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Covington • Barretville • Millington • Collierville South Tipton • South Covington Morgage Offices: South Tipton • Millington • Arlington • Collierville This week’s featured church: Big Creek Church Turn to Page A7 for details AREA EVENTS 9/2/10 5:30 p.m. Project Play Grand Opening Cobb Parr Park 9/25/10 8 a.m. Heritage Day THE LEADER HOME OF THE 19. 98 OIL CHANGE Up to 6qts. * Excludes diesels & synthetics plus tax & environmental fees COUNT R Y CHEVROLET & CADILLAC INC Includes Tire Rotation CHEVROLET SERVING TIPTON COUNTY SINCE 1886 | COVINGTONLEADER.COM | VOL. 124, NO. 44 | SERVING TIPTON COUNTY SINCE 1886 | COVINGTONLEADER.COM | VOL. 124, NO. 44 | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 $ 1.00 By ECHO DAY [email protected] COVINGTON – Thursday the long-awaited Project Play grand opening will take place in Cobb-Parr Park. The event, a culmination of hundreds of hours of sweat equity by volunteers, comes six months after the playground was destroyed by arsonists. Organizer Lee Johnston, who has been a key force in the rebuilding effort, said the grand opening is a chance to begin anew. “This is a new playground,” he said. The playground was designed by engineers at the Feathers Company, the same company responsible for the previous structure’s design. Though the new equipment is similar to its predecessor, there have been some addi- tions made, Johnston said. “There’s a contained area for small children where the par- ents can turn them loose and they can play,” he said. “There are also additional swings, slides and two misters the kids can run through if they get hot.” Johnston and more than 200 volunteers worked on the rebuild for nine days during the second warmest summer on record. Much of the sum- mer was spent under excessive heat warnings and with heat indices over 100 degrees most days, conditions were danger- ous but volunteers cautiously pressed on. “I think we picked the hottest week in June and the hottest weekend in July to work, but the volunteers worked any- way,” said Covington Mayor David Gordon. “That shows their commitment to this com- munity.” After hundreds of hours of construction and landscaping, the playground will reopen to the public Thursday during a grand opening ceremony in the park. The festivities will include drawings for coun- try hams from Billings Bald Butcher restaurant in addition to gift cards for volunteers. Project Play set to reopen SEE PLAY, PAGE A2 Longtime county clerk retires By TIFFANY HOLLAND [email protected] In 1968 as the America was going through a tumultuous time of change, 18 year old Pam Deen was taking on a new change of her own by taking a job at the county clerk office. But since then, as the county expanded through the years, Pam Deen has remained for 42 years, but that all came to end on Tuesday when she retired after her tireless service to her community. After working for a city judge in Millington the former county clerk Clara McMillan saw Deen in church and told her there was a job opening in her office and she was hired immediately. “I remember there was just four of us in a pickup truck going to work then,” said Deen. “The popula- tion was so small and not many people had cars so we just all rode to the office together.” The county clerk office also had other duties such as juvenile court, which would move to general sessions in 1982. But as the population increased the clerk’s office would hire more people. “Car tags were due in March and April so those months were so busy and the lines were so long,” said Deen. “But then we started the current sys- tem where it’s due every month to make things smoother.” In spite of all the new help, Deen has a perma- nent indention on her thumb for writing so many licenses, which use to be done by hand. After being elected to the county clerk in 1994, Deen has become a fixture associated with the SEE DEEN, PAGE A2 Three generations of the Naifeh family pose inside the Covington Naifehʼs grocery store. From left to right: manager Judson Naifeh, wife Dana, daughters Ally and Abby, son Oney and parents Sandra and Joe Naifeh. The business started on the square in Covington by Joe Naifeh, Judson Naifehʼs great-grandfather, in 1910 is now 100 years old. Photo courtesy Naifeh family. Naifeh’s celebrates 100 years By TIFFANY HOLLAND [email protected] A common saying is that a busi- ness needs to be profitable for three years in order to be a success. Since Naifeh’s has been up and running for 100 years this year, it is fair to say that not only is the grocery store a success, but a piece of history as well. This history will be celebrat- ed on Wednesday, Sept. 8 begin- ning at 10 a.m. at the front of the Covington Naifeh’s store. Owners Joe and Sandra and Judson and Dana Naifeh invite customers to attend and have some refresh- ments and take advantage of some of the new sales all as a part of the store’s 100-year anniversary. Naifeh’s will also be giving out birthday t-shirts to the first 100 customers. For the next month, they plan on giving 100 items to the first 100 customers at both the Covington and Munford stores. The anniversary sale will last until Oct. 5 with some sales continuing all year. There will also be draw- ings for special bags of groceries and prizes at the end of it. The sales and specials are not an advertising venture, but a way for the store to give back to the com- munity that kept in it business for a century. Synonymous with the city of Covington, Naifeh’s was formed in 1910 by Joseph Naifeh on the East Side of the Square. Ten years later, his son Oney Naifeh came to Covington from Beirut, Lebanon to help his father run the store, a tradition that remains in the Naifeh family to this day. After Joe Naifeh died in 1929, Oney took over and had the first meat market in town. He also sold the first bottle of milk, loaf of bread, frozen orange juice and had the first shopping carts. Oney would also go on to buy out several grocery stores in Covington while keeping his store on the Square until 1966, when he moved into business with his son Joe who had worked in the store since he could walk. “I remember selling bottle of cokes there for a nickel when I was six or seven years old,” said Joe. “My father (Oney) just loved this store. He loved talking to the customers. It is my favorite part now too.” Joe had built Naifeh’s Lucky Food Store at its current location on the Highway in Covington in 1963 and from there it grew in size. In 1994, Joe’s son Judson decided on joining the grocery business and has been the operator of the Covington store since. “I worked here in high school and went to college and wasn’t sure at first if I wanted in the gro- cery business,” said Judson. “But I came back and thought it was right for me. And I am so glad I did. I love being here.” In 1997, the Naifeh’s expanded by opening a store in Munford. While Judson and his wife Dana are the current Naifeh’s storeown- Joe, Judson and Oney Naifeh pose for this undated photo. “Mr. Oney” was a xture in the grocery store, well-known for handing out Dum Dum pops and keeping the cereal aisle organized. Photo courtesy Naifeh family. SEE NAIFEHS, PAGE A5 By ECHO DAY [email protected] BURLISON – Rose of Sharon Campground is well-known for its annual Christmas lights and dis- plays, but Sunday was the scene of a meth lab bust, officials with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office said. Just before midnight, deputies responded to the Glory Circle facility after reports of suspicious activ- ity were made. Brother Carlton Rose, who for more than a decade has operated a rehabilitative ministry, said just after 11 p.m. Sunday night a car pulled into the campground without its lights on, which alerted an employee. Rose alleges the people in the car were there to steal gas. The two men had previously spent time in the facility, after being court-ordered to do so, and he said they knew where he kept the gas. “They never would have been at the campground if they didn’t run out of gas,” Rose said. Rose said after one of the men tried to run away, he took the key from the vehicle and let the trio believe he was finding gas for them. He called for deputies instead. “In a matter of minutes the first officer arrived,” Rose said. And when they did, they found more than just a trio who’d run out of gas. A “shake and bake” lab, meaning a contained meth lab, was found at the scene. After the trio discovered law enforcement had been called, they attempted to hide items behind Mobile meth lab found at campground SEE METH, PAGE A2 FRONT.indd 1 FRONT.indd 1 9/1/10 5:36:46 PM 9/1/10 5:36:46 PM

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Page 1: The Leader - Sept. 2, 2010

Area events

This week’s Featured Church:

Turn to Page A7 for details

Covington • Barretville • Millington • ColliervilleSouth Tipton • South Covington

Morgage Offices:South Tipton • Millington • Arlington • Collierville

This week’s featured church:Big Creek Church

Turn to Page A7 for details

AREA EVENTS

9/2/10 5:30 p.m. Project Play Grand Opening

Cobb Parr Park

9/25/10 8 a.m. Heritage Day

THE LEADER

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By ECHO [email protected]

COVINGTON – Thursday the long-awaited Project Play grand opening will take place in Cobb-Parr Park.

The event, a culmination of hundreds of hours of sweat equity by volunteers, comes six months after the playground was destroyed by arsonists.

Organizer Lee Johnston,

who has been a key force in the rebuilding effort, said the grand opening is a chance to begin anew.

“This is a new playground,” he said.

The playground was designed by engineers at the Feathers Company, the same company responsible for the previous structure’s design.

Though the new equipment is similar to its predecessor,

there have been some addi-tions made, Johnston said.

“There’s a contained area for small children where the par-ents can turn them loose and they can play,” he said. “There are also additional swings, slides and two misters the kids can run through if they get hot.”

Johnston and more than 200 volunteers worked on the rebuild for nine days during

the second warmest summer on record. Much of the sum-mer was spent under excessive heat warnings and with heat indices over 100 degrees most days, conditions were danger-ous but volunteers cautiously pressed on.

“I think we picked the hottest week in June and the hottest weekend in July to work, but the volunteers worked any-way,” said Covington Mayor

David Gordon. “That shows their commitment to this com-munity.”

After hundreds of hours of construction and landscaping, the playground will reopen to the public Thursday during a grand opening ceremony in the park. The festivities will include drawings for coun-try hams from Billings Bald Butcher restaurant in addition to gift cards for volunteers.

Project Play set to reopen

SEE PLAY, PAGE A2

Longtime county clerk retires

By TIFFANY [email protected]

In 1968 as the America was going through a tumultuous time of change, 18 year old Pam Deen was taking on a new change of her own by taking a job at the county clerk office. But since then, as the county expanded through the years, Pam Deen has remained for 42 years, but that all came to end on Tuesday when she retired after her tireless service to her community.

After working for a city judge in Millington the former county clerk Clara McMillan saw Deen in church and told her there was a job opening in her office and she was hired immediately.

“I remember there was just four of us in a pickup truck going to work then,” said Deen. “The popula-tion was so small and not many people had cars so we just all rode to the office together.”

The county clerk office also had other duties such as juvenile court, which would move to general sessions in 1982. But as the population increased the clerk’s office would hire more people.

“Car tags were due in March and April so those months were so busy and the lines were so long,” said Deen. “But then we started the current sys-tem where it’s due every month to make things smoother.”

In spite of all the new help, Deen has a perma-nent indention on her thumb for writing so many licenses, which use to be done by hand.

After being elected to the county clerk in 1994, Deen has become a fixture associated with the

SEE DEEN, PAGE A2

Three generations of the Naifeh family pose inside the Covington Naifehʼs grocery store. From left to right: manager Judson Naifeh, wife Dana, daughters Ally and Abby, son Oney and parents Sandra and Joe Naifeh. The business started on the square in Covington by Joe Naifeh, Judson Naifehʼs great-grandfather, in 1910 is now 100 years old. Photo courtesy Naifeh family.

Naifeh’s celebrates 100 yearsBy TIFFANY [email protected]

A common saying is that a busi-ness needs to be profitable for three years in order to be a success. Since Naifeh’s has been up and running for 100 years this year, it is fair to say that not only is the grocery store a success, but a piece of history as well.

This history will be celebrat-ed on Wednesday, Sept. 8 begin-ning at 10 a.m. at the front of the Covington Naifeh’s store. Owners Joe and Sandra and Judson and Dana Naifeh invite customers to attend and have some refresh-ments and take advantage of some of the new sales all as a part of the store’s 100-year anniversary.

Naifeh’s will also be giving out birthday t-shirts to the first 100 customers. For the next month, they plan on giving 100 items to the first 100 customers at both the Covington and Munford stores. The anniversary sale will last until Oct. 5 with some sales continuing all year. There will also be draw-ings for special bags of groceries and prizes at the end of it.

The sales and specials are not an advertising venture, but a way for the store to give back to the com-munity that kept in it business for a century. Synonymous with the city of Covington, Naifeh’s was formed in 1910 by Joseph Naifeh on the East Side of the Square. Ten years later, his son Oney Naifeh came to Covington from Beirut, Lebanon to help his father run the

store, a tradition that remains in the Naifeh family to this day.

After Joe Naifeh died in 1929, Oney took over and had the first meat market in town. He also sold the first bottle of milk, loaf of bread, frozen orange juice and had the first shopping carts.

Oney would also go on to buy out several grocery stores in Covington while keeping his store on the Square until 1966, when he moved into business with his son Joe who had worked in the store since he could walk.

“I remember selling bottle of cokes there for a nickel when I was six or seven years old,” said Joe. “My father (Oney) just loved this store. He loved talking to the customers. It is my favorite part

now too.”Joe had built Naifeh’s Lucky

Food Store at its current location on the Highway in Covington in 1963 and from there it grew in size. In 1994, Joe’s son Judson decided on joining the grocery business and has been the operator of the Covington store since.

“I worked here in high school and went to college and wasn’t sure at first if I wanted in the gro-cery business,” said Judson. “But I came back and thought it was right for me. And I am so glad I did. I love being here.”

In 1997, the Naifeh’s expanded by opening a store in Munford. While Judson and his wife Dana are the current Naifeh’s storeown-

Joe, Judson and Oney Naifeh pose for this undated photo. “Mr. Oney” was a fi xture in the grocery store, well-known for handing out Dum Dum pops and keeping the cereal aisle organized. Photo courtesy Naifeh family.

SEE NAIFEHS, PAGE A5

By ECHO [email protected]

BURLISON – Rose of Sharon Campground is well-known for its annual Christmas lights and dis-plays, but Sunday was the scene of a meth lab bust, officials with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office said.

Just before midnight, deputies responded to the Glory Circle facility after reports of suspicious activ-ity were made.

Brother Carlton Rose, who for more than a decade has operated a rehabilitative ministry, said just after 11 p.m. Sunday night a car pulled into the campground without its lights on, which alerted an employee.

Rose alleges the people in the car were there to steal gas. The two men had previously spent time in the facility, after being court-ordered to do so, and he said they knew where he kept the gas.

“They never would have been at the campground if they didn’t run out of gas,” Rose said.

Rose said after one of the men tried to run away, he took the key from the vehicle and let the trio believe he was finding gas for them.

He called for deputies instead. “In a matter of minutes the first officer arrived,”

Rose said. And when they did, they found more than just a

trio who’d run out of gas. A “shake and bake” lab, meaning a contained meth lab, was found at the scene.

After the trio discovered law enforcement had been called, they attempted to hide items behind

Mobile meth lab found at campground

SEE METH, PAGE A2

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A2 • Thursday, September 2, 2010 • THE LEADER www.covingtonleader.com

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The following are recent inspection scores for Tipton and North Shelby county establishments:

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some of the structures, Rose said. It turns out those items were components com-

monly associated with the manufacture of metham-phetamine.

During the investigation one deputy was injured. Officials said he opened a bag and was exposed to a cloud of chemical vapors.

“This case is another example of how dangerous the cooking of meth is to everyone around it,” said Sheriff Pancho Chumley. “I commend the quick response from all of our emergency service agencies in this case. Their quick action defused a dangerous situation in short order.”

Deputies arrested Nathan Lawrence Austin, 34, of 316 Bowers Road in Brighton; Jason Lewis McCane, 27, of 1505 Sunnyside Road in Brighton; and Elizabeth Nicole Goforth, 27, of 339 Regency Drive in Brighton at the scene.

The deputy was treated for breathing difficulty by Rural Metro at the scene and transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton for additional treatment where he was later released.

“It is always troubling to me when a deputy is injuried but I am thankful he is recovering and is able to return to work,” Chumley said.

The DEA responded to the scene to properly dis-pose of the lab.

The Covington Fire Department Hazmat Unit responded for decontamination treatment of the deputy and individuals at the scene. Also assisting at the scene were Gilt Edge Fire Department, Munford Police Department and Brighton Police Department.

