school students, the U.S. Department of Education found that students who report consistent high levels of involve-ment in instrumental music over the middle and high school years show “significantly higher lev-els of mathematics proficiency by grade 12.”

This is a great advantage for your children. Music also teaches

many life skills that students will need when they grow into the work force.

It encourages self-discipline, promotes good work habits and encourages teamwork thus in-creasing student’s self–confidence. These are many of the reason why music education should be a part of every child’s required general education.

It promotes great habits and all in all, is just a fantastic, fun way for children to learn and connect with the community.

Jessica McCulloughMiss Tipton County 2012

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I must say that the odds look favorable to a Mitt Romney nomination in the Republican Primary. Al-though I do not see either Santorum or Gingrich get-ting the nomination, they and Ron Paul may just earn enough delegates to throw the nomination into a bro-kered convention. I’m not one who necessarily sees that as a bad thing, but I must admit that it means less time to get focused on Barrack Obama who by then will have a $1 billion war chest to spend.

My advice to all the current candidates for the Re-publican nomination: Quit trashing each other and stay focused on the failures of the Obama administra-tion and what you will do specifically about each of these failures. Don’t get caught up in who his college associations were. What most voters will care about is the future of the economy for themselves, their chil-

dren and their grandchildren. So make the debt and deficits a big part of your platform. Jobs are obvious. Environmental, Specu-lation and Energy policies driv-ing gas prices over the top once again. Tax policies that drive investment down and drive profits oversees. The weak dol-lar. Entitlements. Regulations stifling business and people.

We should always be pre-pared, as is Rick Santorum, to speak to the social issues when

asked, but the above are the issues most Americans care about. I for one think the root cause of most ma-jor social, economic and moral decay issues does go to the fracturing of the family unit. Divorce, single-parent homes, kids raised by two mommies or two daddies, or one daddy with many mommies, have all contributed to the breakdown of a healthy family unit that the ancient Greek Aristotle argued was most im-portant for a republic to survive.

As I have written in the past, my heart is with San-torum but head was leaning for Gingrich. After the Alabama and Mississippi primaries I really felt the best thing Newt could do was to bow out and lend his support to Santorum. It was not to be so he and Santorum will continue to split the conservative vote, handing Mitt over close to 1/3 of the delegates where the state apportions them or all the delegates where the state rule is winner-take-all, even if you just win by a plurality of votes (more than anyone else) and not a majority.

As for Santorum, it seems to me he’s getting hit hard by Romney adds for being a Washington insider. Well, I suppose he is, but Romney used all his con-nections to the Washington insiders to help him with many of his endeavors successfully going after pork barrel dollars. To me it is ok that no one has a clean past. What matters is to they genuinely understand they must change for the future. I’ve learned from bad decisions, and Santorum voted right slightly over 90 percent of the time.

Unfortunately for Santorum, he is getting hit at the right and the left media over the social issues. Al-though he tries to stay focused on the economic issues, when a question from a constituent or media person come on social issues he is often asked to tell what he believes. He states it, but always caveats it with he does not believe in imposing his religious beliefs on others any more than he believes the government should impose its beliefs on religious institutions. Of course, that part has been ignored by both the right and left media.

Anyway, it looks like we are in for ride to the Re-publican nomination. I just hope these guys can focus on Obama and what they are going to do about it—I just hope the media will allow them!

Romney likely to get nomination

JIM HARDIN

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House Republicans moved forward with several crime bills this week that aim to make Tennessee’s

streets safer and enhance penal-ties against gangs, violent crimes, and synthetic drugs. Governor Haslam has included the initia-tives in his annual budget, dem-onstrating a commitment to in-creasing penalties for the most heinous of crimes.

House Bill 2388 would increase the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm by convicted felons from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. While a Class E felony

carries a one to six year sentence, a Class C felony is significantly harsher with a possible sentence of three

Several crime bills moving foward

REPRESENTATIVE BARRETT RICH

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www.covingtonleader.com THE LEADER • Thursday, March 22, 2012 • A5

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

CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY INC. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or

persons responsible for the deaths of:

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on

Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986.

Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988,

in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot

wound in his back.

If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You

will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime

Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

Brooks, Justin BlakeBorn: 2/10/1988

3585 Windrow Rd.Brownsville, TN 38012

Charge: Theft under $10,000

Burns, Hubert HueBorn: 7/30/1979

225 Scott Dr.Ripley, TN 38063

Charge: Del. of cocaine 2x

Crowe, Lisa MarieBorn: 3/22/1976239 Shilough Rd.

Covington, TN 38019Charge: Poss. of sch. II drug

Currie, Anthony Dewayne

Born: 8/30/1375124 Justin Cove

Covington, TN 38019Charge: Agg. burglary,

theft over $1,000

Currin, Terry DewayneBorn: 9/7/19851517 Pincrest St.

Covington, TN 38019Charge: Del. of cocaine 2x

Elkins, Chad LewisBorn: 6/5/1981

1429 Hill StCovington, TN 38019

Charge: Poss. of cocaine w/intent

Jones, Joshua RayBorn: 7/29/1987

263 Navy Dr.Atoka, TN 38004

Charge: Agg. burglary, theft over $1,000

Miller-Reno, Paula SueBorn: 5/26/1976249 Ash Rene Dr.

Millington, TN 38053Charge: Promo. of meth

manufacturing

Morgan, Charles EdwardBorn: 4/5/1989652 Leavert St.

Memphis, TN 38127Charge: Agg. burglary

Poe, Aaron MarquilBorn: 6/22/1988306 Virginia St.

Covington, TN 38019Charge: Felony evading,

poss. of marijuana w/intent

Seen one of these people?If so, call:

24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300

Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: [email protected]

Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to

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� Acosta III, Richard Francis, 27, driving in rev./canc./susp. license, March 8, TCSO� Adams, Carlos Delaine, 50, poss. of sch. III drug, March 6, TCSO� Adams, Larry Wayne, 33, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO� Allen, Mark, 32, felony evading arrest, improper passing, resisting; March 10, APD� Andrews, Charles Robert, 32, domestic assault, agg. burglary; March 5, BPD� Armstrong, Norvell, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO� Balton, Jasmine Ann-Marie, 21, shoplifting, March 9, TCSO� Bates, Darnell, 58, conspiracy, March 4, TCSO� Becton, Terrance Deshun, 18, theft, March 7, BPD� Brooks, Justin Blake, 24, theft under $10,000, March 7, TCSO� Carpenter, Owen Edward, 31, delivery of marijuana, March 8, TCSO� Cleaves, Richard Daniel, 30, criminal trespass, March 9, CPD� Cleaves, Richard Daniel, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, window tint laws; March 9, TCSO� Cooper, Kenneth David, 43, DUI third offense, March 5, CPD� Cousar, Charles Douglas, 38, domestic assault, March 10, TCSO� Cox, Heather Dean, 38, domestic assault, March 8, TCSO� Davis, Catrina Rena, 28, harassment/indimidation, March 8, TCSO� Dickerson, Craig Jordan, 20, poss. of sch. II drug, March 10, TCSO� Dickson, Demichael Reshaun, 23, felony failure

to appear (x2), March 6, TCSO� Draine, Christopher, 33, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO� Dunn, Robin Paulette, 46, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 6, TCSO� Estes, Lester James, 48, domestic assault, March 4, TCSO� Fayne, Clara Lewis, 55, poss. of sch. II drug, March 6, CPD� Flowers, Nikita Cerew, 44, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO� Gillia, Ashley Nicole, 28, poss. sch. II, III drug with intent, March 7, TCSO� Grandberry, Paul Levertis, 49, domestic assault, March 8, CPD� Grant, Michael Dale, 21, delivery of sch. IV drug, March 6, TCSO� Green, Eric Dunta, 27, agg. burglary, March 6, TCSO� Harris, Arnesia Nion, 30, agg. assault with injury, March 7, CPD� Hayes, Carl Edward, 33, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, seat belt law, no insurance, light law; March 7, TCSO� Henderson, Kevin Lavette, 22, statutory rape, March 5, MPD� Hill, Charles Leon, 47, delivery of cocaine, March 7, TCSO� Hotz, Douglas Anthony, 50, violation of sexual offender act, March 4, TCSO� Hughes, Joshua Lee, 22, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 10, TCSO� Jackett, Samantha Jo, 27, child abuse/neglect, worthless check; March 6, TCSO� Jarmon, Derek Anthony, 35, failure to appear, March 6, CPD

� Jarmon, Kevin Sean, 31, domestic assault, March 7, TCSO� Kemery, Pamela Ann, 45, domestic assault (x2), March 9, TCSO� King, Teri Renee, 22, agg. burglary, March 6, TCSO� Leird, George Robert, 25, poss. sch. III drug (x2), poss. sch. VI drug; March 6, TCSO� Lewis, Rod Nicholas, 20, poss. of fiearm/commission dangerous felon, March 8, TCSO� Link, Demarius Marque, 25, domestic assault, March 8, TCSO� Marbry, Dustin Todd, 26, failure to pay child support, March 6, TCSO� Marbry, Kody Dewayne, 20, rape, delivery of marijuana; March 7, TCSO� Masters, Fred Edward, 45, initiate meth manuf. (x2), poss. sch. II drug with intent, poss. drug paraphernalia with intent, agg. assault with injury (x5), felony evading arrest; March 10, TCSO� McBroom, James William, 35, criminal trespass, March 7, CPD� Merida, Noemihi Herrera, 50, felony evading arrest, window tint laws, no drivers license; March 7, TCSO� Miller, Rickie Dale, 35, theft under $500, March 7, TCSO� Montgomery, Jeremiah Clinton, 28, poss. sch. IV drug, March 6, TCSO� Mosley, Dexter Brent, 20, voluntary manslaughter, March 4, CPD� Perez, Juan Carlos, 41, public intoxication, March 10, CPD� Pilant, Angela Cherie, 42, DUI first offense, open container, speeding; March 7, MUPD� Poindexter, Charles Lee, 80, domestic assault, March 10, TCSO� Polk, Merandus Martez, 25, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO� Powell, James Bradley, 30, failure to appear, March

7, TCSO� Pruitt, Joseph Michael, 48, harassment/intimidation, March 7, TCSO� Reburn, Donald Lee, 42, theft under $10,000, March 6, TCSO� Reynolds, Earl Denard, 47, failure to pay child support, March 6, TCSO� Richardson, Adam Camron, 18, agg. assault no injury, March 8, TCSO� Roberson, Buddy, 33, burglary, March 6, APD� Roswell, James Michael, 51, habitual motor vehicle offender, March 7, TCSO� Ruiz, Miguel, 22, forgery, March 4, TCSO� Salmon, Shana Lyn, 35, hindering creditors, March 6, TCSO� Somerville, Tameika Lasha, 19, vandalism, March 9, TCSO� Steele, Frank Deshanta, 40, ID theft, March 8, TCSO� Stubblefield, Jimmy Wade, 22, agg. burglary, vehicular assault; March 6, TCSO� Tate, Sophia Devonne, 22, domestic assault, March 8, TCSO� Temple, Mary Grace, 31, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 6, TCSO� Thompson, Misty Donyell, 36, domestic assault, March 8, APD� Thornton, Marquita, 19, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 6, TCSO� Varnadoe, Richard Edward, 32, failure to pay child support, March 7, TCSO� Warren, Tawana Leigh, 33, theft, March 7, CPD� Wheat, Jessee Lee, 20, burglary, March 4, TCSO� White, Odell, 30, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, March 10, TCSO� Williamson, Rob, 45, poss. of firearm, March 6, TCSO� Yanov, Brandy Michelle, 25, domestic assault (x2), March 4, TCSO

Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

Under arrestThe following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of March 4-10.

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to fifteen years and an increased fine. The bill also stipulates an in-creased penalty of a Class D felony for those felons whose convictions involved a drug offense. Having passed out of the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, the bill will likely be heard on the House floor next week.

The House Finance, Ways and Means Committee also passed the Republican-led House Bill 2390,which aims to curb gang ac-tivity by enhancing aggravated assault, robbery or burglary laws. Those convicted of aggravated assault, robbery, or aggravated

burglary committed by groups of three or more would face a harsher punishment. Currently, aggravat-ed assault is classified as a Class D or C felony depending on intent, robbery is classified as a Class C felony, and aggravated burglary is a Class B felony. The significant changes would increase each by one class, meaning that gang activ-ity would result in much harsher sentencing.

On Wednesday, the House Judi-ciary Subcommittee passed House Bill 2286, which targets those who manufacture or sell certain kinds of synthetic drugs.

The bill creates a new felony of-fense for the manufacturing and distribution of the substances, of-ten referred to as “plant food” and “bath salts.”

The bill would also create a mis-demeanor offense for users. Re-publicans have made bills target-ing the dangerous drugs a priority for the last two years, as emergency rooms have been flooded with us-ers suffering from serious affects. The bill could be heard as early as next week in the full House Judi-ciary Committee.

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ObituariesRobert Brian Gray

Date of Death – March 15, 2012

Robert Brian Gray, age 49, of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednes-day, March 21 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington, TN.

Mr. Gray leaves his mother, Barbara Gray of Mem-phis; his father, Jessie Gray of Savannah; his longtime companion, Diane Davis; and one brother, Douglas Gray of Memphis.

He was preceded in death by another brother, Kerry Dale Gray.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) March 15, 2012

Velma Pairmore MarlerDate of Death – March 15, 2012

Velma Pairmore Marler, 86, of Munford, a home-maker, died on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.

Funeral services took place on Monday, March 19 at Munford Funeral Chapel. She was buried at Poplar Grove Cemetery.

The widow of C.E. Marler, she is survived by daughters Gail (Don) Woody and Carol (Lamar) Rat-liff, son Neil (Kim) Marler, sisters Flora Eidson and Vera Trudell, brothers J.L. Pairmore Jr. and Kenneth Pairmore, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchil-dren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Young.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.


John Wayne RossDate of Death – March 15, 2012

John Wayne Ross, age 71, of Lexington, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home. He was a retired construction superinten-dent and a veteran of the United States Air

Force. He is survived by his wife Denise Ross, a son Ran-

dall Wayne Ross of Texas, a step-son Linwood (Stacy) Bradford of Massachusetts, grandsons Jacob and Jack-son Bradford, sisters Sharon Elaine (Scotty) Baxter of Covington and Marion Cooper of Arkansas, nieces and nephews Andrea Travis, Bailey Cooper, Chloe Cooper, Lacy Wilson and Tim Pilkington and very close friends Phi and Gale Chamberlain.

The Ross family has chosen cremation and a memo-rial service was held on Tuesday March 20 at 2 p.m. at Reeds Chapel.


Dorothy FlemingJanuary 18, 1954 – March 17, 2012

Dorothy Fleming, 58, homemaker, of Ripley, passed away on Saturday, March 17. Funeral services were held on Tues-day, March 20 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia

Gardens Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Keith Fleming;

two daughters, Ashley Fleming of Ripley and Monica Adams of Covington; two sons, Cary Ray Davis of Covington and Tim Elrod of New Johnsonville, TN; three sisters, Brenda Smith of Covington, Phyllis Cox of Brighton and Barbara Holland of Memphis and six grandchildren. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.


Fannie “Sis” JacksonDate of Death – March 17, 2012

Fannie “Sis” Jackson, 72, of Mason, the former owner of Big Joe’s Place, died on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Tipton. She was a member of Greenleaf Community Church where she served on the mother’s board.

