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Brown gets life without parole Tells family, ‘I am plagued by flashbacks and their screams’

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

ne day after he was convicted in the brutal murders of James “Ed” and Bertha “Bea” Walker, Jacob Brown took the stand, apologizing to the Walkers’ family members while his own father sobbed loudly in the hallway of the justice complex. “I’m so sorry,” the 17-year-old said as he wiped tears from his face, “you have no idea how sorry I am. I cry for them every night. I am plagued by flashbacks and their screams.” Brown told the court he didn’t know why he killed the elderly couple, that he had no control over what he was doing, and afterward he sat in the backyard of a friend’s home. “I sat down and didn’t move for I don’t know how many hours,” he said. The Walkers were found dead inside their Wiley Drive home in Munford on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. The couple was beaten so badly with an aluminum baseball bat – more than 40 times combined – police initially believed they’d been shot to death. Brown was questioned the following day and arrested after confessing to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Mark Reynolds. Though he had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in September 2010, in March 2011 he was ruled competent to stand trial and was tried as an adult. The state charged him with two counts each of first-degree murder, felony murder and especially aggravated burglary. After deliberating for an estimated hour and a half

IN TEARS On Friday, Jan. 20, convicted murderer Jacob Brown, 17, took the stand during his sentencing hearing. Prosecutor Walt Freeland asked Brown whether or not his hallucinations would win again should he eventually be released, Brown told him, “It’s a possibility.” Brown was later sentenced to life without parole. Photo by Echo Day

Thursday night, a jury returned a verdict of guilty on all six counts. The Walkers’ daughter Myra, who found her parents’ badly beaten bodies, said in cases like these “nobody wins.” Sharing the impact the murders have had, Friday Millican told Brown, “You have no idea what you’ve done to my family.” She asked Brown to look at her while she spoke and she was glad he obliged.

“I knew you were a cold-blooded killer, but I want to thank you for looking at me.” Brown’s mother, Lisa Chrismon, shook her fists in frustration after hearing Millican, then left the courtroom. Brown’s father later took the stand and told the Walker family he was angry with his son. “I am as angry as I can be with my son, more angry than any of you will ever be … but he is my SEE TRIAL, PAGE A2

Father charged with shaking 5-month-old By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A Ripley man was arrested last week and charged with child abuse after shaking his infant daughter to the point of injury. On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 5-month-old who had injuries consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome from LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where the child was taken, said spokesperson Deputy Chief Donna Turner. During the investigation, detectives and investigators with the Dept. of Children’s Services determined that the child’s mother, Deborah Fowler, of Walton Loop in Covington, had taken the couple’s daughter to Baptist Hospital Memorial-Tipton after the child’s father, Robert Daniel Brasch, told Fowler she’d fallen off of the couch. The child was in the care of her father

TOTEM POLE! Students and faculty at Drummonds Elementary react to the unveiling of a new sculpture last Thursday morning. Sherri Warner Hunter, a nationally-known artist, designed the sculpture, which is on display in front of the school. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com On Saturday, Jan. 21, Tipton County Budgets and Accounting Director Bruce Petty died as a result of complications from lung cancer. Petty, 58, had been employed with the county for 35 years and could be called upon to accurately recite any number of facts and figures pertaining to Tipton County’s budget. Also an active member of the

Covington Lions Club since 1978, Petty was the contact person for the distribution of eye wear to those in need, the organization’s signature service project. Additionally, Petty was a volunteer firefighter with the Covington Fire Department, a barbecue judge and a member of the Masonic Lodge and First Baptist Church in Covington. He was a part of his church choir and recently sang in the Christmas cantata. Family members say Petty loved

fishing. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, Jan. 24. He was buried at Indian Creek Cemetery. Petty leaves his wife of 39 years, Deborah Byars Petty and their daughter Amy Lee Petty of Butte, Mont.; his mother, Louise Hurt Petty of Covington; sisters Lynn (Alan) Weltzien of Dillon, Mont. and Cheryl (David) Baker of Grand Prairie, Mont.; nieces Jessica and Melinda and nephews Alec, Daniel, Joel and Robert.

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The autopsy findings During Thursday’s testimony, Shelby County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Karen Chancellor testified that the teen hit Ed Walker a minimum of 15 times and Bertha Walker a minimum of 28 times. “All of these injuries are significant,” Chancellor said, answering prosecutor Walt Freeland’s question about whether or not one blow each could have killed the couple. Autopsy findings showed Ed Walker, 80, had five separate lacerations on the top of his head, two or more lacerations on the back of his head and the entire back of his head, on the right side, was red, bruised and cut. He had a skull fracture that measured at least four inches, Chancellor testified, and another fracture on the

A lot of people will remember them as the old couple that got beaten to death, not as the people in the 80 years or 75 years of life they lived.

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son,” he said, looking at Jacob. “And I will love you ‘til the day I die.” Brown also asked to hug his son one more time, but his request was not immediately granted. During the hearing Friday, Brown told prosecutor Walt Freeland that he’d behave no matter the sentence, but “I don’t really care what happens to me.” Brown also shared with the court the hallucinations he often sees: a young girl named Bella whom he described as wearing “an old-fashioned blue dress” and a red and black demon, both of whom he said were in the courtroom with him. “Bella, she’s just there to help. She’s a little girl that comes around sometimes,” he said. The others, Brown testified, were demons. “They tell me to kill people or kill myself,” he said. Freeland asked Brown if, should he be given the chance to be granted parole at nearly 70 years old, the demons might win again, Brown didn’t hesitate to answer. “It’s a possibility,” he said. Charged with determining his sentence on the first-degree murder charges, the jury decided he should serve life without the possibility of parole. If he had been given a life sentence, Brown would serve 51 years with the possibility of parole at age 67. He will never get out of prison.

Walt Freeland, assistant distict attorney general back of his head that measured 2-3 inches. “There is a very complex area of skull fracture,” she said while looking at photos taken of his body during the procedure. “The skull fractures all run into one another, which could mean multiple blows to that area.” There were no obvious injuries to his face, but Ed Walker’s left thumb was fractured. Bruising and lacerations on his head and left hand and arm indicate he may have been struck with the baseball bat more than 15 times. The autopsies, which were performed a year to the date of the testimony, showed that Bertha Walker did not have any skull fractures, but did have hemorrhaging over the surface of her brain. She was struck in the face at least twice, breaking the bridge of her nose and cutting her chin and bruising the right side of her face. “She has extensive areas of bruising outside of the head area,” Chancellor testified. Diagrams showed bruising on Bertha Walker’s left shoulder, ribs, arms, legs and torso. Some of the injuries inflicted by the bat-wielding teen went to the bone, she said. One of Mrs. Walker’s head lacerations caused enough bleeding to cause death, though Chancellor believed it took more than one injury to cause Mrs. Walker’s death. Chancellor also testified that the injuries would have caused the couple to be in a lot of pain. “I believe these injuries would

have been extremely painful if the individual was conscious … it’s hard to say how long they were conscious.” “This is how they’ll be remembered,” Freeland said in his closing statements. “A lot of people will remember them as the old couple that got beaten to death, not as the people in the 80 years or 75 years of life they lived.” Brown’s Schizophrenia Defense attorney Dave Stockton’s strategy was an intoxication defense pinned on the use of bath salts, or synthetic cocaine, purchased by a teen named Blake Archer. The defense team put on two witnesses during the three-day trial: Inv. Randall Robbins from the Atoka Police Department, who testified about the undercover work and the June 2011 raid that was conducted at Shrooms, where the bath salts were purchased, and forensic and clinical psychologist Dr. Fred A. Steinberg. Dr. Steinberg, who tested and evaluated Brown in July 2011, testified Brown was of low-average intelligence. “His actual score was in the borderline below average range,” he said. “He has reasonably good intellectual function, just difficulty concentrating.” Steinberg testified that Brown was at Lakeside in Sept. 2010 battling drug addiction when staff members noticed he was experiencing psychosis, leading to a diagnosis of early Schizophrenia. Brown told Steinburg he was experiencing command hallucinations and delusions that told him to harm others and harm himself. Steinberg said an estimated 84 percent of schizophrenic patients comply with command hallucinations. “This, essentially, is his reality,” Steinberg said. Jacob Brown is currently serving his sentence in Jail East in Shelby County, but will be moved to an adult facility after he turns 18. His birthday is May 30. It is not currently known whether others will be charged in the incident.

Civil War exhibit to open Feb. 3 The Civil War was an important factor in American history and Tipton Countians played an integral part in that history. The official traveling exhibition of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Common People in Uncommon Times: The Civil War Experience in Tennessee, has been organized by the Tennessee State Museum and opens at the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center on Feb.3. The exhibition is being sponsored locally by SimontonWilcox Camp No. 257, Sons of Confederate Veterans. The exhibit focuses on how the war impacted the lives of Tennesseans through personal stories of some of the participants. Their tales represent a diverse array of personalities—Confederate soldiers, Union sympathizers, African-Americans, gallant women—whose sagas illustrate a land divided. This pictorial narrative of personal struggle and endurance during the Civil War is presented on 10 graphic panels taken from the State Museum’s collection of photographs and artifacts from the era, as well as from other collections across the state. Each panel portrays a different theme: Confederate leaders, Union leaders, African-Americans, civilian home front, common soldiers, war on the water, reconstruction and commemoration. The Tipton County Museum’s Civil War artifact collection is also highlighted in this exhibit. “Tennessee, being geographically centered between the North and the Deep South, was destined to be the focal point of the Civil War,” explained Myers Brown, the exhibition curator and the State Museum’s curator of extension services. “The state became a major battlefield, supply center, transportation hub, and invasion route for both Union and Confederate armies. The war disrupted and impacted the people of Tennessee in ways that are almost unimaginable.”

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Schools see benefit in conservation Bibb: More than $53K saved in five months By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Tipton County Schools are practicing what they preach and are leading by example when it comes to energy savings. From mid-June to midNovember of last year, the 13th largest school district in Tennessee has saved more than $53,000 on its electric bills by raising energy awareness. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also seen a reduction of almost 841,000 kilowatts of energy used. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to take credit for all of that money saved,â&#x20AC;? laughed Tipton County Schools energy and facilities manager Glen Turner, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but as you know, living here in the South, some years are hotter than others and last year was cooler than it was in 2010. Some of those savings have been simply because it was cooler.â&#x20AC;? Turner, the former principal of Munford Middle School, became the energy and facilities manager for the district at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. His new role is to examine the utility usage of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest employer and to evaluate its efficiency.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started out very deliberate to see how things work,â&#x20AC;? said Turner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe that education and awareness will bring about a significant savings for the school district. Much of it is simple things such as turning off lights when you leave a room.â&#x20AC;? Turner said the district will be looking at all of the utilities the schools use but are focusing on electricity at the moment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down in the South, the air condition is the big utility for us,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our temperatures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to always run parallel to the seasons and sometimes when its suppose to be winter, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re experiencing summer temperatures. Like now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had warmer than normal temperatures and if students are too hot, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not concentrating.â&#x20AC;? Turner said at the moment, the district is concentrating on reducing costs through education and awareness and not by purchasing controls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since getting in the energy business people always call you and want to sell you something,â&#x20AC;?

laughed Turner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I think we can do a lot of this with simple awareness. Turning off the lights when you leave a room; unplugging the computers when taking a three-day weekend or school break.â&#x20AC;? The education seems to be working. During the first six months of the school season, the district has reduced its utility bill $53,880 over the same period last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve noticed with the December bills is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working,â&#x20AC;? said Turner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we are doing is working. I send out an email each Friday reminding everyone to set back the thermostats to 78 degrees on weekends and night during the warmer months and 62 degrees during the winter.â&#x20AC;? Turner said the students are helping as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know all kids love a cause and saving energy is one they love,â&#x20AC;? said Turner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have Green Teams who act as the energy police and they make sure the lights are out when they leave the classrooms. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also starting conservation clubs in the middle schools. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting everyone on board. Many are using natural light when they can. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not asking them to do with-

out but to use just what they need.â&#x20AC;? Although the utility budget for the school district is about $1.8 million itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough with the rising prices of fuel and energy costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can sustain the reduction of energy than we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend as much,â&#x20AC;? said Turner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only want to pay Southwest and Covington Electric what we need to pay them. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to pay extra. If we can develop a pattern of where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being good stewards of electricity then some of that money will go back to the school.â&#x20AC;? Tipton County School Superintendent Dr. William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Bibb agrees with Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always looking for more ways where we can be more efficient,â&#x20AC;? said Bibb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can save money, we can put that back towards instruction. Mr. Turner is doing a great job of educating our teachers and students on the importance of saving energy and being better stewards of the taxpayers money. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a certain amount of money out there and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to ask for a tax increase to cover these costs so we have to look for ways to save.â&#x20AC;?

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Gilt Edge mayor, recorder announce resignations By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com In separate letters to residents, both Gilt Edge mayor Phillip Nelson and recorder Jeff Hunter have resigned their positions. Hunter, who resigned on Sunday, Jan. 15, said his duties as recorder conflicted too much with duties at his place of business as well as time spent with his family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the salary I am

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Continued from A2 Tennesseans served in the Confederate armed forces, while more than 50,000 served in the Union army, including some 20,000 AfricanAmericans. Confederate Tennesseans fought in every major battle east of the Mississippi River, from Gettysburg to New Orleans, forming the backbone of the largest army in the western theater, the Army of Tennessee. Whether Union or Confederate, the soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories are individual and varied, including boys from the mountains and from the Delta. Aristocrats, farm boys, or former slaves were all impacted by the Civil War. The exhibit includes stories of Tipton County Civil War soldiers and their families as well as the raids and skirmishes that occurred here. The Tennessee home front, especially the rural areas including Tipton County, suffered immensely during the war.

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Continued from A1 at the time of her injury. The child was airlifted by Pedi Flight to LeBonheur due to the extent of her injuries. Turner said staff members confirmed the child had retinal hemorrhaging. Brasch reportedly admitted to shaking the infant because she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop crying. The baby remains in stable condition at LeBonheur and is receiving additional treatment and testing. Brasch was charged with aggravated child abuse. He is free on a $5,000 bond and is awaiting his Feb. 14 appearance in Tipton County General Sessions Court.

receiving, it has come to the point where it is not worth the effort to devote any more time to this position,â&#x20AC;? his letter stated. However Nelson, who has been the mayor since the death of mayor Wayne Sloan in 2010, cites problems with other aldermen as his reason for resigning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that there is one alderman that only shows up 50 percent of the time and another who sees no future for

our community unless that future involves the fire department exclusively has made all my time and effort worthless,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said. Additionally, correspondence with Nelson and a consultant with Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) provided to The Leader shows Nelson has questioned the legality of vice mayor Steve Fletcher serving both as alderman/vice mayor and fire

Crops and farms were destroyed and livestock confiscated. Towns and cities faced the uneasy and unfamiliar aspect of occupation by Union or Confederate armies. The exhibition explores the home front through the stories of people like John Fielder, a store keeper in Henderson County; Kate Carney, a defiant secessionist in Murfreesboro, and C.A. Haun, a noted potter from Greene County. Photographs and archival materials help highlight several different African-Americans and their experience both on the home front and the battle front. Profiled individuals include Allen James Walker, who es-

caped slavery and joined the 7th U.S. Heavy Artillery; Samuel Lowry, a free black who returned to Nashville to serve as a chaplain, and Laura Ann Cansler, who worked to educate former salves in Knoxville. Common People in Uncommon Times will be on exhibit at the Tipton County Museum through mid-March. The Museum is located at 751 Bert Johnson Avenue in Covington. Museum hours are form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. For more information call the museum at 476-0242 or visit websites at www.tiptonco.com or www.covingtontn.com.

chief, thus being, in effect, his own boss. MTAS has determined this is â&#x20AC;&#x153;detrimentalâ&#x20AC;? to public interest. Nelson calls it unethical and an abuse of power. Fletcher has called a board meeting on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. to appoint a new recorder and alderman as well as take care of other business (see the notice on B12). Gilt Edge is home to approximately 477 residents.

