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Project Play 2010ʼs Childrenʼs Committee at Crestview Elementary designed posters at a recent meeting. Children ranged in ages 4-12 years and worked for several hours designing approximately 50 posters to be displayed through out Tipton County. Photos courtesy Jennifer Potter

Project Play work dates approaching

By ECHO DAY [email protected]

COVINGTON – Following his arrest last week, Rickey A. Bell Jr. was arraigned on felony murder and aggravat-ed kidnapping charges in the death of Drummonds mother Starr Harris.

Appearing in an orange jumpsuit and shackles, Bell

was read the charges by Tipton County General Sessions Court Judge William Peeler.

“Because these charges are so serious, I’m going to read the allegations so you know what you’re charged with,” Peeler said.

According to the affida-vit of complaint, the body of Starr Harris was discovered in a wooded area behind

her Richardson Landing Lane home in Drummonds. 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 consistent with a physical altercation.

Inside the home, the affi-davit said, signs of a struggle were observed. The computer desk was leaning on its side

against the wall with the con-tents of the desk strewn about the floor, and the back door to

the residence was open. Investigators found paths

through the tall grass and an area of disturbed leaves was found located in the woods several yards from Harris’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.

Bell arraigned, brothers also arrested


Covington Mayor David Gordon was named 2010 Mayor of the Year by the Tennessee Municipal League Tuesday, the organization

reports. Gordon, a first-term

mayor who has been in office for five years, was not expecting the honor.

“They made the announcement and I was completely sur-prised,” he said.

Each year since 1954, the league has honored a city mayor it believes typifies the attributes of intelligence, effec-tiveness, hard work,

dedication and sacrifice. In a press release, the organization said Gordon

was recognized for the city’s many significant accomplishments under his leadership in the areas of economic and community development, infrastructure improvements, efficient government operations and the enhanced quality of life of Covington residents.

“I think when a mayor earns this award, it’s not about the individual, it’s about the community,” Gordon said, noting all of the municipal depart-ments and their importance to the recognition of the city.

DAVID GORDON

Gordon named Mayor of the Year

IN BRIEF▪ Rickey A. Bell Jr., 30, was charged with felony murder and aggravated kidnapping in the June 1 beating death of Starr Harris▪ Michael Bell, Kevin Bell and Pierre Richardson were arrested for the coercion of a witness

PLEASE SEE BELL, PAGE A3


The signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life typically raises thou-sands of dollars for cancer research and Friday night the journey begins again.

Since 1996, Relay for Life has raised more than $1 million in Tipton County and though participa-tion has been decreasing in recent years, organiz-ers are working to make changes.

“We’re planning more entertainment and we’ll have more bands coming out,” said Cynthia Roberts.

An average of one in three Americans is diag-nosed with cancer in their lifetime and, unfortu-nately, there is still no known cure.

ACS is trying to change that.Through various programs, such as its annual

Relay for Life, the American Cancer society wants to raise money to help prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering from the disease.

The event begins at dusk, symbolizing the beginning of a journey from cancer diagnosis and into remission, a journey through the darkness and into the light.

In years past, dozens of teams have signed up to walk the track overnight during the event and six-digit goals have been set for fundraising. This year, 12 teams have signed up and the local orga-nization has set a goal of $50,000.

The teams will have children’s games, face painting, animal balloons, silent auctions, moon-bounces and slides, a beauty baby contest, dunk tank and much

Relay kicks off annual event on Friday

PLEASE SEE MAYOR, PAGE A2

PLEASE SEE RELAY, PAGE A3


Construction on Covington’s Project Play will begin next week and organizers are still look-ing for volunteers to bring the beloved play-ground back to life.

Hundreds of volun-teers are needed to work four different shifts each day from June 22-27.

“We desperately need more volunteers to help rebuild the playground,” said organizer Michelle Johnston.

At least 130 people will be needed for each of the four-hour shifts. There are spots for any-one whether they have specific skills or not, said Johnston, and there will also be a need for tools and carpentry.

“The first time, we didn’t have near that (number of volunteers), but we’re hoping the original volunteers return as well as the parents of children who’ve played on the playground,” said Jennifer Potter. “They have a vested interest in it.”

The brainchild of The Rev. John H. Fullerton, Jr., the $300,000 park was built in the summer of 2003 through community donations and volunteer support, which saved the

community approxi-mately $100,000 in build-ing costs.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, a fire completely destroyed the playground at Cobb-Parr Park. A 911 call at 6:28 p.m. alerted officials of the fire but by the time they arrived minutes later, the playground was already engulfed in flames.

The outrage that fol-lowed the playground’s destruction brought the community together to raise funds to replace the destroyed haven for chil-dren. U. S. Country 51 93.5 FM, The Leader and the Covington Parks and Recreation Department hosted a radiothon to raise the money needed to cover the playground’s insurance deductible.

The fundraiser result-ed in more than $20,000

in donations. And as the workdates

approach, many children in the community have become involved in the rebuilding effort. The original Project Play effort in 2003 had a chil-dren’s committee, which has been resurrected for the 2010 effort.

“We want to get their input, their desires,” said Potter, the committee’s chairperson.

Though they wanted to help out with the rebuild, younger children are not allowed at the construction site for safe-ty reasons, so Potter has used their assistance in public relations instead.

Two weeks ago the committee of more than two dozen children met at Crestview Elementary

and colored approxi-mately 50 posters to be displayed in Tipton County businesses. Additionally, the young-sters created a commer-cial in support of the rebuild for U.S. 51 Country.

“Some of these chil-dren grew up on this playground,” Potter said. “They felt like they had ownership.”

Potter encouraged the children to help with the efforts because she believes it will instill in them a sense of commu-nity.

“If they have a vested interest in something, they’ll like to see it flour-ish,” she said. “It’s impor-tant for children to be involved for that reason.

Alex Mason, the son of Jere W. Mason and Sarah Hall of Covington, records a public relations spot for Project Play at U.S. 51 County.

Project Play workdates will be June 22-27

Shifts will be 8 a.m. – noon, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. and 5 -

8:30 p.m.

Children under 10 will not be allowed on-site but childcare will be available for volun-teers. Children ages 10-14

are allowed on-site, but must work one-on-one with a parent or guardian. Those ages 14-17 will be able to participate

in construction.

Call 901-476-1107 or visit the group’s Facebook page

for more information

PLEASE SEE PARK, PAGE A2

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“Mayor Gordon recognizes that building a community is much more than just running an efficient government opera-tion,” said Tommy Pedigo, TML president and Sparta mayor. “He understands city government should improve the quality of life of the citizens by providing not only efficient government but by working to improve opportuni-ties. He’s very deserving of the honor.”

Since March 2005, Gordon has successfully worked to transition the office of the mayor from a part-time position to a full-time job, improving the efficiency of the city’s government while creat-ing opportunities for its citizens.

Developing a dynamic strategy for economic and community development, he has been an active participant in establish-ing the HTL Advantage, a three county, three city, four electric utility joint venture to pro-mote the three county region of Haywood, Tipton and Lauderdale for industrial development and job creation.

Sales tax revenue increased by 31.1 percent over 2004-2005 under Gordon and has remained within three percent since the national economic downturn. Several

major airport improvement proj-ects and corporate expansions have taken place around the city. Additionally, the Delfield Corporation expansion and $100 million Unilever expansion will bring a total of 395 new jobs to Covington.

NLC Caremark Prescription Drug Discount Cards have been made available to all residents and the city has received $238,000 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant funds for demoli-tion and/or purchase of blighted properties along with an $823,226 transportation enhancement grant for Phase 3 of the Court Square Revitalization Project.

The city’s new state-of-the-art sludge dewatering facility creates a safe, reliable way to dispose of sludge and reduced costs of over-all operation, while a sewer exten-sion has brought convenience to all residents of Covington who did not formerly have service, many for as long as 15 years.

Leadership training projects and a reorganization of city hall has increased safety and effi-ciency for the city’s staff and residents, and with the Heritage Day Festival revived and “Music on the Square,” and eight-week series of free concerts on Saturday

nights, the entire community has enjoyed new fellowship and rec-reational opportunities.

Other accomplishments include:

• Retail recruitment study com-pleted;

• Provided help to more than 900 people following Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf coast;

• Established street paving priority program based on street condition grading system and traffic volume;

•New Hwy. 59 lift station installed, solved a long-standing overflow and maintenance prob-lem;

• Started a recycling program;• New method of pavement

repair using infrared heat result-ing in smoother repairs that are less costly;

• Park master plan; • Received $300,000 LPRF grant

to help purchased 84-acre addi-tion to park system;

• MTAS management overview of all departments;

• Leadership training of employees through TOTAL and WestStar

Gordon and wife Ruth live in Covington and are the parents of three children.

MAYORContinued from Page A1

This is a lesson in giving back.” Potter, who’s also a teacher, said

most children are having a hard time understanding why the play-ground was burned down, but despite that they would like to see it rebuilt.

“They want to be able to play

and this is a way for them to give back to their community, have pride in themselves and have a sense of accomplishment.”

Through the group’s Facebook page, Project Play 2010 has drummed up many volunteers, but more are still needed.

“We need everybody available,” Potter said.

Shifts will be 8 a.m. – noon, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. and 5 - 8:30 p.m.

Children under 10 will not be allowed on-site but childcare will be available for volunteers. Children ages 10-14 are allowed on-site, but must work one-on-one with a parent or guardian. Those ages 14-17 will be able to partici-pate in construction.

Potter said volunteers are not only needed for the construction aspect, but also for other areas, such as childcare, preparing and serving food and more.

“You come and we’ll find some-thing for you to do,” Potter said. “We need volunteers with any skill level, no matter their physical lim-itations.”

To find out how you can help, call 901-476-1107 or visit the group’s page on Faceook (search for Project Play 2010).

PARKContinued from Page A1

Project Play, originally built by volunteers in 2003, was destroyed by fire in February. It will be rebuilt June 22-27. Photo by Sherri Onorati

Music on the Square moves to parkThe last of the Music on the Square summer con-certs will be held on Saturday, June 26 at Cobb-

Parr Park. Local favorite Ronnie Twisdale, who was originally scheduled to perform on May 1, will entertains the crowd with hits from the ‘60s and

‘70s.

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A small novelty pistol lighter was located in this area and was believed to be a “genuine handgun” until closer inspection, the complaint stated.

The lighter is believed to be owned by Rickey Bell Jr. His mother and both of his broth-ers described it in great detail to investigators, allegedly telling them the lighter had been seen in the residence.

As Peeler read the allegations, Bell quietly listened, fidgeting with his fingers and rapidly blinking his eyelids.

The judge continued reading the complaint, detailing the timeline of known events on June 1, the day Harris was beat-en to death.

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 Harris, his employer, had a con-versation.

A FedEx package was delivered to the residence at approximately 2:16 p.m. and left on the front porch because there was no answer at the door.

Bell, 30, was instruct-ed by Peeler to retain an attorney. Peeler said the case may be a capital case, meaning the state may seek the death pen-alty upon conviction.

After committing

crimes in Tipton County as a juvenile, in the mid-1990s Bell was sent to a treatment facility in Pennsylvania. In 1997, he was convicted of carjack-ing, aggravated assault and reckless endanger-ment in Pennsylvania and was sentenced to 4-7 years.

He ended up serving 13 years.

Noting Bell’s criminal history, Peeler denied bond.

“You have been charged in the past with escape and assault on another prisoner and that causes concern for the court if you were to be released on bond,” he said.

Bell is due back in court on June 22.

Bell brothers arrested on coercion charges

Last week, the brothers of murder suspect Rickey A. Bell Jr. were arrested for the coercion of a wit-ness in the case.

According to the affi-davit of complaint, Jerry Wherry Jr. told depu-ties he was driving on Richardson Landing Road on June 8 when a purple car allegedly occupied by Kevin Bell pulled over in his lane and caused him to slam on his brakes.

Wherry told deputies Kevin Bell exited the vehicle and approached his car, then reportedly asked Wherry why he

was “talking to police” and “snitching on his brother for killing that woman.”

The affidavit states Wherry told deputies Kevin Bell then struck him in the face with his hand while two other men, later identified as Michael Bell and Pierre Richardson, came charg-ing toward him.

Wherry reportedly never left his vehicle and fled the scene to avoid additional confrontation.

He told deputies when he arrived home, all three men arrived at his residence and caused a verbal disturbance with him and his stepmother, Deborah Wherry. The complaint states all three men fled the scene when advised law enforcement officers were on the way to the residence.

All three were charged with coercion of a wit-ness, a class D felony.

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Rickey Bell Jr. was arraigned in Tipton County General Sessions Court on felony murder and aggravated kidnapping charges in the June 1 beating death of Starr Harris. He will be held without bond and is due back in court on Tuesday, June 22. Photo by Echo Day.

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more. “There are a lot of things for chil-

dren and a lot of food,” Roberts said. “It’s good family fun. We want the community to come out and have a good time.”

This year’s event, which will take place at Brighton High School, will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 18 and end at 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 19.

Activities planned include: 5-6 p.m. Kathleen Glass, singing

6 p.m. Opening Ceremony National Anthem by Alissa InmanEmcee Lee JohnstonOpening prayer, Mayor David

GordonSpeaker, Mayor Dwayne Cole

Jeff Yarbrough Band Awards, survivor lap Caregiver lap Team lap Routine by Covington Fury Routine by Cathy Sims Dance Team

Song by Jeff Yarbrough (Stand) Covington Fury will do a routine Awards will be given out to survi-vors Survival lap

7 p.m. Jeff Yarbrough Band 9 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony,

speakers Mary Gaither and Darlene

Wheeler, Angela Dews9:30 p.m. Womanless Beauty

Review, Angela Dews will sing during this time

10 p.m. Music by The River Dust Band

12:30-1:30 a.m. Laser tag challenge1:30-2:30 a.m. Minute to Win It tour-

nament2:30-3 a.m. Line dancing3-3:30 a.m. Musical chairs3:30-5 a.m. Clean up camps5 a.m. Closing ceremony

Roberts said it’s not too late to par-ticipate in the 26th annual event.

“We’re still selling luminary bags and those can even be purchased at the event,” she said.

Bags, which will be lit at sundown, are available for $10 and will light the walking track.

Interested participants may also still form teams. Teams often come from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, faith-based groups, schools and service organizations.

More information about Relay for Life of Tipton County can be found at their website, www.relayforlife.org/tip-ton, or on their Facebook fan page.

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As I woke up on my birthday this past Monday, my thoughts oddly enough landed on my father, Rickey Lindsey. Early in the morning on every birthday when I was growing up, he would don an extraordi-nary outfit consisting of a lampshade hat, swimming goggles, a tunic of sorts made from brown paper sacks from Piggly Wiggly (or McCool’s), a nose-mustache-and-glasses disguise, a shower cap, swim-ming flippers and usually some sort of prop like a tennis racket used for a guitar.

Each get-up seemed more out-standing than the one from the year before. He would come strutting out into the living room and dance with us. I mean he would really get down. His danc-ing style fell somewhere in between the Ghost Dance of the Lakota Sioux people and James Brown. It was such fun, and my brother, sister and I eagerly looked forward to this perfor-mance each year. But the cos-

tume was really only half of it. As we waited for him to make his appearance, our mother would slip over to our family turntable that already had side one of the second disc of “the White Album” by The Beatles faced upward ready to go. After she dropped the needle onto the record, we could hear that slight popping sound through the speakers and would know that the first song, “Birthday,” would soon follow. That distinct drum fill kicked off the song and Dad and I would dance to the fun, fast-paced music. The Birthday Dance is not only possibly my favorite childhood memory, but also my earliest memory of my favorite musical group, The Beatles. My interest and fascination with The Beatles came from my dad who grew up with them. I loved, and still do love, to hear him tell stories of his experiences in the sixties pertaining to The Fab Four. To hear him describe where he was when they appeared on Ed Sullivan in 1964 holds almost as much weight as the JFK assassination. Later that night, it is said that Dad transformed into John Lennon himself when he turned the posts on his mother’s four-poster bed into microphones and played “All My Loving” on his broomstick guitar. And you would think that he had found the meaning of life when he tells you how he and his best friend, Joe Blackmon, stayed up all night listening to their newly bought copy of the aptly-named “White” album over and over again. In the same way that I can listen to those stories time and time again, I love to engage in thoughtful

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Go back many decades and jog your memory log for some exciting times as a youngster at the barn. Many of my dear friends had concentrated on us hav-ing a giant rat killin’ but the rats didn’t cooperate. Ever since Daddy had busted this one gray, filthy creature stories came out of the walls from each fam-ily very similar. The grownups made the battle sound real simple but the details for some reason were not relayed to us. Tommy and Phil said all we go to do is jump up in the corn crib; holler and the varmints would run out so we’ll wham them with a hoe handle. Paul and Emerson invited us to use our trusty slingshots with a radar scope. Lynn and Don cocked their high powered bb guns in anticipation of momentarily ridding the universe of these ghastly creatures.

As we prepared our moment of fierce battle similar to General Stonewall there was no way the enemy could survive. In our hastily called meeting we decid-ed the rats should parade right out in front of us and wait until we were ready to do some vicious fighting. The enemy didn’t see it our way. Each of us had pots and pans to bang on trying to flush them out. The rats didn’t play fair. Paul and Emerson loudly invited them out in the open to stand up and fight like a true rat. However the slick slinks darted through little holes in the floor, tiny spaces between slats in the walls while one scooted up the beam into the hay loft.

If anyone can recall there is no way anything can happen without the attention of chickens, cows, hogs, cats, dogs, guineas, the FBI, and the local Coast Guard. This reminds me of Eldon Roark reliving his old Strolling columns in the Press-Scimitar of yore years. All of the animals got right in the middle of this stupendous stable warfare and blocking our way. The more we kicked and hollered the more this turned into an unorganized green persimmon fight. This turmoil resembled a political rally with each party trying to out shout the other and neither accomplishing anything except sore throats.

No luck is bad

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SOUTHERN RAISIN'

In the best interest of taxpayers

Dear editor, I find it fitting that you allowed

Rep Jimmy Naifeh to splash his campaign rhetoric on the “opin-ion” page of The Leader, however it is a little insulting that it is under the guise of “Legislative Update”.

The former speaker insinuates that Republicans want to balance the states budget at the expense of dying children and that is just not true. The budget committee simply asked for, time and time again, data to show that the infant mortality program is working, and time and time again, they were ignored. Even Rep. Naifeh him-self acknowledges that Tennessee ranks 47th in infant mortality.