Visitation will take place on Friday, March 23 from 2-7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the service begins at 11 a.m. at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She will be buried at Greenleaf Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wesley Jackson. She is survived by daughter Ashley Boyd; son Napolean Boyd Sr.; sisters Jennie L. Boyd, Alma Wortham, Portia Hodge and Barbara Sangster; aunt Geraldine Boyd; uncle Lewis Terry, four grand-children and six great-grandchildren.


Lee L. GrahamAugust 19, 1934 – March 18, 2012

Lee L. Graham, 77, of Brighton, passed from this life on March 18, 2012. Lee was a native of

Wayne County, TN, but his work as a Dis-trict Conservationist took him to various locales across the state, resulting in his be-coming a resident of Tipton County, TN for the past 38 years.

He is survived by Paulette Fowler Gra-ham, his wife of 35 years; one son, Jesse Graham of Monteagle, TN; one daughter, Jo Anna Ladd (Willie) of Monteagle, TN; two sisters, Linda Sandefer (Ron) of Paducah, KY and Donna Rich (Larry) of McMin-nville, TN; eight grandchildren, seven great grand-children and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lafayette

and Ellen Cole Graham of Waynesboro, TN and two daughters, Sherry Graham and Becky Seelye.

Lee served for four years in the United States Air Force, including duty in England. After his discharge from active service, he enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Agriculture. Following his career with the Soil Conservation Service, he “retired” to his farm near Brighton, where he raised cattle, cut hay, gardened and enjoyed rural life.

Lee was an avid outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed his beloved dogs. He was a lifetime mem-ber of the NRA. He especially enjoyed hunting deer, as well as exotic game, with the mounts on his den wall attesting to his prowess as a hunter. God, family and friends were important to Lee. He was an active member of the Covington Church of Christ. He loved his family and his friends and will be sorely missed.

Memorial gifts may be sent to the Covington Church of Christ Building Fund or the Tipton County Library.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.cov-ingtonfuneralhome.com.


John Fredrick Downing Jr.Date of Death – March 20, 2012

John Fredrick Downing Jr., 74, of Covington, a re-tired salesman, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. He was a member of Randolph United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Satur-day, March 24 at Munford Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at the chapel. Mr. Downing will be buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery.

He is survived by daughters Melissa Ann Down-ing and Vicky Lynn (Jim) Haywood; sons Vernon Blake Downing, Lee Boyd (Jennifer) Downing, Mi-chael Gordon (Renee) Downing and John Fredrick (Geneva) Downing III; sisters Shelia Willey and De-laine Carroll; and grandchildren Weston and Walton Downing, Kaitlyn and Kendall Downing and April (Matt) White.

In lieu of fl owers, the family asks that memorials are made to Gideons International.


The family of Orlandus K. Cobbins would like to express our sincere appre-ciation for your unselfish demonstration of love, gifts and prayers from friends and families. We thank God for each and ev-ery one of you and that He will shower His grace and mercy on you all in a very special way.

Also The St. Luke Baptist Church, To the Barlow Funeral Home, The Baptist Tipton Staff, the 911 team, the Kings Hill & St. John MB Church, the Covington Police Department and to the TBI team.

The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com

March 31The South Tipton Chamber is hosting a Follow the Bunny Trail Sale in Atoka, Brighton and Munford. Shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefi t CPL Christian Brown, the Munford marine injured in an IED attack in December 2011. For more information, call 901-837-4600.

Mount Herman A.M.E. Church, 3492 Quito-Drummonds Rd, Dixonville is having its annual Dixonville Community Clean-up day on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed. For more information contact Bro. Cleveland Jones or the church offi ce at 901-835-2886.

April 2Oak Grove Baptist Church, we are having an event we would like put in the community events section of the paper. April 2, 2012, David Parnell, a specialist in Methamphetamine prevention, will speak at our Family Life Center sharing his experiences with this drug. The event will at 6:30pm. All are

welcome to attend.

April 7The Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) Tipton County Chapter - Ransomed Riders are hosting a FREE bike blessing event April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yamaha of Millington 7705 U.S. Highway 51 N. Free food and drinks will be provided.

April 9The Millington Family YMCA is offering a 12 Week Weight Management Program starting the week of April 9-June 29. Registration deadline will be April 6. The program is open to the public for all adults ages 16 and up. The cost is (24) payments of $20 for Y members & Millington Residents/$25 for Non-members. Ask about our Youth Y Weight (ages 10-15 yrs). For more information contact (901) 873-1434.

April 10There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 10 at Drummonds Elementary. Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886.

Quito United Methodist Church, 4580 Quito-Drummonds Rd. will host a community Bible study, Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore, for 10 weeks beginning on Tuesday, Apr. 10. This is a life-changing journey, which will lead participants through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher,

across the lake with the Master, and, fi nally, on the road with the Savior – His face set toward the cross. This 10-week, in-depth, interactive study includes personal, daily assignments and weekly group sessions with video response sheets. To sign up, and get more information please call Connie at 901-835-4368. Participants will need to purchase their own workbook.

April 17 & 18An AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held on April 17 and 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the TN Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51

South, Covington. Hosted by Patriot Bank, please contact Sandra Howard at 475-0405 to sign up. Instructor is Jim Novotny, 476-0477.

April 21There will be a plant sale for fl owers, hanging baskets, mixed pots, vegetables, herbs and more to benefi t the Tipton County Carl Perkins Center on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Covington First Assembly of God Church, 1861 Highway 51 S. in Covington. For more information contact Bethany Kirby 901-476-1515

OBITUARY POLICYThe Leader publishes a brief obituary free of charge as a courtesy to the bereaved. To provide personalization of a loved one’s information, additional details may be published for an additional charge ($30-100, depending upon length of obituary). Please call or email for our pricing policies. Photographs also may be published. Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. For further information, call 901-476-7116 or email [email protected].

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BrightonBoard of Mayor and Alder-men - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City HallPark and Recreation Com-mission-fourth Monday - 6 p.m. City Hall Planning Com-mission - fourth Monday -7 p.m. - City Hall

BurlisonBoard of Mayor and Alder-men - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Community Center

CovingtonBoard of Mayor and Alder-men - second and fourth Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. - City HallBoard of Zoning Appeals - third Thursday - 7 p.m. - City HallCovington Economic Development Corp. - 12 noon, first Tuesday of each month - Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Liberty, CovingtonFinance and Administration Committee - third Tues-day - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference RoomGeneral Welfare - Public Relations Committee -

second Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference RoomHistoric Zoning Commis-sion - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Industrial Development Board - first Wednesday – 12 p.m., 106 West LibertyGeneral Welfare-Public Safety Committee - fourth Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Con-ference RoomPublic Works Committee - first Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room

MasonMunicipal Planning Board - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Mason Court RoomBoard of Mayor and Alder-men - second Monday - 7 p.m. - Mason City Hall Board RoomMason Planning Commis-sion - second Monday - 5:30 p.m. Mason City

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MunfordBoard of Mayor and Alder-men - fourth Monday - 7 p.m. - Municipal Build-ing, College StreetMemorial Public Library Board - fourth Tuesday - 4:30 p.m. - Library, 87 College StreetMunicipal Regional Plan-ning Commission - second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. - Mu-nicipal Building, College Street

Tipton CountyAl-Anon (for persons af-fected by someone else’s drinking) - Monday - 8 p.m. - First Presbyterian Church - at main rear entrance; Friday - 8 p.m. - Munford Presbyterian Church - Fellowship HallAssociation for the Handi-capped - second Monday - 7:30 p.m. - 3373 Highway 59 West. Board of Education - sec-ond Thursday - 7 p.m. - 1580 Highway 51 SouthBoard of Zoning Appeals -

fourth Monday - 5 p.m. - Tipton County Justice Center, 1801 South Col-lege, Covington, General Sessions CourtroomTipton County Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Board Fourth Tuesday of Janu-ary, April, July and Octo-ber; 6 p.m. Tipton County Justice Center, CovingtonChristian Motorcycle As-sociation in Tipton County - fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m. - Olympic Steakhouse, Atoka



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Doug Roth (center), senior vice president and regional manager of the asset manage-ment and trust department at BancorpSouth, recently spoke to the Covington Exchange Club about estate planning. Also pictured are program chairman Rick Peeler (right) and acting club president L.C. Bierman.

Dr. Jesse Cannon (right) is seen congratulating “Term Limit Terry” Mullins as he submits his candidate petition for State Representative District 81. The Election Commission Staff accepted and approved his petition, shown being held by grandson Brayden, which enables Mullins to be on the August pri-mary ballot.

Terry Mullins is a veteran of many military, civilian and political campaigns. He is running for this representative seat with the support and endorsement of his good friends and prior candidates, Jim Hardin and Dr. Jesse Cannon. From the new state redistricting just approved this year, ALL of Tipton County comprises the new lines of District 81.

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Enterprise is slated to deploy to the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in in-ternational waters around the globe. Working with al-lied and partner maritime forces, the Enterprise and her accompanying strike group will focus heav-ily on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation ef-forts designed to maintain regional stability.

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group consists of approximately 5,500 Sail-ors and Marines who, dur-ing the last few months, successfully completed a series of complex training events and certifications to ensure they were capable of operating effectively and safely together. These skills, which will be vital as the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group travels to the 5th Fleet area of responsi-bility (AOR) in support of Operation Enduring Free-dom (OEF), were recently tested during the carrier’s Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

For Enterprise, the Navy’s first nuclear-pow-ered aircraft carrier, the deployment represents the culmination of more than 50 years of distinguished

service. Commissioned in 1961, the Enterprise is both the largest and oldest active combat vessel in the Navy. Enterprise’s age, however, does not impact its effectiveness.

Throughout its storied history, Enterprise has played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, and was one of the first Navy assets deployed following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The importance of the role Enterprise has played in both national and naval history is a fact not lost on the Sailors and Marines currently aboard the ship. Enterprise is scheduled for deactiva-tion and eventual decom-missioning following its anticipated return later this year, marking the end of the carrier’s legendary 50-plus years of service.



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March Events

Just for FunCraft Club - The craft club meets on Monday, March 26 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC.

Bible Study- This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denom-inational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mrs. Marie Bonds.

Bending Needles Quilting Club- Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room.

To Your HealthHealth Screenings- Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, March 28 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and oc-casionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Please note for the month of March only, Friday exercise will begin at 10:45 a.m. except for March 30 at 9:15 a.m.

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 wel-comed at both sites. Juanita Joyner is the instructor.

Medication Management- Dr. Cummings will be at the CSC on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. to discuss the do’s and don’ts of managing your medication.

EducationPriscilla Eddins from Covington UT Extension will be in the dining hall at 10 a.m on Tuesday, March 27 to edu-cate us in controlling and managing diabetes.

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

Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tip-ton County…All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transporta-tion is available on a limited basis.

South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Munford Pres-byterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay.

Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hop-per Spaulding.

TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Coving-ton Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group- This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets in the TCCA meet-ing room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Garry and Susan Smith of Covington are pleased to announce the forth coming marriage of their daugh-ter, Tiffany Ann Nance to Christopher Sims Sullivan of Covington on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Covington Country Club.

Tiffany is the granddaughter of John and Barbara Locke of Covington and the late Robert and Kath-ryn Smith. She is a 2010 graduate of Covington High School and a 2011 graduate of Paul Mitchell The School – Memphis. She is employed by Super Cuts in Bartlett.

Christopher is the son of Andy and Jeanie Sullivan of Covington. He is the grandson of Josephine Sims of Covington, MaeJean and Jimmy Walker of Covington, Bobby and Karen Sullivan of Missouri, and the late James Edward Sims. He is a 2010 graduate of Cov-ington High School, Tennessee Technology Center of Covington and is employed with Sullivan’s Natural Gas Services.

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony at the Covington Country Club. Friends and family are invited.

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Loretta and Dennis Clark of Benson, Vt. and Rachel and Robert M. Young, Jr. of Brighton are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Leiha Ryan Clark and Senior Airman Robert M. (Trip) Young III. The couple was joined in matrimony on Aug. 1, 2011 at 3 p.m. during an outdoor ceremony in the glade of Elfin Lake, Wallingford, Vt. The ceremony was of-ficiated by the bride’s cousin, the Honorable Randy

Clark and Young joined in marriage

Brooks. The uncle of the bride, Lucius Parshall and Henry Clark, brother of the bride, rendered the mu-sic.

The bride, given in marriage by her parents, carried a bouquet of hydrangeas, lilies and assorted wild-flowers. Heidi Arbuckle was the maid of honor and Kate Calahan, Jessica Wright, Ashley Scott and Tonya Robarge served as bridesmaids. Her cousin Tamera Geveci read words of the bride’s Noni, Loretta Par-shall, who was not able to attend.

The best man was Josh Bradley and groomsmen were Sasa Balaban, Jeff Hill, Greg Miller and Ian Ware.

Honored guests included Jim and Jill Cannon of Ooltewah, Tenn., Ben and Annette Little of Garland, Lisa Taylor of Bartlett and Jeff and Beth Monsell of Bear, Del.

A reception immediately following the ceremony was held at the ledge at Elfin Lake where the guests enjoyed cake made by groomsman Greg Miller.

The newlyweds are currently living in Tucson, Ariz., where the groom is stationed with the Air Force.

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Greetings, I sure am en-joying our nice weather. Even with the rain the other day, it’s still very nice. A lot of people can be seen preparing ground for planting gardens. I haven’t done that yet, but soon, just greens and onions this year. These squirrels got everyone bit of the corn I planted last year. If you’re a gardener, watch out for those squirrels!

On Wednesday, Mar. 11, I traveled to the funeral ser-vices of my uncle Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, he was 93 years young. His widow, Ann, and his four children, my cousins Robert, Herbert, Shelton and Joan and their families were there and I was glad to see them all again. Robert and Langston Burton and I made the trip up there. On Thursday, we stopped by East St. Louis, Ill., to spend a few wonder-ful hours with Uncle V.L.’s sister, Marvalene Lee and family, her husband, Uncle Leslie, their oldest daugh-ter, Belinda and grandson Cortez Lee. Aunt Marva-line was under the weather and she wasn’t able to at-tend Uncle V.L.’s services, nor did our Aunt Lucille Wright and their younger brother, Daniel in Milwau-kee West. They’re up in age too, so they call Aunt Ann and sent cards and letters too. Our prayers are with the entire Burton family at this time.

Our prayers are also with Deanne Cooke and fam-ily of Drummonds on the recent loss of their sister, Bonzie Lee, Meller Tolbert, whose services were held on March 17 at St. Paul M.B. Church of Drummonds. Pastor W. Gatlin officiated; Barlow Funeral Home was in charge. Bonzie was our classmate at George R. Ellis High School in Munford. She was a quite, lovely young girl who turned into a very beautiful young lady. She will be very missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Our sick list: Bessie

Cobbs, Doris and Troy King, Jessie Stewart, Posey Reed and family, Ruth Al-ston, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Shade Alston, Minister Pink Sherrill, Jr., Isaac and Wille Mae Burton, Sr. and family, Mary Burton, Connie and Christine Brown, Katarene Harber, Carlotta Jones, Flossie Woods, Jessie Law-son, Beaulah Wakefield, Percy White and famiy, Robert Smith and family (wife, Dorcees, now some better), Ada Fletcher, Jonnie Thompson, Rudolph and Dollie Boykins, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Ruth griffin and Eula Cul-breath and family.

