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Sharing the Bread of Life Need drives church to help feed its neighbors By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

The Covington BBQ Fest, touted as the world’s oldest, took place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Cobb-Parr Park. The Red Hot Smokers were this year’s grand champions. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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CFD hoping to curb 911 misuse New program will help cut down on nonemergency 911 calls By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com The City of Covington has hired a part-time employee, a man whose sole duty is to help decrease the number of non-emergency calls made to 911 each year. Covington native Mark Heaston, who has worked with similar programs in other cities, will begin working with Covington Fire Chief Jerry Craig next week to combat the growing problem. “We would like people to use the 911 system for what it was intended for: emergencies only,” Craig said. “People definitely have a broad definition of emergency.” Each year, his department answers 1,100 calls, 80 percent of which, he said, do not need ambulances. “We have about 40 people who call on a regular basis and when we get over there, nothing’s wrong. We need to convince these people they don’t need to call 911.” Last week, dispatchers estimated approximately 95-98 percent of calls received to 911 are non-emergency in nature. On Tuesday evening, a Delfield employee called 911, asking emergency personnel to make the scene at the facility, after locking his keys in his Lincoln Town Car. He works less than a block from the Tipton County

Sheriff’s Office. Twenty minutes later, the caller was seen waiting in the parking lot, two other men standing by his vehicle. All three appeared to be in good health. There was no apparent emergency. “We have got to stop this,” Craig said. “It’s getting out of hand.” Craig delivers other examples of frequent calls made to 911, calls which require his department to respond: overweight parties who have fallen or need help getting to the restroom, calls about controlled burns, elderly persons who just want to talk to someone and more. One woman called 911 for an earache she’d had for three days. Craig said when 911 started in 1992, the fire department only answered calls that meant the difference between life and death, but now medical emergencies have been added. And with those, the ever-growing number of calls made to 911 which are not legitimate emergencies. “It’s abuse of the system, it really is,” he said. “We get calls for headaches, earaches, mashed fingers ... you wouldn’t imagine the calls we get that aren’t emergencies.” And calls cost the city money. Craig said calls within the city limits cost $40 each time a fire truck is dispatched. Out of city calls can cost up to $400 because other shifts have to be called in. If a shift is called in to work, they have to be paid for at least two

A GROWING PROBLEM ▪ Dispatchers estimate 95-98 percent of calls received to 911 are nonemergencies, which costs more than $6,400 per year for the Covington Fire Department alone.

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hours’ worth of work. When there is no real emergency, the department, and ultimately tax dollars, are being wasted. “It’s a real problem for us, it costs the city a lot of money per year. There’s no telling how much the sheriff’s office spends every year in non-emergency calls.” They’re irritating, they waste money and they waste time, Craig said. “When emergency personnel are tied up on non-emergency calls, someone with an emergency’s having to wait.” At the city’s monthly general welfare/public safety committee meeting on Sept. 27, members agreed to Craig’s recommendation to hire Heaston. He said the program has been in the works for more than a year. A part-time employee, Heaston will be responsible for developing and implementing a program that Craig hopes will help decrease the number of non-emergency calls to the 911 center. “I haven’t seen (this program) not work anywhere else,” he said. “We want to make an effort to slow them down; we know we’re not gonna stop, but we hope to put a dent in it.”

Trio arrested for multi-city thefts By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Three men were arrested early Friday morning after a deputy conducting a traffic stop noticed a cache of electronics inside their vehicle. According to the sheriff’s office, a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado was pulled over at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Mt. Carmel Road. While approaching the driver, the deputy noticed a large quantity of electronic items inside their original boxes in the back of the truck. And the security devices

were still attached to the boxes. The driver, identified as 31-yearold Elvis Hester of Memphis, was confirmed to be driving on a suspended license. The passengers, Christopher Carlos Palmer and Rodney Lewis Williams, had active warrants in Shelby County. Detectives determined the items were stolen from the Walmart store located in Dyersburg. Video surveillance reportedly confirms the theft. The stolen items include two 40-, three 32- and two 22-inch LCD flatscreen televisions, four portable

DVD players, six video game controllers, a motorcycle battery, clothing items, a broom and laundry detergent. Officials say the value of the stolen goods was more than $4,320. Hester was charged with theft of property over $1,000, driving on a suspended license, failure to show financial responsibility and driving left of center of lane. Williams and Palmer were charged with theft of property over $1,000 and held on various active warrants. The men are expected in court on Nov. 15.

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Setting up a community food pantry is a daunting task but when a need exists in the community it’s the right thing to do. Covington resident Grace Phelps recognized there might be a need in Tipton County for a food pantry after visiting a Memphis church which hosted one every month. “We started it on faith,” said Phelps, associate pastor for First United Methodist Church in Covington. “The first Saturday we were opened we had 10 people and now we serve an average of 75 to 90 families at both our locations.” A lot has changed in the 18 months since the Bread of Life Food Pantry first opened, including the number of families fed each month. It was those numbers that validated Phelps’ hunch there was a real need for assistance within her own community. “We have distributed more than 75 tons of food in the past 12 months to more than 2,800 needy Tipton County residents,” she said. “At our Brighton location, we serve an average of

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Brighton man dies in Okla. wreck By BROKEN ARROW (OKLA.) LEDGER STAFF A Brighton man died early Friday morning after crashing his pickup truck into a tree in Broken Arrow, Okla. A little after midnight, Broken Arrow police responded to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of Elm Place and Jasper. Michael Eugene Headin, 32, was southbound on Elm Place and failed to stop at the stop sign at the three-way intersection. The vehicle, occupied only by Headin, sped south off the roadway, went airborne and struck a tree south of the intersection on the Indian Springs Golf course. Headin was pinned in the vehicle until Broken Arrow firefighters were able to extricate him. Although he was wearing a seatbelt, the driver died on the scene from his injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol and high speed were the primary factors in the collision, according to police. No other vehicles were struck. This collision is still under investigation, police said. SEE WRECK, PAGE A3 Reader’s Guide TODAY’S WEATHER Sunny. High, 85. Low, 56. INSIDE Opinion Faith Obituaries Education Lifestyles

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Rose of Sharon Recovery Center to host open house By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com This week the Rose of Sharon Recovery Center was full of activity, from landscaping to refinishing floors, in preparation of its open house on Sunday. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held, officially opening the renovated gymnasium for use amongst Rose of Sharon’s clients. The ceremony also gives a chance for the center’s founder to show it off. “Most people know about us, but don’t know the full extent of what we do here,” said Pastor Carlton Rose. Opened in early 2010, the center is what Rose calls an answer to prayer. Rose also runs the Rose of Sharon Campground on Candy Lane, another recovery facility, but it was growing beyond its limits. After renovating the former Gilt Edge School, which was built in 1976 and closed just 10 years later, the recovery center is a 36-bed facility for men overcoming addiction, plus staff members. “It’s very spacious, there not cramped up in rooms here and they’re very comfortable,” he said. Most of the center’s clients have been court-ordered to attend. It serves neighboring Shelby, Lauderdale, Haywood, Dyer, Obion, Fayette and many other counties, as well as Tipton. Rose said his clients are all very talented men, none of whom intended to become drug addicts.

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75 to 80 families twice a month. In Covington, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re helping 80 to 90 families. There is definitely a need for food assistance.â&#x20AC;? The food that is handed out is bought from the Mid-South Food Bank, which acts as a distributor for more than 206 agencies operating over 300 feeding programs across the Tennessee, north Mississippi and east Arkansas. The cost for a distribution of food averages approximately $4.17 per family when using the Mid-South Food Bank, a significant savings for the food pantry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting our food through the food bank gives us so much more for our money,â&#x20AC;? said Phelps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We pay about $.07 a pound which is a lot cheaper for us than raising money locally and going to the store and buying it.â&#x20AC;? To receive a distribution, each family must qualify every time they ask for assistance and they may only receive a distribution of food once every 30 days. To qualify, a family must meet one of the following criteria: be current participants in the food stamp program, receive SSI, be current recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), be currently living in public housing, a current participant in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or have a total household income of less than 150 percent of the U.S. poverty income guideline based on their household size. Phelps has learned how important volunteers are to the success of the food pantry and over the past year and a half, she and her team of more than 200 volunteers have streamlined the process down to a science â&#x20AC;&#x201C; processing approximately 25 families every 30 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People do get here real early to sign up,â&#x20AC;? explained Phelps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get here at 6:30-7 a.m. to sign up. We open at 9 a.m. and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give them a cup of coffee for the adults or Kool-aid for the children. We have volunteers who verify the documentation of each recipient, we have volunteers who gather the boxes of

food and volunteers who help carry the food to their vehicles.â&#x20AC;? Sixteen-year-old Karl Eaves is happy to volunteer each month with his family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like being a part of the community and helping out,â&#x20AC;? said the Tipton-Rosemark Academy junior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad and sister are here now with me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing to help out people.â&#x20AC;? Eaves is not the only one pleased with the food pantry. Recipients are grateful for the assistance and the piece of mind it brings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps make the ends meet at the beginning of the month,â&#x20AC;? said new resident Cheryl Tanzy who moved to Covington from Texas six months ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m taking care of my grandson and nephew and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder at the start of the month. If it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the food bank, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it through the rest of the month.â&#x20AC;? Although the Bread of Life Food Pantry has been open for less than two years, not only has it already made a noticeable difference in the county, but also in the Mid-South. Recently, the organization was awarded with the Pantry of the Year award from the MidSouth Food Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been blessed with incredibly generous and consistent financial giving from the church and the community to support the work of the feeding ministry,â&#x20AC;? said Phelps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a real scarcity of food, even for the food banks. They are holding food drives constantly and trying to raise awareness about the need. We had no idea there would be this kind of response â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that there was such a need in the community until word spread and they really started turning out. Every week the recipients in need grow and the need for volunteers escalates, but with persistence and determination it can be done. Church member and volunteer Kaye Smith said it best when asked why she volunteers her time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just what we need to do for God to pay Him

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GENEALOGICAL TIDBITS

Why search for family links? I have been researching my family for almost 20 years. Over that time a lot of people have asked me, “Why genealogy? What do you get out of it?” There are many reasons to search. For me, it began as curiosity… I began wondering where did I come from, how did my ancestors love, what did they do, how did they get here – to this time and place. And its a way to connect the present with the past. For others, they may begin searching for medical reasons. What diseases or illnesses run in the family? Why am I 6 feet tall and my dad isn’t? Some search just for the thrill of the hunt. When it comes to puzzles, nothing can match the complexity and fun of genealogy. Just think about a jigsaw puzzle that has an almost JUST MY VIEW infinite number of pieces – some SHERRI O NORATI of them that don’t fit and some of them missing. Nothing can match the satisfaction I get from finding one of those lost pieces of the puzzle and putting it into place. These are puzzle pieces that lead to long-lost cousins and far-off places. Still others desire to leave a lasting legacy. Some people approach middle age or have a traumatic event at any age that prompts them to think about their mortality. “If I never meet my grandchildren, what will they know about me? What will they know about my parents? How will we be remembered?” Those of us who are fortunate enough to have ancestors in this category are indeed lucky. If you do nothing else with your family history, you should write down or record your life experiences in your own words in any way that you see fit. Another reason to research is the emotional satisfaction gained through your efforts. The latest discovery can be touching and immensely satisfying. This is the moment that you look at your great grandfather’s signature on your grandparent’s marriage license; put your hand on the baptismal font where your oldest known ancestor was baptized; stand on the ground where your great grandfather from the old country is buried – knowing that your grandmother stood on this spot in front of an open grave grieving her loss. These moments are thrilling, goose-bump producing moments of a life time when you can almost reach across time and touch a person who you finally understand and know. These are moments you must not miss! Lots of people get involved when they volunteer at their local genealogical or historical society. What a wonderful place to meet nice people who are willing to help you discover your roots. These groups are responsible for saving crumbling records all over the world and for making the information available to everybody. People who work in these places are almost always unpaid and give their time and effort on behalf of people like you and me every single day – people they have never even met. This is important work and you can get the satisfaction of helping other people by volunteering yourself. It is easy. Pick up the phone and call. October is Family History Month and I urge you to dive into researching your family tree. There are five steps to the basic research process: ▪ Write down what you know ▪ Decide what you want to learn ▪ Choose a source of information ▪ Learn from your source ▪ Use what you learn When you complete the fifth step, you start over again. Systematically you can fill in all the gaps. After you organize and design a system for yourself, you will find that step one is easily accomplished. For those just starting out, familysearch.org is a great free resource. There are more than 200 million microfilms from 36 countries and they are constantly updating and recording centuries-old data. Ancestry. com is my favorite site for research and so are sites like ellisisland.org (also free). Local resources like the county courthouse, libraries and a genealogist society may help. It’s most important to talk to members of your family now and find out more about the, not just the who, what, when, where, why and how, but also talk to them about what they liked in school, what their house looked like, etc. Things like this are not only interesting, they’re important. Whatever your reasons, give genealogy a try. It is a stimulating hobby that will put you in touch with yourself and with a lot of nice people who are ready and willing to help.

