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Friday fire kills Burlison father By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Randall Alsbrook, 36, was killed Friday night in a fire at his Randolph Road home. He leaves behind a wife and three children.

RANDOLPH – A 36-yearold Burlison man died in a fire overnight at his Randolph Road residence. The fire is still under investigation by the state fire marshal. A 1993 graduate of Munford High School, Randall Alsbrook was married to Melanie Smith Alsbrook and the couple has three children: 8-year-old Kayla Rose, 5-year-old Lydia Grace and 2-year-old Dalton Perry.

The family lost everything in the fire, including many of their Christmas gifts. Family members said Alsbrook had worked all night Thursday and come home Friday to get some rest before attending a Christmas gathering. The state fire marshal’s office is investigating the exact cause of the fire. It is unclear whether or not there were working smoke detectors inside the house. By Saturday morning, several groups had started collecting donations for the

family. Donations are being taken at the Oak Grove Baptist Church on Highway 59 in Covington. Call the church at (901) 476-7259 for more information. Additionally, a benefit fund for the family has been set up at InSouth Bank. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Rogers Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to

the service at the funeral home. Alsbrook was an employee of USF and attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his parents, James and Gail Alsbrook and brothers-inlaw, Brad Smith and Kevin Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glover “Shorty” and Jessie Stimpson Rose and Bennie H. and Willie Mae Cullum Alsbrook.

2011: The year’s biggest stories

Controversy erupts over canine death

Controversy erupted in October when the death of a pit bull caused activists to speak out against the district attorney. The dog, a pit bull seized from her owner’s home on Sanford Road on Monday, Oct. 10, was severely malnourished and died Friday, Oct. 14. Veterinarians at Northgate Animal Hospital attempted to save her life with a blood transfusion, however the dog nicknamed Grace died during the procedure. Grace was allegedly found tied to a tree by Tipton County deputies; a puppy believed to be about six months old, which has been nicknamed Faith, was found with her. However, the puppy had chewed through her rope and was eating beans from a nearby field. Animal control officers believe this is the only reason she has survived. News of the starving dog’s death, as well as photos of her emaciated body, spread like wildfire across the social networking platform Facebook. Activists called for justice for the dog, and others like her, and claimed the DA’s office does little to prosecute animal cruelty cases. District Attorney General Mike Dunavant disagreed. “There has been some suggestion that this office does not take such animal abuse cases seriously; the citizens of Tipton County and the 25th Judicial District can rest assured that these cases involved animal cruelty will be handled with the same diligence, professionalism and dedication to public safety and justice that any other criminal case receives,” Dunavant said in a press release. The dogs’ owner, Shawn Beard, was cited into court, warrants charging her with aggravated animal cruelty and neglect for Grace and animal cruelty and neglect for Faith. She is due back in court on March 8, 2012.

incorporated. On Friday, June 24, Atoka’s Centennial Celebration began by honoring Mrs. Jewell Forbess as Atoka’s oldest citizen and Baylee Jill Rogers, granddaughter of former alderman Tommy Rogers, as the town’s youngest citizen. An estimated 2,000 people braved the heat to participate in the event’s largest day. To end the three-day event, on Sunday, boy scouts from Troop 60 served barbecue and hot dogs from FasTimes and Post Office BBQ. Newly-named Ole Miss head football coach Hugh Freeze also spoke to the crowd before fireworks ended the evening. “It was good to see all of those come together - the old Atoka and the new,” she said. “I think we did what we set out to do.

Fite retires, Bibb succeeds as superintendent

After a vote by school board members in mid-May, Dr. Buddy Bibb was named superintendent of Tipton County Public Schools, a position that opened when Dr. Tim Fite announced his retirement after 19 years. Formerly the director of instruction, Dr. William E. “Buddy” Bibb has worked at the board since 1997. He was the only applicant for the position that will be left vacant when Dr. Tim Fite retires on June 30. He has worked with Fite for years and said he felt ready to take over as superintendent when Fite retired on June 30. “Dr. Fite has done an outstanding job and I’m blessed to have worked with him for 30 years,” Bibb said. “He’s been a great mentor and he’s given me some assignments I believe prepared me for this.”

Bibb said he doesn’t plan on any major changes once he becomes superintendent and his focus will remain on the 12,000 students in the system. “I want to focus on student results,” he said. “I want students to be successful in what they want to do, I want them to have positive experiences with the system, whether it’s in the classroom or at activities.”

Jacob Brown, 16, confessed to killing Ed and Bertha Walker in their Munford home on Jan. 17. He told a TBI agent he “just couldn’t stop” beating the couple with an aluminum bat.

Community comes together in support of 5-year-old with cancer

Small towns are known for being friendly, for coming together in a time of need. And nowhere is that more evident right now than in Tipton County, where hundreds of families have focused their thoughts and prayers on the healing of Lucy Krull. Diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a highly malignant brain tumor, the 5-year-old was enveloped with an unprecedented show of support. “I felt helpless when I heard the news,” said Covington photographer Emily Peyton Cook, a longtime friend of the family. “The only thing I could do is pray.” Two days after her diagnosis, on Thursday, Feb. 25, Lucy underwent surgery to remove the tumors in her brain and on her spine. That morning, Cook and a friend asked Hometown Flowers & Gifts owner Kathy Daniel Wright to tie bows in Lucy’s favorite colors, hot pink and purple, colors that are now flooding Tipton County with a sea of support. A lifelong resident of Covington, Cook said she’s never seen a cause with so much visibility, so much support, as the campaign now dubbed “Go, Lucy, Go!” Wright said she and her co-workers tied more than 3.5 miles of ribbon. Lucy spent much of 2011 at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital receiving treatment; she is currently at home as she continues her fight. For more information, as well as updates on Lucy’s condition, visit Kate Krull’s blog at erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com.

Atoka celebrates centennial

It was an event 100 years in the making and this weekend, residents of the Town of Atoka honored a century of incorporation with a celebration that last three days. Though first incorporated in 1872, the Town of Atoka voluntarily gave up its charter in the late 19th century to keep saloons from being established within its city limits. On June 24, 1911, the town was once again

Blalack arrested, pleads guilty to sexual molestation

On Monday, Dec. 19, Brighton’s former vice mayor pleaded guilty to charges he sexually molested two teens. Walter E. “Booster” Blalack, 77, was sentenced to two years for solicitation of a minor, three years for sexual battery by an authority figure and one year for sexual battery. According to warrants filed in April, Blalack, who is a real estate agent, was accused of touching the genitals of minors he’d hired to care for properties he was selling. The accusations alleged that the behavior took place on multiple occasions while also stating that Blalack forced at least one victim to reciprocate. TBI spokesperson Kristin Helm said Blalack was charged with sexual battery by an authority figure, solicitation of a minor, sexual battery and forcible fondling. He was arrested on April 20 after a hospital stay. According to Brighton Mayor Jeff Scott, Blalack resigned on June 14 citing extensive health complications involving diabetic causes. Scott reported that neither he nor the board had any knowledge of Blalack’s allegations prior to the arrest. Though Blalack pleaded guilty to the charges, he will not serve jail time. He will, instead, be on supervised probation. Alderman Philip Mathis, who lost the 2008 election to George Smith by one vote, has been appointed to serve the remainder of Blalack’s term as alderman.

Munford Bands wins nationals

It couldn’t have been much more dramatic. On the campus of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 13, Munford High School band members, parents and supporters waited for about an hour for the judges to render a decision. The news delivered over the stadium’s public address system was good: Munford High School was the 2011 USSBA Group 6 national champions. “We were on edge,” said Brandon Topping, a senior who plays the baritone. “It was very nerve-wracking … When we won, we freaked. People were yelling, crying. Everybody was so excited. All that hard work we did finally paid off.”

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Police, emergency officials gearing up for NYE By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com The 2010-11 New Year’s driving period was a relatively safe one in Tennessee. From Dec. 30, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011, there were six vehicular fatalities in the state. Only one of those, which happened in Shelby County, occurred in West Tennessee. And just one of the six was alcohol related.

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According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, that was the lowest number of traffic deaths ever recorded in the state. Area law enforcement agencies and hospital officials are aware that those numbers can spike any given year though. Atoka Police Chief Jessie Poole said he will deploy an extra officer or two on New Year’s Eve. “It varies,” Poole said when

asked to describe a typical New Year’s Eve in Atoka, the second-largest city in Tipton Couunty “We expect to be busy and hope for less. You just don’t know.” Atoka largely consists of residential areas. Covington, on the other hand, has several night spots that figure to draw New Year’s Eve revelers. Police Chief Bennie Carver said he will have close to three

times as many offices on the streets, looking primarily for impaired drivers. December is a busy month for Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton in Covington. Last December, emergency room visits were six percent higher than other months, in part because of the holiday season. Shelia Fleming, the chief nursing officer at the hospital, said manpower is adjusted

based on statistics from previous years. Additional staff is also on call during potentially busy times, like New Year’s Eve. “It just depends on what happens,” Fleming said. “The month of December is traditionally a busy month.” Carver said his officers will be busy, regardless of how things unfold New Year’s Eve. “I assure you,” he said, “we’ll be out in full force.”

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A2 â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, December 29, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ THE LEADER considerable damage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The flooding formed a big hole in front of the parking lot,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go past the ramp now.â&#x20AC;? Reed said flooding from the Mississippi deposited a sandbar south of the parking lot where there was â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant failureâ&#x20AC;? in the top bank of the river. He estimates the river took a 1,000-foot section of land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a section of trees missing now near the ramp. We saw a significant cut there.â&#x20AC;? County officials worried the Mississippi would carve a new channel in Tipton County, cutting off parts of Randolph as it did during the 19th century. Reed said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no channel, but the potential is there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big bend in the river right there and it wants to take the path of least resistance,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It might keep forcing itself in there.â&#x20AC;? The hole could take years to refill, said Reed. In May, the parking lot and ramp at Duvall Landing could be accessed, but the public could not travel any farther down Coon Valley Road. It does not appear the levee, which runs north from the boat ramp at Duvall to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; casting field, was breached. Other areas of Randolph did not see as extensive damages. There was no significant damage to Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boat Dock or Richardsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing, said Reed.

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Continued from A1 Munford beat out Immaculata High of Somerville, N.J., by 25 thousandths of a point, the narrowest margin of victory in the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. It was Munfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third trip to the national competition in the past five years. Munford finished third in 2007 and second in 2009. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booster club raised approximately $70,000 for the trip through various fundraisers. The cities of Munford and Atoka, the Tipton County Board of Education and Tipton County also made sizeable donations to make the trip possible. The excitement from this trip doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t figure to dissipate any time soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was definitely intense,â&#x20AC;? said Rylie Topping, a freshman xylophone player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they called out that Immaculata was second, I was ecstatic. It really is a big deal.â&#x20AC;?