Happy birthday this week to Ivy Davis, jr. – Mar. 21, Ashley Grey and Matt Niclos-23, Elaine Kennedy – 26, Wilada Cole, Jamar-lon Simmons and Daphine Smith – 27.

Get your $25 dues to President Rev. Pearl An-drews or JCHO members, it are needed.

Minnie Lee Overall Cook, sister of the late Viola Hill of Jamestown, turned 100 years old Feb. 15th. She now lives with her daugh-ter Deann in Los Angeles. They love this paper and my column. Congratula-tions Ms. Minnie!

Remember, “Holding onto the hands of God while walking in faith makes for a wonderful journey!”

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Hello Friends, what a great early spring we have been having. Only it causes us to get with it on our yards and gardens. All the blooming shrubs and trees are just beautiful. I have a camellia that has been loaded with buds for most of the winter and when it started coming out, wow, it is really a display of color! We all need to enjoy this while we can cause it doesn’t last too long. For those who have azaleas don’t for-get to fertilize after they bloom. This is the only time you should have to do this. Also, if you like to prune them, go ahead after the blooms start to fade because they begin to set their new buds for next year. My neighbors across the street from me, the Copelands, are always so on top of their yard. They have orna-mental grasses in the beds by their drive. They have trimmed back and the crape myrtles too. The grasses now look so lush; it’s just so beautiful. They are defi-nitely showing me up!

We now have a beautiful baby granddaughter, Ruby Kate. She was born on the leap year day, Feb. 29, and was 8lbs 6oz and 19.5 inches long. She came in this world at 6:05 p.m. I didn’t think there could be more precious children than my own but I think the grands have them beat :-). I stayed over at their home with them for a couple of weeks. Hannah Mae had a touch of postpartum that made her especially anxious at night. She quickly contacted her doctor who started her on medication. She is doing great now. First babies are scary for most mothers. I told her they are trial and error for most of us. We learn so much from the first child. So if any of the expectant mothers that have postpartum, don’t be ashamed and think that you’re not a good mom. Call your doctor and let them help you. Families that have daughters that suffer with this, please help them. They can’t help this and need your support badly. We kept our other grands, Sloane and the twins, Tanner and Amelia, on Sunday afternoon. They are a joy and a handful. We did take them for a long extended walk around the Covington Square and neighborhood. It was a great day to do this.

We also have heard from the boys, Riggs and Jack-son. They flew over to the big island to tour the vol-canoes. I believe they had a great time and also got to see some flowing lava, ‘from far away’, so they say.

Trey has gotten a promotion and is getting to leave the rigg off the coast of Egypt. Yay! I have been so worried about him with all the tension growing be-tween Iran and Israel. It is a scary place to be right now. He is going to Vietnam. Talk about distance... his sister told me last night that he’d actually be closer to her in Hawaii than to us.

The birthdays to celebrate are: grandson, Riggs Call, Charlotte Draffin, Regina Mashburn, Chuck Armour, Lindsey Hughes, Megan Wilkes, McCallie Ruffin, Amber Dancy, Justin Hughes, Lexie Williams, Jimbo McCraw, Jennifer Ridinger, Lauren Connor, Diane Tanner Elkins, Gina McLillie, Cindy Roach Lindsey, Stacy McIntosh Fullen, Beth Tanner, Joe McCormick, Candy Rose Morris, Sandra Edman Wilson, Lindsey Cooper, Sherri Bailey, Debbie Baskin, Tissie Wilson, and Lisa Long.

Our sympathies go to out to the family of Elmer Counce from Martin. Those of you who had FFA or Ag classes at UT Martin would remember him. He retired from there some time ago. His wife, Marilu-cile, was my piano teacher. She and my mother were the organist and pianist at the First United Methodist Church in Martin; a wonderful family.

Quote for the week: “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words...”

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Hi everyone, sorry I missed you last week. Hope you had a good week and a lot of fun on St. Patrick’s Day.

We are back at the ball fields now and when not there at home watching the ball games. The Final Four basketball games have been awesome. I told you a couple of weeks ago, that I could not wait to plant my new flowers. Well, it’s history now. All of my flower beds look so pretty and the boxes and pots as well. Between them, the doves and the cardinals and many other pretty birds, it’s fun to stay home, until its time to eat.

Neighborhood Watch – We will be meeting at Three Star Fire Dept. on Sadler Rd. across from Fasttimes on Apr. 6 at 6 p.m. This is a very im-portant meeting and the first for the year. We only have two a year so please try to make it. There will be a guest speaker.

Salem Presbyterian Church – Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morn-ing. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister and every-one is always welcome. The Appalachia Mission Luncheon Fundraiser was held last Sunday. Me-morials to Salem Church in memory of Dorothy McDaniel. Please remem-ber to keep Sloan Betts in your prayers. Happy birthdays this week go to Jesse Simpson, Debbie Vick, Charlotte Draffin, John Tucker McDaniel and Soec Evans. Hope they are each the great-est!

Sharon Presbyterian Church – Worship is at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors to our fel-lowship. We are always grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. Please contin-

ue to remember Harold Nelms from Dunlap as he is presently hospitalized, as well as several on the weekly prayer list.

Covington Church of Christ – Worship is at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning and again at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday af-ternoon. Bible classes at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morn-ing and again at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Everyone is always wel-come. Brother Mike Rog-ers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips, our associate minister and youth director. We have several on our prayer list at this time. Please con-tinue to remember these and others as well as our church family members, loved ones and friends now serving in the mili-tary. Also, ALL of our mil-itary who have served. Our love and prayers go out to all of you. We will be having a marriage enrichment seminar on Sunday, Apr. 15. Guest speakers will be Stan and Shelia Butt. Happy birth-days this week are Lexie Matlock and Chip Gor-don. Hope they are the greatest! Happy anniver-saries this week to Ron and Gale Sutton, Andrew and Whitney Conner and Judy and Shorty Dun-away. Congratulations! We are blessed to have new members includ-ing Pam Tankersly (Alan Kenningham’s cousin) and Shawn and Sara An-derson and their daugh-ter Cora.

Three Star Fire Depart-ment – We will be hav-ing a spaghetti supper this Saturday afternoon from 4 -7 p.m. Please come, our volunteer fire department needs your support.

In closing, a very hap-py birthday to my grand-son Hayden Scott who turned 19 on Monday. We love you Hayden. Have a great week everyone!

AlmyraLibby Click

Angels of Hope would like to invite everyone to their fundraiser on March 24 at the Burlison Commu-nity Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plate lunches will be $8 each. A silent auction will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with items going to the highest bidder. They have more than 150 items such as tools, oil changes, grinder, heat gun, drill, jack, purses, and more. They will be selling “greasy beef” sandwiches for $3 each just like the ones you could get up town. Come join them and help fight cancer. For more information call Betty 901-476-8776 or 901-275-5867 cell or Ms. Faye 901-476-2108.

Their “Cooking For a Cure” cookbooks will also be on sale for $15 and all proceeds go to American Can-cer Society.

The Town of Burlison council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Burlison Community Center/Jimmy Burlison Town Hall. The Council consists of Mayor Frank Tyler and council-men Eddie Kellum and Jim Kenny. The next meeting will be April 10. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

The Burlison Community Center is available for rent for events such as family reunions, wedding re-ceptions, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, etc. To make reservations, call Councilman Kellum at 476-2683.

Prayer requests for this week are: Myrna and J.L Yarbro, Charlene Williams, Betty Tyler, Verna Dean McAfee, Twylla Chaney, Velma Marla Family, Ruth-ann Harber and sister Marsha, Anita Azotea, Da-vid Gilbreath, Marie Sharp, Patty Seeber, Verna Lou Timbs, Bob Yoakum, Jo Campbell, Johnny Gilbreath, and Lea Rutherford.

Not too much else is going on this week. If you have some news in the Burlison area to share, I’d love to hear from you. Take care!

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Hi everyone, I always read the obituary column in the Commercial Ap-peal. On Monday March 17, I was reading the death notices... they al-ways put the last names first in the column and then the first name and middle name. Well, I was amused as I came to the “M” names there was a person named Gene Au-try and the next one was Jessie James. Is that not unusual?

Weed-eaters - the old man went to town the other day and bought a new weed eater. Well he got to looking in our stor-age building and found one gas weeder... he tried to crank it... it would not crank. He asked our good neighbor to see if he could get it cranked as he can usually fix anything. He could not fix it. He was looking in the stor-age building and found an electric one. Got it out and it would not run ei-ther. While looking in the storage building he saw another weed eater. It was Jeff’s weed eater that he had brought when he moved in with us. It did not have a cord in it... so we get the new one and take it back to WalMart and just buy a new cord for the new found weed eater. Well, would you believe that it did not have a cord holder on it. So, here we are with three machines and none of them work. What to do?

Elm Grove UMC - Sun-day night service at 5:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at 6 p.m. Wednesday night bible study at 5 p.m. Y’all come to see us. Prayer

concerns: members of our congregation, Ber-tha Wright (she was at church Sunday). Prayers work. Charlotte Curtis, Annette Hanks, Bobbie Waits, Dick Hanks, and Jane Spray. Y’all get well soon.

The view from my win-dow: This morning the grass is so green. There is one real pear tree bloom-ing. The peach blooms have now turned into little tiny peaches.

As you all might re-member that we had lots of apples on our trees last summer. Well, we put them in the refrigera-tor... we had two drawers in the refrigerator full. They are now not much good for eating, so I get out a bag of apples and take to the cows that live next door to us. There is one cow that I fed ap-ples to all last summer... every day about 4 p.m. she would come to the fence and wait. Well, the same cow came to the fence yesterday for some apples. Two days now I have fed the old apples to this one cow... she eats them quickly before any other cows come.

Our good neighbor, Charlene Williams had a bad fall the other day and had to go to the ER; she did not have any broken bones, but she is bruised badly. Get well soon Charlene.

Can’t believe this (Tuesday) is the first day of spring. Yesterday we brought all our potted flowers out of the base-ment and set them at the basement door. Hope we do not have any more frost. Love and prayers.

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FCA Seventy-five members and guests were present for the two meetings on March 7 and 14. Andy Gross of 1st Presbyterian was the guest speaker on March 7. On March 14, Chase Hawkins from 1st Assembly, his wife Kate and 21 members of the Ft. Myers masters Asso-ciation were guests. Mr. Hawkins spoke to the group after one of the Ft. Myers members led the worship service.

FFA The CHS FFA finished 2nd in the District and 6th in West Tennessee in the

West TN Agriculture Me-chanics contest in Hay-wood Co. on March 9. Team members are Ethan Wooden, Billy Howard, Jason Joy, Cody Smith and Jeffrey Sartain.Kayla Fisher was elected West TN FFA Regional Sentinel on March 2.

Car tags Students must have a valid car tag if driving a car to school. Tags must be hung on the rear view mirror and be visible from outside the car. The fine for no tag or a tag not visible is $15 for each of-fense.

HOSA The CHS HOSA Chap-ter is sponsoring a visit

by Lifeblood at CHS to-day.

Spanish Honor Society The CHS Spanish Honor Society brought home the second largest number of awards in the DSCC Spanish Competi-tions on March 6. Indi-viduals who won awards were Derin Hollings-worth, Britney Kellum, Briona Lane, Rolanda Mack, Whitney Young, Anna Clare Goforth, Danni Haynes, Tynisha Lewis, Jonelle Pruitt, Karlie Sorrentino, Lydia Hubbard, Emily Toddy and Brandon Overall. That is all for this week. See you next time on the Charger Beat.

On Feb. 16, the Brighton High School chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended District STAR Event competition. All 19 of the competitors advanced to state competition to be held in Nashville in April.

Recently, Munford High School’s FC-CLA chapter traveled to Brownsville to compete in their district S.T.A.R. Twenty-two of Munford FCCLA mem-bers competed in 10 different events including illustrated talk and Nation Programs in Action. These events re-quired students to prepare a presenta-tion board and give a speech as they

competed. After weeks of getting ready, Munford FCCLA chapter’s hard work paid off. Munford High placed first in nine out of 10 events. All MHS FCCLA competitors won gold for their chapter. These 22 members will advance to state competitions in April where they will compete with other FCCLA members from all over Tennessee.

Munford FCCLA wins gold

Brighton FCCLA ... winning!

Charger BeatSteve Holt

The Dyersburg State Community College Stu-dent Government Associ-ation (DSCC SGA) spon-sored a blood drive at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County on Thursday, March 1. Lifeline Blood Services brought their bus to the Naifeh Building parking lot and accepted dona-tions from more than 36 volunteers. According to Lifeblood, these dona-tions have the potential to save 112 lives in our community. The DSCC SGA sponsors blood drives each semester.

Dr. Karen Bowyer, President of Dyersburg State Community Col-lege (DSCC), recently met with Ms. Kay Summers, President of the Tipton County Retired Teachers Association, and other members of the Associa-tion to discuss the Leav-ing a Legacy for Learning Fundraising Campaign. This Fundraising Cam-paign is underway in Tipton County to raise needed funds for schol-arships and program de-velopment at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center in Tipton County.

DSCC News Brief

Pictured above from left to right, fi rst row: Kyra Black, Sam Starkey, Kaelyn Knight, McK-ayla Hodges, Melissa Muller, Zoey Smith; second row: Regina Hayes, Kennedy Campbell, Danielle Henderson, Tianna Rittinger, Haylee Gaff ord, Eliza Rast, Meaghan Lemaster; third row: Tierney Hill, Andrea Robinson, Davia Bowers, Avery Ross, Kennedy Thibo-deaux, Lexie Gillmore, Whitney Marby; back row: Jackie Johnson, Alex Amato

John Keegan Paluso, of Atoka, will present his senior percussion recitawl at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 in room 112 of the Boling University Center.

Paluso is the son of Keith and Margy Paluso, also of Atoka. He is studying music education, with an emphasis in percussion, under the instruction of Dr. Julie Hill, associate professor of music.

The recital will consist of eight pieces from a variety of composers. Paluso will present “Three Movements for a Solo Dancer” and “Different

Ways for Timpani” by Kopetzki; “Farenheit 451” by Ben Wahlund; “Slopes” by Rennick; “Dream” by Cage; “Handful” for N. Scott Robinson; “Red Arc/Blue Veil” by John Luther Adams; and “Na-goya Marimbas” by Reich.

The recital is free and open to the public.For more information, contact Hill at 731-881-

7418 or by email at [email protected].

Paluso to perform in senior percussion recital on March 27

Pictured above are fi rst row (L to R): Lauren Daugherty (Gold), Rashunica Holland (Gold), Andrea Muchmore (Gold), second row: Lindsey Salmon (Silver), Shady Ross (Gold), Kati Janes (Gold), Rikki Erwin (Silver), Tiff any Childress (Gold), Jenna Cottingham (Gold), third row: Kayla Adams (Silver), Amilia Smith (Silver), Chelsea Diotte (Silver), Stepha-nie Wade (Silver), Whitney Lindley (Silver), fourth row: Whitney Alexander (Silver), Jeff Haynes (Silver), Zane Wilson (Silver), Brittney Garnsey (Silver), and Ashton Anderson (Silver).



Locals KO the competition

By JEFF [email protected]

The Covington Boxing Club competed in the West Tennessee Golden Gloves Tournament in Jackson last week. The local club entered 14 boxers and came home with 13 individual championships and the team title.