Bro. Rose said the incident is unfortunate and sheds bad light on his ministry. He said the mission of his organization is to help people straighten their lives out.

“We try to have a good name out here, we don’t want people to think we’re cooking meth out here,” he said. “They were just up here to steal gas.”

The trio was charged with criminal trespassing, initiation of the manufac-ture of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. They will face the charges in Tipton County General Sessions Court on Oct. 15.

METHContinued from A1

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Garcia pleads guilty to federal drug charges

CHS, Fayette Ware freshman football photos

Five arrested in Mason burglary

county officers and is widely known as one of the best clerk’s in the state. She was even President of the Clerk’s Association at one time.

“I think I fulfilled my goals, “ said Deen. “And I just decided it was time I do what I wanted to do. So I decided to retire.”

Deen said she is planning on trav-eling and getting to see more of her grandchildren now that she is no lon-ger the county clerk.

The new county clerk, Mary Gaither, took office on Sept. 1 and Deen said it should be a “smooth transition” since Gaither has been an assistant in the county clerk office for 17 years herself.

At her retirement party State Representative and Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh spoke kindly on behalf of Deen and presented her with a reso-lution honoring her years of service to the county. More than 200 people were in attendance to see Deen off and wish her well in this new direction her life is taking.

“I just appreciate everyone in the county over the years. I am going to miss seeing them the most,” said a misty-eyed Deen. “But I hope to get to see many of them again. Just because I’m retired, doesn’t mean I stop car-ing.”

DEENContinued from A1

At her reception, Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh gives longtime county clerk Pam Deen a copy of the resolution honoring her years of service in Tipton County. Courtesy photo

Johnston said tools used during the rebuild will also be auctioned off during the event.

Like volunteers and much of the community, Johnston is pleased that the rebuild is complete.

“I’m glad we can now go forward to the posi-

tive and the kids can now enjoy the playground,” he said. “This is an awe-some playground!”

Cobb-Parr Park is locat-ed on Hwy. 51 South near Bert Johnston Ave. The grand opening begins at 5:30 p.m.

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PLAYContinued from A1

Volunteers worked hard in extreme heat to complete the rebuild of Covingtonʼs Project Play this summer. The playground will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 2.

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Chief selectees complete volunteer project in Covington

By TIFFANY [email protected]

Approximately 100 Sailors from various com-mands at naval Support Activity Mid-South descended upon the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center on Wednesday, Aug. 25, volunteering their time to perform grounds maintenance and facility upkeep.

This community ser-vice project is one of many different tasks the Chief Petty Officer select-ees (sailors selected for promotion to chief petty officer), the Navy’s pay grade E-7, will perform during six-week train-ing process designed to prepare them for the increased duties and

responsibilities as chiefs. During the process, each selectee is assigned an experienced sponsor and together they complete a variety of mental and physical exercises in addition to performing community service proj-ects.

This marks the 11th year that Naval Support has pitched in to help the non-profit museum. The Covington Parks and Recreation Department as well as City of Covington and Tipton County Officials are thankful for the continued support of the Navy Chiefs and Chief Selects, according to museum director Alice Fisher.

“Maintaining such a large facility is an expen-sive and time-consuming endeavor,” said Fisher.

“We feel very fortunate to have been adopted by such a wonderful group of people. As always this group of sailors per-formed much needed ground and building maintenance, saving the City of Covington and Tipton County large amounts of maintenance funds. We cannot get volunteer help like this anywhere else. They do a wonderful job, and we are thankful to have been chosen as one of their annual community proj-ects.”

The naval men and women were as equally gracious about cleaning up the facility.

“The ability to give back to our community by helping maintain a museum that remembers those who have served

before us is an honor itself,” said engine-man Chief Petty Officer Stephen R. Lynn. “Thank you Tipton County for building the Veterans

Memorial, Nature Center and Museum and for allowed us the opportu-nity to spend a day mak-ing it a better place.

The Chief Selects will

be promoted to Chief Petty Officer in a pin-ning ceremony at Naval Support Activity Mid-South on Sept. 16.

As part of their annual service project, chief selectees from NSA Millington complete volunteer work at the Tipton County Museum. Photo by TIffany Holland

By ECHO [email protected]

MEMPHIS – One of the men convicted in the murder of Trooper Calvin Jenks now faces life in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges Wednesday.

U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III announced Orlando Garcia, 23, plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, aid-ing and abetting the kill-ing of a law enforcement officer to avoid appre-hension and prosecution for conspiracy to distrib-ute marijuana.

Garcia has been incar-cerated since his Jan. 7, 2007 arrest in Nashville. In December 2007, he was found guilty of facil-itation of first-degree murder, meaning he pro-vided a means in which Jenks could be shot by his co-defendant, and sentenced to 19 years in prison.

Garcia and Alejandro Gauna, both formerly of Austin, Texas, were in Tennessee to sell mari-juana. Trooper Jenks was fatally shot on Jan. 6, 2007, after he pulled the duo over during a traffic stop on Hwy. 14 near the Gift community, east of Covington.

Gauna was convicted of the murder in May

2008 and was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 51 years.

In May 2009, Garcia and three others were indicted on federal drug trafficking charges relat-ed to Jenks’ death.

The indictment charged Garcia, Ruben Gauna, Jessie Arvizu and Emilio Fernandez with conspir-ing with one another to bring large amounts of marijuana into the United States from Mexico to distribute in the western and middle districts of Tennessee.

The defendants alleg-edly purchased marijuana in Texas and used a stash house to store the drug until it could be trans-ported into Tennessee for distribution, said a press release from the federal court system.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office also alleged the

defendants possessed and used various fire-arms for the protection of their narcotics business.

Garcia now faces a sentence ranging from 20 years to life.

The conspiracy to dis-tribute marijuana charge carries a penalty of not more than five years, a $250,000 fine and not less than two years unsuper-vised release.

The charge of aiding and abetting the killing of a law enforcement officer to avoid appre-hension and prosecution for conspiracy to distrib-ute marijuana carries a penalty of not less than 20 years, up to life or death, a $250,000 fine and not more than five years supervised release.

It is not yet known when he will be sen-tenced.

Garcia pleads guilty to federal charges

Orlando Garcia, one of the two men convicted of killing Trooper Calvin Jenks, pleaded guilty to federal drug charges last week. File photo

By ECHO [email protected]

Last week, the Tennessee Department of Transportation began working on improving roadways in Tipton County.

Expect minor delays along Highway 51 in Brighton and Covington through the end of October as crews work to resurface the road.

“They’ll be resurfacing roads from Woodlawn up to (Highway) 59,” said TDOT Region 4 spokesperson Nichole Lawrence. “They’ll repave and dress up the shoulders, then restripe the roads after they’ve been repaved.”

Construction is currently underway from Woodlawn Ave. in Brighton to just north of Lanny Bridges in Covington, a 5.5-mile strip of the busy highway.

The project will cost an estimated $1.4 million. Work will be completed by Lehman Roberts.

TDOT works to improve highway

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Today is the day for which thousands of peo-ple have waited.

(I mean other than the start of college football season.)

Tonight at 5:30 p.m., hundreds of hours of work will come to life as Project Play has its reopen-ing in Cobb-Parr Park.

Though this was likely the second hottest summer on record, hun-dreds of volunteers took time away from their schedules, their vaca-tions, their families to rebuild the playground lost to arson in February.

These volunteers, and those who volunteered their time to organize the rebuilding of this iconic playground, deserve a round of applause. They deserve our thanks and they deserve our praise.

Rebuilding this play-ground, making it rise again from its ashes, was not an easy task.

They put their feelings for the teenaged arsonists aside and got to work, battling dangerous heat and lack of sufficient manpower. This was the second hottest summer on record and without an adequate number of volunteers, 200 were left to do the work of 900.

The job took lon-ger than it should have because much of the county was unwilling to do the legwork required to bring the playground back to life for our chil-dren. And they were unjustly criticized for this.

Generally speaking, our society has this sense of entitlement. We expect the city to fix the play-ground because we pay taxes. We expect the city to rebuild the playground because of the insurance. We have so many expec-tations of others, but not so many expectations of ourselves.

These volunteers have breathed new life into the

playground.Today I

think the v o l u n t e e r s should be commended. It is because of their hard work, their unwaver ing dedication to this project, that our chil-

dren have this playground.

Volunteers, you should be proud of the work you’ve done.

And with the grand opening, a new chapter begins for Project Play.

The playground’s past – it’s humble beginnings and fiery end – have been put to rest. Here’s to hop-ing for an uneventful future!

And do not forget to do good and to share with oth-ers, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. – Hebrews 13:16

Volunteers should be praised

Scannin' and plannin'

ECHO DAY

OFF THE RECORD

When Daddy bought our home place in the downtown metropolis of Rosemark and finally got settled in there was a lot of plannin’ goin’ on ’tween him and Momma. Since another family rented the other side of the dwellin’ until they relocated there wasn’t much else to do. The war was windin’ down and Daddy knew he would be laid off soon since there was no longer any need for gun powder overseas.

Momma and Daddy knew we had to eat to survive so arrangements were made to put in a garden in the best spot on the property. Plannin’ is important. The former garden was real small and hadn’t been worked much. But the ground was fairly fertile and had a little slope so the water would slowly run off if we got a big wallowin’ frog strangler. Otherwise the soil would wash and erode out in the lower cow pasture.

Over the years we relived in our relaxin’ talks and discussed the

preparation to put in a garden. My brilliant country farmer folks know you don’t just walk out in the field, point and say, “well, that’s looks like a good spot to grow some ’maters, ’taters and squash.” Naww Suhhh!

You must have lived these years to fully u n d e r s t a n d the instability of the country during and even after the war. No money was in circulation and even if you had some foldin’ there wasn’t a big market for sellin’. What little each family had accu-mulated they hung onto. The depression era had made believers out of the participating genera-tions. President Herbert said he was goin’ to put a whole flock of plucked chickens in every one’s scaldin’ kitchen pots and promised two cars in every garage.

However now there weren’t even enough

squirrels, rabbits or frog legs to souge (dip) down in ice cold water to make a good meal. You were lucky if you could find

a slice of light bread, maybe a glass of clab-bered milk or a stick of stove wood needed to heat the dwellin’ or fire up the cast iron cook stove.

Just like the guv’mint has always

done, they mess it up. Ole Herbie couldn’t stick shift drive two cars in a double doored garage. The pitiful part was; he finally gave up as he didn’t know nuthin’ ’bout farmin’ and never even could put one broke down, sway-back, blue gum, flop-eared mule in a single stall much less two Packards. Come to think of it. Maybe our elected leader didn’t know a mule don’t give no milk or butter?

My country brothers and sisters can go back in time and recall the mis-

ery of no finances which further inhibits the devel-opment of future endow-ments. While the pres-ent generation is again lost in the cloud of not understanding how you try to do sumpin’ when you ain’t got nuthin’ to do sumpin’ with. It’s about the same as put-tin’ hot toothpaste back in a squashed Ipana tube. Kinda’ hard.

Only my senior citi-zens blessed with wis-dom would understand the tools required to stake out a garden or fence in a pasture and hog lot. Just think about repairing a droopin’ barn, a smoke-house and hammer a far-rowin’ pen. Try runnin’ juice out to the chicken house with no tools to speak of. Now this takes some brilliant Southern intellectual figgerin’ that don’t come from above the M-A-D line regard-less of the ’cipherin’ from Princeton and Harvard. But Southerners can do it even after the Northern aggression, carpetbag-gers, and depression the South has rose up again…

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

Serving All of Tipton County

THE LEADER

A service of:

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office

TIPTON COUNTY’S Most Wanted

Seen one of these people?If so, call:

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

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

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

report any of these people.

Austin, PierreBorn: 06/23/1970629 Tucker Street

Covington, TN 38019Charge: theft over $1,000

Baskin II, Ernie JamesBorn: 06/30/1988

10 Rapheal CV.Munford, TN 38058

Charge: Burglary

Davis, Ricky LeeBorn: 03/24/19671101 Brewer Rd.,

Somerville, TN 38068Charge: Habitual Motor

Vehicle Offender

Denson, Corey DemonBorn: 09/16/1980

1100 Tatlock Dr. #51Covington, TN 38019Charge: Possession of

cocaine with intent to sell

Fayne, Marcus TerellBorn: 01/24/1984

195 Harris Rd.,Atoka, TN 38004

Charge: Evading arrest

Foster, Jr., Bennie LouisBorn: 12/02/1960

784 Peeler Rd.Covington, TN 38019

Charge: Falicitation of a felo-ny

Jefferson, Freddie Louis Born: 03/05/1959

422 Dixon St.Covington, TN 38019Charge: Possession of

cocaine twice

Martin, Joel HendrixBorn: 08/18/1974

24 Carrie laneDrummonds, TN 38023

Charge: Possession of cocaine twice

Robinson, Walter LeeBorn: 11/14/1960

503 Lincoln St.Covington, TN 38019

Charge: Delivery of cocaine

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On Oct. 25, 1988, Johnny Poole's partially burned body was found in a pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, near the Hatchie River in Tipton County. The

23-year-old Poole had also been shot in the back.

If you have any information about this crime, call CRIME STOPPERS 901-476-4411

You will not have to give your name.You will not have to testify in court

To be considered for a reward, all information must be given directly to

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Drummer, Tameca Leigh

Born: 04/25/1974905 Pearce St.

Memphis, TN 38107Charge: Failure to appear,

felony

I just know that Mr. Oney and Ms. Adell were great people who really

cared about their customers and employees. They were great friends of my Mom and Dad and I know my

Dad thought the ...world of Mr. Oney. One of my best memories is seeing Mr. Oney ride on those little motor-

ized bike things in the Christmas parades. He always looked like he

was having a ball

I worked for Mr. Oney. I was a new em-ployee and he was teaching me how to stock.After moving the cereal while he was gone, he came back and looked at me and said, 'Just what have you done here?' I was scared that I had made a mistake so I didn't say anything. He asked me again and I told him that I was just stocking the cereal. He said, 'And doing a good job of it too.' We both smiled and he gave me a hug. I'll never forget that..

I have many, many memories of my mom picking my sister, Caroline, and

I up from the babysitter's and heading straight to Naifeh's at 5:00. She and I would make a bee line for the cereal

aisle, where you could always find Mr. Oney. He'd greet us with, "How

ya doin' today?" and give us each a "dum dum" sucker. Twenty or more

years later I still remember Mr. Oney's voice, his look, and his smile. I now make it a point to take my 19 month

old, Jonah, shopping at Naifeh's. I get this nostalgic feeling just walking

through those sliding doors and I can't help but glance down that cereal isle

and remember him.

I worked for Naifeh's 181/2 years. Mr. Oney was a good man and loved his wife dearly. (Boy could they dance) I will never forget the day I drove him down to Memphis to get watermel-ons at the market. He told me stories after stories of how he came to town to start his business. Great memo-ries!

Recently, we asked some of our readers to share some of their fondest memories of Naifeh's Food Rite and of Mr. Oney. This is what they had to say.

k d f N if h' 181/2I

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and his wife Sandra can still be found in the store chatting with customers, sweeping the floors or stocking shelves.

“It’s just fun to me,” said Sandra. “We have the nic-est customers and we’ve gotten to know everyone by name. And we have wonderful employees. It’s like a family.”

Unlike many of the bigger, national corporate gro-ceries the owners are always available to speak with their customers and participate in the community. And the Naifeh’s can always be found at Naifeh’s.

After these 100 years in business, the Naifeh gro-cery store shows no sign of slowing down and looks to be headed 100 more with their roots still intact.

NAIFEHSContinued from A1

"Mr. Oney" Naifeh poses with a cereal display in this undated photo. In 1966, Naifeh moved the store from its spot on the square in Covington to its current location along the highway. Photo courtesy Naifeh family.

