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Home for the holidays

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com This Christmas is sure to be a special one for the more than 120 members of the Tennessee National Guard 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment and their families.

The soldiers arrived home on Tuesday morning after being deployed in early December to Camp Shelby, Miss. for training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Iraq.

The six-day stay allows the soldiers to spend the Christmas holiday with their families before they leave again for training and ultimately an overseas deployment.

How they got home is one community’s story of giving.

“We got a letter from David Gordon, the mayor of the City of Covington, asking if we would loan them some school buses,” explained Rickey Fayne, director of operations, Tipton County Schools. “He had explained that the soldiers had wanted to come home but that they had to find their own way and many couldn’t afford it.”

The mayor’s letter stated the City of Covington would raise the funds necessary to pay for the cost of the drivers and the fuel but it turned out that wasn’t necessary.

After presenting the idea to the school board, Tipton County Schools made the decision to pick up the troops for the holidays and return them to Camp Shelby at the end of their furlough.

“We’re going to take care of them,” said Fayne. “As we began to talk, we got volunteers to go get them and we called the mayor up and told him not to worry about it – we’ll go pick them up and take them back.”

To get the soldiers home, the families were looking at having to lease a tour bus, a cost which would have run approximately $8,000 at a time when many can not afford such amounts.

“We’ve had some people to call us and offer to give us some money,” added Fayne. “As a board, we’ve been given the okay to go ahead and do it but we’ve got people calling every day wanting to donate money.”

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Photos by DONNA TURNER and SHERRI ONORATI

Top photo: Specialist Chris Davis holds his 14-month-old daughter Alysa. Bottom left: Tipton County Schools mechanics Ellis Baskin, Ricky Hazelrig, Chad Stafford and bus driver Steve Bringle place American flags on the buses in preparation for their journey to pick up the soliders. Bottom right: Laura Simpson is happy to have her son, Marshall, home for the holidays.

Mason officer cited for poaching

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Participating in the live nativity at Atoka United Methodist Church were, left to right, Austin Cayce, Jimmy Howell, Brianna Webb, Sarah Rowland, Barbie Cundiff, Shelley Bailey, Margaret Ann Mize, Haley Bryan as the angel Gabriel, Chelsea Diott as Mary, Ty Justice as Joseph, Brandon Young, Derek Howell, Matthew Billings, Nathan Billings. Photo by Gwen Matheny

Remembering the reason for the season

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com ATOKA – Last weekend, more than a dozen young members of Atoka United Methodist Church gathered to

portray a live nativity scene.

For the last five years, the group has donned costumes and led animals to Atoka's City Park, standing for hours in an attempt to bring the meaning of Christmas back to

Tipton County.

"The reason we keep doing it is because getting through the season many times the reason is lost," said organizer Tena Bryan.

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Bondurant recognized as a top young professional

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton administrator and CEO Barry “Skipper” Bondurant was recently recognized by two professional publications as an outstanding leader and young business professional.

The Memphis Business Journal recently honored Bondurant during its Nov. 13 awards luncheon at the Hilton Memphis

as a top 40 under 40 during it’s 13th annual competition. The award recognizes young professionals for their career accomplishments and their devotion to the communities they live in.

The previous year, he had been recognized as a Pacesetter by the Memphis Business Journal.

Bondurant, 34, joined Baptist-Tipton as administrator and CEO in February 2008 and said he was surprised by the recogSEE BONDURANT, PAGE A2

SOMERVILLE – On Sunday, a Mason reserve officer and his friend were cited for hunting illegally on property belonging to a former Lt. Gov. John Wilder.

According to affidavits obtained from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Association, two individuals were seen shooting a deer from an I-40 exit ramp.

Fresh tire tracks and blood were found at exit 35, near Somerville, TWRA officials said.

The report states TWRA officers found a blood trail and believe the men dragged the deer approximately 50 yards from the W.W. Wilder Limited Partnership Property to the

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“In Tennessee, your responsibility as a hunter is to know whose property you’re hunting on,” said game warden Ty Inman.

“If you don’t have written permission, you need to get it.”

The affidavits said during the investigation, James Edward Butler Jr., 33, admitted to driving a truck SEE OFFICER, PAGE A3

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BONDURANT Continued from Page A1 nition. “I was honored to get it,� he said. “When I went to the luncheon and heard all the different business professionals who were also being honored and what they do for their communities, I felt very humbled.�

Before he came to Baptist-Tipton, Bondurant served as an assistant administrator at Baptist Union City and as director of wellness and cardiovascular rehabilitation for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Blytheville, which is now Great River Medical Center.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee at Martin, a master’s degree in exercise and sports medicine from the University of Memphis and master’s degree in business administration from Union University.

In addition to the MBJ, Becker’s Hospital Review, a professional publication which focuses on cuttingedge business and legal issues for hospital leadership, recognized Bondurant as one of the top 10 hospital administrators under 40 in the country.

In fact, he is the youngest hospital administrator on the list and didn’t even know he was being recognized as one of the top 10 hospital administrators. “This is the first time I have heard of this,� said a stunned Bondurant. “I thought you were talking about the Memphis Business Journal.�

Although Bondurant was surprised at the recognition, those above him were not. “Skipper is a real asset to our organization,� said David Hogan, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Baptist Memorial Health Care during an interview in 2008. “Under his leadership, we are confident Baptist Tipton will continue to grow and provide high-quality health care to Tipton County.�

When Bondurant began his career, it wasn’t as an administrator, but as a rehabilitator. “I started clinically,�

Bondurant explained. “I loved hands-on clinical work. I worked with cardiac patients who had open heart surgery, had stents or had a heart attack. I enjoyed helping them get their strength back up, teaching them about diet and exercise and daily activities. Then

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Bonurant began working for Baptist after receiving his MBA and said he feels blessed to have been in the right place at the right time. “The good Lord blessed me,� he admitted. “I come to work and honestly try to do the best I can day in and day out.

I’m solely focused on Tipton County. Trying to increase quality care here in this hospital and to continue to move this hospital forward. These recognitions are nice, but in the end I’m still just Skipper Bondurant who’s trying to run a successful hospital for the community of Tipton County. That’s really why I come to work everyday.�

As CEO of a 100-bed hospital, Bondurant is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the hospital, including maintaining financial stewardship and physician recruitment. “I take very strong pride in having my hands on as much as I possibly can in the overall operations of the hospital,� he said. “I’m blessed with a great team which surrounds me. We’re a community-based hospital.

We can’t do everything in this hospital but we can get you out of here as quickly as possible to where you need to be.�

Under Bondurant’s care, the not-for-profit hospital also gave more than $20 million in community benefits to Tipton County during the past year. “We are a strong supporter of Dyersburg State Community College’s nursing program. We donated $30,000 last year and we’ll donate $60,000 this year to the program.

We partictpate in Relay for Life, March of Dimes.�

Bondurant has also seen the installation of several hi-tech additions, both in equipment and software, all designed to provide better and more efficient patient care, including the installation of a Siemens’ 1.5T MAGNETOM Essenza MRI machine. “In addition to the new MRI we installed last year, we’ve put in a $150,000 telemetry system that has enabled us to hook patients up to a heart monitor and we can see that heart rate in different areas of the hospital. We’ve also added a $250,000 R & F x-ray room and a digital mammography soft-

www.covingtonleader.com ware package to the tune of about $150,000,� he added. “Our technology here is superb. We still lack some physician coverage that Memphis has but as far as radiology is concern we have just as good or better what they can get in Memphis.�

Bondurant’s age may make him young but his leadership abilities and his concern for BaptistTipton and his community help make him a seasoned professional. “We need to continue to maintain our focus on quality patient care – hiring the right personnel, maintaining those core, quality measures that show the country and the community that we are providing good quality care. We’re just trying to do the best we can every day and taking care of the community health needs of Tipton County.�

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Carver honored as patriotic employer

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON – Monday Police chief Bennie Carver received an award commending his support of employees in the National Guard.

And he was nominated for the award by one of his patrolmen who was recently activated to fight in the war on terror.

"A lot of times when people feel good about their employer, they'll put them in for the award," said committee member Roger Warmath. "It's for very patriotic service toward employees in the Guard."

With the award, the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense committee, recognizes employers for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force, Warmath said.

Staff sergeant Tony Doss, who has served with the Covington police department since 2006, was the guardsman who nominated Carver.

"He was supportive of all of the training I've done this year and he's worked well with that," Doss said Monday while stationed at Camp Shelby for pre-deployment training.

Citizen soldiers, guardsmen work and go to school – and they

OFFICER Continued from Page A1 and pulling over to let passenger David Whaley shoot a buck.

But in the state of Tennessee, it’s illegal to shoot from public roadways.

However, Butler said the only thing he did wrong was load the illegally shot deer into his truck.

“This is all being blown out of proportion,” he said. “We never stepped foot on Governor Wilder’s property.”

Butler alleges the deer was at the property line, near the roadway, when it was shot by Whaley.

REASON Continued from Page A1 Nativity scenes depict the Bible's story of Jesus' birth, which is found in the Gospel of Luke and Matthew.

They tell the story of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethelem where, unable to find vacancy at an inn, Mary gave birth to Jesus in a stable.

As the story goes, the young family was visited by shepherds and wise men, which are all portrayed at the nativity

GUARD Continued from Page A1 Fayne said the cost of the trip amounts to $2,500 and a significant savings to the families of the 278th.

“We’ve been told some of the families are now able to use the money they would have had to spend on the Christmas trip to go and see them before they leave for the actual deployment.”

And using the concept of “pay it forward,” the four bus drivers built on the good deed of the school board and volunteered their time to drive the buses the for 10-hour round trip excursion.

“It’s just the right thing to do for our troops and our country,” said Tipton County school bus driver and County Commissioner Steve Bringle. “It’s a way to pay our country back. We just got together and decided this was what we wanted to do.”

Along with Bringle, the other three volunteer bus drivers were Tipton County School mechanics Ellis Baskin, Ricky Hazlerig and Chad Stafford.

The group left at 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21 for the 336 mile trip to Hattiesburg, Miss., and Camp Shelby. The guard members didn’t let the con-

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Covington Police Chief Bennie Carver accepts an award commending his support of employees in the National Guard. Photo by Echo Day

protect their nation whenever they are called.

Doss and 120 other soldiers with the 278th Armored Calvary Regiment based in Covington will answer that call next month with a one-year deployment to Iraq where they will support the war on terror (see related story, page A1).

"During training I realized other people's working environments were different from mine," said Doss. "Mine was better because my employer was completely supportive."

Carver, who joined the Covington Police Department after his service as a marine in Vietnam, is very deserving of the

award said Warmath, also a longtime friend.

"I know you have a dedication to the Army National Guard; I've known you since we were in school and know how patriotic you are," he said.

"I always have been and I always will be," Carver replied.

Carver said it was an honor not only to be nominated for the award, but to also have a great rapport with his officers.

"It means a lot to have people support you and going out on the line to make sure your city and your country are safe."

Doss will return in December 2010 and resume his duties as a Covington officer.

“We didn’t shoot the deer from my truck or from the road,” he said.

Inman said any time wildlife laws are broken, the violations are considered poaching. And poaching, he said, has become a big problem in the area.

“We’ve had lots of problems with poaching, especially hunting from motorized vehicles and shooting from a public road,” he said.

Inman said Butler told him the pair returned a few minutes later to load the nine-point buck, which they shot with a Browning .300 Winchester Short Magnum.

Inman said bullets

from this gun can travel up to six or seven miles, which made the offense of hunting without permission especially dangerous.

“You don’t know who’s behind you hunting in the woods or whether there’s a house behind you,” he said. “Hunting without permission is probably the biggest problem around here.”

Butler was cited for hunting without permission, transporting an illegally killed deer, aiding and abetting hunting from a motorized vehicle and aiding and abetting shooting from a public road.

He is scheduled to

appear in Fayette County General Sessions Court on Jan. 11, 2010.

Butler, of Pine Street in Covington, has been a Mason reserve officer since April. He was previously arrested on the misdemeanor charge of driving on a suspended license in October 2001.

Mason Police Chief James Paris said Butler was on suspension “until further notice.”

“I didn’t think I’d get in trouble for helping him get the deer,” Butler said. “I did wrong. My chief said I did wrong.

But it was the only thing I did wrong.”

crèche.

Bryan said five years ago the live nativity started with its teen participants and a couple of sheep, but has since grown to include Pee Wee the camel and a donkey, both owned by county commissioner Dale Smith of Brighton.

"We would love to borrow a tamed heifer next year," Bryan said.

This year the angel Gabriel, portrayed by Bryan's daughter Haley, sang "Who Would Imagine a King" for the crowd.

The live nativity typically takes place the weekend before Christmas each year. Chilly temperatures are expected, but sometimes the teens also have to deal with icy or rainy conditions.

"The kids know what they are doing when they choose to do it," said Bryan.

But they do it because it's one way they can give back to the community.

"It really meant a lot to see the children come by and to see the look on their faces," said Kathryn Welch of Millington,

a former Mary. "And the adults, it's like they know the true meaning of Christmas when they saw us."

Additionally, donations are accepted and proceeds benefit a needy family.

Bryan, who is thankful for the annual participation in the nativity, said it can be an emotional representation of the Christmas season and its biblical origins.

"It stirs in people emotions maybe they have pushed back," she said.

cept of paying it forward end with the bus drivers.

The members of the 278th showed their appreciation to the bus drivers by arranging for a hotel room so they could refresh themselves before they undertook the long trip back to Tipton County.

The buses left Camp Shelby at 0001 on Tuesday morning, escorted by Mississippi State troopers all the way to the Tennessee state line where they were handed off to Tennessee troopers and Shelby County sheriff deputies.

“We made real good time,” said Stafford. “Better than we expected. We didn’t have to stop at all.

We had Mississippi escorts from Camp Shelby all the way to the state line and then Shelby County and the state troopers picked us up, and then the Millington Police Department and Tipton County joined in. It was truly amazing to watch them come in.”

Escorting the troops home from the Tipton County line were members of the sheriff’s department, along with Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley.

“All of the Tipton County law enforcement agencies, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Mississippi Highway Patrol came together to support our hometown troops,” said Sheriff Chumley,

“This is our way to visibly let each one of the soldiers and their families know we support their service to our country.”

The convoy of troops arrived safely back at the Jimmy Naifeh National Guard Armory in Covington at approximately 6:15 a.m. to a crowd of family and friends anxiously awaiting their return.

“It feels wonderful to have them home,” said Tracy Perry, wife of Staff Sergeant Shane Perry. “I’m glad that they allowed them to come home and spend Christmas with their families. It’s awesome that the school board realizes how important they are to us and took the initiative to bring them home. These guys are fighting for all of us. It’s not just for their job, but it’s for our country.”

For one young couple, it’s not just the holidays they’ll be celebrating this Christmas. It will also be their wedding day.

Paula Martin and Specialist Renzzo Teal, both from Memphis, will be using their six-day Christmas break getting married tomorrow on Christmas Day. “I am very, very grateful to have him home,” said Paula. “This definitely helped the wedding budget, but he was coming home regardless!” she added, laughing.

“I was ecstatic,” added

Teal. “This is truly a blessing that they got together and did this for us.”

Holidays seem to be the recurring theme for the soon-to-be newlyweds.

“We met at a Halloween party,” laughed Paula.

“The deployment kind of threw off the wedding plans but it’s okay because at least he’ll never forget our anniversary now!”

At the end of their Christmas break, the soldiers of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment will head back to Camp Shelby for additional training before deploying to Iraq in February. They will leave for Camp Shelby at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 from the Covington National Guard Armory located at 4500 Mueller Brass Road.

If you would like to give the troops a big send-off, call the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department at (901) 475-3300.

“It touches our heart,” said Fayne. “Soldiers are a part of our families. We’ve got letters from some of our teachers, teacher’s assistants, and children.

They all have relatives and friends who are going over there. They are only here six days and then we’re going to take them back. We just hope that its a good thing for them before they go overseas and actually fight for our freedom.”

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Edwards, Sheldyn W. Born: 1/16/1978 925 S Maple Street Covington TN 38019 Charge: Theft

Dickson, Demichael Reshaun Born: 7/12/1988 809 Peeler Road Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Theft over $1000

Jones, Dantonio Born: 7/4/1982 257 Pryor Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Assault; Violation of sex offender act

Fields, Elton T. Born: 2959 Fredonia Loop Stanton, TN 38069 Charge: DUI 2nd offense

Grady, Albert J. Born: 11/13/1986 1773 Gowan Apt 10 Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Forgery

Jones, Octavius S. Born: 9/9/1979 290 English Street Jackson, TN 38305 Charge: Murder

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

McCane, Jason L. Born: 1/23/1983 1505 Sunnyside Drive Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Forgery

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Finding the Christmas Spirit “The spirit of Christmas”… It is one With the nightmare she has emerged of those phrases we often use when the through, she still manages to smile and most wonderful time of the year comes carry on. She’s posted the following around. But what really is the spirit of letter of appreciation for all the help Christmas? she has received in Tipton County and Undoubtably, most of us would I felt it needed to be shared. be at a loss for words when asked to describe what the spirit of Christmas I would like to take a moment to give a means. Or, we may start talking about very big thank you for the wonderful peosome of the popular indicators of what ple that responded to my ad and donated Christmas has become – the commeritems to help me clothe my children, and cialization of Christmas; Christmas to the special lady that went to the trouble songs, which have no referto buy each of my children a toy ence to the birth of Jesus that I can put under the tree so Christ; the over abundance my children know that Santa did of Christmas gifts given to not forget them. many children, Christmas It is in your darkest hours that trees and Santa Claus. you find that in truth this world Over the centuries Christis overflowing with good hearted mas has become increaspeople, that overshadow the few ingly more materialistic and that have turned away. less spiritual. But although Thanks to all those angels, I the “spirit” of Christmas has have managed to build up my been crowded out by modern JUST MY VIEW battered spirit and broken heart S HERRI O NORATI day interpretations, the spirand I will never forget how very it of Christmas is still very fortunate I am. much alive. And this week, a group of Many heart felt blessings to all that caring individuals in Tipton County reached out to me and the four little chilhave proven that. dren that I fought and struggled to make a A young, disabled, single mother of new life for. Far away from the nightmare four children under the age of eight, our life had become, now comes the dawn moved to Tennessee and Tipton Counin it’s splendor. ty two weeks ago from Pennsylvania Happy Holidays to All. May you find to escape an abusive relationship with peace, happiness, joy, security and all the nothing but the clothes on their backs. wonders this life has to offer.