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Better stick to what’s good for you Now I can look back and see from, ’cept at the sto’. Well, bless what has transpired the last few their little pea picking gizzards. weeks. Yep, memories of If you ever get in a what we had to do back situation where I have ’en. It was just a way been with some high of life to butcher hogs, brow (ta ta) folks that cows, chickens, goats don’t know the differand all kinds of meat for ence between axle grease our table. All my friends and bad goose grease, I grew up with, did the this will raise some eye same thing. We didn’t brows. Some times, it know what was different just don’t pay to be poand sho’ didn’t care. SOUTHERN RAISIN' lite and friendly down O TIS GRIFFIN One of the gentlemen here in the HEART of DIof the community was XIE. See, some of these going to raise a young heifer on folks come from ‘Way Up North’. just fresh air, water and sunshine. Probably past Cold Creek or posHe bragged for a few days, ’bout sibly Skullbone, and they have all the money he was saving, to the never tasted fine Southern Counphilosophers at Mr. Ben’s Mercan- try cooking. tile in downtown Rosemark. He I asked some foreigners if they was ‘gonna’ get rich. At least, to had ever eaten chit’lins? A smooth, hear him tell it. But, believe it or Southern delicacy. First of all, they not, just before he got that little had no idea what I was conversing heifer completely weaned, she up about. When I explained it, they and died. Don’t that just sound looked at me like I had just kicked like a politician? He can look you over a full slop jar in the middle square in the eye and promise of the living room, during the lasumpin’ he knows he can’t deliv- dies auxiliary’s quarterly session. er. I tried to be accommodating as I I’m sure there are several folks explained, that I could give them that haven’t tried some good souse hand slung, stump whooped, hog or pickled pig’s feet. Actually, I lot stomped, fried, boiled, broiled, feel kind of sorry for ’em. Reckon or baked, seasoned chit’lin’s, whatthey ain’t never tried brains and ever their Northern taste desired. eggs or cracklin’ cornbread. Oven But, I still didn’t get a positive ancooked or pan fried. My Southern swer. Wonder why? Heh, heh!! Country American citizens know Beloved, have you ever been to the difference between mild, hot a social gathering with a table of and sage (where is the ice water?) fancy, what they call, finger foods. sausage. Good soul bar-b-q, but There was a bowl of caviar setting most have no idea where it comes in the middle of the table. A couple

of ladies came in with their head held so high, if it had rained, I’m sure they would have drowned. Yep, that ‘snoot’ was turned up just like a cabbage head opening up in the garden. In case some folks have been under a root cellar for a few hundred years, caviar is fish eggs. Now who in the name of the Good Lord, wants to eat fish eggs. I like fish, not eggs, but I prefer Catfish and hushpuppies. However, this caviar, is a so-called fancy dish. This bowl of caviar had little black b. b.’s laying in a bowl of wagon axle grease. Shaking like ’nanner” puddin’ that has gotten too warm. Neighbor, those little black dots stared right at me. Reminded me of shiny cat eyes in a dark corn crib. Those dots smiled and winked at me. I stared right back at those little back dots, and winked at them. Those crackers on a big round platter just didn’t appeal to me, even with a spoonful of fish eggs sliding all over the place. Did you ever wonder if anyone ever spilled this mess and stomped it through the floor, so hopefully no one could see the mistakes? I am so Country, we had to knock the chickens off the well rope in the morning ’fore we could draw water. It’s best that I just stick to eating good country food as that citified fancy stuff, ain’t for this Country Redneck. I Am a Registered ‘SOUTHERNER’ and Proud of It------------------GLORY!!

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Reinvesting dividends can pay off When you invest in stocks, you Other studies have also pointed to want their price to go up. But of the importance of dividends as a course, you can’t control the rise component of total returns. and fall of stock prices. However, What are the implications of this there is a key element of disparity between the efinvesting that you can fectiveness of dividend control — the number of reinvestment versus that shares you own. And in of capital gains? First of the long run, share ownall, it suggests that you ership may be more immay not want to spend portant than rising stock an undue amount of time prices in determining and effort in chasing after your long-term invest“hot” stocks, hoping for ment success. big capital gains. For one Of course, you might thing, by the time you FINANCIAL FOCUS think that the advice of buy these stocks, they STEVEN J. J ONES “buy more shares” is may already be cooling easier said than done. After all, off, but even more importantly, not everyone can easily find a lot your focus on achieving large capiof extra money to invest. But you tal gains may not be the best use of don’t need access to vast wealth to your financial resources. increase your share ownership — Ultimately, the power of diviyou just need to consistently rein- dend reinvestment means, not survest your stock dividends. prisingly, that you may be able to Just how important are reinvest- help yourself if you look for qualed dividends to wealth accumula- ity dividend-paying stocks — and tion, as compared to capital gains then reinvest the dividends, month (the increase in stock prices)? Over after month and year after year. the 135-year period from 1871 With just a little research, you through 2003, owning stocks and can find stocks that have paid — reinvesting the dividends pro- and even increased — dividends duced 97% of all stock market re- for many years in a row. (Keep in turns, with only 3% coming from mind, though, that not all stocks capital gains, according to a major will pay dividends, and even those study done by Dr. Jeremy Siegel, that do can reduce or discontinue one of the world’s leading research- them at any time. Dividend reiners on stock market performance. vestment does not ensure a profit

or protect against loss.) So, to help boost your share ownership, consider reinvesting the dividends back into the stock, rather than taking them as cash payments. If you do choose to reinvest your dividends, though, you will need to look to other types of investments to provide you with income, assuming you need some income from your portfolio, which may become more necessary during your retirement years. Your financial advisor can help you determine the appropriate investments to help provide this income. But in any case, if you can do without the current income provided by dividends, give careful consideration to reinvesting them. Dividend reinvestment is not a glamorous investment strategy, and it won’t help you “get rich quick,” but it can help you make steady progress toward your longterm financial goals — and that’s a key dividend in itself. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones financial advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 AtokaMcLaughlin Drive or call 901-8379772.

IN OUR OPINION: AN EDITORIAL

TIPTON COUNTY’S

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

Adams, Robert Eric Born: 7/27/1971 610 Terrace Hill Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Allen, Eric Cortez Born: 1/5/1985 781 Maple Drive Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Failure to pay child support

‘Wall Street’ movement frightening to liberty The “Occupy Wall Street” movement appears to be making headway throughout the country as the anti-TEA Party crowd hitches their wagon to the new craze. Interviews with many of the protestors in New York reveal that there’s apparently a lot of anger on the part of the largely young crowd, and that anger is directed at America’s financial institutions. A report in The Tennesseean Wednesday indicates that the movement may spread to Nashville, Memphis and other cities in Tennessee as well as other cities in the nation. We have no problem with the idea of civil disobedience. Such movements led to the passage of the American Civil Rights Act and other political changes that created a better culture in our country. The bottom line is that there is no moral justification for not af-

fording Americans basic civil rights and grassroots movements in cities throughout the South led to these sweeping reforms. But pardon our skepticism of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement. For more than 200 years, America has operated as the greatest country in the world, as the leader of the free world, and it has done so based on principles of democracy and capitalism. As much as anything, the “Occupy Wall Street” movement seems to oppose capitalism because “corporate greed” has destroyed American jobs. We’re not so sure about that. Publicly traded companies represent a significant number of jobs in our country and in the world. If the argument is that their profits ruin job creation, we beg to differ. Their desire for profits is the very thing that drives jobs.

Take away a company’s desire for profits. Take away its need to answer to its shareholders. Take away individual wealth. Take away the idea of the American Dream, that with a little luck and ingenuity and a lot of hard work, we can all one day run our own successful businesses. What’s left? No motivation. No incentive. We’ll be a bunch of unemployed people waiting for government handouts, but there are none to be had because no one works, pays taxes and the pool of money will soon dry up. How do you run a business without customers? How do you collect taxes without taxpayers? How do corporations expand and grow without profits? If the idea is that profits have consumed American companies beyond what’s healthy, we have to ask: Who makes that determination? How

much is too much? How much money is too much money for your family? Do you want some college kids to decide? Or some ex-hippies? Or even the government? Right now 47 percent of Americans don’t pay personal income tax (not to be confused with Social Security taxes). When that number hits 50 percent plus one, our great country is in trouble. And based on our view, the “Occupy Wall Street” crowd thinks that day can’t come soon enough and hard-working Americans should be concerned. When freeloaders get access to your checkbook, how much will they leave you to support your family? How long will our country last when they’ve spent all the wealth to support their freeloading Utopia?

First Citizens announces changes to board Katie Winchester, Chairman of First Citizens National Bank’s Board of Directors, announced the recent appointment of Judy Long to the Bank’s Board of Directors. Long serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer and has been employed with First Citizens for the past 36 years serving in various leadership roles. Long currently serves as a member of Executive Management providing leadership and management for Bank and Branch Operations and Information Technology and previously served in the position of Secretary to the Bank’s Board of Directors. Long serves on the Bank’s Strategic Plan Team assigned responsibility for Information Technology strategic planning. She is a native of Dyersburg, has a degree in Business Administration from Union University, Jackson, with a major in finance. Long is also a graduate of Mid South School of Banking, The School for Bank Administration and BAI Graduate School of Bank Operations and Technology. She is a graduate of the Dyersburg/ Dyer County Leadership program and Weststar Leadership program. She serves on various professional Boards, including the Board of Directors of NACHA – The Electronic Payments Association, Fidelity National Information Systems (FNIS) Charter Bank Group’s Board of Directors, Chairperson of Tennessee Bankers Technology Conference Ad-

visory Committee. You may contact her at 731287-4254 or email jlong@ firstcitizens-bank.com. Butler named secretary Other business conducted by the Bank’s Board of Directors included the appointment of Laura Beth Butler as Secretary to the Bank’s Board. Butler serves as Executive Vice President

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and Chief Financial Officer. She has been a part of the Bank’s Executive Management team and CFO since joining the Bank in 2004. Butler is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and designated as a Certified Public Accountant in 1999. She is a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public

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Accountants where she served as president of the West Tennessee Chapter, as a member of the General Council and on the organization’s Financial Institutions, Scholarship and Young CPA Committees. You may contact her by calling 731-288-4580 or email lbutler@firstcitizens-bank.com.

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Born: 2/10/1978 1012 Douglas Ave. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Boyd Jr., Robert Louis Born: 1/26/1965 Front Street Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Debose, Gregory Born: 1/30/1978 3125 Scrub Oak Road Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Freeman, Rodney Dewayne Born: 8/21/1983 733 Best Street Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Howell, Charles Laten Born: 7/13/1977 297 Ellis Drive Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Laxton, Herbert William Born: 1/23/1982 236 Nancy Drive Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Marbry, Christopher Earl Born: 8/22/1969 4535 Atoka-Idaville Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Failure to pay child support

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Bonds, Quinton Teybouis Born: 2/7/1980 422 N. Wilson Street Halls, TN 38040 Charge: Failure to pay child support

SAVE YOUR FAMILY VIDEO MEMORIES NOW! KBJ-TV can transfer your 8mm home movies, 35mm slides, VHS, miniDV, 8mm or Betamax video tape on to a DVD. These make great family Christmas gifts! All work done locally. Call KBJ at 476-0426 for details. aiils ls 1. KBJ is seen on Comcast Cable channel 19 in City of Covington & channel 5 in other areas of Tipton County. 2. All programs are subject to being preempted or rescheduled without notice. All times are tentative. 3. Check KBJ's Video Billboard daily for current program titles & other information.

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

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

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

Obituaries Bobby Wayne Erwin

er Headin, his grandparents, Lucian and Louise Liles Sr. and James and Sadie Headin Sr.

Bobby Wayne Erwin, 72, of San Marcos, Calif., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. Born in Covington, he was a retired from wholesale plumbing supply salesman. Funeral services took place on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Berkley officiating. He was buried in Walton Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mary Jo Carmichael Erwin; son Steven Erwin of San Marcos, Calif. and Michael Erwin of Henshaw, Calif.; daughter Kathy Stelzel of Danville, Ind.; brothers Dale Erwin of Covington, Jimmy Erwin of Bolton and Ricky Erwin of Brighton; sister Alvania Sing of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

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February 15, 1939 - September 23, 2011

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Sudie Gray Deverell

Thelma Louise Joyner

Date of Death - September 30, 2011 Thelma Louise Joyner, 85, of Munford, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Spring Gate Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. She was buried in Helen Crigger Cemetery. Ms. Joyner was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Jones and Fannie Mae Wilson Joyner. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee, LLC, 1669 Shelby Oaks Drive #106, Memphis, TN 38134.