In addition, the Covington team won two out-standing boxer awards and two sportsmanship awards.

“It has been several years since we have been this dominant in the West Tennessee Golden Gloves Tournament,” Covington coach Jimmy Glover said. “It took a really big effort from our guys to do this.”

Locals Preston Terry and Terence Currin won out-standing boxer awards.

Terry defeated Trent Wilson of Jackson, avenging a loss two months ago.

“Preston hammered this guy for three rounds and

Boxing club brings home 13 Golden Gloves titles

The Covington Boxing Club dominated the competition last week in West Tennessee Golden Gloves Tournament, bringing home 13 titles and the team championship. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Lady Cardinals start 5-0By JEFF [email protected]

The Brighton Lady Cardinals have a young team, but its hard to tell considering how they've start-ed the 2012 season.

Brighton is 5-1, including an im-pressive 6-5 win Monday at Col-lierville, traditionally one of West Tennessee's best teams.

The Lady Dragons scored three runs in bottom of the first inning, but Brighton answered with three runs of its own in the top of the second.

After falling behind 5-4, Brigh-ton pushed single runs across in the sixth and eighth innings for the win.

Morgan Shaver, who was 3 for 3, scored the game winner on a Col-lierville error.

Laura Judy, who struck out eight and allowed just three hits in seven innings after relieving Lulu Smith in the second inning, earned the win. She also drove in the game-tying run with a single in the sixth.

Judy was 2 for 5 and Bri McBride had a double.

A five-game winning streak end-ed Tuesday night at home with a 7-2 loss to Seymour (Ill.), but head

Brighton catcher Raygan Huffman tries to block the plate as n a Seymour (Ill) runner hits the dirt during action Tuesday night in Brighton. Seymour ended Brighton's fi ve-game winning streak with a 7-2 win. Photo by Jeff Ireland

By STEVE [email protected]

The Covington Lady Char-gers came out of the gate with a big opening district win and a third place finish in the Sara Beth Whitehead tourney in Jackson.

They are 3-1-1 (1-0 district) to start the season.

CHS downed district foe Ripley on March 13 by a score of 5-1.

Autumn Glenn got the win, allowing six hits while striking out 12. She also added a two-run homer to aid her cause.

Hannah Clifton had a double and a single to lead the hit pa-rade.

In Jackson March 15-17, Cov-ington tied Lexington 3-3 in the opening game.

Glenn allowed six hits and struck out five. She also had a single and a double.

Allie Moss had a pair of singles while gabby Glenn had a pair of doubles and 2 two RBI's.

On March 16, CHS downed Crockett County 1-0 on a solo

CHS opens league with win


In a warm-up for this week’s Best of the West extravaganza, the Covington Chargers made their annual appearance in the Lewis Harris Memorial Tournament, coming away with a 2-2 mark.

After splitting games with Germantown and CBHS, on March 14 Covington picked up a 14-4 mercy rule win in five innings against Franklin County.

Tommy Beasley (1-0) was both winning pitcher and hitting star on this day as he won in five innings, scattering nine hits while al-lowing four earned runs with two strikeouts and one walk. At the plate, Beasley had four RBI's and a home run and scored a pair of runs for good measure.

Tyler Davis had a pair of singles produc-ing two runs and Kirk Winberry also pushed across a pair of runs with a single. Blake Walker doubled for an RBI.

FACS ended the Chargers’ good feeling on March 15 taking an 11-8 win over CHS.

The Crusaders posted an eight spot in the

second inning and Covington could only play catch-up the rest of the game.

D.J. Max (0-2) took the loss. He went one and one-third inning, giving up five hits and seven earned runs. He struck out two and walked two.

Skylar Ramsey led the Charger offense with three RBI's on a pair of singles. Bradyn McClain added two singles and an RBI. Beas-ley had three singles and scored twice.

On Monday the Chargers (3-2) won their Best of the West opener with a 10-0 victory over Armoral (Ark.) in six innings.

Dylan Schlauch was the story as he moved to 2-0 on the season with a complete-game ef-fort. He struck out nine and held the visitors to four hits.

At the plate he singled twice, doubled and had an RBI.

Beasley and Davis each doubled and drove in a run.

CHS hosts Champaign (Ill.) today at 2:30 p.m. and FACS tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.On Sat-urday afternoon the Chargers host Mountain Home at 12:30 in their final BOW game.

Covington senior Dylan Schlauch brings a pitch to the plate during action against Armoral (Ark.) Monday night in the fi rst game of the Best of the West tournament. Covington won, 10-0. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Schlauch blanks Armoral

Lady Cougars beat Collierville, Arlington; Cougars edge FACSBy JEFF [email protected]

The Munford Lady Cougars traveled to Arlington on Monday for a tough early-season non-district game and came away with a 3-2 win.

Munford took a 3-0 lead into the sixth inning. Arlington scored single runs in the sixth and seventh, but Paige Barnes finished off a complete-game perfor-mance to earn the win.

She scattered seven hits over seven innings, striking out four, walking none and stranding six runners.

Munford managed just three hits, but made them count.

Sami Jo Schultz tripled and scored in the third inning on a double by Jody Duncan, who drove Schulz in again in the fifth with a ground out.

Maggie Johnson had Munford's only other hit with a single in the sixth.

Munford (5-2) returns to action Mon-

day at Halls at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday at Covington at 6:30 p.m.

In baseball action, Munford got off to a good start in the Best of the West tournament Monday afternoon at home with a dramatic 3-2 over First Assembly Christian School.

The Crusaders scored a run in top of the seventh to tie game at 2-2, but in the seventh Corey Crowe led off with a walk and eventually scored on a passed ball for the game-winner.

Hunter Barber struck out nine batters over five and one-third innings for Mu-nford and J.C. Trobaugh finished up the sixth and pitched the seventh to earn the win.

On Friday, Munford (2-3) managed just three hits against Collierville at USA Stadium in the Lewis Harris Me-morial and fell 5-0. Jeremy Reeves took the loss for the Cougars.

The day before, Munford had 15 hits

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520 Simonton St.Covington, Tennessee 38019

QUITO UNITED METHODIST

4580 Quito Drummonds Rd.Millington, TN 38053901-835-2318

RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH

1135 Randolph Rd.Burlison, TN476-8244

RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL

8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TNHoly Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m.837-1312

REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave.Munford, TN 38058901-840-2086

THE REFUGE

749A N. Main StCovington, TN 38019901-603-3897

RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-8781

SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

3400 Atoka-Idaville RoadAtoka, TN 38004901-837-8210

SHILOH MB CHURCH

584 John Hill RdBrighton, TN 38011901-476-0081

SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD

4100 Munford Gilt EgdeBrighton, TN 38011901-837-2168

SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH

7512 Hwy 59 WBurlison, TN 38015901-476-6178

SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD

538 Simmons Rd.Drummonds, TN 38023837-2140

ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH

1225 Highway 51 SCovington, TN 38019901-476-8140

ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH

632 St. Luke Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-476-9746

ST. MARK AME CHURCH

842 Tipton RoadMunford, TN 38058(901) 837-1456

ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL

303 S. Munford StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-6577

ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH

296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069901-476-5935

ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH

2086 Atoka-Idaville RdAtoka, TN 38004901-837-2474

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1602 Highway 59 WestCovington, TN 38019901-4767645

ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

2406 Hwy 70 EastMason, TN 38049901-294-2641

ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH

3827 Hwy 51 NorthCovington, TN 38019901-476-1559

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4258 Highway 179Covington901-756-1071

TEMPLE OF PRAISE

8323 Richardson LandingDrummonds, TN 38023901-835-3462

TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

470 Watson RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-8356

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

5954 Brighton Clopton Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-476-8889

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

11886 Main St.Mason, TN 38049

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH

5422 Drummonds RdDrummonds, TN 38023901-835-2280

WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST

836 Church Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-475-1255

WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL

33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019

WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

618 Willow Grove Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-476-7337

Since 1

890Maley - Yarbrough Funeral Home Inc.

Covington Memorial Gardens, Inc. "To Better serve Humanity"

Landon B. Yarbrough - President

Obituary Line: 476-9753 • Fax line: 476-1349

1701 Hwy. S.Covington476-9778

Pawn ShopAtoka, TN 38004

(901)837- Cash (2274) • (Across from 51 furn)

Check Advance • Jewelry • Title Loans

14382 Hwy. 51 S.

DAN PICKARD

OWNER

MICAH FULCHER

MANAGER

Hometown Medical Services, LLC111 Munford St. South • Covington, TN 38019

901-476-9996 • 901-476-9986 FaxAlan Hopkins, Msn, Rn, Cs, Acnp

FRED'SSUPER DOLLAR STORE Munford

837-2000Covington 476-3364

OpenSun - Thurs.

9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Fri - Sat.9 a.m. midnight

710 Hwy.51 N.Covington 476-1307

TUESDAY NIGHTSPECIAL

Reg. Hamburger #1 & #21/2 price 5p.m. - 11 p.m.p

3080 Hwy. 51 S. Covington TN 38019

476-8500

Whitley & Hughes Family Eye CareModern eye care with a hometown commitment!312 South Main St.

Covington476-8614

68 Doctors DriveMunford837-0188

Hwy. 59W. and Bringle Road

Phone901-476-9525901-476-0714

“Natural Gas is Best”First Utility District

Tipton County

Sunday School 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Sunday Worship 9:00am,10:30am,6:00 pm

y py

Wed. Services - 6:30 pm

TV Broadcast onMillington

Cable Sunday's 10 a.m. & 9 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH5010 West Union, Millington, TN 38053

901-872-2264

Wooten Tractor Co.2031 Highway 51 South • Covington , TN 38019

Phone : 476-2631WOODSSALES & SERVICE

Steven Newman - Manager2054 Highway 51 South • P.O. Box 189

Covington, TN 38019-0189Offi ce: 901-476-4936

McBride Stitt & WilliamsInsurance and Wealth Management

BUSINESS • HOME • AUTO • FARM • LIFE • HEALTHTel: 901-476-7137 • Fax 901-476-3560

Securities offered through LPL FINANCIAL, member FINRA/SIPC

476-4000"Affordable & Accommodating"

Make Your Pet’s Grooming Experience a Pleasant One

Linda B. MillsPET SALON

(901) 476-3386 Cell (901) 489-5559

Tipton County Gun Trader1015 B Hwy 51 North • Covington, TN

(901)476-0607Jay Ridings Cell: 619-5991 John Evans Cell: 201-9426

RL COULSTON & SONSBuilding Supplies / Contractor

Covington, TN 476-9718

9030 Hwy 51 N. • Millington(901) 873-FORD (3673)

www.millintonford.com

Homer SkeltonHomer Skelton

Dunlap Retirement Center“Independent living with a helping hand” 24 hour staff

1495 Dunlap Orphanage Rd., BrightonOffice: (901) 476-7014

www.dunlapretirecenter.orgKathy KeiterDirector

RENE’S HOME CAREKeep you loved one home instead of a nursing home

Personal, in-home care for seniorsDaily and weekly services • Short or long-term care

866-225-7214www.reneshomecare.com

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Please send a sample of your writing to [email protected] for consideration.



Church bulletins, the sec-tion where we will share news briefs and church-re-lated events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-476-7116 or send an email to [email protected].

March 31The Splendor of Easter

– A Concert of Worship will be held on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 5010 West Union Rd., Milling-ton. Admission is free. Call 872-2264 or visit the church office, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for more infor-mation

Mount Herman A.M.E. Church, 3492 Quito-Drummonds Rd, Dixon-ville is having its annual Dixonville Community Clean-up day on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers are need-ed. For more information contact Bro. Cleveland Jones or the church office at 901-835-2886. Church school is Sunday at 9:30 a.m., morning worship

is Sunday at 11 a.m. and Bible study is on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

April 7Munford Baptist

Church, 1253 Munford Ave. in Munford will host a kids Easter celebration egg hunt for ages 0 to 10 on Saturday, April 7 starting at 1 p.m. There will be a short drama presentation by the MBC youth drama team followed by one of the biggest egg hunts around with over 4,000 eggs with nine prize eggs for each group. There will be a hotdog cookout after the egg hunt. For more in-formation call (901) 837-6325 or visit munford-baptistchurch.com.

April 8St. Matthew's Episcopal

Church will be hosting an Easter brunch and egg hunt following church services. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday school and liturgy begin at 10:30 a.m. with fellowship im-mediately following in the parish hall. We are located at 303 S. Mun-

ford - the church with the red door! Come celebrate Christ's resurrection with us! www.stmatthewsepis.org.

ON-GOINGSt. Matthew's Episcopal

Church will be hosting a Lenten soup supper and study each Wednesday night at 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 29 and lasting until April 4. All are invited and encouraged to at-tend.

Teachers are needed for Sunday school classes at the Tipton County Cor-rectional Facility on Sun-day afternoons at 2:30-3:30; six male teachers and two female teachers are needed. If you’re in-terested in volunteering, call 901-475-1403 or 901-277-8769.

Central Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Evening worship at 6 p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple

Street.

Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a pro-gram designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming life’s hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonym-ity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087.

Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at 520 Si-monton St., in Covington. All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email co-pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at [email protected] or call the church at 486-4446.

Brighton ARP Church will be hosting a grief support group at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month. The Church is located at 81 Church St. Brighton. 476-7233 for more information.

Church Bulletins

COMMENTARY

XI. Honor thy local newspaperSend us photos from your church events to be featured in an upcoming edition! Email

them to [email protected].

By RICK HUFFMANElder, Gilt Edge Church of Christ

Recently an old acquaintance stopped by as I was working in the yard that I had not seen for many years. As I caught up on what had happened in his life over the past four decades, he told me of three different events where he had cheated death. His conclusion was he knew the Lord must have something in mind for his life but he did not know what, yet. He was certain that the Lord would let him know when He was ready. His conclusion reminded me of the following story.

“It had been raining for days and days, and a terrible flood had come over the land. The waters rose so high that one man was forced to climb onto the roof of his house.

As the waters rose higher and higher, a man in a rowboat ap-peared, and told him to get in. "No," replied the man on the roof. "I have faith in the Lord; the Lord will save me." So the man in the rowboat went away. The man on the roof prayed for God to save him.

The waters rose higher and higher, and suddenly a speedboat appeared. "Climb in!" shouted a man in the boat. "No," replied the man on the roof. "I have faith in the Lord; the Lord will save me." So the man in the speedboat went away. The man on the roof prayed for God to save him.

The waters continued to rise. A helicopter appeared and over the loudspeaker, the pilot announced he would lower a rope to the man on the roof. "No," replied the man on the roof. "I have faith in the Lord; the Lord will save me." So

the helicopter went away. The man on the roof prayed for God to save him.

The waters rose higher and higher, and eventually they rose so high that the man on the roof was washed away, and alas, the poor man drowned.