After reading of her cry for help on Christmas spirit is also synonymous Craigslist, Tipton County residents with the human values we have been sprang into action. She’s found a home taught as Christians: goodwill, generand thanks to the generous spirit of osity, self-giving, family, community, new friends, she is on her way to concern for others, forgiveness, reconmaking a new home for her and her ciliation, peace, hope, and love. children.

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Remember how you got to thinking well I wonder if Santy saw me that time I was chasing the chickens? I didn’t mean to kick the cat either but I couldn’t help it as he got under my feet.

Maybe I forgot one time to wash behind my ears before Sunday school. Hope no one saw me. I kicked over the oyster shells and didn’t pick them up and Momma wondered why they were scattered so much? Not my fault. The feed trough jumped under my feet. Since none of this was brought up I ‘figgered’ I’m safe.

Years later when Momma, Daddy and I were preparing for Santy coming, little did I realize just how much Christmas meant to them. Daddy got a kick out of reminding me that I wanted to go to bed at dark. He said I thought this would make Santy come faster. They said as soon as we finished supper I blurted, “I was sleepy and ready for bed.” They agreed.

While reading and sewing Momma reminded back then often I would barely crack the door and peep to check the still empty tree. No Santy.

Of course they just smiled and kept looking busy.

Can you remember how it was impossible to go to sleep waiting on the fat red suit? I’ll admit there were times I was panic afraid that Santy would pass me by. Momma and Daddy reminded me our first Christmas or so we didn’t have much but a few gifts that consisted mostly of clothes we needed. Daddy never did get too excited on wasting money on toys that were destroyed in a day or three. Buy something like work clothes that you can use for many decades. Some Christmas spirit.

What thrilled Momma and brought her famous giggle was after a few hours of peeping I would come in with my bottom lip sweeping the wooden floor and sit at their feet to reassure me that Santy would come.

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After a hug and kiss I felt better because my Momma said yes he will come. My Momma loved me and wouldn’t tell me a story.

Daddy kept reading his Press-Scimitar news in his easy chair. He'd slide the paper to the side and remind me that Santy was coming but not until I was asleep. “There are a lot kids he has to visit and if you are awake Santy is smart and won’t come.” Momma said every time I would check the cookies and glass of sweet milk to see if he had taken a small swig and maybe a nibble. Once satisfied I would stumble back to bed.

What was funny to Momma and Daddy, once I was asleep, I couldn’t hear it thunder much less the sleigh bells ringing when Santy hit the roof with all his reindeer. As hard as I tried to make it early, not once did I wake up before my parents. They said I would sprint to the living room tree checking each wrapped gift loudly guessing what was hog tied in a certain box. Although I desired certain toys it didn’t really matter now.

The warm morning would be roaring and all the lights flickering as I opened my gifts from Santy. Momma and Daddy reminded me years later, I carefully took the time to explain how each toy worked as if they didn’t know. Christmas is indeed a special time of year. The gifts and excitement of the little ones still living in a fantasy world. The hard working, loving parents that make all their wishes come true. A time to reflect on the material items we possess, the wonderful friends and family we so dearly cherish. A time to worship and count our many blessings as we celebrate our Savior’s birth. Be thankful for what we have and pray for the young men and women fighting to protect our country so we may be able to enjoy the above. Above all don’t forget and remember the most important first six letters in Christmas.

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This picture was first published in the Dec. 22, 1966 edition of the Covington Leader. Laura, Steve, Joey, Becky and Marty Rank are ready for their stockings to be filled. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rank of Covington. Little Marty appears pleased that Taco, the family pet, also has a stocking.

Readers' Views Thank You Notes Each year, American Legion Post 67 of Tipton County participates in a little bit of Christmas cheer for the veterans who are patients at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Memphis.

This year, my first in the post, I went to help accompanied by my wife. Like a lot of folks we try to do a little something for others over the holidays, but this was something new.

What do you say to a service member who is in the hospital over the holidays or longer?

As we arrived, we met with others from the post who showed us to the auditorium where we would be helping to put together gift duffel bags for each patient.

The place was packed with volunteers: old, young, men, women, Veterans from all branches and many conflicts, Navy Waves, and yes, even teenagers. These people fit into a lot of organizations: VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, DAR, Rolling Thunder, and many more.

Many of the people had made very personal gifts for the effort and I noticed one older lady beside us who was managing a pile of holiday cards. You have to understand that it was a big pile and required management.

Obviously freedom, the kind we enjoy, has a price that can sometimes be glimpsed through simple numbers. Each card had been carefully hand written and placed in a festive envelope and sealed with a holiday label.

An enthusiastic young woman who was the

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“This is a gift” I said finding the words, “From your fellow veterans and other volunteers. We want to thank you for your service and wish you a Merry Christmas!”

He recognized me now. I was someone who cared representing many who cared and he sat up and held out his hand for me to take in my own. “Thank you!” he said.

We talked a little more and I once again thanked him, shook his hand again, and went out into the hall. The group seemed to want to do more, but it was done for this year.

My wife and I talked on the way home about how good it felt to help and I offered a silent prayer in thanks for what we have and for the opportunity to bring some of that cheer, however brief, to those at the hospital. It was a little like writing those thank-you notes your folks made you write for the gifts you received. We all need to find our words to write those notes and there are those who need to read them. Next year I think I’ll dress up a little more for the parade.

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V.A. representative got up on stage and began to efficiently direct the overall effort. It was to be an assembly line where some carried the large gift bags around the outside of a rectangular sequence of tables while those on the inside of the tables placed their gifts in the bags. Many of the volunteers had on regalia particular to their organization and when the procession began, it almost had a parade like atmosphere.

These people were happy to be doing this and it showed in more than the brightly plumed hats of the Knights of Columbus.

The lady with the cards proudly told me she had made each one and then she carefully placed them in the duffels on their way to those she wanted to touch. The mood was light in the room as the work continued, but you could sense that each person felt their contribution, material or otherwise, was helping.

The overflowing bags were then placed on carts marked for the different wards in the hospital and when all was done and the procession had come to a halt, leaders from the various groups lined up with their people to go and begin delivery. We lined up with Al, the Post 67 Commander, and headed for our designated ward. We took turns going into the rooms, delivering the gifts and enjoying the feelings of gratitude expressed in word and look.

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AT&T gift will help residents continue their education

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com During the Christmas season, families and friends give gifts in the spirit of love and friendship. And sometimes, the best gifts are those given by complete strangers.

Earlier this month, Children & Family Services in Covington received an early Christmas gift – a check for $10,000 from AT&T. “Chuck Thomas with AT&T called and asked from my input on an organization who could use $10,000,” said City of Covington Mayor David Gordon, at the Dec. 8 board meeting of the mayor and aldermen. “I suggested Children & Family Services.”

The grant money will be used to help students with training and education in preparation for obtaining their GEDs said Children & Family Services Executive Director Mary Jones.

“We are happy that we have people like AT&T to support us,” said Jones.

“They help us to make a difference.”

Jean Gills, GED program coordinator for CFS, said the money is a blessing and plans to make good use of the grant.

“This money will provide materials and sup-

plies for the children to use in studying and working towards their GEDs,” she said.

Gills, a retired educator, taught for 35 years in Michigan and moved to Tipton County in 1999.

She has been using Access 21, a computer-based program, since July and said it really helps her students in their preparation.

“Access 21 allows me to gage how the children are doing.” Gills stated.

“This is a pre-GED program. Some children are able to go right into taking their GED and others need a little bit more help. The computer program lets me see that.”

One of Gills’ success stories is 21-year-old Amanda Prater, formerly of Mason.

“I am so proud of her,” exclaims Gills. “Not only did she pass her GED, she’s going to school now.

She told me she wanted to do well to take care of her beautiful baby.”

Prater explained she dropped out of school at age 15 but now that she is a young mother, she wants to be a better role model for her 16-monthold daughter, Hope.

“Because I’m a single mother, I wanted to be able to take care of her without having to depend on anyone,” said Prater. “I wanted her

Pictured during the AT&T grant presentation are representatives from Children & Family Services, the City of Covington, board members of Children & Family Services and representatives of AT&T. Children & Family Services were the recipients of a $10,000 grant from AT&T which will be used to sustain CFSʼs pre-GED program.

to be able to look up to me.”

Prater began the preGED program at Children & Family Services in April of this year and successfully passed her GED in September and credits her success to the help she received at Children & Family Services.

“I don’t think I would have passed without Ms. Jean’s help,” she said.

“I’m not very good in math but she helped me pass the math test. And the essay section too. The

Access 21 made it easy.”

Jones agrees and said Gills is an awesome person.

“She really cares about the children,” said Jones.

“As do all our staff. It’s not just a job for us, it’s a calling. We don’t only offer academic support, but also social support, mentoring and encouragement.”

Prater’s education didn’t end with passing the GED test. She is now enrolled in Vatterott Community College, studying to be a medical

assistant and she is on the honor roll.

“I didn’t want to stop with just my GED,” Prater said. “I know I have to have a college degree to be able to take care of my daughter like she deserves. And I didn’t want her to be able to say when she grows up she wasn’t going to college because I didn’t. I’m on the honor roll now and I’m working to make the dean’s list. I want to be a good role model for Hope.”

Most of the students that are referred to Chil-

dren & Family Services and Gills for the pre-GED program are 17- and 18year -olds who have had trouble staying in school.

“Most of the children I have are recommended from the truancy board,” said Gills. “They come here to receive help in tutoring to get their GED. I feel very, very good that I am able to help them because I work with children, who I feel, that this is their last chance. And when they have pass that test, I am just as happy as they are.”

Local businesses support local needs in Tipton County by giving to United Way

Officials from Dyersburg State Community College and the University of Memphis formally established a joint Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP).

Signing the agreement are, from left, DSCC Dean of Nursing Faye Sigman and DSCC President Karen Bowyer, U of M President Shirley Raines, and U of M Provost Ralph Faudree. (DSCC photo by Jane Vondy)

DSCC students eligible for University of Memphis enrollment Starting in January, Dyersburg State Community College students can choose to be admitted to the University of Memphis through a joint initiative called the Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP). The signing of the agreement between the two schools took place on Friday, Dec. 18 at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.

DSCC President Karen Bowyer and U of M President Shirley Raines signed the agreement for their respective institutions.

PEP is open to DSCC students who have taken less than 30 credit hours toward their associate’s degree. Students will be eligible to begin classes at the University of Memphis immediately upon earning their twoyear degree from DSCC, if they have maintained a minimum overall combined GPA of 2.0 (as computed by the University; individual departmental requirements may be higher). No further ap-

plication with the U of M will be necessary.

The program will benefit students in several ways. It will allow for easier transition from the two-year institution to the four-year one and will enable them to enjoy improved and collaborative academic advising.

PEP participants will not be charged an additional application fee when they transition to the U of M after graduation from DSCC. Operation of the program will be shared between the two schools.

They will jointly oversee such responsibilities as academic advising, decisions regarding class content, and coordinating participants’ transfer process.

This is the second collaboration between the U of M and DSCC. In April of 2008, a 2+2 program was announced that enables students to earn bachelor’s degrees in education and nursing by attending the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center

at Tipton County. Students’ associate degreelevel classes are offered through Dyersburg State, and their bachelor’slevel courses are offered through the U of M. More information on the PEP agreement is available from DSCC Office of Admissions and Records at 731/286-3327, or The University of Memphis 901/678-4840.

Information is available online at www.memphis. edu/pep.

With their generous gifts to United Way of the Mid-South, businesses throughout Tipton County have shown that even in hard economic times, they are willing to help agencies in need. Contributions of nine local Tipton County businesses and their employees helped to make $49,938 available for Tipton County nonprofits through their donations to United Way of the Mid-South.

Tipton Cares, an agency that provides emergency food, clothing, rent/ utility assistance and cooperates with schools and other community agencies to assist needy children and families is just one of many agencies in Tipton County that receives help from United Way. “United Way helps fund our Food Pantry and helps us provide used clothing and furniture to those who have needs,” said Allen Brown, Director of Tipton Cares in Munford.

“United Way helps to be here for our community in a time of personal crisis like with house fires or other disasters.”

The Tipton County Literacy Council is another agency that United Way helps fund which provides free GED/ literacy services in Tipton County and is the only free provider in the area.

Jackie Walker, director of the Literacy Council says that without United Way’s help, the council would not be able to offer GED programs in addition to programs in basic skills, GED prep, workforce education, Family First, ESL and vocational and post secondary entrance preparation.

“If it was not for the Literacy Council here in Tipton County, we could not serve the non-readers in our community,” said Jackie Walker, director. “We had a gentleman just recently

who has tried for over 20 years to learn to read. Educators worked with him a great deal but he admits to this day that he did not really learn how to read until he came to the Tipton County Literacy Council. In three months, a lady who volunteers at the Literacy Council helped get Jim reading. He is so grateful for the materials at the Literacy Council and the help from United Way.” Other nonprofit agencies in Tipton County that will benefit from the kindness of local companies and their hardworking employees include American Red Cross-Mid-South Chapter, Boy Scouts of America-West TN Council, Children & Family Services, Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center, Girl Scouts Heart of the South, Meritan, Northwest Safeline, Search Dogs South, Special Olympics-Tipton County, Tennessee Poison Center, Tipton County Adult Developmental Center, Tipton County Commission on Aging and Tipton County Education Foundation.

The dollars raised by Tipton County businesses supports the efforts of these local nonprofits year round.

Dedicated volunteers who live in Tipton County determine how the dollars are distributed. Every contribution adds up to make a difference in the community. onprofit organizations that the children, elderly, and families of Tipton County. On behalf of the 15 United Way Partner agencies that serve Tipton County, we would like to thank these companies for their leadership and spirit of giving.

For more information about Tipton County United Way agencies, how you or your organization can give, or to become a volunteer, contact Nidia Logan at (901) 433-4300.

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The Christmas Story As told by Matthew This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."

When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."

When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: "'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.'" Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him."

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way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.

And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."

So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: "Out of Egypt I called my son."

When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: "A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more."

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead."

So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."

--Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 New International Version

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Obituaries Cornelius Williams

Jeffrey Allen Davis

Tempie Bledsoe Williamson

Date of Death - Dec. 15, 2009

Date of Death - Dec. 16, 2009

Date of Death - Dec. 17, 2009

Cornelius Williams, of Arlington, expired, Dec. 15, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis.

Services were Dec. 20 at Cedar Grove M.B. Church in Mason. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He leave to cherish his memory three children, Maurice (Commolyn) Williams of Mason, Grendell (Marsha) Williams of Ripley and Paula Williams of Covington; two sisters, Lizzie Bolden of Martin and Addie Herron of Chicago; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in transition his parents, Duey Coe and Ada Williams, three deceased children and two deceased siblings: The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 24, 2009

Cory Hawkins Date of Death - Dec. 19, 2009 Cory Hawkins, formerly of Covington, an employee of Kroger Bakery, Indianapolis, Ind. expired Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. Services were Dec.19, at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 14 N. Covington, with burial in St. Matthew Cemetery, Stanton. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his three children, Korey DeVante’ Hawkins, Kristopher Denzel Hawkins, and Chloe’ Sinclair Hawkins, all of Indianapolis; his mother, Beatrice Clemons Hawkins of Covington; five sisters, Dorothy Clemons of Indianapolis, Pam (Minister Gary) Sanders, Barbara Young, LaVerne Hawkins, and Sandra Hawkins, all of Covington; five brothers, Bland (Suzette) Hawkins, Jr. of Flint, Mich., Joe (Betty) Hawkins, Walter (Tasha) Hawkins, both of Indianapolis, Stanley (Marcia) Hawkins, of Silver Spring, Md., Clifford Hawkins of Covington; a god brother, Danny (Marilyn) Muex of Atoka, and an uncle, John W. Burrell of Flint, MI. Preceding him in transition his grandparents, Walter and Fannie Bell Muex Burrell.

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Sammie Lee Terry Date of Death - Dec. 8, 2009 Sammie Lee Terry, an employee of Tipton County Board of Education in Covington, expired, Dec. 8, 2009 at his residence in Mason.