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Michael Eugene Headin

July 19, 1974 - September 30, 2011 Michael Eugene Headin, 37, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 in Broken Arrow, Okla. He was an industrial electrician employed by Buffalo Gap I&E and was of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian faith. Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 3 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Charles Todd and the Rev. Tommy Henegar. He leaves his best friend and mother of his children, Sandra Scott Headin of Newnan, Ga., children Joseph Headin and Alena Headin of Newnan, Ga.; parents Billy Eugene and Patricia Liles Headin of Brighton; sisters Teresa (Kim) Kreunen of Southaven, Miss., Pattie (Mark) Davie of Tampa, Fla. and Penny (Ryan) Farney of Brighton; five nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Mill-

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

October 5 Starting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church will offer classes id Single and parenting and Divorce care. Class will continue through the fall. For more information call 476-8379. October 7 Brighton High School will be hosting its 3rd Annual Homecoming parade. Leaving approximately 1 p.m. Fri., Oct. 7.It will leave the back of the High School, cross Hwy 51, take a right on Old Hwy 52, circle through BES and head back. The University of Tennessee Extension office in Tipton County will offer the Private Applicator ReCertification for RUP (restricted use pesticides) at 9 a.m. October 5, 6 and 7. The cost is $15. The event will be held at the

UT Extension office at 111 W. Washington Ave., Covington. For more information call 4760231. October 8 Rose of Sharon Recovery Center will host an Open House and Gym Grand Opening from 2-4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting celebration at 2 p.m. Sat. Oct. 8 at 10810 Hwy 59 W. in Gilt Edge. October 9 Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church will host their a motorcycle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biker Sundayâ&#x20AC;? starting at 10:30 a.m. at Brighton High School riding to the Church, A special church service will be at 11 a.m. followed by music and games from Noon-4 p.m. For more information contact Jerry Covington at 490-2753. Walnut Grove C u m b e r l a n d Presbyterian will be celebrating homecoming starting with preaching at 11 a.m. on Oct. 9. Potluck lunch, music and Havenaires to follow. Everyone is welcome. October 16 Homecoming with Gospel sing with the Seekers Quartet will

(Covington, Tenn.) Oct. 6, 2011

Gladys L. Blackwell Woodland Date of Death - October 1, 2011

Mother Gladys L. Blackwell Woodland, daughter of the late Sam J. and Earline Burrell Woodland, died Saturday October 1, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett. Visitation will take place Friday Oct. 7, from 2-7 p.m., family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home, Mason. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 at Canaan Grove M. B. Church, noon; burial in Malone Cemetery, both in Mason. Survivors include five children, a niece, 18 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Oct. 6, 2011

Dorothy Louise Klyce

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Oct. 6, 2011

Date of Death - September 28, 2011 Sudie Gray Deverell entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 28, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis with her family at her side. Sudie Gray was born in Tipton County to John David McCollough and Alieen Faulk McCullough on September 12, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Albert Henry Deverell. Sudie Gray was a devoted wife, mother, sister and dear friend. Witnessing the love of Jesus Christ through her many acts of kindness both verbally and through her sweet, tenderhearted servant spirit. She was a homemaker, volunteer and accomplished seamstress as well as a faithful member of Charleston Baptist Church, Stanton, Tenn. for 72 years. Sudie Gray will be remembered for her grace in all circumstances in life, her gift of mercy and her encouraging spirit. She lived a full and giving life and was an encourager and inspiration to others. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Patterson; son-in-law, Don Patterson; son, John Albert Deverell; sister, Martha Lane, and beloved sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence, Alfred, David, Winfred and Elijah McCullough; sisters Louise McCullough, Mildred Bogue and Jean Wildman. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1011 a.m. with the funeral and burial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home, Covington, and Charleston Cemetery, Stanton.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011

Cornial C. Sherrill

Date of Death - September 30, 2011 Mr. Cornial C. Sherrill, 62, of Burlison, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Spring Gate Health Center. He was a laborer at McMillin Warehouse. Public viewing will be Friday, Oct. 7 from 2-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home; Saturday visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the funeral starts at 11 a.m. at Bright Hill M.B. Church. He will be buried at Dickens Cemetery. Mr. Sherrill leaves his wife, Edith Payne Sherrill; daughter Terri (Sweetie) Payne; sisters Florine Trent, LaRue Albritton, Cleoptha Thompson, Evelena Sherrill and Gloria Sherrill; brother Pink Sherrill Jr.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

December 6, 1914 - October 2, 2011 Dorothy Louise Klyce, 96, of Fairfield, Ala., formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Graveside services took place on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Oct. 6, 2011 OBITUARY POLICY The Leader publishes a brief obituary free of charge as a courtesy to the bereaved. Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. A paid obituary contains more information, including the deceasedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place of death, funeral home in charge, service details, employment, two memberships and organizations and more. For our complete pricing policy, contact the office at 901-476-7116.

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Barbara Ann Burns Tolbird, 67, of Atoka, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a retired office administrator for Arrow Excavators and a member of River of Life Church. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at River of Life Church. Interment was in Rogers Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Buford Tolbird; sisters Mary Beaty and Wilma Collum; brothers Ira A. Burns, Guy Burns and Everet Burns; and parents, Luther Alonzo and Maude Eason Burns. Mrs. Tolbird is survived by daughters Debbie Tolbird (Terry) Dawson, Andrea Tolbird (Ched) Dubois, Kristel Tolbird (Michael) Hase; sons Melvin Ray (Karen) Tolbird and Randy (Becky) Tolbird; sisters Henrietta Goddard and Shirley Stanley; brother Franklin A. Burns; grandchildren Michael Dawson, Kristen Dawson (Thomas) Wenzler, John-Paul Dawson, Cassidy Tolbird, Jami Tolbird, Erika Tolbird (Anthony) Rush, Randy Tolbird II (Maryanne), Ryan Tolbird, Kinsey Dubois (Jeff) Redman, Kristei Dubois (Spencer) Yount, and great-grandchildren Ashlynn Wenzler, Nancy Wenzler, Rachael Dawson, Maximus Dawson, Taylor Tolbird, Avery Redman, Jacob Yount and Summer Yount. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. The Leader

be from 10:45 a.m.Moon Sunday Oct.16 at Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene at 3865 Beaver Rd, in Munford. October 17 From 3-4 p.m. on Monday, Oct.17 Brighton Middle school will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;How

to use the calculator my child usesâ&#x20AC;? class. Calculators will be on the premises for usage. Check in at the front office. For more information call Peggy Cousar at 837-5604 or email pcousar@tiptoncounty.com.

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Lifestyles y Celebrating 50 years of love

JAMES AND THETA RONE celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 12, at Garland Baptist Church, with a reception for family and friends hosted by their children and grandchildren.

They were married on June 11, 1961, at Garland Baptist Church after a fouryear courtship that began as seniors at Byars Hall High School. They married eight days after James graduated from The Citadel in June of 1961. Theta had already graduated from Memphis State in January of 1961 and taught the rest of the school year at Byars Hall in Covington. They began their life together in Urbana, Illinois at the University of Illinois where James received his M.S. degree in structural engineering and Theta taught in the local school system. After living and working in Atlanta and Chattanooga for several years, it was time to return home in 1976. Theta taught in the Covington school system until she re-

LARRY AND LINDA DURHAM recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Dyersburg on June 27, 1961. Their parents,

tired in 1999. James retired from Industry General Corp. Memphis in 2002. They have two children: Stephen Rone (Tracy) of Memphis and Deanna Nabors (Forest) of Tupelo, Mississippi. They have five grandchildren: Ian and Griffin Rone, and Jessie, Kelley and Jackson Nabors.

Tipton County Commission on Aging events sponsored by

Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff Kaleidoscope, a health fair for seniors will be celebrating 16 wonderful years serving the senior citizens of Tipton County! Flu shots will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 2-6 p.m. at Brighton Middle School

Lunch Trip-The Covington Senior Center will be taking a lunch trip to Well’s Kitchen on Friday, Oct. 7.The vans will leave the Covington Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and return at approximately 12:30. Lauderdale County Fair- The CSC will be going to Senior Day at the Lauderdale County Fair on Friday, Oct. 21. The vans will leave at 9:30 a.m. and return at 12:30. Gamepalooza- Gamepalooza has moved to Thursday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge.

Sly and Ruby Dew and Lillie Mae Durham, were in attendance. They started out their married life living in Ripley until they moved to Covington in 1972. Linda retired from Charms Candy Company in 1998 after 25 and half years. Larry retired from the Tennessee Department of Safety as a lieutenant with the Highway Patrol in 1996 after 27 years. He works part-time in court security at the Justice Complex. For their anniversary gift, their children and grandchildren gave them a family portrait by Phil Ramsey Photography. They family also vacationed a week in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala. in July. Their children are Dianne (Houston) Vandergrift and Carol (H.T.) Davis. Grandchildren are Brandi (Douglas) Myers, Aaron, Caroline and Eli Davis. Great-grandchildren are Ryley and Roby Myers. They spend their time involved with their church, First Baptist in Covington, going to grandchildren’s ballgames and going on trips with their siblings and spouses.

Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Monday, Oct. 10 and 24 at 10 a.m in the dining hall of the CSC. They will be making trick or treat bags and masks for the upcoming holiday. Book Club-The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be reading excerpts from the book, Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul. Join her Monday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. in the craft room of the CSC. Bible Study- This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Rev. John Wingard Bending Needles Quilting Club-The TCCA Quilters have finished their quilt and now you can reap the rewards. They will be selling raffle tickets for $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets will be sold from now until Dec. 15 and are available at the TCCA office. The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Informative Covington Fire Department- The Covington Fire Dept. will be conducting an educational program on Fire Prevention at the Covington Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m.

celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married July 24, 1961 in Hernando, Miss. They enjoyed a private dinner with their four daughters and their families at Mr. and Mrs. Kail’s residence. They are the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D- This year open enrollment for Medicare Part D has changed to Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. You no longer have until Dec. 31. The Aging Commission of the Mid-South will be at the TCCA office on Nov. 16 and Dec. 1 to help anyone needing an unbiased comparison of prescription drug plans.

Rodgers, Dawson to wed Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rodgers of Munford are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Rodgers to Hunter Dawson of Munford on Friday, October 14, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church of Covington. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby G. Ellis of Atoka and Mrs. Mae Rodgers of Batesville, Miss., and the late C.F. Rodgers. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Munford High School, a 2011 graduate of MTSU and is employed as a teacher with the Tipton County School District. Mr. Dawson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson of Munford. He is the grandson of Carolyn Murphy of Munford and the late Mr. Hillard Murphy, Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dawson. He is a 2006 graduate of Munford High School, a 2011 graduate of MTSU and is a homebuilder for Magnolia Homes.

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Angel Smith, a freshman at Ripley High School, plays the piano, guitar and violin. She has been in music since she was six-years-old. Angel was picked to attend the Black Girls Rock Queen Camp for Music Excellence in July. The non-profit agency supports girls in the fine arts and also hosts the annual Black Girls Rock award show on BET. Angel said the highlight of her trip was meeting the BET executives, Beyonce’s drummer and attending a live taping where she saw Diggy Simmons. Angel’s mother Samantha Terry says she thanks God for giving her daughter the opportunity and her music teachers in Memphis and at Vision Music in Munford for helping her also.

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To Your Health Health Screenings- The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be in the dining hall of the Covington Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to perform various health screenings including blood pressure as well as blood sugar testing. They will begin testing promptly at 9 a.m. and will be here until everyone has been seen. On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will take blood pressure reading. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. 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. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and 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. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. 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 7:00 pm. 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 GroupThis 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. 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax www.tiptonaging.org

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Correspondents Mt. Carmel-Clopton Elaine Watkins

Supposed to be about 42 tonight, warming back into the 80’s for the rest of the week, no real chance of rain. Great for harvest! We finally got all our corn out and are back to picking cotton. Cotton is very good and just beautiful. So glad we have it this year. Soybeans will be ready probably by next Monday and this year’s harvest will be history. I celebrated my birthday on Wednesday, first, by having lunch up town on the Square with Debbie Otts. She gave me a Wizard of Oz bell and muffin tins! Then that night by going to eat pizza with Courtney Gurley, her dad, Jimmy Gurley and Aden S., my dad, Kenneth Weir, and James, Clint, Elizabeth and Lyla. Afterward we came to the house for a beautiful Mary Baugues cake with Fall flowers in icing on top and very fancy sides. It was called “Grandma’s Quilt”. My first “Mary” cake! I always ordered them for other people. Thanks, Clint and Liz! Friday night Elizabeth and Lyla joined Cammy Evans, Shelley Dickey and Michelle Nowak for a birthday supper in Atoka, then Michelle, Cammy and I went to see Abduction. Great movie! After the movie the three of us went to Michelle’s house for pineapple smoothies and cake. I visited with the “Queen of Mt. Carmel,” Catherine McCalla for a while on my birthday. I took her some sugar-free cupcakes and she was saving one for supper. We had a very nice visit and I took our photo album with my grandmother, Evelyn Harrington’s, 100th birthday party pictures. They knew each other back when the Harringtons lived in Covington. She was tickled to get a picture of “Granny” at her party. Sunday was our Family Day at the Covington Church of Christ and we had 321 in attendance! Great lessons by Jerrie Barber, a very bountiful meal and wonderful fellowship. After the meal, we had another service in lieu of Sunday night services. Before that

Almyra Libby Click

Hi everyone. The week has been absolutely beautiful. Even the wind felt good. It takes time to change around closets from summer to winter. Even in the process, in my case, it’s been tough to see what still fits. I have lost some weight since last winter. But I have plenty of hand-me down sources. It probably won’t be long before my little Addie will outgrow me! Well, getting permit to carry a gun takes longer than a “good” day of shopping. Charlie and I went last week to Millington to Top Brass store for classes, then firing 60 rounds a piece and final testing and we were there from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Then, on Monday of this week, it took half a day because we did not know you must take your birth certificate with you to be certified. So we had to go back and forth to the bank for those and then go to Children and Family Services in Covington to be fingerprinted, which took another two hours because no one told us you must call ahead for an appointment. Oh well, some days are like that! It’s like that tornado that came close last week. We can now say that’s it over and done. Oh well, we will get back on ballgame schedules Tuesday night. It won’t be long now until we can get away and relax in Branson. Salem Presbyterian Worship is at 11 each Sunday morning.Everyone is always welcome. The Salem Sweets Silent