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Socrates and Patricia – A Dialogue on Abortion: Part 4 of 4 This is a continuation of the imaginary dialogue between Patricia and Socrates, the famous Greek philosopher who gave us the Socratic Method of questioning. Part 1 ran Jan. 5, part 2 on Jan. 12 and part 3 on Jan. 19. Socrates: Ok, at what second during the pregnancy does a fetus become human and eligible for the government’s protection of life? Patricia: As I said, we cannot know this with exactness. We simply need to rely on the majority of opinion among the medical and scientific communities. Socrates: Majoritarianism again, eh! Well, I have yet to find J IM H ARDIN one doctor or biologist who could tell me the precise second human life begins. Don’t you think this important to know? Patricia: Ok Socrates, I suppose so, but science can measure the level of brain activity in a fetus and has determined when the level has reached the point typically found in all humans. Socrates: But there are many people in institutions or incapacitated in their homes suffering various maladies and handicaps which have reduced brain activity levels to well below that expected of those “typically found in all humans”—again, to use your own words. As a matter of fact, I have seen extremely intoxicated humans who probably have brain activity below what is typical of humans. Should we euthanize all these as well? Patricia: Socrates, you are extremely absurd and sounding a lot like one of those far right Nazis. Socrates: I thought it was the Nazis who euthanized the undesirables, denying them the protection of life from the government. How am I more like the Nazis? Patricia: Again, I say you are impossible. You know that you can never achieve exact precision to the degree you are demanding in order to determine when human life begins. There is sufficient circumstantial evidence to indicate that human life does not begin until well into a pregnancy. No one can know the exact second, and it’s absurd to expect that degree of precision! Socrates: But it’s not absurd to risk killing a human life because we don’t know exactly when human life begins? What if a fetus was aborted two seconds after it became human? How would you rectify this injustice? After all, it was you who stated that the government must protect human life, and if we don’t know exactly when human life begins, I ask again, should we not err on the side of life? As for circumstantial evidence, that is well and good, but let me draw an analogy. Would you not agree that a person charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty? Patricia: Yes, but what has that got to do with a woman’s reproductive rights? Socrates: Patricia, as I stated, I am simply trying to draw an analogy. Anyway, you used the phrase “circumstantial evidence,” and is this not a legal term often used in regards to those accused of a crime? Patricia: Do not even go there! I am not accusing the fetus of a crime. Socrates: I never said that you were, I am simply trying to help see if we can get some consistency in thought. You know as well as I do that an accused person can lose his or her life if convicted, and since we both agree that a purpose of government is to protect human life, I believe there to be a valid relationship between those accused of a crime and the fetus not yet assigned the qualities of human life. Patricia: This, I’ve got to hear. Socrates: Well, despite mounting circumstantial evidence, do we not believe in the principal of preserving the life and liberty of the accused should there be a reasonable doubt as to guilt? Patricia: Yes. Socrates: Then would you say that ideally we err on the side of life and liberty in such cases just to make sure we do not send the accused to the gallows or a life of prison? What say you, Patricia? Patricia: Well, I suppose in such cases where there is reasonable doubt, we do err on the side of life and freedom, but I still fail to see what that has to do with a woman’s reproductive rights. Socrates: Oh, but it does, because in both defining when a fetus becomes human and in determining the guilt or innocence of the accused, the protection of human life is at stake, and you said that a purpose of government was the protection of human life. You agree with the Supreme Court’s decision that stated a fetus is biologically human. You also agreed that the courts could be wrong just as they were in preserving slavery, and that reasonable doubt should be a measure for protecting life. You have admitted that we do not know when a fetus becomes a human, and if we must err on the side of life for a person accused of a crime, should we not do the same in the case of the fetus? Patricia: Then I suppose you would protect the fetus from the time of conception. Socrates: Now, that would be a good place from which to restart our dialogue! What say you, Patricia, is the purpose of government, and has it missed the mark?

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Sometimes you forget what you didn’t know Oft times, important memories through to provide such a comare stored in the back quarters of fortable, present way of life. The your mind. If these ‘high-dollar bad part, and worst scenario, is shrinks’ actually know what they no one appreciates the effort from are speaking of, psychological calloused hands, a wrinkled brow, warfare tends for us to remember squinting eyes, a red neck and the the good times and hide the bad many sweaty, soggy, salt-stained ones out behind the falling down shirts, so thin, a newspaper could barn. As we travel through the debe deciphered without a magnicades, most folks don’t fying glass, ninety-feet realize, or want to admit, away. some of the hardships Easy come, easy go! our founding forefathers Beloved, I was too young that founded this great to understand the necesnation, had to endure for sity and luxury of havfuture generations. Like ing ice in my sweet tea at a politician, “I ain’t adthe kitchen table. Ice was mittin’ nuthin’!” always there in the huge Go on out there and ask glass that required two some of these youngsters, hands and a plow line to “are you going to change SOUTHERN RAISIN' encircle the container, or oil in yo’ vehicle?” The so it seemed. O TIS G RIFFIN reply you would probaFor several years, our bly receive, “what’zat?” “I haven’t ice man would make two delivera clue just what you are speaking ies a week Most of the time, but of, and furthermore, I really don’t not always, Robert would deliver care to learn.” “I might get a little two twenty-five pound blocks contaminated.” Possibly, “can I do of hardened water to our icebox, it on my ’puter?” Another thought strategically located on the back would be, if you tried to explain porch. Although there were several the negotiation is, the reply of, sizes of vaults, I guess ours was a “change my oil to what?” Maybe medium, average sized box. Tuesa cup of Starrybuckaroos chat-a- days and Fridays usually were the hoo-chee chocolate flavored milk, scheduled days for the kids to line called foreign-made coffee, with the blacktop with the huge, white a marshmallow crammed in the signs squalling for ice. bottom. Friends, it ain’t even fitWe really thought we were dotin’ for a Yorkshire sow to slurp ing something, fiercely holding up. Much less my fellow country onto the change to pay for the Southerners. treasure. Squeezing the finances History, hard work, experience, so hard, our tiny, white knuckles sacrifice, intelligence, and above screamed for some relief. Funny all, blessed infinite wisdom, only now, but serious back then, we’d obtained through the combination run up to each other, just like we of the aforementioned endeav- had a million dollars to show off ors, is part of the ancestry now so what we protected in the palm of bountifully bestowed upon us. our tiny hands. Neighbor, we don’t know the A few times in my childhood, hardships our predecessors went I remember Momma reminding

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Daddy on his way to work, better leave some money for the ice man today. Money was as scarce as hen’s teeth, back ’en. Daddy would dig around for hours and finally count out some change. Questioning, “how much we ‘gonna’ get today?” Momma would bounce through the kitchen door, shove down on the brass colored handle, tugging on the vacuum sucked door, step back, survey the appropriate dimensions as if she was setting out ‘mater plants military lined in the garden. The door was only open a quick second, and slammed fiercely shut immediately, as Momma didn’t want the ice to melt. Why? It cost money! Remember? Momma would give her full scaled report and some times Daddy would verify the amount. “Well, we got so much, and if we don’t have any folks stop by this weekend, we’ll be ‘are-ite’ ’til Tuesday.” “If we do have some company, we’ll have to stretch it a ways.” Now friends, have you ever seen anyone stretch any ice? I’m sure no one could understand the plans, calculations, and adjustments made years ago as was said, “we had to make ends meet.” What we take for granted, now is a way of life. Beloved, just a thought. What if, there was no ice in the world? What would kids do? Well, they’d run to their Mother and Father. That’s city talk – for parents. Their parents wouldn’t have any idea and reply, “I don’t know, go ask your grandparents.” “What?” “They are too old, decrepit and don’t know anything about anything!” Wanna’ bet? Heh, heh! Just a Little Intelligent “ICE”ing On the Cake – GLORY!

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THE LEADER • Thursday, January 26, 2012 • A5

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Delay in investing could prove costly You’ve no doubt heard that “time is money.” While Clearly, the cost of delay can be considerable — this expression may be applicable in many areas of which is why you should consider taking these life, it’s especially relevant for investors — because steps: the more time you spend not investing, the less money Develop a strategy with your financial advisor. It’s you are likely to have when you really need it, such as easier to stick to a strategy if you know where you’re during your retirement. That’s why it’s essential that going. Your financial advisor can help you determine you don’t wait to start saving for your days how much you need to save to reach the as a retiree. type of retirement you’ve envisioned. Many people think it won’t make much If you haven’t started saving, begin now. difference if they delay investing for a few If you wait until you feel more financially years. As you know, time flies, and before comfortable before you invest for retireyou know it, “a few years” turns into a dement, you may never begin. Even if you can cade — and a decade’s postponement in put away only a small amount, such as $50 saving for retirement can make an enormous per month, you’ll have made a start. difference in your life. To make it easier on yourself, set up How big a difference? Suppose you plan your accounts to automatically move a set FINANCIAL FOCUS to retire at age 65. If at age 25, you began amount each month into your IRA. As the STEVEN J. J ONES putting $200 a month into a tax-deferred above examples show, the best way to build vehicle, such as a traditional Individual Resubstantial savings is to start early, but even tirement Account (IRA), and your investments inside if you’re in your 30s or 40s, you can catch up — althat IRA hypothetically earned on average 7% a year, though you’ll need to save more to potentially get to you would accumulate about $512,000 after 40 years. the same level. However, if you had waited until you were age 30 to Increase your investments when your income risstart saving for retirement, with all else being equal, es. Every time you get a salary increase, boost your you’d end up with only about $355,000 when you contributions to your IRA and your 401(k) or other reached 65 — $157,000 less — due to that five-year employer-sponsored retirement plan. delay. And if you waited 10 years, until you were 35, Don’t take a “timeout” from investing. Keep on you’d end up with about $243,000 — far less than half investing, whether the “news of the day” is positive of what you would have accumulated had you start- or negative. The best investors are those who follow ed saving at 25. (Keep in mind that you will eventu- a consistent strategy and continue investing, year in ally have to pay taxes on these accumulations, and and year out. the actual figures don’t reflect fees, commissions or In short, save early, save often — and keep investexpenses.) ing.

LETTERS

Continued from A4 backwards! No wonder why the guys are yelling “right - more right”. It is apparent to me something around that corner caused the driver to slam the brakes and shift into reverse. Could it be a rock-slide of the many failed policies and procedures of the Obama administration? If so, they saw markings on each rock identifying a failed policy or a particular government overreach. They would have seen at a glance something about a Keystone pipeline; a denial by the NLRB of Boeing’s building permits; and a defense contract awarded a foreign manufacturer over a U.S. aircraft company. These are only the most visible and recent issues. The largest stone in

A Car Named Liberty Dear editor, You might consider giving The Leader readers another look at last week’s (1/19/12) political cartoon (pictured at right). Most readers saw it as a novel example of media bias, but I took a second look and saw a couple of points of interest. I’m not sure why Huntsman is in the middle of the road. Maybe he wants a ride or is he directing traffic. As a car enthusiast I noticed the vehicle is a prototype of the 2012 LIBERTY due to be available on Nov. 6. Close examination reveals the LIBERTY is in reverse --- traveling

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The following persons were arrested in Tipton County and booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of December 25-31, 2011. ▪ Bailey, James Randall Jr., 22, driving on rev./ canc./susp./ license, speeding, no insurance; Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Blackwell, Jesse Roland, 62, cruelty to animals, reckless endangerment, agg. criminal trespass; Dec. 29, TCSO ▪ Boyd, Marcus Randle, 26, domestic assault, Dec. 30, CPD ▪ Bray, James Lee, 44, domestic assault, Dec. 31, BPD ▪ Brown, Quincy Darrell, 27, evading arrest, resisting, disorderly conduct; Dec. 26, TCSO ▪ Clark, Charles Edward, 36, domestic assault, Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Crowe, Lisa Michelle, 35, poss. of sch. II, IV, poss. of paraphernalia with intent; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Darby, Jonathan Russell, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Dec. 28, TCSO ▪ Dieterlen, Ashley Blake, 21, DUI first offense, sch. IV drug violation, worthless check; Dec. 27, APD ▪ Dixon, Belinda, 48, domestic assault, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Douglas, Johnny William, 60, DUI first offense, implied consent, driving left of roadway, open container; Dec. 31, MUPD ▪ Drew, Larry, poss. of sch. III, driving on rev./

canc./susp. license, no insurance, gambling, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Gaither, Heather Renee, 37, theft of merchandise $500 or less, failure to appear; Dec. 29, CPD ▪ Hanson, Jessica Paige, 34, DUI first offense, implied consent law, driving left of roadway, open container; Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Hardee, Robert Glenn, 47, agg. burglary, theft under $500; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Harris, Darren Darleia, 20, agg. burglary, criminal trespass, vandalism, Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Hill, Corey Dewayne, 26, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Hood, James Edward, 62, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, driving right side of roadway, poss. of sch. VI; Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Howard, Paul Aaron, 21, public intox., theft of merchandise $500 or less, agg. burglary; Dec. 29, TCSO ▪ Jackson, Mark Edward, 42, simple. poss. marijuana, Dec. 30, CPD ▪ Jackson, Tammi Holt, 53, worthless check, Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Kaneer, Michael Garrett, 36, child endangerment, reckless edangerment, agg. assault no injury (2 counts), agg. burglary; Dec. 30, TCSO

the pile of detriments of capitalism is, of course, Obama-Care. A list of similar impedimenta over the past three years would require two complete issues of The Leader. I am glad I took a second look at the most informative political cartoon I’ve seen lately. These awakened occupants of the vehicle called LIBERTY are trying to tell us what

▪ Kemery, Pamela Ann, 45, domestic assault, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Lax, Dameka, 31, shoplifting, criminal trespass; Dec. 30, CPD ▪ Long, Walter Paul, 35, DUI first offense, Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Lozan, Tracy Ann, 38, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 26, CPD ▪ Norman, James Noble, 46, criminal trespass, Dec. 29, CPD ▪ Ormsby, Hope Michelle, 22, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no insurance; Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Pasco, Brian Keith, 23, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, no insurance, seatbelt law; Dec. 28, CPD ▪ Poe, E.V., 19, domestic assault, Dec. 29, CPD ▪ Poindexter, Latoya Sharee, 27, disorderly conduct, Dec. 31, CPD ▪ Push, Randy, 21, poss. of controlled substance, Dec. 26, TCSO ▪ Qualls, Angela Fantina, 39, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 29, BPD ▪ Ray, Joshua Dillon, 21, domestic assault, Dec. 31, APD ▪ Robertson, James David, 44, agg. assault (no injury), open container; Dec. 31, APD ▪ Rogers, Mitchell Lee, 26, DUI third offense, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Rogers, William Henry, 36, agg. assault no injury (2 counts), violation of

they saw just around the curve and are reminding us to be cautious and exercise wisdom on election day, Nov. 6, 2012. P.S. Huntsman might have decided to walk around the rockslide for a closer look. Bill Wallace Covington

order of protection (2 counts), felony evading arrest, reckless driving, failure to yield right of way, exercise due care, disregard stop sign (6 counts); Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Rudd, Frederick Daryl, 37, speeding, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, resisting arrest; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Slough, David Wayne Jr., 32, seat belt law, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Smith, Phillip Dale, 57, DUI first offense, implied consent law, seat belt law, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Smith, Tommy Oliver, 18, tampering with evidence, poss. of sch. VI, Dec. 28, TCSO ▪ Spoto, Gidget Ann, 42, public intox., Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Stephens, Terry Wayne, 47, agg. assault with injury, Dec. 25, TCSO ▪ Vandiver, Robin Nicole, 30, DUI first offense, Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Whitt, Leigh Ann, 48, public intoxication, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Whittinghill, Melinda Gail, 40, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, speeding, no insurance; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Worles, Takeisha Lashea, 31, worthless check, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Young, Henry Benard, 55, driving on rev./susp./ canc. license, Dec. 26, TCSO

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Obituaries Rebecca Jean â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beckyâ&#x20AC;? Seelye Date of Death - January 6, 2012

Rebecca Jean â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beckyâ&#x20AC;? Seelye of Irving, Texas, died on Friday, January 6, 2012 at a Dallas, Texas hospital. She leaves her husband of 30 years, Kenneth Seelye; two daughters, Kira (Bruce) Tedder and Ryan Seelye. Becky, 49, was the daughter of Lee and Paulette Graham and Gene Leach and the daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Seelye. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was a graduate of Brighton High School. A memorial service will be held at Covington Church of Christ on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. until the service begins. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012

Stella Mae Rivers Terry

Date of Death - January 11, 2012 Stella Mae Rivers Terry, owner of Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bail Bonds, daughter of the late Jimmy and Katie Lewis Rivers Sr., died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Visitation took place on Friday, Jan. 20, from noon to 7 p.m. with wake from 6-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home. Services took place at noon on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with burial at First Baptist Cemetery, all in Mason. Survivors include four children: Kimberly, Terri and Pamela Rivers, all of Brighton, and Tanya Rivers of Mason; eight siblings: Regina (Jerome) Wright of Milwaukee., Lover Nickelson and Jimmy (Julie) Rivers both of Stanton. Betty Miller, Mary Fisher and Leonard Rivers, all of Memphis, Katheleen Grandberry and Sherry (Evelyn) Foster, both of Covington, David Rivers of Mason; seven grandchildren, a special niece and nephew: Angela Qualls and Broderick Fayne; a devoted friend/sister for 35 years, Joan Miller, seven grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012