I want legislators who WILL ask questions and legislators that DO want accountability for our tax dollars. It appears Rep. Naifeh wants us to believe that his party provided the leadership on this fiscally conservative budget. The fact is that Republicans gained control of the state legislature one and a half years ago for the first time since Reconstruction and now it seems he wants to hitch his wagon to their successes and call it his own.

Well, in this day and age there is a much more informed electorate. Pandering, spin and propaganda won’t work any longer. The voters

of this state have worked hard to elect legislators that will put aside politics as usual and do what is in the best interest of the taxpayer. That hard work is now paying off. It’s time for the 81st district to fol-low their lead.

Brett A. GianniniAtoka

Need help with Project Play

Dear editor, We need my playground back. It

got fired down. It made my heart sad. I cried. I miss my swings. They are my favorite. We need mommies and daddies and sisters and brothers to help build it back. I helped make posters. I colored alot. I got to be on the radio. Did you hear me? I am going to help more. I miss the slides too. Can you help find mommies and daddies and brothers and sis-ters to help me? I really want my swings back.

Knox Potter, age 4Covington

Dear editor, I think everyone should help

rebuild the park to give the kids a fun place place to play again. I have went to the park since I was big enough to walk. Now, Someone silly took our park and now we have nowhere to play anymore. My baby sister, Hallie, only got to play there one time! I

waited all winter long for it to be warm enough to play at the park, but before it was time, some-one messed it all up. Please help build me and all of my friends a new place to play and have fun!

P.S. When we rebuild can we have more slides and more swings and monkeys bars too? Also another tire swing too?

Jason Bryant, age 5 ½Covington

Employee showed honesty

Dear editor, We are seniors who were head-

ed home after a 4,800-mile trip and stopped at this Wendy’s in Covington to eat. A young employ-ee, Albert, came over and asked if I was Betty. When I said yes, he handed me my wallet, which he said he found in the parking lot. Everything, including the money, was still in it.

I was so overwhelmed the rest of the trip thinking of this young man’s honesty that I had to write you. It was such an act of kindness in a world where the bad gets the attention. I am still very impressed and felt the good deeds of young people need to be acknowledged. Thank you.

Betty and Eugene DeWalleGreen Bay, Wisc.

The State House passed House Bill 2622 Tuesday night with a vote of 53-32, after months of wrangling in committee. The bill prohibits the legislature from requiring any person to participate in any health care system or plan.

Democrats attempted to at-tach poison pill amendments and use complicated parliamentary procedures in an effort to kill the bill. Because the House and Senate versions differed, the legislation went to a conference committee. Although every House Republi-can present voted for the confer-ence committee report, it failed to obtain the fifty constitutional votes for passage and died along party lines with a 44-39 vote.

House Republicans have fought all year to enact legisla-tion to counter the federal health care takeover, believing that ex-panding government programs is rarely an effective solution to complex issues. Further, Republi-cans have argued the federal gov-ernment’s takeover of healthcare

will only prove to balloon the cost of healthcare services to the states.

Legislature reaches agreement on workers’ compensation law

The legislature voted this week on complex legislation that ensures fairness in construction industry bidding, pro-tects general contractors from workers’ compensa-tion claims filed by sub-contractors and addresses employee misclassifica-tion.

Earlier in the year, the General Assembly ap-proved legislation calling for the immediate sus-pension of a law passed in 2008 due to unintend-ed effects of the act to require sole proprietors and partners engaged in the construction industry to car-ry workers’ compensation cover-age on themselves.

Since January, the legislature has been discussing alternative ways to address gaps in cover-

age for workers in construction companies without harming small business owners.

The new law requires everyone in the construction industry to be covered by workers’ compensa-tion insurance or be specifically

exempted. Sole propri-etors and partners in the construction indus-try will have to carry insurance on them-selves, but they can ob-tain an exemption from the requirement.

The exemption is limited to certain mem-bers of the construction industry including, but not limited to, officers of a corporation, a sole

proprietor, members of a limited liability company, or a partner in a limited partnership. In addition, those who request an exemption must be current in paying all taxes. No more than three people on any one commercial job are eligible to claim an exemption.

Republicans fight to protect Tennesseans from federal overreach of healthcare

REP. BARRETT RICH

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE


Cannon MedicalWelcomes

ETHEL B. SPIVEY

Spivey is a licensure MSN, RN, FNP-B.C. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association. She is a graduate of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus Mississippi. She graduated with a degree major in MSN-FNP. She is also a staff member at University of Tennessee at Martin Ripley, TN Campus. She is an assistant Professor of Nursing and instructs RN to BSN classes.

(L to R): Mary Smith, Receptionist; Nikki Deberry, Office Manager; Dr. Jesse Cannon, M.D.; Ethel Spivey, FNP-B.C.; Tiffany Cohill, M.A.; Wendy Hopper, M.A.

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8:30am-5pmLunch 12:30-1:30pm

7615 Hwy. 51S, Suite 106Brighton, TN

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dialogue as we analyze every song, from well-known standards like “Hey Jude” to the more obscure ditties like “She Said She Said” or “And Your Bird Can Sing.” Nothing in the back-ground noise escapes our ears; we hear every cough, buzz, beep and whistle. Usually the con-versation gets deeper as we immerse our atten-tion into the philosophies and meanings of the lyr-ics which are usually themed on peace, love and understanding. In my life, this moment is where music and The Beatles in particular have become a segue by which the relationship between my father and me has been solidified and

strengthened. I think music by itself has been the driving force in my learning from my father.

Whether it was discuss-ing emotional evocation in Beatles’ songs or play-ing our guitars together,

our common interest in music has been the glue in our relationship.

I feel comfortable say-ing that this is true for much of the younger generation as well. Seldom before has music posed as such an impor-tant, connective bridge between the younger generation of today and our elders, the Baby Boomer generation. It’s a conundrum of sorts because for that very same reason we’re so connected, it was cause for estrangement to the elders of the Baby Boomers. I thank God the former describes us more closely, and that music has done that for my father and me. Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

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Honestly we never did kill any rats or even come close to beating them to death. Maybe, just maybe we caused a few to have strokes or heart attacks with the racket but we still can’t prove it. We finally called ‘calf rope’ (Southernese for waving a white flag) and gave up the ghost while admitting these varmints must be smarter than a chicken coop plumb full of registered red foxes as truthfully our well ran dry! (Even years later).

After we had cleared out the stable of animals we sat on buckets, barrels, crates and logs slowly kicking the dried, hard dirt floor to discuss a better way of fighting in the future. Truthfully we couldn’t out-smart the filthy scoundrels. Finally it dawned on us that we better get some decent training from the grownups as we got us a lot more to learn. Can any-one remember how little we thought our parents knew when we were kids? However I will be the first to admit how much smarter my Momma and Daddy got as I got a little older. Just see how quickly time slips away?

As you lucky country folks drift back in time and dream about the gone by years little did you realize just how fortunate you were to digest the time of barns, farm animals and the hot breathtaking field working days. Thank the Good Lord for the experi-ences you, your friends and loved ones will always treasure now only in your memory bank that can’t be taken away. Us Country Southerners have got it all….GLORY!

RAISIN'Continued from Page A4

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The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office con-ducted saturations and safety checkpoints over the Memorial Day Week-end in conjunction with the Governor’s High-way Safety Office Click It or Ticket/Occupant Protection and 100 Days of Summer Heat cam-paigns.

Deputies conducted saturations and check-points Friday through Sunday across many ar-eas of Tipton County.

The sheriff’s office partnered with the Ato-ka, Brighton and Mason police departments over the weekend in order to put more visible officer presence in these areas to help ensure safer road-ways.

Also included in the saturations, were ran-dom bar checks through-out the county and DUI enforcement patrols.

During the operations, officers from these de-partments issued 96 tick-ets and warnings. Tickets were issued for viola-

tions including: Speed-ing, Reckless Driving, Child Restraint, Seatbelt, Registration, Light Law, Unlawful Sound Am-plification, Driving on Revoked/Suspended Li-cense, Disregarding Stop Sign, Public Intoxication and Drug violations. 17 arrests were made throughout the operation on various charges. Ar-rested during the opera-tion were:

1. Lisa M. Bogen-schneider, 26, 212 Wat-son Rd., Munford, TN; Possession of Schedule IV narcotic.

2. Nico Jones, 34, 4112 Madewell Rd., Memphis, TN; Felon in Possession of Handgun

3. Clifford Da-vis, 45, 101 L&N Street Mason, TN; Driving on Rev/Susp DL, Unlawful Sound Amplification.

4. Fredrick D. Turner, 47, 507 Union St., Covington, TN; Public Intoxication

5. William Travis McCulley, 44, 3648 Bea-ver Rd, Munford; Public

Intoxication6. William Jones,

47, 1859 Chapman Rd. Ripley, TN; DUI – 5th of-fense, No Seat Belt, Vio-lation Implied Consent, Driving on Rev/Susp DL

7. Zachary A. Grassie, 19, 200 Michelle St., Burlison, TN; Simple Possession Marijuana

8. Michael L. Gray, 42, 325 Burnett Ln., Cov-ington; DUI – 1st Offense, Reckless Driving, Viola-tion Implied Consent.

9. David M. Bryant, 38, 416 W. Liberty Ave., Covington, TN.; Light Law, Driving on Rev/Sus DL.

10. Erica R. Clem-mons, 26; Driving on Rev/Susp DL, Speeding

11. Robert T. Vestal, 23; Warrant arrest for Crockett County

12. Marvin W. Jar-rett, 29; 136 Watkins St. Ripley, TN.; Warrant ar-rest for Tipton County

13. Shaun Talifero, 28, 119 Campground Rd., Ripley, TN; Warrant arrest for Tipton County

14. Lafredric Jones,

28, 141 Spivey; Ripley, TN.; Warrant arrest for Lauderdale Co.

15. Timothy Smith, 27, 182 Barbee Coving-ton, TN.; Warrant arrest for Lauderdale Co.

Others arrested indi-viduals have pending investigations and are

The measure also sub-stantially increases pen-alties for employers who fail to comply with the law.

The bill set different effective dates for vari-ous provisions, phasing in the new law slowly.

The final product came after months of discus-sions between lawmak-ers, the Department of Commerce and Insurance and various representa-tives of the construction industry.

The bill passed 87-7.

UPDATEContinued from Page A4

PLEASE SEE ARRESTS, PAGE A9

TCSO makes 17 arrests in 100 Days of Heat operation

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3499 Highway 51 South 476-3757 (Phone)

476-5373 (Fax)“Caring for the Community with Compassion”

Bull Insurance CorporationLife • Health • Home • Car

216 W. Pleasant Ave • 901-476-4601www.bullinsurance.com

201 Lanny Bridges • Covington TN.

476-4492 Open 24 hrs.

Covington Granite works

-Since 1888-

Richard Todd- Owner

Highway 51 South Covington Tn.

476-2240

Frank Climer & Sons Paving & Sealing Co. INC.

No Job Too Small or Too Large

In Home Care

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Caregivers Bonded & Insured

(901)-475-0073

BAPTISTHome Care & Hospice

Medicare Certifi ed • Joint Commission AccreditedTIPTON

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BigRiver.netDSL Lite $22.95

872-7772

WOOTEN OIL CO.513 Sanford Ave.

901-476-2684

CITY OF COVINGTONGas Company

200 W. Washington • 476- 9531"Serving you with warmth"

Bill McGowan & Co.Complete

Insurance Service100 N. Tipton • Munford • 837-0191

ROSE CONSTRUCTION

Design - BuildContractors476-9600

HomeHealth

Care of West Tennessee Inc.

Phone 901- 840-466313690 Hwy 51 S., Ste. 101

Atoka, TN 38004

BRIGHTON PHARMACY & GIFT SHOP

1880 Old Hwy 51 • Brighton, TN 38011Phone: 901-837-8981 • Fax: 901-837-8986

Chuck Porter • Owner/PharmacistRobin Porter • Owner/Buyer

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ACTS II COMMUNITY CHURCH106 Star Shopping LaneCovington, TN 38019901-475-1732

ANTIOCH M.B. CHURCH1785 Wooten StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-5811

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH190 Antioch RoadMunford, TN 38058901-837-9635

ASSOCIATED REFORMED PRESB81 Church AveBrighton, TN 38011901-476-7233

ATOKA U.M. CHURCH609 Atoka-Munford AveAtoka, TN 38004873-8454

ATOKA EVANGELICAL PREB 1041 Atoka Idaville RdAtoka, TN 38004837-3500

AVERY CHAPEL CME2365 Leighs Chapel RoadCovington, TN 38019901-476-2337

BEAVER BAPTIST 9344 Holly Grove RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-2904

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH55 Andrea Dr.Munford, TN 38058837-2247

BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN3406 Tracey RdAtoka, TN 38004837-0343

BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019901-476-6759

CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH3183 Drummonds RoadDrummonds, TN 38023837-4629

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH211 Main Street NCovington, TN 38019476-8782

CAREY CHAPEL AME4955 Ballard Slough RdBurlison, TN 38015475-2288

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH2010 Highway 51 SCovington, TN 38019476-4433

CALVERY BIBLE CHURCH894 Munford AveMunford, TN 38058837-8563

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH755 Lucy Kelly Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-475-4422

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH400 South Maple StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-6858

CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH8642 Hwy 179Stanton, TN 38069901.476.8479 CHURCH OF CHRIST873 Hwy 51 N. (Quality Inn)Covington, TN 38019901.475.9443

CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH5285 Brighton Clopton RdBrighton, TN 38011901-476-5512

COLLINS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH303 W. Ripley AvenueCovington, TN 38019901-476-3094 -Church House901-826-5132- Pastor

COVINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD1861 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019901-476-9592

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3030 Drummonds RdAtoka, TN 38004901-840-4326

CROSSROADS COMMUNITYCHURCH AT THE NAZARENE3865 Beaver RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-2545

EBENEZER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH70 Witherington RdMason, TN 38049901-294-2670

ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST2016 Elm Grove RdBurlison, TN 38015901-476-5440

ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1108 Elm Grove Rd.Burlison, TN 38015901-476-8799

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH900 Simmons RdDrummonds, TN 38023901-837-2683

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH6920 Highway 59 WBurlison, TN 38015901-476-1008

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH1422 Old Hwy 51Brighton, TN 38011901-837-0950

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA102 Kimbrough AveAtoka, TN 38004901-837-0663

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058901-837-1559

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON211 S. Main St.Covington, TN 38019901-476-2489

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON359 Hwy 70 EMason, TN 38049MasonBaptistChurch.com

FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH132 East Woodlawn Ave.Brighton, TN 38011476-6180

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019901-476-2434

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH145 West Church AveCovington, TN 38019901-476-9694

GARLAND UNITED METHODIST1613 Garland DriveCovington, TN 38058901-476-9334

GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH1915 Rosemark RdAtoka, TN 38004901-837-8087

GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH8923 Mt Carmel RdCovington, TN 38019901-475-1008

GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC2053 Highway 51 S.Covington, TN 38019901-476-6666

GREATER ST. JOHN MBC411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019901-476-4765

GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER795 Tennessee AveCovington,TN 38019

HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST1372 Highway 51 NCovington,TN 38019901-476-9709

HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN4538 Holly Grove RdCovington,TN 38019901-476-8379HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCHRayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd.Atoka, TN 38004901-491-8138

HOSANNA MINISTRIES13779 Hwy 51 S.Atoka, TN 38004901-840-4540

JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON1150 Old Brighton RdCovington,TN 38019901-475-2110

LIBERTY BAPTIST2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019901-476-5273

LIGHHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE826B HWY 51COVINGTON, TN 38019901-294-3866

MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHBrighton Clopton Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-476-1165

MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH1253 Munford AveMunford, TN 38058901-837-9276

MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058901-837-8881

MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN25 Tipton RoadMunford, TN 38058901-837-6721

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH1460 Atoka Idaville Rd.Atoka, TN 38004901-412-0241

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH2357 Wilkinsville RdDrummonds, TN 30823901-835-5683

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD1099 Hwy 51 NCovington, TN 38019901-489-0447

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019901-476-0062

NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH133 Munford AveMunford, TN 38058901-837-6804

NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST7803 Munford Gilt EdgeBurlison, TN 38015901-476-8536

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH4048 Highway 59 WCovington, TN 38019901-476-7259

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH1602 Highway 59 WestCovington, TN 38019901-476-7645

PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville RdCovington, TN 38019901-476-3162

POPLAR GROVE U.M.C.228 Quito Drummonds Rd.Drummonds, TN 38023901-835-2568

QUITO UNITED METHODIST4580 Quito Drummonds Rd.Millington, TN 38053901-835-2318

RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH1135 Randolph Rd.Burlison, TN476-8244

RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL8219 Hollygrove Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-837-1312

REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 123 Quinton DriveMunford, TN 38058901-840-2086

THE REFUGE749A N. Main StCovington, TN 38019901-603-3897RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-8781

SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH3400 Atoka-Idaville RoadAtoka, TN 38004901-837-8210

SHILOH MB CHURCH584 John Hill RdBrighton, TN 38011901-476-0081

SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD4100 Munford Gilt EgdeBrighton, TN 38011901-837-2168

SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH7512 Hwy 59 WBurlison, TN 38015901-476-6178

SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD538 Simmons Rd.Drummonds, TN 38023837-2140

ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH1225 Highway 51 SCovington, TN 38019901-476-8140

ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH632 St. Luke Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-476-9746

ST. MARK AME CHURCH842 Tipton RoadMunford, TN 38058(901) 837-1456

ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH303 S. Munford StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-6577

ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069901-476-5935

ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH2086 Atoka-Idaville RdAtoka, TN 38004901-837-2474

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHHighway 59 West901-476-7009

ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH2406 Hwy 70 EastMason, TN 38049901-294-2641

ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH3827 Hwy 51 NorthCovington, TN 38019901-476-1559

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH4258 Highway 179Covington901-756-1071

TEMPLE OF PRAISE8323 Richardson LandingDrummonds, TN 38023901-835-3462

TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST470 Watson RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-8356

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH11886 Main St.Mason, TN 38049

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH5422 Drummonds RdDrummonds, TN 38023901-835-2280

WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST836 Church Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-475-1255

WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019

WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH618 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 Shop Atoka, 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

Covington PediatricsTelephone

901-476-1155

1998 Hwy. 51 S.P.O. Box 911Covington, TN 38019

Jimmie L. Beasley, M.D. Deborah Vanbeukering D.O.

FRED'SSUPER DOLLAR STORE Munford

837-2000Covington 476-3364

Open Sun - 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.