Upon arriving in heaven, the man marched straight over to God. "Heavenly Father," he said, "I had faith in you, I prayed to you to save me, and yet you did nothing. Why?" God gave him a puzzled look, and replied "I sent you two boats and a helicopter, what more did you expect?"(Source www.coolfunnyjokes.com)

How many are like my friend and like the man who drowned- waiting on the Lord? They are waiting on a miracle, divine in-tervention to save them. The rich man (of the rich man and Lazarus account) who found himself in tor-ment had this same misconception about salvation. The rich man who had lived in the era preceding the coming of Christ concerned about his wicked brothers made this re-quest of Abraham, “Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him (Lazarus) to my father's house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.” (Luke 16:27-28) “Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” (Luke 16:29-31)

Today, God tells us to hear His

Son. Mt 17:5b … This is my be-loved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Peter accu-rately proclaimed that Jesus has the words of life. Joh 6:68 Then Si-mon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. Jesus specifi-cally said that His Words give life and will be what we are judged by. Joh 6:63b … the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Joh 12:48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

God has already given us the power to be saved; it is the gospel. Rom. 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to ev-ery one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. God has already done His part and has done all He is going to do. If we want to be saved, we must do as the Corinthians did, hear the word, believe it and obey it. Acts 18:8b … and many of the Corinthians hear-ing believed, and were baptized. God has done His part; the rest is up to us. Ac 2:40 And with many other words did he (Peter) testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. It is also our responsibility to keep ourselves saved. Php 2:12 Where-fore, my beloved, as ye have al-ways obeyed, not as in my (Paul’s) presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. If you are waiting on the Lord, you are waiting on the wrong person. He’s waiting on you!

Waiting on the Lord

DSP Needed in Millington AreaSouth of Tipton County. Drummonds. Contact TPA at 731-660-6493/ [email protected]

Glazier Needed. Must have 5 yearsexperience. Able to measure andinstall frameless showers. 901-502-9609.

DRIVERS 107

CDL-A DRIVERS: 401K NowAvailable! Assigned Trucks, Healthand Life Insurance, Paid Vacationand Orientation. 573-471-9732 www.sjpti.com

Drivers: Want a ProfessionalCareer? Haul Flatbed/OD Loads forTrinity Logistics Group! Earn $.40-.50cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA800-533-7862

HOUSE HELP 112

Caregiver seeking work in TiptonCounty area. Experienced.References available. 837-7886.

DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201

Free to good home- 10 month oldyellow Lab, Pit mix. Male. 901-489-6462.

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES 203

Hay, 5 FT. Round bales, Good $45.Best $55. Fertilize Bermuda. 901-517-8054.

GARAGE SALES

Covington- 606 W. Liberty. Sat., 8-1Large yard sale. Too much tomention. Must See!

CLOTHING/APPAREL 306

FORMAL GOWNS. 1 short (red w/-rhinestones), 2 floor length, 1-strapless black sparkle, 1 peachsparkle. Sizes 4, 6 & 10. $60 each.Call 901-832-0226.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS 316

MATCHING WALNUT SOLIDWOOD, (5 DRAWER) CHEST OFDRAWERS AND TWO NIGHTSTANDS (WITH TWO DRAWERS)$175 FOR SET. 901-832-0227.

WANTED TO BUY 328

Diabetic Test Strips Needed! $$Cash $$ paid most types. Up to $10/-box. Call 731-468-6964

Local Business would like topurchase a used time clock todocument employee time. Call 901-476-7116.

CAMPERS/MOTOR HOMES 352

1988 5th wheel camper, goodcondition. $3100. 901-605-7776

LOST & FOUND 402

Lost- Saint Bernard, Male. Answersto Moses. REWARD. Please call901-687-7038 or 901-734-0766.

PROFESSIONAL

Bushog and Box blade work. Gradedriveways and spread dirt andgravel. 901-378-6574

Firefighter lawn service freeestimates, 5th cut half price calltoday! 901-517-6069 or 901-355-3691.

Housekeeping, weekly, bi-weekly or1 time deep clean. Help organize orclean out. 13 years experience.References available. Karyn, 901-262-6449 leave message.

MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!!Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups,and More. “Fleets and Semi’sincluded” Call 901-201-9287.

HOMES FOR SALE 704

Covington, 1010 Crestview, 1,287sq.ft. brick/siding, 3br, 2ba, hardwood/-carpet, all appliances, DBL carport,storage bldg., partially fenced yard,great neighborhood. $82,000. 901-301-3578.

LOTS & ACREAGE 705

For sale-- 1 Acre in Country. RoadFront Property in Covington. 901-476-7975.

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 706

Spring into a new home. Come joinClayton Homes of DyersburgSaturday the 24 for GREATdeals,discounted furniture, free food and acar wash too. 731-285-0310

REAL ESTATE RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT, 3 and 4bedrooms, NO DOGS, SEC 8WELCOME. 901-475-4804.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901

BARN Apt for rent. Crestview schooldistrict. 3BR/1BA;HVAC; allappliances; secluded but just 4 milesfrom Covington. $800/month;$800deposit. Includes Electric.901.476.7226

Covington City limits, upstairs adultapartment. 1br, 1ba, Lg. livingroom,stove, refg., mico., no smoke, nosection 8, $400mn plus deposit. Call9 0 1 - 8 2 7 - 3 8 4 3 .

Covington, Duplex apt., Stove,Fridge, C/H/A. All electric. 2br, 1ba,,$500/mn, $200/dep. No Pets, NoSection 8. Great for married coupleor single. 901-476-9337, cell 901-592-7009.

DUNLAP AREA, 2 LAKES,HORSES - 1 BR furnished apt. Allutilities paid. All appliances plus W/-D, 2 satellite TV’s. $685/mn, 901-603-1298,475-1728

T W O - A N D - T H R E E - B E D R O O MTownhomes in Brighton. Excellentschools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901-489-2435.

HOMES FOR RENT 902

1 BR RUSTIC , 3 ACRES Perfect forsingles or professionals. Plus carpet,antique tub. No inside pets $550/ MN Brighton 901-490-8888

Covington City limits, 2br, 1ba,livingroom, stove, refg., mico., nosmoke, $600mn plus deposit. Call901-827-3843.

Covington City limits, niceneighborhood, 3br, 2ba, Lg.livingroom. washer and dryer, stove,refg., micro., no smoke, no section 8,$900mn plus $500dep. Call 901-827-3843.

Home for rent,2 BR 1 B, Drummondsarea. Nice 1 acre lot, kitchen, livingroom, dining room, spacious laundryroom. Covered front porch, backporch deck. No smoking, No pets. $650/month, $325/deposit. References and background check. 901-835-2226 or 901-359-8208

House for rent, 3br, 2ba, 827 S.Tipton St. $750 rent. 901-358-0010.

House For Rent, Brighton Village/-Brighton Schools, 3BR/2.5BA,Fireplace, Whirlpool Tub, HardwoodFloors,Ceramic, 2 Car Garage. $500Deposit/$1150 Month Rent. 901-476-7 7 6 1

Quite country home for rent. Brightonschools. 3br, 2ba. $750mn, $500dep. Call 901-389-0278. 298 BeaverCreek Lane.

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Rent Based on Income901-475-1027

TTY# 800-848-0298

RIPLEY HEALTHCARE***Now Hiring***

LPNs and CNAs all shifts available

Join our staff and be on your way to a rewarding career!!! We are seeking individuals experienced in working with dementia or Alzheimer’s programs. Long term care experience preferred.

Qualified candidates receive Paid time off, sick days, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, company matched 401k and much more.

Interested individuals should apply in person or fax your resume to: 502-429-5890

LAWN CAREMowing, hedge trimming,

mulch, light tree work, flower beds, spraying

Call Joe 901-356-1442

CURB APPEALGET YOUR YARD SALE NOTICED!Easy layout, no word count. 3 sizes to get you noticed!

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1 x 2$22

2 x 2$40

149 Jamie Lynn Cove

Now accepting applicationsone & two bedroom

apartments

Applications Available At The Complex Office Or Call 901-476-3830

(TDD 1-800-557-6254)For Information.

COVINGTON VILLAGEAPARTMENTS

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file acomplaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of CivilRights, 1400 Independent Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-

9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice), or 202-720-6382 (TDD).

149 Jamie Lynn Cove

Now accepting applicationsone & two bedroom

apartments

Applications Available At The Complex Office Or Call 901-476-3830

(TDD 1-800-557-6254)For Information.

TIPTON VILLAGEAPARTMENTS

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file acomplaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of CivilRights, 1400 Independent Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-

9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice), or 202-720-6382 (TDD).

Full Time Office Manager Position. State Finance

Company of Covington is seeking a full time, qualified

Office Manager. Qualifications needed - HS Diploma,

Customer Service, Computer Experience, general office

duties. Background and credit check are required for this

position. Send resume to: State Finance, 1400 C Hwy 51 North,

Covington, TN 38019. No phone calls please.

Do you need your home/business cleaned? Or

someone to sit with your loved ones? Reliable, honest, own transportation, excellent

references. Call Julie 901-475-6165

MISC. HELP WANTED 116

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Plaintiff: Krystle Henry

Vs.

Respondent: Scotty Henry

In this cause it appearing from th petit’on for divorce which is sworn to, that the addressand whereabouts. Respon-dent, Scotty Henry, cannot be ascertained upondiligent search and inqui-ry.It is ordered that said Re-spondent, Scotty Henry, file a response to PlantiffsAddress 1619 Pryor Road, or contact Plaintiff, Krystle Henry on or before March 23, 2012 or Judgement by default may be enter 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, Tennes-see.

This the 1st day of March, 2012

1mar4wp

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 OCTOBER 27, 2006, executed by ELMER HUTTON (A/K/A ELMER M. HUTTON) AND WIFE, JANET SUE HUTTON (AKA JANET S. HUTTON), to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RE-

CORD BOOK 1309, PAGE 12, RERECORDED IN RE-CORD BOOK 1314, PAGE 658 AND CORRECT-ED IN RECORD BOOK 1397, PAGE 799, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-TRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIP-TON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, 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, desig-nee or servicer of the hold-er/owner of said indebt-edness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as pro-vided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trust-ee, on MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012 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 eq-uity of redemption, home-stead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIP-TON County, Tennessee, to wit:PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIP-TON, TENNESSEE:LOT 8, MAPLE WOODS VILLAGE, SECTION A, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RE-

CORD IN PLAT CABINET F, PAGE 164-B, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEN-NESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PAR-TICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY.ALSO LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY IS A 2002 FLEETWOOD STONECREEK MANU-FACTURED HOME 24 X 56, WITH A VIN # OF KYFLY45AB02117-SC12.SEE ALSO AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION (MANUFAC-TURED HOME) OF RE-CORD IN RECORD BOOK 1314, PAGE 672, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEN-NESSEE.BEING THE SAME PROP-ERTY CONVEYED TO ELMER M. HUTTON AND JANET SUE HUTTON, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 27, 2006 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1309, PAGE 9, IN THE REGIS-TER’S OFFICE OF TIP-TON COUNTY, TENNES-SEE.THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1968 MAPLE DRIVE, ATO-KA, TENNESSEE 38004.MAP 127L GROUP A CTRL MAP 128I PARCEL 001.00THE SALE OF THE SUB-JECT 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 MAT-TERS OF RECORD IN-CLUDING BUT NOT LIM-ITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPART-MENT OF THE TREA-SURY/ INTERNAL REV-

ENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVE-NUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPART-MENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVEL-OPMENT 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 APPLI-CABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO RE-DEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICA-BLE, THE NOTICE RE-QUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET.THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO AN-OTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH-OUT FURTHER PUBLICA-TION, UPON ANNOUNCE-MENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALEIN THE EVENT THE HIGH-EST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESS-FUL BIDDER.OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGETHIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.This day, March 6, 2012. This is improved property known as 1968 MAPLE DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNES-SEE 38004.J. PHILLIP JONES SUB-STITUTE TRUSTEE1800 HAYES STREETNASHVILLE, TN 37203

(615) 254-4430www.phillipjoneslaw.comF12-0115

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE

TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TN

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated May 24, 2005, of re-cord in Deed Book/Page Number 1207 / 630, Instru-ment 73024, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Pamela Matkins, Larry Elrod and Donna Elrod (Borrower) to JERRY D. HOLMES, JR. (Trustee) for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRON-IC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORT-GAGE SERVICES, INC. (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and pay-able by the lawful owner and holder thereof. DEUTSCHE BANK NA-TIONAL TRUST COM-PANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005-HE5, POOLING AND SERVIC-ING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that fore-closure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the afore-said records, to serve in

the place and stead of the aforementioned Trust-ee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated December 27, 2011.NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, hav-ing been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on April 03, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and custom-ary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Court-house, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the in-debtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property:LOT 36, T.G. GOULDER ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE TOWN OF BRIGH-TON SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RE-CORD IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 87-A, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEN-NESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PAR-TICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT.For informational purposes only, this property is com-monly known as 341 East Kenwood Avenue, Brigh-ton, TN 38011, Parcel ID 080K C 00700 000.The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other ex-emptions that are express-ly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is be-lieved to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Suc-cessor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and with-out covenants of seizin or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: American Mortgage Ser-vices, Inc8086 Highway 51 Millington, TN 38053Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/AThis sale is subject to liens; easements; encum-brances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any un-paid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any mat-ter that an accurate survey of the premises might dis-close; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Succes-sor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bid-der. The sale held pursu-ant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Succes-sor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is re-served to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a pre-ceding postponement. Al-ternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PCOne Alliance Center, 4th Floor3500 Lenox RoadAtlanta, GA 30326(866) 960-8298File#: 010604

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obliga-tions secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on March 28, 2002, by William Carter and Susan Carter to H. Ray Beliles, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 996, Page 384, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the benefi-

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cial interest of said Deed of Trust was last trans-ferred and assigned to PNC Bank, National As-sociation; and WHEREAS, PNC Bank, National As-sociation, the holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by in-strument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, pow-ers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was prop-erly 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 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 vest-ed in it, will on Thursday, April 5, 2012, commencing at 10:00 PM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following de-scribed property situated in Tipton County, Tennes-see, to wit: Lot 106, Phase IV, Richland Hills Subdivi-sion, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 24, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular de-scription of said property. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 78 Friendship Circle, Ma-son, TN 38049 CURRENT OWNER(S): William Carter and Susan Carter The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restric-tive 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. SUBOR-DINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to ad-journ the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without fur-ther publication, upon an-nouncement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-POSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o CS11 Nation-wide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Express-way Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 417-4040 File No.: 1155.J1102786TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com In-sertion Dates: 03/8/2012, 03/15/2012, 03/22/2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust exe-cuted by Tyrone Johnson, unmarried, to Lenders Title and Escrow, Trustee, dated the 30th day of Sep-tember, 2005 and being of record in Book 1236, page 52, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, which con-veyed certain real proper-ty, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the indebt-edness described therein, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid and has been declared in default by the lawful owner there-of, Nationwide Mortgage

Relief, LLC. Appointment of Substitute Trustee hav-ing been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing Wil-liam Timothy Hill as Sub-stitute Trustee.NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, hav-ing been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 29th day of March, 2012, at 12:00 noon., on the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebted-ness secured, if the holder is the successful purchas-er) the following described property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 9, Section A, Cher-ry Hills Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 181-18, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennes-see, to which plat refer-ence is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Being the same property conveyed to Tyrone John-son, unmarried by Deed recorded 10/7/05, in Book 1236, page 33, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property known as: 5765 Mt. Carmel, Covington, TN 38019.Interested Parties: Cit-ibank, N.A. as trustee for First Franklin; Jessie Hill, Jr. At the time of this publi-cation, the § 35 5 117 notice of the right to fore-close was timely forward-ed. The sale of the proper-ty described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, en-cumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restric-tions, building lines, un-paid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other excep-tions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is re-served to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without fur-ther publication, upon an-nouncement at the time for the above.William Timothy HillAttorney At Law201 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 1800Nashville, TN 37219Publish: 3/8/12 – 3/15/12 – 3/22/12

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN RE: ADOPTION OF

LAURYN NICOLE HEC-TOR,A minor,

MATTHEW TYLER SHEA-RO , Stepfather,

PETITIONER, D o c k e t Number 2 8. 8 5 1

DANA NICHOLE SHEARON, Natural Moth-er, CONFIDENTIAL

CO-PETITIONER,

Vs.