Clopton Methodist Church will host

CloptonFest on Saturday, Sept. 4

from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Don't miss the music of Crossing Jordan, activities and more

5285 Brighton-Clopton RoadBrighton, Tennessee 38011

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Covington Funeral Home Magnolia Gardens Cemetery

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

Assisted Living In Your Own Home

Caregivers Bonded & Insured

(901)-475-0073

BAPTISTHome Care & Hospice

Medicare Certifi ed • Joint Commission AccreditedTIPTON

901-476-03331-877-676-5455

TOLL FREE

Member

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

This Devotional & Directory is made possible by these businesses who

encourage all of us to attend worship services

MASON, TN 38049CERTIFIED WELDERS

RICHARD, DANNY& DICKEY BYRD

SIMONTON’SPainting & Home Improvement

Free QuotesResidential/Commercial

(901) 476-2741

PETER SIMONTONCell: 301-3578

No job too big or too small

Professional Tuning/DiagnosticsMajor and Minor Repairs

Towing Available

127 Industrial Road, Ste. BCovington, TN 38019

KEN RYMANOWICZ901-476-5039

Voted 1st place for Best Machanic for

2009

Custom Wheels

New & Used TiresTires - Brakes

& Towing

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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 38019901-476-8379

HEBRON 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

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

MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY7560 Hwy 51 NorthHenning, TN 38041

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 PRESBYTERIAN60 East Main StreetMunford, 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 BAPTIST CHURCH4625 Highway 59 SCovington, TN 38019901-476-7016

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 38019901-603-3897

RIVER 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 BAPTIST CHURCH5954 Brighton Clopton Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-476-8889

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

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In Acts 9 (and Luke later records in both Acts 22 and Acts 26), we have the conversion of a young man named Saul of Tarsus. Luke introduces us to him in Acts 8 as we see him consenting unto the fi rst death of a disciple of Jesus Christ (Stephen). As a devout Pharisee (Philippians 3:5-6), he quickly be-gan persecuting the church that Christ built upon the foundation of his apostles in Acts 2. Yet, one day as he was near the city of Damas-cus, he saw a heavenly light that was brighter than the Palestinian sun. Upon his conversation with the Lord Jesus Christ, he waited for instructions from Ananias to com-ply with obedience to the fact that Jesus selected him to be one of his apostles. Luke states, “And he was three days without sight, and nei-ther did eat nor drink” (Acts 9:9). Nevertheless, while Saul was blind for three days, he did see some very important things in his life.

He saw that one could be hon-est, sincere, conscientious, reli-gious, zealous and still be dead wrong! Concerning the early part of his Jewish life, he wrote to Timo-thy that he did things “ignorantly in unbelief” (I Timothy 1:13). From the aforementioned passage in Philippians 3:5-6, he deemed him-self to be very devout and zealous. Yet, none of these mattered on that road to Damascus. He was still an enemy of his Lord and needed obe-dient faith. Many follow in these

footsteps today.He saw that one could be mis-

taken completely and thoroughly as to the identity of the people of God. At the time, he still thought that the Jews were the people of God; at the time, he thought that God was pleased with his actions. Yet, he was mistaken, and many people today are mistaken as to the identity of the people of God.

He saw that to persecute the people of God is to persecute Christ himself. While he was persecuting the church (Acts 9:1-2), Jesus asked him, “Why persecutest thou me?” (Acts 9:4). He later learned the asso-ciation between the people of God and Christ (cf. Matthew 25:31-46).

He saw that one cannot obtain salvation by faith alone, but sav-ing faith is obedient faith. While he addressed Jesus as “Lord” in Acts 9:6, even to the point of ask-ing, “What wilt thou have me to do?” Jesus did not reply that his faith has saved him without any need to do anything else (as some teach today). He told Saul to go to Damascus and wait for further in-structions, which came through a called disciple named Ananias. He still needed to obey God, which he would do through these instruc-tions from Ananias. We also need to see that saving faith is obedient faith (cf. Hebrews 5:8-9).

He saw that salvation demands genuine repentance. Once he real-ized what he had done (cf. Acts 9:4-

5), his demeanor changed. He was “trembling and astonished” (Acts 9:6). The fact that he fasted for three days (Acts 9:9) is generally a sign of repentance. Jesus demanded, “And that repentance and remis-sion of sins should be preached in his name among all nations” (Luke 24:47), which Peter began in Acts 2:38.

He saw that only the Lord could tell men what to do to obtain salva-tion. Jesus told him to go to Damas-cus and wait for further instructions (Acts 9:6), which he did (Acts 9:8-9). When God called Ananias to go to Saul, Ananias said to him, “Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that ap-peared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me” (Acts 9:17). Thus, he knew that the instructions he would receive from Ananias ul-timately came from God. Only God can tell man what to do to obtain salvation!

He saw that even a persecutor and a blasphemer could obtain sal-vation by the grace of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is the very point he would make to Timothy in First Timothy 1:15-16. Anyone can become a child of God by his grace when he complies with the gospel.

Therefore, the whole world needs to see the things that a blind man saw!

--Sam Willcut preaches for the Mu-nford Church of Christ ([email protected])

Things a blind man saw

Big Creek Church is located at 6797 Big Creek Church Road, Millington, TN 38053. Phone: 872-4702; Services are Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m. Sing-a-long; 6:30 Meal; 7 Prayer Service; 7:15 Bible Study. The church is located on the U.S. list of historical sites, established in 1814.

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Obituaries*Elry Charles Johnson

Date of death – August 14, 2010

Elry Charles Johnson of Mason, a Vietnam vet-eran, died on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Bap-tist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 21 at Cedar Grove M.B. Church in Mason. Palm-er Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mar-cell Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Benita Summers-Johnson, of Mason; mother Rona K. (Rob-ert) Fields Sr. of Mason; four children reared as his own: Sharon Mel-lon of Olympia, Wash., Lovelace and Alexander Summers, both of India-napolis, Ind., and Dar-rell Summers of Mason; brothers Freddie (Annie) Johnson of Phenix City, Ala., Pastor Robert (Bob-bie) Fields Jr. of Brighton, James Fields of Indianap-olis, Ind., Blutcher Fields of Mason and Jerald (Flancette) Fields of Jack-son; sisters Lela Fields of Indianapolis, Ind., Annie (Lawrence) Boyce, Esther Clark, Judy Fields and Shanta (Jerry) Blackwell, all of Mason, Tammy (Henry) Boyd of Martin; mother-in-law Katrinia Price and father-in-law Darrell Summers, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister-in-laws Brandie (Marti) Weddle of Washington, DC and Patricia (Allen) Zupan of Indianapolis, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, rela-tives and friends.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

Virginia Ann BowersDate of death – August

17, 2010Virginia Ann Bowers,

86, of Halls, died Tues-day, August 17, 2010, at The Highlands of Dy-ersburg in Dyersburg. Born in Ripley, she was the daughter of the late Charles Augustus and Bitha Mae (Drumwright) Bcikers. She was a home-maker.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Au-gust 19 at Halls Funeral Home in Halls. She was buried in Grace Cem-etery in Ripley.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Lar-ry) Monday of Ripley and Rita (Wayne) New-man of Atoka; a son, Charles Parker (Maria) Bowers III of Halls; and sisters Marjorie Burns of Ripley and Carolyn Pace of Humboldt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Parker Bowers Jr.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memo-rial donations are sent to The Masonic Widow and

Orphan’s Fund, c/o Ter-ry Bentley, 1055 Dryhill Road, Halls, TN 38040 or Poplar Grove Cum-berland Presbyterian Church.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

George Robert LeirdSeptember 11, 1952 – August 19, 2010

George Robert Leird, 57, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, Au-gust 19, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 21 at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Boothe officiat-ing. He was buried in Walton Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Boyd Leird; sons Reuben Miller of Covington and George R. Leird Jr. of Covington; mother Ruth Leird of Munford; broth-ers Gregory Leird of Mu-nford and Keith Leird of Covington; and a sister, Conchita Brown of Flor-ence, Ala.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Leird, and by his father, Carlie Leird.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

Margaret Helen Johnson

Date of death – August 24, 2010

Margaret Helen John-son, 67, of Atoka, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton on Tues-day, August 24, 2010. She was a retired line super-visor for Brother Indus-tries.

Funeral services were held on August 26 at Munford Funeral Home. She was buried in Helen Crigger Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Merle W. Johnson; sons Michael Bragg and Joe Bragg; grandchildren Samantha Bragg, Kim-berley Bragg and Bobby Joe Bragg; and one great-grandchildren.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the American Cancer Soci-ety.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

Blanche LaDell Whitehorn

March 28, 1919 – August 24, 2010

Blanche LaDell White-horn, 91, died at her residence on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She was a retired beautician and was the owner-operator of Dell’s Beauty Shop. She was also a member of Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Au-gust 26 at the Maley-Yar-brough Chapel with Dr. Ron McMillan and the Rev. Ricky Lyle officiat-ing. She was buried in In-

dian Creek Cemetery. She is survived by

daughters Voncile Baxter of Covington and Max-ine Whitehorn of Cov-ington; caregiver Brenda Eaton; granddaughter Lane (Bobby) Howard; and great-grandchildren Sam and Sarah Mills and Joe Scott Howard of Cov-ington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Whitehorn,

The family asks that memorial gifts are made to the Holly Grove Cum-berland Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Fund.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

*Gordon Douglas Bomar

September 23, 1936 – August 26, 2010

Gordon Douglas Bo-mar was born September 23, 1936 and died August 26, 2010 at his home fol-lowing a long bout with cancer. He had a form of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that me-tastasized to his lymph system.

He began a career in banking with the Na-tional Bank of Commerce in Memphis, starting as a clerk in the bank’s cotton department. He progressed to become as-sistant auditor and was named the bank’s first comptroller. After nine years with NBC, in 1968 he joined a new bank or-ganization, Capital Na-tional Bank in Houston, Texas.

He served more than 16 years in various mana-gerial positions, lastly as executive vice president, chief financial officer and a member of the bank’s management committee. He also served with the regional affiliates, West Loop National Bank and Greenway Bank and Trust. Following the merger of Mercan-tile Texas Corporation, the banks holding with Southwest Texas Bank-shares, he retired from banking and returned to his hometown of Mem-phis, where he pursued various financial oppor-tunities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bomar of Munford, and a sister, Betty Jo Wilkes of Her-nando, Miss.

Gordon is survived by one sister, Mary Julia Proctor of Drummonds; three brothers: David Lynn (Janice) Bomar of Bartlett, Robert Norman Bomar and Richard Bo-mar, both of Munford; two nieces, nine nephews and a host of family and friends.

A memorial celebrating his life will be held at the Munford Presbyterian Life Center on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, me-morials may be sent to the Munford Memorial Library, P.O. Box B, Mun-

ford, TN 38058 or a char-ity of the donor’s choice.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

Alfreda Louise TaylorDate of death –

August 26, 2010Alfreda Louise Tay-

lor of Covington died on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, September 4 at Hopewell M.B. Church in Ma-son. Family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason. Burial will take place at Hopewell Cem-etery.

Preceding her in tran-sition are her parents, Elmer Lee and Martha L. Taylor.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Corey and Corderius Tay-lor of Covington; brother Eric Taylor; sisters Ear-line Taylor of Coving-ton, Jereline (John) Boyd of Covington, Madilyn Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind., and Lejoya Taylor of Dayton, Ohio; grand-child DeKaven Nelson of Covington; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

Lorine E. LottDate of death –

August 27, 2010Lorine E. Lott, 87,

passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010. She was retired from Shering Plough.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 31 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel.

She is survived by her brother Bernard Lott Sr. and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

*Robert S. “Bobby” McDill

Date of death – August 29, 2010

Robert S. “Bobby” Mc-Dill, 77, passed away at his home in Atoka on Sunday, August 29, 2010. He was a member of Sa-lem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and served as deacon, elder and treasurer. He was also a Navy veteran and a retired transportation specialist from Cargill. In addition, he dedicated 64 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America and served for 50 years as scoutmaster of Troop #60 in Atoka.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sep-tember 1 at Salem Asso-ciate Reformed Presby-terian Church in Atoka. He was buried in Salem Cemetery. Munford Fu-neral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mozelle Willey McDill; sons Ron and Jimmy McDill; grand-children Haylee McDill, Gabe Dence, Tori Flow-ers and Heather Daven-port; great-grandchildren Clayton Paul Davenport, Miracle Lanee Flowers, Taylor Marie Faulk and Caylob Jordan Daven-port; brother Scott (Joy) McDill and sister Lydia (David) Wright.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Gladys McDill.

Memorials may be sent to Salem ARP Church or to BSA Troop #60.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

Edith Lucille SimsJune 22, 1931 – August 30, 2010

Edith Lucille Sims, 79, of Brighton, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thurs-day, September 2 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Morrison’s Memorial Cemetery in Brighton. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

She is survived by one niece, Bonnie Jackett of Brighton, one great niece, Lisa Jackett Eaton of Stanton and one great nephew, Keith Jackett of Stanton.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneral-home.com.

The Leader(Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 2, 2010

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ACT STARSCongratulations to John Dawson, Rebec-

ca Warford and Zach Wallace for scoring a 30 or better on the ACT examination.

HOSAHOSA is sponsoring the MS Covington

High School Beauty Review. The event will be held on Saturday, September 18, in the Covington High cafeteria. Applications are available in the CHS main office.

Footballers RecognizedBritt Dunn was named Player of the

Week by Patriot Bank for his performance against Frayser. Collier Robinson was defensive POTW and Jake Morris the Spe-cial Teams POTW. Jaylon Henderson was named the scout team POTW.

Pep ClubThe CHS Pep Club is now accepting

members. Dues are $10. Dues may be paid during lunch shifts only. The dues include the cost of the club t-shirt.

FCCLAFCCLA “Family Career & Community

Leaders of America” are enrolling new members for the 2010-11 year. Membership dues are $20. Those interested in joining should contact Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. McClain or Ms. Rhodehamel.

FCA

The FCA held its 2nd meeting of the year on Aug. 25th with 35 members in at-tendance. Dues of $15 are being collected. President Tyler Smith led a get acquainted game. Exchange student Zuzka Ivaniska quoted John 3:16 in Slovokian.

"Tag It or Ticket"Parking tags are required for all vehicles

parked daily on the CHS campus. They must be visible on the rear view mirror from the outside of the vehicle. If you have not yet purchased or claimed your parking tag, you may do so from Mrs. Lindsey in the bookkeeping office. Vehicles found to be without a current 2010-11 parking tag properly displayed will be ticketed by Lt. Bass. The parking fine is $15.

Yearbooks from the past availableMrs. Paige Warmath advises that a num-

ber of yearbooks from several years prior to 2010 are available for sale to the public for the low price of $10 each. That is a steal for a piece of CHS history. Contact the CHS main office for details.

Last year’s book (2010) still is available at a cost of $70. There are only 15 copies left. This year’s book will go on sale No-vember through Christmas at a cost of $70. After January 1, the price will be $80.

That is all for this week. See you next time on The Charger Beat.

Cardinal Corner

Charger Beat

Cougar Chat

It’s never too early to think about college. Felecia Orr with the Tennessee Student Assistant Corporation will be at Brighton High School on September 16, 2010 to provide information about Finan-cial Aid and how to get help to pay for technical school, college, or university. Join us in the gym from 6:30-7:30 on September 16.

FCCLA (Family, Career, and Commu-nity Leaders of America) is planning to celebrate National Family Day by asking

families to eat a meal together that day. Mark your calendars and plan your meal for September 27.

The BHS Lady Cardinal volleyball team defeated Bartlett last Thursday.

The BHS Golf team played in the Hardin County Tournament on Monday, August 30. The boys golf team took 8th out of 26 teams, and the girls took 3rd. Logan Wat-kins took 3rd place individual medalist.