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

Phone 901-476-9525 901-476-0714

“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

Wed. Services - 6:30 pm

TV Broadcast on Millington

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 54 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"

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Make Your Pet’s Grooming Experience a Pleasant One

Linda B. MillsPET SALON

(901) 476-2196 Cell (901) 489-5559

COVINGTON SELF STORAGE91B Peeler Street • (901) 476-5760

$27 Move-In Special

New On-Site Management • Code Access Entry Gates

THE DELFIELD CO.

476-1225

Jon Knickerbocker, CPO, FAAOPCertifi ed Prosthetist & Orthotist

Call for AppointmentPh: 901-388-1388 • Fax: 901-388-1771

1400 B. Hwy 51 N. • Covington, Tn 38019Toll Free: 1-877-389-1388

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Artifi cial Limb & Brace Care For All Your Needs

Rightway Christian BookstorePre Spring Choral Attire Sale

Jan. 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010

VBS Material & Sunday School Curriculum

741 B Hwy 51 NorthCovington, TN 38019

(901) 476-8003

Saddle Up Guns & Ammo ww.saddleupguns.com

1015 B Hwy 51 North • Covington, TN

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

Scrapyard & Recycling Center170 Hodge Lane • Stanton, TN 38069

901-476-8415

RL COULSTON & SONSBuilding Supplies / Contractor

Covington, TN 476-9718

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Church of the week form

Name : _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Pastor(s): __________________________________________________________________________________

Service times: ______________________________________________________________________________

Munford First United Methodist Church is located at 57 S. Tipton Street in Munford. Service times are: 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship (Sanctuary), 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. – Contemporary Worship - Life Enrichment Center (LEC), 10:30 a.m. - Children's Church (ages 2-5). For more information, call 901) 837-8881 or visit them online at www.munfordfumc.com.

This is the question that the Lord Jesus asked the mob who came out to arrest Him on the night before the Crucifixion. The language is a bit old and anti-quated, but properly represents what needs to be asked of men today. All of us would have to agree that “the times, they are a’ changing.” The static congregation of bygone years is just that, gone. We move from job to job and from place to place so much and so often that churches do not have the luxury of having stable member-ships. The rule of thumb used to be that a church must add about ten percent of its total membership every year to stay even. It appears that that number is now too small. People used to choose a church by its denominational affiliation, but that standard is waning. Then we began to see consumer-ism among Christians, seeking a church that had the most to offer in the way of activities and now, entertainment. This mentality can only lead to disappointment

and decrease in the vital spiritual life of believers. Shopping for a church like we shop for a car or look for a grocery store does not make good spiritual sense. Think about it for a minute. Would this

mentality ever lead a young man to give his life to pastor a small church where there is little opportunity for growth? Can a church that is not growing by leaps and bounds still be in the center of the Lord’s blessings? A number of years ago, a pastor of a large church preached a message about God investing in

His work. He stated flatly that God would put His best people into the large churches and not the smaller ones. What utter nonsense! The biblical standard is that we are to seek the Lord. Not every church is Christ-centered as they should be. Some are more inter-ested in social events than in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Churches like this should be avoided by believers who want to know more about the Lord and His

Word. Not every church has a full-fledged youth ministry, but that does not mean they are fail-ing, perhaps the next young cou-ple who joins may be the one God wants to run the youth min-istry. Instead of looking to be served, believers are to be look-ing to serve. When the desire to minister to others burns low, you can take it to the bank, spiritual growth is either slowed dramati-cally or stopped altogether. So, this Lord’s Day, as you pre-pare for the morning service at your local church, ask yourself the question, who or what are you seeking? If you find that your motive is self-centered, ask the Lord to forgive you and repent of your sin. It might be that you are just the spark need-ed to ignite your church for the Lord. You may be the spark plug that He will use to motivate the youth group, the young adults, or the senior believers.

Freeman Weems is the pastor at First Baptist Church Atoka, located at 102 Kimbrough Ave in Atoka. For more information, call 901-837-0663.

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Hosanna Ministries will be having “A High Seas Expedition” Vaca-tion Bible School from 6 – 8:30p.m. on June 14 – 18. The church is located at 13779 Hwy 51 S. on the west side of Hwy. 51, just past Tipton St. For more in-formation call 840-4540. The event is for children

ages 6 – 12.

Covington Evangeli-cal Methodist Church is having V.B.S., 6:30 – 8:30p.m. June 14 – 18. Call Angie at 475-0631 for more info. Open to 3 yrs. old – Middle School.

First Presbyterian Church of Covington is having V.B.S. 9 a.m.

– noon from June 21 – 24. Pre-K – sixth grade “Rockin’ Rainforest!” is the theme.

Munford First UMC V.B.S. is 5:45 – 8:15 p.m. June 20 – 24. Located at 57 S. Tipton.

Beaver Baptist Church’s VBS “Route 254” starts 8:30a.m. – noon June 21 – 25. The church is

located at 9344 Holly Grove Rd. For more information, call 837-2904.

Central Christian Church is having a “Pounding” and a lin-ger-longer after the 6 p.m. service Sunday, June 27 to welcome Bro. Dino and his family.


ObituariesGladys Marie JacksonDate of death – June 1, 2010

Gladys Marie Jackson, 90, of Burlison, died at Bap-

tist Memorial Hospital in Memphis on June 1, 2010. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church.

Services were held on June 4 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. She was buried at Covington Memo-rial Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rob-ert F. Jackson; daughter-in-law Margie Jackson; four brothers and six sisters.

She is survived by six daughters, Barbara (Jackie) Swords, Christine (Larry) Knight and Faye Alsbrook, all of Burlison, Betty (Garry) Shahan of Brighton, Gail (Will) Matthews of Las Cruces, N.M., and Pamela (Danny) Cromwell of Covington; son Richard Jackson of Covington; sisters Louise Clements of Huron, Tenn. and Margaret Nolan of Covington; brothers James Lewis of Stockton, Calif. and J.W. Lewis of Manteca, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Fellowship Bible Church building fund or Helping Hands cancer sup-port group.

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Sarah Louise MarbryApril 2, 1942 – June 13, 2010

Sarah Louise Marbry, 68, of Atoka, passed away on June 13, 2010 at her residence. Born in Lexington, Tenn., she was a homemaker and a member of Wright Assembly Church.

Graveside funeral services and burial took place on June 16 at Salem Cemetery in Atoka. The services were offi ciated by Bro. Dwayne Hood.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Earl Marbry, daughter Tina Marbry, sister Josephine Maness and brother Buddy Miller.

She is survived by daughters Tammy Hubbard of Mason and Vickie McCommon of Atoka; son Chris Marbry of Atoka; sisters Helen Page and Gracie Bull-ock of Jackson, Ruth Twisdale and Alice McDaniel of Mason, Diane Young and Betty Harris of Lexington, Judy Elder of Bolivar and Donna Salmon of Brighton; brothers Connie Miller of Union City, Gerald Miller of Knoxville, Tommy Miller of Mason, Junior Miller of Drummonds and Jimmy Miller of Covington; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Dan PetreyAugust 5, 1953 – June 8, 2010

Dan Petrey, 56, of Covington, passed away on Tues-day, June 8. He was a veter-an of the U.S. Army.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, June 12 at the Clopton United Method-ist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Petrey; step-sons, Michael Lambert and David Schlauch (Rechelle); sister-in-law, Pat Clevenger; three sisters, Margie, Melba and Jobie and grandchil-dren Dylan, Dagan, Kennedy, Brandy, Alley and Ben.

The family requests that any memorials be made to the Clopton United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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

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Anderson Monroe “Andy” KnightDate of death – June 12, 2010

Anderson Monroe “Andy” Knight, 73, of Brighton, died at his residence on June 12. He was a member of the Church of Christ, National Guard, a retired land manager for Texas Gas Transmission LLC and a farm-er/cattleman. Additionally, Mr. Knight was a mason and a member of the Scottish Rite, Lodge #150 and the founder of the Vegetation Management Associa-tion of Kentucky.

Services were held on June 14 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel with interment in Bethlehem Cemetery in Henning.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalee B. Knight; daughters Syrena (Robert) Wilson of Mason and Beth (Norris) Boswell of Burlison; son Turner (Karen) Knight of Brighton; sisters Bettye Shelley of Coving-ton and Patsy Fite of Munford; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse/Op-eration Christmas Child in North Carolina, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the donor’s choice.

The family would like to specially thank Mr. Knight’s caregivers: Mary Graham, Candy Locke and granddaughter Hollie Fuller.

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Eldon McDanielApril 3, 1935 – May 25, 2010

Eldon Shelton McDaniel, 75, of Florence, Ala. died on May 25, 2010. Formerly of Covington, he was re-tired as owner of McDaniel Window and Door in Florence.

Services for Mr. McDaniel were held on May 29 at St. James United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Canterbury offi ciating. Interment followed in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens in Florence.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Delo-ris McDaniel; sons Tommy (Paula) McDaniel of Shef-fi eld, Ala. and Mike (Bonnie Blue) of Florence; grand-daughters Shelley, Kayla and Cassie McDaniel; sisters Mary (Wayne) Max and Jeanette (Bobby) Marshall, both of Covington, Phyllis McDaniel of Liberty, Mo.; and a many nieces and nephews.

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Gerald E. PruittApril 19, 1942 – June 15, 2010

Gerald E. Pruitt, 68, of Bartlett, passed away at Spring Gate Rehab on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Former-ly of Covington, he was a program analyst contractor for FedEx, a member of Bartlett Methodist Church and a founder of Finally Friday’s Singles Dance Club.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel with Dr. Frank Bulle offi ciating. Burial will take place in Covington Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Witt Pruitt.

He is survived by daughters Karen Stafford of Bar-tlett and Sheri Williams of Cordova; son Ronnie Pruitt of Maryville; brother Randy Pruitt of Akron, Ohio; and grandchildren Chase, Jacob, Arthur, Savannah, Simon, Sarah and Camille.

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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.

June 17The first Tribe Baseball Homerun Derby fundraiser will be at 6:15 p.m. on June 17, with registration from 5-6 p.m. The event will be held at Centennial Park in Munford. Registration fee is $10 per person. Teams must have a minimum of nine players to qualify for a discount rate of $6 per player. Contact Bridgette Dawson at 901-489-8797 for more info about rules and age divisions. Gate fee is $2 per person and children 4 and under are free.

June 18Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, will begin at 6p.m. on June 18 and end at 6a.m. on June 19 at Brighton High School. For more information and to purchase luminary bags, visit www.relayforlife.org/tipton.

June 19Karaoke For A Cause Registration will be at 6 p.m., competition 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19. The event will be at the Heritage Café, 9 Bass St. in Munford. Benefiting the dream factory and making the 500th child dream come true.

The ALL-STARR softball tournament to benefit the children of Starr Harris will be held on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. at the Millington softball fields. For more information, please call (901) 605-1568.

Munford Rockhounds tryouts will be held June

19. For time and location call 901-409-4998. These tryouts are for children 12 & under and are experienced baseball players.

Rosemark Richland Masonic Lodge #748 will be having its annual Masonic Pancake Breakfast fundraiser from 7 – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19. The lodge is located beside Tipton-Rosemark School. Pancakes, sausage and bacon will be served along with juice, coffee and tea. Members and the public are invited to attend. Donations are welcome.

Lighthouse Praise Temple Church will host a one day revival “Doing Good in the Hood” beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19. The event will be held in Black Bottom on Dixon St. in Covington. There will be free food, singing and Praising God. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. For more information contact Rev. John (Speck) Teamer at 901-294-3866 or visit the Church at 826 B Hwy. 51.

June 20Munford First UMC V.B.S. is 5:45 – 8:15 p.m. June 20 – 24. The church is located at 57 S. Tipton.

June 21Beaver Baptist Church’s VBS “Route 254” starts at 8:30 a.m. – noon from June 21 – 25. The church is located at 9344 Holly Grove Rd. For more information, call 837-2904.

First Presbyterian Church of Covington is having their V.B.S. 9a.m. – noon from June 21 – 24. Pre-K – sixth grade “Rockin’ Rainforest!” is the theme.

June 23Delta Human Resource Agency, Community Distribution of Tipton County will distribute commodities in Tipton County from 8-10a.m. Wednesday, June 23 at

the following locations. Covington Senior Center, 401 S. College St., Covington, National Guard Armory, Douglas St., Covington, Brighton Senior Center, School St., Brighton, St. Paul Activity Center, 8991 Richardson Landing, Drummonds, Garland Community Center, 1195 Garland Dr., Garland. For more information, please call 901-476-5226.

June 24Mudcats Baseball will host a 4 Man Scramble Thursday, June 24, at the Forest Hill Golf Course. Cost for this event is $200. All proceeds of the fundraiser will help the 9 yr. olds go to their trip to Orlando, where they will participate in the USSSA Elite 32 Tournament. For more information contact Brad Warmath at 901-268-5856.

June 30Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, will host a laymen revival, June 27-30, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Fellowship meal will follow the Sunday night service. The revival will continue, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. Johnny James of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be the speaker 6p.m.

Wednesday. The Church is located on Hwy 59 S.

Macedonia United Methodist Church will be having their “Artic Blast” V.B.S. 6-8:30 p.m. June 27. The 28 and 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and June 30 will be the closing program and will start at 6 p.m. The church is located at 11508 Macedonia Rd.

July 2Celebrate Independence, Munford’s annual celebration, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2 in City Park on College Street. The Navy Band “Freedom” will be performing and food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Jay Bonson, Fire Chief, at 837-5960.

July 15Children and Family Services, Inc. Summer Food Program will start at 8 – 9a.m. for breakfast and lunch from 12 1p.m. Monday – Friday. This is free for children 18 and under. For more information, contact Diane Wynn at 901-476-2364.

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Last Wednesday marked a long year of recovery but one Anita Naifeh is very grateful to be able to celebrate. June 9, 2010 marked the one year anniver-sary of her life-altering accident, an experience her doctors didn’t believe she would live through.

On June 9, 2009, Naifeh, her youngest daughter Eleanor Grace “Ellie” and three young friends were traveling south on Highway 51 when they were struck by a pickup truck driven by 70-year-old Joseph Elrod of Brighton at the intersection of Woodlawn and Highway 51 in Brighton. The force of the collision rolled Naifeh’s 2002 Chevy Tahoe several times, ejecting her from the vehicle.

“They say that my car held up more than they ever expected it to,” said Naifeh. “My airbags didn’t go off because I was hit from the side but I would have thought flipping would have done it. I was thrown from the car even though my seat belt was still buckled. They said it was because I was so lit-tle.”

The scene of the horrific accident was a sight many witnesses will never forget but fortunately for Naifeh, it’s not one she remembers at all.

“They tell me my vehicle flipped six times,” she explained. “But I have no memory of any of it. I don’t have any memory of that day at all. The kids have told me different things we did that day but its all hearsay for me. I don’t remember any of it.”

Her memory loss may be a blessing in disguise. Naifeh’s injuries were so severe; the emergency room doctors didn’t expect her to live and told her parents and husband to be pre-pared for the worst.

“They told my par-ents and they told my husband that,” she said matter-of-factly. “My mother said the first few days at the Med they kept calling codes and she would just break down.”

Once stabilized at the scene, Naifeh was airlifted to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis where doctors discov-ered the extent of her injuries.

“I’m missing my fifth and sixth vertebrae,” described Naifeh. “I had a broken back, broken neck, my hips were broken, my ribs were broken and my ribs went into my lungs. But these are my only wreck related scars,” she added pointing at a couple of scars on her left leg. “Everything else was done to me medically.”

Naifeh’s injuries were so severe; she spent the first 27 days after the accident in a coma. After being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), she was transferred to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta for treatment. Shepherd’s, one of the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of accident victims with TBIs.

“I spent a total of 53 days in the hospital,” said Naifeh. “It was hard because I had to learn how to walk, talk, feed and dress myself again. I remember bits and pieces but not the struggle. I still have moments when I mix up what I want to say or for-get things. But it’s coming along. It will just take time. The doctors tell me it could be another year – 18 months to two years is the quickest they’ve ever seen anybody and it could be up to five years before I’m totally back.”

She adds she knows the accident was nothing more than exactly that and harbors no ill will against Elrod.

“The man who hit me, Mr. Joe, I love him to death,” she explained. “He was my Sunday school teacher from third grade to sixth grade.Everyone was asking me, ‘Did you sue, did you sue?’ but there was no need for me to sue. He didn’t mean to do it. He got a leg cramp. He called me and we’ve talked. His children have told me he had a little nervous breakdown after that. He

had his grandchildren with him and I know as a mother, I’ve had close calls. I have no doubt that it was an accident.”

Soon after the incident, Naifeh’s husband, Michael, turned to CaringBridge.org, an online web-site which connects family and friends when a loved one has health issues, to keep family members and friends updated on her condition. Michael’s daily blog soon became the number one way for friends and family to stay connected while they were in Atlanta.

“I think it was an outlet for him also,” said Naifeh, smiling. “I don’t know what I ever did to deserve him and I don’t know what I would do without him. My emotions are still a roller coaster. I’ve only gotten through the first part of July on CaringBridge reading what he’s written. Our oldest daughter would go, ‘Is this my dad?’ because of what he was writing. I knew he was a Christian man, but in reading some of those things I’m going, ‘Who is this man?’ Family members have said they don’t know how he kept up with it and I’ve had friends say it was like their daily soap opera. He’s just simply amazing.”

What’s even more amazing is Naifeh returned to work in January 2010, a short seven months after the accident, as a seventh-grade educator at Munford Middle School. She said the support and love shown to her was overwhelming.

“I appreciate everyone’s prayers and caring. When you grow up here in Covington, you say I’m not staying here, it’s a small town. But then some-

thing like this happens and you realize this is why I stay here. This is why I am raising my kids here. The support has been great. I can’t complain. Before I came back I knew that this was were I needed to be. All my co-work-ers and administrators said something Christian on the [CaringBridge] site. And you don’t have that very often. I mean I knew I had that at Rosemark but that was part of the draw of Rosemark - a Christian environment. But there is no doubt in my mind that I am in a Christian environ-ment,” confirmed Naifeh. “So many peo-

ple let me know they cared. 24,000 people kept up with it. That just amazes me. 24,000 people kept up with me and how I was doing,” she added in awe. “My students would sneak down the hallway to see me. So many of them cried and told me they were texting the day of the wreck and they had thought I had died. Some came to the hospital because their parents said they had to see that I was really here and not [dead].”

Though she is still recovering, Naifeh said she has good and bad days. But that it’s all good.