Mississippi floods, Duvall Landing altered

Though Tipton County was spared the worst of the historic Mississippi River flooding, thanks to its bluffs, public works director Shannon Reed said high waters have changed the landscape in rural Tipton County. Areas of Coon Valley Road, which takes motorists from Richardson Landing Road to the boat ramp at Duvall Landing, suffered

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However, sand deposits are causing problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers are having a terrible time with large amounts of sand deposits on their fields. In fact, some of them have had to

use a dozer to get the sand off before they can plant their crops. Flooding remained an issue for the islands for weeks. The islands were once

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Carjacker killed, father confesses to 2010 postal killings

It was a story with plot twists stranger than fiction. On Monday, Feb. 14, a suspected carjacker was shot and killed by police following a pursuit that originated in Haywood. The chase ended in the heart of Mason, at the intersection of highways 59 and 70, with 18-year-old Chastain Montgomery Jr. firing more than a dozen rounds at officers before being fatally shot. Montgomery Jr. was wanted in Davidson County on criminal homicide charges and had stolen a truck from the Nashville area the morning of his death. At the scene, a man who turned out to be his father was taken into custody after allegedly tampering with evidence and resisting arrest. By Friday, Feb. 19, Chastain Montgomery Sr. was indicted on federal murder and robbery charges in connection with the October 2010 murders of two postal workers. United States Attorney Edward Stanton III alleges Montgomery, 47, and his son, Chastain Montgomery Jr., are responsible for the shooting deaths of Judy Spray, 59, of Ripley, and Covington native Paula Robinson, 33 on Oct. 18, 2010. While in custody following his arrest in Mason, authorities say Montgomery confessed to killing Spray and Robinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All six (charges) allege the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son aided and abetted his father with each of these unspeakable acts of violence,â&#x20AC;? Stanton said during a press conference. The six-count federal indictment alleges the Montgomerys unlawfully killed the two federal employees with a firearm after robbing them of mail. Mail is considered the property of the postal service while it is in the possession of

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postal workers. Montgomery Sr. is in federal custody and now faces death or life imprisonment if convicted of the charges. He is scheduled to appear in federal court again on Feb. 28, 2012.

Covington teacher indicted on statutory rape charges

On Monday, Nov. 7, a Covington middle school teacher was indicted on 53 charges of improprieties with students, perhaps the largest indictment in American history during the last decade. Cindy Garner Clifton, 41, was arrested and charged with 14 counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, 11 counts of aggravated statutory rape, 14 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and 14 counts of contributing to the delinquency of minors. The alleged incidents took place with at least 11 juvenile victims between the ages of 13-17 between April and July 2011. According to the indictment released, Clifton had sex with seven of the male victims. The youngest victim, who is known as V5, was 13 at the time of the alleged incidents; there are a total of four sexuallyrelated charges and six alcohol-related charges with V5. With one victim, who is 14 and known only as V1, there are 12 combined counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and aggravated statutory rape. There are no alcohol-related charges with V1. With another victim, known as V4, there were four sexual encounters and nine alcohol-related charges. The statutory rape by an authority figure charges, said Dunavant, were incidents where it is believed Clifton â&#x20AC;&#x153;used her position as a teacher to accomplish the task.â&#x20AC;? Dunavant would not state whether the alleged incidents took place at the Clifton residence, but he stated they did not take place at any school. In a story that has been reported worldwide, Clif-

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Ed, Bertha Walker found dead; teen confesses to beating them

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011

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A new resolution for a new year It’s that time of the year tions throughout the again: the time where we, year. Now, I won’t reach full of energy and hope people the way the Bill for a better year than the and Melinda Gates Founprevious, make resolu- dation has, but even on tions that the majority of a small scale, one person us will never complete or can make a difference. reach. Just imagine the possibilWhy do we do this ities if a group of people year after year or an entire comwhen so few munity banded of us follow together to make through with a difference in our resoluthe lives of othtions or make ers. goals that are In Tipton unreasonable County, there and unobtainare many chariable? table or nonFor many, profit organizaJUST MY VIEW it’s the allure SHERRI ONORATI tions, which could of starting over use more help in with a clean slate, a way a variety of ways. Local to erase the bad memo- churches, schools and ries, the poor decisions senior centers are just a or bad habits and to start few. fresh, a new way to imYou don’t have to be prove on the old you. rich to help someone There’s the standard else. You don’t even have resolutions of promis- to have money. You can ing to lose weight, to help with your time and quit smoking, to get bet- skills and be rewarded ter grades, to find a bet- just the same. Whether ter job or to get out of an you are a volunteer or a unhealthy relationship. philanthropist, helping And although they are others is an accomplishgood resolutions and ment to be proud of. I commend those who So for 2012, if you make goals and actually haven’t made your New achieve them – (I really Year’s resolution yet, or would LOVE to succeed if you are tired of makat the losing weight one!) ing the same ones you – I’m going for something never seem to fulfill, join bigger this year. me this year in starting I’m going to make this a new year with a new year about somebody resolution. An obtainable else and not about me. resolution. A resolution My resolution for 2012 which will change not is to be more of a phi- only your life, but also lanthropist – to be more the lives of those you giving, both in time and help. Join me in making money, to help at least a difference in our com12 people or organiza- munity this year.

New year – new hope The year 2011 is almost gone and 2012 is at the doorstep, ready to enter with new possibilities, opportunities for do-overs and perhaps a little grace where needed. Some of us will stay up until midnight Saturday to either confirm the end of 2011 or to joyfully welcome 2012. When you stop to think about it, the passing from one year to another as nights go is nothing unusual. The sun sets in the west on Dec. 31 as it always does, and then on Jan. 1, the sun rises in the east. Man established the calendar and we could have just as easily made July 1 the beginning of the New Year. I must admit that it would be great to be on a lake to celebrate the New Year over being bundled up in a parka helping the kids shoot fireworks, but it is J IM HARDIN what it is. As for resolutions, the only thing consistent about them is that I make and break them with regularity. You’ll see me in the gym pretty regularly in January; in February, less so. By March the remote control and refrigerator door are my primary means of working out. For this reason I now resolve to begin a workout program, but make no promises on the outcome. It works for me. One of the most difficult things for me after January 1 is to remember to date things using the New Year.

I’ll be writing or typing 2011 on documents well into February. At least we pay all our bills on-line now so there will be less checks written with the wrong year. As a matter of fact, it’s been so long since I wrote a check I’m not sure I could remember how to do it. Anyway, 2012 does bring us new possibilities. From my perspective, we could have a new president and that would be a great thing. The economy could make a turn for the better and we could see unemployment fall while housing sales increase. I could show up in the gym as late as April, but I’m making no promises. We could have some do-over in 2012 as well. Love more and show less anger. Increase our patience and decrease our outbursts. Quit spending money we don’t have and save more for the future. Commit to honor and integrity while fleeing vice and dishonor. No matter what we did wrong in 2011, we can choose to do it differently in 2012. But what I need most of all in 2012 is to receive a little more grace and show a whole lot more than I have in the past. Life is too short to be angry and in conflict all the time. There is a time for fighting, but more times than not we should be listening to the call of “blessed are the peacemakers”. May your 2012 bring peace, love, joy and a new hope for a new beginning. See ya next year!

Some new year needs to … We need some political changes to help everyone in our United States of Our America. Not just a select few. Quit sending money to foreign soil for public relations and take care of our own folks. Need for the Department of Agriculture to pay top dollar and buy my farmer’s crops and send the commodities overseas. That would eliminate taking our money and buying bubble gum and angel food cake from North Korea. The Guv’mint, which is supposed to be me and you, needs to send cotton, corn, beans and ’taters so my hard working farmers can purchase a new mule, milk cow and the lady get an updated Maytag wringer washing machine and hopefully replace the leaky icebox

on the back porch. The farm- criminals. That would cut down on some television time. ers come foremost and first. Friends, we need to hold Need to empty the hospitals which are overflowing politicians accountable when they promise all those like a tilted rain lies trying to get in ofbarrel and fill up fice. If they don’t dethe church pews liver what they told us, ’til they overflow. just throw ’em under Need to take those law breaking cona loaded down cotton victs out of the wagon. But POLITICS warm, soft feathis just like wood ticks, ery beds and stick seed ticks and dog out there cleaning ticks. Yep! Just plain ditches, and buildole parasites! ing roads instead SOUTHERN RAISIN' Need to make sure of watching televithe law maker that O TIS G RIFFIN sion, resting and makes the laws about laying around dreaming up how to rule a school system some more crimes. Need to had to raise some chandelier save the hard working taxpay- swingers to get some experiers more money. Need to give ence before they enacted the the same sentence to an ad- laws. First hand knowledge. vertising lawyer that defends After a little class room instruc-

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Hi everyone. Happy New Year to you all. Only two more days to make that final New Year’s resolution. I only made one this year. It’s easier to keep up with. I vowed to stop cutting my hair all the time. I’ll see how long that lasts? I haven’t heard Charlie’s yet. Some, I’m sure, are still playing with their Christmas toys, both grown men and boys. I’m sure many moms got some toys as well. Most likely bicycles and dolls were the hottest items. My two grandsons from Centerville, Dalton and Wyatt, got four-wheelers and their dads let them bring them. He pulled them in his truck trailer. THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886” 2001 Highway 51 South Covington, Tennessee 38019 Published Every Thursday by Tipton County Newspapers, LLC

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Boy, have all the boys left ridge spots all over our pond bank and front yard. Now well will have to wait on spring I suppose or plant new grass seed. We had a very long Christmas. We had most of the kids over the 23rd. Then, into the first of the week, my daughter from Centerville, Terri Ann Barber, and her family, including both girls from college, came to have their Christmas with MiMi and Papa. It was all wonderful and so long. But always great to see my two college girls, Elizabeth from MTSU and Whitney from Freed-Hardeman. Hopefully we can get down to work now and get all these Christmas items put away and the tree down. I had an old-fashioned Christmas tree this year. I got down an old tin can and used the

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Christmas ornaments inside, which included ornaments that my children had made for each other and ornaments I had made them while they were growing up. They all loved it and it brought a lot of laughter as they recalled some of them. We ate for a week it seemed. However, Charlie and I still go to McDonald’s for breakfast most of the mornings. Speaking of McDonald’s, I was blessed to receive my favorite Elvis gifts from Miss Connie and Tommy, managers at the store. Thanks to both of you. I love them! My notes are short this week as we still have family staying with us. Have a blessed new year!

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ish, egotistical, cold-hearted individuals. There is always enough for the needy but never enough for the greedy. Proudly I believe we need to send about a half dozen Southern sages off the front porch of Mr. Ben’s mercantile to Washington and they would have it whittled out in a week as they would send their saddle home. Beloved, what the world needs now is love, sweet love, more compassion and caring for their fellowman. Need a lot less back stabbin’ and more workin’ together. Maybe, just maybe some of these needs can be fulfilled in the New Year… GLORY!

tion I’ll bet some laws would be enacted immediately and for the betterment of our wonderful teachers. Need for the teachers to teach and the parents to parent which is to raise and discipline their own young’uns. Need a good whoopin’ at school for the gully jumpers and another at home that night. Needs to be more educatin’ and more to ‘ack-rite’. Neighbor, we need to get fair prices for hogs which are now about forty cents a pound. Then the guv’mint needs to ’splain to me why hog meat costs five dollars a pound in the sto’? Sho’ a big gap and I ain’t talkin’ ’bout a barbed wire fence either. These problems have been created by skullduggery and carpet baggery self-

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What does investment landscape look like in 2012?