Services were Dec. 19, at First Baptist Keeling, in Mason. Burial was in First Baptist Keeling (aka Bailey Cemetery), Mason. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Gloria J. (Richard) Denne of Mason, Francis (Jesse) Somerville of Covington, Samuel (Teresa) Terry, Jr., Charles Terry both of Mason, Jesse J. (Lorine) Terry of Braden, Lawrence E. (Wylene) Terry of Mason, Mary E. Terry of Chicago, IL, Vincent (Willie Mae) Terry, Marcia L. Terry both of Mason, Ronald O. (LaKimbie) Terry of Mississippi, Larry (Janet) Middlebrooks of California, Wyatt (Beverly) Hill of Montgomery, AL. and Tony (Vanessa) Terry, of Memphis, a grandson he raised as his own; 45 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding him in his transition are his wife, Mary Ellen Taylor Terry, two grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, and a brother, Claudie B. Terry.

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Vernie “Son” Barbee Jr. Date of Death - Dec. 14, 2009 Vernie “Son” Barbee Jr. expired Dec. 14, at his residence in Covington, Services were Dec. 19 at Salem M.B. Church, Mason with burial in church cemetery. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He leaves to celebrate his life three sons, James (Della) Barbee of Pontiac, MI., Walter Barbee of Covington, and Frank Barbee of Memphis; seven daughters, Vernice (Willie) Harrell of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Geraldine (Maurice) Booker of Covington, Dianne Barbee of Millington, Carol Barbee of Covington; Rosemary Barbee of Memphis, Theresa (Michael) Smith of Eads, and Annice (Elmo) Gilliam of Mason; two brothers, Willie Frank (Joyce) Barbee of St. Louis, and John Barbee of Memphis; two sisters, Mary Frances (Louis) Purham of Memphis and Lottie Barbee Bates of Dyersbury, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding him in transition, his parents Vernie (Frances Liggons) Barbee, Sr. and five siblings.

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Jeffrey Allen Davis, 37, of Arlington, was promoted to his heavenly home Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 with family and friends by his side. He was formerly employed by LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

He is survived by his wonderful parents, Jimmy and Dottie Davis of Arlington; sister, Lisa Nelson; niece, Hannah Layne Nelson of Arlington; brotherin-law, Kevin Nelson; a host of aunts and uncles; many friends as well as dear friends Kathy and Bennie Crowder. Jeff was a faithful member of Bolton Full Gospel Church where he volunteered countless hours of service to his Lord.

He served as children’s pastor for 8 years, sang in the choir, produced and directed many skits and programs, built the sets and stages for VBS, the children‘s Christmas programs, luncheons, dinner shows, and other events. Jeff was also the volunteer maintenance and electronic technician. He was a vital part of the mission trips to Honduras and to Reelfoot Rural Ministry. He truly gave his life to the service of his Lord.

Services were Dec. 20 at Munford Funeral HomeMillington Chapel. Interment was held in Memory Hill Gardens on Germantown Parkway. Memorials may be made to the Bolton Full Gospel Church Building Fund.

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Herman Billingsley Date of Death - Dec. 16, 2009 Herman Billingsley, of Somerville, died Dec. 16, 2009 at Methodist Hospital Fayette.

Services were Dec. 21 at Fredonia M.B. Church in Stanton. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery in Somerville. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He leaves to celebrate his life, wife Nancy Harwell Billingsley, daughter, Shelena (Timothy) Turner both of Somerville; two brothers, Robert Billingsley of Detroit and George (Hannah) Billingsley of Memphis; a sister, Anna (Roosevelt) Moore of Somerville, and one grandchild, Tavarius Turner.

Preceding him in transition his parents, Sherman and Rosie Lee Maclin Billingsley.

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Therrel “Bill” Shires April 15, 1933 – Dec. 18, 2009 Therrel “Bill” Shires, 76, of Covington, retired from Lydell, Inc and retired from the Tennessee National Guard, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18 at his home.

Funeral services were held Dec. 21 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. Covington Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alma Daniels Shires; one daughter, Debbie Kellum (Milton) of Covington; four sons, Billy (Denise) Shires, Jerry (Pamm) Shires, Tim (Pamela) Shires, all of Covington and Kim Shires of Burlison; one sister, Mary Alice Mauldin of Columbus, Ga.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.J. and Alma Adams Shires; one daughter, Alice Ruth Shires; two sisters, Alma Jean Gray and Annie Bell Pilkington and one great grandchild, Alexis Jade.

Friends may sign an online guest book at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Jerry T. Hamblin January 4, 1940 – Dec. 20, 2009 Jerry T. Hamblin, 69, of Covington, electrician, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Baptist Hospital Tipton.

Funeral services were held on Dec. 22 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Shiloh Cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Teresa Standridge of Covington and Sherrie Gray of Burlison; four sisters, Shelby Jean Whitehorn, Bernise Smith and Cheryl Hamblin Hadley, all of Covington and Carolyn Rencher of Millington; two brothers, Roy Hamblin and Bobby Hamblin, both of Covington; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Lee and Thelma Marie Clyatt Hamblin and one daughter, Shelia Jo Hamblin.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Mae Emma Wesley Date of Death - Dec. 15, 2009 Mae Emma Wesley, 86, of Ripley, died at Select Specialty Hospital of Memphis.

Services were Dec. 19 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Ripley. Thompson Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

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Lola M. Wills Johnson Date of Death - Dec. 17, 2009 Lola M. Wills Johnson, 87, of Covington, a homemaker, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

She was a member of the Mother’s board and former choir member at King’s Hill M. B. Church.

Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 24 from 2-6 p.m.; Saturday visitation will be from noon until time of the service at 2 p.m. at King’s Hill M. B. Church. Burial will be in King’s Cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangement.

The widow of Oddie “Buddy” Johnson Sr., she is survived by, sons, Oddie Johnson Jr., Olie Brown, John Brown and Michael Brown; a stepdaughter, Norma Smith; and a sister, Pearline Walker The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 24, 2009

William W. Barber Date of Death - Dec. 7, 2009 William W. Barber – 76, died at his home on Dec 7 in Orlando, Fla. Born in Trenton, N..J, he served in the US. Navy and retired from the City of Trenton. He lived in Brighton for several years after retirement.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Covington where he enjoyed singing in the choir.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley, his son Richard and his brother Richard H. Barber.

He is survived by his wife, Mona Barber of Orlando, his children, Lynne Rogers of Brighton, Ronald Barber (Donna) of N..J, Rodger Barber (Diane) of SC, Gregory Barber (Wendy) of Fla. and grandchildren Lauren and Leah Rogers of Brighton, Bradley, Brandon and Brooke Barber in S.C., and Heather and Kim Barber in N.J. He is also survived by his sister Joan Fillman (Edward) of Pa. and sister-in-law Elaine Barber of Orlando.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Baldwin-Fairchild Pine Castle Chapel, 5800 Hansel Ave., Orlando, Fla. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 24, 2009

Tempie Bledsoe Williamson, 83, of Covington, a retired inspector for Warwick Corporation, died at Shearer Richardson Memorial Nursing Home.

Services were Dec. 22 at Canaan Grove M. B. Church. Burial was in Malone Cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She is survived by her spouse, Louis (Wolf) Williamson, Sr.; daughters, Elizabeth L. Snow and Vernice Harrell; sons, Louis E. Williamson Jr., Floyd Williamson and Charles Williamson; a brother, Alvin “Jack” Tipton; 16 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren.

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James E. “Jimmy” Mitchell Date of Death - Dec. 16, 2009 James E. “Jimmy” Mitchell, 72, of Covington, died on Dec. 16. He was a faithful gospel minister for over 35 years, serving in Bucyrus, Grove City and Chandlersville Ohio. He was a member of Covington Church of Christ.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21 at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel by his nephews Josh Pappas, Tim Mitchell and Brian Mitchell. Interment was in Roselawn Cemetery in Murfreesboro.

Survivors include a daughter, Heather Mitchell Keith and husband, David; grandsons, Ian Thomas Keith and Eric Andrew Keith; sisters, Linda (Earl) Warpool, Nancy (Engles) Pope, Barbara Mitchell, Elaine Mitchell and Sandra (Rick) Tomlin; and brothers, Ralph (Martha) Mitchell, Jerry (Mary) Mitchell and Ronnie (Charlotte) Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Mullen Mitchell; and parents James “Ned” and Vivian Tidwell Mitchell.

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Phyllis Katz Jan. 27, 1930 - Dec. 14, 2009 Phyllis Katz, 79, of Brighton, a former bookkeeper and homemaker, died Dec. 14 at Methodist Healthcare North. Born to Max and Augusta Katz in Boston, Mass., she was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother.

A memorial service will be held after the holidays in the home of her daughter, Linda Holsapfel.

She leaves her husband, Jack Katz of Brighton; sons, Elliot (Lorie) Katz of Dunfrees, Va., Joel (Diane) Katz of Manchester, N. H.; daughters, Linda (Craig) Holsapfel, Bette (Tim) Graves all of Brighton and Susan Fields of Cooper City, Fla.; a brother, Mike Lewis of Cluster, N. J., and Ruth Krute of Boston, Mass; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

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Betty F. Moore Nov. 27, 1933 - Dec. 20, 2009 Betty F. Moore, 76, of Covington, a retired nurse for Elliston Clinic, died Dec. 20, 2009. Born in Covington she was a member of Rialto Baptist Church.

Services were Dec. 22 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Funderburk officiating. Burial was in R. H. Munford Cemetery.

Survivors include her spouse, John D. Moore of Covington; a son, John F. (Carol) Moore of Munford; a brother, Billy Davis of Hattisburg, Miss.; a sister, Barbar Alexander of Troy; and a granddaughter, Rebekah Moore.

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Terry C. Jones Aug. 3, 1946 - Dec. 20, 2009 Terry C. Jones, 63, of Covington, retired maintenance supervisor with TDOT, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20 at Baptist Hospital Memphis.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Beard Jones; one daughter, Lena Jones Aswell of Covington; three sons, John Paul Jones, Brian Jones and Billy Jones, all of Covington; three brothers, Jimmy Jones and Rodney Jones, both of Covington and Jewel Wayne Jones of New Jersey; six sisters, Bonnie Spence, Barbara Smith, Patsy Black, all of Covington, Janie Jenkins of Alabama, Mary Brown of Texas, and Carolyn Tierce of Arizona and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Lorene Jones, one brother, Joe Jones and two sisters, Jean Cranford and Shirley Boston. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Lady Cardinals edge Munford in a wild one

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The fans who attended Friday night’s MunfordBrighton girls basketball game in Munford definitely got their money’s worth.

In a game that saw several lead changes and some outstanding individual performances, Brighton won the District 13-AAA contest, 56-53.

When Munford freshman Kelsey Briggs followed a Quanesha Richardson threepointer with a stick back, the Lady Cougars held a 47-38 lead with 5:23 left in the game.

But Brighton followed with a 12-2 run, punctuated by a Terice Burrell basket that gave the Cardinals a 5049 advantage with 2:18 to go.

Richardson gave Munford the lead again moments later with a basket, but it ended up being the last lead the Lady Cougars would hold.

Cassie Sheppard, Caroline Jacobs and Britt Sanford combined to score six

straight points and Brighton held on in the final seconds.

Clinging to a three-point lead, Brighton missed four straight free throws, but the Lady Cardinals grabbed the rebound both times, never giving Munford a chance for a potential game-tying shot.

“We beat them three times last year,” said Brighton head coach Brian Crowson.

“I told our team that if was them, I would be looking for revenge in this game.”

That certainly seemed to be the case as Munford led by seven points at the half and 40-31 midway through the third quarter.

Briggs and Richardson were the biggest reasons why. Briggs worked the point relentlessly and finished with a game-high 25 points. Richardson finished with 19.

In the fourth quarter Sanford was the standout for Brighton. She scored eight straight points in the fourth quarter to erase a Munford lead and finished with a team-high 17. Jasmine Pitt-

man added nine for Brighton and Sheppard finished with eight.

“They were hitting everything early on,” said Crowson. “I told them to hold on. It had to end soon.

We adjusted some stuff and weathered the storm.”

Sanford, of course, helped change the momentum as well.

“My teammates got me the ball in good positions to score,” said Sanford. “I knew we could come back. We just had to stay composed.”

Crowson praised the play of Sheppard, who was returning from an injury, as well as the contributions made by Jacobs and Sanford.

“Britt and C.J. both have been playing these games against Munford for a while,” said Crowson. “At the end of the game we wanted the ball in Britt’s hands. She stepped up tonight.”

Brighton moved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the district.

Munford fell to 2-7 and 0-3.

Munfordʼs Angelica Wherry pulls up for a jumper during action Friday night against Brighton. The Lady Cardinals win the District 13-AAA game 56-53. Photo by Fred Brooks

Tomcats top Chargers in final minute

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader

The Munford defense had Brighton covered on this play, but in the end it was all Brighton as the Cardinals surged to a 60-32 Friday night in Munford. Photo

by Fred Brooks

Brighton surges past Munford with second half run

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The game was nip and tuck for two quarters, but in the end Brighton had too much firepower for Munford Friday night on the Cougars’ court.

Brighton used a huge second half run and defeated its rivals to the north, 60-32.

The Cardinals (6-5 overall, 2-1 District 13AAA) led by just four at the half before a 16-3 run gave them a 41-26 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

In the final period

Brighton kept its foot on the gas. With two minutes left in the game Brighton completed a 31-5 run that included a stretch in which Brighton outscored Munford 15-0.

Cardinal head coach Wes Miller pointed to defense as the biggest reason for the win.

“We practiced for three days, two-and-a-half hours each day,” said Miller, “and two hours each day was all defense.

That may have hurt us a little on offense, but we played defense. For the first time this year our defense picked us

up when the offense was struggling.”

The offense came around in the second half.

Ricky Foster hit two threes in the game and led Brighton with 16 points. Demetrius Dyson and Demarius Adams each added nine for Brighton and Jonathan Stark scored seven.

Munford (0-10, 0-3) was led by 15 points from Courtney Lemmons.

“When we had to have buckets, we made it happen,” said Miller. “That was probably the best four quarters we played all year.”

Lady Chargers falter at Dyersburg

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader The Covington Lady Chargers entered their District 13 AA contest at Dyersburg on Dec. 20 looking to break a four game losing streak. They came up short 5542 in a game that it didn’t seem to have much interest in playing. It was over 4 minutes into the first frame before either team managed to put a point on the board, which ended with the Lady Trojans leading 10-9.

CHS’ offensive struggles continued as they managed only nine points in the second period and Dyersburg stretched the lead to 26-18 at halftime. Poor shooting continued on both ends of the court in the third that saw the Lady Trojans main-

tain an eight point bulge. An inability to hit free throws and wide open shots close to the rim in the final period dealt the final blow to the Lady Chargers attempt at a comeback as Dyersburg pulled away to a 13 point win. Covington is 2-8, 1-4.

Iesha Carruthers led CHS in scoring with 14 points in the game. The Chargers leading scorer, Dominique Ross was saddled with three fouls early in the second period and was held to just six points, a season low. The Lady Trojans were paced in scoring by Jaleya Mosley.

The Lady Chargers turned the ball over 24 times to 15 for DHS and they gave away point opportunities at the free throw line as well shooting just 55 percent (15/27) while the Lady Trojans 72 percent (16/22).

Covington and Haywood have been known for some barnburners over the years and last Saturday’s showdown for first place in District 13 AA in Brownsville was no exception. CHS never held a lead of more than six points at any time in the game and the Tomcats never had the lead in the game until inside the last 1:30 when the Chargers went cold at the free throw line and from the floor allowing Haywood to slip past with a 77-73 victory.

The Chargers led by four after one quarter and at the half while playing two of their best defensive quarters of the season. CHS forced 13 Tomcat turnovers in the first half while committing only six of their own. (They only had 11 versus Haywood’s 18 for the game). Offensively, however, the Chargers struggled, especially from outside where they usually shine.

Covington managed only two three pointers in the first half and were six of 30 (20 percent) from beyond the arc on the night. That coupled with 13/20 (65 percent) foul shooting, but only 45 percent, 5/11 in the second half, spelled doom for CHS. The end was not without drama.

Haywood held three point lead when Lester Gude missed a long three point attempt with 17 seconds

left. Haywood got the rebound and CHS fouled sending the Tomcats to the line for a 1+1. The shooter missed the front end and the Chargers grabbing the board rushed up the floor.

James McClain jacked up a three that was wide but he was fouled and went to the line with the chance to sink all three and tie with 3.5 left on the clock. He missed the first and hit the second shot so he deliberately missed the third, Haywood grabbed the rebound and the player fell to the floor. It appeared untouched and a walk should have been called with 1.5 on the clock and CHS with the ball but as with a number of other calls late in the game it went the other way.

Haywood had scouted the Chargers well and exploited the CHS frontcourt by slashing to the basket and dishing for easy inside baskets.

As in other Charger losses, almost all made baskets for the Tomcats were of the two point variety and almost all were from close range. CHS’ Carl McKenzie was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. James McClain added 18 in another good outing for him. The Tomcats had five players to score in double figures. Khiry Turner led Haywood with 16 points for the night. The loss breaks Covington’s five game win streak. They fall to 5-5, 4-2 on the season. Haywood improves to 5-4, 4-0.

Lady Cougars split a pair

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com

The Munford Lady Cougars traveled to Alamo Monday and Tuesday for the Crockett County Classic and split a pair of games with Lexington and West Carroll.

On Monday, Munford trailed West Carroll by five heading into the fourth quarter before pulling out a 56-52 victory.

Kelsey Briggs led the way with 15 points and Quanesha Richardson

and Crystal Williams each added 12.

Munford (3-8) led by seven after one quarter and trailed by two at the half.