Ella Mae Teamer Taylor

Date of Death - January 13, 2012 Mother Ella Mae Teamer Taylor, 90, daughter of the late Charlie and Ora L. Dye Teamer, died on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Covington. Family received friends on Friday, Jan. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church where she served as a faithful member, Sunday School teacher, deaconess and with the Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ministry until failing health. Services took place on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church with viewing beginning at 11 a.m. and burial in Cotton Cemetery both in Covington. Her legacy will remain with those she leaves to celebrate her life, eight children: George (Gloria) Taylor of Southfield, Mich., Barbara Hall, Thomas (Marjorie) Taylor, and Floyd (Sharon) Taylor, all of Covington, Henry (Patricia) Taylor of Arlington, Charlie (Johnnie) Taylor of Huntingtown, Md., James (Mae) Taylor of Cordova, and Leroy (Sharon) Taylor of McKenzie, daughter-n-law* Lang Lethi Taylor of Covington; eight siblings: Mildred (Roosevelt) Fayne, Arzell (Elvira) Teamer and Robert (Edna) Teamer, all of Covington, Thelma (Edward) Pickens of Cleveland, Ohio, Lou Agnes Hamilton, James (Ronnie) Teamer, John Teamer and Walter (Ruby) Teamer, all of Detroit, Mich.; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, St. Luke Church family, and friends and a devoted niece and caregiver, Pam Lawrence. Lest we forget her husband of 68 years, the late James Lee Taylor; son, the late Cleophas Taylor; and seven siblings: Gertrude Harris, Adell Lawrence, Edna Palmer, Clara Thomas, Annie B. Thomas, Albert and Charlie Teamer. Our family has been deeply blessed by your many thoughtful expressions of love. May God return to you in full measure the comfort and care which you have given us. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012

Carl Hastings

September 29, 1954 - January 17, 2012 Carl Hastings, 57, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2012. Memorial services were held on Monday, January 23 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Sue Hastings; two sons, Robert Beasley of Covington and Paul Allen Beasley of Monroe, Ga.; one daughter, Casandra Tyson of Powder Springs, Ga.; his mother, Donna Marie Hastings of Checocah, Okla.; one brother, Robert Larch of Yukon, Okla.; one sister, Vicki Knapp of San Diego, Calif. and 13 grandchildren. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012

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was most proud was that of Lions Club contact person for the distribution of eyewear to those in need. Additionally, Bruce was very proud of singing with the First Baptist Church choir and participating in their recent cantata. When not working or helping others, Bruce found great pleasure in fishing. He has often been called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most important person in Tipton Countyâ&#x20AC;? as everyone depended upon his knowledge and experience. He was a warm, wonderful, fun-loving, fairminded person who was beloved by his family and community. His father, Robert Lee Petty, and his grandparents, Edgar and Bertie Petty of Rutherford and Joe and Mary Hurt of Mason Hall precede Bruce in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years and their daughter, Amy Lee Petty of Butte, Mont.; his mother, Louise Hurt Petty of Covington; sisters Lynn (Alan) Weltzien of Dillon, Mont. and Cheryl (David) Baker of Grand Prairie, Texas; nieces Jessica and Melinda and nephews Alec, Daniel, Joel and Robert. Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home in Covington. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. He was buried at Indian Creek Cemetery. The family requests memorials be sent to the Covington Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyewear program.

Robbie Sue Pugh

Date of Death - January 23, 2012 Robbie Sue Pugh, 70, of Millington, a former dental assistant for Dr. John Turner, D.D.S., died on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tipton. Funeral services for Ms. Pugh will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 at River of Life Church, where she was a member. She will be buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. The widow of J.T. Pugh, she is survived by daughter Tammy (Robert) Akers and son Gary Pugh and grandchildren Madison Akers and Robert Akers IV. Memorial contributions may be sent to River of Life Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012

4HANK 9OU The family & friends of Gerald T. Fayne would like to send out our appreciation and thanks for all the love and prayers that have helped us through this most difficult time in our lives. A special thanks to Pastor Larry McGarity and the St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church Family. Also a special thanks to Covington High School Staff & Students.

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Lucy Jane â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tennieâ&#x20AC;? Hubbard August 27, 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 23, 2012

Lucy Jane â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tennieâ&#x20AC;? Hubbard, 84, of Covington, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Covington Manor Nursing Home. Born in Covington, she was a retired nursery/greenhouse worker and a member of First Baptist Church of Atoka. Funeral services took place on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.N. Austill officiating. She was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. Ms. Hubbard is survived by daughters Brenda Sue Russom of Atoka and Lisa Joy Taylor of Covington; sons John D. Hubbard of Brighton, James E. Hubbard of Covington and Bobby G. Hubbard of Burlison; brothers Paul and J.C. Marbry of Covington; sister Hazel Sue Flynn of Covington; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express special appreciation for Covington Manor and Crossroads Hospice for all of their tender loving care. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012

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Shirley Edlin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Shirleyâ&#x20AC;? Jones, 65, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 28 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Shirleyâ&#x20AC;? retired from the Tipton County School System having spent 19 years, four months teaching at Brighton Elementary School. Prior to coming to Tipton County, she taught in Mississippi, having spent a total of 35 years in her teaching career. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and attended the Covington Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, John Jones; two sons, Eric Jones of Covington and Chase (Donna) Jones of Manchester, Tenn.; one sister, Linda (Kenneth) Randolph of Atoka; three grandchildren, Walt Jones, Drew Jones and Blake Jones; three nieces, Robyn Randolph, Jessica Randolph and Susan Randolph; and great niece and nephew, Caley Randolph and Luke Randolph. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Jean Edlin; one sister, Rita Smith and one nephew, Todd Randolph. The family request that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or a breast cancer research center of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Bruce Lee Petty, 58, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis from complications of lung cancer. A longtime resident of Covington, Bruce was the budget and accounts director for Tipton County for 35 years. He was a friend and helper to everyone in his community. The oldest of three children, Bruce was born on Aug. 29, 1953 at Obion County Hospital to Robert Lee and Louise Hurt Petty. He graduated from Bartlett High School, Dyersburg State Community College, Memphis State University and several schools of finance through the state. On Sept. 15, 1973, he married Deborah Byars. Bruce was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington, the Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, a volunteer fireman and an esteemed barbecue judge. A role of which he

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New restaurant promises great food at a great price â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is definitely a family-run business,â&#x20AC;? explained Keenan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We use the same recipes that the other Milanosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; restaurants use. These are recipes, which have Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new restaurant in town and the house spe- been passed down through generations of the Milacialty is authentic Italian dishes at affordable prices. nos family.â&#x20AC;? Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Milanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Express, located at 128 Liberty St. in The new business ofCovington, opened fers New York-style on Oct. 17, 2011 and pizza cooked in brick business has been ovens, pasta, hot and great said owner cold subs, calzones and Rick Keenan. Stromboli, salads and Keenan and his desserts. They even ofpartner, Antonio fer gluten-free pizza for Daniele, who is a those who suffer from member of the MilaCeliac disease. Celiac is nos family, had been a condition that damthinking for the ages the lining of the past several years of small intestine and preopening a restaurant vents it from absorbing in Tipton County and parts of food that are when an opportunity important for staying presented itself, they healthy. The damage knew they had to is due to a reaction to jump on it. eating gluten, which is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d spent the past five years or so thinking about found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. it,â&#x20AC;? said Keenan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we saw the growth that was â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can make a pizza using rice and potato flour occurring on the square, we figured this would be a instead of semolina for individuals who suffer with great place to try it out.â&#x20AC;? Celiac,â&#x20AC;? said Keenan. Keenan is originally Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Milanos also ofLil' Milanos Express Pizza from New York City and fers catering for its cus128 Liberty St., Covington enlists his family to help tomers for groups of all run the business. Son sizes. 901-476-1499 Cameron and daughter â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can cater busiTues-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Healy, help run the resness meetings, wedtaurant along with his dings or any special Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. wife, Helene. events,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We www.lilmilanos.com Keenan said his restauoffer our pasta dishes, rant uses fresh ingrediwhich come with salad ents and the pizza sauce is and garlic bread.â&#x20AC;? made fresh every day. And for those who wanted to Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Milanos Express is opened Tuesday through take some authentic Italian sauce or Italian dressing Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from home, Lil Milanos offers it by the bottle. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about Lil Milanos Express, check out their website at www. lilmilanos, visit their Facebook page called Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Milanos Express Pizza or call (01-4761499. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Business has been good,â&#x20AC;? said Keenan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The square has been a good decision and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad to be part of that group. We plan on growing the Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Milanos chain and this has been a great start. In fact our tag line is Great food at a great price â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the great service is free!â&#x20AC;? By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

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The Chamberʼs Students of the Month for December were recognized at a reception hosted by The Woodlands in Atoka. Front Row, Left to Right: Rachel Nelson, Tipton Rosemark Academy; Joseph Meinweiser, Munford High School; Rashunica Holland, Brighton High School. Back row, left to right: Charles Ennis, Patriot Bank, Jan Phillips, Patriot Bank South Tipton County, Denna Krosp, Patriot Barretville; Ann Hart, Patriot South Tipton County; Terry Fiveash, Patriot South Tipton Mortgage; and Terry Colin, Education Coordinator, South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.

2012 Chamber Board Directors A word from 2012 Board Chairman Bobby Chapman ... “I would like to take this opportunity to say I am very happy and honored to serve as Chairman of the Board for the South Tipton Chamber for 2012. As an active member in the community I will continue to participate in numerous activities to make our chamber the best it can be. I would welcome any ideas from the community that would benefit our county and look forward to an exciting 2012. Please don’t hesitate to call upon me during the year and let’s make this the best for all our citizens in South Tipton County.”

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The Chamberʼs Students of the Month for January were recognized at a reception hosted by The Woodlands in Atoka. Front Row, Left to Right: Rachel Vernon, Tipton Rosemark Academy; Kate Burnett, Munford High School; Ellery Cole, Brighton High School. Back row, left to right: Charles Ennis, Patriot Bank, Jan Phillips, Patriot Bank South Tipton County, Denna Krosp, Patriot Barretville; Ann Hart, Patriot South Tipton County; Terry Fiveash, Patriot South Tipton Mortgage; and Terry Colin, Education Coordinator, South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.

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TC Adult Developmental Center Floyd Columbus We were out for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays until Jan. 3, 2012. We celebrated Julia Cella’s birthday with cake and ice cream on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Staff and service recipients celebrated Sally Chamberlain’s birthday with cake and ice cream on Jan. 6. We went outside to get some exercise and to socialize. Staff and service recipients attend devotion in the front room Monday-Friday.

We celebrated Debbie Lloyd’s birthday with hot dogs, cake and ice cream on Jan. 8. Staff and service recipients went out to the Dollar Tree to purchase items and learn money management. Afterwards we went to the library to check out some books. Then we went to the Commission on Aging to socialize and get some exercise. We played a game of interactive Uno in the front room, and we had a wonderful time

playing it. We went to Country Chevrolet in Covington to look at cars and trucks. We will be planning an outing on Jan. 20 to Los Reyes in Memphis to eat lunch. We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd for coming and playing bingo with us. We also want to welcome Ms. Felecia T. our center. She’s our new staff. Until next time, Floyd Columbus.

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There is a new Burlison Community Correspondent. But before we get there I want to thank Eddie Kellum for all his time and service to the Burlison Community for previously writing this column. Thank you, Mr. Eddie. The purpose of this community column is to report on the events that occur here in Burlison, such as births, deaths, marriages, visits, kids going off to college, the military, new jobs, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. I am also very eager to include your church events and your prayer requests. However, before it can be printed, I need to receive it. To make things easy for everyone I’ll try to remember to include my e-mail address and telephone number each week so you can call me or e-mail me with your news. Send your e-mails to burlisonnews@gmail.com or call me at (901) 569-1090. If I can’t answer right away, please leave me a message. And now, on to the news. Sincere condolences go out to Mary Ruth Kellum upon the passing of her sister, Dora Marie Parker Hanks. Condolences also extend to the Parker family and Hanks family. Ms. Dora passed away last Thursday and funeral services were Monday in Munford. A couple birthdays to note this past week were Mrs. Annette Gilbreath and Mrs. Billie Jean Kellum this past Sunday. Last Thursday, John and Marie Sharp celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Please pray for our leaders, locally, state-wide, and nationally. Pray for our servicemen and women around the world and their families. Pray for the family and friends of Moviline Cousar. There was a hot time in Burlison last Saturday night. Smyrna Baptist Church held a men’s chili cookoff and 12 men participated. The judges were Melanie Burlison, Rodney Fleming, Wayne Jacobs and Rhonda Overstreet and they had a very difficult time with all the great entries. In the end, John Sharp took first place, Kenny Campbell took second place and Roger Hall received third place. Elvis (Robin Hamilton) even showed up to sing some of his greatest hits. Covington Manor Nursing Home staff will be in Burlison next Thursday morning, Feb. 2, to provide free health checks for anyone in the community. The wonderful staff comes to Burlison on the first Thursday of every month to provide these free health checks. They check your blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar levels and are very helpful in answering general health questions. They will be at Smyrna Baptist Church, in the back fellowship hall, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday morning. Well, now that the important stuff is out of the way, I would like to introduce myself. My name is John W. Werner and I have lived in Burlison for almost three and a half years, which means I’m still considered a visitor. I am married to my wonderful wife, Leigh Ann, and we have three children. I never actually had any intentions of living in West Tennessee, but once I got here, I absolutely fell in love with this area, especially the Burlison community. I am also the pastor at Smyrna Baptist Church. Don’t forget to send your news to me at: burlisonnews@gmail.com or call (901) 569-1090. God Bless.

Hello everybody! It’s been since Christmas that I had any notes put in, so I need to get back into the swing of things again. I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas and are experiencing a blessed new year. It’s a very busy time out here in December; needless to say “we have a lot going on.” Once again our highlight of the Christmas season was the folks from “The Barn” coming the day before Christmas Eve with Santa and our dearly beloved “Elvis”. You just would not believe how far down Mr. Freddie can get when he’s doing the twist to his favorite “Jail House Rock”. I can’t get down that far and I’m only 58, but I tried! These folks out here had a BLAST! With that in mind, our hearts are so very saddened by the passing of our dear Ms. Jean Wright. She was one of the ones that had so much fun that day. She even danced in her wheelchair!! Ms. Jean had only been with us here at Dunlap since August, but she was a true friend to many. That little lady loved to cut up! We will miss you; rest in peace Ms. Jean. Our deepest sympathy goes to her son Eddie and her dear daughter-in-law Trisha, whom she loved like a daughter; our prayers are with you both. We are also so very saddened to have lost Ms. Setsuko Zumwalt last week, our dear little Japanese lady whom we dearly loved and respected. Ms. Setsuko has been with us here at Dunlap for two years. She was the sweetest lady I believe I have ever met, always wanting to help you with anything she thought she could. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, William and April. Rest in peace Ms. Setsuko. We were so blessed last Sunday afternoon when Crossway Baptist Church came out and worked in our yard down at McCalla. They brought their whole church and the place looks great. Thank you so much Patty Yates and all your crew for sprucing up that building. I hear tell they’re coming back next month and do the same thing at Hunter. The most important thing they accomplished was to be able to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with our residents at McCalla. Some of them are not able to get out and attend church, so Crossway Baptist is bringing

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Bernadine McAfee Willie and Rhonda McPherson have their granddaughters, Rylee Grace Stewart, Patience Marie McPherson and Kayden Josie Stewart. They keep Rhonda busy but she loves them. Rhonda’s birthday is Jan. 29. Connie and John Blyue was so glad to see Rev. A.A. and Charlotte Lawrence recently. Happy February birthdays to Andrea Newman, Charlotte Lawrence, Inez Mills, Patty Billings, Kathryn Glass, Helen Allen and John Wayne Kellum. I talked to Ellen Carpenter recently. When we were young I would go home with her after school or church. Her parents were Wayne and Ruby Clark. Ellen had a brother James. She would spend the night with me and sleep in the bed with my sister Betty and me. Penny Barry of Mississippi, Rocky and Angie Collins and children

Hannah, Dalton and Samuel, and Tommie Rhea visited Willie and Rhonda McPherson and family Sunday. On the prayer list: Charles Womack, Mike Downing, Tammie Rhea, Joan McClung, Mr. Joe Bridges, Kathryn Glass, Kim Hodge, Jerry Dye, Maurice Harchfield, Mrs. Climer, Emily Sweeney, Pete and Polly Branch, Mindy Tankersley, Rev. A.A. and Charlotte Lawrence, Donnie, Rita and Will Haslip, also Joe Dillender, Zach Wallace, Mike Willis and Brandon Fletcher in the military and all the other men and women in the military. Sympathy to the love ones of Moviline Cousar. She passed away Jan. 13. Carol Lumley had a birthday Jan. 13, Jeff and Connie Pickard and Clyde and Lisa Maughan helped her celebrate. Roger and Tonya Kenney were married 15 years Jan. 17. He sent her a dozen roses to her work place.