As an investor, you know that well for investors. 2011 was a somewhat “choppy” Europe’s debt crisis — Greece’s year, with the financial markets go- economic problems made a lot of ing through many ups and downs. news in 2011, but they weren’t the So what can you expect in 2012? end of the story in Europe, as major As baseball Hall of Famer Yogi financial difficulties also face Italy, Berra is quoted as saying: “It’s Spain, Portugal and Ireland. It’s by hard to make predictions — espe- no means clear how these probcially about the future.” lems will be resolved, so And these words are don’t be surprised to see certainly applicable for them lead to intermittent, anyone who would like if short-lived, shocks to an accurate forecast of the markets. the investment climate. Election-year patterns Yet we do know of — As you’re well aware, some factors that may we’re voting for presiaffect your portfolio in dent in 2012. But you the months ahead. Here might be surprised to FINANCIAL FOCUS are a few of them: learn that the S&P 500 inS TEVEN J. JONES Strong business fundex has shown negative damentals — This past year, all returns in only three of the last 21 the noise about the debt ceiling presidential election years. Coincidebate, the size of the U.S. deficit dence? No one can say for sure — and the European financial situ- and at this point, no one can say if ation tended to drown out some this pattern of positive returns will fairly good news: U.S. businesses’ continue during this election year. balance sheets were strong for the Still, it’s an interesting phenomemost part, borrowing costs re- nonSo there you have it: the good, mained low, and corporate profits the bad and the quirky. Take them were good — and corporate prof- all together, and you still may not itability remains a key driver of be able to foresee what will hapstock prices. Heading into 2012, pen with the markets this year, but these fundamentals continue to you’ll have a lot to think about. look positive, which may bode But instead of trying to predict

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2967 ESTATE OF Bradley Pugh. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 15th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Bradley Pugh, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 22nd day of December, 2011. Brenda Glass Donna Justice Robbie Halling Co-Executrixes 22Dec2wp

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 First Baptist Church of Covington, TN Plaintiff vs

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Unknown Persons Who May Claim An Interest In Real Property Defendant NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of unknown persons who may claim an interest in certain real property, Defendants, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Unknown Persons who May Claim and Interest in Real Property,

what will happen in 2012, you may be better off following these triedand-true investment strategies: Diversify your holdings. By spreading your money among a wide range of investments, you can reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. Don’t ignore your risk tolerance. If you worry excessively about market fluctuations, you may have too much risk in your portfolio, which means you may need to make some changes. Always look at the “big picture.” Financial markets will always fluctuate. But if you can keep your focus on your long-term objectives, and make decisions accordingly, you can avoid overreacting to short-term events. Like other years, 2012 will bring with it periods of both turbulence and smooth sailing. But by making the right investment moves, you can still chart a course that can allow you to move ever closer to your future goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Defendants, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, February 20, 2012, or Judgement by Default may be entered nd the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington,

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Most Wanted Seen one of these people? If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.

Archer, Brandon Allen Born: 3/12/1984 201 Mockingbird Lane Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

Boyd, Bryan Antonio Born: 2/4/1986 125 Haynie St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. burglary

Delancey, William Earl. Jr. Born: 5/31/1968 58 Murphy Lane Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

Grandberry, Gregory Deon

This the 22nd day of December, 2011. Judy Billings Clerk and Master Attorney for Plaintiff Elizabeth B. Ziarko P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019 22dec4wk

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following item: ASPHALT PAVING – HOT MIX Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee until 4:00 p.m. local time on Monday, January 2, 2012. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Public Works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the same day at the administration building in Brighton, Tennessee. Bids sent by mail should be addressed to the Tipton County Public Works Department, P.O. Box 310, Brighton, TN 38011. Bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “HOT MIX BID ENCLOSED”, thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error. Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid for (60) sixty days after the opening bid date. Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids. Bid specifications are available at the Public Works Office.

Born: 10/1/1984 1509 Howard St. Covington, TN 38019

Charge: Agg. assault w/injury, agg. robbery, theft over $500, agg. sexual battery, felon poss. of firearm

Douglas, Johnnie William Born: 12/06/1986 4761 Mason Charleston Rd. Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Agg. assault

Jones, Octavius Santrail Born: 9/9/79 751 Douglas Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

Mason, Frederick Anthony Born: 11/17/1983 449 Azalea Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Aggravated assault with injury

Kesley, Gregory Neal Born: 7/28/1969 4137 Quito Drummonds Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

McKinney, Shanta Lavette Born: 9/27/1980 495 Ervin Lane Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Aggravated assault with injury

Weldy, Edward Van Born: 11/29/1987 218 Patricia Lane Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Aggravated assault with injury (2 counts)

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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 18-24, 2011. ▪ Adams, Robert Lee, 54, domestic assault, agg. assault (no injury); Dec. 20, CPD ▪ Alphin, Justin Ross, 19, agg. assault (no injury), Dec. 20, TCSO ▪ Bagley, Douglas James, 47, domestic assault, Dec. 22, CPD ▪ Bland, Kevin Eugene, 35, domestic assault, Dec. 23, CPD ▪ Bolds, Roxieni Cole, 35, poss. of marijuana with intent, intro of contraband into penal inst.; Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Buelteman, Steven Keith, 56, domestic assault, Dec. 22, TCSO ▪ Burton, Lareka Danyelle, 28, failure to pay child support (3 counts), Dec. 18, CPD ▪ Campbell, Ronald Keith, 31, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, Dec. 20, TCSO ▪ Collins, Ricky Dale, 44, violation of parole, Dec. 22, TCSO ▪ Cunningham, Akira

Djuan, domestic assault, vandalism; Dec. 18, CPD ▪ Dean, Latekas, 21, agg. assault (no injury), Dec. 19, CPD ▪ Delashmit, James Eric, 30, public intoxication, poss. of drug without prescription; Dec. 20, TCSO ▪ Driver, Jeffrey Roberts, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, poss. of sch. II, promotion of meth. manuf.; Dec. 20, TCSO ▪ Duff, Robert Eldrie, 22, domestic assault, Dec. 21, APD ▪ Dye, Anthony Tatwain, 27, domestic assault, theft, evading arrest; Dec. 18, TCSO ▪ Fayne, Mark Anthony, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 23, TCSO ▪ Gaddy, Mark Allen, 50, public intoxication, Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Green, Eric Dunta,27, agg. burglary, theft; Dec. 21, CPD ▪ Hall, Jonnetta

Donna Cochran BAIL BONDING

Deshawn, 19, theft, Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Hampton, Brian Adams, 21, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 22, TCSO ▪ Helton, Regina Rachel, 36, delivery of sch. IV, Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Honaker, Eric, 18, agg. assault with injury, Dec. 19, APD ▪ Horne, Rolando Lamount, 24, agg. burglary, theft under $500; Dec. 24, TCSO ▪ Ivory, Jerome, 32, domestic assault, Dec. 20, CPD ▪ King, Teri Renee, 22, agg. burglary, theft under $500; Dec. 21, CPD ▪ Knight, Timothy Alan, Dec. 21, domestic assault, Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Kohlheim, Toriana Undra, 25, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Dec. 20, TCSO ▪ Logan, Brandon Lashun, 24, domestic assault, assault; Dec. 18, CPD ▪ Miller, Amanda Cole, 25, filing false report, Dec. 20, TCSO ▪ Owen, Ronald Wayne, 24, agg. assault w/injury, Dec. 24, TCSO ▪ Poindexter, Demetres

Lashawn, 21, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Pullen, Bertha Mae, 54, public intox., Dec. 24, TCSO ▪ Rao, Jean Carroll, 63, domestic assault, Dec. 18, TCSO ▪ Sanson, Kevin Frederick, 47, habitual motor vehicle offender, Dec. 21, TCSO ▪ Sapp, Watson Gregory, 43, failure to pay child support, Dec. 23, CPD ▪ Smith, Christopher James, 38, public intoxication, speeding, disorderly conduct, vandalism; Dec. 22, MUPD ▪ Steele, Frank Deshanta, 40, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, criminal impersonation, forgery; Dec. 19, TCSO ▪ Thomas, Jason Martin, 51, agg. assault with injury, Dec. 23, TCSO ▪ Williams, Jason Martin, 35, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 22, TCSO ▪ Yarnold, Daniel James, 71, indecent exposure, Dec. 18, MUPD ▪ Yanov, Brandy Michelle, 25, filing false report, Dec. 19, TCSO

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John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986. Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back. If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

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Obituaries Judith Bemis Poindexter

September 12, 1925 - December 20, 2011 Mrs. Judith Bemis Poindexter, 86, of Nashville, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Born in Paxton, Mass., she was the retired owner of Poindexter and Associates in Nashville and the widow of John Poindexter. Funeral services took place on Friday, Dec. 23 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Mason with the Rev. William Ryan officiating. She was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mason. Mrs. Poindexter is survived by her brother, Ted Bemis of Waynesboro, Va., sister-in-law Helene Bemis of Sugar Grove, Ill. and several nieces and nephews, including Mary O’Kelly. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Mason. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 29, 2011

Charlie Barry

September 28, 1953 - December 21, 2011 Charlie Barry, 58, of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 23 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Leigh Anne Barry; one son, Brian (Teresa) Haley of Atoka; three daughters, April Flynn of Atoka, Autumn (Bobby) McCain of Brighton; and Jessica Barry of Brighton; five sisters, Di-Ann Jones of Alamo,Pam (John) Rush of Oakland,Beverly (Mike) May of Tuscaloosa, AL, Marie Alicea, and Velma Barry of Fayetteville; five brothers, Watts (Vicki) Barry of Stone Mountain, GA, Walter Barry of Fayetteville,Robert (Carolyn) Barry of Walnut, Miss., Jonathan Barry of Fayetteville,and Allen (Tara) Cox of Charleston; his mother, Dorothy Archer of Covington; nine grandchildren; his in laws, Billy and Mitzi Goforth and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Barry; his parents, L. W. “Pop” and Margie Barry and one brother, John Lynn Barry. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Covington, Becky Rodgers (Ricky) of Munford; one brother, Richard Johnson of Millington; five sisters: Wilma Goode of Rossville, Joyce Taylor of Covington, Zadie Ferrell of Covington, Maxine Cranford of Covington and Evie Corder of Moscow; 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Alfred Byrd, and two brothers, Thomas and Jimmy Johnson. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 29, 2011

Mildred Uledine “Dean” Smith November 23, 1921 - December 23, 2011

Mildred Uledine “Dean” Smith, of Covington, Tennessee, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East, Memphis, following a heart attack. Ms. Smith was born in Steele, Mo. on Nov. 23, 1921. She lived in Tennessee for 70 years, first in Brighton and then in Covington. Mrs. Smith worked for the Tipton County Board of Education for over 30 years. Dean, as she was known to her friends, loved flowers and working in her yard, decorating, antiques, and estate sales. She collected glassware, old linens, blue willow and vintage jewelry. Dean Smith had just celebrated her 90th birthday with a party attended by her friends and family. She leaves two daughters, Marsha Glass (Ray) of Germantown, Tennessee; Lisa Bowden (Bruce) and her beloved 10-year old grandson Chase, all of Fox Chapel, Penn.; two sisters, Nadine Hollomon of Portageville, Mo.; Wanda Rutland, of Cordova; and a brother, Ralph Dodd, of Branson, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Smith; a daughter Vickie Smith; her son Dick Smith; and her beloved granddaughter Amy Glass. Services were held at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 26. Visitation was from 1-2 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. and private burial at Salem Cemetery following the service.