On Tuesday, Munford surged late but fell to Lexington 47-38.

Munford trailed by 11 at the half but won the third quarter 16-7 to get back in the game.

Williams led the way with 13 points for Munford and Briggs added nine.

Haley Durham led Lexington with 13.

Brighton wins two in classic

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The Brighton Lady Cardinals head into the Christmas break on a high note after beating Ripley and Hillcrest earlier this week.

On Tuesday, Brighton had little trouble with the Lady Tigers, winning 65-49.

Lauren Gentry, Jasmine Pittman and Cassie Sheppard each had 10 points for Brighton, which led 21-7 after one quarter

and never let Ripley back in the game.

Monday’s game against Hillcrest was closer.

The game was knotted at 29-29 at the half, but Brighton

surged to a 56-51 win.

Britt Sanford led the way for Brighton with 17 points as the Lady Cardinals moved to 6-2 on the season.

Terice Burrell and Caroline Jacobs each added eight points for Brighton.

Chasity Richardson and Brittany Taylor each scored 13 for Hillcrest.

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www.covingtonleader.com The Alzheimer's Association, MidSouth Chapter, held their annual Memory Walk at AutoZone Park recently. The team "Legs for Leonard" participated in memory of Leonard Billings Sr. who suffered from the disease. Participating in the walk were Morgan Billings, Amanda Billings, Brian Billings, Rachel Massengil, Samantha Lindley, Lauren Barr, Kevin Johnson, Ron Presson, Trey Billings and Leah Billings. The team raised over $1,400 for this event through donations, yard sales and a special barbecue dinner at Billings Bald Butcher with the proceeds benefitting this cause. This year over 1,000 people showed up to walk and raised a total of $120,450 that will go toward research in Alzheimer's Disease.

Lady Tomcats down Covington

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader With 2:23 remaining in the second quarter of last Saturday night’s District 13 AA basketball game in Brownsville between the Covington Lady Chargers and the Haywood Lady Tomcats, the score stood knotted at 16. The lid had been on the basket for both teams. They played to an 8-8 draw in the first quarter. CHS was killing Haywood on the boards.

And then… and then…. Came the meltdown.

From that 2:23 mark through the end of the third period, something happened to the Lady Chargers. In that 10:23 span CHS had 27 possessions. They managed to get off four shots, making one scoring two points in that stretch while turning the ball over 23 times. In the meantime, the Lady Tomcats scored 30 points to take a 46-18 lead after third periods and put the game out of reach. The Lady Chargers played even in the fourth quarter but it was too late as they dropped their sixth straight to Haywood by a score of 63-35. CHS falls to 2-9, 1-5 for the season heading to the Christmas break.

Dominique Ross of Covington led all scorers in the game with 19 points. Kendra Jones paced the Lady Tomcats with 14 points. CHS committed 37 turnovers in the game to 19 for the Haywood squad. As to be expected, the Lady Chargers only went to the line five times and made two (40 percent). Haywood was 9/17 (53 percent) from the stripe.

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By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader Both the Covington Lady Chargers and Charger basketball teams are enjoying the Christmas holiday with a break from play this week, but that holiday comes to an end on Monday as both teams hit the road for some holiday tournament action. If the opportunity presents itself, support the Covington programs as they travel and play during the holidays.

The Lady Chargers are making an annual trek just up Highway 51 to the Dyersburg Regional Hospital Christmas Tournament. This event is hosted by and played at Dyersburg High School and runs Dec. 28-30. Other participants this year are Lake Co., Liberty, Jackson

North Side, Dyersburg, Munford, Poplar Bluff, Mo. and USJ. Covington will play the second game of the tournament and have drawn Jackson North Side as their opponent. The tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 28. A win send them to a 4 p.m. game on Dec. 29 versus the winner of a Lake Co.-Liberty match-up.

A loss will have them playing the loser of that game at 1 p.m. on the 29. Games on the final day begin at 3:30 p.m. with the tourney final tipping off at 8 p.m.

The Charger boys will take a longer road heading to the prestigious Nike Tourney at Little Rock’s Hall High School. They open play at 10 am on Monday against the team from Arkansas Baptist, which was last year’s AAA State Champion in Arkansas. A win would send the

Chargers to an 8:30 p.m .match-up on Tuesday with the winner of the game between Memphis Manassas and Legacy High of Mansfield, TX. A loss would have them go against the loser of that game at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

This tourney is reportedly one of the better holiday tournaments in the country drawing top teams from around the country. In addition to CHS and those already mentioned there are 12 other schools in the field including Earle (Ark.), Ballou High (Washington, DC), South Miami High (Fla.), East Tulsa (Okla.), Memphis Craigmont, Memphis Whitehaven, Olive Branch (Miss.), Memphis Trezevant, Little Rock Central, Little Rock McClellan, Little Rock Hall and Little Rock Hartview. The tournament runs through Dec. 31.

Chargers down Trojans for fifth straight

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader

Cody Quarles, 14, killed this 10-point buck while hunting in Marion Ky. Cody is the son of Phillip and Denise Quarles.

Cody Howard of Brighton, killed his first deer, a seven-point on Nov. 21. He is the son of Melissa and Jason Howard.

The Covington Chargers traveled to Dyersburg last Friday for a District 13 AA game that Coach Real knew the Trojans wanted badly win. It was an emotional game for them with their former coach returning on the opposing bench and a big momentum game in district play.

From the tip to the end, it was a battle finally pulled out by the visiting Chargers, 79-66 who improved their record to 5-4, 4-1 with their fifth consecutive win.

The first period was a dogfight won by CHS 15-14, but the Chargers were bloodied with fouls. The Trojans were in the bonus before the end of the frame as CHS was whistled for eight infractions before the end of the first eight minutes. Fortunately for the Chargers, that aspect of the game leveled out

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It wasn’t so. The Trojans came roaring back in the third with a 25-11

outburst to cut the Charger lead to three at period’s end. CHS managed only eight points in the period, four each from the floor and the line as Dyersburg turned up the defensive pressure and suddenly could not miss from the floor. Two quick Trojans turnovers led to CHS baskets to open the fourth period ballooning the Charger lead to seven, below which it never fell.

CHS turned in one of their best quarters of the season in that fourth

period scoring 28 points but most impressively shooting 14 of 14 from the free throw line in the period. They had their best night of the year at the stripe shooting 79 percent (22/28) with 17 turnovers. The Chargers also had five players to score in double figures in the game. Dyersburg was 13/19 from the line for 70 percent and had 19 turnovers. The Trojans were led in scoring by Winn Decker who had 13 points.

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Community Events The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however, we cannot guarantee that they will be published, depending on space available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would requires paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com.

Church Bethel Baptist Church, 55 Andrea Drive, Munford, will be having a revival meeting with Brother Allen Hatch Jan. 3-6, 2010. Services will be Sunday at 11 am and 6 pm., and Monday through Wednesday at 7 pm. On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, the Kingsmen from Tri-State Baptist College will be with us at 6 p.m. For more information, please call the church at 837-2247.

Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10:45 a.m.; there will be no Wednesday evening programs or activities this week. On Tuesday,

Dec. 29 the youth group will go to Memphis to enjoy eating out at Incredible Pizza.

Crosspointe Baptist Church will have a four day revival Jan. 24 - Jan. 27 with Evanglist Bill Stafford as the guest.

Services will be held Sunday morning at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday night t h ro u g h Wednesday night at 6:30 nightly. A love offering will be taken each night.

Events Kristie Maxwell, Tipton County Trustee, will be collecting county taxes at Munford City Hall, 1397 Munford Avenue, Feb. 8-12.

Collections will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. with lunch from 12 - 1 p.m.

Levite Vocal School now enrolling for January-May semester.

Vocal/choir classes are on Tuesdays for ages 6-18 at Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Millington Contact Stephanie Billings

The Little Miss Tipton County/Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Tipton County Pageants will be held Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Historic Ruffin Theater. There are age categories from birth to 18 years old. The Little Miss Pageants will be during the day and the Miss Jr. Teen and Teen in the evening. Call Mary Gail Elam for more information at 476-9613.

Applications are available at Past Times Antiques, Simonton Salon and T’s Tresses.

Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 S. Tipton Street, Munford, has started C.A.P. (Coffee and prayer). Members of the church will serve you free coffee and pray with you every Tuesday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Coffee will be brought to your car, and pray with you at the driver’s window. Pastor is Brother Joe Mosley.

Class directories are being sought for classes of 1950 and 1951 of Byars-Hall High School for the purpose of a reunion. Anyone have a

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Helping Hand meets the first Thursday of each month at the home of Christine and Larry Knight, 253 Elm Grove Road in Burlison.

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Ransomed Riders Chapter of CMA meets the fourth Monday of each month at Heritage Cafe in Munford. Meal at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. For more information call Dale Berryman at 901-494-7585.

Meetings The Covington Municipal Regional Planning Commission members have changed the meeting time to 5 p.m. for the monthly meetings that are held on the first Tuesday of each month.

The Dungarees ad Petticoats Square Dance Club will be starting Square Dance instruction at St. William’s Catholic Church fellowship hall at 4932 Easley Avenue at West Street, Millington.

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EDUCATION TRA’s Heart and Soul program takes a proactive approach to bullying

By REBECCA GRAY rgray@covingtonleader.com At Tipton Rosemark Academy, the newly installed Heart and Soul program is helping to prevent problems of bullying by opening up a dialogue between students and teachers, and the response has been very positive.

“The purpose of the program is to build relationships where students can report to the teachers what exactly has been happening,” said Angel Jones, 7th and 8th grade reading teacher. “We’re not just trying to stop what they see. We’re trying to get kids to report everything to us and to discuss problems they have. That’s their time to talk about anything that’s gone on or if they’ve noticed anyone treating anyone badly.”

Jones also served as the team leader for the group of administrators, teachers and parents that

trained for the program during the summer.

The academy partnered with trainers from STARS Nashville, or Students Taking A Right Stand, to install the program at the school this year.

The program follows a rubric provided

by STARS that outlines common bullying situations and protocols to handle them and disciplinary actions that will be taken by faculty.

Homeroom teachers meet with their classes each Tuesday morning to encourage discussion of issues and events relevant to both teachers and students. Topics and protocols differ in relation to the academy’s upper and lower schools.

“This trains you to change the feeling of intimidation,” said Jones.

“We are empowering the victims and letting them know they have the support, not the bully.”

Jones says that the ultimate goal of the

program is to ensure that all bullying incidences are reported and dealt with properly and that ultimately, nothing will be left to report.

“We want to get a message to the kids to make sure that they recognize that they shouldn’t tolerate bullying,” said Jones. “They should know that the faculty will deal with any situation, that they know how it will be handled and that there will be consequences.

“The purpose of the meetings is to put the books aside and just talk with them, to let them know we care and we want to know what’s going on in their lives.

That’s the time they know they can get anything out that seems to be bothering them.”

The program, which is often centered on relevant topics, teaches students about appropriate and inappropriate behavior at school and points out different types

Charger Beat

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader I normally take a break from the Charger beat along with the school during Christmas but a most pleasant experience at CHS last week made me change my mind. Asst. Principal Mark McClain very kindly invited me to join him at the CHS faculty Christmas Luncheon on Thursday. The meal was delightful, plentiful and more than I needed I can assure. It was all the more palatable by the entertainment.

Those fortunate enough to be present were treated to a private performance of a portion of CHS’ various choirs Christmas Concert and may I say without equivocation that glorious were the golden voices of our children. What a gift we have in director of choirs Carole Mathis! She draws from her students the sweetest sounds that one could want to hear. To wit the 38 All NW Honors and TN All State Choir members who were amongst the performers. Accompanied by the fine keyboard work of Cletis Foster with Kylon Foulks, Martavian Adams and Dominique Ross on the drums, the audience was enthralled by the combination of song and interpretive dance.

There was a little of everything for all tastes. From the combined choirs’ lilting “Carol of the Bells” to the gos-

pel choirs’ spirited rendition of “Emmanuel” the show moved quickly from theme to theme. There was a bit of Elvis and even a visit from the “Temptin’ Temptations” to liven things up. Solo vocal performances by Allie Bilderback, John Dyson, David Wright, Crystal Topps, Katie Johnson, Sam Ellis and Sarah Maclin all added to the enjoyment of the concert. As Mr. McClain said, “It’s a side of CHS that not everyone gets to see.”

If you get the chance to see and hear these students, take it. Its good for the eyes, the ears, and the soul.

The old guy still has it You are never too old and some people have talents that are hidden way down deep. In a stunning display of ping-pong prowess, CHS math teacher extraordinaire took on all comers in last week’s Relay for Life PingPong Tourney and not only won but skunked the field. No one was able to win a game, let alone a match versus the old numbers master. When asked about his walk-over victory, Byrd, with his characteristic understatement said, “There wasn’t any competition.”

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“We’ve pointed out that exclusion is bullying also,” said Jones. “A lot of students are really careful about trying to include each other now.

That’s one area where the kids have improved is noticing and trying to include others in a group. Some students don’t realize they are being hurtful, that spreading rumors and gossiping are forms of bullying.”

“We’re teaching kids not to go along with bullying, but to stand up for others,” said Jones. “Research behind programs like this shows students quit telling adults about bullying episodes because they don’t think actions will be taken or what has been done in the past doesn’t help them now. We’re hop-

ing to make them realize that they don’t want those things to go on in their school.”

The program was installed as a proactive measure by the school’s board of directors.

Jones said that the response from teachers has been positive.

“Everything is going well,” said Jones. “Students and teachers have learned more overall about types of bullying. We found out a lot of misconceptions with dealing with victims of bullying. We know that students will feel unhappy about physical bullying but we never think about relational forms of bullying. The biggest problem is cyber bullying. Most things we have reported now are inappropriate text messages.”

Jones said that most of the younger students

have enjoyed spending time and talking with their teachers.

“The elementary students have been very receptive to this and it seems to make a huge difference to them in their play with each other,” said Jones. “At first we got a little resistance from the older students but now they have all become very talkative and interested in the program. We want them to know that we’re not trying to force anything out of them, we really just want to hear what they think.”

Parents have also offered praise for the program.

“Once they understood it was proactive and that we’re trying to keep problems from occurring, they seemed pleased to know that we just want to keep their kids safe,” said Jones.

Locals named to dean’s list Lambuth University is pleased to name the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester of 2009.

Stephanie Pugh, a junior from Covington, majoring in English Clint Rogers, a sophomore from Covington, majoring in Health and Human Performance Preston Wright, a junior from Covington, majoring in biology pre-professional.

To be eligible for the dean’s list honors at Lambuth, students must receive credit for at least 12 semester hours work during the semester and have a 3.5 grade point average or higher at the regularly scheduled time for posting final grades at semester’s end.

Lambuth University congratulates these three on the academic achievement.

Crestview Elementary News

By ROSIE TURNER Special to The Leader Crestview Elementary had its Fun and Factual Knowledge Bowl for the first nine weeks. Winners for this include: First grade - Amy Howard’s class, Second grade - Glenn Daniel’s class Third grade - Sheila Ferrell’s class Fourth grade - Sarah Cousar’s class Kindergarten and parent helpers had a “sweet” time making gingerbread houses.

Thanks to all of those who helped, they are darling!

Second grade had a

great time in November visiting the Cannon Center in downtown Memphis to see Junie B. Jones Live.

All CES third graders sang in the musical presentation “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders” on Friday, Dec. 11. “Elfis” is a story of friendship and love told through a 50s rock and roll Christmas theme.

In Ms. Michelle Naifeh’s fourth grade, they were building geometric gingerbread houses. Along with design of a custom candy house, EACH student measured the perimeter and area of their new constructions!

The CES cafeteria staff would like to wish everyone and their families a safe, happy holiday season. The cafeteria staff will be enjoying a Christmas dinner and fellowship at the home of Ann Chapman Friday night. Wow!!!! Next year Mrs. Ann will have a lot of grandmas. Brenda Malone and Wanda Rushing are first time grandmas. Jill Fisher will be grandma twice.

Brenda Burnett is now the proud great aunt of twin boys born Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Happy holidays from all of us at Crestview Elementary to all of you!

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Offering authentic cuisine, Lou is proud to serve the food his mother taught him to prepare. “When I was younger, my mom taught me how to cook,� he said. “I was disappointed when I went to college and couldn’t have mom’s cooking.�

Over the years he has perfected his culinary skills and recipes and even taught Brandi the family secrets. “They were really guarded until they knew I wouldn’t share them,� she said, smiling.

Last year, Lou’s mother became ill and eventually passed away. At the time, he owned a business cleaning local factories, but caring for his mother coupled with a failing economy led to the closing of that business.

Starting a restaurant was always a dream he and his mother had and Lou seized the opportunity to make that dream a reality. “Selling my mom’s food is so special to me,� he said.

It’s Italian at its finest – homemade sauces with aromatic herbs and spices, hand-rolled meatballs and pizzas made from fresh dough and only the best ingredients. “Everything here is homemade – the dough, the sauces, homemade sausage, fresh grated cheeses,� said Lou. “Fresh always makes a difference.�

For generations, most

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Using fresh, seasonal ingredients is key in Italian cooking, however a need for convenience has made canned pasta sauces a favorite for busy families and commercial restaurants. “You can’t make lasagne with Ragu,� he said, laughing. “The commercial places make things in such large quantities that it’s almost impossible to use fresh ingredients.�

For Lucci’s, authenticity is the name of the game. Lou and Brandi prepare their fare using recipes passed down through generations of the Lucci family. “This is authentic, this is my family’s food,�

Lou said. “This has been passed on forever.�

Their best-selling dishes, said the couple, are lasagne, meatball spaghetti, chicken parmesan and anything served with meatballs.