JUSTIN BRYAN HECTOR, Natural Father,

RESPONDENT.

NOTICE OF PUBLICA-TIONNotice of the action shall be published in the Cov-ington Leader as follows:

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEEDocket # 28,851

In re: Adoption of Lawyn Nicole Hector, Mathew Tyler Shearon, Petitioner, Dana Nichole Shearon, Co-Petitioner vs. Justin

Bryan Hector.

It appearing from the sworn affidavit of the Plaintiff, filed in this cause, that the residence and lo-cation of the Defendant, JUSTIN BRYAN HECTOR is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon dili-gent search and inquiry. IT IS THEREFORE OR-DERED that he make his appearance herein at the Chancery Courthouse of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Covington, Tennessee on the 23rd day of April, 2012, and plead, answer or demur to complainant’s bill for divorce, or the same will be taken for confessed as to him, and this cause proceed with ex parle, and that a copy of this Order be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader.

This the 27th day of Feb-ruary, 2012.

Judy BillingsClerk & Masters/Assistant Clerk4wpmar08

Vicki L. GreenAttorney for Plaintiff

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obliga-tions secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed April 12, 1995 by Ernest Cayson, Peggy Cayson to H. Frederick Humbracht, Jr., as Trust-ee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 760, Page 528, and the under-signed having been ap-pointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1297, Pages 561, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Real Time Resolutions, Inc., having requested the un-dersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having ma-tured 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, April 12, 2012 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 de-scribed property, to wit: Situated in Coun-ty of Tipton, State of Ten-nessee.Description of Lot 1 of Bowmar Subdivision, Sec-tion A as recorded at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 74-A, said property being situated in the 6th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and located on the north side of West Main Street. Beginning at a found iron post being the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Bowmar Subdivision, Section A as recorded at Plat Cabinet A Slide 74-A also being the northeast corner of the Aileen right sides property as recorded in Deed Book 301, Page 468, also be-ing the south line of the Silas Bowmar Property as recorded at Deed Book 218, Page 119; thence in a northeasterly direction, along the north line of Lot 1 also being the south line of Bowmar, north 79 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds east, a called and measured distance of 94.00 feet to a found iron post being the northeast corner of Lot 1, also being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of said subdivision; thence in a southeast-wardly direction, along the east line of Lot 1 also be-ing the west of Lot 2, south 08 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east, a called and measured distance of 216 feet to a found iron post being the southeast cor-ner of Lot 1 also being the southwest corner of Lot 2 also being in the north R.O.W. line of West Main Street (40.00 feet from center line); thence in a southwesterly direction, along said R.O.W. line, also being the south line of Lot 1 south 79 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds west

a called and measured dis-tance of 94.00 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 1, also being in the east line of right sides; thence in a northwesterly direction, along the west line of Lot 1, also being in the east line of right sides; north 08 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west, a called and measured distance of 216.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.47 acres more or less.Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117.Tax Parcel ID: 06-112-015.05The United States Inter-nal Revenue Service has filed liens on all property belonging to Ernest W. & Peggy L. Cayson as follows: Serial Number 620385347 recorded in Lien Book 16, Page 183, dated January 14, 2003 as recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office, Covington, Tennessee. Timely notice has been given by the undersigned Substitute Trustee to the Internal Revenue Service by Certified Mail as re-quired by 26 USC Section 7425(b). The sale of this property will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the said property under the provisions of 26 USC Section 7425(d)(1).Subject to Deed of Trust in favor of First State Bank of record in Record Book 727, Page 277, assigned to National Mortgage Company (nka Bank of America) of record in Re-cord Book 727, Page 286, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennes-see. Property Address: 534 West Main Street, Mun-ford, TN.Other Interested Party: Daimler-Chrysler Financial Services Americas, LLC All right and eq-uity of redemption, home-stead 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, Sub-stitute TrusteeWeiss Spicer Cash PLLC208 Adams AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38l0390l 526 8296File # 2491-093123-FCPublished: March 15 March 22 March 29 Real Time Resolutions, Inc./Ernest Cayson


FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated OCTOBER 31, 2007, executed by SEAN C. PUTMAN AND KIMBERLY A PUTMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to ARNOLD M. WEISS, ESQ., Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 209, for the benefit of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., in the Reg-ister’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGEN-CY; the entire indebted-ness having been de-clared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGEN-CY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AU-THORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO-CIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 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 eq-uity of redemption, home-

stead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid tax-es, if any, the following de-scribed property in TIP-TON County, Tennessee, to wit:

PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIP-TON, TENNESSEE:LOT 45, FINAL PLAN, SECTION B, MAPLE WOOD VILLAGE SUB-DIVISION (A/K/A MAPLE WOODS SUBDIVISION), AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABI-NET F, SLIDE 165, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEN-NESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PAR-TICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY IN-CLUDES AS AN IMPROVE-MENT TO THE LAND SET FORTH HEREIN A MANU-FACTURED HOUSING UNIT PERMANENTLY AF-FIXED THERETO, BEAR-ING (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS VEAR-ING IN PRIOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION) VIN AND/OR SERIAL NUMBER RBAL014658A (A/K/A RBAL014658B IN AFFIDA-VIT OF AFFIXATION).

SEE ALSO MANUFAC-TURED HOME AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RE-CORD IN RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 222 AND IN RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 224, BOTH IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEN-NESSEE.

BEING THE SAME PROP-ERTY CONVEYED TO SEAN C. PUTMAN AND WIFE, KIMBERLY A. PUT-MAN, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1372, PAGE 206, IN THE REGISTER’S OF-FICE OF TIPTON COUN-TY, TENNESSEE.

THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 61 QUEENSBERRY DRIVE, ATOKA, TEN-NESSEE 38004.

MAP 127L GROUP A CON-TROL MAP 128I PARCEL 010.00

THE SALE OF THE SUB-JECT 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 MAT-TERS OF RECORD IN-CLUDING BUT NOT LIM-ITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPART-MENT OF THE TREA-SURY/ INTERNAL REV-ENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVE-NUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPART-MENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVEL-OPMENT 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 APPLI-CABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO RE-DEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICA-BLE, THE NOTICE RE-QUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO AN-OTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH-OUT FURTHER PUBLICA-TION, UPON ANNOUNCE-MENT 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 HIGH-EST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS,

THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESS-FUL BIDDER.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RE-CORD

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 13, 2012. This is improved property known as 61 QUEENS-BERRY DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUB-STITUTE TRUSTEE1800 HAYES STREETNASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 254-4430www.phillipjoneslaw.comF12-0280

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR

TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, de-fault has occurred in the performance of the cov-enants, terms and condi-tions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 15, 2007, and the Deed of Trust of even date, secur-ing said Deed of Trust Note recorded in Book 1330 at Page 871 in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee, executed by Sedrick James Terry and Stella Terry, conveying the certain property described therein to Danny Goulder, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Reg-istration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Cor-poration and to Robert S. Coleman, Jr., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee in ¬¬¬Book 1540 at Page 688. WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Deed of Trust Note has declared the entire indebt-edness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provi-sions of the Deed of Trust Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THERE-FORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Robert S. Coleman, Jr., as Successor Trustee, pur-suant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on April 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Cov-ington, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statu-tory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of mar-riage, and all other exemp-tions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, described as follows:Lot 2 of Carrington Es-tates as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 39. In the Register’s Office of Tip-ton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lots.SUBJECT TO Subdivi-sion Restrictions at Book 1154, Page 469 and build-ing lines and easements in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 39, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennes-see.Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1330, Page 869 of the Tipton County Register’s Office More Commonly Known As: 42 Carrington Avenue, Brighton, Tennes-see 38011 Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cov-enants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority creat-

ed by a fixture filing; to any matter that an accu-rate survey of the prem-ises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: none. The following indi-viduals or entities have an interest in the above-de-scribed property: (1) The Estate of Sedrick James Terry; (2) Stella Terry; (3) The Unknown Spouse of Stella Terry; (4) The Un-known Heirs of Sedrick James Terry; (5) The Un-known Tenants of 42 Car-rington Avenue, Brigh-ton, Tennessee 38011; and (6) The Unknown Personal Representative of The Estate of Sedrick James Terry; To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claim-ants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Succes-sor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information gathered in connection herewith will be utilized for that purpose. DATED this _13th____ day of March, 2012.Prepared by:Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr.Robert S. Coleman, Jr., P.A. Successor Trustee1405 North Pierce, Suite 306

Little Rock, Arkansas 72207March 15, 2012; March 22, 2012; and March 29, 2012

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO PR2990

ESTATE OF Lullean Arnelle Spears Holmes. (Deceased)

Notice is hereby given that the 6th day of March, 2012.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lullean Arnelle Spears Hol-mes, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chan-cery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to fi le same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 15th day of March, 2012.

Keith PointerExecutor

15mar2wpTipton County Chancery CourtJudy Billings, Clerk and Master1801 S. College St., Suite 110Covington, TN 38019


FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provid-ed in a certain Deed of Trust dated NOVEMBER 18, 2009, executed by CHRISTOPHER L. WEST-COTT, A MARRIED MAN (JOINED BY HIS WIFE, JENNIFER B. WEST-COTT), to RALPH HEN-SON, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 705, for the ben-efit of MORTGAGE ELEC-TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOM-INEE FOR FIRST CITI-ZENS NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANK, in the Register’s Office for TIP-TON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGEN-CY; the entire indebted-ness having been de-clared due and payable by

TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHO-RIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHIL-LIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 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 eq-uity of redemption, home-stead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid tax-es, if any, the following de-scribed property in TIP-TON County, Tennessee, to wit:PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIP-TON, TENNESSEE:LOT 12, MAPLE WOODS VILLAGE, SECTION B, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REFER-ENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICU-LAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT.SUBJECT TO SUBDIVI-SION RESTRICTIONS IN BOOK 944, PAGE 442, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 165 AND SOUTHWEST TEN-NESSEE EASEMENT IN BOOK 920, PAGE 700, OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE.BEING THE SAME PROP-ERTY CONVEYED TO CHRISTOPHER L. WEST-COTT, A MARRIED PER-SON, BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2009 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 703, IN THE REGISTER’S OF-FICE OF TIPTON COUN-TY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO MANUFAC-TURED HOME AFFIDA-VIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 715; TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA), AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION (MANUFAC-TURED HOME) OF RE-CORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 721; AND REAL PROPERTY AND MANUFACTURED HOME LIMITED POWER OF AT-TORNEY OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1458, PAGE 724, ALL IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEN-NESSEE.THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 39 TEABERRY STREET, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004 (A/K/A 39 TEABER-RY LANE, ATOKA, TEN-NESSEE 38004).MAP 128I GROUP A PAR-CEL 042.00THE SALE OF THE SUB-JECT 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 MAT-TERS OF RECORD IN-CLUDING BUT NOT LIM-ITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPART-MENT OF THE TREA-SURY/ INTERNAL REV-ENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVE-NUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPART-MENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVEL-OPMENT 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 APPLI-CABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO RE-DEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICA-BLE, THE NOTICE RE-QUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET.THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO AN-OTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH-OUT FURTHER PUBLICA-TION, UPON ANNOUNCE-MENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALEIN THE EVENT THE HIGH-EST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT

HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESS-FUL BIDDER.OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JENNIFER B. WESTCOTTTHIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, March 20, 2012. This is improved property known as 39 TEABERRY STREET, ATOKA, TEN-NESSEE 38004 (A/K/A 39 TEABERRY LANE, ATO-KA, TENNESSEE 38004).J. PHILLIP JONES SUB-STITUTE TRUSTEE1800 HAYES STREETNASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 254-4430www.phillipjoneslaw.comF12-0210

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE

TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEETHIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated August 04, 2006, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 1295 / 55, Instrument 92598, Reg-ister’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Ruth Ann Gibson (Borrow-er) to MARY L. ARONOV (Trustee) for the benefit of AAMES FUNDING COR-PORATION DBA AAMES HOME LOAN (Lender), securing the Note/indebt-edness therein described, the entire Note/indebted-ness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REG-ISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-AM3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER-TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AM3 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebted-ness, has now requested that foreclosure proceed-ings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforemen-tioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated January 12, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, hav-ing been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on April 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and custom-ary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Court-house, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the in-debtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property:ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN SECOND CIV-IL DISTRICT, TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED 555, PAGE 391, ID# 67/10.03, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS 1.69 ACRE, FILED IN PLAT BOOK 530, PAGE 506, METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY.BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM TIMOTHY W. BASKIN AND WIFE, DEB-RA WIGGS BASKIN AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 555 PAGE 391 DATED 07/23/2006 AND RE-CORDED 07/26/2006, TIPTON COUNTY RE-CORDS, STATE OF TEN-NESSEE.For informational purposes only, this property is com-monly known as 1579 Jack Bennett Road, Brighton, TN 38011, Parcel ID 067 01003 000.The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, courtesy, elec-tive share, and all other exemptions that are ex-pressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizing or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate

Lienholders: Citibank South Dakota, N.A.C/O John M. Richardson, Jr. P.C.403A Madison StreetClarksville, TN 37040Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/AThis sale is subject to liens; easements; encum-brances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any un-paid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any mat-ter that an accurate survey of the premises might dis-close; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Succes-sor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bid-der. The sale held pursu-ant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Succes-sor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is re-served to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a pre-ceding postponement. Al-ternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PCOne Alliance Center, 4th Floor3500 Lenox RoadAtlanta, GA 30326(866) 960-8298File #: 011092

Atoka Auto Repair & Towing

13238 Hwy 51 SAtoka, TN 38004

901-840-2200

The following vehicle will be sold on

March 22, 2012

(1)2004 NissianVIN# 1N4BA41E14C865528

REQUEST FOR TITLE

Request for title is being made on a 2006 Kawasaki KVF750 ATVVIN # JKAVFDC186B502892Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Norman Walker - Walker Sup-ply ATV, 74 David Reed Dr., Munford, TN 38058.By certifi ed mail within 10 days of this publication.



ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSPROJECT NAME: COON VALLEY ROAD EMBANKMENT REPAIR

OWNER: TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Sealed bids for COON VALLEY ROAD EMBANKMENT REPAIR (Contract No. 1) AND TANKER SITE REPAIR (Contract No. 2) will be received by MR. SHANNON REED at the office of TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS, 8279 HIGHWAY 51, BRIGHTON, TN 380111 until 4:00 p.m., CST, Thursday, April 5, 2012, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud:

The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the follow-ing:

1) TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 2) WEST TENNESSEE PLANS ROOM 8279 HIGHWAY 51 439 AIRWAYS BLVD. BRIGHTON, TN 38011 JACKSON, TN 38301

3) BUILDER’S EXCHANGE 4) ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT 642 SOUTH COOPER 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD MEMPHIS, TN 38104 LAKELAND, TN 38002

5) TENNESSEE ROAD BUILDERS 213 5TH AVE., NORTH NASHVILLE, TN 37219

Copies may be obtained at the office of ASKEW HARGRAVES HARCOURT & ASSOCIATES, INC. located at 3009 DAVIES PLANTATION ROAD, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002, PHONE: 901-372-0404 upon payment of $100.00 (non-refundable) for one specification book and one set of drawings.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions

provided in the Information for Bidders.No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.All Bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994,

found in “Tennessee Code Annotated,” Section 62-6-119. At least the following information, as re-quired by Section 20 of this Act, must appear on the outside of the envelope containing bid in excess of $25,000.