Randall Alsbrook

August 9, 1975 - December 23, 2011 Randall Alsbrook, 36, of Burlison, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 30 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Rogers Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Alsbrook was an employee of USF and attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Smith Alsbrook, two daughters, Kayla Rose Alsbrook and Lydia Grace Alsbrook; one son, Dalton Perry Alsbrook; his parents, James and Gail Alsbrook and brothers-in-law, Brad Smith and Kevin Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glover “Shorty” and Jessie Stimpson Rose and Bennie H. and Willie Mae Cullum Alsbrook. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Margie Piercy King

August 9, 1975 - December 25, 2011 Mrs. Margie Piercy King, 90, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Ogeechee Area Hospital in Statesboro, Ga. after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29 at Carmicheal Funeral Home in Smyrna, Ga. with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m.. The Rev. Jerry McCurdy will officiate. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Ga. Mrs. King is survived by a son, Mike (Amy) King of Marietta, Ga., and a daughter, Donna (Ben) Martin of Stilson, Ga. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Brooklet United Methodist Church Preschool or Smyrna First United Methodist Church. Friends may sign an online register book at www. joineranderson.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 29, 2011

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Robert Joseph Wozniak II July 23, 1980 - December 24, 2011

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Springs, Ark., Carol Webb of Covington, Deborah Hall (Johnny) of Red Banks, Miss., Donna Bennett of Apollo Beach, Fla.; Brother James “Poke” Kellum of Burlison; sister, Audie Bea Bradshaw of Burlison; and 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, four greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hershell Glover, and brothers Joe Turner Kellum, Ephriam “Mug” Kellum and Blanton Kellum. Visitation for Mrs. Glover was held on Monday, December 26, from 5:30-8 p.m. Services for Mrs. Glover took place on Tuesday, December 27 at 10:30 a.m. Maley Yarbrough Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Interment took place in Covington Memorial Gardens.

Robert Joseph Wozniak II, 31, passed away on December 24, 2011. He was born on July 23, 1980 to Robert Sr. and Sara Wozniak in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his loving mother Sara; sister Ruth Wozniak; aunt Ida Lintala; and his fiancé Christi Leprevost and her children, Savannah and Jaden. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Wozniak, Sr. Robert loved fishing, drawing, music, animals, especially cats, but most of all he loved his family. Family and friends may call on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Waite and Son Funeral Home (3300 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212). Service will be held on Saturday at 11a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Patty Silva officiating. Interment will take place at Eastlawn Memory Gardens. Contributions may be left in his memory to the Medina County SPCA (PO Box 135, Medina, Ohio 44256). Online condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com.

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Happy New Year to everyone! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Today is Tuesday afternoon... and the sunshine is so pretty. We had 12 people here for lunch last Saturday. Our son came home from Florida. He has a job down there. He has been down there three months. His wife is still living in Lexington, Tenn., trying to sell their home there. Our other son from Virginia, who now lives in Tunica County came to eat with us. His divorce is now final. Our daughter that lives on Akins Store Road, and all her children came to eat with us. Her two sons-in-law had to work that day. And our sixyear-old great grandson came, he is such a JOY!

Today we had to go to town (Millington) to pick up our medications at the Navy Base. It was a good day to go shopping, there were not many people there today. We went yesterday to pick up Xmas cards for next year and some gift items for next year. The traffic was really bad and everyone was out there in our way. Our old Frayser Heights United Methodist Church Sunday school class (we all have been gone from there for the last 20 years), but we still meet together once a month just for fun and fellowship). We are having our annual New Years Party at the home of James and Brenda Anderson, who live in Germantown. They are cooking

prime rib for 26 people. Marshall and I are cooking baked potatoes for 26 people. We have a good time remembering FHUMC. We also play cards once a month with five couples from FHUMC. We are so thankful for all our friends. We are so proud of our grand daughter (the one that just got married), will be graduating from RN school this coming August. It has been a long hard time for her. But she is still set on being a nurse. Elm Grove Methodist Church, the choir had their special music last Sunday. The music was so special that we had to have a potluck dinner for everyone. The sanctuary was decorated with a Xmas tree and red poinsettias and candles.

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and has a Happy New Year! Elizabeth, Lyla and I finished up shopping around town and in Brighton last Tuesday and ate lunch. We got an inch and quarter of rain that day. It was messy! Thursday, I took grandson Cameron Dickey and his girlfriend Rachel Nance to the Japanese restaurant and they enjoyed watching the “show” while our food was being prepared. I took them home and then my dad, Kenneth Weir “Pop” and I went back to town to run errands. Friday we took the Queen of Mt. Carmel, Catherine McCalla, to the Japanese restaurant because she introduced us to the one in Raleigh we go to. She thoroughly enjoyed it and is happy, like us, that Japanese Hibachi is in Covington! We had a big old oak tree in our front yard that had been hit by lightning twice (yes twice) and it was rotten in the center. Everytime the wind got

strong I could see it on our house. Well, James and I went to eat a burger in town Christmas Eve and sat next to Amos Topps and we made a deal and he and his crew came out and got rid of it that day. James has been burning it ever since. So glad it’s gone, even though it made a lot of shade. That night, we had our family party, Pop, Clint with Courtney Gurley, Elizabeth, Justin and Lyla. We had finger foods then opened gifts. We had Lyla a foam chair set up in front of the tree with a cover with her name on it and she went straight to it. Clint and Courtney gave her two movies that she carried around and wouldn’t open any other gifts. Then she got a UT ball and did the same. We finally brought her little car in, one of those with the high yellow top, and she got it in and stayed! We had a great Christmas with everyone, especially Lyla, being here! Pop came home from church with us on Christ-

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gery last Monday! Just a cut above his ear is all you can see, and the doctor said the operation was a success - no more seizures! Prayers answered. Becky Seeley is in our prayers. She had a heart valve replaced and needs to wake up and get off her respirator. She is the daughter of Paulette and Lee Graham and all them are in our prayers. Along with so many more and all our servicemen and women. Happy Birthday this week goes to Madison Johnson on Dec. 21st, to Logan Wall, Shelley Dickey, Bruce Hazlerig and Jill Matlock on the 26th, to Justin Harrell and Cammy Evans on the 28th, to David Keith on the 29th and to Larry Coughlan on the 30th. This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: (as the cold and flu season is upon us) “A sneeze can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour”! Again, Happy New Year to all my readers! Until next week . . .

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Donna Ross and husband had a visit from their son, Adam, his wife and baby that live in California before Christmas. Your reporter and daughter, Connie Blyue, had a visit with my sister, Betty Baskin recently. My family in Sikeston, Mo., celebrated early Christmas on Dec. 17th Having a birthday in January are Maviline Cousar, Virginia Pickard, Carol Lumley, Ann Morris and Womack. On the prayer list: Joan McClung, Charles Womack, Mike Downing, Kim Hodge, Tammie Rhea, Mr. Joe Bridges, Jerry Dye, Maurice Harchfield, Emily Sweeney, Pete and Polly Branch, Mindy Tankersley, Mrs. Climer, Rev. A.A. and Charlotte Lawrence, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Lathryn Glass, also 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 Charles Lumpkin. This is all for this week.

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Water Aerobics- Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 a.m. and the cost for ten sessions is $30. There is room for more riders to attend, so please call the CSC for reservations. Contributions for transportation are always appreciated. Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. All of our caregiver groups have private holiday celebrations scheduled in December. Dates and times for regular meetings will be posted in January. South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell. “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group- This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets in the TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan. Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center- Kelly West-476-1068 Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 www.tiptonaging.org

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Greetings, pray everyone enjoyed Christmas and are now anticipating New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve and a brand new year, 2012. Several family members were home for Christmas. Mary Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest son Courtney, who now lives in Dallas, came to be with his mother and the rest of the Burtons and Stewarts. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only daughter, Mable Jefferson, now of Memphis, and her family were also on hand, as were older son, Ronnie Burton of Jamestown. After service at Bright Hill, they enjoyed a lovely family dinner in Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. Annette Burton Lake enjoyed dinner in the lovely home of her oldest daughter JaCinta Jones and her husband John Jones, Sr. and their sons, Tyler and John Jr. Also present were Annetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

youngest daughter and her finance, Erica and Anthon of Covington. Katarene Harber enjoyed several members of her family also home for the holidays. Isaiah Sr. and Willie Mae Burton enjoyed several of their children and their families from as for away as Ohio and Nashville. LaRue Albritton spent a few days in Johnston City with oldest daughter Glodine Davis and husband Ralph. Also along were the Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daughter, Rolanda of Arlington. Minister Andrews and family enjoyed spending time in Covington with Romelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and several of them from Ripley were also present. Lynette Burton Conners and family, now of Atoka, had several of her family members, including Annette Burton Lake, John and Jacinta Jones, Sr. and Erica Mer-

www.covingtonleader.com ritt out for Sunday supper in their home. Tyndall and I dined with his family Aunt Norma Miller Ford and several other members of that family after church and enjoyed turkey, ham and all the trimmings. They always have several trees and their entire home was lovely and very festive. Local churches enjoyed their services on Christmas day. Bright Hill and Pastor S.P. Cole carried out regular services along with a traditional Christmas theme. At my church North Star the youth department provided everyone with a short Christmas skit. Praise dancers also performed a lovely dance. Happy birthdays this week to Azel Burton and Dorothy Stewart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 28, Katarene Harber and Clarence Williams - 29, and to Christy Taylor - 30, Carolyn Smith and Warren Cross â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 1, W.O. Billy Brooks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 3rd and to you if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

celebrating a birthday this week! We are in prayer for Bessie Cobbs, Isaiah and Willie Mae Burton, Sr., Posey Reed and family, Ellouise Vaughn, Vernard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Boyâ&#x20AC;? Burton, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Carlotta Jones, Flossie Jones and family, Jessie Lawson, Mins. Pink Sherrill, Jr., Euld Culbreath, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Charlene and David Sneed, Ruth Alston, Jennie Stewart, Beaulah Wakefield, John and Cleo Thompson, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Rev. Richard Coe and family, John Burton, several local families suffered major losses last week. Although I did not know any of them, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a terrible time for these families. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also keep them in

our prayers. This is all for this week. Remember, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year is almost over, a new year stands ready to begin. Whatever you sis in the old year that struck a bad chord with your fellowman or woman, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never to late to get it all right in this brand new year!