The Lady Cardinal soccer team defeated Kingsbury last week 3-0.

Last Friday, BHS football defeated Bar-tlett 47-13. This Friday, they will take on Cordova at Cordova.

By STEVE HOLTSpecial to The Leader

By CHERYL L. BERNARDINISpecial to The Leader

The month of August went by at an unbelievably fast pace, and the first school holiday of the year is here. School will be closed this Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your three day weekend, sleep in Monday morning, and see you bright and early Tuesday.

Believe it or not, homecoming pack-ets are already on sale! Homecoming Week is September 20-24, but the last day to purchase a packet is next Wednesday, September 8. The packet prices are $15 for freshmen, sopho-mores, and juniors. This includes a t-shirt and a bandana. The senior packet is $25, which includes two t-shirts and a bandana. Freshmen can pay Ms. Mask in room 502 on the Freshmen Place hallway; sophomores pay Ms. Martin in room 118 on the Sophomore Row hallway; juniors pay Ms. Alsbrook in room 131 on the Senior Way hallway; and seniors pay Ms. Pyland in room 129 on the Senior Way hallway.

Any student requesting an atten-dance form for a driver’s permit needs to sign up in the front office at least one day before it is needed. See Mrs. Gable or Mrs. Robinson for the form.

Cougar paw window decals are on sale for $5. Please see Coach Selby in room 136 on the Central Avenue hall for more details or to purchase one.

If you have not heard, Munford Maniacs is a club this year! Any junior

or senior interested in promoting school spirit should sign up in Ms. Alsbrook’s room (131) on the Senior Way hall. Dues are $17, which includes a Munford Maniacs t-shirt. The deadline to join is this Friday, September 3.

The French Club is open to French II students and students who have taken French II. Club fees will be $5 this year, and you may see Mr. Bargery on the Junior Boulevard hall for more information.

FBLA dues of $20 can be paid to Mrs. Nute in room 130 on the Senior Way hall.

Any National Honor Society mem-bers interested in running for club office need to sign the paper that is posted outside Mrs. Rasmussen’s room (106) on the Sophomore Row hall. Also, you may see Mrs. Rasmussen if you have any questions.

Students interested in joining Mu Alpha Theta should stop by Mrs. Glass’s room (501) on the Freshmen Place hall.

Students interested in theater should join the MHS Drama Society. Membership is open to all students, and you do not have to be enrolled in a theater class to join the club. See Ms. Vincent in room 108 on the Sophomore Row hall if you have questions.

Remember to check out our website at www.tipton-county.com/mhs for pic-tures and announcements. The stu-dents of MHS continue to “Build the Future Today.”

Drummonds Elementary SchoolFamily Involvement ActivitiesAngie Davis – 837-5784Tuesday, September 21, 2010 – Annual

NCLB Meeting and Family Reading Night, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 23, 2010 – Family Fall Festival

Thursday, November 11, 2010 – Harvest

Supper and Basket Auction, 5-7 p.m.Tuesday, December 14, 2010 – Family

Christmas Night, 5:30-7 p.m.Thursday, February 24, 2011 – Fam-

ily Math, Science, and Technology Night, 5:30-7 p.m.

Thursday, May 19, 2011 – DES World Tour Night, 5-7 p.m.

DES Family Involvement

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Myla Smith has collaborated with her fiancé two-fold this year.

Not only will the singing sensation from Shake Rag exchange vows this September, but she will have planned for the occasion in the midst of collaborating with her soon-to-be husband, Richard Thomas, on her third studio album, WHITE/GOLD.

WHITE/GOLD will be available for pre-release to Facebook fans and email list subscribers on September 4 which also happens to be her wedding day. The date seemed appropriate for Smith keeping in mind its preparation involved and the events leading up to its release.

Smith began the project around the same time that she became engaged in Feb-ruary of 2010. Smith chose to release the album on her wedding day because it was, in fact, so co-mingled with the wedding having been co-produced by her fiancé.

Smith said, “This project was exciting, but also scary and overwhelming because of the usage of two different production styles. It’s definitely my most ambitious project yet.”

Smith presented songs that altogether capitulated a set genre. Some could be branded as pop songs while others stand with a distinctly country influence. Her efforts yielded a 50-50 of the two with six pop songs and six country songs present on the album. She felt that this territory warranted a sacred attitude toward pro-ducing the album.

"It was definitely a challenge to meet this specific goal for the album," said Smith. "I feel confident that we achieved what we set out to do."

The album teems with soaring, atmo-spheric music which couples nicely with Smith’s decadent vocal layering. In addi-tion, the babbling, percussive backbone of songs like “Closer” lead the songs on a fun ramble through Smith’s lyrical imagery.

Myla Smith’s personal signature on the

country aspects of WHITE/GOLD stay true to the genre’s trademarks. Her country-infused songs call to mind styles reminis-cent of Allison Krauss or, somewhat more vaguely, the Dixie Chicks. Heavily-themed, the subject matter of these songs lean toward the real-life aspect of love which sometimes isn't as pretty or clean-cut as hoped.

“After I got engaged, my fiancé and I wanted to stay on track with the pre-imag-ined plans. However, the biggest challenge was staying true to each style and not just adding a characteristic element of each genre.”

While the themes of some songs revel in the throes of love which reminisce that of her current state, others, namely the coun-try selections, delve into the, some may say, darker side of love. Smith just says that these themes reveal the real, sacrific-ing face of what it means to love someone wholeheartedly and unconditionally. These ideas are what Smith had in mind to evince all along.

Smith said, “The main idea of this album is to show how life can contradict itself. There are two sides to real life and I want people to recognize themselves in these songs.”

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Marine Corps Pvt Nolan G. Mc-Donough, grandson of Denton and Sherry Lee of Brighton, Tenn., recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. McDonough and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and perform-ing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program,

McDonough spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regula-tions, combat water survival, marksman-ship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted

weapons training. They performed close order drill and

operated as a small infantry unit dur-ing field training. McDonough and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps' core values--honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.

McDonough and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour, team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as "Marines" for the first time in their careers.

Military Matters

Lieutenant Colonel John S. Bommer Jr., commander of the 26th Network Op-erations Squadron at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala. was a recipient of the 2009Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations award. The squadron was one of only 17 award winners of the prestigious citation.

Col. Bommer's general wrote, “Con-gratulations to you and your squadron for being names this year's AFSPC's Best Network Operations Squadron. These exceptional units and individuals have distinguished themselves through superb professionalism and dedication to AFSPC's highest standards of excellence. Congratu-

lations to all.”The 26th NOS blocked more than 4,000

malicious networks, protected Air Force as-sets and missions by preventing more than 1,400 cyber attacks and allocated 27 Tactical Internet Protocol addresses to deployed units to enable real-world missions follow-ing the earthquake in Haiti and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Col. Bommer achieved this distinction during just his first year at Gunter and dur-ing his first command.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bommer Sr., of Covington, said, “We are very proud of what he is doing for his country.”

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Tipton County Commission on

Aging events

JUST FOR FUNWii Games - Get exercise and have fun playing your

favorite games on our Wii. Join Kelly every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CSC dining room. All skill levels are welcome and if you don’t know how, we’ll teach you!

Gamepalooza - What a name! What fun! Gamepal-ooza is held every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to fi nd your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing.

Craft Club - Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awe-some job with this club. The craft club meets this month on Monday, Aug. 9, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed.

Book Club - The TCCA Book Club holds a light dis-cussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CSC. August’s topic is American History.

Bible Study - Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thurs-day mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator is Mrs. Mary Carswell.

Bending Needles Quilting Club - Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quil-ters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8-11 a.m. in the craft room.

EDUCATIONAL2010 Annual Conference - Tennessee Federation for

the Aging and Tennessee Association of Senior Centers 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held in Murfreesboro from Tuesday Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2010. Tues-day, Aug. 31 will be Senior Citizens Day at the Confer-ence. 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 Con-ference. Call Kelly for more information or to register.

Computer Classes - This introductory class is de-signed for new computer users. It starts with the most basic of skills, such as how to properly turn on and off the computer and using the mouse to get around. You will practice typing, write simple letters, use a spread sheet and go onto the internet. Class dates are Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 21, 28 and Nov. 11, 17, 18 and the cost is just $20. That’s a great deal for $2 a class. Please call the TCCA offi ce to make a reservation and schedule pay-ment. Class size is limited so please make your reserva-tion soon!

TO YOUR HEALTHMini Med School - Dr. Loren Crown, who has over

35 years experience in medical practice, teaching and administration, will be at the Covington Senior Center on Friday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. He will be discussing his upcoming “Mini Med School” for the general public. This course is being offered in the fall at Dyersburg State Covington Campus and is designed to improve your understanding of the human body and help you take charge of your own health. Please makes plans to attend this valuable and informative program.

Get Fit, Stay Fit - Join Randy every Monday, Wednes-day and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older.

Tap Dance Class - Kay Catterton, our volunteer in-structor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $20 for a 10 week session.

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

Water Aerobics - Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 a.m. and the cost for ten sessions is $30. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reserva-tions and contributions for transportation are always appreciated.

CAREGIVER PROGRAMS“Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service - Hel-

en’s House currently has openings offering a great op-portunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registra-tion packet.

Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County…

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

• South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month at Munford Pres-byterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30-7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell.

• “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group - This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30-7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay.

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

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

• TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group - This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets at TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m.. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

CONTACTSTipton County Commission on Aging

401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019

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Covington Senior CenterKelly West, 476-1068

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If it keeps on raining...By TYLER LINDSEY

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Many of us have heard the saying, “When it rains, it pours,” but not so many of us knows what happens when that gets worse.

Author Tammy King paints a autobiographi-cal picture of what that looks like in her book, When the Levee Breaks: Holding on When Life Lets Go. When things surely cannot get any worse, King tells how it absolutely can fall further down, but she also shows how to deal with it.

Having lived in Drummonds for 33 years or since she was seven years old, King is most certainly not new to this area, yet her publication will become known world-wide through Tate Publishing, one of the top ten pub-lishing firms in the country.

“My book shows how loss can be evinced in three dif-ferent ways and also in close proximity,” said King. “I want to tell readers that, while these challenges are quite difficult to deal with, there are people who understand and who encourage progress in these areas.”

Precisely one year after being agreeing to a contract with Tate, her first release When the Levee Breaks is scheduled to make its appearance on bookshelves throughout the world starting on September 14. The date is of importance as it is also her 40th birthday.

The milestone, however, has not come without heart-break or emptiness as her book's title implies. Upon submission of three manuscripts, King outlined in each her estrangement from her strong-founded church fam-ily as well as the heartbreaking passing of her beloved father. Just when King thought her life “could not get any worse,” she and her husband separated one week after her father’s death, leaving her with kids to raise by herself.

Roughly taking place during the same time, and con-ceptually paralleling the intrinsic anomaly of 2005’s disaster, Katrina, King’s life took turn after turn for the worse.

King said, “I compare my experiences to what hap-pened in New Orleans in 2005. What seemed so hor-rible during the storm was nothing to what happened after the storm passed. It was when the levee broke that caused so much damage.”

King says she aims to show how God plays a part in reconstructing a seemingly broken life; how after all the shattered pieces fall to the floor, there’s still a possibility of them being leveled; and, finally, how to survey the damage after the flood and see what's left standing like her children, friends and ability to share her flood with others.

By TYLER [email protected]

Yes, Memphis's rich heritage runs deeply in the historical roots of south-west Tennessee. To be sure, however, the history of south-central Tipton County and goes back just as deep and is just as inter-esting.

Federal judge Jon Mc-Calla of Memphis has headed a group of local historians to compile the book An Illustrated His-tory of the People and Towns of Northeast Shelby County and South Central Tipton County. The release of the publication coincides with its book signing on Satur-day, October 9 which will take place at the Richland Associate Reformed Pres-byterian Church in Rose-mark.

McCalla's deep inter-est in history spurred him to organize an effort to compile the book. Over nine years were spent in researching, writing and composing its nearly 600 page contents showing over 630 photographs, maps and illustrations.

The authors inform the reader with general infor-mation of the communi-ties of Salem, Portersville, Idaville, Kerrville, Ar-mourtown, Bethel, Tip-ton, Mudville, Macedo-nia, Gratitude, Barretville and Rosemark. The telling reaches back into the 1830s and on to about 1950. The area's history begins with Salem ARP Church which was organized in 1836.

An Illustrated History centers on telling the his-tory of some of the once bustling communities like Salem, Idaville and Por-tersville and the ways of life of their people—and how the railroad changed everything. Reminiscent of the falling through of Randolph after it burned during the Civil War, the railroad caused many to migrate to other towns and communities that housed depots. As a result, after 1872, these communities somewhat vanished and the hope of An Illustrated History is to remember what once was and to learn

the existing area's begin-nings and from where it came. It's an exciting pros-pect for all those involved in its telling.

Organizers of the book signing aim to make a day of it. In the church's yard, antiques native to the area will be displayed along with artifacts that tell its history. Everything from period automobiles to the medical bag of Dr. Jim Fleming, with which he used to make house calls, will be shown. Contribut-ing historian James Al-len Smith will furnish an account book of Idaville Store. The book shows the credits of the farming families of the area and what they bought reveal-ing habits and ways of life of the time.

Also a contributor to the book True Tales of Tip-ton, Smith said, “People's interest in this type of history comes and goes and sometimes it seems like they don't care much about it. However, I think the information shown in this publication will stir interest in the subject like never before.”

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions and payment of the debts and ob-ligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust dated 17 March 2006, executed by JUSTIN A. BOWERS and RENEE P. BOW-ERS to Brasfi eld & Brasfi eld Escrow-41393-1, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registra-tion Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC (“DOMC”), of record in the Offi ce of the Reg-ister of Tipton County, Tennes-see, as Book 1266, Page 890; said Trust Deed, debts and ob-ligations having been assigned by DOMC to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. (“HSBC”), by in-strument recorded in the afore-said Register’s offi ce in Book 1483, Page 207, and Richard J. Myers having been appoint-ed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in said Register’s Offi ce in Book 1483, Page 209, and the owner of the debt and obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, HSBC, hav-ing required the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described therein conveyed, the entire indebtedness hav-ing been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned, RICHARD J. MYERS, will by virtue of the power and author-ity vested in him as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2010, commenc-ing at TEN O’CLOCK A.M., at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, One Court Square, Covington, Tennessee 38019, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property in Tipton County, Ten-nessee, to wit:

LOT 1, BOWERS-COOPER ROAD MINOR PLAT AS RE-CORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 100-A, OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIP-TON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. AND BEING THE SAME PROPER-TY CONVEYED TO JUSTIN A. BOWERS AND WIFE, RENEE P. BOWERS BY DEED OF RE-CORD AT BOOK 1008, PAGE 765, ON JUNE 24, 2002, OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNES-SEE. PARCEL #05-084-003.01

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 963 COOPER ROAD, DRUM-MONDS, TN 38023

At the time of this publica-tion, a search of the public re-cords reveals no lien fi led by the United States or the State of Tennessee which affects the above described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instru-ment of record, prior liens, en-cumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, build-ing lines, unpaid taxes, assess-ments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of re-demption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further pub-lication, upon announcement at the time for the above.