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church to them. We are very low on residents right now, so if you know of anyone that would benefit from blessing us with their presence, and moving in, we would love that. You’ll be treated with tender love and care! Please give me a call if you do at 476-7014, and we’ll set up a time when it’s convenient for you to come out and take a tour! Until next week, please laugh a lot, love even more and say thank you to our Lord everyday!

Cookbook Available The Tipton County Commission on Aging proudly presents its third cookbook, “Cooking with Friends.” The newest cookbook has more than 700 recipes, all submitted by local residents. Cookbooks may be purchased for $15 each or two for $25. The books are available for purchase at TCCA or at The Leader office. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks are used to fund programs for Tipton County’s senior citizens. For more information contact TCCA at 476-3333.

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Caleb & Carson Rose Caleb and Carson are the sons of Craig and Melissa Rose. Their grandparents are Jim and Peggy Blakely and Don & Gloria McKee.

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BHS FCCLA RAISES $800 FOR PORTER LEATH Brighton High School’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter is helping to make a difference for the Porter Leath Head Start center in Memphis. Porter Leath helps more than 10,000 low-income children, and families annually with programs designed

to meet their developmental, health and social needs at the earliest opportunity. The Brighton FCCLA members raised $800 for the center, and are taking several field trips to Porter Leath to give student hands on experience with the children.

Pictured left are FCCLA members Lindsi Bates and Kali Dooley helping students with crafts at Porter Leath Head Start Center.

CHARGER BEAT MUNFORD HIGH HELPS THE HOMELESS

Munford High School and its Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter came together with their “Helping Hands” to raise money for the homeless at Memphis union mission.

Students competed during homecoming week by donating money and at the end of the week, MHS had raised a total of $509.50. Using the money raised, FCCLA was able to purchase a meal and

give a donation of socks, t-shirts and underwear during the holiday season. Serving the homeless was an eye-opening experience that helped the students have a greater appreciation for what they have.

College Clippings Sumer McConnell of Brighton received a bachelor of professional studies degree in sociology from the University of Memphis during Dec. 17, 2011 commencement ceremonies, graduating magna cum laude. McConnell earned an associate’s degree from Dyersburg State Community College. She is married to Michael McConnell, and she is the daughter of Paula Tuttle of Covington and David LaPrairie of Effie, La.

Atoka Elementary Honor Roll - 2nd nine weeks A/B Honor Roll 1st Grade Madden Anderson, James Booth, Eli Burlison, Mallori Fortune, Christian McKenzie, Hanna Patterson, Mia Baldauf, Andrew Davis, Ethan Jones, Miya Reynoso, Camillo Rosich, Kael Anderson, Mary-Clare Barbier, Yuanna Cayson, Madison Forbess, Brennan Harkness, Rachel Richter, Olivia Bend, Peyton Miller, Marcus Murriel, Brandon Henson, ShaKura Jones, Blake Leary, Susan Manning, Allyson Perry, Zylin Smith, Catherine Stuart, Nicholas Suarez, Candice Wyse, Erik Broadway, Wesley Burke, Olyvia Clark, Jacob Miley, Brianna Moore, Caden Moore, Maddox Pinner, Princess Richman, Tyler Todd, Logan Kosowski, Noah Lambert, Ethan Livingston, Chad Perez, Izzy Sarwar, Talia Sferazo, Jada Woods, Hunter Baylous , David Fox, Morgan Headley, Adam Hervey, W. Presley Lairmore, Connor McGee, Jeremiah Sullins 2nd Grade Louis Beckman, Drew Glenn, H a n Mi Ko, Madelyn Nokes, Chandler Ward, Austin White, Seth White, Emma Buchanan, Kelsey Camp, Dawson Martin, Emma Perry, Wil Wilson, Dawson Wilkey, Hannah Richardson, Mackenzie Minton, Sydney Collins, Joel Chaney, Gracie Brown, Grace Crow, Taylor Elkins, Tyler Smith, Mykenzie Wagner, Shelby Kendrick, Riley Morgan, Lily Pace, Sammi Jo Ping, Harlie Pogue, Tyler Yancey, De’Anthony Halliburton, Elizabeth Kurrus, Brayden Mullins, Cooper Patterson, Lexi Standridge, Libby Blackwood, Shelbie Crum, Ashton Miller, Riley Richardson, Gino Sferazo, Malachi White, Isai Cantu, Christian Cox, Erin Edmondson, Jaden Gonzalez, Shawna Howell, Philip Perez, Kayla Price, Dylan Thornton, Haden Bryan, Eli Harber, Jillian Hester, Ethan Schroeder, Brook Trundle 3rd Grade Hayleigh Ayers, Tanner Davidson, Ta’Nyla Dean, Andrew Hutcherson, Kandace Lipscomb, Taylor Reynolds, Victoria Rooker, Madison Sarwar, Rhett Barlow, Evan Coats, Alyssa Fields, Gage Holmes, Kaci-Lynn Ellwood, Kiara Fleming, Anthony Guest, Caitlyn Kelley, Bryanna Parker, Stevie Sellers,

Hayley Cook, Kayleigh Fisher, Isabella Hall, Jeremaih Harris, Audrey Rook, Javaris Tolton, Savannah Varner, Sawyer Yarbro, Lewis Bates, Douglas Brooks, Hatti Gill, Alex Henry, Aubrey Huth, Camden Mask, Alison Moschitta, Grace Schlafer, Erin Abernathy, Dalton Blackburn, Madison Embry, Daniel Fields, Bria Gooden, Ryan Hill, Collin Jarratt, Allison Martin, Sierah Martinez, Marshelle Neville, Audrey Parimore, Jacob Rose, Luke Wheat, Savanna Arave, Reaghan Brock, Rebekah Callahan, Madison Carter, Dayla Ferrer, Noah Harber, Hannah Lawson, Jackson Perry, Taylor Stone, Jonas Carter, Hayden Kraft, Nathaniel Loving, Grace Minner, Joseph Woodard 4th Grade Kylie Autry, Camden Baker, Maeve McGee, Myles Stark, Tony Carter, Cheyanne Cook, Hayes Honeycutt, Jillian Stevens, Jeffrey West, Kaylee Blanchard, Brenna Byars, Drew Chumley, Reece Clark, Kimberly Dupuis, McKenzie Martin, Gavin McKinney, Brianna Printup, Kathy Sanchez, Molly Ashe, Zach Cooper, Triston Dockery, Racheal Embry, Jalyn Joyner, Arianna Matthews, Nelson Ward, Branden Kerley, Eli Simpson, Shyann Stevens, Alyssa Williams, Abby Edmonds, Lilli Jones, Bailey Kersey, Ciara Potter, Trinity Clay, William Crow, Maverick Hale, Skylar Holmes, Mackenzie Love 5th Grade Dawson Barkelew, Diamond Davis, Connor Hawley, Courtney Johnson, Josie King, Aspen Kohl, Emily Moschitta, Maximus Moses, Kole Rodriguez, Erik Walters, Colton Harris, Camryn Jarmin, Morgan McDaniel, Jeremiah McKay, Caleb Meyer, Naomi Pace, Hailee Patterson, Allie Peek, Lexi Reese, Landon Winter, Dylan Underwood, Ali Ault, Jacob Chamberlain, Jacob Dodson, Abby Fields, Mary Giannini, Jonathan Gonzalez, Daisi Hogan, Gabriel Johnson, Max Lodrigue, Olivia McGaughy, Samuel Nelson, Turner Roberts, Emily Smith, Dylan Scudder, Brody Reames, Ali McConnell, Molly McCourt, David Lydigsen, Taylor Kelley, Jacinda French, Sara Cottle, Riley Bampfield, McKenzie Batton, Zoey Brainerd, Mariah Gaston, Coby Greenwalt, Selina Hankins, Cameron Webb, TJ Berryhill, Lacy Bertrand, Shane Boothe, Cody Crook, Sean Lydigsen, Drew Marcy, Madison Salyer

Graduation Contract Graduation is on the horizon. Following are the mandatory standards, which must be met between now and May 21, 2012. In order to graduate a senior must: • Clear graduation status through the guidance department and sign the intent to graduate form no later than Jan. 31. • Make sure you are passing all subjects and if you are not, take advantage of tutoring Monday – Thurs. from 3-5 p.m. • Clear all debts through the business office as soon as possible but no later than May 18. In order to walk at the graduation ceremony, a senior must: • Complete the above list of required items • Not be involved in a fight during the semester • Not be enrolled in Alternative Learning Center during the semester • Have a parent sign the graduation contract. UTK Diversity Programs The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has several diversity recruitment programs. UT will make its first visit with the Sneak Peek Overnight Visit program on Feb. 24-25. Any interested minority high school junior must register for the program. Online registration is available. An eligible student must have at least a 3.0 GPA to attend. Space is limited. Students will be selected to participate based on their date of registration and supplied academic information. Details are available from Ms. Fayne in the guidance office. French Club officers elected French Club officers for 2012 are Lee Richardson, president; Erin Blackley, vice-president; Janay White, secretary; Zack Byrd, treasurer and Precious Dyson, reporter. FFA Congratulations to Sean Donaldson who was named the West Tennessee Star in Agribusiness. Sean will represent CHS and the West Tennessee FFA at the Sate Convention in April. That is all for this week. See you next time on the Charger Beat.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BIDS TO BE RECEIVED FEBRUARY 10, 2012 Internet Bids will be received by the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, at their of¿ces in the James K. Polk Building, Suite 700, Nashville, Tennessee until 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 10, 2012 and opened publicly in the Conference Room on the 7th Floor of the James K. Polk Building at that hour. BENTON, CARROLL, CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, DYER, FAYETTE, GIBSON, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, HENRY, LAKE, LAUDERDALE, MCNAIRY, MADISON, OBION, SHELBY, TIPTON, AND WEAKLEY COUNTIES (Contract No. CNL085) Call No. 012. Project No. 98048-4113-04, 98048-4112-04. 98048-4112-04: The retracing of pavement markings with spray thermoplastic on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. 98048-4113-04: The random on-call pavement marking on various Interstate and State Routes. Project Length - 0.000 mile. Total Project Length - 0.000 mile. Completion Time - On or before June 30, 2013 (See Special Provision 108B). NO PLANS CONTRACT. TIPTON COUNTY (Contract No. CNL026) Call No. 058. Project No. STP-M-NHE-3(107), 84102-3205-54, 849503557-04. STP-M-NHE-3(107), 84102-3205-54: The grading, drainage, and paving on U.S. 51 (S.R. 3) at the intersection of Charles Smith Street in Covington (L.M.20.19). Project Length - 0.154 mile. 84950-3557-04: The grading, drainage, and paving on a S.I.A. route serving Unilever in Covington. Project Length - 0.283 mile. Total Project Length - 0.437 mile. Completion Time - On or before November 15, 2012. Plans Cost $25.00 Cross-Section Cost - $10.00. The DBE goal for this contract is 9%. INTERNET BIDDING MANDATORY ON ALL CONTRACTS. A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the “Tennessee Code Annotated” and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequali¿cation of contractors before bidding authorization will be provided. Unauthorized bids will not be considered for award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hereby noti¿es all bidders that it will af¿rmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in consideration for an award. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity af¿rmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. Telephone (615) 741-5996. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED. Bidding authorization, standard speci¿cations and standard drawings may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation, Construction Division, Suite 700, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, Telephone number (615) 741-2414. Plans may be obtained by contacting the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Copy Center, Level A, James K. Polk Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0330; Telephone number (615) 741-2048. Sales Tax will be added to the cost of all documents, where applicable. JOHN C. SCHROER, COMMISSIONER

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The Civil War in Tipton County Compiled by RUSSELL B. BAILEY, Tipton County Historian The following letter dated Jan. 23, 1862 from Columbus, Ky., was written by a Confederate in the 9th Tennessee Infantry who had taught school at Mt. Zion (Munford): “My Dear Mattie…John (McCreight) has returned to camp and is looking much better when he left. J. D.Thompson came with him. He is quite jovial and tells me all the good things he can… I left my boarding house yesterday and came back to the company to stay. I will continue to work though where I was. I have already (wrote to) you something of the character (of the) men I had to associate with there. I witnessed their licentiousness and high-handed wickedness as long as could stand it. I feel myself fortunate in leaving when I did, for if I had been there last night, I would have had to be a witness against some of them in a case of theft. Three of them stole several large boxes of merchandise consisting principally of brandy, wine, etc. They soon got drunk on their spirits and were caught by the police in the act of opening some of the boxes… they are now in the guard house where they should have been long before… I am beginning to hope that our government will soon be recognized and that we may never have a battle here, nor many elsewhere… The proposition of Congress for the re-enlistment of 12 months troops for two years has been before some of the regiments here, and I understand that a great many in some of them are accepting it. It has not been before our Regiment yet…I have no idea how many of ‘our boys’ will re-enlist. I think patriotism of some of them at least has considerably cooled. Write soon, Mattie. My affectionate regards to all. My purest and dearest love to yourself… H. M. L.” By the end of January 1862, ten months since the firing on Fort Sumter, Tipton had furnished 700 volunteers to defend the Southern Confederacy from Union aggression. These soldiers represented nearly 57 percent of the “1,238 free white male inhabitants of Tipton who were 21 years of age and older, and who were residents thereof, on the 1st day of January 1861.” Most of the volunteers served in the companies organized in Tipton since April 1861: 110 men, “Tipton Rifles,” Capt. Jno. B. Turner, Co. I, 4th Tenn. Infantry 113 men, “Southern

Confederates, Capt. D. J. Wood, Co. C, 9th Tenn. Infantry 110 men, “Co. G, 51st Tenn. Infantry, Captain Bartlett M. Browder 97 men, “Co. A, 51st Tenn. Infantry, Capt. Edward O. Shelton 50 men, “Co. C, 51st Tenn. Infantry, Capt. Orrin D. Weaver 11 men, Co. D, 154th Senior Tenn. Infantry, Capt. 75 men, “Hill’s Cavalry, Co. B, Logwood’s Cavalry Battalion, Maj. Chas. H. Hill 17 men, Southern Guards Artillery, Capt. James Hamilton 40 men in various companies of the 4th, 9th, 13th, 21st, 30th, 38th Regiments, etc. 83 men, Capt. Henry J. Maley’s Artillery organized at Covington Jan. 27, 1862 700 Volunteers (does not include enlistees from Haywood, Fayette, Shelby) At least 14 Tipton volunteers in the 4th and 9th Infantry Regiments were discharged for disability: J. D. Anderson, Wm. C. Bell, Mat Fleming, W. R. Harris, Wm. T. Haynie, Nat Kimbrough, R. C. Lane, Benjamin Leach, William L. McClanahan, Lt. John McKenzie, M. M. and Thomas S. Malone, Jake Shankle. Measles, pneumonia, typhoid and dysentery claimed the lives of at least ten Tipton volunteers in the camps at Union City, Henderson Station and Columbus, Ky. Three volunteers died in January, two in the “Tipton Rifles,” 4th Infantry: 21-year old Henry H. Trailer on the 3rd and 29-year old R. H. Brooks on the 30th; and 18-year old William T. E. Hill of Co. G., 51st Tennessee at Henderson Station on the 30th. At least twenty-eight more West Tennesseans died of drowning, accidental deaths or illness at Fort Wright-Randolph (some were sent to Memphis hospitals where they later died). (It was reported that at the end of December 1861 there were 1,000 hospital beds in Memphis for sick Confederate soldiers.) Stationed at Fort Pillow were 1,064 men, poorly armed, of the 40th Tennessee and the 1st Alabama-MississippiTennessee Infantry Regiments. During the first week of February, Union forces landed on Tennessee soil near Fort Henry. Tipton County soldiers were ordered there to resist the invading foe.

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Hello Brighton friends, are we enjoying the spring-like weather? I am, Debe Simonton but wondering what in the world will spring be like. Or summer at that? The poor plants are so confused. I do have some community news. The Brighton Baptist Church is having an open activity; they are showing the movie “Courageous” on Friday, Jan. 27. It will be shown in the Family Life Center at 7 p.m. and it is free. Also, the members of Brighton Baptist will be celebrating Mrs. Mary Sue Blalack’s 100th birthday. It will be held on Feb. 4 from 2-4 p.m. Please no gifts. I was at the Health Department last week getting birth certificates. I noticed at the desk of Ms. Shorell Whitmore a catchy saying. It goes like this: Happy Moments - Praise God Difficult Moments - Seek God Quiet Moments - Worship God Painful Moments - Trust God Every Moment - Thank God

ton Football team has their banquet tonight at 6:30 in the cafeteria. So everyone will have their order forms. Love to you all hope your week is great.