Auction will be Oct. 19 at the Wednesday night supper. Bring your favorite baked goods. Proceeds will go to the Komen Foundation in Kim Gray’s honor. The breast cancer T-shirts are being sold in honor of Kim Gray. Please make checks payable to Emily Stewart. Deadline for the shirts is Oct. 9. You may contact Stewart at 837-9203. Happy birthdays go to Rob Wright, Mize Waits, Houston Mize, Kim Gray and John Smith. Hope they are all the greatest! Sharon Presbyterian Worship is at 9 each Sunday morning. We welcome all members, friends and visitors to our fellowship. We are always grateful for our residents from Dunlap Retirement Center. Please continue to remember Mrs. Louise Gumpton in your prayers. She has been hospitalized for a week and will go to rehab. Happy birthday this week goes to Wayne Click. Hope it’s the greatest Wayne! Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 Sunday mornings and 5:30 on Sunday evenings. Bible study is at 9:30 on Sunday mornings and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone is always welcome. This past Sunday, Oct. 2, we had our Family Day. It was such a blessing to us all. The men had to bring in extra chairs along side the rows. The count was approximately 321 people. Rev. Jerri Barber from Lavergne was our special guest speaker. He is awesome. His wife Gail and mother Annette Barber from Centerville were also able to be with

service Brother Jerrie brought out “Zeke from Coon Creek” and did his ventriloquist show. We all laughed but the children really enjoyed it. It was great to have to put chairs at the ends of the pews to provide seats for all the folks. Twelve of us from our church who are going on this year’s cruise are really getting excited. We leave Saturday morning to stay in Metairie, La., then on to the ship on Sunday in New Orleans. Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Costa Maya. Yay! On our prayer list are Todd Townsend, Rick Moore, Grant Edmonds, Neil Stanley, Eric and Shirley Jones, Charlie Moss and so many others, including our servicemen and women. Our youth group is collecting gently used clothing. The giveaway will be Saturday, Nov. 12. Happy Birthday this week goes to Becky Todd on Oct. 3, to Ryan Hodge and Russ Hodge on the 4th and to Clint Watkins on the 6th! Happy Anniversary to Dale and Shirley Laxton on October 2nd! “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Renee Smith. Sa-lute! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “On this day in 1903 the Boston Americans (now the Red Sox) won the first World Series”. This week’s Oxymorons: “If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? Why do we say something is ‘out of whack’? What is a ‘whack’? Why do ‘slow down’ and ‘slow up’ mean the same thing?” Fall is officially here and I can’t wait for the leaves to start changing. Love this time of year. Got my Halloween decorations out and placed around Sunday night. Happy Columbus Day Monday. High probability of not having a column next week, so I will see you after the cruise! us. It was absolutely wonderful to see all the family members of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Many had worshiped here as children. Our preacher’s brother, Mrs. Florence Robertson of Benton, Ky., was able to be with us. There was so much food we could have fed an entire battalion. Wonderful memories! Please continue to remember Brenda Mason and her family in the loss of brother Kenneth and brother Grant Edmonds as he continues to improve. We have so many on our prayer list, especially at this time. Please continue to remember them all. Brother Todd Townsend had surgery this week. Please continue to remember him. Happy birthdays this week go to Becky Todd, Ryan Hodge, Russ Hodge and Clint Watkins. Hope they are each the greatest. Happy anniversary to Dale and Shirley Laxton. Hope it is the greatest! The youth group is having a clothing giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 12. Please bring your clean clothes to the youth room. Call Ben Evans with questions. Neighborhood Watch Almyra will resume our meetings this week on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Our location is at the Three Star Fire Department, located across from Fastimes on Highway 14. Please come and join us, as our guest speaker will be a law enforcement officer from the sheriff’s department. In closing, enjoy these beautiful days and may God bless you all!

A ribbon cutting was held for Lord of the Beans on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The business is located at 139 Wesley Reed Dr., Atoka, TN and is owned by Jeanie Neilson. Lord of the Beans serves their community as a place to relax and eat Natural whole-food Smoothies, Snacks and Organic, Fair Trade Coffees and Teas. Their menu items include Low Glycemic Smoothies, Signature Shakes and Kids Shakes, along with their Organic healthy snacks, espresso and tea beverages. Come by and get a drink today!

A ribbon cutting was held for M&W Glass on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The business is located at 149 Commercial Drive in Atoka, TN and is owned by Keith Russell and Tray Carter. M&W Glass provide Residential and Commercial Glass needs to the local and surrounding area homeowners and businesses. The business is unique and can benefit the community because they are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and competitive prices. Call 901-837-2392 for more information!

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16th Annual Kaleidoscope - Senior Health Fair Join us in celebrating our “Sweet 16!” Senior citizens from Tipton, Fayette, Lauderdale and North Shelby Counties are invited to a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 2-6 p.m. at the Brighton Middle School Gymnasium located at 7785 Hwy 51 S., Brighton. Visit with representatives from health and aging agencies from across the Mid-South. All Health Screens are free or low cost. Get a flu shot, chiropractic screening, glucose and cholesterol screening and much more. For more information contact the Tipton County Commission on Aging at 476-3333 or visit www.tiptonaging.org.

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Homecoming at Randolph Assembly of God Church is Oct. 9. Rev. Don Prescott will preach at the worship service. After the meal The Frog Jump Quartert will sing at 1:30 p.m. The Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department will have its 25th anniversary open house on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 2-4 p.m. Please come. Josh and Erica Blyue visited his parents, Troy and Connie Blyue, a while on Sept. 23. Connie and Callie Blyue enjoyed some time together Sept. 24. They ate and did some shopping. Robbie Ballard visited Charlotte Lawrence recently. Rev. Larry and Sis Faye Rose went to the Ministers Retreat and Vacation Sept. 21-29. Dan Billings has been preaching on Wednesday night. Rev. Robert Chumley preached Sunday

morning and night at Randolph Assembly. Waylon Cooper was still celebrating his sixth birthday Sept. 20 at the home of his great-grandparents, Red and Connie Wright. He also got gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wright and Josie and Waylan’s Maw Maw was there, Patricia Meadors. Shannon Boswell had a birthday recently as family members helped her celebrate her 15th. She is the daughter of Robbie Wright and granddaughter of Red and Connie Wright. She is a pretty girl. She also got gifts. On the prayer list: Mike Downing, Joe Bridges, Perry McClung, Hop Gibbins, Kim Hodge, Charlie Womack, Maurice Harchfield, Kay Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. Climer, Glenda Griffin, Jerry Dye, Emily Sweeney, Mindy Tankersley, Odis Poole, Pete and Polly Branch, D. W. Fletcher, Clara McMillin, Charlotte and Rev. A. A. Lawrence, Carol Lumley, Don-

The Home Front - While the volunteers from Tipton were confronting the invaders of the Southland in Kentucky, their loved ones in Tennessee were contributing to the war effort: Proclamation By The Governor of Tennessee , August 23, 1861 To The Patriotic Mothers, Wives, And Daughters of Said State: WHEREAS, the approach of winter admonishes us of the necessity and importance of providing warm and comfortable clothing, blankets, etc., for our large and gallant army of patriotic volunteers, who are battling for the maintenance of our rights and the defense of our altars and our homes… I therefore appeal to the patriotic women of Tennessee to set about the work at once of manufacturing all jeans, linseys, socks, blankets, comforts and all other articles which could contribute to the relief, health and comfort of the soldiers in the field. - Isham G. Harris, Governor Responding to the Governor’s message, Confed-

Brighton Debe Simonton

My Dear Friends, I’m loving this fall weather. And I’m sure I’m not the only one. Not only the fall decorations and the turning of the leaves but the harvesting of the fields and seeing the cotton being picked in the fields. When we moved out to Clopton the gin was still working. I can remember the hum of the gin through the night and seeing the cotton pieces along side the road. I was watching the news and the availability of pumpkins throughout the month will be chancy. If you want to be able to pick your best one go early. The rainy weather south of us and east of us hurt the pumpkin crop. I was also told by a reliable source to get your turkey early. They will be high priced and limited by Thanksgiving. So if you are usually baking, frying, smoking your turkey or more than one. My sweet grandsons, Jackson and Riggs, and daughter, Danielle, and her husband Paul have been visiting this past week. What a joy it has been having them home. I think this may be Danielle’s favorite time of year so I am glad she was here to see this amazing fall. We all attended the game Friday night against Munford. My son-in-law, Ryan and friend, Josh Halleron, tended the grill for the Football booster concession. They did a fantastic job. I took the night off to enjoy the kids being home. The boosters also have a bouncy house for the kids at the game to enjoy and keep occupied. It took a little for the parents and kids to see that it was down on the north end of the field. But last week it was definitely discovered. The concept is for the kids to purchase a pass for the night and they can jump all night. We keep a “sitter” with them and time the group

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Call the Attorneys at Ward Williams, PLLC nie and Rita Haislip, Will Haislip, Zach Wallace, Mike Willis, Brandon Fletcher and all the other men and women in the military. Also pray for our school. Please pray for Kathryn Glass. Sympathy to the loved ones of Beatrice Powell. She passed away Sept. 1. They hope to have a memorial service soon. Happy birthday to Mary Gaither, Otis Griffin, William Edward Womack, Hunter Lloyd Womack, Elaine McClung, Ailene McCulley, Lisa Maughan, B.C. Buford, Willie McPherson and Una Strevel. Happy anniversary to W.H. and Sandra Harrison on Oct. 5 for 41 years, and Troy and Connie Blyue, 33 years on Oct. 6. Hugh Lee and Brenda Waits will have been married for 52 years on Oct. 22. I want to say hello to Lula Ballard. She reads my news. This is all for this week.

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erate Aid Societies were formed in Tipton. A soldier at Columbus received a letter from his wife which read in part: “The ladies of this county are actively engaged now in the soldier’s cause. A few days ago the ladies of Portersville and surrounding vicinity met at our church and organized under the name of the Southern Confederacy Aid Society. Mrs. McDill was elected President, Mrs. Lou Banks, Vice-President, Miss Em Wright, Secretary, Mrs. Hindman, treasury…they have already enough (provisions) to fill the boxes, one for well soldiers and the other for the hospital. Have also had a similar meeting at Salem Church. Mr. Wilson presided over theirs; they gave liberally beside clothing, made fifty dollars in money. The ladies have met for this purpose at the following places: Bloomington, Mountain, Covington, Clopton and Mt. Zion. The women love the soldiers and they will prove that they do by their labours before very long.” William “Billie” Taylor Erwin, young son of Davis and Mary Erwin of south Tipton County, had five

brothers under arms for the Confederacy, two of whom died for the cause. The following article published in a Memphis newspaper records “Billie’s” patriotic example: “True Patriotism. Among the numerous instances of patriotism I must not fail to mention that which was displayed by our little Tipton boy, Billie Irvin. He was very anxious to do something to relieve some of the suffering soldiers during their winter campaign, but being only ten years of age, he was at a great loss to know what to do. “As he and his companion, Wallace, were earnestly conversing on the subject, Billie’s countenance brightened, and he exclaimed, “Wally, I have it now; we will catch my little lambs and shear them and then get some kind lady to knit the socks,” so they went to work immediately and soon had the lambs sheared. Billie took the wool and burred and scoured it ready for use. Two little girls have volunteered to “knit the socks for the soldiers.” Is not this true patriotism? Cheer up, noble soldiers; if all down to children nine years old take such deep interest in your

that is in the house. This keeps the kids busy while the people in the stands watch the game. And the best part it costs only a dollar. WOW I guess you can clearly say that the Brighton Football team wins the honors of Hwy 51!! They have successfully beaten Covington, Millington, and Munford!! Go Cardinals!! This next home game is the Homecoming game. So expect a bunch of festivities before the game. Please come out to the game and enjoy the spirit of everyone. The Brighton Band also won Grand Champions at the last competition in Mis-

sissippi. They have a fantastic show. I am sure that everyone enjoys watching these talented young people. There are many craft fairs and weekend festivals this time of year. Along with a bunch of yard sales and sidewalk sales of many kinds. Get out and enjoy this beautiful weather and festive time of year. It will do you good. And I have to say Happy Birthday to my son, Trey. He is in Egypt so I know he won’t know I have wished this publicly. I do wish he were here to visit with his sister and nephews. Love to all, Debe

welfare, you’ll never suffer as long as one is left on southern soil.” Lieut. Jas. I. Hall, 9th Tennessee, at Columbus, wrote to his family at Mt. Carmel for clothing: “We are glad to know that our friends at home are preparing for our comfort during the next winter. We will have to rely entirely upon the exertions of our friends for a supply of winter clothing since our quartermaster stores are exhausted. For myself I shall need nothing except a good warm pair of pants… we must have our clothing though before the winter sets in. Tell Jessie that I would like to have a pair of socks of her knitting.”

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Brighton High is raising its own Great Pumpkin Patch By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Brighton High School agriculture students are going into the pumpkin business and the general public is the beneficiary of their acquired knowledge. The BHS FFA club is learning about raising pumpkins and will be selling the pumpkins they have raised as a fundraiser for its livestock program and other FFA activities. “A lot of our students are pretty far removed from the farm setting and this gives them some basic knowledge of agriculture and it gives them hands on experience,” said agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Terri Lea. “The pumpkin patch helps teach them responsibilities.” The students began their pumpkin patch, raised on the former location of the old county penal farm, in the summer with help from adults who cleared the land for them. “With the exception of the clearing of the land with tractors, all the production and tending to the pumpkin patch has been accomplished by the students,” said William Lea, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. “We started in

July. They have planted the seeds and spent the summer tending to the crop. They can actually see the pumpkins when they are blooming and they are able to see the patch through its entire cycle. We liked the idea of the pumpkins because it gives them something they can sell as a fundraiser this time of the year.” Senior Eddie Rich is the school’s farm manager and watches over the farm, checking for bug infestation and keeping the grass around the pumpkin patch from growing too tall during its 100-day maturity cycle. “This was a real learning experience for me,” said Eddie. “It’s a lot of work but I’ve had fun doing it ‘cause I like being outside and being able to put my hands on things and watch it grow.” The students wanted to share their experience so they have invited area elementary schools to use the pumpkin patch for field trips. “Each classroom will get a small pumpkin for each child and the teacher will get a large room for the classroom,” explained Terri Lea. “We’ll have an education site where the students can learn about the growing cycle of the

pumpkin and maybe try some roasted pumpkin seeds if they want.” “The high school students will be helping on the field trips also,” added her husband William. “Some of these kids say they want to be teachers and helping with the field trip will give them real-life experience. They may find out the younger students drive them crazy and they really don’t want to be teachers,” he added, laughing. “But seriously, the older kids will be able to share what they’ve done and promote agriculture and hopefully, get the younger generation interested.” FFA members are selling pumpkins of all sizes at the FFA pumpkin stand located in the parking lot of Brighton High School on Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. “Nationally, there is a shortage of pumpkins this year so it’s recommended to find somewhere local to purchase your pumpkins so they last longer,” said William Lea. “Our pumpkins are picked when they are orange and fresh and you’ll be helping out a great cause.