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The Civil War in Tipton County RUSSELL B. BAILEY, Tipton County Historian Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern volunteers experienced their first Christmas as Confederate soldiers at Columbus and Moscow, Kentucky and Henderson Station near Jackson, Tennessee. At Columbus, the men of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tipton Rifles,â&#x20AC;? 4th Tennessee Infantry recorded little about the holiday. A soldier in the regiment noted in his dairy: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas in camp is a different thing from a Christmas before the war; no day can change the even tenor of camp life.â&#x20AC;? The same soldier wrote more about the arrival at Columbus of the Southern gunboat ram Manassas and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;great floating batteryâ&#x20AC;? of 20 cannon from New Orleans than Christmas cheer. During December, two companies of the 9th Tennessee Infantry, including Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southern Confederatesâ&#x20AC;? were detached from the Regiment and ordered to guard the gunpowder magazines beneath the bluff in the town of Columbus. Lieut. James I. Hall, of Mt. Carmel, wrote his children thus: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had some cold weather but did not suffer with the cold. We have good thick tents that keep out the rain and wind. We have a big hole dug in the ground with a tent spread over it where we sit in bad weather; wood is plenty and we keep good fires. Our company got orders this morning to go back to the Regiment; we will go back this evening or tomorrow. Then we will build cabins to stay in during the winter.â&#x20AC;? We are working hard here mounting guns and throwing up breastworksâ&#x20AC;Ś I should like very much to be at home Christmas but do not expect to go. I would like very much to see you.â&#x20AC;? Lieut. Hall recalled that

during Christmas â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite a number of our friends from home visited us and brought with them abundant supplies of good thingsâ&#x20AC;Ś sausage and spare ribs & other things which were wanting in our camp fare.â&#x20AC;? Following Christmas Lt. Hall wrote that his company returned to the Regiment and went into permanent winter quarters on the bluff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We built warm cabins and passed the winter very comfortably in them. Ourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was a double box house. Captain (D.J.) Wood and I occupying one room and Lieutenantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Charles B.) Simonton and (Robert W.) Lemmon, the other.â&#x20AC;? Hall remembered that they did not have a regimental chaplain â&#x20AC;&#x153;but kept up a weekly prayer meeting and attended services on Sunday held by Lieut. Witherspoon of the 6th Tennessee Regt.â&#x20AC;? Camp Beauregard, Kentucky was located on the Memphis and Ohio Railroad about 15 miles north of Union City, Tennessee and about 30 miles east of Columbus, Kentucky. Colonel Bowen was in command of about 5,000 troops there as early as late September. Four companies of Colonel Thomas Logwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennessee Cavalry arrived at Camp Beauregard during the evening of Dec. 17th. On the 24th, Logwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battalion was divided in detachments. Companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A, B, C, and D. were attached to General Gideon Pillowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division. A. W. Montague of Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cavalry, Co. B, recalled that his company went to Camp Desha, Moscow, Kentucky where they built log huts and went into winter quarters. He recalled a few scouting expeditions around Paducah in December and January. Captain John U. Green commanded Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cavalry Co. B. while Charles Hill was serving as Major. Approximately 250 Con-

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Now accepting beginning piano students for Spring Semester. Student ages 14 to adult, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm weekly January through May. Student ages 8-13, Wednesdays 4:305:30pm weekly January through May. Call Bonnie Wright 901-476-0795 Attorney, Need help getting Social Security Disability? 23 Years Experience Virginia M. Crutcher, Esq. SSA Attorney for 14 years Call 901-550-0350 Free Consultation MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!! Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901 TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901201-0956.

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1br mobile home, water and sewage paid. No pets. $380/mn, $500 security deposit. 901-837-7544 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632. 3br, 1ba, older MH. AP schools. Private lot. Kitchen appl., washer and dryer furnished. $465/mn. 901569-3560. 3br, 2ba, MH. Brighton school district. Gainsville community .Rent $550 plus deposit. 901-239-6566.

CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES 907 2br, 1.5ba, $575/mn in Covington. 901-873-3312. TRAILERS

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MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 706

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PRIME TIPTON CO. LAND Primed for development 53.9 acres at the corner of Dunlap Orphanage and Beaver Creek Rds. Perfect for subdivision or farming. Call 4073 2 3 6 0 3 4

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$535 - $550/mo. Call 731-635-7177 For More Information

Meadowview Elderly Apartments 1000 Meadowview Cove Covington, TN 38019 Is now taking applications for persons 62 years and older. One bedroom apartments. Stove and refrigerator furnished, hand rails, emergency alarms. Onsite laundry facility. Central heat & air. Rent based on income. Applications available: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or call: 476-8547 (Equal Housing Opportunity)

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR The Tennessee Technology Center at Covington is accepting applications for the position of Welding Technology Instructor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent Documented post secondary training and with certifications in welding MS Office computer skills Minimum of five years of current welding and fabrication experience Evidence of potential ability to provide instruction Evidence of organization and communication skills Indication of a willingness to establish and maintain a positive relationship with the business and industry community GENERAL DUTIES Teach all processes of Welding Technology to include theory and application Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual student progress Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports Assist in recruitment and placement of students Maintain good public relations with business and industry SALARY Commensurate with experience, education, qualification and in accordance with guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents. APPLICATION REVIEW To begin immediately and continue until position is filled. SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME TO William Ray, Director Tennessee Technology Center at Covington P.O. Box 249, Covington, TN 38019 Phone (901) 475-2526 Fax (901) 475-2641 Email william.ray@ttccovington.edu EEO/ADA/AA Employer A Tennessee Board of Regent Institution

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011

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Juanita’s Daycare & Preschool

6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday Atoka - 837-6657 or Covington - 475-0878

ACTS II COMMUNITY CHURCH 106 Star Shopping Lane Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1732

Hodges Towing Kenneth Barbee Owner

Ofﬁce: 901-872-2796 Cell: 901-239-6831

7866 Salley Road Millington, TN 38053

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 190 Antioch Road Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9635

Home Health Care of West Tennessee Inc.

Phone 901- 840-4663 13690 Hwy 51 S., Ste. 101 Atoka, TN 38004

ASSOCIATED REFORMED PRESB 81 Church Ave Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-7233

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Bill McGowan & Co. Complete Insurance Service 100 N. Tipton • Munford • 837-0191

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WOOTEN OIL CO. 513 Sanford Ave. 901-476-2684

ATOKA U.M. CHURCH 609 Atoka-Munford Ave Atoka, TN 38004 873-8454 ATOKA EVANGELICAL PREB 1041 Atoka Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-3500 AVERY CHAPEL CME 2365 Leighs Chapel Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2337

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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 55 Andrea Dr. Munford, TN 38058 837-2247 BETHEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 25 N. Tipton Rd. Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-0158 BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 3406 Tracey Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-0343 BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-6759

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782 CAREY CHAPEL AME 4955 Ballard Slough Rd Burlison, TN 38015 475-2288 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2010 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 476-4433 CALVERY BIBLE CHURCH 894 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 837-8563 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-475-4422 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 400 South Maple Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6858

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 873 Hwy 51 N. (Quality Inn) Covington, TN 38019 901.475.9443 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

Covington Granite works -Since 1888-

Highway 51 South Covington Tn. 476-2240

JESUS THE WAY OUTREACH CENTER 795 Tennessee Drive Covington, Tennessee 38019

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

LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273

THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897

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

LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866

RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781

ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799

LIGHTHOUSE APOSTOLIC 2536 Tracy Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-9138

SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210

MASON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11733 Hwy 59 Mason, TN 38049 837-8308

SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081

MT. HERMAN CHURCH 3492 Quito-Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053(901) 835-2886

SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168

EBENEZER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 70 Witherington Rd Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2670

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683

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 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 GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER 795 Tennessee Ave Covington,TN 38019 HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-9709 HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8379 HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138 HOSANNA MINISTRIES 13779 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4540

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JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110

KELLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 692 Garland Detroit Rd. Burlison, TN 38015

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489

CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH 8642 Hwy 179 Stanton, TN 38069 901.476.8479

BAPTIST

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH AT THE NAZARENE 3865 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2545

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015

BEAVER BAPTIST 9344 Holly Grove Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2904

CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH 3183 Drummonds Road Drummonds, TN 38023 837-4629

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COVINGTON ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN 133 W. Washington Ave. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2222

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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

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

MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721

ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241

ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683

ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645

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 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244

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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 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337

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201 Lanny Bridges • Covington TN.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011

COMMENTARY

The season of Epiphany By DENNIS BRATCHER In western Christian tradition, Jan. 6 is celebrated as Epiphany. It goes by other names in various church traditions. In Hispanic and Latin culture, as well as some places in Europe, it is known as Three Kings’ Day (Span: el Dia de los Tres Reyes, la Fiesta de Reyes, or el Dia de los Reyes Magos; Dutch: Driekoningendag). Because of differences in church calendars, mainly between the Eastern Orthodox and the western Catholic and Protestant traditions, both Christmas and Epiphany have been observed at different times in the past. Today, most of the Eastern Orthodox traditions follow the western church calendar. The exceptions are some Greek Orthodox Churches and related traditions (for example, Russian and Serbian Orthodox) that still follow the older calendar and celebrate Epiphany as the Theophany on Jan. 19. Epiphany is the climax of the Advent/Christmas Season and the Twelve Days of Christmas, which are usually counted from the evening of Dec. 25 until the morning of Jan. 6, which is the Twelfth Day. In following this older custom of counting the days beginning at sundown, the evening of Jan. 5 is the Twelfth Night. This is an occasion for feasting in some cultures, including the baking of a special King's Cake as part of the festivities of Epiphany (a King's Cake is part of the observance of Mardi Gras in French Catholic culture of the Southern USA). In some church traditions, only the full days are counted so that January 5th is the Eleventh Day of Christmas, Jan. 6 is the Twelfth Day, and the evening of Jan. 6 is counted as the Twelfth Night. In traditional Christian churches Christmas, as well as Easter, is celebrated as a period of time, a season of the church year, rather than just a day. The Season of the Church Year associated with Christmas actually begins with the first Sunday of Advent, four Sundays before Christmas Day. Advent is marked by expectation and anticipation in preparing to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Christmas begins with Christmas Day Dec. 25 and lasts

for Twelve Days until Epiphany, Jan. 6, which looks ahead to the mission of the church to the world in light of the Nativity. The one or two Sundays between Christmas Day and Epiphany are sometimes called Christmastide. For many Protestant church traditions, the season of Epiphany extends from Jan. 6 until Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent leading to Easter. Depending on the timing of Easter, this longer period of Epiphany includes from four to nine Sundays. Other traditions, especially the Roman Catholic tradition, observe Epiphany as a single day, with the Sundays following Epiphany counted as Ordinary Time. In some western traditions, the last Sunday of Epiphany is celebrated as Transfiguration Sunday. The term epiphany means "to show" or "to make known" or even "to reveal." In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the wise men bringing gifts to visit the Christ child, who by so doing "reveal" Jesus to the world as Lord and King. In some Central and South American countries influenced by Catholic tradition, Three Kings’ Day, or the night before, is the time for opening Christmas presents. In some eastern churches, Epiphany or the Theophany commemorates Jesus’ baptism, with the visit of the Magi linked to Christmas. In some churches the day is celebrated as Christmas, with Epiphany/Theophany occurring on Jan. 19. Symbols of Epiphany The colors of Epiphany are usually the colors of Christmas, white and gold, the colors of celebration, newness, and hope that mark the most sacred days of the church year. In traditions that only observe a single day for Epiphany, the colors are often changed after Epiphany to the colors of Ordinary Time, usually green or thematic sanctuary colors, until Transfiguration Sunday, the last Sunday before the beginning of Lent. The colors for Transfiguration Sunday are usually the colors of Holy Days, white and gold. The traditional liturgical symbols of Epiphany are usually associated with the Magi. The symbols include either three crowns or a single crown,