I also heard a quote from Jessica this past week which goes like this: While you were judging others you left your closet door open and your skeletons fell out! Now that’s a good one. We begin selling strawberries tomorrow! The Brigh-

Almyra News Libby Click

Hi everyone, hope you were not blown any great distance Sunday night. Charlie picked up limbs Monday morning after we returned home from McDonald’s. It was not nearly as bad as the reports coming in. I was very concerned when the national weather station mentioned Memphis. I don’t know if I will ever go to the extremes I did that evening ever again. I made beds in both shower stalls and removed some special pictures off the walls and got my medicines and put them in my purse and threw my purse in the shower. Finally, close to midnight, I told myself if it was my time to go, I could go just as easily in my very own bed. Praise the Lord that Tipton County was spared and most of Tennessee. Memphis State pulled this last one off. We did not go, but my kids did and said they could have played much better. I love basketball. We watch a lot of it with all the grandkids’ games. Salem Presbyterian Worship is at 11 a.m each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. If you are interested in having the old classroom furniture located in the hall behind the nursery, please contact Bob McFarland. This Sunday, the 29th, all classes will meet in the fellowship hall at 10 a.m. for a brief video on “God’s Creation of Space” and for a time of fellowship. Refreshments will be provided. Many memorials continue for Mr. Houston Mize. Happy birthdays this week go to Matthew Patton, Currie McIntyre, Debbie Stewart and Elizabeth Baum. Hope they are each the greatest!

ber those on our prayer list. Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Bible study is at 9 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Everyone is always welcome. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director. We extend our sympathy to Carolyn Whaley in the death of her aunt, Reba Askew, and uncle, Dale Duncan and to Neil Stanley in the death of his aunt, Evelyn Butler. Please continue to remember Mr. John Dickey and Miss Virginia Baxter. Happy birthdays this week go to Tracy Speight, Corban Coughlan, Libby Click, Al Chaney and Mary Beasley. Hope they are each the greatest. Mr. Al Chaney is just “a little older than me,” ha, ha! Happy anniversary to Kenny and Lisa Pinner. In closing, there is a lot of that nasty old cold and bronchitis and sinus mess going on. Hope it does not catch up with you. Have a great week.

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Sharon Presbyterian Worship is at 9 a.m.. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. We are always grateful for our residents who are able to be with us. Please continue to remem-

Have an education story or community event? Call Sherri and tell her about it at 476-7116 or email sonorati@covingtonleader.com

It is our privilege to announce that Dr. Jesse Cannon is retiring and turning his practice over to Dr. Guy Teach.

Dr. Teach has been practicing Internal Medicine since 1995. He moved to Tipton County In October of 2007 and started practice in February of 2008. His office is still located in suite 206 in the North Physicians Building at the hospital. We are currently seeing Dr. Cannons patients now and have retained his staff. Dr. Teach is also on staff here at Tipton and also Baptist East if the patients need admission.

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www.covingtonleader.com COVINGTON EXCHANGE CLUB Shawn Anderson, center, director of the Tipton County GIS Department, was a recent guest speaker at the Covington Exchange Club. Jim Edmonds, left, was the program chairman and Jimmy Dawson is club president.

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Bonnie Holloway and I drove to Jackson last Thursday for the West Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts Winter Meeting. It was our year to be in charge of the meeting: setting up and decorating tables, refreshments and arranging for a speaker. I held the meeting, and we got barbeque from Mason catered for lunch. I had to hold an election during the business session and I was glad when it was over. Thanks, Bonnie, for all your help! I went to Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that night and she, Lyla and I watched a great movie theater/drive-in documentary featuring my grandmother, Evelyn Harrington, who is 100, and her sister, Helen Harrington (they married brothers!), who is 96.

They talked about movies while they were growing up, how exciting it was to get â&#x20AC;&#x153;talkiesâ&#x20AC;? instead of silent movies with the piano player setting the mood. They went through movie-going in the Great Depression, through the '70s when movies went downhill and into the age of movie rentals and now DVR. It was an amazing homage to theaters and I'm so glad to have a copy. Cousin Leila Clemons from Jasper, Tenn., produced the whole thing and did the interviews. James and I drove to Millington for supper Friday night. We got a halfinch of rain in a storm that night and it was 34 degrees the next morning. Members of the Covington Church of Christ had a Wildlife Supper Sunday night with lots of deer, duck and dove. So many stayed we opened up the classrooms on the side of the fellowship hall so ev-

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A Covington sweep

Chargers surge past Cards late By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com A raucous, rowdy packed house in Castellaw Gym was treated to a seesaw renewal of the Covington-Brighton rivalry on Friday night that saw CHS pull off the mild upset, 52-45. The fourth quarter was pivotal. After three early ties, CHS came to life on offense, outscoring the Cardinals 25-15 to seal the win behind CHS senior Devione Draine’s 15 points in the period. Draine upped his career-high by one with a game-high 23 points. Shelton Lyons had eight points for CHS, all off offensive rebounds. BHS senior guard Tony Brooks played well and led Brighton with 15 points. Demarius Adams added nine for the Cardinals. The game started oddly with Adams making 1 of 2 technical free throws prior to the opening tip due to an obscure rule violation. CHS came onto the floor in their normal fashion, but ran under the goal on the baseline where BHS was already warming up. A violation for intimidation was called. After the tip, it was a battle of two tough man-to-man defenses squaring off against one another. CHS (17-5) had the better of it, forcing 16 Cardinal turnovers while committing only nine. Neither squad had the range from outside as each team managed only three 3-pointers. It was nip and tuck throughout, with the largest first half lead being 19-14 for the Chargers midway through the second period. Brighton (12-9) held a two-point advantage at the break and stretched it to three at 30-27 after three periods.

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Brighton senior Tony Brooks tries to get past Charger senior Jawan Alston during action Saturday night in Covington. The Chargers won, 52-45. Photo by Jeff Ireland

“I am really proud of our kids,” Covington coach Dion Real said. “Our five seniors really wanted this win. I told the players to keep it close as we could beat them in one quarter. Fortunately it was in the fourth. We grew up. Give credit to Brighton. They are a good, well-coached team that did not

quit.” “We played well but it did not go as expected,” Brighton coach Daryle Rogers said. “Congratulations to Covington on a good night. They played well and hard. We wish them the best of luck in the rest of the season.”

Lady Chargers' defense too much for Brighton By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com Covington had the best of the in-county girls rivalry game Friday night in Covington. Due to a superior defensive effort that forced 30 Brighton turnovers and an aggressive attack on the Brighton zone, the Lady Chargers (14-8) came away with a 52-29 win, allowing Brighton (2-14) to score in double figures in only one period. Covington jumped out to a 17-7 lead after the first period, despite poor outside shooting. Brighton had trouble all game with the CHS press but, to their credit, played hard to the end. With the lead after three quarters at 21, Covington coach Dion Real cleared his bench for the fourth period. “We came out and took care of business on defense,” said Covington's Leshaundra Somerville looks for space under the de- Real. “We are still struggling fense of Lady Cardinals Lindey Lane (33) and McCallie Ruffin. Cov- to score, but we are making ington won, 52-29. Photo by Jeff Ireland some improvement.”

Covington's Precious Harvey took scoring honors with 19 points. Iesha Carruthers added 11 with some strong inside play. Raven Campbell paced the Lady Cardinals with eight points and Hailey Sheppard added seven. The teams combined for just nine points in the second quarter before Covington won the third 15-7 to take control of the game. Brighton returns to action Saturday in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at home, taking on Bolton at 4 p.m. Covington travels to Westview on Friday for a key league game before hosting Ripley on Tuesday. In other action: The Lady Chargers (8-4 district) slipped in the District 13-AA standings this week despite a blowout win at South Gibson. A home court loss to Gibson Co. on Friday night came as payback for CHS’ road win against the Lady Pioneers in December

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com A pair of Brighton High School wrestlers fared well last Saturday during a tournament at Briarcrest High School in Eads. Junior Darrell Boddie went 3-1 with three pins and took second in the 126-pound class. Sophomore Essex Ramsey went 2-1 with a pin and finished second in the 170-pound class. He was edged 10-6 in the finals match, which was named the best match of the tournament. “Darrell and Essex are wrestling well at the right time,” said Brighton coach Larrick Johnson. The team returns to action today at St. George's. The region tournament will be held Feb. 10-11 at Arlington High School. The top four finishers at the region qualify for the state meet. Ramsey, who is 31-15, finished one win away from the state tournament last year. “We haven't had a wrestler with 30 wins in a season in a long time,” Johnson said. “Essex is working hard to make state this year.”

The Lady Cougars saw Dyer County turn the tables on them Friday night in Newbern. After erasing early deficits in a pair of recent wins over Millington and Bolton, Munford allowed the Lady Choctaws to come back from 11 points down and hand Munford its first District 13-AAA loss of the season. Dyer County outscored Munford 24-14 in the fourth quarter and won 61-58. Munford (12-8 overall, 4-1 district) is now in a tie for first in the district with North Side with three league games to play. The Lady Cougars host North Side on Friday. Dyer County's Chelsie Spence hit a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to put her team ahead by three. Alex Turner tried a desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer that was off the mark. The Lady Cougars led 15-14 after one quarter and stretched that lead to 11 points midway through the second quarter. Robneisha Lee, Munford's leading scorer, sparked Munford early with 10 points in the first half. But she fouled out in the fourth quarter and did not score in the second half. Turner led Munford with a pair of 3-pointers and 12 points. Kierra Webb scored eight of her 10 in the second half for Munford and Lauren Zvolanek scored six of her 10 after halftime. Shaliyah Wiggins got hot from the perimeter in the fourth quarter, hitting a pair of 3-pointers. She also hit one from long distance in the third quarter and finished with nine points. Dyer County hit 20 off 22 free throws for the game, including 11 of 12 in the fourth quarter. Spence led the Lady Choctaws with 18 points and Keanna Wilson added 16. In boys action, Munford (8-11, 1-4) fell to first place Dyer County, 68-51. Dyer County (21-1, 6-0) led by 14 at the half and extended the lead to 22 early in the fourth quarter. Josh Harris led Munford with 12 points. Kylon Hall added 11 and Antonio Moore scored eight. John Hudson led the Choctaws with 12 points. Fred Yarbrough scored 11 and Robert Hubbs added eight.

Cardinals take care of North Side By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

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Essex Ramsey (right) took second at a tournament at Briarcrest last Saturday and now has his sights set on a state tournament berth. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Brighton jumped on North Side early Thursday night in Jackson and held on down the stretch en route to a key District 13-AAA win. Demarius Adams and Ricky Foster each hit multiple 3-pointers in the first half to lead Brighton to a 79-62 win. North Side (11-11 overall, 3-4 district) cut a 14-point halftime deficit to six points midway through the fourth quarter, but the Cardinals (129, 5-1) made 7 of 9 free throws in the fourth period to seal the win. Adams hit a pair of 3-pointers in the first quarter and a third in the second to finish with 13 points. Ricky Foster hit a pair from beyond the arc in the first half and finished with 14. Moses Harper led Brighton with 15. The Cardinals led 19-13 after one quarter and 35-21 at the half before finishing off a season sweep of the Indians. Tony Brooks scored eight of his 14 points in the final frame and made 4 of 6 from the free throw line. Kameron Foster hit a pair of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with eight points. Brighton put together an 18-0 run in the second quarter to take a comSEE BHS, PAGE B2

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Chargers dispatch Pioneers, Hornets By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

The Covington Chargers had a relatively easy week, notching two 30-point District 13-AA wins against the South Gibson Hornets and the Gibson County Pioneers, keeping CHS in a first place tie with Ripley for the district lead. Covington (16-6 over-

all, 11-1 District 13-AA) posted a 20-6 lead after one period at South Gibson (3-14, 1-10) on Tuesday and never looked back in the 65-35 win. The Chargersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stifling half-court press and man-to-man in the half court forced 28 Hornet turnovers, including 10 in the first period, to put the game away. DeMarcus Seaberry

was the leading scorer with 12 points for CHS and Devione Draine added 10. The Gibson County Pioneers (10-12, 4-8) did not fare any better at Castellaw on Friday night, falling behind by 22 in the first quarter 28-. They were never able to pull closer than 17 as the Chargers rolled to an 8352 win.

Nineteen Pioneer turnovers led to several easy buckets for Covington as the fierce Charger press/ man-to-man combo took its toll on another victim. Draine celebrated his birthday in a big way with a career- and gamehigh 22 points that included a pair of 3-pointers and 3-for-4 free throw shooting. Seaberry contributed 17 to the win

Sports Shorts Covington Dixie Girls Softball will hold sign-ups every Saturday in February from 9 a.m. to noon at Covington Integrated Arts Academy, and the first two Saturdays in February at Oak Grove Baptist Church gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird discount of $15 if full registration fee is paid by Feb. 4. A copy of the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certificate is required. An open meeting/coaches meeting is scheduled for Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at Tipton Christian Academy. Call Dennis Harrod 361-4042 for more information. Registration for Munfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Dixie Youth Baseball League is underway and will close on Friday, Feb. 17. The league fee for youth ages 5-14 is $83, which includes a hat, jersey, belt and socks. Practices start on Monday, March 12 and games begin on Monday, April 2 all held in the award-winning Centennial Park. Registration and fee payment are now available online at www.munford.com under the recreation link. For more information, please contact Griff Fisher, Centennial Park Manager and Dixie Youth President, at 837-5944 or 301-9875. Covingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Devion Draine drives to hoop during his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win over Brighton Friday night. Photo by Phil Ramsey

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Continued from B1 and it pushed Covington further into the middle of an already crowded 13AA pack of teams. South Gibsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lady Hornets (8-9, 4-7) were no match for the CHS press on Tuesday. The Lady Chargers allowed double digit scoring in only one period as they coasted to a 60-24 victory. Forcing 18 turnovers, Covington got to the mercy rule territory early in the fourth quarter. Carruthers led the scoring with 12 points. Precious Dyson and Kamesha Vanpelt chipped in 11 points apiece. Ashlyn Hardee paced South Gibson with 8 points. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 41-38 loss to Gibson Co. (16-6,7-5) was a highlight reel for missed opportunities. The Lady Chargers lacked intensity in their effort to penetrate Gibsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-3 zone. The Lady Pioneers jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first quarter, forcing Cov-

ington to play catch-up for most of the night. CHS never had a lead in the first half, not gaining the advantage at 3635 until the 3:52 mark in the fourth period on a deuce by Harvey. Gibsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Khadijah Alexander, the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer with 16 points, came right back with a bucket to regain the lead only to see CHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Demiah Eaton put Covington back up 38-37 with 2:19 left. Gibsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense and CHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game long inability to rebound contributed to a scoring drought to gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end for the Lady Chargers. Allie Mossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3-point attempt to tie rimmed out as the horn sounded. Covington left points on the floor in a major way at the line, making only 7 of 16 shots for a 43 percent clip. Harvey led CHS with 14 points.

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Continued from B1 manding halftime lead. Storm Shiver led North Side with 14 points. Brighton is one game behind district leader Dyer County in the district standings with two league games remaining: Feb. 3 vs. Munford and Feb. 10 at Dyer County. The Cardinals return to action Saturday night at home against MHEA in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. The BrightonMHEA game is the third of the day and will begin at approximately 7:30. In girls action, the Lady Cardinals (2-14, 0-6) fell to district leader North Side, 69-47. Brighton trailed North Side (14-8, 5-1) just 15-9 midway through the first quarter before the Lady Indians went on a 10-0 run to take control of the

game. Jada Perkins led North Side with 19 points and five 3-pointers. The Lady Cardinals return to action Saturday at home in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at 4 p.m. against Bolton.