Richard J. Myers, Substitute Trustee

Date: August 17, 2010APPERSON CRUMP PLC6070 Poplar Avenue, Sixth

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September 2010

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions and payment of the debts and ob-ligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust dated 29 July 2005, executed by ELIZABETH D. SAMPLES to Infi nity Title, LLC, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., as nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. (“TLG”), of record in the Offi ce of the Register of Tipton County, Ten-nessee, as Book 1223, Page 817; said Trust Deed, debts and obligations having been as-signed by TLG to HSBC Mort-gage Services, Inc. (“HSBC”), by instrument recorded in the aforesaid Register’s offi ce in Book 1483, Page 869, and Richard J. Myers having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in said Register’s Offi ce in Book 1483, Page 871, and the owner of the debt and obligations se-cured by said Deed of Trust, HSBC, having required the un-dersigned to advertise and sell the property described therein conveyed, the entire indebted-ness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned, RICHARD J. MYERS, will by virtue of the power and author-ity vested in him as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2010, commenc-ing at TEN O’CLOCK A.M., at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, One Court

Square, Covington, Tennessee 38019, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property in Tipton County, Ten-nessee, to wit:

A LOT 37, SECTION A, DEER RIDGE SUBDIVI-SION AS DESCRIBED IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 59 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. THIS CONVEY-ANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION RESTRIC-TIONS AT BOOK 887, PAGE 322, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABI-NET F, SLIDE 59 OF THE TIP-TON COUNTY, REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELIZABETH D. SAMPLES ON 03/02/01, BY DEED FROM JERRY EDWARDS AND CAR-OL EDWARDS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND BILLY JOHN-SON AND VICKIE JOHNSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, FILED FOR RECORD ON 03/06/01, IN BOOK 931, PAGE 524, REGIS-TER’S OFFICE FOR TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Property Address: 189 Sterling Farms Drive, Atoka, TN 38004

Interested Party: The Lending Group, Inc.

At the time of this publica-tion, a search of the public re-cords reveals no lien fi led by the United States or the State of Tennessee which affects the above described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instru-ment of record, prior liens, en-cumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, build-ing lines, unpaid taxes, assess-ments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of re-demption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further pub-lication, upon announcement at the time for the above.

Richard J. Myers, Substitute Trustee

Date: August 17, 2010APPERSON CRUMP PLC6070 Poplar Avenue, Sixth

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September 2010

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN RE:THE ADOPTION OF:DERMARCO MARQUITE FOGLE,DOB: 11/1/1998

BY:

NO. 28063LEVI EDMONDSON, SR. and YVONNE H. BROTHERS-EDMONDSON, PLAINTIFF

VS.

UNKNOWN FATHER,DEFENDANT NON RESIDENT NOTICE

It appearing from the Petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that whereabouts of the Unknown Father Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the Unknown Father Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton coun-ty, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, October 11, 2010, or Judgement by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four con-secutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee.This the 19th day of August, 2010.

Judy BillingsClerk and MasterAttorney for PlaintiffElizabeth B. ZiarkoP.O. Box 765Covington, TN 3801919Aug4wp

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, on May 8, 2009, JUDITH WAKEFIELD, unmar-ried, by Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 1437, at Page 475, in the Register’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Tennessee, con-veyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Eighty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 16/100 Dollars ($83,713.16), payable to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF MID-AMERICA, FLCA; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trust-ee by FARM CREDIT SERVIC-ES OF MID-AMERICA, FLCA, the legal owner and holder of

the said Note, by an appoint-ment dated August 11, 2010 and of record in Record Book 1485, at Page 94, in the Reg-ister’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF MID-AMERICA, FLCA, the lawful owner and holder of the said indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and pay-able as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereof, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose.

NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notifi ed that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at pub-lic auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand paid, at the north door of the Courthouse at Covington, Tip-ton County, Tennessee, on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a rea-sonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the suc-cessful bidder.

Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, near the Communi-ty of Finley, Tennessee and be-ing more particularly described as follows:

Being Lot 1 and 2, Turning Leaf Estates Subdivision, Sec-tion A, as shown on plat of re-cord in Plat Cabinet E, Slides 116 & 117 in the Register’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Ten-nessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more par-ticular description of said lots.

Subject to the subdivision restrictions at Book 837, page 894 and amended at Book 880, page 401 & Book 1206, page 479 with in Deed, building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet E, Slides 116 & 117 in the Tip-ton County Register’s Offi ce.

It being the same property as that described in a Warranty Deed from Clayton Howard, to Judith Wakefi eld, dated July 28, 2006, and of record in Re-cord Book 1290, page 882, in the Register’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Map 70, Parcel 1.2 for Lot 1 and Parcel 1.21 for Lot 2

The street address of the above described property is be-lieved to be Lots 1 & 2, Section A, Turning Leaf Estates Subdivi-sion, Covington, Tennessee, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal de-scription herein shall control.

This sale is subject to all mat-ters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, ease-ments, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statu-tory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fi xture fi l-ing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Other interest-ed parties: None.

This property is subject to the subdivision restrictions at Book 837, page 894 and amended at Book 880, page 401 & Book 1206, page 479 with in Deed, building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet E, Slides 116 & 117 in the Tipton County Regis-ter’s Offi ce.

Title to said property is be-lieved to be good, but the un-dersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s op-tion at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement.

This offi ce is a debt collec-tor. This is an attempt to col-lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

WITNESS my signature, this the 26th day of August, 2010.KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES & BOWEN, LLCBY: STEPHEN L. HUGHES Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 320 Milan, Tennessee 38358 (731) 686-1198

INSERTION DATES:August 26, 2010, September 2, 2010, September 9, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in

the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust ex-ecuted September 30, 2005 by Susan S. Gramling and Terry D. Gramling, joint tenants to Lenders Title and Escrow, as Trustee, as same appears of re-cord in the offi ce of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1237, Page 685, and the undersigned hav-ing been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1471, Page 212, in the said Register’s Offi ce, and the owner of the debt secured, Deutsche Bank National Trust

Company, As Trustee For First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-Ffh4, Asset-Backed Cer-tifi cates, Series 2005-Ffh4, hav-ing requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the prop-erty 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, September 17, 2010 commenc-ing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Ten-nessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit:

Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Tract 1: Description of a 2.39 acre partition of the J.A. Pickard property, being a part of the same property as recorded at Deed Book 260, Page 551, in the Tipton County Register’s Offi ce. Said partition being lo-cated on the west side of Tipton Road and situated in the 6th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Beginning at a set spindle in the centerline of Tip-ton Road, being the southeast corner of J.A. Pickard, Deed Book 260, Page 551, of which this 2.39 acre partition is a part; thence northwestwardly along the general alignment of a fence being the south line of J.A. Pickard and the north line of R.L. Willis, Deed Book 218, Page 512, N 88 degrees 58’ 25” W, passing a X-Tie post fence corner at 27.05 feet, but in all a distance of 700.00 feet to a set L.P. at the southwest corner of this 2.39 acre partition; thence northwestwardly along the west line of said partition, N 07 de-grees 08’ 42” W a distance of 150.00 feet to a set I.P. at the northwest corner of said parti-tion; thence southwestwardly along the north line of said par-tition, S 88 degrees 58’ 25” E, a distance of 700.00 feet to a set spindle in the centerline of Tipton Road. Being the north-east corner of said partition; thence southeastwardly along the centerline of Tipton Road and the east line of J.A. Pick-ard, S 07 degrees 08’ 42” E a distance of 150.00 feet to the point of beginning and contain-ing 2.39 acres, more or less. However there is excepted from this 2.39 acres, that portion oc-cupied by the R.O.W. of Tipton Road. Grantors convey above described property subject to the following restrictions: The minimum size of home is 1800 square feet of heated space. All out buildings are to be per-manent. No trailers or mobile homes shall be located on the property. Only one house can be built on the above property. Tract 2: Being part of Lot 6, of Tipton Ridge Subdivision as re-corded in Plat Cabinet H. Slide 24, being further described: Be-ginning at the southwest corner of Lot 6 of Tipton Ridge Subdivi-sion as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 24; thence south 86 de-grees 09’ 26” east 87.12 feet to the southwest corner of Terry D. Grambling, Jr. 774-321; thence north 05’ 31’ 53” west along the west line of Grambling 774-321 150 feet to the northwest corner of Grambling; thence north 87 degrees 21’ 07” west 66.39 feet to the point in the west line of Lot 6; thence south 02 degrees 25’ 10” east 146.5 feet to the point of beginning containing approximately 11309 square feet .2596 acres.

Property Address: 1335 Tip-ton Road, Munford, TN.

All right and equity of re-demption, homestead and dow-er waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substi-tute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substi-tute Trustee

Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC208 Adams AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38l0390l-526-8296File # 7001-086397-FC

Published: August 26, September 2, Sep-tember 9 Home Loan Services/Susan Gramling

TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in

payment of the debts and obli-gations to be paid by GEORGE W. JOHNSON and ANNIE Y. JOHNSON as shown in a cer-tain Deed of Trust dated the 15th day of January, 2002, to DONNA B. DOWNING, as Trustee, as the same appears of record in the Offi ce of the Register of Tipton County, Ten-nessee, in Book 981, Page 784; and

BRIGHTON BANK, the own-er of the debt secured, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that DONNA B. DOWNING will on Friday, September 17, 2010, commencing at 12:00 p.m. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the follow-ing described property, to-wit:

Situated in the County of Tip-ton and State of Tennessee:

A 11.03 acre parcel, being part of the Lara 55.44 acre tract,

8th Civil District, Tipton County, Tennessee, as recorded in Plat Book 510, Page 373, in the Reg-ister’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as fol-lows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Kelly Corner Road said point being the southwest corner of the Lara 55.44 acre tract; thence N 0 degrees 19’ 41” W a distance of 1346.00” to a point being the southwest corner of Nell W. Lara 27.80 acre tract; thence 89 degrees 28’ 56” E, a distance of 383.62’ to a point being the northwest corner of Nell W. Lara 8.09 acre tract; thence S 0 degrees 31’ 04” E a distance of 1130.79’ to a point being the southwest corner of Nell W. Lara 8.09 acre tract; thence along said center line S 58 degrees 17’ 31” W a distance of 278.93’ to a point; thence S 61 degrees 33’ 57” W a distance of 65.57’ to a point; thence S 63 degrees 32’ 17” W a distance of 46.25’ to a point; thence S 71 degrees 59’ 30” W a distance of 34.23’ to the point of beginning.

The property herein con-veyed is restricted by the follow-ing covenants and restrictions which shall be covenants run-ning with the land and binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administra-tors, successors and assigns in interest; said property shall be used only for single family resi-dential purposes and no trailer, mobile home, manufactured home of any size or type shall be erected thereon.

No building material of any kind or character shall be placed or stored on the prem-ises until the owner is ready to commence improvements.

The minimum size of any family residence constructed on the property shall be 1850 square feet of heated space, exclusive of open porches, storage room, carports and ga-rages. All improvements must be constructed of new material with the exception of brick with the exterior of each home to be constructed of 75% brick or of natural wood or stucco.

Outbuildings may be con-structed in the rear 200 feet of each parcel of property and must be a permanent structure constructed of similar material and designed and painted to match or blend with the exterior of the single family dwelling. No temporary structure shall be allowed.

Property address: 11.03 acres on Kelly Corner Road, Tipton County, TN

This being the same prop-erty conveyed to George W. Johnson and wife, Annie Y. Johnson by Warranty Deed of record at Book 981, Page 782, in the Register’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Other interested parties: Bancorpsouth

All right and equity of re-demption, statutory and other-wise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee.

Sale made subject to lien for unpaid County property taxes; and any rights of existing ten-ants.

The right is reserved to ad-journ the day of the sale to an-other day, time and place cer-tain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

TRUSTEEDONNA B. DOWNINGPublication Dates: 08/26/10,

09/02/10, 09/09/10

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in

the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust ex-ecuted on September 11, 2000 by Joshua K. Lawrence and Candice Lawrence to Thomas D. Forrester, Trustee as same appears of record in the Offi ce of the Register of Tipton Coun-ty, Tennessee in Book 913, Page 112, the benefi ciary being InSouth Bank. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1483, Page 271; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, Sep-tember 17, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit:

Lot 75, Section C, Quito Es-tates Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slides 46 and 47A, in the Register’s Offi ce of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular de-scription of said lot.

Property address: 138 Sun-shine Drive, Millington, Tennes-see

This sale is subject to 2009 county taxes.

All right and equity of re-demption, Statutory and other-wise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed

to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information ob-tained will be used for that pur-pose.

STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. BY: Roger A. Stone, President and Successor-Trustee26aug3w

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

EDDIE JACKSON, PETITIONER,

VS. NO. 27257

ELVIS JACKSON, ET AL., REPONDENTS. ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In this cause it appearing that certain of the defendants are deceased so that the ordinary service of process cannot be had upon the defendants, it is hereby ORDERED by the Court that the heirs and unknown rep-resentatives of Albert H. Maclin, Amy M. Jackson, Johnny Maclin, Albert M. Maclin, Jr., Evelyn B. Phillips, and Rena Johnson, are hereby required to appear and serve an answer on J. Thomas Caldwell, Attorney, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee, 38063, within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, or else suffer judgement by default.It is further ORDERED that this notice be published four (4) con-secutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper of general circulation in said county, requir-ing said defendants to so appear.WITNESS my hand, this 17th day of August, 2010.

Judy BillingsClerk and Master26Aug4wp

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO P2801ESTATE OF Anderson M. Knight. (Deceased)

Notice is hereby given that the 23rd day of August, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of An-derson M. Knight, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 2nd day of September, 2010.

Rosalee B. Knight,Executrix

02sep2wpTipton County Chancery CourtJudy Billings, Clerk and Master1801 S. College St., Suite 110Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

R. D. NO P2800ESTATE OF John A. McIntyre. (Deceased)

Notice is hereby given that the 23rd day of August, 2010.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of John A. McIntyre, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 2nd day of September, 2010.

Patty Jean McIntyre,Executrix

02sep2wpTipton County Chancery CourtJudy Billings, Clerk and Master1801 S. College St., Suite 110Covington, TN 38019

PUBLIC AUCTION

Billy’s Auto Shop/Parts6142 Hwy 14 S

Brighton, TN 38011901-476-2165

The following vehicles will be sold for towing and storage charges on September 21,

2010 at 9:00 a.m. Billy’s Auto Shop reserves the

right to bid.

1989 Dodge RamVIN#1B7FE16Y8KS104645

2000 BMW 312VIN#WBAAM3340YCA94111

1990 Plymouth VoyagerVIN#1P4FH54R4LX175089

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NOTICE!!If You Smell Gas, Here is What To Do

Do not operate any electrical switches, or strike matches, or 1. activate any ignition source.If inside, open doors and windows.2. Telephone your gas company at the emergency number listed 3. below.If strong odor persists, alert other occupants and get clear of 4. premises.Stand by until qualified personnel arrive.5.

FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY

Emergency No. 476-9525

CITY OF COVINGTON GAS COMPANY

Emergency No. 476-7163

POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT OF

TIPTON COUNTYEmergency No. 837-0182

CITY OF MUNFORD GAS DEPARTMENT

Emergency No. 837-0171

TOWN OF MASON GAS COMPANY

Emergency No. 496-5980

A PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE TO NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS of First Utility District of Tipton Coun-ty, City of Covington Gas Company, Poplar Grove Utility District of Tip-ton County, Town of Mason and the City of Munford Gas Department.

City of CovingtonPlanning Commission Meeting Notice

September 7, 2010Lower Level Conference Room

200 West Washington Ave. 1. Dollar General Site Plan- 960 Hwy 51 N. - The prop-erty can further be identified as Parcel 16.07 on Tipton County Tax Map 25K Group B.. 1.06 acres2. Discussion of property located on Douglas Street iden-tified as Parcel 22.00 on Tipton County Tax Map 041K Group B. 5+ acres. For additional Information call Covington Public Works, Planning and Building Division at 901-476-7191

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CITY OF MUNFORDNOTICE OF CALLED MEETING

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Munford will have a called meeting on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 69 College Street. The purpose is to review and adopt on the first reading the 2010-2011 Budgets for the General Fund, State Street Aid Fund and Drug Fund; and for any other business pertinent to the City.