Spaghetti is also a bit hit with the Tipton county crowd, said Lou. “The best compliment is people buy our spaghetti,� he said. “If your spaghetti’s not good, your food’s not good.�

Another big hit is Lucci’s stone oven pizzas, especially the pepperoni and garlic. The toppings provide just enough taste without overpowering the other tastes of the pie, such as the tangy marinara and perfectly dense crust (try the thick crust - you won’t be disappointed). The garlic, which is freshly chopped, provides a subtle bite. “People really love our pizza,� Lou said. “These are more like speciality,

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Pizza, pasta and meatballs aren’t the only recipes in the Luccis’ repertoire, but they said they will stick with the most common Italian dishes. “We’re going to stick with the basics instead of getting crazy,� Lou said, listing Italian favorites such as steak pizziola, which did not fare well while on the menu. “We want to expand our menu, but we want to see what the community is receptive to first. We had other things on the menu, but they’d just sit here.�

The age-old recipes have proven delicious to many Tipton Countians who stop by for lunch or dinner. They have built their business and their clientele primarily from word-of-mouth advertising. “We haven’t had dissatisfied customers,� said Brandi. “Everyone that eats here comes back.�

Happy to serve his hungry customers, Lou said the restaurant helps to keep his mother’s memory alive. “I’m just doing it for my mom,� he said. “Taking something she passed on to me and opening this restaurant makes her live on for me.�

Nestled into a corner just off of Covington’s historic court square shopping district, Lucci’s Italian Pasta House brings a little bit of Italy to Covington through their carry-out service.

Limited seating is available for dine-in patrons.

The restaurant, located at 102 N. Main Street in Covington, is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests wishing to place a call-ahead order may do so by calling 901-476-7684.

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Florence Nightingale's spirit lives on in annual pinning ceremony

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Last weekend, 39 Dyersburg State Community College Division of Nursing students celebrated the completion of their nursing programs.

On Friday, Dec. 18, 24 students, including several from Tipton County, participated in the traditional nursing program pinning ceremony held at the Brighton High School auditorium.

Those completing the traditional program included: Alamo - Marcie Crutchfield Brighton - Donna Locke Brownsville - Pamela Gaters Burlison - Mary Moss Boswell, Lori Delashmit, Sherrie Gray, and Holly Stiles Covington - Katrina Pridmore Dyersburg- Keena Frye Gates- Dena Etheridge Lakeland- Traci Wynne Memphis- Kelly Hogan Millington- Chiquitta Ford, and Teresa Hill Newbern - Marsha Roberts Stanton - Eric Greer Trenton- Wendy Pittman The following afternoon, 15 students sat on the stage as they were honored during the pinning ceremony for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Fast Track program held in the auditorium of the Academic Building at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County in Covington.

DSCC Dean of Nursing Faye Sigman spoke of how proud she was of each student during Saturday’s ceremony.

“We are very proud of you and you have persevered,” said Sigman. We know that the fast-track program is not just called fast-track for the use of a term. When you stop to think of what they have achieved, it is absolutely

amazing. We salute you and we congratulate you.”

DSCC President Karen Bowyer added her congratulations.

“You have reached this milestone with help from family and friends, but also from a lot of work on your part,” she said. “We salute everyone who has played a part in the 15 success stories represented here today.”

The LPN to RN Fast-Track program is funded by a Special Skills Shortage Grant awarded by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and allows for LPNs to complete the requirements for RN in approximately 18 months through a rigorous course of study. According to Bowyer, students from the Saturday’s graduating class bring the number of students who have graduated from DSCC’s LPN to RN Fast-Track program to 79.

During the pinning ceremonies, awards were presented for each program of study. For the traditional program, the Scholastic award was presented to Kelly Hogan, the Clinical Award was given to Eric Greer, and the Friendship Award was presented to Sherrie Gray. The Friend of Nursing Award was given to Jackie Cherry.

In the LRN to RN Fast Track program, Deborah Fuller earned the Scholastic Award, Amanda Coats received the Clinical Award, and LaKeisha Davis received the Friendship Award. Kelley Burg received the Friend of Nursing Award.

Students of the LRN to RN Fast Track program were: Atoka - Melissa Aeschliman Covington - Regina Daniel Dyersburg- Beth Williams Henderson- Amanda Coats and Teresa Cox Henning - DaLondra Miles

Members of the traditional nursing graduating class hold their Florence Nightingale lamps, signifying the successful completion of their nursing program requirements, in front of family and friends at Brighton High School on Friday, Dec. 18 during their pinning ceremony.

Members of the LPN to RN Fast-Track nursing graduating class stand proudly in front of family and friends during their pinning ceremony held on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the DSCC auditorium.

Huntingdon - Amy Dunn McKenzie- Deborah Fuller and Jennifer Warren Milan - Jeannie Brooks and Vicky Sanders Ripley - LaKeisha Davis and Donna Worlds Union City - Wendy Cook and Jacquelyn Morgan.

For general information concerning Dyersburg State, or to receive a DSCC Application, Catalog and other entrance information, please call the Office of Admissions at 731-286-3330, or the Division of Nursing at Covington at 901-475-3182.

A look back at letters to Santa little children. Be sure to come to see the little cripple Paul Tims who lives by me. He lives on the dirt road below my house.

Much love, Mary E. Gross

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Children have written letters to Santa Claus, asking for their heart’s desire, for more than 100 years.

Thousands of letters are sent each year to North Pole, Alaska or Santa Claus, Ind. or Santa, Lapland, all hoping to reach the jolly elf in time to receive special presents on Christmas morning.

Just as the children of the world have written to the beloved holiday figure, so to have the children of Tipton County. Through the years they have also done their share of writing to Santa Claus, telling Santa how good they have been and what they would like to receive on Christmas morning. Although, the requests have changed over the decades, the hope and love that is expressed in each letter is still the same.

Children still believe in Santa Claus.

Please enjoy the following letters written to Santa Claus from Tipton County children through the years.

1917 Dear Santa Claus, Here come four little children, we don’t want you to forget and we are going to look for you. Ardell wants a doll and doll baby buggy and Robbie wants a doll and piano, and Floyd wants a wagon and some fireworks and little brother wants a doll and rattler and please bring us lots of fruit. That is all we are asking you to bring us and we promise to be good. Please don’t forget the rest of the little children.

Your friends, Ardell, Robbie, Floyd and Sandford Bramble 1920 Dear Santa Claus, We will drop you a few lines so that you will not forget us. We are three happy little children, Alice Mai, Gladys and Raymond. We will won’t ask for much as there so many little girls and boys who will not have many things for Xmas. Alice Mai wants a nice doll, Gladys wants a doll and doll buggy, Raymond wants a fire wagon and fire works. Dear Santa please forget our little baby sister. Dear Santa we all want lots of fruits and nuts and candies. Now Santa, please bring these things for if you don’t we will be disappointed.

Yours very truly, Alice Mai, Gladys and Raymond Byrd Dear Santa, I am a little boy just 9 years old. I go to school and have my lessons good. I am in the fourth grade. Santa please bring me some things to eat and I want the biggest caterpillar you have and some big trucks to tie on behind it and a little horn to blow. Santa please bring me some fire works.

Don’t forget Lawrence and Clifford and Clarence and baby Kathleen Archer.

Elmer Lee Mitchell Dear Santa Claus, We will drop you a few lines to let you know what we want. We want a air gun apeace and some fruits and a train apeace and some fire works. Little baby brother wants a big doll so we will close for this time.

Yours, Bradford and Marshall Chapman

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1938 Dear Santa Claus I am a little boy 8 years old. I go to Phelan school and in the 3rd grade. I like my teacher. I want you to bring me a football and a trick and all kinds of fruits, nuts and candy and some fire crackers and don’t forget the other little girls and boys. I will be a good boy.

Yours cincerly, Freddie Huggins Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy five years old. I have been real good, so I want you to bring me a wagon with mules, a car and truck and all kinds of nuts and fruits and candy. I won’t ask for much as I want you to come see all my little friends and cousins.

Your little friend, Roy Henry Hopkins Dear Santa Claus, I am writing to you to tell you what I want, a Shirley Temple doll, dishes, doll bed, a wrist watch, a ring, a bicycle. My brother wants a train, nife, tool set, a airplane, a dump truck, a air gun. Now, little sister wants a rubber doll an some clothes for it, a doll bed, a rattler and apples, oranges, bananas, candy, fruit, nuts, some other kinds of fruit. Please do not forget what I told you to bring me. I go to Randolph School. I am a little girl in the 3rd grade.

I am 8 years old. My name is Willie Mae Standridge, my teacher’s name is Miss Ciara Bibb.

Yours truly, Willie Mae Standridge Dear Santa Claus, It is almost Xmas time again and I have been very good.

Please bring me a Sleepy Doll with black curly hair, a rain coat. Santa, I have a snow suit, so you don’t have to bring me one of that. Lots of candy, apples, banana. And listen Santa, please don’t forget my brother Melville who is in the United States Navy. He is a thousand miles away. Bring him something nice too. Especially candy and fruit. Just think Santa Claus, it will be 14 long months before I get to see him. This will be the first Xmas I ever spent without him. I sure do miss him. Hoping you will grant my every wish and I will be thrilled to death. I promise to be good because I know that you always remember good children on Xmas.

Good Night, Mary Evelyn Deen 1942 Dear Santa Claws, I am a little girl 9 years old. My name is Mary Gross.

I am in the fourth grade and I study hard. I want you to bring me a doll with hair and eyes that open and shut – one that will say papa and mama. I want a gitar, a real one, Santa Claws. You need not bring me a rubber ball this year for we might need them to help whip the Japs so my little playmate’s brother can come home. Remember the other

Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy 8 years old. I am going to try to be very good and I want you to bring me a gun, a scaburt, a train, a good book sachel, a air plain, a truck, some candy, nuts and fruits. Please don’t forget my little brothers, Bobby and Terry Dacus, and my little cousin, Jerry Mills, and please, dear Santa don’t forget all of my little friends. Will be looking for you Christmas.

Gerald Dacus Dear Santa Claus, Hello! Please go before the rationing board and apply for a girls bicycle for me. I would like doll clothes for the doll you brought last year. That’s all except good things to eat.

Your little friend, Keith Tanner 1980 Dear Santa, My name is Peggy Handley and I want a Hungry, Hungry Hippo, pots and pans and a kitchen set for Christmas Peggy Handley Dear Santa, I want a new bycle, a game, a train, jersy, Dallas, Tennis, jeeps, books, hot wheels.

Kane Frix Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Please bring me a race car track, some tools and a hammer, and a big gun.

I love you, D.W. Blakeman, Jr. 1994 Dear Santa, Please bring me Barbie Dream Boat and an Angel pin, My Size Barbie, Angel Doll. Merry Christmas! I love you.

I will leave cookies and milk for you. XOXOXOXO Jennifer Rae Coffee Dear Santa, I would like a bike, Barbie and a swimming Barbie. I would like a Jym Barbie. I would like some Barbie clothes.

I would like some Christmas stuffed animals. I would like some jewelry and make-up. I would like some games. I would like some clothes and shoes. I would like some little tykes. I would like some new books and a new wedding ring for Mom. But, I really want a big trampline and new earphones and a hat.

Love, Jennifer Humphries, age 7 Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year at home and at school. I would like a Little Tykes easel and chair so I can play school with my little sister. Thank you for my bike last year. I can ride it without the training wheels now. Merry Christmas, I Love you, Mary Kathryn Gray

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York-Ward exchanged vows The historic downtown Franklin Parrish Presbyterian Church created the setting for the double ring ceremony uniting Tara Jo York of Franklin and Nathan Allen Ward of Fayetteville on Sept. 12.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary York of Franklin. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ward of Munford.

Performing the service was Rev. Richard White.

Music was rendered by a string quartet from Belmont University.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, carried a hand-made handkerchief that has been passed down through the generations by the groom's mother's family (the Wooten's) since 1879.

Matron of honor was Courtney Daniel.

Bridesmaids were Angie Boyd-Chambers, Leah Curtis, Bonnie Carroll and Mary Bess McWherter.

Flower girls were Caityln York and McCall Ward.

Best man was Barry Ward. Ushers were Jason Ward, Greg Adkins, Brian Carroll and Todd

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

Impressive Chicken Dish Wows Guests ‘This dish serves up an impressive presentation... sure to wow friends and family before they even take a bite!’

-Danielle Lorton, Cowden, IL (Pop. 1,173)

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Allen Ward York.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Factory of Franklin in Jamison Hall.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted the evening

before at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin

by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ward.

The couple took a honeymoon to St. Lucia.

They are residing in Franklin.

anielle Lorton’s Athenian Chicken Rolls may not be fast, but the pay-off is well worth the effort. My daughter-in-law and I organized the ingredients, formed an assembly line and had fun rolling up these little Àavor bundles.

When they hit the table we thought our family was going to break into applause.

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A daughter, Caroline Kendall Ward, was born to Bryan and JennieBlair Ward of Nashville at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.

She weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long.

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Grandparents are Beverly Ward of Covington and Louis Crawford of Jackson.

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Celebrates Sixth birthday

Mary Bryan Book club held meeting

Shelled Pecans House Plans Wayne Watkins Architectural Draftsman

The Mary Bryan Book Club met on Dec. 15 at the lovely decorated home of Janelle Cole with Faye Atkins as co-host.

After delicious refreshments and business meeting Laura Lee Lipscomb brought the program “Precious Memories.” Laura Lee used the five senses; touch, taste, hearing, sight and smell to show how they help us to remember special events and times in our past.

Following the program, the group shared how the five senses help them to remember special Christmas events in their lives.

Melea Joy Edmonds celebrated her sixth birthday on Nov. 24. Family and friends joined Melea for “birthday bouncing” at Pump It Up. She is the daughter of Grant and Crystal Edmonds of Covington. She is the granddaughter of the late Faye Edmonds of Covington and Faye Venable of Henderson. Those attending the bash were, front row, from left, Aaron Speight, Regan Combs, Percaya Langston, Melea Edmonds, Chloe Dalrymple, Anna Kate Dalrymple, Braxton Brown; back row, Lydia Edmonds, Addie Kidd and Abby Edmonds.

Resident shares recipe with cooks across American through Just A Pinch Club Drummonds resident Julie McLaughlin is sharing her favorite recipe for Black-eyed Pea Salad with other hometown cooks at Just a Pinch Recipe Club, the new online recipe community created for and by cooks in hometown America.

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The generous St. Nicholas, hearing of the girls' plight, set forth to help. Wishing to remain anonymous, he rode his white horse by the nobleman's house and threw three small pouches of gold coins down the chimney where they were fortuitously captured by the stockings the young women had hung by the fireplace to dry.

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Dunlap Retirement Center

By Kathy Keiter Ho…Ho…Ho! Merry Christmas!

Well that long awaited day is about to arrive, for some anyway.

For others it’s “Oh brother I can’t believe it’s Christmas already.” I’ll have to admit, I’m not one to bahhumbug Christmas, but I do catch myself dreading it because of what we have made it become.

I can remember when my mom and dad could only afford one gift for each of us kids, and there were only four of us. But you would think we were being given the absolute most expensive gift ever. We thought it was great.

Nowadays if you give a child just one gift they’ll say “What else did I get,” or “Where’s the rest of my presents?”

I mean, I’ve done it to myself.

When my daughter was growing up, I thought I had to spend four or five hundred dollars on her and I did. Now that she’s given me the most precious gift ever in the world, a grandson, I do the same thing with him. Nana just thinks he’s got to have everything he wants for Christmas plus all the stuff I want him to have that he doesn’t even realize he needs.

Thing is, we don’t have room for all the stuff that’s in his room now. But we’ve decided to go through it and put it in Dunlap’s yard sale this coming year so it will go for a good cause. If anybody else would like to join me in my “toy clean-out day” just let me know. We have a place to store it until the yard sale!

Well, we just celebrated Freddie Huggins’ and Fred Svigel’s birthday this week and will be celebrating Ms. Hazel Greganti’s this coming Sunday, Dec. 27 and then Margaret Smith’s on Dec. 30. Hope you had a wonderful day gentlemen, and we hope you ladies will have a great one as well. We love you all so much and are so very thankful that the Lord brought you to live here with us!

Burlison

By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison.

Christmas is upon us. I hope everyone is ready. As adults, we know that we celebrate because it’s the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. We like to get together as a family to enjoy each other’s company, eat and exchange gifts.

As children, it was all about the Christmas tree, all the decorations and the presents that Santa Claus will leave under the tree.

One of my biggest questions when I was a kid was how did Santa get into the house, leave all those gifts and get out without waking anyone up.

I remember one Christmas when my dad came and woke my brother John Wayne and me up to show us something. We went to the front door and to our surprise there was snow on the yard. That was so beautiful to

Jamestown DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings.

It’s Christmas Eve. My prayer and hope for this very special time of the year is that our world will be at peace. That with all of the powers out there that be, someone will offer up the olive branch for peace and goodwill to all men, women, boys and girls everywhere. Once offered up, that it will always be kept up everyday. Merry Christmas.