various portrayals of the Magi or Wise Men, three gifts, a five pointed star, or a combination of a star and crown. A more modern symbol of Epiphany is a globe or a stylized portrayal of the world. Around Jan. 6, the symbol +C+B+M+ with two numbers before and two numbers after (for example, 20+C+B+M+12) is sometimes seen written in chalk above the doorway of Christian homes. The letters are the initials of the traditional names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. These letters also abbreviate the Latin phrase Christus mansionem benedicat, "May Christ bless the house." The beginning and ending numbers are the year, 2012 in the example above. The crosses represent Christ. Marking the lintels of doorways is an old European practice that originally had overtones of magic (protection of the house). However, the symbols are now used throughout the world and usually represent a traditional Epiphany prayer and blessing. Significance of Epiphany in the Church As with most aspects of the Christian liturgical calendar, Epiphany has theological significance as a teaching tool in the church. The Wise Men or Magi who brought gifts to the child Jesus were the first Gentiles to acknowledge Jesus as "King" and so were the first to "show" or "reveal" Jesus to a wider world as the incarnate Christ. This act of worship by the Magi, which corresponded to Simeon’s blessing that this child Jesus would be "a light for revelation to the Gentiles" (Luke 2:32), was one of the first indications that Jesus came for all people, of all nations, of all races, and that the work of God in the world would not be limited to only a few. The day is now observed as a time of focusing on the mission of the church in reaching others by "showing" Jesus as the Savior of all people. It is also a time of focusing on Christian community and fellowship, especially in healing the divisions of prejudice and bigotry that we all too often create between God’s children.

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 4-8, 2012 New Year's Revival 2012 with Bishop Charles Rodgers – Jan. 4-6 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 8 beginning at 8 a.m., Bethel Church of God in Christ, 25 N Tipton Rd, Munford January 8 Everyone is invited to First Baptist Mason, 359 Hwy 70E, Mason on Sunday, Jan. 8. We are plan-

ning a “Meet our New Pastor.” Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. worship service at 10:45 a.m. with a meal after service. Scott Pearl is our new pastor. Come join us as we welcome Pastor Scott, his wife Donna and family to the community! ON-GOING Teachers needed Teachers are needed for Sunday school classes at the Tipton County Correctional Facility on Sunday afternoons at 2:303:30; six male teachers and two female teachers are needed. If you’re interested in volunteering, call 901-475-1403 or 901277-8769.

Are you a member of the clergy or ministry interested in writing a monthly column for The Leader? Please send a sample of your writing to eday@covingtonleader.com for consideration.

Central Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Evening worship at 6 p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple Street. Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming life’s hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087.

Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at 520 Simonton St., in Covington. All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email co-pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at MinisterSBryant@yahoo.com or call the church at 4864446. Brighton ARP Church will be hosting a grief support group at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month. The Church is located at 81 Church St. Brighton. 476-7233 for more information.

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www.covingtonleader.com 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 28, 1999, executed by EDDIE J. JOYNER JR. (A/K/A EDDIE JOYNER, A/K/A EDDIE JAY JOYNER, JR.) AND CHRISTIAN E. JOYNER (A/K/A CHRISTIA JOYNER, A/K/A CHRISTIAN SAMPLES JOYNER), HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JERRY DUPRIEST, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 867, PAGE 925, for the benefit of FIRST STATE BANK, 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 FIRSTAR BANK, N.A.; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRSTAR BANK, N.A., 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, JANUARY 26, 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: DESCRIPTION OF LOT 34 OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION B, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET B SLIDE 141 & 142-A, AMENDMENT TO LOTS 10-35, AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 628 PAGE 524, SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EDGEWOOD DRIVE AND THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE. BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON POST IN THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE (50 FOOT TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY) BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 34 OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION B, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET B SLIDE 141 & 142-A, AMENDMENT TO LOTS 1035, AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 628 PAGE 524, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 35 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 34 AND THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 35, SOUTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 34 AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 35, ALSO BEING IN THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 34, NORTH 01 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 195.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG AN ENTRANCE CURVE FOR EDGEWOOD DRIVE (50 FOOT TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY), FOLLOWING A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET, A TANGENT LENGTH OF 25.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 43 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 35.36 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST (BROKEN OFF); THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD DRIVE AND THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 34, NORTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST (BROKEN OFF) BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG AN ENTRANCE CURVE FOR EDGEWOOD CIRCLE, FOLLOWING SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET, A TANGENT LENGTH OF 25.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 46 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 35.36 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST (BROKEN OFF); THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE AND THE EAST LINE OF LOT 34, SOUTH 01 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 195.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD AT PLAT CABINET B, SLIDES 141 & 142A, AND AMENDMENTS TO RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 628, PAGE 524 AND BOOK 651, PAGE 808 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO EDDIE J. JOYNER JR. AND CHRISTIAN E. JOYNER, BY DEED DATED MAY 28, 1999 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 867, PAGE 923, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 220 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004.

MAP 142B GROUP B CTRL MAP 142A PARCEL 021.00 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. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BARTLETT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 28, 2011. This is improved property known as 220 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2961

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated November 18, 2005, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 1246 / 918, Instrument 81708, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from John Shay Williams (Borrower) to LENDERS TITLE & ESCROW (Trustee) for the benefit of NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 1, 2006 MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC3 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated August 24, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on January 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property: DESCRIPTION OF LOT 11 BLOCK C. MCLENNAN-PAYNE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF COVINGTON RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LENNANWOOD AVENUE IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF LENNANWOOD AVENUE (40’ R.O.W.) AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 BLOCK C MCLENNAN-PAYNE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF COVINGTON (DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378), SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10, THEN NORTH 00 DEGREES, 00’ 00” WEST, 132.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 10 TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 16; THEN SOUTH 83 DEGREES, 17’ 37” EAST, 77.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 16 TO AN IRON PIN SET, THEN SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 46’ 48” EAST, 132.10 FEET ALONG MOORE’S WEST LINE TO THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF LENNANWOOD AVENUE; THEN NORTH 89 DEGREES. 14’ 49” WEST, 79.50 FEET ALONG THE SAID R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS,

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENT OF RECORD AT DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378-379, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN SHAY WILLIAMS, DATED 10/31/2005, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/01/2005 BY QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AT BOOK 1240, PAGE 472, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERLY CONVEYED TO JOHN SHAY WILLIAMS AND TOMMY WILLIAMS, DATED 11/23/2004, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/24/2004 BY WARRANTY DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 1175, PAGE 670 IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TROY LEONARD GROSS, DATED 03/05/2003, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/24/2004 AT WILL BOOK W, PAGE 360, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO Y.B. MILLS (DECEASED) AND ARDELLA MILLS (DECEASED), DATED 03/16/1994, FILED FOR RECORD ON 03/17/1994 BY WARRANTY DEED PLACED OF RECORD AT BOOK 720, PAGE 500, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 416 Lennanwood AVE, Covington, TN 38019, Parcel ID 041G 101900 000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. This property is encumbered by 1 liens or claims of lien filed by the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement Division, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Deed Book 17, Page 112, Instrument Number 95920. Notice of this Successor Trustee’s Sale has been given to the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement Division, in accordance with T.C.A. Section 671-1433(b)(1). Sale of this property is subject to the redemption rights of the State of Tennessee, as provided for in T.C.A. Section 67-1-1433(c)(1). Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: N/A Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 File#: 008824

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 14, 2006, executed by ERROL L STEWARD, AND WIFE MELINDA STEWARD, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M WILON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on August 18, 2006, as Instrument No. 92415, in Book 1294, at Page 168; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-18, 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 January 5, 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: The following described real estate, together with all improvements thereon, lying, situated and being in the 4th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more

particularly described as follows, to wit: Jerry Dewayne Huffman and Connie Jean Huffman’s tract of land in the 4th Civil District of Tipton County located west of Munford-Giltedge Road in Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the northwest corner of Herbert Walton’s property as described in Book 332, 235, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 48 seconds East along the west line of said Walton tract, 208.50 feet to a point in the center of a 30 foot roadway; thence North 78 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 209.00 feet to a point; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 24 seconds East, 208.50 feet to an iron pin in the south line of Wanda Coats property as described in Book 343, Page 330, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; thence South 78 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the south line of said Coats property, 208.55 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL NUMBER: 037 062.03 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 68 WALTER FLETCHER LN, BURLISON, TN 38015. 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): ERROL L STEWARD and MELINDA STEWARD OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) James Pickens 2) Tennessee Department of Revenue The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A.. 67-11433C(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against MELINDA STEWARD AND ERROL L STEWARD in the amount of $ .00 recorded in Instrument Number 99907 as Book 17 at Page 214. Notice of this sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A.. 67-1-1433b(1) In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A.. 67-1-1433C(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against ERROL L STEWARD in the amount of $ .00 recorded in Instrument Number 119476 as Book 17 at Page 594. Notice of this sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A.671-1433b(1). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A.. 67-11433C(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against MELINDA STEWARD in the amount of $ .00 recorded in Instrument Number 119477 as Book 17 at Page 595. Notice of this sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A.. 67-1-1433b(1) RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 2818219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0099524 FEI # 1006.149052 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2011

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 November 1, 2005, executed by DAVID ASHWORTH, DAVID M ASHWORTH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M. WEISS as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on November 23, 2005, as Instrument No. 81349, in Book 1245, at Page 178; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-16, 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 on October 6, 2011. 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 January 6, 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: Land situated in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot 106, Cherokee Hills Estate, Section J, as shown on revised Plat Cabinet H, Slide 56 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. PARCEL NUMBER: 8/NA-63.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 693 LAXTON LN, ATOKA, TN 38004-6384. 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): DAVID ASHWORTH AKA DAVID M ASHWORTH OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; 2) ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.; 3) AMSX INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against DAVID M ASHWORTH in the amount of $22,109.60 recorded in Instrument Number 97915 as Book 17 at Page 140. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against DAVID M ASHWORTH in the amount of $30,275.03 recorded in Instrument Number 135514 as Book 18 at Page 161. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against DAVID M ASHWORTH in the amount of $86,264.23 recorded in Instrument Number 137814 as Book 18 at Page 241. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against DAVID M ASHWORTH in the amount of $44,644.50 recorded in Instrument Number 76918 as Book 16 at Page 674. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). 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#: 11-0110787 FEI # 1006.149042 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011