Members of BHS’s power and ag class help gather pumpkins at the FFA’s farm. The students are raising the pumpkins to help pay for the clubs livestock activities. Photo by Sherri Onorati

CHS HOLD FOOD DRIVE

In association with homecoming week, the Covington High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently spearheaded a school-wide food drive. The group donated 1,556 food times to the Exchange ClubCarl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Covington. Pictured are, from left, Carolyn Gooch, Carl Perkins Center; C.J. Maughon, Americorp; Dezie Gude, FCA project coordinator; Kayla Fisher, FCA vice president; and Kristin Smith, FCA Secretary. Troy Bushley, FCA president, is not pictured. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Invitation for vets Crestview Middle School would like to invite all Tipton County military veterans to its Veterans Day Program on Friday, Nov. 11 at noon. There will be a reception in the library after the program. Interested veterans are asked to send their name and branch of service to lgough@ tipton-county.com to be included in the program’s slide show presentation.

Lunch Menu Elementary and Middle Schools Oct. 6 Manager’s Choice Oct. 7 Chicken nuggets w/roll or tuna sandwich; green beans or carrot sticks; fruit juice or sherbet

Meal Prices Students $1.75 Reduced $.40 Adults $2.25 Visitors $2.50

Our students have worked very hard this year and they have done a fantastic job. We are very proud of them.”

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McDaniel honored with plaque at Tipton-Rosemark Academy Marylou McDaniel began her teaching career at Tipton-Rosemark Academy in 1970. She loved her calling of teaching and during her thirtyfive years at TRA she taught Bible, art and the 3rd grade. Most recently she served as the elementary coordinator. “Miss Marylou Mc-

years here touching and shaping the lives of our students. What an impact she had on each of them.” Cranford recently spoke at the Dedication Ceremony of the Marylou McDaniel Hall. As Tipton-Rosemark Academy Head of Schools, Mr. John Scott said, “It was a

building when it was renovated in 2007. That vision has been carried out. A colorful tile wall greets each visitor as they enter the building. Each of the tiles contains a child’s artwork and in the center of the wall is one of Miss Marylou’s favorite verses, Proverbs 3:5-6.

The plaque naming the elementary building at Tipton-Rosemark Academy the Marylou McDaniel Hall.

Daniel was, for so many years, the absolute heart of Tipton-Rosemark Academy,” said TRA’s current elementary principal, Susan Cranford. “For most everyone when you thought of TRA, you thought of Miss Marylou. She spent so many

day of remembrance and celebration for the family, friends, students, coworkers and loved ones touched by Miss Marylou in so many ways during her years at TRA.” Miss Marylou had a vision for the entryway into the TRA elementary

As the TRA High School Choir sang “Healing is in Your Hands,” Miss Marylou’s oldest daughter, Katie Hughes, assisted Miss Marylou’s eight grandchildren, five of who currently attend TRA, unveil a bronze bench located along

the walkway to the elementary building. “The children on the bench reading will always be a reminder to us of the zeal of youngsters and the love Miss Marylou had for each of them,” stated Mrs. Cranford. Mrs. Bebe Wilder and Mrs. Meg Ford, Miss Marylou’s other daughters, unveiled a bronze plaque on the entrance wall. It names the elementary building Marylou McDaniel Hall in her memory. Mrs. Wilder commented, “God has blessed us with such a strong wonderful school. It is great for many reasons, but they all go back to the foundation upon which the school is built. We can thank my mom and those like her for standing upon that rock and not wavering in tough times, but persevering through difficult circumstances.” Miss Marylou was known for her ability to help children learn when in some cases others had given up. Former Headmaster, James Heustis, said “I think of the countless children who were blessed by her touch, and because of it live better lives today. Marylou was not only the heart and soul of the elementary school, she was the heart of Tipton-Rosemark Academy.”

BMS Students give from the heart to Make-A-Wish Brighton Middle School students were greeted to school with the good news on Monday morning that their efforts to raise $5,000 to grant a special Make-A-Wish for an child with a life-threatening illness was successful. Photo by Sherri Onorati

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The grand total raised in just five days? $5,010.23! “It was awesome and they sure did get my money,” said new principal Sabrina Sneed-Matthews, laughing. “These kids are amazing! The goal was to be able to grant a wish and although the kids had fun with it, they were able to reach their goal and grant a wish to a deserving child. We have a lot of sick babies in the community and the students have seen that. Even though people are still struggling, it was important for these kids to give and they were serious about it.”

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Moving on Three residents have recently completed their therapy rehab at Covington Care Nursing and Rehab Center located at 765 Bert Johnson Ave. Charles Ackerman, Betty Beard and Mary Blackmon entered the Get Well, Live Well and Go Home program with a desire to meet their goals and return home. They worked diligently in the

Rewarding hard work Rehab Wing known as Milestone Mountain and were all smiles as they realized their successes and prepared to make their victory walk proclaiming they had conquered Milestone Mountain. A certificate of their accomplishments was presented to each and they also received a gift bag in recognition of their hard work.

Pictured right is Charles Ackerman, pictured centered is Betty Beard and pictured below is Mary Blackmon. All three are healthy enough to go home after completing the Get Well, Live Well and Go Home program at the Covington Care Nursing and Rehab Center.

Samantha Hartsfield RN, BSN has assumed the position of supervisor for the Tipton County Rehabilitation Center at Covington Manor. She has been employed there for one year as the Rehab’s night nurse. A Burlison native, she has been happily married to Cody Hartsfield for five years and they are the proud parents of a one-year-old daughter named Chloe.

July Employee of the Month - Teresa Moon has been employed for the past nine years as a certified nursing assistant. She was born in Fayette County and moved to Tipton County when she was very young. She is the mother of five children and loves the work she does.

August Employee of the Month - Janette Blevins has been employed at Covington Manor in the housekeeping Department for 18 months. She was born and raised in Tipton County and is the mother of two sons. She is pictured with her immediate supervisor Ronnie Smith who high recommended her for this award due to her hard work and dedication.

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The Covington Manor Tipton County Rehab Center announces as their new Health Administrator Mrs. Heather Giles, RN. She has worked in long and short term care for over 12 years and has served as Administrator at Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the past 4 years. She has also served as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing in long term care facilities. She states, “I am happy to be part of such a welcoming and kind community and I am committed to serving Tipton County and the surrounding counties.” The facility is located at 1992 Hwy. 51 S. in Covington, TN.

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Fire Prevention Week starts Sunday Covington FD teams up with national group What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course. With more than 360,000 home fires reported in the United States in 2009, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), your best defense is a good offense. That’s why Covington’s Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during the Oct. 9-15, 2011, to let our community know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” This year’s campaign focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fires -- cooking, heating and electrical equipment, as well as candles and smoking materials. Additionally, it urges people to protect their homes and families with lifesaving technology and planning. “In 2009, 2,565 people died in home fires. Nearly all of these deaths could have been prevented by taking a few simple

precautions like having working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan, keeping things that can burn away from the stove and always turning off space heaters before going to bed,” said Covington Fire Department training officer Lt. Richard Griggs. “Fire is a dangerous opponent, but by anticipating the hazards, you are much less likely to be one of the nearly 13,000 people injured in home fires each year.” The Covington Fire Department offers the following tips for protecting your home and family from fire: • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a three-foot

“kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords. • If you smoke, smoke outside. • Use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdy table. • Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. “While preventing home fires in Covington is always our number one priority, it is not always possible,” added Griggs. “Covington’s residents need to provide the best protection to keep their homes and families safe in the event of a fire. This can be achieved by developing an escape plan which you practice regularly and equipping homes with life-saving technologies like smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers.” The following tips will

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Dunn honored for service to Merle Norman Covington make-up artist has been at it 40 years By Jeff Ireland jireland@covingtonleader.com Bobbie Dunn, makeup artist and owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio on the Covington Historic Court Square, doesn’t like to reveal her age. “I don’t tell that,” she said with a laugh. But she’s been lending her talents and selling her products to area residents for years. Merle Norman honored her in May at the company’s annual convention in Los Angeles for 40 years of service. She received a jeweled pin, met with the com-

pany’s president and hobnobbed with celebrities like Jay Leno. “He was sitting right there in front of me,” Dunn said of The Tonight Show host. “He’s really a nice person.” Dunn, who has been attending the Merle Norman conventions for years in places like Boston, Chicago, Hawaii and Florida, started working for Merle Norman in 1971 and opened her first office in Munford. She moved her office to the Square a fews later and has been there ever since. “I think I might be

the oldest one on the Square,” Dunn said. “And I mean the oldest business, not age.” Dunn teaches people to professionally apply makeup and also serves as a make-up artist for weddings and beauty pageants. She’s had many customers for years. “Just the other day I sent a birthday to a customer of mine who turned 74,” Dunn said. Founded in Los Angeles in 1931, Merle Norman is a leading brand of premium skin care, foundations and color cosmetic products. The company’s founder,

Merle Nethercutt Norman, was an innovator as one of the first women in cosmetics. In addition to creating breakthrough products, Norman empowered other women to begin their own businesses selling her cosmetic products. Still run by the Nethercutt family, the company continues to manufacture almost all of its products in the United States. Its mission is to provide quality products backed by a fullsatisfaction guarantee, offer makeovers and encourage customers to

Merle Norman president Jack Nethercutt honors Covington’s Bobbie Dunn for 40 years of service to the company. Dunn’s Merle Norman studio has been on the Covington Historic Court Square for 36 years.

“try before they buy” and continue to give individuals the opportunity to have financial freedom by owning their own studio. “People really appreciate more and more that

our products are made in America,” Dunn said, “especially with a lot of things being made overseas. One lady told me that was why she bought from us.”

Meeting Notices [Public Chapter 442 (the Sunshine Law”) enacted by Tennessee’s 88th General Assembly requires public notice of meetings of all government bodies whose action can affect public policy.] ATOKA Board of Mayor and Aldermen - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Regional Planning Commission third Thursday - 6:30 p.m. City Hall

tee - first Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room VFW - first Monday -7-8 p.m. Sons of the Confederate Veterans - third Thursday - 7 - 8 p.m. All meetings are at the Veterans Youth Center, 216 W. Washington, Covington, TN. Veterans Youth Center is open from 3 - 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m.

BRIGHTON Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Park and Recreation Commission - fourth Monday - 6 p.m. - City Hall Planning Commission - fourth Monday -7 p.m. - City Hall BURLISON Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Community Center Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second and fourth Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Board of Zoning Appeals - third Thursday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Covington Economic Development Corp. - 12 noon, first Tuesday of each month - CovingtonTipton County Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Liberty, Covington Electric System Board - fourth Monday - 5:00 p.m. - 1469 South Main Street. Finance and Administration Committee - third Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room General Welfare - Public Relations Committee second Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Historic Zoning Commission - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Covington Housing Authority - second Monday - 2:30 p.m. 1701 Shoaf Street Industrial Development Board - first Wednesday - 12 noon, 106 West Liberty Municipal Regional Planning Commission first Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall General Welfare-Public Safety Committee fourth Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Public Works Commit-

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Association in Tipton County - fourth Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - Olympic Steakhouse, Atoka Tipton County Republican Women - fourth Thursday - 7 p.m., 99 Doctor’s Drive, Munford, TN Tipton County Democratic Party - second Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - VFW Youth Center, 216 West Washington, Covington Tipton County Election Commission - third Wednesday - 3:30 p.m. Election Commission Office, 113 E. Church Street, Covington Finance and Administration Committee - third Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room

Level Conference Room Grand Jury - first Monday in March, July and November - 9 a.m. - Tipton County Justice Center Habitat for Humanity/ Tipton County - third Thursday - 7 p.m. - City Hall, Covington 4756842 Legislative Commission - second Monday - 7 p.m. - Justice Building

Alma Williams is the Covington Care employee of the month for June.. She has been employed at Covington Manor for four years as a dietary aide. She was born and raised in Tipton County and she is the proud mother of four children and grandmother of five.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011

BRIGHTON 35, MUNFORD 0

Defensive barrage Picks, fumble return push Cards past Munford By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Senior Daryl Bing has been playing varsity football for Brighton since he was a sophomore. Playing primarily on the defensive side of the ball, he had never gotten a sniff of the end zone – until Friday night on his home field. Bing scored on a fumble recovery and an interception within a one-minute, 31-second span of the third quarter to blow open a close game and lead the Cardinals past Munford 35-0 in a key District 13-AAA game. “It was exciting,” said Bing, whose 30yard fumble return and 40-yard interception return gave Brighton a lightning quick 21-0 lead with less than three minutes gone in the third quarter. “I came off my blocks and scooped the ball up. I thought it was blown dead but I picked it up and returned it anyway.” It was all Brighton after that. A little more than a minute after Bing's pick-six made it 21-0, Greg Starks picked off another pass from Munford quarterback Stephen Stewart and took it back 20 yards for another score. Thanks to those three defensive touchdowns, 21 Brighton points were put on the board before Brighton's offense took the field for the first time in the second half with 4:45 left in the third quarter. “That killed us,” said Munford coach Matt Saunders, whose team trailed just 7-0 at the half. “It's a ball game without those turnovers, but you've got to give credit to

Brighton defensive tackle Chris Coleman envelopes Munford quarterback Stephen Stewart during a key District 13-AAA game Friday night in Brighton.The Cardinals' defense was stout all night in a 35-0 Brighton win. Brighton scored three defensive touchdowns early in the third quarter to blow open a close game. Photo by Fred Brooks - fredbrooksphotography.com

Brighton. We weren't able to block them most of the night.” The first half was competitive. Brighton had a touchdown called back on a penalty early in the second quarter and the receivers dropped several passes that doomed some promising drives. Munford drove into Brighton territory on a couple of occasions but was unable to come up with any points. The Cardinals finally got on the board

with 56 seconds left in the first half on a 2-yard touchdown run by Antonio Dickerson. Munford fumbled the ensuing kick-off return and Brighton got all the way to the Munford two-yard line before time ran out. Dickerson scored his second touchdown of the game on a 7-yard run with 1:26 left in the third quarter to push the lead to 35SEE BHS, PAGE B2