“I’m good. I mean, am I 100 percent? No. Do I get tired and have to sleep a lot? Yes. Do I think I came back too quick? Yes, But you couldn’t tell me that at the time. There were days I had to go home and go straight to bed at 4 p.m. and I didn’t get up until 6:30 a.m. the next morning when it was time to go back to school. I know I came back quick but I was so nuts at home.”

Naifeh shared a moment of self-discovery.“I had one turning point moment. Ellie and I

were at Walmart and it was like 10 p.m. at night and I had run out of tape and she wanted things. I’ve always had a temper but since this brain thing, I can go off really quick. I picked up a three-roll package

of tape and all three fell out to the floor and I went, ‘well, shit.’ And I couldn’t believe I had said that. So, I picked it up and walked around the corner and I heard a woman on her cell phone say, ‘Anita Naifeh is in Walmart and she just cussed. As good as God has been to her…’ That made me feel the worst. I left my buggy and we left crying hysterically and I told Michael I’m still me. And he said, ‘just be glad they didn’t hear you when you first woke up!’ Because part of having a brain injury is you wake up angry. And I was

very angry,” she said, laughing.Naifeh wholeheartedly believes that God is the

reason for her miraculously recovery and says that the accident has only strengthened her family’s faith in the Lord.

“The one thing that sticks out in my mind is the doctors have said there is no reason that I am mobile now. They said given the level of brain injury that I had, I should not be here. I should not be doing the things that I am doing. Teaching, driving, taking care of my family, everything that I am doing,” she said. “It has totally validated my belief in God. I appreciate [the prayers] more than anyone will ever know and I hope that one day we can return the favor. I don’t know that I would have been here one year later without their prayers. I don’t know how I would have made it one day and for that I am eter-nally grateful.

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Anita Naifeh today with her daughter after her long recovery.

Naifeh in the hospital with her severe injuries.

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KBJ is seen on Comcast Cable channel 19 in City of Covington & channel 5 in otherareas of Tipton County and on Comcast digital channel 112-12.( * ) Indicates programs that are also seen on the Millington Cable System channel 11.Monday 06/21/10 Thursday 06/24/10Noon First Baptist Church - Covington Noon Covington City Brd Meeting - 6/22/105:30 PM Health & Home Report 6:00 PM First Baptist Church - Covington6:00 First United Methodist Church - Covington 7:00 *Tipton County Legislative Meeting - 6/147:00 *Wildlife Chatter w/ Arnold Bull 7:30 Volton - special7:30 In The Fight - Military 8:00 Movie: "Quicksand" - 19508:00 NASA Historic Videos after the movie Covington City Board Meeting - 6/22/108:30 Movie: "A Real American Hero" - 1978 all other times KBJ Video Billboard

Friday 06/25/10all other times KBJ Video Billboard Noon First Baptist Church - MillingtonTuesday 06/22/10 6:00 PM In The Fight - MilitaryNoon First United Methodist Church - Covington 6:30 *Wildlife Chatter w/ Arnold Bull6:00 PM In The Fight - Military 7:00 Fun In The Garden - R6:30 Fun In The Garden w/ Booker T. Leigh 7:30 Covington City Board Meeting - 6/22/107:00 The Doctor Is In - w/ Dr. Loren Crown 8:00 * Tipton County Legislative Meeting - 6/147:30 *Tipton County Legislative Meeting - 6/14 9:15 Movie: "Blood Tide" - 19828:00 TV Classics all other times KBJ Video Billboard

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The new Farmer’s Market will have its grand opening on Friday, June 18 at 9a.m. Everyone is invit-ed to attend this event, which is on the historic Covington Court Square.

Lee Johnston, executive director of the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that the venue will be fully ready for sales at its location on the cor-ner of North Main and Spring streets underneath the Covington Water Tank.

The farmer’s market is set to be open until Oct. 15 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

It will sell fruits and vegetables that are grown from local farm-ers. This is designed as a way to support the local market and help out the produce growers in the community, Johnston said. Up to $80,000 will be invested in this venue and it is a for-profit endeavor through the Covington Economic Development Corporation.

There are 10 stalls for the agri-cultural engineers to sell their pro-duce. It is also complete with a tin roof and ceiling and ceiling fans to keep it covered and cool.

Johnston says he has already spoken will several prospective vendors who will be present to sell their goods the day the farmer’s market opens. He said the reason for bringing in this business is mostly because he has received many requests over the years to have a farmer’s market due to the large farming community in Tipton County.

“Producers are just scattered everywhere right now,” said Johnston. “This way our town can have a place where they can all be together and people can come out a purchase products from local growers.”

A farmer’s market is a common type of business venue in areas where there is a large farming com-munity. It serves as a place where customers can come to purchase fresh produce usually made from local farmers.

Johnston noted that Covington

does not have a farmer’s market anymore and this will be the only one in town.

Aside from encouraging citizens to buy products in town, this mar-ket will also help increase sales of produce from the local growers.

If anyone is interested in becom-ing a vendor at the farmer’s mar-ket, they can contact Johnston at the Chamber of Commerce at 901-476-9727 or by emailing him at [email protected].

MARTIN, Tenn. – Duane Lavery and Amy Payne, of Tipton County, recently were honored for complet-ing the WestStar Leadership Program sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin. In its 21st year, UT Martin’s WestStar program, created in 1989 to serve the 21 counties of West Tennessee by providing leadership development and training for selected participants, now has more than 580 graduates.

The program identifies and edu-cates people to assume leadership responsibilities in the economic and social development of West Tennessee. Class members participate in a series of seminars designed to provide infor-mation about major issues facing West Tennessee. Seminars feature different speakers who focus on subjects that go hand-in-hand with leadership and community progress issues such as education, health care, community and resource development and leader-ship skills.

WestStar graduates already hold key leadership positions throughout the state in every West Tennessee county.

Lavery is the president and CEO of HTL Advantage. He is a mem-ber of the International Economic Development Council, a national board member of the Association of Defense Communities, and is an assis-tant scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts of America. He has also been involved with the Texarkana Regional Initiative, serving as chairman in 2007.

Payne is the director of parks and recreation for the city of Covington. She is a certified park and recreational professional through the National Recreation and Park Association and provides instruction on health and fit-ness through the UT Extension Service in Tipton County. She has previ-ously participated in the University of Memphis Scholarship Fund and was an adjunct instructor for Dyersburg State Community College.

Kathleen Glass recently was hired and serves as assistant vice president and relationship man-ager at Trust Company Bank’s Brighton branch. This is a branch of the Bank of Mason. Glass is the daughter of Charlie and Judy Glass and is the granddaughter of Ruth Glass. She attended college at the University of Memphis and has recently moved back to Covington where she is actively involved in the community.

Glass also recently received a position on the Board of Advisory

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In observance of National Garden Week, The Covington Garden Club helped in planting flower-ing baskets to be hung around Covington Square.

The first full week in June is always proclaimed “National Garden Week: by National Garden Clubs, Inc. This is a special week designed to focus public attention on programs, projects and activities pro-moted by garden clubs. National Garden Week pro-vides a perfect opportunity to tell the story of our organization by taking on a project during this week.

Some member of The Covington Garden Club met on Wednesday, May 26 at the Green House at Covington High School to begin planning their proj-ect for National Garden week, which was June 6-12.

They are working with CHS student Kadie

Brassfield in planting the baskets. They decided which plants to use for full sun and which to use for shade, as well as putting the soil in the 18 hanging baskets. Most of the plants were grown by students of the CHS agriculture department.

Walmart donated the baskets and Terri Wall donated soil. The club met again, May 27 to plant the basket and get them ready for hanging around the town square. The Garden Club is helping fund the cost of maintaining the baskets. Members help-ing this project were Club chairperson, Gail Gainer, club president Shirley Bready and club members Betty Thomas, Judy McCool, Melisande McCall and Nancy Builderback.

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By JANELLE COLESpecial to The Leader

The Poplar Grove United Method-ist Church Women's Group sponsored a Vintage Style Show and Luncheon on Saturday, May 22 in the Family Life Center.

The table arrangements were de-signed by Karen Cole and Sara Cole. The table favors by Elaine McCullough were recipes of the luncheon menu tied in net and ribbon and accented with Victorian reusable gift tags.

Elizabeth Simpson, women's group president, gave the welcome and Diane Reed gave the blessing for the food. The luncheon menu was made up of chick-en divan, Mediterranean pasta salad, Jell-O fluff salad, rolls, coffee, tea, and Mandarin orange cake. The meal was served by young ladies from the church: Sydnie Campbell, Kennedy Campbell, Emily Criswell, Hunter McKelva, and Emily Todd; it was co-ordinated by Pat McKelva and Molly Rambo.

Chairperson Janelle Cole introduced her sister-in-law, Jean Rhodes Cole, a fellow Tipton Countian from Logan-sport, Ind., who presented the vintage style show. Clothing from 1970 back to 1850 was used. Jean owns a four-story Victorian house in Logansport that houses The Cole Clothing Museum.

Jean said, "It's almost like I was born in another time and place. I feel so at home among old things."

The models were Jessie Clower, Mol-lie Cohen, Jennifer Couillard, Abbey Drexler, Barbara Joyner, Sandra Quick, Elaine McCullough, and Chelsea Whi-tesides.

During clothing changes, drawings for door prizes were made. Nine floral centerpieces and two church cookbooks were given away. The grand prize was a crystal vase won by Mrs. Annette Bates from Millington.

The models were presented church cookbooks at the end of the show as a thank you. Many commented that the food, fellowship, and fashion show was a very enjoyable event.

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(Left) Poplar Grove Meth-odist women put on a fashion show in the Family LIfe Center. Many of those in attendance believed the event was enjoyable. Photo courtesy Janelle Cole.

Tennessee Master Gardener “Come Learn About Your Landscape” will be held 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. On Tuesdays. June 22 will be Keeping your roses looking good all summer with Vernon Pairmore Tipton County Master Gardner. July 6, Growing ornamental grasses with Beverly Moranville Tipton County Master Gardener. And July 20, is Making and using compost featuring Robert (Bob) Miller Tipton County Master Gar-dener. Classes will be held at UT Extension, Tipton County 111 W. Washington Ave. Covington. For more information contact Booker T. Leigh At (901) 476-0231. This is a free event.


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Your Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County has been busy...In March we celebrated the 34th Annual Charity Ball where Dr. Jayson Cannon and Ms. El-

len Weedman were honored for their inspiring community service efforts. Life Members Mrs. Ann McGowan and Mrs. Judy Davis were also recognized for their continued service in working along the active chapter to meet the needs of our growing county.

During April we welcomed four new active members: Mrs. Annalyn Davis, Mrs. Sherri Bradford, Ms. Kathryn Coulston and Mrs. Chrissy Wakefield. These ladies have completed their year long provi-sional term and will start serving their five additional years of community work in May 2010. A new provisional open house is in the works for July or August, information and an application can be found on the chapter's website at www.tiptoncountyja.org, select the “About Us” link or contact provisional trainer Melanie Sprenkle through the chapter email [email protected].

On May 13, three high school seniors were honored and awarded a $1000 scholarship. These ladies were chosen from many applicants based on their academic accomplishments, community in-volvements and plans to go into a child related field. From Brighton High School Althea Conner was awarded the Martha Tinkler Memorial scholarship. The Ann Sanford Memorial Scholarship receiptent was Paige Kissell from Covington High School . The Agnes Fite Memorial Scholarship was given to Veronica Knight from Munford High School.

We closed out the month of May with a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Delyn Matthews where we celebrated our members who are moving from active to life status. These ladies earned life status by serving for six continuous years. We will miss you Mrs. April Howard, Mrs. Aimee Hooper, Mrs. Carlyn McMillian and Mrs. Sherri Wallace. All our love and appreciation to you all and your families for your on going support of our cause.

Other exciting things that are in the works for the Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County include the Crown Consignment and Indoor Yard Sale on June 18 & 19 at 1830 Hwy 51, Covington. Plans for the 2nd Annual Fall Shopping Frenzy are coming along quickly. This year's event will be held at Brighton High School on the evening of Friday, November 5 and the morning of Saturday, November 6. There are some exciting new changes this year and over 40 spots are already booked. For more information or a merchant application visit www.tiptoncountyja.org and select the Finance page or contact chair Noel Smith-Howe at (901)619-3852.

Also in the planning stages are three new projects that all focus on children's self esteem and educa-tion. I.N.K. will be pen pal plan where members will correspond over the course of a year with a stu-dent the year before they take their writing assessments, the goal will be too not only help build writing skills but as build a bond with the child that can be carried forward. Hugs for Heroes will be a one day camp for children in year around school care. The day camp will encourage a variety of healthy living ideals and local professionals giving the children a glance into possible careers. If you would be in-terested in volunteering to host a booth contact projects chair Heather Crowson at [email protected] or 901-277-2908. The third project will be based off of the already existing Stuff the Bus project, supply closets and teacher mini grants will be awarded to teachers across the county.

Learning on a National Level...Unlocking the Key to Success was the message to members of the Tipton County of Junior Aux-

iliary at the 69th Annual Education Conference held in Mobile, AL. Over six hundred ladies were in attendance at this year’s event, six Tipton County members were able to attend. The chapter won the Efficiency Award and was selected as one of twelve chapters to participate in Projects Theater.

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Cody Overbeck steps up to the plate for the Class A Clearwater Threshers though he will soon play in Pennsylvania for the Reading Phillies in Class AA.

By JEFF [email protected]

Donnie Overbeck fields questions about his son on a daily basis.

Though the questions are usually the same, as any proud father would be, he never really tires of talking about his tal-ented offspring.

“With access to the Internet, a lot of people know what he’s doing,” said Overbeck, whose son, Cody, is playing his third season in the Philadelphia Phillies’ minor league system. “Sometimes it seems like the whole town is fol-lowing him. I tell him the whole town is behind him … try to boost his confidence.”

Here lately there have been plenty of good things for Munford and Tipton County residents to discuss concerning Cody.

Late last week Cody

was informed that he was being promoted from the Class A Clearwater (Fla.) Threshers to the Class AA Reading (Pa.) Phillies, meaning he is just two steps away from playing in the big leagues.

After a 2009 season in which Cody struggled with injuries and hit .230 with 12 homeruns, he set the Florida State League on fire the first half of 2010. Before being pro-moted to Reading he hit .302 with 11 homeruns, 41 RBI’s, 19 doubles and a .553 slugging percent-age. He was among the league leaders in the all the aforementioned cate-gories and made the All-Star team. He was named the Florida State League Player of the Week in early May.

At 23, Overbeck is considered one of the Phillies’ better prospects at third base.

Overbeck, soft-spoken and modest in inter-views, doesn’t like to

brag. But with the n u m b e r s he has been put-ting up he knew a call-up was com-ing.

“I got the call yes-t e r d a y, ” Overbeck said last Friday. “I expected it. I just wasn’t sure when it would be.”

Overbeck played on some very talented teams at Munford High School. His junior year the Cougars finished sec-ond in the Class AAA State Tournament and he led the team back to state his senior season.

When he signed with Ole Miss and became the team’s best hitter by his sophomore season, scouts began to take notice. He was drafted in the ninth

r o u n d of the 2 0 0 8 d r a f t a n d d e c i d -ed to b e g i n h i s profes-s i o n a l career.

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ally had been in the back of the mind of Cody and his father, but it began to look much more possi-ble when Cody began to excel at the college level.

“Once he got to Ole Miss and began playing right with those guys, I began to think he was good enough to draft,” said Donnie. “It got in the back of your head, ‘Hey, he can play with these guys.’”

Cody knows the transi-tion to Class AA won’t be

easy. Just like any jump in classification, the pitching gets much bet-ter. The Phillies’ top pros-pect, outfielder Dominic Brown, is Cody’s team-mate in Reading.

“You’ve got middle infielders and center-fielders who are a lot better,” said Cody. “They take away hits that might have been hits (in Class A). And, obviously, the pitchers locate (their pitches) better.”

The way things look now, Overbeck couldn’t be in a better organiza-tion. The Phillies’ current third baseman, Placido Polanco, is a veteran who doesn’t figure to be with the team forever. It also has to be encouraging to play for a team that has been to two straight World Series and won three straight division titles.

Overbeck has met several current Phillies, including former NL MVP Jimmy Rollins, Brad

Lidge and J.A. Happ. “They’ve all been to

Clearwater for rehab,” said Cody. “They’re all nice guys.”

Back home in Munford, there’s talk about when and how Cody will make it to the Philadelphia Phillies. His dad gets those questions all the time. On Facebook Cody has nearly 1,400 friends, many of whom follow his career closely.

As far as Cody’s out-look on his prospects for further advancement, he’s realistic, but hope-ful..

“Oh yeah,” Cody said with a chuckle when asked if people ask him when he’s going to make it to the big leagues. “All the time. I try not to get too far ahead of myself. I haven’t set a timeframe or anything. I take it one year at a time and see what happens.”

Overbeck excels in minor league

By STEVE HOLTSpecial to The Leader

Covington High’s CJ Browder was named as the Champion for Softball for 2010 in the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s annual all sports compe-tition in ceremonies at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on June 11. A shortstop for the Class AA state runner-up Lady Chargers (48-3), Browder batted .481 for the sea-son with 26 RBI, 61 runs scored and 23 stolen bases.

She had stiff competi-tion in the field of five finalists for the honor that was dominated by

Tipton County softball talent. Joining Browder in the field of five were her teammate Sarah Elizabeth Cousar who was also a BOP finalist for Scholar Athlete of the Year and Brighton Lady Cardinal offensive star, junior Caroline Jacobs. Also honored at the event were CHS head softball coach Martha Lawler who was named BOP Coach of the Year and CHS sophomore Iesha Carruthers who was the only Charger track and field team member to advance to state compe-tition this year in the shot put event.

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Tipton Heat 7s were the runners-up during the Game-day tournament in Memphis June 4-6, 2010. Coaches top L to R: Shannon Reed, Shelby Glore, Marty Seward and Dink Golding. Players top L to R: Tucker James, Walker Golding, Michael Armour, Zach Seward, Hunter Reed. Bottom L to R: Peyton Glore, Carter Davis, Carson Ruffi n, Noah Rowland, Shane Cox and Gunner Jones

The recipient of the 2010 Amy Ruffin Golden Glove Award is Hannah Clifton. Clifton is 13 years old and will be a fresh-man at Covington High School this fall..

At the end of the sea-son each year, the Covington Dixie Softball League picks the All Star ’s to represent Covington in the Dixie District Tournament. Each year during the cer-emony, the CDSL takes the opportunity to recog-nize one of the best play-er’s with the Amy Ruffin Golden Glove Memorial Award.