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 July 10, 2006, executed by BARRY L. BURNETT, AND WIFE, SONYA RENEE BURNETT, conveying certain real property therein described to TIPTON AND OWEN TITLE/DAVID E OWEN as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on July 11, 2006, as Instrument No. 90705, in Book 1286, at Page 494; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2006-HE8, 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 January 5, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclo-

sure 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: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Beginning at the northwest corner of the S.J. Baskin property as recorded in Deed Book 584, Page 204, of which this partition is a part, also being the northeast corner of the L.H. Pool property as recorded in Deed Book 223, Page 111, and in the centerline of Holly Grove Road; thence northeastwardly along the centerline, N 89° 15’ 00” E, 100.00 feet to the “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING”; thence northeastwardly along the centerline, N 89° 15’ 00” E, 100.00 feet to the northeast corner of this partition, also being in the north line of Baskin; thence southeastwardly along the east line of this partition, S 02°12’ 16” E, passing a set iron at 30 feet but in all 180.00 feet to a set iron being the southeast corner of this partition; thence southwestwardly along the south line of this partition, S 89° 15’ 00” W, 100.00 feet to a set iron being the southwest corner of this partition; thence northwestwardly along the west line of this partition; also being in the east line of Pool, N 02° 12’ 16” W, passing a set iron at 150.00 feet, but in all 180.00 feet, but in all 180.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.41 acres, more or less. However, there is excepted out that portion which is occupied by the r.o.w. of Holly Grove Road. PARCEL NUMBER: 050 00102 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 165 HOLLY GROVE RD, ATOKA, TN 38004. 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): BARRY L. BURNETT AND SONYA RENEE BURNETT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) MERS, INC. 2) DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC. The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. 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, RGV-D7-450 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#: 08-0063585 FEI # 1006.28259 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JUNE 17, 2003, executed by KENNETH OWENS (A/K/A KENNETH W. OWENS) AND WIFE ALESHIA D. OWENS, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1075, PAGE 573, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/ holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 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 132, ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, SECTION “E” AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET “D”, SLIDE 91 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON IN THE WEST LINE OF ANDY DRIVE BEING 283.13 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF MEADOWLARK COVE AND BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 133; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES, 57 MINUTES, 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG ANDY DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 57.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 325.0 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 43.43 FEET TO A

B8 • Thursday, December 22, 2011 • THE LEADER FOUND IRON BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 122; THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES, 41 MINUTES, 53 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 224.90 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 122; THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES, 57 MINUTES, 33 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 135, A DISTANCE OF 130.27 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 133; THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, 27 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KENNETH W. OWENS AND ALESHIA D. OWENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 10, 1997 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 814, PAGE 728, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 235 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. MAP 145C GROUP F PARCEL 005.00 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. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: RSB CITIZENS, N.A.; CHASE BANK USA, N.A. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 28, 2011. This is improved property known as 235 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2997

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 January 24, 2008, by Brian M. Bennard to Tipton & Owen, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1380, Page 668, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to CENLAR FSB; and WHEREAS, CENLAR FSB, 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 § 35-5101, 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, January 19, 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: Lots 6 & 7, Liberty Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 96 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west line of Lee Street, said point being in the southeast corner of Lot 8; thence south along the west line of Lee Street, said point being in the southeast corner of Lot 8; thence south along the west line of Lee Street, 200.00 feet to a point in the northeast comer of Lot 5; thence west along the north line of Lot 5,247.75 feet to a point; thence north 02 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West, 200.00 feet to a point in the southwest corner of Lot 8; thence east along the south line of Lots 8,247.75 feet to the point of beginning. Property subject to subdivision restrictions, setback requirements and easements of record at Plat Book 2, Page 96 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Brian M.Bennard and wife April Bennard by Deed of record in Book 1380, Page 666, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property also known as 167 Lee Street, Brighton, Tennessee 38011 Map 051K, Group A, Parcel

007.00 (Lot 7) Map 051K, Group A, Parcel 006.00 (Lot 6) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 167 Lee Street, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Brian M. Bennard The sale of the abovedescribed 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: Crown Asset Management, LLC 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 LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 559.1105569TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 12/29/2011, 1/5/2012, 1/12/2012

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 April 19, 2007, by Omar Assaf and Donna Assaf to Lincoln Hodges, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1341, Page 688, (“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. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5101, 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, January 5, 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: Being Lot NO. 5-B of Green Fields Subdivision, as recorded at plat Cabinet D, slide 102-B in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southeast line of Culbreath road, said point being a common corner of Lots 5A and 5B; thence northeastwardly along said southeastline a distance of 131.08 feet to a point; thence northeastwardly a distance of 73.33 feet to a point in the northeast boudary line of the subdivision; thence southeastwardly along said northeast line a distance of 652.88 feet to a point; thence southwestwardly a distance of 125.0 feet to a corner of Lot 5A; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing lots 5A and 5B a distance of 630.62 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.424 acres, more or less. According to survey of Charles F. Campbell, TN R.L.S. No. 1827, 1023 S. Yates, Suite 201, Memphis, Tennessee 38119, dated January 3, 1997. Being the same property conveyed to

www.covingtonleader.com Omar Assaf and Wife, Donna Wesner Assaf, by warranty Deed of record in Book 946, Page 178 in said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 255 Culbreath Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Omar Assaf and Donna Wesner Assaf aka Donna Assaf The sale of the abovedescribed 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: SunTrust Bank, Wholesale Unlimited 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.: 1168.1020691TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2011

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 AUGUST 23, 1999, executed by DONALD H. DEATON AND STACY L. DEATON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MONTE CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 876, PAGE 664, 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 FIRSTAR BANK, N.A.; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRSTAR BANK, N.A., 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 FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 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 181, SECTION “I”, BLAYDES ESTATES AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET “C”, SLIDE 178 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 736, PAGE 979 AND BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 178 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DONALD H. DEATON AND STACY L. DEATON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED DATED AUGUST 23, 1999 OF RECORD IN BOOK 876, PAGE 663, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY

KNOWN AS 515 BETTY BOYD LANE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. MAP 128N GROUP A PARCEL 007.00 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. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 28, 2011. This is improved property known as 515 BETTY BOYD LANE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-1963

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2968 ESTATE OF Richard H. Gookin. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 16th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Richard H. Gookin, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 29th day of December, 2011. Teresa Michelle Pursley Russell Eugene Gookin Co-Executors 29Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2969 ESTATE OF Virginia Evelyn Stimpson Flitz. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 16th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Virginia Evelyn Stimpson Flitz, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 29th day of December, 2011. Glenda Annete Fultz Price Executrix 29Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2958 ESTATE OF Monteene Anderson Yarbro. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 1st day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Monteene Anderson Yarbro, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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.

Aaron Clyne Yarbro, Jr. Executor 22Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2966 ESTATE OF Deborah Elaine Covert. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 15th day of December, 2011. Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Deborah Elaine Covert, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 22nd day of December, 2011. Barbara Ann Simmons Administratrix 22Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2962 ESTATE OF Ruth Wishart Sullivan. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 12th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ruth Wishart Sullivan, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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 22nd day of December, 2011. Richard Stephen Sullivan Executor 22Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

This 22nd day of December, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Atoka Water Customers Dec, 2010 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) requires that we send you this notice on the level of total coliforms found in your drinking water. Eight (08) samples were collected and analyzed during October, 2010. Three (03) samples contained total coliforms. The E.P.A. sets drinking water standards and has determined that the presence of total coliforms is a possible health concern. Total coliforms are common in the environment and are generally not harmful themselves. The presence of these bacteria in drinking water, however, generally is a result of a problem with water treatment or the pipes which distribute the water, and indicates that the water may be contaminated with organisms that can cause disease. Disease symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possible jaundice, and any associated headaches and fatigue. These symptoms, however, are not just associated with disease-causing organisms in drinking water. E.P.A. has set an enforceable drinking water standard for total coliforms to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects. Under this standard, no more than 5.0 percent of the samples collected during the month can contain these bacteria, except that systems collecting fewer than 40 samples/month that have one total coliform-positive sample per month are not violating the standard. Drinking water that meets this standard is usually not associated with a health risk from disease-causing bacteria and should be considered safe. For further information contact Daniel Lovett at (901) 837-5301.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011

Lady Chargers take third place in Kentucky tourney By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Lady Chargers took their roundball show on the road Dec. 19-21 in Benton, Ky., at the Lady Marshals PreChristmas Tourney posting a 3-1 record and a third place finish in three days of play. “We generally played well and got after it defensively,” said coach Deon Real. “It was a good trip. We grew up some.” On Monday, CHS (10-5) blew out the

Lyon County Lady Lyons 75-44. “We played good defense and had a lot of steals that turned into points,” Real said. Precious Harvey topped the scoring list with 17 for CHS. Leshundra Somerville added 15 and Kamesha Vanpelt 12. Katie Freeman had 14 for Lyon County. Playing two games on Tuesday, Covington dropped the morning session tilt to the Nelson County Lady Cardinals 51-48. Coach Real described the opponent as a really good team boasting two D-1 quality players who are being

heavily recruited as juniors. Harvey again led all scorers with 15 points. Iesha Carruthers contributed 13. CHS won 46-36 over the Graves County Lady Eagles in the afternoon game. “We got after them defensively and over-matched them in the paint,” Real said. Graves’ Taylor West was the top scorer with 13 points. Carruthers and Harvey dropped in 10 each for CHS. Vanpelt added nine. In Thursday’s consolation round,

Real anticipated a tough game against the Lady Panthers from Pleasure Ridge in Louisville. What he got was, “a give away. They just didn’t show up,” Real said as his Lady Chargers romped to a 51-22 win. The starters were gone in the fourth period. Demiah Eaton had a game and season high 16 points for CHS. Harvey had another solid outing with 13 points and Carruthers chipped in 9 in the third place victory.

Top 10 of 2011

Tipton County football teams grab three of top five spots By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

able to make contact and get some timely hits on her.”