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CHRIST CHURCH AT CASPER CREEK 6849 Center College Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901.840.3637 CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH 5285 Brighton Clopton Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-5512 COLLINS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH 303 W. Ripley Avenue Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3094 -Church House 901-826-5132- Pastor COVINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1861 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9592 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3030 Drummonds Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4326 CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH AT THE NAZARENE 3865 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2545

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ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2016 Elm Grove Rd Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-5440

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ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683 FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0663 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 GARLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 1756 Garland Dr. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9691 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008 GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666 GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4765

KELLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 692 Garland Detroit Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866 LIGHTHOUSE APOSTOLIC 2536 Tracy Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-9138 MASON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11733 Hwy 59 Mason, TN 38049 837-8308 MT. HERMAN CHURCH 3492 Quito-Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053(901) 8352886 MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041 MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881 MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804 NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259

RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TN Holy Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m. 837-1312 REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058 901-840-2086 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897 RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781 SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210 SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081 SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168 SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178 SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140 ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559 TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016

TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889

HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8379

POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049

HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019

POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138

PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019

WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255

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WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337

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Do we really respect the Bible? By RICK HUFFMAN Elder, Gilt Edge Church of Christ Mrs. Jones stops at the neighborhood grocery store and asks her oldest daughter, ten year old Jane, to go into the store to get a loaf of whole wheat bread. She gives Jane a twenty dollar bill. In the car are Jane’s siblings, six year old Dick and baby sister, nine month old Mary, asleep in the car seat. Fifteen minutes later, Jane returns with two sacks full of numerous items including white bread and hands her mother sixty-seven cents in change. Mrs. Jones is upset. “Didn’t I tell you to get whole wheat bread? And why did you get all these other things?” asks Mrs. Jones. Jane responds, “I did get bread and bread is bread. I knew we were running low on sugar is why I got that. Baby Mary loves banana baby food so I got that for her. You love peppermint patties so I got those for you, Mom. Besides you did not tell me I could not get these other things.” Mrs. Jones says, “Now I won’t have lunch money for school for you and Dick. Did Mrs. Jones have a right to be upset? Was Jane obedient to her mother’s instructions? There are basically two ways people view the Bible today. The first group says if the Bible does not say I cannot do something, then it means I can. The second group says if the Bible does not say I can, then I cannot. Lev. 10:1 And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not. 2 And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they died before the LORD. Nadab and Abihu used fire that had not been commanded. For there to have been fire that was not commanded, there must have been a fire that was commanded. So what was their sin? The sin is they used a fire that God had not authorized. God had told them exactly what fire to use. They used something different, an unauthorized (strange) fire. They may have reasoned that fire is fire just as Jane reasoned bread is bread. For substituting something they thought was just as good, God sent fire from Heaven and consumed them. He was so angry with their disobedience that He warned Aaron and the others not even to mourn (vs. 6) lest they die also. Another Biblical example is Moses. On one occasion when the Israelites had no water, the Lord had commanded him to strike the rock with his rod and water would come from the rock.(Exodus 17:6) On a second occasion at a different

location when the Israelites again had no water, Moses was told to speak to the rock and water would flow from the rock. (Numbers 20:1-13) Moses went out to the rock but instead of speaking to the rock as God had said, Moses said, “Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?” and then struck the rock twice and the water came out abundantly. God immediately made known his displeasure to Moses. Numbers 20: 12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. As punishment, both Moses and Aaron died for disobeying the Lord before entering into the Promised Land. (Deut. 32:51-52) What can we learn from this? 1) When God (the Bible) tells us what to do, we are to do exactly that. Jane should have got whole wheat bread and only whole wheat bread. Nadab and Abihu should have used the fire they were authorized or commanded to use. Moses should have spoken to the rock and not changed God’s command. Striking the rock before did not make it permissible the second time. What God accepted before may not please God now. 2) God does not have to tell us what not to do when He has told us what to do. Mrs. Jones did not need to make a list of every item in the store for Jane not to get when she told Jane specifically what to get. God did not have to tell them what fire not to use when he told them what fire to use. Moses did not have to be told not to strike the rock if God specifically told him to speak to the rock. 3) The silence of the scripture is not permission to do something but a prohibition against it. Jane took not being told not to buy something as liberty to buy it. Her actions not only displeased her mother but were detrimental to her mother and family. Her intentions no matter how noble actually did harm. Nadab and Abihu may have had good intentions, but as one preacher so aptly put it, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”. God told Moses that because you struck the rock and did not consider my command to speak to the rock as a prohibition against striking it, you “believed me not” and you did not sanctify me before the people. Are we doing what Nadab and Abihu and Moses did? How about regarding the Lord’s Supper (breaking of bread)? Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the

Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-4767116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com. January 28 The men of Central Christian Church, 400 S. Maple St., Covington, will be hosting a chili supper on Sat., Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It’s a come and bring a friend or two occasions so come and enjoy the food and fellowship. January 29 Central Christian Church, 400 S. Maple St., Covington will host their 5th

Sunday Singspiration on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to hear The Finchers on Sunday night, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at Garland United Methodist Church. The church is located 1613 Garland Drive in Garland. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening at 5 p.m. is a study of The Purpose Driven Life. Wednesday night is Family Night. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible study classes for children and youth at 6 p.m. and adults Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Come and join us.

morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. I Co 16:1-2 also identifies the first day of the week as the day they took up a collection. Every week has a first day, Sunday. Therefore to meet this command we must partake of the Lord’s Supper on each first day of the week. More often is too often. Less often is not often enough. Any other day of the week, even if it is Christmas or a wedding day, is simply not authorized. What about instrumental music in worship? The Bible says simply to sing. Col. 3: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. I do not think it is any accident that on the heels of God’s command to sing is the admonition to do all in the name of (by the authority of) the Lord. All commentators and Bible scholars agree that only acapella music was practiced in the early church. Pope Vitalion is credited with introducing into worship the first instrument, an organ, in 670 AD. Most Reformers, if not all, disdained the use of an instrument in the worship service. Today, their use is “defended” with many arguments. It does not say we cannot use them. Confer Nadab and Abihu above. In the Old Testament, David and others used them. Confer Moses above who struck the rock because that is what God told him to do previously. The old law was nailed to the cross. We cannot use it to authorize how we worship today. (Eph.32:14-16, Col. 2:14, Gal. 3:10, James 2:10) I like it, it sounds better and what harm can it be are other arguments. The bottom line is we must respect the silence of the scripture and not use the silence of the scripture as a license to do anything we want to do and then justify our practice by saying it is not specifically condemned in the Bible. When God tells us what to do, anything and everything else is excluded. We cannot add to nor take away from God’s word. Rev 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Do we really respect the Bible or are we a law unto ourselves?

Fellowship Bible Church, Hwy 59 W. in Burlison, will be hosting a fundraiser and a singing on Jan. 29. They are preselling dinner plates for $7 which includes: ham, white beans, potatoes, slaw, drink & dessert. To pre-order plates, please call 484-8950. Plates can be picked up at 4 p.m. on the 29th and our singing starts at 6 p.m. Bethel Church, 25 N. Tipton, Munford, will host fifth Sunday Live on Jan. 29 at 8 a.m. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Joyce Rogers of Carrollton, Texas.

February 12 Pastor A. Timothy Leverette and Collins Chapel C.M.E. Church, West Ripley Avenue and North College Street, Covington, invite all to observe National Black History Month with them on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Keith Norman, pastor of First Baptist Broad in Memphis. Music will be provided by various male choruses and choirs from Memphis, Covington and Tipton County. Hattye Yarbrough and Dorothy Kent are chairpersons.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MAY 14, 2007, executed by JOHN WHITE (A/K/A JOHN H. WHITE, A/K/A JOHN BAKER HOWARD WHITE), A MARRIED MAN AND WIFE, BRENDA WHITE, to BILL ROSENBERG, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1342, PAGE 847 AND RE-RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 1344, PAGE 866, for the benefit of ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: BEING LOT NO. 22 OF BASKIN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 123, OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 23 BASKIN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, SAID POINT BEING ON THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF SANDPIPER DRIVE (60’ R.O.W.); THENCE SOUTH 03 DEG. 00’ 00’’ WEST ALONG THE SAID R.O.W. LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 21; THENCE NORTH 86 DEG. 39’ 14’’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 21 FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE EAST LINE OF BASKIN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION B (PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 143); THENCE NORTH 03 DEG. 00’ 00’’ EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF BASKIN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION B 39’ 14’’, FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEG. EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 23 FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 0.46 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN H. WHITE, BY ASSUMPTION DEED DATED JULY 29, 1991 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 664, PAGE 564, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1470 SANDPIPER DRIVE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019. MAP 018E GROUP A PARCEL 020.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TEN-

NESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BRENDA WHITE; CACH, LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, January 11, 2012. This is improved property known as 1470 SANDPIPER DRIVE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2112

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2005, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1218, Page 708 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Residential conveyed to Sandy Wilson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, a Modification of the Trust Deed was executed on June 25, 2010, and appears of record in Record Book 1480, Page 323 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 124 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7,2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: Lot 3, Merrill Tatlock #1 Subdivision Amended as recorded in Plat Cabinet G, Slide 146A in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to the subdivision building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet G, Slide146A in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Being a portion of the property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by Quitclaim Deed dated June 25, 2010, and recorded on June 30, 2010, in Record Book 1480, page 320, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Also being the same property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by Quitclaim Deed dated July 15, 2005, and recorded on July 15, 2005, in Record Book 1218, page 706, in the

Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The street address of this property is 850 Tatlock Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019. PARCEL II: Beginning at the south line of Long Avenue at the northeast corner of the original Tobridge lot, of which this is a part; thence south with the east line of same 216 feet to the southeast corner of the Tobridge lot; thence west with the south line of said original lot 63 feet to a stake in same; thence north and parallel with the east line of the original lot 216 feet to a stake in the south line of Long Avenue; thence east with the south line of said Long Avenue 63 feet to the point of beginning. Being a portion of the property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by Quitclaim Deed dated appearing of record in Book 951, page 1017, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The street address of this property is 701B Long Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Description taken from Record Book 1480, Page 323, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal descriptions. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to sell the tracts separately or together. Interested Parties: Watkins Residential This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2973 ESTATE OF James Porter, Jr.. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 9th day of January, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Paul Mauldin, 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 file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 19th day of January, 2012. Rufus Albritton Executor 19jan2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 19th day of January, 2012. Rufus Albritton Executor 19jan2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on April 26, 2010, by William Misee and Andy Misee to Monte S. Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under book number 1474, Page 554-568, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, February 2, 2012, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Description of a 6.05 acre tract of the Wallace K. Medcalf property as recorded in Deed Book 641 Page 316 in the Seventh Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a found RR spike in the centerline of Kenwood Road, said point being the southwest corner of the Joseph E. Chidester as recoded at Deed Book 594, page 76; thence along the center ine of Kenwood Road, south 85 degrees 50 minutes 23 seconds West distance of 164.76 feet to a point, thence north 12 degrees 36 minutes 51 seconds west a distance of 378.57 feet to a found rebar, being the northeast corner of Huffman; thence south 83 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds West a distance of 200.0 feet to a point; thence North 11 degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 530.0 feet to a found rebar; thence North 78 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 366.06 feet to a found rebar; thence South 12 degrees 00 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 950.82 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1474 Page 552 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 458 Kenwwood Avenue W, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): William Misee and Andy Misee The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might

disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o AMP1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1105714TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 01/12/2012, 01/19/2012 and 01/26/2012

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated October 6, 2003, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1100, Page 30 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Residential conveyed to Gail Johnson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 128 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2012, at 10:20 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Being the western portion of Lot 31 and a northwest portion of Lot 32 in Watkins Northview Subdivision, Addition No. 3, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 38, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a found iron pin at the intersection of the east line of Andrew Street and the south line of Steven Avenue, proceed north 79 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east along the south line of Steven Avenue for a distance of 90.00 feet to a set iron pin, thence south 6 degrees 05 minutes 20 seconds west along a partition line of Lots 31 and 32 in Watkins Northview Subdivision, Addition No. 3 as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 38, ROTC, of which the tract described herein a part, for a distance of 171.92 feet to a set iron pin, thence north 80 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds west along a partition line of said Lot 32 for a distance of 100.00 feet to a set iron pin in the east line of Andrew Street, said iron pin being south 11 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds west a distance of 24.00 feet from the northwest corner of Lot 32, thence north 11 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds east along the east line of Andrew Street for a distance of 40.20 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.33 acre, more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Watkins Residential, by deed appearing of record in Record Book 1098, page 900, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Description taken from Record Book 1100, Page 30 Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal description. The street address of the property is 1588 Andrew Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments

and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. Interested Parties: Watkins Residential This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated August 8, 2006, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1293, Page 179 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Homes conveyed to Sandy Wilson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 130 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the east right of way of Simonton Street (having a 60 ft. right of way) said stake being the southwest corner of the Jack Hall lot, of which this survey is a part, also being the northwest corner of the Robert Glass lot; runs thence with the north line of Robert Glass, south 88 degrees east 200 feet to a stake in the west line of an alley, said stake being the northeast corner of Glass and the southeast corner of Hall; thence with the west right of way line of the alley north 2 degrees east 100 feet to a stake at the northeast corner of Hall and the southeast corner of Simpson; thence with the south line of Simpson, north 88 degrees west 114 feet to a stake; thence south 2 degrees west 70 feet to a stake; thence north 88 degrees west 86 feet to a stake in the east right of way of Simonton Street, same being the west line of Hall, thence with the east right of way of the street, south 2 degrees west 30 feet to the beginning. Description taken from Record Book 1293, page 179, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal description. Being part of the property conveyed from Andrew Trotter Watkins, Charles Steven Watkins, and Michael Wayne Watkins, to Watkins Homes, a Tennessee partnership, by deed of Record Book 1006, page 358, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and corrected by deed of Record Book 1015, page 932, in said Register’s Office. The street address of the property is 224 Simonton Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 � B8 www.covingtonleader.com only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. Interested Parties: Watkins Homes This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 30, 2006, executed by TAMMY COLLINS, conveying certain real property therein described to WESTENN TITLE as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on November 7, 2006 , as Instrument No. 95749, in Book 1309, at Page 151166; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF18, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on February 03, 2012 , 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 62, SECTION C, BASKIN SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 117, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL NUMBER: 51MB-25.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 423 JUNIOR DR, COVINGTON, TN 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): TAMMY COLLINS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for First Franklin a division of National City Bank The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority cre-

ated by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0100964 FEI # 1006.150381 01/12, 01/19, 01/26/2012

to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o AMP1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1109758TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 01/12/2012, 01/19/2012 and 01/26/2012

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WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated March 1, 2007, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1327, Page 889 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Homes conveyed to Sandy Wilson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 122 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2012, at 10:10 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being within the corporate limits of the Town Of Covington, First Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Beginning at a stake in the north right of way of Boals Avenue, said stake being the Southwest corner of Virginia Watkins, now being surveyed, also being the Southeast corner of Matheny; thence with the East line of Matheny, North 2 deg. East 124.40 feet to a stake in the South right of way of McFadden Avenue, said stake being the Northeast corner of Matheny and the Northwest corner of Watkins; thence with the South line of McFadden Avenue, South 88 deg. East 70.00 feet to a stake at the Northeast corner of Virginia Watkins, said stake being the Northeast corner of an alley way running North to South, now in the name of Watkins; thence with the East line of the alley, South 1 deg. West 125.30 feet to a stake in the North right of way of Boals Avenue; thence with the street, North 88 deg. West 73.00 feet to the point of beginning. Being part of the property conveyed to Watkins Homes, a Tennessee Partnership, by deed appearing of record in Record Book 951, page 1023, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Description taken from Record Book 1327, Page 889, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal description. The street address of the property is 212 Boals, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 23, 2008, by Marvin R. Harper (deceased) and Peggy Wiseman to Monte Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under BOOK NUMBER 1421, Page 347, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, February 2, 2012, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a point in the south line of Antioch Road, said point being 80.0 feet eastwardly from the northeast corner of Clayton Beckett Jr. property (527/110); thence along said south line, South 87 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds East a distance of 133.16 feet to a point; thence South 04 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 178.42 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 25.25 feet to a point; thence South 03 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 11.76 feet to a point; thence North 87 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds West a distance of 72.94 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 60.35 feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 202.71 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel #01-019-033.03 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 475 Antioch Highway 51, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Marvin R. Harper (deceased) and Peggy Wiseman The sale of the above-described property shall be subject

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or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. Interested Parties: Watkins Homes This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. Interested Parties: Watkins Homes This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