Chargers roll past Pioneers

Covington remains perfect in district By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

Chargers Jaidarius Temple, Artavian Brown and Logan Morris converge on Gibson County running back Javon Sowell during the Chargers' 54-12 win Friday night at home. Photo by Phil Ramsey

After a shaky start, the Covington Chargers found their legs Friday night at home to score 27 unanswered first-half points en route to a 54-12 District 13-AA win over the Gibson Co. Pioneers (0-5 overall,0-3 district). The Chargers struck first on a 43-yard run by Johnston White at the 8:29 mark of the first quarter. It was the first of his four touchdowns of the evening. “Once we shook off the rust and overcame the distractions of homecoming week, I thought we did a good job on both sides of the ball,” said Charger head coach Marty Wheeler. Covington fumbled on three of its first five possessions or the score might have been even more lopsided. “We were glad to get all our seniors in the game and to get the younger guys a chance to play as well,” Wheeler said. “It was a good win and a big region win. We needed it.” Covington’s special teams blocked the Pioneers’ first two punts and the defense generally managed to stymie the overmatched visitors all evening with some wicked hits. The offense rolled as well, racking up 429 rushSEE CHS, PAGE B2

St. George's too much for TRA By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com St. George's showed why it's the state's third ranked Division II-A team in the state Friday night at TiptonRosemark. Gryphons' quarterback Dean Brown threw for one score in the first quarter and ran for another in the second as St. George's (6-1 overall, 3-0 DII-A-W12) scored four touchdowns in the first half and went on to a 42-0 win over TRA in DII-A-West 2 action. The Rebels fell to 0-6 and 0-3. St. George's held TRA to 100 yards of offense and six first downs. Logan Stewart completed 9 of 18 passes for 16 yards and one interception. Omar Williams scored on a 28-yard run in the second quarter and led all rushers with 160 yards on 14 carries. Drew Bishop caught a 20-yard pass for St. Georges' first touchdown and returned a punt 50 yards for the Gryphons' second score. St. George's finished with 278 yards on the ground. The Rebels will host Middleton (2-5), a team the Rebels beat 41-32 last year, Friday for homecoming.

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ing yards on 29 carries and 49 yards passing as Britt Dunn and T. A. Watson combined for 3 of 5 completions. White was efficient, totaling 247 rushing yards on only 8 carries. His backfield mate, Colliar Robinson, continued his hard running, getting 154 yards rushing on 12 carries and 2 touchdowns. Dunn rushed for a score as did sophomore Drew Carter for the game’s final tally. Covington (5-1, 3-0) will play its final regular season home game tomorrow night in a district match-up against the Haywood Tomcats. It will be Senior Night with recognition of band members, cheerleaders and football players beginning at 7 p.m. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Despite having both captains and the starting goalkeeper on the bench due to injuries, coach Robert Luttrell’s Lady Chargers soccer team left McKenzie on Sept. 22 with a hard-fought 4-1 victory. CHS took a 3-0 lead in the first half and cruised to the win. “Freshman Iesha Tipton and sophomore Liana Gray played their best soccer of the year,” Luttrell said. “Tipton had two goals in the game in

her first start and Gray did a super job in goal with limited practice at the position.” Anne Marie Van Cleve scored the first goal for CHS on a breakaway and J’La Brandon got the second on a penalty kick after she was pushed down in the box. In volleyball action: The Munford Lady Cougar volleyball team wrapped up yet another District 13-AAA regular season title last Thursday with a convincing league win at Dyer County. Cecily Gable led the

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way with 15 kills and 3 aces as Munford took down the Lady Choctaws 25-3, 25-20, 25-17. Sami Jo Schulz added 7 kills and 7 digs, Jodie Duncan had 7 assists and Kelsey Hale finished with 7 digs and 6 kills. Savannah Gable also had a strong match with 20 assists and 5 aces. Munford (21-10 overall, 8-0 district) wrapped up the regular season on Monday at Dyersburg. The Lady Trojans pulled out the match in five sets, 25-19, 23-25, 26-24, 26-28, 15-11.

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Continued from B1 playoff bracket, while the other six schools will vie for spots in the Class 4A playoffs. In District 13-AAA, which includes Brighton, Munford, Dyer County, Hardin County and Jackson North Side, Brighton is the only team that is competing for a spot in the Class 6A playoffs. The other four are 5A. Maybe I’m a simpleton, but neither scenario makes sense. Imagine half of the football teams in the SEC competing to go to one set of playoffs,

and the rest another. The top two teams in each district qualify for the playoffs automatically. The rest of the bracket will be filled out by wildcards based on the following criteria: 1) overall victories, 2)teams on schedule that win 50 percent or more of their games, 3) victories over teams winning 50 percent or more of their games, 4) victories by opponents, 5) fewest defeats by opponents and 6) victories of defeated opponents. There’s actually 10

more criterion on the list, but I thought my was head going to explode so I had to stop. If you’re not confused yet you either weren’t listening or work for the TSSAA.

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Continued from B1 0. “I thought we played good in the first half, but we kept shooting ourselves in the foot,” said Brighton coach Will Wolfe. “I think we kind of got caught up in the hugeness of the game … We did enough to get the win.” Brighton quarterback Brady Stewart had a strong game, completing 19 of 30 passes for 216 yards. The win moved Brighton to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in District 13-

AAA, a half-game behind first-place Dyer County. The Cardinals will host the Choctaws in the season finale Oct. 28, a game that will likely determine the district champion. Munford (2-4 overall, 1-2 district), currently in third place in the district standings, still has a chance to make the playoffs. After a bye Friday night the Cougars will host fourth-place Jackson North Side Oct. 14 in a key league game.

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Ebenezer celebrates 175 years By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Below, the new church building constructed in 1947.

This Sunday one of Tipton County’s oldest churches will be celebrating its 175th anniversary with a homecoming, a celebration that will kick off the church’s threenight revival. “We’re all really looking forward to this,” said Carol Driver, one of the members of Ebenezer Cumberland Baptist Church who has helped organize the event. “I’m really proud of the history the church has; there are so many generations.” Organized in 1836, the church was founded on land donated by John D. McClanahan. Since its pre-Civil War days, the church has grown to capacity several times, requiring additions. The first building, said member Frances Clifton, was a log cabin. Construction on the second building began before the Civil War; it was ﬁnished near the war's end. In 1870, Mr. S.A. Burk was called as a pastor to raise money for a school and from Sept. 16-19, Clifton said, the Methodist Presbytery met in what is called the Gainesville community. Clifton said in 1899 the church, believing education and religion went hand-in-hand, deeded

Above, the Civil War era church building stood until 1947,

ﬁve acres of land to the county for Gainesville School. Rev. L.A. Streete was its ﬁrst teacher. For many years, the church was served by student pastors from Bethel College in McKenzie. One such pastor was the Rev. James Gilbert, who played a large role in the church's history. He conducted the last service in the big frame church before it was torn down during the summer of 1947. That summer, services were held outside while the new building was being constructed. "We had a huge oak tree on the grounds and we put the pews from the old building around the tree," Clifton said. "All summer it didn't rain one Sunday. By October, the new building was completed." Though not in the exact same place as its predecessor, the new building did use some of its timbers.

Clifton, who was newly married at the time, remembers the new church as being warmer than the previous one, but not big enough. "We built what we could at the time," she said. In 1953, the first of several additions was built, adding five classrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. In 1979, a fellowship hall, two classrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen were added. And now, with a growing congregation, the church is looking to once again expand. Plans are being drawn for another fellowship hall, kitchen and restrooms. Growth and the need for expansion, they believe, is a good problem to have. The congregation consists of four generations, including Mary W. Griffin, the 99-year-old great-

granddaughter of the church's founder, J.D. McClanahan. This weekend is a celebration of the church's storied past, its fruitful present and its promising future. On Sunday, Oct. 9, the morning service will be delivered at 11 a.m. by Rev. Matt Cunningham, who was the church's minister for 25 years, followed by lunch. Rev. James Gilbert, now 87 and living in Denton, Texas, will also travel to Gainesville for the homecoming. Driver said there will be children's activities and a Christian band will be playing in the afternoon. Driver's daughter Ann Burlison, whose greatgreat grandmother also gave an acre of land for the church, will be dressed in period costume and will be delivering the history of the church. "It's going to be quite the busy day and will kick off our revival," Driver said. The revival will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The public is invited to attend. Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located at 70 Withering-

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That's what I call 'great faithfulness' By EMILY COOK Special to The Leader A few weeks ago, I was rocking my toddler who did not want to nap. To calm him, I sang, as I have on many occasions, my favorite hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness” while rocking and holding him. As I formed each word with my mouth, although only to the tune a toddler could tolerate, it hit me. All these years I’ve been singing about God’s faithfulness in my personal life. His faithfulness to provide a loving home for me to grow up in, His faithfulness in providing my personal salvation, His faithfulness to heal me from a mourning heart, His faithfulness to join me with a spouse I love all the way to his soul, His faithfulness to knit together in my womb two precious children, His faithfulness to work together all things for good in my life including my career and ministry.

In all these things He has been truly faithful, but how could I have missed the ultimate faithfulness all these years? While reading through Esther earlier that day, I’d skimmed over a verse I’d seen time and time again and even discussed earlier with a group of moms. It didn’t even hit me then. “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 The faithfulness I’d been singing about since I was able to read out of a hymnbook was God’s promise, from the very beginning with Abraham, to preserve a nation for the Savior to come from. He was faithful to provide a way to save the Israelites time and time again through all their mishaps and messups. He even would

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have saved them if Esther would have chosen to bow out and protect herself, because God always finds a way to keep His promises. It’s human error and choices that make His will a painful one sometimes. And on a broader scale, He was faithful to preserve the nation of Israel. Jesus was born. He survived Herod’s plot to kill Him as a child. He survived 33 years despised and rejected by the ones He was sent to save. He even survived death, by His resurrection, after His lifeless body was taken down from the cross and buried and sealed in a tomb for three days. He bore all our sin and shame for our eternal salvation. That’s what I call “Great Faithfulness!” And now, His faithfulness continues through the church and missions ages as His return is promised and we are part of the story to awaken others to the reality of the one true, faithful God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Through salvation and faith in Christ, all can experience God’s tried and true redemption and sing this hymn while seeing the big picture of the one and only salvation story, from the very beginning of creation until times not yet beheld by human eyes. Cook is a Christian blogger and lives with her husband Zach and their two children in Covington.You can read more about her faith on her blog, "Through the Lens of Faith," at www. emilypeytoncook.typepad. com

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Squires Grove Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale Sat. Oct. 8, 7 a.m. rain or shine. Located behind Fastimes Gas Station at Tracey and Rosemark in Tipton County Come see us at The Enchanted Attic & Treasure Chest on Hwy 51 next to Sonic, Fri. & Sat. 8-5 HUGE, HUGE Sales - clothes $3 & $5 bag sale, dresses for Christmas dances, furniture, lots of Christmas items. Nice winter coats - Name Brands Misty Harber, London Fog, Gap, Jewelry, purses and much more! 162 Wortham Rd., Atoka. Oct. 8th, 82 Upright Freezer, tool cart, golf clubs, etc. 2 Family garage sale. Sat. Oct. 8th. 160 Jessie Cove, Walker Lake Sub, Atoka 7-2 505 Lennanwood Ave. Furniture, household items and misc. Oct. 8th, 8-? 5653 Brighton-Clopton Rd. Friday & Sat. (7th house off Hwy 14) Lots of everything! Benefit Yard & Bake sale for Cindy Motes. 9620 Hwy 59 S., Mason. Sat. Oct. 8th 7-5, Sun. 9th Noon-5 Big multi family yard sale. Sat. 7am, 170 Lee St. Territown. Estate Sale, Huge Sale FridaySunday October 7-9 8am-2pm 2655 Hwy 59 W No early birds. Greenhills neighborhood yard sale. Covington. Oct. 8, 7am. Huge Yard Sale at 1130 Dawson Road. Furniture, Glassware, toys, clothes, and sports equipment. 7-3 Fri. & Sat. Huge yard sale, Sat. Lots! of clothes, refrigerator, misc. 152 Baltic Ave., Munford, by the ball field. Moving sale, 426 S. Maple, Covington. Sat. Oct. 8th. Lots of great stuff. Baby items, clothes, purses, table and treadmill. Multi family yard sale. 606 W. Liberty and High St., Covington. Sat. 8-? Sat. 91 Scott St. Brighton. 7am. Yard sale, 387 Miss Helen Circle, Brighton. Fri. and Sat. Boys clothes, TV,s, misc. items.

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2br house in Covington. $500/mn, $250/dep. 901-485-4434. 3 Bedroom House in Covington. Central heat and air. Section 8 accepted. $500 month, $300 deposit. 901-476-8660. 3BR, 2BA PLUS 8 ACRES, POND, fenced pasture, all appliances. Newly renovated. $815/MO. Call 901-756-0420 3br, 2ba house, Munford. Fridge, stove, dishwasher furnished. Single garage. No section 8, No pets. $775/mn, $500/dep. 901-605-7776. 8836 Munford Giltedge 3br, 2ba, $650/mn, $600/dep. 901-476-8350 Duplex for rent, 631 S. Tipton, 2/BR, 1/BA, $575/mn., $575/dep. C/H/A. Newly remodeled. 901-476-6960 or 901-212-1425. Duplex, 2br, 2ba, fridge, stove furnished. No section 8, No pets, Munford. Lawn care furnished. $500/mn, $400/dep 901-605-7776. GARLAND AREA, 971 Kelley’s Chapel Rd. Remodeled., 2 BR 1 BA Large livingroom, den and kitchen., C/H/A, all appliances. $550/mn $500/dep No Pets 901-262-7583 leave message Available Oct. 1. Pilkington Properties 217 Cotton Top Rd., Covington. 3br, 2ba. $775/mn, $350/dep. 901-484-2770.