Dorothy WilliamsRecorder/Treasurer2sept1w

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Tipton County Schools are now securing bids for Technical Contracted Services. Requirements for this position include experience in: Windows 98/2000/XP workstation; Windows NT 4.0/Terminal Services/2000/2003 Server; Citrix Metaframe; Novell Netware; Linux 0S; Mac 0S. Certifications should include: A+, Network +, MCP; NCSA, MCSE, CAN 3.1x, Citrix CCSA, Citrix CCSP. Anyone submitting a bid must have five years of continuous experience in the educational environment.Bids are due by 10a.m., Friday, September 17, 2010, and should be sent to the attention of Marty Becton, Tipton County Schools, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSTipton County Schools are now securing bids for Computer Support Services. Requirements for this position include: teaching certification in the state of TN for grades K-12; general classroom computer experience; network experience, including both LAN and WAN settings; experience with both Macintosh and Windows platforms; extensive technology training (A+, Accelerated Reader, word processing, using the Internet, integrating technology, etc.) with both platforms; installation and maintenance experience for both platforms; server installation experience. Anyone submitting a bid must have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the educational environment.Bids are due by 10a.m., Friday, September 17, 2010, and should be sent to the attention of Marty Becton, Tipton County Schools, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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NOTICELABOR DAY RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICK-UP

The City of Covington and Allied Waste Services will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010 for Labor Day. Allied Waste Services will empty carts one day late. Ex: Regular Monday pick-up will be Tuesday, Tuesday pick-up will be Wednesday and Wednesday pick-up will be Thursday.

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PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Mason will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 13 at 6:30 pm for the 2010-2011 budget. The meeting will be held at the Mason City Hall board room. All citizens are invited to attend.

Nancy HazlerigCity Recorder2sept1w

Pursuant to TCA66-31-105, the following sale to satisfy the lien of APC Mini Storages will take place:September 14, 2010at 10 a.m., at APC Mini Storages, 4701 Mueller Brass Rd,, Covington, TN 38019

Unit#s176 Roach360 Wakefield16 Tipton142 Massey202 Humphrey72 Heaston352 Richmond

The property will be sold to the highest bidder and may be sold separately or as one or more

units. The property may be viewed (1) hour prior to the time of sale.

NOTICE TO FURNISHERSOF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO:

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I want to begin by telling you how honored I am to be your candidate for Mayor of Atoka. My wife, Janis, and I have lived in this wonderful town of Atoka for over 40 years. We have been blessed to be able to raise our two chil-dren, Christina and Paul, in this com-munity, and we now enjoy seeing our grandchildren, Evan and Brentley Rae, being raised here as well. My fam-ily and I have been members of Atoka Presbyterian Church since 1975. I humbly serve as Elder and Treasurer. I have worked for Millington Telephone Company for 45 years. During that time I have held many positions and currently I am assistant director at USA Stadium. I am retiring from my current position at USA Stadium at the beginning of 2011. Atoka, Tennessee is a passion for me. I have worked many hours personally and professionally to make certain that in all aspects of life, Atoka is a great place to call home.

I began serving the City of Atoka as alderman in 1977. I have been blessed to have been re-elected by the citizens of Atoka for the past 33 years. During this time, I have worked diligently to make Atoka the wonderful town that it has become today. In the past 30 years, Atoka has grown from 600 citizens to a popula-tion of over 9,000. Despite over-whelming growth, the city contin-ues to maintain one of the lowest city tax rates in the state. During my tenure, Atoka has gone from sharing a police department with Munford to having a full-time po-lice department that ranks among the top. Atoka now has our own city water department instead of paying the city of Munford to service our water. Another ac-complishment for our town is establishing our own city sewer system. Through this achieve-ment, we went from backups running in yards and ditches to a sewer system which is operated in conjunction with Munford, making a green and sanitary en-vironment for the community. The most recent accomplishment I am proud of is our Parks and Recreation Team. I have worked

hands-on with other city leaders to apply and receive grant money from the State of Tennessee to help fund our new parks. These parks are won-derful places for our growing community to enjoy without hav-ing to spend one’s own money.

I currently serve as Chairman of the Ato-ka Planning Commis-

sion, which continuously plans for future developments in Ato-ka. The planning commission is responsible for making the deci-sions that are in the best interest of our citizens with direction and guidance from city inspectors and engineers. Serving on the planning commission has given me the experience to enhance our future business growth. Kroger, Burger King, Cineplanet Movie Theater and Comfort Inn are now here in this community meeting the needs of the citizens of Atoka and surrounding areas. As local businesses are vital to our com-munity in keeping our tax rates low, I will strive to bring other businesses and restaurants to Atoka. I also serve on the Tipton County 911 Board. We constant-ly strive to improve our emergen-cy 911 system to better serve the citizens of Tipton County.

No area is without need for improvement, and there are many things that I would like to refi ne within our city. Here are a few tasks that I am confi dent I can ac-complish with the support of our aldermen:

• Cleaning and maintaining unsightly ditches

• Installing fi re hydrants in needed areas

• Creating more free family ac-tivities (fi reworks, festivals, park cookouts)

• Developing a youth soccer program.

As you can see, managing a city the size of Atoka has to have someone with proven leader-ship and experience. In 2011, I am retiring from my career with Millington Telephone after 45 years, and I will be dedicated and available full-time when serving the citizens of Atoka. I would ap-preciate your support and prayers during this election.

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It’s a coolish Tuesday morning on the Mountain. We’ve been back in some warm-er weather but nothing near 100 lately. Cool nights and mornings feel like Fall will be here soon. September will be here tomor-row - my favorite month! This week’s Farm Report: Cotton is pop-ping open everywhere! Corn is being shelled and in another three weeks or so it will be history. Beans leaves are starting to

turn yellow, won’t be long for them either. We need rain; got a scant three-tenths Sunday. Natural Rescources Secretary Bonnie Holloway and I drove to Jackson, where we met up with Soil Technician Richard Rogers, for the West Tennessee Area Conservation Distrcts Summer Meeting. We had several speakers, one topic being the problem of marestail and pigweed, and our guest speaker, David Smith, director, talked about the Natural Bird Dog Museum - Field Trial Hall of Fame in Grand Junction - the only bird dog museum in the world! He had a very good movie and answered questions.

So, if you’re a bird dog fan, check it out on Highway 57. We had a nice meal of barbeque and chicken and we had a good ride home. We always have a lot to talk about! Sunday family members gathered at the home of Jeff and Christie Coughlan for Mary Joyce and Larry Couglan’s 50th Anniversary. A good tape of pictures of their wedding, children, and other family members was playing on the television in the living room and we had cake, nuts, cin-namon squares, sausage balls, cheese and crackers and punch. A good time was had by all and we wish them many more happy years together! After the reception James and I headed to Murfreesboro, where I had a Board of Directors Meeting for the above-mentioned TACD. We stayed overnight and my meet-ing was a 1 yesterday. We got out at 4 - long meeting! Also mentioned above, the prob-lem of the chemical-resistant weeds will be further discussed at a meeting with Monsanto in November. Will keep you informed, farmers, on the progress made on this matter. We had a long ride home, stopping at Jackson for supper, and arriving here about 9 p.m. Even if you’re just gone for one night, your own bed feels good! Roy Randolph is having treatments; keep in him your prayers, as well as so many others going through the same thing. Heath Billings and Chad Cromwell are in my prayers as they begin skin grafts following their accident. Happy Birthday this week goes to David Watkins, Jeff Hanks and Andrew Evans on September 1st and to Andrea Weed and Wayne Kuykendall on the 3rd! Happy Anniversary to Wayne and Charlene Dalrymple on August 31st and to

Rusty and Denise Cartwright on September 1st! Happy 50th Anniversary also goes to my loyal readers Ed and Nan Fleming on September! Congratulations to them! My sincere apologies to Mary Louise O’Kelley of Nashville on my including her mother, Laura, in my sympathy in the pass-ing of Joe O’Kelley. I did not realize she preceded Joe in death several years ago. My sincere regrets on this mistake. From Marion Davis: CloptonFest, a Christian music festival will be held on Saturday, September 4th, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Clopton United Methodist Church, 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road. There’s no admission charge. Eight great musical acts will perform: Ronnie Twisdale, Saved By Grace, Steppin’ Out in Faith, Slim and the Victory Aires, Crossing Jordan, King’s Daughters, New Spirit and Reconciled. There will be vendors, raffles, a bake sale, and free kids’ games and prizes. Food and drinks will be available on site. Visit the church website at www.cloptonumc.webs.com <http://www.cloptonumc.webs.com/> for the band schedule and bring your lawn chair and stay all day. Proceeds will go to the church’s building fund. We will not have the community breakfast that day. “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Carolyn Orr and Betty Liles! Sa-lute! This Week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Expect rain when chickens roll in the dirt!” I wish they’d start rolling! Have a good Labor Day Weekend - the unofficial end of Summer. Well, I’m glad this hot Summer is leaving! Until next week . . .Elaine

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Hello Dear Readers:Randolph United Methodist Church - HOMECOMING is Sept. 12. REVIVAL Sept. 12 thru - Sept 15. There will be potluck meals after the Sunday morning service and Wednesday night at 6 p.m. before the last service. Rev. Mike Pilcher will be leading the services and there will be special music. Everyone is WELCOME!!! Our United Methodist Women will be meeting on September 21, at 10 a.m. at church. We are making some good plans for the coming year.

My Crepe Myrtle TreeWhen our home was built about 20 years ago the for-mer owners planted crepe myrtles all around the house. There is one at my bedroom window. This tree is tall as our house. But, there is one limb that hangs down right at my eye level. Each day I sat at my little table and chair and read my Bible and have my devo-tional. This beautiful water-melon colored big cluster of blooms & bright colored green leaves makes me feel good as I see this tree that God has made for me to enjoy. I enjoy the small things in my life. What a blessing!!!!

Our Big Red Truck is in the Truck Hospital(namely Cary’s Body Shop.)

Last Thursday the old man went to town to run some errands and he stopped by Walmart’s garage.....we have had a slow leak in one of the tires. So, we stop by pretty regular to get some air and have the tires checked. He pulled into the wrong lane for tires. The attendant told him to back out and get in the tire check line. So, he backed out and got in the right line and the attendant motioned for him to come forward. Well, low and behold, his foot slide off the break and down on the gas pedal....hitting one post and then another post!!! The front end of the truck was really messed up. The people at Walmart came rushing to his rescue. They called the fire depart-ment, an ambulance, the police and everyone came rushing to his aid. The Walmart employees got him a chair and a bottle of water. Even the store manager came out to check on him. He has a sore shoulder were he hit the steering wheel....he is sore but we don’t think anything was broken. He was wearing leather bottom shoes....so they were slip-pery! SO BEWARE of slip-pery shoes!!!Prayers for: Patra Ballard, Lois Conger, Dorothy Cook, Cathryn Cupples, Edna Downing, John Downing Charlene Lott, Zadie Pugh, Mildred Wiseman, Evelyn Griffin and Dell Fergerson, Ed and Bertha Walker. Love & Prayers.

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not to mention, told her that her business had dropped due to the recession and that she could not use her. After the turmoil of kids getting adjusted and all the normal business of moving they will now return. Thank God they had not sold their home. The Lord has differ-ent plans for them. Don’t forget the Clopton Fun-fest to be held this Saturday the 4th at 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road. There will be music, carni-val games and crafts. The time is 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Salem Presbyterian Church

Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minis-ter. Everyone is always wel-come. Please make plans to sttend the celebration her on September 12. After enjoying the meal together at 12:30 p.m. we will assem-ble at 2 p.m. in the sanctu-ary for a program in which

the contents of the corner-stone of 1910 will be dis-played. Happy birthdays this week to Meredith McDaniel, Marge Smith, Jennifer Fisher and Mike Sterling. Hope they are each the greatest!

Sharon Presbyterian Church

Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We are always thankful got out Dunlap Retirement Home residents who ar able to be with us. We are grateful gfor our visitors last week. Mr. Kirk Fee and his two sons, Alex and Baxter. This is the son and grandson’s of Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Fee. Happy birthday this week to Terri Click. Hope it’s the great-est!

Covington Church of Christ

Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning and 5:30

p.m. Sunday afternoon. Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning and at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and brother Jeff Phillips our associate minis-ter. This past Sunday we were blessed with the opportunity to have Brother Wayne Dalrymple. He pre-sented two wonderful ser-mons. Happy Birthdays this week to David Watkins, Jeff Hanks, Andrew Evans, Andrea Weed and Wayne Kuykendall. Hope they are each the greatest! Happy anniversaries to to Wayne and Charlene Dalrymple and Rusty and Denise Cartwright.

Hunter D. Stafford Memorial Wildlife SupperTo be held Saturday, September 11 at the Holly Grove C.P. Church at 4538 Holly Grove Road. Events such as skeet shoot and 3-D archery start at 10 a.m. Supper will be at 6 p.m.

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upon our door. Hope you all have a great one. That also includes all you retir-ees who have spent your life working. Have a great week everyone!

AlmyraLibby Click

Dear Readers, All Atoka and the scouting world are saddened at the death of Bobby McDill. He had been the scout leader for about 50 or so years in Atoka.First Baptist Church of Atoka is look-ing forward to the family cookout Monday, September 6. So you should let the church know in advance so they can plan. And all who attend may bring a side, dessert or drink to share. On Saturday, September 11 there will be a men’s banquet at 5 p.m. The spe-cial speaker will be Gerry Baughman. The Men’s Prayer Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 6 p.m.Life Line screenings for strokes will be held at the Baptist Church on Monday,

October 25. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-324-1851. The Atoka U.M. Church had a fam-ily council meeting on Sunday fol-lowed by a bountiful pot-luck dinner.Their Wednesday evening dinner and study are truly a very good gathering.And since Wednesday was September 1, I wish a happy birthday to all the following: Melissa Wilson, Tobie Smith, Aprul Arnold, Harrison Hight, Autumn Billings, Keeley Connery, Julia Ward , Jewel Forbess, Heather Mashburn, Leslie McCarthy, Jerry McDaniel, Audina Ayers, Jeremy Ayers, Robert Milton Smith, Angie Brewer, Leah Anne Cooper, Pennie Cross, Jesse Brooks, Tommy Pinner, Amy Turnage, Johnny Metcalf, Rudy Forbes, Danny Downing, Kenneth Turnage, Amber Starnes, Linda Mashburn, Walker Boyd Fite, Annie Lee Brumley, Betty Smith, Scott McKee, Ben McKee, Larry Forbes, Curtis

Spurgeon, Hunter Huffman, Grany Casy, Tom Butterbaugh, Lisa Fite, Jim Casy and any others I may not have on my birthday list. And now we get to the prayer list: Hunter Box, Brice Fite, Rodney Waits, Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Jimmy Howard, Willie Harden, Gorde Roberts, David Mashburn, Sandy Henry, Martha Eskridge and husband, Marily Holder, Steve Dunn, Avery Wolfe, Seth White, Ron Miller, Jean Kayes, O.P. Timbs, Amy Floyd, Robyn Barnett, Apam Hill, Arthur McElya, Doris Fletcher, Tony Bennett, Courtney Hendley, Dave Barnett, Paul Sutton, Sylvia McBride, Sarah Ann Wilson, Katie Burke, John Fletch, Teresa Connell, Kay Regis, Jack Adkins, Aren Ellen, Katie Duncan, Alysha Allison, Clyde Currie, Ben Pylant, Doug Carter, David Kemp, Amy Novac, Bill Parker, Tommy Vaught and Katie Duncan.