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WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated March 24,2006, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1268, Page 409 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Homes conveyed to Sandy Wilson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 134 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2012, at 10:40 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lots 37, 38, and 39 of Watkins Northview #3, plat of which is of record at Plat Book 1, Page 38, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Watkins Homes, a Tennessee Partnership consisting of Andrew T. Watkins and Michael W. Watkins, by Quitclaim Deed appearing of record in Record Book 1265, page 677, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Description taken from Record Book 1268, Page 409. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal description. The street address of the property is 1500-1502 Andrew Street, 1512-1514 Andrew Street and 15201522 Andrew Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to sell the tracts separately or together. Interested Parties: Watkins Homes This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated June 10, 2009, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1444, Page 185 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Homes, a Tennessee partnership, conveyed to FMLS, Inc., Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 120 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2012, at 11:10 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the south line of Bledsoe Avenue, Mrs. E. F. Petree’s northwest corner, Mrs. Dinah Cook’s north corner; thence with Petree’s west line south 0 degrees 40 minutes east 210 feet to a stake; thence south 89 degrees 50 minutes west 100 feet to a stake in the east line of North Tipton Street; thence with said street north 0 degrees 40 minutes west 210 feet to a stake the intersection of the east line of North Tipton Street with the south line of Bledsoe Avenue; thence with Bledsoe Avenue north 89 degrees 50 minutes east 100 feet to the beginning. There is to be excepted out of the above all that part occupied by the intersection of North Tipton Street and Bledsoe Avenue. The above described is according to survey of W. H. Green, County Surveyor, made on February 14, 1974. Description taken from by Record Book 1444, page 185, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of legal description. Being part of the property conveyed to Watkins Homes, a Tennessee partnership, by deed appearing in Record Book 1006, page 358, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and corrected by deed appearing in Record Book 1015, page 932, in said Register’s Office. The street address of the property is 200 North Tipton, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION No. CH-12-0027-2 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: OLIVIA HOPE BOAZ (DOB: December 1, 2011), A Minor, AGAPE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC., Petitioner, vs. DONALD JOSEPH WARD, STEVE “LAST NAME UNKNOWN”, and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondents. It appearing from the sworn petition for termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of the Respondents, Donald Joseph Ward, Steve “Last Name Unknown”, and Any Unknown Father, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It further appearing that Respondent, Steve “Last Name Unknown”, is an approximately 6’1” tall Caucasian male with light brown hair, beard, and mustache. It furthering appearing that conception occurred in a home off Highway 64 after Respondent, Steve “Last Name Unknown”, met the birthmother at a club at Sycamore View and Macon Road in Memphis, Tennessee. It is therefore ordered that Respondents, Donald Joseph Ward, Steve “Last Name Unknown, and Any Unknown Father, make their appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, the 16th day of March, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. and answer petitioner’s petition for termination of parental rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondents and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks both in The Daily News of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and in The Leader of Tipton County, Tennessee. This 9th day of January 2012. CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY By: Gary Donaldson Kevin W. Weaver WEAVER & CRAIG, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 51 Germantown Court, Suite 112 Cordova, Tennessee 38018 (901) 757-1700 Publish: 1/12/12, 1/19/12, 1/26/12, and 2/2/12.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated January 14, 2005, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1183, Page 507 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Residential, a Tennessee partnership, conveyed to Sandy Wilson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 132 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Tract #1: Lying and being within the corporate limits of the Town of Covington, in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: First Lot: Being Lot No. 19 of Block G of the McLennan-Payne Addition to Covington as shown by plat of record in Deed Book 240, page 378 and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin the southeast corner of

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 � B9 www.covingtonleader.com Lot No. 18 in the west line of South College Street, thence with said street south 95 feet to an iron pin in the north line of Rosedale Avenue; thence with the north line of same west 130 feet to an iron pin the southeast corner of Lot No. 20; thence north 95 feet to an iron pin the southwest corner of Lot No. No. 18; thence east 130 feet to the beginning. There is excepted out of the above a 15 ft. radius in the southeast corner. The street address of this property is 300 Rosedale A, B, & C, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Second Lot: Being Lot No. 20 of Block G of McLennan-Payne Addition to Covington, Tennessee as shown in Book 240, page 378 and thus described: Beginning at a stake in the east line of Evergreen Street (now called Pine Street), the southwest corner of Lot No. 17, thence east 130 feet to a stake, a common corner of Lots 17, 18 and 19; thence with the west line of Lot 19, south 95 feet to a stake in the north line of Rosedale Avenue; thence west with the north line of same 130 feet to a stake in the intersection of the north line of Rosedale Avenue and the east line of Pine Street; thence with Pine Street north 95 feet to the beginning. There is excepted out of the above a 15 ft. radius at the intersection of the north line of Rosedale Avenue with the east line of Pine Street. The street address of this property is 300 Rosedale D, E, & F, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Tract #2: Parcel #1: Beginning at a stake in the west right of way of North Tipton Street, said stake being the southeast corner of Nevil and the northeast corner of Hutchison (formerly Robinson), of which this survey is a part; thence with the south line of Nevil, north 89 degrees west 100 feet to a stake; thence south 1 degree west 60 feet to a stake in the south line of Hutchison and the north line of Mrs. Estes; thence the north line of Mrs. Estes south 89 degrees west 100 feet to a stake in the west right of way of North Tipton Street, said stake being the northeast corner of Mrs. Estes and the southeast corner of Hutchison; thence with the west right of way of the street north 1 degree east 60 feet to the beginning. The street address of this property is 225 North Tipton, Covington, Tennessee 38019. PARCEL 2: Beginning at a stake in the east right of way of Maple Street at its intersection with the south right of way of Bledsoe Avenue, said stake being the northwest corner of the Thurmond Watkins lot of which this survey is a part; runs thence with the east right of way of Maple Street South 1° west 54.00 feet to a stake; thence south 89° east 115.00 feet to a stake; thence north 1° east 54.00 feet to a stake in the south right of way of Bledsoe Avenue; thence with the same north 89° west 115.00 feet to the beginning. The street address of this property is 205 Bledsoe Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Being part of the property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by deed appearing of record in Record Book 877, page 644, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Description taken from Record Book 1183, Page 507, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal descriptions. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to sell the tracts separately or together. Interested Parties: Watkins Residential This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for

that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated March 13, 2002, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 992, Page 666 (“Trust Deed”), Watkins Residential, a Tennessee general partnership, conveyed to Gail Johnson, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Regions Bank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Laura A. Williams was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 1535, Page 126 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2012, at 10:50 a.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and free from equity of redemption, and any statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other exemptions, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in the First Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Tract No. I: Beginning at the northwest corner of the lot conveyed to A.W. Coats by Bunk Smith (Deed Book 96, page 533) and running south with the east side of Haynie Street, 100 feet to a stake; thence east 200 feet to a stake at the northeast corner of the Troy McCall lot in the west side of an alley; thence north with the alley 100 feet to the northeast corner of said lot conveyed to Coats by Smith; thence west 200 feet to the beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by deed of record in Record Book 992, page 663, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Also being part of the property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by deed of record in Record Book 983, page 158, in said Register’s Office. The street address of this property is 116 Haynie Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Tract No. II: Parcel 1: Beginning at a stake formerly Fuller’s northeast corner in Rogers west line, thence north 3¾ west 297.8 feet to a stake in the south line of Hill Avenue; thence with said Hill Avenue south 86-3/4° west 60 feet to an iron stake; thence south 3¾ east 297.8 feet to a stake in Fuller’s north boundary line; thence north 86° east 60 feet to the beginning. However, there is excepted out of the above described lot all of that portion of same included in the deed to Raymond J. Norris and wife, which is recorded in Book 263, page 348 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Parcel 2: Beginning at a stake in the south line of Hill Avenue, the northeast corner of Lot No. 1 (now owned by Leonard Nason); thence with the south line of Hill Avenue, east 80 feet to a stake Mrs. Pauline Dunavant’s northwest corner; thence with her west line south 136 feet to a stake; thence west 80 feet to a stake in the east line of Lot No. 2 (now owned by Leonard Nason); thence with the east line of Lots 1 and 2 (now owned by Nason), 136 feet to the beginning. The street address of this property is 701 and 705 Hill Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Tract No. III: Parcel 1: In the Town of Covington, Tennessee and beginning at a stake in the east line of North High Street at the southwest corner of Lot No. 1, said stake being 71 feet south of the intersection of the south line

of Hill Street with the east line of North High Street; thence with the east line of North High Street south 71 feet to a stake; thence east 104 feet to a stake; thence north 71 feet to a stake, the southeast corner of Lot No. 1; thence with the south line of the same west 104 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel 2: In the Town of Covington, Tennessee and beginning at a stake in the intersection of the south line of Hill Avenue with the east line of North High Street; thence with the east line of North High Street south 71 feet to a stake; thence east 104 feet to a stake; thence north 71 feet to a stake in the south line of Hill Avenue; thence with the same west 104 feet to the beginning. The street address of this property is 324 and 330 High Street, Covington, Tennessee 38019. Tracts II and III, being part of the property conveyed to Watkins Residential, a Tennessee Partnership, by deed of record in Record Book 983, page 158, in said Register’s Office. Description taken from Record Book 992, Page 666. Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal descriptions. Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to any written or verbal leases pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to sell the tracts separately or together. Interested Parties: Watkins Residential This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose. LAURA A. WILLIAMS, Successor Trustee 105 S. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-2414 DATES OF PUBLICATION: January 12, 2012 January 19, 2012 January 26, 2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MARCH 20, 2002, executed by MARGARET FAULKNER (A/K/A MARGARET L. FAULKNER), AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to I. DYKE TATUM, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 995, PAGE 23, for the benefit of UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2003, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are

expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: THE ANNIE ELLIS LOT ON THE EAST SIDE OF COLLEGE STREET IN THE CITY OF MUNFORD, TN IN TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET, SAID PIN BEING IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OTIS P. MCKELL’S LOT (BOOK 705, PAGE 64); THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 11 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF COLLEGE STREET, 90.00 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE EAST 589.60 FEET TO AN IRON POST IN THE WEST LINE OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION (PLAT CAB. A, SLIDE 154B); THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES, 15 MINUTES, 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PINES SUBDIVISION, 270.25 FEET TO AN IRON POST; THENCE WEST 59.4 FEET TO AN IRON POST IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LILLIAN BURGETT LOT (BK 196, PAGE 106); THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES, 49 MINUTES, 02 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BURGETT AND MCKELL’S LOTS 180.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF MCKELL LOT, 479.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARGARET FAULKNER AND MARY MCKNETT, JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 880, PAGE 350, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM MARY MCKNETT TO MARGARET FAULKNER, BY QUITCLAIM DEED DATED MARCH 20, 2002 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 995, PAGE 21, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. FURTHER BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM MARGARET FAULKNER TO RICHARD ALLEN BRENNER AND RUBY LYNN BRENNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY QUITCLAIM DEED DATED APRIL 28, 2009 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1435, PAGE 398, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 350 COLLEGE STREET, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. MAP 112E GROUP G PARCEL 003.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID

WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: RICHARD ALLEN BRENNER; RUBY LYNN BRENNER THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

United States Internal Revenue Service First Tennessee Bank The street address of the above described property is believed to be: 8135 Austin Peay (Highway 14), Brighton, TN 38011, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

This day, January 16, 2012. This is improved property known as 350 COLLEGE STREET, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2910

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. Sale made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes. Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject to rights of spouse to dower and curtesy, if any. The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Jeffrey D. Germany R. Lee Webber M. Shawn Cardwell H. Chase Pittman Marshall Digmon Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: January 19, January 26, and February 2, 2012.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 15th day of November, 2006, by Joe A. Curtis and Kimberly A. Curtis, to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, BancorpSouth Bank, as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1311, Pages 473-482; and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell, or H. Chase Pittman having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record at Record Book 1531, Pages 977-977 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. And the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell, or H. Chase Pittman, will on Friday, February 17, 2012, commencing at Twelve o’clock noon at the North door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Description of a 10.00 acre tract being the Kimberly Ann Roberts property as recorded in Deed Book 631 - Page 448, said property being located on the West side of Highway 14 in the 7th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Beginning at a found iron in the West R.O.W. line of Highway 14 being the Easternmost southeast corner of Kimberly Ann Roberts as recorded in Deed Book 631 - Page 448, also being the Southernmost Southwest corner of the Robin L. Roberts property, Deed Book 641 - Page 886, thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along said R.O.W. line, S 44 deg. 05’ 27” W, 100.00 feet to a found iron being the Southwest corner of this tract; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along a West line of this tract, N 44 deg. 53’ 43” W, passing a found iron at 686.15 feet at the water edge of a lake, but in all a distance of 870.09 feet to an angle point; thence N 07 deg. 25’ 55” E, 518.81 feet to the Northwest corner of this tract, also being the exterior corner of Robin L. Roberts, also being in the East line of William Clay Ballard, Deed Book 625 - Page 286; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along an East line of this partition and a West line of Robin L. Roberts, the following (3) courses: S 53 deg. 00’ 56” E, 300.00 feet to an angle point; thence N 81 deg. 59’ 04” E, 105.36 feet to an angle point; thence S 44 deg. 41’ 13” E, passing a found iron post at the waters’ edge of a lake at 290.34 feet, but in all a distance of 360.34 feet to a found iron being the Northeast corner of this tract and an interior of Robin L. Roberts; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the East line of this tract and a West line of Robin L. Roberts, S 01 deg. 43’ 41” E, 637.31 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.00 acres, more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Kimberly Ann Roberts (now Kimberly Ann Curtis) at Book 631, page 448 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Tax Parcel No.: 130 06900 000 Other Interested Parties:

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated DECEMBER 29, 1997, executed by JON W. HALL, II (A/K/A JON WAYNE HALL, II) AND MELISSA J. HALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 816, PAGE 490, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TRANS FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO TRANS FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 44, KINCAID ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 45 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JON W. HALL, II AND MELISSA J. HALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 29, 1997 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 816, PAGE 488, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM JON W. HALL TO

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 � B10 www.covingtonleader.com MELISSA J. HALL, BY QUITCLAIM DEED DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2011 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1505, PAGE 899, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 569 KINCAID DRIVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058 (A/K/A 569 KINCAID DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004). MAP 145D GROUP B CONTROL MAP 144A PARCEL 001.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, January 18, 2012. This is improved property known as 569 KINCAID DRIVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058 (A/K/A 569 KINCAID DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004). J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2771

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on May 9, 2005, by Rommel Asug and Elizabeth D. Ross Asug to Monte S. Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1207, Page 172, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and

Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, February 9, 2012, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 790, Phase II, Section E, Blaydes Estates Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 26-B, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property. This being the same property conveyed to grantor herein by warranty deed being filed simultaneously herewith. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 512 Kearns Circle, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Rommel Asug and Elizabeth D. Ross Asug The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements aor set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: American Mortgage Services, Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o RMW Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1105617TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: Jan. 19, Jan.26, Feb.02, 2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that

certain Deed of Trust executed on December 20, 2006, by Ellis M. Barrett to John P. Roberts, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1320, Page 591, as re-recorded in Book 1336, Page 712, aforesaid records, and (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”); and WHEREAS, Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”), the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, February 9, 2012, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 21, Rhodes Estates Subdivision, Section B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 98, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 340 Ash Rene Drive, Millington, TN 38053 CURRENT OWNER(S): Ellis M. Barrett The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived

in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o CS11 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 1168.J1103588TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 1/19/2012, 1/26/2012, 02/2/2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 11th day of September, 2003, executed by Jimmie L. McClerkin and Theta McClerkin, conveying certain real property therein described to William G. Simpson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded March 17, 2001, at Book 1094, Page 882. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Sara C. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on February 21, 2012 at 10:05 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: Beginning at a stake, the northeast corner of the Elcan tract in the west right of way of the Covington and Charleston gravel road; thence with the Elcan’s south line south 40 1/2 west 208.7 feet to a stake; thence south 48 1/2 east 104.35 feet to a stake; thence north 40 1/2 east 208.7 feet to a stake in the west line of the above road; thence with the same north 48 1/2 west 104.35 feet to the beginning, containing 0.50 acres. HOWEVER THERE IS EXCEPTED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED

NOTICE TAXPAYERS You are advised that

2011 TAXES WILL BECOME DELINQUENT MARCH 1, 2012 On March 1, 2012(TCA 67-5-1512) Penalties and Interest of 1 % per month will accrue and become due until they are filed in Chancery Court in March 2013. Penalty and Interest will be applied on all unpaid 2011 taxes in the Trustee’s Office. We are located in Room 203 in the Tipton County Courthouse. A partial payment plan is available. Please call for details.

NOTICE 2010 DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS Friday March 30, 2012 Is the last day you can pay your 2010 delinquent property tax in the Trustee’s office. You are advised that after Friday, March 30, 2012 additional penalties, interest, and court costs will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property; until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012. A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2010 delinquent tax payment must be received in my office by Friday, March 30, 2012. TRUSTEE’S office hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM 901-476-0211

Kristie Glass Maxwell, Trustee

ranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 23rd day of January, 2012. SARA C. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 13th day of October, 2007, executed by Charles R. Martin and Judy S. Martin, conveying certain real property therein described to William G. Simpson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded October 15, 2007, at Book 1367, Page 512. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Sara C. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on February 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: Lying and being in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee, and thus described: Lot Number 10 located and bounded as indicated and shown on the map or plat of the HYDE MILLS INC. SUBDIVISION of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 196, pages 789, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 430 Hyde Park Circle, Covington, Tennessee 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Charles R. Martin and Judy S. Martin OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE The sale of the above-

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION Windham McDonald Construction Company, Inc. of Cordova, Tennessee is completing construction on the FEMA Fire Station Construction Grant, Project Number: EMW-2009-FC-01275R for the City of Munford. Any person or party having an outstanding claim for this project should notify Mr. Neal Hunter, City Manager at the Munford City Hall (901) 8370171 within the next ten (10) days.