1. NAME OF BIDDER2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BIDDER3. BIDDERS LICENSE NUMBER4. EXPIRATION DATE OF TENNESSEE LICENSE5. THE PORTION OF CLASSIFICATION OF BIDDERS LICENSE THAT APPLIES TO THIS PROJ-ECT6. NAME OF PROJECT FOR WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED

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

OWNER: DIRECTOR SHANNON REED, PE

NOTICEDemocratic & Republican State Primary Election &

Tipton County General Election TO THE VOTERS OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that a Democratic & Republican State Primary & a GENERAL election will be held in all voting precincts in Tipton County, TN on:THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012

A State Primary Election, for the following offices:U.S. House of Representatives, 8th Congressional District

(2 year term)Tennessee State Senate 32nd District

(4 year term)Tennessee House of Representatives 81st District

(2 year term)

A County General Election, for the following offices:Assessor of Property (4 year term)No member of the county legislative body is eligible.County Commissioner (Districts 4 and 5, last 2 years of a 4 year term)School Board Member, (Odd number districts 1,3,5,7,9 for 4 year term)All candidates for School Board must provide proof of high school degree or GED. No member of the county legislative body, nor

any other county official, is eligible.QUALIFYING DEADLINE THURSDAY, April 5, 2012 – 12:00 NOONCandidates for the U.S. House of Representatives must file their original nominating petitions in the office of the State Election Com-

mission and a duplicate in the office of the Coordinator of Elections. Both must be received by the above date and time. Candidates for the TN. House of Representatives must file their original nominating petition in the office of the county election

commission in the county of their residence and a certified duplicate in the other respective election commissions (if any) included in their district by the above date and time. There are no filing fees. Candidates may obtain nominating petitions from the Tipton County Election Commission office between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The first day to pick up a petition was February 6, 2012.

Candidates for Assessor of Property, School Board, and County Commission must file nominating petitions with the Election Com-mission Office by the above date and time TCA§ 2-5-101 (2) et seq. Nominating petitions may be picked up at the election commission office at 113 East Church Street. The first day to pick up a petition was January 6, 2012.

Please note that all county races will occur within the new county district lines, effective immediately following the March 6th Presidential Preference Primary Election.

WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 – 12 NOONWritten withdrawal requests for qualified candidates must be signed by the candidate and filed with the election commission office

by the above date and time. TCA 2-5-104(b)(1) et seq.

NOTICE: Municipal elections held in conjunction with the November 6 2012 election HAVE AN August 16, 2012 qualifying dead-line with May 18th being the first day a Petition may be issued.

Tipton County Election CommissionTheta Rone, Chairman – Letitia P. Wilson, Secretary

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE and ELECTION OFFICE HOURS.The last day to register to vote in the August 2, 2012 State Primary and County General Election: in person, Tuesday July 3, 2012;

by mail, postmarked July 3, 2012. The Election Commission at 113 E. Church Street, Covington, TN 38019 is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. You may call us at 901-476-0223; fax 901-476-0233; email at [email protected].

NOTICE 2010 DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS

FridayMarch 30, 2012

Is the last day you can pay your 2010 delinquent property tax in the City Recorder’s Office. You

are advised that after Friday, March 30, 2012 additional penalties, interest, and court cost will

be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in

my office through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012.

A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2010 delinquent tax payment

must be received in my office by Friday, March 30, 2012.

City Recorder’s Office hours:Monday-Friday8 a.m. – 5 p.m.901-476-9613

Tina C. Dunn, Recorder-Treasurer


REQUEST FOR TITLE

Request for title is being made on a 2000 Ford F25VIN # 6282110334909Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify D. Ingle AT 901-279-5358, 420 Kimbrough Ave., Atoka, TN 38004.By certifi ed mail within 10 days of this publication.

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO PR2992

ESTATE OF Lillie Maye Smith. (Deceased)

Notice is hereby given that the 12th day of March, 2012.

Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Lillie Maye Smith, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to fi le same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 22nd day of March, 2012.

Martha Jean Smith FussellAdministratrix

15mar2wp

Tipton County Chancery CourtJudy Billings, Clerk and Master1801 S. College St., Suite 110Covington, TN 38019

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Delta Human Resource Agency at 915 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 19, 2012, for the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought for the Tennessee Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 5311 of Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code. The project is generally described as follows:

Rural Public Transportation is available to serve the areas of Fayette, Lau-derdale, Tipton, and Non-urban Shelby Counties with a current fleet of 53 vans. The trips are based on demand response with scheduled reservations. Advance notice of cancellation for trips not completed is required. Also available are lift-equipped vans to serve the disabled community in each of the participating counties. Contract services are available with the Public Transportation Program. A per trip fare will be charged for general public customers as well as non-eligible services requested by the contract-eligible customer.

The purpose of this hearing is to provide all interested persons with the oppor-tunity to present their views of the social, economic, environmental and other effects of the foregoing so the project will best serve the public interest.

Delta Human Resource Agency being an Equal Opportunity Employer par-ticipates in the Affirmative Action Plan by complying with special efforts to insure minority recruitment. Disadvantaged Service Enterprises as well as other service providers are encouraged to submit proposals identifying spe-cific services available and cost to be considered for contract purposes.

Representatives of the Delta Human Resource Agency will be present at the hearing site one hour prior to the time of the hearing to informally explain the project plans and related information to all interested persons.

Written statements and other exhibits in place of or in addition to oral state-ments made at the hearing may be submitted to Delta Human Resource Agency at 915 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee, within ten (10) days following the date of the hearing, and a copy furnished to the Office of Public Transportation, Suite #1800, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, TN 37243-0325.

BEER NOTICE

The following has made application for a license to sell beer for on & off premises consumption in Tipton County:

Individual Name: Charles Cecil Triplett

Business Name: The Farm Bar & Grill

The Business is located at 4621 Hwy 51 N, Coving-ton, TN 38019 and the nearest church is Rialto Baptist Church situated approximately 2,813 feet from the es-tablishment, which is on the East side of Hwy 51.

A hearing will be held on this application Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman.

Tipton County Beer Commission

Steve Bringle, Chairman, Wayne Cole, L.K. Dyson, Tommy Hill

CALL FOR BIDS

The Town of Atoka will receive sealed bids for the following:

Vacuum Excavation SystemThe Town of Atoka invites bids from qualified companies interested in providing a trailer-based vacuum excavation system in support of the Town’s public works activities. The vendor selected will be responsible for delivering the equipment outlined in the Call for Bids issued by the Town.

Bids will be received at the following address:Town of Atoka – 334 Atoka Munford Avenue

Atoka, TN 38004until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Copies of the Call for Bids packet are available by contacting the Town at (901) 837-5300. Bid packets are also available online at www.TownofAtoka.com. The Town of Atoka reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.Bid opening will occur immediately at 3:00 pm on the submission date. Any bids received after the scheduled submission deadline will be returned unopened to the bidder. Fax bids will not be accepted.

City of CovingtonPlanning Commission Meeting

April 3, 2012 5:00 pmLower Level Conference Room

200 W. Washington Ave 1. David A. Whaley- Whaley Rd, Map 069 Parcel 021.06. Proposed rezoning of property from FAR Growth Area -For-estry AG Residential to C-2 Growth Area/Light Commer-cial.

2. Discussion on outdoor display or storage of merchandise. All interested parties are invited to attend. For additional in-formation call Covington Public Works, Planning and Build-ing Division at 901-476-7191. The doors by the flag pole on the south side of the building will be locked. The doors by the drive thru lane on the north side of the building will be unlocked for the meeting.

City of CovingtonHistoric Zoning MeetingApril 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm.

Lower Level Conference Room200 W. Washington Ave.

Agenda available at City Hall in the Planning and

Building Office. All interested parties are invited to attend. For ad-ditional information call Covington Public Works, Planning and Building Division at 901-476-7191. The doors by the flag pole on the south side of the building will be locked. The doors by the drive thru lane on the north side of the building will be unlocked for the meeting.

Notice

The City Of Munford Will publish its Water

Quality Report for 2011 in its entirety in The Covington Leader on

April 5, 2012.Copies of this report will be available at Munford City Hall,

1397 Munford Ave. A copy of this report will not be mailed directly

to each customer.

Tipton County Public Works regular board meeting will be held Thursday

April 5, 2012 instead of Monday April 2, 2012 for the month

of April.

Shannon Reed, PEDirector

Tipton County Public Works

came away with the win,” Glover said.

Currin fought in the open division for the first time and took out Conti Johnson of Paris for the title.

“Terence hit him with some really hard punch-es, but the guy just would not go down,” Glover said. “It was a tough bout against a tough young man.”

Terrell Jackson and Latonio Grandberry won the sportsmanship awards for Covington.

Covington’s Corey Colver stopped William Haley of Lewisburg in the second round, and local Tyronza Boyd dropped Chris Johnson with a hard right hand at the end of the first round.

Local Octavis Suggs stopped Carlos Sanchez from Arkansas in the first round as well.

Darryl Rogers, also of Covington, defeated Jorge Menchaca of Mem-phis.

Other champions from Covington were Dem-etrous Blevins, Elijah Parker, Steve Cross, An-

thony Campbell, Jordan Grant and Deshun Har-vey.

Campbell, Cross, Blevins, Terry, Currin, Suggs, Boyd and Parker advance to the Mid-South Golden Gloves Tourna-ment in Little Rock to compete in a five-team regional tournament to-day and Friday.

The region consists of teams from Louisiana, Memphis, Middle Ten-nessee and Arkansas.

The open class (Camp-bell, Currin and Cross) winners advances to the National Golden Gloves Tournament.

Chris Rudd, a former member of the Covington Boxing Club who now fights professionally, will be part of a Showtime show that will be held in April in Youngstown, Ohio.

“We have not settled on an opponent yet and we don’t know if we will get on TV or not,” Glover said. “But we will know in a week or so.”

Rudd is 12-0 with nine knockouts.

BOXERSContinued from A11

home run by freshman Tierra Williams. Autumn Glenn got the win, giving up four hits and striking out seven.

After a 10-minute break, the Lady Chargers took on a squad from Seymour, Ill., and dropped them 8-1.

Autumn Glenn started, allowing two hits before giving way to sister Gabby, who completed the game giving up four hits and striking out three.

CHS pounded out 13 hits with Autumn Glenn hav-ing three of those. Moss, Whitney Cook and Gabby Glenn added a pair of base knocks apiece and Clif-ton, Ryleigh Deverell and Jasmine Brown added a hit each.

After another 10 minute break, the team took on

Obion County. “We attempted to play them,” said Covington coach

Martha Lawler. “We lost the game in the first inning making two errors, walking a hitter and giving up five hits. Too many careless mental mistakes against a good team.”

The Lady rebels scored six times the first inning on the way to a 7-1 win. No Covington hitter had more than one hit.

Covington has a key district game at Obion County today at 7 p.m. They travel to Collierville on Monday for a 7 p.m. game and host Munford at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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at Germantown, but lost a wild one, 13-9. Munford scored five times in the top of the first in-

nings, but the Red Devils answered with six in the bottom of the second and never trailed again.

Several Munford players had big games at the plate.

Stephen Stewart singled three times and doubled and Ryan Bargery, Alex Murchison and Reeves each drove in two runs. Barber and Ryan Flake each dou-bled for the Cougars.

Munford returns to action today in the Best of the West tourney at home against Ripley and Friday against Batesville (Miss.). Both games start at 6:30 p.m.

On Saturday the Cougars wrap up BOW play at home at 11 a.m. against Bentonville (Ark.)

Munford opens up District 13-AAA play Monday at Jackson North Side and Tuesday at home against the Indians again. Both games start at 7 p.m.

In other softball action:• Munford got the season started last Wednesday

with a 12-1 win at Collierville. Schultz and Johnson each had two hits and Duncan and Alex Turner each drove in two. Barnes struck out five over six innings for the win.

• In the opener of Sara Beth Whitehead Tournament last Thursday in Jackson, Munford defeated Liberty 12-0. Barnes and Schultz each had two hits and Alex Stanford struck out 10 in a five inning two-hitter.

• Munford fell to Obion County 7-3 in the tourney’s second game on Thursday. Stanford, Johnson, Tara Comer and Barnes each singled for Munford’s only hits. Comer took the loss.

• On Saturday in Jackson, Munford defeated Lex-ington 4-3. Schultz was 2 for 2 and scored the game-winner in the fifth inning. Barnes went the distance for the win.

• Munford lost to Chester County on Saturday, 1-0, managing just three hits. Comer took the loss.

• In the tournament finale Saturday, Munford de-feated Collierville 2-0 behind a 10-strikeout, five-in-ning no-hitter from Standford. Comer paced the of-fense with two hits and Duncan tripled and doubled.

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coach Robin Jacobs said, overall, he was happy with the way his team has started the season.

“We’ve been living on the edge every game …. a lot of close games,” Jacobs said. “But we’ve come back and won them. If we can win five more before we lose another one, I’ll be happy.”

In other action: • Brighton took a trip to Mississippi last Friday and

went 3-0. Smith was 2 for 3 and Shaver and Becky Judy each

drove in a run in a 4-1 Brighton win. Becky Judy went all four innings for the win.

The Lady Cards defeated Itawamba 11-8 as Haley Craig went 3 for 4 and Hadley Wilkins added a dou-ble and four RBI’s. Shaver was 2 for 4 with two RBI’s and Ali Christmas added a pair of hits. Laura Judy struck out four over seven innings to earn the win.

Brighton defeated Alcorn Central 6-0 behind a big game by Smith. She was 3 for 3 with a two-run homer, four RBI’s and two doubles, and also struck out three in six innings for the pitching win. Laura Judy dou-bled twice, Craig had two singles and Wilkins had an RBI-double.

• Last Wednesday Brighton opened up the season with a 6-0 win over Haywood. Wilkins was 2 for 3 with a two-run homer, a double and four RBI’s and Craig was 4 for 4. Laura Judy homered and McBride had two hits. Laura Judy struck out 10 and allowed three hits in seven innings for the win.

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Brighton’s Laura Judy brings a pitch to the plate during action against Seymour (Ill) Tuesday night. Photo by Jeff Ireland


The Chargers opened the 2012 soccer season on March 12 with a 6-1 home win over McKen-zie. It was a rough and tumble match that saw two Rebels disqualified on red cards.

“We lost to this team in the regular season last year, “ said CHS head coach Robert Lut-trell. “They have 12 se-niors and are thought to be one of the stronger squads on their side of the district. I am pleased that we showed matu-rity throughout the 80 minutes. The play was rough.”

Rema Clay led CHS with a pair of goals. Bob-by Van Cleve, Skylar Da-vis, Josh Watts and Isaac Williams added a goal apiece in the win.