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Dear Brighton Readers, Is this not some incred-ible weather!! The morn-ings are my favorite time. We definitely can’t com-plain after the summer we have had. If you weren’t at the Brighton Bartlett game you really missed the highlight of the week-end. We won big and fought to the end. I’m not sure who we competed against the most, the refs or the team. I do believe there were as many flags as points scored .I’ve wanted to say that all week....so there, Ha!! However, the Bartlett fans that I encountered were nice as any I’ve been around. Our band did super and you can tell as the weeks go by how much they tend to improve. This week is Cordova at their field. Please come out to support them. If you are not sure about directions just follow by convoy the buses from the school. You could really tell that our fans were very supportive this past week cause I do believe that we had as many or more fans than Bartlett. And I guess all of you know that the next game is? You guessed it Covington at our home field. The infamous coun-ty competition. Be there or be square. You know Ms. Millie Pullen will be there, cow bell and all.

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Hello everyone! Hope you’re all doing well and once again enjoying this wonderful weather!!! And because of that, our “YARD SALE IS ON” for this weekend! That’s tomorrow, Friday & Saturday, starting at 9:00a.m., and going till ??? Both days!! Yeah, we’re finally going to get it done!! I’m so glad we waited for this time of year rather than the hot of the year. Its gona make it so much nicer! Maybe I won’t get a heat stroke like I almost did last year! I got too hot and terribly dehydrated. As it turned out, I was on antibiotics at the time and totally for-got that you’re not supposed to be out in the sun and heat while taking them, so that’s what made me so sick, hope-fully that won’t happen again this year! We have three resident’s b’days this month. The first one is Ms. Polly White on the 17th, Mr. Harold Nelms the 29th and Mr. Jerry Fuller the 30th. Happy B’day all of you, we certainly hope and pray your days are the

best!!! Then we have three staff b’days as well, Esther Dowd and Marcia Murray both on the 2nd, and then Vickie McCommon on the 13th. Happy happy b’day ladies!!! You are all, residents and staff so very special to all of us out here at Dunlap Retirement Center! There is one thing I failed to add about the yard sale. If you still have something to donate to us for the sale, it’s not too late! Just bring it on over today and we’ll put it in the sale tomorrow! We’ll take anything you have. Like the old saying goes, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure! There are so many of you that come and volunteer to help and I “do appre-ciate” your willingness to come and join us cause it’s so much more fun when several people work together! We’ll be putting it out today, (Thurs.) and open it for business Friday morn-ing at 9:00a.m.. No 6:00 a.m. early birds please, give me a chance to get up and my help get here. I may be able to get out there by 8:00, but that’s about as early as it will be. I hope to see a lot of faces from the last couple years, but this year, we’re going to have a way to get something to eat

and drink! Ms. Emma Barton will be here with her “Hot Dog Express” and will have food and drinks for sale! She can’t be here Saturday as she will be at the “Clopton Fest” over at Clopton United Methodist Church!! Let me tell you a little about that. It all starts at 10:00 Saturday morning and goes until 8:00 Saturday night. They’ve got all kinds of fun things planned there! So come on over here and shop at the yard sale before 10:00 then head on over to “Clopton Fest” after that! That’s where I’m gona head just as soon as I get everything cleaned up here. One of my favorite gospel singing groups, “Crossing Jordan” is going to be there! And much much more!! It should be a fun time. I never knew the community of Almyra was going to be such fun to live in!!! There’s something fun going on around here all the time, and its family oriented things!!! Well I’d better say good-bye for now, hope to see you Friday and Saturday! Until then have a blessed week and please give someone a hug that needs one!

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Annual homecoming is Sept. 12 at Randolph United Methodist Church. Sunday school is at 9:45, worship is at 11 a.m. The church pastor is Ben Rainey will speak with a lunch afterwards. Revival services are at 7 p.m. Wed. with a 6 p.m. potluck meal. The revival evangelist will be Mike Pilcher. Mike and Mary Lou served Randolph Hopewell Charge from 1992-’98. They are now serving First United Methodist Church in Selmer. The revival goes Sunday night through Wed. On the prayer list: Hazel

Mooneyham, Berry Dillender, Mindy Tankersley, Megan Hoboch, Shawn Cousar, Rev. A.A. Lawrence and Charlotte, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Nadine Kellum, Louise Kellum, Pete and Polly Branch, Verna Lou Timbs, Odis Poole, Patra Ballard, June Glass, Bill Stimpson, Hop Gibbons, Mary Moore, the folks at Kelley’s Chapel, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Linda Pugh, Rev. Mike and Elain Roberts, Tony Rhea and his mother, Charlie Womack, Clara McMillin, and Zack Wallace in the marines at Paris Island, S.C. He is the son of Lawanda Smith and grand-son of Elbert and Judy

Starnes. Please watch over heaven, Lord because she is just a little girl. Guests of Willie and Rhonda McPhearson and their fam-ily were Rhonda’s side of the family, Danny and Penny of Miss., Tony and Tammie Rhea and daughter Rocky and Angie Collins and children, Hannah Dalton and Samuel. They have a good time being together most every Sunday.Zoe Logan and her mother Leslie Meredith of Brentwood visited a few days recently with Leslie’s parents, Elbert and Judy Starnes. They showed me some pictures. Zoe is a pret-ty lady by she also has some

nice looking parents. I also have a picture of Zoe. Callie Blyue celebrated her birth-day Aug. 14 when her brother and some friends went to Ark. The birthday girl went along too. Callie and Josh were born in Ark. And they had a good time.Erica Davis visited the Blyue House after she got off work Thursday. Red Wright had a birthday Aug. 21 and his daughter Robbie was on Aug. 24. Otis Griffin and his lovely wife, Glenda visited us Aug. 14 and gave me a book “Southern Raisin’.” It was a good book! Sympathy to the loved ones of Kay Fleming.

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Well it was a great suc-cess! Last Saturday from 2-5 p.m., Jamestown’s Community Health Organization’s fundraiser “It Takes Ten” actually took way more than that. With a few minutes delay, President Jessie Cooke and his staff did it once again at the Baker Community Center in Millington. Minister Pearl Andrews opened up with prayer and scripture. Joann Bell gave the occasion of it all while LaRue Albritton and Willie Mae Burton presented JCHO”s history. President Cooke presented the offi-cers, Gwen Cooke and JoAnn Bell outlined a won-derful program compiled of 10 tables with a caption on each, and all tables present-ed a talent of two. There were no winners, just great

talent. Pam Springfield, Gwen Cooke and several of the ladies served an array of delicious treats using a sum-mertime food theme of sal-ads and fruits, along with desserts of course.Special recognition in the form of a plaque was pre-sented to JCHO’s oldest founder, Willie Mae Burton for years of hard work, ded-ication and devotion. Rev. Gary Andrews of Ripley was emcee and did an out-standing job as always. Door prizes were awarded and all in all, it was just great. JCHO is planning another event in Oct., a black-tie affair that will be bringing this up very soon. So get out those evening gowns and tuxes. Last weekend, my nephews Melvin Kinz Bell and Timothy Burton Bryant, eulogized their beloved grandmother, Martha

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The staff and service recipients would like to thank the ladies of the Hebron Christ Community Church for the delicious snacks that they brought to the cen-ter for us to enjoy. We want to thank them for their love and friendship. We want thank Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Marcy and Mrs. Margaret Holland for the microwave ovens. We appreciate them very much. The staff and service recipients had a visit from a former staff member Mrs. Lisa Maharrey. It was good to see her. Jerry Bouwman was elected president of the bus club. Clifford Hawkins was elected vice president. David Strahan was elected treasurer. Some of the staff and service recipients went to the Ripley Center to visit with their friends and to learn money management on Friday, August 20. They also went to Fort Pillow State Park for a picnic to eat their lunch and explore the scenery. We also want to thank the Go-Team for the eye-hand game and the paper products. We appreciate them very much. We want to welcome Terry and Jerry Bouwman, Richard Cole back from their vacation in Gatlinburg. We missed them very much.Until next time,Floyd Columbus

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the column. Happy Birthday!!! Our prayers go out to Verna Lou Timbs, Joyce Starnes, Tonya Mallory, Christy Conner, Michele Gonzalas, and Keith McClerkin( if you visit him make sure you take him something yummy to eat). I want to include myself in the prayer list because I have been so accident prone this last month. I cut myself with my shears last Friday and went to Dr. Craig’s to get a stitch. He then told me to hurry up an finish up at work because I had a ball game to get to. Then last night I had my daughter X-ray my foot because my little toe

was definitely injured. Yep, it was broken. So please pray that I will be more careful. I do hope your week went well and you remember to be kind to others, stay in good health, and spread chari-ty among all you meet. Debe

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Bryant of Memphis. She was from the Woodstock area. Martha was a lovely dear lady who truly loved her family. Her lovely home was always the place for family and friends to gather and to eat. Martha sure could cook! Her daughter Blanche Mae and the rest of her family are indeed in our prayers. As always Jefferson’s Mortuary of Millington did a beautiful service.Our prayers are with Bessie Cobbs, Doris King, Joseph Heaston, Jennie Stewart, Posey Reed, Willie Holland, Rudolph Boykins, Willie Mar Burton, Ruth Alston, Jeffrey Mosley, Cornell Sherrill, Rufus Garner, Carlotta Jones, Mary Burton, Vernard Burton, Connie and Christine Brown, Emma Brown, Charlene Sneed, Vivian Dickerson, Jessie Lawson, Pauline Yarbrough, Eula Culbreath, Ina Yarbrough, Patra Ballard, Ada Fletcher, John Bunton, Cortez Lee, Eddie B. Woods, Nadine Kellum, Rhonda Heaston-McLin, Danny Heaston, Beulah Wakefield, Percy White, Robert Smith, Theory Alston, Eloise Vaughn, Franklin Jones, Louise Dandridge, Mildred Sherrill, Ruth Griffin. Congratulations, on the marriage coming for Colonel

Jon Bommer and his lovely bride to be Sharon Claxton. His parents are John and Minnie Bommer of Covington and her parents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Claxton formerly of Greenville, Miss. Vows will be exchanged on Oct. 2 at Gaylord Opryland Springs in Nashville and officiated by his pastor Dr. William Jones of Canaan Baptist Church of Covington. All of us know how just how proud of this lovely couple you are.Last Sunday afternoon sev-eral of my family and myself, including LaRue Albritton, Florence Trent, Mary Burton, Annette Burton, and Beverly Robinson, attended North Star Community Church of Frayser-Raleigh Road in Memphis where family and friends day was observed. North Star’s pastor is our family, Rev. Steven A. Miller. Their theme was “Would you lay down your life for a

friend?” Guest speaker, Bishop Raymond William of Shekinah Glory Ministries, emcee was our cousin Thelma Jackson Nichols. North Stars Praise team rendered lovely music along with a spiritual filled praise dance pastor Miller’s lovely mother, Dollie Cumming was on hand to give the vote of thanks. Rev. Miller’s father Amos Miller was also on hand who lives in Jamestown. A lovely din-ner was served and enjoyed afterwards in the church’s dining room. I spoke with several people there who just love my weekly colum, which made me grateful to them for reading me faith-fully each week. This is all for this time, enjoy your Labor Day holiday and be careful. Remember, “When you’re watching out for others, there’s a very good chance, others are watching out for you.” Until next time.

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It was a night of missed opportunities in the first half for the Covington Chargers who could have easily put 21 points on the board in that time span and a night of tak-ing advantage of opportunities in the 2nd half for the Munford Cougars as they pulled away for a 27-12 win in a battle of in-county rivals last Friday at Covington’s Athletic Field.

Munford moved to 2-0 on the season, while Covington fell to 1-1.

“Obviously I’m ecstatic to be 2-0,” said Munford coach Matt Saunders, who is also 2-0 against Covington after beating the Chargers last year in Week 1. “But I’m still preaching to the team that we were in the same spot last year … We still have to know how to finish.”

After holding the Cougars on their initial possession, the Chargers began a smart march downfield only to fum-ble at the Cougar 41. Holding the Cougars again, the Chargers took off for the Cougar goal again ending the quarter scoreless with a two and 11 at the Cougar 18. On four and seven at the Cougar 14 Carlos Williams was marked down less than an eyelash from the first down and the Chargers surrendered the ball with nothing to show for a 75-yard drive. The Cougars took over at their own 7 and rove to mid-field keeping the drive alive with a Kale Gramling fake punt on fourth and 7 at the Cougar 43. Three plays later Carlos Williams picked off a Hunter Harden pass returning it to the Cougar 35. An illegal block backed the ball up to the Munford 49. After an offside penalty, Williams streaked to the Cougar 32 and on the next

play, he hit Shelton Lyons on a perfectly executed halfback pass in the right flat for a Charger TD, The PAT failed but CHS led 6-0 with 5:43 left in the half.

Covington rolled the dice with an onside kick but did not recover setting up the Cougars at their 44. Mixing the pass and the run, the Cougars were in the end zone in eight plays with a Covington off-side thrown in for good measure. The score came on a Harden to Derek Howell 14-yard strike in the left corner of the end zone. Gramling’s PAT made it 7-6 with 2:20 before the half.

The Chargers took the ball to open the second half but were unable to sustain a drive punting to the Cougar 42. Munford

proceeded on a clockwork like 10-play scoring drive capped by a 1-yard Hunter harden dive to pay dirt with 5:08 left in the third period. Gramling’s kick extended the Cougar lead to 14-7. The Chargers’

next possession proved to be disas-trous. Unable to move, CHS set up to

punt from their own 41. The snap sailed over the punter’s head and he fell on it at the Charger 2. Harden

shortly had a second 1yard TD for the Cougars and they had a 21-6 lead after threequarters.

The Chargers opened the fourth quarter with a bang, taking the kick-off following the Cougar score and moving downfield in 3 plays to the end zone. Carlos Williams wound

his way for 7 yards and 6 point to cut the Cougar lead to 21-12. A 2-point conversion attempt was smothered with 11:23 on

the clock. The Cougars came back on the ensuing possession taking only 2:19 to put up the final points of the night as Reggie Fleming twisted his way through CHS defenders for a 43-yard score and a 27-12 lead. The PAT was wide left.

Saunders said the final run by Fleming, who finished with 117 yards on 24 carries, was they key play in the game. The Cougars’ starting tailback, Drew Weston,

was injured early in the game and did not return, which allowed Fleming to get the majority of the team’s carries.

“I think he broke about six tackles on that play,” Saunders said, “and just took off down the sideline. That was huge for us.”

Coach Marty Wheeler’s past-game assessment was that “ we did not play smart and take advantage of opportunities. We gave away two big chances in the 1st half. We got on the board in the second quarter and had a chance at the onside but didn’t execute. We played well in the first-half but in the second we played well on first and second down but couldn’t get off the field on third. I have to give credit to Munford. They played hard, like we did and they took advantage of their opportu-nities.” Wheeler continued, “ We are inex-perienced and youthful, but we are play-ing with excitement and having fun for the first time since I’ve been back here and its great to see. Our issues are fixable. Some of the fix will come with experience. The

team is committed to improvement.”As for Dyersburg this Friday, Wheeler

said,” The Trojans will play hard. They have some speed and can get to the out-side. They can throw the ball well enough that we have to respect them. This is our first region game and it is on the road in a tough environment where they play well.” Kick-off for Covington @ Dyersburg is 7 p.m.

Munford travels to Hardin County on Friday to open up region play.

“We were 2-0 last year, but this team has a totally different mindset,” said Saunders. “We have a lot of young players who don’t know any better. They just know we’re 2-0 … I think we’re an all-around better team.”

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Brighton’s competition was much tough-er on paper Friday night, playing Bartlett on the road after hosting Raleigh-Egypt in the season opener.

But the result was basically the same: another blowout.

Senior quarterback Danny Potter had an-other monster night in the air as Brighton jumped on the Panthers early and won go-ing away, 47-13.

The Cardinals (2-0) led 28-7 at the half and rested some starters in the fourth quar-ter, but still racked up 502 yards of total of-fense.