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www.covingtonleader.com IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Joli A. Garcia Plaintiff vs.

No. 29043

Kevin C. Garcia NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Complaint for Divorce, which is sworn to, that the residence and where abouts of the Respondent, Kevin C. Garcia, is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the said Defendant, Kevin C. Garcia, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, J. Barney Witherington IV, P.O. Box 922, Covington, Tennessee 38019, on or before November 14, 2011, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing exparte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for fourth consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 22nd day of September, 2011. Judy Billings Clerk J. Barney Witherington IV Attorney at Law P.O. Box 922 Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-2700 22sept4wp

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NICOLE D. MCKENZIE Plaintiff vs.

No. 29042

JOHN MICHAEL MCKENZIE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Complaint for Divorce,which is sworn to, that the residence and where abouts of the Respondent, JOHN MICHAEL MCKENZIE, is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the said Defendant, JOHN MICHAEL MCKENZIE, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, J. Barney Witherington IV, P.O. Box 922, Covington, Tennessee 38019, on or before November 14, 2011, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing exparte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for fourth consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 22nd day of September, 2011. Judy Billings Clerk J. Barney Witherington IV Attorney at Law P.O. Box 922 Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-2700 22sept4wp

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MARCH 11, 2004, executed by RONALD L. DAWSON AND WIFE, CHERYL L. DAWSON, to MARY L. ARONOV, ESQUIRE, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1128, PAGE 262, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., FORMERLY KNOWN AS NCMC NEWCO, INC., being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011 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: SITUATED IN THE SECOND (2ND) CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A NAIL IN THE CENTER OF MELROSE ROAD AT A POINT EAST, AS MEASURED

ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 537 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE 34.21 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO JAMES L. DAWSON AND WIFE, JOYCE ANN DAWSON AS DESCRIBED IN TRUST DEED BOOK 279, PAGE 306, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE; THENCE EAST WITH THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO A NAIL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO AN IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE WEST, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO THE BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1 ACRE, SUBJECT TO ANY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY THAT MAY EXIST. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RONALD L. DAWSON AND WIFE, CHERYL L. DAWSON, BY DEED DATED MARCH 21, 1986 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 548, PAGE 92, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 589 DEEN ROAD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 051 PARCEL 007.02 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. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CHERYL L. DAWSON THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, September 28, 2011. This is improved property known as 589 DEEN ROAD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-1626

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 8th day of September, 2006, by Cowboy Construction Company, to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, BancorpSouth Bank as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1300, Pages 191200 and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record in Book 1526, Page 63 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; And the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman will on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 commencing at 12:00 p.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following

Thursday, october 6, 2011 described property, to wit: Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Being Lot No. 812 of Blaydes Estates, Phase 2, Section G, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, slide 233 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Tax Parcel No: 128J-C 57.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1376 Meade Lake Rd., Atoka, TN 38004, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. Sale made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes. Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject to rights of spouse to dower and curtesy, if any. Sale is subject to the statutory right of redemption of the Internal Revenue Service, the required notice having been given. Other interested parties: Tipton County Line, LLC The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Jeffrey D. Germany R. Lee Webber M. Shawn Cardwell H. Chase Pittman Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: September 29, October 6, October 13, 2011 PLEASE PUBLISH ALL SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE INFORMATION ABOVE Charge to: MORTON & GERMANY, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, Tennessee 38103 11-220G

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 24th day of July, 2006, by Cowboy Construction Company, to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, BancorpSouth Bank as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1289, Pages 693-702 and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record in Book 1526, Page 64 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; And the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman will on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 commencing at 12:00 p.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Lot 167 Williamsburg Estates, Section G, as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 106 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Tax Parcel No: 128M-B 167.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 446 Duncan Dr., Atoka, TN 38004, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. Sale made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes. Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject

to rights of spouse to dower and curtesy, if any. Sale is subject to the statutory right of redemption of the Internal Revenue Service, the required notice having been given. Other interested parties: Tipton County Line, LLC The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Jeffrey D. Germany R. Lee Webber M. Shawn Cardwell H. Chase Pittman Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: September 29, October 6, October 13, 2011 PLEASE PUBLISH ALL SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE INFORMATION ABOVE Charge to: MORTON & GERMANY, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, Tennessee 38103 11-220G

TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 19th day of September, 2008, noted in Book 1412, pages 248250, dated September 23, 2008, Allison A. Machinitzki to William G. Simpson, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County. Tennessee, and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of the said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof; at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that William G. Simpson, II, Trustee for the Bank of Ripley, will on October 28, 2011, commencing at 12:00 o’clock a.m. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Property Address: Obie Brown Road, Covington, Tennessee 38019 (Property Description) 5th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee Beginning at a point in the center of Fellowship Baptist Church Road, said point being the southwest corner of the William L. Littles, and Penny L. Scott property as described in Deed Book 685, page 571; thence North 86 deg. 30’ 42” West, a distance of 875.64 feet to a point for the point of beginning; thence South 03 deg. 53’ 10” West, a distance of 427.51 feet; thence North 85 deg. 22’ 31” West, a distance of 1598.30 feet; thence North 03 deg. 53’ 10” East, a distance of 1079.76 feet; thence South 85 deg. 22’ 31” East, a distance of 1598.30 feet; thence South 03 deg. 53’ 10” West, a distance of 652.25 feet to the point of beginning, and containing an area of 39.615 acres (1,725,636 square feet). However, the following is hereby excepted out or the above described description: Lot 1, Aumiller Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet G, Slide 84-A, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. And being the property conveyed to Allison J. Aumiller (now Allison A. Machnitzki) by Floy B. Johnson et al recorded in Book 921, page 957, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Also being Map 125, Parcel 62.00, in accordance with the Tax Assessor’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Subject to 2011 county taxes William G. Simpson, II, Substitute Trustee for Bank of Ripley By: William G. Simpson, II 731-635-1230

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on November 4, 1999 by Robert B. Hardy and Donna J. Hardy to T. D. Forrester, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 883, Page 921, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1524, Page 874; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, October 21, 2011 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the front door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee,

and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: Lot 47, Detroit Estates Subdivision, Section E, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet “E”, Slide 26-A, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property. Parcel No. 29F-A-47.00 & 29F-A47.00-Special Interest 1 (Trailer) Property address: 2263 Detroit Road, Burlison, Tennessee This sale is subject to 2010 taxes for 29F-A-47.00-Special Interest 1 (Trailer). This sale will erase, as to this property only, the judgment lien styled, Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs. Donna J. Hardy, Case No. 10CV1948 and recorded in Book 1510, Page 148 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. Successor Trustee By: Roger A. Stone, President

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) executed October 20, 2009 by ALLEN E. FUNK AND MICHELLE L. FUNK (“Grantor”), to JOHN C. CLARK, as Trustee (“Trustee”), for the benefit of FIRST STATE BANK (“Lender”), which Deed of Trust is of record at Instrument Number 132577, Record Book 1456, Page 114 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee in the place and stead of JOHN C. CLARK as Trustee, by Substitution of Trustee of record at Instrument Number 148410, Record Book 1518, Page 804, in said Register’s Office; and FIRST STATE BANK as present owner of the debt secured, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property conveyed by said Deed of Trust; and said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, at the option of the owner of said indebtedness; this is to give notice that WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee or a duly appointed agent, will, on: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 commencing at 12:00 noon, at the front entrance of the Courthouse located at 100 Court Square, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell the following property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the time and under the terms designated in this Notice of Sale: TRACT I: Lot 4, Tatlock Subdivision, Block B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 1, Pages 51 & 52, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is subject to Subdivision Restrictions in Plat Book 1, Page 54A and building lines and easements in Plat Book 1, Pages 51 & 52, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Allen E. Funk and wife, Michelle L. Funk in Book 1403, Page 951 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1403, Page 951 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. TRACT II: Beginning at a found I.P. at the intersection of the east r.o.w. line of Maple Street with the south r.o.w. line of East Ripley Street and being the northwest corner of the Billy Wilson property as recorded in Deed Book 551, Page 218; thence in a southeastwardly direction along the south r.o.w. line of East Ripley Street, S 87 deg. 19’ 23” E, a call distance of 134.00 feet, but a measured distance of 137.19 feet to a found I.P. being the northeast corner of Wilson, also being the northwest corner of the Terry W. Sage lot as recorded in Deed Book 438, Page 468; thence in a southwestwardly direction along the east line of Wilson and the west line of Sage, S 00 deg. 14’ 11” W, a called distance of 65.00 feet, but a measured distance of 63.74 feet to a found I.P. in a fence being the southeast corner of Wilson and the southwest corner of Sage, also being in the north line of Gerald W. Means as recorded in Deed Book 235, Page 487; thence in a northwestwardly direction along the south line of Wilson and the north line of Means, N 88 deg. 51’ 28” W, with a general alignment of a fence, a called distance of 136.00 feet, but a measured distance of 134.04 feet to a found I.P. in the east r.o.w. line

of Maple Street being the southwest corner of Wilson, also being the northwest corner of Means; thence in a northwestwardly direction along the east r.o.w. line of Maple Street, N 02 deg. 30’ 00” W, a called distance of 68.00 feet, but a measured distance of 67.54 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.20 acres, more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Allen E. Funk and wife, Michelle Funk in Book 1337, Page 134, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. TRACT III: Lying and being in the county of Tipton, State of Tennessee and thus described: Beginning at an iron pin in the east margin, right-of-way of Shelton Street, said point being 25 feet at right angles from the centerline of said street, and at the southwest corner of Lot Number 1, also being the southwest corner of the Jere Mason and wife, home Lot as recorded in Deed Book 456, Page 506 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; runs thence south 83 degrees 25 minutes east a distance of 55 feet to a point; runs thence South 80 degrees 30 minutes east a distance of 10.2 feet to a point; runs thence east a distance of 35.3 feet to an iron pin, said point being 8 feet south of the original northeast, corner of Jeff Mason and wife, Diane Mason’s lot as recorded in Deed Book 457, Page 7, in said Register’s Office; runs thence South a distance of 42 feet to an iron pin; runs thence west a distance of 100 feet to an iron pin in the east margin of Shelton Street; runs thence north with the east margin of Shelton Street a distance of 50 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Allen Funk and Michelle Funk in Book 1385, Page 412, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The Real Properties or its addresses are commonly known as 1513-1515 Pinecrest, 208 Shelton, and 446 N. Maple, Covington, Tennessee. The addresses are not a part of the legal description and, in the event of a discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. Subject to any easements, liens, restrictions or other matters of record prior to said Deed of Trust, and any unpaid City of Covington and/or Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes or assessments. Owner of Record: Allen E. Funk and Michelle L. Funk Other Interested Parties: City of Covington, Tennessee; Tipton County, Tennessee Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat (including, but not limited to those plats of record at Plat Book 1, Page 54AM; Plat Book 1, Page 51; and Plat Book 1, Page 52); any and all unpaid City of Covington and Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes; any restrictive covenants, agreements, 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; to any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: none. To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provisions of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. Equity of redemption, statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, all of which are waived in said Deed of Trust and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twentyfour (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another date, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place of the sale set forth above. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information gained will be used for that purpose. WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee Wendy Geurin Smith Attorney and Counselor at Law 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250 Memphis, Tennessee 38119 901.761.8111 Publication Dates: September 29, 2011; October 6, 2011; and October 13, 2011

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: ET NO. PR2927

DOCK-

Estate of JIMMY LESTER GIBSON, Deceased

B8 • Thursday, October 6, 2011 • The Leader To: SHARON GIBSON AND CHRISTY GLOVER McLILLIE WILKINS It appearing from the petition, which is sworn to, that Sharon Gibson and Christy Glover McLillie Wilkins, respondents, are non-residents of Tennessee and that personal service of process cannot be held upon them; service of process by publication having been ordered, they are hereby required to appear and answer the petition of Estate of Jimmy Lester Gibson, petitioner, whose attorney is J. Thomas Caldwell, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee 38063, within 30 days after the date of the last publication of this notice; otherwise, default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. It is further ORDERED that this notice shall be published in The Leader, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, once weekly for (4) consecutive weeks beginning September 15, 2011. This 6th day of September, 2011. 15sep4wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Plantiff: Connie Yvette Betts Vs. Respondent: Cedric Dewayne Betts, Sr. In this case it appearing from the petition for divorce which is sworn to, the address and whereabouts. Respondent, Cedric D. Betts, Sr. file a response to Plantiff’s Address 2357 Mason-Malone Rd. Mason, TN. 38049 or contact Plantiff, Connie Y. Betts on or before September 6, 2011 or Judgement by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 15th day of September 2011 Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the North entrance of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by DATRAT, LLC to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, recorded at Instrument Numer 118107 in Book 1400, Page 476 and conducted by Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Tipton Co. Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Patriot Bank The following real estate located in Tipton Co., TN will be sold to the highest cash bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Lot 10, Atoka Commercial Park, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 507, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Also commonly known as 43 Atoka Commercial Drive, Atoka, TN 38004. Parcel ID: 127L-B-010.00 Owner(s) of Properties: DATRAT, LLC All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned, will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. 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 and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ee

Clifton E. Darnell, Substitute Trust-

2820 Summer Oaks Dr., Bartlett, TN 38134 Publication dates: October 6, October 13 and October 20, 2011

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF TiPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE ELAINE G. TODD, GUARDIAN AD LITEM, Petitioner, v. PATRlCIA L. FLOYD, SAMUEL A. ANGULO (deceased), Case no. Il-JV-154 JONATHAN FINCH, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF:

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court from the allegations in this cause and the Guardian ad Litem’s Motion for Service by Publication that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Jonathan Finch, are unknown, and that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him, it is therefore: ORDERED; ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Respondent, Jonathan Finch, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee: JONATHAN FINCH The Guardian ad Litem has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Brandon Lee Finch, DOB: 04/04/2008, born to Patricia L. Floyd, on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned this child and for other reasons. It appears that ordinary service of process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Covington. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be October 27, 2011. You must appear in court on Thursday, Decemberl, 2011, at 1:00 p,m. to appear or defend or file an Answer within thirty (30) days or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the Tipton County Juvenile Court Clerk locates at 1801 South College Street, Suite 102, Covington, Ten-

www.covingtonleader.com nessee 38019, telephone number (901) 475-3315. ENTERED this the ‘day of October, 2011. Judge William A. Peeler PREPARED FOR ENTRY: Guardian ad Litem Post Office Box 33 Bells, Tennessee 38006 (901) 394-3633 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I do hereby certify that a true and exact copy of the foregoing Order for Service by Publication was served upon the following via U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid, this the day of October, 2011. Frank DesLauriers Attorney for Patricia L. Floyd P.O. Box 1156 Covington, Tennessee 38019 Jonathan Finch 2438 Castle Pines Drive Imperial, Missouri 63052

The Tipton County Legislative Meeting will be held on Monday October 10th at 6:30pm. This meeting will take place at the Tipton County Justice Center.