Since we are embarking upon another year, all of you Jamestownites still living here, as well as elsewhere now, may pay your yearly dues of $25 to any JCHO member. Contact Jessie Cooke, Joann Burton, Pearl Andrews, Willie Mae Burton or Pam Cobbs Springfield.

As you know your help, our help is needed for the upkeep of Dickens Cemetery along with the college scholarship funds.

We are a partying bunch around here! We have three more coming up this week. Macedonia UMC kids will be coming and doing a pizza party this Wednesday night for our residents in the fellowship hall. Thank you kids for taking the time to come and minister to our residents. Then, on Thursday, Christmas Eve, some wonderful folks who call themselves “The Barn” will be coming around noon and bringing Santa Claus, and none other than “Elvis himself will be in the house.”

The Barn is a special group of people from around the community, who go to places like our facility and bring much cheer to the folks they come in contact with. We are so blessed to have this wonderful group who bring so much pleasure to our residents.

You should see them when this group comes. It is awesome!

Then on Sunday, a very special Sunday school class from Grace Baptist Church will be coming at 2 p.m. to the fellowship hall to entertain our residents with another Christmas party and they are bringing a movie for everyone to watch. They’ll probably even have popcorn and Cokes too!

Sounds fun to me.

We have room for some more partiers if there’s anyone that would like to come and join us.

You qualify if you’re 55+ and don’t really feel like cooking, cleaning and doing your own laundry. We also offer assistance with medication if you find yourself not remembering whether or not you took your meds. We cook three meals a day, just like home. You can sleep in and not eat breakfast, or you can come join the rest of us, then go back to your room and take a nap or if you have a car, maybe you could even take a drive. Here, you come and go as you please. We are not an assisted living, (though we do assist with us because we didn’t have many Christmases with snow. The snow wasn’t the biggest surprise that night though. Dad led us down the steps and there were tracks in the snow with sled marks following the tracks. Dad told us that it was reindeer tracks and therefore the sled tracks had to be Santa’s sleigh. After a few feet the tracks just disappeared. I don’t remember what I got for Christmas that year, but I’ll never forget the reindeer tracks and sled marks.

I’ll bet like me there are a lot of you out there that have Christmas memories like that. Memories that have nothing to do with gifts or material things. Memories that came from someone who just wanted to make sure that Christmas was special. I would like to wish my Savior, Jesus a happy birthday. He is the one that makes Christmas special.

I was able to talk to someone this week that I haven’t seen in a while and I found out that he’s been reading the Burlison articles.

Happy birthday this week to Minister Pearl Andrews on Dec. 21, Marcus Sherrill on Dec. 22, Lucille Burton Wright on Dec. 25, L. C. Mason and Joshua Fleming on Dec. 26 and Coach Hayes, who is the GED coordinator at TLC/ALC in Covington, on Dec. 26 and to you out there if your birthday is this week.

Minister Pearl Andrews brought the Christmas message last Sunday, Dec. 20 at Bright Hill. As always she bought an enlightenung message of peace, hope and good cheer.

Rev. S. P. Cole is pastor of Bright Hill. The pastor and members also delivered gifts to the families after service along with fruit bags.

Minister of music Terrance “T” Sherrill and the adult choir sang beautifully as usual. Similing faces were seen all over.

We are praying for Posie Reed, Jennie Stewart, Bessie Cobbs, Dem-

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By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers: We can not get the weather right. One day cold, the next warm and rain all around. And next week it will really be winter. I just wonder what that will bring.

Sunday, Jan. 31 at First Baptist Church of Atoka, missionary Kevin Hall, will give a mission

meds) nor are we a nursing home.

You must be able to dress yourself, bathe yourself, and get to dining room for all three meals, (we don’t serve meals in the rooms, because it’s good to eat with the family).

Our place is not one of these fancy places that charge you an arm and a leg to live here. We’re just hometown folks. If you are reading this and you have a friend or a family member that you think might benefit from our services, please give me a call. We are not owned by any big company or supported by any millionaire. We are privately owned by the Mississippi Valley Presbytery, and ran by a local Board of Trusties made up from (mostly ARP) churches in the community, but our facility is open to all denominations.

Our goal is to provide quality assisted care in a family-like setting to individuals and married couples in a loving, Christian environment at an affordable cost so that they may live comfortable and dignified lives during their retirement years.

Dunlap Retirement Center is a non-profit organization that totally survives on the support of the community and the revenue received from the residents. Our census is very low at this time so we are struggling to make ends meet. If you or your church would like to make a donation to Dunlap, please let me know and I will fill out the necessary paperwork so that you may receive a tax writeoff here at the end of the year.

Merry Christmas to everyone and please, remember what Christmas is all about. “Christ was born to die for us and save us from our sin, so that we can live eternally with Him in heaven.”

Have a Christ-centered week and don’t forget to give somebody a hug! God Bless!

We Tipton County Adult Developmental Center service recipients and staff want to thank Dyersburg State Pyschology Club in Covington for the recent donations they gave us.

We were given paper towels, paper plates, plastic silverware, cups, napkins, puzzles, crafts, games, glue, crayons, notebooks, books, coloring books, ribbon, tape and so many other items.

They have also made it possible for the center to be part of the Covington parade. They so graciously donated shirts to the staff to wear on the float.

We had a visit from the homecoming queen on the day they brought the supplies. We appreciate their support more than words can express.

We want to thank the Martha Rebecca Circle for the kitchen supplies, towels and pot they donated to the center. We appreciate the donations very much. We thank the Go Team for helping with cleaning supplies. We are grateful for their help with meeting the needs of the adults at the center.

The TCADC service recipients and staff would like to convey their condolences to Jerry Fayne and his family on the passing of his mother, Verna Mae Fayne. Mrs. Fayne was a loving and generous person to everyone she met.

The service recipients are doing Christmas crafts in Angie Hilton's room for their parents and relatives for Christmas. Kay Catterton is coming to tap dance for us along with some of her friends on Dec. 17. The Covington High School choir will be coming to sing Christmas carols. We went Christmas shopping on Dec. 16 at Walmart the Tipton County Handicapped Association gave us $25 to spend on gifts. We are very thankful.

There will be a Christmas brunch here at the center on Dec. 23.

We thank all of the many that have over the years reached out to the adults at the center.

We send our love and prayers to the families of Peggy Stiles, Tammy Gooch and Charlene Gaither you are in our thoughts and memories at this special time of year.

The center will be closed Dec. 24 and will reopen on Jan. 4, 2010.

We hope everybody has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Until next time, Floyd Columbus

Brighton I would like to say hi to Turner Knight. I hope your father gets better soon and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.

I have also had the pleasure of talking to Kenny Carroll on Facebook. Kenny used to hang out at my service station back in the old days and he said to tell everyone “hi” and Merry Christmas.

There was a wonderful Christmas program held at our church, Acts II this past Sunday night. It amazes me how much talent there is in our church. The oldest person to perform was around mid-fifties and the youngest was probably around two.

The program was a blessing to me as I’m sure it was to all who attended.

Thanks for reading and if you have any information for future articles you can reach me at 901476-2683 or email me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com.

Until next time, have a great week. Eddie Kellum

etrice Baker, Joseph Heaston Sr., Franklin Jones Jr., Willie Parthenia Hodge, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Doris King, Charlene Sneed, Connie and Christine Brown, Jessie Lawson, J. C. Heaston, Charlotta Jones, Rudolph Boykins and family, Isiah Burton and family, Caesar Burton and family, Arvis Fletcher and family, John Bunton, Patre Ballard, Pauline Yarbrough, Johnnie and Cleo Thompson, Florene Trent, Rev. Pink Sherrill Jr., Cornell Sherrill, Theary Alston, David Sneed, Johnnie Thompson, Alvin Clewis, Bro. Warren Clewis, Pvt. Ashley Andrews, Sgt. Dante Elkins, Marveline Lee and family, Ina Yarbrough, Rhonda Heaston McLin and family, Joe Malone and family, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Mildred Sherrill and family, Rev. Darryl Rozzell and family, James Porter, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Nadine Kellum and fam-

report from South Africa.

The United Methodist women met for their Christmas party in the home of Diana Timbs with a good crowd and much good eating.

Prayer list continues to be long: Pat Lloyd, Susan McKee, Brice Fite, Bobby McDill, Hunter Box, Carolyn Max, Cheryl Max, Rodney Waits, Faye Willis, Jackie McKell, Ashley Timbs Billings, Marie Chumley, Bob Presley, Tammy

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ily, Eula Culbreath and family, Eva Robinson and family, Ethel Tipton, John Bommer and family, Fletcher Dickerson Sr. and family, Gigi Baker and Fred Dowell.

President Mary Burton and teacher, Willie Mae Burton enjoyed meeting on Monday at the Center with missionary regulars.

But with the new year quickly approaching as President Burton loves to say, there’s still penty of room, ya’ll come.

This is all at this time.

Enjoy your Christmas day with family and dear friends but never ever forget if you were to spell out the word Christmas you’d get this meaning that I get when I spelled it out; C- christ is, H-Holiday, R-reality, I -is (a), S-show; T-that M - mankind’s A-already S-seen which is love, hope and charity. Three divine gifts that we should give each other everyday.

Again Merry Christmas to all my family and

Timberlake, Cecil, Sandra Ladd, Frank Donavant, Keith Morris, Lob Slough, Meroam Slough, Bobby Bailey, Stephanie Glover, Ben Pyland, Austin Whitaker, Todd Jones, Bill Stimpson, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, Martha Weems, June Glass, David Kemp, Grace Gray, Curtis Spurgeon, Seth White, Katie Burke, Riley McClain, Clyde Curry and Jewell Forbess.

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas.

By Debe Simonton 475-1316 Merry Christmas everyone, Well, it is Christmas Eve! I am sure there are many of you running around looking for those last few gifts, especially the husbands. It cuts it kinda close with those who gather on Christmas Eve. Our family usually waits until Christmas morning.

About a month ago I received an invitation to the J.A. Holiday tea. I thought how odd it was to have our tea after Christmas rather than how we traditionally had it before.

But the more I thought about it, I believe they're on to something. We try to cram so much into the weeks before Christmas that we fail to realize that the holidays are not just those prior days. It is also the week after or could linger a little past the first of January.

The holiday season is not just about having everything accomplished by Christmas Day. Wouldn't it be nice to slow down and really try to remember the real reason we celebrate this season? The birth of Christ, His coming into the world is the reason. What this represents is how this affects us as His people. He wants us to continually celebrate His birth. Not just one day. So on the 26th, please don't run to the attic and grab the Christmas tree box. Enjoy the symbols in your home of the holidays. There is no time limit to rush to get everything put away because the holidays do not end with Christmas day.

My J.A. sisters may be a pioneer by introducing a get together after Christmas. What a splendid idea.

A couple of years ago, I went to the candlelight service at the Methodist church in Covington. Millie Pullen and Michelle Johnston were my companions. We had such a wonderful time. I encourage everyone to search out candlelight services on Christmas Eve. It will make a difference for you and expel that anxiety rush feeling you're carrying around.

This will give you that peace you’re looking for during Christmas.

Now most of my friends, my readers, know of the tragedies that my family went through a couple of years ago. So I won't go into that.

However, I will tell you a quick story of a Christmas wish.

My sweet Mother passed away two years ago. During this time, I was still grieving for my son, so grieving for her was not immediate.

But as time has passed I have been missing her more and more. Within this past year I have pray fervently for signs that all is well with my loved ones on the other side of the veil. That this is truly the most wonderful place and they are happy. I wondered do they think of us?

Well, I was cleaning out this box that I had put Mother's trinkets in. There was a pillow she adored, however I was not that fond of. It was a Christmas pillow and I simply gave in and tossed it upon one of the beds in the house.

Several days later, I was in this room looking at her picture and "talking to her about how I missed her so much and wish I could sink my head into her shoulder one more time."

I went to fluff that pillow of hers and there a lone, white hair of hers floated out onto the comforter. I just look at it in disbelief. She had lived in Florida and this pillow had been in several different boxes. She knew that I needed that at that very moment. And our loving Father in Heaven knew it too. The scriptures do say he knows every hair on our head. I am so glad he let me have this one. I couldn't have had a better gift.

Merry Christmas to all of you and enjoy your holidays.

Love to all... Debe

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Recently, Brighton Boy Scout Troop 260 collected money from each of its members to purchase fleece throws for The West Clinic. The West Clinic is the new cancer treatment center located in Brighton. The scouts purchased 20 blankets and on Wednesday, Dec. 16, presented them to Mrs. Melissa Williams, Director of Patient Services. The blankets are a much needed item in the treatment rooms.

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By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 Last weekend was very cold, very Christmassy and today was very nice, in the 50s.

Rain for the next two or three days - no chance for the white Christmas they were hawking last week.

Today is the first day of winter.

Eleven of us from the Covington Church of Christ returned back home from Nashville about 5:30 after attending the funeral of our dear friend and brother, Jim Mitchell, father of Heather Keith.

He passed away last Wednesday after a few days in the hospital. Three of his nephews, all preachers, had the honor of speaking at his service and there were both laughter and tears. The whole family has my prayers at this time; he had several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, and two grandsons, Ian and Eric Keith. Brother Jim was just 72 years old.

The candles are in the windows of the old Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. Very nice; it will now be a tribute to my good friend, Roseanne Beasley, who used to put these candles out.

The wreaths on the front doors are beautiful also, with the spotlight on them. A very country Christmas.

I made some vegetable-beef soup last week and Thursday night my dad, Kenneth Weir, came and enjoyed it and some cornbread with us.

Friday night he and I drove to Atoka to see “Avatar,” an incredible movie. Go see it but plan to spent two hours, 45 minutes, and extra money for the 3-D glasses.

Saturday, Elizabeth, Helen Moore and a coworker, Sharon Ezell at Methodist-North Hospital, ate lunch and then saw “The Wizard of Oz” at The Orpheum.

It was very, very cold

walking around downtown but again, it really put everyone in the Christmas mood. The play was really good with great effects. I’m so glad we went to see it. Getting up a trip to see “Jersey Boys” in February - the story of Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons. Should be great!

Elizabeth and I missed the annual Watkins Christmas dinner, which was at noon at Saturday at Mary Joyce and Larry Coughlan’s, but Clint and James made an appearance and enjoyed themselves.

Little Savannah Gatlin has been in the local hospital with pneumonia but came home and was at church yesterday, though she slept the whole time! I know she was worn out. She will start allergy testing after the holidays. Roy Randolph was also back at church after having a stent put in. Helen Birr, Delores Whaley’s mother, is still in ICU after a fall. She still has swelling in her brain and they have to get that down to address the blood clot.

She is in my prayers for a complete recovery.

Morris Stephenson went home from the hospital, something the doctors admitted they didn’t expect to see. Lorie Liles’ mother, Nita McLemore, Bethany Kirby, Kenneth Mason and Becky Seelye are among those also on our minds.

Sympathy is expressed to the family Terry Jones, who died this weekend.

They are in my prayers.

There will be a birthday party at Covington Care at 2 p.m. on Dec. 26 and a New Year’s gathering on that evening.

Happy birthday this week goes to Neil Bringle, Genie Renfroe and Jeff Coughlan on Dec. 22, to Chris Laxton on Dec. 23, to Miranda Schroader and Virginia Baxter on Dec. 24 and to Logan Wall, Jill Matlock,

Bruce Hazlerig and Shelley Dickey, all on Dec. 26!

Happy anniversary to Gene and Mary Jean Stockton on Dec. 21 and to Bill and Pat Gatlin on Dec. 25.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reed on the birth of a son, Anthony Reed, on Dec. 10. Tony and Donna Sonwineski are proud grandparents!

Especially in our prayers at this time of year are our servicemen and women, Brad Evins, Andy Harrington, Brittany Sallee, Deann Carter, Jordan Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jessica Whaley, Bryce Mosley, Zachary Nance and John Wallace. I’m so glad the National Guard group from Memphis and Shelby counties are coming back home for Christmas before they are deployed.

It was good to see David Nance back at church yesterday following a two-week mission trip to India. He is doing a good work there.

Elizabeth and I met in town for breakfast on Friday morning, then did some shopping on the square. That same morning, Charles Farmer and Wade Gray bought books from James at their morning “watering hole,” then Charles showed his to someone and they took it and he bought another one the next morning. Then James and I went to Mason for Bozo’s barbecue at lunch and owner John Papageorgeon gave me money for two books that he’d sold there.

Christmas money! Yay! From the Farmer’s Almanac Calendar: “If the sun shines through the apple tree on Christmas Day, there will be a abundant crop next year.”

I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

To all of you reading this - a very, very big “Sa-lute”!

Until next week . . .

Elaine

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to serving you in 2010!

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I'm thinking of Henry and Bonnie Tice and their daughter, Boots. They lived on a house boat on the river at Randolph many years ago.

Boots married Richard Ticer and had a family. Richard died several years ago. Boots was also my hairdresser for many years, which is how she met Mary Grace Carr, who also fixed hair. They have been friends ever since. Each fall they load up in Boot's car and go to the arts and craft fair at Reelfoot Lake.

They leave early on a Saturday along with some other women.

Mary Grace usually has fried apple or some fruit pies for them to eat on their way up there. Sometimes they stop at yard sales on their way. Its usually very late when they return home.

I have been wondering about my cousin Glynn Bomar's husband, Julian, and grandson, Josh, who live in Savannah. They were here in May. Their son, David Bomar and his wife live in Memphis. He was having some health problems. We missed them in November for or family reunion.