Tipton County's three football teams dominated the local headlines in 2011, grabbing three of the top five spots in this year's top 10 sports stories. For the first time since 2006, Brighton, Covington and Munford all made the playoffs in the same season. Plenty of other local teams and individuals also found success over the past 12 months in softball, baseball, basketball, golf and track and field. Here's a look at the top 10 sports news makers of 2011:

No. 3 Lady Cougars finally make state

The resume of long-time Munford softball coach Glenn Goulder holds up against anybody's in the state. The one thing missing was a state tournament berth. That's no longer the case. After winning district and region titles, the Lady Cougars beat Bolton in the sectionals to advance to the Class AAA state tournament for the first time in the proThe Lady Rebels won the school's first state title last spring. gram's history. Courtesy photo In Murfreesboro, Munford led Seymour league win over Jackson North Side and a regular through five innings season finale triumph over Westwood, a team that before falling 3-2. Mt. had beaten the Cougars two years running. Juliet eliminated MunThe win over Westwood secured the Cougars' first ford in the next game. playoff berth since 2007. But the season as a Munford lost to eventual state champ Henry whole was an unmitiCounty in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs, gated success. The team but Munford appears to be headed in the right direcNo. 1 Chargers make returns its top two final four tion under third-year head coach Matt Saunders. pitchers and all but two Few people outside of “The last two years we've played the exact same Terence Pierson and the Chargers made the state semifinals. seniors for 2012. the Covington football team (Westwood),” Saunder said. “In those games Photo by Jeff Ireland “I'd like to think this program could have seen we didn't make the plays that we made in this game will serve as a spring this coming. … I thought the way we responded was huge.” board for next year,” Goulder said. Just two years removed from a third straight 2-8 season, the Chargers rolled through district play No. 6 Three-peat for BMS with just one loss, achieved a top 5 state ranking and No. 4 Cardinals get over the hump Middle schools typically do not make this list, but Brighton has fielded one of the most successful made it all the way to the Class 4A state semifinals. the Brighton Middle School football program is the A double overtime win over Obion County Central programs in West Tennessee the last four years, exception to the rule. in the second round of the playoffs and two dramatic winning a pair of district titles and advancing to the For the third straight year, BMS claimed the large playoffs every season. wins over Dyersburg, the second of which came in school Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association But, for various the reasons, the Cardinals kept the playoffs, highlighted the Chargers' 11-3 season. title, the top prize for the state's middle schools. coming up short in the playoffs. Marty Wheeler took over the head coaching job And the title game against Bellevue Middle was That's all over now. in 2009 and orchestrated the program's reversal of no contest as Brighton Brighton defeated fortune. scored early and often Following the team's semifinal loss to Maplewood, Southwind 21-18 in the on the way to a 28-8 first round of the Class 6A Wheeler summed up the program's transformation: win. playoffs last month, end“I think that, once we've had time to reflect back on The Cardinals fining three years of postseait, it'll sink in and mean a lot more … These guys ished 8-1 with the son frustration. coming as far as they have from two years ago says team's only loss to MUS. Trailing 18-14 in the a lot about their character … We feel like this senior Brighton overpowered fourth quarter, Brighton class has helped to get our football program back on Haywood Junior High put together a touchdown the right track.” in the semifinals. drive midway through the Zac Camp was the ofperiod and the defense No. 2 Lady Rebs take state title fensive MVP in the title took care of the rest. There have been a lot of good teams in various game and Titus MatIt was the high point of sports at Tipton-Rosemark Academy over the years, thews won the defena 10-2 season that included but none achieved what the Lady Rebels achieved sive award. another district title. last June. “To win it three times Zach Rogowski celebrates the Cardinals' win over Dyer County “These players never By taking out the state's elite softball programs, in a row is special,” quit,” Brighton head coach that clinched a district title. Photo by Jeff Ireland TRA won the DII-A state title, the school's first. head coach Larry WilWill Wolfe said after the Roxanna Kimes was the story for the Lady Rebels. liams said. “I'm just She pitched a no-hitter and did not allow any earned playoff win. “They just tickled to death … It's the Super Bowl of middle kept grinding. There were plenty of times out there runs in 21 innings of work. school.” they could have put their head down and they The Lady Rebels rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the title game to defeat USJ, the defending state champs, didn't. They kept fighting and fighting.” No. 7 Chargers perfect in district 7-5. TRA also defeated Davidson Academy, the 2009 A perfect record in any league at any level is imNo. 5 Cougars find way back to playoffs champs, in tournament play. pressive. Munford's prospects for making the the playoffs Revenge was also at play. USJ beat Rosemark 10-0 But when a high school basketball team can post were not looking too good through five games. in the region title game and 3-0 during the regular a perfect mark in a nine-team district, it's pretty The Cougars were 1-4 and coming off a disheartenseason. special. “One of the biggest things was that we figured out ing 44-19 loss to district foe Dyer County. The Covington boys defeated Westview, 64-60, on Things turned around quickly though. we could hit their (USJ's) pitcher,” TRA head coach Feb. 8 to finish off a 16-0 record in District 13-AA Munford won four of its next five, including a key Joe Layton said. “We started seeing the ball and were SEE TEN, PAGE B2

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Downing, White named TSWA all-state

He played in pain yet he was always out there. He games, (The previous record was 1546 yards in a 15 was the first one on and the last one off the practice games in 2003 held by Michael Grandberry.) Wheeler field. He was blessed to make it through his career said, “Johnston showed what kid of running back we There is more good news for Covington football in with his physical issues, but he did. He bought into can win with. He’s not the biggest or the fastest but the afterglow of a record-setting season. what we were doing and brought others along with he’s difficult to tackle. Johnston has great vision and The Tennessee Sportswriters Association announced him. That has been crucial to our current success and he developed the patience to let the blocks develop last week that CHS senior center Walt will be to the future of the ahead of him. Downing and junior tailback Johnston program. Walt has been the “Johnston came in in a tough situaWhite have been honored as members heart and soul of the team, tion. He was thrust into the role of startof the TSSAA Class 4A All-State team. the leader on and off the ing tailback due to an injury and he reCoach Marty Wheeler was effusive field both academically, in sponded. Most people don’t realize that in his praise for both. making good decisions and he played both defense and offense. He “You could not ask for two better in helping keep teammates was in on every down. He played evkids or two who are more deserving on the straight and narrow. ery snap. I never heard him ask to come of recognition,” Wheeler said. “Both Walt’s selection is a tribute out. The only thing Johnston did was to were major contributors to our success to him and an offensive line ask for the ball. ‘Just give me the ball,’ this year. From 2-8 three years ago to that helped our team set a he would say and you see the results. Johnston White 11-3 and the state semifinals happens Walt Downing new season rushing record We have to maintain the momentum. only because of kids like these.” of 5200 yards and an 8.5 A good offseason for Johnston will Of Downing, Wheeler talked of hard yard per carry average.” do wonders for him and the team. I he would be to replace. As for White, who shattered the CHS single season couldn’t be more proud of him. He’s a great kid and a “Walt never played a healthy snap his entire career. rushing record with 2128 yards on 222 carries in 12 leader of this team.” By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

Sports Shorts

The Covington Parks and Recreation is offering a new sport, a cross between racquetball and volleyball. The sport is called wallyball and is played at the Sportsplex. The sport uses that racquetball court with a volleyball net and a special ball. Other changes from the traditional volleyball rules include: The ball shall be called out-of-bounds whenever it hits the ceiling, back wall on the opponent’s side or two or more walls consecutively on a serve, volley or block. The back wall is playable only on the side of the team that is re-

turning the serve or volley, provided a player on that team touches the ball first. The ceiling is in bounds only on the side of the team that is returning the serve or volley, provided a player on that team touches the ball first. Teams are now forming. There are three players on the court and play is to 15 points and is a best-of-three match.For more information, call the Sportsplex at 476-3734. Play will begin the week of Jan. 9. Registrations are now be accepted for Atoka’s coed instructional basketball leagues. Games will be held on Saturdays from Jan. 14 to March 3 in the fol-

lowing age groups: pre-k, kindergarten-first grade, second-third grade and fourth-fifth grade. Registrations will be accepted until Dec. 22 and the fee is $60. Games will be held at Atoka Elementary School. Call 837-5306 or e-mail bpeel@townofatoka.com for more information. The Covington Parks and Recreation is now accepting registration for youth and adult basketball leagues. The youth league is for ages 5-18 with play beginning on Jan. 6, 2012. For more information, call 476-3734.

This Week in Sports 30 years ago Covington’s Willie Holland scored 24 points, but JCM pulled out a 75-74 win in the Brownsville Christmas Tournament. 20 years ago Ken Taylor tallied a game-high 28 points as Munford defeated Halls, 89-59. 10 years ago Emmanuel Yancey scored 20 points for Brighton in a 64-52 loss to JCM.

CHS

Continued from B1 and become the first Charger basketball team to go through a league schedule without a loss. Covington’s season ended on a down note with a third place finish in the district tournament and a loss in the region quarterfinals, but the Chargers’ regular season was one for the record books. Covington was ranked as high as second in the Class 2A state poll.

No. 8 Jennings, Terry take fifth at state

Several Tipton County athletes fared well at the state track meet last spring. Brighton senior Kimi Jennings, who won the Class AAA pole vault title a year ago, finished fifth in 2011. Malcolm Terry, another Brighton athlete, finished fifth in the triple jump. Munford was also well-represented at the Class AAA state meet. Cougar seniors Reggie Fleming and Johnny Jones finished 14th and 16th, respectively, in the long jump. Jones also took 15th in the triple jump and junior Sidtavious Mennis finished 13th in the event. Bruce Fleming, another Munford senior, took 10th in the shot put.

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No. 9 Munford golf on the rise

Several Munford High School athletes made some noise on the golf scene this year. The boys team won its first region title in several years and the girls team picked up its second straight region championship. Easton Lavelle claimed the boys individual region title and Madison Willis won the wgirls championship. Both teams advanced to the Class AAA state tournament. The girls finished sixth and the boys took eighth. Lavell and Jake Etherington were the top Munford finishers at state. Willis and Amanda Levin led the way for the girls. “These players are friends with one another and I always see them walking the halls together, eating lunch together and even hanging out together outside of school,” coach Jason Johnson said. “They have developed a pride in this team. And while golf is mostly an individual sport, they are also playing for each other.”

No. 10 Rebels make run to sub-state

Entering the DII-A-West region tournament, the Tipton-Rosemark baseball team was seeded seventh and seemed like an unlikely choice to grab a substate berth. Then they got hot. Facing elimination against USJ, the Rebels rallied with three runs in the top of seventh to prevail 9-7. TRA nearly won the tournament. They trailed 3-0 against ECS, the eventual state champs, in the title game, but took a 4-3 lead in the seventh. ECS won 5-4 and TRA lost to Franklin Road Academy in the sub-state, but the tournament was indicative of the Rebels’ never-say-die style of play. “I’m always telling my guys to find a way to compete,” said TRA coach Brad Smith. “That’s the reason you play seven innings, because the game’s never over … I’m extremely proud of my guys.”

Got an idea for a sports story? E-mail Jeff at jireland@covingtonleader.com.

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Community Events The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com January 10 There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting from 6-7 p.m. at Drummonds Elementary. Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886. 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 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.

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Pictured are, from left, Gary Fite, Barry Trobaugh, Guelda Harrison and Pete Colin. Harrison, a 1948 Munford High School graduate, was a member of the first MHS band. Courtesy photo

Original band member honored Guelda Harrison was recognized by Munford High School band director Barry Trobaugh at the MHS Band Christmas concert last week. Harrison is a 1948 MHS graduate and was a member of the first band organized at MHS in 1946 under the direction of Shannon Faulkner, who later became the Tipton County school superintendent. He had just returned to the area after having served in WWII and had a vision of organizing a band that would serve the community. Not only was this the first band at MHS, it was the only band in the county. As an aside, Sarah Strong, Faulkner’s mother, who was the principal at Munford Elementary, instilled the love of music for

many students. Harrison’s granddaughter is a member of the 2011 National Champion band. According to Ms. Harrison, the 1946 band had 30-40 members. The school provided some of the percussion instruments, as well as tubas, with students purchasing their own instruments in many cases. Harrison played the saxophone and purchased it for $30. The band uniforms were fashioned like military dress uniforms. Sheet music and instrument instructions were purchased from the Amro Music store in Memphis. Harrison’s granddaughter is a member of the 2011 National Champion band.

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