InvItatIon to BIdders Sealed bids for furnishings and laying hot mix asphalt within the City of Munford will be received October 14, 2011 at Munford City Hall. Asphalt shall meet Tennessee Department of Transportation Specifications. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lynn Hughey at Munford Public Works, 901-837-5974. The City of Munford reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

NOTICE TAXPAYERS! 2011 PROPERTY TAXES BECOME DUE

OCTOBER 3, 2011 • Taxes are due before 2/29/12. This allows 5 months to pay without penalty. • Notices are sent to the January 1, 2011 owner. • It is very important you provide us with any change of address. • The non-receipt of a tax notice does not excuse nonpayment of tax due. • Delinquent taxes must be paid before the current tax is accepted. • It is very important that you forward your tax notice to your mortgage company. • Penalty and interest begins on March 1, 2012 at the rate of 1.5% per month. • You may qualify for a partial payment plan. Please call my office for details. Our phone number is 901-4760211. • You may also qualify for the State’s Tax Relief Program. Please call my office for details. Our phone number is 901-476-0211. • Our office is open from 8 – 5, Monday – Friday. We are located in Room 203 on the second floor in the Courthouse. An elevator is available from the West entrance. • Our Munford office will be open October 24, 26, 28; December 5, 7, 9; and February 6 - 10 from 8:30 – 4:00. It is located in Munford City Hall, 1397 Munford Avenue.

NICHOLAS RAY ANGULO, DOB: OS/28/2002 BRANDON LEE FINCH, DOB: 04/04/2008 Children under eighteen (18) years of age

Kristie Glass Maxwell Tipton County Trustee

Notice of GraNd Jury MeetiNG It is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committee may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 40-12-104. The foreman in this county is presently: William O. Brooks c/o Tipton County Circuit Court 1801 S. College, Room #102 Covington, TN Phone# 901-475-3320 “The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 7th day of November 2011, at 9 a.m. You my be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question.” Mike Forbess, Clerk Tipton County Circuit Court

PUBLIC NOTICE A public meeting of the West Tennessee Rural Planning Organization – Executive Board (WTRPO-EB) and Technical Committee (WTRPO-TC) will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the University of Memphis-Millington Center, 6500 Navy Road, Millington, TN. The WTRPO-TC Meeting will be at 9:30am CST and the WTRPO-EB Meeting will be at 1:30pm CST. The WTRPO is responsible for comprehensive, regional, multi-modal transportation planning in Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton Counties. The WTRPO is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The meeting purpose is to prioritize transportation projects for recommendation to the 3 Year Work Program 2013-2015. The WTRPO-EB will prioritize transportation project recommendations from the WTRPO-TC and make final recommendations to TDOT for current funding in the state budget. The agenda will also include updates on regional transportation projects of interest to the WTRPO. For further information or if you would like a complete agenda, please contact Kate Hendrix, WTRPO Coordinator at (901) 576-7216, fax (901) 576-7272; or email kate.hendrix@memphistn.gov To ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities that require aids or services to participate in the above referenced meeting may contact the WTRPO Coordinator to make accessibility arrangements no less than five days prior to the Tuesday, October 18, 2011, WTRPO-EB and WTRO-TC Meetings. The WTRPO & TDOT do not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

Advertisement for Bid City of Covington Separate sealed bids for 2011 Sewer Rehabilitation for replacement of existing gravity sewer lines and rehabilitation of an existing pump station will be received by the Purchasing Director, Ms. Tiny Barton at the office of City Hall, 200 West Washington Street, Covington, TN 38019 until 10 a.m. C.S.T. October 27, 2011, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond and other contract documents may be examined at the following: Fisher & Arnold, Inc., 9180 Crestwyn Hills Drive, Memphis TN 38125. Copies may be obtained at the office of Fisher & Arnold Inc. locate at 9180 Crestwyn Hills Drive, Memphis, TN 38125 upon payment of $75 for each set. This fee is non-refundable. The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. All bidders must be licensed General Contractors as required by the Contractor’s Licensing Act of 1994 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, and qualified for the type of construction being bid upon. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 nd E.O. 11246. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. October 6, 2011. Robert Simpson, Director of Public Works

The TOWN OF BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE, will accept BIDS on CONSTRUCTION BID PACKAGE FOR PHASE-1 IMPROVEMENTS BRIGHTON PARK EXPANSION: PHASE-1 IMPROVEMENTS BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE

You are invited to bid on one general contract, including all site and general construction work, for construction described in general as follows: • Completion of a ±1,341 square feet masonry and frame Concessions and Rest Room facility with related site work, utilities coordination and installation, and finish work • Construction of a 200’ Dixie-Youth Baseball Field, all as shown on proposed Contract Documents dated Monday, August 22, 2011. All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the project site and to verify the current conditions and state of construction of both the concessions building and ball field. Bids shall be mailed in a sealed envelope marked “PARK EXPANSION” in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to Mayor, Town of Brighton, 139 North Main, Brighton, TN 38011. If using express mail (Fed Ex, Priority Mail, etc),please place in a sealed envelope inside the express mail packaging. (Bid must be received by the City prior to the time indicated below.) Please mark envelope with the name of the Bid. The BIDDER’S license number, its expiration date, and that part of the classification applying to the BID, together with certain information regarding subcontractors, must appear on the envelope containing the BID; otherwise, the BID shall not be opened or considered. The Owner will receive sealed proposals from bidders until 10:30 A.M., Thursday, October 13, 2011,at the Town Hall, Brighton, Tennessee. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. The proposed Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Town Of Brighton 139 North Main Brighton, TN 38011 Phone: (901)-476-8661 Fax: (901)-475-9983 mayor@townofbrighton.com Bona fide general contract bidders may secure copies of the proposed Contract Documents from the Town of Brighton on the following basis: 1. Sets of the Project Manual and Drawings, upon payment of $50.00, non refundable. 2. Partial sets will not be issued. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the base bid will be required to accompany bids. The Town of Brighton reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to accept a Bid containing variations from these specifications if the Bid so merits, and to accept partial Bids. Bids must be submitted on the Bid document that is included in the project specifications and it must be signed. The Successful Bidder shall be prohibited from discriminating against any individual due to his race, creed, color, national origin, age, or sex. See attached Specifications, Bid Sheet, Bid Bond and Drug and Alcohol Testing Acknowledgment Statement and Affidavit that all must be returned as part of the Bid. Returning the form for disclosure of the Title VI and Title IX information is voluntary. The Standard Construction Contract, Payment Bond, Performance Bond and the required Insurance Certifications are included and will be required from the selected Bidder. The Town of Brighton may waive any informalities or minor irregularities. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is the final authority and shall have the right to reject any single Bid or all Bids submitted. The Town of Brighton reserves the right to award all or individual portions of the project to one or more contractors. Each line item within the Bid Tabulation may be awarded under an individual contract. Each awarded Contractor is to coordinate all construction schedules with the Owner, and closely adhere to the scheduled timeline. Each awarded Contractor is to fully coordinate their service with any and all other contractors employed by the Owner upon the project. The contractors must complete and provide a fully functional project on or prior to the Termination Date for Construction: Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES APPLICATION The Carl Perkins Center is proud to announce the Festival of Trees to be held at the Covington Chamber Center on the square. The organization is inviting everyone to participate. We encourage you to enter a Christmas tree to represent your business, school, organization, company, or church. We will have a limited number of spaces available so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait! To enter a tree, please fill out the entry form below and fax it to (901) 476-1583 and mail payment to address below. There will be a $40 fee. If you wish to display your tree in one of the five windows, the fee will be $100. There are only 5 window spots so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait! The Covington Chamber Center will be open beginning Oct. 28-30 to allow time for you to decorate your tree. For an additional $10, we will disassemble your tree for you.

JUMMP! Jesus United Munford Methodist Puppets, a ministry of First United Methodist Church in Munford, recently taught Pack 66â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Webelos a thing or two about their puppet ministry which was a requirement for the Webelos as they prepare for their Arrow of Light and crossover to Boy Scouts next year. JUMMP performs around the community, and if you are interested in booking them you may contact Munford United Methodist Church at 901-837-8881. Photo submitted by DJ Watson.

CONTEST RULES 1. Entry forms must be turned in no later than October 28. 2. Trees must be up and completely decorated no later than October 31. 3. All trees must be decorated appropriately. Remember, Kids vote too! (The more creative the better; themed trees like NASCAR, sports, candy, cartoons etc.) 4. All entry fees must be paid before the trees are displayed in event. 5. Trees will need a sign with the name of the company or organization logo clearly marked. 6. Each tree entered will be given an assigned spot with the exception of the display windows. We have 5 spots available at $100 each inside the displayed windows of the Covington Chamber Center. 7. The Covington Chamber Center will be open for your use beginning October 28. 8. Trees must be taken down no later than November 7. For an additional $10, we will disassemble your tree for you.

______ I would like to display my tree for the amount of $40 each. ______ I would one of the window displays for the amount of $100 each. (Only 5 spaces first come first serve) I would like for the Center to disassemble my tree for an addition $10. YES _____ NO____ Check ______ or Cash _____ Name of Business/Company: _____________________________________ TUFF ENOUGH On Saturday, Sept. 24, several firefighters from the Munford/Atoka department competed in the Firefighter Tuff Challenge at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy near Nashville. This team won second place in the volunteer division with a time of 2 minutes, 13 seconds. Pictured left to right are Jake Chumley, Blake Etheridge, Andrew Stroud and Taylor Billings. Another consisting of professional firefighters Jeremy Reeves, Donnie Phillips, Brent Stephens and Eric Gillespie competed in the professional division completed the course in 1 minute, 43 seconds, coming in fifth place. The teams enter into several events to complete the course. The first event is to carry a Hotel Pack (100 feet of fire hose) up four flights of stairs, pull a rolled section of hose up four flights with a rope, come down the stairs and pull a charged hose line 100 feet and then spray water at a target, move to the Keiser machine (move a weighted sled with a sledge hammer) and drag a 175-pound dummy 100 feet. These are very strenuous activities and are done while wearing a full set of turnout gear and air pack. Photo submitted by Chief Alan Barkelew.

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T-County Clay Busters fare well at tourney The T-County Clay Busters are members of the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (TNSCTP). The TNSCTP provides Tennessee’s youth, grades 5-12 and now collegiate athletes, an opportunity to compete in clay target shooting competitions with their peers from across the state. Since the program’s inception in 2001, participation in the program has grown enormously. Currently, more than 1800 youth are registered SCTP athletes in Tennessee. The TNSCTP is designed to teach the importance of safe firearms handling, responsibility, leadership and teamwork and to promote healthy competition. The T-County Clay Busters, formally known as the Brighton Shooting Team, were founded in

2006 by Larry Harmon and William Lee. The TCounty Clay Busters are currently coached by five NRA certified coaches: Billy Garret, Tim Lewis, Joe Simmons, Chris Wilson, and Terry Hardin. The team has 17 student-athletes competing in almost every division. Every year the team competes in district and regional competitions to prepare for the Tennessee State Championships which are held in Nashville. In July, the National Scholastic Clay Target Program Championships are held at the World Recreational and Shooting Complex in Sparta, Ill. This year, there were over 2,000 student athletes representing 44 states in the national competition. The T-County Clay Busters represented Tipton County well with

one student, Chase Avery, awarded to the NRA Marksmanship Team where he placed 17th in the nation in the senior division with a score of 197 out of 200 targets. Amber Pruitt won the overall Senior Ladies Championship with a score of 194 out of 200 targets. Houston Graham won the Intermediate Advanced Lewis Class and Bennett Wallace won third in the Rookie Division Lewis Class. An informational meeting about the team and registration for new and current shooters will be Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.in the banquet room behind Trust Company Bank. There will be a “fun” shoot for the kids interested in joining the team on Nov. 5 behind Post Office BBQ. For more information, log on to www.TiptonCountyClayBusters.com.

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Desmond Maclin scored a pair touchdowns, one on a run and another on a 14-yard catch from Chase Kidd. “They’re a good team,” Brighton coach Larry Williams said., “We had to play hard to beat them.” Brighton (6-1) will host Union City on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the first round of the playoffs.

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30 years ago Cazzie Foster, Shane Thurmond, Roy Tate, Micky Short and Wayne Horn were among the winners for the Covington Boxing Club during a tournament in Trenton. 20 years ago Melissa Delashmit, Tracy Bahrns, Sonya Gay and Jennifer Beasley led the Lady Charger volleyball team to a 15-4, 15-4 win over Chester County. 10 years ago Antonio Gaines rushed for 236 yards and two scores as Covington moved to 6-0 on the season with a 42-7 rout of Ripley.

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