Potter completed 23 of 33 passes for 319 yards and two touchdowns.

The rushing game was equally effective with 183 yards. Antonio Dickerson, who scored on rushes of two and 10 yards in the fi rst quarter, fi nished with four touchdowns and 113 yards on 14 carries.

“I thought we played a lot better this week,” said Brighton head coach Will Wolfe. “But I told the guys we can’t get too

comfortable with that. We’ve still got some really good teams to play.”

A three-yard touchdown run by Dean-dre Thompson late in the fourth quarter brought Bartlett (1-1) to within one touch-down, but it was all Brighton after that. Treyshun Gardner scored on a two-yard run later in the quarter and Tyler Ogden caught a two-yard scoring pass from Potter before halftime.

A 49-yard touchdown pass from Potter to Greg Starks and two more short Dickerson touchdown runs rounded out the scoring.

John Osborne had a big game receiv-ing for Brighton with eight catches for 106 yards.

Brighton hits the road again Friday night against Cordova, another challenging non-league opponent.

The Cardinals have one of the tougher non-league schedules in the area.

“I think it’s good for us,” Wolfe said of the competition. “Jackson North Side, Dyer County and Hardin County are all in our region and ranked in the state. These games help us.”

Brighton blows past Bartlett By JEFF IRELAND

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The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels had a win in their sights Friday night in Halls, but it slipped away down the stretch.

When Zac Hodgins scored on a five-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter, the Rebels led 20-6. But Halls’ Zach Harris scored on a one-yard run with 6:02 left in the game to secure a 21-20 win for the Tigers.

The loss spoiled an impressive game by TRA quarterback Chance Sampson. He completed 15 of 22 passes for 217 yards, rushed for 72 more and accounted for two of TRA’s scores.

He gave TRA a 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter on a 19-yard touchdown run.

With 8:56 left in the first half he hooked up with Hodgins on a 21-yard scoring strike.

Hodgins, who caught five balls for 81 yards, ran for the two-point conversion to push TRA’s lead to 14-6.

Keith Hamlin caught four passes for 42 yards for the Rebels. Ryan Payne caught one pass for 45 yards and Kyle Crook caught two for 35.

Harris had a big game for Halls, pass-ing for 216 yards and rushing for 66.

TRA (0-2) opens up league play on Friday night at St. George’s.

TRA has hearbreaker at HallsBy JEFF IRELAND

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(#22) Brandon Caradine, (#29) Dylan Hambick, (#80) Dylan Sykes of Tipton-Rosemark get ready to play in Friday night action. Photo courtsey of Stan Whitley.

The Crestview Chargers and Munford Middle Eagles opened their seasons at Covington Athletic Field on August 24 with the Eagles taking the measure of the Chargers 32-18. There were fireworks from the get-go as CMS’ Sherrod Hale took the opening kick-off 78 yards to score giving CMS a 6-0 lead. The Eagles drove back down field to knot the game at 6. The Char-gers were forced to punt but recovered a fumble. MMS held and mounted a 75-yard drive to take a 12-6 halftime lead.

MMS’ Markeels James ran the opening kick-off of the 2nd half back for a TD to give the Eagles a 20-6 advantage. CMS did not fold scoring on the next possession on a 55-yard Dylan Black to Hale TD pass. The 2-point conversion was no good leav-ing the score at 20-12. MMS continued to pound out ground yardage getting another

TD from 8 yards out to lead 26-12. Hale scored again for CMS from 7 yards to cut the Munford lead to 26-18. Still in the 3rd period, the Eagles tacked on another score on a 30 yard run for the game’s final points and the 32-18 score.

CMS’ Nick Childress had six solo tack-les in the game while Bobby Shanks, K J Hines and Sherrod Hale had 5 tackles each. Shanks added an interception and Cody Otasowie had a sack. Hale had 209 all-purpose yards for the Chargers. Blaylack put up 93 passing yards.

Said CMS head coach Chris Jacobs, “ We had our chances but didn’t take advantage of the opportunities. All in all, Munford was the better team. We have to work on being more disciplined in all aspects of the game.”

CMS played at Fayette West on Aug. 31 and will play at Haywood on Sept. 7. Kick-off is at 6:30 pm for all games.

By STEVE HOLTSpecial to The Leader

MMS downs Crestview

The Tipton-Rosemark Academy boys’ and girls’ golf teams should find plenty of success on the course this season with a mix of strong upperclassmen and talented younger players.

On the boys’ side, look for sophomore Colton Hall to lead the way.

With a 37 stroke average on nine holes so far this season, Hall will be looking to qualify for the state tournament for a third straight season. He finished 21st as an eighth-grader and 18th last year.

Already this season he has a sixth-place finish out of 132 players at

tournament in Hardin County. “We’ve got a very young golf team led

by Colton that will look to improve as the year goes along,” said head coach Drew Womack. “Colton should contend for the regional championship and a third straight state tournament appearance.”

The girl’s team, 16-12 this season, has much more experience with the return of seniors Jessica Rose and Emmy McQuiston and junior Autumn Cake.

“We have a very good chance of quali-fying for the state tournament as a team,” Womack said. “If Jessica and Emmy are both on their game the same day, they could win region.”

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Two weeks ago the Munford Lady Cougars’ soccer season got off to a tough start with a loss to Bolton.

But since then things have been much better.

Munford defeated Raleigh-Egypt last Tuesday, 11-0, and Craigmont last Thursday, 7-0.

This past Tuesday Munford pushed its winning streak to three with a 5-0 win at home over Wooddale.

Head coach Kyle Selby said he feels like his team has been playing much bet-ter of late.

“We’re passing so well right now,”

Selby said. “The girls are starting to set each other up and they’re seeing how that works.”

Against Wooddale, Brighton had 28 shots on goal, but managed to just push two past the keeper in the first half. The offense got going after halftime to take control of the game.

The goals came from Maggie Billings, Sierra Campbell, Maggie Johnson, Brooke Joyce and Christin Smith. Jordan Hopkins, Smith and Joyce had one assist each.

Munford (3-1) returns to action today at Millington.

“The defense is playing really well right now,” said Selby. “Hopefully the defense will step up against Millington, which should be a tough game.”

Lady Cougars win three straightBy JEFF IRELAND

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Here’s a quick look at all the sports happenings at CHS from the last week plus what’s coming up in the next week.

VARSITY SOCCER (*district games)Aug 24 CHS 11 Ripley 0The Chargers got the district season

off to a rousing start pounding the Tigers with 11 goals. Up 9-0 at the half, Coach Luttrell shut it down against the 1st year Tigers in the 2nd half choosing to pass. With only 5 healthy bench players, CHS’ starters had to play much of the game. Goals scored: 1: Jaylon Brandon; Jasmine Brown; Whitney Wallace; Zuzka Ivaniska; Simone Council; Shanna McLean. 2 goals: Kamesha Vanpelt. 3 goals: Gabby Glenn.

Aug 26 CHS 3 Trenton Peabody 1CHS upped its season and dis-

trict record to 2-0 with a 3-1 win at Peabody. It was 0-0 at the half. The Chargers had two goals disallowed in the period on offside calls. Early in the 2nd Gabby Glenn put the Chargers up 1-0. At the 14 minutes mark Peabody tied the score but it took only 15 seconds for Kamesha Vanpelt to put CHS up to stay. Glenn finished off the scoring with a goal from 20 meters out.

Aug 31 Millington @ CHS 5:00 pm

Sep 2 CHS @ Obion County 6:00 pm *

Sep 7 Dyersburg @ CHS 5:00 pm *

GOLFThe CHS golf team

came up winners against Halls and Haywood at Covington Country Club on Aug 23 and 26. Brad Walker was the medalist against Haywood with a score of 40. The girl’s team had a good perfor-mance on Aug 25 against

Tipton-Rosemark. Olivia Fowler was the medalist shooting a 44. Haley Blay-lack played her best round of the year and is improving daily.

Aug 31 CHS @ Crockett Co. 3:30 pmSep 2 CHS @ Humboldt 3:30 pmCROSS COUNTRYAug 31 CHS @ Trenton PeabodySep 7 CHS @ Crockett CountyVOLLEYBALLAug 31 Milan @ CHS (JV/V) 5/6

p.mSep 2 CHS @ Dyersburg (JV/V)

5/6 p.mSep 7 CHS @ Jackson Southside

(tri-match) 5 p.m.FRESHMAN FOOTBALLAug 26 CHS 46 Fayette-Ware 0The Charger freshmen took no pris-

oners in their whitewash of the Wild-cats last week at the Athletic Field. Melvin Eaton, Jordan packer, Cody Carter and Delvin Russell each scored TDs. Terrell Tate put up a score on a fumble return and TA Watson threw two passes for scores for the Chargers Sep 2 CHS @ Munford 6 p.m.

Courtney Ashley (in pink) pushed the ball upfield as a Wooddale player tries to get in position to stop the advancement. Ashley had a goal and an assist as Brighton opened the soccer season with an 8-0 win. Courtesy of Richard Vandergrift.

In 1979, I started writing the newspaper column called “Wildlife Chatter”. I wrote a column every week until 2002, that is a lot of commas, periods, semi colons etc and, I enjoyed every minute. I wrote about guns, dogs, fishing poles, hunting seasons, atv, 4x4, decoys, boats and all the gear that goes with them but mostly I wrote about folks.

Now, I have been invited back to try it one more time. To see if we can recapture the magic that comes with a cold frosty morning in a duck blind or deer stand. To relive the recognizable thrill of feeling the line go tight and setting the hook on Mr Bass, Slab Crappie or pan sized Bream.

To call in ducks and geese that seem to be half way to Louisiana and put them down on your decoys. And, put it all on paper and back under the heading of “Wildlife Chatter”.

I think I can. But I do know one thing for sure, I cannot do it without your help. If you are a hunter, fisherman, trapper, shooter, dog trainer or just like the outdoors then the “Wildlife Chatter” Column will belong to you and me. We will do this column, together.

If you have caught a fish, bagged a deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel or other and you can catch me in the outdoors, I will have a camera close by to take your picture and a notebook to jot down the details. Or, if we miss each other, bring it to the office and we will be glad to take your picture and hear the tactics that enabled you to bag that critter.

Our office is across from the A4 Navy Jet that occupies Patriot Park, one block off Highway 51 on the way to the square. When you get to that intersection, look to the left, we will leave the light on for you. There is a “Wildlife Chatter” sign right beside my Bull Insurance sign that is next to the light.

The office phone number is 901 476 4601 and the fax number is 901 476 4602, my home number is 901 476 1764 and the cell phone is 901 485 8767. There are answering machines on each of these phone numbers, except the fax, if you will take the time to leave me a message, I will call you back.

Our email address is [email protected] and our mailing address is 216 West Pleasant Avenue, Covington, Tn, 38019-2538

As I write this column opening day of Tennessee’s Squirrel Season will be in the morning and opening day of Dove Season will be the day before this column is published. Depending on the squirrel crop, we can probably get some success rates and pictures of squirrel hunters for the first column and for the dove hunters we can post a web site where they can find TWRA dove fields and leased dove fields, it will not only list fields for opening day but also follow up with future hunts.

If you are looking for a place to dove hunt the web site is a good place to start. Go to http://www.state.tn.us/twra/dovefields.1.htm.

Memphis Sport Shooting Association will host its annual Tri State Regional IDPA Shoot on September 11. Larry Hill will be Rangemaster in charge again this year.

Larry reports back that the match will sponsor a Color Guard from Millington Navy Base to present the U.S. Flag. Ten stages will be shot totaling 169 rounds,

they will be 125-150 shooters expected from 11 states including Florida and Maryland. 13 Master Class Shooters and 5 Novice Class Shooters are also attending along with 8 women and several juniors. Proof that this International Pistol Association Match can be enjoyed by all.

Want to hone your archery skills before the Archery Deer Season starts, get your gear and go to Wolf River Bowhunters 3-d Archery Shoot on Sunday, September 12th.

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and continues until 2:00 p.m. The shoot will take place at Herb Parson Lake off Fisherville Road. (From I-40 take 385 south to Macon Road. Turn left then take right onto Fisherville Road then left into Herb Parsons Lake) There is going to be 20+ 3D Targets and it is open to all ages. $15 for Non Member Adults $10 for youths ages 13-17, $5 for Cub 10-12 and free for 9 and under.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold at the event and they have a nice pavilion to sit and eat. All types of legal equipment can be used: Compounds, Recurves, Longbow, and Crossbows but no broad heads.

A drawing will be held for a Broadhead box target. For more information, contact Terry Knox at 1-901 -276-4568 or visit their web site at Wolfriverbowhunters.com. I have been to several of their shoots and I recommend that you take the whole family, it is a very nice time for all.

Be sure to watch “Wildlife Chatter” for the best outdoor programming on local Comcast Cable TV Channel 5 in Tipton County and Channel 19 inside Covington and Channel 14 on Millington Cable TV. Airing at 7:00 p.m. Mondays; 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 8:00 a.m Saturdays.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his faces shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Wildlife Chatter is written by Arnold Bull and serves as a companion to the television show of the same name. The TV show, which was a 2009 excellence of craft in television broadcast winner by the Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association, appears on KBJ-TV channels 19 and 5 and Millington Cable Channel 14. The show airs on Mondays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. Bull is also the proprietor of Bull Insurance in Covington.

Wildlife Chatter makes a comebackWILDLIFE CHATTER

By Arnold Bull

Ashley Wright and son Porter Wrigtht age 11 are ready for Tennessee Squirrel Season.

CHS sports round-upBy STEVE HOLT

Special to The Leader

Watch formore wildlife chatter in

upcoming editions!

The Brighton Lady Cardinal soccer team evened its record at 1-1 with a 3-2 loss to Ridgeway on Aug. 24. Brighton had beaten Wooddale, 8-0, to open the season on Aug. 23.

“It was a physical contest with Ridgeway,” Coach Richard Vandergrift said. “We wanted our opponents to know that we were not going to be shoved around this year, that we could be just as physical in going for the ball as they were.”

Brighton scored first in the game on a free kick by Hannah “Mo” Whitefoot that curled into the upper right corner of the net. The 35-yard kick came with 50 min-utes having elapsed in the game.

Ridgeway was able to tie the game in the 56th minute on a goal by Juliana Haravy. Eight minutes later, Brighton regained the lead when Megan Balentine knocked the ball past the Roadrunner keeper.

Once again, Ridgeway would respond. They tied the game at 2-2 on a kick by Eliza Roberts. The game winner came at the 74-minute mark when Samantha Basar converted on a free kick opportunity that went off the fingertips of Brighton keeper Amy Janes.

“We have had some great games with Ridgeway and this year’s was no dif-ferent,” Coach Vandergrift said. “They are in that group with White Station, Germantown, Houston and Collierville, so they have to play physical and with a sense of scoring. In the long run, this game will help us as we prepare for district play.”

The Brighton Lady Cardinals opened the 2010 soccer season on Aug. 23 with an 8-0 win over Memphis Wooddale.

Brighton scored four goals in each half to beat Wooddale. Taylor Stockstill, Chelsea Hirsch, Becky Marks and Terry Reyes had goals as the Lady Cardinals took control of the match early. Courtney Carpenter, Stockstill, Marks and Courtney Ashley had second half goals. Assists came from Carpenter (2), Shady Ross, Marks, Ashley and Marks.

“It was nice to get out of the gate with a shutout win,” stated Coach Richard Vandergrift. “Getting to go against another team was good. It helped us see some things that need to be worked on if we are to be competitive the remainder of this year.”

Brighton played Kingsbury on Monday, Raleigh-Egypt last night and hosts private school Sacred Heart of Jesus from Jackson on Friday. They will then be off until Sept. 9 when they travel to Memphis to play Wooddale.

Lady Cards fall to RidgewayBy JEFF IRELAND

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