This award is given in memory and honor of Amy Ruffin, whose life was tragically cut short in an automobile acci-dent in September of 1989. She has been hon-ored and remembered for her work ethic, her playing ability and the quality of life she lived on and off the field. Among her many acco-lades, Amy was selected as a 10 time Dixie All Star from 1979 until 1989. Ruffin will always be remembered being “the Best of the Best” in Covington Dixie Softball.

Clifton began playing softball in the CDSL at the age of six and has played for the last seven seasons. During this time, Clifton had played for many teams and in every position on the field. Just like Amy, she excelled at all of them. Clifton was even chosen as an All Star her third season after breaking her arm and being forced to bat with one hand. Clifton, whether winning or losing, had displayed great determination to get better while main-taining the great attitude and sportsmanship that

makes all coaches and parents proud.

Clifton is to be con-gratulated and com-mended on her work ethic and her abilities. She has worked very hard and played very hard while always keep-ing a smile on her face and encouraging her teammates. Covington Dixie Softball is proud to see her selected as the recipient of this award. Congratulations and best wishes to Clifton in all she does. Hannah Clifton accepts the Amy Ruffi n Golden Glove

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TASTING TIPTON

The 22nd annual Salad Tasting Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Covington.

For only $5 a plate, event goers came and enjoyed a variety of salads of all kinds including potato salad, Greek salad, pasta salad, tuna salad and plenty more.

The annual event is put on by the FUMC women’s club and was orga-

nized by Carliss Chastain and JoAnn Anderson.

The money raised is used for vari-ous mission trips and events put on by the church. This year also had door prizes. People from all over travel to this event to eat some good food, visit and view the historic FUMC sanctu-ary that was built in 1840.

As in years passed, Jean Jones cre-ated all the table decorations and Rachel Harold provided patrons with music on the piano.

Several hundred came out to enjoy the event.


After two years of success, the third annual Taste of Tipton was held on June 15 from 5- 8 p.m. in the Brighton High School foyer and entrance. This event is organized by and for the Confidential Care for Women’s Center.

This event’s cornucopia of delicacies featured cuisine from many local restaurants in and around Tipton County and North Shelby County. As they did last year, fundraiser attendees had the opportu-nity to choose their favorite restaurant.

In the Best of Tipton competition, first place went to Wells Kitchen in Brighton, second place went to Primitive Café in Covington and third place went to Lucci’s Italian Pasta House of Covington. The latter two are both located on the Covington Court Square.

In the Best of Show category first place award went to Sweet Sensations of Atoka, second place went to Primitive Café and third went to Wells Kitchen.

There was also the Cutest Kid Contest. The win-ner of which will be showcased on 2011 Taste of Tipton posters and will receive a free 11x14 por-trait from Matt King Photography Studio. Last year’s winner of Tipton County’s Cutest Kid was Ty Daugherty, son of Billy and Jennifer Daugherty of Brighton. This year's new winner has not been annouced at press time.

Confidential Care for Women is a pregnancy resource center and has two locations in Covington and Millington. The organization provides preg-nancy tests, ultrasounds, maternity and parenting education and abstinence training in the public middle schools, all free of charge. The mission of Confidential Care for Women (formerly Heart to Heart) is to change and save lives, one woman at a time.

Diana Meinweiser is special events coordinator for Confidential Care and was especially excited for this year’s Taste of Tipton after the previous two.

“It is just so fun to see the community to get together and socialize,” said Meinweiser. “Everyone is talking and eating! What can be better?”

She went on to say that the idea came about from the Millington tasting event, which proved to be wildly successful. Since there was nothing remotely like this event in Tipton County, this Taste of Tipton was introduced and has been successful in its own, being one of the community’s most attended and highly expected events.

Local radio station U.S. 51 Country 93.5 FM was on hand to provide entertainment for the event as well.

Colorful snacks adorned the table of Sweet Sensations at the Taste of Tipton. The bakery took home first place in Best in Show. Here a worker points out their prized birthday cake. Photos by Tiffany Holland

Mary Gaither stands in line for some food from Primitive Cafe. Guests line up at the Pizza Hut-Atoka booth for some fresh-cut pizza.

Annual Salad Luncheon brings the crowds


Third Course for Taste of Tipton

Rachel Massengill, Earl Beckett, Faye Beckett, Katie Wallace and others enjoy the desserts.

Several hundred people came from all over to dine at the annual salad luncheon at FUMC.

Barbara Griffin and her friends grab some of the variety of salads in the fellowship hall.

Lisa Odom and her son Ollie visit with family during the lunch.

(Left)Co-Chairperson JoAnn Anderson organizes some of the snacks behind the scenes in the kitchen. Photos by Tiffany Holland.

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Save the Ruffin fundraiser heldBy TYLER LINDSEY

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The Tipton Arts Council held a Save the Ruffin patron drive in the Covington theater’s parking lot last Friday to raise money. For five dollars, the TAC offered a bologna lunch with chips and drinks and a tour of the historic Ruffin to anyone interested in supporting the local theater.

TAC members Barbara McBride and Jeff Ward started the day at 5 a.m. by holding buckets out to passers-by for any donations. Ward said, “Business people have been giving everything from $1 to $100.” In addition to the TAC, several businesses helped out with the event as well. Jimmy and Ashley with U.S. 51 Country 93.5 grilled the bologna donated by King Cotton Meats in Memphis. TAC

board member Ernest Stankey assisted in handing out chips donated by Brim’s. The set-up was decorated with Save the Ruffin banners given by Ward-Williams, PLLC. “Many people donated money, but the Ruffin needs more sup-port,” says Barbara McBride. For more information on ways to help out, contact Jeff Ward at 901-837-9355.

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The Third Annual Harrison Simonton Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser is being held on Wednesday, June 23 at Brighton High School. The event will last from 4-8 p.m. and is held in memory of Brighton High School stu-dent Harrison Simonton.

Barbecue and fish plates will be available. In addi-tion a silent auction will be held. There will also be fun activities for kids. Boston butt pre-orders will be available to pick up. Singing during the event are student Simone Landry and teacher Michelle Rankin.

Simonton’s mother Debe said, “It is really a great thing to see the community help out with this event. Everyone wants to be a part of it.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. They are available at Simonton Salon in Brighton, at Racine’s in Munford, at R.L. Coulston’s in Covington, and at the door.

“Harrison really loved FFA and football at Brighton High. We just like to be able to give back in his memory,” said Debe Simonton.

All proceeds go to pro-vide scholarships for Brighton high School stu-dents to attend FFA and football camps. The goal is to send two students to FFA camp and three stu-dents to football camp.

Come out and join in all the fun.

Scholarship fundraiser to be held this month

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Tipton County Commission on

Aging events

Just for FunWacky Wednesdays - On

Wednesday June 23rd we will pull out the DVD player, pop some popcorn and watch the Academy Award winning movie, “Avatar”. The last Wednesday of the month, June 30th we will head north for a picnic and games at Henning Park.

Wii Games- Get exercise and have fun playing your fa-vorite games on our Wii. Join Kelly every Thursday at 9:30 in the CSC dining room.

Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza is held every Friday afternoon at 1:00 in the downstairs meet-ing room.

Craft Club- Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awesome job with this club. The craft club meets on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10:00 am upstairs at the CSC.

Book Club- The TCCA Book Club holds a light discus-sion about various books or articles each month. The club meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00 am at the CSC. June’s topic will be read-ing and discussing some short stories from “Lights Along the Way” by Memphis Storytellers League.

Bible Study- Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Bible Study will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday June 17th and 24th to provide ample time for an-other program on those days. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator is Mrs. Mary Carswell.

Bending Needles Quilting Club- The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is nec-essary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morn-ing from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the craft room.

Lunch Trip- Tuesday June 15th brings the 22nd Annual Salad Tasting in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. The CSC will provide transportation to the church. We will leave the CSC at 11:00 am and return at approximate-ly 12:00 pm. The cost of the tasting is $5 for salad, dessert and drink.

EducationalCommunity Caregiver

Conference- Tipton County Commission on Aging proudly presents a Community Care-giver Conference featuring guest speaker, Teepa Snow, a dementia care and training specialist. The conference will be held at The Auditorium at Dyersburg State Community College, Jimmy Naifeh Cam-pus, on July 19th or 20th, 2010. registration begins at 8:30 am both days. A special evening session designed for fam-ily and community caregivers on July 19th at 6:30 pm. Call TCCA offi ce for more informa-tion or to register.

COMING SOON- Tennes-see Federation for the Aging and Tennessee Association of Senior Centers 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held in Murfreesboro, TN. Tuesday August 31st will be Senior Citizens Day at the Conference. A full day of FUN, FUN, FUN for the LOW, LOW, LOW price of just $30! The day trip to Murfreesboro includes sit down luncheon, Senior Day seminars, TFA membership and round trip transportation to the Conference. Call Kelly for more information or to reg-ister.

Summer Reading Program- The Tipton County Public Li-brary will be hosting several special programs at the Cov-ington Senior Center. Thurs-day June 3rd at 2:00 pm: The Natural History Educational Company program focuses on the amazing adaptations of animals that don’t just sur-vive but thrive in harsh desert habitats. They will be bring-ing live animals! On Thursday June 17th at 10:00 am, Yurt-folk presents “The Water is Wide”: Explore water through stories, songs and interactive experiments that may seem a bit magical. Learn how water affects our local and global community from the largest of oceans to the smallest of raindrops. Thursday June 24th brings “Birds of Prey” with live birds. Don’t miss these fantas-tic programs that are both edu-cational and loads of fun!

Piano Lessons- Pat Parham, piano teacher extraordinaire, will be offering piano instruc-tion every Tuesday from 12:00- 2:30 pm at the CSC dining room. Lessons are $15 per ½ hour session. Please call Kelly to reserve your lesson time to-day!

Alzheimer’s Café- The Tipton County Commission on Aging and Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis will be presenting a series of six classes beginning May 11th through June 22nd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays in the

TCCA meeting room at 10:00 am. There will be many infor-mative topics on the “menu” to help those of us who are caring for a friend or loved one experiencing the effects of Al-zheimer’s. A light meal will be served. Call TCCA to reserve your “table”.

To Your HealthGet Fit, Stay Fit- Join Ran-

dy every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older.

Tap Dance Class- Kay Cat-terton, our volunteer instruc-tor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $20.00 for a 10 week session.

Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Se-nior Center every Monday at 9:00 am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instruc-tor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nurs-ing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA!

Water Aerobics- Water aer-obics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and ma-jor muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aero-bics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30.00. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transpor-tation are always appreciated.

Blood Pressure- Blood pressure clinics are held once a week at the CSC. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies vol-unteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clin-ics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. The clinics for the Covington Senior Center are scheduled for Wednesday June 23rd at 9:00 am in the dining room.

Caregiver Programs“Helen’s House” Adult

Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for per-sonal business or other activi-ties. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee.

Caregiver Wellness/Sup-port Groups meet across Tip-ton County…

All shared information is confi dential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal con-tributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated.

• South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyte-rian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The fa-cilitator is Mr. Neil Bell.

• “…For Men Only” Care-giver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Mon-day of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Rus-sell Lindsay.

• Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The fa-cilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hop-per Spaulding.

• TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Cov-ington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

• TCCA Grandpar-ents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group- This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets at TCCA meeting room the sec-ond Thursday of the month. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

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Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful father’s out there. Being a father is a very special blessing. You not only discipline, but your love and exam-ple are what makes us the people we become. Our memories of our fathers as we age are so precious. Of course, many of us girls were better known as “daddy’s little girl.” You men, I’m sure remember some discipline. Well actu-ally, if you were fortunate enough, all of us received some discipline if you had a father in your life. I’m so thankful I did. Hope your day is special.

I have a correction from last week’s notes. Billy Chapman had a shoulder replacement instead of a hip replacement. He is home and doing well.

Hope you listen to the weatherman and stay in-side. For the most part, I did. However there was another ball game we just could not miss last Satur-day. Our grandson, Luke Scott played locally so we had to see him, even in the triple digit index. I took

an umbrella and we were able to sit in a shady spot. The game was during the hottest part of the day too. Even my candy bar melt-ed. I took it to the conces-sion stand and Jeri Lynn McDivitt put it in their freezer for a few minutes and it recovered. Thanks Jeri Lynn! We left early, but not before Luke hit his line drive. Way to go Luke!

“We the People” will meet on June 22 on the square in Covington at the Chamber of Commerce at 7p.m. Please join us.

The Neighborhood Watch program for Almy-ra has been successful. Several of our community residents have purchased extra signs to be places near their homes. Thanks to all of you for your in-volvement. Our next meeting will be the first Thursday in August. I will be reminding you again, as we get closer.

Mt step-daughter, Laura Quinn, and her husband, Russ, have a little girl who will be turning four this Saturday the 19. We love you, Abigail, and thank the Lord for you. We are making plans for a fun party for her.

My daughter Terri Bar-

ber and my granddaugh-ter, Whitney, will be leav-ing again this year on a mission trip to Honduras in July. Please remember them in your prayers.

Salem Presbyterian Church.

Worship is at 11a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minis-ter. Everyone is always welcome. Salem had a great Vacation Bible School this week. The theme was “ The Egypt File: Decod-ing the Mystery of Life/”

You must see Kim Gray for the MVP Camp regis-tration forms that must be in by the 17. Missionary Prayer request for the Per-sian Ministry. Pray for Tat and Patty Stewarts health concerns. Pray for the Ira-nian Church in CO and its many new visitors. Happy birthday this week goes to Jennie McDivitt and Andy McDill. Hope they are each the greatest.

Sharon Presbyterian Church

Worship is at 9a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minis-ter. We are always grateful for the Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. Mr. Harold Nelms got him-self a new electric scooter and was able to just wheel across the road. Way to go

Mr. Nelms!Covington Church of

ChristWorship is at 10:30a.m.

and 5:30p.m. each Sun-day. Bible classes are at 9:30a.m. on Sunday and 7p.m. on Wednesday. Pul-pit minister is Mike Rog-ers and Associate minister is Jeff Phillips. We have begun our summer series on Wednesday evenings at 7. Our guest speaker this week was Bro. T.R. Webb of Memphis. His lesson was “Profitable to God.” Please join us. Next week the speaker will be Bro. Richard Corum of Milling-ton. His lesson is on “Liv-ing by Faith.” Please pray for Miss Erwin Franks, who is leaving for China soon, where she will re-ceive medical treatment that will give her eye sight for the first time in her life. Many of our youth went to Dry Ridge, KY this week for their VBS. Thanks to Bro. Jeff Phillips and the other adults who went as well. We pray for their safe return. This month’s fel-lowship group will meet in the home of Charlie and Libby Click on Saturday 26, at 6p.m. Have a great week!

AlmyraBy Libby Click

How many of you have watched the movie Forrest Gump? Do you remember the part where he is tell-ing Jenny how pretty the mountains were and how he couldn’t tell where the earth stops and heaven begins and how the sun danced on the water as it was setting on the bayou. Well, I have been blessed in my life to see some sights like that too.

One time my friend Stanley and I decided to put our ski boat in at Du-vall Landing and embark on a journey to St. Louis. The Mississippi River is one of the most wonderful and marvelous rivers, but it is also one of the dead-liest waterways in our na-tion. It was still dark when we left that morning and as the sun was rising we saw blue herons (which are actually white) coming

across the river from Ar-kansas to Tennessee. The whole sky above us was filled with these birds. It was one of the prettiest sights I’ve ever seen. If I told you the whole story of the journey it would fill an entire article, but needless to say it was something that I’ll always remember.

My first wife, Elaine and I took a cruise and at the port in Cozumel, Mexico and the water was so clear and pure that you could see the bottom. It looked as if the water was only a few feet deep, but when I asked the ship mate about the depth, he said he wasn’t sure but it would take at least 60 feet of wa-ter for the ship to dock.

In 2002, Paula and I traveled to Yellowstone. I had been there several times, but it was Paula’s first trip to Yellowstone. Paula says she’ll never for-get the emotions she expe-rienced standing in awe of the Tetons. She said her

youngest son Daniel had always talked about going there with his dad, but of course he never got to take that trip because he was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 14.

I’ve seen snow bliz-zards in the Dakotas, the wildlife of Wyoming, the power of Niagara, the sun-flowers of Kansas and the bluest river in the greenest valley of Yellowstone. My eyes have seen a lot and no matter where I go there’s always something there that the good Lord made that is beautiful in its own way.

I think I had one of the best birthdays that I’ve ever had week before last. What made it so special were all the emails I re-ceived. When I opened my yahoo account, it was full of birthday wishes from friends. I counted 64 emails. I can’t believe so many people took the time to send me happy birth-day wishes. I was really

touched and I want each of you to know that I am a very blessed man to have friends like you. Thanks so much to everyone for the emails, cards and calls.

I went to Murfreesboro, TN. with my Supervisor Ricky Gray for “The Best Tasting Water in Tennes-see” contest. First Utility District Manager Harold Clark and his lovely wife Sue was also in attendance. The bad news is that we didn’t win, that honor was awarded to Dickson Util-ity Company, but we all had a good time. We even attended a wedding while we were there. One of the T.A.U.D. members actual-ly had his wedding at the event.

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BurlisonBy Eddie Kellum

Hello everyone! “It’s hot, and you need a pool”!!! Don’t you just love those commercials that tell you it’s hot and you need to go buy a pool from them? Well we didn’t buy one from them but we bought one! It’s not but about two or three feet deep and about 10 feet in diameter but it sure does cool you off when you’re hot.

I have one resident that has a birthday this month and that’s Ms. Shirley Lusbey. It was this past Saturday the 12th. Hap-py birthday Ms. Shirley, we love you so much and hope you had a great b’day! My maintenance man, Rob Daum’s b’day was the 11th, “happy birthday Rob, hope you had a great day”. Rob is only part-time now, and we sure do miss him, but

his step-son Jonathan, has taken his place. And man, is he a work horse and is doing a great job. I have to make him stop working. God has surely blessed us with good people to work out here. They are all so devoted to Dunlap and the residents as well. I appre-ciate all of you so much!

Hopefully everyone is remembering to save up stuff for our annual “Yard Sale” on August 6th & 7th. If you have anything you’d like to donate to Dunlap, please give me a call. I have a place to store things and we would love to have you bring it on over! We’ll take furniture, appliances or whatever you want to bring! This is our annual yard sale we have in the summer and we use that money to buy cleaning products for the buildings and small appliances like toasters, can openers and you name it!