I got a fruit cake Dec. 12 from my niece, Ruth Dillender in Beatrand, Mo. She sends me one every year.

Her husband, Mike, helps make them.

Carol Lumley and son Jeff Pickard paid the Blyue house a visit on Dec. 13. We were so glad to see them.

My niece Joan McClung in Sikeston, Mo. calls me every Sunday afternoon to check on me. It is good

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By Libby Click Well, now you've got less than 24 hours to be good. For those who find it difficult, good luck. Maybe somebody will feel sorry for you.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Thanks to our present economic depression, Christmas for many will be short. However, I heard on Rush Limbaugh's radio station Monday where our first lady paid more than $400 for a pair of shoes. Hope they are boots. They will need them in Washington with all the snow.

Seriously, Christmas is all about love and family and remembrance of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. I have a manger set that I have saved since my children were small.

It looks to me now like how it must have looked in those days.

Our lives have slowed somewhat.

We got all 15 of those stockings stuffed finally.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone always welcome.

Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be tonight (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Please check the Christmas card box for cards.

Salem Congregation, Your expression of love and sympathy surrounds us, and we feel the Lord's presence by your outreach. We are humbled by your prayers and thankful for your concerns. God bless each and everyone of you. The Christine Mize family.

Happy birthdays this week go out to Gerald Wilson, Laurie Robertson and Bob McFarland. Hope they are

to hear from her.

Jeff Pickard and I have something in common. We both like Peter Pan creamy peanut butter, it don't matter what Jeff has for the evening meal, he has the peanut butter sandwich before he goes to bed. I keep a large 18 oz. jar of it beside my bed. I love it, a spoonfull at a time.

Animals and healing, I can tell you for sure, it works. Ruthie and Baby Girl are house dogs, when I am in so much pain, can't hardly stand it, they seemed to know just what to do. I could talk to them like they were really a human. God will send you what you need. I will never be the same since Nov. 11, 2009 when I was filled with the Holy Ghost.

Miami Whitehead had a birthday Dec. 9. She was 4. She was honored with a party on Sunday afternoon.

Everyone had a good time enjoying cake and party treats. She is the daughter of Crystal Whitehead and the granddaughter of David and Becky Whitehead. Paul and Pauline Whitehead are her great-grandparents.

On the prayer list: Karla Morgan, Charlene Sloan, Tommy Cousar, Bill Stimpson, Clara McMillin, Ashley Bradshaw, Mindy Tankersley, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, Odis Poole, Louise Bomar, Lois Conger, Patra Ballard, Austin Prescott and Corky.

Also remember Rev. Tommy Roper and wife and Hop Gibbons.

Sympathy to the loved ones of Florence Sherrill Ferrell. She was laid to rest in Randolph Cemetery.

I would like to wish Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bridges who live in Louisiana, a happy holiday.

This is all for this week.

each the greatest.

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone always welcome. We are always grateful for the Dunlap residents who are able to worship with us and be a part of the church family.

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each Sunday Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning and 7 p.m.

Wednesday evenings. Brother Mike Rogers is the minister and associate minister is Jeff Phillips. Everyone is always welcome. We are mourning the death of a beloved member, Jim Mitchell, as he passed last week.

Please remember this family in your prayers and many others. Especially through the holidays, our military needs every one’s prayers. So many of them will not be home, as well as our nursing home residents.

In closing, I must share an opportunity to anyone who may be interested. We have an organization that has been established here in Tipton County, which represents a bipartisan political group called "We the People."

We meet in Covington every third Tuesday at the empty building next door to McBride and Stitt on the square at 7 p.m. Please come join us, but you must bring your own lawn chair. There are already 44 established organizations statewide. We need you to try and help us make some sense of what actions are available for those concerned about the future of our government.

Hope you and yours are blessed this holiday season with good health and happiness.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 342 Highway 70 Mason, Tennessee WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, Hayne Ozier and wife, Debra Ozier, executed Deed of Trust (ADeed of Trust@) in favor of Larry A. Butler, Trustee, to secure a promissory note described therein (the “Note”), the same being payable to BancorpSouth Bank with said Trust Deed being of record in the Register=s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Record Book 901 Page 317 to which reference is hereby made; and WHEREAS, the said Larry A. Butler, Trustee, is unable to act as Trustee under the Deed of Trust, and Jerry P. Spore has been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the owner and holder of the Note by an instrument of record in Record Book 1458 Page 17, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, by order entered in the Bankruptcy case In re: Jesse Hayne Ozier and Debra Kaye Ozier, Case no.: 8:08-bk12274-KRM in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, the automatic stay was lifted to permit the sale by the Trustee of the below described property; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Note; and WHEREAS, this property is encumbered by liens or claims of lien filed by the United States Internal Revenue Service in the Register’s Office of Tipton, Tennessee in Lien Book 16, Page 459 on August 30, 2004, Lien Book 16 Page 460 on August 30, 2004, Lien Book 17, Page 107 on October 26, 2006 Notice of Foreclosure Sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service as provided for in 26 U.S.C.A. §7425(b). Sale of this property is subject to the redemption rights held by the United States Internal Revenue Service, as set out in 26 U.S.C.A. §7425(d)(1); and WHEREAS, this property is encumbered by liens or claims of lien filed by the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement Division, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Lien Book 16, Page 732 on December 6, 2005 and Lien Book 17 Page 163. Notice of Foreclosure Sale has been given to the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement

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Division in accordance with T.C.A. §67-1-1433(b)(1). Sale of this property is subject to the redemption rights of the State of Tennessee as provided for in T.C.A. §67-1-1433(c)(1); and WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Note has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust.

NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, Jerry P. Spore, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon me, by the Deed of Trust, will on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. o’clock at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, certified check or cashier’s check, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Davidson County, Tennessee, described as follows: Map 138C Group A Parcel 21.00 Beginning at an axle found at the southwest corner of the Jeffrey D. Thompson tract recorded in Deed Book 612, Page 293, said point being in the north R.O.W. line of U.S. Highway 70 (60’ R.O.W.), then North 03 deg. 38’ 41” West, 371.03 feet along the east line of Buchanan (DB 403, PG 18), to an axle found in the south line of Claybon (DB 494, PG 422); then along Claybon’s south line the following two courses: North 84 deg. 31’ 45” East, 222.98 feet to an iron pipe found; North 63 deg. 45’ 32” East, 134.95 feet to an iron pipe found in the north R.O.W. line of U.S. Highway 70; then along the said R.O.W. line the following two courses; South 36 deg. 47’ 31” West, 87.27 feet to a cotton spindle found; South 35 deg. 00’ 55” West, 465.59 feet to the Point of Beginning.

BEING the same property conveyed to Jesse Hayne Ozier and wife, Debra Kaye Ozier

by Warranty Deed of record in Record Book 901, Page 314, in the Register’s Office.

The property has the street address of 342 Highway 70, Mason, Tennessee.

All right and equity of redemption,

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December 10, 2009 December 17, 2009 December 24, 2009

statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower, are expressly waived in the said Deed of Trust.

Title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will make no covenant of seisin, marketability of title or warranty of title express or implied and sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The property shall be sold AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS and without any representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether express or implied The sale of the property shall be made subject to any and all prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes and assessments (plus penalty and interest, if any) and matters of record, plus any and all other matters and encumbrances superior in right to the lien of the Deed of Trust. Further, such sale is also subject to any matter that on site inspection or accurate survey of the property might disclose.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above.

INTERESTED PARTIES: J. Gilbert Parrish, Jr. and wife, Robin Parrish 60 Brazelton St., Unit 9 Savannah, TN 38372 (Record Book 1096 Page 215) Internal Revenue Service Chief, Special Procedures Staff Suite 481, 801 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (Lien Book 16 Page 459 and 460) (Lien Book 17 Page 107) The Commissioner of Revenue State of Tennessee 3rd Floor, Andrew Jackson Building 500 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37242 (Lien Book 16 Page 732) (Lien Book 17 Page 163) Gordon Food Service c/o Attorney W. Stanworth Harris P.O. Box 3897 Jackson, TN 38303-3897 (Record Book 1212 Page 604) John and Cynthia Papageorgeon 342 Highway 70 West Mason, Tennessee 38049 JERRY P. SPORE Trustee Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC 312 E Lafayette Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 424-0461 Publication dates: December 3, 2009

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on September 7, 2001, by Willie Mae Taylor Howard to David B Peel, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 963, Page 524, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Option One Mortgage Corporation; and WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-D, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-D., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 7, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Being Lot No. 3 of Curtis Subdivision of record at Plat Cabinet B, Slide 134-B of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Commence at a set iron at the intersection of the North r.o.w.

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WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 29, 2006, by Joshua Ivey Simmons and Sarah B Simmons to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1318, Page 563, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared

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N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 226.0936603TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009

line of W. C. Harris Road (25 feet from centerline) with the west r.o.w. line of Wooten Drive (25 feet from centerline); thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the North r.o.w. line of W. C. Harris Road, S 81 degree 36 minutes 00 seconds W, 203.50 feet to a set iron on said North r.o.w. line being the “true point of beginning” of this 0.48 acres partition of the Thurmond E. Watkins property, Deed Book 263, Page 611, which this partition is a part, also being the Southeast corner of this partition; thence in a southeastwardly direction, along the North r.o.w. line of W. C. Harris Road and the South line of this partition, S 81 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds W, 103.64 feet to a set iron being the Southwest corner of this partition; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the west line of this partition, N 09 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds W, 200.02 feet to a set iron being the Northwest corner of this partition; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the North line of this partition, N 81 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds E, 103.64 feet to a set iron being the Northeast corner of this partition; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the East line of this partition, S 09 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds E, 200.03 feet to the true point of beginning” and containing 0.48 acres, more or less. According to survey of Van E. Boals dated October 1, 1988.

Subject to setback requirements, easements, and restrictions, recorded at Plat Cabinet B, Slide 134-B, in the aforesaid Register’s Office.

And being the same property conveyed to Willie Mae Taylor Howard by deed recorded at Book 624, Page 761, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 394 Wortham Drive, Covington, TN 38018 CURRENT OWNER(S): Willie Taylor Howard The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

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Public Notices due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 7, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Exhibit “A” Beginning at a found concrete monument being the Northwest corner of the Natchez Hardwood, Inc. property as recorded in Deed Book 737, Page 737, also being the Northwest corner of W. Gaines property (545/477) and located in the South right-of-way line of West Pleasant Ave. being approximately 360 feet west of the centerline of South High Street, thence Southeastwardly along the East line of Natchez Hardwood, Inc. also being the West line of Gaines, South 00 degrees 38 minutes 53 seconds East, 198.21 feet to a found iron pin being the Southeast corner of the Natchez Hardwood, Inc. Property, also being the Southwest corner of the Gaines property and in the North line of E.O. Wiseman (494/66), thence Southwestwardly along the South line of the Natchez Hardwood, Inc. property, also being the North line of Wiseman, South 88 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West, 50.0 feet to a found iron pin being the Southwest corner of the Natchez Hardwood, Inc. property also being the Southeast corner of&nbsp; B. Littman, thence Northwestwardly along the West line of the Natchez Hardwood, Inc. property, also being the East of Littman, North 0 degree 38 minutes 53 seconds West 198.86 feet to a set slab being the Northwest corner of the Natxhez Hardwood, Inc. property, also being the East line of Littman and in the South right-of-way line of West Pleasant Ave., thence Northeastwardly along the South right-of-way line of West Pleasant Ave., North 89 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds East, 50.0 feet to the point of beginning and containing approximately 0.227 acres. According to the survey by Van E. Boals, TN R.L.S. #613, P.O. Box 765, Munford, TN 38058, dated May 8, 1995.

Also being the same property conveyed to Joshua Ivey Simmons, a married person by Cash Deed for Tennessee dated 11/21/2006, filed of record on 11/29/2006 at Book 1312, Page 300 in the aforesaid Register’s Office.

647 West Pleasant Avenue Covington, TN 38019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 647 West Pleasent Avenue, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Joshua Ivey Simmons The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.0932919TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 12/10/09, 12/17/09, 12/24/09

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 24, 2004 by Sharon Lewis Russell and Fabian Russell, husband and wife to First National Financial Title Services, Inc., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1170 Page 349 and Modified in Book 1366 Page 905, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1412 Page 917, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Indenture Trustee Of The Aames Mortgage Investment Trust 20041, 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 the undersigned will, on Friday, January 8, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the fol-

lowing described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lot 63, Section B, Baskin Heights Subdivision, as shown by plat of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 143, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete legal description.

Property Address: 216 Loon Lane, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: Aames Funding Corporation DBA Aames Home Loan; CitiFinancial Auto All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 2075-082196-FC Published: December 10 December 17 December 24 Litton Mortgage Servicing Center, Inc./Fabian Russell

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Thomas P. Hines, Jr. and Patricia M. Hines to Archer Land Title, Trustee dated April 26, 2005 in the amount of $251,320.00, and recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Deed Book 1203, Page 663, (“Deed of Trust”); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; and, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Owner and Holder”), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan, any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, January 7, 2010 commencing at 12:00 PM at the front of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: Beginning at a found iron fence corner being the Easternmost corner of this 6.15 acre tract being the remaining Judy Pitt Burlison property as recorded at Deed Book 363, Page 427, also being the Northeast corner of the Charles R. Neagle property as recorded at Deed Book 290, Page 416, also being in a East line of the Darlene Rose Blank and Teresa Rose property as recorded at Deed Book 641, Page 784; thence in a Southwestwardly direction along a South line of this tract, also being the North line of the Neagle property, South 86 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds West, a called distance of 314.78 feet, but a measured distance of 301.61 feet to a fence corner being an interior corner of this tract, also being the Northwest corner of the Neagle property; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along a East line of this tract, also being the West line of the Neagle property, South 03 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds West, passing a found iron at 208.00 feet being a Southwest corner of the Neagle property and a Northwest corner of the Henry C. Materna property as recorded at Deed Book 620, Page 341, and continuing along the West line of the Materna property, passing a fence corner at 621.65 feet, but in all a called distance of 627.66 feet, but a measured distance of 643.80 feet to the Southernmost Southeast corner of this tract, also being the Southwest corner of the Materna property, also being in the centerline of Campground Road; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the centerline of Campground Road and the South line of this tract, the following three courses: South 83 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds West, a distance of 39.70 feet to an angle point; thence South 77 degrees 23 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 78.62 feet to an angle point; thence South 66 degrees 17 minutes 19 seconds West, a distance of 9.52 feet to the Southwest corner of this tract, also being the Southeast corner of the James Phillip Kyle property as recorded at Deed Book 378, Page 380; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the West line of this tract and the East line of the Kyle property, North 14 degrees 22 minutes 50 seconds West, a distance of 837.63 feet to a found rebar being the Northwest corner of this tract, also being the Southwest corner of the Susan Demery Burlison property as recorded at Deed Book 700, Page 952; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the North line of this tract, also being the South line of the Susan Demery Burlison property, North 83 degrees 50 minutes 46 seconds East, passing a found rebar at 357.66 feet being the Southeast corner of the Susan Demery Burlison property and the Southwest corner of the John Paul Burlison property as recorded at Deed Book 700, Page 955,

and continuing along the South line of the John Paul Burlison property, but in all a distance of 691.83 feet to a found rebar being the Northeast corner of this tract and the Southeast corner of the John Paul Burlison property, also being in the West line of the Blank and Rose property; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the East line of this tract and a West line of the Blank and Rose property, South 04 degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds West, a distance of 201.27 feet to the point of beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to Patricia M. Hines and husband, Thomas P. Hines, Jr.,

by Warranty Deed from Judy Pitt Burlison, an unmarried person, dated 06/29/1995 and recorded 07/10/1995 of record in Book 750, Page 149, Registers Office for Tipton County, Tennessee.

Map & Parcel No.: 94/12.05 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6007 Campground Road, Atoka, Tennessee 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Thomas Phillip Hines, Jr. and Patricia Marie Hines, Trustees and The Tommy and Patty Hines Trust dated 8/23/05 SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Green Tree Servicing, LLC OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce 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, as required by 26 U.S.C § 7425 and T.C.A. § 67-1-1433.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust.

Substitute Trustee reserves the right 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.

Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C. (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 08-23601 /CONV Ad Run Dates: 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009, and 12/24/2009 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed June 28, 1996 by James D. Jones, an unmarried person to Jerry DuPriest, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 774, Page 978 and Modified in Record Book 1286, Page 479, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, 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 the undersigned will, on Friday, January 15, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (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 County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lot 73, Section C, in Baskin Subdivision as recorded in Tipton County Register’s Office, Plat Cabinet B, Slide 117 and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southwest line of Felix Street, said point being a common corner of Lots 73 and 69; thence southeastwardly along said southwest line a distance of 100.00 feet to a corner of Lot 74; thence southwestwardly along the line dividing Lots 74 and 73 a distance of 225.0 feet to a point in Lot 70; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing Lots 70 and 73 a distance of 225.0 feet to a point in Lot 70; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing lots 70 and 73; a distance of 100.0 feet to a corner of Lot 68; thence northeastwardly along the line dividing Lots 68 and 69 from Lot 73 a distance of 225.0 feet to the point of beginning. According to survey of Campbell Surveying Company, TN R.L.S. #1821, Memphis, Tennessee, dated June 25, 1996 This conveyance is made subject to the subdivision restrictions, setback requirements and easements of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 177 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Property Address: 57 Felix Street,

Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: BancorpSouth Bank All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-082807-FC Published: December 17 December 24 December 31 Midland Mortgage/James Jones

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated August 2, 1999, executed by Ronald E. Jones, recorded in Record Book 875, Page 998, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Ronald E. Jones conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Friday, January 15, 2010, at 12:00 Noon at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 38, Simmons Road Subdivision, Section “D”, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 15, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Ronald Jones, by Warranty Deed from Mallard Development dated August 2, 1999 and recorded in Record Book 875, Page 996, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Included in this conveyance is a 1999 Dutchess mobile home, Serial #22468EAB. This is improved property known as 590 Pintail Circle, Lot 38, Atoka, Tennessee.