TRACT OF LAND THE FOLLOWING: Beginning at a point in the present South right of way line of the Covington to Stanton Road, said point being the Northwest corner of the Louise Sanders Pope 13.1 acre tract and the Northeast corner of the subject tract, thence Northwestwardly along the present South right of way line around a curve to the left having a radius of 11,429.16 feet a distance of 104.26 feet to a point in the Northwest corner of the subject tract and the Northeast corner of the J.T. Craig 30.3 acre tract thence south 44° 30’ West along the West line of the subject tract a distance of 20.01 feet to a point in the proposed right of way line, thence South 47° 08’ East along the proposed right of way line a distance of 104.38 feet to a point in the East line of the subject tract , thence North 43° 55’ East along the East line a distance of 18.12 feet to the point of beginning as shown on the Right of Way Plan Sheet No. 27 of the subject property, prepared by the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, Jackson, Tennessee, 1975. Containing 0.046 acre. (Conveyed to Tipton County 400/328.) PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 443 Highway 179, Covington, TN 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Jimmie L. McClerkin and Theta McClerkin OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Southwest TN EMC The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or war-

Is the last day you can pay your 2010 delinquent property taxes at Atoka Town Hall, 334 Atoka-Munford Avenue, Atoka, TN. You are advised that after Friday March 30th 2012 Additional penalties, interest, and court cost will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property; until filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 30th 2012 I will not publish a listing of said delinquent taxpayers. Your 2010 delinquent tax payment must have been received in my office by Friday March 30th 2012 Atoka Town Hall is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For any questions please contact us at 837-5300. Town of Atoka Debbie Pickard, Town Recorder CONCURRENT NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS January 26, 2012 Town of Mason, 12157 Main Street, Mason, Tennessee 38049, (901) 294-3525 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Mason. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about February 13, 2012, the Town of Mason will submit a request to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the release of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Town of Mason Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement project, for the purpose of constructing three (3) drip irrigation zones located adjacent to the existing wastewater treatment site along Old L & N Road, $592,000, and in the Corporate area, Mason, Tipton County, Tennessee. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Town of Mason has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Mason Town Hall, 12157 Main Street, Mason, Tennessee, 38049 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Town of Mason, 12157 Main Street, Mason, Tennessee 38049. All comments received by February 10, 2012 will be considered by the Town of Mason prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS The Town of Mason certifies to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that David Ward in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the Town of Mason certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Mason; (b) The Town of Mason has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) The grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; or (d) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Program Management, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th' Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102. Potential objectors should contact the Program Management Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period. David Ward Mayor

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 � B11 www.covingtonleader.com described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 23rd day of January, 2012. SARA C. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2974 ESTATE OF Dorothy Ann Griffey. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 12th day of January, 2012. Letters of Administration C.T.A. in the respect of the estate of Dorothy Ann Griffey, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 26th day of January, 2012. Frances M. Zachary Administratrix C.T.A. 26jan2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2975 ESTATE OF Houston Mize. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 12th day of January, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Houston Mize, 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 file same with the clerk of the above named

Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 26th day of January, 2012. Patsy Waits Executrix 26jan2wp

the estate, the costs of the estate, and any remaining funds to the devisees of said estate. It is further ORDERED that this Notice shall be published in the Covington Leader, a newspaper of general publication in Tipton County, Tennessee once weekly for four

(4) consecutive weeks requiring the said Walter Lee Gaines, Jr.; to appear and object to such sale if desired.

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Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MANER OF: Barbara Gaines NO. P2750 DECEASED Order of Publication In this case it appearing that the Estate of Barbara Gaines is insolvent and that Walter Lee Gaines, Jr. is absent and can not be found so as to give notice that said estate is insolvent and due to such insolvency it is necessary that the real property which passed under the will be sold to pay creditors. Notice is hereby given that Walter Lee Gaines, Jr.; is hereby required to appear and object is so desired within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice; otherwise the sale of 1090 Highway 179, Covington, TN 38019 and 520 College Street, Covington, TN 38019 shall be ordered by this Court and the proceeds expended to pay the claims against

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: 1,200 -1,500 copies of the Tipton County School Registration Handbook For addition information contact Ann Smith at 901-837-5686 Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00am January 31, 2012 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dr. William Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE #1 Tipton County will hold a Public Hearing on January 30, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., at the Office of the Poplar Grove Utility District. The purpose of this meeting is to present information to the public on the FY 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend and comment on possible projects. Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact David Braden, Poplar Grove Utility District at (901) 8370181. Tipton County ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; related statutes and regulations that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. Jeff Huffman County Executive Advertisement Ford Construction Company an Equal Opportunity Employer of Dyersburg, Tennessee is preparing bids as prime contractor on the following project(s) to be opened by the Tennessee Department of Transportation on Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. We are interested in receiving Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Subcontractor and supplier quote on any items of work on this project. Please visit our office at 2353 Hwy. 104 W., Dyersburg, TN or call Sam Baggett at 731-285-1938 Ext. 122 or John Ford at 731-285-5185 prior to 8:00 A.M., February 9th, 2012. Plans and specifications are available for inspection at our Office in Dyersburg or can be ordered from the Tennessee Department of Transportation at (615)-7412414.

BIDS ARE BEING PREPARED ON THE FOLLOWING PROJECT (S): February 10th, 2012 Tipton County (Contract No. CNL026) Call No. 058 Project No. STP-M-NHE-3(107), 84102-3205-54, 84950-3557-04 STP-M-NHE-3(107), 84102-3205-54 The grading, drainage and paving on U.S. 51 (S.R.3) at the intersection of Charles Smith St. in Covington (L.M. 20.19). Project Length-0.154 mile 84950-3557-04 The grading, drainage and paving on S.I.A. route serving Unilever in Covington. Project Length-0.283 mile Total Project Length-0.437 mile Completion Time-On or before November 15, 2012 Plans Cost-$25.00 Cross-Section Cost-$10.00 The DBE Goal for this contract is 9%.

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8th Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival Set for Feb. 3-5 Northwest Tennessee prepares for its most prominent Winter Visitors

The winter pilgrimage of the majestic American Bald Eagle annually brings these fantastic creatures back to northwest Tennessee from their summer homes in the upper Great Lakes and Canada. With wingspans of six to eight feet and weights up to 16 pounds, the American Bald Eagle has been returning to the open water, marshes and cypress-laden sloughs of Reelfoot Lake for generations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The return of the American Bald Eagles to Reelfoot Lake has become one of the most exciting winter events in Tennessee,â&#x20AC;? Reelfoot Lake State Park Manager James Cox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In celebration of this wonderful time of year, the staff at Reelfoot Lake State Park is providing several unique opportunities for guests to see our national symbol in its natural habitat.â&#x20AC;? Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival is set for Feb. 3-5 and will celebrate one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles outside Alaska. In its eighth year, the Eagle Festival offers a wide range of opportunities for Reelfoot Lake visitors to see these magnificent birds in the wild. Guided van and bus tours will be offered for $5 per person, leaving twice daily from the Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor Center. Tour reservations are required. Local park and wildlife experts also will present several unique programs throughout the three-day event, offering something for all ages including walking tours, interpretive sessions, a duck decoy painting contest for kids, and a variety of historical displays. The Saturday, Feb. 4 programs at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. will feature John Stokes and his live Birds of Prey, giving the audience a rare up-close look. Other programs will be scheduled throughout the weekend. The annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival is sponsored by Reelfoot Lake State Park. For eagle tour reservations, a complete schedule of events and information, please call (731) 253-9652. Reelfoot Lake State Park / Ranger Programs Bald eagle and waterfowl tours, along with several educational lectures will be held in conjunction with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eagle Festival, covering a variety of topics. Free to the public, program topics include: Through Feb. 6, Reelfoot Lake State Park will host its annual Eagle Tours. The park has established extensive guided and informational programs for winter visitors to Reelfoot Lake. The tour is a two-hour bus or van trip around Reelfoot Lake to observe the Bald Eagles and waterfowl. Tours are offered seven days a week. Buses leave the visitor center at 10 a.m. daily and 1:30 p.m. CT on weekends. Reservations are required. There is a minimal charge for the tour. Tour guides equipped with binoculars, telescopes and more importantly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; extensive knowledge of the eagles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rarely have difficulty locating the birds. In addition to providing information about the eagles, the guides also will provide information about Reelfoot Lake and other waterfowl. For reservations or more information call the visitor center at (731) 253-9652. Join staff on Saturday, Jan. 21, for Reelfoot Lake

BEER NOTICE Beer Board Meeting at The Mason City Hall on Monday February 13, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. The name of the business is The Log Cabin located at 68 Front Street in Mason Tennessee 38049. The owner is Saul Whitley, Please advise this will be for On Premise Consumption Only.

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NOTICE OF EXPLANATION The Town of Mason intends to undertake improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. The proposed project will consist of constructed drip irrigation zones adjacent to the existing facility. This project is located in the 100 year floodplain. This proposed project cannot be undertaken in any other location. There is, therefore, no practical alternative to the proposed project. The proposed project will conform to all applicable State floodplain protection standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain values as it represents an improvement of an existing roadway. Failure to provide these improvements would result in the continued deterioration of the Towns wastewater treatment. The other agency involved in this project is the State of Tennessee with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING There will be a called meeting of the Gilt Edge City Council on Friday January 27,2012, at 7:00 PM at the Gilt Edge City Hall. The meeting will be held to consider the following: 1. Accept the resignation of Phillip Nelson as Mayor and Alderman and declare a vacancy in the positions of Mayor and Alderman. 2. Appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the Alderman term. 3. Appoint a Vice Mayor. 4. Authorize additions and removal of signatures for all City Bank accounts. 5. Authorize bonds for all City positions as needed. 6. Consider any business relating to the appointment of a City Recorder. 7. Consider any business relating to the position of Fire Chief. 8 Consider any other items of pervasive importance to the City of Gilt Edge.

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NOTICE FROM THE TIPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Voters who are elderly or have a disability and believe their polling place to be inaccessible, and who wish to vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day March 6, 2012, should notify the commission by February 25, 2012. The Election Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 8 at 3:30 PM to appoint additional election officials, to certify the voting machine testing conducted here Jan. 30, to lock provisional ballot boxes, and to make other preparations for the March Presidential Primary. Contact us at 113 E. Church Street, Covington, TN 38019.

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Postal Service adjusts mailing services prices for 2012 Penny increase in price of forever stamps first since May 2009 Beginning early next year, it will cost just a penny more to mail letters to any location in the United States, the first price change for First-Class Mail stamps (Forever stamps) in more than two and a half years. The new 45-cent price for Forever stamps is among price changes filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission today. Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 22, 2012, include: Letters (1 oz.) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1-cent increase to 45 cents Letters additional ounces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unchanged at 20 cents Postcards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3-cent increase to 32 cents Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-cent increase to 85 cents.

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Faletto, Evans take part in rugby tour By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

A pair of local rugby players, one a senior at Brighton High School and other a 2008 BHS graduate, are receiving some attention on the national level. Devin Faletto, a senior player for Storm Rugby, a club team that includes several Tipton County players, was recently invited to join the USA South Under 21 All-Star Team as they toured and played rugby in the Cayman Islands. Nick Evans, a 2008 alumni from Storm Rugby and now a

student at UT-Knoxville, also took part in the tour. The honor is signficant, considering the team is nearly all college players from all around the southern United States. Faletto was one of only of two high schoolers invited on the select tour. As one of the top-seeded players in the South, he is highly recruited and has developed rugby skills through being invited to participate in USA Rugby and Life University Camps. “He is truly a student of the game, studying and promoting it in every free opportunity

he has,” Storm coach Justin Whitmer said about Faletto. “Truly an impact player with the Storm, Faletto is developing into a solid team player and as a senior is exhibiting traits as a leader on and off the field. His greatest accomplishment this year is how he is actively working to develop younger players and assist on the field, rather than catch the spotlight.” White said Faletto’s vision of the field has drastically improved and he has learned that being a great teammate often means sacrificing for other

January 7 – February 3 The Tipton County Museum Veterans Memorial and Nature Center will be closed from Jan. 7 to Feb. 3, 2012 in preparation for the opening of a new exhibit called Common People in an Uncommon Time – The Civil War Experience in Tennessee. January 26-March 8 The Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center presents We Shall Not Be Moved, an exhibit honoring the 50th anniversary of Tennessee’s Civil Rights sit-ins. The exhibit will run from Jan. 26 to March 8, Tuesday –Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 4-7 p.m. For more information call (731) 738-2240 2012 Dixie Youth Registration Registration for Munford’s 2012 Dixie Youth Baseball League is underway and will close on Friday, Feb. 17. The league fee for youth ages 5-14 is $83, which includes a hat, jersey, belt and socks. Registration and fee payment are now available online at www. munford.com under the recreation link. For more information, please contact Griff Fisher, Centennial Park Manager and Dixie Youth President at 837-5944 or 301-9875. January 30 Covington Dixie Girls Softball will hold an open meeting/coaches meeting scheduled on Monday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at Tipton Christian Academy. If you are interested in coaching please come to this meeting. If you have questions call Dennis Harrod 361-4042. February 2 Staff members from the Covington Manor Nursing Home will be in Burlison on Thursday, Feb. 2 to provide free health screenings for anyone interested. The staff will be meeting at Smyrna Baptist Church in the back fellowship hall from 9-10 a.m. The staff will check blood pressures, blood sugar levels, and pulse rates as well as answering general health questions. February 4 The board of the Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant is proud to present the Little Miss Tipton County, Miss Junior Teen Tipton County, and Miss Teen Tipton County pageants. The pageants will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Brighton Middle School. Little Miss Tipton County will

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begin at 3 p.m. and the Junior Teen and Teen pageant will be at 7 p.m. Please check the Miss Tipton County Facebook for more information and the application or email Ms. Mary Gail Elam at mgail00@hotmail.com. You may also obtain an application at Past Times on the square in Covington. The deadline to enter is Jan. 21. The Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnson Ave., Covington, will present its 14th annual Successful Gardening series during the month of February beginning with “Plant Propagation” on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Tom Mashour and special guest Evelyn Talada, plant propagator for the Memphis Zoo. $5 per person, free to museum members. Refreshments will be served. A spaghetti supper will be offered at Nazarene Church, 1024 Hwy. 51 N., on Feb. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. Eat in or carry out. $6 per plate. Covington Dixie Girls Softball will hold signups on every Saturday in February from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CIAA, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, and the first two Saturdays in February at Oak Grove Baptist Church gymnasium from 10 a.m to1 p.m. Early bird discount of $15 if full registration fee is paid by Feb. 4. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required. Open meeting/ coaches meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at Tipton Christian Academy. If you are interested in coaching please come to this meeting. If you have questions call Dennis Harrod 361-4042.

sponsibilities and insights, just as Faletto is going to now … Influences from former successful teammates truly helps the team progress.” Evans accolades include Under 19 Tennessee All-Star, 3-time Ironman Award at Tennessee, Volunteer Scholarship award winner, USA South 7s All-Star and Under-20 South All-Star. “Alumni such as this are indicative of the success of the Storm program, especially since so many players leave the Storm program and continue at high levels,” Whitmer said.

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players. “Attitudes such as this are contagious, which will propel the team to greater team successes,” Whitmer said. “Faletto has evolved into a positive, humble player who will work to better the team any way he can.” Success is nothing new to Evans, who was the MVP of the Tennessee High School Age Championship Tournament in 2008 as a member of the championship Storm team. “The entire team worked and played as a unit,” Whitmer said. “They shared re-

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10 years ago Covington boxers Deon Rudd, Courtney Jones, Corey Somerville, Ira Terry and Keith Somerville advanced to the Silver Gloves nationals with region tournament wins. 20 years ago Covington’s Michael Robinson scored 19 points, but Haywood’s Tony Delk tallied 43 to lead the Tomcats to an 83-69 win. 30 years ago Twyla Weaver scored 14 points to lead the Munford girls past Brighton, 44-35.

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Life choice Ministry for Girls is offering a free seminar on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Tipton County Public Library, 300 W. Church St. The seminar will address the importance of obedience, respect and sexual purity and is designed to help strengthen teens in making the right choices for their life. Please call 731635-7775 for additional information and to reserve a seat. February 11 Charleston Volunteer Fire Department, located at the corner of Davis Rd. and Highway 179, is having their annual Valentine’s steak supper, Feb. 11 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $15 for ribeye steak, baked potato, salad, Texas toast, dessert, tea and coffee. For more information contact Julie at (901) 626-0565.

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The second program in the Successful Gardening series, presented by the Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnson Ave., Covington, is “Roses!” on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Don Wear, master consulting rosarian. $5 per person, free to museum members. Refreshments

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