Also, I have decided to

give the community a day to have their yard sale here on the Dunlap yard on July 10th. So if you would like to have your own sale and you don’t feel like you have a very good location for it, just give me a call and I’ll see how many are interested in taking this opportunity. It will only be a one day event, so if you’re interested, please give me a call at 476-7014. More details as time goes on.

Ms. Vivian McLennan is back, so we praise the Lord for bringing her back to us!!! Welcome home Ms. Viv! If you know Ms. Vivian, I’m sure she would love to see you, so stop by and say hello! I’m sure she will be at “The Hub” on Fridays, as that is her hangout on Fridays! Ha! Ha!

We want to welcome Ms. Clara Martin to our Dunlap family. Ms. Clara has moved into one of our

apartments, she and her baby “Lupe”. We are so excited to have them here and so are Ms. Tiny and Scrappie. They have been friends for many many years. I am thankful we can be a part of reuniting old friends!

But we do have one more apartment for rent, so if you know of anyone that is 55+ and would like to live independently in a retirement commu-nity, please give me a call. (Same number as above) We also still have a cou-ple rooms in retirement available. If you know of anyone who really does not need to live alone any more, but is not ready for a nursing home, we would love for them to move here with us!! Just give Kathy a call at 476-7014. Until next week have a great one and don’t forget to give some-body a hug!!!

DunlapBy Kathy Keiter • 476-7014

Many years ago, Bobbie Glass was going to Ada, OK to have a revival. I volunteered my daughter, Connie, to go with her. She did and Bobbie is still preaching and singing for the Lord. I love to here the New Creation singers. They are Bobbie Glass, Ray Overbey, Brenda Overbey and Ray, Ray.

Zach Wallace, son of La-wanda Smith and grand-son of Albert and Judy Starnes, graduated May 20 at Brighton High and is going into the military in July. Zoe Logan Meredith is saying “mommy.” She said it just after Mother’s Day. She is the daughter

of Mark and Leslie Mere-dith and granddaughter of Albert and Judy Starnes. Their mother was so hap-py to hear these words.

On the prayer list: Berry Dillender, Mary Moore, Hazel Mooneyham, Me-gan Hoback, Mindy Tank-ersley, Shawn Cousar, Rev. A.A. Lawrence and wife, Charlotte, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Na-dine Kellum, Polly Branch, Patra Ballard, Odis Poole, Mary Gray, Moviline COusarr, Dell Ferguson, the folks at Kelley’s Chapel Church, Rev. Mike Roberts and wife, Elaine, Ed and Bertha Walker, Trixie Daw-son, Rev. Jimy Bridges, the men and women in the military, Clara McMillan.

Sympathy to the loved

ones of Douglas E. Baskin, James, W. Bradshaw, Mil-dred Elizabeth McQuiston Slough, Bruce Gray Jr. and Charles Curtiss.

Two cafeteria workers, Shelie Noe and Martha Craig at Munford Middle are retiring. They were honored with a party after school on May 20. I want to say hello to Pat, Jennie, and Ted at Gilt Edge.

Carol Lumley and Ann Morris enjoyed going to the Hub. They always find something they need. Thanks for the books they get me. The men’s Satur-day morning prayer break-fast was June 5 at Westside Church with 15 present. Rev. Larry Rose was the speaker.

Larry Howard had a birthday in May. Happy

Belated birthday. He is also a member of the gos-pel-singing group “The Peacemakers.” IF you get a chance and hear where they are going to be, go and hear them. You will be blessed. Larry has been fasting and has lost 43 pounds. He still got his prayer cloth. Patience Ma-rie McPherson was two years old on June 4 and her cousin Rylee Grace Stew-art was three years on May 25. Grandchildren of Willis and Rhonda McPherson were honored with a party Sunday, June 26. They got gifts. Robbie Wright and daughter, Shannon, lost their mobile home to fire recently. Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers!

Gilt EdgeBy Bernadine McAfee

Staff and Service Re-cipients enjoyed a nice Memorial Day weekend off. Everybody liked and enjoyed being with their families. Some of the Ser-vice recipients are practic-

ing for a talent show that we will be having on June 18 here at the center. The Service Recipients are do-ing the talent show for their parents and relatives. We hope that all the par-ents will come to the talent show. Some of our Service Recipients have been un-der the weather. We hope

they get to feeling better soon. Staff and Service Re-cipients have been having their devotional time in Mrs. Debra Poiner, Mr. Jer-ry Fayne, and Mrs. Robin Martin's classroom. They have it Monday-Friday. Staff and Service Recipi-ents are watching a movie in the room next door.

We have also been prac-ticing for the talent show here at the center. The Staff and Service Recipients have also invited three guest judges. The judges will be here to judge our talent show. The judges will be Sheriff Chumley, Mr. Shannon Reed from

TCADCBy Floyd Columbus

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beautiful couple, Terrance “T” Sherrill and Tammica Terry of Jamestown will be this Saturday at 2 p.m. They will be united by Rev. S.P. Cole of Bright Hill M.B. Church. It’ll all take place right there on July 3. He is the son of Rev. Pink N. Sherrill, Jr. and the late Ivy Burton Sherrill. His grandpar-ents are Isaih and Willie Mae Burton and the late Pink and Florence Sherrill, Sr.

She is the daughter of Charles and Sarah Lyons of Covington and the grand-daughter of Katarene Lee Harber of Jame-stown and the late James Harber Sr.

The happy couple’s registered at Wal-mart as well as Bed, Bath and Beyond. He is employed at Charms and she is em-ployed with the Tipton County Board of Education. They plan to live in or around the Tipton County area after their honey-moon. Terrance is minister of music at the church and Tammica sings in the adult choir.

Our prayers are with the family of the late Demetrice Gary Baker, formerly of Jamestown, whose service was held over

the past weekend. Friday family hour was at Barlow Funeral home and of Coving-ton funeral services were held Saturday at St. Stephens M.B. Church. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Ella Carter Gray. The mother of nine children, three of which preceded her in death. She was a sister to Bessie Gray Cobbs and Johnny Gray. She was the sister-in-law of Eugene Baker and Gladys Gray. Let us keep her family in our hearts and prayers.

On June 19 at noon, Drummonds El-ementary School will have the Alston-Cobbs-Dandridge families united for a one-day reunion sponsored by family members. All heads of families are asked to only bring a dish, sodas, condiments or a family favorite of theirs. For more infor-mation, contact Naomi Cobbs Dandridge. I hope to everyone there this Saturday.

Our brother Jeremiah “Jerel” Burton will turn 50 on the 18. Happy 5-0, little brother. On Sunday, all of the siblings, except for the ones out of town, were in attendance at Jerel’s Church service that is now Cleaves Memorial CME Church of Oakland. Jerel’s wife, Cindy, and their youngest daughter, Jessica, along with Cindy’s mother, Gertie Cafeman, were also present. Along with yours truly, Joann

Bell, Annette Burton, Davis and Pam Bur-ton, and Marie Powell from Memphis, Jamestown, and Atlanta respectfully. Also was our sister, minister, Pearl and Romel and son Michael from Atoka, Jacinta Jones and her son John, sister Erica Merritt and Annette’s grandson from Atlanta, David “Lil D.J.” Brown, who’s been vacationing in Jamestown sense Memorial Day with Annette and her family.

After church, our family along with Jer-el’s family enjoyed Olympic Steakhouse of Oakland and treated Jerel to a lovely dinner. Happy birthday this week to Nel-lie Cobbs Bell, Rita Neal and Curtis Gard-ner for today and to Gwendolyn Cooke and Christy Jackson on the 20. And to Fran Gray Young on the 23.

Vacation Bible School began at Bright Hill on June 7-10 with Minister Pearl An-drews, youth counselors, and teachers. As usual, everyone did a fabulous job. For her birthday, La Rue Albritton was taken to Chicago on Saturday, June 12 by her sister Florence Trent and La Rue’s daughters, Glordine Davis and Debra El-kins and Glodine’s daugher Rolanda.

Our prayers are with Posey Reed, Wil-lie Mae Burton, Jennie Stewart, Mary Burton, Joseph Heaston, Willie Parthenia

Hodge, Danny Heaston, Vivian Dick-erson and family, Mildred Sherrill and family, Connie and Christine Brown, Rev. Pink Sherrill, Frank Jones, David Sneed, Pauline Yarbrough, Br. Warren Clewis, Alvin Clewis, Rudolph Boykin, Willie Holland and family, Joe Malone and fam-ily, Tyrone and Judy Avery (who I am sor-ry I didn’t get my hug from this week), Manola and Bubba Holland, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Carlotta Jones, J.C. Heaston, Ira Yarbrough, Cleo and Johnnie Thompson, Carlene Sneed, Michael Andrew, Percy White, Robert Smith, Rhonda Heaston-McLin, Nadine Kellum, Patra Ballard, Ada Fletcher, John Burton, John Bommer, Fletcher Dickerson and family, Cory Cooke and all of our armed forces.

It’s a boy! Whitney Brown is the proud mother of a new baby. Deann Baker Brown is the proud grandmother. We are also still in prayer for Eula Culbreath and Rufus Garner of Covington. All for this time. Remember Sunday is Father’s Day. “Love your father , always treat him right forever and get him more than a tie.” In other words, “do right by him.” My fa-ther, Nehemiah Burton, has been gone 20 years and is still truly missed.

JamestownBy DarSay Burton

It's a warm Tuesday morn-ing but maybe we're out of the heat index warning today. It's been rough! And no rain.

This week's Farm Re-port: We got through plant-ing soybeans, including re-planting some the deer have already eaten. Planter's in the barn. Beans are bloom-ing, cotton is pretty, wheat is being cut. Corn's tassled out.

According to Glenn Zarecor at Farm Service Agency, Tipton County farmers had around 13 million dollars worth of damage in the county. This includes loss of corn that was already planted, fertilizer lost, debris basins and other struc-tures blown out, stream banks altered. Monies will also pay for debris removal. Lots of that!

This Week's CK (Chicken Kitty) Report. I received quite a shock this morning when I opened the new room door to feed CK and with her were two itty bitty kittens that look just

like her! Now I know it's a "she"!I had three appointments last

week, foot doctor, yearly check-up and dentist. Got my crown and a cortisonne shot in my sore foot. Helped immediately!

I saw Joyce Rice at the store last week and we got to talking about crowns. She'd had the same trouble - went to get one and it didn't fit right and had to order another. Then we talked about kids and school and what school was like when we went - we just had a big time talking!

Elizabeth left Lyla Grace with her daddy last Saturday night, and we drove to the zoo for Caieigh Cook and Mitch Irwin's wedding. There were four weddings at the zoo that evening (who knew!) and we were asked which one we were attending and directed to the front gate. Just as we went through the gate we saw tables with differerent colored cloths on them and beyond, white chairs set up. Very nice, and the weather was great!

Jim Edmonds walked his granddaughter down the aisle and she was beautiful! After the short, sweet service, we all got a chuckle. Mitch always,

always, always has a pencil be-hind his ear. Always. So after Brother Roy Sharp announced "Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Irwin" to the crowd, they turned, faced the aisle and he took out a fancy black pen and handed it to Caileigh; she stuck it behind her ear and they matched!

The five bridesmaids had long gowns, each in a different color like turquoise, magenta, orange, but all with a zebra-stripe sash. Cute! But the cut-est was her maid of honor, her teenage sister McKennah, who, unbeknownst to other family members, had added Converse tennis shoes and ar-gyle socks to her ensemble!

The reception was nice, fin-ger foods, fruit, veggies,punch, raspberry tea, lemonade. Her beautiful three-tier cake was on a big glass square, lit up, and he had chocolate Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle cakes!

We've known Caileigh since she was born, kept her some, and we wish for this couple many happy years together!

VBS has come and gone at the Church of Christ. I think it was very successful.

Happy Birthday for two

weeks goes to Jedidiah Phillips on June 6th, to Joyce Whaley on the 10th, to Ken Bringle Jr. and Hannah Johnson on the 11th, to Brenda Mason on the 13th, to Noah Liles and Tonya Stanley on the 15th, to Ken-neth Weir on the 17th and to Sharon Johnson on the 18th!

Happy Anniversary this week goes to John and Karla Combs on June 6th, to Tim and Shelley Halford on the 7th, to David and Ashley Whaley on the 8th, to Tommy and Miran-da Shroader on the 9th, to Tim and Ginger Sallee on the 11th, to Andy and Delores Whaley, James and Linda Kimbrough, Jeff and Christie Coughlan on the 12th, to Rodger and Mary Beasley on the 14th.

A Special Happy Anniver-sary goes to Charles and Doris Yoakum, who will be married 60 years on June 17th! They were married by Brother G. C. Brewer in Memphis and are the longest-married couple of the Covington congregation! Happy Anniversary, Yoakums!

Janie Upchurch had a book-signing on Saturday, for her book, Finding Herself Blessed, a Christian fiction novel. I'd

really planned on going and meeting her but James came in Saturday and said, "Want to go to Calvert City?" so I packed a few things and we were gone in 30 minutes!

We had a good drive up, visit-ed my 99-year-old grandmoth-er, Evelyn Harrington, and saw "Letters from Juliet" and part of "Robin Hood". But it was so hot we finally gave up and went back to the motel where it was blissfully cool! My cousin, John Harrington, said he was there till 2 a.m. boosting off cars whose own-ers had run the air on "battery"!

This week's Farmer's Alma-nac Quote: "It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was." Anne Sexton, American Poet.

Happy Father's Day!"Thanks for Reading" this

week goes to Janie Upchurch, Joyce Rice, Sally Shoaf, Mary Joyce Coughlan, Bonnie Glass and Catherine McCalla! Sa-lute!

Some of these readers men-tioned that I didn't have a column last week. Well, The Leader didn't have room for it, and now we're limited to 600

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TRUSTEES NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of debts secured in a certain Deed of Trust from James Gillihan, Jr. and Elaine Gillihan dated September 27, 2006, as recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Covington, Tennessee, in Book 301, Page 454-456 on September 28, 2006, to Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of this note having requested that the mortgage be foreclosed.WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and condi-tions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured, there-by having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., the legal holder of said indebtedness, hav-ing requested the undersigned Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereun-der, together with attorney fees, trustee fees and expenses of the sale.WHEREFORE, Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness having requested to foreclose and sell the holder’s interest in certain real proper-ty, more fully described below, Trustee will sell the mobile home and the real property at the front of the Courthouse steps, at the Tipton County Courthouse, in the State of Tennessee, located in Covington, Tennessee at 2:00 p.m. on day of Friday, 25th day of June, 2010 to the highest and best bidder for cash.In the event that this sale does not go forward on this date an oral announcement will be made stating a new date with any and all such subsequent dates to be announced at the time of the announced sale date and no further advertisement is to take place to wit at:BEGINNING: Lot No. 3 of McCluney Subdivision of Tipton County, Tennessee, as shown by plat of record at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 185 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee and being a part of the property con-veyed to Munford Development Company by Deed of Record at Book 419, Page 70 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee and re-recorded at Deed Book 437, Page 326 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.This conveyance is made subject to the subdivision restrictions of McCluney Subdivision of record at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 185 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.This being the same property conveyed to Grantors at Book 555, Page 61 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.Also included being a 1996, 80x16 Designer Mobile Home, Serial No. DIMS0038, will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash at 1:55 p.m. /s/ Robert E. Crawford Robert E. Crawford, President of AMHSI6565 Highway 51 NorthMillington, TN 38053(901) 872-4599Foreclosure Sale will advertise on:June 3, 2010June 10, 2010June 17, 2010

TRUSTEES NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of debts secured in a certain Deed of Trust from James Gillihan, Jr. and Elaine Gillihan dated September 27, 2006, as recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Covington, Tennessee, in Book 301, Page 451-453 on September 28, 2006, to Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of this note having requested that the mortgage be foreclosed.WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and condi-tions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured, there-by having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust, American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., the legal holder of said indebtedness, hav-ing requested the undersigned Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereun-der, together with attorney fees, trustee fees and expenses of the sale.WHEREFORE, Robert E. Crawford, President of American Manufactured Housing Services, Inc., Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness having requested to foreclose and sell the holder’s interest in certain real proper-ty, more fully described below, Trustee will sell the mobile home and the real property at the front of the Courthouse steps, at the Tipton County Courthouse, in the State of Tennessee, located in Covington, Tennessee at 2:00 p.m. on day of Friday, 25th day of June, 2010 to the highest and best bidder for cash.In the event that this sale does not go forward on this date an oral announcement will be made stating a new date with any and all such subsequent dates to be announced at the time of the announced sale date and no

further advertisement is to take place to wit at:BEGINNING: Lot No. 1 of McCluney Subdivision of Tipton County, Tennessee, as shown by plat of record at Plat Cabinet A, Slide 185 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee to which reference is hereby for a more particular description of said lot.Lot 1 being the same property conveyed to Grantor at Book 622, Page 247, of the Tipton County Register’s Office.Also included being a 1996, 80x16 Designer Mobile Home, Serial No. DIMS0038, will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash at 1:55 p.m. /s/ Robert E. Crawford Robert E. Crawford, President of AMHSI6565 Highway 51 NorthMillington, TN 38053(901) 872-4599Foreclosure Sale will advertise on:June 03, 2010June 10, 2010June 17, 2010

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated May 4, 1998, executed by Erskine L. Mason, recorded in Record Book 827, Page 787, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Erskine L. Mason conveyed the prop-erty therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness hav-ing been declared due and pay-able as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demand-ed; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemp-tion, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee:One acre more or less:Beginning at a stake in the cen-ter of the Brighton-Beaver black-top road South 57 East 229 ft from the NW Corner of Mary Lois Cochran’s 1.16 acre tract; thence South 25 ½ west 343.8 ft to a stake; thence South 57 east 125 ft to a stake; thence North 25 ½ east 343.8 ft to a stake in the center of the above mentioned road; thence with the same North 57 west 125 ft to the beginning, containing 1.00 acre, all bearing magnetic, according to survey of W. H. Green, County Surveyor, under dated(sic) of May 2, 1974.Being the same property con-veyed to Erskine Mason by Warranty Deed from Gail Byrd dated May 4, 1998 and record-ed in Record Book 827, Page 785, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.Included in this conveyance is a 1998 Southern mobile home, Serial #1SRP13294AL.This is improved property known as 123 Akins Store Road, Brighton, Tennessee.The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions.THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE.IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER.JOEL E. JORDANSubstitute TrusteeSTELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604Franklin, Tennessee 37067Insertion Dates:June 10, June 17 and June 24, 2010.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obliga-tions secured to be paid by a cer-tain Deed of Trust executed June 7, 2007 by Bert Burns and wife, Angela Burns, as tentants by the entireties to R. Kirkland Moser, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1348, Page 318, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Guarantee Mortgage LLC, hav-ing requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by

default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, July 2, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee pro-ceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit:Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.The following described real estate lying and being in the 7th civil District of Tipton county, Tennessee, and thus described: Being Lot No. 41 of McGowan subdivision, section B, of record at Plat Cabinet B, Slide 103, 104 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.Property Address: 350 Massey Cove, Atoka, TN.All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute TrusteeWeiss Spicer Cash PLLC208 Adams AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38l0390l-526-8296File # 1779-085530-FCPublished:June 10June 17June 24Flagstar Bank/Angela Burns