The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. The 2008, 2007 and 2006 taxes are currently past due and delinquent.

Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates: December 17, December 24 and December 31,2009.

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 OCTOBER 31, 2003, executed by BILLY S. KEMMERLING, A SINGLE PERSON, TO KATIE WINCHESTER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1104, PAGE 577, 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: DESCRIPTION OF AN 0.52 ACRE

PARCEL BEING THE FIRSTAR BANK, N.A. PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 973, PAGE 818, SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN THE FOURTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD. BEGINNING AT A FOUND ½ INCH IRON PIPE BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS 0.52 ACRE PARCEL BEING THE FIRSTAR BANK, N.A. PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 973, PAGE 818, ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE VERNON CLIFFORD FLEMING PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 734 PAGE 20, ALSO BEING IN THE EAST LINE OF THE SAMUEL R. MARKLE PROPERTY (751/643); THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARCEL, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE MARKLE PROPERTY AND THE EAST LINE OF THE TERESA L. ANDERSON PROPERTY (494/51 & 571/158), NORTH 01 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 339.70 FEET, BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 339.61 FEET TO A SET NAIL WITH A WASHER IN MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD (1.1’ SOUTHWEST OF CENTERLINE) BEING THE NORTHERNMOST CORNER OF THIS PARCEL, ALSO BEING AN EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE ANDERSON PROPERTY; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARCEL, THE FOLLOWING TEN (10) COURSES, SOUTH 34 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 23.74 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 26.36 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 13 SECOND EAST, A DISTANCE OF 37.93 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 45.54 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 42.08 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 39.97 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 38.49 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 35.54 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 19.96 FEET TO A SET NAIL WITH A WASHER IN THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD WITH HOLLY GROVE ROAD, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARCEL, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE FLEMING PROPERTY; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARCEL AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE FLEMING PROPERTY, SOUTH 83 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 108.00 FEET, BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 108.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. HOWEVER, THERE EXISTS AN INGRESS & EGRESS EASEMENT AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 568 PAGE 33 AND DEED BOOK 751 PAGE 643 – EASEMENT # 2, CROSSING THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY. HOWEVER, THERE IS EXCEPTED OUT OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY ALL THAT PORTION OCCUPIED

BY THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BILLY S. KEMMERLING, A SINGLE PERSON, BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 2003 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1104, PAGE 574, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 (A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011).

MAP 065 PARCEL 045.04 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.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 14, 2009.

This is improved property known as 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 (A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011).

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 17dec3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael W. Rutter and Mindy G. Rutter to Transcontinental Title, Trustee dated March 4, 2005 in the amount of $195,000.00, and recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Deed Book 1194, Page 646, (“Deed of Trust”); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1 by assignment; and, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1, as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Owner and Holder”), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan, any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, January 14, 2010 commencing at 12:00 PM at the front of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: The following described real estate, situated and being in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee: Description of a 5.00 acres partition of the Florence B. Bradley Property, as recorded at Deed Book 260, Page 469 in the Tipton County Registers Office. Said partition being located on the North side of Beaver Creek Road, being situated in the 8th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: To find the “point of beginning” commence at a found 60 penny nail 2.01 feet North of the centerline of Beaver Creek Road (60 foot total right of way) at the Southwest corner of Charles L. OKelley (Deed Book 551, page 388) and the Southeast corner of Carry Taylor Clark (Deed Book 370, Page 66) said point being the original Southwest corner of Florence B. Bradley (Deed Book 260, Page 469); thence South 70 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, 225.70 feet with the South line of OKelley to a found 60 penny nail 0.75 feet North of the centerline of Beaver Creek Road at the Southeast corner of OKelley; thence North 02 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West, 31.48 feet with the East line of OKelley to a one-half by 18” iron rod set with identification cap affixed stamped “key 1970” (which is typical for all monuments referred to herein as set) in the North right-of-way line of Beaver Creek Road (30 feet at right angles to the center of pavement) said monument being in the East line of OKelley and the “point of beginning” of this 5.00 acre partition; thence North 02 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West. With the East line of OKelley and a newly created severance Bradley, passing a monument set at 425.47 feet (the Northeast corner of OKelley) but in all a distance of 891.34 feet to a monument set at the Northwest corner of said partition, thence North 88 deg.

00 min. 00 sec. East, 232.32 feet with a newly created severance line of Bradley to a monument set at the Northeast corner of said partition; thence South 02 deg.

00 min. 00 sec. East, 983.69 feet with a newly created severance line of Bradley to a monument set in the North right of way line

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Public Notices of Beaver Creek Road (30 feet at right angles to the center of pavement); thence North 70 deg.

19 min. 14 sec. West, 250.00 feet with said right of way line to the point of beginning and containing 5.00 acres by calculation.

Being the same property conveyed to Michael W. Rutter and Mindy G. Rutter, husband and wife by deed from Brent Seay and Michell S. Seah, husband and wife recorded 07/03/2000 in Deed Book 906, page 410, in the Registers Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Map & Parcel No.: 141-14.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2002 Beaver Creek Road, Brighton, Tennessee 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Michael W. Rutter and Mindy G. Rutter SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Household Financial Center Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Novastar Mortgage Inc. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce 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, as required by 26 U.S.C § 7425 and T.C.A. § 67-1-1433.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust.

Substitute Trustee reserves the right 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.

Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C. (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 07-18169 /CONV Ad Run Dates: 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009, and 12/31/2009 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 13, 2007, by Eric M. Hogue and Cynthia D. Hogue to Priority Trustee Services of Tennessee, LLC, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1348, Page 637, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc.; and WHEREAS, American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 14, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 37, Section “B”, Munford Estates and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the northwest line of Fox Valley Cove, said point being 195.24 feet north of the north line of Ridgeforest Drive; thence north 64 degrees, 12 minutes, 53 seconds east along the northeast line of Lot 38, 369.08 feet to a point; thence north 80 degrees, 01 minutes, 29 seconds east, 313.40 feet to a point in the west line of west line of Lot 36; thence south 16 degrees, 11 minutes, 26 seconds east along the west line of Lot 36, 196.36 feet to a point in the northwest line of Fox Valley Cove; thence southwestward along the northwest line of Fox Valley Cove, 41.91 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Eric M. Hogue and Cynthia D. Hogue, husband and wife by Warranty Deed from Douglas A. Kirkendoll and Suzanne Kirkendoll, Page 91, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 43 Fox Valley Cove, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): Eric M. Hogue and Cynthia D. Hogue The sale of the above-described

property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 226.0937426TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009, 01/07/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed August 29, 1997 by Larry G. Gustafson, Jr., a married man to Monte Connell, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 806 Page 783, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1346 Page 665, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, 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 the undersigned will, on Friday, January 22, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (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 County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lot 49, Section “ C”, Blaydes Estates as recorded in Plat Cabinet “C”, Slide 42 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, TN and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west line of Rosemark Road, said point being in the northeast corner of Lot 50 and the southeast corner of Lot 49: thence south 70 degrees, 28 minutes, 03 seconds west a distance of 209.71 feet being the northwest corner of Lot 50 and the northeast corner of Lot 38 and the southeast corner of Lot 39; thence north 19 degrees, 31 minutes, 57 seconds west a distance of 200.00 feet being the northeast corner of Lot 39, the southeast corner of Lot 40, the southwest corner of Lot 48 and the northwest corner of Lot 49; thence north 70 degrees, 28 minutes, 03 seconds east a distance of 200.39 feet being the southeast corner of Lot 48 and the northeast corner of Lot 49; thence south 22 degrees, 12 minutes, 07 seconds east a distance of 200.22 feet to the point of beginning. There is a five-foot utility and drainage easement on the north, east, south and west lines of this lot as shown on the recorded plat.

Subject to subdivision restrictions as recorded at Book 650, Page 842 and Book 656, Page 830, and building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet C, slide 42 in the Tipton County Register’s Office.

Property Address: 1775 Rosemark Road, Atoka, TN. Other Interested Parties: GMAC Mortgage Corporation d/b/a ditech.com; Discover Bank; Jessica Gustafson All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee

Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-082998-FC Published: December 24 December 31 January 7 Midland Mortgage/Larry Gustafson, Jr.

IRS NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Time: 10:00 A.M. (Registration from 9:30-10 a.m.)

Location: Tipton County Courthouse, One Court Square, Covington, TN 38019 Description of Property being Sold: Three bedroom home located at 167 Wiley Drive, Munford, TN. Minimum Bid $2,023.64 ( Known Prior claims $40,036.36) Under the authority in IRC Sec. 6331 the property described above has been seized for nonpayment of IRS taxes due from Randall Locke. The property will be sold at public auction sale as provided by IRC Sec. 6335 and related regulations. Only the right, title, and interest of Randall Locke in and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the IRS will furnish information about possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being offered for sale. All payments must be by cash, certified check, or treasurer’s check or by a U.S. postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make checks or money orders payable to U.S. Treasury Dept. Mail-in bids must be accompanied by the full amount of the bid.

For additional information, access our web site at www.irsauctions. gov or contact Roberta Colee, Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialist at 109 S. Highland, Room 103, Jackson, TN, 38301 or 731-225-5011.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 28, 2006, executed by RANDAL S LOCKE AND WIFE, WENDY LOCKE, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT W. GARRISON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on March 7, 2006, as Instrument No. 85380, in Book 1262, at Page 545; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-1 4CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-14CB, BY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, BY BAC GP, LLC, ITS GENERAL PARTNER, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the

power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 13, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT 1 OF TODD SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 47B AS RECORDED IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 149 RUSSELL RD, DRUMMONDS, TN 38023.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): RANDAL S LOCKE and WENDY LOCKE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 2) CHRIS MORE INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee.

This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $604.46 recorded in Instrument Number 124048 as Book 17 at Page 699. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $455.70 recorded in Instrument Number 128839 as Book 17 at Page 825. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $39,787.21 recorded in Instrument Number 114349 as Book 17 at Page 491. Notice of the sale has been

BEER NOTICE The following has applied for a license to sell beer for On Premises & Off Premises

Individual Name: Charles Cecil Triplett Business Name: High Cotton General Store The Business is located at 4621 Hwy 51 North and the nearest church is Rialto Baptist Church situated approximately 2,827 feet from the establishment, which is on the East side of Hwy 51 North.

A hearing will be held on this application Monday, January 4, at 10:00 p.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman.

Tipton County Beer Commission Steve Bringle, Chariman, Wayne Cole, L. K. Dyson, Rickey Gray, Tom Hill

COVINGTON ELECTRIC SYSTEM RETAIL RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2010 Residential Customer (Net) 10.00 Class 22 All kWh 0.06958 GSA1 Class 40

Customer Charge All kWh

30.00 0.08038

GSA2 Class 50

Customer Charge 1st 15,000 kWh Additional kWh kW, 51-1,000

100.00 0.08038 0.03912 13.27

GSA3 Class 54, 55, 59

Customer Charge All kWh kW, 0-1,000 kW, 1,001-2,500 kW, 2,501-5,000

225.00 0.03912 12.87 14.91 15.20

given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d) (1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $7,456.94 recorded in Instrument Number 15282 as Book 17 at Page 514. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $7,456.94 recorded in Instrument Number 115633 as Book 17 at Page 522. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $47,268.15 recorded in Instrument Number 115634 as Book 17 at Page 523. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $20,029.94 recorded in Instrument Number 116959 as Book 17 at Page 555. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $39,327.14 recorded in Instrument Number 118566 as Book 17 at Page 578. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $623.80 recorded in Instrument Number 123581 as Book 17 at Page 667. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b).

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380

Performance Dr, TX2-985-0703 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:09 -0170979 FEI# 1006.78600 12/24, 12/31, 01/07/2010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2727 ESTATE OF Annie Ruth Short.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of December, 2009.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Annie Ruth Short, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 24th day of December, 2009.

Henry Eugene Short Executor 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2733 ESTATE OF Virtresse Young.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of December, 2009.

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

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

This 24th day of December, 2009.

Alicia Lavelle Sanders Executrix 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

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Notice CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICK-UP Allied Waste Services will be closed Friday, December 25, 2009 for Christmas and Friday, January 1, 2010 for New Years. Customers with a regular garbage pick-up day of Friday will receive service on Saturday

City of Covington Planning Commission Meeting Notice January 5, 2010 5:00 p.m.

Lower Level Conference Room 200 West Washington Ave. 1. Rezoning request for 602 Hwy 51 South,further identified as Map 041G Group D Parcel 039.00 from B-2 City/Highway Oriented Business District to R-3 City/High Density Residential District.

All interested parties should attend the meeting.

For additional information call Covington Public Works, Planning and Building Division at 901-476-7191.

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COVINGTON ELECTRIC SYSTEM OUTDOOR LIGHTING RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2010 Type kWh/Mo kWh Cost Fac. Chg. 175 MV 70 $ 3.48 $ 4.80 400 MV 155 $ 7.71 $ 8.51 100 HPS 42 $ 2.09 $ 5.94 150 HPS 63 $ 3.14 $ 6.04 250 HPS 105 $ 5.23 $ 8.38 400 HPS 165 $ 8.21 $ 8.92 POLE 100 MH 36 $ 1.79 $ 10.05 400 MH/HOP 161 $ 8.01 $ 10.40 400 MH/ARM 161 $ 8.01 $ 11.40 1000 MH/HOP 402 $ 20.01 $ 12.40 1000 MH/ARM 402 $ 20.01 $ 13.40

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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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Fletcher receives Army combat medic badge

By SFC Mike Winters TN ADT PAO Special to The Leader Staff Sergeant Brandon Fletcher of Gilt Edge, was awarded the United States Army Combat Medic Badge in a ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gardez located in Paktya Province in Eastern Afghanistan on Dec. 7, 2009.

SSG Fletcher is assigned as a medic to the Tennessee Agribusiness Development Team (ADT) of the Tennessee Army National Guard.

The mission of the TN ADT is to provide the people of Afghanistan, specifically in the Paktya and Western Paktika Provinces, with agricultural training, education and projects to help ensure a stable agriculture economy and a better way of life for the people of Afghanistan.

Fletcher, the son of Steve and Gail Fletcher, is a veteran of two previous combat deployments to Iraq and volunteered to be a part of the ADT when it was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan.

“When I first heard of the ADT mission I knew right away it was something that I wanted to be a part of,” Fletcher said.

“Having been involved in agriculture for most of my life through the family farming operation, FFA or my college major I hold a strong love for anything agriculture related. This was an opportunity that I could not pass up. I never would have imagined when I

Staff Sgt. Brandon Fletcher receives the Amy Combat Medic Badge from platoon Sgt., SFC Haley.

joined the military nine years ago that I would be a part of a team like this.”

Fletcher was awarded the Combat Medic Badge for combat action and medical duties performed on Sept. 24, 2009 when a TN ADT convoy was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and later small arms fire.

He declined to go into detail about the incident other than to say he is thankful that everyone survived the incident and that those injured will recover.

The Combat Medic Badge was originally established as the Medical Badge and was created by the War Department on March 1, 1945. It was retroactively awarded to Dec. 7, 1941. The badge is currently awarded to Army medical personnel the rank of Colonel and below, who are assigned to combat arms and combat aviation units that are of brigade size and smaller and satisfactorily

perform medical duties while the unit is engaged in actual ground combat, provided they are personally present and under fire. The badge can also be awarded to Navy, Marine and Air Force medical personnel who are assigned to Army units and meet the same criteria listed for Army personnel.

The deployment for Fletcher and his fellow soldiers of the ADT is coming to an end.

Though they will not make it home I time for Christmas they will be home with their families shortly after the New Year.

When asked what he will do when he gets home, Fletcher had this to say. “I’m going to spend a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the company of family and friends. I may even try to see what civilian life is like for a while until the next tour rolls around. I miss Tipton County and I am ready to get back and see what the future brings.”

After Christmas

Sale

STARTING DECEMBER 26TH SELECT APPAREL AND JEWELRY *EXCLUDING BRIGHTON New Year's Hours New Year's Eve 10-3p.m.

Closed New Year's Day Closed January 2nd

Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2736 ESTATE OF Catherine Baddour.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 11th day of December, 2009.

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

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

This 24th day of December, 2009.

James G. Baddour, III Executor 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2735 ESTATE OF Melissa Hutchison.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 10th day of December, 2009.

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the respect of the estate of Melissa Hutchison, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 24th day of December, 2009.

Jennifer S. Kirkland Administratrix 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2731 ESTATE OF Virginia Ross.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 14th day of December, 2009.

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

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date

of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 24th day of December, 2009.

James Lewis Ross Executor 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2732 ESTATE OF Ruby M. Johnson.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of December, 2009.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ruby M. Johnson, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 24th day of December, 2009.

Shirley Ward Martha Pinner Mary Ward Co-Executrixes 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

Atoka Financial Center

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