Covington did not fare as well on March 15 as the Munford Cougars invaded the home pitch and came away with a 1-0 shutout win. The Char-gers were unable to mus-ter any scoring against a stout Cougar defense. It

was the first shutout of a Covington squad in three seasons.

“Give all the credit to Munford,” Luttrell said. “We had our chances but did not play well enough to and deserved to lose. After three road games this week, we will know even more about our team. As long as we keep learning and improving our overall game, we’ll be fine.”

The Chargers play at Crockett County in a dis-trict match today and at South Fulton on Friday before returning home to face Trenton Peabody on Monday.

In other soccer action: Brighton scored in

the second half Monday and finished in a 1-1 tie against visiting Memphis Central in the season opener.

Williams Timbs scored Brighton’s lone goal on assist from Scott Carlew.

Brighton returns to action today at home against Bartlett and Mon-day when Bolton comes to town. Both games start at 6 p.m.

CHS, BHS, MHS get season started

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The Civil War and Tipton CountyCompiled by RUSSELL BAILEY, Tipton County Historian

March 1862

The 9th Tennessee In-fantry left Humboldt by train on March 15, and arrived at Bethel Station that night. J. S. Spence recorded that they re-mained there “very pleasantly” until the 20th when they took the rail cars to Corinth, Miss.Former Tipton Co. State Representative Thomas J. Watkins of Raven-scroft, wrote of the 4th Tennessee Infantry’s trip to Corinth: “We came down the Mississippi to Fort Pillow when we dis-embarked… I remember going and looking over the old magazines, forts and breastworks which we had worked so hard to make the summer pre-ceding to construct…We arrived at Memphis early in the afternoon (March 20th) when we marched through the town with our banners so gay, marching out Madison Street to the old Memphis and Charles-ton depot. As we passed Mrs. Polk’s finishing School, my sister Jocie, who was a student, saw me and left the front porch and came into the street to shake hands… so we walked on togeth-er until we were nearing the depot…

We were pulled out for Corinth, Miss., loaded on flat cars similar to those used for hauling gravel, dirt, timber, etc., and at the present time were seated on rough plank benches nailed to the car with barely enough room to bend our knees and with no backs, and so had a tiresome night ride.”In a letter dated March 20, 1862 from Humboldt, Major Charles H. Hill commanding Logwood’s 6th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, wrote Major General Leonidas Polk: “My brother, Dr. L. Hill (of Covington) has a company of 52 men made up “for the war.” He wishes to have them received so as to have them equipped by the time that he can get his company full, which will be in a few days. His company is composed of the best materials of the South and will do good service. He will have a full company in a short time…”The 6th Tennessee Battal-ion and other West Ten-nessee cavalry compa-nies assembled at Union City to form a regiment of cavalry. Former artil-lery Captain William H. Jackson was appointed Colonel and Charles Hill was retained as Major.During March, Gen. G. T. Beauregard ordered provisions sent to Fort

Pillow to supply a gar-rison of 5,000 men for a period of up to three months. From March 14-17, Major Lawrence W. O’Bannon of the 2d Alabama Infantry was in command at Fort Pillow.Gen. Alexander P. Stew-art assumed command of the fort on the 19th. He estimated the line of entrenchments in rear of the river batteries were three and a half miles in length requiring a gar-rison of 15-20,000 men. He wrote that a new rear defense for 3,000 men was needed. On the 24th, the following troops were at Pillow: 12th Louisiana Infan-try, Colonel Thomas M. Scott; 21st Louisiana, Colonel J. B. G. Kennedy; 31st Tennessee Infantry, Colonel A. H. Bradford; Pointe Coupee, Louisi-ana Light Artillery, Capt. R. A. Stewart, guns two 12 pounder bronze how-itzers; three six pounder guns, bronzed; one rifled Parrot gun… 88 horses. Captain Henry Maley’s Company from Tipton County worked with the Confederate engineers on the river batteries.

Major Jeremy F. Gilmer, Gen. A. S. John-ston’s chief engineer officer was there by the 25th. With the help of 600 African American laborers, they began work on a shorter line of fortifications.

I cleaned out a flower bed last week that was, and still is, full of poi-son ivy. Naturally, in spite of all my washing and scrub-bing, I still had some breakouts. Good ol’ Calamine still seems to be the best for it. Just hate poison ivy and get it every year!

I got two cakes made for little Lexi Matlock’s sec-ond birthday last weekend. She got a Mickey and a Minnie cake, one chocolate, the other rainbow. Fun to make and good practice for Lyla’s second birthday next month! Can’t believe these girls are already two! Speaking of birth-days, I attended Ryleigh Sallee’s first birthday party on Saturday and got to see Kristen and Matt’s new house. Love it! We had double-decker cheeseburgers, pas-ta salad and cake with strawberry curd between the layers and strawber-ry icing. Nice party and nice day; ap-preciate the invite! Monday night I was back at the Sallees’ for a Pampered Chef Party, where we had homemade salsa and chicken

fajitas. Fun night and I got to meet Kristen’s mother and sister from Virginia. I know she’s happy they are here, and I hope they have a safe trip back home.

I know it’s hard for all of you who remember grand-son Cameron Dick-ey being born pre-maturely at three pounds, two ounc-es, to hear that he’s engaged to be mar-ried! He popped the question to Rachel Nance, daughter of David and LaDon-na Coulston Nance, and the wedding is Aug. 4. Congratu-lations and I am so glad they found each other!

Happy Birthday again to Catherine McCalla, today. We are taking her for Japanese tomorrow.

John Evans is tak-ing some rehab for his shoulder he had surgery on recently. I hear it’s very pain-ful but hope he does all right. Geneva Travis, Trey Erwin, Benton Wooten, Jimbo Edmonds, Craig Randolph, J. T. Odom, Carol Far-rell and so many others continue in our prayers, as well as our servicemen and women, and America’s voters.

The Covington Church of Christ Building Commit-tee has hired an ar-

chitectural firm and plans are moving on for our two services till we get a new au-ditorium building built. We’ve had ten place membership this month! God is good.

The Birthday Party at Covington Care will be on the 24th at 2:30 p.m. There will be a mar-riage seminar at our church on April 15, 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.

The KIX and ACT groups of children will have a lock-in this weekend to kick-off spring. The ACT’s group will have a golf day on the 28th, KIX Antler Search on the 29th and the Easter egg hunt will be on the 31st. Everyone is working on Lads to Leaders and it will be Easter weekend.

Happy Birthday this week goes to Lexi Matlock on March 18th, to Chip Gordon on the 20th and to Faye Shankle on the 22nd!

Happy Anniver-sary to Ron and Gale Sutton and An-drew and Whitney Conner on March 21st, and to Shorty and Judy Dunaway on the 22nd!

We were shocked and so sorry to hear early yester-day morning that our dear friend and church member Lee Graham had passed

away during the night. He had hernia surgery last week and came home on Sunday, and he and Paulette were ly-ing in bed talking when he took a turn for the worse and stopped breathing. Paramedics tried to bring him back but to no avail. Pau-lette and the family are certainly in my prayers.

Paulette had orders that if Lee went first, she was to take Lee’s dog, Jake, who was old and had arthritis, to be put down. I know it was painfully hard, but Paulette did that yesterday morning. She said Jake would grieve himself to death over Lee. Lee and Jake’s ashes will be together forever.

This week’s Farmer’s Alma-nac Quote: “A windy March and a rainy April make a beautiful May”. It is supposed to be windy today, with rain moving in to-morrow. But some things are bloom-ing now, instead of May, like iris!

“Thanks for Read-ing” this week goes to Paulette Watkins, Fay Hazlerig, Gin-ger Sallee, Debbie Otts and Mike and Bonita Rogers! Big Sa-lute! Until next week . . .

Mt. CarmelElaine Watkins

Proud family mem-bers and friends gath-ered on the evening of Friday, March 2, to see the induction cer-emony for the 24 new members of the Alpha Epsilon Alpha chapter of the academic honor-ary society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

The ceremony was held in the Student

Center on the Dyers-burg campus of Dyers-burg State Community College.

Those inducted are: Dyer County: Ellyn Smith, Zack Little, Kim Ashley, Felisha Cordasco, Harry Rutledge, Brooke Hall, Melissa McLaughlin, Leah King, Jeannie Pierce;

Fayette County: Jeanna Paden; Gibson County: Bianca Scates; Lauderdale County: RaDona Smith, Angela Laws, Katie Farley, Reeham Steel, Tasia Steel, Shana Johnson, Bradley Johnson Obion County: Kim Gurien, David Whar-ton, Devin Ellison; Tipton County: Tevin

Dyson, Jessie Ocampo, Brandy Campbell

A reception fol-lowed the induction ceremony.

PTK is the interna-tional honor society of two-year col-leges. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate

degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college.

Today Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in Amer-

ican higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Mi-cronesia, United Arab Emirates and Palau

PTK takes 24 new membersPTK new member Jessie Ocampo of Millington signs the membership book as a part of his induction into the academic honorary society.

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Editor's note: This essay was written by Covington High School valedictorian Rebecca Wauford, the Covington Exchange Club's student of the year. Wauford has a 4.0 GPA, scored 32 on the ACT and is the National Honor Society president, Student Council chap-lain and TOTAL Youth Leader-ship graduate.

In New Orleans there is a great streetcar system. It is so much fun to ride up and down St. Charles Avenue, look at all the historic buildings in the Garden District and smell all of the great food along the wa-terfront. When my family vis-its New Orleans, we take the streetcars often. On the rare occasion, the streetcar will be empty. Most of the time the streetcars are standing room only. Some people find this uncomfortable, but not me. I love the people you can meet on a streetcar, from the aver-age Joe off to work, from the couple from England on their honeymoon. Everyone has a story, and being crammed on the streetcar is one way to hear the stories. And even though I will never see most of these people again, I still enjoy get-ting to know them for those few minutes.

Even when the streetcar is packed, the driver still cries, “All aboard!” at each stop. Ev-eryone scoots closer together to welcome the newcomers. No one complains, and most peo-ple smile timidly at the people around them that they may be squishing. Although not the most comfortable thing in the world, a packed streetcar is a great example of a strong com-munity. Everyone is friendly, smiling and polite. They will try to make everyone as com-fortable as possible. Gentleman give up their seats for women and younger people give up their seats to the elderly. Ev-

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A community is only as strong as the involvement in it. The more people get involved, the better the community. In smaller towns, everyone knows all their neighbors and is there when something hap-pens to help out. In the larger cities, there are more people and little time to meet them. And with all communities, apathy is growing.

As apathy grows, however, so does the number of youth that want to do something. In my community, a playground caught on fire and burned to the ground a few years ago. Last year our community came together to raise money and re-build the playground. Instead of hiring a company to rebuild the playground, we set a week in July to have the residents of the city come and volunteer when they could. Even though it was incredibly hot outside, our community came together and built the playground. A lot of volunteers that came were parents of small children want-ing to help with a place for their children to play. Howev-er, even more of the volunteers were teenagers. Sports teams from the high schools came to volunteer. Rival teams worked together. Thirteen-year-olds worked with 25-year-olds. Ev-eryone in the community came together for this one goal, and they came together because of the youth.

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Do they know that, though? As a com-munity, we need to encourage the youth to become involved. The earlier that the youth be-come involved, the easier it is for them to stay involved later in life. My parents took my brother and me to volun-teer starting at an early age, and now, even as busy high

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Teenagers of today want to become involved in volun-teer efforts, even as the world seems to be growing more and more selfish. In my high school's National Honor Soci-ety, students are throwing out all sorts of ideas to help around the community. We went to read books to kindergartners, and everyone wants to go back and do that again. We helped with a food drive for Thanks-giving baskets and almost ev-eryone in the National Honor Society brought food. If they couldn't afford it, they came to help sort out the baskets. Our high school has a very high poverty level, but we still raised $5,000 needed to fund a wish through Make-A-Wish

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Methamphetamine. Its abuse is in the news. Its effects impact every area of our society. Because of this, the Dy-ersburg State Community College Con-tinuing Education Division, the Nurs-ing and Allied Health Division, and the DSCC Alumni Association are offering an educational seminar called Meth-amphetamine: How to work with this madness on Saturday, April 14 at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.

The seminar, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, addresses issues related to methamphetamine addiction and the impact it has on our healthcare systems, law enforcement and the community. While it is tailored for those who work in health care and criminal justice, it is open to anyone interested in attending.

The seminar’s first session will be presented by Dr. Evelynn Miller, Dy-ersburg State Community College dean of Nursing and Allied Health and Dr. Tijuanna Terrell, nurse manager of the Emergency Department at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis. Together they will present “Meth Man: Nursing Care and Treatment in the Emergency Room.”

After Drs. Miller and Terrell, Brent Hill, K-9 Officer with the Dyersburg Police Department, will make a presen-tation on meth in the community. It will be followed with a question and answer session. Hill is also a licensed EMT and is certified as Basic Methamphetamine

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The third session will be presented by DSCC Assistant Professor of Crimi-nal Justice Michael Brooks. He will present Drug Endangered Children - a collaborative, multi-disciplinary effort to prevent drug related harm to chil-dren; and to rescue, defend, shelter, and support children who suffer physical and psychological harm caused by the manufacture, distribution, sale and use of illegal drugs, and the abuse of pre-scription drugs and alcohol.

In addition, those attending will have the chance to tour the state-of-the-art nursing simulation laboratory.

Those who wish to attend must reg-ister with the DSCC Continuing Educa-tion Office by Friday April 13. The cost is $25 per person for those who register by Wednesday April 11, $30 for those who register after this date. Paid mem-bers of the DSCC Alumni Association will receive special pricing of $10 as a benefit of their membership. For those who are DSCC alumni, but not current-ly members, part of the registration fee will be directed to the Alumni Associa-tion to establish membership.

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Dyersburg Police Offi cer Brent Hill, a member of the Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force, presented at Meth Madness seminar held in Dyersburg in October. Hill will present at the upcom-ing seminar being held on April 14 at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. For more information, or to register, contact Teresa Evans at 731-286-3267.

Bob Whitworth (center) recently spoke to the Covington Lions Club about the Dust Bowl of the early 1930’s. Jason Whitworth (right) was also a part of the program. Lowell Friend is vice president of the club.

When you walk onto any of the Dyersburg State Community College locations, you would not notice the many changes that have been taking place to upgrade the college’s energy efficiency and reduce its energy con-sumption. Some of the changes are in the buildings, some are in its business operations, and some in the way the faculty and staff work. All work to-gether to reduce the college’s utility bills.

In 2009, DSCC’s President’s staff set the course for college-wide en-ergy efficiency by choosing to dedi-cate funding available through the American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act (ARRA) to the project. As a result, the college began aggressively implementing the energy saving rec-ommendations provided by Energy System Group (ESG). ESG was hired by the Tennessee Board of Regents (DSCC’s governing body) to prepare

a detailed energy study. The study provided a list of 10 major energy cost-savings measures that included recommendations for physical plant improvements, water conservation measures, and appliance changes.

To date, 6 of the 10 recommenda-tions have been completed. These in-clude refrigerant flow improvement in DX cooling equipment and replac-ing the chillers (part of the heating and air conditioning system) in the Dale F. Glover Education Building, the E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium, the E. B. Eller Administration Build-ing, and the Academic Building at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. The College also replaced the rooftop air conditioning unit serv-ing the Lannom Gym’s front lobby, and replaced the 15-ton condensing unit in the Lannom Gym’s music and band room.

DSCC upgrades efficiency

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