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April 24, 2008, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1393, page 322 (“Trust Deed”) Vernon Reed Jackson conveyed to Travis Edmondson, Trustee, the real estate herein-after described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and,WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Clayton Bank and Trust, Covington (hereinafter “Clayton Bank and Trust”) the lawful holder of the note evi-dencing the indebtedness has declared the entire balance due and payable; andWHEREAS, Charles C. Exum was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1477, Page 6 the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on July 7, 2010, at 1 o’clock p.m., at the front door of the Court House in Covington, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash; all rights to homestead, curtesy and dower, appraisement, and the marshalling of liens and assets relating to the Property, and equitable and statutory rights of redemption by Grantor after foreclosure sale were expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust to the extent not prohibited by law as to the following real estate, lying and being in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 41, Oak Creek Subdivision, Phase 1 as recorded at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 463 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.This conveyance is made sub-ject to subdivision restrictions at Book 1345, Page 450 and building lines and easements of record t Plat Cabinet H, Slide 463, and Easement to Southwest Tennessee at Book 1346, page 799 of the said Register’s Office.Description taken from Record Book1393, page 322. No opinion is rendered as to the accuracy of the legal description.Map 128M Group D Parcel 24.00Being the same property con-veyed to Vernon Reed Jackson, by deed dated April 24, 2008, appearing of record in Record Book 1393, page 320, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.The property is known as Lot 41. Oak Creek, Phase 1, Chinkapin Dr. Atoka, TN 38004.Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restric-tions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announc-ing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever.INTERESTED PARTIES: Vernon Reed Jackson.This is for the collection of a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose./s/ Charles C. ExumCharles C. Exum, Successor TrusteeRainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C.105 South HighlandJackson, TN 38301731-423-2414DATES OF PUBLICATION:June 10, June 17 and June 24, 2010.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April 18, 2007, record-ed in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1337, page 471 (“Trust Deed”) Margaret Denise

Jackson and Vernon Reed Jackson conveyed to Matthew Daniels, Trustee, the real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of certain indebted-ness therein described; and,WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Clayton Bank and Trust, Covington (hereinafter “Clayton Bank and Trust”) the lawful holder of the note evi-dencing the indebtedness has declared the entire balance due and payable; andWHEREAS, Charles C. Exum was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1477, Page 4 the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on July 7, 2010, at 1 o’clock p.m., at the front door of the Court House in Covington, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash; all rights to homestead, curtesy and dower, appraisement, and the marshalling of liens and assets relating to the Property, and equitable and statutory rights of redemption by Grantor after foreclosure sale were expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust to the extent not prohibited by law as to the following real estate, lying and being in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot 124 Templeton Farms Subdivision, Section D (incor-rectly referenced as Section B in Trust Deed) as recorded at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 424 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made sub-ject to subdivision restrictions at Book 1329, Page 749 and building lines and easements of record at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 424, and Easement to Southwest Tennessee at Book 1331, page 780 of the said Register’s Office.Description taken from Record Book 1337, page 471. No opinion is rendered as to the accuracy of the legal description.Map 128G Group A Parcel 124.00Being the same property con-veyed to Vernon Reed Jackson, by deed dated April 18, 2007, appearing of record in Record Book 1337, page 469, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.The property is known as Lot 124, Section D, Templeton Farms, Harper St., Atoka, TN 38004.Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restric-tions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announc-ing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever.INTERESTED PARTIES: Margaret Denise Jackson and Vernon Reed Jackson.This is for the collection of a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose./s/ Charles C. ExumCharles C. Exum, Successor TrusteeRainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C.105 South HighlandJackson, TN 38301731-423-2414DATES OF PUBLICATION: June 10, June 17 and June 24, 2010.


WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 21, 1994, by Ernest W Cayson and Peggy L Cayson to Jerry DuPriest, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 727, Page 277, (“Deed of Trust”); andWHEREAS, the beneficial inter-est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; andWHEREAS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; andNOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, July 8, 2010 (hav-ing been postponed from the previous sale date of June 10, 2010), commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the follow-ing described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit:Description of Lot 1 of Bomar Subdivision, Section A, as record-ed at Plat Cabinet A - Slide 74-A, said property being situated in 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 Bomar Subdivision, Section

A, as recorded at Plat Cabinet A - Slide 74-A, also being the Northeast corner of the Aileen Whitesides property as recorded at Deed Book 301 - Page 468, also being in the South line of the Silas Bomar property as record-ed at Deed Book 218 - Page 119; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the North line at Lot 1, also being the South line of Bomar, 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 subdivi-sion; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, ‘along the East line of Lot 1, also being the West line of Lot 2, South 08 degrees 00 min-utes 00 seconds East, a called and measured distance of 216.00 feet to a found iron post being the Southeast corner 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 centerline); thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along said R.O.W. line, also being the South line of Lot 1, South 79 degrees 06 min-utes 30 second West, a called and measured distance of 94.00 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 1, also being in the East line of Whitesides; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the West line of Lot 1, also being the East line of Whitesides, 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. Being the same property conveyed to Grantors at Book 727 Page 275 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 534 West Main, Munford, TN 38058CURRENT OWNER(S): Ernest W Cayson and Peggy L CaysonThe sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any record-ed plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be appli-cable; any prior liens or encum-brances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 16, Page 183. Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accor-dance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b).SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Diamler Chrysler Financial Services Americas LLC, Nationwide Exterior RemodelersOTHER INTERESTED PA R T I E S : N / AAll right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home-stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and con-vey only as Substitute Trustee.The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to anoth-er day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trusteec / o Q F ONationwide Trustee Services, Inc.1587 Northeast ExpresswayAtlanta, GA 30329(770) 234-9181 (ext. )File No.: 432.1004576TNWeb Site: www.jflegal.comInsertion Dates: 06/17/2010, 06/24/2010, 07/01/2010


WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on August 19, 2005, by Patricia Thomas to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1227, Page 54, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial inter-est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee, successor-in-interest to Wachovia Bank, N.A. as Trustee of JP ALT 2005-S1; and WHEREAS, U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee, succes-sor-in-interest to Wachovia Bank, N.A. as Trustee of JP ALT 2005-S1, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileg-es of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, July 15, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the follow-ing described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 1, Fleming Estates, Section A as recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 170 in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat ref-erence is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Property Address: Lot 1 Fleming Estates, Munford, TN 38058

Being the same property con-veyed to Munford Development Co. by warranty deed, from William Fleming Reeder and wife, Nancye Burhart Reeder, dated 1/14/1997, filed in Book 789, Page 514, said Register’s Office. Also being the same property conveyed to Cowboy Construction Company, by warranty deed, from Munford Development Company, dated 3/30/2005, filed in Book 1196, Page 489, said Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Patricia Thomas, a single person, from Cowboy Construction Company, by war-ranty deed, dated 8/19/2005, being recorded simultaneously herewith in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 104 Fleming Drive, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): Patricia Thomas The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any record-ed plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might dis-close. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home-stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publica-tion, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.1016263TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 06/17/2010, 06/24/2010, 07/01/2010

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the cov-enants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2008, executed by LEAH B EASLEY AND TIMOTHY A EASLEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, conveying certain real property therein described to AEGIS TITLE SERVICE as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on May 1, 2009, as Instrument No. 127547, in Book 1436, at Page 186-195; and WHEREAS, the beneficial inter-est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 7, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public out-cry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the county of Tipton, state of Tennessee, and is described as follows: lot 170, Woodlawn Plantation, Section F revised subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, slides 127 and 128, in the register’s office, Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat refer-ence is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Property address: The street address of the property is believed to be 486 WYLIE DR, BRIGHTON, TN 38011. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): LEAH B. EASLEY AND TIMOTHY A EASLEY AKA TIMOTHY AUSTIN EASLEY, TIMOTHY A ETVIR OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture fil-ing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reser-vation that it is subject to confir-mation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publica-

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tion, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home-stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representa-tions or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS# 10-0064206 FEI# 1006.101795 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2010

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the cov-enants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 26, 2007, executed by WILLIAM M TIMS, A MARRIED MAN AND NINA S. TIMS, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR. as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, on April 3, 2007, as Instrument No. 101900, in Book 1333, at Page 861; and WHEREAS, the beneficial inter-est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instru-ment filed for record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 7, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public out-cry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 177 PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION, SECTION E AS RECORDED INPLAT CABINET E, SLIDE 181 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER'S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 860,PAGE 609 AND BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD AT PLAT CABINET E, SLIDE 181 OF THE TIPTONS COUNTY REGISTER'S OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 90 CHANCE ST, MUNFORD, TN 38058-6174. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the prop-

erty, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): WILLIAM M. TIMS AND NINA S. TIMS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any record-ed plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accu-rate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publica-tion, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home-stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representa-tions or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-07-03 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:10 -0063606 FEI# 1006.101786 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 29, 2007, by Joseph O Martin to Thomas W. Lawless, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1351, Page 263, ("Deed of Trust"); andWHEREAS, the beneficial inter-est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Aurora Loan Services, LLC; andWHEREAS, Aurora Loan Services, LLC, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the "Owner and Holder"), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; andNOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, July 8, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the follow-ing described property situated in

Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 487, Blaydes Estates, Section S as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 4, in the Tipton County Register's Office to which plat ref-erence is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.P rope r t y Add ress :208 Stroud CircleAtoka, TN 38004Being the same property con-veyed to Munford Development Company, by warranty deed, filed in Book 1070, Page 479, in the Tipton County Register's Office.Also being the same property con-veyed to Cowboy Construction Company, by warranty deed, from Munford Development Company, dated 11/14/2005, filed of record on 11/16/2005, in Book 1243, Page 574, in the afore-said Register's Office. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor by Warranty Deed being recorded in Book 1351 Page 260.PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 Stroud Circle, Atoka, TN 38004CURRENT OWNER(S): Joseph O. Mar tinThe sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any record-ed plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be appli-cable; any prior liens or encum-brances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.S U B O R D I N A T E LIENHOLDERS: N/AOTHER INTERESTED PA R T I E S : N / AAll right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home-stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and con-vey only as Substitute Trustee.The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to anoth-er day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and

place for the sale set forth above.THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trusteec / o N D S 1Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc.1587 Northeast ExpresswayAtlanta, GA 30329(770) 234-9181 (ext. )File No.: 354.1016174TNWeb Site: www.jflegal.comInsertion Dates: 06/17/2010, 06/24/2010, 07/01/2010

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN RE:THE ADOPTION OF I A N H U N T E R BLACKWOOD,DOB: 4/27/98

TIMOTHY W. BLACKWOOD andKAREN IRENE GEMES RABERN BLACKWOOD

PETITIONERVS. NO. 27,887LUIZ CARLOS REHER RESPONDENT

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Petition For Adoption, which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts of Respondent, Luiz Carlos Rehder, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry.It is ordered that said Respondent, Luiz Carlos Rehder, file an Answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee,

and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Jeffery L. Stimpson, P.O. Drawer H, Munford, Tennessee 38058 on or before Monday, August, 2, 2010, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.It is further ordered that this notice be published for four con-secutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee.This 10th day of June, 2010.Judy Billings, Clerk and MasterTipton County Chancery Court1801 S. College St., Suite 110Covington, TN. 380192aug4wpTHE LAW OFFICE OF JEFFERY L. STIMPSONJEFFERY L. STIMPSON #11699Attorney for Plaintiff:P.O. Drawer H1512 Munford AvenueMunford, TN 38058(901) 837-0108

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

MARION CLARENCE BURNETT, PLAINTIFFVS. NO. 24,193BERTHA LEANNE BURNETT, DEFENDANT

NON RESIDENT NOTICE

It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Bertha Leanne Burnett, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascer-tained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Bertha Leanne Burnett, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before August, 2, 2010, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.It is further ordered that this notice be published for four con-secutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published

in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee.This 10th day of June, 2010.Judy Billings, Clerk and MasterTipton County Chancery Court1801 S. College St., Suite 110Covington, TN. 3801910jun4wpAttorneys for Plaintiff:ELIZABETH B. ZIARKOSARA BRASFIELDP.O. Box 765Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO P2778ESTATE OF Edward T.

Cousar, Jr.. (Deceased)Notice is hereby given that

the 26th day of May, 2010.Letters of Testamentary in

the respect of the estate of Ed-ward T. Cousar, Jr., deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tip-ton County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his 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 dece-dent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 10rd day of June, 2010Joan McFersonExecutrix10jun2wp

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

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO P2783ESTATE OF Lewis Taylor

Scarborough. (Deceased)Notice is hereby given that

the 8th day of June, 2010.

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REPORT OF THE STATE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF STATE AND LOCAL FINANCE

We have reviewed the information submitted to this of-fi ce concerning the 2011 budget for The Poplar Grove Utility District, Tennessee, and it appears that projected revenues will be suffi cient to meet anticipated cash ex-penditures for the fi scal year.

Mary Margaret Collier, Director Offi ce of State and Local Finance June 10, 2010

Notice to BiddersFarmland for Rent

First United Methodist Church is now accepting bids on its approximate 467 acre farm for rent in the Plum-mers Grove area in Tipton County (FSN Farm Number 2245)The lessee cannot sub-lease the farm during the dura-tion of the lease.The farm contains 391.5 acres of crop land, of which 369.8 acres are cotton contract. The direct yield of cot-ton averages 493 pounds. The government guarantee is $10,128 through 2012.Sealed bids (only bids of cash per acre) will be accepted until 12 noon (C.S.T.) on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.Bids may be mailed to First United Methodist Church, Attention: Farm Bid, 145 West Church Avenue, Cov-ington, Tennessee 38019, or delivered to the Church offi ce at the same address.FUMC reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Copies of the proposed lease agreement may be picked up at the Church offi ce between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed above.

Thank you.

INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the offi ce of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public

Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 10:00 am, Monday, June 28, 2010

Fuel Supply for the 2010-11 school year for the Transportation Department

(July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)

Supply 3 locations:Board of Education, Munford High School and Brighton High

School.

Must meet 87 octaneBulk Price

Bob-Truck Price

Grade 2 DieselBulk Price

Bob-Truck Price

Any interested bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Robert McMillin at 475-5806

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: fuel bid 2010-11. Any bid received after 10:00 am

on Monday June 28, 2010 will not be considered.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Dr. Tim Fite, Director of SchoolsTipton County Schools

INVITATION TO BIDThe Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following:

Bid Package #1: A contract for the purchase and delivery of bread and bread products for the Tipton County Schools.

Bid Package #2: A contract to furnish, deliver, and install dishwashing machine chemicals and to provide and maintain service of dispensers for such items as needed.

For additional information contact Henry Glass at (901) 475-5820.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on June 24, 2010 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

Dr. Tim FiteDirector of SchoolsTipton County

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Public Hearing will be held by the Delta Human Resource Agency at 915 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee at 3:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 24, 2010, for the purpose of considering a project for which fi nancial 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, Lauderdale, Tipton and Non-urban Shelby Counties with a current fl eet of 42 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 opportunity 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 participates in the Affi rmative Action Place by complying with special efforts to insure minority recruitment. Disadvantaged Service Enterprises as well as other service providers are encouraged to submit proposals identifying specifi c services available and cost to be considered for contact 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 statements made at the hearing may be submitted to Delta Human Resource Agency at 915 Highway 51 S, Covington, Tennessee, within ten (10) days following the date of the hearing, and a copy furnished to the Offi ce of Public Transportation, Suite $#1800, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, TN 37243-0325.

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OFFICE LOCATIONTHE TIPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 113 E CHURCH STREET IN COVINGTON. THE OFFICE IS OPEN FROM 8 AM UNTIL 5 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. PHONE NUMBER IS 476-0223, FAX IS 476-0233. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 5, 2010 STATE PRIMARY/COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION IS JULY 6, 2010.

THE OFFICE WEBSITE IS: www.tiptonco.com

TIPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION

Theta Rone, ChairmanJames L. Sneed, Commissioner

Carolyn Murphy, CommissionerKay Bergen, Commissioner


Preliminary Notice of Potential Conversion of Flood plains and Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment

The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for fi -nancial assistance from the Town of Mason. As required by the Nation-al Environmental Policy Act and agency regulations, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposal. This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment.The proposal consists of construction of a Drip Irrigation Sewer System in the Southeastern section of town on 29 acres. If implemented, the drip distribution system proposal will be located in a 100-year fl ood plain adjacent to the existing wastewater treatment plant. The drip dis-tribution system will be installed beneath the ground surface and the pre-existing topography will be restored to original elevations and con-tours. In the event of surface fl ooding, the treated effl uent will be re-tained in the existing treatment lagoon until the fl ooding has subsided.The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed con-version of effect and request comments concerning the proposal, alter-native sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts.The alternatives considered to the proposal include: the construction of new wastewater treatment plant, pumping the effl uent to a new location on the river or do nothing.Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at USDA Rural Development, 2043 Highway 51 South, Suite A, Cov-ington, TN 38019. For further information contact Bish Thomas, III at 901-475-3350 extension 118. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit comments to the address above by July 10,2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lewis Taylor Scarborough, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Ten-nessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his 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 dece-dent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 17th day of June, 2010Blyrna Bly ScarboroughExecutrix17jun2wp


NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO P2781ESTATE OF Mary Fred Ray

Cullum. (Deceased)Notice is hereby given that

the 3rd day of June, 2010.Letters of Testamentary

in the respect of the estate of Mary Fred Ray Cullum, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Ten-nessee.

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 dece-dent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 17th day of June, 2010Mary Jo Cullum LavelleCarolyn Cullum SmithCo-Executors17jun2wp


Crosstown Auto Repair

13238 Hwy 51 South

Atoka, TN. 38004901-840-2200

The following vehiclewill be sold on

June 21, 2010 11:00 A.M.

(1)2001 Chevrolet MalibuVIN# 1G1ND52J916200427

Jim’s Auto Body Shop Inc.

832 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN.

38019(901) 476-0682

Auction DateFriday, June 25, 2010

11:00 A.M.

(1)1951 JeepVIN# M3835763

Whaley’s Auto Repair

815 Whaley Rd.Covington, TN.

38019901-734-7910

The following vehiclewill be sold on

June 21, 2010 11:00 A.M.

(1)2003 Ford F 250VIN# 1FTNWZ1P33ED69826

Public Notices

The Leader is available for purchase

at 63 locations throughout

Tipton County!

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The First Utility District of Tipton County is seek-ing sealed bids for the following vehicles:

2002 Dodge short wheelbase2004 Chevrolet short wheelbase

Vehicles may be inspected at the First Utility District offi ce at 3706 Highway 59 West from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vehicles will be sold “as is” for cash.

All bids must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened. Bid envelopes should be marked “sealed bid vehicles.”

Successful bidders must remove their purchase within seven (7) days after notifi cation that their bid has been accepted.

The First Utility District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Board of DirectorsFirst Utility District of Tipton County

Town of Mason 2009 Water Quality Report

Is my drinking water safe? Yes, our water meets all of EPA’s health standards. We have

conducted numerous tests for over 80 contaminants that may be in drinking water. As you’ll see in the chart on the back, we only detected 6 of these contaminants. We found all of these contaminants at safe levels.

What is the source of my water? Your water, which is ground water, comes from the Memphis

Sand Aquifer. Our goal is to protect our water from contaminants and we are working with the State to determine the vulnerability of our water source to potential con-tamination. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has pre-pared a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for the untreated water sources serving water to this water system. The SWAP Report assesses the susceptibil-ity of untreated water sources to potential contamination. To ensure safe drinking water, all public water systems treat and routinely test their water. Water sources have been rated as reasonably susceptible, moderately susceptible or slightly susceptible based on geologic factors and human activities in the vicinity of the water source. The Town of Mason’s sources rated as reasonably susceptible to potential contamination.

An explanation of Tennessee’s Source Water Assessment Program, the Source Water Assessment summaries, susceptibility scorings and the overall TDEC report to EPA can be viewed online at www.state.tn.us/environment/dws/dwassess.php or you may contact the Water System to obtain copies of specific assessments.

Why are there contaminants in my water?Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be

expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. Community water systems are required to disclose the detection of contaminants; however, bottled water companies are not required to comply with this regulation. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

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For more information about your drinking water, please call Chris Trimble at (901) 294-2308.

How can I get involved?Our Water Board meets on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m. at

The Mason City Hall. . Please feel free to participate in these meet-ings.

Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our opera-tions?

The State and EPA require us to test and report on our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We have met all of these requirements. Results of unreg-ulated contaminant analysis are available upon request. We want you to know that we pay attention to all the rules.

Other Information Due to all water containing

dissolved contaminants, occa-sionally your water may exhibit slight discoloration. We strive to maintain the standards to pre-vent this. We at The Town of Mason work around the clock to

provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our com-munity, our way of life and our children’s future.

Do I Need To Take Special Precautions?Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking

water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under-gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particu-larly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about not only their drinking water, but food preparation, personal hygiene, and precautions in handling infants and pets from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological con-taminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Water System SecurityFollowing the events of September 2001, we realize that our

customers are concerned about the security of their drinking water. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities at any utility facilities, including treatment plants, tanks, fire hydrants, etc. to (901) 294-3525.

Lead and Copper: During the most recent round of Lead and Copper testing, 0 out of 11 households sampled contained concentration exceeding the action level.

Iron: Iron occurs naturally in our raw water and occasionally accumulates in the distribution system. Iron shows up as “red” or “rusty” water at your tap. Although you do not want to drink water that is not clear, iron is not considered to be a hazard to your health. We test for iron daily and it is usually around 0.02 ppm. The aesthetic limit for iron is 0.3 ppm. Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Covington is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead

W a t e r Q u a l i t y D a t a What does this chart mean?

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Levels are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect

MRDL: Maximum residential Disinfectant Level – the highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG: Maximum residential Disinfectant Level Goal – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLG’s do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

BDL – Below Detection Limit Discretionary language regarding the use of averages to report levels of some contaminants.

AL: Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Non-Detects (ND): laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.

N/A: Not Applicable

Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l): explained as a relation to time and money as one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter: explained as a relation to time and money as one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

TT: Treatment Technique or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. About the data: Most of the data presented in this table is from testing done between January and December of 2009. We monitor for some contaminants less than

once per year and for those contaminants, the data of the last sample is shown in the table. Contaminant Violation

Yes/No Level

Found Range of

Detections

Date of

Sample

Unit

Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of

Contamination Total Coliform

Bacteria

No

None 2 samples

per month 0 <2 positive

samples

Naturally present in the

environment

Fluoride No

1.0

0.8 –1.4 Daily

ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits;

water additive which

promotes strong teeth;

discharge from fertilizer

and aluminum factories Trihalomethanes;

[THMS]

No

ND N/A

2009 ppb N/A 80 ppb Byproducts formed by the

disinfection process

Sodium No

5.0 N/A 2007 ppm N/A N/A Erosion of natural deposits

Copper No

90

th%

= 0.2

N/A 7/2009 ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household

plumbing systems; erosion

of natural deposits

Lead No

90

th%

=

ND

N/A 7/2009 ppb 0 AL=15 Corrosion of household

plumbing systems, erosion

of natural deposits Chlorine No

2.0 0.7 – 2.4 2009 ppm MRDLG

= 4 ppm MRDL

= 4 ppm Drinking Water

Disinfectant

INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the offi ce of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department

of Public Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 9:00 am, Monday, June 28, 2010

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Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: drug and alcohol testing 2010-11. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 am Monday, June 28, 2010.

Any bid received after 9:00 am will not be considered.

Any interested Bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Robert McMillin at 475-5806. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.


INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the offi ce of Director of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public

Instruction, 1580 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 10:30 am, Monday, June 28, 2010

D.O.T. Physical Examinations for up to 150 Bus Drivers. Physical exam must meet all state and federal guidelines for a D.O.T. physical

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Any interested bidder may obtain more information about the physicals and specifi cally scheduling and appointment availability by

contacting Robert McMillin at 475-5963.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: D.O.T. Physical Exams 2010-11.

Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 am, Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction. Any bid

received after 10:30 am will not be considered. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.


INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the offi ce of Direc-tor of Schools of the Tipton County Department of Public Instruction, 1580

Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019, until 9:30 am, Monday, June 28, 2010

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Any interested bidder may obtain information from Pepper Hazlerig or Rob-ert McMillin at 475-5806

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left corner: tire bid 2010-11. Bids will be opened and read at 9:30 am Monday,

June 28, 2010. Any bid received after 9:30 am will not be considered.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.



SPOT ON! The production of Disneyʼs “101 Dalmatians” is in full swing this week as summer campers work on dalmatian costumes. The wonderful thing about this theatrical summer camp is that the production is almost entirely done by the campers say organizers. Pictured left to right are Celisa Jones, Reagan Potter, Gunner Wallace, Mary Tanner Simmons and Mario Hayslett. Photo by Tyler Lindsey

“Make a Splash—READ!” is the theme this summer at Munford Tipton County Memorial

Library. Children will explore

the world of water and water fun through sto-

ries, games and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes and pools and the creatures that live there.

The 2010 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, pre-school through middle school, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more.

Registration for the summer reading pro-gram begins on June 21.

The program begins on July 9 with a puppet show at 1 p.m.

For more information, call the library at (901) 837-2665.

All programs are free of charge.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The First Utility District of Tipton County is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and removal of the house located at 3804 Highway 59 West.

The house may be inspected by contracting our offi ce Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

All bids must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Mon-day, June 28, 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened. Bid envelopes should be marked “sealed bid house.”

The First Utility District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Successful bidder must remove house from District property within thirty (30) days after notifi cation that their bid has been accepted.

Board of DirectorsFirst Utility District of Tipton County

Ahoy, readers!Munford-Tipton County Memorial Library launches summer reading program

The Munford library is located at 1476 Munford Avenue in downtown Munford.

Munford Beginner Bees (3-4 years) show off their tro-phies after a successful soccer season. Pictured are, front row (left to right): Emma Day, Erica Burke and Abe Smith. Back row: Jenna Denmark, Joseph Davidson, Brayden Padgett, Danny Derryberry, Joshua Bonson and Peyton Miller. The team was coached by Jay Bonson and Darin Day.


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Tipton County Public Works Dept., and Mr. Lee Johnston. The Covington Leader will also be here to take pictures. We also colored pictures in Mrs. Paula's room. Staff and Service Recipients went to purchase items at Big Lots and the Goodwill Store.

This is helping us to learn money-management. The upcoming birthdays are Heather Webb on June 19, Mrs. Paula Humadi on June 29, Jerry and Terry Bowman on July 15, Mrs. Debra Poiner on July 16, and Richard Cole on July 9. We hope that they have a nice Birthday celebration and many more to come. Until next time...

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words in our columns. That’s gonna be hard for me! I know this one it gonna be over but I edit-ed last week’s and took a

lot of it out, then there’s this week’s to add . . . it’s gonna be hard!

We talk about Summer being here, humidity, heat, mosquitoes, but we also have humming-birds, lightning bugs, roses, zinnias, daisies, lilies. It’s not all bad!

Until next week . . . You can tell it’s June!

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Dear Readers,Aline McCully called

me last week and asked me to tell you about the Timbs and Baskin reunion that will be held on June 13 in the Burlison Community Center. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Please bring food.

Sunday, June 13 Missionary Richard Miller from the South Pacific and David and Donna Edens , mission-aries to Niger, will be at the First Baptist Church of Atoka. Saturday, June 19 Men’s Prayer Meeting at 6p.m. And Sunday school fellowship at 9:30a.m. Bring breakfast food, Sunday, June 20.

Widows-in-need club will meet for a salad fellowship on Monday, June 21. Lifeblood Bloodmobile will be at the Baptist Church on Sunday, June 27 from 12 – 3 p.m.

At the Atoka United Methodist Church, Lila Jordan will bring the ser-vices on June 13 and then on Father’s Day, June 20.

Rev. Tim Forbess will fill the pulpit. And I under-stand that our new pas-tor, Harry Matherson, will begin his tenure as our pastor on June 27. Last Sunday, June 6, the visiting preacher was Rev. B ill Hart, a former pastor here in Atoka.

Our prayer list: Kathy Zimmerman, Brice Fite, Rodney Waits, Pat Lloyd, Carolyn Max, Billy Lumpkin, Mavis Lumpkin, Tommy Booth, Willie Harden, Tommy Vaghte, Teresa Call, Trent Joyner, Katie Duncan, Dorothy Peel, Paul Sutton, Jack Atkins, Alyshia Allison, Neal Wright, Robyn Barnette, Zack Bernard, Casey Crow, Courtney Hendley, Bill Bryant, Karen Ellen, Ron Miller, Gary Wealsh, Rena English and family, Clyde Curry, Ben Pylant, Bill Parker, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, June Glass, David Kemp and any others I may not know about.

And we need to remember the families of Elizabeth Slough, Bruce Gray Jr., Duncan Reed and Starr Harris.

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Many students have after schools jobs,

but Kadie Brassfield’s trade is in a completely different vein.

A Covington High School senior, Brassfield can be seen everyday on the Covington Court Square lugging a cart with a giant container of water. She is doing this to water all of the hang-ing plants that adorn the Square for decoration.

With the dozens of plants that hang around the area, it takes Brassfield over an hour everyday to quench the thirst of each one.

Her mother some-times tags along just to keep her company.

Brassfield is doing this through the CHS Future Farmers of America club. Her agriculture teacher, Bryan Cole, knew of her interest in horticulture. Therefore, he told her when he heard someone was needed to water the plants everyday.

Brassfield is earning school credit through the job outlook program at the school. She is also doing it as part of a Supervised Agriculture Experience. While work-ing on an SAE project, students learn to apply the concepts and princi-ples taught in their agri-culture classes to real-world problems and scenarios. They can also be sent to competition with their projects.

The Covington Chamber of Commerce also pays Brassfield for

her time and effort that helps to beautify the community.

She is glad that this is the project she is taking on, even though it does have its pitfalls.

“It is very time con-suming and hot. And the rig I have to carry around is pretty heavy,” said Brassfield. “But I

am glad I am doing it. It is helping the commu-nity. And at least I get some exercise!”

Brassfield began watering the plants on May 28 and plans on continuing to do it through the entire sum-mer. She is also con-sidering doing it in the fall and winter months.

She usually can be seen around the Square at 5 p.m. on a daily basis.

The only day she does not water the plants is when it is raining.

Brassfield plans on going to college to study horticulture. She is the daughter of Dana Faulk and Randy Brassfield of Covington.

Kadie Brassfi eld waters the plants on Covingtonʼs Court Square. She is earning school credit, but she also enjoys doing it because of the help she provides for her home community. Photo by Tiff any Holland

CHS senior waters plants for college credit

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TIPTON COUNTY GED GRADUATION HELD On June 8, 26 Tipton Countians received their general education diplomas (GED). The guest speaker was Monica Allen who was a former GED recipient and a 2009 Clayton Haynes Scholarship recipient; she is currently employed as a nursing assistant at Millington Healthcare and attends Dyersburg State Community College. Front row, L-R: Rachel Allen, Thomas Barnes, Lacie Brasfield, April Carter, Robert Currie, Thazer Currie, Christopher Daniels, Virginia Frazier, Brandon Garrett, Thomas Gross, Jeffrey Jackson, Kaitlyn Joyner, Angela Lemmon Back Row L-R Debra OʼHare, Jonthan Penny, Philip Richardson, Lois Riley, Jessica Rowland, Jessica Sanders, Terra Scott, Christy Strauser, Kristopher Street, Kristina Walker, LaShamika Williams and Colton Wilson.

Dyersburg, TN - In ceremonies held on Wednesday, May 19 2010, at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County and on Monday, May 25 at the First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg, Dyersburg State Community College recognized 76 students for completing the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training pro-gram. The program was offered at DSCC facilities in Covington, Dyersburg, and Trenton.

Each student was required to complete 15 semester hours of classroom work which was supplemented with clinical experiences in area hos-pitals and Emergency Medical Services. Upon the completion of the course, students were required to successfully complete the EMT competency writ-ten and practical examination. After this, each was required to pass the State of Tennessee Basic EMT Licensure examination.

At the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center presentation,

Joseph Stephens of Brighton and Daniel Harris of Atoka were recognized for their exceptional aca-demic performance.

Those completing the program are: Cory Apfel- Covington, Shannon Barkelew- Atoka, Heather Boswell- Covington, Christopher Bryan- Atoka, Brittany Elzie- Covington, Tiffany Palmisano- Covington, Bryan Rahilly- Munford, Jason Bergeron- Brighton, Tabitha Boyd- Brighton, James Gatlin- Covington, Daniel Harris-Atoka, Whitney Labermeier- Brighton, Katrina McClain- Brighton, John Sutphin- Munford, Mary Timbs- Covington, Clayton Wright- Stanton

The next session of EMT training will begin in August 2010 during the fall semester at Dyersburg, Covington, and Trenton. For more information, please contact the program director Tom Coley at 731/286-3381 or [email protected].

New EMTs earn certificates

Cameron T.S. Kasmai, son of Naser and Tam-my Kasmai of Coving-ton, graduated on May 14, 2010 from Christian Brothers University in Memphis.

Cameron graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. He plans to continue his studies in the field of medicine.

The commencement speaker was Leach Anne

Tuohy of Memphis. She was awarded an Hon-orary Doctor's Degree from the president of CBU for her humanitar-ian services in Mem-phis and throughout America.

In attendance were Cameron's grandpar-ents, James and Bobbie Trammell of Clyde, Tex. and his older brother, Talon, from Hunstville, Ala.

Cookeville, TN - (June 10, 2010) - David Andrew McCullough, a Tennessee Tech University student from Covington, Tenn., has been awarded the Joe and Anne Eaton Scholarship.

McCullough, a fresh-man basic engineer-ing major at TTU, was awarded for his out-standing academic per-formance.

McCullough, a 2010 graduate of Covington High School, is the son

of Andy and Emily McCullough and the grandson of Dick and Annette Hanks, Burlison, Tenn.

Falon Jones graduated on May 19 from Univer-sity of Memphis with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre performance.

She graduated from Brighton High School in 2001 but got her break on the Ruffin stage in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” in 2002. The last production she was able to do before she enrolled at University of Memphis was Annelle in “Steel Magnolias” in 2004. This experience propelled her to pursue her degree in theater performance. Her most recent role was in the musical, “Blood Brothers”, at Univer-sity of Memphis. In the musical, she plays “Miss Johnston,” a struggling British mother who is faced with the hard deci-sion of whether or not to tell her son that she gave away the truth.

Some other credits include “Cyrano, “Cur-tains,” “Oklahoma!,” “West of Pecos,” “How the West was Fun,” “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” and “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.”

Currently, she is work-ing on playing Annelle in

“Steel Magnolias” once again. This time it will be performed at Bartlett Performing Arts Center. With so many more skills acquired from obtaining her degree, she is excited to be able to apply what she has learned over the years to this role once again.

“Always make discov-eries and do your actor's homework,” said Ste-phen Hancock, an acting professor and director of Falon's.

“I'm not sure where my future is going, but I know as long as I repeat the words 'to thy own self be true,' then I can't go wrong, and the degree doesn't hurt either,” Falon said.

Falon Jones

Jones graduates

TTU Scholarship

Kasmai receives diploma(Right) May 30, 2010

Confederate Memorial Day Commemoration at R.H. Mu-nford cemetery Cannon crew of Company K, 1st Tennessee

Heavy Artillery left to right: Tony Gardner, Commander Chris Fisher, (back- Russell Bailey) Harry Billings, James

Fields, and Roy Collins.

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(Left) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EXTREME WEEK These youth gathered at the home of James and Carolyn Smith of Brighton for VBS Etreme Week. Activities included water sports and devotionals by the paster, Rev. Chuck Williams. Youth Minister Cliff Marion coordinated the event.

LEADER READERS ON THE ROAD Blaine and Ella Locke of Covington went on vacation to Destin, Fla. They are the children of Michael and Laura Locke.

Don’t forget to sign-up to volunteer with rebuilding Project Play. Call the Covington

Sportsplex for information.

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